BART Extension to Oakland Airport Cleared By Steering Committee.Business Editors &News/Transportation Writers OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2000 The Steering Committee steer·ing committee n. A committee that sets agendas and schedules of business, as for a legislative body or other assemblage. steering committee Noun of the Alameda County Transportation Authority (ACTA) cleared the way today for funding of the proposed BART-Oakland International Airport Connector (Connector), a BART light-rail extension that would run from the Oakland Coliseum BART Station to the Oakland International Airport
Oakland International Airport (IATA: OAK, ICAO: KOAK, FAA LID: OAK), also known as . By consensus, the ACTA Steering Committee passed a motion on the final composition of the Expenditure Plan. The plan, which contains vital transportation dollars for projects county-wide, would be funded if the voters of Alameda County approve the reauthorization of the 1/2 cent sales tax sales tax, levy on the sale of goods or services, generally calculated as a percentage of the selling price, and sometimes called a purchase tax. It is usually collected in the form of an extra charge by the retailer, who remits the tax to the government. in the upcoming November election. Port Executive Director Chuck Foster stated, &uot;The Port is delighted that the ACTA Steering Committee has incorporated the Connector into the Expenditure Plan proposal. We feel that this light rail system will make the quality of life better for all people throughout the county by lessening congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. and allowing smooth movement to and from the Airport. The Connector will also provide tremendous economic development opportunities, consistent with our mission.&uot; The Connector is expected to contribute to the reduction of East Bay traffic congestion by taking 52 million vehicle miles annually off of the I-880 and Hegenberger corridors. Furthermore, the Connector would provide frequent, consistent and reliable transportation, which is critical for busy air travelers who arrive just in time to catch flights and for Airport employees who need to arrive at their jobs on time. The Port of Oakland The Port of Oakland was the first major port on the Pacific Coast of the United States to build terminals for container ships. It is now the fourth busiest container port in the United States; behind Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Newark. , established in 1927, is an independent department of the City of Oakland employing some 560 people, with approximately 10,600 people employed at Oakland International Airport. The Port extends approximately 19 miles along the eastside of the Oakland Estuary The Oakland Estuary is the body of water separating the cities of Oakland and Alameda, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. On its western end it connects to San Francisco Bay, while its eastern end connects to San Leandro Bay. from the border of the City of Emeryville immediately north of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, double-decked structure, W Calif.; built 1933–36. It has a total length of 8.25 mi (13.2 km). From San Francisco it crosses the bay to Yerba Buena Island, where a tunnel connects with spans leading to Oakland and Berkeley. , south to the border of the City of San Leandro San Leandro (săn lēăn`drō), city (1990 pop. 68,223), Alameda co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1872. Metal, wood, and paper products; chemicals; leather goods; foods and beverages; medical equipment; lighting fixtures; and . Port facilities include four major marine terminal areas covering almost 565 acres; Oakland International Airport, which covers an area of over 2,500 acres; 1,100 acres of commercial, industrial, recreational and other land; 950 acres of underdeveloped land; and about 9,700 surface acres of water area. The Port of Oakland encompasses three significant business enterprises: the maritime Port of Oakland, Oakland International Airport, and a variety of commercial real estate developments and holdings, including Jack London Square Jack London Square is a popular tourist attraction on the waterfront of Oakland, California. Named after the author Jack London and owned by the Port of Oakland, it is the home of stores, hotels, an Amtrak station, a ferry dock, the historic Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon, . The Port of Oakland endeavors to fulfill its mission of investing its resources in quality facilities and services for its airport, real estate, and seaport tenants and customers. It is through their activities that the Port is able to create economic vitality, jobs, and waterfront enjoyment for Oakland and the region while generating earnings to reinvest in our activities. Today's action by the ACTA Steering Committee is a positive step forward in addressing the transportation needs of the East Bay Area. |
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