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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - November 22, 1976 4W TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT REPORT (Cont'd): Supervisor Steinberg noted that no decision had been made to this point regarding Light Rail; that the Study had just been completed and the Transportation District wished to present the study to all the cities for their comments and recommendations before any action was taken. She noted that by 1990 it was projected that there would be a 50% increase in the number of daily trips, or six million daily trips by auto within the County. Supervisor Steinberg outlined the choices the County had with regard to public transportation: expand the present highway system; increase the present bus system; buy more urban land to control growth; or build a transportation system to accommodate the demand. She commented that no action from Council was expected this evening, but hoped that by the end of the year the District could receive comments on the study. Mr. James Pott, Director of the Transportation District, Mr. Lou Montini, Deputy Director, and Mr. Dave Minster of the Agency, outlined the five corridors within the County which had been chosen for the study, and the various types of light rail which could be utilized. Mr. Pott also clarified that the study did not conclude with any recommendations; that its purpose had been to furnish technical information so that a policy could be established. It was noted that if the County opted to proceed with building a light rail transportation system and great amount of lead time would be needed, and that such a system would not become operable until 1985. A C cost comparison was also presented of alternative methods of transportation. � I After the presentation by the Agency, Mr. Pott responded to questions from members of the Public and the City Council relative to the costs of the system. Because the Transportation District was requesting comments and recommendations to assist them in their Decision, Council concensus was that the Report should be studied further and the matter given more time. Council agreed to schedule the matter for further study at their second meeting in December, so that comments and suggestions could be provided as requested. Councilman Grabowski moved, seconded by Councilwoman Hillestad, to endorse the concept of a light rail system for Santa Clara County as presented in the DeLeuw-Cather Report. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYE: Councilmen Brown, Grabowski, Proft, Councilwoman Hillestad NO: Mayor Cheney ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None 2. Reports of Standing Committees: None 3. Reports of Ad Hoc Committees: None 4. Presentations from the Floor: None v -2