TITLE
Recommendation to direct City Manager to work with staff in Economic Development and Public Works to assess the feasibility of developing a public/private partnership to fund an electric shuttle service or free ride program to transport people from 2nd Street (Belmont Shore) to 2nd Street and Pacific Coast Highway (2nd and PCH) and to Alamitos Bay Landing.
DISCUSSION
The South East area of Long Beach is preparing significant improvements in development, recreation, retail and dining opportunities along 2nd Street, Marina Drive, and Pacific Coast Highway. These changes present new opportunities for enhanced mobility options throughout the area. Therefore, it would be in the City’s best interests to evaluate the feasibility of developing a trolley or shuttle service to maximize efficiency in transporting people through these areas.
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff has not fully reviewed the fiscal impact. However, Preliminary indications show that significant staff time would be involved and that it may have at least a moderate adverse impact on current Council priorities (due to resource limitations).
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
SUZIE PRICE
COUNCILWOMAN, THIRD DISTRICT