AC Transit's long-awaited bus plan, assailed by advocates and drivers as racist, is moving forward

David Berman acknowledged the challenges faced by AC Transit's Realign project, stating that their staff has been largely unsuccessful in enhancing bus runtimes and schedules. He emphasized their commitment to collaborating with drivers to address these performance issues moving forward. This collaboration is critical as drivers have shown concerns over their grueling work conditions, especially around breaks and health due to current miserable schedules, prompting AC Transit to strive for reasonable improvements.

AC Transit's director of legislative affairs reported that over 500 public comments were received during the last phase of engagement regarding the proposed Realign plan. The majority of these were concerned about increasing wait times and the reliability of service. This input indicates a significant disconnect between the agency’s plans and the expectations of the riders they serve, highlighting the essential need for effective communication and adjustment to actual community needs in transit planning.

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