Transit Times Volume 3, Number 11

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Vol. 3 No. 11

Inter-city ExpressGives Fast Service0 District RidersA new city express system went intooperation late this month, with an enthusiastic send-off from the four cities

now linked by fast, direct service.The cities, Oakland, Berkeley, San

Leandro and Hayward, cooperated inlaunching the 55-mile network of expresslines, first of its kind for the East Bay.A fleet of special air-conditioned "Transit Liners" were put into service by ACTransit to handle the new express operation.By traveling on freeways where possible, and with a limited number of stops,

~ \ : ~ express buses cut existing travel timeby public transit in half.

The system is operating betweenBerkeley, Oakland, East Oakland, SanLeandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward andFairway Park.

As far as the public was concerned, oneof the most attractive features in connection with the start of service was thefree rides given on the first day, March 20.Merchants stood most of the treat, offering the free rides from 9 a .m. to 4 p.m.as part of the program of introducing thenew transportation achievement.Several of the downtown Oaklandstores also had window displays. calliI).gattention Ito the new service.

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'For the Good of You r. CommunityOAKLAND, MARCH 1961

Bill to Divert BaySpan Tolls ArousesArea-wide Opposition

Civic and business leaders of the EastBay joined AC Transit this month in allout opposition against Senate Bill 499which would divert Bay Bridge revenuesfrom the improvement of transbay traffic facilities.

The proposed legislation would allowuse of Bay Bridge tolls to remodel theTransbay Transit Te'rminal in San Fran-cisco for the accommodation of commuter buses from San ateo and Marincounties. \

The district, in mapping strong opposition to the measure, pointed out itwould jam the terminal and bog downoperations and future expansion plans ofAC Transit into San Francisco.

The measure would give privatelyowned transportation lines that do notpay any Bay Bridge tolls a "free ride" inusing facilities that have been largelypaid for by East Bay commuters.Legislative representatives of the twoEast Bay counties serviced by AC Tran-sit, city and county governments and civicgroups, chambers of commerce and individual commuters were urged to join inprotesting provisions of the bill before theState Senate. '

In a resolution condemning the bill, thetransjt directors pointed out it would divert Bay Bridge toll revenues to construc-. (Contmued on Page 6)


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C;TY EXPRESS-Shown on map ar e routes of ne w rapid inter-city express, which linkEast Bay communities with direct service, halving travel time.

Cities Proclaim Fast, Direct Service(Continued from Page 1)chants, the Oakland Shopping News andby the transit district, appeared in variouspublications before th e express started.Proclamations were issued by the mayors of the four cities during the week ofMarch 13 and special stories also werecarried in East Bay newspapers.

Eleven billboards along the expressroutes will be used by the district for thenext two months to tell riders about theservice and to give them average runningtimes from the billboard locations todowntown Oakland.Posters were carried in district buses,urging the public to ride the new express.Timetables were distributed at city halls,.chambers of commerce, to merchants whoTequested them , in transit offices and on-the buses.

Announcements also were made on thedistrict's John K. Chapel radio spots at7:45 a.m. an d 12:15 p.m.Coach stops used by the express lines

have been marked by large temporaryposters. The timetable for the particularline also has been printed on posters tohelp acquaint the public with the new2

service. Permanent signs denoting theexpress stops will be installed on the topof coach stop poles.The express service is operating during

midday and commuter hours five days aweek, Monday through Friday.Because of parking problems faced bymost drivers, the service is expected tocompete with speed an d c o n v e n i e n c ofprivate automobiles, plus providing amore economical an d more relaxing ride.

Line 33 Berkeley-Oakland Express operates every 10 minutes during peakhours an d every 15 minutes during midday.Line 34 MacArthur Blvd. Express from76th an d MacArthur to Jack London

Square, has the same headway.Line 30 Oakland-Hayward Express,serving San Leandro , runs every 15 min- 'tutes during commuter hours and 30 minutes during midday.Line 32 Oakland-San Lorenzo-Hay

ward-Fairway Park Express follows thesame frequency schedule.Fares are the same as those chargedon local lines .

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What the Editors Are Saying About TransitOakland Tribune:

Transit RobberyT HE Alameda-Contra Costa TransitDistrict is quite justified in its opposition to a bill now before the State Senate which would work a distinct hardship on Eastbay commuters using the BayBridge.In terms that may escape the casual

reader this measure seeks to appropriateBay Bridge revenues for remodeling thebridge terminal in San Francisco-the oldKey Terminal-to accommodate bus linesother than those now using the BayBridge.

The kicker in this prop osal is that theseother buses would not haul Eastbay orSan Francisco commuters back and forthdaily across the bridge. They would bebuses bound for San Mateo and MarinCounties.

Anyone with the slightest grasp of BayArea geography will immediately realizethat these other bus lines will not pay onecent in Bay Bridge tolls although theystand to benefit handsomely by renovation of a terminal paid for chiefly by Eastbay commuters.The AC Transit District says it intendsto increase its rush hour service betweenOakland and San Francisco and viceversa. And the AC District logicallypoints out that the San Francisco Terminal is now near capacity and additionalschedules for private transportation lineswill bog down operations.

But even if the terminal would not beoverloaded by San Mateo and Marinbound buses, why should these areas begiven a free ride at the expense of Eastbay commuters. This isn't a question ofcharity-it's one of equity.

We agree with the AC Transit generalmanager John R. Worthington when hesays this bill is a "blank check" for privately-owned transportation systems tomuscle in on a bonanza they are not morally entitled to-despite the pressure an dpropaganda handed out by San Francisco.

And we further feel that since the billwas actually introduced at the behest ofthe State Department of Public Works,its Marin and San Mateo County authors-along with works department spokesmen-are being less than honorable indenying this is the situation.It is not our intention to play dog-inthe-manger and foreclose on passengercarrying buses using the San FranciscoTerminal. All we ask is that adequatecharges be levied to carry ou t the physical job of remodeling the terminal without the use of Bay Bridge funds.Protests to the State Senate on thepresent provisions of this unfair billshould be made by all Eastbay commuters, cities, counties, chambers of commerce and civic bodies.

Speakers Available toReport on Progress ofTransit ImprovementsEducational programs have been developed by the transit district to keepEast Bay residents informed on the progress of transit improvement and futureplans.Speakers from the district are availablefree of charge for luncheon meetings aswell as for groups holding their meetingsduring the morning, afternoon or eveninghours.

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SPARS IN THE SKY-Masts stand against the skyline as the salmon fishing fleet ridesat its Estuary moorage , waiting to leave.Transit TrailsOakland Pier Picked For Trip of Month

Editor's note: This is the first of a series of monthly "discovery trips" by AC Transit,planned on the idea that it's fun to go admnturing by bus. For schedules, route map sand a reprint of the trip-of-the-month, riders should call Transit Information atOLympic 3-3535.By Virginia Dennison

Tucked at the foot of Livingston Ave. ,a block past 19th Ave., is one of Oakland 's most picturesque-and little known-wharves. And this is just the time todiscover it, while a tremendous salmonfleet is getting ready to pull a silvery fortune from the sea.It's just right for an adventure by busand foot, for a spring-fever kind of a daywhen spars against the city skyline andth e sight of men working on their boats isguaranteed to make you envious, a bi tdissatisfied, bu t definitely enthralled.4

The fishermen are readying their boatsnow for the opening of th e commercialsalmon fishing season April 15 and you'llfind outriggers being checked, trollinggear inspected, boats pa inted. You'll alsofind 53 boats, big and small, sharing thepicturesque Estuary moorage.N ow i n its sixth year, the Evans RadioDock is a one-stop marine station for thefishing fleet from Seattle and other pointsnorth and south and for Oakland's owngrowing fleet of 15 boats.

The fishermen can get fuel, ice, othersupplies; pick up what they need from a

VARIETY-Wives like Mrs. Thelma Hatch(left) and Mrs. Jayne Gibney combinehousework and fishing.

marine store, get their laundry, mail anda shower, have a cup of coffee and asandwich and still sell their fish, without moving their boat.

H you visit the dock before the fleetsails, you'll discover that wives also godown to the sea, standing like pioneerwomen, shoulder to shoulder with theirmen.

They take the wheel, keep house an dpu t aside their crocheting (really!) whenit's time to help drag in the fish. Like themen, they can also tell some harrowingexperiences with storms an d with lastyear's tidal wave-but there's no dimmeron their enthusiasm.Now, on any day of the week, you'llfind boats, but if it's fish you're after an d

the excitement of seeing a catch unloaded, you'll have to take your chancesafter the season starts.

The boats usually stay out five to 12days and come in two at a time, withThursday, Friday an d Saturday a good

WHAT'S MY LINE - Johnny Lund works ontrolling lines, getting ready for start of commercial season.

bet. Then there's a great flurry, as thefish are hauled off, weighed on the dockand loaded on trucks.

An even larger fleet will be operatingout of the dock when the albacore seasonstarts on September 29. The search laststhrough November, then most of th eboats go into winter storage.

To find the pier, take the 83 bus, getoff at 15th Ave., walk a short block to16th and down 16th, over the overpass to19th Ave., enjoying the view on the way .At 19th, a short block to the south willbring you to the dock. On week-days, youcan ride the 80, 81 or 82 express, with alonger walk from the 12th or 19th Ave.stops. On Sundays, all stop at 15th.

Or, if more convenient, ride the 64 bm;to East 7th an d 23rd Aves., walk west toKennedy, north on Kennedy to Dennison and down Dennison to 19th, turnright for a block to Livingston.

Either way, it's a pleasant walk ofabout half a mile.

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New Uniforms Approved For Bus DriversTo Match Streamlined Motor Coaches

Bus drivers can now take on a "newlook" to match the sleek lines of the"Transit Liners" with the approval oftrim, oyster gray gabardine uniforms.The uniforms feature a sleeve stripe offorest green and persimmon in keeping

with the color scheme of the new equipment.The fitted jackets are of modified mili

tary style, zippered up the front, andcarry out a streamlined look. They willbe waist length for women operators anda bit longer for the men, according tospecifications.A gray shirt, forest green tie and tailored trousers of the same gray gabardinematch the jacket. Women operators canwear either a gray shirt or white blouse,with tailored skirts or slacks. The districtemblem will be pinned on the jacket, orif the jacket is not being worn, on newforest green hats.

In MemoriamAlan Betzner, 92, who entered servicein 1906 and had 34 years as a train motor

man when he retired in 1940, died March5. He lived at 939 Hearst Ave., Berkeley.John Wylie, 75, Key trainman whowent to work in 1918 and was pensionedJan. 1, 1949, died Feb. 5. He lived at15879 Hesperian Blvd. , San Lorenzo.

Charles B. Duncan, operator pensionedNov. 1, 1943, after 36 years, seven monthsservice; died Jan . 26, 1961.Joseph V. Clair, former trainman, pensioned Feb. 1, 1956, after 38 years service; died Jan. 10, 1961.Sinclair A. Davis, operator, pensioned

June 1, 1960, after 35 years service; diedDec. 31 , 1960.6

Selection of the new uniform wasagreed upon after consultation with district employee representatives. The outfits are now being made by several clothing outlets. Purchase of the new uniformsis on a voluntary basis as existing uniforms wea r out.

Supervisors' uniforms will be cut in athree-button, single-breasted businessmen 's style, of a lighter shade of graygabardine. Supervisors will wear thesame hats as operators, bu t with an addedmetallic band decoration.

Leaders Join FightAgainst State Bill(Continued from Page 1)tion of facilities not connected with eitherthe improvement or operation of thebridge.

"These tolls would be used to benefitpeople who don't spend a nickle on thebridge," it was pointed out by WilliamH. Coburn, Jr., a Berkeley director.

John R. Worthington , general manager, stressed that opening the terminal toall commuter buses entering San Francisco would overcrowd the facility to thepoint of impeding the district's transbayservice.

The district pays more than $300,000a year in bridge tolls and terminal chargesand carries 42 per cent of all transbaypeak commuter traffic.

The directors also pointed out th e construction of a terminal as authorized byth e bill has not been stduied as to its engineering feasibility, location, size and relation to freeways and streets in San Francisco and to the plans for regional rapidtransit.

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Informal Sessions Spark Safety RecordInformal weekly ge t-togethers, staged

by Superintendent Nick Alevizos at theWest Contra Costa Division, have notonly helped the bus operators to beattheir Bogie for February, bu t have givenother divisions an idea to follow.

The gilley room gatherings werestarted by Nick in February, with theidea of meeting with the drivers, on avoluntary basis, to talk over accident prevention, road calls, and any problems thatmight be bothering th e men.After a month of meetings, the mencould point proudly to one of their bestsafety records in some time. They wentfive days in a row without a single accident, to sneak under the Bogie number of18. As a result, Safety Engineer GordonWadsworth recently routed himself outat 3:30 a.m. to have coffee and doughnutsready for the entire crew.

Wadsworth was particularly impressedwith the enthusiasm kindled by the ses-

sions and said he thought they werepartly responsible for the "wonderful reduction in accidents" at Division 3. Thedivision had 29 accidents in February lastyear, 32 in January of this year and awhopping 58 in December.

The men also have the chance, duringthe Tuesday get-togethers, to chew overa lot of the things involved in operatinga transit district-including the quirks ofnew equipment.

Other divisions plan to follow the idea,Wadsworth said, but probably not in thedunking department, because of the num ber of operators involved. If there hasn'tbeen an accident for a week, Nick standstreat for coffee and doughnuts. If therehas been an accident, the driver or drivers involved do the buying. This is extrato the spread furnished by the safety boys.Usually, th e safety instructor takes partin the get-together, bu t the agenda coversall problems of operations.

GET-TOGETHER-N. P. Alevizos, superintendent of Division 3, points out typical violations to operators at a weekly talk session. Left to right (standing) W. W. Hankins,C. M. Lee; (seated, facing camera) J. C. Mathis, V. B. Pangelinan; (back to camera)C. D. Young, J. T. Treadaway and S. L. Evans., .... ..__- - .......n: ' IffT1'""' . . . .


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DOUBLE FARE - Mrs. Dorothy Torrenga,who has top seniority among women busoperators, has her own brood for passengers-grandchildren (left to right) Donald,1; Wayne, 4; George Jr., 9; Ronnie, 3;Dorothy, 15, holding Douglas, l-year-oldtwin of Donald.

TOP FLIGHT - Fay Engelage, seniorityleader among women at Division 4, lovesbuses, her animals and transbay run.

Women Drivers Tops in Transit FieldAlong with new buses and new uniforms, AC Transit can take a bo w for i t ~

trim women operators, 70 of them, witha work record-and progeny-hard tcmatch in any other transit district.

Topping th e seniority list at Divisionis the "grandma of th e 18 line," Mrs. Dorothy Torrenga, who started with KeySystem Transit Lines in September, 1942.Seniority honors at Division 3 go toMrs. Dorothy S. Faria, who came back toth e fold in December, 1950, after previous service from 1942-46.

At Division 4, bumping Dorothy Torrenga for all-over top seniority is Fa yEngelage, who went to work in December, 1942.

Right behind them, at each division,are a number of other veterans-too manyto share the same story, bu t all part of thecrew that has built a firm place in busoperations and a firm place in the heartsof the riding public.8

Dorothy Torrenga made her start withKey System on the street cars an d sawthe last of them in 1948 before sheswitched to buses. Most of the time shehas been on the same run; and, on the18 line, she's more than an institution.She's the one they depend on for all information, for help with the small fry an dfor a brief exchange on developmentslike children or grandchildren.Mrs. Torrenga, who lives in San Francisco at 701 Fell St., has one daughter,Mrs. Dorothy Dean of Novato, and sixgrandchildren, Dee-Dee, 14; George, 9;Wayne, 4; Ronnie, 3, an d year-old twins,Donald and Douglas.

She has not only noticed an upswing inriders, bu t a greater interest among he rpassengers, who have found they can enjoy window shopping from the new buses.Even the school kids, she's also found,are helping to keep the coaches clean, inpride over the equipment.

TIME OUT-Change, please, doesn't always mean the coin box to Mrs. Dorothy ~ a r i a of Division 3. Veteran driver, she's also the veteran grandmother (left to right)Richard Jr., 2; Dee-Ann, 3 weeks; Donna, 3; Denice, 4; Debra, 7; Michael, 3, andDavid,S, children of sons Richard and David Faria.

In the grandchildren department, Dorothy Faria is one ahead. Son Richard isthe father of Debra, 7; Denice, 4; RiclnrdJr ., 2, and DeeAnn, 3 weeks; while sonDavid accounts for David Jr. , 5; Michael,4, an d Donna, 3.

Mrs. Faria, who lives at 5921 ArlingtonBlvd., Richmond, is a native of Oaklandand has been driving since she was 13 -and still loves it.

He r favorite run is the 72-San PabloAve. line, and, like the other drivers, shehas a long list of familiar passengers whohave been riding with her for years.

She also has noted an increase in patronage, particularly in business men an dwell-dressed women .

Sparkling , witty Kay Engelage doesn't

think she should mention he r "temper,"bu t admits she's trying to follow he r boss'advice to "put it in my pocket and keepmy hands on it."

A favorite on the R-Hayward line, shehas a nighttime clientele that shares he rhumor and enthusiasm-although one palgot he r in trouble by sticking a miniaturepipe in her mouth as a supervisor cruisedby. As result, she probably is the onlywoman driver to ever be disciplined forsmoking a pipe on the bridge-especiallyas she doesn 't smoke.

Working th e bridge is a challenge toKay and driving a bus is in her bloodshe started out on trucks an d has alwaysloved "large equipment."

She shares a garden cottage at 4024JfLyon Ave., Oakland.

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From Ships to Buses, Transit ExpertTallies History of Transportation

As the man wh o pu t both the ferryboats and the trains to bed, Fred Blatt issomething of a historical figure in his ownright.In his 33 years with the East Bay's transit system, Blatt has known what it wasto keep the ferries running-and to stop

them forever. He had the same experience with trains. And now he has busesunder his wing, old ones to keep runningand new ones to get un-quirked.

Although he has had his feet on theground in th e business of public transportation for many a year, Fred hasn'tquite lost the look of fa r horizons. Hisfirst love, his first job-and his heritagewas with the men who go down to sea.

Fred's father, Capt. Julius Blatt, madehis first trip to sea when he was a lad of 8,on one of the sailing ships owned by hisfather, ou t of Hamburg, Germany.A noted figure in seafaring channels,Capt. Blatt was 79 when he died at thewheel of a tanker, after it was rammedby an American ammunitions ship in warconfused waters.

Fred was born in San Francisco in 1899,in the "last house on Larkin St.," near th eshore of the bay, while his father wasbuilding Mile Rock Lighthouse . Fredwent to sea in 1917 and by 1925, had hischief engineer's papers . Temporarilyshorebound, he took a job with Key System in 1927, plannning to stay threemonths. By that time he was foreman ofthe m'lintenance crew and shore leavelooked pretty good.

Ferry boats were his province for thenext 13 years and, in 1940, as manager ofthe marine department, he said th e lastfarewells, staying with the boats untilthey were sold.In 1942, Blatt was named assistant superintendent of shop and electric railway10

Fred BlattHe kept them running.equipment and, in 1952, general superintendent. Again the handwriting was onthe transport'ltion wall and Fred saw hisshops sold, then his trains .

In 1958, Fred switched to the bus division and, as mid-shift foreman, is one ofthe most well regarded men at Division 3.

When his sons, Fred, 30, and Gary, 25,were young, Blatt was active in Scouting, the Dads Club, the P.T.A. and Masonic order. But now he admits his greatest activity is garden work with his wifeat their home, 23 Ramona Ave., Oakland.They also enjoy their grandchildren, FredIII, 4, Kathy, 2, and expectations of a newone, come Apdl.MORE INFORMATION

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Montclair Gets Downtown ExtensionResidents of Montclair and Broadway

Terrace got their first direct bus serviceto downtown Oakland and Jack LondonSquare this month through extensions tothe 59 and 76 lines.Both lines were extended from theirprevious terminal at 41st St. and Piedmont Ave., down Piedmont to Broadway,then on to Jack London Square.

The routing gives riders from the hillarea a fast, direct trip to main shoppingareas and other downtown spots, as wellas connections with additional transbayand other local lines.

Running time from the end of eitherline to 14th St. and Broadway was set at30 minutes, without any time lost by waiting to transfer. The buses kept the samefrequency and approximately the sameschedule as previously operated.Members of Montclair P.T.A. learnedabout the new service at their Marchmeeting from district representatives.

Members then made an inspection ofone of the new "Transit Liners," whichare similar to equipment ordered for hillservice and due for delivery about May 1.For many of the women, it was their firstpreview of the ultramodern buses andtheir reaction was both "amazement" and"enthusiasm."

They were particularly pleased withthe wide seats and aisles and th e viewprovided by the large "picture windows."

The women also agreed the downtownservice would lure many of them on theirfirst bus ride.Th e extensions operate Mondaythrough Fdday, holidays excepted, during main daytime hours. In th e eveningsand on Saturdays and Sundays the linesterminate as in the past at 41st St. andPiedmont Ave.Until new equipment takes over basicservice, operations will be handled bylater model diesel coaches.

AC Transit Badges Pinned on 25 DriversThe AC Transit badge has been pinnedon 25 bus operators who completed theirtraining this month. New drivers and as

signments include:Division 2H. C. Bedwell, 1625 7th St., Berkeley;urton Williams, 1901 Vine St., Berkel,ey; B. E. Plympton, 3755 Emerson St.,Oakland; H . E. McGee, 600 Page St., Apt .304, San Francisco; R. C. Herring, 134 E.16th St., Oakland; G. C. Sumler, 2057University Ave., Berkeley; Sam Moore,924 14th St., Oakland; J. A. Bruhn , 102345th St., Oakland; W. M. Scott, 1410 Magnolia St., Oakland.Division 3

J. E. Loskot, 1847 Pullman St., Richmond; H. L. Kenner, 1725 Ohio St., Rich-

mond; E. R. Billie, 415 Mark Ave., Vallejo; Cass Onstott, 438 11th St., Richmond; N. H. Helms, 2013 MacdonaldAve ., Richmond.Division 4

Richard Foss, 31139 Chicoine, Hayward; J. B. Tracey, 1812 Sweetwood Dr. ,Colma; J. L. McKenna, 5705 Walnut St.,Oakland; Joseph Northrup, 7627 GarfieldAve., Oakland; C. L. Stansberry, 27725Tyrrell Ave., Hayward; W. E. Howe,2436 96th Ave., Oakland; W. F. Hamann,15332 Laverne Dr., San Leandro; FredWashington, 1223 - 7lst Ave., Oakland;M. R. Keith, 16669 Ehle St., San Leandro;C. O. Thompson, 1626 - 39.th Ave., Oakland; Walter Tavres, 4230 Carrington St. ,Oakland .

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ACTIONS orAt an adjourned regular meeting February 20, 1961, the Board of Directors: Approved proposed legislative amendments to the Transit District Law, on motion of Director Barber. Approved purchase of 45-passenger"Transit Liners" for use on several neigh

borhood lines in place of 13 suburbanmodels for transbay service, on motion ofVice President Copeland. Approved extension of Lines 59-

Broadway Terrace and 76-Montclair todowntown Oakland and Jack LondonSquare, effective March 6, on motion ofDirector Coburn.

Agreed to final settlement of purchase price of Key System Transit Linesexcept for several miscellaneous itemswhich the General Manager was instructed to negotiate toward conclusion,on motion of Director McDonnell .

* * *At a regular meeting March 1, 1961,the Board of Directors: Referred to committee requests forextended school bus service in Kensington, an extension of Line 77-PiedmontPines in Oakland, and a request of theAlameda City Council for special shopper fares and an all-day Sunday pass, bydirection of President Bettencourt. Adopted design of new uniforms forbus drivers and supervisors, on motion 01Director Coburn.

TRANSIT TIMESAlameda-Contra Costa Transit District1106 Broadway

Oakland 7, California

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ALAMEDA-CONTR . ~ 6 TRANSIT DISTRICT1 O ~ B r ' b a d ' l " a y O , :lliJor,niatel!!e 1 - 3 5 3 5 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WM. J. BETTENCOURT . PresidentW ~ r d IV ROBERT M. COPELAND . . . Vice PresidentDirector at Large

ROBERT K. BARBER .. Director at LargeWILLIAM H. COBURN, JR. Ward IWILLIAM E. BERK Word IIJOHN .McDONNElL Word II IPAUL E. DEADRICH Ward V

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERSJOHN R. WORTHINGTON General ManagerROBERT E. NISBET . .. AttorneyJOHN F. LARSON . Treasurer . CoritrollerGEORGE M. TAYLOR. .. Secretary.... 0 Authorized inauguration of four newexpress lines serving Berkeley, Hayward,Oakland, San Leandro and San Lorenzo,effective March 20, on motion of Director

Coburn (Details, Page 1). Approved return of Line L-Richmond to regular route via Central Ave.upon completion of street repairs, on motion of Director Coburn. Established criteria for charter busservice fees and procedures for enteringinto agreements, on motion of Vice President Copeland. Opposed Senate Bill 499 which provides funds for additions to TransbayTransit Terminal, on motion of V President Copeland. (Details, Page 1 ).

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