How will the dedicated lanes be enforced and what is the role of law enforcement on the BRT system?
AC Transit currently has a contract with the Alameda County Sheriffs Department to provide safety and security for the bus system. Generally, the Sheriff’s deputies would be responsible for the enforcement of lane restrictions, ensuring security at BRT stations as well as conducting or supporting fare inspection. The number of Sheriff’s deputies on patrol would likely be increased from today’s level. The deputies on patrol could also assist other agencies engaged in emergency response just as they do today. The additional deputies patrolling the BRT corridor could permit additional flexibility for each city’s deployment of their own police officers.
