FY 2021 Regional Active Transportation Program Funding Recommendations

Transportation Committee Item 7 | April 9, 2021

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ATP Overview

• Competitive funding program established by the state legislature

• Funds projects that encourage active modes of transportation such as biking and walking

• Project types DRAFT1. Non-Infrastructure (Plan or EEA*) 2. Infrastructure

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1 ATP Overview

• Funding Agency • Approves Statewide and Regional criteria • Approves and allocates funding

• Administers ATP • Develops Statewide criteria • Performs grant project oversight

• Conducts regional competition • Eligible to apply for statewide and regional ATP

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FY21 ATP (Cycle 5)

ATP FUNDING BREAKDOWN FY21 ATP (FY21/22 – 25/26) Small Urban/Rural $441.56 million

Statewide 10% Statewide $220.78 million 50% 40% including Other San Diego Regions Small Urban/Rural DRAFT$44.15 million

San Diego Region (4%) San Diego Regional $16.02 million

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2 Statewide Results

• Received 454 projects, requesting $2.3 billion

• Scoring cut-off was 92 points

• 41 projects awarded

• 100% in DACs*

• 23 projects are Safe Routes to Schools

Small Urban and Rural Statewide

Interactive Map available at *Disadvantaged community https://catc.ca.gov/programs/active-transportation-program 5 5

San Diego Region

• Submitted 37 projects, requesting $120 million • 4 projects from the San Diego region awarded funding – Oceanside – SANDAG – National City – Imperial Beach • $10.75 million in DRAFTawards for San Diego region projects • Remaining projects eligible under Regional ATP

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3 Regional ATP Evaluation Process

• Regional ATP scoring criteria approved by: – SANDAG Board on March 27, 2020 – CTC on June 25, 2020 • Qualitative criteria reviewed and scored by evaluation panel of local volunteers with expertise in biking and pedestrian infrastructure and programs as well as DACs • Quantitative criteria reviewed and scored by SANDAG Grants Division • Check of scores and formulas performed by SANDAG Quality Assurance Team

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Regional Results

• 1 project fully funded: SANDAG Inland Rail Trail Gap Connector ($12.05M)

• 1 project partially funded: City of La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connection Project ($3.96M) • All funding will benefitDRAFT DACs, which exceeds the CTC minimum of 25%

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4 Inland Rail Trail – Gap Connector

• 2.2 miles of Class I bikeway, closing a gap in the 14-mile Inland Rail Trail

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La Mesa Bike and Sidewalk Connections Project

• 11.3 miles of Class 2 bike lanes • 4.1 miles of Class 3 bike routes • 0.65-mile of sidewalk • 7 pedestrian crossings • Studies and community outreach for 8 future projects DRAFT

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5 Next Steps

• Board considers funding recommendations at its meeting next Friday, April 23

• Staff submits funding recommendations and contingency list to the CTC

• CTC considers funding recommendations at its meeting on June 23-24

• Board considers budget and RTIP amendment to include ATP funds for two SANDAG projects in Fall 2021 – Orange Family Friendly Street Project (statewide competition) – Inland Rail Trail – Gap Connector (regional competition)

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Recommendation

The Transportation Committee is asked to recommend that the Board of Directors:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2021-18, certifying the results of the San Diego Regional Active Transportation Program (ATP); and

2. Recommend that the California Transportation Commission fund the San Diego RegionalDRAFT ATP projects consistent with Attachment 3.

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6 SD-LOSSAN Regional Rail Corridor Improvements Study Update Transportation Committee Item 8 | April 16, 2021

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StudyDRAFT 1 Background

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1 Expected Study Results

The study will result in:

Alternative Alignments Proposed Improvements Supporting Analysis for Passenger and Freight Rail Services

Consistent with the 5 Big Moves, recommended improvements will support future investments to reduce travel times, increase capacity, and enhance safety.

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Scope of Work

• Existing Conditions • Del Mar/Miramar Hill Alternatives Analysis • Corridor Resiliency • Service Plans • Operational Feasibility – Sorrento Mesa Branch Analysis • Corridor Wide Higher Speed Analysis • Basis of DesignDRAFT (Track) • Project Phasing/Implementation Plan • Basis of Design (Tunnel) • Final Report

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2 Reporting Structure

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TEAM EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TASK FORCE SANDAG Metrolink NCTD BNSF Railway SANDAG BOARD OF DIRECTORS MTS FRA LOSSAN Caltrans

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OperationalDRAFT 2 Feasibility

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3 Objectives

Evaluate technology, Identify freight and Assess changes to Test a planning-level including higher passenger service communications and service concept for future speed diesel acceleration within signaling system and service to proposed locomotives and context of LOSSAN risks to current and Sorrento Mesa Mobility electrification. Optimization Study. near-term operations. Hub (in coordination with South Bay to Sorrento CMCP). I 7 7

Infrastructure Assumptions SANDAG’s Infrastructure Development Plan1

New stations at • Del Mar Events platform • UTC/Nobel Station • San Diego Airport

Double track rail corridor from the County Line to downtown San Diego. The preliminary results assume Del Mar and Miramar Hill DRAFTtunnels. DEL MAR TUNNEL ALTERNATIVES BRANCH-LINE Upgraded line speeds to support 110 mph MIRAMAR TUNNEL operations ALTERNATIVES

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4 Equipment Tested

NEW DIESEL Key Parameters Speed [mph] Siemens Charger 125 Pacific Surfliner service 110 COASTER service 90 Operating speeds are limited by trailer car design speeds ZERO EMISSIONS Key Parameters Speed [mph] Stadler KISS 110

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Equipment Performance

Oceanside to San Diego PRELIMINARY RESULTS All-stop service speed-distance diagram using Track Class 6 (110 mph) DRAFT

ZMU has better acceleration ZMU can utilize maximum line characteristics and performs speeds better than diesel on gradients I 10 10

5 Preliminary Travel Time (IN MINUTES)

All-stop service: Oceanside – San Diego

01020 30405060

Current alignment 22 34 56

90 mph 21 22 43

110 mph 21 22 43 -19

90 mph 19 21 39

110 mph 18 19 37

Oceanside - Solana Beach Solana Beach - San Diego

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Preliminary Travel Time (IN MINUTES)

Limited-stop service: Oceanside – San Diego

010203040 5060

Current alignment 15 33 48

90 mph 13 24 37 DRAFT110 mph 13 23 36 -18 90 mph 12 21 33

110 mph 11 19 30

Oceanside - Solana Beach Solana Beach - San Diego

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6 Preliminary Operational Findings

No measurable benefits ZMU offers Freight service safety Speed improvements in for running 125 mph acceleration and concerns for running in SD County highlight over 110mph due to braking benefits over shared corridor at more critical infrastructure station spacing. diesel locomotive. than 110 mph. constraints at San Clemente. Existing fleet cannot operate beyond 90 mph due to coach restrictions.

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RealignmentDRAFT 3 Alternatives Analysis

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7 Del Mar Realignment REVISED ALTERNATIVES

Camino Del Mar Crest Canyon Higher Speed Crest Canyon (Above/Below Carmel Valley Road) I-5

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Del Mar Realignment REVISED ALTERNATIVES

TRAVEL TIMES (MINUTES) Solana Beach to Old Town PASSENGER/ FREIGHT CAPITAL All Stop Limited Stop MAX SPEED COSTS Charger + 5 Charger + 7 ALIGNMENT (MPH) COMPARISONS Coaches ZMU Coaches ZMU Today 90/60 - 31 - 32 - Camino Del Mar DRAFT110/60 Base 28.2 26.9 27.3 25.2 Crest Canyon Higher Speed 110/60 +5% 28.2 26.9 27.4 25.2 Crest Canyon (Above CVR) 110/60 +5% 28.2 26.9 27.4 25.2 Crest Canyon (Below CVR) 110/60 +10% 28.2 26.9 27.4 25.2 I-5 80/60 +30% 29.6 28.9 28.6 27.3

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8 Del Mar Realignment REVISED EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation Criteria Weight (%)

Travel Time 14 Environmental Consequences 9 ROW Impacts and Acquisitions 6 Connectivity and Travel Demand 13 Safety Improvements 15 Constructability, Construction Impacts, and Duration 7

Capital Costs (includes construction, right-of-way, and design) 8

Railroad Operation Impacts (during construction) 5

Operational Complexity (post-construction) 9 O&M Costs 10 Community Acceptance 4

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Del Mar Realignment REVISED COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Camino Crest Canyon Evaluation Criteria Weight (%) I-5 Del Mar Higher Above Carmel Below Carmel Speed Valley Rd. Valley Rd. Travel Time 14 5 5 5 4 1 Environmental Consequences 9 1 4 4 3 2 ROW Impacts and Acquisitions 6 4 3 1 3 1 Connectivity and Travel Demand 13 3 3 3 3 2 Safety Improvements 15 5 5 5 4 5 Constructability, Construction Impacts, and Duration 7 2 4 1 2 1 Capital Costs (includes construction,DRAFT right-of-way, and design) 8 5 4 3 2 1 Railroad Operation Impacts (during construction) 5 2 4 4 4 1

Operational Complexity (post-construction) 9 4 4 4 1 4 O&M Costs 10 2 3 3 1 2 Community Acceptance 4 2 3 1 3 1 Total Score 345 396 347 281 223 RATING 5 4 3 2 1 Best Worst I 18 18

9 Miramar Realignment REVISED ALTERNATIVES

UTC Torrey Pines Mid Coast LRT

N TRAVEL TIMES (MINUTES) Solana Beach to Old Town All Stop Limited Stop PASSENGER/ CAPITAL FREIGHT COSTS Charger + Charger + ALIGNMENT MAX SPEED (MPH) COMPARISONS 5 Coaches ZMU 7 Coaches ZMU Base Condition 90/60 - 31 - 32 - Torrey Pines 110/60 Base 19.7 18.4 21 18.4

UTC 110/60 +2% 20.3 18.9 21.8 19 I 19 19

Miramar Realignment COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Torrey Evaluation Criteria Weight (%) Pines UTC Travel Time 14 5 4 Environmental Consequences 9 2 4 ROW Impacts and Acquisitions 6 1 3 Connectivity and Travel Demand 13 3 5 Safety Improvements 15 4 4 Constructability, Construction Impacts, and Duration 7 2 3 Capital Costs (includes construction,DRAFT right-of-way, and design) 8 3 2 Railroad Operation Impacts (during construction) 5 3 2

Operational Complexity (post-construction) 9 2 3 O&M Costs 10 2 3 Community Acceptance 4 2 3 Total Score 292 351 RATING 5 4 3 2 1 Best Worst I 20 20

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Tunneling and Fire Life Safety

TUNNELING CONSIDERATIONS FIRE LIFE SAFETY (FLS) CONSIDERATIONS • Tunnel ConfigurationsDRAFT• Egress • Tunnels in Similar Ground Conditions • Ventilation

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11 Tunnel Configurations SINGLE BORE

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Tunnel Configurations TWIN BORE DRAFT

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12 Tunnel Configurations TRIPLE BORE

GR1 CL1

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Tunnels in Similar Ground Conditions

• Mission Valley East Tunnel – San Diego, CA • Courthouse Commons Tunnel – San Diego, CA • Regional Connector – Los Angeles, CA • Channel Tunnel – Between England and France • Alaskan WayDRAFT Viaduct – Seattle, WA • BART to Silicon Valley Phase 2 (design in progress) – San Jose, CA

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Fire Life Safety Egress REASONS FOR EGRESS

Escaping from DRAFTLeaving train Derailment Train breakdown a fire on train during power or in tunnel outage

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14 Fire Life Safety Egress MEANS OF EGRESS

Cross-passages

Or an exit to the surface

Walkways

Emergency signage and markings.

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Need for Ventilation Systems

Acceptable temperaturesDRAFT Decrease pollutants Control smoke Code Requirement

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15 Ventilation System Components

• Ventilation fans • Sound attenuators

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OperationsDRAFT 5

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TUNNELS WITH SIMILAR OPERATIONS

O&M FOR RAIL TUNNELS

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Tunnels with Similar Operations

US Tunnels International Tunnels • Moffat Tunnel – Colorado • Channel Tunnel – between England and France • B&P Tunnel – Maryland • Gotthard Base Tunnel – Switzerland • Cascade Tunnel – Washington • Brenner Pass Tunnel – between • Flathead Tunnel - Montana Austria and Italy (under DRAFTconstruction) • Loetschberg Tunnel - Switzerland

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17 O&M for Rail Tunnels

Key Operations Considerations • Operating tunnel lighting • Operating fans for ventilation • Operating pumps for track drains

Key Maintenance Considerations • Water ingress (leaks) • Checking and maintaining track • Checking and maintaining train control and systems

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Meeting Schedule

April 8: Project Development Team April 12: Executive Leadership Task Force April 15: Torrey Pines Community Planning Board April 16: SANDAG Transportation Committee April 22: NCTDDRAFT Board of Directors May xx: Del Mar City Council May 14: SANDAG Board of Directors (tentative)

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18 Study Schedule

Del Mar Tunnel Corridor Wide Cost Estimates, Baseline Miramar Hill Tunnel Alternatives Higher Speed Phasing and Documents* Alternatives Analysis Analysis Evaluation Implementation Plan

Summer 2021 Summer 2021 Fall 2021 Fall 2021 Spring 2022

Public Outreach

*Baseline Documents are Existing Conditions, Higher Speed Operational Feasibility, Track and Tunnel Basis of Design, Corridor Resiliency Study to conclude in April 2022 I 37 37

DRAFT Thank you!

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19 Transportation Committee Item 10 | April 16, 2021

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

• 11-mile extension of the UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley • One seat ride from U.S./Mexico Border to University area • Nine new stations (five with parking)DRAFT • 36 new Trolley cars • Revenue service to begin late 2021

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1 MID-COAST CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

90% COMPLETE

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CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Milestone Baseline Mar. 2021 Update

Heavy Construction Duration 56 months 57 months

Reach 14 Track Construction Complete August 2020 August 2020 Start MTS Pre-RevenueDRAFT Testing April 2021 June 2021 Final Completion by MCTC July 2021 September 2021

Revenue Service Date September 2021 November 2021

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2 WORKFORCE SUMMARY

4,722 Workers = Jobs Created

Local Workforce Comparison Hours Worked

Total = 3,931,974

44% SD Workers = 2,711,784

Amount Paid 56% (excluding fringe benefits)

Total = $182,515,995

SD Workers = $123,080,893 Workers Outside SDC San Diego County Workers

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DBE UTILIZATION

Projected vs. Actual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal: 11.3% 14% 12.16% 12.55% 12% 11.12% 10.29% 11.3% 11.30% 10% 9.03% 10.93% 8.05% 10.41% 6.97% 9.39% 9.77% 8% 8.83% 6.27% 8.15% 5.50% 7.43% 6.73% 6% 4.98% 4.03% 6.00% 5.20% 3.42% 4% 2.75% 4.41% 1.92% 3.59% DRAFT1.28% 2.87% 2% 0.76% 0.38% 2.18% 0.21% 1.44% 0.01% 0.17% 0.46% 0.89% 0%

Projected Attainment Realized Attainment To Date Linear (Projected Attainment) Linear (Realized Attainment To Date)

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3 PROJECT RISKS

Risk Item Potential Impact

Right-of-Way Cost – Mediations, Settlements, Trials Cost

Right-of-Way – Goodwill Claims Cost (no federal participation)

Construction Cost, Provisional Sums Cost

Construction Unknowns Schedule and Cost (diminishing)

COVID-19 Schedule and Cost

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CONSTRUCTION ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Friars Road construction activities completed • Construction for UTC Transit Center parking structure began • Nobel Drive Trolley Station parking structure opened to public • Station construction progressing • Landscaping DRAFTwork progressing • Systems work on schedule • Project remains within budget and on schedule for fall 2021 revenue service

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Tecolote Road Trolley Station

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DRAFT

Tecolote Road Trolley Station

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Clairemont Drive Trolley Station

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DRAFT

Clairemont Drive Trolley Station

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Balboa Avenue Transit Center

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DRAFT

Balboa Avenue Transit Center

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Nobel Drive Trolley Station and Parking Structure

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DRAFT

VA Medical Center Trolley Station

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VA Medical Center Trolley Station

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DRAFT

UC San Diego Central Campus Trolley Station

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UC San Diego Central Campus Trolley Station Stairway

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DRAFT

UC San Diego Health La Jolla Trolley Station

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Executive Drive Trolley Station

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DRAFT

Executive Drive Trolley Station

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UTC Transit Center and Parking Structure

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DRAFT

UTC Transit Center and Parking Structure

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VIDEO PLACEHOLDER

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MID-COAST CORRIDOR PROGRESS

Project Status San Diego River Double Track* COMPLETED February 2020

Elvira to Morena Double Track* COMPLETED July 2020

I-5/Genesee Avenue Auxiliary Lane COMPLETED October 2020 Gilman Drive BridgeDRAFT* COMPLETED February 2021 Rose Creek Bikeway* anticipated completion spring 2021

Voigt Drive Improvements* anticipated completion fall 2021

*TransNet‐funded project

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Contact Us [email protected] (877) 379-0110 DRAFTKeepSanDiegoMoving.com/MidCoast

Mid-Coast Trolley @MidCoastTrolley

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14 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

• Public outreach activities continue to follow COVID-19 precautions • Team providing project updates through electronic media • Ongoing attendance at virtual community planning group meetings • Ongoing bi-monthly virtual briefings with City Council staff • Construction milestones event planning in progress • Opening day events and ribbon-cutting ceremony planning in progress and in close coordination with MTS and UC San Diego

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