Final

West Contra Costa County Action Plan 2000 Update

West Contra Costa County Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC)

July 2000

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Chapter 1: Executive Summary

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I. Executive Summary

The West County Action Plan 2000 Update (“2000 Update”) is a “focused revision” to the West County Action Plan adopted in December 1994. The purpose of the original and revised action plans is to fulfill the mandate of Contra Costa County’s Measure C, which calls for the creation of Traffic Service Objectives (TSOs) for routes of regional significance, and implementation plans for how these objectives will be achieved. The 2000 Update supercedes the 1994 Action Plan, and will be incorporated (along with the other RTPC’s Action Plans) into the Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan 2000 Update. An environmental analysis on the Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan 2000 Update will include the 2000 Update.

The routes of regional significance for the 2000 Update are shown below and in Figure 1.1. The 2000 Update deletes the Rumrill/13th/Pennsylvania/Garrard corridor and adds Richmond Parkway and Central Avenue as regionally significant.

Inter-County Corridors ƒ Interstate 580; ƒ Interstate 80; ƒ Richmond Parkway; and ƒ San Pablo Avenue.

Intra-County Corridors š State Route 4; and š San Pablo Dam Road.

Major Arterials ƒ 23rd Street; ƒ Appian Way; ƒ Carlson Boulevard; ƒ Central Avenue; ƒ Cummings Skyway; ƒ Cutting Boulevard; ƒ El Portal Drive; and ƒ Willow Avenue.

The 2000 Update highlights West County growth and traffic trends since the 1994 Action Plan was adopted. Over this five-year period, West County has experienced moderate population and employment growth. Population grew by 0.7 percent per year during the 1990s, and is expected to grow at a slightly faster rate of 1.0 percent per year from 2000 to 2020. Employment grew by 1.3 percent per year during the 1990s, and is expected to increase at an even higher rate of 2.4 percent per year between 2000 and 2020. The employment growth rate is expected to exceed the population growth

v West Contra Costa County – Action Plan 2000 Update rate allowing the number of jobs to catch up with the number of households by 2020. A comparison of the projections used for the 1994 West County Action Plan with the Association of Bay Area Governments’ (ABAG) 1990 projections shows that some areas of West County will have more jobs in 2010 than previously expected, and some areas will have less; household growth comparisons show less significant differences.

The travel trends analyzed in this update reveal that traffic congestion has reached severe levels during peak periods along the I-80 corridor primarily due to through traffic, which causes traffic diversions onto the other regionally significant routes in West County. Nevertheless, vehicle occupancy rates have increased by 17 percent from 1990 to 1998. Out of the 49 intersection level of service (LOS) sites that were monitored in West County, all except San Pablo Dam Road at the eastbound I-80 ramps operate at LOS C or better. Since 1990, bus ridership generally dropped due to extensive service cutbacks in 1996 while BART ridership increased slightly. In the I-80 corridor, bus ridership decreased by 4,000 daily riders, and BART ridership on the Richmond line increased by about 2,000 daily riders. The Solano County feeder service offered by Vallejo Transit showed the highest increase of 52 percent or 1,300 additional daily weekday passengers over 1990 levels.

Accomplishments Under The 1994 Action Plan Following adoption of the 1994 Action Plan, the local jurisdictions implemented the recommended actions in the 1994 Plan to mitigate cumulative traffic impacts on routes of regional significance. The result is that most of the TSOs related to motor vehicles were achieved. The TSOs pertaining to transit and high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes were less successful. Unlike the motor vehicle TSOs, the transit and HOV TSOs were more aggressive and were not met at the time of adoption. (Table 1.1)

Table 1.1 Achievement of 1994 Action Plan Traffic Service Objectives Route TSO Achieved? I-80 Freeway Increase the peak direction average vehicle occupancy (AVO) No (fails during p.m. peak) by 15% Increase transit use by 20% No (4% decrease) Increase midday utilization of park & ride lots by 50% Yes 52% Increase daily passengers at West County BART stations by No (8% increase) 10% Increase daily passengers of commuter rail to 6,400 No (1,200) Increase trips on Solano BART feeder bus by 20% Yes (65% increase) SR-4 Maintain level of Service (LOS) E on roadway No (dropped to LOS F) Decrease by 10% annual accident rates from 1993 Yes (19% decrease)

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Table 1.1 Achievement of 1994 Action Plan Traffic Service Objectives I-580 Increase peak hour average vehicle occupancy to 1.35 No (1.26) 23rd Street, Appian Way (except at San Pablo Avenue and at San Pablo Dam Road), Carlson Blvd., Cutting Blvd., El Portal Drive, San Pablo Dam Road (except at I-80), and Rumrill Blvd./13th Street/Garrard Blvd. Maintain LOS D at all signalized intersections Yes Appian Way Maintain LOS D on all roadway segments No (problems at I-80 and San Pablo Dam Road) Cummings Skyway Maintain LOS D on all roadway segments No (dropped to LOS E) San Pablo Avenue Maintain LOS E at all signalized intersections Yes Decrease trucks in Rodeo by 90% Yes (due to Cummings Skyway Extension) San Pablo Dam Road Maintain LOS E at Appian Way intersection Yes Increase daily bus ridership by 25% No (11% decrease) Willow Avenue Maintain LOS D on all roadway segments Yes

The local jurisdictions outlined 85 actions in the 1994 Action Plan that they planned to accomplish by 2010. Ninety percent of these actions are complete, active or ongoing. Specifically, 39 percent of the 85 actions have been completed, 29 percent currently are active, and 22 percent are ongoing. The remaining ten percent of the actions are either delayed or candidates for deletion.

Since the 1994 Plan, conditions in West County and the Bay Area have changed. Numerous projects have moved forward in the planning or construction phases, many West County projects have been completed, and new projects have come on-line. The highlights include:

ƒ Planning of the new Carquinez Bridge;

ƒ The San Pablo SMART Corridor project is in Phase II;

ƒ Completion of the Richmond Parkway, Hercules Transit Center, Richmond Parkway Transit Center, and Cummings Skyway extension;

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ƒ Construction has started on the State Highway 4 divided highway project and on the Richmond Intermodal Transfer Station project;

ƒ Ferry service from Richmond to San Francisco started in Fall 1999;

ƒ Adoption of the Camino Pablo/San Pablo Dam Road Corridor Plan in 1998;

ƒ Planning is underway for the Hercules Train Station;

ƒ El Cerrito del Norte BART station is a timed transfer station;

ƒ The Hilltop Express Shuttle is running; and

ƒ Collection of fees for the Subregional Transportation Mitigation Program (STMP).

Summary Of The Action Plan 2000 Update The 2000 Update recommends new TSOs and actions that are organized into four categories: regional, inter-county corridors, intra-county corridors, and major arterials. The regional TSOs and actions list allows for the consolidation of goals that were repeated for each route of regional significance in the 1994 Action Plan such as “Achieve LOS D or better by 2000 at signalized intersections.” Each of these lists are further subdivided into categories that correspond with the four major goals of the Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update. These goals are:

ƒ Congestion Alleviation: Alleviate congestion on highways and arterial roads;

ƒ Growth Management: Manage the impacts of growth without compromising Contra Costa’s economy or environment;

ƒ System Maintenance: Maintain the transportation system; and

ƒ Alternative Modes: Provide expanded travel choices beyond the single- occupant automobile.

The Camino Pablo/San Pablo Dam Road Corridor Plan (December 23, 1998) is now part of the 2000 Update in that all the TSOs and actions pertaining to this route originate from the Corridor Plan. The Rumrill/13th/Pennsylvania/Garrard corridor is no longer considered regionally significant due to the construction of the Richmond Parkway, which is now on the routes of regional significance list. Central Avenue is now considered a regionally-significant route because it links San Pablo Avenue, I-580, I- 80, and the U.S. Postal Service’s Bulk Mail Center near Rydin Road.

There are 39 TSOs in the 2000 Update. Twenty eight out of the 39 TSOs are new in the 2000 Update mainly due to the additional alternative mode TSOs. Fifty nine percent of the TSOs are related to alternative modes such as ferry usage, bicycling, and walking.

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(Table 7.1) Seven of the new TSOs correspond to some degree with a TSO in the 1994 Plan. Seven TSOs are deleted from the 2000 Update because they are incorporated into other TSOs or they are no longer applicable.

Table 1.2 TSOs in 2000 Update Congestion Growth System Alternative Route Alleviation Management Maintenance Modes Total Regional 2 1 3 5 11 I-580 1 0 0 3 4 I-80 1 0 0 4 5 Richmond Parkway 1 0 0 2 3 San Pablo Avenue 2 0 0 2 4 State Route 4 1 0 0 2 3 San Pablo Dam Road 3 0 0 3 6 Major Arterials 1 0 0 2 3 Total 12 1 3 23 39

The 2000 Update is organized as follows. Chapter 2 provides an introduction and background. Chapter 3 gives an overview of the Action Plan goals. Chapters 4 and 5 give a summary of the recent demographic and transportation trends, respectively. Chapter 6 demonstrates the accomplishments achieved in the 1994 Plan. Chapter 7 provides updated TSOs and actions. Appendix A shows a detailed status of the actions in the 1994 Plan. Appendix B compares the TSOs provided in the 1994 Plan and the 2000 Update. Appendix C sorts the updated actions by responsible agency. Appendix D lists acronyms and their corresponding full name. Appendix E states the definition of “level of service” for signalized intersections.

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Table of Contents

I. Executive Summary...... v Accomplishments Under The 1994 Action Plan ...... vi Summary Of The Action Plan 2000 Update ...... viii Table of Contents...... xi Tables xii Figures ...... xiii 2. Introduction and Background ...... 3 2.1 Introduction...... 3 2.2 Background...... 7 3. WCCTAC Action Plan Goals ...... 13 3.1 WCCTAC Action Plan Vision Statement ...... 13 ¾ Error! Bookmark not defined. 4. Recent West County Demographic Trends ...... 17 4.1 Existing Conditions: 1990 - 2000...... 17 4.2 Future Conditions: 2000 – 2020 ...... 19 5. Travel Trends...... 25 5.1 Existing Conditions: 1990 to 1999...... 25 5.2 Future Conditions: 2000 to 2020 ...... 30 6. Accomplishments...... 35 6.1 Status of Traffic Service Objectives (TSO)...... 35 6.2 Status of 1994 Actions ...... 36 6.3 Completed Actions...... 37 7 Updated TSOs and Actions ...... 43 7.1 Comparison of THE 1994 and 2000 Action Plans ...... 43 7.2 Updated TSOs and Actions ...... 48 Appendix A: : Status of 1994 Actions by Corridor ...... 69 Appendix B: : Comparison of 1994 and 2000 TSOs ...... 91 Appendix C: Actions Sorted by Responsible Agency ...... 101 C.1 WCCTAC Responsibilities ...... 101 C.2 Every Jurisdiction Responsibilities...... 107 C.3 Contra Costa County Responsibilities...... 111 C.4 City of El Cerrito Responsibilities ...... 114 C.5 City of Hercules Responsibilities...... 114 C.6 City of Pinole Responsibilities...... 114 C.7 City of Richmond Responsibilities ...... 115 C.8 City of San Pablo Responsibilities...... 117 C.9 AC Transit Responsibilities ...... 118 C.10 BART Responsibilities ...... 121

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C.11 WestCAT Responsibilities ...... 122 C.12 Caltrans Responsibilities ...... 125 C.13 Miscellaneous Agency Responsibilities...... 127 Appendix D: List of Acronyms ...... 131 Appendix E: Level of Service Definitions – Signalized Intersections...... 135

TABLES Table 1.1 Achievement of 1994 Action Plan Traffic Service Objectives ...... vi Table 1.2 TSOs in 2000 Update...... ix Table 4.1: Existing Population...... 17 Table 4.2: Existing Employment...... 18 Table 4.3: Population Projections...... 20 Table 4.4: Employment Projections...... 20 Table 5.1: Transit Ridership in the I-80 Corridor ...... 26 Table 5.2: Daily Passengers at West County BART Stations...... 27 Table 5.3: Transit Ridership on Solano County BART Feeder Service ...... 28 Table 5.4: BART Passengers Travel Mode from Homes ...... 29 Table 5.5: Average Daily Ridership on Capitol Corridor...... 29 Table 5.6: Transit Ridership on San Pablo Dam Road...... 30 Table 5.7: Major Traffic Trends – Vehicles on I-80 Freeway ...... 30 Table 6.1 Achievement of 1994 Action Plan Traffic Service Objectives ...... 35 Table 7.1 TSOs in 2000 Update...... 43 Table 7.2: Regional TSOs and Actions...... 49 Table 7.3: Updated Interstate 580 TSOs and Actions...... 55 Table 7.4: Updated Interstate 80 TSOs and Actions...... 56 Table 7.5: Updated Richmond Parkway TSOs and Actions...... 59 Table 7.6: Updated San Pablo Avenue TSOs and Actions...... 60 Table 7.7: Updated State Route 4 TSOs and Actions ...... 61 Table 7.8: Updated San Pablo Dam Road TSOs and Actions...... 62 Table 7.9: Updated Major Arterial TSOs and Actions...... 65 Table A.1: Status of Interstate 80 1994 TSOs and Actions ...... 69 Table A.2: Status of State Route 4 1994 TSOs and Actions ...... 74 Table A.3: Status of Interstate 580 1994 TSOs and Actions ...... 77

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Table A.4: Status of San Pablo Avenue 1994 TSOs and Actions...... 77 Table A.5: Status of Cummings Skyway 1994 TSOs and Actions ...... 82 Table A.6: Status of Willow Avenue 1994 TSOs and Actions ...... 82 Table A.7: Status of El Portal Drive 1994 TSOs and Actions...... 83 Table A.8: Status of San Pablo Dam Road 1994 TSOs and Actions ...... 83 Table A.9: Status of 23rd Street 1994 TSOs and Actions ...... 85 Table A.10: Status of Cutting Boulevard 1994 TSOs and Actions...... 86 Table A.11: Status of Appian Way 1994 TSOs and Actions ...... 87 Table A.12: Status of Carlson Boulevard 1994 TSOs and Actions ...... 87 Table A.13: Status of Rumrill/13th/Pennsylvania/Garrard 1994 TSOs and Actions ...... 88 Table B.1: Comparison of 1994 and 2000 TSOs ...... 91

FIGURES Figure 1.1...... x Figure 4.1 Existing Population by City...... 18 Figure 4.2 Existing Employment by City...... 19 Figure 4.3 Population Projections by City...... 21 Figure 4.3 Employment Projections by City...... 21 Figure 4.5 Employment and Household Forecasts for West County ...... 22

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2. Introduction and Background

2.1 INTRODUCTION The West County Action Plan for Routes of Regional Significance (December 1994) fulfilled the mandate of Contra Costa County’s Measure C (1988) to determine traffic service standards for routes of regional significance and to address multi-jurisdictional transportation planning issues. The budget for the West County Action Plan was approximately $300,000. The development of the Action Plan was a joint effort of the West Contra Costa County Transportation Advisory Committee’s (WCCTAC) participating agencies, including Contra Costa County, the cities of El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, and San Pablo, AC Transit, BART, WestCAT, Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) staff, Caltrans, and other interested parties.

The purpose of the 1994 West County Action Plan (“1994 Plan”) was to assess existing and future traffic conditions on a sub-regional level, to establish traffic service objectives, and to set forth actions to be taken by individual jurisdictions, WCCTAC, and other responsible agencies to manage congestion on routes of regional significance. The actions were directed at influencing transportation demand, improving transportation capacity, or increasing transportation efficiency.

The 1994 Plan was based on numerous background technical reports including:

š Workshop Results (February 1991);

š Existing Travel Conditions (July 1991);

š Land Use (July 1991);

š Transit (November 1991);

š Future Conditions Background Report (January 1993);

š Draft Plan Goals, Objectives, and Actions (April 1993);

š WCCTAC Resolution and Guiding Principles Regarding the I-80;

š Comprehensive Corridor Analysis (August 1993);

š Traffic Engineering Improvements - Alternatives Report (January 1994);

š Revised Traffic Engineering Improvements - Alternatives Report (February 1994);

š Preliminary Draft Action Plan (June 1994); and

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š Circulation Draft Action Plan (July 1994).

The West County Action Plan 2000 Update (“2000 Update”) is a focused revision to the 1994 Plan. The same level of technical data and analyses was not prepared for the 2000 Update due to time and financial constraints. The CCTA contributed approximately $100,000 countywide for consultant assistance in updating the Action Plans. Pertinent data from the 1994 Plan and new, subsequent information will be referenced and incorporated into the 2000 Plan from a variety of sources including:

ƒ Association of Bay Area Government’s (ABAG) Projections ’98;

ƒ CCTA’s 1999 Congestion Management Program (CMP);

ƒ CCTA’s 1999 Traffic Service Objectives Monitoring Report;

ƒ Current transit ridership counts;

ƒ Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) 1998 Regional Transportation Plan;

ƒ MTC’s 1996 I-80 Corridor Study;

ƒ San Pablo Avenue Signal Interconnect Project 1999 Traffic Counts;

ƒ WCCTAC’s and the Southwest Area Transportation Committee’s (SWAT) Corridor Action Plan for San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo, 1998; and

ƒ West County Transit Summit Results (Fall 1998).

The key components of the 1994 Plan and the 2000 Update are the Traffic Service Objectives (TSOs), and specific actions, programs, and measures to be taken to achieve those objectives. TSOs and actions are defined and described in the CCTA’s Growth Management Implementation Guide.

The 2000 Update recommends regional TSOs and actions for West County as well as TSOs and actions for the routes of regional significance. The 2000 Update, along with the other regional committee updates, will be incorporated into the Contra Costa Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CCTP) 2000 Update.

The 1994 Plan outlined the following procedures for sharing environmental documents, reviewing General Plan amendments, and monitoring progress in attaining the TSOs, which still are applicable:

1. Circulation of environmental documents by local jurisdictions/agencies:

For any proposed project that generates more than 100 peak-hour trips for which an environmental document (either a Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report/Statement (EIR/EIS)) is being prepared, the Lead

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Agency shall notify all Regional Transportation Planning Committee Chairs or a designated Staff Person;

Notification shall be made at the following two critical junctures:

Upon issuance of a Notice of Intent to issue a Negative Declaration or a Notice of Preparation for an EIR/EIS; and

Upon completion of a Negative Declaration or a Draft EIR/EIS (Notice of Completion).

The Regional Committees shall in turn notify jurisdictions within its subarea, as appropriate, so that affected jurisdictions may comment on proposed projects.

The Plan also outlined procedures to be followed for General Plan amendments that generate more than 100 peak-hour trips.

2. Procedure for General Plan amendment review:

The jurisdiction considering the amendment must demonstrate that the amendment will not violate Action Plan policies or the ability to meet Action Plan Traffic Service Objectives;

The jurisdiction must reach consensus with WCCTAC on proposed modifications to the Action Plan that will prevent the General Plan amendment from adversely affecting the regional transportation network; and

In the case where neither of these can be done, a jurisdiction’s approval of a General Plan amendment could lead to a finding of “non-compliance” with the Measure C Growth Management Program.

The following is an update to the review process:

Traffic conditions on regional routes, the status of transportation improvement projects contained in the 2000 Update, and the land use forecasts will be updated and forwarded to WCCTAC as new data and analyses are completed;

If any of the TSOs have not been met, need revision, or if the status of transportation improvement projects or the growth assumptions have significantly changed, WCCTAC will prepare a focused revision to the 2000 Update;

Individual corridors may be reviewed every two years, if deemed appropriate by WCCTAC; and

A complete review of the Action Plan should be made on a four-year cycle, pending availability of staff and financial resources, and need.

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Subsequent updates to the Action Plan should take into consideration the following:

š Funding;

š Local jurisdiction General Plan amendments;

š TSO monitoring at least every two years;

š Update on transportation funding for projects in and affecting West County; and

š Coordination with neighboring jurisdictions and counties.

As with the 1994 Plan, WCCTAC, local jurisdictions, or other agencies must take certain actions to achieve the TSOs in the 2000 Update. For those actions where WCCTAC jurisdictions are listed as the responsible agencies, it is intended that all WCCTAC member jurisdictions are responsible for assisting in the implementation of the action either individually or through actions by the WCCTAC Board.

Several actions list responsible agencies that are not voting members of WCCTAC such as Caltrans and MTC. In these cases, the responsibilities of WCCTAC and its member jurisdictions are to encourage and support the non-member agencies in implementing the action. WCCTAC and its member jurisdictions cannot be held responsible for the action or inaction of these non-member agencies.

It is intended that each responsible jurisdiction will make a “good faith effort” towards implementing each action. Good faith effort and the “conflict resolution process” are described in CCTA’s Growth Management Implementation Guide. The procedures and definitions incorporated in that guide are incorporated herein by reference.

Since the 1994 Plan, conditions in West County and the Bay Area have changed. Numerous projects have moved forward in the planning or construction phases, many West County projects have been completed, and new projects have come on-line. The highlights include:

š Planning of the new Carquinez Bridge;

š The San Pablo SMART Corridor project is in Phase II;

š Completion of the Richmond Parkway, Hercules Transit Center, Richmond Parkway Transit Center, and Cummings Skyway extension;

š Construction has started on the State Highway 4 divided highway project and on the Richmond Intermodal Transfer Station project;

š Ferry service from Richmond to San Francisco started in Fall 1999;

š Adoption of the Camino Pablo/San Pablo Dam Road Corridor Plan in 1998;

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š Planning is underway for the Hercules Train Station;

š El Cerrito del Norte BART station is a timed transfer station;

š The Hilltop Express Shuttle is running; and

š Collection of fees for the Subregional Transportation Mitigation Program (STMP).

A major goal of the 1994 Plan and the 2000 Update is to coordinate efforts, and to achieve a cohesive planning and implementation framework to address the regional transportation problems in the I-80 corridor. The opportunity exists for WCCTAC, through the 2000 Update, to continue inter-agency coordination and to expand the scope of the 2000 Update to include Alameda and Solano counties to achieve a regional, corridor-wide resolution of I-80 congestion problems. The 2000 Update also needs to be coordinated with adjacent sub-regions in Contra Costa County. Upon its completion, the 2000 Update will be combined with the updates from the other sub- regions and incorporated into the CCTP 2000 Update.

2.2 BACKGROUND

2.2.1 The Measure C Growth Management Program In 1988, Contra Costa County passed a half-cent sales tax for transportation programs and projects (such as highways, transit, bus operations, and bicycle/pedestrian trails) titled Measure C. A Growth Management Program was included in that ballot measure. To be eligible for sales tax “return to source” funds, each participating jurisdiction must take the following actions:

š Adopt a growth management element as part of its general plan, incorporating traffic level of service standards for basic routes (non-regional routes) and performance standards for fire, police, parks, water, flood control, and sanitary sewer;

š Participate in the multi-jurisdictional planning process through the forum of the Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPCs);

š Participate in transportation demand management efforts to reduce dependence on single occupant automobiles;

š Adopt a five-year capital improvement program to anticipate needed investments;

š Adopt a mitigation fee program to ensure that development “pays its own way;” and

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š Address housing options and job opportunities at the local, regional, and county-wide levels to reduce the number or length of automobile commute trips.

CCTA monitors each jurisdiction’s compliance with the Growth Management Program annually. If a jurisdiction is found to be out of compliance with the program, CCTA may withhold a jurisdiction’s share of the “return to source” sales tax revenues that are allocated for local street maintenance and improvements. For West County jurisdictions, approximately $2.34 million was allocated for fiscal year 1998-99.

2.2.2 Purpose of the Action Plan The purpose of the 1994 Plan was to “establish a mechanism whereby local jurisdictions could take responsibility to implement agreed-upon actions, measures, and programs to mitigate cumulative traffic impacts on the regional transportation system.” The purpose of the 2000 Update is the same as in the original 1994 Plan, using updated information, TSOs, and actions. The Action Plan concept was developed in CCTA’s Implementation documents as a vehicle for addressing the multi- jurisdictional planning requirements of Measure C. The Action Plans incorporate the Measure C requirement that TSOs be established for routes of regional significance. The TSOs on routes of regional significance are more flexible than those specified in Measure C for the basic routes and are established by the Regional Committees.

As the West County Regional Transportation Planning Committee, WCCTAC was responsible for preparing the 1994 Plan, and is responsible for the 2000 Update. The WCCTAC Board is comprised of three elected officials from the City of Richmond and one elected official from each of the following jurisdictions: El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, San Pablo, and Contra Costa County. Also participating on the WCCTAC Board are elected officials from the transit agencies: AC Transit, BART, and WestCAT.

Five sub-regional Action Plans originally were prepared by the Regional Transportation Planning Committees, and focused revisions are now underway.

2.2.3 Responsibilities of the Local Jurisdictions This 2000 Update sets forth the actions, programs, projects, and measures that the local jurisdictions have agreed to implement to mitigate cumulative traffic impacts. Forwarding the “Proposal for Adoption” 2000 Update to the CCTA constitutes an agreement by the local jurisdictions to carry out the actions and responsibilities outlined in the 2000 Update. Compliance with the Growth Management Program will be based upon the local jurisdictions’ “good faith effort” in implementing the actions, programs, projects, and measures.

2.2.4 Relationship to Other Plans and Programs The relationship of the 2000 Update to other plans and projects is as follows:

ƒ Measure C — As described in Section 2.2.1 above.

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ƒ Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CCTP) — The CCTA is required to prepare and update the CCTP. The Action Plan updates for the five sub-regions will be incorporated into the 2000 Update to the CCTP.

ƒ Congestion Management Program — In addition to the requirements of the Measure C Growth Management Program, the Contra Costa jurisdictions must meet the requirements of the State-mandated Congestion Management Program (CMP). Local jurisdictions that comply with the CMP are entitled to receipt of fuel tax subventions (i.e., gas tax). There is considerable overlap between the Growth Management Program and the CMP. In addition to the overlapping requirements, the CMP established a system of freeway and principle arterials for monitoring roadway level of service. The CMP network is a subset of the Measure C routes of regional significance. In West Contra Costa County, the CMP network consists of I-80, I-580, State Route 4, San Pablo Avenue from State Route 4 to the Alameda County line, El Portal Drive from San Pablo Avenue to San Pablo Dam Road, San Pablo Dam Road, the Richmond Parkway, and Cutting Boulevard from Canal Boulevard to San Pablo Avenue.

2.2.5 West County Routes Of Regional Significance The West County routes of regional significance are summarized below and shown in Figure 1.1. The 2000 Update deletes a route from the 1994 Plan (Rumrill/13th/Pennsylvania/Garrard), as the Richmond Parkway is now complete. The Measure C routes of regional significance include the following routes in addition to the CMP network: San Pablo Avenue from State Route 4 to the Carquinez Bridge, 23rd Street, Appian Way, Carlson Blvd., Central Avenue, Cummings Skyway, and Willow Avenue.

Inter-County Corridors ƒ Interstate 580. The I-580 freeway carries inter-regional traffic between I-80 and Marin County;

ƒ Interstate 80. I-80 is a primary inter-regional commute corridor in and through West Contra Costa County, and has major regional significance in the East Bay and the San Francisco Bay Area;

ƒ Richmond Parkway. The four-lane Richmond Parkway is a regional connector for traffic going between I-80 and I-580; and

ƒ San Pablo Avenue. San Pablo Avenue extends through West Contra Costa County (and into Alameda County) parallel to I-80. San Pablo Avenue serves as the primary alternative parallel reliever route to I-80 during periods of severe freeway congestion, and as a primary connector between the West County jurisdictions.

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Intra-County Corridors š State Route 4. SR 4 is a two-lane highway that extends from I-80 through the Cummings Skyway interchange, and is a four-lane freeway that extends east of Cummings Skyway. This facility is a major east-west thoroughfare; and

š San Pablo Dam Road. San Pablo Dam Road is a two-lane road until Castro Ranch Road where it becomes four lanes. San Pablo Dam Road carries inter- regional traffic between Highway 24 in Orinda and the I-80 freeway. San Pablo Dam Road also carries traffic through and into downtown El Sobrante.

Major Arterials ƒ 23rd Street. 23rd Street carries north/south traffic between San Pablo and Richmond;

ƒ Appian Way. Appian Way is primarily a two-lane road that carries traffic between San Pablo Dam Road and I-80;

ƒ Carlson Boulevard. Carlson Boulevard is a four-lane arterial that carries traffic in the City of Richmond and into the City of El Cerrito;

ƒ Central Avenue. Central Avenue is a four-lane arterial that links San Pablo Avenue, I-80, I-580, and the United States Post Office’s Bulk Mail facility near Rydin Road;

ƒ Cummings Skyway. Cummings Skyway is a two-lane connector between State Route 4 and I-80, and now connects to San Pablo Avenue via the Cummings Skyway extension. Cummings Skyway and State Route 4 are the major connection roads to Martinez, Central Contra Costa, and Crockett;

ƒ Cutting Boulevard. Cutting Boulevard is the Caltrans-designated route for westbound I-80 traffic going west to I-580 and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. It is also the arterial connector to the El Cerrito del Norte BART station;

ƒ El Portal Drive. El Portal Drive is a two-lane road between San Pablo Dam Road and the westbound I-80 on-ramp. El Portal Drive widens to four lanes between the westbound I-80 on-ramp and San Pablo Avenue. El Portal Drive carries through traffic from I-80 and San Pablo Dam Road to San Pablo Avenue; and

ƒ Willow Avenue. West of I-80, Willow Avenue provides access between San Pablo Avenue, I-80, and State Route 4 into the western portions of Contra Costa County. East of I-80, Willow Avenue is four lanes.

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Chapter 3: WCCTAC Action Plan Goals

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3. WCCTAC Action Plan Goals

This chapter presents the action plan goals drafted by WCCTAC. These goals will guide development of the West County Action Plan.

3.1 WCCTAC ACTION PLAN VISION STATEMENT WCCTAC’s “vision” for West Contra Costa County is improved quality of life resulting from a comprehensive transportation planning effort. This effort will be guided by five key considerations: mass transit, economic development, balanced land use, urban design, and multi-agency planning and coordination.

The following primary and secondary goals were drafted to guide development of the West County Action Plan.

3.1.1 WCCTAC Primary Action Plan Goals ƒ Facilitate and encourage the use of mass transit and other alternative transportation choices such as ridesharing;

ƒ Promote economic development; and

ƒ Improve environmental quality.

3.1.2 WCCTAC Secondary Action Plan Goals ƒ Improve local mobility by improving circulation on regional routes;

ƒ Minimize through traffic on local roads;

ƒ Balance the location of jobs and workers;

ƒ Coordinate land use and transportation planning;

ƒ Emphasize pedestrian and bicycle design that includes appropriate scale, access and safety;

ƒ Establish a strong regional transportation lead agency;

ƒ Foster and maintain inter-agency coordination;

ƒ Work with transit agencies to better serve large trip generators (employer sites, schools, housing complexes/developments, and entertainment venues) in West Contra Costa;

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ƒ Coordinate West County transportation programs with other programs throughout Contra Costa County;

ƒ Maintain a leadership role in developing and implementing Transportation Systems Management activities intended to relieve traffic congestion and improve air quality;

ƒ Encourage the most cost-effective transportation improvement projects aimed at achieving congestion relief; and

ƒ Strive to maintain local economic viability and quality of life by emphasizing viable transit alternatives to single occupancy commute travel.

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Chapter 4: Recent West County Demographic Trends

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4. Recent West County Demographic Trends

West Contra Costa County cities are experiencing considerable population and employment growth. The data represent each city’s sphere of influence, which covers a larger area than the city limit to fully portray projected growth patterns. The data for Rodeo and Crockett are general estimates since neither community has a legally defined boundary. El Sobrante is included within the Richmond sphere of influence, and Kensington and East Richmond Heights are included within the El Cerrito sphere of influence.

4.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS: 1990 - 2000 Between 1990 and 1995, the population increased by four percent, bringing 9,000 additional residents into West Contra Costa County cities. Between 1995 and 2000, population is expected to grow at a slightly slower rate of three percent, adding 7,000 residents. During the 1990s, the overall average annual population growth rate was 0.7 percent (Table 4.1).

Table 4.1: Existing Population City 1990 1995 2000 Annual Growth Rate Crockett 3,345 3,641* 3,937 1.5% El Cerrito** 29,092 29,500 30,000 0.3% Hercules 16,839 19,100 20,500 1.8% Pinole 26,727 27,700 28,200 0.5% Richmond*** 101,287 105,400 108,400 0.7% Rodeo 8,124 8,344* 8,809 0.8% San Pablo 28,569 29,400 30,200 0.5% Total 213,934 222,900 229,700 0.7% Source: Projections 98: Forecasts for the San Francisco Bay Area to the Year 2020, Association of Bay Area Governments, December 1997 * The 1995 data for Crockett and Rodeo are based on estimates. ** Kensington and East Richmond Heights are included within the El Cerrito sphere of influence. *** El Sobrante is included in the Richmond sphere of influence.

Between 1990 and 1995, employment in West County dropped slightly by 1.2 percent as 750 jobs were lost. Nevertheless, between 1995 and 2000, the rate of job growth was

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14 percent, adding 10,350 jobs. During the 1990s, the average annual employment growth rate has been 1.3 percent, as shown in Table 4.2.

Figures 4-1 and 4-2 show the existing population and employment for the cities in West Contra Costa County. Richmond dominates the area as the largest city with 108,000 residents and 45,000 jobs. The other cities have smaller population and employment levels ranging between 4,000 and 30,000 residents, and 600 and 7,500 jobs in 2000.

Table 4.2: Existing Employment City 1990 1995 2000 Annual Growth Rate Crockett 1,171 874* 576 -10.3% El Cerrito** 7,260 7,090 7,470 0.3% Hercules 2,340 2,800 3,950 4.1% Pinole 4,910 5,260 6,030 1.9% Richmond*** 38,210 37,610 45,350 1.6% Rodeo 1,330 1,330* 1,331 0.0% San Pablo 7,100 6,540 7,030 -0.1% Total 62,400 61,630 71,980 1.3% Source: Projections 98: Forecasts for the San Francisco Bay Area to the Year 2020, Association of Bay Area Governments, December 1997. * The 1995 data for Crockett and Rodeo are based on estimates. ** Kensington and East Richmond Heights are included within the El Cerrito sphere of influence. *** El Sobrante is included in the Richmond sphere of influence.

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Hercules and Crockett have the fastest population growth rate at 18 and 15 percent during the 1990s, respectively. The other cities grew their population base between three and eight percent.

4.2 FUTURE CONDITIONS: 2000 – 2020 Employment growth is expected to outpace population growth in West Contra Costa County cities between 2000 and 2020. West County population will increase by ten percent between 2000 and 2020 causing an influx of over 25,000 additional residents. For the next 20 years, the average annual population growth rate for West County cities will equal one percent, as shown in Table 4.3.

Employment in West County will increase by 24 percent between 2000 and 2020, representing 22,510 additional jobs. Over the next 20 years, the average annual employment growth rate for West County cities will equal 2.4 percent (Table 4.4).

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Table 4.3: Population Projections City 2000 2010 2020 Annual Growth Rate Crockett 3,937 4,069 4,216 0.7% El Cerrito* 30,000 31,100 31,900 0.6% Hercules 20,500 24,100 27,100 2.4% Pinole 28,200 28,700 29,000 0.3% Richmond** 108,400 116,600 122,400 1.1% Rodeo 8,563 8,809 9,156 0.7% San Pablo 30,200 30,700 31,200 0.3% Total 229,700 244,100 255,100 1.0% Source: Projections 98: Forecasts for the San Francisco Bay Area to the Year 2020, Association of Bay Area Governments, December 1997. * Kensington and East Richmond Heights are included within the El Cerrito sphere of influence. ** El Sobrante is included in the Richmond sphere of influence.

Table 4.4: Employment Projections City 2000 2010 2020 Annual Growth Rate Crockett 576 576 648 1.1% El Cerrito* 7,470 7,770 8,250 0.9% Hercules 3,950 5,650 7,130 4.5% Pinole 6,030 6,360 7,190 1.6% Richmond** 45,350 53,720 61,110 2.6% Rodeo 1,331 1,611 1,857 2.8% San Pablo 7,030 7,530 7,770 1.0% Total 71,980 83,560 94,490 2.4% Source: Projections 98: Forecasts for the San Francisco Bay Area to the Year 2020, Association of Bay Area Governments, December 1997. * Kensington and East Richmond Heights are included within the El Cerrito sphere of influence. ** El Sobrante is included in the Richmond sphere of influence.

Overall, the 1990 Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) forecasts projected higher growth than ABAG’s 1998 updated forecasts. The 1998 ABAG forecasts for West Contra Costa County cities estimates that 88,990 households will exist in 2010, which is two percent less than the 1990 ABAG estimates of 90,900 households. The 1998 forecast also estimates that 83,560 jobs will exist in 2010, which is almost five percent lower than the 1990 ABAG forecast of 87,500 jobs.

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Figures 4-3 and 4-4 show the population and employment projections for the West County cities. Hercules will have the highest rate of population growth at 24 percent between 2000 and 2020. San Pablo and Pinole will increase their population bases by only three percent each. Hercules will have the highest rate of employment growth at 45 percent. Rodeo and Richmond also will increase their employment numbers substantially by 28 and 26 percent, respectively.

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Currently, there are more households than jobs in the area; however, the growth trend shows that employment will increase at a faster rate than population. (Figure 4-5) The number of households and employment are predicted to be approximately the same by the year 2020. Since these cities export workers, higher employment growth will help bring West County a more balanced jobs/housing ratio.

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Chapter 5: Travel Trends

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5. Travel Trends

The Travel Trends chapter provides a summary of the existing and future conditions of the road and transit systems. This chapter also describes how the traffic service objectives relate to the existing conditions.

5.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS: 1990 TO 1999 According to employer surveys by WCCTAC, an average of 74 percent of West County employees drive alone to work within a range of 50 to 90 percent. The number of carpoolers totals about 16 percent, within a range of 9 to 23 percent. Transit use averages about two percent. Approximately one-third of the surveyed employees live within five miles of their work location, which means that there is potential for higher bicycling and pedestrian mode splits.

5.1.1 Road Conditions The I-80 corridor, which is considered an indicator of traffic conditions in West County, operates about two hours at level of service (LOS) F conditions during the AM peak period in the westbound direction. These congested conditions cause parallel routes such as San Pablo Avenue to become impacted with diverted traffic from the I- 80 corridor. Since the majority of West County residents rely on either I-80 or San Pablo Avenue as a main thoroughfare, their mobility and quality of life are adversely affected. Nevertheless, vehicle occupancy rates (VOR) on I-80 have increased by 17 percent from 1990 to 1998, which achieved the TSO of a 15 percent increase during this period. In 1990, the VOR totaled 1.31 and 1.37 in the AM and PM peaks, respectively. In 1998, the VOR totaled 1.5 in the AM, and 1.5 (NB/EB) and 1.6 (SB/WB) in the PM.

The Traffic Service Objective Monitoring Report (CCS, August 1999) shows that out of the 49 intersection LOS sites that were monitored in West County, all except one location operate at an LOS of C or better. The only intersection that does not achieve the TSO of LOS D or better is San Pablo Dam Road at the EB I-80 ramps on Amador Street.

Four out of nine roadway segments that were monitored operate at equal to or better than the roadway segment LOS of D, and LOS E for State Route 4. State Route 4 and Cummings Skyway west of I-80 fail to meet the TSO of LOS D during both the AM and PM peak hours with LOSs of F and E, respectively. The following roadway segments do not achieve the TSO in the PM peak hour:

š Appian Way south of the I-80 Eastbound Ramps; š Appian Way north of San Pablo Dam Road; and š Cummings Skyway north of State Route 4.

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5.1.2 Transit Conditions Since 1990, bus ridership generally fell while BART ridership increased slightly. In the I-80 corridor, bus ridership decreased by 4,000 riders, while BART ridership on the Richmond line increased by about 2,000 riders. (Tables 5.1 and 5.2)

The TSO for I-80 corridor transit use was not reached mainly due to AC Transit service cutbacks in 1996. The TSO called for a 20 percent increase in ridership, yet a four percent decrease occurred. The TSO for average daily passengers at West County BART stations was closer to realizing its objective. BART ridership increased by eight percent at these stations rather than the ten-percent goal.

Table 5.1: Transit Ridership in the I-80 Corridor Notes Avg. Passengers/Day Route 1990 (1) 1998 % Change AC Transit Routes 7 (2) 2,600 1,499 (2) 72 (2) 13,000 7,727 (2) 73 4,000 6,313 74 2,100 1,460 79 (3) (discontinued) G (Not in 543 Operation) H (2) 1,400 466 (2) L/LX 1,400 629 LA/LB/LC 900 1,242 LD Sub-Total 25,400 19,879 -22% Vallejo Transit Routes 80 1,220 2,014 90 NA 509 Sub-Total 1,220 2,523 52% WestCAT Routes 30Z (Martinez Link) 86 245 J & JX (WestCAT 1,514 2,515 Express) Q (WestCAT Express) 984

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Table 5.1: Transit Ridership in the I-80 Corridor HTX (began operation 32 3/30/98) Sub-Total 2,584 2,792 8% BART Richmond Line (data are the sum of entries and exits) West County BART 25,886 27,875 8% Stations Grand Total 55,090 53,069 -4% Notes: (1) Average passengers per day for AC Transit Routes rounded to nearest 100. (2) Portion of route serves Alameda County - figures are for entire route. (3) Routes 73 and 79 are interlinked – figures are for combined route.

Table 5.2: Daily Passengers at West County BART Stations Passenger Exits/Day Station 1990 (1) 1998 % Change Richmond 2,888 na El Cerrito del Norte 7,530 na El Cerrito Plaza 3,877 na Total 13,275 14,295 8% Note: (1) Information not broken down by station, but totaled for all three stations. Source: Traffic Service Objective Monitoring Report, CCS Planning and Engineering, Inc., August 17, 1999.

The Solano County feeder service offered by Vallejo Transit shows the highest increase of 52 percent over 1990 levels totaling 1,300 additional daily weekday riders. (Table 5.3) This service far surpassed the TSO goal of a 20 percent increase in average daily trips. The HOV lanes that opened in 1998 shortened the trip times on this route making it more appealing to riders, and allowing for more trips with the same number of buses.

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Table 5.3: Transit Ridership on Solano County BART Feeder Service Vallejo Transit Total Daily Weekday Ridership Route Number 6/89-6/90 6/97-6/98 % Change 80 1,220 (1) 2,014 (2) 39% 90 not in service 509 NA Total 1,220 2,523 52% Notes: (1) Does not include estimated Saturday ridership of 100 passengers. (2) Does not include estimated Saturday ridership of 188 passengers Source: Traffic Service Objective Monitoring Report, CCS Planning and Engineering, Inc., August 17, 1999.

The 1998 BART Station Profile Study reveals that 75 percent of the surveyed riders are satisfied with the service. While three-quarters of the passengers entering the Richmond, El Cerrito Plaza, and El Cerrito del Norte stations travel to work, about ten percent travel to school; and approximately 15 percent travel to other destinations. About 14 percent of the BART passengers at these stations have non-traditional work arrangements such as part-time telecommuters meaning that they are occasional BART users. BART passengers also use casual carpools for morning trips at a rate of six percent for the Richmond station, five percent for the El Cerrito Plaza station, and ten percent for the El Cerrito del Norte station.

BART competes well with the motor vehicle (i.e., car, truck, van or motorcycle) in that the majority of passengers have a vehicle available to them for their BART trips. These passengers choose to take BART for a portion of their trip because of traffic congestion (37 percent), the inconvenience of parking (28 percent), cost savings (11 percent), environmental concerns (8 percent), and the comfort of BART (8 percent). At the Richmond station, 53 percent of entering passengers have access to a vehicle for their BART trips. Approximately 71 percent of entering passengers at each of the El Cerrito Plaza and the El Cerrito del Norte stations have access to a vehicle.

BART passengers entering the Richmond, El Cerrito Plaza, and El Cerrito del Norte stations mostly travel from their homes to the station by car. (Table 5.4) The El Cerrito del Norte station has the highest car mode share at 61 percent, and the Richmond station has the lowest car mode share at 51 percent. Transit access is high at the Richmond (24 percent) and El Cerrito del Norte (27 percent) stations, and is considerably lower at the El Cerrito Plaza station (5 percent).

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Table 5.4: BART Passengers Travel Mode from Homes Travel Mode Richmond El Cerrito Plaza El Cerrito del Norte Walk Only 21% 33% 12% Bus / Transit 24% 5% 27% Car 51% 58% 61% Bicycle 3% 4% 1% Other 2% <1% <1% Source: BART Station Profile Study, Final Report, Office of External Affairs, August 1999.

The Capitol Corridor intercity rail service has about 1,300 daily boardings and alightings at the Martinez and Richmond stations. The boardings and alightings translate into about 600 passengers per day, which is well below the TSO target of 6,400 passengers per day on intercity rail between Fairfield and West Oakland. (Table 5.5) The main reason for the low ridership is that the service is not structured as a commuter rail with high fares and infrequent service. Improvements are planned to increase the number of daily Capitol Corridor trains.

Table 5.5: Average Daily Ridership on Capitol Corridor

Station Average Daily Ridership On at Martinez Station 67 Off at Martinez Station 71 On at Richmond Station 31 Off at Richmond Station 39 Entire System 1,286 Source: Traffic Service Objective Monitoring Report, CCS Planning and Engineering, Inc., August 17, 1999.

Transit ridership along San Pablo Dam Road decreased between 1992 and 1998 by almost 5,000 passengers. (Table 5.6) The TSO calling for a 25 percent increase in bus ridership along San Pablo Dam Road was not met. Instead, an 11 percent decrease in ridership occurred mainly due to the AC Transit service cutbacks in 1996.

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Table 5.6: Transit Ridership on San Pablo Dam Road Days in Year Year Total Passengers Operation Passengers/Day % Change 1992 30,171 255 118 N/A 1993 28,780 255 113 -4.61% 1994 30,330 255 119 0.53% 1995 28,883 254 114 -3.89% 1996 27,460 253 109 -8.27% 1997 29,672 254 117 -1.27% 1998 25,387 242 105 -11.34% Notes: Ridership values shown are for County Connection Route 950. Source: Traffic Service Objective Monitoring Report, CCS Planning and Engineering, Inc., August 17, 1999.

5.2 FUTURE CONDITIONS: 2000 TO 2020 According to the 1999 Congestion Management Plan, traffic congestion is expected to continue with 7,500 additional vehicles using I-80 during the PM peak from 2000 to 2020. (Table 5.7) According to the Interstate 80 Corridor Study, 47 percent of Richmond and El Cerrito residents will commute to Berkeley, Albany and Oakland in 2010. Approximately 20 percent will commute to San Francisco while 14 percent will commute elsewhere in Contra Costa County. Finally, 19 percent will commute elsewhere in the Bay Area.

Table 5.7: Major Traffic Trends – Vehicles on I-80 Freeway PM Peak Hour 1990 2000 2010* 2020** North of Willow 8,836 9,691 11,125 11,488 South of Highway 4 11,338 14,130 16,568 17,417 North of Cutting 13,366 15,569 17,006 17,935 Total 33,540 39,390 44,699 46,840 * TIP and CIP Network ** CCTP New Source: DKS Associates, 1999 Congestion Management Plan Model Runs 9/27/99.

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According to 2010 forecasts, BART is expecting to increase its systemwide average weekday ridership from 248,169 in 1995 to 389,000 in 2010 totaling a 36 percent increase over the 15-year period. The entries and exits at the West County BART stations are expected to increase from 27,875 in 1998 to 34,200 in 2010 totaling a 19 percent increase over the 12-year period.

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Chapter 6: Accomplishments

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6. Accomplishments

Chapter 6 highlights the status of the TSOs and actions that were outlined in the 1994 West County Action Plan. Section 6.1 presents the TSOs with emphasis on whether the objectives have been achieved. Section 6.2 describes the TSOs and actions completed since 1994. Finally, Section 6.3 lists the status of each action by corridor. The status types include completed, active, ongoing, delayed, and candidate for deletion. “Active actions” tend to be construction projects that are still in the programming or construction stages, whereas “ongoing actions” are programs such as monitoring and outreach activities that occur on a continual basis. A project that is no longer applicable due to changes in travel patterns is listed as a “candidate for deletion.”

6.1 STATUS OF TRAFFIC SERVICE OBJECTIVES (TSO) The current TSOs and the success to date of achieving them are presented in Table 6.1. Most of the traffic-related TSOs already have been achieved. The intent is to maintain these standards through the year 2010.

In summary, the TSOs related to transit and high occupancy vehicles are less successful. Only one transit-related TSO—the Solano County BART feeder bus ridership increase—has been achieved. Transit ridership generally has declined, although WestCAT and BART riderships have fared well.

Vehicle occupancy on I-80 has been increasing as desired. The TSO targets have been met in all but one direction during one of the peak hours. I-580 vehicle occupancy has not met TSO targets.

Table 6.1 Achievement of 1994 Action Plan Traffic Service Objectives Route TSO Achieved? I-80 Freeway Increase the peak direction average vehicle occupancy (AVO) No (fails during p.m. peak) by 15% Increase transit use by 20% No (4% decrease) Increase midday utilization of park & ride lots by 50% Yes 52% Increase daily passengers at West County BART stations by No (8% increase) 10% Increase daily passengers of commuter rail to 6,400 No (1,200) Increase trips on Solano BART feeder bus by 20% Yes (65% increase)

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Table 6.1 Achievement of 1994 Action Plan Traffic Service Objectives Route TSO Achieved? SR-4 Maintain level of Service (LOS) E on roadway No (dropped to LOS F) Decrease by 10% annual accident rates from 1993 Yes (19% decrease) I-580 Increase peak hour average vehicle occupancy to 1.35 No (1.26) 23rd Street, Appian Way (except at San Pablo Avenue and at San Pablo Dam Road), Carlson Blvd., Cutting Blvd., El Portal Drive, San Pablo Dam Road (except at I-80), and Rumrill Blvd./13th Street/Garrard Blvd. Maintain LOS D at all signalized intersections Yes Appian Way Maintain LOS D on all roadway segments No (problems at I-80 and San Pablo Dam Road) Cummings Skyway Maintain LOS D on all roadway segments No (dropped to LOS E) San Pablo Avenue Maintain LOS E at all signalized intersections Yes Decrease trucks in Rodeo by 90% Yes (due to Cummings Skyway Extension) San Pablo Dam Road Maintain LOS E at Appian Way intersection Yes Increase daily bus ridership by 25% No (11% decrease) Willow Avenue Maintain LOS D on all roadway segments Yes

6.2 STATUS OF 1994 ACTIONS The local jurisdictions outlined 85 actions in the 1994 Action Plan that they planned to accomplish by 2010. Ninety percent of these actions are complete, active or ongoing. Specifically, 39 percent of the 85 actions have been completed, 29 percent currently are active, and 22 percent are ongoing. The remaining ten percent of the actions are either delayed or candidates for deletion. The delayed actions generally are projects that are on hold due to lack of funds or timing considerations. The candidates for deletion no longer are needed due to changes in travel patterns. Appendix A highlights in more detail the status of the 1994 actions by corridor.

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6.3 COMPLETED ACTIONS The following list describes the main accomplishments of the Action Plan’s TSOs and actions.

Interstate 80 Completed Actions 1. Funding for ferry service was accomplished through a private operator. Ferry service between Richmond and San Francisco began in September 1999 with four morning and four evening departures in each direction.

2. WCCTAC and the local jurisdictions/agencies participated in the I-80 Corridor Study. The Study was completed in 1996.

3. The Hercules and Richmond Parkway Park and Ride lots were constructed.

4. Service frequency in El Sobrante-Richmond-San Francisco transbay corridor was increased through new AC Transit transbay service on Lines LA, B, and C to better serve El Sobrante and San Pablo.

5. Expansion of the express bus service in the I-80 corridor was accomplished by several changes in transit service: (1) WestCAT’s JX line runs from the Hercules Transit Center to the El Cerrito del Norte BART station every 15 minutes. This route was taken over from BART in July 1998 and restructured in February 1999. (2) The 30Z (cross-county) bus runs every 60 minutes, and uses the HOV lanes from the El Cerrito del Norte BART station to Hilltop and on to Hercules and Martinez. (3) Enhanced transbay service exists.

6. The San Joaquin and Capitol Corridor trains stop in Richmond, which supports intercity rail service. Hercules was selected as the most appropriate location for a station stop after a consultant’s evaluation in 1999.

7. Ridership on the BART feeder service increased by 65 percent from 1990 to 1998.

8. The transit incentive program promotes enhancements to encourage riders to use the BART link service to Solano County by providing 20-round trip tickets for new riders. This program was extended to Solano County residents.

State Route 4 Completed Actions 9. The construction of the State Route 4 freeway gap closure project was the highest priority highway project in the 1994 Plan. The expected completion date for the SR 4 gap closure project is 2002 for the expressway and 2010 for the full freeway.

10. WestCAT’s 30Z service was expanded in April 1996 to every 60 minutes with Measure C and TFCA funding. WCCTAC supported an outreach campaign to residents and employees for the 30Z service.

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San Pablo Avenue Completed Actions 11. The Richmond Parkway was constructed.

12. Illegal pedestrian crossings at 23rd Street were mitigated by the new intersection configuration.

13. To better serve the heavy turn demands on the northbound 23rd Street approach to San Pablo Avenue, restriping and a new left-turn pocket were provided.

14. Signals are synchronized on San Pablo Avenue where warranted.

15. There has been a 90.4 percent decrease in truck traffic on San Pablo Avenue in Rodeo since 1994.

16. The Cummings Skyway extension was completed in December 1998.

Cummings Skyway Completed Actions 17. The contract for truck climbing lanes on the Cummings Skyway from I-80 east to east of Crockett Boulevard will be awarded in 2000.

Willow Avenue Completed Actions 18. The Willow Avenue extension via the State Route 4 overcrossing to connect to Bayberry Avenue was completed in 1997.

23rd Street Completed Actions 19. Measure C funds were used for signal interconnect on 23rd Street in Richmond.

Cutting Blvd. Completed Actions 20. Improved railroad crossings at Cutting/Carlson in Richmond have been installed.

21. Truck restrictions on Cutting Boulevard are no longer necessary since through truck traffic has decreased with the completion of the Richmond Parkway.

Appian Way Completed Actions 22. Two new bus stops on Appian Way (one in each direction) between Argyle Road and Fitzgerald Drive have been added at Allview Avenue.

Carlson Blvd. Completed Actions 23. Truckload limit signs exist on Carlson Boulevard and the improved railroad crossings have been installed at Cutting Boulevard.

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Rumrill/13th/Pennsylvania/Garrard Completed Actions 24. Improved bus service in North Richmond has been accomplished by adding AC Transit’s line 376.

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Chapter 7: Updated TSOs and Actions

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7 Updated TSOs and Actions

This chapter focuses on the updated TSOs and actions that supercede the ones provided in the 1994 Action Plan. Section 7.1 compares the updated TSOs and actions to the ones in the 1994 Plan. Appendix B provides a more detailed comparison of the 1994 Plan and 2000 Update TSOs. Section 7.2 lists the updated regional and corridor- level TSOs and actions. Appendix C sorts the actions by responsible agency. Corridor- level TSOs and actions are arranged according to three corridor types: inter-county corridor (I-80, I-580, Richmond Parkway, and San Pablo Avenue); intra-county corridor (SR 4 and San Pablo Dam Road); and major arterials (23rd Street, Appian Way, Carlson Blvd., Central Avenue, Cummings Skyway, Cutting Blvd., El Portal Drive, and Willow Avenue).

7.1 COMPARISON OF THE 1994 AND 2000 ACTION PLANS There are 39 TSOs in the 2000 Update. Twenty-eight out of the 39 TSOs are new in the 2000 Update mainly due to the additional alternative mode TSOs. Fifty nine percent of the TSOs are related to alternative modes such as ferry usage, bicycling, and walking. (Table 7.1) Seven of the new TSOs correspond to some degree with a TSO in the 1994 Plan. Seven TSOs are deleted from the 2000 Update because they are incorporated into other TSOs or they are no longer applicable.

Table 7.1 TSOs in 2000 Update Route Congestion Growth System Alternative Total Alleviation Management Maintenance Modes Regional 2 1 3 5 11 I-580 1 0 0 3 4 I-80 1 0 0 4 5 Richmond Parkway 1 0 0 2 3 San Pablo Avenue 2 0 0 2 4 State Route 4 1 0 0 2 3 San Pablo Dam Road 3 0 0 3 6 Major Arterials 1 0 0 2 3 Total 12 1 3 23 39

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The updated TSOs and actions are organized into four categories: regional, inter- county corridors, intra-county corridors, and major arterials. (Tables 7.2 – 7.9) The regional TSOs and actions supercede the regional TSOs and actions in the 1994 Plan, and allow for the consolidation of goals that were repeated for each route of regional significance in the 1994 Action Plan. Each of these lists are further subdivided into categories that correspond with the four major goals of the Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update, which were developed by the SCA 3 subcommittee of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority.

These goals are:

ƒ Congestion Alleviation: Alleviate congestion on highways and arterial roads;

ƒ Growth Management: Manage the impacts of growth without compromising Contra Costa’s economy or environment;

ƒ Alternative Modes: Provide expanded travel choices beyond the single- occupant automobile; and

ƒ System Maintenance: Maintain the transportation system.

The Rumrill/13th/Pennsylvania/Garrard corridor is no longer considered regionally significant since through traffic primarily uses the newly constructed Richmond Parkway. The update reflects this change with the elimination of the Rumrill corridor, and the addition of the Richmond Parkway. The Camino Pablo/San Pablo Dam Road Corridor Plan (December 23, 1998) is now part of the Action Plan 2000 Update in that all the TSOs and actions pertaining to this route originate from the Corridor Plan. Central Avenue between San Pablo Avenue and Rydin Road is considered a regionally significant route. Vehicles use Central Avenue to travel between San Pablo Avenue, I- 80, and I-580, and trucks use it to access the U.S. Postal Service’s Bulk Mail Center. All the TSOs related to vehicle occupancy rates were changed to TSOs pertaining to drive alone rates, since drive alone rates are easier to monitor.

7.1.1 NEW Traffic Service Objectives The new TSOs in the 2000 Update were added for the following reasons:

ƒ Regional and major arterial TSOs added to avoid repetition in the corridor-level TSO tables;

ƒ Bicycling and pedestrian TSOs added to the update in recognition of the need for comprehensive bicycling and walking transportation systems; and

ƒ Ferry TSOs to address the new Richmond ferry line.

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The TSO added to the Action Plan 2000 Update are shown below according to the four major goals of the 2000 Update.

Congestion Alleviation ƒ Regional: Maintain LOS “D” or better at all signalized intersections on the regionally significant major arterials;

ƒ Regional: Maintain LOS “E” or better on all roadway segments of SR 4, San Pablo Avenue, San Pablo Dam Road, Appian Way, I-80 (during non-peak hours only), and I-580;

ƒ I-80: Maintain LOS “E” or better on all segments of this route during non-peak hours only;

ƒ San Pablo Avenue: By 2005, develop or implement policies to improve local circulation and access;

ƒ San Pablo Dam Road: The maximum wait time for drivers on side streets wishing to access San Pablo Dam Road should be no greater than one signal cycle length by the year 2005; and

ƒ San Pablo Dam Road: By 2005, develop or implement policies to improve local circulation and access.

Growth Management ƒ Regional: Review each jurisdiction’s General Plan amendments and air quality requirements to ensure that they address growth management issues.

System Maintenance ƒ Regional: Maintain 1999 levels of transit satisfaction as measured by transit surveys;

ƒ Regional: Maintain transit system quality; and

ƒ Regional: Maintain pavement quality to at least 1999 levels.

Alternative Modes ƒ Regional: By 2005, achieve a drive alone rate of no more than 75 percent;

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ƒ Regional/I-580/San Pablo Avenue/SR 4/Richmond Parkway/Major Arterials: Increase transit ridership in West County by ten percent between 1999 and 2005;

ƒ Regional: By 2005, achieve daily ridership of 500 ferry passengers on the Richmond-San Francisco ferry line;

ƒ Regional: By 2005, increase the bicycle and pedestrian mode splits to three percent for commute trips;

ƒ Regional: By 2005, improve bicycle and pedestrian routes to schools;

ƒ I-580: Consider direct or indirect bicycle and pedestrian access over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge;

ƒ I-80: Increase the I-80 HOV lane vehicle usage rate by ten percent;

ƒ I-80: Complete the I-80 Bikeway Corridor between the El Cerrito del Norte BART station and the City of Hercules by 2005;

ƒ Richmond Parkway: By 2005, identify and apply for funding for bikeways on or near the Richmond Parkway;

ƒ San Pablo Avenue: By 2005, identify and apply for funding for bikeways on or near San Pablo Avenue;

ƒ SR 4: By 2005, design the SR 4 Bikeway between the Bay Trail and Cummings Skyway;

ƒ San Pablo Dam Road: Provide facilities to improve pedestrian and bicycle access with related safety enhancements along the corridor by the year 2005;

ƒ Appian Way, Cummings Skyway, Cutting Blvd., El Portal Drive, and Willow Avenue: By 2005, provide a bikeway network along the regionally-significant arterials; and

ƒ Major Arterials: By 2005, provide a bikeway network along the regionally- significant arterials.

7.1.2 Deleted Traffic Service Objectives Most of the TSOs that are deleted from the update are incorporated into other TSOs. Some TSOs are no longer applicable if the issue is resolved, such as a utilization rate for Park & Ride lots. Refer to Appendix B for details on the reasons why a TSO was deleted. The TSOs that are deleted from the update are as follows:

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ƒ I-80: Achieve a peak midday utilization rate of 50 percent for Park & Ride lots by the year 2000 (averaged over all of the facilities in the corridor);

ƒ I-80: By the year 2000, increase the average daily passengers at the three West County BART stations from the existing level of 13,275 by ten percent;

ƒ I-80: By 1995, accomplish a 20 percent increase in average daily trips on the Solano County BART feeder bus service over 1990 levels;

ƒ SR 4: By 2000, reduce annual accident rate on State Route 4 by 10 percent below 1993 levels;

ƒ San Pablo Avenue: Reduce truck traffic on San Pablo Avenue in Rodeo by 90 percent over current volumes by 2010;

ƒ San Pablo Avenue: Maintain the LOS “E” for intersections at foot of I-80 ramps on San Pablo Avenue (Pomona Avenue) in Crockett; and

ƒ San Pablo Dam Road: Maintain Peak Hour LOS “E” at Intersection with Appian Way.

7.1.3 Disabled And Senior Transportation Actions While roadway and transit goals fit into the TSO category, a program such as transportation for disabled and seniors does not because these goals pertain to service improvements rather than to traffic reductions. Seniors and disabled are encouraged to use the fixed-route services, if possible. Nevertheless, paratransit provides services for qualified users. This section discusses disabled and senior transportation issues, goals, and actions.

In February 1991, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority adopted the Paratransit Plan, which allocates $25.9 million (in 1988 $$) for paratransit services or capital acquisition over the 20-year-life of Measure C. Among its recommendations, the Paratransit Plan included a funding allocation formula for the seven Contra Costa paratransit providers (City of Antioch, City of Richmond, City of San Pablo, City of El Cerrito, Tri-Delta Transit, WestCAT, and County Connection/LINK).

Additionally, AC Transit and BART provide paratransit service through the East Bay Paratransit Consortium.

Paratransit trips are an important component of the transportation system in West Contra Costa County. For example, in FY 98-99 the City of Richmond provided over 46,600 paratransit trips. In FY 99-00, the Paratransit Consortium will provide over 48,000 trips to Richmond residents.

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The Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC) - which is made up of appointees from the sub-regional committees and the TDA-funded public transit operators - meets six times per year to discuss paratransit issues in Contra Costa County. Some of the recent paratransit issues that have been discussed at the PCC include: emergency wheelchair service, ‘seamless’ regional trips, increasing demand for paratransit service, and addressing the needs of seniors.

These issues are incorporated into the updated Action Plan as disabled/senior transportation actions in West County for the next five years:

ƒ Coordinate countywide paratransit issues under the auspices of the Contra Costa County Paratransit Coordinating Council.

ƒ Work with relevant transit agencies to:

o Ensure that the ADA paratransit certification process is “user friendly.” o Ensure that paratransit and fixed route services address the needs of older and disabled persons. o Ensure sensitivity training is provided for all fixed route and paratransit staff who deal with older and disabled riders. o Encourage “seamless” paratransit trips between regions that include “handoffs” of riders when transfers are made. o Work with paratransit providers to reconsider the “call cab” service. o Work with BART and other transit agencies to improve communications systems for the disabled (e.g., audio systems, TDD, visual signs, etc.). o Investigate the possibility of discounted ferry fares for the older and disabled riders. ƒ Initiate outreach to the older and disabled communities on transportation options.

ƒ Work with the Paratransit Coordinating Council, the West County Senior Coalition, and other local organizations of older and disabled persons to determine other transportation needs.

The responsible agencies include WCCTAC, the local jurisdictions, BART, AC Transit, and the paratransit providers.

7.2 UPDATED TSOS AND ACTIONS This section lists the updated regional and corridor-level TSOs and actions while highlighting the responsible agency.

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7.2.1 Regional The following regional TSOs and actions are presented according to the four major goals of the 2000 Update. (Table 7.2)

Table 7.2: Regional TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Responsibility Congestion Alleviation Maintain LOS “D” or a. Monitor levels of service biennially. Jurisdictions, Caltrans better at all signalized intersections along b. Develop signal coordination systems. Jurisdictions, Caltrans Willow Avenue, Cutting c. Minimize the number of new street and Jurisdictions, Caltrans Blvd., Central Avenue, driveway access points on all regionally rd Carlson Blvd., 23 Street, significant routes. El Portal Drive, and Richmond Parkway.1 d. Support efforts by Caltrans and the WCCTAC, Jurisdictions, California Highway Patrol to promote the Transit operators removal of disabled vehicles from the Maintain LOS “E” or roadway. better on all roadway segments of SR 4, San e. Study the truck movements in West WCCTAC, Jurisdictions, Pablo Avenue, San Pablo County to reduce the impacts on local Caltrans Dam Road, Appian Way, roads and to ensure efficient goods I-80 (during non-peak movement. hours2), and I-5803.

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Table 7.2: Regional TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Responsibility Growth Management Review each jurisdiction’s f. Adopt General Plan components within WCCTAC, Jurisdictions General Plan each community that: amendments and air ƒ Encourage a jobs/housing balance. quality requirements to ensure that they address ƒ Promote transit and “livable growth management communities” public awareness issues. programs. ƒ Support the preservation of open space and in-fill developments. ƒ Encourage higher density residential, commercial, and mixed use development. ƒ Encourage transit-friendly development, especially around rail stations and transit hubs. ƒ Incorporate transit goals and policies supporting transit use in the circulation element. g. Work with BAAQMD to alert residents WCCTAC, Jurisdictions of air quality problem days with the “Spare

the Air” campaign.

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Table 7.2: Regional TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Responsibility System Maintenance Maintain 1999 levels of h. Monitor customer satisfaction on all WCCTAC, BART, AC transit satisfaction as transit services in West County via patron Transit, WestCAT, Vallejo measured by transit surveys. Transit surveys. Maintain transit system i. Work with MTC and CCTA to seek WCCTAC, AC Transit, quality. funding to operate, maintain and repair WestCAT, BART existing services (including the AC Transit services restored on October 10, 1999). Maintain pavement j. Develop pavement management Jurisdictions quality to at least 1999 systems/schedules to manage and monitor levels. pavement needs. Alternative Modes By 2005, achieve a drive k. Assist employers and work with RIDES WCCTAC alone rate of no more for Bay Area Commuters to promote than 75 percent. ridesharing, transit, bicycling, walking, staggered work hours and telecommuting through WCCTAC’s TDM program. Monitor progress through WCCTAC’s employer survey results. l. Acknowledge casual carpooling and work WCCTAC, Jurisdictions with local jurisdictions on specific issues (e.g., signage, marketing, transit coordination, drop-off and pick-up areas, and parking).

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Table 7.2: Regional TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Responsibility Increase transit ridership m. Work with CCTA and MTC to actively WCCTAC, WestCAT, AC in West County by ten pursue funding to: Transit, Jurisdictions percent between 1999 ƒ Restore AC Transit daytime and and 2005. evening services to pre-1996 levels. ƒ Improve cross-county service and coordination. ƒ Expand bus service to/from Pinole, Hercules, Rodeo, and Crockett. ƒ Procure and operate vehicles for expanded services and for neighborhood feeders. ƒ Improve service to new developments and emerging markets (e.g., aging population). ƒ Address under-served, low-income transit needs (e.g., welfare-to-work program). ƒ Support transit operators’ efforts to reduce environmental impacts of transit operations. ƒ Install bus signal priority systems to increase bus schedule reliability. ƒ Improve security at bus stops and on buses. ƒ Provide and maintain bus stops with lighting, shelters, telephones, trash/recycling receptacles, bus pads, information kiosks with advanced traveler information systems (ATIS) capabilities, and directional/transit signage. ƒ Procure and install bicycle racks on all WestCAT buses. ƒ Market and promote transit services.

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Table 7.2: Regional TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Responsibility By 2005, achieve a daily n. Work with Red & White Fleet to WCCTAC, Jurisdictions, ridership of 500 ferry implement an outreach campaign to West AC Transit passengers on the County residents living close to the Richmond-San Francisco Richmond marina or near bus lines serving ferry line. the ferry. o. Work with Red & White Fleet to seek WCCTAC, Jurisdictions, funding to increase the frequency of the AC Transit Richmond and Vallejo ferry services, and to improve Richmond ferry terminal parking, bicycle amenities, and bus service to the terminal. p. Seek MTC study to research the WCCTAC, Jurisdictions feasibility and impacts (i.e., environmental) of using high-speed ferries, and of developing other ferry corridors such as Berkeley/Albany, Rodeo, and Martinez/Benicia. By 2005, increase the q. Develop a bicycle plan for West County WCCTAC bicycle and pedestrian using the regional bicycle counts as a mode splits to three baseline for analysis. percent for commute r. Monitor regional bicycle demand WCCTAC, Jurisdictions, trips. including AC Transit bicycle rack and ferry Caltrans, AC Transit, usage. BART, WestCAT.

s. Analyze pedestrian crossing at major WCCTAC, Jurisdictions signalized intersections to determine if signal timing for pedestrians should be modified.

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Table 7.2: Regional TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Responsibility t. Work with CCTA and MTC to seek WCCTAC, Jurisdictions, funding to: Caltrans ƒ Improve bicycle infrastructure and amenities as proposed in the (future) West County Bicycle Plan. ƒ Complete the San Francisco Bay Trail between Alameda County and the Carquinez Bridge. ƒ Install crosswalks, sidewalks, curb cuts, islands or “holding areas,” bus shelters, and median improvements where absent or substandard to close gaps in the pedestrian sidewalk/pathway system. ƒ Provide landscaping enhancements such as tree planting and landscaped medians. u. Accelerate ADA compliance for WCCTAC, Jurisdictions pedestrians (e.g., improvements for the visually impaired). By 2005, improve bicycle v. Work with schools/Districts to prepare a WCCTAC, Jurisdictions and pedestrian routes to needs assessment of the sidewalk and schools. bicycle facilities along school routes to promote safe access to schools. w. Work with schools/Districts and WCCTAC, Jurisdictions Caltrans to actively pursue Safe Routes to Schools funding.

1 “LOS” refers to level of service measurements that record travel delay. See Appendix E for a more detailed explanation. 2 The I-80 LOS TSO would contain the peak period spread to the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. 3 “Non-peak hours” refers to all hours except Monday thru Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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7.2.2 Inter-County Corridors The TSOs and actions for inter-county corridors are outlined in Tables 7.3 through 7.6. Inter-County corridors include:

ƒ I-580;

ƒ I-80;

ƒ Richmond Parkway; and

ƒ San Pablo Avenue.

Table 7.3: Updated Interstate 580 TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility Congestion Alleviation Achieve LOS “E” or better a. Work with MTC to seek funding to prepare a WCCTAC, by 2005 on all segments of needs assessment for the usage of bridge tolls Jurisdictions, AC this route. after 2008 when the seismic retrofit monies Transit, BART, expire. WestCAT Alternative Modes By 2005, achieve a drive b. Encourage development of new Park & Ride WCCTAC, alone rate of no more than lots along the I-580 corridor, particularly where Caltrans, City of 75 percent. I-580 and I-80 connect. Richmond, City of El Cerrito Increase transit ridership by c. Support and seek funding for extended hours WCCTAC, AC ten percent between 1999 on Golden Gate Transit service to West County Transit, Golden and 2005 for bus lines that to better accommodate swing shift workers and Gate Transit serve I-580. bicyclists. Consider direct or indirect d. Participate in Caltrans bridge access safety WCCTAC, City of bicycle and pedestrian study for bikes and pedestrians. Richmond access over the Richmond- San Rafael Bridge.

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Table 7.4: Updated Interstate 80 TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility Congestion Alleviation Maintain LOS “E” or better a. Encourage Caltrans to initiate an I-80 Ramp WCCTAC, on all segments of this Metering Study. Jurisdictions route during non-peak hours only. b. Prepare a letter to the Caltrans district WCCTAC, City of director in support of a Caltrans planning study Hercules, Contra for the SR 4 / I-80 freeway connector. Costa County c. Work with MTC to seek funding to prepare a WCCTAC, needs assessment for the usage of bridge tolls Jurisdictions, AC after 2008 when the seismic retrofit monies Transit, BART, expire. WestCAT Alternative Modes Increase the I-80 HOV lane d. Work with Caltrans to obtain funding from WCCTAC, vehicle usage rate by ten CCTA and MTC for the construction of HOV Jurisdictions percent. lanes between SR 4 and the Carquinez Bridge. e. Work with Solano County, Vallejo Transit, WCCTAC, Caltrans, and MTC to obtain funding in Solano Jurisdictions County for: š HOV lanes between I-80/I-680 and I-80/I- 505. š Park & Ride lots. š Increased express bus services to the Bay Area. f. Work with the California Highway Patrol to WCCTAC encourage an increase in enforcement of HOV lane requirements for three-person carpools. g. If a utilization rate of 90 percent for Park & Caltrans, Ride lots is achieved, then study other potential Jurisdictions, sites using lease agreements when not on WCCTAC, private Caltrans property. If this rate is not attained, entities then focus on marketing or improving the sites taking into consideration casual carpool applications.

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Table 7.4: Updated Interstate 80 TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility Increase transit ridership h. Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding WCCTAC, BART, on the I-80 corridor during to: Jurisdictions, AC peak hours by ten percent ƒ Prioritize short- and long-term service Transit, WestCAT by the year 2005 over 1999 improvement options such as a BART levels. extension, light rail, additional commuter rail, or additional express buses in the I-80 corridor. ƒ Improve bus connections to Park & Ride lots for bus patrons in the cities of Hercules and Pinole, and on the Richmond Parkway. ƒ Procure and operate additional express buses by 2010. ƒ Promote an increase in the capacity or the number of the Solano County BART feeder buses. ƒ Implement maintenance and capital improvements for all West County BART stations. ƒ Increase security levels at all West County BART stations. ƒ Increase carpool and regular parking supply when demand reaches 90 percent of capacity at BART stations. i. Support timed bus/train services at the El WCCTAC, BART, Cerrito del Norte, El Cerrito Plaza and WestCAT, AC Richmond BART stations by AC Transit, Transit, Vallejo WestCAT, and Vallejo Transit. Transit j. Support shuttle bus service between major WCCTAC, employer sites and BART stations in West Jurisdictions, AC County by AC Transit, WestCAT, CCTA, Transit, WestCAT, employers, and other transit services. Vallejo Transit k. Work with Union Pacific and Amtrak to WCCTAC, BART, complete the access and intermodal connection Richmond project at the Richmond intermodal station. Redevelopment Agency

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Table 7.4: Updated Interstate 80 TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility Achieve a 2,000 per day l. Work with Amtrak, CCTA and MTC to seek WCCTAC, ridership on the Capitol funding to: Jurisdictions and San Joaquin Corridor ƒ Construct a rail station in Hercules. trains by the year 2005. ƒ Add additional roundtrips on the Capitol Corridor rail service between Sacramento and the Bay Area. ƒ Add additional roundtrips on the San Joaquin Corridor rail service between Bakersfield and the Bay Area. m. Seek Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board WCCTAC, City of approval for the Hercules train station. Hercules Complete the I-80 Bikeway n. Work with CCTA and MTC to actively WCCTAC, Corridor between the El pursue funding for the design and Jurisdictions Cerrito del Norte BART implementation of the I-80 Corridor bikeway. station and Hercules by 2005.

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Table 7.5: Updated Richmond Parkway TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility Congestion Alleviation Maintain a LOS “D” or a. Work with Caltrans, CCTA and MTC to WCCTAC, City of better at all signalized pursue funding for a grade-separated interchange Richmond, Contra intersections. at San Pablo Avenue. Costa County b. Support and seek funding for the new phase WCCTAC, City of 1B construction on the Richmond Parkway from Richmond, Contra west of McDonald Avenue to I-580. Costa County c. Create truck access routes to the Richmond City of Richmond, Parkway that minimize truck traffic through Contra Costa residential areas. Final improvements would be County determined through the County’s North Richmond Community Enhancement and Circulation Project. Alternative Modes By 2005, increase bus d. Work with transit agencies to expand express WCCTAC, City of ridership by ten percent bus services along Richmond Parkway. Richmond, AC along the Richmond Transit, WestCAT, Parkway. Contra Costa County By 2005, identify and apply e. Study the feasibility of a continuous bikeway City of Richmond, for funding for bikeways on on or near the Richmond Parkway. Contra Costa or near the Richmond County, WCCTAC Parkway.

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Table 7.6: Updated San Pablo Avenue TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility Congestion Alleviation Maintain LOS “E” or better a. Work with Caltrans, CCTA and MTC to WCCTAC, City of at all signalized pursue funding for a grade-separated Richmond, Contra intersections along San interchange at the Richmond Parkway. Costa County Pablo Avenue. b. Study traffic improvement and management Jurisdictions, options to discourage diversion from I-80, and Caltrans to encourage diverted traffic to return to I-80 on the next downstream feeder road. c. Support the timely completion of the San WCCTAC, Pablo Avenue Corridor project. Jurisdictions d. Encourage the use of Appian Way from San City of Pinole, Pablo Avenue as the major connecting arterial Contra Costa to I-80 rather than Tennent Avenue and Pinole County Valley Road through improved signage and signalization. e. Clearly identify feeder roads to motorists that WCCTAC, will take them back to I-80, particularly at Jurisdictions Appian Way, Hilltop Drive, El Portal Drive, and San Pablo Dam Road. Alternative Modes Increase transit ridership by f. Support and seek funding for ten-minute all WCCTAC, ten percent between 1999 day frequencies on the San Pablo corridor from Jurisdictions, AC and 2005 for bus lines that the El Cerrito del Norte BART station to AC Transit, BART serve San Pablo Avenue. Transit’s northern terminus.

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Table 7.6: Updated San Pablo Avenue TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility By 2005, identify and apply g. Work with the CCTA and MTC to seek WCCTAC, for funding for bikeways on funding to: Jurisdictions, BART, or near San Pablo Avenue. ƒ Develop a bike lane on San Pablo Avenue AC Transit, between the Carquinez Bridge and south of WestCAT Macdonald Avenue in Richmond. ƒ Develop bikeway links to the Bay Trail such as the Ohio Avenue Greenway, Wildcat Creek Trail, Pinole Valley Road, and SR 4. ƒ Improve bicycle access to the El Cerrito Plaza and del Norte BART stations. ƒ Improve bike security/parking facilities at transit stations and local activity centers.

7.2.3 Intra-County Corridors The TSOs and actions for intra-county corridors are outlined in Tables 7.7 and 7.8. Intra-county corridors include:

ƒ State Route 4; and

ƒ San Pablo Dam Road.

Table 7.7: Updated State Route 4 TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility Congestion Alleviation Maintain LOS “E” or better a. Prepare a letter to the Caltrans district WCCTAC, City of on all segments of this director in support of a Caltrans planning study Hercules, Contra route. for the SR 4 / I-80 freeway connector. Costa County b. Encourage timely and cost effective WCCTAC, construction of the divided highway and full Caltrans, City of freeway. Hercules

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Table 7.7: Updated State Route 4 TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility Alternative Modes Increase transit ridership by c. Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding WCCTAC, ten percent between 1999 to improve service frequency on the 30Z line to WestCAT, City of and 2005 for bus lines that 30-minute headways during peak periods. Hercules, Contra serve SR 4. Costa County By 2005, design the SR 4 d. Pursue implementation of a bikeway on the WCCTAC, City of Bikeway between the Bay westbound portion of the SR 4 Expressway. Hercules, Contra Trail and Cummings Costa County, Skyway. Caltrans e. Reach consensus on an eastbound or long- WCCTAC, City of term bike lane project on or adjacent to the SR Hercules, Contra 4 Expressway that will avoid the Christie Costa County, undercrossing. Caltrans

Table 7.8: Updated San Pablo Dam Road TSOs and Actions

TSO Action Responsibility Congestion Alleviation The ratio of the peak-hour a. Prepare letters of support to Caltrans, WCCTAC travel time to the off-peak ACMA, CCTA, and MTC to improve HOV and travel time (the delay transit capacity in the I-80 corridor so as to index) should be no greater reduce traffic pressure on San Pablo Dam Road than 2.0 by the year 2005. and Camino Pablo. b. Seek Caltrans, MTC, and CCTA approval and City of San Pablo, funding for cost-effective improvements for I- City of Richmond, 80/San Pablo Dam Road interchange. WCCTAC c. Develop an Implementation Program for San City of Richmond, Pablo Dam Road between Appian Way and Tri Contra Costa Lane that includes a roadway alignment study County (leading to adoption of a precise alignment by Contra Costa County), consistent code standards, and a capital improvement program for infrastructure improvements.

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Table 7.8: Updated San Pablo Dam Road TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility d. Seek grant funding from CCTA and MTC to Contra Costa develop and implement a signal coordination County, City of plan for San Pablo Dam Road. Richmond, City of San Pablo The maximum wait time for e. If the TSO is not met, seek grant funding to Contra Costa drivers on side streets develop a signal coordination plan that reduces County, City of wishing to access San Pablo blockage of side street access by through Richmond, City of Dam Road should be no vehicles without significantly increasing the San Pablo greater than one signal capacity for through vehicles. cycle length by the year 2005. f. Seek grant funding from CCTA and MTC to City of Richmond, study: City of San Pablo, ƒ Access from side streets. Contra Costa County ƒ Intersection configurations in the residential and commercial portions on San Pablo Dam Road. Alternative Modes By 2005, achieve a drive g. Seek funding to study HOV facility needs on WCCTAC, Contra alone rate of no more than San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo Costa County, City 75 percent. Corridor including additional Park & Ride lots of Richmond, City and HOV bypass lanes at critical congestion of San Pablo points in the corridor. h. Work with WCCUSD to evaluate school bus AC Transit, service in West Contra Costa County. WestCAT, City of Richmond, City of San Pablo, City of Pinole, Contra Costa County

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Table 7.8: Updated San Pablo Dam Road TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility The average bus ridership i. Work with transit agencies and jurisdictions to AC Transit, for the bus lines in the resolve transit access and amenity needs as WestCAT, Contra corridor should be identified by the transit agencies. Costa County, City increased as much as of Richmond, City possible, with an initial goal of San Pablo of achieving a ten percent increase to 3,000 average j. Work with CCTA and MTC to: WCCTAC, City of weekday daily riders by the ƒ Explore the feasibility of service Pinole, City of year 2005. reorganization on San Pablo Dam Road and Richmond, City of Camino Pablo corridor. San Pablo, Contra Costa County, AC ƒ Develop recommendations to increase the Transit, WestCAT, frequency and connectivity of bus service for BART riders traveling between the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Pinole, and Orinda. Request annual reports from transit operators related to this action. ƒ Seek additional funds for public transit. Provide facilities to improve k. Add and coordinate signals in commercial Contra Costa pedestrian and bicycle core of side street, business, and pedestrian County, Caltrans, access with related safety access and evaluate further pedestrian City of Richmond, enhancements along the enhancements such as additional pedestrian City of San Pablo corridor by the year 2005. crosswalks and traffic calming measures, especially at school sites. l. Install, where appropriate, bicycle lanes and Contra Costa pedestrian amenities as part of roadway County, Caltrans, improvements along the corridor. City of Richmond, City of San Pablo

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7.2.4 Major Arterials The TSOs and actions for the regionally-significant major arterials are combined in Table 7.9. This table describes the following arterials:

ƒ 23rd Street; ƒ Appian Way; ƒ Carlson Blvd.; ƒ Central Avenue; ƒ Cummings Skyway; ƒ Cutting Blvd.; ƒ El Portal Drive; and ƒ Willow Avenue.

Table 7.9: Updated Major Arterial TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility Congestion Alleviation Maintain LOS “D” or better a. Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding WCCTAC, on all segments of the to: Caltrans, regionally-significant ƒ Upgrade the Cummings Skyway I-80 Jurisdictions arterials. interchange. ƒ Widen Appian Way to four lanes from Valley View Road to Michael Drive. Alternative Modes By 2005, increase bus b. Support and seek funding for an increase of WCCTAC, ridership by ten percent for service frequency on existing transit lines on Jurisdictions, AC bus lines that serve the 23rd Street, Willow Avenue, Appian Way, and Transit, WestCAT regionally-significant Carlson Blvd. arterials. By 2005, provide a bikeway c. Work with CCTA and MTC to pursue WCCTAC, City of network along the funding for the design and implementation of an Pinole, Contra regionally-significant Appian Way bikeway from San Pablo Avenue to Costa County arterials. San Pablo Dam Road as part of the I-80 Bikeway Corridor. d. Encourage a planning study regarding the WCCTAC, Contra implementation of a Cummings Skyway bikeway. Costa County

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Table 7.9: Updated Major Arterial TSOs and Actions TSO Action Responsibility e. Pursue funding from CCTA and MTC for the WCCTAC, City of design and installation of Cutting Blvd. corridor Richmond bikeways on: ƒ Cutting Blvd.: W. Cutting Blvd. from Garrard Blvd. to Hoffman Blvd., and Hoffman Blvd. from W. Cutting Blvd. to Marina Bay Pkwy. ƒ Ohio Avenue Greenway: Ohio Avenue between the Richmond Parkway and San Pablo Avenue. f. Improve bicycle access to Contra Costa WCCTAC, City of College along El Portal Drive. San Pablo g. Work with Contra Costa College and other WCCTAC, City of local destinations to improve bicycle security San Pablo and parking facilities on or near El Portal Drive. h. Improve bicycle access to the Willow Avenue WCCTAC, City of Park & Ride lot. Hercules i. Improve bicycle security and parking facilities WCCTAC, Caltrans at the Willow Avenue Park & Ride lot and local activity centers.

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Appendix A: Status of 1994 Actions by Corridor

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Appendix A: : Status of 1994 Actions by Corridor

Table A.1: Status of Interstate 80 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Increase vehicle Support construction of HOV lanes between SR 4 Active The 1999 Capital Improvement Program for occupancy on I–80 in and Carquinez Bridge (funded with Bridge toll the Contra Costa CMP lists this project as the peak direction an increases). one with unknown funding allocations. average of 15 percent Work with MTC to seek funding to analyze ferry Completed Ferry service between Richmond and San by 2005 (from the service from Richmond or Rodeo to downtown San Francisco began September 1999 with four current AM and PM Francisco. morning and evening departures in each occupancy rates of 1.31 direction. Funding for ferry service was and 1.37, respectively). accomplished through a private operator (Red & White Fleet). Promote policies that maximize utilization of new Ongoing WCCTAC’s TDM program provides incentives HOV lanes on I-80. to new carpools, vanpools, and transit users. Encourage increased HOV usage by supporting real Ongoing HOVs cross the Carquinez Bridge without incentives such as free toll bridge crossings for HOV having to pay a toll. lanes. Support increases in Carquinez Bridge tolls for Active This funding strategy is recommended in the I- single occupancy vehicles for the purpose of 80 Corridor Study. The bridge toll for the increasing HOV and transit incentives on the I-80 Carquinez Bridge is $2.00. corridor.

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Table A.1: Status of Interstate 80 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments By 1995, accomplish a Obtain from BART, data on 1990 feeder service Completed Ridership on the BART feeder service 20 percent increase in daily ridership. increased by 65 percent from 1990 to 1998. average daily trips on Promote enhancements to BART link service to Completed WCCTAC’s transit incentive program pays for the Solano County Solano County. 20-round trips for new riders, and has BART feeder bus extended it to Solano County residents. The service over 1990 Transit Technical Advisory Committee meets levels. to improve coordination between Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, and AC Transit. By the year 2000, Support implementation of high level ongoing Ongoing State, federal, and local sources are providing increase the average maintenance and capital improvements for all West $8 million in transit/access improvements at daily passengers at the County BART stations. the Richmond Intermodal station. three West County BART station from the existing level of 13,275 by 10 percent. Support implementation of increased levels of Active A police substation in the El Cerrito-Del Norte security at all West County BART stations. BART station was established. A substation at the Richmond station will be established. Police patrol the Richmond BART station using bicycles. Increase transit Support implementation of a timed bus/train Active WestCAT has timed bus/train transfer service ridership on the I-80 transfer service at the El Cerrito-Del Norte, El at the El Cerrito-Del Norte BART station. AC corridor during peak Cerrito Plaza and Richmond BART stations by AC Transit does not organize timetables around hours by 20 percent by Transit and other providers. BART schedules because they need to meet the year 2000. the local feeder bus schedules.

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Table A.1: Status of Interstate 80 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Support the continued implementation of a Ongoing Berlex operates an employee shuttle to the El comprehensive shuttle bus service between major Cerrito-Del Norte BART station. The Hilltop employer sites and BART stations in West County Express shuttle exists until March 2000. A by AC Transit, WestCAT, CCTA, employers, and California State Department of Health other transit services. employee shuttle will begin in August 2000 from its new marina facility to the Richmond BART station. A UPS shuttle is a possibility. Participate in the I-80 Corridor Study. Completed The I-80 Corridor Study was completed in November 1996. Promote an increase in the frequency of the El Completed Improved transbay service frequencies exist on Sobrante-Richmond-San Francisco bus service Lines LA, B, and C to better serve El Sobrante during peak periods. and San Pablo. Support expansion of express bus service for the I- Completed WestCAT’s JX line runs from the Hercules 80 corridor. Transit Center to the El Cerrito del Norte BART station every 15 minutes during peak hours. This route was taken over from BART in July 1998 and restructured in February 1999. The 30Z cross county bus uses the HOV lanes from the El Cerrito del Norte BART station to Hilltop and then on to Hercules and Martinez. Improved transbay service frequencies exist on Lines LA, B, C and D. Encourage the provision of adequate parking and Active The 1999 Capital Improvement Program for bus circulation in the designs of all West County Contra Costa CMP lists a new parking facility BART stations. at the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station. The Richmond BART Transit Center was completed in early 1999. This action is recommended in the I-80 Corridor Study.

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Table A.1: Status of Interstate 80 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Support the extension of the Richmond BART line Delayed This project still is on BART’s list of to Hercules. extensions, yet no funding is identified. Other options are being considered such as light rail and Bus Rapid Transit.

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Table A.1: Status of Interstate 80 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Achieve a peak midday Support the provisions of greater security and Completed The Hercules and Richmond Parkway Park & utilization rate of 50 amenities at Park & Ride lots by Caltrans and transit Ride lots were constructed. percent for park and operators. ride lots by the year Promote adequate transit service to Park & Ride Ongoing Bus service has been increased to the Hercules 2000 (averaged over all lots by Caltrans and transit operators. Transit Center, causing parking problems at of the facilities in the this Park & Ride lot. A funded project for the corridor). Transit Center will build 55 additional parking spaces in 2000.

Monies have been identified to rebuild the Richmond Parkway Transit Center to serve more than 400 bus routes per day.

The Park & Ride lot at Hilltop Drive is underutilized and has transbay service. Caltrans needs to provide maintenance and amenities such as bus shelters and phones to make it more attractive to leave vehicles. The lot could provide overflow parking for the Richmond Parkway Park & Ride lot once all the bus services are phased into this lot.

El Cerrito would like a Park & Ride lot yet no location has been designated.

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Table A.1: Status of Interstate 80 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Achieve a 6400 per day Support commuter rail services from Fairfield and Completed The San Joaquin and the Capitol Corridor ridership on commuter Brentwood to West Oakland. Assist in the trains stop in Richmond. Hercules was selected rail (measured as total determination of appropriate station locations in for the first station location as the most daily boarding in the I-80 West County. appropriate location for a station stop. and Highway 4 Support a rail station in Hercules and other Active Hercules was chosen as a future station Corridors from Fairfield communities as appropriate to maximize rail location. The 1999 Capital Improvement and Brentwood to West ridership and intercept through travelers on I-80. Program for Contra Costa CMP lists the new Oakland) by the year train station as lacking cost estimates and as 2000. not being fully funded.

Table A.2: Status of State Route 4 1994 TSOs and Actions

TSOs Actions Status Comments Achieve LOS “E” Establish construction of the State Route 4 West Completed The expected completion date for the SR 4 or better by 2000 freeway gap closure project as the highest priority freeway gap closure project is 2002 for the on all segments of highway project in West County. expressway and 2010 for the freeway. this route.

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Table A.2: Status of State Route 4 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Through the forum of Metropolitan Transportation Completed Same as above. Commission’s RTP, actively pursue new funding sources for the State Route 4 freeway gap closure project. Advocate the use of federal and state funds for the Completed Same as above. State Route 4 gap closure project as the highest regional priority in the Metropolitan Transportation Commission RTP, with the I–80 HOV lane extension as second priority. Monitor level of service on State Route 4. Ongoing The TSO Monitoring Report lists the level of service for SR 4 as “F” for both directions. Encourage WestCAT to maintain existing service Completed Measure C funds supplemented the TFCA funding frequency of the 30Z Line (Martinez link) and extend when the service was expanded to run every 60 service between the Richmond BART station and minutes in April 1996. A service extension to the Martinez to the Concord BART station. Encourage Concord BART station is infeasible. WCCTAC WestCAT to improve service frequency on the 30Z supported an outreach campaign to residents and Line to one-hour headways during peak periods and employees for the 30Z bus service. develop a timed transfer station at the Martinez Amtrak station. By 2000, reduce Obtain 1993 and subsequent annual accident rate Ongoing The TSO Monitoring Report shows that fatal annual accident data for Highway 4 from Caltrans. accidents have decreased by 40 percent, injury rate on State accidents by 16 percent, and property damage Route 4 by 10 accidents by 19 percent for three year periods percent below ending in 1993 and 1998. The overall decrease 1993 levels. totals 19 percent with 37 percent in the eastbound direction and one percent in the westbound direction.

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Table A.2: Status of State Route 4 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Actively pursue federal, state, local funds for the Completed The expected completion date for the SR 4 State Route 4 freeway gap closure project freeway gap closure project is 2002 for the (Cummings Skyway to I–80). expressway and 2010 for the freeway. Promote construction of the State Route 4 West Completed Same as above. Project.

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Table A.3: Status of Interstate 580 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Attempt to Encourage development of a new Park & Ride lot on Active This Park & Ride lot still is desired; however, it has achieve average the Marin County side of the Richmond/San Rafael not been the highest priority since HOV lanes do vehicle occupancy Bridge. not exist on the bridge. of 1.35 on the I- Encourage Golden Gate Transit to maintain and Active The Marin – West Contra County bus line 40 is a 580 freeway. improve bus service from Marin County to the West joint effort funded by AC Transit, MTC, BART, County BART stations. Expand service, market and Golden Gate Transit. The coalition is studying service, and provide incentives to increase use as extended evening hours that could begin as early appropriate. as March 2000. Coordinate with Marin County and Caltrans to Delayed This action has not been a high priority thus far. ensure consistency between local area and sub-area plans.

Table A.4: Status of San Pablo Avenue 1994 TSOs and Actions

TSOs Actions Status Comments Maintain LOS “E” or On an ongoing basis, monitor level of service on San Ongoing In 1999, a level of service “E” was better at all signalized Pablo Avenue. maintained at all intersections, according to intersections along the TSO Monitoring Report. San Pablo Avenue through the year 2000. Encourage completion and use of the Richmond Completed The Richmond Parkway was constructed. Parkway.

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Table A.4: Status of San Pablo Avenue 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Seek MTC/CCTA/Caltrans funding of study of traffic Active The San Pablo Avenue Corridor project has improvement and traffic management options (e.g., received state and federal funds and is diversion of through traffic) for maintaining LOS “E” underway. while addressing environmental and socio-economic impacts. Support Caltrans actions to discourage through traffic Active Caltrans has a policy to not divert traffic to on I-80 freeway from diverting to local streets. local streets. Support Caltrans actions to encourage I–80 freeway Active Same as above. traffic to stay on the freeway segments as long as possible and minimize “early exits” to bypass freeway congestion. Discourage pedestrian crossing at 23rd Street at Completed Illegal pedestrian crossings at 23rd Street locations other than crosswalks through increased were mitigated by the new intersection police enforcement. reconfiguration. Consider construction of exclusive left turn lanes at the Candidate The City of Pinole does not favor this intersection of Tennent Avenue and San Pablo Avenue for Deletion project because exclusive left turn lanes may (Note: a timeframe should be established.) increase speeds. Restripe the northbound 23rd Street approach to better Completed To better serve the heavy turn demands on serve the heavy left turn demand. One of the current the northbound 23rd Street approach to San left turn lanes on this approach is too short to Pablo Avenue, restriping and a new left-turn adequately store the demand during peak periods and pocket were provided. the result is that left turning traffic can only stack in one of the two available left turning lanes.

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Table A.4: Status of San Pablo Avenue 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Consider closing the westbound Road 20 approach to Candidate According to the San Pablo staff, westbound through traffic at the San Pablo Avenue/23rd Street for Deletion traffic will not be closed. intersection. Traffic would only be able to make a right turn onto San Pablo Avenue, thus eliminating a signal phase substantially increasing the capacity of the intersection. Explore the feasibility of constructing a second Candidate The City of Hercules does not favor this northbound right turn lane on San Pablo Avenue for Deletion project due to concerns about its impact on between Sycamore and SR 4 to allow right turns on the Hercules Transit Center access. westbound Sycamore Avenue while preserving the public investment in the City of Hercules transit transfer station. Promote new driveway restrictions and other uniform Ongoing The City of Richmond has a policy limiting design standards aimed at improving circulation. developments to one driveway on major streets, and encouraging access through side streets. Adopt design standards for new developments to Active Same as above. minimize turning movements on and off of San Pablo Avenue. Encourage development of higher density Ongoing The jurisdictions are actively seeking residential/commercial mixed-use development. developers interested in infill development. Discourage speeding on San Pablo Avenue through Active The San Pablo Avenue Corridor project is increased police presence and unmanned speed addressing speeding issues. monitors. Synchronize signal timing on San Pablo Avenue where Completed Signals are synchronized on select warranted by close signal spacing and high traffic intersections. volumes.

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Table A.4: Status of San Pablo Avenue 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Encourage Caltrans actions to discourage diversion of Active The San Pablo Avenue Corridor project is through traffic onto San Pablo Avenue by promoting I- addressing traffic diversion issues. 80 as a more attractive choice in terms of travel time. Encourage the emphasis of HOV usage and viable transit service alternatives. On an ongoing basis, encourage diverted traffic to Ongoing Same as above. return to I-80 on the next downstream feeder road through improved signage. Clearly identify feeder roads to motorists which will Active The San Pablo Avenue Corridor project is take them back to I-80 particularly at Appian Way, identifying key feeder roads that would Hilltop Drive, El Portal Drive, and San Pablo Dam Road. direct vehicles to I-80. Encourage use of Appian Way as the major connecting Active The City of Pinole is studying ways to arterial to I-80 rather than Tennent Avenue and Pinole improve signage directing traffic to I-80. Valley Road through improved signage. Support WestCAT’s efforts to assess the need for Ongoing WestCAT’s J line runs along San Pablo improved bus facilities and operations along San Pablo Avenue every 15 minutes during peak hours, Avenue. and was improved from 30 minute headways in February 1999. The service offers an unchanged 30 minute off-peak headways, and extended hours during weekends. In February 1999, a new route was established that travels through San Pablo, Hercules, and Pinole to the Hilltop Mall.

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Table A.4: Status of San Pablo Avenue 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Where feasible, support the extension of bicycle lanes Active The City of Pinole has proposed a bicycle to encourage more usage. and pedestrian bridge project as part of the Bay Trail connection. WCCTAC has proposed improvements to the Ohlone Greenway Bikeway and Pathfinder System, and has proposed bike lockers/racks at the Richmond Parkway Transit Center. Reduce truck traffic Conduct a Truck Classification Count to determine Completed The local refineries generated only 24 trips on San Pablo Avenue current truck volumes. per day in 1999, which represents a 90.4 in Rodeo by 90 percent decrease from the 250 trucks per percent over current day in Rodeo since 1994. volumes by 2010. Initiate preliminary design and project development for Completed The Cummings Skyway extension was improvements to Cummings Skyway that will provide completed in December 1998. for the extension to Old Highway 40. Actively pursue funding to construct a Cummings Completed The Cummings Skyway extension was Skyway extension from I-80 to Old Highway 40 (San completed in December 1998. Pablo Avenue) in the vicinity of Tormey, which would provide more immediate truck access to I-80 and would divert commute traffic from passing through Crockett. Maintain the LOS “E” Encourage Caltrans to study options, such as the Completed The Cummings Skyway extension was for intersections at Cummings Skyway Extension or changes in ramp completed in December 1998. foot of I-80 ramps on locations, for reducing the amount of traffic using these San Pablo Avenue ramps to bypass freeway congestion, especially on (Pomona Avenue) in Friday afternoons. Crockett.

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Table A.5: Status of Cummings Skyway 1994 TSOs and Actions

TSOs Actions Status Comments Maintain LOS “D” or Monitor the level of service on Cummings Skyway. Ongoing In 1999, the level of service ranged from “B” better on all segments to “E” depending on the segment, according of Cummings Skyway. to the TSO Monitoring Report. The LOS “E” segment is west of I-80. Pursue funding to upgrade the Cummings Skyway Delayed This project is delayed for five years until the interchange with I-80. completion of the Carquinez Bridge / I-80 seismic retrofit project since the intersection is being used for detours. Pursue funding for construction of truck climbing lanes. Completed The contract for truck climbing lanes from I- 80 east to east of Crockett Blvd. will be awarded in 2000.

Table A.6: Status of Willow Avenue 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments On an ongoing basis, Monitor level of service on Willow Avenue. Ongoing In 1999, the level of service ranged between maintain LOS “D’ or “A” and “B,” according to the TSO better along all Monitoring Report. segments of Willow Avenue. Encourage Caltrans to extend Willow Ave. via SR 4 Completed The project was completed in 1997. over-crossing to connect to Bayberry Ave. as part of SR 4 West project.

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Table A.6: Status of Willow Avenue 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Widen Willow Avenue by two lanes between I-80 and Candidate The Willow Avenue extension project is San Pablo Avenue. for Deletion already four lanes, which is sufficient for the travel demand.

Table A.7: Status of El Portal Drive 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments On an ongoing basis, On an ongoing basis, monitor level of service on El Ongoing In 1999, the level of service ranged between maintain LOS “D” or Portal Drive. “A” and “B,” according to the TSO better on all signalized Monitoring Report. intersections along El Portal Drive. Promote increased ridesharing at Contra Costa Ongoing A timed bus transfer point for AC Transit College. buses was developed at the college.

Table A.8: Status of San Pablo Dam Road 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Maintain LOS “D” or Perform intersection and bicycle/pedestrian Active The San Pablo Dam Road / Camino Pablo better at all signalized improvements where feasible. Corridor Plan recommends bikeways on San intersections along Pablo Dam Road.

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Table A.8: Status of San Pablo Dam Road 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments San Pablo Dam Road Discourage new driveways on San Pablo Dam Road. Active The City of Richmond has a policy limiting with the exception of developments to one driveway on major the I-80 on/off ramps. streets, and encouraging access through side streets. Contra Costa County actively discourages new driveways. Pursue federal, state and local funding for interim and Active A mudslide repair is under construction ultimate improvements for the San Pablo Dam Road and along the I-80 on-ramp. The Caltrans right- I-80 interchange. of-way east of the I-80 / San Pablo Dam Road interchange needs repair. Funding still is not identified for the ultimate improvements. Seek the cooperation of Caltrans in pursuing MTC Active: Traffic signal interconnection was developed RTSOP funding for traffic signal interconnect on San I-80 to on San Pablo Dam Road between the I-80 Pablo Dam Road between Morrow Drive and Ventura Ventura interchange and Morrow Drive. Ventura Avenue, through the I–80 interchange. Avenue to the I-80 interchange is included in the San Pablo Avenue interconnect project. Increase average daily Support the installation of bus stops between El Portal Active New bus stops are planned for Princeton bus ridership for bus Drive and San Pablo Avenue on San Pablo Dam Road. Plaza between I-80 and El Portal Drive. lines running on San Support the implementation of bus transit Active The 1998 Corridor Action Plan for San Pablo Pablo Dam Road by improvements between West Contra Costa and the Dam Road and Camino Pablo recommends 25 percent over 1992 Orinda BART station aimed at improving bus transit exploring the feasibility of service levels. connectivity between districts, improving local access to reorganization to increase frequency and major regional routes. connectivity between West Contra Costa and the Orinda BART station. No action has been taken yet.

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Table A.8: Status of San Pablo Dam Road 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments Encourage expansion of AC Transit service to the Active AC Transit bus lines 69 and 70 run along San boundaries of the sphere of influence of the City of Pablo Dam Road, and connect with County Richmond. Connection’s line 950. AC Transit’s transbay service “L” runs on San Pablo Dam Road until Valley View Road. Maintain Peak Hour Seek funding for study of traffic improvement and Candidate Contra Costa County is studying the Level of Service “E” at demand management options for maintaining level of for Deletion circulation along Appian Way, yet does not Intersection with service at Appian Way. Review fiscal and environmental have plans for a separate intersection Appian Way. feasibility if current improvement plans. analysis.

Table A.9: Status of 23rd Street 1994 TSOs and Actions

TSOs Actions Status Comments Maintain level of Advocate and support improvements to signal timing. Completed Measure C monies funded the San Pablo service “D” at all Avenue interconnect project from 23rd signalized Street to the Southern Pacific railroad intersections. tracks, which allows the City of Richmond to monitor the traffic flows at a control station. Support enhanced bus service. Active The City of San Pablo plans to improve bus stops, benches, and landscaping along 23rd Street as part of its 23rd Street Revitalization/Public Right-of-Way Improvements project.

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Table A.10: Status of Cutting Boulevard 1994 TSOs and Actions

TSOs Actions Status Comments Maintain LOS “D” or Improve the intersections of Cutting Boulevard and Completed The City of Richmond installed improved better at all signalized Carlson Boulevard, and the SP tracks (at grade or grade railroad crossings at this intersection. intersection. separation). Evaluate the feasibility of imposing truck restrictions and Completed Truck restrictions are no longer necessary creating alternative truck routes. since through truck traffic has decreased due to the construction of the Richmond Parkway. Promote timely completion of the Richmond Parkway Completed The first phases of the Richmond Parkway as a primary truck route. were completed in 1998. The expected completion date for the Garrard section is October 2000.

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Table A.11: Status of Appian Way 1994 TSOs and Actions TSOs Actions Status Comments With the exception of Monitor level of service on Appian way. Ongoing In 1999, the level of service ranged between the intersections at “A” and “C,” according to the TSO San Pablo Avenue and Monitoring Report. San Pablo Dam Road, maintain LOS “D” or better on all segments and signalized intersections along Appian Way. Support the installation of bus stops between Argyle Completed Two new bus stops, one in each direction, Road and Fitzgerald Drive on Appian Way. have been added at Allview Avenue.

Table A.12: Status of Carlson Boulevard 1994 TSOs and Actions

TSOs Actions Status Comments Maintain level of Monitor level of service along Carlson Boulevard. Ongoing In 1999, the level of service is “A,” according service “D” at all to the TSO Monitoring Report. signalized intersections along Carlson Boulevard. Pursue truck restrictions and joint funding with Completed Load limit signs exist on Carlson Blvd. No Caltrans for maintenance on the cross connector joint funding agreement with Caltrans exists. portion of Carlson Boulevard between I-80 and I-580. Encourage the development of improvements to the Completed The City of Richmond installed improved intersection of Cutting Boulevard and the SP tracks (at railroad crossings at this intersection. grade or grade separation). 87 West Contra Costa County – Action Plan 2000 Update

Table A.13: Status of Rumrill/13th/Pennsylvania/Garrard 1994 TSOs and Actions

TSOs Actions Status Comments Maintain level of Monitor level of service. Ongoing In 1999, the level of service is “A,” according service “D” or better to the TSO Monitoring Report. at all signalized intersections. Promote timely completion of the Richmond Parkway Completed The first phases of the Richmond Parkway as a primary truck and alternative commute route. were completed in 1998. The expected completion date for the Garrard section is October 2000. Promote an improved level of bus service within the Completed Improved North Richmond service has been communities of North Richmond. added with AC Transit’s new 376 line. New developments are required to fund bus shelters.

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Appendix B: Comparison of 1994 and 2000 TSOs

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Appendix B: : Comparison of 1994 and 2000 TSOs

Table B.1: Comparison of 1994 and 2000 TSOs 1994 TSO Corresponding 2000 TSO Comments INTERSTATE 580 Attempt to achieve average vehicle By 2005, achieve a drive alone rate of no more This TSO was changed from average occupancy of 1.35 on the I-580 freeway. than 75 percent. vehicle occupancy rates to drive alone rates because it is easier to monitor using standard data collection methods. NA Achieve LOS “E” or better by 2005 on all This new TSO reflects the effort to segments of this route. maintain acceptable delays on all regionally significant routes. NA Increase transit ridership by ten percent between This TSO is consistent with the regional 1999 and 2005 for bus lines that serve I-580. TSO for transit. NA Consider direct or indirect bicycle and pedestrian This TSO addresses the need for a access over the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. comprehensive bicycle transportation system in West County. INTERSTATE 80 Increase vehicle occupancy on I-80 in the Increase the I-80 HOV lane vehicle usage rate by This TSO was changed from average peak direction an average of 15 percent by ten percent. vehicle occupancy rates to HOV vehicle 2005 (from the current AM and PM usage rates because it is easier to monitor occupancy rates of 1.31 and 1.37, using standard data collection methods. respectively).

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Table B.1: Comparison of 1994 and 2000 TSOs 1994 TSO Corresponding 2000 TSO Comments Increase transit ridership on the I-80 corridor Increase transit ridership on the I-80 corridor The goal of this TSO was relaxed since it during peak hours by 20 percent by the year during peak hours by ten percent by the year 2005 was not met. Ridership decreased by 6 2000. over 1999 levels. percent instead of increasing by the targeted 20 percent between 1994 and 1999. The new TSO of a ten percent increase seems reasonable with the AC Transit service back to 1996 levels and with the opening of the San Francisco Airport BART extension. Achieve a peak midday utilization rate of 50 Deleted. The most pressing issue is not lack of usage percent for park and ride lots by the year but lack of parking. A Park & Ride lot 2000 (averaged over all of the facilities in the action was added to address capacity and corridor). improvement issues. By the year 2000, increase the average daily Deleted. Actions pertaining to BART are considered passengers at the three West County BART under the I-80 transit TSO so as to better stations from the existing level of 13,275 by integrate all the transit modes. 10 percent. Achieve a 6,400 per day ridership on Achieve a 2,000 per day ridership on the Capitol This TSO was relaxed since only 1,200 commuter rail (measured as total daily and San Joaquin Corridor trains by the year 2005. passengers per day were achieved between boarding in the I- 80 and Highway 4 1994 and 1999 on the entire system. Corridors from Fairfield and Brentwood to Proposed service frequencies are expected West Oakland) by the year 2000. to improve ridership making 2,000 passengers per day a reasonable goal. By 1995, accomplish a 20 percent increase in Deleted. The Solano County feeder service is average daily trips on the Solano County considered under the I-80 transit TSO so BART feeder bus service over 1990 levels. as to better integrate all the transit modes.

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Table B.1: Comparison of 1994 and 2000 TSOs 1994 TSO Corresponding 2000 TSO Comments NA Maintain LOS “E” or better on all segments of this This new TSO reflects the effort to route during non-peak hours only. maintain acceptable delays on all regionally significant routes. NA Complete the I-80 Bikeway Corridor between the This TSO addresses the need for a El Cerrito del Norte BART station and Hercules comprehensive bicycle transportation by 2005. system in West County. RICHMOND PARKWAY NA Maintain a LOS “D” or better at all signalized The Richmond Parkway was constructed intersections. after the 1994 Action Plan. NA By 2005, increase bus ridership by ten percent The Richmond Parkway was constructed along the Richmond Parkway. after the 1994 Action Plan. NA By 2005, identify and apply for funding for This TSO addresses the need for a bikeways on or near the Richmond Parkway. comprehensive bicycle transportation system in West County. SAN PABLO AVENUE Maintain LOS “E” or better at all signalized Maintain LOS “E” or better at all signalized This TSO combines two LOS “E” TSOs intersections along San Pablo Avenue through intersections along San Pablo Avenue. from the 1994 Action Plan. This TSO also the year 2000. is included as a regional TSO. Reduce truck traffic on San Pablo Avenue in Deleted. The Cummings Skyway was completed in Rodeo by 90 percent over current volumes December 1998, causing the TSO to be by 2010. met in the short- and long-term. Maintain the LOS “E” for intersections at foot Deleted. The above LOS “E” TSO covers this of I-80 ramps on San Pablo Avenue (Pomona intersection. Avenue) in Crockett.

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Table B.1: Comparison of 1994 and 2000 TSOs 1994 TSO Corresponding 2000 TSO Comments NA Increase transit ridership by ten percent between This TSO is consistent with the regional 1999 and 2005 for bus lines that serve San Pablo TSO for transit. Avenue. NA By 2005, identify and apply for funding for This TSO addresses the need for a bikeways on or near San Pablo Avenue. comprehensive bicycle transportation system in West County. STATE ROUTE 4 Achieve LOS “E” or better by 2000 on all Maintain LOS “E” or better on all segments of this The major change is to extend the horizon segments of this route. route. year to 2005. This TSO also is included as a regional TSO. By 2000, reduce annual accident rate on State Deleted. Due to the divided highway construction Route 4 by 10 percent below 1993 levels. on SR 4, the safety of the route is no longer a concern. Accident rates have decreased by 40 percent for fatalities, 16 percent for injury accidents, and 19 percent for accidents involving property damage. NA Increase transit ridership by ten percent between This TSO is consistent with the regional 1999 and 2005 for bus lines that serve SR 4. TSO for transit. NA By 2005, design the SR 4 Bikeway between the Bay This TSO addresses the need for a Trail and Cummings Skyway. comprehensive bicycle transportation system in West County.

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Table B.1: Comparison of 1994 and 2000 TSOs 1994 TSO Corresponding 2000 TSO Comments SAN PABLO DAM ROAD Maintain LOS “D” or better at all signalized The ratio of the peak-hour travel time to the off- This TSO is a San Pablo Dam Road/Camino intersections along San Pablo Dam Road with peak travel time (the delay index) should be no Pablo Corridor Plan recommendation. the exception of the I-80 on/off ramps. greater than 2.0 by the year 2005. Increase average daily bus ridership for bus The average bus ridership for the bus lines in the This TSO is a San Pablo Dam Road/Camino lines running on San Pablo Dam Road by 25 corridor should be increased as much as possible, Pablo Corridor Plan recommendation. percent over 1992 levels. with an initial goal of achieving a ten percent increase to 3,000 average weekday daily riders by the year 2005. Maintain Peak Hour LOS “E” at Intersection Deleted. The San Pablo Dam Road/Camino Pablo with Appian Way. Corridor Plan recommends general goals pertaining to the entire roadway not this specific intersection. NA By 2005, achieve a drive alone rate of no more This TSO is consistent with the update and than 75 percent. is a variation of the Corridor Plan’s vehicle occupancy rate TSO. NA The maximum wait time for drivers on side This TSO is a San Pablo Dam Road/Camino streets wishing to access San Pablo Dam Road Pablo Corridor Plan recommendation. should be no greater than one signal cycle length by the year 2005. NA Provide facilities to improve pedestrian and bicycle This TSO is a San Pablo Dam Road/Camino access with related safety enhancements along the Pablo Corridor Plan recommendation. corridor by the year 2005.

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Table B.1: Comparison of 1994 and 2000 TSOs 1994 TSO Corresponding 2000 TSO Comments CUMMINGS SKYWAY Maintain LOS “D” or better on all segments Maintain LOS “D” or better on all segments of the This TSO is included as a regional TSO, and of Cummings Skyway. regionally-significant arterials. is combined with the major arterial TSOs. WILLOW AVENUE On an ongoing basis, maintain LOS “D” or Maintain LOS “D” or better on all segments of the This TSO is included as a regional TSO, and better along all segments of Willow Avenue. regionally-significant arterials. is combined with the major arterial TSOs. EL PORTAL DRIVE On an ongoing basis, maintain LOS “D” or Maintain LOS “D” or better on all segments of the This TSO is included as a regional TSO, and better along all segments El Portal Drive. regionally-significant arterials. is combined with the major arterial TSOs. 23RD STREET Maintain LOS “D” at all signalized Maintain LOS “D” or better on all segments of the This TSO is included as a regional TSO, and intersections. regionally-significant arterials. is combined with the major arterial TSOs. CUTTING BLVD Maintain LOS “D” at all signalized Maintain LOS “D” or better on all segments of the This TSO is included as a regional TSO, and intersections. regionally-significant arterials. is combined with the major arterial TSOs. APPIAN WAY With the exception of the intersections at Maintain LOS “D” or better on all segments of the This TSO is included as a regional TSO, and San Pablo Avenue and San Pablo Dam Road, regionally-significant arterials. is combined with the major arterial TSOs. maintain LOS “D” or better on all segments and signalized intersections along Appian Way.

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Table B.1: Comparison of 1994 and 2000 TSOs 1994 TSO Corresponding 2000 TSO Comments CARLSON BLVD Maintain LOS “D” at all signalized Maintain LOS “D” or better on all segments of the This TSO is included as a regional TSO, and intersections along Carlson Blvd. regionally-significant arterials. is combined with the major arterial TSOs. CENTRAL AVENUE See major arterials section below. MAJOR ARTERIALS NA Maintain LOS “D” or better on all segments of the This new TSO reflects the effort to regionally-significant arterials. maintain acceptable delays on all regionally significant routes. NA By 2005, increase bus ridership by ten percent for This TSO is consistent with the regional bus lines that serve the regionally-significant TSO for transit. arterials. NA By 2005, provide a bikeway network along the This TSO addresses the need for a regionally-significant arterials. comprehensive bicycle transportation system in West County.

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Appendix C: Actions Sorted by Responsible Agency

Appendix C lists actions by responsible agency to assist the agencies in determining their responsibilities for actions in the 2000 Update. The responsible agencies include the following: WCCTAC, the cities of El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, and San Pablo, Contra Costa County, AC Transit, WestCAT, and BART. Caltrans and other miscellaneous agencies also are listed even though they are not voting members of WCCTAC.

The numbers given for each action such as “7.1” refer back to the table in which they are located. The letter following each number such as 7.1.”a” refers to its location in each Chapter 7 TSO/Action table. Section “C.2” titled “Every Jurisdiction” refers to the local governments in West County (i.e., the cities of El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, and San Pablo, and Contra Costa County). Thus, a local government is responsible for the actions in the “Every Jurisdiction” section as well as the ones listed under the section pertaining to the respective local government.

C.1 WCCTAC RESPONSIBILITIES

7.1 Disabled And Senior Transportation Actions 7.1.3 Support disabled and senior transportation action items in Section 7.1.3.

7.2 Regional Actions 7.2.d Support efforts by Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol to promote the removal of disabled vehicles from the roadway.

7.2.e Study the truck movements in West County to reduce the impacts on local roads and to ensure efficient goods movement.

7.2.f Adopt General Plan components within each community that:

ƒ Encourage a jobs/housing balance. ƒ Promote transit and “livable communities” public awareness programs. ƒ Support the preservation of open space and in-fill developments. ƒ Encourage higher density residential, commercial, and mixed use development. ƒ Encourage transit-friendly development, especially around rail stations and transit hubs. ƒ Incorporate transit goals and policies supporting transit use in the circulation element.

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7.2.g Work with BAAQMD to alert residents of air quality problem days with the “Spare the Air” campaign.

7.2.h Monitor customer satisfaction on all transit services in West County via patron surveys.

7.2.i Work with MTC and CCTA to seek funding to operate, maintain and repair existing services (including the AC Transit services restored on October 10, 1999).

7.2.k Assist employers and work with RIDES for Bay Area Commuters to promote ridesharing, transit, bicycling, walking, staggered work hours and telecommuting through WCCTAC’s TDM program. Monitor progress through WCCTAC’s employer survey results.

7.2.l Acknowledge casual carpooling and work with local jurisdictions on specific issues (e.g., signage, marketing, transit coordination, drop-off and pick-up areas, and parking).

7.2.m Work with CCTA and MTC to actively pursue funding to:

ƒ Restore AC Transit daytime and evening services to pre-1996 levels. ƒ Improve cross-county service and coordination. ƒ Expand bus service to/from Pinole, Hercules, Rodeo, and Crockett. ƒ Procure and operate vehicles for expanded services and for neighborhood feeders. ƒ Improve service to new developments and emerging markets (e.g., aging population). ƒ Address under-served, low-income transit needs (e.g., welfare-to-work program). ƒ Support transit operators’ efforts to reduce environmental impacts of transit operations. ƒ Install bus signal priority systems to increase bus schedule reliability. ƒ Improve security at bus stops and on buses. ƒ Provide and maintain bus stops with lighting, shelters, telephones, trash/recycling receptacles, bus pads, information kiosks with advanced traveler information systems (ATIS) capabilities, and directional/transit signage. ƒ Procure and install bicycle racks on all WestCAT buses. ƒ Market and promote transit services.

7.2.n Work with Red & White Fleet to implement an outreach campaign to West County residents living close to the Richmond marina or near bus lines serving the ferry.

7.2.o Work with Red & White Fleet to seek funding to increase the frequency of the Richmond and Vallejo ferry services, and to improve Richmond ferry terminal parking, bicycle amenities, and bus service to the terminal.

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7.2.p Seek MTC study to research the feasibility and impacts (i.e., environmental) of using high-speed ferries, and of developing other ferry corridors such as Berkeley/Albany, Rodeo, and Martinez/Benicia.

7.2.q Develop a bicycle plan for West County using the regional bicycle counts as a baseline for analysis.

7.2.r Monitor regional bicycle demand including AC Transit bicycle rack and ferry usage.

7.2.s Analyze pedestrian crossing at major signalized intersections to determine if signal timing for pedestrians should be modified.

7.2.t Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Improve bicycle infrastructure and amenities as proposed in the (future) West County Bicycle Plan. ƒ Complete the San Francisco Bay Trail between Alameda County and the Carquinez Bridge. ƒ Install crosswalks, sidewalks, curb cuts, islands or “holding areas,” bus shelters, and median improvements where absent or substandard to close gaps in the pedestrian sidewalk/pathway system. ƒ Provide landscaping enhancements such as tree planting and landscaped medians.

7.2.u Accelerate ADA compliance for pedestrians (e.g., improvements for the visually impaired).

7.2.v Work with schools/Districts to prepare a needs assessment of the sidewalk and bicycle facilities along school routes to promote safe access to schools.

7.2.w Work with schools/Districts and Caltrans to actively pursue Safe Routes to Schools funding.

7.3 I-580 Actions 7.3.a Work with MTC to seek funding to prepare a needs assessment for the usage of bridge tolls after 2008 when the seismic retrofit monies expire.

7.3.b Encourage development of new Park & Ride lots along the I-580 corridor, particularly where I-580 and I-80 connect.

7.3.c Support and seek funding for extended hours on Golden Gate Transit service to West County to better accommodate swing shift workers and bicyclists.

7.3.d Participate in Caltrans bridge access safety study for bikes and pedestrians.

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7.4 I-80 Actions 7.4.a Encourage Caltrans to initiate an I-80 Ramp Metering Study.

7.4.b Prepare a letter to the Caltrans district director in support of a Caltrans planning study for the SR 4 / I-80 freeway connector.

7.4.c Work with MTC to seek funding to prepare a needs assessment for the usage of bridge tolls after 2008 when the seismic retrofit monies expire.

7.4.d Work with Caltrans to obtain funding from CCTA and MTC for the construction of HOV lanes between SR 4 and the Carquinez Bridge.

7.4.e Work with Solano County, Vallejo Transit, Caltrans, and MTC to obtain funding in Solano County for:

ƒ HOV lanes between I-80/I-680 and I-80/I-505. ƒ Park & Ride lots. ƒ Increased express bus services in and through West County.

7.4.f Work with the California Highway Patrol to encourage an increase in enforcement of HOV lane requirements for three-person carpools.

7.4.g If a utilization rate of 90 percent for Park & Ride lots is achieved, then study other potential sites using lease agreements when not on Caltrans property. If this rate is not attained, then focus on marketing or improving the sites taking into consideration casual carpool applications.

7.4.h Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Prioritize short- and long-term service improvement options such as a BART extension, light rail, additional commuter rail, or additional express buses in the I-80 corridor. ƒ Improve bus connections to Park & Ride lots for bus patrons in the cities of Hercules and Pinole, and on the Richmond Parkway. ƒ Procure and operate additional express buses by 2010. ƒ Promote an increase in the capacity or the number of the Solano County BART feeder buses. ƒ Implement maintenance and capital improvements for all West County BART stations. ƒ Increase security levels at all West County BART stations. ƒ Increase carpool and regular parking supply when demand reaches 90 percent of capacity at BART stations.

7.4.i Support timed bus/train services at the El Cerrito del Norte, El Cerrito Plaza and Richmond BART stations by AC Transit, WestCAT, and Vallejo Transit.

7.4.j Support shuttle bus service between major employer sites and BART stations in West County by AC Transit, WestCAT, CCTA, employers, and other transit services.

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7.4.k Work with Union Pacific and Amtrak to complete the access and intermodal connection project at the Richmond intermodal station.

7.4.l Work with Amtrak, CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Construct a rail station in Hercules. ƒ Add additional roundtrips on the Capitol Corridor rail service between Sacramento and the Bay Area. ƒ Add additional roundtrips on the San Joaquin Corridor rail service between Bakersfield and the Bay Area.

7.4.m Seek Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board approval for the Hercules train station.

7.4.n Work with CCTA and MTC to actively pursue funding for the design and implementation of the I-80 Corridor bikeway.

7.5 Richmond Parkway Actions 7.5.a Work with Caltrans, CCTA and MTC to pursue funding for a grade-separated interchange at San Pablo Avenue.

7.5.b Support and seek funding for the new phase 1B construction on the Richmond Parkway from west of McDonald Avenue to I-580.

7.5.d Work with transit agencies to expand express bus services along Richmond Parkway.

7.5.e Study the feasibility of a continuous bikeway on or near the Richmond Parkway.

7.6 San Pablo Avenue Actions 7.6.a Work with Caltrans, CCTA and MTC to pursue funding for a grade-separated interchange at the Richmond Parkway.

7.6.c Support the timely completion of the San Pablo Avenue Corridor project.

7.6.e Clearly identify feeder roads to motorists that will take them back to I-80, particularly at Appian Way, Hilltop Drive, El Portal Drive, and San Pablo Dam Road.

7.6.f Support and seek funding for ten-minute all day frequencies on the San Pablo corridor from the El Cerrito del Norte BART station to AC Transit’s northern terminus.

7.6.g Work with the CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

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ƒ Develop a bike lane on San Pablo Avenue between the Carquinez Bridge and south of Macdonald Avenue in Richmond. ƒ Develop bikeway links to the Bay Trail such as the Ohio Avenue Greenway, Wildcat Creek Trail, Pinole Valley Road, and SR 4. ƒ Improve bicycle access to the El Cerrito Plaza and del Norte BART stations. ƒ Improve bike security/parking facilities at transit stations and local activity centers.

7.7 State Route 4 Actions 7.7.a Prepare a letter to the Caltrans district director in support of a Caltrans planning study for the SR 4 / I-80 freeway connector.

7.7.b Encourage timely and cost effective construction of the divided highway and full freeway.

7.7.c Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to improve service frequency on the 30Z line to 30-minute headways during peak periods.

7.7.d Pursue implementation of a bikeway on the westbound portion of the SR 4 Expressway.

7.7.e Reach consensus on an eastbound or long-term bike lane project on or adjacent to the SR 4 Expressway that will avoid the Christie undercrossing.

7.8 San Pablo Dam Road Actions 7.8.a Prepare letters of support to Caltrans, ACMA, CCTA, and MTC to improve HOV and transit capacity in the I-80 corridor so as to reduce traffic pressure on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo.

7.8.b Seek Caltrans, MTC, and CCTA approval and funding for cost-effective improvements for I-80/San Pablo Dam Road interchange.

7.8.g Seek funding to study HOV facility needs on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo Corridor including additional Park & Ride lots and HOV bypass lanes at critical congestion points in the corridor.

7.8.j Work with CCTA and MTC to:

ƒ Explore the feasibility of service reorganization on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo corridor. ƒ Develop recommendations to increase the frequency and connectivity of bus service for riders traveling between the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Pinole, and Orinda. Request annual reports from transit operators related to this action. ƒ Seek additional funds for public transit.

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7.9 Major Arterials Actions 7.9.a Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Upgrade the Cummings Skyway I-80 interchange. ƒ Widen Appian Way to four lanes from Valley View Road to Michael Drive.

7.9.b Support and seek funding for an increase of service frequency on existing transit lines on 23rd Street, Willow Avenue, Appian Way, and Carlson Blvd.

7.9.c Work with CCTA and MTC to pursue funding for the design and implementation of an Appian Way bikeway from San Pablo Avenue to San Pablo Dam Road as part of the I-80 Bikeway Corridor.

7.9.d Encourage a planning study regarding the implementation of a Cummings Skyway bikeway.

7.9.e Pursue funding from CCTA and MTC for the design and installation of Cutting Blvd. corridor bikeways on:

ƒ Cutting Blvd.: W. Cutting Blvd. from Garrard Blvd. to Hoffman Blvd., and Hoffman Blvd. from W. Cutting Blvd. to Marina Bay Pkwy. ƒ Ohio Avenue Greenway: Ohio Avenue between the Richmond Parkway and San Pablo Avenue.

7.9.f Improve bicycle access to Contra Costa College along El Portal Drive.

7.9.g Work with Contra Costa College and other local destinations to improve bicycle security and parking facilities on or near El Portal Drive.

7.9.h Improve bicycle access to the Willow Avenue Park & Ride lot.

7.9.i Improve bicycle security and parking facilities at the Willow Avenue Park & Ride lot and local activity centers.

C.2 EVERY JURISDICTION RESPONSIBILITIES

7.1 Disabled and senior transportation ACTIONS 7.1.3 Support disabled and senior transportation action items in Section 7.1.3.

7.2 Regional Actions 7.2.a Monitor levels of service biennially.

7.2.b Develop signal coordination systems.

7.2.c Minimize the number of new street and driveway access points on all regionally-significant routes.

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7.2.d Support efforts by Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol to promote the removal of disabled vehicles from the roadway.

7.2.e Study the truck movements in West County to reduce the impacts on local roads and to ensure efficient goods movement.

7.2.f Adopt General Plan components within each community that:

ƒ Encourage a jobs/housing balance. ƒ Promote transit and “livable communities” public awareness programs. ƒ Support the preservation of open space and in-fill developments. ƒ Encourage higher density residential, commercial, and mixed use development. ƒ Encourage transit-friendly development, especially around rail stations and transit hubs. ƒ Incorporate transit goals and policies supporting transit use in the circulation element.

7.2.g Work with BAAQMD to alert residents of air quality problem days with the “Spare the Air” campaign.

7.2.j Develop pavement management systems/schedules to manage and monitor pavement needs.

7.2.l Acknowledge casual carpooling and work with local jurisdictions on specific issues (e.g., signage, marketing, transit coordination, drop-off and pick-up areas, and parking).

7.2.m Work with CCTA and MTC to actively pursue funding to:

ƒ Restore AC Transit daytime and evening services to pre-1996 levels. ƒ Improve cross-county service and coordination. ƒ Expand bus service to/from Pinole, Hercules, Rodeo, and Crockett. ƒ Procure and operate vehicles for expanded services and for neighborhood feeders. ƒ Improve service to new developments and emerging markets (e.g., aging population). ƒ Address under-served, low-income transit needs (e.g., welfare-to-work program). ƒ Support transit operators’ efforts to reduce environmental impacts of transit operations. ƒ Install bus signal priority systems to increase bus schedule reliability. ƒ Improve security at bus stops and on buses. ƒ Provide and maintain bus stops with lighting, shelters, telephones, trash/recycling receptacles, bus pads, information kiosks with advanced traveler information systems (ATIS) capabilities, and directional/transit signage. ƒ Procure and install bicycle racks on all WestCAT buses. ƒ Market and promote transit services.

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7.2.n Work with Red & White Fleet to implement an outreach campaign to West County residents living close to the Richmond marina or near bus lines serving the ferry.

7.2.o Work with Red & White Fleet to seek funding to increase the frequency of the Richmond and Vallejo ferry services, and to improve Richmond ferry terminal parking, bicycle amenities, and bus service to the terminal.

7.2.p Seek MTC study to research the feasibility and impacts (i.e., environmental) of using high-speed ferries, and of developing other ferry corridors such as Berkeley/Albany, Rodeo, and Martinez/Benicia.

7.2.r Monitor regional bicycle demand including AC Transit bicycle rack and ferry usage.

7.2.s Analyze pedestrian crossing at major signalized intersections to determine if signal timing for pedestrians should be modified.

7.2.t Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Improve bicycle infrastructure and amenities as proposed in the (future) West County Bicycle Plan. ƒ Complete the San Francisco Bay Trail between Alameda County and the Carquinez Bridge. ƒ Install crosswalks, sidewalks, curb cuts, islands or “holding areas,” bus shelters, and median improvements where absent or substandard to close gaps in the pedestrian sidewalk/pathway system. ƒ Provide landscaping enhancements such as tree planting and landscaped medians.

7.2.u Accelerate ADA compliance for pedestrians (e.g., improvements for the visually impaired).

7.2.v Work with schools/Districts to prepare a needs assessment of the sidewalk and bicycle facilities along school routes to promote safe access to schools.

7.2.w Work with schools/Districts and Caltrans to actively pursue Safe Routes to Schools funding.

7.3 I-580 Actions 7.3.a Work with MTC to seek funding to prepare a needs assessment for the usage of bridge tolls after 2008 when the seismic retrofit monies expire.

7.4 I-80 Actions 7.4.a Encourage Caltrans to initiate an I-80 Ramp Metering Study.

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7.4.c Work with MTC to seek funding to prepare a needs assessment for the usage of bridge tolls after 2008 when the seismic retrofit monies expire.

7.4.d Work with Caltrans to obtain funding from CCTA and MTC for the construction of HOV lanes between SR 4 and the Carquinez Bridge.

7.4.e Work with Solano County, Vallejo Transit, Caltrans, and MTC to obtain funding in Solano County for:

ƒ HOV lanes between I-80/I-680 and I-80/I-505. ƒ Park & Ride lots. ƒ Increased express bus services in and through West County.

7.4.g If a utilization rate of 90 percent for Park & Ride lots is achieved, then study other potential sites using lease agreements when not on Caltrans property. If this rate is not attained, then focus on marketing or improving the sites taking into consideration casual carpool applications.

7.4.h Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Prioritize short- and long-term service improvement options such as a BART extension, light rail, additional commuter rail, or additional express buses in the I-80 corridor. ƒ Improve bus connections to Park & Ride lots for bus patrons in the cities of Hercules and Pinole, and on the Richmond Parkway. ƒ Procure and operate additional express buses by 2010. ƒ Promote an increase in the capacity or the number of the Solano County BART feeder buses. ƒ Implement maintenance and capital improvements for all West County BART stations. ƒ Increase security levels at all West County BART stations. ƒ Increase carpool and regular parking supply when demand reaches 90 percent of capacity at BART stations.

7.4.j Support shuttle bus service between major employer sites and BART stations in West County by AC Transit, WestCAT, CCTA, employers, and other transit services.

7.4.l Work with Amtrak, CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Construct a rail station in Hercules. ƒ Add additional roundtrips on the Capitol Corridor rail service between Sacramento and the Bay Area. ƒ Add additional roundtrips on the San Joaquin Corridor rail service between Bakersfield and the Bay Area.

7.4.n Work with CCTA and MTC to actively pursue funding for the design and implementation of the I-80 Corridor bikeway.

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7.6 San Pablo Avenue Actions 7.6.b Study traffic improvement and management options to discourage diversion from I-80, and to encourage diverted traffic to return to I-80 on the next downstream feeder road.

7.6.c Support the timely completion of the San Pablo Avenue Corridor project.

7.6.e Clearly identify feeder roads to motorists that will take them back to I-80, particularly at Appian Way, Hilltop Drive, El Portal Drive, and San Pablo Dam Road.

7.6.f Support and seek funding for ten-minute all day frequencies on the San Pablo corridor from the El Cerrito del Norte BART station to AC Transit’s northern terminus.

7.6.g Work with the CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Develop a bike lane on San Pablo Avenue between the Carquinez Bridge and south of Macdonald Avenue in Richmond. ƒ Develop bikeway links to the Bay Trail such as the Ohio Avenue Greenway, Wildcat Creek Trail, Pinole Valley Road, and SR 4. ƒ Improve bicycle access to the El Cerrito Plaza and del Norte BART stations. ƒ Improve bike security/parking facilities at transit stations and local activity centers.

7.9 Major Arterials Actions 7.9.a Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Upgrade the Cummings Skyway I-80 interchange. ƒ Widen Appian Way to four lanes from Valley View Road to Michael Drive.

7.9.b Support and seek funding for an increase of service frequency on existing transit lines on 23rd Street, Willow Avenue, Appian Way, and Carlson Blvd.

C.3 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RESPONSIBILITIES

7.4 I-80 Actions 7.4.b Prepare a letter to the Caltrans district director in support of a Caltrans planning study for the SR 4 / I-80 freeway connector.

7.5 Richmond Parkway Actions 7.5.a Work with Caltrans, CCTA and MTC to pursue funding for a grade-separated interchange at San Pablo Avenue.

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7.5.b Support and seek funding for the new phase 1B construction on the Richmond Parkway from west of McDonald Avenue to I-580.

7.5.c Create truck access routes to the Richmond Parkway that minimize truck traffic through residential areas. Final improvements would be determined through the County’s North Richmond Community Enhancement and Circulation Project.

7.5.d Work with transit agencies to expand express bus services along Richmond Parkway.

7.5.e Study the feasibility of a continuous bikeway on or near the Richmond Parkway.

7.6 San Pablo Avenue Actions 7.6.a Work with Caltrans, CCTA and MTC to pursue funding for a grade-separated interchange at the Richmond Parkway.

7.6.d Encourage the use of Appian Way from San Pablo Avenue as the major connecting arterial to I-80 rather than Tennent Avenue and Pinole Valley Road through improved signage and signalization.

1. 7.7 State Route 4 Actions 7.7.a Prepare a letter to the Caltrans district director in support of a Caltrans planning study for the SR 4 / I-80 freeway connector.

7.7.c Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to improve service frequency on the 30Z line to 30-minute headways during peak periods.

7.7.d Pursue implementation of a bikeway on the westbound portion of the SR 4 Expressway.

7.7.e Reach consensus on an eastbound or long-term bike lane project on or adjacent to the SR 4 Expressway that will avoid the Christie undercrossing.

2. 7.8 San Pablo Dam Road Actions 7.8.c Develop an Implementation Program for San Pablo Dam Road between Appian Way and Tri Lane that includes a roadway alignment study (leading to adoption of a precise alignment by Contra Costa County), consistent code standards, and a capital improvement program for infrastructure improvements.

7.8.d Seek grant funding from CCTA and MTC to develop and implement a signal coordination plan for San Pablo Dam Road.

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7.8.e If the TSO is not met, seek grant funding to develop a signal coordination plan that reduces blockage of side street access by through vehicles without significantly increasing the capacity for through vehicles.

7.8.f Seek grant funding from CCTA and MTC to study:

ƒ Access from side streets. ƒ Intersection configurations in the residential and commercial portions on San Pablo Dam Road.

7.8.g Seek funding to study HOV facility needs on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo Corridor including additional Park & Ride lots and HOV bypass lanes at critical congestion points in the corridor.

7.8.h Work with WCCUSD to evaluate school bus service in West Contra Costa County.

7.8.i Work with transit agencies and jurisdictions to resolve transit access and amenity needs as identified by the transit agencies.

7.8.j Work with CCTA and MTC to:

ƒ Explore the feasibility of service reorganization on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo corridor. ƒ Develop recommendations to increase the frequency and connectivity of bus service for riders traveling between the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Pinole, and Orinda. Request annual reports from transit operators related to this action. ƒ Seek additional funds for public transit.

7.8.k Add and coordinate signals in commercial core of side street, business, and pedestrian access and evaluate further pedestrian enhancements such as additional pedestrian crosswalks and traffic calming measures, especially at school sites.

7.8.l Install, where appropriate, bicycle lanes and pedestrian amenities as part of roadway improvements along the corridor.

7.9 Major Arterials Actions 7.9.c Work with CCTA and MTC to pursue funding for the design and implementation of an Appian Way bikeway from San Pablo Avenue to San Pablo Dam Road as part of the I-80 Bikeway Corridor.

7.9.d Encourage a planning study regarding the implementation of a Cummings Skyway bikeway.

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C.4 CITY OF EL CERRITO RESPONSIBILITIES

7.3 I-580 Actions 7.3.b Encourage development of new Park & Ride lots along the I-580 corridor, particularly where I-580 and I-80 connect.

C.5 CITY OF HERCULES RESPONSIBILITIES

7.4 I-80 Actions 7.4.b Prepare a letter to the Caltrans district director in support of a Caltrans planning study for the SR 4 / I-80 freeway connector.

7.4.m Seek Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board approval for the Hercules train station.

7.7 State Route 4 Actions 7.7.a Prepare a letter to the Caltrans district director in support of a Caltrans planning study for the SR 4 / I-80 freeway connector.

7.7.b Encourage timely and cost effective construction of the divided highway and full freeway.

7.7.c Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to improve service frequency on the 30Z line to 30-minute headways during peak periods.

7.7.d Pursue implementation of a bikeway on the westbound portion of the SR 4 Expressway.

7.7.e Reach consensus on an eastbound or long-term bike lane project on or adjacent to the SR 4 Expressway that will avoid the Christie undercrossing.

7.9 Major Arterials Actions 7.9.h Improve bicycle access to the Willow Avenue Park & Ride lot.

C.6 CITY OF PINOLE RESPONSIBILITIES

7.6 San Pablo Avenue Actions 7.6.d Encourage the use of Appian Way from San Pablo Avenue as the major connecting arterial to I-80 rather than Tennent Avenue and Pinole Valley Road through improved signage and signalization.

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7.8 San Pablo Dam Road Actions 7.8.h Work with WCCUSD to evaluate school bus service in West Contra Costa County.

7.8.j Work with CCTA and MTC to:

ƒ Explore the feasibility of service reorganization on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo corridor. ƒ Develop recommendations to increase the frequency and connectivity of bus service for riders traveling between the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Pinole, and Orinda. Request annual reports from transit operators related to this action. ƒ Seek additional funds for public transit.

7.9 Major Arterials Actions 7.9.c Work with CCTA and MTC to pursue funding for the design and implementation of an Appian Way bikeway from San Pablo Avenue to San Pablo Dam Road as part of the I-80 Bikeway Corridor.

C.7 CITY OF RICHMOND RESPONSIBILITIES

7.3 I-580 Actions 7.3.b Encourage development of new Park & Ride lots along the I-580 corridor, particularly where I-580 and I-80 connect.

7.3.d Participate in Caltrans bridge access safety study for bikes and pedestrians.

7.5 Richmond Parkway Actions 7.5.a Work with Caltrans, CCTA and MTC to pursue funding for a grade-separated interchange at San Pablo Avenue.

7.5.b Support and seek funding for the new phase 1B construction on the Richmond Parkway from west of McDonald Avenue to I-580.

7.5.c Create truck access routes to the Richmond Parkway that minimize truck traffic through residential areas. Final improvements would be determined through the County’s North Richmond Community Enhancement and Circulation Project.

7.5.d Work with transit agencies to expand express bus services along Richmond Parkway.

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7.5.e Study the feasibility of a continuous bikeway on or near the Richmond Parkway.

7.6 San Pablo Avenue Actions 7.6.a Work with Caltrans, CCTA and MTC to pursue funding for a grade-separated interchange at the Richmond Parkway.

7.8 San Pablo Dam Road Actions 7.8.b Seek Caltrans, MTC, and CCTA approval and funding for cost-effective improvements for I-80/San Pablo Dam Road interchange.

7.8.c Develop an Implementation Program for San Pablo Dam Road between Appian Way and Tri Lane that includes a roadway alignment study (leading to adoption of a precise alignment by Contra Costa County), consistent code standards, and a capital improvement program for infrastructure improvements.

7.8.d Seek grant funding from CCTA and MTC to develop and implement a signal coordination plan for San Pablo Dam Road.

7.8.e If the TSO is not met, seek grant funding to develop a signal coordination plan that reduces blockage of side street access by through vehicles without significantly increasing the capacity for through vehicles.

7.8.f Seek grant funding from CCTA and MTC to study:

ƒ Access from side streets. ƒ Intersection configurations in the residential and commercial portions on San Pablo Dam Road.

7.8.g Seek funding to study HOV facility needs on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo Corridor including additional Park & Ride lots and HOV bypass lanes at critical congestion points in the corridor.

7.8.h Work with WCCUSD to evaluate school bus service in West Contra Costa County.

7.8.i Work with transit agencies and jurisdictions to resolve transit access and amenity needs as identified by the transit agencies.

7.8.j Work with CCTA and MTC to:

ƒ Explore the feasibility of service reorganization on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo corridor. ƒ Develop recommendations to increase the frequency and connectivity of bus service for riders traveling between the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El

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Sobrante, Pinole, and Orinda. Request annual reports from transit operators related to this action. ƒ Seek additional funds for public transit.

7.8.k Add and coordinate signals in commercial core of side street, business, and pedestrian access and evaluate further pedestrian enhancements such as additional pedestrian crosswalks and traffic calming measures, especially at school sites.

7.8.l Install, where appropriate, bicycle lanes and pedestrian amenities as part of roadway improvements along the corridor.

7.9 Major Arterials Actions 7.9.e Pursue funding from CCTA and MTC for the design and installation of Cutting Blvd. corridor bikeways on:

ƒ Cutting Blvd.: W. Cutting Blvd. from Garrard Blvd. to Hoffman Blvd., and Hoffman Blvd. from W. Cutting Blvd. to Marina Bay Pkwy. ƒ Ohio Avenue Greenway: Ohio Avenue between the Richmond Parkway and San Pablo Avenue.

C.8 CITY OF SAN PABLO RESPONSIBILITIES

7.8 San Pablo Dam Road Actions 7.8.b Seek Caltrans, MTC, and CCTA approval and funding for cost-effective improvements for I-80/San Pablo Dam Road interchange.

7.8.d Seek grant funding from CCTA and MTC to develop and implement a signal coordination plan for San Pablo Dam Road.

7.8.e If the TSO is not met, seek grant funding to develop a signal coordination plan that reduces blockage of side street access by through vehicles without significantly increasing the capacity for through vehicles.

7.8.f Seek grant funding from CCTA and MTC to study:

ƒ Access from side streets. ƒ Intersection configurations in the residential and commercial portions on San Pablo Dam Road.

7.8.g Seek funding to study HOV facility needs on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo Corridor including additional Park & Ride lots and HOV bypass lanes at critical congestion points in the corridor.

7.8.h Work with WCCUSD to evaluate school bus service in West Contra Costa County.

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7.8.i Work with transit agencies and jurisdictions to resolve transit access and amenity needs as identified by the transit agencies.

7.8.j Work with CCTA and MTC to:

ƒ Explore the feasibility of service reorganization on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo corridor. ƒ Develop recommendations to increase the frequency and connectivity of bus service for riders traveling between the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Pinole, and Orinda. Request annual reports from transit operators related to this action. ƒ Seek additional funds for public transit.

7.8.k Add and coordinate signals in commercial core of side street, business, and pedestrian access and evaluate further pedestrian enhancements such as additional pedestrian crosswalks and traffic calming measures, especially at school sites.

7.8.l Install, where appropriate, bicycle lanes and pedestrian amenities as part of roadway improvements along the corridor.

7.9 Major Arterials Actions 7.9.f Improve bicycle access to Contra Costa College along El Portal Drive.

7.9.g Work with Contra Costa College and other local destinations to improve bicycle security and parking facilities on or near El Portal Drive.

C.9 AC TRANSIT RESPONSIBILITIES

7.1 Disabled and senior transportation ACTIONS 7.1.3 Support disabled and senior transportation action items in Section 7.1.3.

7.2 Regional Actions 7.2.d Support efforts by Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol to promote the removal of disabled vehicles from the roadway.

7.2.h Monitor customer satisfaction on all transit services in West County via patron surveys.

7.2.i Work with MTC and CCTA to seek funding to operate, maintain and repair existing services (including the AC Transit services restored on October 10, 1999).

7.2.m Work with CCTA and MTC to actively pursue funding to:

ƒ Restore AC Transit daytime and evening services to pre-1996 levels.

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ƒ Improve cross-county service and coordination. ƒ Expand bus service to/from Pinole, Hercules, Rodeo, and Crockett. ƒ Procure and operate vehicles for expanded services and for neighborhood feeders. ƒ Improve service to new developments and emerging markets (e.g., aging population). ƒ Address under-served, low-income transit needs (e.g., welfare-to-work program). ƒ Support transit operators’ efforts to reduce environmental impacts of transit operations. ƒ Install bus signal priority systems to increase bus schedule reliability. ƒ Improve security at bus stops and on buses. ƒ Provide and maintain bus stops with lighting, shelters, telephones, trash/recycling receptacles, bus pads, information kiosks with advanced traveler information systems (ATIS) capabilities, and directional/transit signage. ƒ Procure and install bicycle racks on all WestCAT buses. ƒ Market and promote transit services.

7.2.n Work with Red & White Fleet to implement an outreach campaign to West County residents living close to the Richmond marina or near bus lines serving the ferry.

7.2.o Work with Red & White Fleet to seek funding to increase the frequency of the Richmond and Vallejo ferry services, and to improve Richmond ferry terminal parking, bicycle amenities, and bus service to the terminal.

7.2.r Monitor regional bicycle demand including AC Transit bicycle rack and ferry usage.

7.3 I-580 Actions 7.3.a Work with MTC to seek funding to prepare a needs assessment for the usage of bridge tolls after 2008 when the seismic retrofit monies expire.

7.3.c Support and seek funding for extended hours on Golden Gate Transit service to West County to better accommodate swing shift workers and bicyclists.

7.4 I-80 Actions 7.4.c Work with MTC to seek funding to prepare a needs assessment for the usage of bridge tolls after 2008 when the seismic retrofit monies expire.

7.4.h Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Prioritize short- and long-term service improvement options such as a BART extension, light rail, additional commuter rail, or additional express buses in the I-80 corridor.

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ƒ Improve bus connections to Park & Ride lots for bus patrons in the cities of Hercules and Pinole, and on the Richmond Parkway. ƒ Procure and operate additional express buses by 2010. ƒ Promote an increase in the capacity or the number of the Solano County BART feeder buses. ƒ Implement maintenance and capital improvements for all West County BART stations. ƒ Increase security levels at all West County BART stations. ƒ Increase carpool and regular parking supply when demand reaches 90 percent of capacity at BART stations.

7.4.i Support timed bus/train services at the El Cerrito del Norte, El Cerrito Plaza and Richmond BART stations by AC Transit, WestCAT, and Vallejo Transit.

7.4.j Support shuttle bus service between major employer sites and BART stations in West County by AC Transit, WestCAT, CCTA, employers, and other transit services.

7.5 Richmond Parkway Actions 7.5.d Work with transit agencies to expand express bus services along Richmond Parkway.

7.6 San Pablo Avenue Actions 7.6.f Support and seek funding for ten-minute all day frequencies on the San Pablo corridor from the El Cerrito del Norte BART station to AC Transit’s northern terminus.

7.6.g Work with the CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Develop a bike lane on San Pablo Avenue between the Carquinez Bridge and south of Macdonald Avenue in Richmond. ƒ Develop bikeway links to the Bay Trail such as the Ohio Avenue Greenway, Wildcat Creek Trail, Pinole Valley Road, and SR 4. ƒ Improve bicycle access to the El Cerrito Plaza and del Norte BART stations. ƒ Improve bike security/parking facilities at transit stations and local activity centers.

7.8 San Pablo Dam Road Actions 7.8.h Work with WCCUSD to evaluate school bus service in West Contra Costa County.

7.8.i Work with transit agencies and jurisdictions to resolve transit access and amenity needs as identified by the transit agencies.

7.8.j Work with CCTA and MTC to:

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ƒ Explore the feasibility of service reorganization on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo corridor. ƒ Develop recommendations to increase the frequency and connectivity of bus service for riders traveling between the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Pinole, and Orinda. Request annual reports from transit operators related to this action. ƒ Seek additional funds for public transit.

7.9 Major Arterials Actions 7.9.b Support and seek funding for an increase of service frequency on existing transit lines on 23rd Street, Willow Avenue, Appian Way, and Carlson Blvd.

C.10 BART RESPONSIBILITIES

7.1 Disabled and senior transportation ACTIONS 7.1.3 Support disabled and senior transportation action items in Section 7.1.3.

7.2 Regional Actions 7.2.h Monitor customer satisfaction on all transit services in West County via patron surveys.

7.2.i Work with MTC and CCTA to seek funding to operate, maintain and repair existing services (including the AC Transit services restored on October 10, 1999).

7.2.r Monitor regional bicycle demand including AC Transit bicycle rack and ferry usage.

7.3 I-580 Actions 7.3.a Work with MTC to seek funding to prepare a needs assessment for the usage of bridge tolls after 2008 when the seismic retrofit monies expire.

7.4 I-80 Actions 7.4.c Work with MTC to seek funding to prepare a needs assessment for the usage of bridge tolls after 2008 when the seismic retrofit monies expire.

7.4.h Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Prioritize short- and long-term service improvement options such as a BART extension, light rail, additional commuter rail, or additional express buses in the I-80 corridor. ƒ Improve bus connections to Park & Ride lots for bus patrons in the cities of Hercules and Pinole, and on the Richmond Parkway. ƒ Procure and operate additional express buses by 2010.

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ƒ Promote an increase in the capacity or the number of the Solano County BART feeder buses. ƒ Implement maintenance and capital improvements for all West County BART stations. ƒ Increase security levels at all West County BART stations. ƒ Increase carpool and regular parking supply when demand reaches 90 percent of capacity at BART stations.

7.4.i Support timed bus/train services at the El Cerrito del Norte, El Cerrito Plaza and Richmond BART stations by AC Transit, WestCAT, and Vallejo Transit.

7.4.k Work with Union Pacific and Amtrak to complete the access and intermodal connection project at the Richmond intermodal station.

7.6 San Pablo Avenue Actions 7.6.f Support and seek funding for ten-minute all day frequencies on the San Pablo corridor from the El Cerrito del Norte BART station to AC Transit’s northern terminus.

7.6.g Work with the CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Develop a bike lane on San Pablo Avenue between the Carquinez Bridge and south of Macdonald Avenue in Richmond. ƒ Develop bikeway links to the Bay Trail such as the Ohio Avenue Greenway, Wildcat Creek Trail, Pinole Valley Road, and SR 4. ƒ Improve bicycle access to the El Cerrito Plaza and del Norte BART stations. ƒ Improve bike security/parking facilities at transit stations and local activity centers.

7.8 San Pablo DAM ROAD Actions 7.8.j Work with CCTA and MTC to:

ƒ Explore the feasibility of service reorganization on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo corridor. ƒ Develop recommendations to increase the frequency and connectivity of bus service for riders traveling between the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Pinole, and Orinda. Request annual reports from transit operators related to this action. ƒ Seek additional funds for public transit.

C.11 WESTCAT RESPONSIBILITIES

7.2 Regional Actions 7.2.d Support efforts by Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol to promote the removal of disabled vehicles from the roadway.

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7.2.h Monitor customer satisfaction on all transit services in West County via patron surveys.

7.2.i Work with MTC and CCTA to seek funding to operate, maintain and repair existing services (including the AC Transit services restored on October 10, 1999).

7.2.m Work with CCTA and MTC to actively pursue funding to:

ƒ Restore AC Transit daytime and evening services to pre-1996 levels. ƒ Improve cross-county service and coordination. ƒ Expand bus service to/from Pinole, Hercules, Rodeo, and Crockett. ƒ Procure and operate vehicles for expanded services and for neighborhood feeders. ƒ Improve service to new developments and emerging markets (e.g., aging population). ƒ Address under-served, low-income transit needs (e.g., welfare-to-work program). ƒ Support transit operators’ efforts to reduce environmental impacts of transit operations. ƒ Install bus signal priority systems to increase bus schedule reliability. ƒ Improve security at bus stops and on buses. ƒ Provide and maintain bus stops with lighting, shelters, telephones, trash/recycling receptacles, bus pads, information kiosks with advanced traveler information systems (ATIS) capabilities, and directional/transit signage. ƒ Procure and install bicycle racks on all WestCAT buses. ƒ Market and promote transit services.

7.2.r Monitor regional bicycle demand including AC Transit bicycle rack and ferry usage.

7.3 I-580 Actions 7.3.a Work with MTC to seek funding to prepare a needs assessment for the usage of bridge tolls after 2008 when the seismic retrofit monies expire.

7.4 I-80 Actions 7.4.c Work with MTC to seek funding to prepare a needs assessment for the usage of bridge tolls after 2008 when the seismic retrofit monies expire.

7.4.h Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Prioritize short- and long-term service improvement options such as a BART extension, light rail, additional commuter rail, or additional express buses in the I-80 corridor. ƒ Improve bus connections to Park & Ride lots for bus patrons in the cities of Hercules and Pinole, and on the Richmond Parkway.

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ƒ Procure and operate additional express buses by 2010. ƒ Promote an increase in the capacity or the number of the Solano County BART feeder buses. ƒ Implement maintenance and capital improvements for all West County BART stations. ƒ Increase security levels at all West County BART stations. ƒ Increase carpool and regular parking supply when demand reaches 90 percent of capacity at BART stations.

7.4.i Support timed bus/train services at the El Cerrito del Norte, El Cerrito Plaza and Richmond BART stations by AC Transit, WestCAT, and Vallejo Transit.

7.4.j Support shuttle bus service between major employer sites and BART stations in West County by AC Transit, WestCAT, CCTA, employers, and other transit services.

7.5 Richmond Parkway Actions 7.5.d Work with transit agencies to expand express bus services along Richmond Parkway.

7.6 San Pablo Avenue Actions 7.6.g Work with the CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Develop a bike lane on San Pablo Avenue between the Carquinez Bridge and south of Macdonald Avenue in Richmond. ƒ Develop bikeway links to the Bay Trail such as the Ohio Avenue Greenway, Wildcat Creek Trail, Pinole Valley Road, and SR 4. ƒ Improve bicycle access to the El Cerrito Plaza and del Norte BART stations. ƒ Improve bike security/parking facilities at transit stations and local activity centers.

7.7 State Route 4 Actions 7.7.c Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to improve service frequency on the 30Z line to 30-minute headways during peak periods.

7.8 San Pablo Dam Road Actions 7.8.h Work with WCCUSD to evaluate school bus service in West Contra Costa County.

7.8.i Work with transit agencies and jurisdictions to resolve transit access and amenity needs as identified by the transit agencies.

7.8.j Work with CCTA and MTC to:

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ƒ Explore the feasibility of service reorganization on San Pablo Dam Road and Camino Pablo corridor. ƒ Develop recommendations to increase the frequency and connectivity of bus service for riders traveling between the cities of Richmond, San Pablo, El Sobrante, Pinole, and Orinda. Request annual reports from transit operators related to this action. ƒ Seek additional funds for public transit.

7.9 Major Arterials Actions 7.9.b Support and seek funding for an increase of service frequency on existing transit lines on 23rd Street, Willow Avenue, Appian Way, and Carlson Blvd.

C.12 CALTRANS RESPONSIBILITIES

7.2 Regional Actions 7.2.a Monitor levels of service biennially.

7.2.b Develop signal coordination systems.

7.2.c Minimize the number of new street and driveway access points on all regionally-significant routes.

7.2.e Study the truck movements in West County to reduce the impacts on local roads and to ensure efficient goods movement.

7.2.r Monitor regional bicycle demand including AC Transit bicycle rack and ferry usage.

7.2.t Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Improve bicycle infrastructure and amenities as proposed in the (future) West County Bicycle Plan. ƒ Complete the San Francisco Bay Trail between Alameda County and the Carquinez Bridge. ƒ Install crosswalks, sidewalks, curb cuts, islands or “holding areas,” bus shelters, and median improvements where absent or substandard to close gaps in the pedestrian sidewalk/pathway system. ƒ Provide landscaping enhancements such as tree planting and landscaped medians.

7.3 I-580 Actions 7.3.b Encourage development of new Park & Ride lots along the I-580 corridor, particularly where I-580 and I-80 connect.

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7.4 I-80 Actions 7.4.g If a utilization rate of 90 percent for Park & Ride lots is achieved, then study other potential sites using lease agreements when not on Caltrans property. If this rate is not attained, then focus on marketing or improving the sites taking into consideration casual carpool applications.

7.6 San Pablo Avenue Actions 7.6.b Study traffic improvement and management options to discourage diversion from I-80, and to encourage diverted traffic to return to I-80 on the next downstream feeder road.

7.7 State Route 4 Actions 7.7.b Encourage timely and cost effective construction of the divided highway and full freeway.

7.7.d Pursue implementation of a bikeway on the westbound portion of the SR 4 Expressway.

7.7.e Reach consensus on an eastbound or long-term bike lane project on or adjacent to the SR 4 Expressway that will avoid the Christie undercrossing.

7.8 San Pablo Dam Road Actions 7.8.k Add and coordinate signals in commercial core of side street, business, and pedestrian access and evaluate further pedestrian enhancements such as additional pedestrian crosswalks and traffic calming measures, especially at school sites.

7.8.l Install, where appropriate, bicycle lanes and pedestrian amenities as part of roadway improvements along the corridor.

7.9 Major Arterials Actions 7.9.a Work with CCTA and MTC to seek funding to:

ƒ Upgrade the Cummings Skyway I-80 interchange. ƒ Widen Appian Way to four lanes from Valley View Road to Michael Drive.

7.9.i Improve bicycle security and parking facilities at the Willow Avenue Park & Ride lot and local activity centers.

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C.13 MISCELLANEOUS AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES

Golden Gate Transit

7.3 I-580 Actions 7.3.c Support and seek funding for extended hours on Golden Gate Transit service to West County to better accommodate swing shift workers and bicyclists.

Paratransit providers 7.1.3 Support disabled and senior transportation action items in Section 7.1.3.

Private Entities

7.4 I-80 Actions 7.4.g If a utilization rate of 90 percent for Park & Ride lots is achieved, then study other potential sites using lease agreements when not on Caltrans property. If this rate is not attained, then focus on marketing or improving the sites taking into consideration casual carpool applications.

Richmond Redevelopment Agency

7.4 I-80 Actions 7.4.k Work with Union Pacific and Amtrak to complete the access and intermodal connection project at the Richmond intermodal station.

Vallejo Transit

7.2 Regional Actions 7.2.h Monitor customer satisfaction on all transit services in West County via patron surveys.

7.4 I-80 Actions 7.4.i Support timed bus/train services at the El Cerrito del Norte, El Cerrito Plaza and Richmond BART stations by AC Transit, WestCAT, and Vallejo Transit.

7.4.j Support shuttle bus service between major employer sites and BART stations in West County by AC Transit, WestCAT, CCTA, employers, and other transit services.

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Appendix D: List of Acronyms

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Appendix D: List of Acronyms

Acronym Full Name ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments ACMA Alameda Congestion Management Agency ADT Average Daily Traffic ATIS Advanced Traveler Information Systems BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District BART San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District Caltrans California Department of Transportation CCCTA Central Contra Costa Transit Authority (County Connection) CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority CCTP Contra Costa Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan CHP California Highway Patrol CIP Capital Improvement Program CMA Congestion Management Agency CMP Congestion Management Program EIR/EIS Environmental Impact Report/Statement GME Growth Management Element HOV High Occupancy Vehicle ISTEA Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act ITS Intelligent Transportation Systems LOS Level of Service MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission PVEA Petroleum Violation Escrow Account RTIP Regional Transportation Improvement Program RTP Regional Transportation Plan RTPC Regional Transportation Planning Committee RTSOP Regional Transportation Signal Operations Program SOV Single Occupant Vehicle STIP State Transportation Improvement Program STMP Sub-regional Transportation Mitigation Program SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee

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Acronym Full Name TCM Transportation Control Measures TDM Transportation Demand Management TEA-21 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century TFCA Transportation Fund for Clean Air TIP Transportation Improvement Program TPAC Transportation Partnership Advisory Committee TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership and Cooperation (Central County) TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County) TSM Transportation Systems Management TSO Traffic Service Objectives V/C Volume-to-Capacity Ratio WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee WCCUSD West Contra Costa Unified School District WestCAT Western Contra Costa Transit Authority

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Appendix E: Level of Service Definitions — Signalized Intersections

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Appendix E: Level of Service Definitions – Signalized Intersections

LOS Delaya (sec.) Description A <= 5.0 Very Low Delay: This level of service occurs when progression is extremely favorable and most vehicles arrive during the green phase. Most vehicles do not stop at all.

B 5.1 – 15.0 Minimal Delays: This level generally occurs with good progression, short cycle lengths, or both. More vehicles stop than with LOS A, causing higher levels of average delay.

C 15.1 – 25.0 Acceptable Delays: Delay increases due to fair progression, longer cycle lengths, or both. Individual cycle failures may begin to appear at this level. The number of vehicles stopping is significant at this level, though many still pass through the intersection without stopping.

D 25.1 - 40.0 Approaching Unstable/Tolerable Delays: The influence of congestion becomes more noticeable. Longer delays may result from some combination of unfavorable progression, long cycle lengths, or high v/c ratios. Many vehicles stop, and the proportion of vehicles not stopping declines. Individual cycle failures are noticeable.

E 40.1 - 60.0 Unstable Operation/Significant Delays: These high delay values generally indicate poor progression, long cycle lengths, and high v/c ratios. Individual cycle failures are frequent occurrences.

F >= 60.0 Excessive Delays: Describes operations with delay in excess of 60 seconds per vehicle. This level, considered to be unacceptable to most drivers, often occurs with oversaturation, i.e., when arrival flow rates exceed the capacity of the intersection. It may also occur at high v/c ratios below 1.0 with many individual cycle failures. Poor progression and long cycle lengths may also be major contributing causes to such delay levels. a Weighted average of delay on all approaches. Source: Highway Capacity Manual, Transportation Research Board, Special Report No. 209, Washington D.C., 1985 and 1994 Update.

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