Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
AGENDA
Thursday, August 4, 2016 9:00 a.m.
NOTE LOCATION THIS MONTH Scotts Valley City Council Chambers 1 Civic Center Dr. Scotts Valley, CA
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COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
Caltrans (ex-officio) Tim Gubbins City of Capitola Dennis Norton City of Santa Cruz Don Lane City of Scotts Valley Randy Johnson City of Watsonville Jimmy Dutra County of Santa Cruz Greg Caput County of Santa Cruz Ryan Coonerty County of Santa Cruz Zach Friend County of Santa Cruz John Leopold County of Santa Cruz Bruce McPherson Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Karina Cervantez Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Cynthia Chase Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Ed Bottorff
The majority of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. SCCRTC Agenda August 4, 2016 2
1. Roll call
2. Review of items to be discussed in closed session
CLOSED SESSION
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code) Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV182123
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code) Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV178849
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code) Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. 16CV00335
OPEN SESSION
6. Report on closed session
7. Oral communications
Any member of the public may address the Commission for a period not to exceed three minutes on any item within the jurisdiction of the Commission that is not already on the agenda. The Commission will listen to all communication, but in compliance with State law, may not take action on items that are not on the agenda.
Speakers are requested to sign the sign-in sheet so that their names can be accurately recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
8. Additions or deletions to consent and regular agendas
CONSENT AGENDA
All items appearing on the consent agenda are considered to be minor or non- controversial and will be acted upon in one motion if no member of the RTC or public wishes an item be removed and discussed on the regular agenda. Members of the Commission may raise questions, seek clarification or add directions to Consent Agenda items without removing the item from the Consent Agenda as long as no other Commissioner objects to the change.
MINUTES
9. Accept draft minutes of the April 11, 2016 Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting SCCRTC Agenda August 4, 2016 3
10. Approve draft minutes of the June 2, 2016 Regional Transportation Commission meeting
11. Accept draft minutes of the June 6, 2016 Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting
12. Accept draft minutes of the June 14, 2016 Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee
13. Approve draft minutes of the June 16, 2016 Transportation Policy Workshop meeting
POLICY ITEMS
No consent items
PROJECTS and PLANNING ITEMS
14. Approve designation of 2016 Proposition 1B Transit Security funds to Santa Cruz METRO (Resolution)
BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES ITEMS
15. Accept status report on Transportation Development Act (TDA) revenues
16. Approve amendments for public outreach consultant contracts
ADMINISTRATION ITEMS
17. Approve Railroad Crossing Agreement for Trout Gulch Road in Aptos
INFORMATION/OTHER ITEMS
18. Accept monthly meeting schedule
19. Accept correspondence log
20. Accept letters from RTC committees and staff to other agencies
a. Letter to Secretaries Brian P. Kelly, John Laird, and Matthew Rodriquez regarding Comments on the Draft California Sustainable Freight Action Plan from the Central Coast Coalition
21. Accept miscellaneous written comments from the public on RTC projects and transportation issues
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22. Accept information items
a. Graffiti Removal Project June Newsletter: Westlake Charter Students Clean Up Aptos Rail Corridor b. Article from the Washington Post “Is the car culture dying?” by Robert J. Samuelson
REGULAR AGENDA
23. Commissioner reports – oral reports
24. Director’s Report – oral report (George Dondero, Executive Director)
25. Caltrans report and consider action items
a. District Director’s report b. Santa Cruz County project updates
26. City of Scotts Valley Public Works presentation – oral report (Scott Hamby, Public Works Director)
27. Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 8 allocation requests from the County of Santa Cruz (Cory Caletti, Senior Transportation Planner)
a. Staff report b. Resolution allocating Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 8 funds to the County of Santa Cruz for bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects
28. Project list for the 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan (Ginger Dykaar, Transportation Planner)
a. Staff report b. Preliminary Draft 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Project List c. Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses
29. Polar Express Operating Plan and License (Luis Pavel Mendez, Deputy Director)
a. Staff report b. Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway Polar Express Operating Plan c. Photos of North Pole sets
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30. Adjourn to special meeting of the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies
a. SAFE agenda attached separately
31. Reconvene to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission meeting
32. Next meetings
The next RTC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 701 Ocean St., 5th floor, Santa Cruz, CA.
The next Transportation Policy Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the RTC Offices, 1523 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA.
HOW TO REACH US Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 phone: (831) 460-3200 / fax: (831) 460-3215
Watsonville Office 275 Main Street, Suite 450, Watsonville. CA 95076 phone: (831) 460-3205 email: [email protected] / website: www.sccrtc.org
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Written comments for items on this agenda that are received at the RTC office in Santa Cruz by noon on the day before this meeting will be distributed to Commissioners at the meeting.
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BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes – Final
Monday, April 11, 2016 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 pm
RTC Office
1523 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1. Call to Order: 6:05 pm
2. Introductions
Members Present: Unexcused Absences: Grace Voss, District 1 Kem Akol, District 1 (Alt.) Excused Absences: David Casterson, District 2, Chair Jim Cook, District 2 (Alt.) Peter Scott, District 3 Will Menchine, District 3 (Alt.) Amelia Conlen, District 4 Bill Fieberling, City of Santa Cruz (Alt.) Melissa Ott, City of Santa Cruz Gary Milburn, City of Scotts Valley (Alt.) Lex Rau, City of Scotts Valley Piet Canin, Ecology Action/Bike-to-Work (Alt.) Daniel Kostelec, City of Capitola (Alt.) Andy Ward, City of Capitola Leo Jed, CTSC, Vice-Chair Rick Hyman, District 5 Jim Langley, CTSC (Alt.) Emily Gomez, Ecology Action/Bike to Work Vacancies: Guests: District 4 and 5 – Alternates Claire Fliesler, City of Santa Cruz City of Watsonville – Voting and Alternate Murray Fontes, City of Watsonville Lynn Lauridsen, Santa Cruz County HSA Staff: Theresia Rogerson, Santa Cruz County HSA Cory Caletti, Sr Transportation Planner Randy Dicicco, Member of the public Karena Pushnik, Sr Transportation Planner Bill Cook, Visitor, District 3
3. Announcements – Cory Caletti announced the following items of interest: 1) Cheryl Schmitt, City of Santa Cruz Transportation Coordinator is retiring following decades of public service; 2) the Active Transportation Program call for projects has been released and grant applications will be due early June; 3) an Open House to share preliminary designs of the north coast will likely be held at the end of May and an e-news alert will be sent to notify the public; 4) reappointments and new appointment as reflected in the roster were announced and new member Grace Voss was welcomed; 5) the next meeting will be held one week earlier, on Monday, June 6th, 2016;
1 and 6) handouts from member of the public Steve Piercy for Item #11 and one from Committee member Rick Hyman regarding the ATP discussion item were distributed.
4. Oral communications – Lex Rau indicated that a City of Scotts Valley project under design will be coming to the Bicycle Advisory Committee in the near future for review. Scott Hamby, City of Santa Cruz Public Works Department, has been sharing preliminary designs. Leo Jed provided a legislative update.
5. Additions or deletions to consent and regular agendas – None
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion (Jed/Conlen) to approve the consent agenda passed unanimously with members Voss, Casterson, Scott, Conlen, Ott, Rau, Kostelec, Jed and Gomez voting in favor. No votes were cast in opposition.
6. Approved draft minutes of the February 8, 2016 Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting
7. Accepted summary of Bicycle Hazard reports
REGULAR AGENDA
8. Office Elections – Cory Caletti, RTC Senior Transportation Planner thanked Chair Casterson and Vice-Chair Jed for their service over the past year. A motion was made (Casterson/Voss) to elect Amelia Conlen for the position of Chair for next one-year term. The motion passed unanimously with members Voss, Casterson, Scott, Conlen, Ott, Rau, Kostelec, Jed and Gomez voting in favor. No votes were cast in opposition. A motion (Scott/Kostelec) was made to elect Leo Jed as Vice-Chair for another one-year term. The motion failed with members Scott, Jed, Kostelec, Rau voting in favor and members Voss, Casterson, Conlen, Ott, and Gomez voting in opposition. Another motion was made (Gomez/Ott) to elect David Casterson to serve as Vice-Chair. The motion passed with the following members voting in favor: Voss, Casterson, Conlen, Ott, and Gomez. All others opposed. All members thanked David Casterson and Leo Jed for their service as Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively.
9. City of Watsonville Rail Trail Preliminary Design – Murray Fontes, City of Watsonville Principal Engineer presented preliminary designs for the City’s rail trail project tentatively scheduled to be constructed in 2018.
10. City of Santa Cruz Active Transportation Program Grant Project Ideas – Claire Fliesler, City of Santa Cruz Transportation Planner, presented projects that the City of Santa Cruz is considering submitting grant applications for. Committee members provided feedback and expressed support.
11. 2016 Transportation Investment Plan Outreach Ideas – Karena Pushnik, RTC Senior Transportation Planner, solicited and received outreach ideas for informing the public about transportation funding shortfalls and the proposed draft Transportation Investment Plan.
12. Health Service Agency’s TDA allocation request for $100,000 for the Community Traffic Safety Coalition and the Ride ‘n Stride Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Programs – Lynn Lauridsen and Theresia Rogerson, County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency (HAS) staff, presented the TDA allocation request and provided a summary of the work programs for CTSC and the Ride’n Stride programs. HSA staff particularly emphasized work proposed on a new Vision Zero policy 2 aimed at eliminated all traffic related fatalities and serious injuries. A motion was made (Kostelec/Scott) to recommend that the RTC approve the allocation request. The motion passed unanimously with members Voss, Casterson, Scott, Conlen, Ott, Rau, Kostelec, Jed and Gomez voting in favor.
13. Ecology Action’s Transportation Development Act allocation request for $50,000 for the Bike to Work Program – Emily Gomez, Ecology Action staff, summarized the Bike to Work program and next year’s scope of work. A motion was made (Jed/Casterson) to recommend that the RTC approve the allocation request. The motion passed unanimously with members Voss, Casterson, Scott, Conlen, Ott, Rau, Kostelec, Jed and Gomez voting in favor.
14. Accepted current roster
15. Updates related to Committee functions – none
16. Adjourned – 8:25 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: The next Bicycle Committee meeting is scheduled one week earlier than usual on Monday, June 6, 2016, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the RTC office, 1523 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA.
Minutes respectfully prepared and submitted by:
Cory Caletti, Senior Transportation Planner
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3 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
Minutes
Thursday, June 2, 2016 9:00 a.m.
Watsonville City Council Chambers 275 Main St., Ste 450 Watsonville, CA
1. Roll call
The meeting was called to order at 9:06 a.m.
Members present: Don Lane Jimmy Dutra Karina Cervantez Bruce McPherson Greg Caput Randy Johnson Cynthia Chase John Leopold Ryan Coonerty Ed Bottorff Dennis Norton Patrick Mulhearn (alt) Aileen Loe (ex-officio)
Staff member: George Dondero Luis Mendez Yesenia Parra Jennifer Rodriguez Grace Blakeslee Rachel Moriconi Kim Shultz
2. Oral communications
Jack Nelson, Campaign for Sensible Transportation, noted that according to a community assessment project, over 5 million vehicle miles are traveled daily in
Santa Cruz County, producing millions of pounds of CO2 emissions. Mr. Nelson stated that the golden rule should be “leave the world on to others as you would like it left on to you”.
Ray Cancino, Community Bridges, said that the Transportation Improvement Plan (TRIP) will provide an opportunity to invest in current and future paratransit needs. Mr. Cancino urged the Commission to consider increasing the Liftline allocation to help fund mobility access that would expand services to those most in need. Rick Longinotti, Campaign for Sensible Transportation, stated that transportation modes have always impacted housing and currently inner cities are becoming more desirable because people do not want to be stuck in traffic. He said that as a result of increased housing costs, those with lower incomes are living in decentralized areas with limited transportation options. Mr. Longinotti noted that widening the highway will encourage commuting and an increase to housing costs in Watsonville.
Robert Morgan, said that leaders with forward thinking vision are needed to advocate for changes for sustainability. He distributed a flyer inviting all to a climate change presentation on June 14th at Cabrillo College.
Dana Bagshaw, stated that the public transit system needs more support to get people involved with taking the bus because transit is not just for the disadvantaged. She noted that she hopes the RTC will take the ballot measure seriously and provide the leadership that is needed.
Paul Elerick, congratulated Caltrans on the fishhook project completion. Mr. Elerick noted that an article on his philosophy of the proposed transportation sales tax measure is available in the current issue of the Good Times. He stated that he supports the addition of more auxiliary lanes because they work.
Joe Jordan, said that a streamlined online carpooling program should be available and utilized to increase the transportation options supply rather than increasing a demand for more pavement.
Ernestina Saldaña, said that CO2 emissions and climate change are significantly impacting Santa Cruz County’s redwood forests and overall environment. She stated that adding more lanes to the highway will increase cars and again increase the demand for even more lanes. Ms. Saldana noted that supporting public transit is just one part of the whole picture.
T.L., Santa Cruz County Office of Education, said that the environment is at risk due to climate change and Santa Cruz County should set an example for California and the nation. He stated that California has the 12th largest carbon footprint in the world, and with the growing population and climate crisis, alternative transportation is the only way to change that.
Lowell Hurst, City of Watsonville, said Watsonville residents are thankful for the work done to improve Highway 1, as it has made a difference to the quality of life for those who commute. He noted that we need take advantage of opportunities to accommodate the future. Mr. Hurst stated that both housing and jobs impact transportation and a balance approach is needed.
3. Additions or deletions to consent and regular agendas
A replacement page for Item 4 and a handout for Item 18 were distributed. There will be no closed session.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Leopold moved and Commission Coonerty seconded approval of the items listed under the consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Lane, Coonerty, McPherson, Caput, Leopold, Norton, Bottorff, Cervantez, Johnson, Chase, Dutra, and Commissioner Alternate Mulhearn voting “aye”.
MINUTES
4. Approved draft minutes of the May 5, 2016 Regional Transportation Commission meeting
5. Approved draft minutes of the May 10, 2016 Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee meeting
6. Approved draft minutes of the May 19, 2016 Transportation Policy Workshop meeting
POLICY ITEMS
No consent items
PROJECTS and PLANNING ITEMS
No consent items
BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES ITEMS
7. Accepted status report on Transportation Development Act (TDA) revenues
8. Approved User Oriented Transit Planning Project – contract award (Resolution 23-16)
9. Approved City of Santa Cruz Coastal Rail Trail project - survey work contract amendment (Resolution 24-16)
ADMINISTRATION ITEMS
No consent items
INFORMATION/OTHER ITEMS
10. Accepted monthly meeting schedule
11. Accepted correspondence log
12. Accepted letters from RTC committees and staff to other agencies a. Letter to the California Transportation Commission regarding the 2016 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) from the RTC chair b. Letter to Honorable Lois Wolk and Honorable Richard Bloom regarding support for a statewide budget increase for the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) program from RTC staff
13. Accepted miscellaneous written comments from the public on RTC projects and transportation issues
14. Accepted information items
a. California Transportation Commission (CTC) May 18, 2016 News Release: “$1.5 Billion Shortfall Forces Cuts in Statewide Transportation Program”
REGULAR AGENDA
15. Commissioner reports – oral reports
Commissioner Johnson thanked Paul Elerick for his moderate approach to the transportations issues in Santa Cruz County and noted that the Commission is looking for balanced and realistic solutions. He stated that it is important to remember that the future will include electric cars, which will emit less green house gases, but will still need a highway system.
Commissioner McPherson shared his appreciation to Caltrans for the safety improvements to the fishhook and for hosting the press conference yesterday. He stated that auxiliary lanes on Highway 1 provide a safety feature and convenience to motorists and if 20% of commuters carpooled, the traffic and pollution situation would immensely improve.
Chair Lane noted that he and Commissioner Chase carpooled today in an all-electric vehicle. He stated that the change is happening and being manifested right here in the Commission.
Commissioner Caput said that improvements need to be made to Highways 129 and 156 because many people commute on those roads to go to work. He stated that widening Highway 1 will bring more cars and a sales tax measure will discourage people in Watsonville from buying locally.
Commissioner Dutra said that South County is a diverse and educated community that deserves equal access to the opportunities that are outside of Watsonville. He stated that it is important to look into the future and provide the future generations the means to access education and jobs.
16. Director’s Report – oral report
George Dondero, Executive Director, reported on: the fishhook improvement project completion and Caltrans’ press release; the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County committing $700K to Phase 2 for the north coast rail trail project; last week’s RTC Open House for the 5-mile north coast rail trail project and the availability of the preliminary design drawings online; stakeholder meetings and outreach efforts for the Transportation Improvement Plan (TRIP); and Cruz511 providing public access to a program to assist with finding options for commuting.
Commissioners discussed the width of the trails on the north coast rail trail segment and accommodation for farm vehicles.
17. Caltrans report and consider action items
Aileen Loe, Caltrans District 5 Deputy Director, reported on: the dangers that Caltrans workers are exposed to while working on highway projects; community workshops for the Access Management Plan (AMP) for Highway 17 in Scotts Valley, Happy Valley, and Loma Prieta Elementary School; and public review being available until July 6th for input on the California Sustainable Action Freight Plan.
Commissioners discussed: Watsonville project completion timelines and appreciation to Caltrans for the unique experience at the fishhook completion event.
18. Draft ordinance for potential ballot measure
George Dondero, Executive Director, presented the staff report. He noted that the ½ cent sales tax measure proposed for the November 2016 ballot will address the significant backlog of transportation system needs in Santa Cruz County. Mr. Dondero introduced Rachel Moriconi, Senior Transportation Planner, to provide information on the details of the ordinance. Ms. Moriconi reported that the ordinance is the “full text” of the ballot measure and will be included in the voter guide with the goal to be transparent with the community.
Commissioners discussed: language transparency in the ordinance; administrative costs and expenses associated with project budgets; the importance of mentioning the rail in the ordinance and complying with the maximum word count; the oversight committee having the final vote on the distribution of costs and resources; the concept of the oversight committee being independent from the agency; a 7-year ¼ cent tax alternative for local roads; the frequency of disbursements to Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District; the need to become a self-help county to be competitive for grants; the importance of having an efficient and reliable bus system; compromising to set a good precedence in the community; the differing opinions and outlooks of what’s good for the environment; the effect of the economy on people wanting to drive cars; making sure South County residents have access to educational opportunities; Santa Cruz County being a community that does a good job in addressing climate change; the benefits of community discussions on the transportation issues with the presentation of the Transportation Improvement Plan (TRIP); induced traffic studied by Caltrans; how roads are needed to support a robust bus system; the impact of auxiliary lanes on traffic congestion; and polling on the TRIP taking place next week.
Rick Longinotti, stated that conflicts over the transparency of information included in the ordinance about Highway 1 are potentially the easiest to solve. Mr. Longinotti said that a joint, fact-finding committee should be established to ensure honest representation of the ballot measure.
Jack Neslon, stated that further explanation on the flow of funds and bucket allocations is needed in the ordinance. Mr. Nelson noted that he questions the fairness of the claim that Highway 1 traffic will be eased by the sales tax measure.
Dan Stevenson, inquired about the allocation of funds to Santa Cruz Metro.
Dana Bagshaw, stated that widening Highway 1 will not reduce green house gas emissions and funds from the sales tax measure need to go to Metro to benefit the community as a whole. Ms. Bagshaw noted that it is important to have a broader vision than just using Metro for mobility access.
Ernestina Saldaña, said that there is a misrepresentation of the sales tax measure. Ms. Saldaña noted that workers and students can also utilize the transit system.
Robert Morgan, said expanding the highway will increase green house gases and we cannot project the future use of electric vehicles.
Joe Jordan, stated that electric bicycles should be used to get people off of the freeway. Mr. Jordan noted that by utilizing creative and innovative means, traffic congestion can be reduced and create a better driving experience for all.
Lowell Hurst; stated that being a self-help County is the whole point of the sales tax measure. Mr. Hurst noted that the TRIP won’t meet all of the expectations, but it is a step in the right direction.
Commissioner Leopold moved and Commissioner Dutra seconded the staff recommendations to: 1. Provide input on the draft Ordinance for the potential ballot measure asking voters to approve a one-half cent sales tax to maintain local streets and roads, build safe and accessible walking and bicycle paths, maintain transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities, improve traffic flow and safety on Highway 1, and preserve and maintain the rail corridor; 2. Receive an update on public outreach; and 3. Direct staff to schedule a public hearing on June 16, 2016 for the RTC to consider adoption of the final ballot language, final expenditure plan and ordinance for the measure. The motion passed with Commissioners Lane, Coonerty, McPherson, Leopold, Norton, Bottorff, Cervantez, Johnson, Chase, Dutra, and Commissioner Alternate Mulhearn voting “aye” and Commissioner Caput voting “no”.
19. Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 Work Program
Luis Mendez, Deputy Director, presented the staff report. Mr. Mendez noted that the FY 2016-17 Work Program addresses state-mandated responsibilities and RTC priorities and has been reviewed by Caltrans.
Commissioners discussed: changes in the budget template to show expenditure changes year to year; salaries and benefits of staff and program managers under projects; accountability and the metrics on how projects are gauged as being successful; effectiveness of funded projects and analyzing how the funds are spent; having the work plan separate from the success of the sales tax measure; dependence on federal and state funding and diminishing resources; not shortcutting obligations to transportation; and the budget being well suited for performance budgeting.
Commissioner Leopold moved and Commissioner Norton seconded the staff recommendation to approve the draft final fiscal year (FY) 2016-17 RTC Work Program. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Lane, Coonerty, McPherson, Caput, Leopold, Norton, Bottorff, Cervantez, Johnson, Chase, Dutra, and Commissioner Alternate Mulhearn voting “aye”.
Commissioner Johnson left the meeting.
20. Highway 1/Mar Vista Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing: Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans
Kim Shultz, Senior Transportation Planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Shultz noted that the Highway 1 overcrossing will provide a safe link to Mar Vista Elementary, Cabrillo College, commercial areas, and to the beach.
Commissioners discussed: the length of time needed to approve environmental studies; improvements made to Highway 1 being big ticket items; how the overcrossing will provide kids an alternative to having to be driven to school; meeting California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) standards; and the importance of supporting the TRIP to secure full funding for the overcrossing.
Paul Elerick, encouraged the Commission to keep up the good work and said that he thinks the bridge will offer alternatives for kids to get to school.
Commissioner Alternate Mulhearn moved and Commissioner Leopold seconded the staff recommendations to: 1. Adopt (Resolution 25-16) authorizing the Executive Director to sign the Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for the Project Approval and Environmental Documentation phase of the Highway 1 Mar Vista Bicycle/Pedestrian Overcrossing Project; and, 2. Authorize staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposals to secure consultant services to complete the Project Approval and Environmental Documentation phase of the Highway 1 Mar Vista Bicycle/Pedestrian Overcrossing Project. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Lane, Coonerty, McPherson, Caput, Leopold, Norton, Bottorff, Cervantez, Chase, Dutra, and Commissioner Alternate Mulhearn voting “aye”.
21. Review of items to be discussed in closed session
CLOSED SESSION
22. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code) Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. CV182123
23. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government code: one case
OPEN SESSION
24. Report on closed session
No report
25. Next meetings
The next RTC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Scotts Valley City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA.
The next Transportation Policy Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the City of Santa Cruz Council Chambers, 809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA.
The meeting adjourned at 11:17 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenn Rodriguez
Attendees: Dan Stevenson Dana Bagshaw Ernestina Saldaña Heather Adamson Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments Jack Nelson Campaign for Sensible Transportation Joe Jordan Kirk Ance Community Bridges/Liftline Lowell Hurst City of Watsonville M. Yolanda Fernandez Murray Fontes City of Watsonville Paul Elerick Ray Cancino Community Bridges/Liftline Rick Longinotti Campaign for Sensible Transportation Robert Morgan Campaign for Sensible Transportation Susan Cavalieri Alex Clifford Santa Cruz Metropolitan
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BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes
Monday, June 6, 2016 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 pm
RTC Office
1523 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1. Call to Order: 6:05 pm
2. Introductions
Members Present: Unexcused Absences: Grace Voss, District 1 Kem Akol, District 1 (Alt.) Excused Absences: David Casterson, District 2, Vice-Chair Jim Cook, District 2 (Alt.) Peter Scott, District 3 Gary Milburn, City of Scotts Valley (Alt.) Will Menchine, District 3 (Alt.) Piet Canin, Ecology Action/Bike-to-Work (Alt.) Amelia Conlen, District 4, Chair Leo Jed, CTSC Rick Hyman, District 5 Melissa Ott, City of Santa Cruz Lex Rau, City of Scotts Valley Andy Ward, City of Capitola Daniel Kostelec, City of Capitola (Alt.) Jim Langley, CTSC (Alt.) Vacancies: Emily Gomez, Ecology Action/Bike to Work City of Santa Cruz – Alternate District 4 and 5 – Alternates Guests: City of Watsonville – Voting and Alternate Murray Fontes, City of Watsonville Scott Hamby, City of Scotts Valley Staff: Rodney Cahill, Mesiti-Miller Engineering Cory Caletti, Sr Transportation Planner Jack Sohriakofff, County of Santa Cruz Grace Blakeslee, Sr Transportation Planner Becky Steinbruner, Public Ginger Dykaar, Transportation Planner Leo Trujillo, Mott MacDonald Raquel Trinidad, Transportation Planning Tech Veronica Elsea, RTC E&D TAC
3. Announcements – Cory Caletti announced that the RTC and the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County committed $300K and $700K, respectively, to fund preliminary engineering, design and environmental compliance for an additional 2.1 mile rail trail project to extend the current 5-mile north coast trail project all the way to Davenport. Adjacent parking lots will also be designed. Cory Caletti also distributed copies of an informational mailer that had been sent out to likely 1 voters to educate the public about the proposed Transportation Improvement Plan that may go to voters in November. She announced that the RTC will hold a public hearing on June 16th, 2016 where a final decision regarding placing a measure on the ballot and exact distribution of funds will be made.
4. Oral communications – Vice-Chair Casterson announced that long time Bicycle Advisory Committee member Bill Fieberling, who represented the City of Santa Cruz since 1997, passed away. A card expressing condolences to his family was passed around.
5. Additions or deletions to consent and regular agendas – None. Hand-outs were distributed for items #6 and #11.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion (Casterson/Gomez) was made to approve the consent agenda with changes to the minutes to reflect that Rick Hyman was not in attendance. The motion passed unanimously with members Voss, Casterson, Scott, Conlen, Hyman, Ott, Rau, Ward, and Gomez voting in favor. No votes were cast in opposition.
6. Approved draft minutes of the April 11, 2016 Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting
7. Accepted summary of Bicycle Hazard reports
8. Accepted roster
REGULAR AGENDA
9. User Oriented Transit Planning – Raquel Trinidad, Transportation Planning Technician, provided an overview of the RTC’s pilot program to apply individualized marketing techniques to travel behavior. The program is funded through a Caltrans Transit Planning Grant. The program is aimed at encouraging solo-drivers to switch transportation modes. Attracting new transit riders is an emphasis of the program, although attracting new bicycling and pedestrians is also a goal. Ideas regarding incentives and other bicycling resources that would generate new bicycle riders and discourage single occupancy vehicle use were discussed.
10. Draft “What Pedestrian and Bicyclists Want Each Other to Know” Brochure – Grace Blakeslee, Senior Transportation Planner, introduced the draft brochure and Veronica Elsea, RTC Elderly and Disable Transportation Advisory Committee member, solicited ideas for improvement. Comments focused on ways to mitigate impacts attributed to use of earphones and educating multi-use trail users on appropriate etiquette.
11. City of Scotts Valley Mt. Hermon Rd/Scotts Valley Dr/Whispering Pines Dr Intersection Operations Improvement Project – Scott Hamby, City of Scotts Valley Public Works Director, introduced the congestion and safety improvement project at the Mt. Hermon Rd/Scotts Valley Dr/Whispering Pines Dr intersection. The goal of the project is to improve vehicular traffic circulation and increase bicycle and pedestrian safety. Rodney Cahill of Mesiti-Miller Engineering, outlined three improvement options which include green bicycle lane striping at conflict areas and bike boxes. Feedback was provided and a motion was made (Hyman/Voss) to form an ad- hoc committee to review the next iteration of the designs. Construction is scheduled for spring of 2018. Members Rick Hyman, Amelia Conlen and Lex Rau volunteered to serve on the ad-hoc committee as did Jack Sohriakoff of the County of Santa Cruz Public Works Department. The
2 motion passed unanimously with members Voss, Casterson, Scott, Conlen, Hyman, Ott, Rau, Ward, and Gomez voting in favor. No votes were cast in opposition.
12. County of Santa Cruz’s Draft Striping Plans for Green Bike Lanes – Jack Sohriakoff of the County Public Works summarized the green lane striping plans at Freedom Boulevard and Hwy 1. The striping will occur as part of a chip seal project all within Caltrans’ right-of-way. An encroachment permit has been submitted to Caltrans with proposed designs. Members and guests provided minor improvement suggestions and commended the County for initiating this project.
13. County of Santa Cruz Transportation Development Act Claim for Bikeway Maintenance, the Boulder Creek Elementary School Pedestrian Safety Project and the Twin Lakes State Beach/Sanctuary Scenic Trail Project – Cory Caletti, RTC staff, summarized the TDA program, apportionment and allocation process. Jack Sohriakoff of the County Public Works summarized the projects under consideration. A motion (Ward/Casterson) was made to recommend that the RTC approve the allocation request. The motion passed unanimously with members Voss, Casterson, Scott, Conlen, Hyman, Ott, Rau, Ward, and Gomez voting in favor. No votes were cast in opposition.
14. Preliminary Draft Project List for the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy – Ginger Dykaar, RTC Transportation Planner, updated members of the progress made on the RTP since the last presentation and reminded members that the plan will be adopted in 2018 after an environmental review process is completed. Members reviewed the project list and discussed details of identified projects. Members commended staff on the comprehensiveness of the list and overview provided. Another milestone presentation will be coming to the Committee around the December time frame.
15. Update on Campaign to Close Brookwood Drive to Traffic – Amelia Conlen, Bicycle Advisory Committee Chair, indicated that there is neighborhood interest in closing Brookwood Drive to vehicular traffic as cut-through traffic has increased substantially. A public meeting to seek input will be held soon. Amelia will share details as they are available.
16. North Coast Rail Trail Preliminary Designs – Cory Caletti, Senior Transportation Planner, summarized the 30% design plans and referred members to the RTC website where plans are posted. She outlined some of the stakeholder outreach done to date and next steps.
17. Updates Related to Committee Functions – none
18. Adjourned – 8:48 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: The next Bicycle Committee meeting is scheduled on Monday, August 8, 2016, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at the RTC office, 1523 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA.
Minutes respectfully prepared and submitted by:
Cory Caletti, Senior Transportation Planner
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3 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee
Minutes Tuesday, June 14, 2016
RTC Offices 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95060
1 Call to Order: 1:30 pm
2. Introductions
Members Present: Unexcused Absences: Pam Arnsberger, 2nd District Lisa Berkowitz, CTSA RTC Staff Present: Debbi Brooks, Social Service Provider- Persons Grace Blakeslee of Limited Means Ginger Dykaar John Daugherty, Metro Transit Brianna Goodman Veronica Elsea, 3rd District Cathy Judd Clay Kempf, Social Service Provider for Seniors Karena Pushnik Greta Kleiner, Potential Transit User Rachel Moriconi Cara Lamb, Potential Transit User Others Present: Alternates Present: Rodney Cahill, Mesiti-Miller Engineering Laura Diaz, Community Bridges/Lift Line Barrow Emerson, Metro Transit Tom Duncanson, 2nd District Scott Hamby, City of Scotts Valley Sheryl Hagemann, Social Service Provider- Irene Ibeanza Disabled Dulce Lizarraga-Chagolla, CCCIL John Mills, Potential Transit User Vi Olly April Warnock, Metro Transit/ParaCruz Jack Sohriakoff, County of Santa Cruz Kathleen Wright Excused Absences: Michael Molesky, Social Service Provider Disabled Lori Welch Bettencourt, 4th District
3. Oral Communications
• July is the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act signed by President Bush on July 26, 1990 • The RTC will hold a public hearing on June 16 at 9:30 am at the City of Santa Cruz Council Chambers to discuss, make its decision, and take action on placing the ½ cent tax measure on the November ballot. The Board of Supervisors takes action on June 29th.
4. Additions or deletions to consent and regular agenda - None
• Hand out for Item 13 – Letter from Garfield Park Village - Transit Service Reductions • Item 9 – Revised E&D TAC meeting calendar – August 9, 2016 E&D TAC meeting, previously removed from the calendar, will be held • Invitation for folks to apply for the E&D TAC membership especially for District 5
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Approved Minutes from May 10, 2016
Action: The motion (Daugherty/Brooks) - - to approve the Consent Agenda - - carries.
Ayes: Pam Arnsberger, Lisa Berkowitz, Debbi Brooks, John Daugherty, Veronica Else, Clay Kempf, Greta Kleiner, Cara Lamb, Laura Diaz, Sheryl Hagemann Nays: Abstain:
6. Received Transportation Development Act Revenues Report
7. Received RTC Meeting Highlights
8. Received E&D TAC Roster
9. Approved Revised 2016 E&D TAC Meeting Calendar
10. Received Final Unmet Paratransit and Transit Needs List
11. Received Information Items
a. AP Article from June 10, 2016, “Transit Systems Eye Uber, Lyft for Savings on the Disabled.”
12. Received Agency Updates
a. Volunteer Center – 3rd Quarter Report b. Community Bridges – 2nd Quarter Report c. Santa Cruz Metro – i. ParaCruz Report
REGULAR AGENDA
13. Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Service Reduction Proposal
Barrow Emerson, Metro, provided an update on the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Comprehensive Operational Analysis and fixed-Route Service Reduction Proposals. Metro held public hearings on May 26 and 27 regarding the proposed service reduction and Metro’s Board is scheduled to adopt the service reduction proposal at its June 24, 2016 Board meeting at the City of Santa Cruz Council Chambers beginning at 8:30 am. Metro conducted extensive outreach to obtain input on the proposed service reductions. More information regarding routes is available at http://scmetroforward.com/
Members discussed the proposed FY 16-17 and FY 17-18 Metro budget including contributions from Cabrillo College in the amount of $944,000, and UCSC in the amount of $600,000 above the current $3.5M; measures to reduce operating expenses and increase revenue; and transit service restructuring. Members discussed future transit services including, but not limited to, route 4 serving Emeline, route 19 serving Garfield Park; and, ParaCruz service. Members also discussed the difference in cost between Metro fixed-route transit service and ParaCruz service.
14. City of Scotts Valley Mt. Hermon Rd/Scotts Valley Dr/Whispering Pines Dr Intersection Operations Improvement Project
City of Scotts Valley provided a presentation on the preliminary design for the Mt. Hermon Rd/Scotts Valley Dr/ Whispering Pines Dr Intersection Operations Improvement Project. Members discussed the impact of reducing the size of the pork chop islands particularly on sight impaired individuals; installation of audible pedestrian beacons and locator tones where there are rapid flashing beacons, and expanding pedestrian facilities and reducing crossing distances.
15. County of Santa Cruz TDA Claim for Boulder Creek Elementary Pedestrian Improvements and Twin Lakes State Beach/Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network Project
Jack Sohriakoff, County of Santa Cruz presented the TDA Article 8 allocation claim for bike lane maintenance ($150,000), Boulder Creek Elementary School Pedestrian Safety Project ($150,000), and Twin Lakes State Beach Sanctuary Scenic Trail Project ($86,069). The project is consistent with the County’s March 2011 Bicycle Transportation Plan; and the RTC’s Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network Master Plan and 2014 Regional Transportation Plan.
Members discussed including a crosswalk at Gross Street and Highway 9 as part of the Boulder Creek Elementary School Pedestrian Safety Project.
Action: The motion (Kempf/Arnsberger) - - to recommend to the Regional Transportation Commission approval of the County of Santa Cruz TDA Claim for Bike Lane Maintenance for $150,000, Boulder Creek Elementary School Pedestrian Safety Project for $150,000, and Twin Lakes State Beach Sanctuary Scenic Trail Project for $86,069 - - carries.
Ayes: Pam Arnsberger, Lisa Berkowitz, Debbi Brooks, John Daugherty, Veronica Elsea, Clay Kempf, Greta Kleiner, Cara Lamb, Laura Diaz, Sheryl Hagemann Nays: None Abstain: None
16. Regional Transportation Plan – Project List
Ginger Dykaar, RTC Transportation Planner, reviewed the process for developing the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan and 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan project list and requested input from members on the draft project list. Once the draft project list is complete, the list will be analyzed by staff and then separated into financially constrained and unconstrained project lists. The final project list will be brought back to the RTC, project sponsors, Advisory Committees, and the public for review before the final 2040 RTP is adopted in 2018.
Members asked about the project listing related to accessible pedestrian signal funding and requested that the project description read, “grant program to fund installation of accessible pedestrian signal equipment with locator tones including rapid flashing beacons and count-down timers, etc. to facilitate crossings by mobility impaired persons”. Members also reviewed cost estimates for the 22 year period.
17. User Oriented Transit Plan Project Information
Grace Blakeslee, RTC Transportation Planner, informed members that the RTC was awarded a Transit Planning for Sustainable Communities grant of $150,000 from Caltrans to conduct a User Oriented Transit Travel Planning Project to test an individualized marketing program in Santa Cruz County that encourages solo-drivers to switch transportation modes, with a special emphasis on attracting new transit riders. Brianna Goodman, RTC Transportation Planning Technician, described the project activities including selecting neighborhoods for testing the project, developing customized materials to provide information about transit, bicycling and walking services, identifying individuals most likely to change behavior through expressed interest, conducting personalized outreach, and collecting before and after data to measure the change in the frequency with which participants use transportation modes, and awareness and attitudes about alternatives
to solo-driving. The RTC is working in partnership with Metro to develop the project and Metro will provide free transit passes to support the effort. Members asked if the targeted neighborhoods represented families, seniors and long-term residents, discussed the use of Google maps, Metro Headways, using Metros in-person resources, and creating opportunities to participate on-line. Members provided suggestions for outreach including identifying ambassadors in each neighborhood to encourage neighborhood participants, utilizing neighborhood email lists, property management companies, and faith based organizations to inform individuals about the opportunity to participate.
18. Pedestrian Safety Workgroup Update – Draft Brochure What Pedestrian and Bicyclists Want Each Other to Know
Veronica Elsea, Pedestrian Safety Workgroup Chair, discussed the Draft Brochure What Pedestrians and Bicycles Want Each Other to Know. The goal of the document is to foster better understanding and good relationships between pedestrians and cyclists. The Pedestrian Safety Work Group presented the draft document and received input from Bicycle Advisory Committee at its June 6th meeting. Ms. Elsea requested input and suggestions on the Draft document from members.
19. Adjourn 4:16 pm
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Judd, RTC Staff
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Transportation Policy Workshop
MINUTES
Thursday, June 16, 2016 9:00 a.m.
City of Santa Cruz Council Chambers 809 Center Street Santa Cruz, CA
1. Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m.
Members present: Don Lane Jimmy Dutra John Leopold Dennis Norton Randy Johnson Greg Caput Cynthia Chase Bruce McPherson Ed Bottorff Ryan Coonerty Karina Cervantez
Staff present: George Dondero Luis Mendez Yesenia Parra Jenn Rodriguez Karena Pushnik Rachel Moriconi Ginger Dykaar Kim Shultz
2. Oral communications
Elise Casby, Santa Cruz Bus Riders Association, stated it is important to have relevant information about the current climate change issues before making policy decisions.
Dan Stevenson, said that he currently does not support the proposed sales tax measure and noted that he would like the Commission to commit to prioritizing Santa Cruz METRO over the rail and the highway and public transportation should receive the majority of funding.
Jack Nelson, Campaign for Sensible Transportation, read quotes from Pope Francis regarding climate change, and noted that it is unfortunate that people in politics stop thinking when they get caught up in slogans and get locked into positions.
Nancy Faulstich, Watsonville Climate Action Network, said that she has ideas for employer sponsored carpooling for agricultural strawberry pickers specifically.
Ernestina Saldaña, stated that the United States Federal Highway Administration reported that a yearly average of 80K pounds of carbon dioxide is emitted from every vehicle.
Dana Bagshaw, said that today is National Dump the Pump Day. Ms. Bagshaw stated that electric cars do not stop traffic congestion and utilizing electric buses would cause less road damage than cars. She noted that she is excited about the sales tax initiative to support Metro ridership.
Jason Wozniak, stated that economic solutions can be found to fund public transportation if democratic participation is allowed. Mr. Wozniak said that funding cuts to Metro will put jobs at risk, threaten the environment, and take away transportation options for those most in need.
3. Additions or deletions to consent and regular agendas
Additional materials were distributed for Item 6.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Caput moved and Commissioner McPherson seconded approval of the items listed under the consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Lane, Coonerty, McPherson, Caput, Leopold, Norton, Bottorff, Cervantez, Johnson, Chase, and Dutra voting “aye”.
4. Approved sponsorship for Ecology Action’s (EA) Youth Bike & Walk Safety Education Program
5. Accepted information item: Caltrans Transportation Planning Grant Award Notification for: Santa Cruz County Unified Corridor Investment Study –Phase II SR9/San Lorenzo Valley Complete Streets Corridor Transportation Plan
Commissioner McPherson noted that the Caltrans Transportation Planning Grant received for the State Route 9/San Lorenzo Valley Complete Streets Corridor Transportation Plan is an important achievement.
REGULAR AGENDA
6. 9:30 Public Hearing: Consideration of Ordinance 2016-01 enacting a transportation tax subject to voter approval, and consideration of resolution requesting the County Board of Supervisors call a special election on the measure and consolidate it with the November 2016 General Election
George Dondero, Executive Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining a summary of the Transportation Ballot Measure summary. He reported that local funding strategies have been investigated with the Transportation Improvement Plan (TRIP) to address community transportation priorities and to maintain the infrastructure needs in Santa Cruz County.
Kurt Bellow, consultant from FM3, reported that over 600 telephone interviews of likely voters in Santa Cruz County were conducted and 68% of those polled, with the hypothetical ordinance language tested, said that they would support the measure. 76% to 72% said that improving safety for children walking and biking near schools, improving traffic flow on Highway 1, repairing potholes, and maintaining senior and disabled transit services is at least very important.
Commissioners discussed: the impact of the questions used on the polling results; the consistency of the polling results; the need to advocate for support of the sales tax measure; the percentages of people polled in each jurisdiction; and the percentage of Spanish only speakers polled.
Chair Lane opened the Public Hearing at 9:59 a.m.
Gary Milburn, Bike Santa Cruz County, stated that sustainability is a necessity, funding is needed for public transportation. Mr. Milburn said that widening Highway 1 would encourage increased dependence on private vehicles, and electric vehicles will not be enough to reduce green house gases.
Micah Posner, City of Santa Cruz Council Member, said that expanding automobile use has caused global warming; and that the TRIP is balanced, but further discussions on alternative transportation options in Santa Cruz County are needed to reach consensus in the community.
Stanley Sokolow, stated that he supports the proposed sales tax measure because many deteriorated streets need to be fixed, and that he is in favor of a train with a bicycle car. He noted that since another sales tax is expiring this year, Santa Cruz County’s sales tax would only increase by ¼ cent for transportation.
Carey Pico, stated that money will be wasted with the allocations in the proposed sales tax measure, with a majority of funds being wasted for rail projects.
Bob Morgan, stated that he does not favor widening the highway and he would love to use the rail and trail. Mr. Morgan said that Metro bus stations could be supported by incorporating the use of company shuttles at popular bus stations, and transportation infrastructures should be designed for people in the neighborhoods, not for cars.
Becky Steinbruner, stated that the polling should be compartmentalized so voters could choose where they want the funds to be allocated, and she is unsure if she supports the proposed sales tax measure anymore. Ms. Steinbruner noted that a citizen oversight committee and public disclosure on use of the money is needed to gain the confidence of voters.
Steven Shnaar, said that he supports the proposed sales tax measure, strongly opposes widening Highway 1, and hopes the measure is amended for broad community support. He noted that improvements should not be designed around single occupancy vehicles.
Roland Saher, said that powerful climate change will come soon and we have to get into public transportation. Mr. Saher stated that highway widening is not the answer to reduce traffic congestion and public transportation should be used instead.
Stacy Falls, stated that global warming and climate change is affecting the ecosystem and environmental policy should be based on good science. She said that she would support the sales tax measure if the funds were allocated to public transportation rather than the highway.
Drew Glover, Project Pollinate, stated that sustainable and accessible public transportation is important to reduce our carbon footprint and to alleviate traffic congestion. He noted that we can’t build our way out of traffic congestion.
Faz, stated that he is thankful for the public transportation in Santa Cruz County, is opposed to widening Highway 1, growth does not always mean progress, and will support the proposed sales tax measure if the Metro infrastructure is fixed.
Naima Sudjian, Cabrillo College student, stated that many people aren’t biking because of the unsafe road conditions and that we need to switch gears toward a more sustainable way of transportation and encourage alternatives to driving by allocating funds to safe bike routes.
Cabrillo College Student (Did not state his name), said that Europe shows more care for the environment with sustainable transportation and having the rail line will help future generations to deal with the effects of climate change. He noted that his parents moved out of the Santa Cruz area because of traffic congestion.
Susan Cavalieri, stated that she is opposed to widening Highway 1 because it will increase green house gas emissions and there are no technologies to remove carbon or to cool the earth. She noted that we can no longer live a 21st century lifestyle.
Jack Nelson, said that he doesn’t want to see the proposed tax measure fail, but doesn’t want to be required to accept widening Highway 1 to get the other benefits of the tax measure. Mr. Nelson distributed a letter to the Commission.
Peter Scott, distributed song lyrics and a letter that summarized his comments and thoughts on widening Highway 1.
Piet Canin, Ecology Action, stated that he supports the TRIP as a balanced compromise that will keep the current levels needed for the Active Transportation Plan allocations. Mr. Canin said that getting people around Santa Cruz County safely is important and the rail line is a great instrument.
Paul Elerick, said that he uses Highway 1 everyday and auxiliary lanes are a portion of the roadway, supplementary to movement, and are not the same as widening the highway. He noted that he supports the proposed sales tax measure and matching funds will be gained if we become a self help community. Lupe, stated that a very small amount of Spanish speakers were polled, widening Highway 1 will not benefit Watsonville, bike lanes within the community should be added instead, and the community needs to stay in contact with one another.
Eric Richter, stated that he supports the TRIP and is disappointed about misinformation being circulated, as environmental impact is a complex issue. He noted that the Coastal Rail Trail will solve the problem for safer alternative transportation and cars are not the issue with climate change.
Terry Corwin, Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, stated that the rail trail will be a transformative way for people to get around, and Caltrans will soon approve funds for the design work for the wildlife tunnel at Laurel Curve.
Susan Sanford, said that the proposed sales tax measure has many good proponents, but more money should be allocated toward public transportation.
Ernestina Saldaña, Commission on Disabilities, read a letter regarding her recommendations for the TRIP to maximize allocation funding for mobility access and public transit.
Nancy Faulstich, stated that the safety of kids is top priority, global warming is risking everyone’s health and safety, and education is needed to preserve public transportation and to seize the opportunity to set things right.
Mauricio Rivera said it is important to listen to the community for the proposed sales tax measure to pass because the logical conclusion is to have allocations toward Metro prioritized above widening Highway 1.
Elise Casby, said that she is not convinced that the telephone polling was fair, and additional discussions are needed before placing the ballot measure. She stated that Metro should be allocated 30% of funds from the proposed sales tax measure.
Dan Stevenson, said that there is a perception that funding can only happen through the sales tax measure and there is an immediate issue with the lack of Metro funding. He noted that education is needed to get people to do the right thing and vote.
Pat Maylow, said that we are in a difficult position due to climate change and options for transportation alternatives, and as much money as possible should be allocated to Metro to take care of the people that are most in need.
Mark Dettle, City of Santa Cruz Public Works, stated that there is not enough state or federal monies for transportation infrastructure, the legislature hasn’t addressed the funding needs, Santa Cruz County roads are some of the worst in the state, and local neighborhoods are impacted by highway congestion. Mr. Dettle said that the proposed sales tax measure will start us in the right direction to qualify for further funding and addresses current and long term transportation needs.
Veronica Elsea, said that we need to act now to support the TRIP to fix potholes and to fund public transit. She noted how she tried to put herself in other people’s shoes to understand their needs when considering her support for the proposed sales tax measure.
Brian Peoples, Trail Now, stated that many factors go into transportation planning, especially in a tourist community and he recognizes the efforts of the RTC to put together a balanced plan. He noted that Trail Now’s primary message is to progressively move toward utilizing the rail corridor now.
Caterina Shrek, stated that the TRIP is carefully balanced and broadly supports sustainable transportation options, and she supports the proposed sales tax measure to provide funds for Metro and to improve local roads. She noted that the measure will make Santa Cruz County more competitive for state and federal funds to invest in current and future transportation needs.
Robert Singleton, stated that he supports the TRIP because as a balanced approach, the plan is a compromise with the best chances of passing and will benefit the community. He said that auxiliary lanes are a practical solution and being a self-help county will leverage outside funds
Ray Cancino, Community Bridges/LiftLine, stated that he supports the allocation of 20% toward mobility access to address the demands of the growing senior population, and the proposed sales tax measure will help to fill the Metro deficit.
Bruce Sawhill, Friends of the Rail and Trail, said that he supports the TRIP and supports funding to study the option of having the rail. Mr. Sawhill noted that kids walking and biking to school has significantly decreased and that the corridor is invaluable and will influence land use decisions in the future.
Deb Molina, said that a study should be done on having a trail without a rail because the majority of locals do not know that a train is being considered to run in Santa Cruz County and many would prefer a trail over the rail.
Bill Tysseling, Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, said that the TRIP has been difficult to balance and requires compromise and holding out on the idea that there is a perfect solution won’t have a happy ending. Mr. Tysseling stated that we can’t pass anything alone and everyone has a want, and we must accommodate more people coming to Santa Cruz County.
Community member (did not state their name), stated that the TRIP is a plan in which everyone has a vested interest to become a self-help county to improve the quality of transportation for the community and future generations. He noted that public input should be allowed for decision making on the best use of the corridor.
Rick Longinotti, said that there should be another meeting to go over the poll results because there is a great opportunity this year to pass a measure, and he will oppose any measure that includes highway widening.
Murray Fontes, City of Watsonville Public Works, thanked the RTC for their collaborative efforts. He said the TRIP is a balanced approach and the proposed sales tax initiative will provide the resources needed because the biggest bucket will let cities use the funds as they see fit. Mr. Fontes stated that Watsonville has limited resources and the populous has changed so much that it can no longer accommodate the capacities.
Bud Colligan, Live Oak resident, stated that the TRIP balances the interest groups, giving the proposed sales tax measure the highest chance of passing, and smaller projects should continue to be considered for the future. He noted that regular commuters are suffering everyday on the highway, and bike transportation can greatly reduce car use.
Alex Clifford, Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District, stated that he supports the proposed sales tax initiative. Mr. Clifford noted that the future of Metro services needs to be considered because Metro services as a whole are necessary and there is a struggle to pay for the current services provided.
Celia Scott, said that she likes to think of the community as progressive when it comes to transportation and another meeting should be held for community discussion. She noted that the proposed sales tax measure does not have consensus and she is opposed to widening Highway 1.
Bruce Van Allen, stated that he cannot support the proposed sales tax measure because widening Highway 1 will not work to alleviate traffic congestion and Metro service cuts will hurt the community, which will cause pain for everyone.
John Presley, Santa Cruz County Public Works, stated that he supports the proposed sales tax measure because it is balanced and offers Santa Cruz County the ability to be competitive with other self-help communities. He noted that there is a need to advocate for more infrastructure grants and resources.
Mark Mesiti-Miller, stated that he supports the TRIP and the tracks should be saved with a trail built next to it. He said that our community is growing, congestion is getting worse, and we can’t be short sighted because the rail corridor is the last corridor that can link the highly congested community.
Barbara Childs, stated that the measure does not have a chance of passing and she will not vote for the proposed sales tax measure with highway widening. She said that this is our opportunity to simply do the courageous thing and that there is strong environmental consciousness in the community.
Jean Brocklebank, said that she is worried about the destruction of the environment and wants the auxiliary lanes removed and Metro’s allocation doubled. She stated that the county is over its head with infrastructures that it can’t maintain and Santa Cruz County needs to become self-help and take care of what we already have.
Eduardo Montesino, stated that those in favor of supporting Metro should not oppose widening Highway 1 because the highway is needed to entice people to ride the bus and there needs to be a compromise because nobody rides buses that are stuck in traffic. . Mr. Montesino said that to maintain the quality of life for residents of South County the highway is needed for better transportation.
Rob Gaskill, Rio Del Mar resident, stated that at election time fewer voters will be in support of the proposed sales tax measure than what the poll results show. He noted that the idea of trains running through the community is unacceptable and he will not vote for the measure.
Bill Malone, Campaign for Sensible Transportation, stated that widening Highway 1 will not work and there are other ways to alleviate traffic congestion. Mr. Malone said that he won’t do anything to harm the environment and will vote “no” on the proposed sales tax measure if there are allocations for auxiliary lanes.
Resident of Rio Del Mar, said that we need to get single drivers out of their cars and consider carpooling, and widening the highway is a deal breaker for her.
Ron Swenson, stated that the 30-year plan in the proposed sales tax measure to become a self-help county will bring in matching funds. Mr. Swenson said that he has been developing solar powered electricity and he could get a match with private money to bring solar powered electricity to the community.
Joe Jordan, said that the poll questions were vague and people don’t want more pavement, but rather want more traffic congestion relief. He stated that heavily subsidizing electric bikes will transform the traffic flow problem without widening Highway 1.
Paul Franklin, stated that congestion taxation conversations need to be had, adapting and changing things accordingly needs to be properly discussed, and he strongly encourages the funding for a follow-up poll on the sales tax measure after the elections.
Chair Lane closed the Public Hearing at 11:56 a.m. and called for a meeting break.
The meeting reconvened at 12:09 p.m.
Chair Lane distributed a revised proposal to the Transportation Improvement Plan (TRIP) expenditure plan that would: add 1% more to Paratransit, add 1% more to Metro services, take 2% from the rail corridor allocation, and clarify the process of evaluating the best use of the rail corridor. He said that the Commission recognizes the particular importance of addressing the needs of those that are dependent on public transit. Chair Lane noted that the language change explicitly calls out that there is flexibility within the rail corridor and that he doesn’t see the RTC allocating funds or taking the lead for the Watsonville Pajaro Junction Rail Station.
Commissioner discussed a variety of topics associated with this item including: appreciation for the community input; ongoing community engagement for over a decade regarding transportation funding; the poll reflecting community discussions and showing that the majority in Santa Cruz County support the proposed sales tax measure; the Commission’s efforts to ensure transparency; finding a balanced approach in the TRIP; the TRIP providing opportunities for alternative transportation to address climate change and sustainability; Santa Cruz METRO’s existing dedicated sales tax; investing in transportation needs according to community demographics; the need to repair local loads and to ensure the rail trail gets completed; traffic being routed away from the highway and onto city streets compromising the safety of the neighborhoods; planning for the future of transportation with electric and self driving vehicles and bus rapid transit (BRT) lanes; disappointment that the Pajaro Station was eliminated from the expenditure plan; understanding the diverse needs of others; the importance of keeping all options open; the challenge of reaching a compromise; becoming a self-help county; recognizing the transportation equity issues; Highway 1 widening to relieve traffic congestion and increase bus ridership; hurting the most vulnerable by voting against the sales tax measure due to opposition to Highway 1 auxiliary lanes; how taking out even one bucket from the expenditure plan will ensure the measure to fail; the majority of the projects in the TRIP benefiting the community as a whole; and the percentage of voters polled in each jurisdiction.
Chair Lane read a letter from Commissioner Friend, who was absent, expressing his support for the proposed sales tax measure and that the TRIP meets a balanced set of interests and recognizes the needs of the community.
Chair Lane said that he appreciates the Commission’s hard work and honors the passion of the public that spoke today.
Commissioner Norton moved and Chair Lane seconded to: 1. Adopt a revised Expenditure Plan, to serve as Exhibit A of the proposed ordinance, contingent on final approval of the expenditure plan by the County of Santa Cruz and a majority of the cities in the county, representing a majority of the incorporated population of the county, with the following modifications: decrease the Rail Corridor allocation by 2% to a total of 8%, eliminating funding for the Watsonville Pajaro Junction Rail Station and clarifying that if the RTC determines that the best use of the corridor is an option other than rail transit, funds may be utilized for other transportation improvements along and near the corridor; and increase the transit service allocations by 2%, thus bringing Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District’s allocation up to 16% and Community Bridges Lift Line’s allocation up to 4%,; and 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 2016-01, enacting a retail transactions and use tax, subject to adoption by the electorate, to be administered by the state Board of Equalization, which includes the following ballot measure text: Safety, Pothole Repair, Traffic Relief, Transit Improvement Measure. In order to: improve children’s safety around schools; repair potholes; repave streets; improve traffic flow on Highway 1; maintain senior/disabled transit; reduce global warming pollution by providing transportation options like sidewalks, buses, bike lanes, trails; preserve rail options; shall Santa Cruz County voters adopt an ordinance establishing a half-cent sales tax for 30 years, raising approximately $17 million annually, requiring citizen oversight, independent audits, and funds spent locally?; and 3. Adopt Resolution 26-16 requesting that the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors call a special election for voter approval of Ordinance No. 2016-01 by placing a measure on the November 8, 2016 ballot.
Commissioners requested to vote separately on the Expenditure Plan. The motion approving the Expenditure Plan passed with Commissioners Lane, Coonerty, McPherson, Leopold, Norton, Bottorff, Cervantez, Chase, and Dutra voting “aye” and Commissioners Caput and Johnson voting “no”.
The motion approving the Ordinance and Resolution passed by a roll call vote with Commissioners Coonerty, Cervantez, Bottorff, Chase, Leopold, Lane, Dutra, McPherson, and Norton voting “aye” and Commissioners Johnson and Caput voting “no”.
7. Roadmap for community decision-making process on possible rail transit
Chair Lane presented the staff report.
Bruce Sawhill, said that having a clear process of decision making is part of a democracy.
Commissioner Leopold moved and Commission Dutra seconded approval to direct staff to prepare a draft “roadmap” to define how the RTC will engage key stakeholders and the community at-large over the next 3 to 5 years as a decision is being made on whether or not to pursue implementation of rail transit service on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line, and bring that draft for consideration by the full commission at a meeting in August. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Lane, Coonerty, McPherson, Caput, Leopold, Norton, Bottorff, Cervantez, Johnson, Chase, and Dutra voting “aye”.
8. Next meetings
The next SCCRTC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 9:00 am at the Scotts Valley City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Dr., Scotts Valley, CA
The next Transportation Policy Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 9:00 am at the RTC Office, 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
The meeting adjourned at 1:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenn Rodriguez, Staff
Attendees: Aaron Lemas Alex Clifford Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District B Korb Becky Steinbruner Benjamin Ketohan Bruce Sawhill Friends of the Rail and Trail Brian Peoples Trail Now Barbara Childs Bill Malone Bill Tysseling Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce Carey Pico Carl Arnett Caterina Shrek Dan Stevenson Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Donna Thompson Deb Molina Drew S. Glover Project Pollinate Elias Salo Elise Casby Santa Cruz Bus Rider’s Association Ernestina Saldana Eric Richter Eduardo Montesino Gene Burk Gary Milburn Bike Santa Cruz County Heather Adamson Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments Jack Nelson Campaign for Sensible Transportation Jason Wozniak Joe Downie Jean Brocklebank John P. O’Reilly John Presleigh Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works Lisa Ortiz Lorenzo Barranco Manuel Zavala Marcela Tavautzis Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works Mark Dettle Mark Mesiti-Miller Mary Flodin 350.org Michael Gasser Santa Cruz Climate Action Network Michael Smith Micah Posner City of Santa Cruz Miles Reiter Murray Fontes City of Watsonville Department of Public Works Mauricio Riviera Naima Sudjian Cabrillo College student Nancy Faulstich Watsonville Climate Action Network Nick Kambic Pam Stearns Paul Elerick Paul Schoelhamer Pat Maylow Peter Scott Campaign for Sensible Transportation Piet Canin Ecology Action Raymond Cancino Community Bridges Rob Gaskill Robert Morgan Roland Saher Robert Singleton Stacy Falls Stanley M. Sokolow Steve Schnaar Susan Cavalieri Campaign for Sensible Transportation Susan Sanford Terry Corwin Land Trust of Santa Cruz County Tim Brattan Tim Liebenthal Tom Batley
AGENDA: August 4, 2016
TO: Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
FROM: Rachel Moriconi, Senior Transportation Planner
RE: 2016 Proposition 1B Transit Security Funds for Santa Cruz METRO
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) designating the RTC’s share of FY15/16 Proposition 1B California Transit Security Grant Program (CTSGP) funds to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Santa Cruz METRO), approving Santa Cruz METRO’s proposed projects, authorizing staff to submit applications for the funds on behalf of Santa Cruz METRO, and authorizing staff to execute any agreements necessary to receive and pass-through funds to Santa Cruz METRO; contingent on approval by the Santa Cruz METRO Board on submittal of the application.
BACKGROUND
On November 7, 2006 California voters approved Proposition 1B, authorizing $19.9 billion in bonds for a variety of transportation programs. $600 million of the Proposition 1B funds were designated for the California Transit Security Grant Program - California Transit Assistance Fund (Proposition 1B Transit Security Funds) to be distributed to transit agencies (Section 99314) and Regional Transportation Planning Agencies (Section 99313), using the same formula used to allocate State Transit Assistance (STA) funds. As required by state guidelines, applications to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal-OES) for these projects must be submitted through, and approved by county transportation commissions (SCCRTC).
Proposition 1B Transit Security funds can be used on capital transit projects that provide increased protection against a security or safety threat, or that increase the capacity of transit operators to prepare disaster-response transportation systems that can move people, goods, emergency personnel and equipment in the aftermath of a disaster. The funds can be used on planning, engineering, construction management, architectural, and other design work, environmental impact reports and assessments, required mitigation expenses, appraisals, legal expenses, site acquisitions, and necessary easements, construction, and acquisition. Management and administration (M&A) costs are not allowable expenses for Proposition 1B Transit Security funds.
As part of the annual State Budget, the legislature determines how much funding to appropriate to Proposition 1B programs. In FY15/16, the State Controller’s Office Proposition 1B Transit Security Funds for Santa Cruz METRO Page 2 Page 2 Page 2"[Click here and insert the subject of your report]" Page 2 allocated $212,337 to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) and $228,168 to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) for a Santa Cruz County total of $440,505 in Proposition 1B California Transit Security Grant Program (CTSGP) funds. This is the same amount as last year.
Since inception of this Proposition 1B program, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has designated its share of Proposition 1B Transit Security funds to Santa Cruz METRO for public transit security projects.
DISCUSSION
Santa Cruz METRO staff requests that the RTC designate its FY15/16 Proposition 1B Transit Security funds ($212,337) for Santa Cruz METRO projects as it has done the past eight years. Santa Cruz METRO has nearly completed the new, narrow-band, land-mobile radio system, and a comprehensive video surveillance system for Santa Cruz METRO facilities. Funding from prior years continues to make security improvements at Santa Cruz METRO facilities, including the Maintenance Building, Watsonville Transit Center, and the Soquel Park and Ride.
These ongoing projects began with the FY08 CTSGP allocation and require continued grant funding to complete. Pending approval by the METRO Board of Directors on August 26, 2016, Santa Cruz METRO proposes to use this year’s funds to continue build-out of its “Comprehensive Security and Surveillance System”, which continues installation of the comprehensive video surveillance and security lighting at all METRO facilities. Grant funds will pay 100% of equipment costs, consultant design and staff costs exclusive of management and administration up to a maximum of $440,505 for this project.
Contingent on METRO Board approval on August 26, 2016, staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) approve a resolution (Attachment 1) designating the RTC’s share of Proposition 1B Transit Security Funds to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Santa Cruz METRO); authorizing staff to submit applications for the funds on behalf of Santa Cruz METRO to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal- OES); and authorizing staff to execute any agreements necessary to receive and pass funds through to Santa Cruz METRO.
SUMMARY
Proposition 1B included bonds for transit security projects. Staff recommends that the Commission designate the RTC’s share of funds to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District.
Attachments: 1. Resolution Designating Prop. 1B Transit Security Funds to Santa Cruz METRO
S:\RTC\TC2016\TC0816\Consent Agenda\METROprop1bSecurity\MetroProp1BSecurity2016-SR.doc RESOLUTION NO. 27-16
Adopted by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on the date of August 4, 2016 on the motion of Commissioner duly seconded by Commissioner
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION AND EXECUTION OF AGREEMENTS FOR PROPOSITION 1B CALIFORNIA TRANSIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR SANTA CRUZ METROPOLITAN TRANSIT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 1B) authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for specified purposes, including, but not limited to, $600 million made available for capital projects that provide increased protection against security and safety threats, and for capital expenditures to increase the capacity of transit operators to develop disaster response transportation systems through the California Transit Security Grant Program (CTSGP); and
WHEREAS, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) administers such funds deposited in the Transit System Safety, Security, and Disaster Response Account under the California Transit Security Grant Program (CTSGP); and
WHEREAS, the CTSGP funds are available to Regional Transportation Planning Agencies (RTPAs) and transit operators eligible to receive State Transit Assistance funds pursuant to Sections 99313 and 99314 of the Public Utility Code (PUC); and
WHEREAS, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission and the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Santa Cruz METRO) are the eligible recipients of CTSGP funds in Santa Cruz County; and
WHEREAS, Santa Cruz METRO requests that the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission designate its allocation of FY2016 CTSGP funds to Santa Cruz METRO; and
WHEREAS, Santa Cruz METRO proposes to use the region’s entire allocation of FY2016 CTSGP funds for security enhancement projects that are consistent with the Regional Transportation Plan and in conformance with the CTSGP Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, Santa Cruz METRO recognizes that it is responsible for compliance with all Cal OES CTSGP grant assurances, and state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, laws governing the use of bond funds; and
WHEREAS, applications to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for FY2016 CTSGP funds must be approved by and submitted through the RTPA; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION THAT:
1. The FY2016 allocation of Santa Cruz County’s formula share of Proposition 1B California Transit Security Grant Program funds for Grant #6861-0002 are hereby programmed to Santa Cruz METRO for projects that increase protection from security or safety threats against public transit riders, stations, facilities and equipment;
2. The Executive Director is authorized to submit an application for FY2016 CTSGP funds to the Cal OES on behalf of Santa Cruz METRO;
3. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission any actions and agreements necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance for Santa Cruz METRO as provided by the Cal OES from the FY2016 CTSGP funds.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
______Don Lane, Chair ATTEST:
______George Dondero, Secretary
Distribution: Cal-OES; Thomas Hiltner, SCMTD; RTC Programming
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TDA REVENUE REPORT FY 2015-2016
CUMULATIVE FY14 - 15 FY15 - 16 FY15 - 16 DIFFERENCE % OF ACTUAL ESTIMATE ACTUAL AS % OF ACTUAL TO MONTH REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE DIFFERENCE PROJECTION PROJECTION
JULY 591,100 602,922 601,300 -1,622 -0.27% 99.73%
AUGUST 788,200 803,964 801,800 -2,164 -0.27% 99.73%
SEPTEMBER 791,871 807,709 872,384 64,675 8.01% 102.75%
OCTOBER 616,700 629,034 617,500 -11,534 -1.83% 101.74%
NOVEMBER 822,300 838,746 823,300 -15,446 -1.84% 100.92%
DECEMBER 719,449 733,838 917,127 183,289 24.98% 104.92%
JANUARY 601,300 580,629 631,600 50,971 8.78% 105.37%
FEBRUARY 801,800 758,764 842,100 83,336 10.98% 106.11%
MARCH 739,331 835,900 763,406 -72,494 -8.67% 104.23%
APRIL 524,400 524,826 559,000 34,174 6.51% 104.40%
MAY 699,200 699,732 745,400 45,668 6.53% 104.59%
JUNE 853,689 812,340 795,139 -17,201 -2.12% 103.96%
TOTAL 8,549,340 8,628,404 8,970,056 341,652 3.96% 104%
Note:
I:\FISCAL\TDA\MonthlyReceipts\[FY15 - 16.xlsx]FY2016 AGENDA: August 4, 2016 TO: Regional Transportation Commission
FROM: George Dondero, Executive Director
RE: Amendments for Public Outreach Consultant Contracts
RECOMMENDATION
RTC staff recommends that the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) authorize amendments to the contracts with TBWB Strategies and Miller Maxfield, Inc. to pay for the work done by these consultants and adequately close out the contracts for public outreach services and deliverables associated with the RTC’s development of an expenditure plan and transportation sales tax measure.
BACKGROUND
After issuing a request for qualifications and reviewing proposals, in February 2016, the RTC authorized the Executive Director to enter into contracts with TBWB Strategies and Miller Maxfield, Inc. in the amounts of $50,000 and $15,000 respectively for public outreach services associated with the RTC’s development of an expenditure plan and transportation sales tax measure. The work of TBWB Strategies and Miller Maxfield, Inc. has been successfully completed and the RTC has produced an expenditure plan and transportation sales tax measure with significant public participation.
DISCUSSION
When the RTC authorizes the Executive Director to enter into consulting contracts, a resolution is approved by the RTC also authorizing the Executive Director to make amendments to the contracts necessary to complete the work, as long as the amendments are consistent with the RTC’s approved budget. Staff inadvertently missed including the resolution with the authorization for contract amendments with TBWB Strategies and Miller Maxfield, Inc. The Executive Director proceeded as if the resolution had been approved by the RTC, as is normally done, and authorized some additional work, consistent with the RTC approved budget, to ensure ample public outreach and participation in both English and Spanish for production of the expenditure plan and transportation sales tax measure prior to the action by the board at their June 16 meeting to place the measure on the ballot. Therefore, it is now necessary for the RTC to authorize amendments to the contracts with TBWB Strategies and Miller Maxfield, Inc. to pay for the work done by these consultants and adequately close out the contracts and staff recommends such action. The final contract amounts for TBWB Amendments for Public Outreach Consultant Contracts Page 2
Strategies and Miller Maxfield, Inc. will be $74,970 and $29,900 respectively. There are sufficient funds in the RTC budget line for these expenditures.
SUMMARY
In February 2016, the RTC authorized entering into contracts with TBWB Strategies and Miller Maxfield, Inc. for public outreach services associated with development of an expenditure plan and transportation sales tax measure. That authorization did not include the usual resolutions authorizing amendments; therefore, it is now necessary for the RTC to authorize amendments to those contracts to adequately close out the contracts and make final payments and staff recommends the action. This action is consistent with the approved RTC budget.
S:\RTC\TC2016\TC0816\Consent Agenda\TRIPPubOutRch\PubOutRchContrAmends.doc AGENDA: August 4, 2016
TO: Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
FROM: Luis Pavel Mendez, Deputy Director
RE: Railroad Crossing Agreement for Trout Gulch Road in Aptos
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) grant its consent for the attached (Attachment 1) new railroad at-grade crossing agreement at Trout Gulch Road in Aptos.
BACKGROUND
In October of 2012, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) acquired the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (Branch Line). With this acquisition, Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay (SC&MB) Railway was provided an easement on the Branch Line for freight purposes and was established as the common carrier by the Surface Transportation Board (STB). Union Pacific assigned all operating agreements, including at-grade crossing agreements to the SC&MB Railway and the RTC submitted proper documentation to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) notifying them that SC&MB Railway is responsible for all maintenance and operation of railroad infrastructure, including crossing signals and equipment. The RTC entered into an administration, coordination and license agreement with SC&MB Railway stating that SC&MB Railway is not to enter into any new operating agreements or modify existing operating agreements without the consent of the RTC.
DISCUSSION
The County of Santa Cruz is preparing to construct improvements at the intersection of Trout Gulch Road and Soquel Drive in Aptos. The Branch Line crosses Trout Gulch Road adjacent to this intersection. The intersection improvements require new railroad crossing equipment, approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), approval from SC&MB Railway, a new crossing agreement and RTC consent to the new crossing agreement.
With support from the RTC, the County of Santa Cruz obtained the required approval from the CPUC and SC&MB Railway. SC&MB Railway and the County of Santa Cruz have completed the required new crossing agreement (Attachment 1) and are currently going through the process of finalizing and executing the agreement. The crossing agreement states that the County of Santa Cruz will make the necessary railroad crossing safety and signal improvements and will pay for those improvements as part of the intersection improvement project. The SC&MB Railway will be responsible for the maintenance of the new railroad crossing equipment in accordance with its agreement with the RTC.
Therefore, staff recommends that the RTC grant its consent for the new railroad at-grade crossing agreement at Trout Gulch Road in Aptos.
SUMMARY
The County of Santa Cruz will make improvements to the intersection of Trout Gulch Road and Soquel Dricve. The Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line crossed Trout Gulch Road at this intersection and the new crossing agreement requires consent of the RTC. The CPUC has approved the railroad crossing improvements and the County of Santa Cruz and SC&MB Railway have developed a new crossing agreement (Attachment 1). Staff recommends that the RTC grant its consent to the new crossing agreement.
Attachments: 1. Trout Gulch Road Railroad Crossing Agreement
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission THREE MONTH MEETING SCHEDULE
August 2016 Through October 2016
All meetings are subject to cancellation when there are no action items to be considered by the board or committee Please visit our website for meeting agendas and locations www.sccrtc.org/meetings/
Meeting Meeting Meeting Day Meeting Type Meeting Place Date Time City of Scotts Valley 8/4/16 Thursday Regional Transportation Commission 9:00 am Council Chambers
8/8/16 Monday Bicycle Advisory Committee 6:00 pm Commission Offices
Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory 8/9/16 Tuesday 1:30 pm Commission Offices Committee
8/18/16 Thursday Transportation Policy Workshop 9:00 am Commission Offices
8/18/16 Thursday Interagency Technical Advisory Committee 1:30 pm Commission Offices
County Board of 9/1/16 Thursday Regional Transportation Commission 9:00 am Supervisors Chambers
Special Meeting: Elderly & Disabled 9/6/16 Tuesday 1:30 pm Commission Offices Transportation Advisory Committee
9/8/16 Thursday Budget & Administration/Personnel Committee 3:00 pm CAO Conference Room
9/14/16 Wednesday Safe on 17/Traffic Operations Systems 10:00 am Commission Offices
9/15/16 Thursday Transportation Policy Workshop 9:00 am Commission Offices
9/15/16 Thursday Interagency Technical Advisory Committee 1:30 pm Commission Offices
County Board of 10/6/16 Thursday Regional Transportation Commission 9:00 am Supervisors Chambers
Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory 10/11/16 Tuesday 1:30 pm Commission Offices Committee Bicycle Advisory Committee 10/17/16* Monday 6:00 pm Commission Offices *Note meeting date 1 week later
10/20/16 Thursday Transportation Policy Workshop 9:00 am Commission Offices
10/20/16 Thursday Interagency Technical Advisory Committee 1:30 pm Commission Offices
RTC Commission Offices – 1523 Pacific Ave. – Santa Cruz, CA Board of Supervisors Chambers/CAO/RDA Conference room – 701 Ocean St-5th floor – Santa Cruz, CA City of Capitola-Council Chambers – 420 Capitola Ave – Capitola, CA City of Santa Cruz-Council Chambers – 809 Center St – Santa Cruz, CA City of Scotts Valley-Council Chamber – 1 Civic Center Dr – Scotts Valley, CA City of Watsonville-Council Chambers – 275 Main St Ste 400 – Watsonville, CA
Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, 2016 Santa Cruz County Transportation 05/24/16 Letter O David Metz Rachel Moriconi SCCRTC Metz & Associates Funding Survey
05/25/16 Letter I SCMTD Greg McPheeters Sierra Club Metro Bus Service Cuts
11 Identical Emails Rcv'd: "Mass transportation can be a wonderful thing, but only if it is designed and implemented correctly. I support TRAIL NOW, an organization that is promoting using our existing rail corridor for a trail, without a train. The corridor is simply not suited for efficient rail transportation. It's not correctly positioned geographically. The corridor could be used to build a pedestrian and bike trail that we can be proud of ”a trail that our kids can enjoy, a trail designed and used by the disabled and our Senior citizens. A trail that connects our neighborhoods, not separates them. A world-class trail from Watsonville to Santa Cruz. I respectfully ask you to halt the passenger train idea. I respectfully ask you to build a trail. Now. RTC Reply Email: "Thank you for your comments. Please CJ note that 8 miles, one quarter of the rail line length, of rail trail projects are being designed now and will be 05/25/16 05/25/16 Email I SCCRTC Fred Chen Trail Now constructed within the next 2 years. Keeping options open through for future consideration of potential rail service does not 08/04/16 preclude the trail project from moving forward, as is happening now. Keeping reliable transit and travel options open for the future is sound policy and paramount to providing mobility for all, regardless of ability or travel distance. Please read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information, community benefits, the ability to move the trail project forward while leaving rail and transit options open for the future, and for insight into the public process that led to the RTC’s current policy. Your comments will be made available to the Commission for their review. Please visit the RTC website at www.sccrtc.org for information on the Commission and its activities. Also, please indicate if you would like to be added to the RTC’s rail trail e-news list. Th k
KP 05/25/16 Email I SCCRTC Wayne Stidolph Hwy 17 Project info 07/06/16
CJ 05/26/16 Email I SCCRTC Barbara Roettger Viability of a Train on the Rail Trail 05/27/16
1 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
JR 05/26/16 Email I SCCRTC Brian Peoples Trail Now - RTC Minutes from May 5, 2016 05/27/16
Santa Cruz SR 1 Corridor PA/ED Project - 05/27/16 Letter O Luis Duazo Caltrans, District 5 Kim Shultz SCCRTC 0C7300 Encroachment Permit Extension Application
CJ 05/27/16 Email I SCCRTC Brian Peoples $8M Per Mile for 8 Foot Wide Trail 05/27/16
KP Sarsfield 05/27/16 Email I SCCRTC Aidan Information About SCCRTC 05/27/16 Clifford
CJ 05/27/16 Email I SCCRTC Travis Parker Rail Trail 05/27/16
CJ 05/29/16 Email I SCCRTC Daniel Quinto Widen Hwy 1 05/31/16
CJ Opposed to the Rail Part of the Rail Trail 05/29/16 Email I SCCRTC Steven Henderson 05/31/16 Plan
CJ Listen to Alex Clifford (Santa Cruz Metro 05/30/16 Email I SCCRTC Brian Peoples 05/31/16 Chief)
2 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
KP 05/30/16 Email I SCCRTC Hank Raab Highway 17 Access Management Plan 05/31/16
CJ 05/30/16 Email I SCCRTC Maria Bogdanos Trail Instead of Rail 05/31/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Brian Peoples Tax Measure 05/31/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Miles Reiter Rail Trail 05/31/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC David Eselius Santa Cruz Bridges 05/31/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Carma Haston Train/Trail 05/31/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Manuel Zavala No Rail Yes Trail 05/31/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Donald Hicks Tax Measure Yes, Train No 05/31/16
3 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Tamra Scott-Hunt No Train Tax 05/31/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Coni Hendry Trail 05/31/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Amy Chirman No Train Tax 05/31/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Will Bachar No Train Tax 05/31/16
CJ 1/2% Sales Tax Measure for November 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Harriet Maglin 05/31/16 Elections
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Kristin Tosello Trail 05/31/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Brett Graessle No on Train Tax 05/31/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Will Mayall TRIP Comments 05/31/16
4 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Ryan Whitelaw Want the Tax Measure to Pass? 05/31/16
CJ Please Hold Off on Including $ for the Train 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Michael Parisi 05/31/16 on Nov's Tax Measure
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC John Van De Veer Rail Transit 06/01/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Ken Miller No Train! 06/01/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Andrea Miller Rail Sucks! 06/01/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Deb Molina No Train! 06/01/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Daniel Spero Rail Trail 06/01/16
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Glen Stribling Rail Tax 06/01/16
5 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Jill Borba Trail 06/01/16
CJ Please Do Not Send My Tax Dollars Towards 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Sergey Frolov 06/01/16 a Train
CJ 05/31/16 Email I SCCRTC Lael Ambrose Rail Trail 06/01/16
Support for the Staff Recommendation for Bike Santa Cruz 06/01/16 Letter I SCCRTC Amelia Conlen Item 20, 06/02/2016 Agenda, Mar Vista Bike County & Pedestrian Bridge
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Kim Ferrell Yes Yes Yes to Trail But Please No Rail 06/01/16
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Joe Martinez Agenda Item #18 - Tax Proposal 06/01/16
CJ Tish McGlynn 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC June 2, 2016 RTC Meeting, Agenda Item 18 06/01/16 Jim Dixson
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Karen Menehan Train Tax-No! 06/02/16
6 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Austin Neff Tail Now 06/02/16
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Charles Bradley All Trail - No Rail 06/02/16
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Teo Fleming Train Yes, Bike Trail Yes! 06/02/16
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Todd Graham Train, No thank You! 06/02/16
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Evan Siroky Trail 06/02/16
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Randy Stanley Rail 06/02/16
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Jeff Hill Keep the Train! 06/02/16
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Jonathan McCormick Santa Cruz County Passenger Train 06/02/16
7 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Karen McCormick Passenger Train 06/02/16
CJ 06/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Kim Tuson I'm for Trails Not Rails! 06/02/16
Lease of Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Seabright Station 06/02/16 Letter O Tricia Proctor Luis Mendez SCCRTC Premises with Assigned Lease Audit No. Partnership 210084 for Beautification Purposes
Lease of Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line 06/02/16 Letter O Inns by the Sea, Inc. Luis Mendez SCCRTC Premises with Assigned Lease Audit No. 221068 for Vehicle Parking Purposes
Lease for Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line University Business Park 06/02/16 Letter O William Ow Luis Mendez SCCRTC Premises with Assign Lease Audit No. LLC 233528 for Parking Purposes
06/02/16 Letter I George Dondero SCCRTC Karen Delaney Human Care Alliance Transportation Improvement Plan (TRIP)
CJ Strongly Prefer Bike/Pedestrian Path Over 06/02/16 Email I SCCRTC Steffen Lovell 06/02/16 Train
CJ 06/02/16 Email I SCCRTC Carroll Wainwright Against "Trail Now" 06/02/16
8 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
CJ 06/02/16 Email I SCCRTC Jill Chiesa Rail Trail 06/03/16
Employment 06/03/16 Letter I SCCRTC Development Electronic Funds Transfer Transactions Department
CJ 06/03/16 Email I SCCRTC Joe Morici Local Transportation Investment Plan 06/06/16
CJ 06/03/16 Email I SCCRTC Tom Haid Transportation Proposals 06/06/16
CJ 06/03/16 Email I SCCRTC James Johnson Transportation Proposals 06/06/16
CJ 06/04/16 Email I SCCRTC Susan Reddington Transportation Proposals 06/06/16
CJ 06/04/16 Email I SCCRTC Jane Parks-McKay Transportation Flyer 06/06/16
06/06/16 Letter I SCCRTC Alex Clifford SCMTD Transportation Sales Tax Measure
9 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
CJ 06/06/16 Email I SCCRTC Brian Brunelli Transportation Improvement Plan (TRIP) 06/06/16
CJ 06/07/16 Email I SCCRTC Tess Waldo Transportation Improvement Plan (TRIP) 06/08/16
CJ 06/07/16 Email I SCCRTC Cherie Bobbe Transportation Improvement Plan (TRIP) 06/08/16
CJ 06/07/16 Email I SCCRTC Dean Lundholm Transportation Improvement Plan (TRIP) 06/08/16
CJ 06/07/16 Email I SCCRTC Joel Isaacson Transportation Improvement Plan (TRIP) 06/08/16
E&D TAC Board of Supervisors Garfield Park Village 06/08/16 Letter I SCCRTC City Metro Bus Route #19 Residents of Santa Cruz Metro Board of Directors
CJ 06/08/16 Email I SCCRTC Ann Bodine Transportation Improvement Plan (TRIP) 06/08/16
CC 06/08/16 Email I SCCRTC Jane Parks-McKay MBSST 06/08/16
10 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
Metropolitan Safe on 17 Invoice: January 1, 2016 - March 06/10/16 Letter O Robert Rich Transportation Ginger Dykaar SCCRTC 31, 2016 Commission - SAFE
KP Questions and Comments on RTC June 16th 06/10/16 Email I SCCRTC Liz Levy 06/15/16 Potential Funding Meeting
KP 06/11/16 Email I SCCRTC Doug Deaver Transportation Plan 07/11/16
Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 3 Department of 06/13/16 Letter O George Dondero SCCRTC Grant Application Lincoln Street Safety Transportation Improvements, Watsonville
Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 3 Department of 06/13/16 Letter O George Dondero SCCRTC Grant Application Harkins Slough Road at SR Transportation 1 Bicycle/Pedestrian Overcrossing
California Department of Boundary Survey of the Property Parcel 059- 06/14/16 Letter O Parks and Recreation, George Dondero SCCRTC 023-11 Office of Acquisition
Boundary Survey of the Property Parcels 059- California Department of 06/14/16 Letter O George Dondero SCCRTC 022-04 Through 06-059-023-01, 059-23-02, Parks and Recreation 059-012-02, 059-012-03 and 058-151-02
Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly 06/14/16 Letter O Granite Rock Company George Dondero SCCRTC Known as 1800 Coast Road Santa Cruz California
11 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
Boundary Survey of the Property Parcels 059- California Department of 06/14/16 Letter O George Dondero SCCRTC 141-10, 059-131-01 through 06, 059-022- Parks and Recreation 03, 059-23-03 and 059-012-01
Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly 06/14/16 Letter O Steven L Dellamora George Dondero SCCRTC Known as 5515 Coast Road Santa Cruz California
Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly 06/14/16 Letter O Patricia L Damron George Dondero SCCRTC Known as 5506 Coast Road #A Santa Cruz California
Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly 06/14/16 Letter O Nancy L Gaffney George Dondero SCCRTC Known as 5407 Coast Road Santa Cruz California
Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly Jim T Pomeroy IV 06/14/16 Letter O George Dondero SCCRTC Known as 5403 Coast Road Santa Cruz Susan Pomeroy California
Julian C Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly 06/14/16 Letter O Judith Castro George Dondero SCCRTC Known as 5401 Coast Road Santa Cruz Richard W California
Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly 06/14/16 Letter O Stephen V Brooks George Dondero SCCRTC Known as 5351 Coast Road Santa Cruz California
Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly 06/14/16 Letter O James Cochran George Dondero SCCRTC Known as 5221 coast Road Santa Cruz California
12 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly John W 06/14/16 Letter O Nellany George Dondero SCCRTC Known as 5209 Coast Road #A Santa Cruz Mary P California
Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly 06/14/16 Letter O Desiree Reinero George Dondero SCCRTC Known as 5199 Coast Road #A Santa Cruz California
Ralph R Edwards Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly 06/14/16 Letter O Richard J Hernandez George Dondero SCCRTC Known as 5025 Coast Road Santa Cruz Jennifer L Hernandez California
Ralph R Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly 06/14/16 Letter O Roland M Edwards George Dondero SCCRTC Known as Wands R
California Department of Boundary Survey of the Property Commonly 06/14/16 Letter O Parks and Recreation, George Dondero SCCRTC Known as 5021 Coast Road Santa Cruz Office of Acquisition California
06/15/16 Letter I SCCRTC Sarah C Clark Opposition to the Improvement Plan
Fair Political Practices Sworn Complaint Against the Santa Cruz 06/15/16 Letter I Rick Longinotti Galena West Commission County Regional Transportation Commission
KP 06/15/16 Email I SCCRTC Will Mayall TRIP Comments 07/06/16
13 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
CJ Highway 1 Widening As Part of 06/15/16 Email I SCCRTC Nancy Abrams 06/15/16 Transportation Plan
CJ 06/15/16 Email I SCCRTC Susan Cavalieri Highway 1 Widening 06/15/16
CJ Feedback on Transportation Improvement 06/15/16 Email I SCCRTC Stacey Falls 06/15/16 Plan
CJ 06/15/16 Email I SCCRTC Barbara Childs Highway Widening 06/15/16
CJ 06/15/16 Email I SCCRTC Jim Blain Comment Rail and Trail Issues 06/16/16
CJ 06/15/16 Email I SCCRTC William Menchine Tax Initiative Percentages 06/16/16
CJ 06/15/16 Email I SCCRTC Collette Streight No to Highway Widening 06/16/16
CJ 06/15/16 Email I SCCRTC Michael Lavigne Yes to Trail, No to Train 06/16/16
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Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
CJ 06/15/16 Email I SCCRTC Elissa Wagner Re-thinking Transportation 06/16/16
CJ 06/16/16 Email I SCCRTC Jill Borba Tax Allocation Meeting 06/16/16
CJ Yes to TRIP and Adopting Ordinance No. 06/16/16 Email I SCCRTC Eric Richter 06/16/16 2016-01
CJ Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes - Sensible Traffic 06/16/16 Email I SCCRTC Ron Nance 06/16/16 Solutions for Santa Cruz Highway Upgrades
CJ 06/16/16 Email I SCCRTC Heather Shupe Equestrian Trail 06/17/16
KP 06/16/16 Email I SCCRTC Michelle Shippen Clarification of June 16th Motion 07/06/16
CJ 06/17/16 Email I SCCRTC Tara Neier Traffic Study Contact Information 06/17/16
KP 06/17/16 Email I SCCRTC Andrew Murray No Train Please 07/06/16
15 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
KP 06/18/16 Email I SCCRTC Chris OConnell Sponsor 06/22/16
CJ 06/18/16 Email I SCCRTC Naina Biswell Tax Proposal for Rail Trail 07/12/16
KP 06/18/16 Email I SCCRTC Paul Rische Street Repair 06/18/16
California Transportation Tab 67 - SHOPP Amendment - Highway 17 06/22/16 Letter O Bob Alvarado George Dondero SCCRTC Commission Wildlife Crossing
Recommendation for Transportation 06/22/16 Letter I Commission on Disabilities Bruce McPherson County of Santa Cruz Improvement Plan
Contract for Sustainable Transportation 06/23/16 Letter O Aaron Selverston Owlized Karena Pushnik SCCRTC Prioritization Plan - Visual Component
Department of 2016 Performance Audit Certification and 06/23/16 Letter O Malcolm Dougherty Luis Mendez SCCRTC Transportation Request for Extension
Recommendation for Transportation 06/23/16 Letter I Seniors Commission Bruce McPherson County of Santa Cruz Improvement Plan
16 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
Contract for Sustainable Transportation 06/24/16 Letter O Joan Chaplick MIG Karena Pushnik SCCRTC Prioritization Plan - Visual and Engagement Components
KP 06/24/16 Email I SCCRTC Bruce R Holloway $25,000 Mailer 06/30/16
Ecology Actions' Support for RTC's Proposed 06/27/16 Letter I Santa Cruz City Council Jim Murphy Ecology Action Transportation Ballot Measure
Davenport North 06/28/16 Letter I SCCRTC Noel Garin Bock Trail from Santa Cruz to Davenport Coast Association
Approving the Final Expenditure Plan for a Countywide Transportation 1/2-Cent Sales 06/29/16 Resolution I SCCRTC Cynthia Mathews City of Santa Cruz Tax Measure To Be Placed on the November 2016 General Election Ballot
KP 06/29/16 Email I John Stoner Karena Pushnik SCCRTC MBSST and Rail Transit Feasibility Study 06/29/16
KP 06/29/16 Email I SCCRTC Kara Guzman Transportation Ballot Measure 06/29/16
JR 06/29/16 Email I SCCRTC Jean Brocklebank False Advertising/Sales Tax Measure 06/30/16
17 Correspondence Log August 4, 2016
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Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
KP 06/29/16 Email I SCCRTC Bill Beecher Local Transportation Investment Plan 06/30/16
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Overall Work Program and Overall Work Program Agreement Department of 06/30/16 Letter I George Dondero SCCRTC Aileen K Loe (OWPS) for the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Transportation Commission Have Been Approved
U.S. Department of Notice of Safety Inquiry: Use of Locomotive Transportation Federal Horn at Public Highway-Rail Grade Crossings 07/01/16 Letter O Ron Ries George Dondero SCCRTC Railroad Administration Docket No. FRA-2016-0010, Notice No. 1, Office of Railroad Safety Document No. 2016-04831
CJ 07/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Carol Stern Transportation Ballot Measure 07/01/16
Gdy 07/01/16 Email I SCCRTC Anderson Shepard SC County Traffic Count Data 07/13/16
KP 07/04/16 Email I SCCRTC Debbie Bulger GHG Reduction 07/05/16
CJ 07/07/16 Email I SCCRTC Linda L Melton Transportation Improvement Plan 07/07/16
CJ 07/07/16 Email I SCCRTC Linda L Melton Transportation Improvement Plan 07/13/16
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Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
California Department of User Oriented Transit Travel Planning Project 07/08/16 Letter O Erin Thompson George Dondero SCCRTC Transportation Grant - Extension Request
CC 07/08/16 Email I SCCRTC Dan Denevan Trail Study 07/19/16
07/12/16 Letter I George Dondero SCCRTC Ryan Whitelaw Request for Information
CJ 07/12/16 Email I SCCRTC David Eselius Advancing Global Warming and Survival 07/13/16
07/14/16 Letter O Gina Schmidt AMBAG Ginger Dykaar SCCRTC Santa Cruz County Orthoimagery
KP 07/15/16 Email I SCCRTC Brian Peoples Aptos Village Railroad Cross-Guard Upgrade 07/20/16
CJ 07/19/16 Email I SCCRTC David Eselius Systems and Global Warming 07/20/16
CJ 07/20/16 Email I SCCRTC David Eselius Budgets 07/20/16
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TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
07/21/16 Letter O Ryan Whitelaw Luis Mendez SCCRTC Public Records Request
CJ 07/21/16 Email I SCCRTC Stan Wilson SC Rail Line 07/22/16
Santa Cruz County 07/22/16 Letter I Don Lane Regional Transportation Brian Peoples Trail Now Rail Corridor Road Map Commission
Support for the City of Santa Cruz's Pedestrian Crossing Safety Project Highway 07/26/16 Letter I Heidi Borders Caltrans, District 5 Luis Mendez SCCRTC Safety Improvement Program(HSIP) Grant Application
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July 6, 2016
Secretary Brian P. Kelly California State Transportation Agency 915 Capitol Mall, Suite 350B Sacramento, CA 94814
Secretary John Laird California Natural Resources Agency 1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311 Sacramento, CA 95814
Secretary Matthew Rodriquez California Environmental Protection Agency 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Comments on the Draft California Sustainable Freight Action Plan
Dear Secretaries Kelly, Laird & Rodriquez,
The Central Coast Coalition (Coalition) would like to submit comments on the Draft California Sustainable Freight Action Plan (Plan) prepared in response to the Governor’s Executive Order B-32-15. The Coalition consists of the regional transportation planning agencies in San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties and the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments. The Coalition appreciates the extensive efforts of your agencies to develop the Plan and supports the goal of a more efficient, competitive and environmentally sustainable freight system. We offer the following comments for your consideration:
Comment #1: Recognize the need for infrastructure improvements and additional capacity to relieve congestion in key corridors.
A major factor hindering the efficiency and competitiveness of California’s freight system is the result of traffic congestion on key freight routes that have a high percentage of truck traffic. Although new technology holds promise in addressing highway capacity issues, the Plan should recognize that additional lane capacity to relieve congestion in key corridors may be necessary.
Comment #2: Recognize the need for freight funding to comprehensively achieve environmental, efficiency and competitiveness goals.
While the Governor’s Executive Order requires the State agencies to develop a unified approach to improve efficiency, zero-emission technologies and competitiveness of California’s
freight system as a whole, the overarching emphasis of the Plan appears to be on the achievement of environmental goals. The stated goals of the Executive Order are not mutually exclusive. To achieve the desired results, the Plan should provide a framework for future state funding to comprehensively address environmental, efficiency and competitiveness goals.
Comment #3: Expand the freight system efficiency target to address velocity, throughput and reliability.
As proposed, system efficiency will be measured by the value of gross domestic product in relation to the amount of carbon dioxide emissions from the freight sector. The value of gross domestic product, an economic output, is not a comprehensive measure of freight efficiency. Specifically, it is difficult to determine how efficiency in freight transportation improves by increasing the value of freight moved in and through California while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, a revised system efficiency metric that addresses freight velocity, throughput and reliability in addition to gross domestic product should be developed.
Comment #4: Expand the focus of the Plan to include critical rural freight corridors.
While the Governor’s Executive Order requires a unified approach to improve California’s freight system as a whole, the Plan prioritizes urban issues and corridors to the exclusion of rural issues and corridors. Most agricultural production is in rural areas, whose economic vitality depends on the ability to transport agricultural goods efficiently. Key rural issues including freight safety, capacity and seasonality are not even addressed in the Plan. In particular, the Plan targets the State’s primary trade corridors and the federal Primary Highway Freight System and does not recognize U.S. 101 or the Central Coast’s freight system needs.
Comment #5: Identify the impact of recommendations and actions to California’s economy.
Given the importance of the freight industry to California’s economic vitality and growth, an economic analysis of the actions and recommendations in the Plan is critical for achieving the Governor’s Executive Order to increase the economic competitiveness of the freight industry in California, it is important that an extensive economic analysis be completed as soon as possible.
Comment #6: Define “sustainable congestion reduction”.
The Plan’s Guiding Principles do not define “sustainable congestion reduction”. In focusing on freight projects that would avoid greenfield development, this principle actually addresses an land use issue, which is beyond the purview of the plan and not consistent with freight policy related to environmental justice issues. Prior freight policy recognizes the undue impact on communities near freight center, locations where as a result it does not make sense to concentrate freight development.
Comment #7: Identify impacts on future transportation funding decisions.
The Plan should clearly identify how the Plan will impact future transportation funding decisions. The Plan should also clarify that it is not intended to replace other programming processes used for selecting and funding infrastructure projects. In addition, any potential criteria should be based on a comprehensive vision for freight infrastructure investment that balances efficiency, technology and competitiveness.
Comment #8: Ensure the consideration of Regional Freight Plans.
It is critical that the Plan acknowledge the importance of freight plans, as well as Regional Transportation Plans and the related Sustainable Communities Strategies, prepared by regional transportation agencies, which address and identify high priority freight corridors and projects in particular regions. Ensuring a common understanding of how the Plan will correlate with these regional planning efforts is crucial to the development of an efficient, integrated and sustainable state freight system.
Thank you for your consideration of these comments and suggestions. If you have any further questions, please contact Sarkes Khachek at the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments at (805) 961-8913.
Sincerely,
Jim Kemp, Executive Director Ron DeCarli, Executive Director Santa Barbara Association of Governments San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
Debra L. Hale, Executive Director George Dondero, Executive Director Transportation Agency for Monterey County Santa Cruz Co. Regional Transportation Commission
Mary Gilbert, Executive Director Maura Twomey, Executive Director San Benito Council of Governments Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments
cc: Fran Inman, California Transportation Commission Susan Bransen, California Transportation Commission
Attached is one of 11 emails received from Trail Now with identical messages and responses as the wording in the email included here from Fred Chen.
The 11 emails were received from May 25, 2016 through August 4, 2016.
Trail Now emails received from:
Fred Chen Douglas Sherman Ann Whitlock
Steven Henderson Cheryl Glover Elena Herrick
Randy Julien Grant Hueth Treasa Davis
Arbor Arbor Jennifer Ann Lichtenberger
From: Fred Chen Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 9:52 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Trail Now - fred chen
Mass transportation can be a wonderful thing, but only if it is designed and implemented correctly. I support TRAIL NOW, an organization that is promoting using our existing rail corridor for a trail, without a train. The corridor is simply not suited for efficient rail transportation. It’s not correctly positioned geographically. The corridor could be used to build a pedestrian and bike trail that we can be proud of trail that our kids can enjoy, a trail designed and used by the disabled and our Senior citizens. A trail that connects our neighborhoods, not separate them. A world-class trail from Watsonville to Santa Cruz. I respectfully ask you to halt the passenger train idea. I respectfully ask you to build a trail. Now.
Sincerely, fred chen
Dear Mr. Chen,
Thank you for your comments. Please note that 8 miles, one quarter of the rail line length, of rail trail projects are being designed now and will be constructed within the next 2 years. Keeping options open for future consideration of potential rail service does not preclude the trail project from moving forward, as is happening now. Keeping reliable transit and travel options open for the future is sound policy and paramount to providing mobility for all, regardless of ability or travel distance.
Please read our Frequently Asked Questions for more information, community benefits, the ability to move the trail project forward while leaving rail and transit options open for the future, and for insight into the public process that led to the RTC’s current policy.
Your comments will be made available to the Commission for their review. Please visit the RTC website at www.sccrtc.org for information on the Commission and its activities. Also, please indicate if you would like to be added to the RTC’s rail trail e-news list.
Thank you,
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Cathy Judd, Administrative Assistant, Art Exhibit Coordinator
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
1523 Pacific Avenue | Santa Cruz, CA 95060Main Office 831.460.3200 | Watsonville 831.460.3205
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Westlake Charter Students Clean Up Aptos Rail Corridor
Over 70 eighth graders from Westlake Charter School showed up last Monday to clean up the Aptos rail corridor off of State Park Drive. The students spent the morning volunteering as part of their annual service trip to Santa Cruz.
The students removed graffiti from the walls and tracks behind Coastlands Church, and cleaned up enough trash to fill eight construction-grade trash bags.
A huge thanks to these awesome kids for all their hard work last week and to our community partners at the Santa Cruz Regional Transportation Commission for making this day happen!
Want to plan a paint-out event for your group? Email us at [email protected] to learn more.
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Attend a Group Paint-Out - We regularly sponsor community paint-outs, bringing together community members to take action within neighborhoods. To schedule a paint day for your group call 831-427-0462 or email [email protected]
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OPINION Is the car culture dying?
By Robert J. Samuelson July 10, 2016 Washington Post
Few technological breakthroughs have had the social and economic impact of the automobile. It changed America’s geography, spawning suburbs, shopping malls and sprawl as far as the eye could see. It redefined how we work and play, from the daily commute to the weekend trek to the beach. It expanded the heavy industry — steel- making, car production — that made the Midwest the economy’s epicenter for decades. And, finally but not least, the car became the quintessential symbol of American mobility, status and independence.
Now there are signs that the car and its many offshoots (SUVs, pickup trucks) are losing their grip on the American psyche and pocketbook. The car culture may be dying or, at any rate, slumping into a prolonged era of eclipse. The only question is whether the signs of change can be believed. It’s not clear.
Young Americans, particularly millennials (ages 18 to 35), have lost their zest for buying and driving cars, it’s said. Once upon a time, getting your driver’s license — typically at 16 or 17 — was a rite of passage. You were liberated from dependence on the parental chauffeur. It was a big step toward adulthood. But this landmark no longer seems to matter so much.
Just recently, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published figures — first reported on the Atlantic magazine’s CityLab website — indicating that the number of licensed drivers 16 or younger in 2014 had dropped 37 percent since 2009 and, at 1.08 million, was “the lowest number since the 1960s.”
More impressive, the trend seems long term. A report from the Highway Loss Data Institute cites studies showing that from 1983 to 2010 the share of 16-year-olds with a license fell from 46 percent to 28 percent ; over the same period, the share of licensed 17-year-olds declined from 69 percent to 46 percent .
Theories abound to explain this shift. One emphasizes cost; it’s too expensive to own a car, especially after the high unemployment and meager wage gains of the Great Recession. Uber and other on-demand transportation services make this choice more practical.
Other theories focus on lifestyles and values. Young Americans “just don’t think driving is cool — or even necessary — anymore,” said Fortune magazine. Cars pollute, contributing to global warming. Millennials disapprove. They are said to prefer cities where they can walk, bike or use buses to get to stores, restaurants and jobs.
The most fascinating theory is that the Internet has displaced the automobile. Both are social instruments, it’s argued. Instead of going to the mall, teens and others stay in touch through social media and texting. It’s cheaper and more convenient.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/is-the-car-culture-dying/2016/07/10/52a20a56-451e-11e6-88d0-6adee48be8bc_story.html Maybe. But a new study by Federal Reserve economists Christopher Kurz, Geng Li and Daniel Vine throws cold water on these and other generational explanations. It suggests that most potential young buyers couldn’t afford a new vehicle or didn’t want to incur the debt and operating expenses of doing so. Economic considerations dominated.
The study confirmed that new vehicle sales to younger consumers (16 to 34) weakened after the Great Recession. From 2000 to 2010, their share of sales fell from 28.6 percent to 19.8 percent. By 2015, it had recovered slightly to 22.6 percent. But declines for some other age groups were larger. Among 35-to-49-year-olds, the share of sales slid from 39.2 percent in 2000 to 29.9 percent in 2015. Indeed, the only age group with big increases were those 55 or higher.
When the economists adjusted the buying behavior of different age groups for income, employment status and some demographic factors (marriage, children, education, race), they found few differences. “Economic factors,” as opposed to “permanent shifts in tastes and preferences,” shaped car sales.
Since 1960, ordinary drivers’ travel distances have nearly doubled, from 7,700 miles annually to 14,100 miles in 2014, reports the FHWA. Still, the car culture no longer exerts the stranglehold on the American consciousness that it once did. There is too much congestion for that. Perhaps today’s millennials will break new ground, even if it is the consequence of their predicament — debts elevated, incomes squeezed — rather than a cause. More of them may decide that city living or clustered suburban communities are more appealing than traditional suburbs. Gentrification may defeat commuting.
Or perhaps not. We simply don’t know. What we do know is that we are, to a large extent, prisoners of the past. The car created today’s residential geography, and it cannot be repealed simply or swiftly.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/is-the-car-culture-dying/2016/07/10/52a20a56-451e-11e6-88d0-6adee48be8bc_story.html
Caltrans District 5
District Director Timothy Gubbins Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability. Highway 154 at Rancho Cielo Vista Point in Santa Barbara County
SUMMER 2016 District Director’s Report A quarterly publication for our transportation partners
Input Sought on SR 68 Plan The Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s SR 68 Scenic Highway Plan is under Vista Points Project way and gathering input on proposed transportation improvements and wildlife Enhances Livability connectivity along the highway between Four granite mosaics and an inlaid picnic Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula. table—all designed by Caltrans Landscape Architecture—were recently installed at the Latest Mile Marker Released The plan will analyze current and future travel following District 5 vista points: The 2016 second quarter Mile Marker is now patterns along the corridor, develop a • (SB) SR154, Rancho Cielo available online. This report provides a preferred corridor concept and identify • (SB) US 101, Arroyo Hondo transparent, plain-language accounting of sustainable operational and capacity improvements for the next 20 years. • (MON) SR 1, Julia Pfeiffer Burns Caltrans’ performance. The latest edition features: how the new Asset Management The proposed improvements include a Caltrans produced the initial artwork for the has directed $250 million to key projects, new roundabout; bypass; bicycle, pedestrian and life-sized animal mosaics. The fabricator’s elements in two of the Department’s largest transit facilities; advanced traffic artist then transformed the concepts into funding sources, and how value analysis has management system; and systemic safety computerized drawings used to water-jet cut saved billions of dollars on hundreds of evaluation. The comprehensive study will also the multi-colored stone pieces. The $700,000 projects since 2000. incorporate performance-based planning and project installed interpretive elements at programming, a benefit/cost analysis, and seven vista points in four counties. It also Other topics include an innovative design in extensive public outreach. The second public featured 40 porcelain enamel displays on an iconic San Francisco parkway protecting workshop is planned for later this year. natural stone boulders and free standing the environment, and how California The planning effort is funded by a Caltrans stone-veneer walls. The exhibits inform the motorists may soon benefit from wireless Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant public on local history, cultural importance technology to estimate their travel times. and is scheduled for completion in 2017. More and unique area natural resources. More information: http://www.dot.ca.gov/milemarker/docs/2016/Mile information:
Marker_v3Iss2_final.pdf. http://www.sr68sceniccorridorstudy.com/ . Continued on back
Please Submit Maintenance Service Requests at the Following Link: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/msrsubmit/
SUMMER 2016
Vista Project continued • Improve freight system efficiency 25 percent by 2030 • Deploy 100,000 plus zero-emission vehicles/equipment and maximize near zero-limits by 2020 • Foster future economic growth for freight and goods movement The draft plan is available online. Public comments are due to Caltrans by July 6, 2016 . More information: http://dot.ca.gov/hq/tpp/offices/ogm/cs_freight_ac To ensure interpretive accuracy, Caltrans tion_plan/Documents/CSFAP_Main%20Document conducted extensive stakeholder outreach to _DRAFT_050216%20v2.pdf
tribal representatives, historians, biologists, and various local agencies. More than 300 photographers, artists, map makers and Sustainable Freight Plan museum groups enthusiastically donated images to the project either for free or The California Sustainable Freight Action Plan minimal costs. features a long-term 2050 vision and guiding Social Media Connections Other vista point project locations: principles to improve the freight system’s District 5 posts daily to Facebook and has • (SLO) SR 1, San Simeon Bay efficiency while reducing pollution and 1,500 plus likes , so far. We tweet real time • (SLO) SR 1, Piedras Blancas enhancing the state’s competitiveness in traffic/roadwork information daily with 1,000 • (MON) SR 1, Big Creek goods movement. The plan’s key goals followers. Check us out on Twitter, Facebook • (SCR) SR 1, La Selva include the following: and You Tube.
Photos source: Land Life Company Sustainable Cocoon Planter
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Innovative technology increases efficiency and minimizes impacts
Caltrans is experimenting with alternative planting methods in remote The planters cost $9 each and annually save about 50 gallons of water sites and difficult terrain to reduce water use and planting costs. So far, per plant. They last underground up to three years depending upon soil the District has installed 30 plants using a self-irrigating system called type and area conditions—the timeframe it will take to determine how Cocoons along Highway 46 east of the Estrella River in San Luis Obispo well the product performs in establishing plants. County. An additional 30 will soon be placed along Highway 1 near Post Ranch in Monterey County. Statewide, Landscape Architecture is committed to finding alternative ways to reduce water use while meeting permit requirements. Reducing The Cocoon produces independent, strong trees, which do not rely on labor costs and materials related to irrigation watering systems helps external irrigation and can survive harsh conditions, according to the sustain our planting projects. Increasing efficiency and minimizing Land Life Company. Mycorrhizal fungi are added to the soil surrounding environmental impacts with innovative techniques also helps the a plant’s roots, increasing the surface absorbing area from 100 to 1,000 Department meet its mission, vision and goals. More information on times while improving access to soil moisture and nutrients. The Cocoon Caltrans’ water conservation efforts: is 100 percent biodegradable and requires no follow-up irrigation or http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LandArch/16_la_design/water_conserv/ . maintenance after planting.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Project Construction Construction Funding Manager Project Location Description Contractor Comments Timeline Cost Source (Resident Engineer) At and near Construct Boulder Creek retaining wall Winter 2014- at various & viaduct September 5, locations from Construction completed on Hwy. 9 Pollution structure. 2015 (One Doug Granite Rock 0.9 mile south of Sept. 5, 2015. Plant 1. Source Control Replace year plant $1.8 Million SHOPP Hessing Company, Glengarry Rd to establishment beginning in (0Q5904) drainage pipes. establishment (KB) San Jose, CA 0.2 mile north of November for one year. Rehab starting Nov. Mcgaffigan Mill maintenance 2015) Rd (PM 3.7- turnaround. 18.7) On SR 1 and SR Construct curb 9 at various Monterey-Santa Cruz ramps, Kathy Pacific Construction completed but locations (other Fall 2015 – 2. ADA sidewalks, and $1.2 Million SHOPP DiGrazia Infrastructure, awaiting HQ concurrence locations in Fall 2016 (0R5104) modify signal (HB) Vacaville, CA for acceptance. Monterey and lightings County) In Santa Cruz County near Construction began on May Scotts Valley Hwy. 17 Shoulder Shoulder Granite 11, 2016 and work consists from 0.4 mile May 11, Doug Widening and widening and Construction of shoulder widening and 3. South of 2016- $6.2 Million SHOPP Hessing Concrete Guardrail concrete Inc. of drainage improvements. Sugarloaf to 0.1 Summer 2017 (DP) (0T9804) guardrail Watsonville mile South of
Laurel Road (PM 8.3-9.4) Most of the roadwork will East of be done with one-way signal Watsonville traffic control, already between 0.4 Graniterock installed, with about 7-10 Hwy. 129 Curve mile west of Old Spring Doug Curve Company, days of full closures at the 4. Realignment Chittenden Rd 2016—Spring $5 Million SHOPP Hessing realignment Watsonville, end of the project. (0T5404) and 0.1 mile east 2017 (KB) CA Temporary striping and K- of Chittenden rail now in place. Phase 1 underpass earthwork nearing (PM 9.5-10.0) completion.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (Cont’d.) Project Construction Construction Funding Manager Project Location Description Contractor Comments Timeline Cost Source (Resident Engineer) PTM Equipment order pending. Install General Locations: Hwy. 152 Accessible 14 intersections Kathy accessible Engineering SR 1 in Santa Cruz (3) 5. Pedestrian Signals in Santa Cruz Fall, 2016 $1.3 Million SHOPP DiGrazia pedestrian SR 17 in Scotts Valley (2) (1G2804) County (LB) Services, signals Inc. SR 129 in Watsonville (3) Riverside, CA SR 152 in Watsonville (6) In Santa Cruz Open grade County from the Hwy. 152 Centerline overlay and Doug Project bids opened on July Casserly/Carlton 6. Rumble Strip metal beam Summer 2016 $9.6 Million SHOPP Hessing TBD 19—contract award Rd. Intersection (1G4004) guardrail (TBD) expected in August. to the SCr/SCl upgrade County line
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT Estimated Construction Funding Project Project Location Description Construction Phase Comments Timeline Source Manager Cost Near Watsonville Project Hwy. 129/Carlton Rd Construct from 0.1 mile Approval & On schedule for completion Intersection accel/decel Doug 7. west to 0.2 mile 2018 $2 Million SHOPP Env. of Environmental Document Improvements and 2-way left Hessing east of Carlton Document in July, 2016. (1F350) turn lanes Rd (PA&ED) (PM 3.2-3.5) Near Watsonville ADA Project Report and from Wagner Hwy. 152 ADA compliance Kathy Environmental Document 8. Avenue to south 2018 $1.9 Million SHOPP PS&E/ROW (1E020) (install DiGrazia approved in February 2016 of Holohan sidewalks) Road (PM 1.3-R2.0)
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AGENDA: August 4, 2016
TO: Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
FROM: Cory Caletti and Grace Blakeslee, Senior Transportation Planners
RE: Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 8 Allocation Requests from the County of Santa Cruz
Recommendations
The Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee, the Bicycle Advisory Committee and staff recommend that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) approve by resolution the County of Santa Cruz’ Article 8 Transportation Development Act (TDA) allocation requests for the following bicycle and pedestrian projects:
1. Bike Lane Maintenance – $150,000 2. Boulder Creek Elementary School Pedestrian Safety Project - $150,000 3. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail /Twin Lakes State Beach spur - $86,069
Background
The Transportation Development Act (TDA) was established by the State Legislature in 1971. The TDA provides one of the major funding sources for public transportation in California. TDA funds are also used by local jurisdictions for bicycle and pedestrian projects. TDA funds are apportioned annually to local jurisdictions in Santa Cruz County by the RTC according to population using an approved formula in the RTC Rules & Regulations. Unused TDA funds allocated to any project may be rolled over from one fiscal year to the next.
As stated in the RTC Rules and Regulations, a TDA Article 8 claim form shall include the following: 1) a description of the project; 2) justification for the project including a statement regarding its consistency and relationship with the Regional Transportation Plan; 3) estimated cost of the project including other funding sources; 4) an agreement to maintain the funded project for a period of 20 years; and 5) preferred method of disbursement.
The Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee (E&D TAC) reviews and makes recommendations regarding TDA applications for pedestrian projects and the Bicycle Advisory Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding claims for bicycle projects.
County of Santa Cruz TDA Claim Page 2
Discussion
The County of Santa Cruz is requesting allocations of FY 14/15, FY 15/16 and FY 16/17 funds for three separate projects. All claims are for projects which received previous TDA funding. Exhibit A is a letter from John Presleigh, Director of Public Works for the County of Santa Cruz, requesting a TDA Article 8 funding allocation. Claim forms for each project containing background and budget information are attached for review (Exhibits B-E).
The improvement projects are:
• Bike Lane Maintenance – A total of $150,000 in FY 16/17 funds will be used to re-stripe, sign, conduct minor repairs, trim brush and trees, and sweep the bike lanes located on major arterial roads in the unincorporated area of the County; • Boulder Creek Elementary School Pedestrian Safety Project – A claim for FY 15/16 funds in the amount of $150,000 will fund construction of the project. Previous TDA funds were utilized to design improvements and conduct various required environmental and drainage analysis. • Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network (Trail Network) – A total of $86,069 in FYs 14/15, 15/16 and 16/17 funds for the Twin Lakes State Beach Beachfront project which is identified in the Trail Network Master Plan as part of the 50-mile system of bicycle and pedestrian trails. The 32-mile Santa Cruz Branch rail line, which will serve as the spine for the trail network, will have this connecting trail to provide coastal access.
On June 6, 2016, the RTC’s Bicycle Advisory Committee reviewed the claims with bicycle components and voted to request that the RTC approve the allocation requests. On June 14, 2016, the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee reviewed the claims with pedestrian components and voted to recommend that the RTC approve the claim.
Therefore, the RTC’s citizen advisory committees and staff recommend that the RTC approve the County of Santa Cruz allocation requests by resolution (Attachment 1). All projects are consistent with the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan and the County of Santa Cruz has sufficient unallocated TDA funds for this request.
Summary
The County of Santa Cruz is requesting an allocation of TDA Article 8 funds for three bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects. Staff and the RTC’s citizen advisory committees recommend that the RTC approve the County’s allocation request.
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Attachment 1: Resolution Exhibit A: Article 8 TDA Allocation Request Letter from County of Santa Cruz Public Works Director John Presleigh Exhibit B: Bike Lane Maintenance Claim Form Exhibit C: Boulder Creek Elementary School Pedestrian Safety Project Claim Form Exhibit D: Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail – Twin Lakes State Beach Claim Form
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Attachment: 1 RESOLUTION NO. 28-16
Adopted by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on the date of August 4, 2016 on the motion of Commissioner duly seconded by Commissioner
A RESOLUTION ALLOCATING TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 8 FUNDS TO THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the County of Santa Cruz has sufficient unallocated Article 8 TDA revenues and has submitted a TDA allocation request for a total of $386,069 or bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects;
WHEREAS, the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee have each reviewed the requests pertaining to their charge and recommend approval;
WHEREAS, the proposed projects are consistent with the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan and the claimant agrees to maintain funded projects for a period of 20 years;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION:
TDA Article 8 funds are hereby allocated for the following projects as requested in Exhibits A-D:
1. Bike Lane Maintenance – A total of $150,000 in FY 16/17 funds; 2. Boulder Creek Elementary School Pedestrian Safety Project – A total of $150,000 in FY 15/16 funds; and 3. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network – A total of $86,069 in FYs 14/15, 15/16, and 16/17 for Twin Lakes State Beach Beachfront project.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS ______Don Lane, Chair ATTEST:
______George Dondero, Secretary
Exhibit A-D: Request Letter and Allocation Claim Forms
Distribution: County of Santa Cruz Public Works RTC Fiscal RTC Bike Com and E&D TAC Planners
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Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
AGENDA: August 4, 2016
TO: Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
FROM: Ginger Dykaar, Transportation Planner
RE: Project List for the 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission:
1. Identify any additional projects or gaps in the transportation system that should be considered for the 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan (RTP); 2. Approve the preliminary draft project list (Attachment 1) for the 2040 Santa Cruz County RTP; and 3. Direct staff to submit the approved project list to the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) for inclusion in the project list for the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy.
BACKGROUND
As the transportation planning agency for Santa Cruz County, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is responsible for developing, implementing, and regularly updating the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Santa Cruz County. The RTC also works with the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) to produce and implement the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) - Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) for the Monterey Bay region (Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties). The RTP is the state-mandated long range, 20+ year transportation plan and the MTP-SCS is the federally-mandated long range transportation plan.
To more efficiently and effectively complete the two transportation plans, the RTC works with AMBAG to develop components that can be used for both transportation plans. The RTP and MTP-SCS include goals, targets and policies that are used to prioritize projects for funding (Policy Element); identify the area’s transportation needs (Action Element); and estimate the amount of state, federal, and local funds that may be available (Financial Element). Projects are required to be included in an RTP and/or MTP-SCS to receive certain transportation funds. The last updates of the RTP and MTP-SCS were completed in 2014.
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DISCUSSION
The Action Element component of the RTP and MTP-SCS includes a list of transportation needs for their corresponding regions through 2040. Attachment 1 is the Preliminary Draft 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Project List. The Action Element includes projects and programs needed to operate, maintain and improve the transportation system in Santa Cruz County. For example: • Highway, local road, bicycle, pedestrian, transit, goods movement, transportation demand management and transportation system management projects and programs; • Operations and maintenance of existing transportation facilities – such as bridges, pavement, sidewalks and public buses; • Projects local agencies identified through their own planning processes; • Projects identified by members of the RTC advisory committees, public and public interest groups; • Projects resulting from a Complete Street Needs Assessment.
Over the past several months RTC committees, project sponsors and members of the public have identified projects to be considered for the 2040 RTP and 2040 MTP-SCS project list. The 2040 RTP is a minor update and many of these projects were included in the 2014 RTP project list. Projects identified by the public are listed in Attachment 2. The majority of the projects that were recommended by the public were already on the project list. If the project suggested by the public was not already on the project list, the project sponsors either decided to include it or provided an explanation for why this project is not recommended. Once the projects are identified for the 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan, these projects are then incorporated into the 2040 MTP-SCS for the AMBAG region.
Staff recommends that the RTC identify any additional projects or gaps in the transportation system that should be considered for the 2040 RTP, approve the preliminary draft project list (Attachment 1) and direct staff to submit the approved project list to AMBAG for inclusion in the 2040 MTP/SCS.
NEXT STEPS
Once the full list of transportation needs for Santa Cruz County is developed, the project list will undergo various levels of review and analysis, which will ultimately determine which projects are put on the “constrained” list (projects that could be implemented within foreseeable revenues through 2040) or “unconstrained” list (projects that could be funded if new revenues, above and beyond projections, are generated). These reviews include:
1. STARS Analysis: Evaluation of how well projects will advance the goals of the 2040 RTP; 2040 RTP - Project List Page 3
2. Complete Streets Assessment: Analysis to ensure project list addresses “complete streets” needs for Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS); 3. Sustainable Communities Strategy/Greenhouse Gas Target Achievement Analysis of land use and transportation scenarios; 4. Financial constraint analysis identifying what year projects could realistically be implemented, consistent with annual revenue projections; 5. Program-level environmental review; 6. Public review of the draft RTP/MTP and Draft EIR and board adoption of documents.
After the project list is separated into constrained and unconstrained lists, the project list will be brought back to the RTC, project sponsors, advisory committees and the public for review.
SUMMARY
The complete list of transportation needs for the 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan and 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan is being developed. These plans are long range transportation plans with a horizon year of 2040 and are scheduled for approval in 2018. Staff recommends that the commission provide input on the preliminary draft project list at this meeting, approve the list and direct staff to provide the approved list to AMBAG.
Attachments:
1. Preliminary Draft 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Project List 2. Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses
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Preliminary Draft 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Project List Santa Cruz County Transportation Needs through 2040 Projects listed by lead agency, in alphabetical order by project name. Project IDs without the letter "P" in front of the number have been designated funding in the Regional Transportation Improvement Program.
Costs shown in current year dollars
Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Caltrans Collision Reduction & Emergency Projects CT-P46 Various SHOPP projects that address collision reduction, mandates (including stormwater mandates) and emergency $413,915 projects. (Constrained=30% of total cost). Hwy 17 Access Management - Long-term CT-P51 New structure(s) providing grade-seperation to facilitate crossing and turnaround. $100,000 Grade Separation Concepts Hwy 17 Access Management - Multimodal CT-P50 Multimodal improvements including park and ride improvements, and facilities serving separated bike/ped crossing or $20,000 Improvements express transit route. Hwy 17 Access Management - Operational CT-P49 Operational improvements to existing facilities including ramp modifications, accel/decel lanes, turning lanes, $50,000 Improvements driveway consolidation, driveway channelization, etc. Hwy 17 Wildlife Habitat Connectivity CT-P48 Wildlife Crossing $9,198
Hwy 9 Operational & Safety Improvements CT-P09e Corridor study is underway to identify need for shoulder widening, turnouts for buses, bicycle and pedestrian $10,000 improvements, and turn lanes at spot locations in SLV. Capital Cost Est. TBD. Minors CT-P47 Various small SHOPP projects (less than $1 million) that reduce/enhance maintenance efforts by providing minor $86,000 operational, pavement rehab, drainage, intersection, electrical upgrades, landscape and barrier improvements. (Constrained=30% of total cost). State Highway Preservation (bridge, CT-P45 Various SHOPP projects that address bridge preservation, roadway & roadside preservation and limited mobility $455,803 roadway, roadside) improvements. (Constrained=30% of cost to maintain). Caltrans Total Cost $1,144,916 CHP - California Highway Patrol Hwy 129 Safety Program CHP-P03 Additional CHP enforcement and public education campaign on Highway 129. $500
Hwy 17 Safety Program CHP-P01 Continuation of Highway 17 Safety Program in Santa Cruz County at $100/year. Includes public education and $2,200 awareness, California Highway Patrol (CHP) enhancement, pilot cars, electronic speed signs. Traffic Management CHP-P02 Patrol of state route system and unincorporated roadways aimed at minimizing traffic collisions and traffic delays; and $0 provide assistance to motorists. COST EST TBD. CHP - California Highway Patrol Total Cost $2,700 City of Capitola 38th Ave (Capitola Rd to City limit to south)- CAP-P45 38th Ave - Add bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals), traffic calming $15 Bike lanes/Traffic Calming and wayfinding signage from Capitola Mall to City Limit to south, and bike/ped priority crossing of Capitola Rd to Mall.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's 40th Ave (at Deanes Ln)Bike/Ped connection CAP-P46 40th Avenue N/S bike/pedestrian connection at Deanes Lane. $5
40th Ave/Clares St Intersection CAP-P38 Widen intersection and signalize. $1,500 Improvements 41st Ave (Soquel to Brommer) Signal CAP-P49 Update synchronization of signals on 41st. Coordinate synchronization of 41st Ave with Portola, Soquel, Capitola and $15 Synchronization Hwy 1 ramps with County. 41st Ave (Soquel to Portola) Crosswalks CAP-P47 Evaluate and if found necessary, increase number of crosswalks on 41st to closer to every 300 ft. $15
41st Ave/Capitola Road Intersection CAP-P37 Widen intersection and reconfigure signal phasing. $500 Improvements 46th/47th Ave (Clares to Cliff Dr) Bike CAP-P40 46th/47th from Clares to Portola/Cliff - Add traffic calming and wayfinding signage to connect to Brommer and MBSST. $15 Lanes/Traffic Calming 47th Avenue Traffic Calming and Greenway CAP-P30 Traffic calming and traffic dispersion improvements along 47th Ave from Capitola Rd to Portola Drive and $100 implemention of greenway, which gives priority to bicycles and pedestrians on low volume, low speed streets including, pedestrian facilities, way finding and pavement markings, bicycle treatments to connect to MBSST. Auto Plaza Drive Extension to Bay Avenue CAP-P35 Extend Auto Plaza Drive over Soquel Creek to Bay Avenue. Includes improvements to Auto Plaza Drive. $10,000
Bay Avenue Traffic Calming and Bike/Ped CAP-P29 Traffic calming features along Bay Avenue from Highway 1 to Monterey Avenue, including left turn pocket, buffered $400 Enhancements pedestrian facilities and bicycle treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals) to address speed inconsistency between bicyclists and vehicles. Bay Avenue/Capitola Avenue Intersection CAP 16 Multimodal improvements to intersection. Roundabout. $700 Modifications/Roundabout Bay Avenue/Hill Street Intersection CAP-P07 Intersection improvements to improve traffic flow. Roundabout. $200
Bay Avenue/Monterey Avenue Intersection CAP-P32 Multimodal improvements to the intersection. Include signalization or roundabout along with pedestrian, bicycle $300 Modification treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals) and transit access. Brommer/Jade/Topaz St Bike Lanes/Traffic CAP-P41 Add buffered bike lanes, traffic calming and wayfinding signage and bike/ped priority crossing at 41st Ave, connecting $15 Calming (Western City Limit on Brommer to the two N/S neighborhood greenways. 47thAve) Capitola Intra-City Rail Trolley CAP-P18 Construct & Operate Weekend Rail Trolley Service. Project includes installation of 3 stations. $14,000
Capitola Jitney Transit Service CAP-P15 Purchase and operate local transit service. $1,000
Capitola Mall (Capitola Rd to Clares) Bike CAP-P48 Separated bicycle facility through Capitola Mall parking lot to connect 38th Ave bike lanes and 40th Ave. $50 Path Capitola Village Enhancements: Capitola Ave CAP-P34 Multimodal enhancements along Capitola Avenue. $1,000
Capitola Village Multimodal Enhancements - CAP-P04b Multimodal enhancements in Capitola Village along Stockton Ave, Esplande, San Jose Ave, & Monterey Av. Includes $3,000 Phase 2/3 sidewalks, bike lanes, bike lockers, landscaping, improve transit facilities, parking, pavement rehab and drainage. Capitola-wide HOV priority CAP-P50 Evaluate HOV priority at signals and HOV queue bypass. $40
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Citywide Bike Projects CAP-P52 Bike projects based on needs identified through the Bicycle Plan. These projects are in addition to projects listed $1,000 individually in the RTP. Citywide General Maintenance and CAP-P06 Ongoing maintenance, repair, and operation of road/street system within the City limits. (Const=$400K/yr; $17,600 Operations Unconst=$400K/yr). Citywide Sidewalk Program CAP-P51 Install sidewalks to fill gaps. Annual Cost $50k/yr. $1,000
Citywide Traffic Calming CAP-P17 Install traffic calming/neighborhood livability improvements. $1,400
Clares St Bike Lanes/Sharrows (Capitola Rd CAP-P42 Evaluate and if found necessary, add bike lanes/sharrows to Clares. $5 to 41st Ave) Clares St/41st Ave Bicycle Intersection CAP-P43 Bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals) at Clares across 41st. $5 Improvement Clares Street Pedestrian Crossing west of CAP-P16 Construct signalized ped x-ing 0.20 miles west of 40th Ave. $500 40th Ave Clares Street Traffic Calming CAP 11 Implementation of traffic calming measures: chicanes, center island median, new bus stop, and road edge landscape $425 treatments to slow traffic. Construct new safe, accessible ped x-ing at 42nd and 46th Av. Cliff Drive Improvements CAP-P05 Installation of sidewalks, pedestrian crossing and slope stabilization of embankment including seawall. $1,500
Gross/41st Ave Bicycle Intersection CAP-P44 Bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals) from Gross E/B to 41st N/B. $15 Improvement Hwy 1/41st Avenue Interchange CAP-P01 Implement 41st Avenue & Bay Ave/Porter Ave single interchange improvements as detailed and expensed in Hwy 1 $0 HOV project (RTC 24) as a stand alone project if the RTC project does not proceed. ($117M) Monterey Avenue at Depot Hill CAP-P28 Improve vehicle ingress and egress to Depot Hill along Escalona Ave and improve pedestrian facilities. $250
Monterey Avenue Multimodal Improvements CAP-P12 Installation of sidewalks and bike lanes in area near school and parks. $350
Park Avenue Sidewalks CAP 15 Installation of sidewalks, plus crosswalks at Cabrillo and Washburn to improve access to transit stops. Links Cliffwood $500 Heights neighborhood to Capitola Village. Currently only 4 short segments of sidewalk exist. Park Avenue/Kennedy Drive Improvements CAP-P09 Construct intersection improvements, especially for bikes/peds. May include traffic signal. $350
Stockton Ave Bridge Rehab CAP-P07p Replace bridge with wider facility that includes standard bike lanes and sidewalks. $2,500
Upper Capitola Avenue Improvements CAP-P03 Installation of bike lanes and sidewalks on Capitola Av. (Bay Av.-SR 1) and sidewalks on Hill St. from Bay Av. to $1,300 Capitola Av. Upper Pacific Cove Parking Lot Pedestrian CAP 17 Construct 4 foot wide pedestrian pathway along City owned Upper Pacific Cove Parking lot, adjacent to rail line $300 Trail and Depot Park Metro Development (680'). Includes new signal for ped crossing over Monterey Avenue. Includes a new metro shelter located and landscaped setting along the rail corridor/Park Ave. Part of MBSST. Wheelchair Access Ramps CAP-P27 Install wheelchair access/curb cut ramps on sidewalks citywide. $25 City of Capitola Total Cost $61,895
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's City of Santa Cruz Almar Ave Sidewalks SC-P126 Fill gaps in sidewalks and access ramps to improve pedestrian safety. $200
Arroyo Seco Trail (Medar St to Grandview St) SC-P107 Pave exiting gravel trail and widen and pave connection to Grandview St. $290
Bay Street Corridor Modifications SC-P77 Intersection modifications on Bay St Corridor from Mission St to Escalona Dr, including widening at the Mission St $4,130 northeast corner and widening on Bay. Improve bike lanes and add sidewalks to west side of Bay. Bay/California Traffic Signals SC-P96 Install traffic signals for safety and capacity improvements. $520
Bay/High Intersection Modification SC-P109 Install a roundabout or modify the traffic signal to include protected left-turns and new turn lanes. Revise sidewalks, $2,070 access ramps and bike lanes as appropriate. Beach/Cliff Intersection Signalization SC-P93 Signalize intersection for pedestrian and train safety. $210
Branciforte Creek Bike/Ped Crossing SC 46 Install a Class 1 bicycle/pedestrian bridge over Branciforte Creek and multi-use paths connecting the levee paths in $2,830 the vicinty of San Lorenzo Park and Soquel Avenue Branciforte Creek Pedestrian Path SC-P95 Fill gaps in pedestrian and bike paths along and across Branciforte Creek in the Ocean-Lee-Market-May Streets area. $3,410 Connections Brookwood Drive Bike and Pedestrian Path SC-P21 Provide 2-way bicycle and pedestrian travel. $1,030
Chestnut St. Pathway SC-P22 Install a Class 1 bicycle/pedestrian facility to connectthe east side of Neary Lagoon Park with the Depot Park path. $570
Chestnut Street Bike Lanes SC-P47 Install Class 2 bike lanes to provide connection from existing bike lanes on Laurel Street and upper Chestnut Street to $570 proposed Class 1 bike path connections to Bay Street and Pacific Avenue/Beach Street. Citywide Operations and Maintenance SC-P07 Ongoing maintenance, repair, and operation of street system within the City limits. (Const=$3.0M/yr; $163,630 Unconst=$4.2M/yr) Citywide Safe Routes to School Projects SC-P125 Projects to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety near schools. $18,000
Delaware Avenue Complete Streets SC-P23 Fill gaps in bicycle lanes, sidewalks and sidewalk access ramps. $50
High St/Moore St Intersection Modification SC-P90 Add a protected left turn to existing signalized intersection along High St at city arterial. Project is located in high $100 pedestrian and bicycle use activity area. Hwy 1 - Harvey West Area Alternative Access SC-P108 Development of an on/off ramp from NB Highway 1 to Harvey West Boulevard/Evergreen St, to improve access, $4,130 especially during peak congestion times and emergencies. Hwy 1 Sound Wall SC-P03 Install sound wall on Hwy 1: River to Chestnut. $520
Hwy 1/9 Intersection Modifications SC 25 Intersection modifications including new turn lanes, bike lanes/shoulders. Includes adding second left-turn lane on $6,400 Highway 1 southbound to Highway 9 northbound; second northbound through lane and shoulder on northbound Highway 9, from Highway 1 to Fern Street; a right-turn lane and shoulder on northbound Highway 9; through-left turn lane on northbound River St; replace channelizers on Highway 9 at the intersection of Coral Street; sufficient lane width along the northbound through/left turn lane on Highway 9 from Fern Street to Encinal Street; new sidewalk along the east side of Highway 9 from Fern Street north to Encinal Street; new through/left turn lane on southbound Highway 9; Traffic Signal interconnect to adjacent signals. (Caltrans project ID - 05-46580)
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Hwy 1/Mission St at Chestnut/King/Union SC-P81 Modify design of existing intersections to add lanes and upgrade the traffic signal operations to add capacity, reduce $4,650 Intersection Modification delay and improve safety. Provide acess ramps and bike lanes on King and Mission. Includes traffic signal coordination. Hwy 1/San Lorenzo Bridge Replacement SC 38 Replace the Highway 1 bridge over San Lorenzo River to increase capacity,improve safety and improve seismic $16,320 stability, from Highway 17 to the Junction of 1/9. Reduce flooding potential and improve fish passage. Caltrans Project ID 05-0P460 Hwy 1/Shaffer Rd Signalization SC-P92 Signalization of intersection of Hwy 1 and Shaffer Rd. Project may includes some widening of Hwy 1 to accommodate $520 a left turn lane. King Street Bike Facility (entire length) SC-P59 Install Class 2 bike lanes on residential collector street which includes some parking and landscape strip removals, $2,070 and some drainage inlet modifications. King/Laurel Intersection Modification SC-P114 Modify unsignalized intersection to add eastbound right turn lane. $100
Laurent/High Intersection Improvements SC-P97 Install Traffic Signal. $410
Lump Sum Bike Projects SC-P75 Bike projects based on needs identified through the Master Transportation Study, bike plan, Active Transportation $4,130 Plan and Santa Cruz City Schools Complete Streets Master Plan. These are in addition to projects listed individually in the RTP. Market Street Sidewalks and Bike Lanes SC-P105 Completion of sidewalks and bicycle lanes. Includes retaining walls, right-of-way, tree removals, and a bridge $1,030 modification. Measure H Road Projects SC-P104 Road rehabilitation and reconstruction projects citywide to address backlog of needs using Measure H sales tax $23,760 revenues. (Some Measure H funds anticipated to fund specific projects listed in the RTP). Mission St (Hwy 1)/Laurel St Intersection SC-P112 Modify traffic signal to add right-turn from Mission St to Laurel St and signal overlap phase. $1,030 Modification Mission sT (Hwy 1)/Swift St Intersection SC-P113 Modify traffic signal to add Swift St right-turn lane and signal overlap phase. $100 Modification Morrissey Blvd. Bike Path over Hwy 1 SC-P29 Install a Class 1 bicycle and pedestrian facility on freeway overpass. $90
Morrissey/Poplar/Soquel Intersection SC-P12 Modify the roadway configuration in the Morrissey/Poplar/Soquel triangle area to improve traffic circulation and safety $2,070 Modification for all modes. Mott St (at Hiawatha) Bike/Ped Connections SC-P118 Add bike/ped connection from end of Mott to MBSST. $20
Murray St Bridge Retrofit SC 37 Seismic retrofit of existing Murray St. bridge (36C0108) over Woods Lagoon at harbor and associated approach $11,440 roadway improvements and replacement of barrier rail. Includes wider bike lanes and sidewalk on ocean side. Include access paths to harbor if eligible. Murray St to Harbor Path Connection SC-P30 Install a Class 1 bicycle/pedestrian facility. $210
Neighborhood Traffic Management SC-P73 Install traffic control devices and roadway design features to manage neighborhood traffic. $2,580 Improvements North Branciforte/Water Intersection SC-P115 Modify traffic signal and add adiitional lanes per traffic study. $2,070 Modification
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Ocean Sreet Corridor Multiuse Transit Lane SC-P122 Consider restricting parking to develop business access and transit (BAT) lane to serve tourism and improving transit $410 facilities. Ocean St and San Lorenzo River Levee SC-P120 Improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities on side streets to connect Ocean Street with San Lorenzo River Levee path $620 Bike/Ped Connections (Felker, Kennan, system. Blain, Barson Streets) Ocean St Pavement Rehabilitation SC 48 Pavement rehabilitation using cold-in-place reycling process; includes new curb ramps, restriping of bicycle lanes and $1,030 crosswalks. Ocean St Streetscape and Intersection, SC-P86 Implement this phase of the Ocean Street plan and modify Plymouth St to provide separate turn lanes and through $4,130 Plymouth to Water lanes, widen sidewalks, pedestrian islands/bulbouts, transit improvements, street trees, street lighting and medians landscaping improvemnts. This includes pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements and detection and connectivity to the pedestrian and bicycle path on the San Lorenzo River and adjacent neighborhoods. Include Gateway treatment. Ocean St Streetscape and Intersection, SC-P84 Implement this phase of the adopted Ocean Street plan including adding turn lanes on Ocean Street at the Water $6,200 Water to Soquel Street intersections, wider sidewalks, pedestrian crossing islands/bulb outs, transit improvements, street trees, pedestrian scale street lights, and medians improvements, way finding, and pedestrian and bicycle connectivity to San Lorenzo Park and neighborhoods. Ocean Street Widening from Soquel to East SC-P66 Implement this phase of the Ocean Street plan that includes utility undergounding, bike lanes, wider sidewalks, $5,170 Cliff pedestrian crossing islands/bulb outs, transit improvements, pedestrian scale street lights, street trees and left turn lanes at Broadway and a right-turn lane at San Lorenzo Blvd. This includes pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements and detection and connectivity to the pedestrian and bicycle path on the San Lorenzo River and adjacent neighborhoods. Ocean Street/San Lorenzo River Levee Area SC-P124 Install signage on the bike/ped scale to bike/ped facilities connecting key destinations. $150 Wayfinding Rail Trail: Segment 7 (Natural Bridges to TRL 07SC 2.4 miles of Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network (MBSST) Segment 7 along rail line (excluding Moore Creek $5,470 Pacific Ave) rail trestle bridge and trail to Natural Bridges Drive). River (Rte 9)/Encinal Intersection SC-P111 Modify traffic signal to include new lane assignments on Encinal. $310 Modification River (Rte 9)/Fern Intersection Modification SC-P110 Install traffic signal, sidewalk and new access ramps. Provide bikelanes on Fern. $520
Riverside Ave/Second St Intersection SC-P13 Modify intersection to reduce congestion and improve pedestrian crossing. $80 Modification. Riverside Avenue (Barson to Soquel) SC-P121 Implement pedestrian and bicycle facilities on this low volume, low speed street to better connect and provide an $210 alternative to Ocean Street. This could include way finding, pavement marketings, bicycle treatments, and a ped/bike activiated flashers at Riverside and Broadway. RiverSt/River Street South Intersection SC-P116 Install a roundabout or traffic signal to improve access and safety to the Downtown core, integrating bike and $520 Modification pedestrian facilities. San Lorenzo River Bike/Ped Path at RR SC-P31 Install a Multi-Use bicycle/pedestrian facility to connect the east end of the Beach Street Pathway with East Cliff Drive $0 Bridge at the location of the current railroad bridge over the San Lorenzo River and to connect the east and west banks of the San Lorenzo River Pathway. The crossing currently only accommodates pedestrians.(Expensed under RTC-27a, cost for standalone project is $3,225K).
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's San Lorenzo River Levee Path Connection SC-P35 Install a Multi-Use bicycle/pedestrian facility conneting the end of the San Lorenzo River Levee path on the eastern $2,070 side of the river, up East Cliff Drive near Buena Vista Ave. Seabright Avenue Bike Lanes (Pine-Soquel) SC-P69 Install Class 2 bike lanes on arterial street to complete the Seabright Avenue bike lane corridor and connect to bike $2,070 lane corridor on Soquel Avenue and Murray. Includes removal of some parking and some landscape strips. Seabright/Murray Traffic Signal Modifications SC-P100 Remove split phasing on Seabright and add right-turn lane northbound. $1,030
Seabright/Water Intersection Improvements SC-P99 Modify unsignalized intersection to add northbound right and extend left-turn pocket. $100
Shaffer Road Widening and Railroad Crossing SC-P91 Construction of a new crossing of the Railroad line at Shaffer Rd. and widening at the southern leg of Shaffer in $520 conjunction with development. Complete sidewalks and bike lanes. Sidewalk Program SC-P09 Install and maintain sidewalks and access ramps. $20,660
Soquel Ave at Frederick St Intersection SC 42 Widen to improve eastbound through-lane transition on Soquel Ave and lengthen right-turn pocket and bicycle lane $310 Modifications on Frederick St. Upgrade access ramps. Soquel Ave Corridor Widening (Branciforte- SC-P87 Minor widening and signal modifications along Soquel Ave corridor from Branciforte to Morrissey Blvd to widen $2,320 Morrissey) sidewalks, transit improvements, improve pedestrian and bicycle detection and crossings, add a travel lane, maintain some commercial parking and improve exitsing bike lanes. Replacing the split phasing with protected left-turns at Branciforte to reduce delays for all modes of travel and GHG. Soquel/Branciforte/Water (San Lorenzo SC-P123 Consider bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals) to address speed $410 River to Branciforte) Bike Lane Treatments inconsistency and parking conflicts between bicyclists and vehicles. Soquel/Water (Branciforte to Morrissey) SC-P119 Evaluate and if found necessary implement additional crosswalks on Soquel/Water striving for 300 ft distance $100 Crosswalks between crosswalks with consideration for safety, update crosswalks to more visible pattern (block). Storey/King Street Intersection Left-Turn SC-P76 Remove parking and modify striping forsecond southbound left turn lane. $100 Lane Swift/Delaware Intersection Roundabout or SC-P101 Install Traffic Signal or Roundabout at Intersection to improve capacity and safety. $1,030 Traffic Signal Water St (add Branciforte) Signal SC-P117 Synchronize signals on Water to include Branciforte to existing synchronized signals. $210 Synchronization West Cliff Path Minor Widening (David Way SC 23 Improve existing path. $520 Lighthouse to Swanton) West Cliff/Bay Street Modifications SC-P83 Signalization at all-way stop controlled intersections. $310 City of Santa Cruz Total Cost $337,840 City of Scotts Valley Bean Creek Rd Sidewalks (SVMS to Blue SV-P35 Fill gaps in sidewalks on Bean Creek Rd. $410 Bonnet) Bean Creek Road Realignment SV-P16 Realign Bean Creek Road to intersect Scotts Valley Drive farther North to create a four way intersection. $2,840
Bike Rest Stops in Scotts Valley SV-P38 Bike rest stops (including racks, water) at Camp Evers Park and Skypark. $230
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Bluebonnet Lane Bike Lanes SV-P32 Add bike lanes on Bluebonnet (Bean Ck, through Skypark to Mt. Hermon/Lockewood). $150
Citywide Access Ramps SV-P06 Place handicap ramps at various locations. Avg annual cost: $8K/yr. $210
Citywide Bike Lanes SV-P41 Construction of additional bike lanes and paths citywide (including Green Hills). $3,100
Citywide General Maintenance and SV-P27 Ongoing maintenance, repairs, and operation of road/street system within the City limits. ($400K/yr const; $250/yr $14,770 Operations unconst). Citywide Sidewalk Program SV-P05 Install sidewalks to fill gaps. Annual Cost $50k/yr $5,170
Civic Center Dr Bike Lanes SV-P33 Add bike lanes to narrow road. $410
El Pueblo Rd Ext North SV-P14 Connect El Pueblo Road via Janis Way to Victor Square, crossing Carbonero Creek. $1,240
El Pueblo Rd Extensions SV-P15 Connect El Pueblo Road to Disc Drive. $410
El Rancho Dr Bike Lanes SV-P36 Add bike lanes on El Rancho within city limits. $340
Emergency Access Granite Creek/Hwy 17 SV-P24 Connect Granite Creek Rd to SR 17 via Navarra Drive to Sucinto Drive, for emergency access. $570
Emergency Access SV DR/Upper Willis Dr SV-P25 Connect Scotts Valley Drive to Upper Willis Road for emergency access. $1,030
Emergency Access Whispering Pines SV-P26 Connect Whispering Pines Drive to Manana Woods for emergency access. $50
Emergency Access-Bethany/Glenwood SV-P23 Connect Bethany Drive to Glenwood Drive. $210
Emergency Access-Sundridge/Pueblo SV-P22 Connect Sunridge Drive to Disc Drive for emergency access. $410
Erba Lane/Terrace View/SV Drive SV-P10 Realign Terrace View to access Scotts Valley Drive via Erba Lane. $520 Realignment Glen Canyon Rd Bike Lanes SV-P29 Class 2 Bike lanes from Flora Lane to Green Hills. Oak Creek to Flora Ln are already complete. $1,030
Glenwood Dr Bike Lanes SV-P39 Widen road to accommodate bike lanes from Scotts Valley High School to City limits. $520
Green Hills Road Bike Lanes SV-18A 'Bike lanes from Green Hills Est. to Sequoia. Serves: Baymonte Chrn, Vine Hill ES, Scotts Vly MS, HS, & Brook Knoll $720 Schools. Hwy 17/Midtown Interchange SV-P01 Construct new SR17 interchange midway between Mt. Hermon Rd and Granite Creek Rd. Will require right-of-way. $30,990
Hwy 17/Mt. Hermon Rd Interchange SV-P44 Add lane to SB off-ramp at Hwy 17/Mt. Hermon Rd interchange. $1,030 Operations Improvement Kings Village Rd/Town Center Entrance SV-P52 Install new traffic signal at the intersection of Kings Village Rd and new Town Center entrance (near transit center) $210 Traffic Signal with protected pedestrian crossings and transit signal priority. New Signalization of the intersection on Kings Village Rd at the transit center exit and future Plan street connection would provide a location for protected pedestrian crossings, and would allow transit operators to easily exit the transit center and maintain operating schedules. Lockhart Gulch Rd Bike Lanes SV-P37 Add Class 2 bike lanes to narrow, primarily residential street. $720
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Lockwood Lane Sidewalk and Bike Lanes SV-P40 Construct Bike Lanes and add sidewalk on the west side from Mt. Hermon to the City limit. $520
Lockwood Ln Pedestrian Signal Near Golf SV-P21 Construct a pedestrian signal at unprotected ped crossing on Lockwood Lane. $50 Course Mt Hermon Rd and Scotts Valley Drive - SV-P49 Increase number of crosswalks on Mt Hermon/Scotts Valley Dr, update crosswalks to block pattern, add pedestrian $1,030 Crosswalks treatments where necessary at intersections to decrease distance across using refuge islands. Add crosswalks to all sides of intersections (particularly an issue on Scotts Valley Dr). Add HAWK signals to provide a low delay signalized crossing opportunity at select locations. Examples include the Safeway Driveway on Mt. Hermon Rd, at Victor Square/Scotts Valley Dr., and at Tramell Way/Scotts Valley Dr. Mt Hermon Rd to El Rancho Drive Bike/Ped SV-P53 New bike/ped connection between Mt Hermon Road and El Rancho Drive whichcould include improved bike/ped $1,030 Connection facilities on existing interchange or new bike/ped crossing. Mt Hermon Rd/ Spring Hill Road Pedestrian SV-P54 Improve pedestrian crossing at Spring Hills Drive and Mt. Hermon Road. $50 Intersection Improvements Mt Hermon Road Sidewalk Connections SV-P30A Add sidewalks to fill gaps in business district. $520
Mt Hermon, Lockewood, Springs Lake SV-P13 Widen, reconstruct and improve portions of roadway and intersection. $4,130 Widening Mt Hermon/King's Village Rd-Transit Signal SV-P46 Transit signal priority at Kings Village Rd/Mt Hermon Rd. $80 priority Mt Hermon/Scotts Valley - Intersection SV-P50 Add bicycle treatments at Mt Hermon/Scotts Valley Dr intersection. $10 Improvements for Bicycle Treatment Mt Hermon/Scotts Valley - Transit Queue SV-P47 Evaluate and if found to be beneficial, remove right turn islands at Mt Hermon Rd/Scotts Valley Road to add transit $620 Jump queue jump lanes/signals. Mt. Hermon Rd Circulation Master Plan SV-P09 Provides various circulation and access improvements to the Mount Herman corridor. $3,620
Mt. Hermon Rd/Scotts Valley Dr/Whispering SV 27 Modify intersection: Extend length of left turn lane from northbound Mt. Hermon Rd. to eastbound Whispering Pines $450 Pines Dr Intersection Operations Dr and add a third through lane, construct curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramps, modify striping and pavement Improvement Project markings, improve bicycle facilities (green lanes and bike box), resynchronize intersection timing, and repave intersection area. Mt. Hermon Road/Town Center Entrance SV-P51 Install new traffic signal at the intersection of the future Town Center road that will accommodate increased $260 Traffic Signal pedestrian travel. Add a right-turn lane on the westbound approach.New signalizeation of the intersection at the future Town Center's primary access point on Mt. Hermon Road would provide protected pedestrian crossing, ADA accessible curb ramps and detectable surfaces on all intersection corners. Permitted left-turn phasing shall be used for the northbound and southbound approaches, while protected left-turn phasing shall be provided on the eastbound and westbound Mt. Hermon Road approaches. N. Navarra Dr-Sucinto Dr Bike Lanes SV-P34 Add bike lanes to developing area behind commercial. $620
Neighborhood Traffic Calming SV-P28 Citywide traffic calming devices. $770
Scotts Valley Town Center SV-P45 Bicycle and pedestrian facilities and circulation elements within planned development. $4,130 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Scotts Valley-wide - Greenway Signage SV-P48 Add signage for neighborhood greenways. $20
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Sky Park Commercial Area Circulation SV-P11 Construct infrastructure improvement for Skypark commercial area. $2,070
Synchronize Traffic Signals along Mt. SV-P42 Re-time to coordinate traffic signals along Mt. Hermon Road. $100 Hermon Road City of Scotts Valley Total Cost $87,370 City of Watsonville 2nd/Maple Ave (Lincoln to Walker) Traffic WAT-P49 Evaluate and if found necessary, add traffic calming/bicycle traffic priority with wayfinding signage to provide access $20 Calming and Greenway to MBSST and create low stress grid around downtown. 5th St (Lincoln to Walker) - Traffic Calming WAT-P50 Evaluate and if found necessary, add traffic calming/bicycle traffic priority with wayfinding signage to provide access $20 and Greenway to MBSST and create low stress grid around downtown. Airport Blvd Improvements (Freedom Blvd WAT 38 Road widening to accommodate extension of bicycle lane and portion of travel lane, installation of bus pull out, new $1,330 to City Limits) sidewalks and curb ramps, refuge island, rectangular flashing beacan, striping, and roadway rehab. Airport Blvd Modifications (Hanger Way to WAT-P34 Reconstruct or repave roadway and bikelanes; repair, replace and install curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramps; $520 Ross Ave) replace and upgrade signage and striping. Airport Boulevard Improvements: WAT 40 Reconstruct roadway, install new sidewalk, upgrade curb ramps and driveway crossings, install median islands, $1,550 Westgate/Larkin to Hanger Way modify traffic signals to include add'l ped crossing and install rectangular rapid flashing beacon at crosswalk. Alley Improvements WAT-P36 Repair & reconstruct some alleys. $50
Bridge Maintenance WAT-P35 Maintenance of bridges $100
Buena Vista/Calbasas/Freedom Connection WAT-P30 Construction of roadway connection from Buena Vista area to Freedom Blvd. Reconstruct Via Nicola. $5,170
Citywide General Maintenance and WAT-P06 Ongoing maintenance, repair, and operation of road/street system, including bicycle and pedestrian facilities.(Total $56,820 Operations Need = $2,500/year, constr=$2000/yr) Citywide Pedestrian Facilities WAT-P15 Construct sidewalks and curb ramps where necessary. This work is usually combined with the annual road $2,070 rehabilitation and maintenance projects. Avg annual cost: $100/yr. Citywide Transportation Projects WAT-P24 Lump sum of transportation projects to be identified in the future. Including major rehabilitation and operational $24,790 improvements ($1.2M/yr). Crestview/Wagner Extension WAT-P29 Construction of roadway connection from Atkinson Lane area to SR 152. Reconstruct/widen Wagner St. $4,130
Downtown Watsonville Universal Streets WAT-P59 Evaluate and if feasible, implement universal streets, which are designed for pedestrians and restrict vehicular access, $520 which facilitate new ped access. East Fifth St (Main St to Lincoln St) WAT-P39 Repair, replace and install curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramps; replace and upgrade signage and striping. $260
East Lake Ave-(Hwy 152) Widening CT-P33 Widen East Lake Ave. (SR 152) from 2 to 4 lanes (Martinelli St-Holohan Rd). $1,030 (Martinelli St-Holohan Rd) East Lake/Madison - ped crossing WAT-P57 Evaluate and if feasible, add pedestrian crossing (HAWK signal if ped volume warrants) at E Lake & Madison for $260 better access to Hall Middle School. Freedom Blvd (Davis Ave to Green Valley Rd) WAT-P68 Repair, reconstruct and/or upgrade pavement, bike lanes, sidewalks, transit facilities, signage and striping $1,500
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Freedom Blvd (Green Valley Rd to Davis) WAT-P61 Evaluate and if feasible, install bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals) $260 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements to address speed inconsistency between bicyclists and vehicles. Complete sidewalks, including pedestrian buffer, and pedestrian islands at crossings. Freedom Blvd Improvements (Green Valley WAT-P11 Pavement reconstruction, operation improvements (turn lanes), installation of bike lanes, sidewalks, signing and $5,170 Rd to Compton Terrace) striping. Evaluate and if feasible, install bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals) to address speed inconsistency between bicyclists and vehicles. Complete sidewalks, including pedestrian buffer, and pedestrian islands at crossings. Freedom Blvd Pedestrian Crossings (Airport WAT-P62 Evaluate and if feasible, install new and improve existing uncontrolled pedestrian crossings at Roach Road, Davis $520 to Lincoln) Avenue, Clifford Lane, Mariposa Avenue, Alta Vista Street, Crestview Drive, Martinelli Street and Marin Street). Freedom Blvd Reconstruction - Phase 3 (Alta WAT-P33 Pavement reconstruction, operation improvements (turn lanes), installation of bike lanes, sidewalks, signing and $2,580 Vista to Davis) striping. Evaluate and if feasible, install bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals) to address speed inconsistency between bicyclists and vehicles. Complete sidewalks, including pedestrian buffer, and pedestrian islands at crossings. Freedom Blvd Reconstruction (Broadis St to WAT 39 Full depth rehab (reuse existing materials), relocate utilites, concrete pads at bus stop, signage and striping, ADA $1,030 Alta Vista Ave) upgrades to curbs and driveways. Evaluate and if feasible, install bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals) to address speed inconsistency between bicyclists and vehicles. Complete sidewalks, including pedestrian buffer, and pedestrian islands at crossings. Freedom Blvd Undergrounding WAT-P38 Underground existing overhead utilities. $1,270
Freedom Blvd/Green Valley Rd WAT-P64 Evaluate and if feasible, implement greenway, which gives priority to bicycles and pedestrians on low volume, low $1,550 Neighborhood Bike/Ped Connections speed streets including, pedestrian facilities, way finding and pavement markings, bicycle treatments to connect neighborhoods to goods and services on Freedom Blvd. Green Valley Rd Modifications (Freedom WAT-P45 Reconstruct or repave roadway and bikelanes; repair, replace and install curb gutter, sidewalk and curb ramps; $1,810 Blvd to City Limit) replace and upgrade striping. Evaluate and if feasible, including pedestrian buffer and bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals). Green Valley Rd Modifications (Struve WAT-P44 Reconstruct or repave roadway and bikelanes; repair, replace and install curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramps; $1,450 Slough to Freedom Blvd) replace and upgrade signage and striping. Harkins Slough Rd (Hwy 1 to Green Valley WAT-P69 Repair, reconstruct and/or upgrade pavement, bike lanes, sidewalks, transit facilities, signage and striping $1,000 Rd) Hillside Ave to Freedom Blvd Ped/Bike WAT-P60 Evaluate and if feasible, install new bike/ped connection from Carey Avenue to Freedom Bouldevard between Roache $310 Connection Road and Green Valley Road to connect neighborhood to goods, services and transit on Freedom Boulevard. Include new crossing from new bicycle/pedestrian facilitiy to east side of Freedom Boulevard. Hwy 1/ Harkins Slough Road Interchange WAT 01 Proposed/pending: Provide congestion relief along Harkins Slough/Green Valley Rd and improve bicycle and $0 pedestrian crossing over Highway 1. Original: Reconstruct current half interchange to add on and off ramps to the northern side of the interchange in order to relieve congestion at Main Street (Hwy 152)/Green Valley Road intersection. Widen bridge, add bike lanes and sidewalks. (Caltrans Project ID - EA05-44130). Hwy 1/Harkins Slough Road Corridor WAT 01A Installation of a signal at the northbound Highway 1 off ramp at Harkins Slough Road; Signal modifications and $8,600 Improvements operational improvements along Harkins Slough Road/Green Valley Road corridor, beginning at Highway 1 off ramp to Main Street (SR 152); Construction of Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge over Highway 1. Caltrans Project ID 05-1G490 (formerly part of Caltrans Project ID - 05-44130 and WAT 01).
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Kearney/Rodriguez - Ped Crossing WAT-P53 Evaluate and if found necessary, add pedestrian crossing at Kearney and Rodriguez with traffic calming for access to $30 Radcliffe Elementary. Lower Watsonville Slough Trail WAT-P46 Install bicycle/pedestrian trail $670
Lump Sum Bicycle Projects WAT-P19 Update the City Bicycle Plan and construction of additional routes and paths (250k/yr). $5,170
Main St - 3 HAWK Signals WAT-P54 Evaluate and if found necessary, add Hawk signals in 3 locations on Main St. $770
Main St (Freedom to Riverside) Ped/Bike WAT-P58 Evaluate and if feasible improve ped facilities and bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike $770 Enhancements boxes, bike signals) and bike boxes and bicycle priority at intersections on Main Street intersections. Main St Modifications (500 Block: Fifth St to WAT-P40 Repair, replace and install curb, gutter, and curb ramps; replace and upgrade signage and striping. Evaluate and if $620 East Lake Ave) feasible, provide bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals), and buffered sidewalk. Main St Modifications (City Limit to Lake Ave) WAT-P47 Repave roadway and bike lanes; repair, replace and install curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramps: replace and $1,450 upgrade signage and striping. Evaluate and if feasible, provide bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals) and buffered sidewalks. Main St. (Hwy 152)/Freedom Blvd WAT 27a Installation of a roundabout to replace the currently signalized intersection with safety considerations for bike/ped. $1,290 Roundabout Caltrans Project ID - 05-0T150. Main St/Beach St/Lake Ave Bike Facilities CT-P38 Bicycle facilities - Main St (GV Rd to Mont Co line), Beach St (Walker to Lincoln) and Lake Ave (Main St to $0 fairgrounds). County/City Project - Cost unknown. Main/Rodriguez/Union/Brennan (Freedom to WAT-P55 Evaluate and if found necessary, increase the number of crosswalks on Main St, Rodriguez, and Union/Brennan to $100 Riverside) - Crosswalks aim for 300 ft distance between crossings. Update pattern of crosswalks to block pattern. MBSST Rail Trail: Lee Road, 4000 feet east TRL 18L Construction of 4000-foot long pathway parallel to the railroad tracks: eight-foot width asphalt (hma) and two-foot $1,340 to City Slough Trail connection base rock shoulders on each side. A 500 foot long retaining wall up to three foot tall with fence will be needed near Lee Road. A four foot by six foot railroad building at the Ohlone Parkway will need to be relocated. A drainage structure east of Ohlone Parkway will need to be modified. Connection to Lee Road shall require installation of pathway or sidewalk to link to the existing sidewalk. At grade crossing at Ohlone Parkway and at a spur line located between Lee Road and Highway 1. MBSSTN Walker St (Watsonville Slough WAT-P71 Construction of 2400-foot long pathway parallel to the railroad tracks. Path shall be twelve-foot width asphalt $750 Trailhead to Walker St) (hma). Modify drainage facilities east of Ohlone Parkway. Provide connection with Watsonville Slough Trail. Install at grade crossing at spur near Walker St. Modify existing parking area and pedestrian facilities at Walker St/West Beach St intersection. Neighborhood Traffic Plan WAT-P04 Plan to identify and address concerns regarding speeding, bicycle and pedestrian access and safety, and other $100 neighborhood traffic issues ($5k/yr). Neighborhood Traffic Plan Implementation WAT-P13 Address concerns about traffic complaints through Education, Enforcement, and Engineering solutions. Install traffic $410 calming devices that do not impede bicyclist access ($20k/yr). Ohlone Parkway Improvements - Phase 2 WAT-P31 Roadway, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities. $520 (UPRR to West Beach) Pajaro Lane to Freedom Blvd Ped/Bike WAT-P63 Evaluate and if feasible, new bike/ped connection from Pajaro Lane to Freedom Blvd to connect neighborhood to $310 Connection goods, services and transit on Freedom Boulevard. Include new crossing from new bicycle/pedestrian facilitiy to west side of Freedom Boulevard.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Pajaro Valley High School Connector Trail WAT-P42 Install bicycle/pedestrian trail (this trail connects Pajaro Valley High School to Airport Blvd). $620
Pennsylvania Dr (Green Valley Rd to Clifford WAT-P70 Repair, reconstruct and/or upgrade pavement, bike lanes, sidewalks, transit facilities, signage and striping $4,000 Ave) Riverside (Hwy 129) Bike Facilities CT-P39 Bicycle facilities - Lee to Lakeview Road. County/City Project -Cost Unknown. $0
Rodriguez St (Main St to Riverside)- WAT-P51 Evaluate and if found necessary, improve bike lane striping, add buffered lanes on Rodriguez St to delineate bike lane $10 Buffered Bike Lane from vehicle parking and traffic. Sidewalk Infill Harkins Slough Road and WAT 41 Harkins Slough: 6 ft wide x 180 ft long sidewalks on south side of Harkins Slough Rd and east of Ohlone Pkwy; Main $210 Main Street St: 6 ft wide x 450 ft long sidewalks on north side of Main St from Pennsylvania Dr-Pacifica Blvd Union/Brennan (Freedom to Riverside) - WAT-P52 Evaluate and if found necessary, add sharrows to Union/Brennan. $10 Sharrows Upper Struve Slough Trail WAT-P65 Construction of 450 foot long pedestrian/bicycle path along upper Struve Slough from Green Valley Road to $460 Pennsylvania Drive. The trail shall consist of a twelve-foot wide by one foot deep aggregate base section with the center eight feet covered with a chip seal. Additional improvements include installing a 130-length of modular concrete block retaining wall, reinforcing a 160-foot length of slough embankment with rock slope protection and installing a 175-foot long by eight foot wide boardwalk. Upper Watsonville Slough Trail WAT-P43 Install bicycle/pedestrian trail. $670
Walker St Modifications (Beach St to WAT-P48 Repave roadway and bikelanes; repair, replace and install curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramps; replace and $2,790 Watsonville Slough) upgrade signage and striping Watsonville Shuttle WAT-P27 Year round public transit service. $260
Watsonville-wide HOV priority WAT-P56 Evaluate HOV priority at signals and HOV queue bypass. $50
West Beach St (Lee Rd to Ohlone Parkway) WAT-P66 Repair, reconstruct and/or upgrade pavement, bike lanes, sidewalks, transit facilities, signage and striping $2,500
West Beach St (Ohlone Parkway to Walker WAT-P67 Repair, reconstruct and/or upgrade pavement, bike lanes, sidewalks, transit facilities, signage and striping $4,000 St) West Lake Ave Modifications (Main St to WAT-P41 Repair, replace and install curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramps; replace and upgrade signage and striping $210 Rodriguez St) City of Watsonville Total Cost $155,780 Consolidated Transportation Countywide Specialized Transportation CTSA-P01 Non-ADA mandated paratransit and other specialized transportation service for seniors and people with disabilities. $56,700 Includes medical service rides, Elderday,out-of-county rides, Sr. Meal Site, Taxi Script, and same day rides etc. Current avg annual need $2.58M. Constrained=$1.4M. Lift Line Maintenance/Operations Center CTSA-P02 Construct a permanent maintenance center/consolidated operations facility for paratransit program (currently Lift $15,500 Line). Medical Specialized Transportation for CTSA-P06 Non-emergency medical trnasportation for veterans $6,500 Veterans
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Medically Fragile Specialized Transportation CTSA-P04 Non-emergency transportation service for medically fragile individuals. Includes operations and capital. $5,000
Non-ADA Paratransit Service Expansion CTSA-P03 Expansion of non-ADA paratransit system to meet needs of growing elderly and disabled populations. May include $21,700 pre/post natal transport to medical appointments. Consolidated Transportation Total Cost $105,400 County Health Services Agency Santa Cruz County Health Service Agency - CO 50 Ongoing education program to decrease the risk and severity of collisions. Includes bicycle and pedestrian programs: $6,458 Traffic Safety Education Community Traffic Safety Coalition, South County coalition, and Ride n' Stride Bicycle/Pedestrian Education Program. County Health Services Agency Total Cost $6,458 County of Santa Cruz 17th Ave and Brommer St Slurry Seal CO 65 Pavement maintenance, isolated section digout and asphalt replacement and fiberized slurry seal on entire roadway. $370
26th Ave Improvements (entire length- CO-P31a Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including sidewalks, bike lanes, transit turnouts, left $2,580 Portola Dr to end) turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. 26th to 30th (at Lode/Quartz) Bike/Ped CO-P78 New bike/ped connection from Lode and Quartz to Moran Trail, which connects to 30th. $520 Connection 37th/38th Ave (Brommer to Eastcliff) CO-P27a Evaluate and if feasible improve vehicle and transit access on 38th Avenue from East Cliff to Brommer and develop $2,070 Multimodal Circulation Improvements and greenway on 37th Avenue from East Cliff to Portola. Roadway improvements may include roadway and roadside Greenway improvements including sidewalks, bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals), transit turnouts, left turn pockets, and intersection improvement. 41st Ave Improvements Phase 2 (Hwy 1 CO-P26a Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $1,240 Interchange to Soquel Dr) and intersection improvements. Airport Blvd Improvements (City limits to CO-P02 Major rehab, addition of bike lanes, transit facilities, merge lanes, intersection improvements, sidewalks, drainage, $1,240 Green Valley Rd) and landscaping. Alba Rd Improvements (Empire Grade to CO-P30b Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. $1,760 State Hwy 9) Amesti Road Multimodal Improvements CO-P03 Roadway rehab and reconstruction, left turn pockets at Green Valley Road, Pioneer Road/Varni Road. Add bike $6,200 (Green Valley to Brown Valley Rd) lanes, transit turnouts, sidewalks, merge lanes, landscaping, and intersection improvements. Aptos Beach Dr Improvements (Esplande to CO-P27b Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $1,240 Rio Del Mar Blvd) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. Aptos Village Plan Phase II Improvements CO 64 Modifications to ped, bike, and auto traffic. Add pedestrian facilities on both sides of Soquel Dr; maintain existing bike $2,000 lanes; new bus pullout and shelter on north side. Trout Gulch: Replace sidewalks with standard sidewalks on east side, ADA upgrades to west side sidewalks. Install traffic signals at Soquel Dr/Aptos Creek Rd & Soq/Trout Gulch. RR crossing modifications - new crossing arms, concrete panels for vehicle and pedestrian crossings. New RR xing at Parade St. Phase 1: Trout Gulch Rd improvements w/traffic signal and upgraded RR xg at Soquel Dr. Beach Road Improvements (City limits to CO-P26b Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $1,240 Pajaro Dunes) and intersection improvements.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Bean Creek Rd Improvements (Scotts Valley CO-P28a Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, left $1,760 City Limits to Glenwood Dr) turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Bear Creek Road Improvements (Hwy 9 to CO-P04 Major rehab, add bike lanes, turnouts, merge lanes, and intersection improvements. Some landscaping and drainage $4,750 Hwy 35) improvements also. Bonita Dr Improvements (entire length) CO-P29b Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike lanes, transit $1,240 turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Bonny Doon Rd Improvements (Hwy 1 to CO-P43 Construction of a Class 1 bike lane facility, addition of transit stops, intersection improvements, major road $8,260 Pine Flats Rd) rehabilitation, road maintenance, and drainage improvements. Bowker Rd Improvements (entire length- CO-P33a Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, left $620 Buena Vista Dr to Freedom Blvd) turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Branciforte Dr Improvements (City of Santa CO-P30c Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, $1,760 Cruz to Vine Hill Rd) left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Brown Valley Rd Improvements (Corralitos CO-P26d Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $1,240 Rd to Redwood Rd) and intersection improvements. Buena Vista Rd Improvements (San CO-P26e Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $3,000 Andreas to Freedom Blvd) and intersection improvements. Bulb Ave Road Improvements (Garden St to CO-P65 Roadway and roadside improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, left turn lanes, intersection $770 Capitola City Limits) improvements and roadway rehabilitation. Cabrillo College Dr Improvements (Park Ave CO-P30d Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, $1,240 to Twin Lakes Church) left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Capital improvement projects consistent CO-P96 Construct associated multi-modal infrastructure improvements associated with the Sustainable Santa Cruz County Plan $22,000 with the Sustainable Santa Cruz County Plan Capitola Rd Ext Improvements (Capitola Rd CO-P31b Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $1,240 to Soquel Ave) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Capitola Road Slurry Seal (30th-17th Ave) CO 72 Double fiberized slurry seal and restriping to rehabilitate the roadway surface. $340
Carol Way/Lompico Creek Bridge CO-P49 Replace existing single span-two lane bridge construction of steel girders and long deck with new 30 ft wide single $1,240 Replacement span flat sale concrete bridge. Include (2) 11 ft lanes and (2) 4 ft shoulders. Casserly Rd Bridge Replacement CO 73 Replace existing bridge in poor condition over a tributary of Green Valley Creek near Smith Rd intersection $930
Casserly Rd Improvements (Hwy 152 to CO-P26g Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $770 Green Valley Rd) and intersection improvements. Cathedral Dr Improvements (entire length) CO-P33b Roadway and roadside improvements on Minor Collector. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of $620 the road.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Center Ave/Seacliff Dr Improvements CO-P26h Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $1,240 (Broadway to Aptos Beach Dr) and intersection improvements. Chanticleer Ave Improvements (Hwy 1 to CO-P26i Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, drainage and intersection improvements. $1,240 Soquel Dr) Cliff Dr Improvements (Rio Del Mar to CO-P29c Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike lanes, transit $620 Railroad Crossing) turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Clubhouse Drive Improvements (Sumner Av CO-P32a Road rehabilitation and maintenance. Roadside improvements: left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and transit $1,450 to Rio Del Mar Blvd) turnouts. College Road Improvements (Hwy 152 to CO-P23 Major road rehab, add left turn pocket at Cutter Drive. Also add bike lanes, transit turnouts, sidewalks, landscaping. $1,760 Lakeview Rd) Drainage improvements, merge lanes, and intersection improvements may also be needed. Commercial Way Improvements (Mission Dr. CO-P28c Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, left $620 to Soquel Dr.) turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Corcoran Ave Improvements (Alice St to Felt CO-P27c Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $620 St) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. Corralitos Road Rehab and Improvements CO-P08 Major rehab, transit, bike, and ped facilities. May also include drainage, merge lanes, landscaping and intersection $620 (Freedom Blvd to Hames Rd) improvements. County wide guardrail CO-P97 Install guardrail on County roads $15,000
Countywide ADA Access Ramps CO-P37 Construction of handicapped access ramps countywide. $1,240
Countywide Bike Projects CO-P71 Bike projects based on needs identified through the Santa Cruz County Bicycle Plan and plan updates. These are in $4,130 addition to projects listed individually in the RTP. Countywide General Road Maintenance and CO-P35 Ongoing maintenance, repair, and operation of road/street system within the unincorporated areas of the county. $488,610 Operations (Need $14M/yr. Const=$7.4M/yr) Countywide Sidewalks CO-P41 Install sidewalks. $72,310
Day Valley Rd Improvements (entire length- CO-P31c Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $1,240 Freedom Blvd to Valencia Rd) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. East Cliff (26th to Moran Way) Sidewalk CO-P77 Install sidewalk from 26th south to link to Moran Way. $410 Improvement East Cliff Dr Pedestrian Pathway (7th-12th CO-P50 Construct pedestrian pathway on East Cliff. $1,760 Ave) East Cliff Drive Cape Seal (12th-17th) CO 66 Pavement maintenance, isolated section digout and asphalt replacement and cape seal on entire roadway. $230
East Cliff Drive Improvements (32nd Ave to CO-P09 Roadway rehab, add left turn pockets at 26th and 30th Ave, fill gaps in bikeways and sidewalks, add transit turnouts, $4,750 Harbor) intersection improvements. Some landscaping and drainage improvements. East Zayante Rd Improvements (Lompico CO-P26j Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $1,760 Rd to just before Summit Rd) and intersection improvements.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Either Way Ln Bridge Replacement Project CO-P88 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing narrow one lane structure and roadway approaches with $2,180 a two lane clear span precast voided concrete slab bridge and standard bridge approaches. El Dorado Ave Road Improvements (Capitola CO-P67 Roadway and roadside improvements including curb, gutter, buffered sidewalk, bike treatments (such as buffered $1,810 Rd to RR) and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals), left turn lanes, intersection improvements and rodway rehabilition. El Rancho Dr Improvements (Mt. CO-P26k Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $2,380 Hermon/Hwy 17 to SC city limits) and intersection improvements. Empire Grade 2-layer Seal (130' north of CO 67B Asphalt digout, 2-layer seal, and restriping to rehabilitate the roadway surface. $220 Heller Dr to 0.79 mi north of Heller) Empire Grade 2-Layer Seal (SC city limits to CO 67 Pavement maintenance, isolated section digout and asphalt replacement and 2-layer seal on entire roadway. $340 130' N of Heller Dr) Empire Grade Improvements CO-P10 Road rehab and maintenance, left turn pocket at Felton Empire Road, add bike lanes, transit facilities, some $4,750 sidewalks, landscaping. Drainage improvements, merge lanes, and intersection improvements may also be needed. Eureka Canyon Rd Improvements (Hames CO-P26l Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $2,380 Rd to Buzzard Lagoon Rd) and intersection improvements. Felton Empire Road Improvements (entire CO-P28d Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, left $2,380 length to State Hwy 9) turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Fern Dr @ San Lorenzo River Bridge CO-P90 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing three span single lane structure and roadway approaches $2,830 Replacement Project with a new two lane clear span reinforced concrete box girder bridge and standard bridge approaches. Forest Hill Dr @ Bear Creek Bridge CO-P86 The Project will consist of completely replacing existing steel girder bridge crossing Bear Creek with a new precast $2,050 Replacement Project concrete voided slab bridge. Freedom Blvd Multimodal Improvements CO-P11 Add bike lanes, sidewalks on some segments, transit turnouts, signalization. Left turn pockets at Bowker, Day Valley, $3,100 (Bonita Dr to City of Watsonville) White Rd, and Corralitos Rd. Also includes merge lanes, intersection improvements, landscaping, major rehabilitation and maintenance, drainage improvements. Freedom Blvd Pavement Preservation (Hwy CO 74 Rehabilitate the roadway surface. $1,430 1 to Pleasant Vly Rd) Glen Arbor Rd Improvements (State Hwy 9 CO-P30f Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, $1,240 to State Hwy 9) left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Glen Canyon Rd Improvements (Branciforte CO-P26m Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $5,990 Dr to City of Scotts Valley) and intersection improvements. Glen Coolidge Drive/Hwy 9 Bike Path CO-P40 Class 1 bike facility from Glen Coolidge Dr to Hwy 9 to provide eastern access to UCSC. $2,380
Glenwood Cutoff General Improvements CO-P61 Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, left turn lanes, intersection improvements and roadway $3,100 (Glenwood Dr to Hwy 17) rehabilitation. Glenwood Dr. Improvements (Scotts Valley CO-P26n Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $3,000 city limits to State Hwy 17) and intersection improvements.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Graham Hill Road Multimodal Improvements CO-P12 Bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes, traffic signals. Major rehabilitation and $7,020 (City of SC to Hwy 9) maintenance. Drainage improvements. Signal upgrade at SR9. Granite Creek Rd Improvements (Branciforte CO-P30h Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, $1,760 Dr to City of Scotts Valley) left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Green Valley Rd 3-Layer Seal: Devon Ln to CO 68 Pavement maintenance, isolated section digout and asphalt replacement and 3-layer seal on entire roadway. $270 Melody Ln (0.58 mi) Green Valley Rd Bridge Replacement Project CO-P85 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing two lane structure and roadway approaches with a two $2,110 lane clear span concrete slab bridge and standard bridge approaches. Green Valley Rd Pedestrian Safety Project CO 42b Build 6-foot wide sidewalk with some curb and gutter on NW side of Green Valley Rd from Airport Blvd to Amesti Rd $390 (1800 ft). Green Valley Road Improvements CO-P13 Add two-way left turn lanes from Mesa Verde to Pinto Lake on Green Valley Rd. Also includes some road rehab and $4,130 maintenance, bike lanes, sidewalks, transit facilities, landscaping, and merge lanes. Hames Rd Improvements (entire length- CO-P32b Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and transit turnouts. $3,620 Freedom Blvd to Eureka Canyon Rd) Harkins Slough Rd. Improvements (entire CO-P32c Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and transit turnouts. $1,760 length-Buena Vista Dr to State Hwy 1) Harper St Improvements (entire length-El CO-P33d Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, left $1,240 Dorado Ave to ECM) turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Huntington Dr Improvements (Monroe Ave CO-P32d Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and transit turnouts. $2,380 to Valencia Rd.) Hwy 152/Holohan Rd Safety Improvement CO-P92 Pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements. Intersection capacity enhancements and signal modifications. $2,200 Project Jamison Cr Rd Improvements (entire length- CO-P32e Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and transit turnouts. $620 Empire Grade to Hwy 236) La Madrona Dr Improvements (El Rancho Dr CO-P14 Bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets at Sims Road, Highway 17, and El Rancho Road), merge $3,620 to City of Scotts Valley) lanes, and intersection improvements. Also includes major rehabilitation, drainage and maintenance. Lakeview Road Improvements CO-P15 Major road rehab, add left turn pocket at College Road, intersection improvements at Carlton Rd. Also add bike $1,240 lanes, new transit facilities, landscaping. Drainage improvements, merge lanes, and intersection improvements may also be needed. Larkin Valley Rd Improvements (San CO-P30i Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, $620 Andreas Rd to Buena Vista Dr) left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Larkspur Bridge @San Lorenzo River CO-P91 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing narrow one lane structure and roadway approaches with $3,930 a two lane bridge and standard bridge approaches. Laurel Glen Rd Improvements (Soquel-San CO-P30j Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, $1,240 Jose Rd to Mt. View/Rodeo Gulch Rd) left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Ledyard Way Improvements (entire length- CO-P31d Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $620 Soquel Dr to Soquel Dr) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Lockhart Gulch Improvements (Scotts Valley CO-P31e Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $1,240 City limits to end) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Lockwood Lane Improvements (Graham Hill CO-P24 Major road rehab, add bicycle lanes, sidewalks, some transit facilities, landscaping, and intersection improvements. $880 Rd to SV limits) Lompico Rd Bridge Replacement CO-P95 The project will consist of replacing existing steel stringer bridge with a reinforced concrete slab bridge $1,860
Lompico Rd Improvements (E Zayante Rd. CO-P30k Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, $620 to end) left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Maciel Ave Improvements (Capitola Rd to CO-P29e Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike lanes, transit $1,450 Mattison Ln) turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Main St Improvements (Porter St to CO-P27e Roadway and roadside improvements on Major Collector including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, $1,760 Cherryvale Ave) merge lanes and intersection improvement. Manfre Rd Improvements (entire length- CO-P33e Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, left $620 Larkin Valley Rd to Buena Vista Dr) turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Mar Monte Ave Improvements (San Andreas CO-P30l Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, $620 Rd to State Hwy 1) left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Mar Vista Dr Improvements (entire length- CO-P33f Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike lanes, buffered sidewalks, $300 just before Seacliff Dr to Soquel Dr) transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Mattison Ln Improvements (Chanticleer Ave CO-P26p Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $1,450 to Soquel Ave) and intersection improvements. McGregor Dr Improvements (Capitola city CO-P33g Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, left $1,240 limits to Searidge Rd) turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Mesa Dr Improvements (Vienna Drive to CO-P31f Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $1,240 Ledyard Way) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Mill St Improvements (entire length) CO-P27f Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $360 pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. Mountain View Rd Improvements CO-P27g Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $1,240 (Branciforte Dr to Rodeo Gulch Rd) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. Mt. Hermon Rd Pavement Preservation: CO 69 Pavement maintenance, isolated section digout and asphalt replacement and 3-layer seal. $890 Graham Hill to 1000' N of Locatelli Ln
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Mt. Hermon Rd. Improvements (Lockhart CO-P26q Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $3,000 Gulch to Graham Hill Rd) and intersection improvements. Murphy Crossing Improvements CO-P39 Bikeway on Murphy Crossing (Hwy 129 to Monterey Co line), major rehabilitation and maintenance of road, drainage $1,240 improvements may also be needed. Opal Cliff Dr Improvements (41st Av to CO-P31g Roadway, roadside and intersection improvements including sidewalks, bike treatments (such as buffered and/or $1,240 Captiola City Limits) painted bike lanes), designed to accommodate the number of users and link to East Cliff Drive. Pajaro River Bike Path System CO-P38 Construction of a Class 1 bike path along the levees and a Class 2 bikeway on Thurwatcher Road and Beach Road. $9,500
Paul Minnie Ave. Improvements (Rodriguez CO-P29f Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike lanes, transit $1,240 St to Soquel Ave) turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Paul Sweet Road Improvements (Soquel Dr CO-P22 Major road rehab and maintenance. Also adds bike lanes, sidewalks, landscaping. Drainage improvements, merge $1,240 to end) lanes, and intersection improvements, and new transit facilities may also be needed. Paulsen Rd Improvements (Green Valley Rd CO-P27h Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $1,240 to Whiting Rd) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. Pine Flat Rd Improvements (Bonny Doon Rd CO-P28f Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, left $2,380 to Empire Grade Rd) turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Pinehurst Dr Improvements (entire length) CO-P27i Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $880 pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. Pioneer Rd Improvements (Amesti Rd to CO-P31h Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $880 Green Valley Rd) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Polo Dr Improvements (Soquel Dr to end) CO-P29g Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike lanes, transit $1,450 turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Porter St Improvements (Soquel Dr to Paper CO-P26r Roadway and roadside improvements including buffered sidewalks and bicycle treatments (such as buffered and/or $1,240 Mill Rd) painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals) to address speed inconsistency between bicyclists and vehicles, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Portola Dr Cape Seal (E. Cliff to 24th Ave) CO 76 Double fiberized slurry seal and restriping to rehabilitate the roadway surface. $240
Quail Hollow Rd Bridge Replacement Project CO-P82 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing two lane structure and roadway approaches with a two $2,430 lane clear span concrete bridge and standard bridge approaches. Quail Hollow Rd Improvements (entire CO-P32f Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and transit turnouts. $830 length- East Zayante to Glen Arbor Rd) Rancho Rio Ave @ Newell Creek Bridge CO-P87 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing one lane structure and roadway approaches with a two $1,730 Replacement Project lane clear span concrete slab bridge and standard bridge approaches. Redwood Lodge Rd (Entire Length) CO-P51 Roadway and roadside improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, left turn lanes, intersection $3,100 improvements and roadway rehabilitation.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Redwood Rd Bridge Replacement Project CO-P89 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing steel army treadway bridge crossing a tributary of Brown’s $1,310 Creek on Redwood Road with a reinforced concrete slab bridge and standard bridge approaches. Rio Del Mar Blvd Improvements (Esplanade CO-P30n Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike lanes, sidewalks, $3,000 to Soquel Dr) transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Rodeo Gulch Rd Improvements (So & North: CO-P31i Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $1,760 Mt. View/Laurel Glen Rd to Hwy 1) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roland Dr Improvements (30th to 35th) CO-P31j Roadway and roadside improvements and implemention of greenway, which gives priority to bicycles and pedestrians $880 on low volume, low speed streets including, pedestrian facilities, way finding and pavement markings, bicycle treatments to connect to new bike/ped connection to 41st. San Lorenzo River Valley Trail CO-P46 15 mile, paved multi-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians from Boulder Creek to Santa Cruz. $25,830
San Lorenzo Valley Trail: Hwy 9 - Downtown CO-P46a Install sidewalks and bicycle lanes on Hwy 9 through downtown Felton. $2,270 Felton Bike Lanes & Sidewalks San Lorenzo Valley Trail: Hwy 9 - North CO-P46b Install sidewalk/pedestrian path on west side, shoulder widening to 5' for bicycle lanes from Felton-Empire/Graham $7,640 Felton Bike Lanes & Sidewalks Hill Rd to Glen Arbor Road, Ben Lomond, including frontage of SLV elementary, middle and high schools. Includes new and replacement bike/ped bridges. San Lorenzo Way Bridge Replacement CO-P83 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing one lane structure and roadway approaches with a two $3,190 Project lane clear span bridge and standard bridge approaches. Seacliff Dr Improvements (entire length) CO-P27j Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left $1,760 turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. Seascape Blvd Improvements (Sumner Ave CO-P26s Roadway improvements and pavement rehabilitation. $620 to San Andreas Rd) Sims Road Improvements (Graham Hill Rd CO-P17 Road rehab and maintenance, drainage, intersection improvements, landscaping, add bike, ped, and transit facilities. $1,760 to La Madrona Dr) Smith Grade Improvements (entire length- CO-P32g Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and transit turnouts. $2,380 Empire Grade to Bonny Doon Rd) Soquel Ave Improvements (City of SC to CO-P18 Transit turnouts, two way left turn lanes from Chanticleer to Mattison, merge lanes, signalization and intersection $3,310 Gross Rd) improvements. Signals at Chanticleer and Gross Rd. Roadwork: major rehabilitation and maintenance, perhaps drainage improvements. Roadside: sidewalks, landscaping, and new transit facilities. Soquel Dr Improvements (Soquel Ave to CO-P19 Major rehab, merge lanes, intersections improvements, signal coordination, transit turnouts, fill sidewalk and bike $7,540 Freedom Blvd) facility gaps, some landscaping. Soquel Dr Road Improvements (Robertson CO-P62 Roadway and roadside improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike treatments (such as buffered and/or $410 St to Daubenbiss) painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals), left turn lanes, intersection improvements and roadway rehabilitation. Soquel Dr Traffic Signal and Left Turn Lane CO-P58 Install left turn lane at signalized intersection from Soquel Dr to Robertson St and associated roadside improvements $1,000 (Robertson St) Soquel-San Jose Rd Improvements (Paper CO-P36 Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $2,580 Mill Rd to Summit Rd) and intersection improvements.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Soquel-Wharf Rd Improvements (Robertson CO-P28g Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Arterials including addition of bike treatments (such as $1,030 St to Porter St) buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals), transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Spreckels Dr Improvements (Soquel Dr to CO-P27k Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $1,240 Aptos Beach Dr) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. Spreckels Dr/Treasure Island Dr CO-P42 Addition of bike lanes, intersection improvements, major road rehabilitation, road maintenance, and possible drainage $620 Improvements improvements. State Park Drive Improvements Phase 2 CO-P20 Transit turnouts, two way left turn, merge lanes, intersection improvements, and fill gaps in bike and ped facilities $1,340 including pedestrian crossing improvements, bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals). Plus, major rehabilitation and maintenance, drainage improvements, landscaping. Summit Rd Chip Seal (Soquel-San Jose Rd- CO 78 Asphalt Digout, Chip Seal, and restriping to rehabilitate the roadway surface. $530 Old SC Hwy) Summit Rd Improvements CO-P26u Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $5,580 and intersection improvements. Sumner Ave Improvements (entire length- CO-P32h Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and transit turnouts. $1,450 Rio Del Mar Blvd to end [just past via Novella]) Swanton Rd Bridge Replacement CO-P94 The project will consist of replacing existing 3 span steel girder bridge with a single span concrete box girder bridge $2,540
Thompson Ave Improvements (entire length- CO-P33h Roadway and roadside improvements including major rehabilitation and maintenance of road and includes $1,240 Capitola Rd to end) implemention of greenway, which gives priority to bicycles and pedestrians on low volume, low speed streets including, pedestrian facilities, way finding and pavement markings, bicycle treatments to connect to MBSST. Thurber Ln Improvements (entire length) CO-P28h Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, left $1,760 turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Thurwachter Road Bike Lanes CO-P68 Install bicycle lanes. $50
Trout Gulch Rd Improvements (Soquel Dr. CO-P30p Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, $3,000 to end) left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Upper Zayante Rd Improvements CO-P98 Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes $1,500 and intersection improvements. Valencia Rd Improvements (Trout Gulch Rd CO-P32j Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and transit turnouts. $1,760 to Valencia School Rd) Varni Rd Improvements (Corralitos Rd to CO-P28i Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, left $1,240 Amesti Rd) turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Vine Hill Rd Improvements (Branciforte/Mt. CO-P30q Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, $1,450 View Rd to State Hwy 17) left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Wallace Ave Improvements (entire length- CO-P33i Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike lanes, transit turnouts, left $880 Huntington Dr to end) turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Webster St Improvements (Jose Ave to 16th CO-P29h Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike lanes, transit $1,240 St) turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Winkle Ave Improvements (entire length CO-P27l Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit turnouts, left turn $2,380 from Soquel Dr) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. County of Santa Cruz Total Cost $899,880 Ecology Action Bike To Work/School Program RTC 26 Countywide education, promotion, and incentive program to actively encourage bicycle commuting and biking to $3,620 school. Coordinates efforts with local businesses, schools, and community organizations to promote bicycling on a regular basis. Provides referrals to community resources. Avg annual cost: $140K/yr-includes in-kind donations and staff time. Ecology Action Transportation Employer RTC 17 Community organization that promotes alternative commute choices. Work with employers, incentives for travelers to $2,320 Membership Program get out of SOVs including: emergency ride home, interest-free bike loans, discounted bus passes. Avg cost: $90K/yr. Coordinates with Bike to Work program. Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Alliance VAR-P22 Help facilitate this broad collaboration of PEV advocates, busineses, union labor, manufacturers and public agencies $410 (MBEVA) to assist the adoption of PEV's in the Monterey Bay region. MBEVA's main goals are to: • Create PEV infrastructure in this region • Educate the public on the benefits of PEV's • Educate gov't agencies on ways to streamline PEV policy, permiting, and implementation and • Help train workforce for PEV related jobs. Ecology Action Total Cost $6,350 SCCRTC Bicycle Route Signage Countywide RTC 32 Define routes, develop and install signs directing bicyclists to preferred routes to various destinations countywide. $600
Bike Parking Subsidy Program RTC 16 Subsidies for bicycle racks and lockers for businesses, schools, government agencies, and non-profit organizations are $550 all eligible. Recipients are responsible for installation and maintenance of the equipment. Avg annual cost: $25K/yr. County-wide Bicycle, Pedestrian and Vehicle RTC-P50 Conduct counts to assess mode split over time and assess impact of new facilities. $412 Occupancy Counts Cruz511 Traveler Information RTC 02a Transportation demand management including centralized traveler information system and ridematching services. $4,250 Outreach, education and incentives; multimodal traveler information system; ridematching service for carpools, vanpools, and bicyclists; services and information about availability and benefits of all transportation modes, including sharing rides, transit, walking, bicycling, telecommuting, alternative work schedules, alternative fuel vehicles, and park-n-ride lots. Avg annual cost: $250k. Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) on Hwy 1 and RTC 01 Maintain and expand tow truck patrols on Highways 1 and 17. Work with the CHP to quickly clear collisions, remove $9,430 Hwy 17 debris from travel lanes, and provide assistance to motorists during commute hours to keep incident related congestion to a minimum and keep traffic moving. Avg need: $200k/yr constrained; $400k/yr total cost.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's MBSST - Rail and Hwy 1 Bicycle and RTC 27d Design, approval of CPUC, environmental clearance, and construction of a bicycle and pedestrian crossing of the rail $2,000 Pedestrian Crossing at Laguna Creek Beach line and Hwy 1 to provide access between the Coastal Rail Trail at Laguna Creek Beach and the parking area on the inland side of Hwy 1. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail RTC 27c Coordinate trail implementation as it traverses multiple jurisdictions to ensure uniformity; serve as Project Manager $1,030 Network (Coastal Rail Trail) - Trail for construction of some segments; handle environmental clearance; coordinate use in respect to other requirements Management Program (closures for ag spraying, etc); solicit ongoing funding and distribute funds to implementing entities through MOUs; coordinate with community initiatives; etc. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail RTC 27a Design, environmental clearance and construction of the 32-mile rail component of the 50+ mile network of bicycle $121,000 Network - Design, Environmental and pedestrian facilities on or near the coast, with the rail trail as the spine and additional spur trails to connect to Clearance, and Construction key destinations. (Funded segments listed individually.) Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail RTC 27b Maintenance of the rail trail component of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network - ongoing clean-up, $9,600 Network (Coastal Rail Trail) - Maintenance trash/recycling removal, graffiti abatement, brush clearance, surface repairs (from drainage issues, tree root intrusion) etc. Performance Monitoring RTC-P51 Transportation data collection and compilation to monitor performance of transportation system to advance $1,650 goals/targets. Includes travel surveys of commuters, Transportation Demand Management plan, a low-stress bicycle network plan and parking standards plan. Planning, Programming & Monitoring RTC 04 Development and amendments to state and federally mandated planning and programming documents, monitoring of $5,680 (PPM) - SB45 programmed projects. Avg annual cost: $250k/yr. Rail Line Management RTC-P03 Operating expenses for rail line oversight. Avg annual cost:$175K/yr. $4,090
Rail Line: Freight Service Upgrades RTC-P41 Upgrade rail line to FRA Class 2 to a condition for reasonable ongoing maintenance into the future. Upgrade $21,340 crossings, replace jointed rail with continuously welded rail, upgrade signals, and replace ties. Rail Transit: Watsonville-Santa Cruz Corridor RTC-P02 Design, construction, and operation of fixed guideway public transit between Santa Cruz and Watsonville. May be a $283,000 joint project with the SCCRTC, SCMTD, and local jurisdictions. Annual op cost est: $5-10M/yr; capital: $31.5M-$133M depending on service area and frequency (Total cost reflects Scenario G from 2015Rail Transit Study). Cost shown for 15 years of service during RTP period. Real-Time Transit Info RTC-P58 Develop and maintain distrubution channel for disseminating real time transit arrival and departure information to $520 Santa Cruz Metro users. To be developed in coordination with Santa Cruz Metro. Recreational Rail Infrastructure RTC 25 Seasonal passenger rail service on Santa Cruz Branch rail line. Infrastructure needed for the service is listed here $5,340 (e.g. platforms, sidings, pedestrian & disabled access, rail vehicles). Unsubsidized operations will be provided by a private operator and operating costs are therefore not included here. All costs are estimated. RTC Bikeway Map RTC-P49 Update, print and distribute free SC County Bikeway Map and update GIS files as needed. $320
SAFE: Call Box System Along Hwys RTC-P01 Motorist aid system of telephone call boxes along all highways plus maintenance and upgrades. Call boxes may be $5,390 used to request assistance or report incidents. Avg annual cost: $245/yr. Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Improvements RTC 03a Infrastructure preservation for current uses and future transportation purposes. $570
SCCRTC Administration (TDA) RTC-P07 SCCRTC as Regional Transportation Planning Agency for Santa Cruz County distributes Transportation Development $15,400 Act Local Transportation Funds and State Assistance Funds for planning, transit, bicycle facilities and programs, pedestrian facilities and programs and specialized transportation in accordance with state law and the unmet transit needs process. Average annual cost: $700K/yr.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's SCCRTC Planning RTC-P08 SCCRTC Planning Tasks. Includes public outreach, long and short range planning, interagency coordination. Avg $22,000 annual cost: $1M/yr. School-Based Mobility/TDM Programs RTC-P54 Student transportation programs aimed at improving health and well being, transportation safety and sustainability $2,690 and that facilitate mode shift from driving alone in a motor vehicle to active and group transportation. Shared Parking Program RTC-P57 Develop tools to allow adjacent property owners to develop and share parking facilities. $150
Transportation Demand Management RTC-P56 Develop Model TDM Ordinance and User Guide to include provisions for both residental and non-residential projects $260 Ordinance and User Guide and address program and facilities improvements in return for reductions in off-street parking requirements. Vanpool Incentive Program RTC 15 Assist in start up and retention of vanpools. Includes financial incentives: new rider subsidies, driver bonuses, and $670 empty seat subsidies. Also may include installation of wifi on vans. Avg Annual Cost: $25k/yr. SCCRTC Total Cost $517,942 SCCRTC/Caltrans 1 - Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Program RTC 24k Tier 1 – program level design/environmental analysis to establish a Corridor Investment Program (CIP) to reduce $0 congestion along the 9 mile section of Highway 1 between San Andreas Rd/Larkin Valley Rd (Aptos) and Morrissey Boulevard (Santa Cruz). [Projects identified below are increments of the Highway 1 CIP.] Caltrans Project ID 05- 0C730 2 - Hwy 1: Auxilary Lanes from 41st Ave to RTC 24f Construct auxiliary lanes and a bicycle/pedestrian overcrossing of Hwy 1 at Chanticleer Ave. [Project level $29,960 Soquel Ave and Chanticleer Bike/Ped Bridge design/environmental analysis is currently underway as part of combined Tier 1/Tier 2 environmental effort to establish a Highway 1 Corridor Investment Program (Tier 1) and take a first step toward implementation with this project (Tier 2) upon approval of the final environmental document.] Caltrans Project ID 05-0C732 3 - Hwy 1: Auxilary Lanes from Park Ave to RTC 24e Construct auxiliary lanes and reconstruct Capitola Avenue overcrossing. [Part of Highway 1 CIP project (RTC 24k) but $33,060 Bay Ave/Porter St listed here as a standalone project. 4 - Hwy 1: Auxilary Lanes from State Park RTC 24g Construct auxiliary lanes. [Part of Highway 1 CIP project (RTC 24k), but listed as a standalone project.] $42,350 Dr to Park Ave 5 - Hwy 1: Reconstruct Morrissey Blvd RTC 24h Reconstruct Morrissey Blvd overcrossing with enhanced pedestrian and bicycle treatments (such as buffered or $45,800 Interchange painted facilities) on both sides of the overcrossing, and/or a bicycle/pedestrian overcrossing at Trevethan Ave, reconfigure ramps and local streets to accommodate the new interchange, and ramp metering.[Part of Highway 1 CIP project (RTC 24k), but listed here as standalone project.] 6 - Hwy 1: Reconstruct Soquel Avenue RTC 24i Reconstruct the overcrossing with enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities on both sides, reconfigure ramps and $67,330 Interchange local streets to accommodate the new interchange, and ramp metering. [Part of Highway 1 CIP project (RTC 24k), but listed here as standalone project.] 7 - Hwy 1: Reconstruct Bay Ave/Porter St RTC 24j Reconstruct highway to operate as a single interchange. Includes construction of a frontage road that includes bike $113,810 and 41st Avenue Interchange lanes and sidewalks connecting the Bay/Porter and 41st Ave intersections ; reconstruction of the Bay/Porter undercrossing and the 41st Avenue overcrossing with enhanced pedestrian and bicycle treatments on both sides, and reconfiguration of ramps and local streets to accommodate local traffic and ramp metering. [Part of the Highway 1 CIP project (RTC 24k), but is listed here as a standalone project.] 91 - Hwy 1: Reconstruction of 2 Railroad RTC 24o Reconstruct two railroad crossings over Highway 1 in Aptos. [Part of Highway 1 CIP project (RTC 24k), but listed as $41,100 Crossings in Aptos. a standalone project.]
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's 92 - Hwy 1: Auxiliary Lanes from Rio Del RTC 24p Construct auxiliary lanes and reconstruct bridge over Aptos Creek. [Part of Highway 1 CIP project (RTC 24k), but $66,800 Mar Blvd to State Park Dr Including Bridge listed as a standalone project.] over Aptos Creek 93 - Hwy 1: Auxiliary Lanes from Freedom RTC 24q Construct auxiliary lanes. [Part of Highway 1 CIP project (RTC 24k), but listed as a standalone project.] $16,700 Blvd to Rio Del Mar Blvd 94 - Hwy 1: Northbound Auxiliary Lane from RTC 24r Construct northbound auxiliary lane. [Note: This project was not included as part of Highway 1 CIP project (RTC $8,800 San Andreas Rd/Larkin Valley Rd to 24k).] Freedom Blvd 95 - Hwy 1: Reconstruct Remaining RTC 24a Interchange modifications not identified as separate projects (San Andreas Rd/Larkin Valley Rd, Freedom Blvd, Rio $127,200 Interchanges Del Mar Blvd, State Park Dr, and Park Ave) , including reconfiguration of ramps and local streets for ramp meters, enhanced pedestrian and bike treatments (such as buffered or painted facilities) in each direction and sufficient width to allow addition of HOV lanes. [Part of the Highway 1 CIP project (RTC 24k), but is listed here as a standalone project.] 96 - Hwy 1: Construction of HOV Lanes from RTC 24m Construction of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or Carpool) Lanes on Highway 1 from San Andreas Rd/Larkin Valley Rd $61,980 San Andreas Rd/Larkin Valley Rd to to Morrissey Blvd. Cost excludes auxiliary lanes, reconstruction of interchanges for ramp metering, over and under Morrissey Blvd crossings, and traffic operation system (TOS) elements on the corridor. [These costs are listed separately (RTC 24 a,e,f,g,h,l,j, m,n,o,p,q,r). Could be expensed under a complete Hwy 1 HOV Lane project (RTC 24, $603,000) but currently expensed as a standalone project.] 97 - Hwy 1: HOV Lanes from San Andreas RTC 24 Construct HOV or Carpool lanes on Highway 1 from San Andreas Rd/Larkin Valley Rd to Morrissey Blvd, including $0 Rd/Larkin Valley to Morrissey Blvd auxiliary lanes, reconstruction of interchanges with enhanced bike and pedestrian facilities, arterial and ramp modifications to allow ramp metering, a new bike/ped crossing at Trevethan, and traffic operation system (TOS) element. [Cost if built in entirety: $603,000. See stand alone projects (RTC24f,e,g,h,I,j,a,m) for cost of incremental implementation.] Caltrans Project ID 05-0C730 98 - Hwy 1: TSM Project from Morrissey to RTC 24n Construct the TSM project alternative as described in the Tier 1 environmental study to establish a Highway 1 $0 San Andreas Rd. Corridor Investment Program. Project includes auxiliary lanes, modifications of interchanges with enhanced bike and pedestrian treatment, arterial and ramp modifications to allow ramp metering, a new bike/ped crossing at Trevethan, and traffic operation system (TOS) element. [Cost if built in entirety, rather than incrementally: $249,100. Assumes RTC 24f has been completed.] Hwy 1 Bicycle/Ped Overcrossing at Mar Vista RTC 30 Construct a bicycle/pedestrian overcrossing of Hwy 1 in vicinity of Mar Vista Drive, providing improved access to $7,800 Seacliff and Aptos neighborhoods and schools. Hwy 1 Ramp Metering: Northern Sections RTC 34 Reconfiguration of ramps and local streets to allow for ramp metering and installation of ramp meters. Could be $0 Between San Andreas Road and Morrissey expensed under a separate stand alone project ($6.7 M) Blvd Hwy 1 Ramp Metering: Southern Sections CT-P01 Reconfigurations of ramps and installation of ramp meters at interchanges from Hwy 129/Riverside Dr to Mar Monte $20,600 Ave. SCCRTC/Caltrans Total Cost $683,290 SCMTD ADA Access Improvements MTD-P51 Add or improve ADA accessibility to all bus stops and METRO facilities. $4,222
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's ADA Paratransit Service - Continuation of MTD-P10C Operation & maintenance cost of existing Paratransit service. Avg Annual Cost: $5.5M. $121,000 Existing Service ADA Paratransit Vehicle Replacements MTD 02 Replace buses/vans for ADA paratransit fleet (including Accessible Taxi program). Avg cost: $65k each for 34 vans $14,040 every 5 years. ADA Service Expansion MTD-P11 Add capacity to meet increased trip demand thru 2040. Assumes 2% increase/year starting in 2019. $2,500
Automatic Vehicle Locator and Automatic MTD-P50 Automatic Vehicle Locator and Automatic Passenger Counter systems on all METRO buses. Real time bus $3,200 Passenger Counter Systems arrival/departure displays at select stops. Necessary IT upgrades. Bike Station at Capitola Mall MTD-P23 Establish bike station at Capitola Mall, especially to serve UCSC. Would be joint mall, UCSC, MTD project. $1,030
Bikes on Buses Expansion MTD-P20 Add additional space for bikes on articulated buses when/if METRO purchases or leases 60-ft articulated buses. $60
Bus on Shoulder MTD-P57 Plan, design, seek Caltrans approvals, and construct improvements to utilize freeway shoulders to bypass congestion $12,000 on Highway 1 and possibly Highway 17 to speed inter-city bus service Bus Rapid Transit MTD-P15 Construct park & ride lots, transit centers and grade-separation where feasible to operate bus rapid transit to reduce $26,780 congestion on Highway 1. Bus Rebuild and Maintenance MTD-P31 Rebuild engines; Fleet maintenance equipment. $5,175
Bus Stop and Station Improvements MTD-P52 Improve customer access and/or amenities at bus stops; add bus stop pads to preserve pavement. $500
Commuter/Subscription Bus Program MTD-P18 Capital and operating for subscription buses to areas not currently served by express buses (similar to large vanpool). $2,070
Customer IT amenities MTD-P55 Upgrade Hwy 17 Wi-Fi and expand to local routes; real-time bus arrival website. $1,010
Deviated Fixed-Route Pilot Program MTD-P43 Pilot project allowing buses to make minor route modifications to address needs of senior and disabled riders. $100
Electric Non-Fleet Vehicles MTD-P47 Replace non-revenue vehicles to EV. $580
EV Fast Charging Stations MTD-P48 Install 5 electric vehicle charging stations at transit centers. $1,030
Hwy 1 Express Buses MTD-P27 Hwy 1 express bus replacements - 6 Buses @ $500k ea. Replace every 12 years. $6,200
Hwy 17 Express Service - Continuation of MTD-P10B Operation & maintenance cost of existing bus service. Avg annual cost: $3.8M. $86,360 Baseline Service Levels Hwy 17 Express Service Restoration and MTD-P12 Restore Hwy 17 Express service to FY16 levels, then expand service 2% annually. Restore $300K/yr operating plus $10,204 Expansion 2% annually plus capital costs (2 buses) Inter-County Paratransit Connection MTD-P44 Establish paratransit connection location with Santa Clara County. $1,290
Local Transit - Continuation of Baseline MTD-P10 Operation & maintenance cost of existing local fixed route bus service (Based on FY17 post-service reduction $741,400 Service Levels 2019-2040 ($33.7M/year). Local Transit Service Restoration and MTD-P14 Restore local service to FY16 levels, then expand service 2% annually. Restore $6.2M/yr operating plus 2% annually $173,160 Expansion plus capital costs (16 buses) Maintenance Facility Expansion MTD-P38 Property acquisition, design, and construction of maintenance facility expansion. $15,850
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Metro Bus Replacements MTD-P04 Replace fleet at the end of normal bus lifetime (approximately every 12 years; $675 each; $900k each for Hwy 17 $142,420 Over the Road coaches). Metro facilities repair/upgrades MTD-P36 Maintain and upgrade facilities. $6,270
Metro rebranding MTD-P58 Develop marketing program and establish consistent brand with uniform signage, letterhead, ads. $500
Non-Revenue Vehicles MTD-P32 Replace support vehicles. $3,450
Pacific Station- Bike Station MTD-P49 Establish bike station at Pacific Station. $410
ParaCruz Mobile Data Terminals; Radios MTD-P30 Replace mobile data terminals in vehicles $760
ParaCruz Operating Facility MTD-P28 Design, Right-of-Way and construction for new ParaCruz Operating Facility. $12,400
Park and Ride Facilities MTD-P53 Fund purchase and construction or lease of parking areas for commuter bus patrons, either surface lot or parking $29,400 structure. Replacement of Watsonville Transit Center MTD-P56 Replacement transit center at existing or new location. $25,000
Replacement Transit Fareboxes, Ticket MTD 18 Upgrade GFI Farebox system to enable fare media loading, tracking, registration, interoperability via internet. $5,550 Vending Machines, and Fare System Necessary IT upgrade. System Integreator to analyze and propose integrated fare media strategy. Replacement Enhancements fareboxes at end of useful life. Replacement of Ticket Vending Machines at end of useful life. Santa Cruz Metro Center/Pacific Station MTD 13 Renovate Pacific Station or construct new transit center in alternate location. $25,000 Renovation Senior/Disabled/Low-Income Fixed-Route MTD-P42 Incentives to encourage fixed-route bus ridership. Includes existing discounts for Seniors and persons with $17,125 Transit Incentives disabilities. May include free/reduced rates for seniors during off-peak hours, free bus passes to ADA eligible persons, bus pass subsidies for low income riders transportation to employment, and other incentives to encourage use of fixed-route system. Signal Priority/Pre-Emption for Buses MTD-P21 Enable coach operators to actuate traffic signals to prolong green or change red lights to improve transit running time. $2,070
Small Bus Fleet MTD-P24 Purchase smaller buses for travel through residential neighborhoods. Cost currently unknown. $1,700
Solar Panels for Souza Operations Facility MTD-P29 Energy reduction through installation of solar panels on the new Judy K. Souza Operations Facility $2,000
South County Operations and Maintenance MTD-P54 Acquisition of property and construction of second operations and maintenance facilities to better serve South County. $50,000 Facility Transit Mobility Training Program Expansion MTD-P19 Expand public outreach and training to encourage fixed route, rather than Paratransit, use. Outreach may also involve $1,240 other partners (ex. DMV, doctors, senior centers, etc). Avg annual cost: $80K/yr. Transit Security and Surveillance Systems MTD-P33 Enhance passenger safety and facilities security. Emergency response systems. $1,140
Transit System Technology Improvements MTD-P35 Automated Data Processing software, telephones, portable computers, servers, Customer Information Kiosks, digital $5,490 ID processing equipment. Maintain and upgrade office software and hardware, bandwidth, web site, phone network, to enhance productivity, customer service and maintain functionality. Transit Technological Improvements MTD-P06 IT software and hardware upgrades for scheduling, customer service, planning systems. Upgrades every 5 years. $5,170
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Transit/Paratransit Driver Emergency MTD-P45 Provide training equipment for drivers on new mobility devices (scooters, motorized wheelchairs) plus emergency $260 Training training and biohazard container and clean-up kits for vehicles. Watsonville Transit Center Improvements MTD-P46 Minor upgrades to Watsonville Transit Center. $1,030 SCMTD Total Cost $1,568,146 Seniors Council Senior Employment Ride Reimbursement RTC-P43 Reimburse low income seniors for transit expenses to/from employer sites. $1,600 Seniors Council Total Cost $1,600 UCSC Alternative Fuel Fleet Vehicles UC-P64 Purchase and upgrade fleet vehicles to alt. fueled vehicles (refuse trucks, street sweepers, fleet cars, etc.) $3,100
Alternative Fuel/Electric Shuttle Vehicles UC-P22 Capital acquisition of vehicles. $10,330
Bike Shuttle Vehicle Acquisition UC-P51 Acquire more alt fueled vehicles for bike shuttle (and possible expansion). $520
Bus Tracking and AVL Transit Programs UC-P62 GPS bus tracking and Automatic Vehicle Locator programs inform travelling population of transit locations so they can $260 make informed mode choices. College Nine/Communications Pedestrian UC-P39 Construct pedestrian bridge. $1,030 Bridge College Nine/Crown College Pedestrian UC-P37 Construct pedestrian bridge. $1,550 Bridge Coolidge Overlook UC-P42 Improve overlook for parking, benches and signage for Sanctuary. $620
Disability Van Service UC-P75 Operate disability van service ($240k/yr). $5,450
East Collector Transit Hub UC-P46 New transit hub at East Collector (East Remote) lot. $5,170
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations UC-P65 Add additional electrical infrastructure and install electric vehicle charging stations around campus. $310
Great Meadow Bike Path Safety UC-P60 Bikeway safety and maintenance improvements; potential for separate pedestrian improvements to minimize conflicts. $1,500 Improvements Hagar/McLaughlin Intersection UC-P10 Signal, pedestrian safety improvements(including new crosswalk) and roadway improvements. $520 Improvements Hagar/Steinhart Intersection Improvements UC-P14 Signal, pedestrian safety improvements, transit, roadway improvements. $1,030
Hagar-Coolidge Connector Road/Hagar/East UC-P47 New roadway connector, including bicycle lanes, between Hagar Drive and Coolidge, plus Hagar/East Remote $3,100 Remote Intersection Improvements Intersection Improvements: signal, pedestrian safety improvements and roadway improvements. Heller Drive Bicycle Lanes (Empire Grade to UC-P56 Add Class II bicycle lanes in downhill direction as feasible. $830 Porter College)
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Kerr/Porter Rd Pedestrian Bridge ADA UC-P72 Modify bridge to improve access. $3,100 Upgrades Kresge/Core West Pedestrian Bridge: ADA UC-P57 Modify bridge to enhance ADA access. $3,100 Upgrades McLaughlin Drive Bike Lanes/Pedestrian UC-P30 Install Class 2 bike lanes and enhance pedestrian circulation on University campus roadway. $2,580 Enhancements Meyer Drive Extension/Jordan Gulch Bridges UC-P04 Extension of Meyer Drive from existing Meyer Drive to Hagar Drive. Includes construction of two bridges, pedestrian, $20,660 and bicycle facilities. Northern Entrance UC-P08 Construct new access road including Cave Gulch Bridge to Empire Grade and road and bicycle lanes to Northern $10,330 Heller Dr. for access and fire safety. Northern Loop Roadway UC-P07 Construct new roadway, including bicycle lanes, on upper campus. Will be phased. Phase I: Chinquapin Extension to $18,590 support Social Science 3. Parking Management Technology UC-P68 Updating existing parking management tecnologies to allow for more effective management, additional parking $410 Improvements management at Coastal Marine Campus and 2300 Delaware site. Pedestrian Directional Map/Wayfinding UC-P38 Develop and install signs throughout campus. $520 System Porter/Performing Arts Pedestrian Bridge UC-P36 Construct pedestrian bridge. $1,030
Science Hill/North Academic Core Pedestrian UC-P40 Construct pedestrian bridge. $1,030 Bridge Sidewalk/Pedestrian Improvements UC-P50 Widen sidewalks/improve ped access in areas of campus. $5,170
Solar PVs on Campus Parking Lots UC-P71 Install new solar arrays on campus parking lots. Cost TBD. $6,000
Spring Street Bikeway UC-P34 Construct bikeway connecting Spring Street to Hagar Ct. $310
Steinhart Way Multimodal Improvements UC-P03 Roadway improvements for shuttles, bikes and pedestrians. $520
Transit Pullouts and Shelters Enhancements UC-P19 Construction and installation of transit pullouts and reconstruction of shelters throughout campus. $1,550
Transit Vehicles (ongoing) UC-P23 Ongoing capital acquisition of transit vehicles for on-campus transit and University shuttles. $5,170
Transportation-Related Stormwater UC-P66 Retrofitting existing transportation facilities and developing new facilities with new stormwater management $1,030 Management Projects techniques. Traveller Safety Education/Information UC-P61 Bike/pedestrian safety programs; light and helmet giveaways, safety classes, distracted driver programs, bus $100 Programs etiquette program. UCSC - Metro Station Bus Rapid Transit UC-P48 Bus Rapid Transit Improvements between Metro Station, Bay Street Corridor, and UCSC Roadways. $5,170 Improvements UCSC Bicycle Facilities UC-P55 Add bicycle facilities on campus roadways and paths. Lump sum of projects,including but not limited to UCSC Bicycle $1,030 Plan that are not listed individually elsewhere in the RTP. UCSC Bicycle Parking Improvements UC-P33 Install bicycle parking facilities to serve bicycle commuters to the University. $520
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's UCSC Bike Loan Program UC-P52 Develop and implement a bike loan program for UC students. $1,030
UCSC Bike Showers/Storage Lockers UC-P32 Install showers and storage facilities to serve bicycle commuters to the University. $620
UCSC Commute Counseling Program UC-P69 Staffing program development to individually market to UCSC affiliates on more sustainable means of travel to $3,100 campus. UCSC Commuter Incentive Programs UC-P70 Provide ongoing support and development of new programs to encourage travel to campus via sustainable modes of $1,550 travel. UCSC Lump Sum Roadway Maintenance UC-P59 Repaving and rehabilitation of roadways on UCSC campus to maintain existing network. $10,330
UCSC Main Entrance Improvements UC-P01 Realign roadway, transit pullout/shelter, relocate bike parking, construct pedestrian path, historic resource analysis. $2,070 Work may be done in conjunction with City Roundabout project. UCSC Parking Operations & Maintenance UC-P73 Operate and administer the parking operations for UCSC including planning, TDM, marketing and debt service. $70,450
UCSC Pedestrian/Transit Zone UC-P44 Pedestrian safety improvements including, colored/textured asphalt and signage at various locations on core campus $1,030 roadways. UCSC Traffic Control UC-P58 Non-traditional traffic control/crossing guard program at key intersections on UCSC campus to improve pedestrian $2,580 and vehicle safety, reduce conflicts, improve travel times. UCSC Transit Service UC-P74 Operate the on campus shuttle service and Night Owl ($3.01m/year). $68,410
UCSC Vanpool Program UC-P63 Maintain, operate and expand upon UCSC vanpool program. $8,680
Zimride Emergency Preparedness Database UC-P67 Creating a new database through Zimride to have emergency response evacuation of UCSC campus. $310 UCSC Total Cost $293,400 Various Agencies Active TransportationPlan VAR-P39 Prepare Active Transportation Plans that address bicycle, pedestrian, safe routes to schools and complete streets $2,380 facilities. Bicycle Sharrows VAR-P03 Install sharrows (shared roadway marking) designating areas where bicyclists should ride on streets, especially when $520 bicycle lanes are not available. To be implemented by local jurisdictions. Bicycle Treatments for intersection VAR-P32 Add painted bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike detection and signals), at $4,130 improvements (ADD) major intersections. Bike Share VAR-P16 Establish and maintain an urban centered bike share program allowing county residents to access loaner bikes at key $5,170 locations such as downtowns, transit centers, shopping districts, and tourist destinations. Bike-Activated Traffic Signal Program VAR-P05 Provide traffic signal equipment to ensure that the traffic signals will detect bicycles just as cars are detected and $1,030 ensure that the appropriate traffic signal phase is activated by the bicycles.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Cabrillo College TDM Programs RTC 33 Provide students and employees at all four Cabrillo College campuses with education, promotion, and incentives that $1,560 support the use of sustainable transportation modes. Develop information, programs and services customized to meet the transportation needs of the Cabrillo College community. 'Provide Sustainable Transportation education, promotion, and Go Green program enrollment to Cabrillo College students and employees. Partner with Cabrillo staff and students to reduce SOV trips to the Aptos, Watsonville and Scotts Valley campuses. Provided targeted information and services to Cabrillo members. Carsharing Program VAR-P06 Program to assist people in sharing a vehicle for occasional use. Implementing Agency TBD, varies. $2,580
Climate Action Transportation Programs RTC-P48 Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through reducing vehicle trips and vehicle miles traveled, increasing $2,580 fuel efficiency and expanding use of alternatively fueled vehicles. Includes comprehensive outreach and education campaigns, a countywide emergency ride home for those using alternatives, and TDM incentive programs: $100k/year. Complete Streets Area Plan VAR-P28 Detailed complete street circulation and design plans, including consideration of greenways, for specific areas $2,000 identified for intensitified development in Sustainable Communities Strategy. Complete Streets Implementation VAR-P27 Additional projects for complete streets implementation that would fall under the Complete Streets Guidlelines. $10,330
Coolidge Drive Reconstruction VAR-P23 Reconstruction of roadway and bike lane. $3,100
Countywide Pedestrian Signal Upgrades RTC-P26 Grant program to fund installation of accessible pedestrian equipment with locator tones including rapid flashing $2,070 beacons and count down times etc. to facilitate roadway crossings by visually and mobility impaired persons. Countywide Senior Driving Training VAR-P24 Coordinate and enhance current programs that help maturing drivers maintain their driving skills and provides $80 transitional info about driving alternatives. (Current programs are run by AARP and CHP.) Eco-Tourism - Sustainable Transportation VAR-P17 Provide sustainable transportation information, incentives and promotions to the estimated one million visitors to $1,030 Santa Cruz County. Work with the Santa Cruz County Conference and Visitors Council, local lodgings, and tourist attractions. Electric Bicycle Commuter Incentive Program VAR-P44 Financial incentives, promotion and/or education to encourage residents to use electric bikes instead of commuting by $1,000 car. Environmental Mitigation Program VAR-P38 Allocate funds to protect, preserve, and restore native habitat that construction of transportation projects listed in $5,680 SCCRTC’s RTP could potentially impact. EMP funds will be for uses such as, but not limited to, purchasing land prior to project development to bank for future mitigation needs, funding habitat improvements in advance of project development to leverage and enhance investments by partner agencies. Hwy 1 Bike/Ped Bridge (Cabrillo-New CT-P07a Construction of bike/ped bridge connecting New Brighton State Beach and Cabrillo College as part of larger Nisene SP $8,260 Brighton) to the Sea trail concept. Lead agency TBD. Local Arterial ITS Infrastructure VAR-P11 ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems): advanced electronics and information technologies to increase the safety $620 and efficiency of the surface transportation system, including vehicle detection devices along major arterials in urbanized areas to alert motorists of incidents. Lump Sum Bridge Preservation VAR-P14 Painting, Barrier Rail Replacement, Low Water Crossing, Rehab, and Replacement bridges for SHOPP and Highway $47,450 Bridge Program (HBP). Lump Sum Emergency Response Local Roads VAR-P13 Lump sum for repair of local roads damaged in emergency. (Based on average ER/FEMA/CalEMA funds, storm $0 damage, fire, etc. Costs of repairs assumed under lump sum maintenance and operations within local jurisdiction listings.)
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Mission St/Hwy 1 Bike/Truck Safety VAR-P18 Partnership with road safety shareholders including Caltrans, UCSC, City of Santa Cruz, Ecology Action, trucking $520 Campaign companies and others to improve bike/truck safety along the Mission Street corridor. Provide safety presentations, videos, brochures, safety equipment, etc. Mobility Management Center VAR-P04 Centralized one-stop-shop for information and resources on specialized transportation options. May be combined with $7,750 511 or 211 efforts. Implementing agency TBD. Est. annual cost: $100-300k/yr. Neighborhood Greenways VAR-P33 Implement greenways which gives prioritiy to bicycles and pedestrians on low volume, low speed streets including, $5,170 way finding and pavement markings, bicycle treatments in areas identified for more intensified development in Sustainable Communities Strategy. Park and Ride Lot Development VAR-P26 Upgrade and maintain existing park and ride lots for commuters countywide. Secure additional park and ride lot $8,260 spaces for motorized vehicles and bicycles. Long range plan: identify, purchase land, construct Park & Ride lots. Planning for Transit Oriented Development VAR-P25 Evaluate opportunities for Transit Oriented Development serving seniors. $80 for Seniors Plugin Electric Vehicle Access, Education & VAR-P21 Target motorist looking for a cleaner vehicle by providing access, education and promotion on ever evolving plugin $830 Promotion electric vehicles (PEV). Provide PEV car share, rental and demo drives, educational workshops, online, and hard copy information. Promote through current EA groups, partners, media and other available sources. Public Transit Marketing VAR-P20 Initiatives that increase public transit ridership including discount passes, free fare days, commuter clubs, and $1,550 promotional and marketing campaigns. Public/Private Partnership Bicycle and VAR-P29 Develop model for assisting local jurisdictions in working with private property owners to allow bicycle and pedestrian $150 Pedestrian Connection Plan access through private property in areas identified for more intensified development in Sustainable Communities Strategy. Public/Private Partnership Transit Stops and VAR-P30 Develop model for assisting local jurisdictions in working with businesses to install transit pullouts and shelters on $150 Pull Outs Plan property in areas identified as high quality transit corridors in Sustainable Communities Strategy. Safe Paths of Travel VAR-P08 Regional program to construct and/or repair pedestrian facilities adjacent to high frequency use origins and $3,100 destinations, particularly near transit stops. Safe Routes to Schools Studies VAR-P10 Studies to assess pedestrian and bicycle safety near schools. $210
Safety Plan VAR-P36 Develop a safety plan that addresses traffic related injuries and fatalities for all modes of transportation. $310
Santa Cruz County Open Streets VAR-P40 Community events promoting alternatives to driving alone as part of a sustainable, healthy, and active life-style. $2,000 Temporarily opens roadways to bicycle and pedestrian travel only, diverting automobiles to other roadways.(Average annual cost - $100k/yr) School Complete Streets Projects VAR-P35 Implement ped/bike programs and facilities near schools. $10,330
School Safety Programs VAR-P19 Bicycle and walking safety education and encouragement programs targeting K-12 schools in Santa Cruz County $3,820 including Ecology Action's Safe Routes to School and Bike Smart programs. Provide classroom and on the bike safety training in an age appropriate method. Provide a variety of bicycle, walking, busing and carpooling encouragement projects ranging from bike to school events, to incentive driven tracking, and educational support activities. TDM Individualized Employer/Multiunit RTC-P53 Implement individualized employer and multiunit housing TDM programs with incentives for existing development. $4,650 Housing Program Transit Oriented Development Grant Program RTC-P25 Smart growth grant program to fund TODs that encourage land use and transportation system coordination. May $5,170 include joint child care/PNR/transit centers.
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Est Cost Project Title ID Project Description/Scope $1,000's Transit Priority VAR-P34 Install transit queues at major intersections. $5,170
Transit Service to San Jose Airport VAR-P43 Provide transit service to San Jose airport from Santa Cruz. Current average annual need $0.5M $11,000
Transportation Demand Management Plan VAR-P37 Collaborate with other organizations to develop a coordinated plan for transportation demand management program $310 implementation for Santa Cruz County. Transportation for Caregivers of VAR-P42 Transportation service for caregivers of seniors or people with disabilities. Including, but not limited to programs such $11 Seniors/People with Disabilities as, volunteer rides, taxi script, ride to work program. Current avg annual need $.5M. Constrained=$0M. Transportation for Low Income Youth VAR-P15 Safe, reliable transportation services for foster care children to/from school. Avg annual cost: $100k/yr. $2,580
Transportation for Low-Income Families VAR-P41 Transportation service for low income families with children. Includes medical service rides, out-of-county rides, $11,000 volunteer rides, taxi script, ride to work program, etc. Current avg annual need $.5M. Constrained=$0M. Transportation System Electrification VAR-P07 Partnership with local gov't agencies, electric vehicle manufactures, businesses, and Ecology Action to establish $51,650 electric vehicle charging stations for EV's, plug-in hybrids, NEV's, as well as ebikes and escooters. Work with manufacturers on developing advanced electric vehicles and educating the public regarding the ease of use and benefits of electric vehicles. Uncontrolled Pedestrain Crossing VAR-P31 Implement improvements to uncontrolled pedestrian crossing such as painted and/or raised crosswalks, flashing $5,170 Improvements beacons and pedestrian islands. Various Agencies Total Cost $242,511 Volunteer Center Volunteer Center Transportation Program VC-P1 Program providing specialized transportation to seniors and people with disabilities. Constrained=existing TDA $3,750 allocations. Volunteer Center Total Cost $3,750 Watsonville Airport Lump Sum Watsonville Municipal Airport AIR-P01 Projects from the Watsonville Airport Capital Improvement Program. Includes new hangers, reconstruction of aviation $20,000 Capital Projects apron, security features, and runway extensions. Watsonville Municipal Airport Operations AIR-P02 Ongoing operations/maintenance. Average $2M/year. $44,000 Watsonville Airport Total Cost $64,000 Funds Needed Through 2040 $6,183,228
RTP Preliminary Draft Project List 7/14/2016 Page 34 of 34 1 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Please form a partnership with Roaring Camp Railroad to install a paved bike path from Zayante Schools Rd to Santa Cruz. This corridor has a very gradual grade, no traffic, is quite peaceful, and full of fresh forest air to breathe while biking. I have used the current makeshift dirt- muddy-rutted trail as a bicycle commute route for years. Graham Hill Rd, E. Zayante Rd, and Hwy 9 are all FAR too dangerous (and Build a bike path along the rail line smoggy) for bicyclists! Tens of thousands of people live in SLV and from Zayante School Rd to Santa San Lorenzo River Valley commute to Santa Cruz everyday. We deserve a safe bike path. Cruz. Yes CO-P46 Trail County Construct a roundabout at River Construct a roundabout by Wells Fargo Bank at 74 River Street where Street and River Street South RiverSt/River Street South Front Street & River come together intersection near Wells Fargo Bank Yes SC-P116 Intersection City of Santa Cruz Hwy 17: Put up mesh barrier between the north and south-bound Hwy 17: Put up mesh barrier between the north and south-bound roads roads to block lights at night. It is Collision Reduction & to block lights at night. It is blinding to see the on coming traffic. blinding to see the on coming traffic. Yes CT-P46 Emergency Projects Caltrans Hwy 17: Make drains at side of the Hwy 17: Make drains at side of the road flush so that your tire doesn't road flush so that your tire doesn't go Collision Reduction & go into the drain causing unstability into the drain causing unstability Yes CT-P46 Emergency Projects Caltrans Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widen Hwy. 1 to Watsonville Widen Hwy. 1 to Watsonville Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans
High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) along Hwy 1 between Morrissey and San Andreas/Larkin Valley Rd. as well as a Transportation System Management alternative and no-build Express lane from Hwy 17 on to Hwy 1 all the way out to Freedom. alternative are currently Once people get in this lane on the far left they can't get out until they being evaluated as part of are past Freedom. There is a double white line you can only get in and Express lane from Hwy 17 onto Hwy the Highway 1 Tiered out in certain areas. 1 all the way to Freedom Blvd No RTC/Caltrans Environmental Document. Monterey Bay Sanctuary RTC 27a-c; CO- Scenic Trail Network; San Bike/walking path that would connect the beautiful sites in our county Build walking and biking paths. Yes P46 Lorenzo River Valley Trail RTC Bring back the rebate for something like The Copenhagen Wheel Provide rebate for conversion to e- Electric Bicycle Commuter Project has been added to which turns a regular bike into a hybrid e-bike bike Yes-added VAR-P44 Incentive Program Various project list Monterey Bay Sanctuary Add high qualty bike cycle paths like the Dutch where they are Build high quality bike paths separate RTC 27a-c; CO- Scenic Trail Network; San separated from car traffic from auto traffic Yes P46 Lorenzo River Valley Trail RTC Could be included in numerous bike path projects Create solar panel bike paths like the Dutch Build solar panel bike paths Yes where feasible RTC Sponsor a safety program that gives cyclists "Live Paint" reflective paint to Sponsor a safety program that gives cyclists "Live Paint" reflective place on bike and clothing paint to place on bike and clothing (developed by Volvo UK) (developed by Volvo UK) Yes VAR-P19 RTC
Page1 2 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Airport passengers can Create a direct shuttle service to SFO, San Jose Airport, and at least reach all area airports by to BART in Fremont so you can get to the Oakland airport. It could be transit or a combination of a Uber driver with a van, but that it be more reasonable than the $70- Hwy 17 Express Service; transit and a short taxi or ride- $100 trip it costs one way now. Even if it went once every 4 hours, I Direct transit service to SFO, San MTD- Hwy 17 Express Service hail service (e.g. Uber, Lyft) would use it Jose airport and BART in Fremont Partial P108;MTD-P12 Expansion Metro ride Bike Lane from Fire Department/Happy Valley School on Branciforte Drive to Market Street to connect bike lanes to Market Street and increase safety on a busy car and bike road. This will create a practical bike commute route in to Santa Cruz etc. as well as a safer recreational route for bikers. Bike lanes on Branciforte Dr Yes CO-P30c Branciforte Dr Improvments County Dear Transportation Professionals, The way to keep the flow of traffic and meet the transportation needs is to keep the density of the buildings no higher than 3 stories on Water St. and Soquel Ave. in Santa Cruz so that these streets will not gain Land use decisions are not more cars. under the jurisdiction of the Thank you for making your survey available. Comment regarding land use No City of Santa Cruz RTC Land use decisions are not Limit the allowed building zone density to Mixed Use Low Density; 10 under the jurisdiction of the to 20 density units per acre on Water Street and Soquel Ave Comment regarding land use No City of Santa Cruz RTC
Allow for additional lane will provide 33% more volume capability and the on ramp off ramp additional length will allow for speed increase to highway speed and deceleration room so traffic slows on the ramps not the highway. Allows proper flow and will then allow surface traffic to use the highway as intended in 1950. RELOCATE THE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN to the rise past Park Ave. or eliminate it altogether. If you pass Soquel San Jose Rd your stuck anyway. Too many stop to read the damn sign. Oh yea. Increase length of on and off ramps eliminate the commission it takes away monies needed to fix roads! for improved system operations; Get over the need to construct mass transit unless its FAST and Remove or relocate the changeable Hwy 1 Corridor Investment convenient to San Jose. message sign Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Highway 152, Holohan Rd & College Holohan Rd and Hwy 152 Highway 152, Holohan Rd & College Rd intersection improvements in Rd intersection improvements in all Intersection Safety all directions directions Yes CO-P92 Improvement Project County Widen Highway One south of the Soquel Avenue exit and eliminate all Hwy 1 Corridor Investment two lane sections Widen Hwy 1 Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Widening Highway 1 to three lanes from Soquel Avenue to Watsonville. This would lessen traffic and gridlock on the highway as well as the side streets.
Santa Cruz County is losing my support for their businesses because of the traffic; I shop in Montery or Gilroy areas. I avoid going into Santa Cruz from Watsonville for any reason except between 11:00 am to Hwy 1 Corridor Investment 12:30 pm. Otherwise, I encounter traffic all other times. Widen Hwy 1 Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans
Page2 3 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Widen Hwy 1 to a true three lane (each way) freeway from fish hook to Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Watsonville. Make the Broadway, Soquel, and Water safer for Program; pedestrians and cyclists as well as more inviting for the small Soquel/Branciforte/Water businesses to flourish. Do not allow any high rise/high density housing Bike Lane Treatments; developments along these corridors that would contribute to the Widen Hwy 1; Improve safety for RTC 24 a-n;SC- Soquel/Water Crosswalks; already over-crowded congestion and ultra-dangerous situation for bicyclists and pedestrians on P123; SC- Soquel Ave Corridor RTC/Caltrans/City cyclists and pedestrians on all of these roads. Broadway, Soquel and Water Yes P119;SC-P87 Widening of Santa Cruz I do not believe adding a stop sign at the corner of Zayante and Quail Hollow. In alignment with traffic patterns and green vehicular traffic goals, the addition of a stop sign along Zayante road would only cause unnecessary traffic congestion. I travel from Lompico rd to Felton regularly and have for almost thirty years, please do not consider Do NOT add stop sign on Zayante at East Zayante Rd adding an unnecessary stop along my route. Quail Hollow Yes CO-P26j Improvements County Comment will be considered Street re-surfacing and maintenance in the Seabright area of Santa Maintain streets in the Seabright Citywide Operations and Cruz area of Santa Cruz Yes SC-P07 Maintenance City of Santa Cruz Traffic is so bad through Capitola Village. Another bridge that crosses Soquel Creek and bypasses the Village (say around Nob Hill) would The benefit to cost ratio of allow local commuters who avoid Highway 1 an alternate route to get Build Soquel Creek bridge in vicinity project is low compared to through Capitola while avoiding tourist traffic through the village. of Nob Hill No City of Capitola other projects.
Following extensive public input on the Rail Transit Study, the Regional Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Transportation Commission Program; Monterey Bay decided to continue to Build rail trail and not passenger rail. Sanctuary Scenic Trail examine rail-transit between Forget the train (its to costly to establish and operate), focus on safe Focus on safe bike trails throughout Network; Rail Transit: Watsonville and Santa Cruz bike trails through out the county, and projects to eliminate bottle county and projects that will reduce RTC 27a-c; Watsonville- Santa Cruz to answer outstanding necks on highway 1. congestion on Hwy 1. Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Corridor RTC questions.
Page3 4 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response I feel the 32 mile branch rail line should be turned into a bike/pedestrian path ONLY. Trestles and bridges should be used for bike/pedestrian use only. Then we could SAFELY bicycle in Santa Cruz County. It should connect with the Monterey trail for an amazing, Bay Park! The only problem I see is the path would become too busy! Electric assist bikes should be allowed on it for those who don't/can't peddle strenuously. I feel: 1. Rail is way too expensive, noisy, congest traffic, and the fencing! If continued as planned the ocean will be fenced off! Communities like La Selva Beach will be up in arms about all of the fencing. Time is also very much of the essence! I hope to see the project completed soon! I'm 52, I'd like to use the trail ASAP. Begin the path in Aptos! An approaching problem is the construction in Aptos Village that'll commence shortly. Vehicle traffic will be stopped, really! A safe pedestrian/bike option would definitely get Following extensive public people out of their cars and walking and bicycling. With a safe path input on the Rail Transit kids would be allowed to bicycle from Valencia Elementary and Aptos Study, the Regional Junior High, mitigating vehicle traffic. We'd be a happier and healthier Transportation Commission community. decided to continue to I'm very passionate about using the 32 mile branch line for trail only Monterey Bay Sanctuary examine rail-transit between and soon. Scenic Trail Network; Rail Watsonville and Santa Cruz Thanks for considering it! Best regards and Happy Holidays! Andrea RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa to answer outstanding Miller Build rail trail and not passenger rail. Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC questions. Mass transit to Silicon Valley.
Connecting Santa Cruz to San Jose Diridon is probably the biggest contribution we can make to human happiness and our biggest gift to the planet. I don't personally commute, but I still care.
Google, Yahoo and Apple (at least) already send luxury coaches, the private sector filling a gap which belongs to the public sector. Possibly a private-public partnership with those organization? Naming rights Hwy 17 Express Service; (such as London's Emirates cable car) might offset some of the cost? Offer mass transit from Santa Cruz MTD- Hwy 17 Express Service Surely the fare revenue would be healthy, talk about a captive market! to Diridon station in San Jose Yes P10B;MTD-P12 Expansion Metro I have 3 suggestions 2 for bikes, 1 for auto: 1. Bike lane add dedicated 2 way bike lane to Brookwood between Prospect heights and Paul Sweet it is mainly 1 way now. This opens a north south alternative to Soquel Ave/ Dr. 2. Bike lane add between Lee and Market along freeway berm. May Add 2 way bike lanes to Brookwood need a small bridge. between Prospect Heights and Paul 3. Auto- Add right turn lane and bike lane at south bound Soquel Dr to Sweet;Add bike path/bridge between Brookwood Drive Bike and 41st Ave intersection. Will need to acquire property in front of Kings Lee and Market; Add right turn lane Pedestrian Path; Branciforte Paint that is rarely used for parking. and bike lane on southbound Soquel SC-P21; SC- Creek Pedestrian Path; Regards; Dexter Bailey onto 41st Yes P95; CO-P19 Soquel Dr Improvements City of Santa Cruz
Page4 5 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response feasibility study in the mid 1990's, it was determined infeasible to pursue this project further in part due to the high costs associated The elephant in the living room is public transportation between Santa with trying to reassemble the Cruz and San Jose. Highway 17 is overloaded, and will continue to be rail right-of-way over the so, no matter what the improvements. We need direct rail service mountains and the between Santa Cruz and San Jose, connecting with CalTrans associated environmental northward to San Francisco and Capitol Corridor/Amtrak north and costs. The fulll cost of the east to Sacramento, Seattle, Chicago. The only item on the project project was estimated to agenda is RTC-P55, funded at a level of $500, which is chump range from about $600 change, compared to the magnitude of the issue. THIS IS A PROJECT million to $850 million in FOR LONG-TERM PLANNING, FOR A VISION OF 1994 dollars and costs would TRANSPORTATION IN THE GREATER BAY AREA FOR OUR Develop rail between Santa Cruz likely be at least doubled for FUTURE! and San Jose (CalTrain and Amtrak) No RTC today. widen the highway. it is the cheapest way to help transport people in Hwy 1 Corridor Investment the county. Widen Hwy 1 Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans
Following extensive public input on the Rail Transit Study, the Regional Transportation Commission decided to continue to Monterey Bay Sanctuary examine rail-transit between Scenic Trail Network; Rail Watsonville and Santa Cruz RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa to answer outstanding create a walking trail only, NOT RAIL, on the old rail bed. Build rail trail and not passenger rail. Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC questions. High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) along Hwy 1 between Morrissey and San Andreas/Larkin Valley Rd. as well as a Transportation System Management alternative and no-build alternative are currently Make the left lane of southbound Hwy. 1 an Express Lane beginning at being evaluated as part of the "button hook" entrance to the highway and ending at Park Avenue Creat an express lane on Hwy 1 from the Highway 1 Tiered in Capitola. the fishhook to Park Ave No RTC/Caltrans Environmental Document. Build a bike and pedestrian trail along the rail ine from Felton to San Lorenzo River Valley Bike trail from Felton to Santa Cruz along the railroad. Santa Cruz Yes CO-P46 Trail County
Page5 6 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response
Santa Cruz would benefit greatly with the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). With Transit Oriented Development becoming a buzz word for developers here, it's time the City provides transit service that market rate buyers and renters might actually take. BRT requires designated lanes (or shared with taxis and bicycles) providing maximum, limited stop efficiency.
Express connections from Watsonville, Aptos, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and San Jose is the solution to the congestion we currently face. Everyone knows adding more highway lanes is a farce. We must make the bus system desirable to current private automobile drivers. The commuter rail, while a dream come true, is not practical financially and faces too much opposition from NIMBYs. Instead lets use that money to designate lanes for express busses. These busses should have Wi-Fi and be equipped with a Clipper Card like system. Paying cash on the bus wastes time and discourages potential riders.
Please consider the importance of a desirable, fast, and efficient bus system.
Thank you. Implement a bus rapid transit system Yes MTD_P15 Bus Rapid Transit Metro Rail Transit: Watsonville- rail train Build a rail system Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC Project is in the County Create contiguous, separated bike way the entire length of Soquel Create contiguous, separated bike Sustainable Communities Drive, by narrowing the lanes of automobile traffic and assigning it to way the entire length of Soquel Drive Plan but the width of the bicyclists, and lowering the speed limit. This will benefit all road users with narrower lanes and lower speed SC-P123, CO- Soquel/Branciforte/Water roadway is limited for all by reducing injuries, fatalities, and property damage. limits Partial P19, CO-P30C Bike Lane Treatments County/City of SC desired purposes. Adopt Vision Zero.
Our culture accepts death by automobile too readily. Ask the average person on the street, "On average, about 20 people die each year in Santa Cruz County from motorized vehicle collisions. What number is an acceptable and reasonable amount of fatalities per year?"
Then ask, "Out of your family members and friends, what number would be an acceptable and reasonable amount of fatalities per year?"
Make traffic fatalities and injuries personal. Don't anonymize or Comment was considered under generalize it. input on goals, policies and targets RTC I am particularly against the specific project that the city is planning at 1800 Soquel Ave.
The traffic corrador along Soquel between Morrissey and Capitola road should be kept at a low rise, one or two story zoning policy in order to not increase traffic in an already nightmarish congested area. Comment regarding land use No City of Santa Cruz Comment regarding land use
Page6 7 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response When this goes up for a vote, this MUST NOT be presented as one item. It MUST be broken up into the four or five items that it is, with each being presented as a separate vote. I will vote against the whole thing if highway expansion is included with rail transport, or if bicycle trails are included in a plan along with railway ideas. Please consider Comment regarding sales tax the idea of a separate vote for each of the items. measure No RTC feasibility study in the mid 1990's, it was determined infeasible to pursue this project further in part due to the high costs associated with trying to reassemble the rail right-of-way over the mountains and the associated environmental costs. The fulll cost of the project was estimated to range from about $600 Develop rail between Santa Cruz million to $850 million in and San Jose (CalTrain and BART) 1994 dollars and costs would Santa Cruz's Rail Trail train should connect with a train between Santa to connect with rail service between likely be at least doubled for Cruz and San Jose to link up with CalTrain and BART. Watsonville and Santa Cruz No RTC today. I support accelerating the coastal rail trail development by cancelling or delaying the train aspect of this project and simply creating bicycle and pedestrian paths along the route. The sooner we can show Build bike/pedestrian trail along rail Monterey Bay Sanctuary progress on this network the sooner we get more people using it. line or converting tracks to trail. Yes RTC 27a-c Scenic Trail Network RTC Bike trail on the railroad tracks would get a lot of folks off the highway, Monterey Bay Sanctuary including me Build rail trail Yes RTC 27a-c Scenic Trail Network RTC it would be great to have some bike racks adjacent to the planned Include bike racks at stops planned Rail Transit: Watsonville- stops to allow riders to utilize their bikes to ride the train. for passenger rail. Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC Add a traffic signal at the intersection of Soquel and Old Wharf Rd Replace the existing stop sign at the intersection of Soquel and Old [Robertson] synchronized with the Wharf Road with a traffic signal synchronized with the lights at Soquel signals at Soquel and 41st, Soquel Soquel Dr Traffic Signal and and 41st, Soquel and Debenham, and Soquel and Porter/Old San and Debenham, and Soquel and Left Turn Lane (Robertson Jose Road. Porter/Old San Jose Road. Yes CO-P58 St) County My main concern is for getting people out of their cars and making the county excel for recreational travel, with adding/ converting train tracks to, bike trails. It is like this in Monterey, and it is wonderful. Please do all you can to get bike lanes (off street) from as far west to as far south Build bike/pedestrian trail along rail Monterey Bay Sanctuary as you can!! We would all be thrilled!!! line or converting tracks to trail. Yes RTC 27a-c Scenic Trail Network RTC Build a light rail system between Rail Transit: Watsonville- Cross-county (east-west) light rail system Watsonville and Santa Cruz Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC There are rail lines that run up and down the county. Let's get them up to code and create a functional transit system. Develop passenger rail system or Rail Transit: Watsonville- Another option is to widen both directions of Hwy 1 to 4 lanes in each widen Hwy 1 to 4 lanes in each RTC-P02; RTC Santa Cruz Corridor; Hwy 1 direction. direction. Yes 24a-n Corridor Investment Program RTC
Page7 8 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response feasibility study in the mid 1990's, it was determined infeasible to pursue this project further in part due to the high costs associated with trying to reassemble the rail right-of-way over the mountains and the associated environmental costs. The fulll cost of the Have a light rail system between Scotts valley, Santa Cruz, capitola, project was estimated to Aptos and Watsonville. Have parking at each stop. This could be range from about $600 similar to the Seattle light rail system. It could even go from Santa million to $850 million in Cruz to Scotts valley and then over 17 to Los Gatos and San Jose to Build a light rail system between 1994 dollars and costs would connect with the existing rail systems. It could be like the monorail at Watsonville and Scotts Valley and Rail Transit: Watsonville- likely be at least doubled for Disneyland and be built in the median of highway 1. over to San Jose Partial RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC today. I'm in favor of everything in the plan. A train that could be used to get from Watsonville to downtown SC and beyond would be wonderful. Additional bike lanes, bus routes, etc. are all great. I only drive everywhere because there is no alternative, and a short ride to a train Rail Transit: Watsonville- stop would be so much better! Develop passenger rail. Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC
Following extensive public input on the Rail Transit Study, the Regional Transportation Commission decided to continue to Monterey Bay Sanctuary examine rail-transit between Scenic Trail Network; Rail Watsonville and Santa Cruz RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa to answer outstanding I would like the rail line to become a hike/bike trail ONLY. Build rail trail and not passenger rail. Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC questions. Senior/Disabled/Low-Income Low cost rides for low-income seniors and disabled on routes and Reduced fares for low-income Fixed-Route Transit times of bus routes that have low utilization. seniors and disabled Yes MTD-P42 Incentives Metro Please widen highway 1 from Airport Boulevard to the Fish hook by Widen Hwy 1 from Fishhook to Highway 1 Corridor another lane in both directions. Airport Blvd Yes RTC 24a-n Investment Program RTC
Make the presently one-way section of DeLaveaga Park Drive between Sunny Lane and Elk a two-way road or at least install a signal to allow alternating traffic flows like the Branciforte washout. Change the one-way section of DeLaveaga Park Drive between This would allow better access to Prospect Heights neighborhood and Sunny Lane and Elk into a two-way particularly DeLaveaga School, reducing the backup on Morrissey that road or install a signal to allow Citywide Operations and oven overflows and impacts Hwy 1 traffic. alternating traffic flows Yes SC-P07 Maintenance Santa Cruz Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network; Rail Pedestrian, bicycle, wheelchair access via rail trail using existing train RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa track corridor. Remove tracks and build trail on rail Yes RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC
Page8 9 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response There should be bus stop shelters at key locations along Highway 9. Specifically a good, and big one northbound 9 across the street from San Lorenzo Valley High. It is unbelievable that young students have Provide bus shelters on Hwy 9 at key to stand in the rain to wait and wait for a bus. I have been requesting locations especially across from San this for years from the Metro, and nothing has happened. Lorenzo Valley High School Yes MTD-P09 Bus Stop Upgrades Metro Provide bike lanes on Soquel Provide safe bike lanes along Soquel Ave between Morrissey Blvd and between Morrissey and Capitola and Soquel/Branciforte/Water Capitola Road by eliminating parking along Soquel Ave remove on-street parking Yes SC-P123 Bike Lane Treatments County There is too much traffic at Hwy 1/9 for a roundabout to operate properly. Roundabouts take more -Traffic circles at (1) intersection of River/9 and Route 1 and (2) surface area and Mission and Chestnut. Hwy 1/9 Intersection Bay/Mission and The wait for these intersections is far too long. The intersections Build roundabouts at Hwy 1/9 and Modification;Hwy 1/Mission Chestnut/Mission are themselves are too large. Mission/Chestnut to improve traffic St at Chestnut/King/Union constrained by adjacent -Changing the right-hand lanes at Bay/Mission to turn only and makin flow Partial SC 25;SC-P81 Intersection Modification Santa Cruz buildings. Numerous Make improvement and maintenance of local roads for motorists top projects are priorities. This is NOT to include any new cycling infrastructure, maintenance including around schools. We just received a Gold Award from the and League of American Bicyclists. That's fine for now. improvements to local Numerous projects are I would include to demolish any "parklets" and traffic circles that roadways.Nume maintenance and The goals and policies of the obstruct motoring traffic: causing backup for making right turns Maintain and improve local rous projects improvements to local RTP that have been because of "parklet" blocking turn. Also, "parklets" cause INCREASED roadways. No new bicycling facilities. are for roadways.Numerous projects approved by the RTC Greenhouse gases by said backup and for loss of parking space, Remove "parklets" that obstruct improving are for improving bicycle prioritize providing options causing more wait and traveling time. motoring traffic. Yes/Remove bicycle facilities. facilities. VAR for active transportation.
Widen Hwy 1/Re-engineer Fishhook. This is both for increased safety and increased flow of traffic. Our congestion has been apparent for at least twenty years for local commuters, especially from South County. With a better economy, increased congestion during our tourist months can only be expected. Let's plan for both.
It is "Pie In The Sky" that the RTC thinks that it can affect the use of a personal vehicle. The RTC couldn't administer a successful RideShare program. Limit new development but at the same time you can increase mild density in centralized zones close to jobs, shops, entertainment for those who want to live in an "urban" environment. This would take place in a piecemeal fashion when it is apparent Hwy 1 Corridor Investment individual building sites need to be updated or razed due to violations, Widen Hwy 1 and improve the RTC 24a-n; CT- Program, State Highway lack of habitability. "FishHook" Yes P45, CT-P46 Preservation RTC/Caltrans Road rehab and maintenance of Repaving and roadway rehabilitation of entire length of Stetson Road Stetson Rd from Soquel San Jose Countywide General Road from Soquel San Jose Road to Longridge Road. Rd to Longridge Rd Yes CO-P35 Maintenance and Operation County
Page9 10 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response It is my guess that the destination of at least half of those traveling on Highway 17 to Highway 1 thru Santa Cruz is not Santa Cruz. That destination could be Watsonville or Castroville or Monterey on south. So why not by-pass Santa Cruz, reduce the traffic congestion there, and route traffic to Highway1 via Watsonville? This could be accomplished by improving and extending Summit Road from Highway Improve Summit Rd from Hwy 17 to 17 to Highway 152. That will be expensive, but it will work and Hwy 152 to reroute traffic off Hwy 1 provides a permanent solution to a irresolvable problem as the traffic between Hwy 17 and Watsonville Project is not financially flow now exists. south No County feasible. RTC-
I find it hard to believe that a group of smart people at the RTC thinks spending enormous amounts of money on the idea of rail in Santa Cruz county is both wise and responsible. I can not understand why you continue to push this project. I live 2 blocks from the tracks and you would think the idea of catching a train into Capitola or downtown would appeal to me. It does not! I would rather utilize these tracks as a bike path. The idea for commuter train does not fit in our community. You are trying to take big city ideas and apply them to our coastal town. Please stop. You are trying to fit a square in a circle while being financially irresponsible. Please don't tell me your "surveys" suggest that our community supports the idea of a train. The questions in your surveys are polarizing and poorly written. When I took the survey it felt like I was being questioned by a rail supporter, who would somehow use my answers to support the commuter train. Following extensive public input on the Rail Transit I would like to see priority on removing the tracks and replacing them Study, the Regional with a bike path. I would also like to see the widening of Highway 1 as Transportation Commission a project. decided to continue to examine rail-transit between Thank you, Watsonville and Santa Cruz Paul Braga Rail Transit: Watsonville- to answer outstanding [email protected] Do not add passenger rail service Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC questions. There are no plans to coordinate the Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Program Widening Hwy 1 and coordinate with a metering of the residential Hwy 1 Corridor Investment with metering of residential construction rate Widen Hwy 1 Partial RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans construction rates.
METRO has numerous routes that serve K-12 schools in addition to other destinations. Federal regulations prohibit transit 1 school bus with 48 students can help remove at least 24 autos from agencies such as METRO the roads during busy periods so RTC might consider providing some from providing "school bus" sort of financing toward the return of the school bus system Set up school bus system No Metro type service
Page10 11 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Lompico Road (off E. Zayante): Roadway and roadside improvements including posted speed limits and increased shoulder. The asphalt of the road itself is reasonably maintained, however, considering the amount of use the road gets, it is shockingly neglected in regard to two key safety features: signage and Improve Lompico Rd shoulders and shoulders. signage Yes CO-P30k Lompico Rd Improvements County West Dr. at Sequoia Ave. The road to Loch Lomond Reservoir. The Countywide General Road road is in need of repair. Repair West Dr at Sequoia Ave Yes CO-P35 Maintenance and Operations County The lanes around the River St. Hwy 1 intersection. I know there is a remodel in progress and I probably need to study it before commenting, but I'm going to add my 2 cents anyway. Coming from the north on Hwy 1, the right hand lane should be a right turn only lane (turning right onto River St.). The lanes on River Street headed toward Costco area (north on Hwy 9) are very badly divided. Okay for a left turn, but two lanes going straight would be better than two lanes turning right. Although, that might cause more issues on the other side as traffic backs up. If cars coming from Hwy 1 south, turning right onto Hwy 9 north have a green arrow to turn right, but no turn on red sign, Improve traffic flow around Hwy 1/9 then the cars would not back up so quickly. Its one of the most intersection. See comment for details Hwy 1/9 Intersection annoying intersections in the city. of recommendation. Yes SC 25 Modification Santa Cruz We will have a growing need for electric charging stations in the coming decades. The state is committed to subsidies and tax breaks that will make drive the transition of government fleets, and later public vehicles, to ZEVs (Zero Emission Vehicles) and LEVs (Low Emission Develop an electric charging station Transportation System Vehicles). plan for the county Yes VAR-P07 Electrification RTC
The goal is to provide a lighted cross-walk (solar powered) on Highway 152 that will join Lakeview Middle School, St. Francis High School, and Our Lady Help of Christians Church to mitigate injury and death to people as they move between locations. The church and the school host events that require overflow parking at the other location (i.e. the church hosts a Portuguese Festival and needs to use the school's lot and vice-versa) at night on the weekends. The school does not have much parking and has a bad drop off for busses and cars during the Lighted crosswalk across Hwy 152 This type of improvement week. The church lot can be used for bus drop off and pick up with the between Our Lady Help of Christians would be grouped within the installation of the lighted cross walk. and St. Francis High School No CT-P46 Caltrans lump sum safety project Switch traffic on Soquel during peak Make Soquel 3 lanes going north before noon and 3 lanes going south periods to have 3 lanes going in Project is not financially after noon. congested direction No County feasible. Install ramp meters on Hwy 1 from Install ramp meters on all roads leading into High way 1 from Santa Hwy 17, Santa Cruz and other cities Highway 1 Corridor Cruz and other cities nearby. nearby Yes RTC 24a-n Investment Program RTC I am working on One Vision for Watsonville. This would include a park with a bike trail connecting to the existing Levee Trail. Also part of 152 would between Wagner and 152 before College Levee Add bike lane on East lake Ave (152) Bike lanes if feasible have trail would add a bike lane. between Wagner and College Yes CT-P33 East Lake/Hwy 152 Widening Watsonville been added to this project.
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Opinion on Widening Highway 1: When the fish hook at hi way 17/1 was completed, I can't tell you what a positive impact it had on our street (Market St., SC) What had been a parking lot nightmare of traffic on our street most days of the week, it became a more reasonable amount of traffic; perhaps one day a month now does it have the back up of cars from the freeway and it's usually when there is an accident on southbound 17 or northbound 1.
The city of SC is now planning a lot of high density housing on Water and Soquel. These two streets are already impacted with gridlock going south usually in the afternoons. With highway 1 also at a standstill at the same time, where do cars go if going south? Our neighborhoods are being impacted more and more with people trying to cut through. I know there is much negativity regarding increasing the with of highway 1. How are people supposed to move around? I'm sorry but not enough people are riding bikes to alleviate the problem and probably won't be for a few years. The rail line which is proposed by some is not in a location to alleviate the traffic problem going south. The anti-widening highway 1 proponents seem to be from Westside SC, or bikers. I can't comprehend how they expect the problem to be solved. I know they say that widening will just fill with cars again. Well, of course it will. Cities keep adding people who use cars. Our neighborhood streets and corridors are already at breaking transportation levels. I used the example of how our neighborhood was helped by the widening to Soquel Ave. I realize that widening will make the back up occur at the end of the widening. That isn't surprising. I'd really like an answer how we can get gridlock out of our Highway 1 Corridor neighborhoods without widening? If the freeway were widened, it could Investment Program;Rail serve as a bike freeway when and if bikers really do bike! Widen Hwy 1 Yes RTC 24a-n Transit RTC Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Cruz to Monterey Cruz to Monterey Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Bus on shoulder for Hwy 1 to study and implement Buses on Hwy 1 shoulder Yes-added Metro/Caltrans Added to project list Bus on shoulder for Hwy 1 to study and implement Buses on Hwy 1 shoulder Yes-added Metro/Caltrans Added to project list Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Make highway one wider, long distance Widen Hwy 1 Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) along Hwy 1 between Morrissey and San Andreas/Larkin Valley Rd. as well as a Transportation System Management alternative and no-build alternative are currently being evaluated as part of Widen Hwy 1 to 4 continuous lanes Hwy 1 Corridor Investment the Highway 1 Tiered Widening Hwy. 1 to 4 continuous lanes in both directions in both directions Partial RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Environmental Document. Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Make highway one wider, long distance Widen Hwy 1 Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Make driving more expensive, e.g. Make driving more expensive, e.g. gas tax gas tax NA Various Alow electric bikes at a safe speed Alow electric bikes at a safe speed NA Various
Page12 13 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response A more effective bus transportation network (or rail transportation) that better meets the needs of folks commuting around different parts of the county, could increase ridership and reduce traffic. Currently,all city buses go through downtown, which means that if I am coming from Ben Lomond, I need to catch a connection downtown to get to campus, making for a bus ride of over an hour. Redesigning the Local Transit Service routes into a network rather than a hub system, could cut down on Develop a more efficient transit Restoration and Expansion; transit times and make the bus a viable option for more people. If I network (bus and rail) for reduced MTD-P14;RTC- Rail Transit: Watsonville to could get to campus in 45 minutes or less, it makes it worth it. travel times Yes P02 Santa Cruz Metro Scenic Trail Master Plan, which includes the trail along the rail line, was approved by the Regional Transportation Commission in fall of 2013 Highway 1 Corridor (with minor revisions in Need to widen Hwy 1 to three lanes the entire way between Santa Cruz Widen Hwy 1 between Santa Cruz Investment Program;Rail spring 2014) after an and Watsonville. and Watsonville, implement RTC 24a-n; Transit ; Monterey Bay extensive public and Need to speed up the introduction of rail service on existing rail line, passenger rail service, deprioritize RTC-P02; RTC Sanctuary Scenic Trail stakeholder engagement put walking trail and bike trail on back burner, making rail the priority. rail trail Yes/Remove 27a-c (MBSST) RTC/Caltrans process. Improving and widening Hwy 1 from Soquel to Mar Monte needs to be a priority; the current report is biased in favor of the City of Santa Cruz in that it includes "Hwy 1/San Lorenzo Bridge Replacement SC 38 Replace the Highway 1 bridge over San Lorenzo River to increase capacity,improve safety and improve seismic stability, from Highway 17 to the Junction of 1/9. " It does little to held mid and south county residents while providing help to residents of City of Santa Cruz even Improve and widen Hwy 1 from Highway 1 Corridor though they are most opposed to improvements on Hwy 1. Soquel to Mar Monte Yes RTC 24a-n Investment Program RTC/Caltrans After the completion of a We need a safe dependable means of transportation from Santa Cruz feasibility study in the mid to San Jose/ Silicon Valley. Highway 17 is a nightmare to drive. An Build an electric or magnetic train 1990's, it was determined electric or magnetic train from Santa Cruz to San Jose is a smart from Santa Cruz to San Jose/Silicon RTC/Caltrans/Metr infeasible to pursue this vision for the future. Valley No o project further in part due to
Buena Vista Drive needs a bike lane or walking path at least between Build a bike lane and pedestrian path Calabasas Road and Manfre Road. Children who live on Manfre and on Buena Vista Drive between Buena Vista Rd ride Aptos HS bus have to walk this route. Thank you. Calabasas Rd and Manfre Rd Yes CO-P26e Improvements County
Monterey Bay Sanctuary Complete the Rail and Trail project to serve people who commute to Scenic Trail Network; Rail work and school. Think long-term when investing in the train, Build the rail trail and provide RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa something new and efficient. efficient passenger train service Yes RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC From Soquel Ave to Soquel Drive, synchronize the lights. Now they Soquel Dr Improvements; are on demand with cross street traffic. It creates backup to downtown CO-P19;SC- Soquel Ave Corridor County/City of Soquel Synchronize lights on Soquel Yes P87 Widening Santa Cruz
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Following extensive public input on the Rail Transit Study, the Regional Transportation Commission decided to continue to Rail Transit: Watsonville- examine rail-transit between RTC-P02 and RTC 25 - Please do NOT include increased train traffic Santa Cruz Corridor; Watsonville and Santa Cruz in the future. It will NOT improve transportation in Santa Cruz County. RTC-P02;RTC Recreational Rail to answer outstanding (see below) No increased rail use Yes/Remove 25 Infrastructure RTC questions. High Occupancy Vehicle Although I agree whole hardily with Micah Posner with the current Lanes (HOV) along Hwy 1 situation on NOT widening Hwy 1, Interstate 880, but the infrastructure between Morrissey and San should have been corrected back in the early 70's. Santa Cruz County Andreas/Larkin Valley Rd. as had a chance to change Hwy17 to Interstate 880 and straighten out well as a Transportation the dangerous areas - I think it included an extra two lanes (to make 3 System Management each way). To my memory Santa Clara County changed the HWY17 Monterey Bay Sanctuary alternative and no-build determination to Interstate 880 to gain Federal Funding to help Build the rail trail, increase transit, Scenic Trail; Local Transit alternative are currently alleviate traffic congestion. The HWY1 traffic can be lessened with the add a lane along 41st from Soquel RTC 27a-c; Service Restoration and being evaluated as part of Rail/Trail, Longer Metro hours, Adding a lane to Hwy1 from Soquel to Dr. to Hwy 1, fix the fish hook. Do not MTD-P14; RTC Expansion; Hwy 1 Corridor RTC/Caltrans/Metr the Highway 1 Tiered 41st avenue, and fixing the Fish Hook. widen Hwy 1. Yes/Remove 24a-n Investment Program o/County Environmental Document. Although I agree whole hardily with Micah Posner with the current situation on NOT widening Hwy 1, Interstate 880, but the infrastructure should have been corrected back in the early 70's. Santa Cruz County had a chance to change Hwy17 to Interstate 880 and straighten out the dangerous areas - I think it included an extra two lanes (to make 3 each way). To my memory Santa Clara County changed the HWY17 Monterey Bay Sanctuary determination to Interstate 880 to gain Federal Funding to help Build the rail trail, increase transit, Scenic Trail; Local Transit alleviate traffic congestion. The HWY1 traffic can be lessened with the add a lane along 41st from Soquel RTC 27a-c; Service Restoration and Rail/Trail, Longer Metro hours, Adding a lane to Hwy1 from Soquel to Dr. to Hwy 1, fix the fish hook. Do not MTD-P14; RTC Expansion; Hwy 1 Corridor RTC/Caltrans/Metr 41st avenue, and fixing the Fish Hook. widen Hwy 1. Yes for increas24a-n Investment Program o/County Add the ability for a $2 Metro Shuttle (on the current Amtrak Highway 17 Express) from the Soquel Park & Ride to the Cavallaro Transit Provide a shuttle from the Soquel Hwy 17 Express Service; Center & (Scotts Valley) - if it can pass by the Scotts Valley Park & Ride to the Cavallaro Transit MTD- Hwy 17 Express Service Enterprise Center (old Borland Building) even better. Center Yes P10B;MTD-P12 Expansion Metro Work with local large businesses to see if the Santa Cruz Metro can accommodate times, or add incentives for their workers to use the Metro Buses - some workers start at 6am in the morning. Unfortunately some businesses have the need for a car as part of employment; Businesses Like: BayPhoto, Threshold (Scotts Valley & Santa Cruz), Universities (UCSC & Five Branches), Colleges (Cabrillo College), High Schools, and Restaurants. I know the local restaurants have workers leave at 10pm or at Midnight, and are forced to use extended family to get to and from work. My wife and I have at times decided not to go to the Capitola Villages because we could not get a Offer transit service earlier in the Local Transit Service Metro Bus back after dinner. morning and later at night Yes MTD-P14 Restoration and Expansion Metro Expansion of hwy 1 from Soquelcreekwater to Larkin Valley to three lanes. Obviously, the additional lane has alleviated the fishhook problem. Adding a lne countywide would alleviate big problems, Widen Hwy 1 from Soquel Dr to Hwy 1 Corridor Investment especially at commut time, but also all the time. Larkin Valley Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Page14 15 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Mission Street by-pass. Construct a 2 lane Highway from Highway 17 to Highway 1. The new highway would leave Highway 17 at or near the Southbound Sims Road exit, travel westerly thru Henry Cowell Park to the back undeveloped part of the UCSC campus, connect to Empire Grade turning Southerly on the Westerly side of the Moore Creek Preserve to Highway 1. (totally avoids Santa Cruz City jurisdiction)
This would not only provide for travelers heading North on Highway 1 towards Davenport or up Empire Grade to avoid Mission Street, but also all the supply and service trucks, students and parents going to UCSC .
Yes this would be an expensive project but a significant amount of the property is on State Land (UCSC & State Park). It could be considered mitigation for congestion from the UCSC expansion thus getting UCSC support or maybe funding. The 2 major impacts would be a bridge over the San Lorenzo River and the homes between Highway 17 and the State Park.
This would be the only viable option to the increased congestion on Mission St. and the resulting increased danger to bicycles.
Thanks for your consideration, Jason Christie Build a highway connecting North Not currently in the City's 336 High Street Hwy 1 and Hwy 17 that bypasses General Plan. Right of way Santa Cruz Mission St and connects to UCSC - City of Santa and environmental costs 408-314-2498 see description for details of route. No Cruz/Caltrans would likely be prohibitive. Maybe a Electric Rail Trolley from Downtown Santa Cruz to the Board Build an electric trolley between Walk thru the Harbor to the Capitola Villages would help alleviate downtown Santa Cruz to boardwalk Rail Transit: Watsonville- tourist traffic. to the harbor and to Capitola Village Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC feasibility study in the mid 1990's, it was determined infeasible to pursue this project further in part due to the high costs associated with trying to reassemble the rail right-of-way over the mountains and the associated environmental costs. The fulll cost of the project was estimated to range from about $600 The first plans for the Santa Clara County Light Rail included a line to million to $850 million in Downtown Santa Cruz, the costs were prohibited, and there was low 1994 dollars and costs would cooperation. Maybe the two counties can work together to help bring Build a light rail between Santa Cruz likely be at least doubled for the light rail to Santa Cruz County? and Santa Clara County No RTC/County today.
Page15 16 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response 1) When you make speed bumps: a) regulate/standardize the height and slope. Some are two high and steep. and my back hurts no matter how slowly I go over them. Don't make more than necessary/ try not to use them. b) Some in Westside Santa Cruz make it difficult for bikes in their bike lane!
2) When you reduce the street width with side barriers to slow traffic, don't cut the bike lane!!!!! It is crazy to force bikes out of their lane and into traffic,making it unsafe for bike riders! ( Miramar, approaching Mission St., for example )
3) Roundabouts: the big cement ones are awful and an eyesore. Flower beds, please. And reduce their size. Westside, above Mission St. )
4) Channeling: A). Just below UCSC turning from Bay onto Meder St., the concrete channeling is too small and the wrong angle to allow efficient exit of Bay onto Meder. This is a high traffic lane during rush hours and a smooth transition would be safer and facilitate traffic flow. B). Then when turning onto Nobel from Meder, the new concrete reducer is too big and unnecessarily round... an angle that facilitates cars turning onto Nobel would be better....I notice already that people Suggestions for improving speed keep clipping it, harming their tires to NO good purpose. This change bumps, side barriers, roundabouts, in design should be applied to any new concrete turn channeling, median barriers - see markers/restrictors. description for details. Yes City of Santa Cruz Work on Highway 1(auxiliary lanes - overpasses - on-off ramps - extra lanes . This will help with less traffic on surface streets (i.e Soquel drive - capitola rd, etc) and make traveling through the county easier Improve Hwy 1 with auxiliary lanes, Hwy 1 Corridor Investment on all of us overpasses, ramps, extra lanes. Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans
Page16 17 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Highway #1 Auxiliary Lanes, Santa Cruz California Matt Fowler - [email protected]
January 13, 2016
Dear Mr. Fowler,
I strongly disagree with Mr. Posner's Opinion Commentary, in the Santa Cruz Sentinel, Sunday, January 10, 2015, on his assessment of Highway #1, that "adding a lane does not reduce congestion". A train or light rail might help some for students going to school or college, or anyone going down town for shopping or work. But as he said we now have 38,000 cars and trucks using the highway #1 corridor twice daily.
Look at these two examples from plumbing and electrical: a) When you want more water you simply use a 3/4" or 1" pipe for supply to your house. But if you want to restrict the flow then reduce the line to 1/2" for the sink and other in home purposes, or use a 1/4" line for the ice machine in your refrigerator. b) Also if you need electrical for a wall outlet to plug your lamp or computer into you run a #14 gage wire. But if you want to power your entire house you have to run a #2 gage wire that is much larger and can handle the additional power.
That said if you had 15,000 cars on the road 25 years ago and now you have 38,000...... WE need wider roads, it is simple math!! We don't need auxiliary lanes.
The people that live in the Santa Crus Count area need wider roads to get to work in San Jose or the San Francisco area faster daily. They go to work in order to pay the rent, local taxes, garbage, water bills and Hwy 1 Corridor Investment every other bill. The state, county and city cannot continue to ask for Widen Hwy 1/roadways Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Please fund the rail trail project so we have great walking trails Monterey Bay Sanctuary throughout our county Build rail trail Yes RTC-27a-c Scenic Trail Network RTC Following extensive public input on the Rail Transit Study, the Regional Transportation Commission decided to continue to examine rail-transit between Watsonville and Santa Cruz to answer outstanding Develop a rail transportation system questions. A rail system from to connect Scotts Valley, Felton, Santa Cruz to Scotts Valley Develop a rail transportation system to connect Scotts Valley, Felton Santa Cruz, and Watsonville Rail Transit: Watsonville- and Felton is not financially Santa Cruz Watsonville together with Monterey. together with Monterey. Partial RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC feasible at this time.
Page17 18 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Alternate access from UCSC to City. The City has ignored the increased traffic and burden on alternate routes to the University. There is one primary artery (Bay)and two supporting routes (High and Western) that are now constrained due to the increased UCSC population.
There is a clear need for alternative access as envisioned from the early stages in developing the UCSC campus.
This access does not necessarily dictate automobile access, but other forms of access to alleviate traditional forms of personal access by means of a car.
There is a desperate need to have a loop / parking transit system to move a large population of students to/from campus. The infrastructure that is critical to make this a reality is comprised of a Multi-story parking structure in mulit-story parking structure in the vicinity of Harvey West Park. An vicinity of Harvey West Park and an Not currently in the City's electric/natural gas shuttle system to transport students up to and electric/gas shuttle to transport General Plan though a around campus would be efficient and alleviate additional traffic students to, from and around UC/City of Santa parking structure in that area burdens on residential streets campus No Cruz has been discussed Prioritizes repair and improvement of rural county secondary roads in Maintenance and improvements to Countywide General Road Skyview Terrace roadways in Skyview Terrace area Yes CO-P35 Maintenance and Operation County San Lorenzo Valley River Walking path on/near Hwy 9 to downtown Santa Cruz from the south Build trail along Hwy 9 to Santa Cruz Yes CO-P46 Trail County Repair and improvements of rural Repair and improvements of rural county secondary roads (especially county secondary roads (especially Countywide General Road in Sky Terrace) in Sky Terrace) Yes CO-P35 Maintenance and Operation County The Hwy 1/ Hwy 9 intersection is already over-burdened and represents the only way into and out of the Harvey West area. We need a second entrance/exit into that area, in case that this Alternative access to Harvey West Hwy 1 - Harvey West Area intersection closes for any reason from Hwy 1 Yes SC-P108 Alternative Access City of Santa Cruz Improve the bridge over the San Hwy 1/San Lorenzo Bridge Improving the small old bridge over the San Lorenzo River at Hwy 1 Lorenzo River on Hwy 1 Yes SC 38 Replacement City of Santa Cruz Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Cruz to Aptos Cruz to Aptos Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Metered lights on 41st Ave on-ramp Ramp meters on 41st Ave on ramp Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans CT-P45, CT- Improving the fish hook Improve the fish hook Yes P46 State Highway Preservation RTC/Caltrans . Improve Hwy 1 traffic flow from Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Improving Hwy 1 traffic flow from Western to Soquel Western to Soquel Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Run a trolley between Seascape and downtown Santa Cruz or the Run a trolley between Seascape and downtown Santa Cruz or the Westside connecting to Monterey, Rail Transit: Watsonville- Westside connecting to Monterey, Capitol Corridor, & Caltrain Capitol Corridor, & Caltrain Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC Run a trolley mid-county to Santa Rail Transit: Watsonville- Run a trolley mid-county to Santa Cruz more often and during the day Cruz more often and during the day Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC Run a trolley through the county to Santa Cruz more often and during Run a trolley through the county to Santa Cruz more often and during the day for leisure, shopping, and Rail Transit: Watsonville- the day for leisure, shopping, and dining dining Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC
Page18 19 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widening Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Cruz to Monterrey Cruz to Monterey Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Rail Transit: Watsonville- Build a state-of-the-art rail system Build a state-of-the-art rail system Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC Train system from Aptos to Santa Cruz along the coast with a bicycle Develop rail service and construct Rail Transit: Watsonville- way for those that can cycle trail between Aptos and Santa Cruz Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC Widening Hwy 1 for those that travel outside of the city, since no Hwy 1 Corridor Investment alternative transportation currently exist Widen Hwy 1 Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans
Following extensive public input on the Rail Transit Study, the Regional Transportation Commission decided to continue to Monterey Bay Sanctuary examine rail-transit between Scenic Trail Network; Rail Watsonville and Santa Cruz Davenport rail spur needs to morph into a simple trail for hikers, RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa to answer outstanding horses, bikes and even emergency vehicles Build rail trail and not passenger rail. Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC questions. Clean up the miles of graffiti tagging along the RR tracks that run through the length of the county should be a first priority to abate Maintain the rail line Yes RTC-P03 Rail Line Management RTC Please promote education for motorists to give bicyclists 3 feet of Educate motorists to give bicyclists 3 RTC-P49;VAR- RTC Bikeway Map; Safety space feet of space Yes P36 Plan Various Airport passengers can reach all area airports by transit or a combination of Hwy 17 Express Service; transit and a short taxi or ride- Bus service to the airports (San MTD- Hwy 17 Express Service hail service (e.g. Uber, Lyft) Bus service to the airports (San Jose, SF, and Monterey) Jose, SF, and Monterey) Partial P108;MTD-P12 Expansion Metro ride On-call bus service for the elderly and disabled as once existed in the ADA Service Expansion; County. Be willing to pay a little more up front, but could a have an Specialized transportation services MTD-P11; Countywide Specialized "Uber-style" bus service sponsored by the County for elderly and disabled Yes CTSA-P01 Transportation Metro
While METRO may consider the use of smaller buses for some routes, smaller buses do not provide sufficient savings to "save" a route, as the largest operational cost Run smaller buses for areas with is for the bus operator, even Get a few smaller buses instead of getting rid of less served lines smaller ridership No/Remove MTD-P24 Small Bus Fleet Metro with smaller buses Local Transit Service Increase number of bus feeder lines Increase transit service Yes MTD-P14 Restoration and Expansion Metro
Page19 20 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Santa Cruz Pacific Station and Watsonville Transit Center are located within downtown areas where providing parking would be prohibitively expensive and also detrimental to the urban fabric of the downtown. There are several Park and Ride facilities providing Increasing parking places near the access to transit near the Increasing parking places near the bus terminal bus terminal No Metro highways.
Following extensive public Limit or eliminate the rail plans. As per your findings of the rail was input on the Rail Transit added 5000 riders would use it daily, I do not agree with this number Study, the Regional for the simple fact that currently 3000 bus riders ride to or from Santa Transportation Commission Cruz and Watsonville . So let's say half switch to rail 1500 just where decided to continue to are the other 3500 riders going to come from? Not to mention the examine rail-transit between negative effect this would have on bus fare revenue. Rail service from Watsonville and Santa Cruz these two relatively small semi urban areas is just ridiculous. A Limit/eliminate plans for passenger Rail Transit: Watsonville- to answer outstanding respose to my points would be appreciated . rail service Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC questions. A grade-separate transit system to Santa Clara County. While this is necessarily a longer-term project, it is essential to achieve stated goals if we assume continued commuter trips outside the county. This system could be elevated above the median of Hwy 17 and/or following other rights of way. If sufficiently elevated may be able to run in easements without requiring land acquisition. The technology utilized should be lightweight and electrically powered - older high-tonnage transit vehicles would not be viable in regard to Following extensive public flexibility in guideway gradient or route, noise, energy use, or cost. input on the Rail Transit Without addressing this transportation corridor with an adequate transit Study, the Regional alternative, other transit development in Santa Cruz County is going to Transportation Commission have minimal impact on achieving transit goals or reducing decided to continue to congestion. Grade separated light, electrical examine rail-transit between A Santa Cruz County to Santa Clara County transit link must be fully transit system to Santa Clara County Watsonville and Santa Cruz integrated with new transit development within Santa Cruz County (e.g. integrated with transit in Santa Cruz to answer outstanding rail corridor, dedicated bus lanes on Hwy 1) in order to be effective. County No Metro/RTC questions.
Page20 21 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response After the completion of a A grade-separate transit system to Santa Clara County. While this is feasibility study in the mid necessarily a longer-term project, it is essential to achieve stated goals 1990's, it was determined if we assume continued commuter trips outside the county. This infeasible to pursue this system could be elevated above the median of Hwy 17 and/or project further in part due to following other rights of way. If sufficiently elevated may be able to run the high costs associated in easements without requiring land acquisition. with trying to reassemble the The technology utilized should be lightweight and electrically powered - rail right-of-way over the older high-tonnage transit vehicles would not be viable in regard to mountains and the flexibility in guideway gradient or route, noise, energy use, or cost. associated environmental Without addressing this transportation corridor with an adequate transit costs. The fulll cost of the alternative, other transit development in Santa Cruz County is going to project was estimated to have minimal impact on achieving transit goals or reducing range from about $600 congestion. Grade separated light, electrical million to $850 million in A Santa Cruz County to Santa Clara County transit link must be fully transit system to Santa Clara County 1994 dollars and costs would integrated with new transit development within Santa Cruz County (e.g. integrated with transit in Santa Cruz likely be at least doubled for rail corridor, dedicated bus lanes on Hwy 1) in order to be effective. County No Metro/RTC today. Including a rail system along the Live Oak to Watsonville corridor seems like it could become a boondoggle, both in terms of extending the time to construct, cost to construct and subsequently to manage, prohibitive cost to eventual commuter use-leaving it as a tourist destination which doesn't seem very cost effective,and the additional Following extensive public corridor space needed to have nearby parallel bike paths-potentially input on the Rail Transit demanding the purchase of or use of public domain to guarantee land Study, the Regional for this additional corridor. SC to Davenport seems like a good Transportation Commission consideration as a rail/trail mix as the train corridor is already decided to continue to established with no costly bridges and right of ways needed, except for Monterey Bay Sanctuary examine rail-transit between the additional trail corridor and seems in line with tourist useage plan Build rail trail; Implement passenger Scenic Trail Network; Rail Watsonville and Santa Cruz ,and that it would deposit tourists and riders along the North Coast rail service only between Santa Cruz RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa to answer outstanding scenic destination areas and Davenport. Yes/Limit RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC questions. We would really like to see the rail trail developed. Drop the "train," buy out whatever is required to release SC Co. obligation to fund the train. Train would be a wonderful mode of transportation but would not serve the majority of SC residents that have to commute over Hwy 17. The ridership would not support the train costs.
We belong to the national organization, Rails to Trails and have traveled the US with the specific purpose of riding our bikes on these glorious rail trails. All with the exception of one follow old rail lines, tracks have been removed and surfaces vary from asphalt to gravel. Following extensive public These bike trails are an incredible asset to communities and speak to input on the Rail Transit their sense of community and health. Study, the Regional The existing rail line in our county is a sleeping "gold mine" and we Transportation Commission have our fingers crossed that development and completion will occur decided to continue to in our life time.... We are 66 and 67 years old, and 43 year residents of Monterey Bay Sanctuary examine rail-transit between Santa Cruz Co. Scenic Trail Network; Rail Watsonville and Santa Cruz We have young grandchildren in SC and understand how this trail RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa to answer outstanding would benefit them and all children and their families. Build rail trail and not passenger rail. Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC questions.
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We need decent buses, attractive, comfortable, quiet that will encourage people to get out of their cars. Perhaps with WII?
We need to get out of our cars! Remember the Paris summit????
It would be wonderful to have a coastal train and a pleasant way to get to San Jose and San Francisco.
It would also be wonderful (I write this as a senior) to have a shuttle service like they have had in Morro Bay for years: You call up, reserve a time to round trip service, they arrive at your door, deliver you to your Local Transit Service door at the end and it's very inexpensive. Improve bus service Yes MTD_P14 Restoration and Expansion Metro Following extensive public input on the Rail Transit Study, the Regional Transportation Commission decided to continue to convert train tracks to bike, walk, roll, ride path and make it a world Monterey Bay Sanctuary examine rail-transit between class community center attraction with free bikes, restaurants, and Scenic Trail Network; Rail Watsonville and Santa Cruz shopping for ¼ the cost of including rail and train and in far less time to RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa to answer outstanding bring to fruition. Build rail trail and not passenger rail. Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC questions. The best way to meet the goals stated in your project is to keep the density of the buildings in Santa Cruz no higher than 2 or 3 stories to ensure that additional congestion and pollution will not occur. As years go on there will be less congestion as people adapt to riding their bikes on streets with bike protection barriers to keep bike riders safe. There is re-zoning to be voted on for the general plan that would allow buildings up to 7 stories high which would add more congestion especially on roads that run the same direction as highway 1. It would be wise for the City Council of Santa Cruz to vote to limit building height to 2 to 3 stories on Soquel Ave and Water St as they run the same direction as highway 1. Commuters cannot use these 2 roads for bike use to travel to and from work because many of the commuters that use these streets have to go a greater distance than a 30 minute bike ride. It would be wise for the Sant Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission to meet with the City Council of Santa Limit building heights to no higher Land use decisions are not Cruz and explain the goals of their project and the need to vote for the than 3 stories. NA Santa Cruz made by the RTC Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widening Highway 1. Is anybody listening?!? Widen Hwy 1 Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Program; Local Transit RTC 24 a-n; Service Restoration and Widening highway 1. Improved bus service. Widen Hwy 1; Improve bus service Yes MTD-P14 Expansion RTC/Caltrans
Page22 23 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response
Following extensive public It would be fantastic to have a bike/pedestrian path similar to the one input on the Rail Transit from Marina to Pacific Grove in place of our old rail-road tracks. I'm Study, the Regional opposed to the county taking on the financial commitment of a rail Transportation Commission service due to the expense, noise, and risk involved. I remember at decided to continue to least 3 derailments on our line, and saw the helicopter airlift the man Monterey Bay Sanctuary examine rail-transit between whose leg was severed when run-over by a slow moving freight train in Scenic Trail Network; Rail Watsonville and Santa Cruz Seascape. Also, please do not combine highway widening, and RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa to answer outstanding railroad right-of-way uses in the same ballot measure. Build rail trail and not passenger rail. Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC questions. Repave the upper section of Upper Zayante road (I.e. from Summit Road down). This section of Upper Zayante Road has deteriorated to an unacceptable level, especially for a road that is an evacuation Repave Upper Zayante Rd from East Zayante Rd route. Summit Rd to Fern Ridge Rd. Yes CO-P26j Improvements County Over and over for the last 13+ years that I've lived in SC County, I've heard how the public works dept has no money available in its budget to resurface most two-lane county roads in forested/rural areas. As a result, roads like Lockhart Gulch outside Scotts Valley city limits are riddled with crumbling asphalt, with repeated road failures every few years. Not only is it unsafe for residents and visitors, it gives the county a poor image and ultimately lowers property values leading to even more civic troubles.
How about considering a program that gives residents tax credits if they band together and pay to resurface the road themselves? Short- Implement a program to give Property taxes are not under term revenue may go down, but after a few years it should be residents tax credits if pay to Dept of Public Works recouped by increasing property values (prop tax gains). resurface roads. No County purview. Glen Canyon Rd Improvements; Grahm Hill Bike lanes between Scotts Valley CO-P26m; CO- Road multimodal Put bike lanes in Scotts Valley to Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Yes P12 mprovements County Not currently required for General Plan mitigation and Traffic light at Bay and Seaside Traffic light at Bay and Seaside No City of Santa Cruz not likley to be warranted. High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) along Hwy 1 between Morrissey and San Andreas/Larkin Valley Rd. as well as a Transportation System Management alternative and no-build alternative are currently being evaluated as part of Widening Hwy 1 ideally beyond Watsonville and removing "pinch Hwy 1 Corridor Investment the Highway 1 Tiered points" Widen Hwy 1 Partial RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Environmental Document. Do research to identify if carpool lanes or metering lights make sense Research carpool lanes and ramp Hwy 1 Corridor Investment here metering Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans
Page23 24 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response feasibility study in the mid 1990's, it was determined infeasible to pursue this project further in part due to the high costs associated with trying to reassemble the rail right-of-way over the mountains and the associated environmental costs. The fulll cost of the project was estimated to range from about $600 Train system to take commuters over million to $850 million in the hill to San Jose and beyond for 1994 dollars and costs would work (would invole cross-county likely be at least doubled for Train system to take commuters over the hill to San Jose and beyond support) No RTC/Caltrans today. Develop rail service between Rail Transit: Watsonville- Train system from Watsonville to Santa Cruz along the coast Watsonville and Santa Cruz Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widening Hwy 1 to 3 lanes (in both directions) Widen Hwy 1 Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Improve bicycling safety on Glen City of Scotts Cycling on Glen Canyon is treacherous because of blind curves Canyon Rd Yes SV-P29 Glen Canyon Rd bike lanes Valley Local Transit Service Increase the number of buses on the roads Expand bus services Yes MTD-P14 Restoration and Expansion Metro Make bus routes and schedules that Local Transit Service Make bus routes and schedules that encourage ridership encourage ridership Yes MTD-P14 Restoration and Expansion Metro transportation mitigation traffic light by the dream inn??? measures includes these traffic light at swift and delaware??? improvements. Before traffic light at bay and california??? projects move forward they West Cliff/Bay Street will be on a public meeting what is happening to my neighborhood??? Modifications; Swift/Delaware for approval by City Council. Do not add traffic lights at West Intersection Roundabout or The projects improve bike it has been terrible ever since the traffic lights went in on mission at the Cliff/Bay Ave, Swift/Delaware and SC-P83;SC- traffic signal; Bay/California and pedestrian safety as big safeway!-- and now you want to add more! Bay/California Yes/Remove P101;SC-P96; traffic signals City of Santa Cruz well. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network; Local A world class trail for bike commuters to get cars off the roads and RTC 27a-c; Transit Service Restoration better metro bus transportation for the schools Build rail trail; Improve transit Yes MTD-P14 and Expansion RTC, Metro Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network; Local A world class trail for bike commuters to get cars off the roads and RTC 27a-c; Transit Service Restoration better metro bus transportation for the schools Build rail trail; Improve transit Yes MTD-P14 and Expansion RTC, Metro
Page24 25 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response I'm really disenfranchised with the whole process, It seems to Me that for very little money would be needed to start a rail trail just by bringing in a couple of box cars of rock and grading and compacting a trail from south county to the north, to get it started. There used to be a decent trail till U.P. put down the 3" ballast rock. Now I wonder if this will ever The Monterey Bay Sanctuary happen in My lifetime..As a kid on the westside We used to ride clear Scenic Trail Master Plan, to Davenport and the other way to Aptos along the rail line..It seems which includes the trail along like such a waste of the right of way and people get killed on Mission the rail line, was approved by St. while the trail just sits unused, I could ride from downtown SC to the Regional Transportation the westside in 10 minutes but not now because nobody uses the line Commission in fall of 2013 and the big rocks. If They would let dirt bikes even ride it, They would (with minor revisions in even form a trail that cyclists could use. I still ride to Felton on the rail spring 2014) after an line, it beats competing with traffic on 9..With a few safety extensive public and improvements that line would be a great ride.. Thanks for letting Me Monterey Bay Sanctuary stakeholder engagement input.. Frank, Corralitos. Build unpaved rail trail quickly Revise current RTC 27a-c Scenic Trail Network RTC process. High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) along Hwy 1 between Morrissey and San Andreas/Larkin Valley Rd. as Fix the Bay/Porter fiasco By eliminating traffic from entering and exiting well as a Transportation at the same choke point. This messes up traffic all the way back to the System Management fish hook and would end the talk of widening. Why widen if cars have Fix the Bay/Porter interchange to alternative and no-build to nearly stop to negotiate this problem area?. Put the Bay exit at reduce congestion back to Hwy 1/17. alternative are currently Kennedy or Rosedale. Extend the Auto dealer street to Bay ave...Build Move to Kennedy Dr or Rosedale being evaluated as part of a flyover? Maybe there are some decent engineers Who can design a Ave or other solution. Widening Hwy RTC 24a-n; Highway 1 Corridor the Highway 1 Tiered solution? Widening wont work. 1 will not work. Revise current RTC 24j Investment Program RTC/Caltrans Environmental Document. Immediately construct the eastern access to UCSC from the COSTCO area. This will reduce the traffic on Mission St. and the West Side of Santa Cruz. With the constant growth of UCSC, the need for this access is vital and should receive top priority. Western Drive is now a speed hazard to motorists and bicyclists using and entering from side streets. This is a dangerous mix of this narrow street, especially on trash pickup days. Construct eastern access to UCSC City of Santa Not currently in the City's Arthur R. Lee 106 western Ct. 831-426-5279 through Harvey West area. No Cruz/Caltrans General Plan. The through traffic volumes on 41st Ave are quite high compared to the volumes getting onto the onramps and if right lane was dedicated to Convert right lane of westbound right turn only would thus (south?) 41st on Hwy 1 overpass to a substantially increase the Right lane of Westbound 41st on Hwy 1 overpass to be right turn right turn only onto Hwy 1 south on delay and queue on SB 41st ONLY. ramp. No Cap Ave. Widen crossings at Capitola Avenue Need additonal information Widen crossings at Capitola Avenue and La Fonda Street and La Fonda Street No City of Santa Cruz to understand comment.
Page25 26 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Following extensive public input on the Rail Transit Study, the Regional Transportation Commission decided to continue to examine rail-transit between Watsonville and Santa Cruz to answer outstanding questions. A rail system from Santa Cruz to Felton is not Train system linking communities throughout Santa Cruz (e.g. Aptos, Develop rail service between Aptos, Rail Transit: Watsonville- financially feasible at this Capitola, Felton) Capitola, Santa Cruz and Felton Partial RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC time. Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widening Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Cruz to Watsonville Cruz to Watsonville Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Hwy 1: Reconstruct Bay/Porter and 41st Ave Improve on-ramp and off ramps on 41st/Bay/Porter poorly designed Improve 41st/Bay/Porter interchange Yes RTC 24j Interchange RTC/Caltrans Co-P19 add buffered bike lanes at curves east of Aptos Street. Co-P11 add buffered bike lanes or Class 1 bike path on Freedom Boulevard WAT-P60 extend to Quinn Avenue on northeast side of Freedom Boulevard Class 1 bike path north side of SR1 from Chanticleer to 17th Paget Avenue to Chanticleer Class 1 bike path crossing over railroad tracks Paget Avenue to Merrill Street Class 1 path through Del Mar Middle School Add buffered bike lanes to Soquel Mission Drive/Thurber Lane and Soquel High School/Rodeo Drive east of Aptos St (CO-P19); Gulch/Dover Drive bike connection Add buffered bike lanes to Freedom Class 1 short-cut connection Park Avenue near SR northbound Blvd between Bonita Dr and offramp to Cabrillo College Dr Watsonville City limit (CO-P11); Yes CO-P19 Soquel Dr Improvements County
A sidewalk along upper highland connecting the historic stairs to upper highland Ave would make this entire neighborhood make safely walkable to downtown. While it might require a retaining wall, if would This project has been added be a well used safety improvement to make an entire neighborhood to the Active Transportation more walkable. Here is a link to a map that shows the location: Add sidewalk to Upper Highland Ave Plan for the City of Santa to improve connection between High Cruz. This project falls under https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zLHcdMFcpoO4.kCMy27L1 St and downtown to Highland Ave the "Sidewalk Program, SC- D-E8&usp=sharing neighborhoods. Yes SC-P09 City of Santa Cruz P09". San Lorenzo Trail: Hwy 9 - Construct a Bicycle/Pedestrian path North Felton Bike Lanes and Construct a Bicycle/Pedestrian path on Hwy 9 in San Lorenzo Valley on Hwy 9 in San Lorenzo Valley Yes CO-P46b Sidewalks County Connect 41st Ave to Soquel-San Jose Road and Main Street in Soquel This project has not been Connect 41st Ave to Soquel-San Jose Road and Main Street in Soquel to Soquel-San Jose road (new bridge approved by the County to Soquel-San Jose road (new bridge across Soquel Creek) across Soquel Creek) No County Board of Supervisors See my letter to editor in yesterday's Sunday Sentinel 1-24-16 Passenger rail service ending at Rail Transit: Watsonville- J. Ben Vernazza State Park Drive. Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC
Page26 27 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Expansion of the paratransit portion of the proposed expenditure plan under the sales tax plan. Current 16% with only 1% going to Community Bridges Lift Line services does not support the disabled and handicapped citizens of Santa Cruz County. Current ParaCruz routes have been reduced and extended services eliminated so seniors and disabled customers are forced to take taxis with costs up from the current $4 -$6 perride to $70 round trip. This is an unacceptable burden on those on fixed incomes. Increasing the 1% to 5% for Lift Line and reducing ParaCruz to 11% would allow for Increase funding for Lift Line Countywide Specialized improved services to our community. paratransit. Yes CTSA-P01 Transportation CTSA Following extensive public input on the Rail Transit Study, the Regional Transportation Commission decided to continue to Monterey Bay Sanctuary examine rail-transit between Eliminate the rail-trail folly and use the money to benefit the vast Maintain and improve roadways and Scenic Trail Network; Rail Watsonville and Santa Cruz majority of the county residents by improving the roads and other non- other non-rail infrastructure. No rail RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa to answer outstanding rail infrastructure items. trail, no passenger rail. Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC questions. Build affordable housing near Bus Lines. For example; Shoppers have decrease at the Capitola Mall, but to increase attendance - the Capitola Mall can create housing on its property (I understand this may not be a comfortable option for some in Santa Cruz County, but Similar Transit Oriented to Santana Row in San Jose). Adding housing to the Capitola Mall is a Development Grant Program; win/win/win for the Metro, the Mall, and low income seeking affordable More affordable housing near bus RTC-P25; VAR- Planning forTransit Oriented housing. routes. Yes P25 Development for Seniors RTC Have UCSC add more affordable housing on Campus. UCSC can add "Park RV Loft Model" type units for faculty/staff to purchase. The campus is looking for ways to lower their carbon foot print, and what a better way than to add more affordable housing for faculty/staff. These units are 400sf, but come with a full size kitchen & bathroom, and storage lofts - the units are comfortable and just small enough to motivate faculty/staff to move to a larger place later as there families Add more affordable housing at grow. UCSC. NA UCSC Comment regarding land use Work with Planning/Zoning Commission to adjust zoning requirements Adjust zoning requirements to See the City Corridor (commercial and residential) from auto-centric to promote promote walkable/bikeable Planning process which walkable/bike-able development. Alternatively, work to develop more development. Develop more "parking implements the Citys "parking districts" in major Santa Cruz city corridors (Ocean, Sequel, districts" within Santa Cruz city General Plan on these Mission) per Municipal Code 24.12.290. corridors - Ocean, Soquel, Mission. No City of Santa Cruz streets plus Water Street. Open closed streets in Santa Cruz/Live Oak to increase east-west Not aware of any closed Open closed streets in Santa Cruz/Live Oak to increase east-west travel options (instead of today’s City of Santa streets that connect City and travel options (instead of today’s coast route, Hwy 1 and Soquel Drive) coast route, Hwy 1 and Soquel Drive) No Cruz/County Live Oak. Ocean Street and Broadway. Turning left there is a big problem with back ups on most times of the day. I think a light that allows the left Add left turn lane on Ocean Street Ocean Street Widening from turn would be helpful. onto Broadway with left turn light. Yes SC-P66 soquel to East Cliff City of Santa Cruz
Page27 28 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Following extensive public Definitely using the spaces available for walking, biking etc. for the input on the Rail Transit community and the visitors is the highest priority. This will keep people Study, the Regional out of their cars and clogging up the streets. I think the train idea is Transportation Commission not very good use of our funds. Most visitors just want to enjoy the decided to continue to area and walking and biking are more realistic throughout the county. Monterey Bay Sanctuary examine rail-transit between Scenic Trail Network; Rail Watsonville and Santa Cruz Clean up the track areas, make bike/walking paths for any section Build rail trail and NOT passenger RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa to answer outstanding allowed at this time. rail.Maintain the tracks. Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC questions. The location for the bike/ped bridge was analyzed in initial Instead of a pedestrian/bicycle overpass on Hwy 1@Chanticleer, why studies and determined to don't you put a paved path under the freeway utilizing the Rodeo Gulch best serve the public at the creek corridor. Access to it would be from along Soquel Ave Frontage Chanticleer location. The Rd (south side) east of Mattison Lane and on the north side of Hwy 1 Chanticleer location was at Mattison Lane. This would cost much less than the estimated $25 adopted by the RTC in million, and be much easier to construct and safer for users. In September 2005 and addition, any children that go to Good Shepard School from Live Oak Build bike/ped crossing under Hwy 1 incorporated into the current area would be able to get to school without crossing busy streets and along Rodeo Gulch creek instead of Hwy 1: Chanticleer Bike/ped Highway 1 Tiered commercial traffic on Chanticleer Ave north of Hwy 1. Chanticleer bike/ped bridge. Revise current RTC 24f Bridge RTC/Caltrans Environmental Document. The benefit to cost ratio of Add a bridge or two across Soquel project is low compared to Add a bridge or two across Soquel Creek Creek No Capitola other projects. Build the Coastal Rail Project NOW! And the parallel trail, we like that too. Build both from Watsonville all the way to Davenport. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Replace the Capitola Trestle with a new one that works for Train and Scenic Trail Network; Rail Trail. RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa Do the same where ever else needed, and use quiet zones. Build rail trail and passenger rail. Yes RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC Hi, I'm an app developer and could easily create a "listener" that records personal logistics and then matches them to other people who are similar enough in daily travel routines to present an automatically Climate Action generated, painless rideshare proposal to all relevant parties. Develop rideshare app. Yes RTC-P48 Transportation Programs VAR My idea is to build a multilevel parking structure in the Ross-Office Max parking lot with dedicated on/off ramps to Highway 1. The parking Not currently in the City's structure could be built on one half of the existing lot at first, so parking General Plan. The for the existing businesses would not be impacted too much. The off intersection is under the ramp from Highway 1 could serve northbound traffic, leaving before jurisdiction of Caltrans and it the Highway 1 / Highway 9 intersection. The on ramp to Highway 1 Build a parking structure in the Cost is a limited access freeway. south / Highway 17 north could serve traffic leaving the parking Plus, Ross, Office Max parking lot Unlikley to meet state structure, again avoiding the 1 / 9 intersection. Then build a gondola with on/off ramps to Hwy 1; Build a standards. In the long term system that connects to UCSC through Pogonip, and also connects to gondola to connect to UCSC and an interchange may be the transit center downtown along the levee. downtown transit center. No City of Santa Cruz needed. San Lorenzo Trail: Hwy 9 - Wants to know how to initiate bicycle/pedestrian path along Hwy 9 and Construct a Bicycle/Pedestrian path North Felton Bike Lanes and Hwy 236 on Hwy 9 in San Lorenzo Valley Yes CO-P46b Sidewalks County Extend the auxiliary lane from Hwy 1: 41st to Soquel Ave Extend the auxiliary lane from Morrissey to 41st Street Morrissey to 41st Street Yes RTC 24f Auxiliary Lanes RTC/Caltrans
Page28 29 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) along Hwy 1 between Morrissey and San Andreas/Larkin Valley Rd. as well as a Transportation System Management alternative and no-build Improve Hwy 1 by making the far left alternative are currently lane closed to on and off traffic being evaluated as part of Improve Hwy 1 by making the far left lane closed to on and off traffic between Hwy 17 and the Park Ave the Highway 1 Tiered between Hwy 17 and the Park Ave exit exit No RTC/Caltrans Environmental Document. Rail Transit: Watsonville- Rails: Intra and Inter city Rail service: Intra and Inter city Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC numerous Need bicycle-friendly infrastructure Build bike friendly infrastructure Yes projects numerous projects Various
Revisit 2014 project list in re CO-28d (Felton-Empire Road). Description of project seems to have little relevance to the Revise description of Felton -Empire characteristics of the road. What should be included in the project Rd project to be specific to this Felton Empire Rd Prefer to keep general to description is identification of sites where guardrails are needed. roadway Yes CO-P28d Improvements County include all possibilities.
Develop a system to allow controlled access to electrical outlets for the purpose of charging electric bicycles. These would be standard outlets which require a card (such as the bike locker/ park card currently in use) to activate, to prevent abuse. These outlets would be placed at City and County facilities, bike locker sites (even inside some lockers) Provide electric bicycle charging Transportation System and at businesses who wish to support green transportation. stations Yes VAR-P07 Electrification Various Bus on shoulder for Hwy 1 to study and implement Buses on Hwy 1 shoulder Yes - add Metro/Caltrans Added to project list Study and implement bus on Hwy 1 Study and implement a bus-on-the-shoulder lane on Highway 1. shoulders Yes Metro Added to project list Following extensive public input on the Rail Transit Study, the Regional Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Transportation Commission Widen Highway 1 to include HOV Lanes from 17 all the way to Program; Monterey Bay decided to continue to Watsonville...the sooner the better. Sanctuary Scenic Trail examine rail-transit between RTC 24A-n; Network; Rail Transit: Watsonville and Santa Cruz Kill the train project. Give the $ 11M back to the state and build a bike Widen Hwy 1; Build rail trail; Not RTC 27a-c; Watsonville- Santa Cruz to answer outstanding and walking trail on the right of way. passenger rail; Yes/Remove RTC-P02 Corridor RTC/Caltrans questions. Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Ramp metering and smart signals Ramp metering and smart signals Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Bike Parking Subsidy Improving bike parking facilities Improve bike parking facilities Yes RTC 16 Program RTC numerous Smoother pavement (eliminating potholes) Maintain roads Yes projects numerous projects Various Eliminating door zones (areas where Eliminating door zones (areas where vehicle door opens into) from vehicle door opens into) from bike Numerous bike lanes lanes Yes projects numerous projects Various numerous Make intersections more bike-friendly Build bike friendly intersections Yes projects numerous projects Various
Page29 30 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response We believe that the walkway and bike-path ideas are sound, but NOT the rail use. There should NOT be an expensive, under-utilized traditional rail scheme. Following extensive public input on the Rail Transit The rails should be left in place and used for pedal/solar/electric/wind Study, the Regional light-weight vehicles that could help reform transportation in the world. Transportation Commission Vehicles that require no fuel and no plug-in, that are totally self- decided to continue to sufficient, would create a new form of transportation that can help Build the rail trail. No traditional Monterey Bay Sanctuary examine rail-transit between transition to a no-fuel form of rapid transport. Rails would have to be passenger rail. Use rails for Scenic Trail Network; Rail Watsonville and Santa Cruz partially refurbished, but NOT to a standard of super-heavy, obsolete pedal/solar/electric/wind lightweight RTC 27a-c; Transit: Watsonville- Santa to answer outstanding iron monsters. Please see www.trybridvehicles.com. vehicles. Partial/Remov RTC-P02 Cruz Corridor RTC questions. I lived in Glendale, Az in the late 90s and worked in downtown Phoenix, at the time Phoenix had a transportation system in which all mayor streets become one way streets during pick hours from 6-9 and reversed direction from 3-6, the rest of the day the streets were normal two way roads. I was thinking we can use the same system and convert Soquel Dr, Capitola Rd and maybe the Frontage Roads into one direction towards Santa Cruz in the morning and switching direction in the evening towards Watsonville. I believe the cost of the infrastructure needed will be way lower than Convert Soquel, Capitola and widening the freeway, and will increase the traffic lines from four to Frontage Rds into one way roads Not currently in the City's eight in some areas. One of those lines can be reserved to buses during peak periods with direction City of Santa General Plan. Limits access exclusively, making the use of the bus system more appealing. based on prominent traffic direction. No Cruz/County for other users. Hwy 9 bike and pedestrian access Pedestrian and bike paths along Highway 9 between Felton and Ben improvements with priority on San Lorenzo Valley Trail Lomond first, then from Santa Cruz to Boulder Creek. Over 250 valley improved access to San Lorenzo CO P46, CO (Boulder Creek to Santa residents have asked the County for this to be done. Valley schools Yes P46a, CO P46b Cruz) County, Caltrans San Lorenzo Valley residents need safer routes to the tri-school campus from the many neighborhoods nearby. I'd like to see a bike/pedestrian path along the highway near the schools. We need Hwy 9 bike and pedestrian access improved "slow-down" signage near the elementary school parking improvements with priority on San Lorenzo Valley Trail entrance and a more prominent cross walk, flashing lights, would make improved access to San Lorenzo CO P46, CO (Boulder Creek to Santa that entrance much safer. Valley schools Yes P46a, CO P46b Cruz) County, Caltrans Hwy 9 bike and pedestrian access improvements with priority on San Lorenzo Valley Trail improved access to San Lorenzo CO P46, CO (Boulder Creek to Santa Improvements to California Highway 9 in the San Lorenzo Valley. Valley schools Yes P46a, CO P46b Cruz) County, Caltrans Please help improve HWY 9 for our kids!!! All three schools from SLE, Hwy 9 bike and pedestrian access SLVMS to SLVHS have kids WALKING along HWY 9 to get to and improvements with priority on San Lorenzo Valley Trail from school. Please find a way to get a walking and bicycle lane put improved access to San Lorenzo CO P46, CO (Boulder Creek to Santa in. Thank you! : Valley schools Yes P46a, CO P46b Cruz) County, Caltrans Hwy 9 bike and pedestrian access Sidewalks on highway 9 so our children can walk safely to school. I improvements with priority on San Lorenzo Valley Trail fear it will take a tragic event for change to happen. Please... Let's improved access to San Lorenzo CO P46, CO (Boulder Creek to Santa protect our children. Valley schools Yes P46a, CO P46b Cruz) County, Caltrans San Lorenzo Valley Trail Hwy 9 or Graham Hill Rd bike access (Boulder Creek to Santa Safe bike trail or wide shoulder for biking on highway 9 or graham hill improvements between Felton and CO P46, CO- Cruz); Graham Hill Rd rd from Felton to Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Yes P12 Multimodal Improvements County, Caltrans Improved travel on Soquel between Viable means to travel on 41st Street from Winkle and Soquel Winkle and 41st Ave Yes CO-P18 Soquel Ave Improvements County
Page30 31 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Hwy 9 bike and pedestrian access San Lorenzo Valley Trail Improving Highway 9 for Pedestrian Safety in Felton to the local improvements to San Lorenzo Valley CO P46, CO (Boulder Creek to Santa elementary school. Schools Yes P46a, CO P46b Cruz) County, Caltrans Improve bicycle and pedestrian access specifically on highway 9 Hwy 9 bike and pedestrian access between Felton and Santa Cruz but highway 9 in general as well. improvements including improved San Lorenzo Valley Trail Connecting SLV to SC for bikes is important for our transportation access to San Lorenzo Valley CO P46, CO (Boulder Creek to Santa future up here. schools Yes P46a, CO P46b Cruz) County, Caltrans Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widen Hi-way one! Widen Hwy 1 Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Monterery Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail; Hwy 1 Construct a bike path on Capitola Overpass to Cabrillo that goes down Constuct a bike path from Capitola RTC 27a-c; Bicycle/Ped Overcrossing at to State Park Ave to Cabrillo to State Park Yes RTC 30 Mar Vista RTC
Access at these locations would not meet Highway Add access ramps on/off of Hwy 1 Design Manual standards for Add access at So Rodeo Gulch and Chanticleer from Chanticleer and Rodeo Gulch. No Caltrans minimum interchange spacing. More level pull outs on Bear Creek Road (Drops are from 3 feet and Construct more level pull outs on Bear Creek Rd then to 6 inches ) Bear Creek Road Yes CO-P04 Improvements County Hwy 9 and River St Highway 1 & River Street: Construct connection to Hwy 1 is a flyover for the north and south Hwy critical to traffic circulaton.A Highway 1 & River Street: Construct a flyover for the north and south 1 traffic with a round-about City of Santa roundabout cannot handle Hwy 1 traffic with a round-about underneath it to feed River underneath it to feed River No Cruz/Caltrans the amont of traffic. Replace overhead flashing lights at pedestrian walkways ground level flashing lights especially on new Replace overhead flashing lights at pedestrian walkways ground level round-about at Wharf entrance flashing lights especially on new round-about at Wharf entrance (successful on Bay Street just below Uncontrolled Pedestrian (successful on Bay Street just below California) California) Yes VAR-P31 Crossing Improvements City of Santa Cruz Project concept has been considered but has not been fully evaluated at this time. This concept is being forwarded to the Caltrans' team responsible for the long- range Hwy 1 Transportation Concept Report for further Establish bike path beside the study, which is needed prior Establish bike path beside the freeway from Soquel Bridge to 41st freeway from Soquel Bridge to 41st No RTC/Caltrans to inclusion in the RTP. The location for the bike/ped bridge was analyzed in initial studies and determined to best serve the public at the Chanticleer location. The Chanticleer location was adopted by the RTC in September 2005 and Construct bike bridge over Hwy 1 incorporated into the current near Mattison Lane instead of Hwy 1: Chanticleer Bike/ped Highway 1 Tiered Have the bike bridge moved from Chanticleer to Mattison Ln Chanticleer Revise current RTC 27f Bridge RTC/Caltrans Environmental Document. Page31 32 Public Comments on the 2040 RTP Project List and Project Sponsor Responses On 2040 RTP project Describe the specific project that could improve transportation Comment Summary list Project ID Project Title Project Sponsor Project Sponsor Response Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Cruz to Monterey Cruz to Monterey Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans pedestrian walkways with ground Replace overhead flashing lights at pedestrian walkways with ground level flashing lights (successful in Uncontrolled Pedestrian level flashing lights (successful in SF) SF) yes VAR-P31 Crossing Improvements Various Build a bypass that goes from The benefit to cost ratio of Santa Cruz Bypass. Get off near Summit and end up at Larkin Valley Summit Rd near Hwy 17 and ends at project is low compared to Road and vice versa Hwy 1 near Larkin Valley Rd No County/Caltrans other projects. Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Cruz to Monterey Cruz to Monterey Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Widening Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widening Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Cruz to Moss Landing Santa Cruz to Moss Landing Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Cruz to Monterey Cruz to Monterey Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Use road rail buses that use the tracks and the roads and widen road Use road rail buses that use the tracks and the roads and widen road to have a Santa Cruz-Watsonville Rail Transit: Watsonville- to have a Santa Cruz-Watsonville bus bus Yes RTC-P02 Santa Cruz Corridor RTC Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Cruz to Monterey Cruz to Monterey Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans Bicycle theft is a big problem--ensure there are safe places to park Bike Parking Subsidy your bike Safe bike parking to reduce theft Yes RTC 16 Program RTC Increase safety measures and numerous Increase safety measures and promotion for cycling promotion for cycling Yes projects numerous projects Various Hwy 17 Express Service - Cont. of Existing Service MTD-P108; Levels; Hwy 17 Express Fund express buses Fund express buses Yes MTD-P12 Service Expansion Metro Senior/Disabled/Low-Income Extremely improverished people apply for a bus pass to ride public Fixed-Route Transit transit for free Free bus passes for low income Yes MTD-P42 Incentives Metro Ensure buses go to major hubs, e.g. Local Transit Service Ensure buses go to major hubs, e.g. the Metro Center the Metro Center Yes MTD-P14 Restoration and Expansion Metro Local Transit Service Love express buses, like the 91X Operate express buses Yes MTD-P14 Restoration and Expansion Metro Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Widen Hwy. 1 to 3 lanes from Santa Cruz to Monterey Cruz to Monterey Yes RTC 24 a-n Program RTC/Caltrans County has no indication that traffic operation improvements at this intersection are necessary Intersection improvements to 41st and no direction from board Consider a roundabout or other intersection improvements to 41st Ave and Portola Rd with consideration for to include as a project in the and Portola Rd with consideration for bicyclists and pedestrians bike and pedestrian movement No County RTP.
Page32 AGENDA: August 4, 2016 TO: Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
FROM: Luis Pavel Mendez, Deputy Director
RE: Polar Express Operating Plan and License
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) consider approval of:
1. The passenger rail service operating plan (Attachment 1) for Polar Express operations from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk to the Capitola area for the 2016 holiday season; and
2. A passenger service license for Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Railway (SC&MB) Railway to operate Polar Express from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk to the Capitola area on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line for the 2016 holiday season.
BACKGROUND
Through an administration, coordination and license (ACL) agreement, the RTC provided to the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay (SC&MB) Railway a license for passenger rail operations between the Santa Cruz Harbor and Davenport. The ACL requires that an operating plan be approved by the RTC. For the 2012 holiday season, the RTC approved an operating plan for a holiday service train from the Santa Cruz boardwalk to Wilder Ranch. For the 2013 through 2015 holiday seasons, the RTC approved operating plans and a passenger service license for Train to Christmas Town service from Watsonville. For the 2016 holiday season, SC&MB Railway requests approval for Polar Express service from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk to the Capitola area.
DISCUSSION
According to the Polar Express 2016 Operating Plan (Attachment 1,) Iowa Pacific Holdings (IPH) is the largest operator of Polar Express holiday trains with seven in the US and two in the UK. Since IPH’s SC&MB Railway began operating in Santa Cruz County, IPH has wanted to operate Polar Express in Santa Cruz County. Unfortunately, Santa Cruz County is just inside the radius for the Polar Express license held by the Polar Express operator in Sacramento. Therefore, IPH created and operated Train to Christmas Town in Santa Cruz County from 2012 through 2015. Train to Christmas Town was not as successful as it was hoped. Recently, IPH Polar Express Operating Plan Page 2
was able to make the necessary arrangements to operate Polar Express in Santa Cruz County.
For a variety of marketing and operational reasons including parking availability, IPH/SC&MB Railway requests approval to relocate the holiday train operation to depart from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. The Boardwalk would serve as the boarding and disembarking station. Polar Express would travel to the Capitola area to a North Pole set and back. The North Pole set would be constructed near the railroad track and would only be for viewing from the train. IPH/SC&MB Railway staff is still working to determine the exact location of the North Pole set.
From the Boardwalk to Capitola there are significantly fewer crossings than through the west side of the City of Santa Cruz and those crossings are further apart. Therefore, the train horn blasts that are required by the Federal Railroad Administration (FTRA) for safety purposes before every crossing will be significantly fewer than was the case in 2012. IPH/SC&MB Railway has also assured staff that the horn will be calibrated to be at the lower end of the volume range required by the FRA.
The track between Santa Cruz and Capitola is currently considered excepted track, which does not allow for passenger operations under FRA rules. IPH/SC&MB Railway plans to upgrade the track to Class I for passenger operations. Once the track is upgraded, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will be notified so that they may inspect the track.
The proposed Polar Express will operate from November 17th to December 23rd with up to four trains on some days. Appendix I to Attachment 1 is a schedule showing the anticipated departure times throughout the holiday season. IPH/SC&MB Railway anticipates a ridership of 25,000 to 30,000. The marketing plan includes Santa Cruz County and the San Francisco Bay area. IPH/SC&MB Railway plans to employ local residents for the operation and to use local product suppliers.
The empty rail cars that are being stored on the southern part of the rail line would need to be moved to bring in the equipment for the Polar Express holiday train. According to Mike Edwards, SC&MB Railway General Manager, the stored cars would be moved to sidings and spurs in the Watsonville area for two to three days at the beginning and end of the Polar Express operating season to bring the Polar Express train equipment in and out. SC&MB Railway may also have the option to move stored cars to Union Pacific’s Watsonville Junction yard in Pajaro.
IPH/SC&MB Railway staff will be at the meeting to present the operating plan and address any questions. IPH/SC&MB Railway requires approval for the 2016 holiday season from the RTC for the operating plan and a license to operate passenger service from Santa Cruz to the Capitola area.
The Polar Express operation will be under the existing administration, coordination and license agreement between the RTC and SC&MB Railway. This means that all of the liability, insurance, indemnification, maintenance and other requirements under Polar Express Operating Plan Page 3
the agreement will apply. Therefore, staff recommends that the RTC consider approval of the operating plan (Attachment 1) for Polar Express operations from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk to the Capitola Area for the 2016 holiday season and a passenger service license to SC&MB Railway to operate Polar Express from the Boardwalk to the Capitola area on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line for the 2016 holiday season.
IPH/SC&MB Railway have been coordinating with the Seaside Company and Roaring Camp Railroads for the Polar Express operations. IPH/SC&MB Railway are entering into an agreement with the Seaside Company to allow Polar Express to use the Boardwalk’s parking and other facilities and to include access to the Boardwalk in the ticket prices for Polar Express. The ticket prices are listed on Appendix III of Attachment 1.
SUMMARY
For the 2016 holiday season, Iowa Pacific Holdings (IPH)/Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay (SC&MB) Railway proposes to run Polar Express from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk to the Capitola area. Attachment 1 is their proposed operating plan with departure schedule, marketing plan and fares. Staff recommends that the RTC consider approval of the operating plan and a passenger service license to operate Polar Express from the Boardwalk to the Capitola area for the 2016 holiday season.
Attachments: 1. SC&MB Railway Polar Express Operating Plan 2. Photos of North Pole sets
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ATTACHMENT 2: North Pole Set Photos