DOCSLIB.ORG

FY 2016 Tiger VIII Discretionary Grant Application

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
FY 2016 Tiger VIII Discretionary Grant Application Project Information Summary San Joaquin Rail Access to Opportunity: PROJECT NAME: Passenger, Freight, Port Type of Freight Rail – Intermodal Connector Application Location Stockton and Lathrop, California Area Urban Amount $9.0 million Requested Sponsoring San Joaquin Council of Governments Organization Andrew T. Chesley Executive Director San Joaquin Council of Governments 555 E. Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95202 Contact Information (209) 235-0444 (direct) [email protected] Project Website: www.sjcog.org/TIGER i Executive Summary The San Joaquin Rail Access to Opportunity project will improve passenger, commuter, and freight rail mobility in Northern California, and the growing San Joaquin County area. It will also enable job growth in one of the most economically distressed areas in the United States. This project, a partnership of the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) and Union Pacific Railroad (UP), will generate public benefits by reducing the route miles freight trains must travel to reach their destinations and by reducing freight traffic congestion in two major regional passenger and commuter rail corridors. The project will enable growth to continue at the Port of Stockton and the economically disadvantaged cities of Stockton and Lathrop, California. The project has two components, one each at: Stockton Lathrop Each component consists of a new connection between two The two projects main tracks, which cross or approach each other, that components have large historically were independent routes. These connections will public benefits. Most of enable these formerly independent main tracks to function as these benefits accrue to: a cohesive network for passenger and freight trains. Individually and together, the two project components Rail provide the positive public benefits quantified in this Passengers application. SJCOG and UP selected these two project components from a menu of possible project components in Local order to deliver the maximum benefit for rail passengers, to Residents increase freight rail capacity for the ports of Stockton and Oakland, and to improve quality of life in Stockton and Lathrop. Quality of life improvements include reduced grade Motorists crossing delay for motorists and pedestrians, reduced air emissions, and increased transportation capacity required for job growth in the region. SJCOG and UP also selected these two project components because they have high benefits in relation to their cost, do not have complex construction requirements, and have well-progressed design and permitting. SJCOG and UP are collaborating together on this proposed public-private partnership because of the overall benefits realized by constructing these improvements. The public benefits of the project accrue to rail passengers, local residents, and motorists. The private ii benefit of freight movement generated by the project is represented by UP’s contribution of $5.29 million, or 31 percent of the total project cost. Construction of this project will present opportunities for increased mobility and connectivity throughout San Joaquin County, and the Northern California Megaregion. Passenger and commuter rail reliability is essential for those residing and working in the region and for building ladders of opportunity for disadvantaged groups. The project is aligned with San Joaquin County’s economic development and regional transportation plans, which seek to enhance existing rail infrastructure in order to improve rail network efficiency and capacity, including safe, reliable transportation of the public, while also improving the local economy through economic growth, job retention, and job creation. Table ES-1 below illustrates the summary of monetized benefits, showing that the San Joaquin Rail Access to Opportunity project provides positive public benefits. For a total project cost of $17.3 million, the public benefits total $27.9 million (discounted, 7%). This project is well positioned to meet and Table ES-1: Summary of Benefits for the exceed all of the TIGER program's schedule Project’s Two Components guidelines. Prior to this TIGER application, UP invested $4.18 million toward Outcome Benefits construction of the project’s two components, consisting of $0.25 million Economic $15.7 M spent for engineering and $3.93 million to Competitiveness purchase right-of-way. In order to complete the project, $17.29 million is required. UP will provide an additional $5.29 million. UP Quality of Life $5.1 M has also secured $3 million in Trade Corridor Improvement Funds (TCIF), for the project, from the Northern California Trade Coalition Environmental $7.1 M (which will be recommending final approval Sustainability to the California Transportation Commission this year). Total Benefits $27.9 M SJCOG is requesting $9 million in funds from + this year’s TIGER Grant opportunity, complementing the $3 million in state funds Benefit Cost Ratio 1.93 and $5.29 million in UP funds already $ secured for these project components. Note: All cost estimates in this table are in 2015 dollars, using a 7 percent real discount rate. iii Contents Cover Page ................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Executive Summary ............................................................................................................... iii 1.0 Project Description ....................................................................................................... 1 1.1 About San Joaquin Council of Governments ............................................................................. 1 1.2 The Transportation Need .................................................................................................................. 1 1.3 Beneficiaries ........................................................................................................................................... 6 1.4 Ladders of Opportunity ..................................................................................................................... 6 2.0 Project Location ............................................................................................................ 7 3.0 Project Parties ............................................................................................................. 10 4.0 Project Costs, Funds, Sources, and Uses .................................................................. 10 4.1 Project Costs and Funding Sources ............................................................................................. 10 4.2 Detailed Budget Breakdown and TIGER Fund Allocation .................................................... 11 5.0 Primary Selection Criteria .......................................................................................... 12 5.1 State of Good Repair ........................................................................................................................ 13 5.2 Economic Competiveness ............................................................................................................... 14 5.3 Quality of Life ...................................................................................................................................... 15 5.4 Environmental Sustainability .......................................................................................................... 16 5.5 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 17 6.0 Secondary Selection Criteria ..................................................................................... 17 6.1 Innovation ............................................................................................................................................. 17 6.2 Partnership ............................................................................................................................................ 17 7.0 Results of Benefit Cost Analysis ................................................................................ 19 8.0 Project Readiness ....................................................................................................... 20 8.1 Technical Feasibility ........................................................................................................................... 20 8.2 Financial Feasibility ............................................................................................................................ 21 8.3 Project Schedule ................................................................................................................................. 22 8.4 Required Approvals (NEPA, Planning Approvals, and Other Reviews/Approvals) ..... 23 8.5 Mitigation .............................................................................................................................................. 25 9.0 Federal Wage Rate Certification ............................................................................... 28 10.0 Standard Form 424 (Application for Federal Assistance) ...................................... 28 Appendices Appendix A: Federal Wage Rate Certification Appendix B: Letters of Support Appendix C: BCA Appendix D: Cost Estimate Appendix E: Engineering Design iv 1.0 Project Description 1.1 About San Joaquin Council of Governments The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is the project applicant and grant recipient for the San Joaquin Rail Access to Opportunity
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Climate Adaptation Report
    Caltrans CCAP: District Interviews Summary October 2019 San Joaquin Council of Governments Climate Adaptation & Resiliency Study Climate Adaptation Report APRIL 2, 2020 1 Climate Adaptation Report March 2020 Contents Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................................................... 3 Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Methodology ................................................................................................................................................. 7 Vulnerability Assessment: Key Findings ...................................................................................................... 10 Gaps and Recommendations ...................................................................................................................... 16 Integrating Transportation Resilience into the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).............................. 17 Next Steps ................................................................................................................................................... 18 Appendix A: Detailed Vulnerability Assessment Report ............................................................................. 20 Introduction
    [Show full text]
  • Perseverance & Progress Work Program and Budget
    2020/2021 Work Program and Budget Perseverance & Progress Built on solid ground, SJRRC will continue through this unprecedented crisis with vision and momentum. ® Table of Contents ® Executive Summary............................3 SJJPA..............................................11 ® Planning.............................................4 Organizational Chart.........................13 Operations.........................................6 Capital Budget.................................14 Stockton Diamond..............................8 ACE Operating Budget.....................15 Capital Projects..................................9 SJJPA Operating Budget .................16 The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Board of Directors Christina Fugazi Debby Moorhead Scott Haggerty Chair, City of Stockton Commissioner, City of Manteca Commissioner, Alameda County Leo Zuber Nancy Young John Marchand Vice Chair, City of Ripon Commissioner, City of Tracy Commissioner, City of Livermore Bob Elliott Doug Kuehne Commissioner, San Joaquin County Commissioner, City of Lodi Stacey Mortensen Executive Director 2020/2021 Work Program and Budget 2 Executive Summary The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission is built on a ing forward and provides much needed jobs for many private solid foundation of political leadership, staff commitment planners, engineers, architects, and construction contractors. and adaptability. The difficult years of the 1998 ACE start- The Valley Rail Program will continue to press forward in the up, the 2003 dot.com implosion, and the 2009 full recession coming year with multiple environmental processes to keep have prepared the agency to deal with the unknowns of the the entire Program on-track and set to deliver transforma- coming year. Staff is prepared to work with less, cover extra tional service expansion for both ACE and the San Joaquins. workload and find ways to leverage and share resources with Also, included in the Capital Program are key passenger other partners.
    [Show full text]
  • West Contra Costa High-Capacity Transit Study
    West Contra Costa High-Capacity Transit Study FINAL TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM #4 Summary and Evaluation of Prior Studies September 2015 West Contra Costa High-Capacity Transit Study Document Version Control Revision Updated By Organization Description of Revision Date Incorporate feedback from BART 8/14/2015 Doris Lee Parsons Brinckerhoff Board Member City of Richmond staff requested that South Richmond Transportation 8/20/2015 Doris Lee Parsons Brinckerhoff Connectivity Plan be included. Tech memo updated to note that this plan is covered in Section 2.15 Incorporated edits to address SMG 8/27/2015 Doris Lee Parsons Brinckerhoff and TAC feedback 9/16/15 Tam Tran Parsons Brinckerhoff Made minor edits related to tense Document Sign-off Name Date Signature Rebecca Kohlstrand 09/16/15 ii Draft Summary and Evaluation of Prior Studies September 2015 West Contra Costa High-Capacity Transit Study Table of Contents 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 1 1.1 West Contra Costa County Transportation Setting ........................................... 1 1.2 Study Purpose .................................................................................................. 2 1.3 Purpose of this Technical Memorandum ........................................................... 3 2 Review OF Prior Studies .................................................................................... 4 2.1 BART West Contra Costa Extension Study, 1983 ...........................................
    [Show full text]
  • San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Draft 2019 Business Plan Update Public Review Draft - Track Changes
    SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY DRAFT 2019 BUSINESS PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT - TRACK CHANGES PREPARED FOR CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY UPDATED FOR FISCAL YEARS 2019/20 & 2020/2021 Table of Contents Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................1 1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................12 2. Historical Performance of the Service and Route Characteristics ................................. .15 3 . Existing Trainsets, New Equipment, and Maintenance ................................................... ..24 4. Operating Plan and Strategies .......................................................................................... .27 5 . Short-Term and Longer-Term Capital Improvement Programs ........................................ 35 6 . Performance Standards and Action Plan ........................................................................... 45 7. Establishment of Fares ....................................................................................................... 49 8 . Service Amenities and Food Service ................................................................................ ..51 9. Marketing and Outreach Program ...................................................................................... 53 10 .Annual Funding Requirement ..........................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report and Public Scoping Period for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project
    NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND PUBLIC SCOPING PERIOD FOR THE STOCKTON DIAMOND GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT Date: August 19, 2020 To: Governor’s Office of Planning and Research/State Clearinghouse Unit, Responsible Agencies, Trustee Agencies, and Interested Parties From: San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Lead Agency: San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission 949 East Channel Street Stockton CA 95202 Contact: Kevin L. Sheridan, Director, Capital Projects 949 E. Channel Street Stockton, CA. 95202 209 944-6224 Project Title: Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Subject: Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15082(a) and Notice of Public Scoping Period INTRODUCTION Notice is hereby given that the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC), as California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Lead Agency, will prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Stockton Diamond Grade Separation project (Project) and will hold three virtual public scoping meetings to receive comments on the scope of the EIR, as detailed below. This Notice of Preparation (NOP)/Notice of Public Scoping Period (Notice) is also available online at StocktonDiamond.com. SJRRC has determined that an EIR must be prepared for the Project prior to making any final decision regarding whether to approve the Project, in accordance with CEQA. The EIR will cover environmental topics as defined in CEQA Guidelines, Appendix G. The purpose of the project-specific EIR will be to assess potential physical environmental effects of the proposed Project, to identify ways to minimize or avoid significant effects, and to describe and analyze alternatives to the proposed Project.
    [Show full text]
  • 5-21-21 SJJPA Agenda Packet
    Supervisor Vito Chiesa, Stanislaus County Alternate Richard O’Brien, City of Riverbank Councilmember Patrick Hume, Chair, City of Elk Grove Alternate Don Nottoli, Sacramento County Supervisor David Haubert, Alameda County Alternate Melissa Hernandez, City of Dublin Councilmember David Hudson, City of San Ramon Alternate Diane Burgis, Contra Costa County Supervisor Rodrigo Espinoza, Vice-Chair, Merced County Supervisor Kathy Miller, San Joaquin County Alternate Mikey Hothi, City of Lodi Supervisor Doug Verboon, Kings County Supervisor Brett Frazier, Vice-Chair, Madera County Alternate Tom Wheeler, Madera County Supervisor Sal Quintero, Fresno County Alternate Rey León, City of Huron Supervisor Amy Shuklian, Tulare County Alternate Eddie Valero, Tulare County TELECONFERENCE BOARD MEETING May 21, 2021 – 9:00 AM Call-In Information: +1 (224) 501-3412 Conference Access Code: 308-755-469 GoToMeeting Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/476148605 SPECIAL NOTICE Coronavirus COVID-19 In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Orders N-25-20, N-29-20 and N-35-20, San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Board Members will be attending this meeting via teleconference or videoconference. Members of the public may observe the meeting by dialing +1 (224) 501-3412 with access code: 308-755-469 or log-in using a computer, tablet or smartphone at GoToMeeting.com using link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/476148605. Please note that all members of the public will be placed on mute until such times allow for public comments to be made. If a person wishes to make a public comment during the meeting, to do so they must either 1) use GoToMeeting and will have the option to notify SJJPA staff by alerting them via the “Chat” function or they can 2) contact SJJPA staff via email at [email protected] in which staff will read the comment aloud during the public comment period.
    [Show full text]
  • Board Packet
    Supervisor Vito Chiesa, Stanislaus County Alternate Richard O’Brien, City of Riverbank Councilmember Patrick Hume, Chair, City of Elk Grove Alternate Don Nottoli, Sacramento County Supervisor David Haubert, Alameda County Alternate Melissa Hernandez, City of Dublin Councilmember David Hudson, City of San Ramon Alternate Diane Burgis, Contra Costa County Supervisor Rodrigo Espinoza, Vice-Chair, Merced County Supervisor Kathy Miller, San Joaquin County Alternate Mikey Hothi, City of Lodi Supervisor Doug Verboon, Kings County Supervisor Brett Frazier, Vice-Chair, Madera County Alternate Tom Wheeler, Madera County Supervisor Sal Quintero, Fresno County Alternate Rey León, City of Huron Supervisor Amy Shuklian, Tulare County Alternate Eddie Valero, Tulare County TELECONFERENCE BOARD MEETING May 21, 2021 – 9:00 AM Call-In Information: +1 (224) 501-3412 Conference Access Code: 308-755-469 GoToMeeting Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/476148605 SPECIAL NOTICE Coronavirus COVID-19 In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Orders N-25-20, N-29-20 and N-35-20, San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority Board Members will be attending this meeting via teleconference or videoconference. Members of the public may observe the meeting by dialing +1 (224) 501-3412 with access code: 308-755-469 or log-in using a computer, tablet or smartphone at GoToMeeting.com using link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/476148605. Please note that all members of the public will be placed on mute until such times allow for public comments to be made. If a person wishes to make a public comment during the meeting, to do so they must either 1) use GoToMeeting and will have the option to notify SJJPA staff by alerting them via the “Chat” function or they can 2) contact SJJPA staff via email at [email protected] in which staff will read the comment aloud during the public comment period.
    [Show full text]
  • CSRP Chapter 6-The State's Rail Service and Investment Program
    The State’s Rail Service and 6 Investment Program California’s multimodal transportation network is a complex system that moves people, goods, and services, furthering the state’s robust economy. As California moves forward to implement sustainable practices and build climate resiliency and adaptability while maintaining a technological and economic edge, effective solutions must be found to maintain efficiency in strategic interregional transportation corridors. Chapter 6 presents the proposed capital plan; federal, state, and local funding sources; program effects; and current and future rail studies and reports necessary for the implementation of the 2040 Vision. Details of the passenger rail Capital Program include implementation goals for the short-term (2022), mid-term (2027) and long-term (2040 Vision) time horizons, with appropriate funding sources; as well as the freight rail funding strategy, along with relevant shared-use corridor and safety programs. This chapter also explains the 2040 Vision program effects and benefits to both the passenger and freight networks, economic benefits, shared environmental impacts and benefits, and the regional balance in the distribution of benefits. Finally, ongoing coordination between existing rail plans is important for future implementation planning, and this chapter identifies those as well as other identified future planning needs and proposed studies. Chapter 6 • The State’s Rail Service and Investment Program 6.1 Passenger and Freight Rail Passenger Rail Program Capital Program Passenger rail services across California, where California needs to decide how best to invest public strategic and timely investments have been made, dollars strategically to maximize benefits without are serving record numbers of passengers and compromising LOS, while building and phasing achieving record growth rates.
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 Business Plan Update Public Review Draft
    SAN JOAQUIN JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY DRAFT 2020 BUSINESS PLAN UPDATE PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT PREPARED FOR CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY UPDATED FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020/21 & 21/22 Executive Summary ....................................................................... 1 1. Introduction ........................................................................... 9 2. Historical Performance of the Service and Route Characteristics ..................................................................... 12 3. Existing Trainsets, New Equipment, and Maintenance ........................................................................ 21 4. Operating Plan and Strategies ....................................... 24 5. Short-Term and Longer-Term Capital Improvement Programs ............................................................................... 34 6. Performance Standards and Action Plan .................... 41 7. Establishment of Fares ...................................................... 45 8. Service Amenities and Food Service ............................ 47 9. Marketing and Outreach .................................................. 49 10. Annual Funding Requirement ........................................ 52 11. Separation of Funding ...................................................... 57 12. Safety and Security ............................................................ 58 13. Station Area Development…………………………..61 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this 2020 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA) Business Plan Update (“Business
    [Show full text]
  • 2-5-21 SJRRC Agenda Packet
    Chair, Christina Fugazi, City of Stockton Commissioner, Nancy Young, City of Tracy Vice Chair, Leo Zuber, City of Ripon Commissioner, Kathy Miller, San Joaquin County Commissioner, Jose Nuno, City of Manteca Commissioner, Melissa Hernandez, Alameda County Commissioner, Lily Mei, City of Fremont Commissioner, Mikey Hothi, City of Lodi Executive Director, Stacey Mortensen SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION TELECONFERENCE BOARD MEETING February 5, 2021 – 8:00 am Call-In Information: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 314-618-965 GoToMeeting Link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/314618965 SPECIAL NOTICE Coronavirus COVID-19 In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission Board Members will be attending this meeting via teleconference or videoconference. Members of the public may observe the meeting by dialing +1 (571) 317- 3122 with access code: 314-618-965 or log-in using a computer, tablet or smartphone at GoToMeeting.com using link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/314618965 Please note that all members of the public will be placed on mute until such times allow for public comments to be made. If a person wishes to make a public comment during the meeting, to do so they must either 1) use GoToMeeting and will have the option to notify SJRRC staff by alerting them via the “Chat” function or they can 2) contact SJRRC staff via email at [email protected] in which staff will read the comment aloud during the public comment period. Emailed public comments should be limited to approximately 240 words as comments will be limited to two (2) minutes per comment.
    [Show full text]
  • SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION This Agenda Shall
    Chair, Bob Johnson, City of Lodi Commissioner, Bob Elliott, San Joaquin County Vice Chair, Steve Dresser, City of Lathrop Commissioner, Leo Zuber, City of Ripon Commissioner, Debby Moorhead, City of Manteca Commissioner, Scott Haggerty, Alameda County Commissioner, Christina Fugazi, City of Stockton Commissioner, John Marchand, City of Livermore Executive Director, Stacey Mortensen SAN JOAQUIN REGIONAL RAIL COMMISSION This Agenda shall be made available upon request in alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12132) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code § 54954.2). Persons requesting a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting should contact San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission staff, at (209) 944-6220, during regular business hours, at least twenty-four hours prior to the time of the meeting. All proceedings before the Commission are conducted in English. The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission does not furnish interpreters and, if one is needed, it shall be the responsibility of the person needing one. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Office of the Executive Director located at 949 East Channel Street, Stockton, California, 95202 during normal business hours or by calling (209) 944-6220. The Agenda is available on the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission website: www.acerail.com.
    [Show full text]
  • Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Frequently Asked Questions
    FAQ STOCKTON DIAMOND GRADE SEPARATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS OVERVIEW WHAT IS THE STOCKTON DIAMOND PROJECT? Two Class I railroads currently intersect at-grade within the City of Stockton at what is called the Stockton Diamond. This rail intersection is the busiest, most congested at-grade rail crossing in California. The proposed project will grade separate the railway tracks of the BNSF Railway (BNSF) Stockton Subdivision and Union Pacific Railroad (UP) Fresno Subdivision to create uninterrupted flow of rail traffic at the Diamond. WHERE IS THE STOCKTON DIAMOND LOCATED? The Stockton Diamond rail intersection is located just south of Downtown Stockton near Aurora Street South and East Scotts Avenue, or about four blocks south of State Highway 4 (Crosstown Freeway) in San Joaquin County, California. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STOCKTON DIAMOND PROJECT? The San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) is the lead agency for the proposed project and the managing agency for the San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority (SJJPA). SJRRC owns and operates the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE®) commuter rail service between San Jose and Stockton. SJJPA is responsible for managing the San Joaquins intercity passenger rail service (also known as “Amtrak® San Joaquins”) between the Bay Area/Sacramento, Stockton, Fresno, and Bakersfield. Both passenger rail services operate on UP’s tracks through the Stockton Diamond and the San Joaquins utilizes BNSF’s tracks through the Stockton Diamond WHO IS SJRRC COORDINATING WITH ON THE STOCKTON DIAMOND PROJECT? SJRRC is coordinating with BNSF and UP as the owners and operators of the rail corridors to identify feasible project concepts. SJRRC is also collaborating with a larger partner agency group to share information and drive decisions to move the proposed project forward.
    [Show full text]