Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
AGENDA
Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:00 a.m.
NOTE LOCATION THIS MONTH County Board of Supervisors Chambers th 701 Ocean St., 5 floor Santa Cruz, CA
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COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP Caltrans (ex-officio) Tim Gubbins City of Capitola Jacques Bertrand City of Santa Cruz Sandy Brown City of Scotts Valley Randy Johnson City of Watsonville Oscar Rios 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 Cynthia Chase Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Ed Bottorff Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Norm Hagen
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1. Roll call
2. Oral communications Any member of the public may address the Commission 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, and may not take action on items that are not on the agenda.
Speakers are requested to sign the sign-in sheet and state their name clearly so that their names can be accurately recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
3. 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 4. Accept draft minutes of the February 14, 2017 Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee meeting
5. Approve draft minutes of the March 2, 2017 Regional Transportation Commission meeting
6. Approve draft minutes of the March 2, 2017 Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies meeting
7. Accept draft minutes of the March 9, 2017 Budget and Administration/ Personnel meeting
8. Accept draft minutes of the March 23, 2017 Interagency Transportation Advisory Committee meeting
POLICY ITEMS 9. Accept Federal Legislative Update memorandum from Capital Edge
PROJECTS and PLANNING ITEMS 10. Approve Section 5310 Grant Applications (Resolution)
11. Approve environmental documentation and funding allocation for engineering design activity for the Santa Cruz County Bicycle Route Signage Program (Resolution) SCCRTC Agenda April 6, 2017 3
BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES ITEMS 12. Accept status report on Transportation Development Act (TDA) revenues
13. Approve Out of State Travel to attend the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 2017 Rail Conference
14. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 Budget and Work Program (Resolution)
15. Accept the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 Fiscal Audit reports
ADMINISTRATION ITEMS 16. Approve the Bicycle Advisory Committee membership appointments
17. Approve resolution authorizing the Executive Director to submit claims for Public Assistance for storm damage repair to the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line
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 Claire Fliesler, City of Santa Cruz Transportation Planner, regarding requests for bike lanes along Mission Street/Highway 1 to be added to Santa Cruz’s Active Transportation Plan project list from the RTC Bicycle Advisory Committee
21. Accept miscellaneous written comments from the public on RTC projects and transportation issues
22. Accept information items a. Article published in the January/February 2017 issue of Urban Land magazine “Autonomous Vehicles: Hype and Potential” by Peter Calthorpe and Jerry Walters b. News Release on March 29, 2017: “Governor Brown, Senate President pro Tempore and Assembly Speaker Announce Road Repair and Transportation Investment Package”
REGULAR AGENDA 23. Commissioner reports – oral reports
24. Director’s Report – oral report SCCRTC Agenda April 6, 2017 4
25. Caltrans report a. District Director’s report b. Santa Cruz County project updates c. Update of the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) programmed projects and 2018 project candidates in Santa Cruz County
26. Financially Constrained Project List for 2040 Transportation Plans (Ginger Dykaar, Transportation Planner) a. Staff Report b. Draft Constrained Project List for 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) c. E&DTAC recommended revisions to 2040 RTP Goals, Policies, and Targets d. Summary of Comments from the Public on Constrained Project List e. Comments from the Public on Overall Project List
27. North coast rail trail segment of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST) Network (Cory Caletti, Senior Transportation Planner) a. Staff Report b. Central Federal Lands’ Executive Summary and Exhibits
28. Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 proposed budget (Luis Mendez, Deputy Director) a. Staff report b. Resolution approving the proposed FY 2017-18 budget c. Actual and estimated Transportation Development Act (TDA) revenues d. Increase requests from Bike to Work and Community Traffic Safety Coalition e. Measure D apportionment estimates
29. Next meetings The next RTC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Capitola City Council Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA.
The next Transportation Policy Workshop meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the RTC Offices, 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA.
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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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S:\RTC\TC2017\TC0417\2017-04-06-rtc-agenda.docx Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee
Minutes Tuesday, February 14, 2017
RTC Offices 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95060
1 Call to Order: 1:32 pm
2. Introductions
Members Present: Unexcused Absences: Lisa Berkowitz, CTSA Pam Arnsberger, 2nd District John Daugherty, Metro Transit Greta Kleiner, Potential Transit User Veronica Elsea, 3rd District Disabled Clay Kempf, Social Service Provider, Dulce Lizarraga-Chagilla, Social Service Seniors Provider-Seniors Cara Lamb, Potential Transit User Michael Molesky, Social Service Provider Lori Welch Bettencourt, 5th District Disabled (County)
Alternates Present: RTC Staff Present: Laura Diaz, CTSA-Lift Line Grace Blakeslee Tom Duncanson, 2nd District Ginger Dykaar April Warnock, Metro Transit/ParaCruz Cathy Judd Luis Mendez
Excused Absences: Others Present: Doug Hessing, Caltrans – via conference call Kelly McClendon, Caltrans – via conference call
3. Oral Communications
Unified Corridor survey is live on the RTC website. Survey completion deadline extended to March 3. Hard copies of the surveys distributed to Meals on Wheels and Grey Bears User Oriented Transit Plan is now called Cruz511 In Your Neighborhood and will be implemented in the Spring of 2017. Eastside Santa Cruz and Central Watsonville neighborhoods are involved in the project. Project focuses on providing travel information to support a change in transportation mode choices. Scoring for Section 5310 Traditional Program draft applications will be completed by a local review committee, but will not be reviewed by the E&D TAC prior to submittal to Caltrans for this round of grants due to the timing of the application and scoring submittal deadlines. State-wide Caltrans bike/ped plan available online at http://www.cabikepedplan.org/ with online activities, a workshop available in San Jose, and a webinar on March 1st. Comments are due to Caltrans by March 10th
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CONSENT AGENDA
Action: A motion (Daugherty/Lamb) was made to approve the minutes of the December 13, 2016 E&D TAC meeting with an amendment to show that items were heard out of order with Item 18 heard before Item 17 and Item 17 heard before Item 16. The motion passed unanimously with members Berkowitz, Daugherty, Elsea, Kempf, Lamb, and Welch Bettencourt voting in favor. No votes were cast in opposition.
Action: A motion (Kempf/Berkowitz) was made to approve Items 6 through 11 of the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously with members Berkowitz, Daugherty, Elsea, Kempf, Lamb, and Welch Bettencourt voting in favor. No votes were cast in opposition.
5. Approved Minutes from December 13, 2016
6. Received RTC Meeting Highlights
7. Received Transportation Development Act Revenues
8. Received resignation from Debbie Brooks, Social Service Provider – Persons of Limited Means
9. FY16/17 TDA Claims Funding Cycle Calendar
10. Received Information Items
a. Legislative Analyst Office: A Long-Term Outlook: Disability Among California’s Seniors b. Letter from E&D TAC to the City of Santa Cruz Regarding Pacific Avenue Contra Flow Bicycle Lane c. Letter from City of Santa Cruz to E&D TAC regarding E&D TAC comments on Pacific Avenue Contra Flow Bicycle Lane
11. Received Agency TDA Reports a. Volunteer Center – FY16/17 2nd Quarter b. Community Bridges – N/A c. ParaCruz Report from April – N/A
REGULAR AGENDA
12. Caltrans Highway 9 Bridge Rail Replacement Projects
Kelly McClendon and Doug Hessing, Caltrans, discussed the Highway 9 Bridge Rail Replacement Projects. Caltrans District 5 is developing a Draft Project Initiation Document (PID) for a project to replace the bridge rails on Highway 9 bridges at San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek. The preliminary design alternative for the bridge rails includes enhancement to the shoulder, bike lane, and sidewalk facilities. Meetings will be held in 2018 for public input.
Members discussed consistency in design at both locations for accessibility for all users, possible encroachment to existing residential properties, and transit access. Members are encouraged to send their comments to Kelly McClendon and Doug Hessing.
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Ginger Dykaar, RTC Transportation Planner provided information on the Financially Constrained Project List for 2040 Transportation Plans. RTC staff is in the process of developing the constrained project list for the 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan. This project list will also be included in the tri-county AMBAG region 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan – Sustainable Communities Strategy. Input from E&D TAC members is sought on the project list.
Members discussed several projects on the list including concerns with a proposed traffic signal at Park Avenue and Kennedy Drive, and the removal of parking on King Street. Committee members also discussed funding needs and availability. Committee members recommended a revision to the draft goals to better address the multiple ways transportation investments can support health.
Revision of Goals definition to read: “Establish livable communities that improve people’s access to jobs, schools, recreation, healthy lifestyles and other regular needs in ways that improve health, reduce pollution and retain money in the local economy.”
Committee members recommended the following change for the Mobility Management Center project description to read:
Change Mobility Management Center project description/scope to read; Centralized one-stop shop for information and resources on specialized transportation options including senior information and assistance. May be combined with 511 and local senior information assistance efforts.
16. E&D TAC 2017 Meeting Calendar
Grace Blakeslee, RTC Transportation Planner stated that the Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee (E&D TAC) 2017 Committee Meeting Calendar identifies seven meetings to be held in 2017 and a list of meeting topics. E&D TAC meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of even number months at 1:30 pm. Ms. Blakeslee is recommending an additional meeting in May 9, 2017 because the RTC will be considering the annual budget at its April meeting and not at its March meeting and this would not allow TDA claimants sufficient time to prepare their TDA claims that are consistent with the RTC budget. Luis Mendez, RTC Deputy Director explained that due to Measure D the budget has taken a bit longer to prepare. Mr. Mendez mentioned that the Budget & Administration/Personnel Committee will review the budget at its March 9th meeting. Also, this year the off-site meeting of the E&D TAC will be in June at the Watsonville Community Room.
Members discussed: Holding the off-site E&D TAC meeting in August Reviewing TDA claims in April based on a preliminary budget estimate; and Hold the scheduling of the May E&D TAC meeting as tentative
Action: A motion (Bettencourt/Daugherty) was made to approve the 2017 E&D TAC Committee Meeting Calendar as amended to hear draft TDA claims at the April E&D TAC meeting, keep the May E&D TAC meeting tentative for approval of the TDA claims, and examine the possibility of holding the August E&D TAC meeting in Watsonville carries unanimously.
The motion passed unanimously with members Berkowitz, Daugherty, Elsea, Kempf, Lamb, and Welch Bettencourt voting in favor. No votes were cast in opposition.
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Grace Blakeslee, RTC Transportation Planner discussed the Preliminary Draft Unmet Paratransit and Transit Needs List. Serving as the social services transportation advisory council, the E&D TAC regularly hears and considers unmet paratransit and transit needs in Santa Cruz County. E&D TAC members are requested to provide input into the preliminary draft unmet paratransit and transit needs list. The draft document then goes out for input with a public hearing in May.
Members discussed: Feasibility study for the Mobility Management Center Affordable special care trips and gurney vehicle for medically fragile individuals and individuals needing “bed-to-bed” transportation Publicizing Wi-Fi expansion on buses to increase ridership Improving mobility via Lift Line
15. Pedestrian Safety Workgroup Update & What Pedestrians and Bicyclists Want Each Other to Know Brochure
Veronica Elsea mentioned that the Pedestrian Safety Work Group (PSWG) has completed and finalized the text for the brochure. The brochure will be presented to the RTC at its March meeting after approval by E&D TAC members. The PSWG will ask for approval from the RTC to distribute the brochure after which the discussion will focus on printing and distribution ideas.
Revisions include: To eliminate the extra space in the text for Watch and be aware of bicyclists! To move the text reading “These reports are forwarded to the appropriate local jurisdiction for action. Reports may be submitted at any time”, before the link: http://www.sccrtc.org/hazard. To remove the 2016 for the Santa Cruz County Bikeways Map Adding the title “Sidewalk Ordinances” for the section at “Ordinances….. Italicizing the “Thanks” paragraph Have all URL’s consistently represented
Action: A motion (Berkowitz/Daugherty) was made to approve the brochure for What Pedestrians and Bicyclists Want Each Other To Know as amended carries unanimously.
The motion passed unanimously with members Berkowitz, Daugherty, Elsea, Lamb, and Welch Bettencourt voting in favor. No votes were cast in opposition.
The next meeting of the Pedestrian Safety Work Group is February 17 in the RTC conference room at 10:00 am.
17. Notice Chair and Vice Chair Election
Veronica Elsea informed members that election of the Committee Chair and Vice-Chair will be held at the April meeting of the E&D TAC. Members are encouraged to forward nominations, including self nomination, to the RTC staff prior to the April meeting.
18. Adjourn 4:03 pm
Respectfully submitted, Cathy Judd, RTC Staff
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
MINUTES
Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:00 a.m.
County Board of Supervisors Chambers 701 Ocean Street, 5th floor Santa Cruz, CA
1. Roll call
The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m.
Members present: Zach Friend Cynthia Chase Ryan Coonerty Bruce McPherson John Leopold Greg Caput Sandy Brown Jacques Bertrand Ed Bottorff Norm Hagen Randy Johnson Oscar Rios Tim Gubbins (ex-officio)
Staff present: George Dondero Luis Mendez Yesenia Parra Jenn Eames Grace Blakeslee Ginger Dykaar Rachel Moriconi Amy Naranjo Tegan Speiser Cory Caletti Karena Pushnik Kim Shultz
2. Review of items to be discussed in closed session
Commissioners adjourned to closed session at 9:03 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION. (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code) Santa Clara Superior Court Case No. 16CV293441
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Significant Exposure to Litigation to be considered for one case pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2).
OPEN SESSION 5. Report on closed session
Commissioners reconvened to open session at 9:36 a.m. and there was no closed session report.
6. Oral communications
Jack Nelson, stated that carbon emissions are destabilizing the climate and it is possible that humanity has surpassed their carbon budget. He noted that the set goal in Senate Bill (SB) 32 for a 40% statewide reduction of green house gases by 2030 will be a huge challenge.
Nancy Faulstich, Regeneration Pajaro Valley Climate Action, said that there will be environmental films shown at the Watsonville Film Festival that will present opportunities for community discussions about climate change. She noted that climate change is a key issue in transportation and Santa Cruz County is a big contributor of carbon emissions.
Becky Steinbruner, Aptos resident, requested that the expenditures for the 2013 and 2016 State Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds for the Aptos Village traffic improvements be investigated and stated her intent to take legal action if road work for Phase 1 begins. She clarified that her citizens work group contested the final map of the project and noted her concerns about the safety risks, if Phase 2 improvements are left unfunded.
Brian Peoples, Trail Now, stated that there is an illusion that a train is needed and removal of the tracks is inevitable and should not be delayed. He said that the Commission should look for guidance with the proper regulatory agencies. He noted that Trail Now inquired about alternatives for the use of the rail corridor with the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
7. Additions or deletions to consent and regular agendas
A replacement page for the agenda and for Item 23, and handouts for Items 22 and 26 were distributed.
CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Leopold moved and Commissioner Bertrand seconded the consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Friend, Chase, Coonerty, McPherson, Leopold, Caput, Brown, Bertrand, Bottorff, Hagen, Johnson, and Rios voting “aye”.
Commissioner Leopold expressed his appreciation to Tegan Speiser for the good work she has done and for making a difference in the community.
Becky Steinbruner, requested that the minutes from the last RTC meeting be corrected to clarify her statement from: secondary emergency access should be established on Valencia Road at Trout Gulch, to: emergency secondary access should be established with a bridge over to Soquel Drive.
MINUTES
8. Approved draft minutes of the February 2, 2017 Regional Transportation Commission meeting, with the noted corrections to oral communication from Becky Steinbruner
9. Accepted draft minutes of the February 13, 2017 Bicycle Advisory Committee meeting
10. Approved draft minutes of the February 16, 2017 Transportation Policy Workshop meeting
POLICY ITEMS
No consent items
PROJECTS and PLANNING ITEMS
11. Approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2016/17 Cap and Trade-Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) (Resolution 20-17)
12. Approved Pedestrian Safety Work Group’s Pedestrian/Bicyclist Brochure
BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES ITEMS
13. Accepted status report on Transportation Development Act (TDA) revenues
ADMINISTRATION ITEMS
14. Accepted Resolution 24-17 of Appreciation for retiree: Tegan Speiser
INFORMATION/OTHER ITEMS
15. Accepted monthly meeting schedule
16. Accepted correspondence log
17. Accepted letters from RTC committees and staff to other agencies a. Letter to the City of Santa Cruz Public Works Director, Mark Dettle, regarding a recommendation that a “Port District Multi-Modal Transportation Plan” project be added to the City of Santa Cruz Active Transportation Plan from the RTC Bicycle Advisory Committee
18. Accepted miscellaneous written comments from the public on RTC projects and transportation issues
19. Accepted information items a. Article published in the ITS International November/December 2016 issue magazine “Study reveals unexpected effects of replacing fuel tax” by Eric O’Rear, Wallace Tyner, and Kamal Sarica
REGULAR AGENDA 20. Commissioner reports – oral reports
Commissioner McPherson expressed his appreciation for Public Works departments, utility workers, and emergency personnel for their hard work in responding to the recent storm damages. He also thanked the citizens of Santa Cruz County for being resilient and patient.
21. Appointment of Commissioners to Budget and Administration/Personnel (B&A/P) Committee – oral report
Chair Friend recommended the reappointment of Commissioners Caput, Coonerty, Leopold, McPherson, and himself to the Budget and Administration/ Personnel Committee. Commissioner Leopold moved and Commissioner Rios seconded the reappointments. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Friend, Chase, Coonerty, McPherson, Leopold, Caput, Brown, Bertrand, Bottorff, Hagen, Johnson, and Rios voting “aye”.
22. Director’s report – oral report
George Dondero, Executive Director, reported on: the Highway 1 Mar Vista Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing project’s proposed two step process for the environmental phase and a stakeholder meeting to be held in April; the Safe on 17 Task Force’s meeting in San Jose on March 15th where they will discuss storm damage in Santa Cruz County; various transportation bills discussed at the recent California Association of Councils of Government (CalCOG) meeting and a new Bill Tracker tool for tracking bills in the state legislature; housing issues and linking transportation funds to housing production; the California Department of Housing and Community Development releasing their report “California’s Housing Future: Challenges and Opportunities” for public comment; and Measure D items to be discussed at upcoming Transportation Policy Workshop (TPW) meetings and at future public hearings to be held by jurisdictions receiving allocations. Mr. Dondero also reported on information received regarding: federal transportation funding expectations, implications for our region, and various transportation issues, that were discussed at the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) Washington DC Conference.
23. Caltrans report
Tim Gubbins, Caltrans District 5 Director, reported on: extensive storm damage to highways in Santa Cruz County and Caltrans’ focus on emergency response to clear and prevent future closures; frequent press releases for storm updates and continued monitoring of slopes, slide outs, and sink holes; a five-day full closure of Bear Creek Road to complete road work; and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) having the final approval for declared Santa Cruz County sites that are eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds.
Commissioners discussed: road closures on Highway 17 and the impact it has on the communities; consideration of closing off exits when highway road work is being done to keep traffic on the highway and out of the neighborhoods; a letter to Caltrans from the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors requesting prioritization of expedited funds to repair Bear Creek Road, Soquel San Jose Road, Valencia Road, and Glenwood Road; appreciation for Caltrans’ work with responding to storm damage emergencies; concern for delayed projects; and moving up projects while awaiting approval from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
24. Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) Amendments
Rachel Moriconi, Senior Transportation Planner, presented the staff report. Ms. Moriconi reported on: amendments needed for the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) to accommodate updates made to several transportation projects previously programmed; the RTC working with the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to shift funds to maximize Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds; initiating work on the Highway 1/Harkins Slough Road Project; and programming additional funds to close out the Highway 1 Soquel- Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes project.
Commissioners discussed: the acronyms used in the report; prioritizing projects with traffic issues at Pajaro Valley High, Harkins Slough Road, and Highway 1; how the exchanging of funds would not impact projects at different agencies; the safety issues for pedestrians and children around Pajaro Valley High; RTC’s commitment to fund the Highway 1/Harkins Slough Road bicycle/pedestrian project even if Watsonville does not secure Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding; closing out the completed Highway 1 Soquel-Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes project; the challenges of Assembly Bill (AB)1 and Senate Bill (SB)1 passing and providing additional transportation funding; and forming a subcommittee to discuss prioritization of school related issues.
Jack Nelson, said that he appreciates the Commission’s support for funding of the Harkins Slough Road bicycle and pedestrian project and noted his gratification in seeing sustainable transportation projects approved through the City of Santa Cruz’s ATP program.
Janneke Strauss, Bike Santa Cruz County, said that she supports the updates for the Harkins Slough Road bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing that will provide safe routes to schools. She noted her appreciation for prioritizing projects that support active transportation.
Becky Steinbruner, said that when lobbying the state to get transportation funding bills passed, to not forget about the power of the grass roots movement. She suggested that the Commission reach out through various media and neighborhood resources to encourage the public to contact their state representatives and urge them to pass the transportation bills.
Commissioner Leopold moved and Commissioner Hagen seconded staff recommendation to: 1. Direct staff to work with the California Transportation Commission (CTC) and project sponsors to maximize use of FY 2017/18 STIP funds; and 2. Adopt (Resolution 21-17) amending the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) to modify previously programmed projects. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Friend, Chase, Coonerty, McPherson, Leopold, Caput, Brown, Bertrand, Bottorff, Hagen, Johnson, and Rios voting “aye”.
25. User Oriented Transit Planning Project/Cruz511 in Your Neighborhood
Grace Blakeslee, Transportation Planner, presented the staff report. Ms. Blakeslee provided a PowerPoint presentation and reported on: the User Oriented Transit Planning Project now being referred to as Cruz511 In Your Neighborhood; the opportunities to expand Cruz511 resources; the Central Watsonville and Eastside Santa Cruz neighborhoods being identified for the individualized marketing pilot project; the project’s focus on encouraging alternative transportation modes to advance Santa Cruz County’s regional transportation goals; and outreach efforts utilizing travel advisors and English and Spanish mail solicitation that would go out in April 2017.
Commissioners discussed: how the project provides an interesting and innovative approach to see if people’s travel choices can be altered; the importance of having fair representation of the population by including unincorporated areas when identifying neighborhoods; verification of truthful responses on the surveys to accurately measure the outcomes and success of the program; techniques on engaging the community to increase the safety and utilization of alternate transportation; outreach to senior communities to assist with accessing alternative transportation modes; expanding to other neighborhoods once the pilot program has proven successful; bilingual travel advisors and mail solicitation available in Spanish; having specific survey questions to gather input on the community’s opinions on bicycle lane safety, having more bike racks on buses, convenience of car driving, and the time commitments for taking the bus; having a volunteer program consisting of groups that encourage alternative transportation to survey the community; and Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Metro) coming out of a structural deficit while responding to the needs of the community during the storms.
Jack Nelson, said that he is optimistic that the pilot program will be successful and expanded in the future because sometimes people need the personal contact and encouragement. He noted that Portland’s similar pilot project had results that showed successful conversions of transportation modes.
Piet Canin, Ecology Action, said that going door to door is a good way to talk to people about transportation alternatives and using electric vehicles is also a great way for individual drivers to help lower their carbon footprint.
Ron Tidman, said that he would like to see more encouragement from the County for the use of electric vehicles.
Becky Steinbruner, said that she supports trying the pilot program and thinks that the senior population may be the most likely to try taking the bus. She stated that there are location and time constraints with using Metro and suggested that a free day of Metro be explored to encourage people to take the bus.
Commissioner Rios moved and Commissioner Leopold seconded staff recommendations to: 1. Receive an update on the User Oriented Transit Planning Project, now referred to as Cruz511 In Your Neighborhood; 2. Adopt (Resolution 22-17) authorizing the Executive Director to negotiate and execute a contract between RTC and Steer Davies Gleave to conduct door to door outreach to households using travel advisors for the Cruz511 In Your Neighborhood/User Oriented Transit Planning Project; and 3. Amend the RTC FY 2016/17 Cruz511 budget to accommodate the contract for the Cruz511 In Your Neighborhood travel advisors outreach up to $70,000 The motion passed with Commissioners Friend, Chase, Coonerty, McPherson, Leopold, Caput, Brown, Bertrand, Bottorff, Hagen, and Rios voting “aye” and Commissioner Johnson voting “no”.
26. Unified Corridor Investment Study – Revised Scope
George Dondero, Executive Director, introduced the item and stated that Measure D specifies a commitment to explore options for use of the rail corridor and the Unified Corridor Investment Study (UCS) is the first step toward collecting data to determine what the best options are. He stated that the emphasis of the UCS is to help the Commission make good decisions for sustainable transportation and with the steady growth of Santa Cruz County, utilization of alternative transportation is needed to alleviate gridlock. Mr. Dondero noted that technology is evolving fast and needs to be considered when looking at the options for use of the rail corridor.
Ginger Dykaar Transportation Planner, presented the staff report. Ms. Dykaar provided a PowerPoint presentation and reported that expanding the level of analysis and public outreach for the UCS is needed to adequately address the possibilities for future transportation options along three parallel routes: the rail corridor, Highway 1, and Soquel Avenue/Drive, and to advance Santa Cruz County’s transportation goals. She noted that additional funding is needed to complete the project with the expanded scope and the estimated project completion date is February 2019.
Commissioners discussed: incorporating an analysis method into the study that would consider existing trends that accommodate changing technology and building for the future; looking into the possibility of having a light rail
system; the community’s expectations for delivery of transportation improvements projects that are funded from Measure D allocations; using funds for studies versus using funds for accelerating road repairs and constructing projects; updates needed to the environmental documents to meet Caltrans and legal requirements before moving forward with Highway 1 projects; the importance of expanding the scope to include more communities that could utilize the commute solutions; criteria and analysis differences in Phase 1 and Phase 2; the process for the Request for Proposals (RFP) for choosing a consultant and how the funding increase will be used; passenger rail service that would include Watsonville; and the resources needed to expand the scope to include Watsonville.
Nancy Faulstich, said that climate change is here and is getting worse. She noted her appreciation for the emphasis for a triple bottom line analysis and said that Measure D funds for rail options were promised to voters and equity needs to be considered for South County transportation options.
Stanley Sokolow, said that he is glad that the scope was expanded and suggests that a Freedom Boulevard to Watsonville extension be considered. He noted that the map should also show existing Metro centers as part of the connected network.
Jack Nelson, stated that the public wants sustainability and utilizing the rail corridor merits this expenditure. He said that he supports the scope expansion and hopes the UCS will conduct a wise analysis.
Becky Steinbruner, stated that transportation has to be connected to land use where population density is considered and that it is critical to connect Watsonville to Santa Clara Valley. She noted her suggestions for evening meetings, consideration of monorail down the Highway 1 corridor, and looking at bypass tunnels on Highway 17.
Erica Stanojevic, Sierra Club, said that she appreciates the options being considered and supports keeping the rail option open at the time and expanding the scope.
Pauline Seales, stated that she hopes this winter made people realize that there is a transportation crisis. She said that innovative processes are needed for expediting the use of the rail corridor and noted that a three year study would further delay utilization.
Paul Schoelhamer, stated that the UCS recommendations will fulfill the commitment outlined in Measure D for an analysis of future transit on the rail corridor. He said that as a South County resident he applauds the scope expansion and emphasized the importance of providing the community with all of the facts.
Mark Mesiti-Miller, said that he whole-heartedly supports the expansion of the UCS and good decisions on infrastructure require public participation and good analysis. He stated that he is pleased to see the triple bottom line analysis and the study’s approach for keeping with the adopted Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and addressing the core values of the community.
Ron Goodman, said that it is important to understand the differences between the two bicycle path options in the UCS and suggested that the study also look into having light rail on Soquel or Highway 1. He noted the importance of making sure that questions asked in the study drive action.
Bob Morgan, Campaign for Sensible Transportation, said that transportation projects should focus on local actions to slow climate change and the UCS is an important project that is critical for slowing the County’s green house gas emissions. He stated that he supports continued funding to bring electrified public transit to the rail corridor.
Commissioner Coonerty left the meeting.
Barry Scott, Coastalrail.org, said that he supports the expansion of the study and hopes options can be narrowed down to make decisions. He noted that he also hopes that the project won’t delay plans for trail segments that are already funded.
Janneke Strauss, stated that improvements to transportation corridors are essential and safe and protected bike routes are crucial for cyclists. She said that increasing bike commuters would make a huge difference to the community and noted her support for rail inclusion and expanding the scope of the UCS.
Piet Canin, said that Ecology Action is glad to see that Measure D funds will be used for a project that the community is significantly involved in. He stated that the use of the rail corridor is a complex issue and a comprehensive and thorough study will assist with fact based decision making that will be digestible for the public.
Commissioner Caput moved for an amendment to clarify that Passenger Rail Service will include service from Aptos to Watsonville. Other commissioners communicated that that was included as part of the RTC’s acceptance of the final report of the rail transit feasibility study completed in December 2015 and the motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Leopold moved and Commissioner Brown seconded staff recommendations to: 1. Approve an expanded scope for the Unified Corridor Investment Study to include a larger project area, a two step scenario analysis, additional economic equity and environmental analysis, updated project cost estimates, increased public outreach and model development in order to better answer important community questions about possible future uses of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line as defined in Measure D; and 2. Approve $500,000 from the rail allocation portion of Measure D to be added to the Unified Corridor Investment Study project budget to complete the expanded scope. The motion passed with Commissioners Friend, Chase, McPherson, Leopold, Caput, Brown, Bertrand, Bottorff, Hagen, and Rios voting “aye” and Commissioner Johnson voting “no”
27. Adjourn to special meeting of the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies
The RTC meeting adjourned to the SAFE meeting at 12:02 a.m.
28. Reconvene to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission meeting
The RTC meeting reconvened at 12:08 a.m.
29. Next meetings
The next RTC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 701 Ocean Street, 5th floor, Santa Cruz, CA.
The next Transportation Policy Workshop meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the RTC Offices, 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA.
The meeting adjourned at 12:09 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenn Eames, Staff
Attendees:
Alex Clifford Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Aria B Santa Cruz Supported Living Barry Scott CoastalRail.org Becky Steinbruner Aptos resident Brian Peoples Trail Now! Claire Schueter City of Santa Cruz David Santa Cruz Supported Living Elijah Waller Erica Stanojevic Sierra Club Erich Friedrich Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments Jack Nelson Campaign for Sensible Transportation Janneke Strauss Bike Santa Cruz County Kara Guzman Santa Cruz Sentinel Katelyn Barrow Lisa Kleinfeldt Santa Cruz Supported Living Mark Mesiti-Miller Murray Fontes City of Watsonville
Nancy Faulstich Regeneration Pajaro Valley Climate Action Nathaniel James Paul Schoelhamer Pauline Seales Piet Canin Ecology Action Robert Morgan Campaign for Sensible Transportation Ron Goodman Ron Tidman Stanley Sokolow Campaign for Sensible Transportation Susan Cavalieri Tara Kappes
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies
MINUTES Thursday, March 2, 2017
County Board of Supervisors Chambers 701 Ocean Street, 5th floor
Santa Cruz, CA
The meeting was called to order immediately following the completion of the regular RTC meeting at 12:02 a.m.
1. Oral communications None
2. Additions or deletions to consent and regular agendas None
CONSENT AGENDA
No consent items
REGULAR AGENDA
3. Contracts for Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) Program on Highway 1 and Highway 17
Amy Naranjo, Transportation Planner, presented the staff report.
Commissioner Bottorff moved and Commissioner Hagen seconded the motion to approve (Resolution 23-17) authorizing the Executive Director to negotiate and enter into agreements for FSP towing service on Highway 1 and Highway 17. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Friend, McPherson, Caput, Brown, Bertrand, Johnson, Rios, Bottorff, Hagen, and Chase voting “aye”.
4. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 12:08 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenn Eames, Staff
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Budget and Administration/Personnel Committee
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 9, 2017
RTC Office 1523 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA 95060
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Schiffrin at 10:05 am
Members Present Commissioner John Leopold Commissioner Bruce McPherson Commissioner Alternate Patrick Mulhearn Commissioner Alternate Tony Gregorio Commissioner Alternate Andy Schiffrin
RTC Staff George Dondero Daniel Nikuna Luis Mendez Karena Pushnick Yesenia Parra Rachel Moriconi Cory Caletti
1. Introductions-Self introductions were made
2. Additions or changes to consent and regular agenda
Attachment 4 to item 8 was distributed which was omitted from the mailed packet. Replacement page for item 6 was distributed. Deputy Director Luis Mendez also noted corrections to the reference of attachments for item 4 on the consent agenda and the word “overstatement” on item 5 paragraph two of the discussion section should be “understatement.”
3. Oral communications
Yesenia Parra, Administrative Services Officer reported that staff will be distributing an RFP for a Compensation Study as outlined in the current MOU.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Commissioner Leopold moved and Commissioner Alternate Mulhearn seconded the consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners McPherson and Leopold, and Commissioner Alternates Mulhearn, Schiffrin and Gregorio voting “aye”.
4. Accepted Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 first and second quarters warrants and monthly credit card reports-corrected item 4
5. Accepted information on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 Indirect Cost Allocation Plan
REGULAR AGENDA
6. Measure D Allocations to Recipient Agencies (Rachel Moriconi, Senior Transportation Planner)
Rachel Moriconi, Senior Transportation Planner, presented the staff report.
The committee discussed: the fact that Measure D funds can only be used for direct costs unless there is an independently audited indirect costs rate; the agreement required between each recipient and the RTC; the oversight committee make up and that it will be appointment by the commission; committee member eligibility requirements; requirements for signage communicating that funds from Measure D were used for a project; the possible need for additional funding to cover auditing cost; and the March 14th deadline for comments from local jurisdictions on the agreements and guidelines.
Committee members requested that several sections in the agreement and guidelines be edited to help clarify the expectations for reporting and accountability and language to ensure compliance with the Measure D ordinance. They recommended that language be added to clarify that Measure D funds cannot be used to supplant existing funding; that reporting requirements not add cost to recipients;; adding language to encourage leveraging of Measure D funds; clarifying language for transportation providers to people with disabilities and senioron the use of funds for Measure D and assisting receipients to identify clear and measurable goals.
Ms. Moriconi noted that the signage language and logo ideas will be discussed with the Interagency Technical Advisory (ITAC) Committee and brought back for Commission approval.
7. Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 Budget and Work Program (Luis Mendez, Deputy Director)
Deputy Director Luis Mendez presented the staff report. He noted that the proposed amendments include moving funds already approved from Cruz511 to use for marketing materials for the travel advisors being used for the User Oriented Transit Program now referred to as Cruzz 511 in your Neighborhood; work trends changes on the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST); and the need to allocate funds for
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work that has already begun for implementation of Measure D. He said that there was a possibility that the first Measure D payment could come as early as June 2017. Staff will inform the Commission if a payment is received.
Commissioner Leopold moved and Commissioner McPherson seconded the staff recommendation that the Budget and Administration/Personnel Committee recommend that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) approve the FY 2016-17 Budget and Work Program amendments.
Motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Leopold, McPherson, Commissioner Alternates; Mulhearn, Gregorio, and Schiffrin voting “aye”
8. Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 proposed budget (Luis Mendez, Deputy Director)
Deputy Director Luis Mendez presented the staff report. He noted that the budget incorporates Measure D revenues and funding increase request from Bike to work and the Community Traffic Safety Coalition . After accounting for the increases to Bike to Work and the Community Safety Coalition, the other recipients’ TDA apportionments are increases by 1% compared to the apportionments approved in April of 2016.
Mr. Mendez noted that funding for the Freeway Service Patrol had been reduced due to the lack of congestion data but that the Governor proposed doubling the statewide allocation for FSP programs.
He said that proxies were used to estimate the Measure D funds as historical data is not yet available. He explained the difference between a transaction and use tax and a sales tax. He noted that the Measure D allocation estimate for Capitola is significantly lower than estimated prior to the approval of Measure D because sales tax data was used for that estimate. He noted that the RTC will need to do an audit every year to ensure accurate funding distribution.
He discussed the changes in the staffing budget to include the addition of an Engineer position which is essential to the RTC’s current and future project needs. He also noted that due to the increased work load due to the passing of Measure D, staff is recommending additions to the accounting and administrative staffing positions. He also noted the need to make additional payments to CalPERS to offset the continued increase in unfunded liability costs.
The committee discussed the implementation date for the signs from the bike signage project; the difference between authorized vs. budgeted staff; RTC reserve funds ; final EIR for Hwy 1 and how the RTC can move it along; funding needed to address Hwy 1 EIR comments and the change in scope for the Unified Corridors project;
Commissioner Leopold moved and Commissioner McPherson seconded staff recommendation that the Budget and Administration/Personnel Committee recommend that the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission approve the proposed FY 2017-18 budget with additional direction that the staff provide a report to the RTC
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in May on the status, timeline and funding to complete the Highway 1 corridor environmental document.
Motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Leopold, McPherson, Commissioner Alternates; Mulhearn, Gregorio, and Schiffrin voting “aye”
9. Meeting adjourned at 11:42 am
The next Budget and Administration/Personnel Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in the CAO’s Conference Room, 701 Ocean St. 5th floor, Santa Cruz CA
Respectfully submitted,
Yesenia Parra, Staff
Attendees:
Kirk Ance CTSA Community Bridges Barrow Emerson METRO Jeannie LePage Ecology Action Lynn Lauridsen HAS Dena Loyos HAS-Community Safety Coalition
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DRAFT MINUTES
Thursday, March 23, 2017, 1:30 p.m. SCCRTC Conference Room 1523 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
ITAC MEMBERS PRESENT Teresa Buika, University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) Piet Canin, Ecology Action Transportation Program Barrow Emerson, Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) Claire Fliesler, Santa Cruz Planning Murray Fontes, Watsonville Public Works and Planning Proxy Erich Friedrich, Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Jessica Kahn, Scotts Valley Public Works Kelly McClendon, Caltrans District 5 Planning Pete Rasmussen, Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) Chris Schneiter, Santa Cruz Public Works Steve Wiesner, County Public Works and Planning Proxy
RTC STAFF PRESENT: Grace Blakeslee, Ginger Dykaar, Rachel Moriconi, Karena Pushnik
OTHERS PRESENT: Norm Hagen, RTC board; Steve Jesberg, Capitola Public Works (by phone); Bruce McPherson, Santa Cruz County and RTC board; Ron Nance, resident.
1. Call to Order: Chair Wiesner called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
2. Introductions: Self introductions were made.
3. Oral Communications: None.
4. Additions, deletions, or changes to consent and regular agendas: Item 12: Election of 2017-18 Chair and Vice Chair was moved after Item 6. Item 10: Legislative Updates was moved after Item 7.
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Approved Minutes of the December 15, 2016, 2016 ITAC meeting (Fliesler/Schneiter). The motion passed unanimously with Buika, Canin, Emerson, Fliesler, Fontes, Friedrich, Kahn, McClendon, Rasmussen, Schneiter, and Wiesner voting yes.
REGULAR AGENDA
6. Status of ongoing transportation projects, programs, studies and planning documents
Caltrans – Kelly McCleandon reported that Caltrans is finishing up the SR152 Transportation Concept Report, integrating comments received. Most construction projects have been on winter suspension, with Caltrans focused on emergency storm damage projects instead.
METRO –Barrow Emerson reported that METRO plans to use Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funds to purchase another electric bus. METRO is working on their upcoming budget, with no service re-growth planned in the next few years. He noted ridership dropped significantly recently, due to service changes, weather, and related driver shortages. METRO is working with the City of Santa Cruz and UCSC to lease articulated buses as soon as fall. Pete Rasmussen continues to work to formalize the process for development review with local jurisdictions and is participating on several RTC planning projects. METRO bus stops now have stop identification numbers, which riders can use to access bus schedule information.
Santa Cruz – Chris Schneiter reported that several projects are under or going to construction, including Fern Street near the Roaring Camp railroad crossing, which will require a several day road closure. Several Measure H funded paving projects will begin in April, including cape seals and overlays. The Branciforte Creek Bike/Pedestrian bridge/connection and Broadway pedestrian crossing between Branciforte and Seabright Avenue will be starting soon. Claire Fliesler reported that the city’s Active Transportation Plan was adopted by City Council. She reported that the city is also now requiring EV charging infrastructure with new developments.
AMBAG: Erich Friedrich noted that work continues on the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) Implementation Plan is nearly complete, including the web-based tool kit.
Scotts Valley – Jessica Kahn reported that the Scotts Valley Dr./Mount Hermon Rd./ Whispering Pines intersection project will go to bid soon. The Green Hills/Glen Canyon Roads pavement/bicycle improvement project design is starting soon.
Ecology Action – Piet Canin reported that EA is working with Scotts Valley on safe routes to schools programs, including a group bicycle ride with 30 children to Vine Hill School in March. EA’s ATP-funded safe routes to schools programs are also underway. The 30th annual Bike Week is May 5-12.
Watsonville – Murray Fontes reported that the Freedom Boulevard reconstruction completion was postponed due to winter storms. Work continues for Main Street pedestrian improvements. The city will be releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Freedom Blvd. plan line project. He appreciated Caltrans work on the SR 152 concept report.
County of Santa Cruz – Supervisor Bruce McPherson reported that the County is working to repair storm damage, including on major roads such as Valencia, Glenwood Dr., San Jose- Soquel, and Bear Creek. The County just approved small business loans to help people address storm damage. He is excited about the Highway 9 Corridor Plan. Steve Wiesner reported that work on some projects has been postponed, as the county has been focused on address severe storm damage, including permanent damage at over 190 sites totaling nearly $100 million. Getting garbage trucks, propane tanks, and emergency services into areas has been a challenge. He noted that the state and federal emergency declarations and associated funding will help, but that the County is still challenged to cover some costs. Construction continues on the Twin Lakes/East Cliff Dr. beach front project.
UCSC – Teresa Buika reported that more EV charging sites will be installed this summer.
6a. (formerly Item 12): Chair and Vice Chair Elections
The committee unanimously approved the nomination (Schneiter/Buika) of Murray Fontes, City of Watsonville Public Works, as the new chair of the Interagency Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC). The committee unanimously approved the nomination (Schneiter/Fontes) of Claire Fliesler, City of Santa Cruz Planning, as the new vice chair. The committee appreciated outgoing chair Steve Wiesner’s service and leadership. The new term begins after the close of the March ITAC meeting.
7. User Oriented Transit Planning Project/Cruz511 In Your Neighborhood
Grace Blakeslee provided an update on the User Oriented Transit Planning/Cruz511 in Your Neighborhood project. This demonstration project includes targeted outreach to residents in two neighborhoods, focused on encouraging solo-drivers to switch transportation modes. The program includes surveying individuals about their travel patterns, providing customized travel resources and assistance, neighborhood events, tracking behavior and attitude changes, and developing a tool kit for how the program could be implemented in other areas.
7a. (formerly Item 10): Legislative Updates
Rachel Moriconi provided an update on state and federal legislative activities that could impact transportation projects and programs in Santa Cruz County. Committee members emphasized the need for a fix to the diminishing gas tax and transportation funding and approved a staff recommendation (Wiesner/Schneiter) to work with member agencies and stakeholders to submit input to state legislative leaders and the Governor regarding a proposed state transportation funding package that increase funds for Santa Cruz County local roads, the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and transit. Steve Wiesner noted that the County has been encouraging residents to send “greeting” cards with pictures of recent storm damage to legislative leaders.
8. Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Constrained Project List and Metropolitan and Regional Transportation Plans (MTP/RTP) Update
Ginger Dykaar requested that the Interagency Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC) review and provide final comments on the proposed financially constrained project list for inclusion in the 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The RTC-board approved list will undergo review in the program-level Environmental Impact Report. She noted that the list included in the ITAC packet reflects changes previously provided by project sponsors. Steve Wiesner noted the significant gap between revenues available and identified needs. Ms. Dykaar shared lists of projects identified by the public. Attendees did not recommend adding or moving projects between the constrained and unconstrained lists. She also provided information about public workshops on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), including a workshop at the Watsonville Civic Center on April 10 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
9. Measure D Implementation Updates
Rachel Moriconi reported that each agency receiving Measure D revenues is in the process of developing a 5-year program of projects. Agencies reported the following schedule for approval of their 5-year program of projects: Watsonville – City council review on March 28; list reflects input received through an online survey. Santa Cruz – Draft list reviewed by city Transportation and Public Works Commission; final list being taken to city council in May as part of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) study session. Outreach will be done through city webpage and other online methods. Scotts Valley – City council will first see the list in April, with final approval as part of the city budget in late May. Capitola – City council reviewing as part of their CIP in April and May, including review by the Planning Commission. METRO – Board will consider Measure D expenditures through its annual budget, scheduled for adoption at the end of June. METRO plans to use the first 5-years of Measure D to sustain operations that would have otherwise been cut. First review was at the March 24 meeting. County – Public Works submitted a plan to the board last fall, which included paving and complete streets upgrades to many roadways; however given recent storm damage, the county will consider using the first five years of revenues to restore roadways and match emergency repair grants. Attendees confirmed the major impact storm damage had on local roads and travel times, and appreciated roadway information on Cruz511.org. RTC – Highway, rail, and trail 5-year plans will be reviewed by advisory committees in April and May, with RTC board approval in June.
Rachel Moriconi highlighted sections of the Measure D Master Agreement and Guidelines for direct recipients and solicited input on maintenance of effort (MOE), performance measures, and timely use of funds sections. ITAC members discussed options for determining baseline maintenance of effort figures, noting that state gas tax, local and grant revenues can vary from year to year. Suggestions included: focusing on regular local discretionary revenues, such as the general fund and recurring local tax revenues; looking at average past revenues and expenditures; tracking how gas tax and other revenues have been spent, to ensure ongoing commitment to operations and maintenance. Maintaining expenditures for ongoing operations and special capital programs could occur if past expenditures included carryover revenues. Given unique situations for each agency, committee members suggested each agency report baseline numbers, showing revenue and expenditure figures from the past three years and explaining if special circumstances warrant baseline MOE variances from the three year average.
Committee members discussed timely-use-of funds options, including suggestions that agencies be required to expend a minimum amount of Measure revenues each year or be limited as to how long revenues can be carried forward. ITAC members discussed the range of issues where it may be most cost-effective to concentrate measure funds on a few large projects or to leverage other funds, situations that may delay use of funds on a major project, and small projects where funds could be spent each year, such as complete streets components, green lanes and restriping for bicycle lanes. Committee members generally agreed that agencies could ensure that Measure revenues are spent cost effectively without being required to spend a minimum amount of Measure revenues each year, but agreed to limit banking funds to a maximum of 5 years for a large project, unless an exception is approved by the RTC.
RTC will develop a Measure D logo and work with recipient agencies and Caltrans to develop sign specifications in the coming months. Chris Schneiter noted that Santa Cruz produced magnetic signs that contractors place on their trucks during construction of measure projects.
Agencies noted that the agreement will require review by legal counsels and indicated that the final agreement is not needed until they begin work that will be funded by Measure D. The signed agreements will go into effect on July 1, 2017.
10. Legislative Updates – Item presented and discussed after Item 7
11. Active Transportation Program (ATP) Update
Rachel Moriconi reported that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) and Caltrans have begun identifying possible changes to the state’s Active Transportation Program (ATP) guidelines and application, with new guidelines anticipated in early 2018 and applications for the next grant cycle due in Spring 2018. A local group of past and future ATP applicants, led by Claire Fliesler is being formed to strategize, coordinate, and provide input on the state Active Transportation Program (ATP) guidelines and applications. The first meeting will be held immediately following the April 20, 2017 ITAC meeting.
12. Chair and Vice Chair Elections – Item presented and discussed after Item 6
13. Next meeting: The next ITAC meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2017 at 1:30pm in the SCCRTC Conference Room, 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA.
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY RTC WASHINGTON OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: George Dondero
FROM: Chris Giglio, CapitalEdge
DATE: March 28, 2017
SUBJECT: Federal Legislative Update
Highlights of some recent transportation-related federal activities:
Department of Transportation Budget
. President Trump sent an outline of his FY 2018 budget proposal to Congress on March 16. In order to offset an additional $54 billion in recommended defense spending, the proposal reduces non-defense spending by that same amount.
. Among the DOT programs slated for elimination is the popular TIGER discretionary grant program, which was funded at $500 million in FY 2016.
. Federal subsidies for virtually all Amtrak routes outside of the Northeast Corridor would also be eliminated in the Trump proposal.
. The Trump proposal would eliminate future funding for Capital Investment Grants (formerly known as the New Starts fixed guideway program), with only existing Full Funding Grant Agreements being honored. Northern CA projects that would be impacted include BART to San Jose and the Transbay Rail Corridor.
. While additional details are expected by May, the current outline does not recommend any reductions to federal highway and transit formula programs that are funded through the Federal Highway Trust Fund.
. This Trump proposal is just that – recommendations that must be approved by Congress. Many of the programs and agencies proposed for elimination have bipartisan support.
. Debate over the budget will occur over the next several months as Congress considers the 12 annual spending bills that compose the annual budget.
. In addition, Congress has yet to finalize the FY 2017 budget. The current Continuing Resolution that is keeping the government running in the absence of a final budget expires April 28. Congress is likely to approve a budget in some form that would keep programs running at or near their current levels through the remainder of FY17. 2
Department of Transportation Personnel
. The Trump Administration is slowly making senior level appointments at the Department of Transportation.
. Only DOT Secretary Elaine Chao (who served as Deputy Secretary of DOT from 1989-1991 and Secretary of Labor from 2001-2009) has been approved by the Senate. Former DOT General Counsel (2003-2006) Jeffrey Rosen has been nominated as Deputy Secretary.
. Trump’s choices for administrators of agencies such as Federal Highway Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, and Federal Transit Administration are expected to be named in May or June.
Infrastructure Package
. While President Trump has publicly spoken about a $1 trillion infrastructure package, details thus far have been few, and a formal proposal is not expected until the summer or fall, as the Affordable Care Act repeal and comprehensive tax reform are the focus.
. Having approved the five-year FAST Act surface transportation reauthorization in 2015, Congress is content to wait for the President to take the lead on the issue.
. It is generally thought the President’s infrastructure package will not include $1 trillion in direct federal spending, but a combination of direct spending and tax breaks for private entities to enter partnerships with state and local governments.
. There is some fear that the focus on public-private partnerships will limit acceptable projects to those that can raise revenue, such as toll roads, airport improvements, or privatizing water systems.
. Congressional Democrats and virtually every transportation stakeholder organization are insisting during congressional hearings that an infrastructure package would not be successful if it focused on public-private partnerships.
. Thus far, White House National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn (former Goldman Sachs CEO) has led the infrastructure discussions, rather than DOT.
. While there have been lists of “mega-projects” circulated in Washington, mostly compiled by the National Governors’ Association, it would be difficult to name specific projects in any infrastructure package, as that would violate the congressional ban on earmarks.
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. The President has indicated his preference for funding projects that maintain failing infrastructure rather than new projects, and wants to streamline the project delivery process to accommodate the infrastructure package.
. There will likely be a debate over whether “shovel ready” projects will be a priority – there was much criticism that time constraints on 2009 stimulus funds resulted in too much road repaving and few legacy projects.
Regulatory Repeal
. The Trump Administration has issued several Executive Orders and Presidential memoranda with the intent of rolling back regulations enacted during the Obama Administration.
. In addition, the President has declared that if a federal agency wants to propose a new regulation, the entity must first propose two existing regulations to repeal.
. The White House has not attempted to repeal any transportation-specific rules yet, but it is expected to propose relaxing environmental regulations that slow project delivery (in the context of an infrastructure package, possibly).
. DOT is also expected to revisit several of its regulations, particularly as they relate to climate change. The Trump Administration has already imposed 60-day extensions of the effective dates of a number of Obama-era regulations, across a number of agencies, that were set to take effect in 2017.
. These include a comprehensive DOT rule that establishes performance measures for transportation projects and requires project sponsors to consider the greenhouse gas emissions impacts of projects.
. While that rule cannot be repealed, as it was mandated by the FAST Act law, it will likely be revisited by the Trump Administration.
. DOT has also delayed for 60 days the effective date for a rule that requires commuter railroads to develop and implement system-wide safety plans.
. Congress has also jumped on the anti-regulatory bandwagon, and the Senate recently approved legislation that would repeal a DOT rule on Metropolitan Planning Organization coordination.
. The MPO rule would have required increased coordination between AMBAG and San Francisco MTC, but the repeal bill is likely to be approved by the House and signed by the President in short order.
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TO: Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
FROM: Grace Blakeslee, Transportation Planner
RE: Section 5310 Grant Applications
RECOMMENDATIONS
Regional Transportation Commission staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC): 1. Approve the Santa Cruz County Traditional Section 5310 Program grant application scores (Attachment 1, Exhibit A) determined by the Local Review Committee; 2. Confirm submittal of Santa Cruz County Expanded Section 5310 Program applications (Attachment 1, Exhibit B) to be considered by the Statewide Review Committee; and 3. Certify that the projects submitted for Section 5310 funding to provide specialized transportation services in Santa Cruz County meet applicable federal program requirements and conditions and are consistent with the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan (Attachment 1).
BACKGROUND
Funding under the Section 5310 grant program is distributed for the purpose of providing capital and operating grants for projects that meet the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Section 5310 grant program is separated into the Traditional 5310 Program, for acquisition of vehicles and related equipment, and the Expanded Program, for acquisition of vehicles for public agencies and operating funds. Traditional Section 5310 Projects comprise 55% of the available funding statewide and the Expanded Section 5310 Projects comprise 45% of available funding statewide. The Section 5310 program is administered by Caltrans and allocated on a statewide competitive basis for all areas defined as small urban and rural, including Santa Cruz County. $20 million is available for small urban and rural areas under the Section 5310 Program for apportionments for a period covering the three year Federal Fiscal Years 2015-2017. Historically, Section 5310 funds have been a major source of funding for new paratransit vehicles and equipment to facilitate specialized transportation services in Santa Cruz County.
DISCUSSION
Regional Transportation Planning agencies are responsible for scoring applications submitted under the Traditional Section 5310 Program and confirming submittal of Section 5310 Program Page 2
Expanded Section 5310 applications. Regional Transportation Planning Agencies’ staff also supports project sponsors in completing project applications.
Traditional Section 5310 Program
Traditional Section 5310 Program grant funding is available for capital projects including accessible vehicles and communication and computer equipment. Eligible applicants for Traditional Section 5310 Program grant funding include private not- for-profit and public agencies, where no private non-profits are readily available to provide the proposed service. For this grant cycle, two Traditional 5310 Program grant applications were received from eligible applicants (Attachment 1, Exhibit A).
Community Bridges-Lift Line submitted one application in the amount of $346,000 requesting funding for five paratransit vehicles to replace vehicles in poor condition serving the same-day and out-of-county medical rides, meal sites, and Elderday transportation programs. The funding requested for each vehicle is considered and scored separately.
The Mental Health Client Action Network (MHCAN) submitted one application in the amount of $70,000 to purchase one vehicle to expand the capacity of their transportation program.
Regional Transportation Planning Agencies are responsible for scoring Traditional Section 5310 Program applications and certifying that Traditional Section 5310 applications meet applicable federal requirements and conditions. A Local Review Committee was established by the Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee (E&D TAC) to score Santa Cruz County Traditional Section 5310 Program applications and was comprised of staff from the Seniors Council, the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District, and the Regional Transportation Commission. Scoring criteria for Traditional Section 5310 Program grant applications is established by Caltrans and measures the proposed project’s ability to: provide efficient and effective transit services; address the Monterey Bay Area Public Transit & Human Services Plan findings; and demonstrate the need for the proposed transportation service. The Local Review Committee met on March 14, 2017 to review and score the two applications submitted for Traditional Section 5310 Program grant funds.
Expanded Section 5310 Program
Expanded Section 5310 Program grant funding is available for capital and operating projects that support service expansion. Eligible capital costs include accessible vehicles, and communication and computer equipment. Eligible operating costs include expansion of paratransit service beyond the requirements of American Disabilities Act, enhancement of services, new or expansion of volunteer driver programs and development of mobility management centers. Eligible applicants for Expanded Section 5310 Program grant funding include private not-for-profit and public agencies.
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For this grant cycle, six grant applications requesting Expanded Section 5310 Program grant funds were received (Attachment 1, Exhibit B).
Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District submitted one grant application in the amount of $48,698 to add customer service and paratransit supervisors to improve paratransit accessibility, reliability and quality to support their door-to- door service beyond the ¾ mile buffer around a fixed route in some areas and to operate during hours when fixed-route service is not available in some areas.
Camping Unlimited submitted two grant applications to provide access to their specialized camp program for people living with intellectual and development disabilities. One application is requesting funding in the amount of $831,044 for a three-year period for transportation services for Camping Unlimited’s summer and year round program and events. The other application is requesting funding in the amount of $165,349 for a three-year period for transportation services for people living with intellectual and development disabilities to camping excursions as part of Camping Unlimited’s Travel Camp.
Community Bridges submitted one application requesting funding in the amount of $594,000 for a three-year period to provide transportation services to local and inter-regional medical destinations, both same-day and advanced scheduling transportation services, to low income disabled individuals traveling to medical appointments in Santa Cruz, Monterey and Santa Clara Counties.
The Mental Health Client Action Network (MHCAN) submitted one application requesting funding in the amount of $175,380 for a three-year period for operating expenses to provide free transportation to people who are unable to use public transit due to a mental disability to medical appointments and other basic needs including, but not limited to, access to social services and shopping.
The Seniors Council is requesting funding in the amount of $325,122 for a three-year period to provide mileage reimbursements and/or transit fare reimbursements for low income individuals volunteering with the Senior Council’s Foster Grant and Senior’s Companion Programs. Foster grandparents volunteer with special needs children in classrooms from pre-school /Head Start thru 3rd grade. Senior Companions serve older disabled adult clients in their homes in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties.
Regional Transportation Planning Agencies are required to confirm submittal of Expanded Section 5310 Program applications and certify that Expanded Section 5310 Program applications meet applicable federal requirements and conditions. Caltrans will score the Expanded Section 5310 grant applications based on the applicant’s ability to: address Section 5310 program goals; provide a well defined implementation plan; inform the target population of the proposed project; measure and track program effectiveness; and, coordinated with Santa Cruz County’s emergency planning efforts.
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RTC staff recommend that the Regional Transportation Commission, by resolution (Attachment 1), approve the Local Review Committee scores for the Santa Cruz County Traditional Section 5310 Program grant applications, confirm submittal of Santa Cruz County Expanded Section 5310 Program grant applications, and certify that the projects submitted for Section 5310 funding meet applicable federal program requirements and conditions and are consistent with the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan. Included in Attachment 1 are exhibits required by Caltrans including Santa Cruz County Traditional Section 5310 Program application scores (Exhibit A), and a list of Expanded Section 5310 Program grant applications submitted (Exhibit B).
Next Steps
RTC staff will submit to Caltrans the RTC approved Local Review Committee scores for the Santa Cruz County Traditional Section 5310 Program applications, confirmation of Santa Cruz County Expanded Section 5310 Program applications submitted, and certification and assurances that projects meet federal program requirements and conditions (Attachment 1). Caltrans will review and verify scores submitted by the RTC for Traditional Section 5310 Program applications and the Statewide Review Committee will score the Santa Cruz County Expanded Section 5310 Program applications. Caltrans will rank all the projects submitted statewide in order of the highest scored projects. At the May 2017 California Transportation Commission (CTC) meeting, Caltrans will recommend that the California Transportation Commission approve funding for those projects that scored the highest statewide and are within available funds. There will be an appeals process and the final scores will be adopted by the CTC at their June 2017 meeting.
SUMMARY
Funding under the Section 5310 grant program is distributed for the purpose of providing capital and operating grants for projects that meet the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities. Two applications for Traditional Section 5310 Program funding and six applications for Expanded Section 5310 Program funding were received. The RTC will submit scores to Caltrans for the two Santa Cruz County Traditional Section 5310 Program applications and confirm submittal of Santa Cruz County Expanded 5310 Program applications. Caltrans will recommend that the California Transportation Commission approve funding for those projects that scored the highest statewide and are within available funds.
Attachments: 1. Resolution approving scores for the Traditional Section 5310 grant application, confirming submittal of Expanded Section 5310 grant applications, and certifying applications meet federal statutory and program regulations Exhibit A: Traditional Section 5310– Local Review Committee Application Scores Exhibit B: Expanded Section 5310 - Project Applications List
I:\E&DTAC\SECT5310\FY2015-2017\STAFFREPORT\SR_SECTION5310RTCAPRIL2017C.DOCX ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 25-17
Adopted by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on the date of April 6, 2017 on the motion of Commissioner duly seconded by Commissioner
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SANTA CRUZ COUNTY’S SCORES FOR THE TRADITIONAL SECTION 5310 GRANT APPLICATIONS, CONFIRMING SUBMITTALOF EXPANDED SECTION 5310 GRANT APPLICATIONS & CERTIFYING THAT THE PROJECTS MEET FEDERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS
WHEREAS the Regional Transportation Commission serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency for Santa Cruz County;
WHEREAS funding under the Section 5310 program is distributed for the purpose of providing capital and operating grants for projects that meet the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities;
WHEREAS the Section 5310 program includes the Traditional Section 5310 Program and the Expanded Section 5310 Program;
WHEREAS the Regional Transportation Commission is charged with scoring local applications for the Traditional Section 5310 Program for specialized transportation;
WHEREAS the Regional Transportation Commission is charged with confirming submittal of local applications to the Expanded Section 5310 Program for specialized transportation;
WHEREAS two applications were received for consideration under the Traditional Section 5310 Program and included requests for funding for vehicles and other equipment as shown in Exhibit A;
WHEREAS six applications were received for consideration under the Expanded Section 5310 Program for vehicles and operations related to the provision of specialized transportation services;
WHEREAS a Local Review Committee met on March 14, 2017 to score Traditional 5310 Program applications recommendation;
WHEREAS the Regional Transportation Commission is required by Caltrans to certify and assure that projects recommended for Section 5310 funding meet the requirements and conditions of 49 U.S.C. 5310, and are consistent with the most current adopted Regional Transportation Plan (2014);
ATTACHMENT 1
WHEREAS, prior to finalizing the Local Review Committee scores for the Traditional Section 5310 Program applications, applicants have been notified of their local score and provided information about the appeal process;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION:
1. Projects submitted for funding in the Section 5310 FY15-17 funding cycle to provide specialized transportation services in Santa Cruz County meet the requirements and conditions of 49 U.S.C. 5310 and are eligible for Section 5310 funds.
2. The projects recommended for funding (Exhibit A) are consistent with the Santa Cruz County’s 2014 Regional Transportation Plan and will also be included in the Federal Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).
3. Traditional Section 5310 Program applicants have been notified of their application score (Exhibit A) and provided information about the appeal process.
4. The Traditional Section 5310 Program application scores recommended by the Local Review Committee are hereby adopted (Exhibit A) and shall be forwarded to Caltrans for inclusion in the Statewide Prioritized List for Traditional Section 5310 Projects.
5. The Expanded Section 5310 projects (Exhibit B) submitted by Santa Cruz County project sponsors shall be forwarded to Caltrans to be considered by the Statewide Review Committee.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
______Zach Friend, Chair ATTEST:
______George Dondero, Secretary
Exhibit A: Traditional Section 5310 Project Rating Worksheet Exhibit B: Expanded Section 5310 Applications Summary
Distribution: Caltrans HQ, AMBAG Exhibit A SECTION 5310: Traditional Project Local Review Committee Scores**** Regional Transportation Planning Agency: Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
Sect 1 Sect II Sect III Sect IV Total Project Cost Per (Max (Max (Max (Max (Max Sponsor Project Description Quantity Unit Total Cost 32pts) 18pts) 20pts) 30pts) 100pts)
Community Vehicles: Small Bus $63,000 $63,000 1 32 18 20 20 90 Bridges w/ wheelchair- gas*
Community Vehicles: Medium Bus 3 $70,000 $210,000 32 18 20 20 90 Bridges w/ wheelchair- gas* Community Vehicles: Large Bus 1 $73,000 $73,000 32 18 20 20 90 Bridges w/wheel chair- gas* Community 2009 Mobile Data 10 $3,376 $33,760 32 18 20 20 90 Bridges Computers* Community Bridges 2014 Mobile Radios* 4 $1,492** $5,970** 32 18 18 20 88
Community 2012 Computer Bridges Workstations and 8 $1,910** $17,196** 32 18 18 20 88 2013 Monitors* Mental Health Vehicles: Medium Bus Client w/ wheelchair- 1 $70,000 $70,000 27 14 10 17 68 Action gas*** Network
TOTAL $472,926
* Will replace paratransit vehicles and equipment in poor condition which serve seniors and disabled individuals utilizing Community Bridges Lift Line’s same-day and advanced schedule medical rides, meal sites, and Elderday transportation programs. ** Estimated average cost based on three bids *** Will purchase new transit vehicle to provide free transportation services to people who are unable to use public transit due to a mental disability to medical appointments and other basic needs including, but not limited to, access to social services and shopping. **** Caltrans also refers to adopted Local Review Committee Scores as the Regional Prioritization List
I:\E&DTAC\SECT5310\FY2015-2017\StaffReport\ExhibitA_Section5310_RatingWorksheetEZMar2017.docx Exhibit B SECTION 5310: Expanded Project Applications List
Regional Transportation Planning Agency: Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
Annual Total Applicant Project Description Schedule Request Request
Santa Cruz Operations: Additional customer service and paratransit supervisors to FY18-19 $48,689 Metropolitan Transit improve paratransit accessibility, reliability and quality. $48,689 District FY17-18, Services: Provide transportation services to and from Camping Camping Unlimited- FY18-19, FY $277,014** $831,044 Unlimited’s summer and year round program events. Project 19-20* Services: Provide transportation services for people living with FY17-18, Camping Unlimited- intellectual and development disabilities to camping excursions as part FY18-19, FY $55,116** $165,349 Project of Camping Unlimited’s Travel Camp. 19-20*
Services: Provide free, door-to-door, same day and advanced FY17-18, Community Bridges scheduling paratransit services to medical appointments in Santa Cruz, FY18-19, FY $198,000 $594,000 Monterey and Santa Clara Counties. 19-20* Mental Health Client Services: Provide free transportation services to people who are unable FY17-18, Action Network to use public transit due to a mental disability to medical appointments FY18-19, FY $175,380 and other basic needs including, but not limited to, access to social $58,460 19-20* services and shopping. Seniors Council Services: Provide mileage reimbursements and/or transit fare FY17-18, reimbursements for low income individuals volunteering with the FY18-19, $108,374 $325,122 Senior Council’s Foster Grant and Senior’s Companion Programs. FY19-20*
TOTAL $2,139,584
*Will request second and third year of funding if approved by Caltrans **Average cost per year
I:\E&DTAC\SECT5310\FY2015-2017\StaffReport\ExhibitB_Section5310ExpandedApplicantionsListApril2017.docx AGENDA: April 6, 2017
TO: Regional Transportation Commission
FROM: Kim Shultz, Senior Transportation Planner
RE: Santa Cruz County Bicycle Route Signage Program – Environmental Documentation and Funding Allocation for Engineering Design Activity
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission approve the attached resolution (Attachment 1) certifying that the Santa Cruz Countywide Bicycle Route Signage Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and authorizing staff to request allocation of Active Transportation Program funds to begin project design engineering activities.
BACKGROUND
In May 2015, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) adopted the Implementation Plan for the Santa Cruz Countywide Bicycle Route Signage Project (SCC Bike Route Signage Project). As part of this action the RTC authorized staff to apply for Active Transportation Program (ATP) funds to carry out the project and budget up to 20% local match funds to increase the competitiveness of the grant application. In February 2016, the RTC was awarded $320,000 in ATP funds for design engineering with construction programmed for Fiscal Year 2017-18.
DISCUSSION
The goals of the SCC Bicycle Route Signage Project are to improve safety and increase bicycling in Santa Cruz County by way of reducing conflicts between bicycles and motor vehicles; educating motorists and bicyclists about shared roadways; and increasing awareness of bicycling as a viable transportation option. To achieve program goals, directional route signs would be placed on preferred bicycle lanes, routes, and paths that link common origins and destinations throughout the county. The target audience of the SCC Bicycle Route Signage Project includes bicycle riders of all persuasions — commuters, families, recreational riders, and visitors.
The project includes a non-infrastructure component of public outreach to educate the public on preferred bicycle routes network and to reinforce safe bicycling behaviors. The project also includes the collection of bicycle counts and collision data on specified routes to evaluate before and after project conditions to assess the effectiveness of the project. The non-infrastructure element of the project is funded with $50,000 in Regional Surface Transportation Exchange (RSTPX) funds designated as the local match to the project.
The ATP grant funds the infrastructure portion of the SCC Bicycle Route Signage Project through the design engineering and construction phases which will include procurement of the signs and installation at designated locations, utilizing existing sign posts where possible. The Implementation Plan adopted by the RTC established a methodology for selecting the preferred bicycle routes and approximate location of the directional signs with input from the local jurisdictions as well as cycling organizations and members of the public. The design guidelines for the signs are consistent with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) used by local jurisdictions nationwide to ensure the signs are visible, recognizable, and understandable by cyclists and motorists alike. The directional signs will be installed on existing bicycle lanes, alternate routes, and paths within the facility’s existing rights-of-way.
The Implementation Plan identified routes by type with designations including regional, local, and neighborhood routes in association with diverse service needs of the target audience. Using this plan as a base, staff will meet with the local jurisdictions as part of the engineering design process to determine the precise location of the signs, with the desired directional and mileage-to-destination information. Through this process the goal is to establish a clear, comprehensive, and consistent sign system that integrates the respective bicycle plans of each of the local jurisdictions in the county. The design engineering phase is estimated to take 5-7 months with funds provided by the ATP grant.
The first step in the project development process is evaluation and approval of the appropriate environmental documentation based on project funding source and project description. The RTC requested state-only funds for implementation of the project due to the comparably small value of the project and the unique aspect of countywide construction activity that does not fit easily into the federal-aid process. In review of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines staff and legal counsel have concluded that the placement of signage on existing streets, bicycle routes and paths is categorically exempt from CEQA provided that action will result in negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing.
Accordingly, staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission approve the attached resolution (Attachment 1) certifying that the Santa Cruz Countywide Bicycle Route Signage Project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and authorizing staff to request allocation of Active Transportation Program funds to begin project design engineering activities.
With approval of the proposed action, staff will submit the executed Notice of Exemption for filing with the Santa Cruz County Clerk of the Board and State Clearinghouse, and request allocation of ATP funds to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to advance implementation of the project.
SUMMARY
The RTC approved and subsequently secured grant funding to implement the SCC Bicycle Route Signage Project in February 2016. The goal of this project is to increase bicycle use and safety through a series of directional signs identifying preferred routes and increasing motorist’s awareness of shared use of the roadway. Approval of the resolution (Attachment 1) will certify environmental documentation of the project and allow staff to request allocation of ATP funds from the CTC to begin the design engineering phase of the project.
Attachment: 1. Resolution - Environmental Determination and Funding Allocation
S:\RTC\TC2017\TC0417\CountywideBikeSignage\StaffReport-170406.docx ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-17
Adopted by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on the date of April 6, 2017 on the motion of Commissioner duly seconded by Commissioner
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE DETERMINATION THAT THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTYWIDE BICYCLE ROUTE SIGNAGE PROJECT IS FOUND TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO REQUEST ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS TO BEGIN ENGINEERING DESIGN ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) adopted an Implementation Plan for the Santa Cruz County (SCC) Bicycle Route Signage Project in May 2015 and authorized staff to submit an application for grant funds from the 2015 Active Transportation Program (ATP) to partially fund implementation efforts; and,
WHEREAS, to achieve program goals the Implementation Plan involves the installation of directional signage on existing bicycle lanes, routes, and paths throughout the county to encourage people riding bicycles to use those routes best suited for individual cyclists and remind motorists that the roadway is shared with bicyclists; and,
WHEREAS, in February 2016, the RTC was notified that $320,000 in ATP funds were awarded to the RTC for the implementation of the SCC Bicycle Route Signage Project with funding for the procurement and installation of the signage programmed for FY 17-18; and,
WHEREAS, the RTC requested state-only funds for implementation of the project due to the comparably small value of the project and the unique aspect of countywide construction activity does not fit easily into the federal-aid process; and,
WHEREAS, based on the funding source and project description, staff have determined that pursuant to the California Code of Regulations Article 19 Section 15301, work on Class 1 Existing Facilities that involves the installation and subsequent maintenance of signage on existing facilities, involves no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, and will have no permanent effects on the environment to be Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION THAT:
1. The Santa Cruz County Countywide Bicycle Route Signage Project is found to be Categorically Exempt from CEQA; and,
2. The Executive Director is authorized to sign a Notice of Exemption (NOE – attached as Exhibit A) and submit the NOE for filing with the Santa Cruz County Clerk of the Board and State Clearinghouse, and authorize staff to request the allocation of ATP funds to begin the engineering design phase to be coordinated with local agencies in the county and lead to the construction of the Santa Cruz Countywide Bicycle Route Signage Project.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
______Zach Friend, Chair ATTEST:
______George Dondero, Secretary
Attachments: Exhibit A - Notice of Exemption
Distribution: Santa Cruz County, Clerk of the Board State Clearinghouse Caltrans District 5, Local Assistance Engineer RTC Project Manager
S:\RESOLUTI\2017\RES0417\BikeSignage-CEQA-NOE-170406.doc Notice of Exemption Exhibit A To: Clerk of the Board From: Santa Cruz County Regional County of Santa Cruz Transportation Commission 701 Ocean Street, # 520 1523 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Santa Cruz, CA 95060
State Clearinghouse P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
Project Title: Santa Cruz Countywide Bicycle Route Signage Project
Project Location – Specific: Installation of directional signage throughout the entire county within the right-of-way of designated bicycle lanes, paths, and routes on existing streets, roads, and paths in the four cities and the unincorporated portions of Santa Cruz County.
Project Location – City: Capitola, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Watsonville
Project Location – County: Santa Cruz
Project Description: The project will install directional signage on existing bicycle routes to promote use of routes best suited for cyclists and heighten motorists awareness of shared roadway conditions. The preliminary location of the directional signs has been coordinated with the local agencies and installation will be within the existing right-of-way of local streets, roads, and paths utilizing existing sign posts where possible.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
Exempt Status: (check one)
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268); Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)); Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)); Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: Class 1, Code of Regulations 15301 (1)(c)(7) Statutory Exemption. State code number:
Reasons why project is exempt:
Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Article 19. Categorical Exemptions, Section 15301 finds Class 1 Existing Streets and Bicycles Routes categorically exempt from CEQA for the placement of signage on existing streets and bicycle routes provided that action will result in negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing.
Lead Agency Contact Person: Kim Shultz Area Code/Telephone/Extension: (831) 460-3200
If filed by applicant: 1. Attach certified document of exemption finding. 2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No
Signature:______Date:______Title: Executive Director
Signed by Lead Agency Date received for filing: Signed by Applicant
S:\RTC\TC2017\TC0417\CountywideBikeSignage\Final-NOE-170406.doc SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TDA REVENUE REPORT FY 2016-2017
CUMULATIVE FY15 - 16 FY16 - 17 FY16 - 17 DIFFERENCE % OF ACTUAL ESTIMATE ACTUAL AS % OF ACTUAL TO MONTH REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE DIFFERENCE PROJECTION PROJECTION
JULY 601,300 618,978 629,500 10,522 1.70% 101.70%
AUGUST 801,800 825,373 839,400 14,027 1.70% 101.70%
SEPTEMBER 872,384 898,032 872,266 -25,766 -2.87% 99.95%
OCTOBER 617,500 635,655 657,500 21,845 3.44% 100.69%
NOVEMBER 823,300 847,505 876,700 29,195 3.44% 101.30%
DECEMBER 917,127 762,375 813,479 51,104 6.70% 102.20%
JANUARY 631,600 637,176 632,900 -4,276 -0.67% 101.85%
FEBRUARY 842,100 849,639 843,800 -5,839 -0.69% 101.49%
MARCH 763,406 783,442 911,051 127,609 16.29% 103.18%
APRIL 559,000 555,688
MAY 745,400 740,917
JUNE 795,139 904,623
TOTAL 8,970,056 9,059,403 7,076,596 218,421 2.41% 78%
Note:
I:\FISCAL\TDA\MonthlyReceipts\FY2017\[FY2017 TDA Receipts.xlsx]FY2017 AGENDA: April 6, 2017
TO: Regional Transportation Commission
FROM: George Dondero, Executive Director
RE: Out of State Travel to attend the American Public Transportation Association 2017 Rail Conference
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) approve out of state travel for the Executive Director to attend the 9th annual American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 2017 Rail Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
BACKGROUND
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is an international organization that has been representing the transit industry since 1882. APTA’s mission is to strengthen and improve public transportation to ensure that public transportation is available and accessible for all Americans in communities across the country. The organization accomplishes its mission through advocacy, innovation, and information sharing. Diverse members serve the public interest by providing safe, efficient and economical transit services, and by improving those services to meet national energy, environmental, and financial concerns. Over ninety percent of passengers using transit in the U.S. and Canada are carried by APTA members.
DISCUSSION
The 9th annual Rail Conference will be held June 11-14, 2017 in Baltimore, MD. The Rail Conference focuses on the technical aspects of all rail transportation issues as experts in the industry share effective strategies, experiences, and solutions. The annual conference will be providing workshops and technical sessions covering timely issues of widespread interest in operations, technology, safety, security, planning, finance, capital projects, and the technical aspects of providing all modes of rail service: urban, commuter, high-speed, and intercity.
Since the RTC’s acquisition of the 32-mile Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line in October 2012, significant improvement efforts have been made to maintain and repair the rail corridor infrastructure.
The Executive Director is a current member of APTA and the cost for travel, lodging and registration to participate in the 2017 Rail Conference is estimated to be approximately $2500. There are sufficient funds in the RTC’s “transportation/travel/ Out of State Travel for Rail Conference Page 2
education” budget line of the approved 2016-17 RTC budget to cover this cost. Therefore, staff recommends that the RTC approve out of state travel for the Executive Director to attend the 9th annual American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 2017 Rail Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.
SUMMARY
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) holds an annual Rail Conference to promote education and diverse discussions about the technical aspects of all rail transportation issues. There are sufficient funds in the RTC budget to cover the estimated cost and staff recommends that the RTC approve out-of- state travel for the Executive Director to attend the annual Rail Conference in June 2017.
Attachments: 1. Homepage for conference
S:\RTC\TC2017\TC0417\Consent Agenda\SR- Out of State Travel - APTA2017.docx ATTACHMENT 1
http://www.apta.com/mc/rail/Pages/default.aspx AGENDA: April 6, 2017
TO: Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
FROM: Luis Pavel Mendez, Deputy Director
RE: Amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 Budget & Work Program
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Budget and Administration/Personnel (B&A/P) Committee and staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) approve the attached resolution (Attachment 1) amending the RTC’s FY 2016-17 budget and work program as shown on Exhibit A of Attachment 1.
BACKGROUND
At its October 2016 meeting, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) approved the major fall amendment to the fiscal year (FY) 2016-17 budget and work program. Additional minor amendments were made in November and December of 2016. Due to work trends, specific project needs, and passage of Measure D, it is currently necessary to consider further amendments to the FY 2016-17 budget and work program. The Budget and Administration/Personnel (B&A/P) Committee reviewed these amendments at their March 9th meeting and recommends approval.
DISCUSSION
Cruz511: The User Oriented Transit Travel Planning Project (now referred to as Cruz511 in Your Neighborhood) has been underway with grant funds secured from Caltrans. After further research of other similar programs, it became evident that travel advisors who visit residents at their homes were very helpful to the success of the programs. Therefore, at its March 2nd meeting after considering a staff report and recommendations, the RTC approved a contract and the corresponding budget amendments for travel advisor services. This action is now being incorporated into the overall RTC budget for FY 2016-17. In addition, because there are some funds remaining in the existing consultant contract for the project, $10,000 is moved to the line for materials.
Highway 1 Morrissey to Soquel Auxiliary Lanes Project: The construction of these auxiliary lanes project was completed in 2014; however, the contractor (RGW) filed a lawsuit against the RTC alleging differing site conditions. The RTC authorized mediation and a settlement was reached shortly after the mediation. At its March 2nd RTC meeting, the RTC authorized the funding and budgetary actions to implement the settlement and close out the project. This action is now being incorporated into the overall RTC budget for FY 2016-17.
Amendments to the FY 2016-17 Budget and Work Program Page 2
Measure D: In November 2016, thanks to a well run campaign and broad support, Measure D was passed by a super majority of Santa Cruz County voters. Since then RTC staff has been working to set-up Measure D by producing agreements with the State Board of Equalization (BOE) and local funding recipients, drafting guidelines, calculating funding estimates, etc. Measure D states that Measure D funds should be used to cover any costs associated with Measure D. However, the RTC does not yet have funds from Measure D. According to communication with staff at BOE, there is a chance that the first payment will be received toward the end of the last month of FY 2016-17 (June 2017.) If a payment is received in June, it is estimated to be about $1.5 million. Incorporating some of those funds into the budget for FY 2016-17 will allow the RTC to use those Measure D funds for its associated costs such as paying the Santa Cruz County Elections Department for election costs associated with Measure D and the RTC staff and consultant work associated with setting up and establishing Measure D. If Measure D funds are not received in this fiscal year then the RTC will need to take action in FY 2017-18 to pay for costs incurred in this fiscal year. If funds are indeed received in this fiscal year, any funds above costs will be carried over into the next fiscal year and added to the Measure D funds estimate for the next fiscal year and apportionments will be increased accordingly. Due to the additional work associated with Measure D, the overall staff budget is increased by $70,000.
Work Trend Adjustments: At the beginning of each fiscal year the budget that is approved includes estimates for the work that is anticipated to be done. Usually, adjustments need to be made due to work trends. Therefore, a number of adjustments are included in this budget amendment as a result of more or less work than estimated. Adjustments proposed include increases for the Unified Corridor Investment Study and the trail networks projects and decreases for the regional transportation plan, rail, transportation improvement program and bike signage projects.
The B&A/P Committee and staff recommend that the Regional Transportation Commission approved the attached resolution (Attachment 1) amending the RTC’s FY 2016-17 budget and work program as shown on Exhibit A of Attachment 1.
SUMMARY
Due to work trends, specific project needs and passage of Measure D, it is currently necessary to consider amendments to the FY 2016-17 budget and work program. The B&A/P Committee and staff recommend that the Regional Transportation Commission approve the proposed amended the RTC’s FY 2016-17 budget and work program as shown on Exhibit A of Attachment 1.
Attachments: 1. Resolution amending the RTC’s FY 2016-17 budget and work program
I:\B&ACOM\bap2017\2017-03-09\FY16-17Bgt\FY1617BudgAmend.docx ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 27-17
Adopted by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on the date of April 6, 2017 on the motion of Commissioner duly seconded by Commissioner
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FY 2016-17 BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM FOR THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) adopts and periodically amends a budget and work program for each fiscal year to guide its expenses and work;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION:
1. The FY 2016-17 Budget and Work Program for the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) are hereby amended as shown in Exhibit A.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
______Zach Friend, Chair
ATTEST:
______George Dondero, Secretary
Attachments: Exhibit A - SCCRTC FY 2016-17 Budget and Work Program as amended
Distribution: RTC Fiscal
S:\RESOLUTI\2017\RES0417\BUDWPAMEND FY16-17doc.doc SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PROJECTED REVENUE SUMMARY FY 2016-2017 BUDGET 1 PROJECTED REVENUE SUMMARY 2 FY16-17 FY16-17 3 SOURCES APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 Transportation Development Act (TDA): 6 Auditor's 1/4 Cent Sales Tax Estimate 9,059,403 9,059,403 0 7 Previous FY Revenues Budgeted 346,350 346,350 0 8 Interest Estimate 12,000 12,000 0 9 Total TDA Apportioned 9,417,753 9,417,753 0 10 11 State Transit Assistance (STA) 1,875,277 1,875,277 0 12 Measure D 433,525 433,525 - Election cost and set-up and establishment of Measure D 13 Planning Grant Funds/Others: 14 State planning funds (RPA and STIP PPM) 512,000 507,000 -5,000 - Less STIP PPM used due to work trends 15 RSTP Exchange 385,000 425,000 40,000 - More trail network work in this fiscal year than originally estimated 16 Land Trust 127,473 127,473 0 17 Coastal Conservancy 977,784 977,784 0 18 Transit & Transportation Planning grants 667,671 649,965 -17,706 - Some work to be carried over into the next fiscal year 19 RTC Funds Budgeted 353,446 346,152 -7,294 - Less needed due to work trends 20 Planning/Other Total 3,023,374 3,033,374 10,000 21 Rideshare: 22 RSTP & RSTP Exchange 340,937 340,937 0 23 SAFE Funds 50,000 50,000 0 24 Service Authority for Freeway Emergency (SAFE): 25 DMV Fees and interest 241,000 241,000 0 26 Other - MTC SAFE & RTC SAFE 158,300 158,300 0 27 Freeway Service Patrol (FSP): 28 Caltrans Grant 160,702 160,702 0 29 RSTP Exchange, STIP, Reserves & Interest 334,448 334,448 0 30 Rail/Trail Authority: 31 Leases and Licenses 85,000 85,000 0 32 RSTP Exchange 560,064 560,064 0 33 Transfer - in from TC Planning 110,000 110,000 0 34 Rail/Trail Funds Budgeted 169,946 149,946 -20,000 - Less construction related work than originally anticipated 35 Highway 1: 36 RSTP Exchange 2,196,805 2,011,805 -185,000 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 37 CMIA, STIP & Other 195,998 1,195,823 999,825 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 38 Bike Signage Project: 39 Active Transportation Program Funds 320,000 320,000 0 40 RSTP Exchange and RTC Funds 50,096 50,096 0 41 RSTP Exchange Program 11,791,561 11,791,561 0 42 TOTAL 31,081,260 32,319,610 804,825 I:\FISCAL\BUDGET\FY16-17Budget\Apr2017\[FY2017Apr17-01.xlsx]Measure D 3/21/2017 10:12
-1- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION APPORTIONMENT SUMMARY FY 2016-2017 BUDGET 1 APPORTIONMENT SUMMARY 2 FY16-17 FY16-17 3 CLAIMANTS APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 Transportation Development Act (TDA): (1) 6 7 TDA Reserve Fund 133,244 133,244 0 8 RTC Reserve Fund 74,997 74,997 0 9 RTC Planning 0 10 SCCRTC: % Chg 11 Administration 574,722 574,722 0 0.00% 12 Planning: Overall Planning 525,915 525,915 0 0.00% 13 Bike to Work 50,000 50,000 0 0.00% 14 Bike & Pedestrian Safety (CTSC) 100,000 100,000 0 0.00% 15 Subtotal 1,250,637 1,250,637 0 0.00% 16 17 Santa Cruz METRO 6,804,838 6,804,838 0 0.00% 18 Specialized Transit (Community Bridges/CTSA) 668,545 668,545 0 0.00% 19 Volunteer Center 79,589 79,589 0 0.00% 20 City of Capitola 15,020 15,020 0 0.00% 21 City of Santa Cruz - Non Transit 95,316 95,316 0 0.00% 22 City of Scotts Valley 17,823 17,823 0 0.00% 23 City of Watsonville 77,830 77,830 0 0.00% 24 County of Santa Cruz 199,914 199,914 0 0.00% 25 Subtotal 7,958,875 7,958,875 0 0.00% 26 27 TOTAL TDA APPORTIONED 9,417,753 9,417,753 0 28 29 State Transit Assistance (STA) - SCMTD 1,995,440 1,995,440 0 30 31 Measure D 433,525 433,525 - Election cost and set-up and establishment of Measure D 32 33 Planning Grant Funds/Others: 3,023,374 3,033,374 10,000 - Work trends 34 35 Rideshare 390,937 390,937 0 36 37 SAFE 399,300 399,300 0 38 39 Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) 495,150 495,150 0 40 41 Rail/Trail Authority 925,010 905,010 -20,000 - Less construction related work than originally anticipated 42 43 Highway 1 2,392,803 3,207,628 814,825 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 44 45 Bike Singnage Project 370,096 370,096 0 46 47 RSTP Exchange Program 11,791,561 11,791,561 0 48 49 TOTAL 31,201,423 32,439,773 1,238,350 50 51 (1) TDA apportionments are based on formulas in the RTC's Rules and Regulations. Balance not used for Planning and Administration is allocated to other TDA claimants as follows: 52 85.5% to SCMTD, 8.4% to Community Bridges and 1% to the Volunteer Center; remaining funds are proportionally allocated -2- to cities and the county according to population. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION BUDGET SUMMARY FY 2016-2017 BUDGET 1 BUDGET SUMMARY 2 FY15-16 ADOPTED DETAIL FY16-17 ADOPTED DETAIL FY16-17 PROPOSED DETAIL 3 TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL 4 FY 15-16 SALARIES & SERVICES & FY16-17 SALARIES & SERVICES & FY16-17 SALARIES & SERVICES & 5 ADOPTED BENEFITS SUPPLIES ADOPTED BENEFITS SUPPLIES PROPOSED BENEFITS SUPPLIES 6 OPERATIONS PROGRAMS 03/03/16 12/08/16 04/06/17 (1) 7 8 SCCRTC - Administration 740,818 233,318 507,500 792,590 238,000 554,590 792,590 238,000 554,590 9 CRUZ511/Rideshare 336,666 205,566 131,100 331,422 210,000 121,422 381,422 200,000 181,422 10 SAFE 443,807 129,507 314,300 399,300 135,000 264,300 399,300 135,000 264,300 11 Freeway Service Patrol 378,060 76,060 302,000 379,500 77,500 302,000 379,500 77,500 302,000 12 SCCRTC Planning 2,608,901 1,329,677 1,279,224 3,556,418 1,286,173 2,270,245 3,566,418 1,296,173 2,270,245 13 Measure D 433,525 110,000 323,525 14 15 Total Operations Programs 4,508,252 1,974,128 2,534,124 5,459,230 1,946,673 3,512,557 5,952,755 2,056,673 3,896,082 16 17 CAPITAL PROGRAMS 18 19 Rail/Trail Authority 1,040,010 185,010 855,000 925,010 190,010 735,000 905,010 170,010 735,000 20 Highway 1 Env Docs & Design 2,030,549 241,958 1,788,591 2,196,805 230,000 1,966,805 2,011,805 220,000 1,791,805 21 Highway 1 Construction 369,220 40,000 329,220 195,998 30,000 165,998 1,195,823 40,000 1,155,823 22 Countywide Bike Signage 58,000 332,096 370,096 38,000 332,096 23 24 Total Capital Programs 3,439,779 466,968 2,972,811 3,317,813 508,010 3,199,899 4,482,734 468,010 4,014,724 25 26 TOTAL ALL PROGRAMS 7,948,031 2,441,096 5,506,935 8,777,043 2,454,683 6,712,456 10,435,489 2,524,683 7,910,806 27 28 BUDGET COMPARISON 29 PRIOR YEAR AND BUDGET YEAR 30 31 FY 15-16 FY16-17 FY16-17 32 FY 15-16 FY 15-16 ACTUAL LESS FY16-17 FY 15-16 ADOPTED VS FY16-17 FY16-17 PROPOSED VS 33 PROGRAM ADOPTED ACTUAL ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED FY 15-16 PROPOSED ADOPTED FY16-17 34 03/03/16 6/30/16 03/03/16 12/08/16 03/03/16 ADOPTED 04/06/17 12/08/16 ADOPTED 35 36 SCCRTC - Administration 740,818 712,836 (27,982) 792,590 740,818 51,772 792,590 792,590 - 37 Rideshare 336,666 168,576 (168,090) 331,422 336,666 (5,244) 381,422 331,422 50,000 38 SAFE 443,807 290,906 (152,901) 399,300 443,807 (44,507) 399,300 399,300 - 39 Freeway Service Patrol 378,060 328,260 (49,800) 379,500 378,060 1,440 379,500 379,500 - 40 Rail/Trail Authority 1,040,010 274,560 (765,450) 925,010 1,040,010 (115,000) 905,010 925,010 (20,000) 41 Highway 1 Env Docs & Design 2,030,549 918,423 (1,112,126) 2,196,805 2,030,549 166,256 2,011,805 2,196,805 (185,000) 42 Highway 1 Construction 369,220 156,842 (212,378) 195,998 369,220 (173,222) 1,195,823 195,998 999,825 43 SCCRTC Planning 2,608,901 1,626,025 (982,876) 3,556,418 2,608,901 947,517 3,566,418 3,556,418 10,000 44 Measure D 433,525 - 433,525 45 46 Total Operating Budget 7,948,031 4,476,428 (3,471,603) 8,777,043 7,948,031 829,012 10,065,393 8,777,043 1,288,350 47 48 Notes: (1) Includes staffing shown on page 16 -3- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CRUZ511 - RIDESHARE FY 2016-2017 BUDGET 1 Rideshare/CRUZ511: 721400 2 FY16-17 FY16-17 3 WORK ELEMENT #179 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 RSTP Exchange 102,813 102,812 0 7 SAFE funds 50,000 50,000 0 9 RSTP 238,124 238,124 0 10 TOTAL REVENUES 390,937 390,937 0 11 EXPENDITURES: 12 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 210,000 200,000 -10,000 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 13 14 Services and Supplies: 15 Rideshare: 16 Telephone 500 500 0 17 Membership 600 600 0 18 Postage 1,000 1,000 0 19 Other - Office Expense 2,000 2,000 0 20 Transportation/Travel/Education 2,000 2,000 0 21 Advertisement & Promotion Materials 10,000 20,000 10,000 - For Cruz511 in Your Neighborhood items 22 Technical Support/Programming 5,000 5,000 0 23 Bicycle Map Production and Printing 0 0 0 24 Cruz511 Technical Support 10,000 0 -10,000 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 25 Cruz511 In Your Neighborhood 60,000 60,000 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 26 Park & Ride Lot Project 90,322 90,322 0 27 Subtotal Services & Supplies 121,422 181,422 60,000 28 Unappropriated Revenues: 59,515 9,515 -50,000 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 29 30 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 390,937 390,937 0
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-5- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RAIL/TRAIL AUTHORITY FY 2016-2017 BUDGET 1 RAIL/TRAIL AUTHORITY: 722100 2 FY16-17 FY16-17 3 WORK ELEMENT #682 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 STIP 0 0 0 7 Leases, Licenses & Other Revenue 85,000 85,000 0 8 Transfer from TC Funds 110,000 110,000 0 9 RSTP Exchange 560,064 560,064 0 10 Rail/Trail Authority Reserve Funds Budgeted 169,946 149,946 -20,000 - Less construction related work than originally anticipated 11 TOTAL REVENUES 925,010 905,010 -20,000 12 EXPENDITURES: 13 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 190,010 170,010 -20,000 - Less construction related work than originally anticipated 14 15 Services and Supplies: 16 Liability Insurance 5,000 5,000 0 17 Rail line ROW clean up, maintenance & signage 50,000 50,000 0 18 Consulting Services: 19 Consultants for Rail Operations & Property Management 20,000 20,000 0 20 Haz Mat Investigation and Related Costs 10,000 10,000 0 21 Site Management Plan 0 0 0 22 General Contingency 15,000 15,000 0 23 Construction Management Consultant 0 0 0 24 Legal Counsel 30,000 30,000 0 25 Rail line rehabilitation 605,000 605,000 0 26 Subtotal Services & Supplies 735,000 735,000 0 27 28 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 890,010 905,010 -20,000
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-8- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION HIGHWAY 1 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS AND DESIGN FY 2016-2017 BUDGET 1 HWY 1 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT & Design: 722200 2 FY16-17 FY16-17 3 WORK ELEMENT #683 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 RSTP Exchange - HOV Lanes 427,537 427,537 0 7 RSTP Exchange (STBG 2016) - HOV Lanes 830,000 830,000 0 8 RSTP Exchange - Mar Vista Overcrossing 739,443 739,443 0 9 RSTP Exchange - Aux Lanes 199,825 14,825 -185,000 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 10 TOTAL REVENUES 2,196,805 2,011,805 -185,000 11 EXPENDITURES: 12 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 230,000 220,000 -10,000 - Less work associated with Hwy 1 HOV lanes PA/ED than anticipated 13 14 Services and Supplies: 15 Hwy 1 HOV Lanes PA/ED: 16 PA/ED Consultant - Nolte Contract 723,000 723,000 0 17 PA/ED on Call Consultants 0 0 0 18 PA/ED Public Information, materials, postage & meetings 1,422 1,422 0 19 ROW Consultant 5,000 5,000 0 20 Reserve for future year expenses 348,115 358,115 10,000 - Less work associated with Hwy 1 HOV lanes PA/ED than anticipated 21 Transfer to Aux Lanes Contruction 14,825 14,825 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 22 Highway 1 Morrissey-Soquel Aux Lane 23 Legal Costs 185,000 -185,000 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 24 Hwy 1 Mar Vista Drive Overcrossing: 25 PA/ED Consultant 470,000 470,000 0 26 PA/ED Public Information, materials, postage & meetings 20,000 20,000 0 27 ROW Consultant 5,000 5,000 0 28 Reserve for future year expenses 194,443 194,443 0 29 Subtotal Services & Supplies 1,951,980 1,791,805 -160,175 30 31 Unappropriated Revenues: 14,825 0 -14,825 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 32 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,196,805 2,011,805 -185,000
-9- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION HIGHWAY 1 CONSTRUCTION FY 2016-2017 BUDGET 1 HWY 1 CONSTRUCTION: 722200 2 FY16-17 FY16-17 3 WORK ELEMENT #683 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 STIP Construction 0 7 CMIA Construction 195,998 195,998 0 8 Other Revenues 999,825 999,825 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 9 TOTAL REVENUES 195,998 1,195,823 999,825 10 EXPENDITURES: 11 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 30,000 40,000 10,000 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 12 13 Services and Supplies: 14 Hwy 1 Morrissey-Soquel Aux Lane Construction: 15 Construction contract with contingency 0 875,000 875,000 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 16 Supplemental construction activity 0 0 0 17 Traffic management 0 0 0 18 Traffic enforcement 0 0 0 19 Miscellaneous other 0 0 0 20 Construction management consultant 0 0 0 21 Construction design support 0 0 0 22 Legal Counsel 165,998 280,823 114,825 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 23 General Contingency 0 0 0 24 Subtotal Services & Supplies 165,998 1,155,823 989,825 25 26 Unappropriated Revenues 0 0 0 27 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 195,998 1,195,823 999,825
-10- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION HIGHWAY 1 CONSTRUCTION FY 2016-2017 BUDGET 1 COUNTYWIDE BIKE SIGNAGE: 2 FY16-17 FY16-17 3 WORK ELEMENT #615 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 Active Transportation Program Funds 320,000 320,000 0 7 RSTP Exchange 42,096 42,096 0 8 RTC Funds 8,000 8,000 0 9 TOTAL REVENUES 370,096 370,096 0 10 EXPENDITURES: 11 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 58,000 38,000 -20,000 - Some work carried over into the next fiscal year 12 13 Services and Supplies: 14 Construction with contingency 200,000 200,000 0 15 Engineering Activity - including PS&E, counts and permits 30,000 30,000 0 16 Public Outreach 12,500 12,500 0 17 Future Year Expenses 69,596 89,596 20,000 18 Subtotal Services & Supplies 312,096 332,096 20,000 19 20 Unappropriated Revenues 0 0 0 21 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 370,096 370,096 0
-11- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PLANNING REVENUES SUMMARY FY 2016-2017 BUDGET 1 PLANNING REVENUES: 721600/721700/721750 2 FY16-17 FY16-17 3 SOURCES APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 7 TDA Planning 675,915 675,915 0 8 Rural Planning Assistance (RPA) 337,000 337,000 0 9 STIP for Planning (PPM) 175,000 170,000 -5,000 - Not needed in this fiscla year due to work trends 10 RSTP Exchange 385,000 425,000 40,000 - More trail network work in this fiscal year than originally estimat 11 Land Trust 127,473 127,473 0 12 Transit Planning Grants 489,521 489,521 0 13 Coastal Conservancy 977,784 977,784 0 14 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant 178,150 160,444 -17,706 - Some work to be carried over into the next fiscal year 15 RTC Funds Budgeted 210,575 203,281 -7,294 - Not needed in this fiscal year due to work trends 16 17 TOTAL REVENUES 3,556,418 3,566,418 10,000
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Page 1 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PLANNING EXPENDITURES FY 2016-2017 BUDGET 1 PLANNING EXPENDITURES: 721600/721700/721750 2 FY16-17 FY16-17 3 EXPENDITURES APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 Staff & Overhead by Program 6 Regional Planning Coordination 127,918 127,918 0 7 Unified Corridor Study Phase II 35,344 120,344 85,000 - More siginificant public outreach, 2 rounds of procurement and expa 8 Work Program 34,535 34,535 0 9 Public Information 41,914 41,914 0 10 Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning 70,753 70,753 0 11 MBSST Network 50,000 90,000 40,000 - More trail network work in this fiscal year than originally estimated 12 MBSST Projects 127,473 127,473 0 13 Specialized Transportation 69,753 59,753 -10,000 - Less work than originally estimated 14 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning 66,527 66,527 0 15 Sust Transp Prioritization Plan 77,165 57,165 -20,000 - Some work to be carried over into the next fiscal year 16 Highway 9 Study 27,159 27,159 0 17 Regional Transportation Plan for MTP 210,291 135,291 -75,000 - Work to be carried over into next fiscal year 18 Regional Travel Demand Model 21,557 21,557 0 19 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 220,487 210,487 -10,000 - Less work than originally estimated 20 Highway & Roadway Planning 105,297 105,297 0 21 Subtotal Staff and Overhead 1,286,173 1,296,173 10,000 22 Services & Supplies 23 Passthrough Programs 24 Bike To Work Program (Ecology Action) 50,000 50,000 0 25 Bike & Ped Safety (Comm. Traffic Safety Coalition) 100,000 100,000 0 26 Ecology Action - Countywide SR2S Education 25,000 25,000 0 27 Open Streets - County HSA/Bike SCC 10,000 10,000 0 28 29 Professional Services (contracts) 30 Sacramento Assistant - - 0 31 Washington Assistant 44,600 44,600 0 32 Engineering and Other Technical Consultants 60,000 60,000 0 33 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning 30,000 30,000 0 34 Environmental Documents for RTP/MTP 25,000 25,000 0 35 MBBST Projects - services and materials 1,277,784 1,277,784 0 36 Sust Transp Prioritization Plan 124,066 124,066 0 37 Highway 9 study consultant 144,000 144,000 0 38 SC METRO & DPW for Hwy 9 study 24,262 24,262 0 39 Unified Corridor Study Consultant 182,400 182,400 0 - 40 41 RTC Work Element Related Items 42 Traffic Monitoring services 15,000 15,000 0 43 Printing Documents and Pub Info Materials 40,000 40,000 0 44 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning Materials 8,133 8,133 0 45 Transfer to Rail/Trail Authority 110,000 110,000 0 46 Subtotal Services & Supplies 2,270,245 2,270,245 0 47 48 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,556,418 3,566,418 10,000 -13- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PLANNING FUNDS SOURCE DETAIL FY 2016-2017 BUDGET 1 PLANNING DETAIL: 721600/721700/721750 2 FY16-17 RTC Sust FTA5304 FTA5304 FTA5304 STIP 3 EXPENDITURES PROPOSED TDA FUND RPA Transp SustComm SustComm Trnst for PPM Land Coastal RSTPX 4 04/06/17 Plng Plng Plng SustComm Trust Conserv 5 Staff & Overhead 6 Regional Planning Coordination 127,918 30,338 11,163 86,417 7 Unified Corridor Study Phase II 120,344 72,756 21,528 - 26,060 8 Work Program 34,535 12,653 - 21,882 9 Public Information 41,914 26,025 15,889 - 10 Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning 70,753 40,753 - 30,000 11 MBSST Network 90,000 - - 90,000 12 MBSST Projects 127,473 - 127,473 13 Specialized Transportation 59,753 44,445 15,308 14 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning 66,527 7,630 58,897 15 Sust Transp Prioritization Plan 57,165 6,557 50,608 16 Highway 9 Study 27,159 6,974 - 20,185 17 Regional Transportation Plan for MTP 135,291 36,687 - 98,604 - 18 Regional Travel Demand Model 21,557 5,000 16,557 19 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 210,487 3,371 - 67,116 140,000 20 Highway & Roadway Planning 105,297 42,316 - 62,981 21 Subtotal Staff & Overhead 1,296,173 321,318 94,632 337,000 50,608 26,060 20,185 58,897 170,000 127,473 - 90,000 22 23 Services & Supplies 24 Passthrough Programs 25 Bike To Work Program (Ecology Action) 50,000 50,000 - 26 Bike & Ped Safety (Comm. Traffic Safety Coalition) 100,000 100,000 - 27 Ecology Action - Countywide SR2S Education 25,000 - 25,000 28 Open Streets - County HSA/Bike SCC 10,000 - 10,000 29 30 Professional Services 31 Sacramento Assistant - - - 32 Washington Assistant 44,600 4,600 40,000 33 Engineering and Other Technical Consultants 60,000 37,779 22,221 34 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning 30,000 - 3,483 26,517 35 Environmental Documents for RTP/MTP 25,000 25,000 - - 36 MBBST Projects - services and materials 1,277,784 - 977,784 300,000 37 Sust Transp Prioritization Plan 124,066 14,230 109,836 38 Highway 9 study consultant 144,000 - 144,000 39 SC METRO & DPW for Hwy 9 study 24,262 - 24,262 40 Unified Corridor Study Consultant 182,400 - 182,400 41 42 RTC Work Element Related Items 43 Traffic Monitoring services 15,000 15,000 - 44 Printing Documents and Pub Info Materials 40,000 12,218 27,782 - 45 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning Materials 8,133 - 933 7,200 46 Transfer to Rail/Trail Authority 110,000 110,000 - 47 Subtotal Services & Supplies 2,270,245 354,597 108,649 - 109, 836 182,400 168,262 33,717 - - 977,784 335,000 48 49 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,566,418 675,915 203,281 337,000 160,444 208,460 188,447 92,614 170,000 127,473 977,784 425,000
-14- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PLANNING REVENUES SUMMARY FY 2016-2017 BUDGET 1 MEASURE D 2 FY16-17 FY16-17 3 WORK ELEMENT # APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 Measure D Funds 433,525 433,525 - Estimated costs in FY 2016-17, may require funds from FY 2017-18 7 0 8 TOTAL REVENUES 433,525 433,525 9 EXPENDITURES: 10 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 110,000 110,000 - Work to set up & establish Measure D after election 11 12 Services and Supplies: 13 Election Cost 223,525 223,525 - Cost of SCC Elections Department for Measure D ballot & election costs 14 Consultant Services 100,000 100,000 - Includes financial & bonding consultant 15 Subtotal Services & Supplies 323,525 323,525 16 17 Unappropriated Revenues: 0 0 18 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 433,525 433,525
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1 RSTP EXCHANGE PROGRAM: 722000 2 FY16-17 FY16-17 3 WORK ELEMENT #101 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 7 Interest 30,000 30,000 - 8 RSTP Exchange Funds Budgeted - Carryover 11,761,561 11,761,561 - 9 TOTAL REVENUES 11,791,561 11,791,561 - 10 11 EXPENDITURES: 12 City of Capitola 13 Clares Street Traffic Calming 100,000 100,000 - 14 38th Avenue Rehabilitation 438,000 438,000 - 15 Bay Ave/Capitola Ave Intersection Modification/Roundabout 31,000 31,000 - 16 Upper Pacific Cove Parking Lot Pedestrian Trail and Depot Park bus stop 200,000 200,000 - 17 18 City of Santa Cruz 19 Soquel Ave at Frederick St Intersection Modifications 188,000 188,000 - 20 Water St. Pavement Rehab - design phase 47,000 47,000 - 21 22 City of Scotts Valley 23 Mt. Hermon Rd/Scotts Valley Dr/Whispering Pines Dr Intersection Improvement 346,000 346,000 - 24 25 City of Watsonville 26 Freedom Blvd Reconstruction (Broadis to Alta Vista Ave) 900,000 900,000 - 27 Freedom Blvd Plan Line (Green Valley to Buena Vista) 135,000 135,000 - 28 29 County of Santa Cruz 30 Branciforte Drive Chip Seal 174,000 174,000 - 31 Glen Arbor Road Recycle, Overlay & Chip Seal 400,000 400,000 - 32 Granice Creek Road Recycle & Overlay 500,000 500,000 - 33 Aptos Village Plan Improvements 1,340,000 1,340,000 - 34 Davenport Road Repairs 34,962 34,962 - 35 Capitola Road Slurry Seal (30th-17th Ave) 87,141 87,141 - 36 East Cliff Dr. Cape Seal (12th to 17th Avenues) 147,000 147,000 - 37 Empire Grade 2" Layer Seal: City of SC limits to 130' N of Heller Drive 24,684 24,684 - 38 Empire Grade 2" Layer Seal (130' north of Heller Dr to 0.79 mi north of Heller) 67,472 67,472 - 39 Green Valley Rd 3" Layer Seal: Devon Ln to Melody Ln (0.58 mi) 20,877 20,877 - 40 Mt. Hermon Rd 3" Layer Seal: Graham Hill to 1000' N of Locatelli Ln 218,927 218,927 - 41 Portola Drive Cape Seal: E. Cliff to 24th 132,340 132,340 - 42 State Park Drive Improvement 587,000 587,000 - 43 17th Ave. Cape Seal (Brommer - East Cliff) 241,000 241,000 - 44 Summit Rd Chip Seal (Soquel-San Jose Rd-Old SC Hwy) 129,527 129,527 - 45 Twin Lakes Beachfront 200,000 200,000 - 46 Open Streets - County HSA/Bike Santa Cruz County 10,000 10,000 - 47 48 Santa Cruz METRO 49 CNG Bus Replacement 500,000 500,000 - 50 51 SCCRTC 52 Highway 1 Corridor Environmental Review 830,000 830,000 - 53 MBSST - North Coast Phase 2 Environmental Review 300,000 300,000 - 54 Ecology Action - Countywide Safe Routes to Schools Education 25,000 25,000 - 55 Freeway Service Patrol 250,000 250,000 - 56 Park and Ride Lot Program 130,000 130,000 - 57 Bike Route Signage 60,906 60,906 - 58 Highway 1 Soquel-Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes 185,000 985,000 800,000 - Approved by RTC on 3/2/17 59 Highway 1 Bicycle/Ped Overcrossing near Mar Vista 752,000 752,000 - 60 Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network 132,000 132,000 - 61 TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES 9,864,836 10,664,836 800,000 62 63 Unobligated Funds 1,926,725 1,126,725 (800,000) 64 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 11,791,561 11,791,561 -
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AGENDA: April 6, 2017
TO: Regional Transportation Commission
FROM: Daniel Nikuna, Fiscal Officer
RE: Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 Fiscal Audit reports
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) accept the attached Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-2016 audited financial statements.
BACKGROUND
The Commission is required by state law to undergo an annual financial audit. Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, performed the FY 2015-2016 fiscal audit for the Commission; the same firm is also currently conducting the audits and of Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds of the County of Santa Cruz and the City of Santa Cruz for its own TDA fund and the pass-through claims on behalf of Community Bridges and the Volunteer Center. The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District was audited by Brown Armstrong, CPAs. The audit is not required for any claimant who did not receive and spend TDA funds during the reporting period – Cities of Capitola, Scotts Valley and Watsonville.
DISCUSSION
The Commission received a clean opinion from the Auditor and no major concerns were raised which would require changes to the SCCRTC internal controls and accounting practices. The audit reports of the SCMTD are also unqualified. The reports are public documents and are available at the Commission’s office and on the website. (www.sccrtc.org). The Management Letter, Attachment 1, also indicates no reportable issues. The federal expenditures did not meet their $750,000 threshold, therefore there is no Single Audit for FY2015-16.
The FY2016 audited financial statements (Attachment 3) show a $2,163,725 deficit in Unrestricted Net Position (Page 15), which is primarily due to unfunded pension and Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) – insurance benefits. The RTC pension plan is discussed in more detail in Note 9 starting on page 42 while the OPEB discussion is covered in Note 11 beginning on page 47.
Also, the liability accrual of the recently settled lawsuit with RGW Construction (Note 12 on page 49) expanded the deficit. The fund statements presented from page 18, however shows all funds, but the Highway 1 Auxiliary (Lane Construction) Fund, are financially healthy. The Highway 1 Auxiliary Fund has a deficit because of the settlement liability which does not have a corresponding revenue accrual. The FY2016 Audit Transmittal, Attachment 2, has some financial highlights of the audit; and the Page 2
Management Discussion & Analysis Section of the SCCRTC audit report contains extensive financial highlights with comparison to the prior fiscal year.
SUMMARY
The FY2015-2016 Commission’s audit has been completed and is ready for review. Staff recommends that the Commission accept the audit report.
Attachment: 1. Management Letters 2. FY2016 Audit Transmittal 3. FY2016 SCCRTC Fiscal Audit
\\Rtcserv2\internal\FISCAL\RTC Items\FY2016\FY2016 Audit\FY2016AuditStaffReport.docx ATTACHMENT 1 March 29, 2017 To the Commissioners Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
Staff is pleased to present the FY2016 annual internal fiscal audit report of the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC). The major accomplishments in FY2016 include initiation of environmental documents and design for portions of the rail trail and development of a ½- cent transportation sales tax measure for the November 2016 election ballot.
The major financial highlights include: Negative Net Position when the capital assets are excluded (page 15), but the fund statements show financial strength for all funds except the Highway 1 Auxiliary Fund (pages 18 – 31 and pages 51 – 57). The Highway 1 Auxiliary Fund was negatively impacted by the accrual of the liability of the settlement amount with the construction company without a similar accrual of revenues.
A new record high of TDA revenues while the STA revenues fell by $773,618 (28.5%) due to declining fuel tax revenues.
The Trust Funds continue to show high cash balance due to unclaimed allocations, revenues growth, unallocated, and reserve balance (page 11).
The RTC was awarded new federal grants for the User Oriented Transit Travel ($150,000) and Sustainable Transportation Prioritization Plan ($229,735); and Land Trust of Santa Cruz County ($3,300,000) and State Coastal Conservancy ($1,000,000) as match to $6,295,000 Federal Land Access Program (FLAP) grant for rail trail.
Continuing high unfunded pension and Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) on page 42.
The SCCRTC funded the Ecology Action’s Bike to Work ($50,000) and the County’s Community Traffic Safety Coalition ($100,000) at the same level as in FY2015 (Page 9).
The prompt payment from Caltrans contributed to the decreased accounts receivable from $1,051,940 to $652,666 – sometimes payment is less than 30 days from invoice date.
Payroll costs increased by 8% over the previous year due to COLA, parity, insurance, and retirement benefits increases; they were 8.5% below budget.
The State is again the major funding source with 47% of total revenues of governmental funds. Local funds came second at 44% and the federal funds in third position at 8% (page 10).
Due From and Due To Other funds ($365,138) consist of $205,088 FY2016 fourth quarter salaries to be paid by the General Fund and reimbursed by other funds, $110,000 due to Rail/Trail by General Fund, and $50,000 due to the General Fund by SAFE.
The RTC was financially healthy in FY2016 and the prospects are good in FY2017 despite new funding challenges.
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AGENDA: April 6, 2017
TO: Regional Transportation Commission
FROM: Cory Caletti, Senior Transportation Planner/Bicycle Coordinator
RE: Bicycle Advisory Committee Membership Appointments
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission make the following appointments to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s Bicycle Advisory Committee:
1. Janneke Strause (alternate) to represent District 1; 2. Kem Akol (voting) to represent District 4; and 3. Kira Ticus (voting) to represented Bike to Work.
BACKGROUND
Seats on the Regional Transportation Commission’s Bicycle Advisory Committee correspond to City and Supervisorial District seats on the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC). Commissioners may nominate individuals for RTC consideration. Two additional seats for Bike to Work and the Community Traffic Safety Coalition also exist and nominations are made by the respective agency. Seats for three-year terms on the Bicycle Committee expire on a rotating basis. This March 2017, positions expire for the Cities of Capitola and Scotts Valley.
The Bicycle Advisory Committee’s description, role and membership are in the 2014 RTC Rules and Regulations available on the RTC website.
DISCUSSION
Seats on the Regional Transportation Commission’s Bicycle Advisory Committee for the Cities of Capitola and Scotts Valley expire on March 31st, 2017. Changes are also being requested for representation on a number of other seats.
Vacancies exist for alternate seats representing Districts 4 and 5; voting and alternate seats for the City of Capitola; and an alternate seat for the City of Santa Cruz. Staff is working to recruit applicants to fill vacancies and welcomes recommendations from Commissioners.
District 1 – Current alternate member Kem Akol, a District 1 representative since 1993, resigned as the alternate member and sought appointment as the voting member for District 4. Janneke Strause, the new Executive Director for Bike Santa Cruz County, applied for appointment as the alternate representative for District 1. Since Ms. Strause is a new applicant, her application is included in this staff report (Attachment 1) and was forwarded to Bicycle Advisory Committee Membership Appointments Page 2
Commissioner Leopold. Commissioner Leopold nominated Ms. Strause to serve as the alternate member until the seat’s expiration in 2019 (Attachment 2).
District 4 – Mr. Kem Akol sought and received the nomination from Commissioner Caput to represent District 4 as the voting member. Residency in the district being represented is not required. Mr. Akol’s application is on file and available for review. Commissioner Caput’s nomination is attached (Attachment 3).
City of Capitola – The two current members, Andy Ward (voting) and Daniel Kostelec (alternate), are not seeking reappointment. Mr. Ward served on the Committee since 2005 and Mr. Kostelec has served since 2002. RTC staff will present them with Certificates of Appreciation for their exemplary long standing service to the bicycle community. RTC staff will also conduct a recruitment to fill the vacancies.
City of Scotts Valley - Voting member Lex Rau, who was first appointed in 2007, and alternate Gary Milburn, member since 1997, both indicated interest in continuing service on the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Their requests were forwarded to Commissioner Johnson. Staff has not yet received nominations from Commissioner Johnson as of the staff report preparation deadline but will work to secure that prior to the April 6th, RTC meeting.
Bike to Work – Current voting member Emily Gomez (nee Glanville), resigned as the Bike to Work voting representative. Piet Canin, as Ecology Action’s Vice President of Transportation, has nomination authority and thus nominated Kira Ticus to replace Ms. Gomez. Ms. Ticus’ application is attached, as is Mr. Canin’s nomination (Attachments 4 and 5).
Staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission approve nominations submitted by Commissioners Leopold, Caput, and Bike to Work to serve on the RTC’s Bicycle Committee. A draft roster is included as Attachment 6.
SUMMARY
Seats on the Regional Transportation Commission’s Bicycle Advisory Committee expire March 31, 2017 for the Cities of Scotts Valley and Capitola. A new application, appointment and reappointment requests were submitted and forwarded to respective commissioners. Staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission appoint the individuals nominated to fill seats representing Districts 1 and 4, and Bike to Work.
Attachments: 1-5) Nomination letters and attachments 6) Draft Bicycle Committee roster
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February 15, 2017
Commissioner John Leopold Regional Transportation Commission 701 Ocean Street, Room 500, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Dear Commissioner John Leopold,
I am writing to express my interest in serving on the Regional Transportation Commission Bicycle Advisory Committee, serving for District 1. I am compelled to participate on the advisory committee due to my deep commitment to the safety of cyclists in our community and my experience as the Executive Director of Bike Santa Cruz County.
My commitment to the safety of cyclists comes from my personal experience riding my bike on my neighborhood roads on Brommer and 17th. Bicycling is empowering and refreshing, but it can also be dangerous when cars open their doors in bike lanes or large trucks speed past. Our community deserves to feel safe no matter the type of transportation they wish to use. By participating on the advisory committee, I feel that I can provide insights and suggestions that will benefit our entire community.
My experience as the Executive Director of Bike Santa Cruz County also provides a certain level of background knowledge that can be useful to the advisory committee. I represent a community of cyclists and am in-tune with their needs. I understand the processes of governing bodies, and I have partners within the business, non-profit, bicycle industry, and public agency sectors of our economy. While serving on the advisory committee, I can use my connections to ensure a broad base of support.
I want to thank you for the work you’ve accomplished in Live Oak and I look forward to the ways we can continue to make our community walkable and bikeable. Thank you for taking the time to read my application and I hope you accept my request to participate on the RTC Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Sincerely,
Janneke Strause Executive Director Bike Santa Cruz County [email protected] (831) 425-0665 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT APPLICATION
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) Bicycle Committee
Meetings are currently held the second Monday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. in the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission conference room, located at 1523 Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz. At least one meeting each year will be scheduled for an alternate location. Please refer to the Committee description, bylaws and recruitment process for more information.
If you are interested in serving on this committee, please complete this application, and return it to the Regional Transportation Commission office.
Please type or print clearly
Janneke Strause Name: ______Home address: ______Street Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Mailing address (if different): ______Phone: (home) ______(916) 849-5144 (business/message/mobile)______(831) 425-0665 E-mail: [email protected]
Length of residence in Santa Cruz County: ______6.5 years Position(s) I am applying for: Any appropriate position ______District 1 Alternate ______ ______Previous experience on a government commission or committee (please specify) ______Served on the Sacramento Youth Council from 2005 - 2007. ______Currently serve on two Santa Cruz nonprofit boards: Friends of the Rail and Trail (FORT) and the Santa Cruz Hub for Sustainable Transportation. _Currently______serve on the Bike Santa Cruz County Advocacy Committee. ______Relevant Work or Volunteer Experience Organization Town or Address Position Dates Bike Santa Cruz County 703 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz CA Director Nov. 2016 -
Bike Santa Cruz County 703 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA Events and Membership Coordinator May - Nov. 2016
The Inspiring Enterprise Santa Cruz, CA Founder and Director Oct. 2014 - May 2016
San Diego County Democratic Party San Diego, CA Office Manager and July - Nov. 2012 Volunteer Coordinator
Statement of Qualifications: Please attach a brief statement indicating why you are interested in serving on this committee and why you are qualified for the appointment. If you have served on this committee in the past, please summarize your accomplishments on the committee and indicate which of the committee’s potential future endeavors most interest you.
Certification: I certify that the above information is true and correct and I authorize the verification of the information in the application in the event I am a finalist for the appointment.
______02/14/2017 Signature Date
Return Application to: SCCRTC Bicycle Committee 1523 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060 fax: (831) 460-3215 or email: [email protected]
Questions or Comments: Call Cory Caletti at (831) 460-3201 or by email at [email protected]
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From: David Reid To: Cory Caletti Subject: Bike Committee Appointment Date: Thursday, March 09, 2017 2:18:11 PM
Cory,
Supervisor Leopold would like to appoint Janneke Strause as the alternate to the RTC Bike Committee for the First District.
Thanks,
Dave
Dave Reid, Analyst Supervisor John Leopold 701 Ocean St., Room 500 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 454-2200 mailto:[email protected]
Attachment 3
From: Tony Gregorio To: Cory Caletti Subject: Bicycle committee Date: Thursday, February 09, 2017 3:25:57 PM
Hello Cory,
Commissioner Caput nominates Kem Akol as his voting representative for the Bicycle Advisory Committee under the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission.
Is this sufficient?
Thank you,
Tony Gregorio Attachment 4
Committee Appointment Application to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Bicycle Committee
Name: Kira Ticus Organization: Ecology Action February 2017
Statement of Qualifications: I currently manage Ecology Action’s Bike Smart Youth Bicycle Safety Program, a component of the Education portion of Ecology Action’s Safe Routes to School initiative and as of Spring 2017, I will additionally be responsible for implementing the Bike to Work/School Day program.
Over the past decade that I have worked with Ecology Action, I have become embedded in the bicycle community in Santa Cruz County, having worked in 40 schools throughout the county and serving thousands of students. In my role as program manager for Bike Smart, I have established trusted relationships with students, parents, teachers, and school administrations. Through these relations, I have witnessed the concerns and needs of our school communities. I understand the barriers that prevent more students from riding their bicycles – unsafe intersections, speed of traffic, lack of adequate infrastructure (sidewalks, bike lanes, crosswalks, etc.) and I am eager to improve those conditions. Safety education is extremely important for preparing students to bicycle safely, but I would like to be more involved in other components of the movement, such as policy and infrastructure. After attending the Pro Walk, Pro Bike, Pro Place conference in 2012, I gained valuable insights about how cities and counties can better plan to accommodate and encourage bicycling. I hope to contribute to these plans and processes, while bringing my expertise from the Safe Routes to Schools movement. I have been a League of American Bicyclists – League Certified Instructor (LCI #3174) since 2011.
In addition to managing and delivering the Bike Smart Program, Kira has assisted with other bicycle related programs at Ecology Action, including the Friends of the Rail & Trail, Bike to Work Day, Family Fun Festivals, Monthly Bike to School Day Program, and assisting on grant development work.
Attachment 5
From: Piet Canin To: Cory Caletti Cc: Kira Ticus Subject: Kira Ticus nomination Date: Friday, March 03, 2017 9:56:20 AM
Hi Cory, I would like to nominate Kira Ticus to serve as the Bike to Work representative on the RTC Bike Committee replacing Emily Gomez.
Thank you.
Sent from my iPhone Attachment 6 Draft - BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ROSTER – April, 2017 Representing Member Name/Contact Info Appointment Dates District 1 - Voting Grace Voss 462-4884 First Appointed: 2016 Soquel, Live Oak, part of Capitola [email protected] Term Expires: 3/19 Alternate Janneke Strause First Appointed: 2017 [email protected] 425-0665 Term Expires: 3/19 District 2 - Voting David Casterson, Vice-Chair First Appointed: 2005 Aptos, Corralitos, part of Capitola, [email protected] 588-2068 Term Expires: 3/18 Nisene Marks, Freedom, PajDunes Alternate Jim Cook First Appointed: 12/13 [email protected] 345-4162 Term Expires: 3/18 District 3 - Voting Peter Scott First Appointed: 2007 Big Basin, Davenport, Bonny [email protected] 423-0796 Term Expires: 3/19 Doon, City of Santa Cruz Alternate William Menchine (Will) First Appointed: 4/02 [email protected] 426-3528 Term Expires: 3/19 District 4 - Voting Kem Akol First Appt: ‘93 (to Dist1) Watsonville, part of Corralitos [email protected] 247-2944 Term Expires: 3/18 Alternate Vacant Term Expires: 3/18 District 5 - Voting Rick Hyman First Appointed: 1989 SL Valley, Summit, Scotts Valley, [email protected] Term Expires: 3/19 part of Santa Cruz Alternate Vacant Term Expires: 3/19 City of Capitola - Voting Vacant Term Expires: 3/20 Alternate Vacant Term Expires: 3/20 City of Santa Cruz - Amelia Conlen First Appointed: 5/13 Voting [email protected] Term Expires: 3/18 Alternate Vacant Term Expires: 3/18 City of Scotts Valley - Lex Rau First Appointed: 2007 Voting [email protected] 419-1817 Term Expires: 3/20 Alternate Gary Milburn 427-3839 hm First Appointed: 1997 [email protected]/438-2888 ext 210 wk Term Expires: 3/20 City of Watsonville - Murray Fontes First Appointed: 10/16 Voting [email protected] Term Expires: 3/19 Alternate Vacant Term Expires: 3/19 Bike To Work - Kira Ticus First Appointed: 2017 Voting [email protected] 426-5925 Term Expires: 3/19 Alternate Piet Canin First Appointed: 4/02 [email protected] 426-5925 ext. 127 Term Expires: 3/19 Community Traffic Leo Jed First Appointed: 3/09 Safety Coalition - Voting [email protected] 425-2650 Term Expires: 3/18 Alternate Jim Langley moblie: 713-7702 First Appointed: 4/02 [email protected] 423-7248 Term Expires: 3/18
All phone numbers have the (831) area code unless otherwise noted.
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AGENDA: April 6, 2017
TO: Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
FROM: Yesenia Parra, Administrative Services Officer
RE: Public Assistance for Storm Damage Repair to the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) adopt two resolutions (Attachments 1 and 2) authorizing the Executive Director as the RTC agent for federal financial assistance for repair of storm damage to the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line, authorizing the Executive Director to submit claims and execute all necessary agreements for federal and other storm damage financial assistance and finding that repair of storm damage to the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line serves a public purpose.
BACKGROUND
In January and February of 2017, Santa Cruz County was hit hard by winter storms causing severe damage throughout Santa Cruz County, including to the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. On February 14, 2017, Governor Edmund G. Brown declared Santa Cruz County a State of Emergency for storms that occurred from January 3 through January 12, 2017. Governor Brown is in the process of including the storms in February in his declaration.
DISCUSSION
Like many other properties in Santa Cruz County, the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line suffered damages due to the winter storms. Damages include a severe washout near Watsonville, various minor slides and many fallen or compromised trees.
Staff is working with engineers, tree removal contractors, clean-up contractors as well as with the County’s Emergency Services to assess damages and possibility of storm damage assistance. The preliminary assessment indicates that damages are close to $1 million. Staff also attended a public assistances programs workshop and it has been determined that the rail property damage expenses will qualify for funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Funds and other public assistance programs.
To complete the required forms, the RTC must designate an agent to execute all necessary agreements and required forms. Therefore, staff recommends that the FEMA-Rail Property Page 2
RTC approve the attached resolutions (Attachments 1 and 2) authorizing the Executive Director as the designated agent for non-state agencies, authorizing the Executive Director to submit claims and execute all necessary agreements with FEMA and other public assistance programs to receive emergency funds and finding that repair of storm damage to the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line serves a public purpose.
SUMMARY
Santa Cruz County was on the emergency proclamation issued by Governor Edmund G. Brown due to the recent storms. Due to the proclamation, Santa Cruz County will qualify for funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds and other public assistance programs. Therefore, staff recommends that the RTC approve the attached resolutions (Attachment 1 and 2) authorizing the Executive Director as its designated agent for non-state agencies, authorizing the Executive Director to submit claims and execute all necessary agreements for FEMA funds and other public assistance programs and finding that repair of storm damage to the rail line serves a public purpose.
Attachments: 1. Attachment 1: Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies 2. Attachment 2: Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to submit claims and execute all necessary agreements.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Cal OES ID No: ______Cal OES 130
DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION FOR NON-STATE AGENCIES
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF THE (Governing Body) (Name of Applicant)
THAT , OR (Title of Authorized Agent)
, OR (Title of Authorized Agent)
(Title of Authorized Agent) is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the , a public entity (Name of Applicant) established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file it with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
THAT the ______, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, (Name of Applicant) hereby authorizes its agent(s) to provide to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for all matters pertaining to such state disaster assistance the assurances and agreements required.
Please check the appropriate box below:
This is a universal resolution and is effective for all open and future disasters up to three (3) years following the date of approval below. This is a disaster specific resolution and is effective for only disaster number(s) ______
Passed and approved this day of , 20
(Name and Title of Governing Body Representative)
(Name and Title of Governing Body Representative)
(Name and Title of Governing Body Representative)
CERTIFICATION
I, , duly appointed and of (Name) (Title)
, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a (Name of Applicant)
Resolution passed and approved by the of the (Governing Body) (Name of Applicant) on the day of , 20 .
(Signature) (Title)
Cal OES 130 (Rev.9/13) Page 1
STATE OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Cal OES 130 - Instructions
Cal OES Form 130 Instructions
A Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies is required of all Applicants to be eligible to receive funding. A new resolution must be submitted if a previously submitted Resolution is older than three (3) years from the last date of approval, is invalid or has not been submitted.
When completing the Cal OES Form 130, Applicants should fill in the blanks on page 1. The blanks are to be filled in as follows:
Resolution Section:
Governing Body: This is the group responsible for appointing and approving the Authorized Agents. Examples include: Board of Directors, City Council, Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, etc.
Name of Applicant: The public entity established under the laws of the State of California. Examples include: School District, Office of Education, City, County or Non-profit agency that has applied for the grant, such as: City of San Diego, Sacramento County, Burbank Unified School District, Napa County Office of Education, University Southern California.
Authorized Agent: These are the individuals that are authorized by the Governing Body to engage with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services regarding grants applied for by the Applicant. There are two ways of completing this section:
1. Titles Only: If the Governing Body so chooses, the titles of the Authorized Agents would be entered here, not their names. This allows the document to remain valid (for 3 years) if an Authorized Agent leaves the position and is replaced by another individual in the same title. If “Titles Only” is the chosen method, this document must be accompanied by a cover letter naming the Authorized Agents by name and title. This cover letter can be completed by any authorized person within the agency and does not require the Governing Body’s signature.
2. Names and Titles: If the Governing Body so chooses, the names and titles of the Authorized Agents would be listed. A new Cal OES Form 130 will be required if any of the Authorized Agents are replaced, leave the position listed on the document or their title changes.
Governing Body Representative: These are the names and titles of the approving Board Members. Examples include: Chairman of the Board, Director, Superintendent, etc. The names and titles cannot be one of the designated Authorized Agents, and a minimum of two or more approving board members need to be listed.
Certification Section:
Name and Title: This is the individual that was in attendance and recorded the Resolution creation and approval. Examples include: City Clerk, Secretary to the Board of Directors, County Clerk, etc. This person cannot be one of the designated Authorized Agents or Approving Board Member (if a person holds two positions such as City Manager and Secretary to the Board and the City Manager is to be listed as an Authorized Agent, then the same person holding the Secretary position would sign the document as Secretary to the Board (not City Manager) to eliminate “Self Certification.”
Cal OES 130 (Rev.9/13) Page 2 ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION NO. 28-17
Adopted by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on the date of April 6, 2017 on the motion of Commissioner duly seconded by Commissioner
A RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (RTC) A AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMITT CLAIMS AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) FUNDS AND OTHER STORM DAMAGE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission purchased the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line in October 2012 to preserve the right-of-way for transportation purposes, preserve existing freight and recreational rail service, initiate additional recreational rail service, investigate potential future transit uses of the corridor and construct a bicycle and pedestrian path alongside the existing track; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line sustained a variety of damages during the January and February 2017 winter storms; and
WHEREAS, the railroad operator (Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Railway) does not have an affirmative obligation under the Administration Coordination and Licensing (ACL) Agreement to repair damage to the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line resulting from storm events; and
WHEREAS, if the damages to the rail line are not repaired the ACL provides that the rail operator has the option to abandon rail service; and
WHEREAS, the RTC has the option under the ACL to repair damage to its property; and
WHEREAS, repair of storm damage to the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line will help ensure that the RTC can fulfill the commitments made with its decision to purchase the rail line; and
WHEREAS, the Governor issued a State of Emergency Proclamation making it possible to qualify for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) fund and other public assistance program funds to help cover the cost of storm damages; and
WHEREAS, the RTC will be responsible for submitting all storm damage claims for the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line to FEMA and other Public Assistance Programs; and
WHEREAS, the RTC will complete and submit all necessary agreements for available emergency funds from federal and other public assistance programs; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC),
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1. Repair of storm damage sustained by the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line serves a public purpose in maintaining RTC-owned property and fulfilling commitments made by the RTC relating to the Line; and
2. The Executive Director is authorized to submit claims and execute all necessary agreements to receive available federal and other public assistance program funds to help cover the cost of damages caused by the winter storms of 2017; and
3. The Executive Director is authorized to contract for engineering and other consultant services necessary to prepare federal and other public assistance program application, consistent with the approved RTC budget.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS
NOES: COMMISSIONERS
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
______Zach Friend, Chair
ATTEST:
______George Dondero, Secretary Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission THREE MONTH MEETING SCHEDULE
April 2017 Through June 2017
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 Meeting Type Meeting Place Date Day Time County Board of 4/6/17 Thursday Regional Transportation Commission 9:00 am Supervisors Chambers
4/10/17 Monday Bicycle Advisory Committee 6:00 pm Commission Offices
Elderly & Disabled Transportation 4/11/17 Tuesday 1:30 pm Commission Offices Advisory Committee Budget and Administration/Personnel 4/13/17 Thursday 3:00 pm CAO Conference Room Committee
4/20/17 Thursday Transportation Policy Workshop 9:00 am Commission Offices
4/20/17 Thursday Interagency Technical Advisory Committee 1:30 pm Commission Offices
City of Capitola 5/4/17 Thursday Regional Transportation Commission 9:00 am Council Chambers
5/18/17 Thursday Transportation Policy Workshop 9:00 am Commission Offices
Interagency Technical Advisory Committee 5/25/17* Thursday 1:30 pm Commission Offices *Note meeting date 1 week later
City of Watsonville 6/1/17 Thursday Regional Transportation Commission 9:00 am Council Chambers Budget and Administration/Personnel 6/8/17 Thursday 3:00 pm CAO Conference Room Committee
6/12/17 Monday Bicycle Advisory Committee 6:00 pm Commission Offices
Elderly & Disabled Transportation Watsonville 6/13/17 Tuesday 1:30 pm Advisory Committee Community Room
6/15/17 Thursday Transportation Policy Workshop 9:00 am Commission Offices
6/15/17 Thursday Interagency Technical Advisory Committee 1:30 pm Commission Offices
RTC Commission Offices – 1523 Pacific Ave. – Santa Cruz, CA Board of Supervisors Chambers/CAO 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/Community Room – 275 Main St – Watsonville, CA
Correspondence Log April 6, 2017
TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
Amendments to the Regional Transportation 01/31/17 Letter I George Dondero SCCRTC Mark Dettle City of Santa Cruz Improvement Program (RTIP) and State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
GDY 02/09/17 Email I SCCRTC John McCoy 2040 RTP 02/23/17
GD Rail-with-Trail Through North Coast 02/10/17 Email I SCCRTC Brian Peoples Trail Now 02/21/17 Farmland
GDY 02/10/17 Email I SCCRTC Greg Cole 2040 RTP 02/23/17
GDY 02/10/17 Email I SCCRTC Ginger Dillman 2040 RTP 02/23/17
KP 02/18/17 Email I SCCRTC John Abatecola Iowa Pacific 02/18/17
FY15 PTMISEA: Revised Corrective Action 02/20/17 Letter I Rachel Moriconi SCCRTC Thomas Hiltner SCMTD Plan
Hwy 1/Harkins Slough Road Project 02/22/17 Letter I George Dondero SCCRTC Steve Palmisano City of Watsonville (WAT01/PPNO 413) Project Modification and Reprogramming of Funds
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TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
Invoice #4 Reimbursement for Federal 02/23/17 Invoice O Donn Miyahara Caltrans, District 5 Luis Mendez SCCRTC Funds
FY2016-2017 Invoice #1 for the Rural 02/23/17 Letter O Kelly McClendon Caltrans, District 5 Luis Mendez SCCRTC Planning Assistance Funds (State Highway Account)
KS Hwy 1 - State Park to Rio Del Mar Lighting 02/23/17 Email I SCCRTC TJ Johndrew 02/27/17 Idea
02/24/17 Articles I SCCRTC Joel Koppa Measure D, Infrastructure, Taxes
Request RTC Send Letter to Caltrans The Campaign for Requesting Final Environmental Impact 02/27/17 Letter I SCCRTC Rick Longinotti Sensible Report for Highway 1 Include Consideration Transportation of Several Alternatives to Highway Widening Projects Studies in the Draft EIR
Request for SCCRTC to Sponsor METRO's 02/27/17 Letter I George Dondero SCCRTC Alex Clifford SCMTD FY2016-2017 Low Cardon Transit Operations Allocation Request
Support for METRO Expanded Paratransit 02/28/17 Letter O Alex Clifford SCMTD George Dondero SCCRTC Projects
CJ 02/28/17 Email I SCCRTC Gina Colfer Trail Now 02/28/17
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TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
CJ 02/28/17 Email I SCCRTC Eric McGrew Unified Corridor Investment Study 02/28/17
CJ 02/28/17 Email I SCCRTC Joe Martinez Rail Corridor Project & Proposed Changes 02/28/17
CJ Friends of the Rail 02/28/17 Email I SCCRTC Bruce Sawhill Unified Corridor Investment Study 03/01/17 Trail
Branciforte District Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation 03/01/17 Letter I Ginger Dykaar SCCRTC Ed Silveira Community Commission Plan
CJ 03/01/17 Email I SCCRTC Brian Peoples Trail Now Unified Corridor Investment Study 03/01/17
CJ 03/01/17 Email I SCCRTC Bud Colligan Unified Corridor Investment Study 03/01/17
CJ 03/01/17 Email I SCCRTC Piet Canin Ecology Action Unified Corridor Investment Study 03/01/17
CJ 03/01/17 Email I SCCRTC Katelyn Barrow Trail Now 03/02/17
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TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
Branciforte Business Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation 03/02/17 Letter I Ginger Dykaar SCCRTC Annie Rowland Association Commission Plan
Project: 1109 State Route 1 Auxiliary Lanes 03/02/17 Letter O William Stewart RGW Construction, Inc. George Dondero SCCRTC Soquel-Morrissey Contract: 05-65-04
CJ Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation 03/02/17 Email I SCCRTC Ed Silveira 03/06/17 Commission Plan
Support for SB 158 - Entry-Level 03/03/17 Letter O William Monning California State Senate George Dondero SCCRTC Commercial Driver Training
KP 03/03/17 Email I SCCRTC Tom Haid March 2, 2017 Meeting Highlights 03/06/17
KP 03/04/17 Email I SCCRTC Jim W Blain Railroad Connection Missed 03/09/17
CJ 03/05/17 Email I SCCRTC Ryan Moroney 2040 RTP 03/05/17
Notice to Proceed Contract: Highway 9-San Kimley-Horn & Associates, 03/06/17 Letter O Frederik Venter George Dondero SCCRTC Lorenzo Valley Complete Streets Corridor Inc. Plan Contract Amount: $150,000
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TO FROM
Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
CJ 03/09/17 Email I SCCRTC Stephanie Pache 2040 RTP 03/10/17
CJ 03/09/17 Email I SCCRTC Julia Hodges 2040 RTP 03/10/17
CJ 03/09/17 Email I SCCRTC Julie McIntyre 2040 RTP 03/10/17
CJ 03/10/17 Email I SCCRTC Lou Cole 2040 RTP 03/13/17
Metropolitan Safe on 17 Invoice: July 1, 2016 - December 03/13/17 Letter O Seema Prasad Transportation Ginger Dykaar SCCRTC 31, 2016 Commission - SAFE
CJ 03/13/17 Email I SCCRTC Lacie Gray 2040 RTP 03/13/17
CJ 03/13/17 Email I SCCRTC David Schwartz 2040 RTP 03/14/17
CJ 03/15/17 Email I SCCRTC Jennifer Clark Trail Now 03/16/17
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Date Letter Incoming/ Format Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject Rec'd/Sent Outgoing
03/16/17 Letter O David McFadden Kim Shultz SCCRTC Permission to Enter APN 039-201-36-000
KP 03/16/17 Email I SCCRTC Chuck Bruffey Stop Sign at Robertson and Soquel Drive 03/16/17
KP 03/16/17 Email I SCCRTC Dennis Speer Rail 03/17/17
CJ 03/16/17 Email I SCCRTC Kent Robinett 2040 RTP 03/17/17
State Board of 03/23/17 Letter I George Dondero SCCRTC John P Bardessono Transactions & Use Tax Equalization
CJ 03/25/17 Email I SCCRTC Brian Peoples Rail Trail 03/27/17
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February 24, 2017
Claire Fliesler, AICP City of Santa Cruz Transportation Planner 809 Center Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Dear Ms. Fliesler:
The Bicycle Advisory Committee of the Regional Transportation Commission requests that the following be added to the City’s Active Transportation Plan Project List: 1. bike lanes along Mission Street/Highway 1 from King Street (western intersection) to the City limits; 2. future bike lanes, sharrows or other bike‐friendly treatments along Mission Street between the two King Street intersections.
There are many reasons for adding these two projects. Upcoming action on the Active Transportation Plan offers an opportunity to plan for a long‐term bicycle‐friendly strategy for Mission Street. Although Mission Street is a high traffic street with heavy truck use and, hence, not ideal to ride on, especially for young or other inexperienced riders, improvements for bikes should be planned for many reasons: - Cycling is legal on Mission Street. - Many new developments along Mission Street involve reconstructing the sidewalks and infrastructure, thus presenting opportunities to widen the street. - Any added width is beneficial to cyclists who now use Mission Street and get passed by motor vehicles will little clearance whether or not official bike lanes are installed. - Any added width provides future opportunities to install bike lanes or other road treatments that give cyclists more space and calm traffic. - The current Santa Cruz City Bicycle Transportation Plan 2008 calls for Mission Street to be a Bike Route (Class III) (p. 22) - The upcoming adoption of new plan lines as part of the Mission Street corridor plan is an opportunity to help implement projects in the Active Transportation Plan. - Along most of the Mission Street corridor, the right‐of‐way is wide enough to accommodate bike lanes. - While traffic is heavy on Mission Street, there are similar volumes on parts of Ocean Street and Soquel Avenue which have bike lanes. All of the other city arterials have or are planned to have bike lanes. - Since Mission Street is planned to evolve into a more pedestrian friendly environment as new businesses are designed, providing for better bike access would complement this objective. - Some bicyclists need to ride on Mission Street, even if for short distances, to patronize its businesses, including three bike shops. - Forthcoming crash avoidance technology will make it safer to ride a bike on roads with traffic like Mission Street. - The City Council first promised King Street bike lanes as an alternative to Mission Street in 1986, yet they never happened. - King Street can be an alternative route for some bike travel, but it is not as direct as Mission Street.
- There are times when traffic on Mission Street is light. - The speed limit on Mission Street is 25 MPH. - Complete Streets - which requires incorporation of multi-modal principles into the physical configuration of roadways - is now the law. - Caltrans’ Main Street, California A Guide for Improving Community and Transportation Vitality, 2013 offers strategies for state highways through urban areas (like Mission Street) to be bicycle-friendly (http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LandArch/mainstreet/main_street_3rd_edition.pdf). - Caltrans is committed to implementing complete streets in future state highway projects under Deputy Directive under DD-64-R2.
Additionally, with regard to the western portion of Mission Street/Highway One from King Street (western intersection) to the City limits:
- The Mission Street Urban Design Plan (pp. 53; 72) calls for bike lanes along this part of the road. - This segment already has fairly wide shoulders between King and Swift Streets and generally very wide shoulders from Swift Street to the City limits.
The Bicycle Committee appreciates your consideration of these suggested additions to the Active Transportation Plan. We look forward to future discussions with you and Caltrans staff as to how to make Mission Street more bicycle friendly. We realize that this is not a short-term proposition, but inclusion in Active Transportation Plan can help lay the groundwork for future improvements.
The Committee thanks you for your consideration of this request. Please feel free to contact the RTC’s Bicycle Program Manager and staff to the Bicycle Advisory Committee, Cory Caletti at (831) 460-3201 or by email at [email protected], for this and any other committee related matters.
Sincerely,
David Casterson Bicycle Advisory Committee Vice-Chair
cc: Santa Cruz City Council Kelly McClendon, Caltrans Regional Transportation Commission Regional Transportation Commission’s Bicycle Advisory Committee
SCCRTC April 6, 2017
Comments From The Public
From: Brian Peoples Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 3:31 PM To: Ryan Coonerty Cc: Zach Friend; Cynthia Chase; Cynthia Mathews; David Terrazas; Greg Caput; Bruce McPherson; John Leopold; Randy Johnson; Alex Clifford; Jimmy Dutra; Rodoni Farms; George Dondero; Luis Mendez; Regional Transportation Commission; Barrow Emerson Subject: Rail-with-Trail through North Coast Farmland
Supervisor Coonerty,
Today, we met with the North Coast Farmers (photos) within your District to tour the railroad tracks and review their plans for an alternative to RTC's rail-with-trail plan. From our tour, we saw how the railroad tracks from Wilder Ranch to Davenport are covered in water, dirt, sand, and are essentially not usable. We would also contend that there is no likelihood of a commuter train going from Santa Cruz to Davenport.
The farmers have put together a proposed rail-trail plan that looks like a win-win solution for the community. Trail Now supports the farmers' plan and do not support the proposed rail-with-trail plan that is being proposed by RTC Staff. Based on your email to us a month ago, you stated that you were making plans to setup a meeting with the farmers, State Parks, RTC staff and federal planners to help facilitate a win-win solution. Do you have any projected timeline that you would be setting up this meeting? Appreciate your efforts on making our community better and helping to get a rail-trail built asap.
Best regards, Brian Peoples, Executive Director, Trail Now
From: George Dondero Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 4:25 PM To: Brian Peoples; Ryan Coonerty Cc: Zach Friend; Cynthia Chase; Cynthia Mathews; David Terrazas; Greg Caput; Bruce McPherson; John Leopold; Randy Johnson; Alex Clifford; Jimmy Dutra; Rodoni Farms; Luis Mendez; Barrow Emerson; bud colligan; Karena Pushnik; Ed Bottorff; Bertrand, Jacques Subject: Rail-with-Trail through North Coast Farmland
Dear Commissioner Coonerty,
The email below is misleading, in suggesting that RTC staff are “proposing” plans to guide the Commission on the use of the Santa Cruz rail corridor. The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (Coastal Rail Trail) policies are currently guided by those adopted in the Master Plan in 2013/14 on a unanimous vote of the RTC. These trail design policies resulted from over three years of public process and outreach as the Master Plan was developed, and many more years of transparent, public policy decisions. Even a cursory reading of the Master Plan reveals that it was developed as a plan to include both rail and trail.
The RTC is now pursuing the direction by voters to do an analysis of the future uses of the corridor and will include an option of trail only in the analysis. By considering the trail only option, as one of the range of transportation options considered on the rail line, the Commission did not agree to reverse existing policies. Only after the rail corridor analysis will the Commission decide whether to keep or amend their current policy about the Coastal Rail Trail. Any continued efforts to undermine the will of the voters are counter-productive.
- George Dondero, Executive Director Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission SCCRTC April 6, 2017
From: John Abatecola Sent: Saturday, February 18, 2017 12:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: question about Iowa Pacific
Hello I wonder if you could tell me if Iowa Pacific receives any form of public funds for maintenance of the 32 miles of former Union Pacific track they operate on as the Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railroad. I was under the impression that they get money for maintenance but I can’t locate the info in your web site.
Thanks! John
John Abatecola –
Iowa Pacific does not receive any public funds from the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) to maintain the track on which they operate as Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway and the RTC is not aware that they receive any public funds from any source for that purpose. The operating agreement between Iowa Pacific and the RTC which outlines maintenance responsibilities is available online: https://sccrtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ACLAgreement20121012.pdf
Thank you, Karena Pushnik
From: TJ Johndrew (tj) Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2017 8:08 PM To: [email protected] Cc: TJ Johndrew (tj) Subject: hwy1 - state park to rio lighting idea
TO: Ms. Kim Shultz (if I should have sent this to someone else, appreciate if you would forward for me)
Dear Ms. Shultz,
My name is Tom Johndrew and I’ve lived in Santa Cruz county (Aptos and Corralitos area) since 1987. As with any popular location, more people have relocated here and commute traffic specifically south of Freedom Blvd has dramatically increased which I’m sure you all know. Back in 1990’s, the commute would stack up in evening and not have relief until just before Park Ave. Then, it would open up. Now the congestion lasts all the way to Rio Del Mar Blvd/Freedom Blvd and only then opens up. This shows that higher volume of commuters are traveling from the fishhook to Seascape/La Selva/Watsonville much more than before.
And now the twist …With recent storms this traffic congestion got an unusual impact. The Eucalyptus trees that fell onto the bridge of Hwy1 crushing the railing is a sight to see for sure. But I wanted to share this part … the lookie loo’s slowing down at that bridge to look at those trees and the small pile of cuttings on the right shoulder have snarled traffic this week from the fishhook to that location … BUT … the difference is the traffic speed is a about 2 mph with mostly cars stopped and then inching; waiting for the next chance to go 20 feet and 2 mph.
On Wednesday this week, it took me 50 mins to get from fishhook to Freedom Blvd. It was around 4pm. Today, while driving my wife home from the SJC airport the fishhook to Freedom travel was 1 hour! And a painful 1 hour. No accidents. No stalls. but once I got to that bridge with those trees, I saw people slowing to see the fallen trees on the bridge and a glance to the right at the pile of branches. Immediately after that, the traffic opened right up and travelled smoothly. SCCRTC April 6, 2017
On a normal evening drive without fallen trees to look at and take photos of while driving … I have noticed the corridor between State Park Drive and Rio Del Mar tends to cause drivers to slow considerably. The cause I believe is twofold: 1. the lanes “appear” more narrow when going until the train bridges; and through that section of roadway; even though lanes are not more narrow; it is just the shoulder width that is narrow. 2. in the evening after sunset, the lighting is poor because of the dense trees on side of the road cut out any ambient light that would help drivers see the road better.
Now, one might say, slowing down is ok on the freeway. Make it safer. True, except for the domino traffic effect of this that results in unnecessary extra hwy congestion all the way back to the fishhook and aggravated drivers when they get home to their families. So, what can be done?
Immediate Suggestion #1: Remove those eucalyptus trees on the bridge and the debris pile as soon as county transportation workers can get to it.
Benefit: The congestion will be there, but it will move at 3 times its current stop and go speed. Meaning drivers could have made the trip home in 20 mins instead of an hour.
Future Suggestion #2: Install some Tapco pavement reflectors on outer stripes and center dashed line in that section of roadway between State Park and Rio Del Mar. Reasonably inexpensive improvement to help drivers , esp senior drivers and new drivers and unsteady drivers, to negotiate through from State Park to Rio Del Mar better. –OR- Perhaps install some solar highway light poles that mount on the center concrete divider. Whichever is least costly.
Benefit: Visibility in the State Park to Rio Del Mar stretch of roadway in evening and at night would be dramatically improved; allowing most drivers to continue travelling at speed without squinting to see through the darkness what is ahead of them causing them to slow considerably … which … you guessed it … causes the traffic domino effect back to the fishhook. I’m sure it would help the early morning commuters that drive north through that section in the darkness. Thank you for listening.
Regards, -Tom Johndrew
Attachments: photos I took today @ 5:43pm in the section of the highway I am referring to above.
From: Kim Shultz Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 6:49 PM To: tj Cc: Susana Cruz Subject: FW: hwy1 - state park to rio lighting idea-Johndrew,T
Hello Tom Johndrew,
Thank you for your interest and concern with traffic congestion along the Highway 1 corridor. As you may know, Caltrans (aka the California Department of Transportation) owns, operates, and maintains the state highway system. As such they have been working overtime these last couple of months responding to storm related damage on state routes throughout the county. The priority in SCCRTC April 6, 2017 responding to these emergencies is first to address hazardous conditions with the goal of allowing motorists to travel safely to their destination at the earliest possible time. Sometimes in addressing these many demands the last step in completing a project may get delayed due to a higher priorities in either personnel or equipment to another location in need of emergency response. With little to no rain forecast over the next 10 days I am hopeful that Caltrans staff, and their contractors, can get both much needed and desired rest and work to complete some of their major storm related projects throughout the county.
As to your suggestion of utilizing pavement reflectors on the Highway 1 travel lanes between State Park and Rio Del Mar, I have copied this message to Susana Cruz, Caltrans Public Outreach Coordinator, that she may direct this recommendation to the proper party. I think you suggestion merits consideration in addressing the significant immediate reduction in ambient light when traveling through this area at dusk and on into the evening associated with the narrow corridor effect due to the tall trees, sparse development and narrower shoulders due to the railroad bridges. Again thank you for your comments and interest in making travel through the Santa Cruz area safer.
Regards, Kim Shultz, Senior Transportation Planner
From: Gina Colfer Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 6:36 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Trail Now
Please do not spend my tax dollars on a train that will not serve our community! Not very many people who commute will use it, they want their car. Build a trail Now, expand eco tourism and local commuters on bikes. Surface streets are not safe.
Thank you,Gina Colfer
From: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 8:58 AM To: 'Gina Colfer' Subject: RE: Trail Now-Colfer,G
Dear Ms. Colfer,
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 according to the approved, award-winning Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Master Plan and will be constructed within the next 2 years. Keeping options open for multiple uses of this key transportation corridor, including 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 the Rail & Trail 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, Cathy Judd
SCCRTC April 6, 2017
From: Katelyn Barrow Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2017 9:19 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Trail Now - Katelyn Barrow
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.
Sincerely, Katelyn Barrow
From: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2017 8:44 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: RE: Trail Now - Barrow,K
Dear Ms. Barrow,
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 according to the approved, award-winning Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Master Plan and will be constructed within the next 2 years. Keeping options open for multiple uses of this key transportation corridor, including 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 the Rail & Trail 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, Cathy Judd
From: tom haid Sent: Friday, March 03, 2017 3:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: RTC: March 2, 2017 Meeting Highlights
I was sort of wonder why it cost so much for the studies how long you going to study it before you actually go to work.
From: Karena Pushnik Sent: Monday, March 06, 2017 11:50 AM To: tom.r.haid Subject: FW: RTC: March 2, 2017 Meeting Highlights-Haid,T
Hi Tom Haid – SCCRTC April 6, 2017
The RTC is following the mandate by over 2/3 of Santa Cruz County voters (83,816) that approved Measure D which includes five transportation investment categories: Neighborhood Projects/Local Streets and Roads, Highway Projects, Transit and Paratransit, Active Transportation/Coastal Bicycle & Pedestrian Path and the Rail Corridor.
The Unified Corridors Study is implementing this voter mandate in the Rail Corridor category to perform an “environmental and economic analysis to answer important community questions about possible future transit and other transportation uses of the corridor through an open, transparent public process.” Following that analysis, the RTC will make decisions about rail services or other transportation uses of the corridor.
Other categories such as streets and roads are moving forward with project construction as soon as the funds are available in the fall of this year.
Thank you for your comments. Karena Pushnik, Senior Planner/Public Information Coordinator
From: Jim W. Blain Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2017 8:37 AM To: info@sccrtc org Subject: Railroad connection missed
Dear Sir,
I am a long term resident of Santa Cruz. I am very interested in the ongoing transportation studies. My question to the committee is this: Why can't the long range planning studies include the connection of the Santa Cruz Rail line with the line to Monterey?
While the Burlington Northern may not permit use of their line to connect, alternate short length of dedicated track could easily make the connection. The Monterey line is in very good condition. Connection of these two lines would really be great mode of year around tourist transportation. The County would benefit greatly from this. The Rail Trail concept is very seasonal, limited in use to bikers and walkers and does nothing to add revenue to the county coffers or significantly reduce traffic congestion on the Santa Cruz main roads. Whereas, a SMART type train like those of the NWP in Petaluma would be a real asset. We need to avoid stovepipe thinking in deciding this important issue. If the Trump Administration is favoring money for improving transportation, we should get aboard.
Sincerely, Jim Blain, Scotts Valley, CA
From: Karena Pushnik Sent: Monday, March 06, 2017 12:00 PM To: jimx Subject: FW: Railroad connection missed-Blain,J
Jim Blain –
Your email regarding rail connections to Monterey and beyond was received and will be made available to the Unified Corridor Investment Study Project team and to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) for their consideration.
The Unified Corridor Investment Study will include the connection of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line with the Monterey Branch Line at the Pajaro Station in Monterey County.
SCCRTC April 6, 2017
Measure D, which received 2/3 support by Santa Cruz County voters in November 2016, includes funding to perform an economic and environmental analysis of the rail corridor for future transit and other transportation uses through an open, transparent public process. Following that analysis, the RTC will make decisions about rail services or other transportation uses of the corridor, which would include future connections to other services in the Monterey Bay. Measure D also includes funding for the bicycle/pedestrian trail to be constructed within the rail corridor right of way. Construction is beginning soon on the first section in the City of Santa Cruz.
You may also be interested in the California Rail Plan (http://www.dot.ca.gov/californiarail/), which outlines the strategy for an interconnected rail network throughout the state. A draft of this updated report will be available in the next month or two and the RTC will receive a report, likely at its April meeting.
Thank you. Karena Pushnik, Senior Planner/Public Information Coordinator
From: Jennifer Clark Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 7:56 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Trail Now - Jennifer Clark
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 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.
Sincerely, Jennifer Clark
From: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 8:25 AM To: jen clark Subject: RE: Trail Now - Jennifer Clark
Dear Ms. Clark,
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 according to the approved, award-winning Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Master Plan and will be constructed within the next 2 years. Keeping options open for multiple uses of this key transportation corridor, including 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 the Rail & Trail 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, Cathy Judd SCCRTC April 6, 2017
From: Dennis Speer Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 5:14 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Please stop trying to force a rail down our throats
The obsession with having a rail service on the rotted old rails and uncompacted railbed makes no sense to this citizen. I commuted from Watsonville to UCSC by bus for years. I lobbied for expanded bus service when a student at UCSC in 1974. Planning and building and now running a Green company selling green LEED building products is what I have been about for over 40 years. I also worked on developing the old Depot site near the Boardwalk and we nearly closed the deal for Japanese investors to buy it and develop a mini-RR theme park. I chased 4449 from LA to Seattle years ago so I know and love trains.
The idea of train commuting Watsonville to SCruz is riddiculous. Spending any money on that at this point is a waste of our money and will deflect funds from much needed bus transport. Unless you have all the cities zoning boards and building departments on board as well as are ready to seize land by eminent domain do not even begin to talk about rail use. The trestles cost and the rebuilding of the rail bed will suck up all transport dollars. Get over your fascination with choo choo trains please.
If all members of the board talking about continuing with rail research give up their cars and start only using bus and bike for transportation I will pay some attention to them, until that time they have no real sense of public transportation commuting so should focus on trail now.
Driving to transportation committee meetings should mean you automatically are kicked off the committee. Doing so is like so many of the Save The Redwood League fundraisers I attended, they were all held on rich white folks redwood decks.
Dennis Speer, Santa Cruz, CA
From: Karena Pushnik Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 1:01 PM To: dennis_speer Subject: FW: Please stop trying to force a rail down our throats-Speer,D
Mr. Speer –
Your email regarding rail and transportation options in Santa Cruz county was received and will be made available to the Regional Transportation Commission for their consideration. As you may know, over 2/3 of Santa Cruz County voters (83,816!) approved Measure D which includes five categories of transportation projects to pursue over the next 30 years. In addition to local streets, highways, and transit/paratransit, voters approved use the rail corridor for transportation options including a bicycle and pedestrian train and potentially other long term transportation uses. Specifically, Measure D included direction to perform an “analysis (including environmental and Economic analysis) to answer important community questions about possible transit and other transportation uses of the corridor through an open, transparent public process.” The RTC has begun this analysis, per voter direction, as part of the Unified Corridor Investment Study.
In addition, local jurisdictions and other agencies are developing their street and transit project lists for the first few years of funding. The RTC website has more information about Measure D and other projects. Also, please let us know if you would like to be on the mail list for Measure D updates.
Thank you. Karena Pushnik, Senior Transportation Planner/Public Information Coordinator
SCCRTC April 6, 2017
From: Dennis Speer Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 2:58 PM To: Karena Pushnik Subject: Re: Please stop trying to force a rail down our throats-Speer,D
Thank you and I would like to be on the email list for updates. While wanting to know about rail options my worry is the level of expense for EIR and Economic analysis.
Staff at my company can no longer work 40 hour weeks due to cutting of bus service. From what I have seen of ridership projections further expenditures for these analyses at this time. As a 30 year veteran of government work I understand re-directing of funds (no matter how worthwhile the recipient and no matter how ludicrous the project allocated) can be challenging. Considering the impact cutting bus service is having county wide I implore the RTC to take any and all steps to restore, and expand, bus service to all areas of the county.
Further, have members of the RTC revealed their own current use of public transportation? If not, why not? Such a disclosure should be mandatory. Otherwise how can a citizen assume members have any true understanding of public transportation use in today's world. Having ridden the bus to UCSC when an undergrad 25 years ago does not equate to today.
From: Karena Pushnik Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 6:07 PM To: Dennis Speer Subject: RE: Please stop trying to force a rail down our throats-Speer,D
Dennis –
You will be added to the email list to receive Measure D updates. Regarding transit, 16% of Measure D funds will go to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (Metro) to stabilize the bus system and prevent additional service cuts. This is approximately $3m next fiscal year and about $15m over 5 years. If you are interested, Metro will adopt their 5-Year Measure D expenditure plan at a public hearing. The date is not yet determined, but the final is due by the end of June. You can monitor their board packets here: http://www.scmtd.com/en/agency-info/board/board-of-directors
I am not privy to the transportation uses of the RTC board members, however three of twelve directly represent Metro. Here is more information about your RTC board representatives: https://sccrtc.org/about/commission-members/
If you would like to receive other updates and/or agenda notices, please visit the eSubscriptions page on the RTC website.
Thank you. K. Pushnik @ the RTC | 831.460.3210
From: Brian Peoples Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2017 5:06 AM To: Zach Friend; Greg Caput; George Dondero; Luis Mendez; [email protected]; Alex Clifford; John Leopold; Ryan Coonerty; Bruce McPherson; Randy Johnson; sensibletransportation.org; Stanley Sokolow; dana bagshaw; Cynthia Chase; Cynthia Mathews; David Terrazas; Sandy brown; Ed Bottorff; Jimmy Dutra ; 'Patrick Mulhearn'; 'Jack Nelson'; 'Becky Steinbruner'; 'Jack Nelson' Subject: April Fools!
All,
If you haven't seen the Sentinel letter (below), it was a little short of April 1st.
SCCRTC April 6, 2017
The joke hopefully gives you an understanding of how illogical it would be to close a major transportation artery and build a passenger train as an alternative. You all don't believe the Coastal Corridor will be a transportation resource, but years from now, when the rail-trail (Trail Only) is completed, people will see how much of a benefit it is to our community as a major transportation resource and an economical asset.
More importantly to RTC Staff and Commissioners, the facts on how easy it is to build a rail-trail will be very visible to the public. People will ask "why did it take so long and what (who) were the barriers to creating this tremendous asset for our community". It will be difficult to hide from the facts and how senseless it has been to let this valuable taxpayer owned property sit as a vacant lot for decades.
Happy April Fools!!! Brian http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/opinion/20170324/letter-close-highway-9-as-well-as-take- control-of-rail-line
From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 8:30 AM To: 'Brian Peoples' Subject: RE: April Fools!-Peoples,B
Dear Mr. Peoples,
Thank you for your comments. They will be made available to the Commission for their review. Please visit the SCCRTC website at www.sccrtc.org for information on the Commission and its activities.
Thank you, Cathy Judd
From: Carey Pico Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 8:35 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Avoidance of Misuse of Public Funds Regarding the SC Branch Rail Line
Avoidance of Misuse of Public Funds
As a community member, I have a keen interest that the County of Santa Cruz and its agencies or surrogates use their monies in the most cost-efficient manner to address the needs of its citizen’s. In a time when storms have caused significant damage to the County’s infrastructure, I remind you that the RTC along with all County agencies have a fiduciary responsibility to focus on infrastructure under the County’s responsibility alone. The RTC (or any other County agency) may be tempted to remedy or pursue funding to repair damage to the Santa Cruz Branch (SBC) rail line caused by recent storms. However, the potential efforts would be a violation of that fiduciary trust and could be seen as the pursuit of an agenda without the approval of the citizenry. I remind you that any damage to the SCB rail line is the responsibility of Iowa Pacific (IP)/Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway (SCMBR) and none of the RTC to address. For example, if a tree were to fall onto a rail tracks or rail bridge, causing damage and or blocking the track us such as, say over Hwy 1 in Rio del Mar, and the RTC/County used public funds to remove that tree (as well as coordinate traffic), this would be a misuse of funds because any repair or clearing work is 100% the responsibility of IP/SCMBR.
SCCRTC April 6, 2017
If there is any question about this, I’ve included representative sections of the 2012 ACL agreement in which Iowa Pacific (IP)/Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway (SCMBR) entered into with the RTC regarding use and control of the SCB railroad line. In that agreement SCMBR:
1) Accepted the property and facilities in “As-Is, Where-Is” condition without warranties (Sec. 2.7) 2) Accepted 100% fiscal responsibilities to the repair and maintenance of the above-said properties (Sec. 5.2.1) “Railway, at its expense, shall keep the Freight Easement Property and Railroad Facilities used by Railway in good repair and in a good and safe condition in conformity with applicable law…” 3) Accepted 100% fiscal and practical responsibility for landscape related issues except that related to RTC construction (Sec. 5.2.2) “Railway shall be responsible for: (i) drainage and culvert maintenance… and (ii) weed abatement, vegetation management, and trash collection over Freight Easement Property…” 4) Requires no RTC responsibility in maintenance or repair of the SCB railroad line (Sec. 5.2.4) “The Commission shall have no responsibility to maintain the trackage, structures, or any other Railroad Facilities.” 5) Requires no RTC responsibility to storm damage (so-called, Acts of God) to the properties (Sec. 5.5.3) “If any portion of the Freight Easement Property or the Railroad Facilities are damaged or destroyed by flood… storm… or any other event beyond Railway’s reasonable control…, then Railway may… at no cost or expense to the Commission, (a) repair… the Freight Easement Property…”
Any effort by the RTC to address present storm damage to the SC Branch line properties that would otherwise be done by SCMBR would be an aggrievance to the citizens of our county and could result in their seeking of legal remedy. This notification is an attempt to protect the County and its surrogates from unnecessary lawsuits from individuals or citizen action groups resulting from any misuse of RTC funds or support that would favor one particular business.
Sincerely (and I'm sorry about the tone of the communication, but I'm honestly concerned)
Dr. Carey Pico
Governor Brown News Release: 3-29-2017
Governor Brown, Senate President pro Tempore and Assembly Speaker Announce Landmark Road Repair and Transportation Investment Package
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon today joined labor, business and local leaders to announce a landmark transportation investment to fix our roads, freeways and bridges in communities across California and put more dollars toward transit and safety. The $5 billion-a- year program will cost most drivers less than $10 a month and comes with strict new accountability provisions to ensure funds can only be spent on transportation.
"California has a massive backlog of broken infrastructure that has been neglected far too long," said Governor Brown. "Fixing the roads will not get cheaper by waiting - or ignoring the problem. This is a smart plan that will improve the quality of life in California."
"We can't afford to keep kicking the can down the road. Californians are tired of the constant traffic jams and crumbling roads, and they expect us to find solutions," said Senate President pro Tempore de León. "These critical investments will keep our state moving and economy growing. I look forward to getting this deal through the Legislature and onto the Governor's desk next week."
"We have a solution before us and we have a choice before us," said Assembly Speaker Rendon. "We can choose to do nothing, and see more deterioration, more time lost in traffic, and more damage to cars, or we can choose to advance this compromise solution that fixes California's broken transportation system in a way where drivers will actually end up paying less for a better quality of life."
California has not increased the gas tax in 23 years. Since then, California's population has grown by eight million, with millions more cars and trucks on our roads. Californians also drive more than 350 billion miles a year- more than any other state - yet road and transit investments have not kept pace with this growth.
Each California driver spends approximately $700 per year in extra vehicle repairs caused by rough roads. If California does not make investments to fix the roads now, it will cost eight times more to replace later.
The legislation, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, SB 1 (Beall), invests $52.4 billion over the next decade - split equally between state and local investments:
Fix Local Streets and Transportation Infrastructure (50 percent):
- $15 billion in "Fix-It-First" local road repairs, including fixing potholes - $7.5 billion to improve local public transportation - $2 billion to support local "self-help" communities that are making their own investments in transportation improvements - $1 billion to improve infrastructure that promotes walking and bicycling - $825 million for the State Transportation Improvement Program local contribution - $250 million in local transportation planning grants.
Fix State Highways and Transportation Infrastructure (50 percent):
- $15 billion in "Fix-it-First" highway repairs, including smoother pavement - $4 billion in bridge and culvert repairs - $3 billion to improve trade corridors - $2.5 billion to reduce congestion on major commute corridors - $1.4 billion in other transportation investments, including $275 million for highway and intercity-transit improvements.
Ensure Taxpayer Dollars Are Spent Properly with Strong Accountability Measures:
- Constitutional amendment to prohibit spending the funds on anything but transportation - Inspector General to ensure Caltrans and any entities receiving state transportation funds spend taxpayer dollars efficiently, effectively and in compliance with state and federal requirements - Provision that empowers the California Transportation Commission to hold state and local government accountable for making the transportation improvements they commit to delivering - Authorization for the California Transportation Commission to review and allocate Caltrans funding and staffing for highway maintenance to ensure those levels are reasonable and responsible - Authorization for Caltrans to complete earlier mitigation of environmental impacts from construction, a policy that will reduce costs and delays while protecting natural resources.
Guided by the principles set forth by President Ronald Reagan when he increased the federal gas tax in 1982, this transportation investment package is funded by everyone who uses our roads and highways:
- $7.3 billion by increasing diesel excise tax 20 cents - $3.5 billion by increasing diesel sales tax to 5.75 percent - $24.4 billion by increasing gasoline excise tax 12 cents - $16.3 billion from an annual transportation improvement fee based on a vehicle's value - $200 million from an annual $100 Zero Emission Vehicle fee commencing in 2020. - $706 million in General Fund loan repayments.
Leadership in both the Senate and the Assembly expect the measure to be voted on by Thursday, April 6, 2017.
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Caltrans District 5
District Director Timothy Gubbins
[Type a quote from the document or the summary of an interesting point. You can position the text box Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and anywhere in the document. Use the Text Box Tools tab to change the formatting of the pull quote text efficient transportation system to enhance box.] Highway 1 at Anderson Canyon in Monterey County California’s economy and livability.
SPRING 2017 District Director’s Report The action plan’s top priorities include the A quarterly publication for our transportation partners following regarding ZEVs: • Raising consumer awareness and Highway 9 in Santa Cruz County education. • Ensuring accessibility to a broad range of Californians. • Making technologies commercially viable for both medium and heavy- duty vehicles and freight. • Aiding market growth beyond the state’s boundary. So far, California has an estimated 14,000 electric vehicle charging stations. The state supports providing a network of hydrogen Zero Emission Vehicle fueling stations statewide. More information: https://www.gov.ca.gov/docs/2016_ZEV_Action_P Charging Stations lan.pdf.
The Governor’s 2016 ZEV Action Plan calls for Major Storm Damage 1.5 million zero emission vehicles on California’s roadways by 2025. This supports Caltrans is working day and night in some the state’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas locations to address extensive damages emissions 20 percent to 2010 levels by 2020, resulting from recent heavy rains and winds. and 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. Numerous roadways have sustained This includes reducing petroleum use by up to mudslides and closures, including Highways 1, 50 percent in the latter timeframe. 17, 35, 9 and 41 in Monterey, Santa Cruz and QuickMap Phone App District 5 has identified locations for possible San Obispo counties. charging stations for zero emission electric Smart phone users can now download the vehicles on US 101 at Safety Roadside Rest So far, an estimated $730 million in storm free QuickMap app. Special features include Areas at Camp Roberts in Monterey County damages have occurred statewide at more real-time information on traffic speed, road and on SR 46 at Shandon in San Luis Obispo than 300 locations. closures, California Highway Patrol incidents, County. Additional stations are needed to chain controls, fire locations, electronic accommodate long distance travel in ZEVs, Many emergency contracts are under way to highway sign messages and live traffic fill service gaps along major state highways open and restore the roadways to the cameras. As a reminder, please do not use and increase workplace charging traveling public. QuickMap while driving. More information: opportunities statewide. http://dot.ca.gov/ca511/trafficMapFaq.html.
Please Submit Maintenance Service Requests at the Following Link: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/msrsubmit/
SPRING 2017
Supervisor Bruce McPherson, District 5; Santa Highway Freight Network. This designation, Cruz County; Santa Cruz County Regional which must meet specific criteria, is Transportation Commission; California important in securing federal funding for Highway Patrol; and the City of Scotts Valley. improving system performance and freight More information at: mobility efficiency. Currently, Caltrans is http://www.cahwy17amp.org/files/managed/Docu facilitating a technical work group for this ment/302/Hwy17_Access_Management_Plan.pdf. major planning effort. More information:
https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/FREIGHT/infrastructure/ Access Management Plan nfn/index.htm .
Caltrans recently completed the Highway 17 Access Management Plan, a long-range plan addressing existing and future access along the seven-mile corridor from the Granite Creek Road interchange to the Santa Cruz- Final Bicycle Plan Santa Clara county line. Coming Soon The plan focuses on preserving both the The draft Caltrans 2017 Toward an Active function and operation of the highway California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is corridor and local road network, reducing out for public review and comment through conflict points and coordinating land use and March 10, 2017. transportation planning. The plan features policies and actions for Caltrans and its partners to achieve the state’s Suggested improvements include median goals to double walking and triple bicycling barrier management, more efficient entrances statewide by 2020. Its main objectives include and exits, and grade-separated interchanges Critical Urban/Rural Freight safety, mobility, preservation and social to fully eliminate left turns across the Corridors equity. highway. It also highlights the best practices around the Caltrans and its local partners are working to world where active bicycling networks are Caltrans’ partners on this major planning designate US 101 and Highways 46 and 156 as thriving. The final plan is scheduled for effort included Santa Cruz County Supervisor critical urban/rural freight corridors providing completion in April 2017. More information: John Leopold, District 1; Santa Cruz County critical connectivity to the National http://www.cabikepedplan.org/
Santa Cruz Complete Streets Plan
Thi s Community-Based Transportation Sustainable Grants Produce Monterey Multimodal Mobility Plan Planning grant project developed the Santa Cruz City Schools Complete Streets Master Capital Projects This Community-Based Transportation Plan. The $178,000 project identified barriers Planning grant created a multimodal plan for to safe, sustainable transportation at 10 city Since 2000, Caltrans has awarded multiple Monterey. Based on the city’s Bicycle schools. Parents, administrators and students sustainable transportation planning grants Transportation Plan, the $36,000 project all participated in bicycling and walking audits statewide to numerous regional and local featured a pedestrian component connecting at each school with staff from Public Works agencies. In District 5, two conceptual mixed-use and residential, and visitor-serving and the non-profit Ecology Action. The plan also included extensive community outreach planning proposals recently became capital areas to popular destinations such as parks, at each educational facility. The city later projects funded through Caltrans’ Active open spaces, visitor attractions, commercial services and schools. It also identified needs received a $1.4 million ATP grant (Cycle 2) for Transportation Program (ATP). for bicycle racks, complete changing stations its Santa Cruz Citywide Safe Routes to School
and safe storage facilities. The city later Crossing Improvement Program. More information: received a $495,000 ATP grant (Cycle 2) for its http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/tpp/grants.html . transportation demand management system. PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY DPROJECT UPDATEPREPARED – SANTA FOR THE CRUZ APRIL COUNTY 6, 2017 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Project Location/ Construction Construction Funding Manager Project Description Contractor Comments Post Mile (PM) Timeline Cost Source (Resident Engineer)
Project in winter suspension due to weather. Construction timeline is winter 2017 – summer 2020. Periodic closures expected in the From 0.74 miles Construct Highway 17 right southbound lane will be north of the multiple storm Doug Graniterock, Storm Water Fall 2016- confined to the following times 1. fishhook to Sims water $7.4 million SHOPP Hessing Watsonville, Mitigation Spring 2017 and on weekdays only: Road (Rd) mitigation (SG) CA (0Q600) (PM 0.7-1.4) improvements Labor Day – Memorial Day 8 pm to 7 am / 9 am to 1 pm
Memorial Day – Labor Day 8 pm to 7 am Highway 17 Near Scotts Valley Widen Shoulder Granite Project in winter suspension due south of Sugarloaf shoulder and Spring 2016- Doug Widening and Construction, to weather-related emergency 2. Rd to slightly south install Summer $6.2 million SHOPP Hessing Concrete Watsonville, projects in the area. Scheduled for of Laurel Rd concrete 2017 (DP) Guardrail CA completion in early fall 2017. (PM 8.3-9.4) guardrail (0T980) East of Watsonville Work on the westbound side of between west of the highway is complete. Work on Highway 129 Old Chittenden Rd Doug Graniterock, the eastbound side of the highway Curve Spring 2016- 3. and slightly east Realign curve $5 million SHOPP Hessing Watsonville, is nearing completion. The 5-day Realignment Spring 2017 of Chittenden (KB) CA full closure is delayed due to (0T540) underpass weather. Scheduled for (PM 9.5-10.0) completion in spring 2017. From the Casserly In winter suspension due to Highway 152 Rd/Carlton Rd temperature requirements for Install Doug Chrisp Centerline intersection to the Fall 2016- striping. The westbound lane 4. centerline $9.6 million SHOPP Hessing Company, Rumble Strip SCr/Santa Clara Spring 2017 sustained storm damages and is rumble strip (SG) Fremont, CA (1G400) County line under repair. Scheduled for (PM 3.7-8.3) completion in summer 2017.
PA&ED: Project Approval & Environmental Document PS&E: Plans, Specifications, and Estimate SHOPP: Statewide Highway Operation and Protection Program
California Department of Transportation District 5, 50 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401 Page 1 District 5 Public Information Office (805) 549-3318 www.dot.ca.gov/dist05 email: [email protected] Santa Barbara – San Luis Obispo – Monterey – San Benito – Santa Cruz
PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY DPROJECT UPDATEPREPARED – SANTA FOR THE CRUZ APRIL COUNTY 6, 2017 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (CONTINUED) Project Location/ Construction Construction Funding Manager Project Description Contractor Comments Post Mile (PM) Timeline Cost Source (Resident Engineer) From Boulder Highway 236 Resurface Graniterock, In winter suspension through Creek to Fall 2016 - Kelly 5. Resurfacing the existing $3.5 million SHOPP Watsonville, April, 2017. Miscellaneous Waterman Gap Spring 2017 McClain (KB) (1F340) roadway CA paving scheduled in April. (PM 0.0-16.0) Place open Highway 129 graded friction Open Grade course and From 1.8 miles Overlay and replace, raise, Doug Currently advertising for bids. east of Summer 2017 - 6. Metal Beam and update the $5.5 million SHOPP Hessing TBD Scheduled to begin construction Watsonville to Summer 2018 Guardrail existing metal (TBD) in summer 2017. School Rd Upgrade beam guardrail (1F030) and end treatments
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT Estimated Location/ Construction Funding Project Project Description Construction Phase Comments Post Mile (PM) Timeline Source Manager Cost From North Aptos Highway 1 underpass to Pavement 7. Pavement Overlay 2018 $14.9 million SHOPP Luis Duazo Design On schedule. Highway 9 overlay (1C850) (PM 10.2-17.5)
Highway 1/ From just south of the Highway 17 fishhook to just Construct 8. Ramp Safety south of Pasatiempo ramp safety 2019 $5.8 million SHOPP Luis Duazo PA&ED On schedule. Improvements overcrossing improvements (1H060) (PM 16.7)
PA&ED: Project Approval & Environmental Document PS&E: Plans, Specifications, and Estimate SHOPP: Statewide Highway Operation and Protection Program
California Department of Transportation District 5, 50 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401 Page 2 District 5 Public Information Office (805) 549-3318 www.dot.ca.gov/dist05 email: [email protected] Santa Barbara – San Luis Obispo – Monterey – San Benito – Santa Cruz
PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY DPROJECT UPDATEPREPARED – SANTA FOR THE CRUZ APRIL COUNTY 6, 2017 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT (CONTINUED) Estimated Location/ Construction Funding Project Project Description Construction Phase Comments Post Mile (PM) Timeline Source Manager Cost
Highway 9 Shoulder In Castle Rock State Shoulder Widening, widening, Park, 5 miles south of Scheduled to advertise Guardrail guardrail Doug 9. Highway 35 to just 2018 $7.7 million SHOPP PA&ED for bids in summer Upgrades, and upgrades, and Hessing south of Highway 35 2018. Center Rumble center rumble (PM 22.1-23.8) Strips (1C650) strips
Financial Contributions From Laurel Rd to $2,977 for PA&ED, Highway 17 Wildlife slightly north of Construct wildlife Aaron PS&E, and right-of-way 10. Habitat Crossing 2020 TBD SHOPP PA&ED Laurel Rd undercrossing Henkel only. Local contributions (1G260) (PM 9.442-9.692) to fund remaining components.
Highway 129/ Construct Lakeview Rd Near Watsonville, at roundabout and 11. Intersection Lakeview Rd 2020 $4.5 million SHOPP Luis Duazo PA&ED On schedule. improve street Improvements (PM 1.4) lighting (1G990)
Realign Carlton Highway 129/ Near Watsonville from Rd and construct Carlton Rd slightly west to slightly a new Doug Scheduled to advertise 12. Intersection 2018 $2 million SHOPP Design east of Carlton Rd intersection with Hessing for bids in spring 2018. Improvements (PM 3.2-3.5) left-turn (1F350) channelization
Highway 152 Near Watsonville from Americans Install sidewalks Wagner Avenue to Kathy On schedule. 13. with Disabilities for ADA 2018 $1.9 million SHOPP Design south of Holohan Rd DiGrazia Act (ADA) compliance (PM 1.3-R2.0) (1E020)
PA&ED: Project Approval & Environmental Document PS&E: Plans, Specifications, and Estimate SHOPP: Statewide Highway Operation and Protection Program
California Department of Transportation District 5, 50 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93401 Page 3 District 5 Public Information Office (805) 549-3318 www.dot.ca.gov/dist05 email: [email protected] Santa Barbara – San Luis Obispo – Monterey – San Benito – Santa Cruz
STATE OF CALIFORNIA------CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN Jr., Governor DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 50 HIGUERA STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401-5415 PHONE (805) 549-3101 FAX (805) 549-3329 TTY 711 Flex your power! http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/ Be energy efficient!
February 20, 2017
George Dondero Executive Director Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission 1523 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Dear Mr. Dondero:
UPDATE OF THE STATE HIGHWAY OPERATION AND PROTECTION PROGRAM (SHOPP) FOR DISTRICT 5
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 5 would like to share with your agency the current status of SHOPP programming in Santa Cruz County.
Caltrans is responsible for maintaining and operating about 50,000 lane-miles of the state highway system, the backbone of California’s transportation infrastructure. This includes monitoring the condition and operational performance of the highways through periodic inspections, traffic studies and system analysis. The SHOPP is funded through the State Highway Account supporting the State’s priority for preserving the existing infrastructure.
The 2017 Ten-Year SHOPP Plan estimates $2.3 billion per year will be available to address the state highway system’s annual needs for the next decade – an amount covering almost 30 percent of the total annual needs.
Caltrans identifies the highest priority projects to compete statewide for SHOPP funding. In Santa Cruz County 30 projects are currently programmed through construction (Attachment 1) and 8 Candidate projects will compete for funding in the 2018 SHOPP (Attachment 2).
We look forward to discussing the SHOPP with you. We also request that you identify any regionally or locally funded projects that we should be aware of to streamline delivery timeframes, maximize benefits and minimize impacts to the traveling public.
Please share this information with your member agencies, and encourage them to contact the appropriate project manager on individual projects. For more information, please contact Garin Schneider at 805-549-3640 or email [email protected]. “Caltrans improves mobility across California”
PROGRAMMED/FUNDED SHOPP PROJECTS in Santa Cruz County
Jan 2017 Semi-Annual List EA Current Project Project Ready To Project Manager Phone # Cost ($1,000) Route Post Miles Identifier PPNO Project Description Project Name Phase List (Target) Email CON/RW Programmed in 13/14 FY
At and near Boulder Creek at various locations, from 0Q590 0.9 mile south of Glengarry Road to 0.2 mile north of Doug Hessing 805-549-3386 9 3.8/18.7 0500000317 1988 McGaffigan Mill Road. Pollution source control. Hwy 9 Source Control CON 5/13/2014(A) [email protected] $1,866 Award/$46 Programmed in 14/15 FY In Monterey and Santa Cruz counties at various locations on Routes 1, 9, 68, and 218. Upgrade 0R510 pedestrian curb ramps. (Project in SCr; some work Kathy DiGrazia 805-542-4718 VAR VAR 0500000363 2235 in MON) Monterey - Santa Cruz ADA CON 4/2/2015(A) [email protected] $1,226 Award/$300 0T540 In Santa Cruz County, west of Chittenden Road. Doug Hessing 805-549-3386 129 9.5/10.0 0500000857 2285 Improve roadway alignment. Hwy 129 Realignment CON 4/1/2015(A) [email protected] $5,830 Award/$101
In Santa Barbara, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo and Santa Cruz counties at various locations. 1G190 Replace overhead signs with retro-reflective sheeting. Aaron Henkel 805-549-3084 VAR VAR 0514000123 2589 (Project in SB; some work in SCr) Replace Overhead Signs CON 5/26/2015(A) [email protected] $2,307 Award/$5 In Santa Barbara, Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties at various locations. 0J490 Upgrade highway signs and lighting. (Project in SB; Lisa Lowerison 805-542-4764 VAR VAR 0514000120 4900 some work in SCr) Exit Retrofit Signs CON 5/12/2015(A) [email protected] $5,990 Award/$0 In Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties at various intersections. Upgrade signalized intersections to include Accessible Pedestrian System (APS) push buttons and 1G280 countdown pedestrian heads. (Project in SB; some Kathy DiGrazia 805-542-4718 VAR VAR 0514000134 2592 work in SCr) Acclerated APS CON 6/16/2015(A) [email protected] $1,374 Award/$20 Programmed in 15/16 FY In Santa Cruz, from 0.7 mile north of Route 1/17 0Q600 Separation to Beulah Park Undercrossing. Storm Doug Hessing 805-549-3386 17 0.7/1.4 0500020290 1989 water mitigation. Hwy 17 Storm Water Mitigation CON 5/2/2016(A) [email protected] $6,499 Award/$37
In and near the city of Santa Cruz, on Route 1, also on Route 17 (PM 0.0/6.3) at various locations. Construct roadside paving, access gates, and relocate facilities. (Request submitted to CTC for a six month extension 1C100 to award. Project needs to be readvertised. Exten Luis Duazo 805-542-4678 1 R7.5/17.4 0512000074 2358 deadline will be 8/17/17 if approved by CTC in March.) Santa Cruz Worker Safety PS&E/RW 6/15/2016 [email protected] $1,435 Vote/$0 Near Scotts Valley, from south of Sugarloaf Road to 0T980 0.1 mile south of Laurel Road. Shoulder widening and Hwy 17 Shoulder Widening and Concrete Doug Hessing 805-549-3386 17 8.3/9.4 0500020244 2311 concrete guardrail. Guardrail CON 6/25/2015(A) [email protected] $6,428 Award/$250 In and near the cities of Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley on Routes 1 and 17 at various locations; also in Monterey County on Route 101 in Salinas (PM 1G800 85.7/R89.8). Drought conservation improvements. Upgrade Irrigation Systems for Drought Lance Gorman 805-549-3315 1 R7.8/9.5 0515000107 2616 (Project in MON & SCR Counties.) Conservation CON N/A [email protected] $600/$0
NOTE: For general information about the SHOPP program contact Sherri Martin at (805) 549-3788 or [email protected] ATTACHMENT 1 List is provided in January and July of each year. Jan_17_RTPA_SHOPP_Master_Final_01192017.xlsx * RTL=Actual (target achieved) Updated: Jan 2016 PROGRAMMED/FUNDED SHOPP PROJECTS in Santa Cruz County
Jan 2017 Semi-Annual List EA Current Project Project Ready To Project Manager Phone # Cost ($1,000) Route Post Miles Identifier PPNO Project Description Project Name Phase List (Target) Email CON/RW Programmed in 16/17 FY
Near Watsonville, from east of Lakeview Road to west of Old Chittenden Road; also from the Santa Cruz/San Benito County line to School Road (PM 0.0/0.4). 1F030 Place open graded friction pavement and upgrade 129 Open Grade Overlay and MBGR Doug Hessing 805-549-3386 Suballocated 129 1.8/9.5 0513000037 2476 guardrail.(Project in SCR; some work in SBt) Upgrade PS&E/RW 10/17/16(A) [email protected] $3,814 Vote/$61
Near Watsonville, from the Casserly/Carlton Road 1G400 intersection to the Santa Clara County line. Construct Doug Hessing 805-549-3386 152 3.7/8.3 0515000009 2598 rumble strip and place pavement striping and marking. SCr 152 Centerline Rumble Strip CON 5/6/2016(A) [email protected] $270 Award/$0
In Santa Cruz County on Route 1 from 0.4 mile to 0.2 1H700 mile South of Buena Vista Undercrossing. Reconstruct Lance Gorman 805-549-3315 1 3.95/4.27 0516000143 2680 failed embankment and drainage system. Buena Vista Slope & Drainage Repair CON N/A [email protected] $2,000/$20 Near Watsonville, at Buena Vista Drive 1H730 Undercrossing. Repair sinkholes, drainage system and Lance Gorman 805-549-3315 1 3.7/3.9 0516000146 install erosion control measures. Reconstruct failed drainage system. CON N/A [email protected] $750/$10 Programmed in 17/18 FY
In Castle Rock State Park, from 5 miles south to 3.3 1C650 miles south of Route 35. Widen shoulders, replace Hwy 9 Shoulder Widening, Guardrail Doug Hessing 805-549-3386 9 22.1/23.8 0512000185 2418 guardrail and construct centerline rumble strips. Upgrades, and Center Rumble Strips PA&ED 3/23/2018 [email protected] $7,658/$20 In Santa Cruz, from 0.7 mile north of Route 1/17 0Q601 Separation to Beulah Park Undercrossing. Landscape Doug Hessing 805-549-3386 17 0.7/1.4 0514000145 1989Y mitigation for PPNO 1989. Hwy 17 Source Control Landscape Split PS&E/RW 8/7/2018 [email protected] $507/$0 Near the city of Santa Cruz, from southbound exit 1C670 ramp to Route 1 to entrance ramp from Pasatiempo Luis Duazo 805-542-4678 17 0.1/0.4 0512000194 2422 Drive. Widen shoulder and construct retaining wall. Pasatiempo Shoulder Widening PS&E/RW 4/2/2018 [email protected] $5,713/$181 1C850 Near the city of Santa Cruz, from North Aptos Luis Duazo 805-542-4678 1 10.2/17.5 0512000240 2432 Underpass to Route 9. Rehabilitate pavement. SCR-1 Pavement Overlay PS&E/RW 3/30/2018 [email protected] $14,952/$19 1E020 In Watsonville, from Wagner Avenue to Holohan Kathy DiGrazia 805-542-4718 152 1.3/R2.0 0513000025 2464 Road. Construct pedestrian infrastructure. SCR 152 ADA PS&E/RW 1/11/2018 [email protected] $1,709/$195 1F350 Near Watsonville, realign Carlton Road. Construct a Hwy 129/Carlton Rd. Accel and Decel Doug Hessing 805-549-3386 129 3.0/3.5 0513000103 2506 new intersection and a left-turn channelization. Lanes PS&E/RW 3/29/2018 [email protected] $2,700/$135 Mon, SCr, In Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties, on SBt - 1G910 various routes at various locations. Signs. (Project in Aaron Henkel 805-549-3084 Var Various 0515000136 N/A MON; some work in SCR & SBt) North District One WaySigns PS&E/RW 2/1/2018 [email protected] $405/$0
NOTE: For general information about the SHOPP program contact Sherri Martin at (805) 549-3788 or [email protected] List is provided in January and July of each year. Jan_17_RTPA_SHOPP_Master_Final_01192017.xlsx * RTL=Actual (target achieved) Updated: Jan 2016 PROGRAMMED/FUNDED SHOPP PROJECTS in Santa Cruz County
Jan 2017 Semi-Annual List EA Current Project Project Ready To Project Manager Phone # Cost ($1,000) Route Post Miles Identifier PPNO Project Description Project Name Phase List (Target) Email CON/RW Programmed in 18/19 In Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, from south of Salinas Road to south of Larkin Valley Road Undercrossing. Construct maintenance vehicle pull outs, repairing guardrail, improve gate access and 1C980 relocate irrigation equipment. (Project in MON; some Aaron Henkel 805-549-3084 1 R0.0/R8.1 0513000021 2452 work in SCR.) MON SCR Roadside Safety PA&ED 3/26/2019 [email protected] $2,765/$0 In Santa Cruz County, on Routes 1, 9, 17, 129, and 1G160 152 at various locations. Install Accessible Pedestrian Kathy DiGrazia 805-542-4718 VAR VAR 0514000118 2590 Signals (APS). Santa Cruz County APS PA&ED 1/11/2019 [email protected] $1,337/$11 In Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, on various routes at various locations. Replace and 1G310 install advance curve warning signs. (Project in MON; Joe Erwin 805-549-3792 VAR VAR 0514000140 2595 also in SCR & SBt Counties) Warning Sign Upgrades PA&ED 5/1/2019 [email protected] $1,852/$48 Near the city of Santa Cruz, on Routes 1 and 17 at 1F520 various locations. Bridge rail replacement and Luis Duazo 805-542-4678 1 VAR 0514000005 2585 upgrades. Santa Cruz Bridge Rails PS&E/RW 7/2/2018 [email protected] $4,167/$0 In and near Scotts Valley, from north of Santa's Village 1F760 Road to the Santa Clara County line. Pavement Doug Hessing 805-549-3386 17 6.0/12.6 0514000051 2538 rehabilitation North Route 17 CAPM PS&E/RW 7/16/2018 [email protected] $15,381/$7
Programmed in 19/20
1F920 In and near the city of Santa Cruz, from Route 1 to SCR 9 South Drainage and Erosion Doug Hessing 805-549-3386 9 0.1/7.5 0514000075 2569 north of Fall Creek Drive. Stormwater improvements. Control Improvements PA&ED 5/4/2020 [email protected] $2,356/$214 Near Scotts Valley, from 0.06 miles south of Laurel Road to 0.25 miles north of Laurel Road. Construct wildlife undercrossing. Financial Contributions $2,977 for PA&ED, PS&E and 1G260 R/W only. Local contributions to fund remaining Aaron Henkel 805-549-3084 17 VAR 0514000131 2593 components. Wildlife Habitat Crossing PA&ED 3/24/2020 [email protected] $0/$138 1G990 Near Watsonville, at Lakeview Road. Construct Luis Duazo 805-542-4678 129 1.4/1.4 0516000010 2625 roundabout and improve street lighting. 129/Lakeview Intersection Project PA&ED 6/1/2020 [email protected] $4,481/$684 In and near Santa Cruz, from 0.1 mile south of Route 1/17 Separation to 0.4 mile south of Pasatiempo Overcrossing; also on Route 17 (PM 0.0/0.3). Realign 16.7/16.7, 1H060 southbound Route 17 connector to southbound Route Luis Duazo 805-542-4678 1,17 0.3/0.3 0516000020 2636 1. Construct Ramp Safety Improvements PA&ED 11/27/2019 [email protected] $5,811/$658 (A) = Actual date RTL was achieved. Minor A Projects Note: Construction Award or Vote costs are actuals;otherwise Construction costs are estimates.
NOTE: For general information about the SHOPP program contact Sherri Martin at (805) 549-3788 or [email protected] List is provided in January and July of each year. Jan_17_RTPA_SHOPP_Master_Final_01192017.xlsx * RTL=Actual (target achieved) Updated: Jan 2016 Santa Cruz County Candidate SHOPP Projects For the 2018 SHOPP
EA Category - Project Description Route Postmile Project Location Project Manager
In SCR County near Santa Cruz at Soquel Creek Luis Duazo 1H480 Bridge- Place scour protection 1 13.31 Bridge (805) 542-4678
In SCR County near Davenport and South of Waddell Doug Hessing 0J200 Drainage System Restoration- Replace/Repair 4 culverts 1 32.1/35.5 Creek (805) 549-3386
Storm Water Mitigation- Upgrade drainage systems and In SCR County between the communities of Ben Doug Hessing 1G950 9 8.5/23.9 stabilize slopes Lomond and the Santa Cruz/San Mateo County Line (805) 549-3386
13.5 & In SCR County near Ben Lomond at San Lorenzo Doug Hessing 1H470 Bridge- Upgrade Rail 9 15.5 River Bridge and Kings Creek Bridge (805) 549-3386
In Santa Cruz County, east of Watsonville 0.1 mile Kathy Di Grazia 1F620 Mandates-Construct a ADA Pedestrian Bridge 152 1.9/R2.0 East of Beverly Drive to Holohan/College Road (805) 542-4718
Mobility Improvements- County wide replacement of Aaron Henkel 1H040 VAR VAR All routes in Santa Cruz County overhead signs with retro-reflective sheeting (805) 549-3084
Kathy Di Grazia 1G960 Traffic Signal Upgrades for Pedestrian Enhancements VAR VAR Various locations in Santa Cruz County (805) 542-4718
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)- Brandy Rider 1H990 Replace/repair failed detectors and damaged loop VAR VAR Various Locations in San Luis Obispo County (805) 549-3620 reported to PeMS
ATTACHMENT 2 Note: For project-specific questions, contact the corresponding project manager. For general PID program & planning questions contact Garin Schneider at (805) 549-3640 February 2017
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0 5 Miles Monterey Co. |}1 AGENDA: April 6, 2017
TO: Regional Transportation Commission
FROM: Ginger Dykaar, Transportation Planner
RE: Financially Constrained Project List for 2040 Transportation Plans
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission:
1. Approve the project list (Attachment 1), identifying financially constrained projects for inclusion in the 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan, Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Metropolitan Transportation Plan - Sustainable Communities Strategy (MTP-SCS) and evaluation in the program-level Environmental Impact Report (EIR). 2. Approve a revision to the 2040 RTP Goals, Policies and Targets (Attachment 2).
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 - Sustainable Communities Strategy (MTP-SCS) for the Monterey Bay region. To more efficiently and effectively complete the two transportation plans, the RTC works with AMBAG and regional partners to develop components that can be used for both transportation plans.
These long range transportation plans include a policy element, a financial element and an action element. The policy element includes the goals, policies and targets that guide transportation funding decisions and prioritization. The draft goals, policies and targets were approved by the RTC in March 2016. A revised version of the goals, policies and targets as recommended by the Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee are provided in Attachment 2. The Financial Element identifies funds anticipated to be available for transportation projects and the outstanding funding needs during this time frame. The amount of projected revenues that are anticipated to be available over the next 22 years is approximately $3.3 billion in 2016 dollars. The Action Element identifies the list of transportation needs in the region through 2040. Over the past year, project sponsors, RTC committees, and members of the public have identified projects to Financially Constrained Project List for 2040 Transportation Plans Page 2
be considered for the RTP/MTP-SCS project list. The complete list of transportation project needs was approved by the RTC in August 2016.
DISCUSSION
Given the significant gap between the cost to operate, maintain, and improve the transportation system in Santa Cruz County through 2040 ($6.9 billion) and projected revenues ($3.3 billion over that same timeframe), the project list for the RTP must now be divided into a “financially constrained” list (projects that could be implemented with foreseeable revenues through 2040) and “unconstrained” list (projects that could be funded if new revenues, above and beyond projections, are generated).
Over the past two months RTC advisory committees, project sponsors and members of the public have provided their input on the projects to be considered for the 2040 RTP and 2040 MTP-SCS financially constrained project list. Based on this input, staff has developed recommendations for which projects should be included in the financially constrained project list (Attachment 1). Projects identified by the public are listed in Attachments 3 and 4. Many of the projects that were recommended by the public were already on the constrained project list. Project sponsors reviewed the input from the public for deciding whether to include in constrained list. The mix of transportation projects proposed for the draft constrained list strives to advance the majority of the targets through the 2040 timeframe with emphasis on maintenance and improving options for alternative means of transportation. The 2040 RTP and 2040 MTP-SCS are considered minor updates and projects on this constrained list are similar to the 2014 RTP and 2035 MTP-SCS.
Staff recommends that the RTC approve the project list, identifying projects that could be funded with projected revenues (financially constrained) through 2040, for the 2040 RTP and the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan - Sustainable Communities Strategy (MTP-SCS) (Attachment 1). Staff also recommends that the RTC approve the revision to the Goals, Policies and Targets as requested by the E&DTAC (Attachment 2). The RTC should inform staff at this meeting if there are specific projects which the RTC would like moved between the constrained and unconstrained project lists. In some instances, projects which are identified as “unconstrained” may be high priorities, but given funding constraints may not be financially feasible given current funding sources and projections.
NEXT STEPS
• May, 2017 - AMBAG staff will bring the financially constrained project list to their board for approval which will determine the transportation projects that will undergo program-level environmental review for the MTP-SCS/RTP. • May 2017 – December 2017 The RTC/AMBAG approved list will undergo program level environmental review. Financially Constrained Project List for 2040 Transportation Plans Page 3
• December 2017 - The draft RTP, MTP and EIR released for public review. • June 2018 - Final RTP approved by the RTC and SCS/MTP approved by AMBAG. SUMMARY
RTC staff is developing the 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan and working with AMBAG to develop the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan - Sustainable Communities Strategy which are scheduled for approval in June 2018. Staff recommends that the RTC approve the draft constrained project list for the 2040 RTP and for inclusion in the 2040 MTP-SCS. Staff recommends the RTC approve the revision to the Goals, Policies and Targets as recommended by E&DTAC.
Attachments: 1. Draft Constrained Project List for 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan 2. E&DTAC recommended revisions to 2040 RTP Goals, Policies and Targets 3. Summary of Comments from Public on Constrained Project List 4. Comments from Public on Overall Project List
S:\RTP\2040 RTP (2018)\Staff Reports\RTC\20170406\SR_RTP-Constr20170406.docx Draft 2040 Regional Transportation Plan Project List Constrained and Unconstrained Projects - Not Escalated Projects listed by lead agency, in alphabetical order by project name. Project IDs without the letter "P" in front of the number have been also included in the Regional Transportatioon Improvement Program. "Constrained" represents amount of project cost that could be funded with revenues anticipated through 2040. While some projects have secured funding, this amount does not typically represent committed funds. "Unconstrained" represents amount of project cost that would need additional funding in order to be implemented.
All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
Est total Uncon- Project Title ID Project Description/Scope cost Constrained strained Caltrans Collision Reduction & Emergency Projects CT-P46 Various SHOPP projects that address collision reduction, mandates (including stormwater $732,380 $219,714 $512,666 mandates) and emergency projects. (Constrained=30% of total cost). Hwy 17 Access Management - Laurel CT-P52 New structure providing grade-separation to facilitate crossing and turnaround. $40,000 $0 $40,000 Rd/Sugarloaf Rd/Glenwood Cutoff Area Grade Separation Concept Hwy 17 Access Management - Multimodal CT-P50 Multimodal improvements including park and ride improvements, and facilities serving $20,000 $0 $20,000 Improvements separated bike/ped crossing or express transit route. Hwy 17 Access Management - Old Santa CT-P53 New structure providing grade-separation to facilitate crossing and turnaround. $40,000 $0 $40,000 Cruz Hwy Area Grade Separation Concept Hwy 17 Access Management - Operational CT-P49 Operational improvements to existing facilities including ramp modifications, accel/decel lanes, $50,000 $0 $50,000 Improvements turning lanes, driveway consolidation, driveway channelization, etc. Hwy 17 Access Management - Vine Hill Area CT-P51 New structure providing grade-separation to facilitate crossing and turnaround. $40,000 $0 $40,000 Grade Separation Concept Hwy 17 Wildlife Habitat Connectivity CT-P48 Wildlife Crossing $9,198 $9,198 $0
Measure D Hwy 9 Corridor Projects CT-P09e Corridor study is underway to identify need for shoulder widening, turnouts for buses, bicycle $10,000 $7,349 $2,651 and pedestrian 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 $8,600 $2,580 $6,020 by providing minor 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 $778,390 $233,523 $544,867 roadway, roadside) limited mobility improvements. (Constrained=30% of cost to maintain). Caltrans Total $1,728,568 $472,364 $1,256,204 CHP - California Highway Patrol Hwy 129 Safety Program CHP-P03 Additional CHP enforcement and public education campaign on Highway 129. $500 $0 $500
Hwy 17 Safety Program CHP-P01 Continuation of Highway 17 Safety Program in Santa Cruz County at $100/year. Includes $2,200 $2,200 $0 public education and 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 $0 $0 $0 and traffic delays; and provide assistance to motorists. COST EST TBD. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
Est total Uncon- Project Title ID Project Description/Scope cost Constrained strained
CHP - California Highway Patrol Total $2,700 $2,200 $500 City of Capitola 40th Ave (at Deanes Ln)Bike/Ped connection CAP-P46 40th Avenue N/S bike/pedestrian connection at Deanes Lane. $10 $10 $0
40th Ave/Clares St Intersection CAP-P38 Widen intersection and signalize. $1,550 $1,050 $500 Improvements 41st Ave (Soquel to Portola) Crosswalks CAP-P47 Evaluate and if found necessary, increase number of crosswalks on 41st to closer to every 300 $20 $20 $0 ft. 41st Ave/Capitola Road Intersection CAP-P37 Widen intersection and reconfigure signal phasing. $520 $520 $0 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 $20 $20 $0 Lanes/Traffic Calming to Brommer and MBSST. 47th Avenue Traffic Calming and Greenway CAP-P30 Traffic calming and traffic dispersion improvements along 47th Ave from Capitola Rd to Portola $100 $100 $0 Drive and implementation 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 $10,330 $0 $10,330 Plaza Drive. Bay Avenue Traffic Calming and Bike/Ped CAP-P29 Traffic calming features along Bay Avenue from Highway 1 to Monterey Avenue, including left $410 $210 $200 Enhancements turn pocket, buffered 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. $1,000 $1,000 $0 Modifications/Roundabout Bay Avenue/Hill Street Intersection CAP-P07 Intersection improvements to improve traffic flow. Roundabout. $210 $210 $0
Bay Avenue/Monterey Avenue Intersection CAP-P32 Multimodal improvements to the intersection. Include signalization or roundabout along with $310 $310 $0 Modification pedestrian, bicycle 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 $20 $20 $0 Calming (Western City Limit on Brommer to at 41st Ave, connecting 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. $14,460 $0 $14,460
Capitola Jitney Transit Service CAP-P15 Purchase and operate local transit service. $1,030 $0 $1,030
Capitola Mall (Capitola Rd to Clares) Bike CAP-P48 Separated bicycle facility through Capitola Mall parking lot to connect 38th Ave bike lanes and $50 $50 $0 Path 40th Ave. Capitola Rd & 45th Avenue I/S CAP-P53 Signalization or other LOS improvements $250 $250 $0 Improvements Capitola Village Enhancements: Capitola Ave CAP-P34 Multimodal enhancements along Capitola Avenue. $1,030 $1,030 $0 All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
Est total Uncon- Project Title ID Project Description/Scope cost Constrained strained
Capitola Village Multimodal Enhancements - CAP-P04b Multimodal enhancements in Capitola Village along Stockton Ave, Esplanade, San Jose Ave, & $3,100 $3,100 $0 Phase 2/3 Monterey Av. Includes 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 $40 $0
Citywide Bike Projects CAP-P52 Bike projects based on needs identified through the Bicycle Plan. These projects are in addition $1,030 $400 $630 to projects listed individually in the RTP. Citywide General Maintenance and CAP-P06 Ongoing maintenance, repair, and operation of road/street system within the City limits. $44,000 $39,200 $4,800 Operations (Const=$1800K/yr; Unconst=$200K/yr). Citywide Sidewalk Program CAP-P51 Install sidewalks to fill gaps. Annual Cost $50k/yr. $1,030 $520 $510
Citywide Traffic Calming CAP-P17 Install traffic calming/neighborhood livability improvements. $1,450 $1,450 $0
Clares St Bike Lanes/Sharrows (Capitola Rd CAP-P42 Evaluate and if found necessary, add bike lanes/sharrows to Clares. $100 $100 $0 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 $10 $10 $0 Improvement across 41st. Clares Street Pedestrian Crossing west of CAP-P16 Construct signalized ped x-ing 0.20 miles west of 40th Ave. $520 $250 $270 40th Ave Clares Street Traffic Calming CAP 11 Implementation of traffic calming measures: chicanes, center island median, new bus stop, and $750 $750 $0 road edge landscape 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 $1,550 $1,550 $0 seawall. Gross/41st Ave Bicycle Intersection CAP-P44 Bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals) from $20 $20 $0 Improvement Gross E/B to 41st N/B. Hwy 1/41st Avenue Interchange CAP-P01 Implement 41st Avenue & Bay Ave/Porter Ave single interchange improvements as detailed $0 $0 $0 and expensed in Hwy 1 HOV project (RTC 24) as a stand alone project if the RTC project does not proceed. ($117M) Monterey Avenue and Park Avenue I/S CAP-P56 Signalization or other LOS improvements $400 $400 $0 Improvements Monterey Avenue at Depot Hill CAP-P28 Improve vehicle ingress and egress to Depot Hill along Escalona Ave and improve pedestrian $260 $260 $0 facilities. Monterey Avenue Multimodal Improvements CAP-P12 Installation of sidewalks and bike lanes in area near school and parks. $360 $360 $0
Park Avenue Sidewalks CAP 15 Installation of sidewalks, plus crosswalks at Cabrillo and Washburn to improve access to transit $650 $650 $0 stops. Links Cliffwood 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. $360 $360 $0
Porter Street and Highway 1 I/S CAP-P55 Add additional dedicated right turn lane on Porter St to northbound on ramp $250 $250 $0 Improvements Stockton Ave Bridge Rehab CAP-P07p Replace bridge with wider facility that includes standard bike lanes and sidewalks. $3,000 $1,500 $1,500 All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
Est total Uncon- Project Title ID Project Description/Scope cost Constrained strained
Stockton Avenue and Capitola Avenue I/S CAP-P57 Signalization or other LOS improvements $200 $200 $0 Improvements Upper Capitola Avenue Improvements CAP-P03 Installation of bike lanes and sidewalks on Capitola Av. (Bay Av.-SR 1) and sidewalks on Hill St. $1,340 $1,340 $0 from Bay Av. to Capitola Av. Upper Pacific Cove Parking Lot Pedestrian CAP 17 Construct 4 foot wide pedestrian pathway along City owned Upper Pacific Cove Parking lot, $310 $310 $0 Trail and Depot Park Metro Development adjacent to rail line (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. Wharf Road and Stockton Avenue I/S CAP-P54 Signalization or other LOS improvements $350 $350 $0 Improvements Wheelchair Access Ramps CAP-P27 Install wheelchair access/curb cut ramps on sidewalks citywide. $200 $200 $0
City of Capitola Total $92,600 $58,370 $34,230 City of Santa Cruz Almar Ave Sidewalks SC-P126 Fill gaps in sidewalks and access ramps to improve pedestrian safety. $200 $200 $0
Arroyo Seco Trail (Medar St to Grandview St) SC-P107 Pave existing gravel trail and widen and pave connection to Grandview St. $500 $0 $500
Bay Street Corridor Modifications SC-P77 Intersection modifications on Bay St Corridor from Mission St to Escalona Dr, including $5,100 $970 $4,130 widening at the Mission St 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 $0 $520
Bay/High Intersection Modification SC-P109 Install a roundabout or modify the traffic signal to include protected left-turns and new turn $3,500 $3,500 $0 lanes. Revise sidewalks, access ramps and bike lanes as appropriate. Beach/Cliff Intersection Signalization SC-P93 Signalize intersection for pedestrian and train safety. $210 $210 $0
Branciforte Creek Bike/Ped Crossing SC 46 Install a multiuse bicycle/pedestrian bridge over Branciforte Creek and connecting paths to the $2,830 $2,830 $0 existing levee paths near 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- $3,410 $0 $3,410 Connections Market-May Streets area. Brookwood Drive Bike and Pedestrian Path SC-P21 Provide 2-way bicycle and pedestrian travel. $1,030 $0 $1,030
Chestnut St. Pathway SC-P22 Install a Class 1 bicycle/pedestrian facility to connect the east side of Neary Lagoon Park with $570 $570 $0 the Depot Park path. Chestnut Street Bike Lanes SC-P47 Install Class 2 bike lanes to provide connection from existing bike lanes on Laurel Street and $100 $100 $0 upper Chestnut Street to 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. $163,630 $77,000 $86,630 (Const=$3.0M/yr; Unconst=$4.2M/yr) Citywide Safe Routes to School Projects - SC-P125 Projects to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety near schools. $8,204 $1,404 $6,800 ATP Citywide Street Sweeping SC-P128 Ongoing street sweeping, funded from City Refuse Enterprise Fund. $19,800 $19,800 $0 All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Delaware Avenue Complete Streets SC-P23 Fill gaps in bicycle lanes, sidewalks and sidewalk access ramps. $150 $150 $0
High St/Moore St Intersection Modification SC-P90 Add a protected left turn to existing signalized intersection along High St at city arterial. $100 $100 $0 Project is located in high 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 $4,130 $0 $4,130 improve access, especially during peak congestion times and emergencies. Hwy 1 Sound Wall SC-P03 Install sound wall on Hwy 1: River to Chestnut. $520 $0 $520
Hwy 1/9 Intersection Modifications SC 25 Intersection modifications including new turn lanes, bike lanes, shoulders, lighting, sidewalks $7,850 $7,850 $0 and access ramps. Includes adding second left-turn lane on 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) 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 $4,650 $4,650 $0 Intersection Modification add capacity, reduce delay and improve safety. Provide access 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 $16,320 $16,320 $0 improve seismic 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 $520 $0 $520 Hwy 1 to accommodate 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 $2,070 $2,070 $0 landscape strip removals, and some drainage inlet modifications. King/Laurel Intersection Modification SC-P114 Modify unsignalized intersection to add eastbound right turn lane. $100 $0 $100
Laurent/High Intersection Improvements SC-P97 Install Traffic Signal. $410 $0 $410
Lump Sum Bike Projects SC-P75 Bike projects based on needs identified through the Active Transportation Plan and Santa Cruz $6,800 $0 $6,800 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 $1,030 $1,030 $0 removals, and a bridge modification. MBSST (Coastal Rail Trail): Segment 7 TRL 07SC 2.1 miles of Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network (MBSST) Segment 7 along rail line $7,400 $7,400 $0 (Natural Bridges to Pacific Ave) (excluding Moore Creek rail trestle bridge and trail to Natural Bridges Drive). MBSST (Coastal Rail Trail_ - Segment 8 and TRL 8-9a Rail Trail Design, Environmental Clearance and Construction along the rail corridor between $32,934 $32,934 $0 9) Pacific Ave in the City of Santa Cruz to 17th Ave in Santa Cruz County Measure H Road Projects SC-P104 Road rehabilitation and reconstruction projects citywide to address backlog of needs using $41,800 $41,800 $0 Measure H sales tax revenues. (Some Measure H funds anticipated to fund specific projects listed in the RTP). All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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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 $0 $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. $500 $0 $500 Modification Morrissey Blvd. Bike Path over Hwy 1 SC-P29 Install a Class 1 bicycle and pedestrian facility on freeway overpass. $300 $300 $0
Morrissey/Poplar/Soquel Intersection SC-P12 Modify the roadway configuration in the Morrissey/Poplar/Soquel triangle area to improve $2,070 $0 $2,070 Modification traffic circulation and safety for all modes. Murray St Bridge Retrofit SC 37 Seismic retrofit of existing Murray St. bridge (36C0108) over Woods Lagoon at harbor and $11,440 $11,440 $0 associated approach 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 $210 $0
Neighborhood Traffic Management SC-P73 Install traffic control devices and roadway design features to manage neighborhood traffic. $2,580 $0 $2,580 Improvements North Branciforte/Water Intersection SC-P115 Modify traffic signal and add additional lanes per traffic study. Include signal interconnect if $2,070 $0 $2,070 Modification applicable. Ocean St and San Lorenzo River Levee SC-P120 Improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities on side streets to connect Ocean Street with San $620 $0 $620 Bike/Ped Connections (Felker, Kennan, Lorenzo River Levee path system. Blain, Barson Streets) Ocean St Pavement Rehabilitation SC 48 Pavement rehabilitation using cold-in-place recycling process; includes new curb ramps, $1,030 $1,030 $0 restriping of bicycle lanes and crosswalks. Ocean St Streetscape and Intersection, SC-P86 Implement this phase of the Ocean Street plan and modify Plymouth St to provide separate $4,130 $2,000 $2,130 Plymouth to Water turn lanes and through lanes, widen sidewalks, pedestrian islands/bulbouts, transit improvements, street trees, street lighting and medians landscaping improvements. 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 $6,200 $0 $6,200 Water to Soquel Street at the Water 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 Corridor Multiuse Transit Lane SC-P122 Consider restricting parking to develop business access and transit (BAT) lane to serve tourism $410 $0 $410 and improving transit facilities. Ocean Street Widening from Soquel to East SC-P66 Implement this phase of the Ocean Street plan that includes utility undergrounding, bike lanes, $5,170 $0 $5,170 Cliff wider sidewalks, 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 $0 $150 Wayfinding All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Pacific Avenue Sidewalk (Front-Wharf) SC-P127 Construct new sidewalk and crossing on Pacific Avenue between Second and Front Streets, $318 $318 $0 including installation of a new accessible crossing at Front and Pacific. River (Rte 9)/Fern Intersection Modification SC-P110 Install traffic signal, sidewalk and new access ramps. Provide bike lanes on Fern. $520 $0 $520
River St/River Street South Intersection SC-P116 Install a roundabout or traffic signal to improve access and safety to the Downtown core, $520 $0 $520 Modification integrating bike and pedestrian facilities. Riverside Ave/Second St Intersection SC-P13 Modify intersection to reduce congestion and improve pedestrian crossing. $175 $175 $0 Modification. San Lorenzo River Bike/Ped Path at RR TRL 8a Install a Multi-Use bicycle/pedestrian facility to connect the east end of the Beach Street $1,550 $1,550 $0 Bridge Pathway with East Cliff Drive 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. San Lorenzo River Levee Path Connection SC-P35 Install a Multi-Use bicycle/pedestrian facility connecting the end of the San Lorenzo River Levee $2,070 $2,070 $0 path on the eastern 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 $2,070 $2,070 $0 and connect to bike 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 $1,030 $0
Seabright/Water Intersection Improvements SC-P99 Modify unsignalized intersection to add northbound right and extend left-turn pocket. $100 $0 $100
Shaffer Road Widening and Railroad SC-P91 Construction of a new crossing of the Railroad line at Shaffer Rd. and widening at the southern $1,000 $1,000 $0 Crossing leg of Shaffer in conjunction with development. Complete sidewalks and bike lanes. Sidewalk Program SC-P09 Install and maintain sidewalks and access ramps. $20,660 $5,500 $15,160
Soquel Ave at Frederick St Intersection SC 42 Widen to improve eastbound through-lane transition on Soquel Ave and lengthen right-turn $310 $310 $0 Modifications pocket and bicycle lane 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 $2,320 $0 $2,320 Morrissey) Morrissey Blvd to widen sidewalks, transit improvements, improve pedestrian and bicycle detection and crossings, add a travel lane, maintain some commercial parking and improve existing 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) $410 $410 $0 River to Branciforte) Bike Lane Treatments to address speed 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 with $300 $150 $150 Crosswalks consideration for safety, and update crosswalks to more visible pattern (block). Storey/King Street Intersection Left-Turn SC-P76 Remove parking and modify striping for second southbound left turn lane. $100 $0 $100 Lane Swift/Delaware Intersection Roundabout or SC-P101 Install Traffic Signal or Roundabout at Intersection to improve capacity and safety. $500 $500 $0 Traffic Signal Water Street Pavement Rehabilitation(N. SC 49 Pavement rehabilitation of Water Street between North Branciforte Avenue and Ocean Street. $1,453 $1,453 $0 Branciforte Ave- Ocean St) Grant Condition: Add bicycle and pedestrian treatments at intersections, especially at Branciforte to reduce conflicts between motorized and non-motorized users. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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West Cliff Path Minor Widening (David Way SC 23 Improve existing path. $520 $520 $0 Lighthouse to Swanton) West Cliff/Bay Street Modifications SC-P83 Signalization at all-way stop controlled intersections. $500 $500 $0
City of Santa Cruz Total $410,724 $253,424 $157,300 City of Scotts Valley Bean Creek Rd Sidewalks (SVMS to Blue SV-P35 Fill gaps in sidewalks on Bean Creek Rd. $410 $410 $0 Bonnet) Bean Creek Road Realignment SV-P16 Realign Bean Creek Road to intersect Scotts Valley Drive farther North to create a four way $2,840 $0 $2,840 intersection. Bike Rest Stops in Scotts Valley SV-P38 Bike rest stops (including racks, water) at Camp Evers Park and Skypark. $230 $0 $230
Bluebonnet Lane Bike Lanes SV-P32 Add bike lanes on Bluebonnet (Bean Ck, through Skypark to Mt. Hermon/Lockewood). $150 $150 $0
Citywide Access Ramps SV-P06 Place handicap ramps at various locations. Avg annual cost: $8K/yr. $210 $210 $0
Citywide Bike Lanes SV-P41 Construction of additional bike lanes and paths citywide (including Green Hills). $3,100 $0 $3,100
Citywide General Maintenance and SV-P27 Ongoing maintenance, repairs, and operation of road/street system within the City limits. $14,770 $11,700 $3,070 Operations ($400K/yr const; $250/yr unconst). Citywide Sidewalk Program SV-P05 Install sidewalks to fill gaps. Annual Cost $50k/yr $5,170 $2,600 $2,570
Civic Center Dr Bike Lanes SV-P33 Add bike lanes to narrow road. $410 $0 $410
El Pueblo Rd Ext North SV-P14 Connect El Pueblo Road via Janis Way to Victor Square, crossing Carbonero Creek. $1,240 $0 $1,240
El Pueblo Rd Extensions SV-P15 Connect El Pueblo Road to Disc Drive. $410 $0 $410
El Rancho Dr Bike Lanes SV-P36 Add bike lanes on El Rancho within city limits. $340 $0 $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 $0 $570
Emergency Access SV DR/Upper Willis Dr SV-P25 Connect Scotts Valley Drive to Upper Willis Road for emergency access. $1,030 $0 $1,030
Emergency Access Whispering Pines SV-P26 Connect Whispering Pines Drive to Manana Woods for emergency access. $50 $0 $50
Emergency Access-Bethany/Glenwood SV-P23 Connect Bethany Drive to Glenwood Drive. $210 $0 $210
Emergency Access-Sundridge/Pueblo SV-P22 Connect Sunridge Drive to Disc Drive for emergency access. $410 $0 $410
Erba Lane/Terrace View/SV Drive SV-P10 Realign Terrace View to access Scotts Valley Drive via Erba Lane. $520 $0 $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 $0 $1,030
Glen Canyon Rd/Green Hills Rd/S. Navarra SV 28 Repave two roads, add bike lanes, and signage. Includes road markings like sharrows and $1,265 $1,265 $0 Dr Bike Corridor and Roadway Preservation green lane treatments to assist commuters, students, and recreational bikers; and bike/walk education and outreach programs. Scope may be reduced to Green Hills Rd and reduced section of Glen Canyon if additional local revenues are not secured. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Glenwood Dr Bike Lanes SV-P39 Widen road to accommodate bike lanes from Scotts Valley High School to City limits. $520 $520 $0
Hwy 17/Midtown Interchange SV-P01 Construct new SR17 interchange midway between Mt. Hermon Rd and Granite Creek Rd. Will $30,990 $0 $30,990 require right-of-way. Hwy 17/Mt. Hermon Rd Interchange SV-P44 Add lane to SB off-ramp at Hwy 17/Mt. Hermon Rd interchange. $1,030 $0 $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 $210 $105 $105 Traffic Signal (near transit center) 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 $0 $720
Lockwood Ln Pedestrian Signal Near Golf SV-P21 Construct a pedestrian signal at unprotected ped crossing on Lockwood Lane. $50 $50 $0 Course Lockwoode 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 $520 $0
Mt Hermon Rd and Scotts Valley Drive - SV-P49 Increase number of crosswalks on Mt Hermon/Scotts Valley Dr, update crosswalks to block $1,030 $515 $515 Crosswalks pattern, add pedestrian 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 which could include $1,030 $1,030 $0 Connection improved bike/ped 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 $50 $0 Intersection Improvements Mt Hermon Road Sidewalk Connections SV-P30A Add sidewalks to fill gaps in business district. $520 $520 $0
Mt Hermon, Lockewood, Springs Lake SV-P13 Widen, reconstruct and improve portions of roadway and intersection. $4,130 $0 $4,130 Widening Mt Hermon/King's Village Rd-Transit Signal SV-P46 Transit signal priority at Kings Village Rd/Mt Hermon Rd. $80 $80 $0 priority Mt Hermon/Scotts Valley - Intersection SV-P50 Add bicycle treatments at Mt Hermon/Scotts Valley Dr intersection. $10 $10 $0 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 $620 $620 $0 Jump Road to add transit 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 $0 $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 $450 $450 $0 Pines Dr Intersection Operations eastbound Whispering Pines Dr and evaluate adding a third through lane, construct curb, Improvement Project gutter, sidewalk and curb ramps, modify striping and pavement markings, improve bicycle facilities (green lanes and bike box), resynchronize intersection timing, and repave intersection area. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Mt. Hermon Road/Town Center Entrance SV-P51 Install new traffic signal at the intersection of the future Town Center road that will $260 $130 $130 Traffic Signal accommodate increased pedestrian travel. Add a right-turn lane on the westbound approach. New signalization 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 $0 $620
Neighborhood Traffic Calming SV-P28 Citywide traffic calming devices. $770 $770 $0
Scotts Valley Town Center SV-P45 Bicycle and pedestrian facilities and circulation elements within planned development. $4,130 $4,130 $0 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Scotts Valley-wide - Greenway Signage SV-P48 Add signage for neighborhood greenways. $20 $0 $20
Sky Park Commercial Area Circulation SV-P11 Construct infrastructure improvement for Skypark commercial area. $2,070 $0 $2,070
Synchronize Traffic Signals along Mt. SV-P42 Re-time to coordinate traffic signals along Mt. Hermon Road. $100 $100 $0 Hermon Road City of Scotts Valley Total $87,915 $25,935 $61,980 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 $20 $20 $0 Calming and Greenway signage to provide access 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 $20 $20 $0 and Greenway signage to provide access 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 $1,330 $1,330 $0 to City Limits) of bus pull out, new sidewalks and curb ramps, refuge island, rectangular flashing beacon, striping, and roadway rehab. Airport Blvd Modifications (Hanger Way to WAT-P34 Reconstruct or repave roadway and bike lanes; repair, replace and install curb, gutter, sidewalk $520 $0 $520 Ross Ave) and curb ramps; replace and upgrade signage and striping. Airport Boulevard Improvements: WAT 40 Reconstruct roadway, install new sidewalk, upgrade curb ramps and driveway crossings, install $1,550 $1,550 $0 Westgate/Larkin to Hanger Way median islands, 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 $50 $0
Bridge Maintenance WAT-P35 Maintenance of bridges $100 $100 $0
Buena Vista/Calabasas/Freedom Connection WAT-P30 Construction of roadway connection from Buena Vista area to Freedom Blvd. Reconstruct Via $5,170 $0 $5,170 Nicola. Citywide General Maintenance and WAT-P06 Ongoing maintenance, repair, and operation of road/street system, including bicycle and $56,820 $44,000 $12,820 Operations pedestrian facilities.(Total Need = $2,600/year, constr=$1500/yr) Citywide Pedestrian Facilities WAT-P15 Construct sidewalks and curb ramps where necessary. This work is usually combined with the $2,070 $0 $2,070 annual road rehabilitation and maintenance projects. Avg annual cost: $100/yr. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Citywide Transportation Projects WAT-P24 Lump sum of transportation projects to be identified in the future. Including major $24,790 $0 $24,790 rehabilitation and operational improvements ($1.2M/yr). Crestview/Wagner Extension WAT-P29 Construction of roadway connection from Atkinson Lane area to SR 152. Reconstruct/widen $4,130 $0 $4,130 Wagner St. Downtown Watsonville Universal Streets WAT-P59 Evaluate and if feasible, implement universal streets, which are designed for pedestrians and $520 $520 $0 restrict vehicular access, 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 $260 $0 $260 and striping. 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 $0 $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 $260 $260 $0 Lake & Madison for 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 $1,500 $1,500 $0 and striping Freedom Blvd (Green Valley Rd to Buena WAT-P72 Repair and resurface damaged roadway and bike lanes, replace damaged sidewalks, add $5,000 $5,000 $0 Vista Dr) pedestrian facilities where none exist. Freedom Blvd (Green Valley Rd to Davis) WAT-P61 Evaluate and if feasible, install bike treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, $260 $260 $0 Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements 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 $520 $520 $0 to Lincoln) Roach Road, Davis 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, $2,580 $0 $2,580 Vista to Davis) sidewalks, signing and 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 Undergrounding WAT-P38 Underground existing overhead utilities. $1,270 $1,270 $0
Freedom Blvd/Green Valley Rd WAT-P64 Evaluate and if feasible, implement greenway, which gives priority to bicycles and pedestrians $1,550 $0 $1,550 Neighborhood Bike/Ped Connections on low volume, low speed streets including, pedestrian facilities, way finding and pavement markings, bicycle treatments to connect neighborhoods to goods and services on Freedom Blvd. Freedom Boulevard Plan Line WAT 43 Preparation of a plan line for Freedom Boulevard between Green Valley Road and Buena Vista $160 $160 $0 Drive that delineates multimodal modifications supported by the community. Green Valley Rd Modifications (Freedom WAT-P45 Reconstruct or repave roadway and bike lanes; repair, replace and install curb gutter, sidewalk $1,810 $0 $1,810 Blvd to City Limit) and curb ramps; 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 Road Reconstruction (Struve WAT 42 Reconstruct existing roadway and bike lanes, replace asphalt ped path with curb, gutter $1,198 $1,198 $0 Slough-Freedom Blvd) sidewalk and ADA compliant curb ramps; upgrade signage and loop detectors. Condition: increase sidewalk width consistent with the Complete Streets Guidebook. City may have to reduce existing roadway lane widths in order to provide wider sidewalks; may repave instead of reconstruct roadway or reduce limits of reconstruction based on allocated funds. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Harkins Slough Rd (Hwy 1 to Green Valley WAT-P69 Repair, reconstruct and/or upgrade pavement, bike lanes, sidewalks, transit facilities, signage $1,000 $0 $1,000 Rd) and striping Hillside Ave to Freedom Blvd Ped/Bike WAT-P60 Evaluate and if feasible, install new bike/ped connection from Carey Avenue to Freedom $310 $0 $310 Connection Boulevard between Roache Road and Green Valley Road to connect neighborhood to goods, services and transit on Freedom Boulevard. Include new crossing from new bicycle/pedestrian facility to east side of Freedom Boulevard. Hwy 1/Harkins Slough Road Corridor WAT 01A Construction of Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge over Highway 1. Installation of a signal at the $8,600 $8,600 $0 Improvements northbound Highway 1 off ramp at Harkins Slough Road; Signal modifications and operational improvements along Harkins Slough Road/Green Valley Road corridor, beginning at Highway 1 off ramp to Main Street (SR 152); Caltrans Project ID 05-1G490 (formerly part of Caltrans Project ID - 05-44130 and WAT 01). Kearney/Rodriguez - Ped Crossing WAT-P53 Evaluate and if found necessary, add pedestrian crossing at Kearney and Rodriguez with traffic $30 $30 $0 calming for access to Radcliffe Elementary. Lower Watsonville Slough Trail WAT-P46 Install bicycle/pedestrian trail $670 $670 $0
Lump Sum Bicycle Projects WAT-P19 Update the City Bicycle Plan and construction of additional routes and paths (250k/yr). $5,170 $0 $5,170
Main St - 3 HAWK Signals WAT-P54 Evaluate and if found necessary, add Hawk signals in 3 locations on Main St. $770 $770 $0
Main St (Freedom to Riverside) Ped/Bike WAT-P58 Evaluate and if feasible improve ped facilities and bike treatments (such as buffered and/or $770 $770 $0 Enhancements painted bike lanes, bike 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 $620 $620 $0 East Lake Ave) striping. Evaluate and if 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 $1,450 $1,450 $0 ramps: replace and 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 Modifications (East Lake Ave to WAT-P73 Provide complete streets improvements including but not limited to pedestrian crossings, $1,000 $1,000 $0 Freedom Blvd) bicycle facilities, bus stops, parking, sidewalks and traffic management Main St. (Hwy 152)/Freedom Blvd WAT 27a Installation of a roundabout to replace the currently signalized intersection with safety $1,290 $1,290 $0 Roundabout considerations for bike/ped. 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 $0 $0 $0 (Main St to 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 $100 $100 $0 Riverside) - Crosswalks Union/Brennan to aim for 300 ft distance between crossings. Update pattern of crosswalks to block pattern. MBSST (Coastal Rail Trail): Lee Road, 4000 TRL 18L Construction of 4000-foot long pathway parallel to the railroad tracks: twelve-foot width $1,340 $1,340 $0 feet east to City Slough Trail connection asphalt (hma). A 500 ft long retaining wall up to 3 ft tall with fence near Lee Road. A drainage structure east of Ohlone Parkway 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. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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MBSST Rail Trail: Walker Street to City TRL 18W Construction of 2400 ft pedestrian and bicycle path parallel to the existing railroad tracks and $862 $862 $0 Slough Trail connection within the rail right-of-way. Also includes public outreach and training to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety. Neighborhood Traffic Plan WAT-P04 Plan to identify and address concerns regarding speeding, bicycle and pedestrian access and $100 $100 $0 safety, and other neighborhood traffic issues ($5k/yr). Neighborhood Traffic Plan Implementation WAT-P13 Address concerns about traffic complaints through Education, Enforcement, and Engineering $410 $410 $0 solutions. Install traffic calming devices that do not impede bicyclist access ($20k/yr). Ohlone Parkway Improvements - Phase 2 WAT-P31 Roadway, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities. $520 $520 $0 (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 $310 $0 $310 Connection neighborhood to goods, services and transit on Freedom Boulevard. Include new crossing from new bicycle/pedestrian facility to west side of Freedom Boulevard. Pajaro Valley High School Connector Trail WAT-P42 Install bicycle/pedestrian trail (this trail connects Pajaro Valley High School to Airport Blvd). $620 $620 $0
Pennsylvania Dr (Green Valley Rd to Clifford WAT-P70 Repair, reconstruct and/or upgrade pavement, bike lanes, sidewalks, transit facilities, signage $4,000 $0 $4,000 Ave) and striping Riverside (Hwy 129) Bike Facilities CT-P39 Bicycle facilities - Lee to Lakeview Road. County/City Project -Cost Unknown. $0 $0 $0
Rodriguez St (Main St to Riverside)- WAT-P51 Evaluate and if found necessary, improve bike lane striping, add buffered lanes on Rodriguez St $10 $10 $0 Buffered Bike Lane to delineate 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 $210 $210 $0 Main Street of Ohlone Pkwy; Main 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 $10 $0 Sharrows Upper Struve Slough Trail WAT-P65 Construction of 450 foot long pedestrian/bicycle path along upper Struve Slough from Green $460 $460 $0 Valley Road to 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 $670 $0
Walker St Modifications (Beach St to WAT-P48 Repave roadway and bike lanes; repair, replace and install curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb $2,790 $0 $2,790 Watsonville Slough) ramps; replace and upgrade signage and striping Watsonville Shuttle WAT-P27 Year round public transit service. $260 $0 $260
Watsonville-wide HOV priority WAT-P56 Evaluate HOV priority at signals and HOV queue bypass. $50 $50 $0
West Beach St (Lee Rd to Ohlone Parkway) WAT-P66 Repair, reconstruct and/or upgrade pavement, bike lanes, sidewalks, transit facilities, signage $2,500 $0 $2,500 and striping West Beach St (Ohlone Parkway to Walker WAT-P67 Repair, reconstruct and/or upgrade pavement, bike lanes, sidewalks, transit facilities, signage $4,000 $0 $4,000 St) and striping All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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West Lake Ave Modifications (Main St to WAT-P41 Repair, replace and install curb, gutter, sidewalk and curb ramps; replace and upgrade signage $210 $0 $210 Rodriguez St) and striping City of Watsonville Total $155,600 $78,320 $77,280 Consolidated Transportation Countywide Specialized Transportation CTSA-P01 Non-ADA mandated paratransit and other specialized transportation service for seniors and $56,700 $46,000 $10,700 people with disabilities. 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=$2M. Lift Line Maintenance/Operations Center CTSA-P02 Construct a permanent maintenance center/consolidated operations facility for paratransit $15,500 $0 $15,500 program (currently Lift Line). Medical Specialized Transportation for CTSA-P06 Non-emergency medical transportation for veterans $6,500 $0 $6,500 Veterans Medically Fragile Specialized Transportation CTSA-P04 Non-emergency transportation service for medically fragile individuals. Includes operations and $5,000 $0 $5,000 capital. Non-ADA Paratransit Service Expansion CTSA-P03 Expansion of non-ADA paratransit system to meet needs of growing elderly and disabled $21,700 $0 $21,700 populations. May include pre/post natal transport to medical appointments. Consolidated Transportation Total $105,400 $46,000 $59,400 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 $6,500 $2,200 $4,300 Traffic Safety Education pedestrian programs: Community Traffic Safety Coalition, South County coalition, and Ride n' Stride Bicycle/Pedestrian Education Program. County Health Services Agency Total $6,500 $2,200 $4,300 County of Santa Cruz 17th Ave and Brommer St Slurry Seal CO 65 Pavement maintenance, isolated section digout and asphalt replacement and fiberized slurry $370 $370 $0 seal on entire roadway. 26th Ave Improvements (entire length- CO-P31a Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including sidewalks, bike $2,580 $0 $2,580 Portola Dr to end) lanes, transit turnouts, left 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 $0 $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 $2,070 $570 $1,500 Multimodal Circulation Improvements and Brommer and develop greenway on 37th Avenue from East Cliff to Portola. Roadway Greenway improvements may include roadway and roadside 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 $1,240 $340 $900 Interchange to Soquel Dr) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Airport Blvd Improvements (City limits to CO-P02 Major rehab, addition of bike lanes, transit facilities, merge lanes, intersection improvements, $1,240 $1,240 $0 Green Valley Rd) sidewalks, drainage, and landscaping. Alba Rd Improvements (Empire Grade to CO-P30b Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. $1,760 $0 $1,760 State Hwy 9) All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Amesti Road Multimodal Improvements CO-P03 Roadway rehab and reconstruction, left turn pockets at Green Valley Road, Pioneer Road/Varni $6,200 $600 $5,600 (Green Valley to Brown Valley Rd) Road. Add bike lanes, transit turnouts, sidewalks, merge lanes, landscaping, and intersection improvements. Aptos Beach Dr Improvements (Esplanade CO-P27b Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit $1,240 $0 $1,240 to Rio Del Mar Blvd) turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. Aptos Village Plan Improvements CO 64 Modifications for ped, bike, bus and auto traffic. Add pedestrian facilities and drainage $4,100 $4,100 $0 infrastructure on both sides of Soquel Dr; improve bike lanes; new bike parking; 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 & Soquel/Trout Gulch. Left turn lanes on Soquel at new street - Parade St and at Aptos Creek Road. 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. Pavement overlay of Soquel Dr (Spreckels to Trout Gulch) and a portion of Aptos Creek Road. Beach Road Improvements (City limits to CO-P26b Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn $1,240 $340 $900 Pajaro Dunes) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Bean Creek Rd Improvements (Scotts Valley CO-P28a Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Arterials including addition of bike $1,760 $485 $1,275 City Limits to Glenwood Dr) lanes, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Bear Creek Rd Surface Seal (PM 4.75-PM CO 71 3-layer slurry seal and restriping to rehabilitate the roadway surface. $860 $860 $0 7.0) Bear Creek Road Improvements (Hwy 9 to CO-P04 Major rehab, add bike lanes, turnouts, merge lanes, and intersection improvements. Some $4,750 $250 $4,500 Hwy 35) landscaping and drainage improvements also. Bonita Dr Improvements (entire length) CO-P29b Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike $1,240 $0 $1,240 lanes, transit 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, $8,260 $0 $8,260 Pine Flats Rd) major road 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 $620 $0 $620 Buena Vista Dr to Freedom Blvd) lanes, transit turnouts, left 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 $1,760 $0 $1,760 Cruz to Vine Hill Rd) lanes, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Branciforte Drive Chip Seal (Granite Ck Rd- CO 79 Asphalt Digouts, Chip Seal, and restriping of 0.62 miles of Branciforte Drive from Granite Creek $197 $197 $0 north) to PM 2.4 Brown Valley Rd Improvements (Corralitos CO-P26d Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn $1,240 $340 $900 Rd to Redwood Rd) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Buena Vista Rd Improvements (San CO-P26e Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn $3,000 $825 $2,175 Andreas to Freedom Blvd) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Bulb Ave Road Improvements (Garden St to CO-P65 Roadway and roadside improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike lanes, left turn $770 $0 $770 Capitola City Limits) lanes, intersection improvements and roadway rehabilitation. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Cabrillo College Dr Improvements (Park Ave CO-P30d Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike $1,240 $240 $1,000 to Twin Lakes Church) lanes, transit turnouts, 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 $22,000 $11,000 $11,000 with the Sustainable Santa Cruz County Plan Santa Cruz County Plan Capitola Rd Ext Improvements (Capitola Rd CO-P31b Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit $1,240 $0 $1,240 to Soquel Ave) turnouts, left turn 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 $340 $0
Carol Way/Lompico Creek Bridge CO-P49 Replace existing single span-two lane bridge construction of steel girders and long deck with $1,240 $0 $1,240 Replacement new 30 ft wide single 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 $930 $930 $0 intersection Casserly Rd Improvements (Hwy 152 to CO-P26g Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn $770 $208 $563 Green Valley Rd) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Cathedral Dr Improvements (entire length) CO-P33b Roadway and roadside improvements on Minor Collector. Roadwork includes major $620 $0 $620 rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. Center Ave/Seacliff Dr Improvements CO-P26h Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn $1,240 $340 $900 (Broadway to Aptos Beach Dr) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Chanticleer Ave Improvements (Hwy 1 to CO-P26i Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, drainage and intersection $1,240 $340 $900 Soquel Dr) improvements. Cliff Dr Improvements (Rio Del Mar to CO-P29c Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike $620 $0 $620 Railroad Crossing) lanes, transit 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, $1,450 $0 $1,450 to Rio Del Mar Blvd) bike lanes and transit 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, $1,760 $0 $1,760 Lakeview Rd) sidewalks, landscaping. 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 $620 $170 $450 to Soquel Dr.) lanes, transit turnouts, left 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 $620 $150 $470 St) turnouts, left turn 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, $620 $620 $0 (Freedom Blvd to Hames Rd) landscaping and intersection improvements. County wide guardrail CO-P97 Install guardrail on County roads $15,000 $15,000 $0
Countywide ADA Access Ramps CO-P37 Construction of handicapped access ramps countywide. $1,240 $620 $620 All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Countywide Bike Projects CO-P71 Bike projects based on needs identified through the Santa Cruz County Bicycle Plan and plan $4,130 $0 $4,130 updates. These are in 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 $495,000 $407,000 $88,000 Operations areas of the county. Countywide Sidewalks CO-P41 Install sidewalks. $72,310 $7,000 $65,310
Day Valley Rd Improvements (entire length- CO-P31c Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit $1,240 $0 $1,240 Freedom Blvd to Valencia Rd) turnouts, left turn 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 $0 $410 Improvement East Cliff Dr Pedestrian Pathway (7th-12th CO-P50 Construct pedestrian pathway on East Cliff. $1,760 $1,760 $0 Ave) East Cliff Drive Cape Seal (12th-17th) CO 66 Pavement maintenance, isolated section digout and asphalt replacement and cape seal on $230 $230 $0 entire roadway. 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 $4,750 $1,500 $3,250 Harbor) sidewalks, add transit turnouts, 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 $1,760 $485 $1,275 Rd to just before Summit Rd) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Either Way Ln Bridge Replacement Project CO-P88 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing narrow one lane structure and $2,180 $2,180 $0 roadway approaches with a two lane clear span precast voided concrete slab bridge and standard bridge approaches. El Dorado Ave Road Improvements CO-P67 Roadway and roadside improvements including curb, gutter, buffered sidewalk, bike $1,810 $0 $1,810 (Capitola Rd to RR) treatments (such as buffered and/or painted bike lanes, bike boxes, bike signals), left turn lanes, intersection improvements and roadway rehabilitation. El Rancho Dr Improvements (Mt. CO-P26k Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn $2,380 $655 $1,725 Hermon/Hwy 17 to SC city limits) pockets, merge lanes 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 $220 $0 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 $340 $340 $0 130' N of Heller Dr) entire roadway. Empire Grade Improvements CO-P10 Road rehab and maintenance, left turn pocket at Felton Empire Road, add bike lanes, transit $4,750 $1,190 $3,560 facilities, some 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 $2,380 $655 $1,725 Rd to Buzzard Lagoon Rd) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Felton Empire Road Improvements (entire CO-P28d Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Arterials including addition of bike $2,380 $655 $1,725 length to State Hwy 9) lanes, transit turnouts, left 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 $2,830 $2,830 $0 Replacement Project roadway approaches with a new two lane clear span reinforced concrete box girder bridge and standard bridge approaches. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Forest Hill Dr @ Bear Creek Bridge CO-P86 The Project will consist of completely replacing existing steel girder bridge crossing Bear Creek $2,050 $0 $2,050 Replacement Project with a new precast concrete voided slab bridge. Freedom Blvd Multimodal Improvements CO-P11 Add bike lanes, sidewalks on some segments, transit turnouts, signalization. Left turn pockets $3,100 $775 $2,325 (Bonita Dr to City of Watsonville) at Bowker, Day Valley, 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 $1,430 $0 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 $1,240 $0 $1,240 to State Hwy 9) lanes, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Glen Arbor Road Recycle, Overlay, & Chip CO 80 Pavement recycling, asphalt overlay, chip seal, and restriping 0.52 miles of Glen Arbor Road $467 $467 $0 Seal (SR 9-Quail Hallow) from Hwy 9 at bridge to Quail Hollow Rd. The project will also include a subdrain at a point where a natural spring is causing subgrade destabilization and repairs rutting damage adjacent to bus stops. Glen Canyon Rd Improvements (Branciforte CO-P26m Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn $5,990 $1,640 $4,350 Dr to City of Scotts Valley) pockets, merge lanes 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 $0 $2,380
Glenwood Cutoff General Improvements CO-P61 Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, left turn lanes, intersection $3,100 $0 $3,100 (Glenwood Dr to Hwy 17) improvements and roadway rehabilitation. Glenwood Dr. Improvements (Scotts Valley CO-P26n Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn $3,000 $825 $2,175 city limits to State Hwy 17) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Graham Hill Road Multimodal Improvements CO-P12 Bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes, traffic signals. Major $7,020 $1,755 $5,265 (City of SC to Hwy 9) rehabilitation and 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 $1,760 $0 $1,760 Dr to City of Scotts Valley) lanes, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Granite Creek Road Recycle & Overlay CO 81 Pavement recycling, asphalt overlay, and restriping of 1.85 miles of Granite Creek Road from $1,038 $1,038 $0 Scotts Valley city limits to PM 0.56. Scope may be scaled to match funding. Green Valley Rd 3-Layer Seal: Devon Ln to CO 68 Pavement maintenance, isolated section digout and asphalt replacement and 3-layer seal on $270 $270 $0 Melody Ln (0.58 mi) entire roadway. Green Valley Rd Bridge Replacement Project CO-P85 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing two lane structure and roadway $2,110 $2,110 $0 approaches with a two 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 $390 $390 $0 Airport Blvd to Amesti Rd (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 $4,130 $1,030 $3,100 some road rehab and 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 $3,620 $0 $3,620 Freedom Blvd to Eureka Canyon Rd) transit turnouts. Harkins Slough Rd. Improvements (entire CO-P32c Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and $1,760 $0 $1,760 length-Buena Vista Dr to State Hwy 1) transit turnouts. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Harper St Improvements (entire length-El CO-P33d Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike $1,240 $310 $930 Dorado Ave to ECM) lanes, transit turnouts, left 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 $2,380 $0 $2,380 to Valencia Rd.) transit turnouts. Hwy 152/Holohan Rd Safety Improvement CO-P92 Pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements. Intersection capacity enhancements and signal $2,200 $0 $2,200 Project modifications. Jamison Cr Rd Improvements (entire length- CO-P32e Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and $620 $0 $620 Empire Grade to Hwy 236) transit turnouts. La Madrona Dr Improvements (El Rancho Dr CO-P14 Bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets at Sims Road, Highway 17, and El $3,620 $905 $2,715 to City of Scotts Valley) Rancho Road), merge 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 $1,240 $0 $1,240 Rd. Also add bike 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 $620 $0 $620 Andreas Rd to Buena Vista Dr) lanes, transit turnouts, 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 $3,930 $3,930 $0 roadway approaches with 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 $1,240 $0 $1,240 Jose Rd to Mt. View/Rodeo Gulch Rd) lanes, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Ledyard Way Improvements (entire length- CO-P31d Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit $620 $0 $620 Soquel Dr to Soquel Dr) turnouts, left turn 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 $1,240 $0 $1,240 City limits to end) turnouts, left turn 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 $880 $243 $638 Rd to SV limits) intersection improvements. Lompico Rd Bridge Replacement CO-P95 The project will consist of replacing existing steel stringer bridge with a reinforced concrete $1,860 $0 $1,860 slab bridge Lompico Rd Improvements (E Zayante Rd. CO-P30k Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike $620 $0 $620 to end) lanes, transit turnouts, 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 $1,450 $400 $1,050 Mattison Ln) lanes, transit 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, $1,760 $1,760 $0 Cherryvale Ave) left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. Manfre Rd Improvements (entire length- CO-P33e Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike $620 $0 $620 Larkin Valley Rd to Buena Vista Dr) lanes, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Mar Monte Ave Improvements (San Andreas CO-P30l Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike $620 $0 $620 Rd to State Hwy 1) lanes, transit turnouts, 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 $300 $0 $300 just before Seacliff Dr to Soquel Dr) lanes, buffered sidewalks, 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 $1,450 $400 $1,050 to Soquel Ave) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. McGregor Dr Improvements (Capitola city CO-P33g Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike $1,240 $0 $1,240 limits to Searidge Rd) lanes, transit turnouts, left 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 $1,240 $0 $1,240 Ledyard Way) turnouts, left turn 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 $360 $360 $0 turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. Mountain View Rd Improvements CO-P27g Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit $1,240 $0 $1,240 (Branciforte Dr to Rodeo Gulch Rd) turnouts, left turn 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 $890 $0 Graham Hill to 1000' N of Locatelli Ln Mt. Hermon Rd. Improvements (Lockhart CO-P26q Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn $3,000 $825 $2,175 Gulch to Graham Hill Rd) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Murphy Crossing Improvements CO-P39 Bikeway on Murphy Crossing (Hwy 129 to Monterey Co line), major rehabilitation and $1,240 $0 $1,240 maintenance of road, drainage improvements may also be needed. Opal Cliff Dr Improvements (41st Av to CO-P31g Roadway, roadside and intersection improvements including sidewalks, bike treatments (such $1,240 $290 $950 Capitola City Limits) as buffered and/or 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 $9,500 $2,500 $7,000 Road and Beach Road. Paul Minnie Ave. Improvements (Rodriguez CO-P29f Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike $1,240 $340 $900 St to Soquel Ave) lanes, transit 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 $1,240 $310 $930 to end) improvements, merge 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 $1,240 $240 $1,000 to Whiting Rd) turnouts, left turn 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 $2,380 $655 $1,725 to Empire Grade Rd) lanes, transit turnouts, left 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 $880 $180 $700 turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Pioneer Rd Improvements (Amesti Rd to CO-P31h Roadway and roadside improvements on various Major Collectors including bike lanes, transit $880 $0 $880 Green Valley Rd) turnouts, left turn 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 $1,450 $0 $1,450 lanes, transit 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 $1,240 $340 $900 Mill Rd) (such as buffered and/or 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 $240 $0
Quail Hollow Rd Bridge Replacement Project CO-P82 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing two lane structure and roadway $2,430 $0 $2,430 approaches with a two 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 $830 $0 $830 length- East Zayante to Glen Arbor Rd) transit turnouts. Rancho Rio Ave @ Newell Creek Bridge CO-P87 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing one lane structure and roadway $1,730 $0 $1,730 Replacement Project approaches with a two 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 $3,100 $0 $3,100 lanes, intersection improvements and roadway rehabilitation. Redwood Rd Bridge Replacement Project CO-P89 The project will consist of completely replacing the existing steel army tread way bridge $1,310 $1,310 $0 crossing a tributary of Brown’s 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 $3,000 $725 $2,275 to Soquel Dr) lanes, sidewalks, 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 $1,760 $0 $1,760 Mt. View/Laurel Glen Rd to Hwy 1) turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roland Dr Improvements (30th to 35th) CO-P31j Roadway and roadside improvements and implementation of greenway, which gives priority to $880 $0 $880 bicycles and pedestrians 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 $0 $25,830
San Lorenzo Valley Trail: Hwy 9 - Downtown CO-P46a Install sidewalks and bicycle lanes on Hwy 9 through downtown Felton. $2,270 $2,270 $0 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 $7,640 $7,640 $0 Felton Bike Lanes & Sidewalks Felton-Empire/Graham 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 $3,190 $3,190 $0 Project approaches with a two 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, $1,760 $0 $1,760 sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Seascape Blvd Improvements (Sumner Ave CO-P26s Roadway improvements and pavement rehabilitation. $620 $170 $450 to San Andreas Rd) Sims Road Improvements (Graham Hill Rd CO-P17 Road rehab and maintenance, drainage, intersection improvements, landscaping, add bike, $1,760 $440 $1,320 to La Madrona Dr) ped, and transit facilities. Smith Grade Improvements (entire length- CO-P32g Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and $2,380 $0 $2,380 Empire Grade to Bonny Doon Rd) transit turnouts. Soquel Ave Improvements (City of SC to CO-P18 Transit turnouts, two way left turn lanes from Chanticleer to Mattison, merge lanes, $3,310 $3,310 $0 Gross Rd) signalization and intersection 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 $7,540 $1,885 $5,655 Freedom Blvd) sidewalk and bike facility gaps, some landscaping. Soquel Dr Road Improvements (Robertson CO-P62 Roadway and roadside improvements including curb, gutter, sidewalk, bike treatments (such as $410 $410 $0 St to Daubenbiss) buffered and/or 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 $1,000 $0 $1,000 (Robertson St) roadside improvements Soquel-San Jose Rd Improvements (Paper CO-P36 Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn $2,580 $580 $2,000 Mill Rd to Summit Rd) pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Soquel-Wharf Rd Improvements (Robertson CO-P28g Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Arterials including addition of bike $1,030 $515 $515 St to Porter St) treatments (such as 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 $1,240 $340 $900 Aptos Beach Dr) turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. Spreckels Dr/Treasure Island Dr CO-P42 Addition of bike lanes, intersection improvements, major road rehabilitation, road maintenance, $620 $0 $620 Improvements and possible drainage improvements. State Park Drive Improvements Phase 2 CO-P20 Transit turnouts, two way left turn, merge lanes, intersection improvements, and fill gaps in $1,340 $335 $1,005 bike and ped facilities 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. State Park Drive/Seacliff Village CO 36 Construct sidewalks, bike lanes, bus turnouts, central plaza, street lighting, EV charging station, $2,375 $2,375 $0 Improvements parking, landscaping, drainage and roadway overlay in Seacliff core area- consistent with the Seacliff Village Plan adopted by the BOS in 2003. Summit Rd Chip Seal (Soquel-San Jose Rd- CO 78 Asphalt Digout, Chip Seal, and restriping to rehabilitate the roadway surface. $530 $530 $0 Old SC Hwy) Summit Rd Improvements CO-P26u Roadway and roadside improvements including bike lanes, sidewalks, transit turnouts, left turn $5,580 $1,530 $4,050 pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Sumner Ave Improvements (entire length- CO-P32h Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and $1,450 $0 $1,450 Rio Del Mar Blvd to end [just past via transit turnouts. Novella]) All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Swanton Rd Bridge Replacement CO-P94 The project will consist of replacing existing 3 span steel girder bridge with a single span $2,540 $0 $2,540 concrete box girder bridge Thompson Ave Improvements (entire length- CO-P33h Roadway and roadside improvements including major rehabilitation and maintenance of road $1,240 $0 $1,240 Capitola Rd to end) and includes implementation 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 $1,760 $485 $1,275 lanes, transit turnouts, left 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 $0 $50
Trout Gulch Rd Improvements (Soquel Dr. CO-P30p Improvements of roadways and roadsides on various Major Arterials including addition of bike $3,000 $0 $3,000 to end) lanes, transit turnouts, 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 $1,500 $0 $1,500 pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Valencia Rd Improvements (Trout Gulch Rd CO-P32j Road rehab and maint. Roadside improvements--left lane pockets, sidewalks, bike lanes and $1,760 $0 $1,760 to Valencia School Rd) transit turnouts. Varni Rd Improvements (Corralitos Rd to CO-P28i Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Arterials including addition of bike $1,240 $340 $900 Amesti Rd) lanes, transit turnouts, left 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 $1,450 $0 $1,450 View Rd to State Hwy 17) lanes, transit turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvements. Roadwork includes major rehabilitation and maintenance of the road and roadsides. Wallace Ave Improvements (entire length- CO-P33i Roadway and roadside improvements on various Minor Collectors including addition of bike $880 $0 $880 Huntington Dr to end) lanes, transit turnouts, left 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 $1,240 $0 $1,240 St) lanes, transit 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 $2,380 $655 $1,725 from Soquel Dr) turnouts, left turn pockets, merge lanes and intersection improvement. County of Santa Cruz Total $913,307 $523,057 $390,250 Ecology Action Bike To Work/School Program RTC 26 Countywide education, promotion, and incentive program to actively encourage bicycle $3,620 $1,620 $2,000 commuting and biking to 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 Countywide SRTS Youth EA 02 EA will serve approximately 120 second grade classrooms with ‘feet on the ground’ pedestrian $260 $260 $0 Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education safety education and 88 fifth grade classrooms with bike safety education and ‘rodeos’ serving a total of 44 local schools. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Ecology Action Transportation Employer RTC 17 Community organization that promotes alternative commute choices. Work with employers, $2,320 $1,135 $1,185 Membership Program incentives for travelers to 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, businesses, union labor, $410 $300 $110 (MBEVA) manufacturers and public agencies 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, permitting, and implementation and • Help train workforce for PEV related jobs. Ecology Action Total $6,610 $3,315 $3,295 SCCRTC Bicycle Route Signage Countywide RTC 32 Define routes, develop and install signs directing bicyclists to preferred routes to various $600 $600 $0 destinations countywide. Bike Parking Subsidy Program RTC 16 Subsidies for bicycle racks and lockers for businesses, schools, government agencies, and non- $550 $210 $340 profit organizations are 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 $212 $200 Occupancy Counts Cruz511 TDM and Traveler Information RTC 02a Transportation demand management including centralized traveler information system and ride $5,290 $2,640 $2,650 matching services. Outreach, education and incentives; multimodal traveler information system on traffic conditions, incidents, road and lane closures; ride matching 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: $315k. Environmental Assessment, Economic and RTC-P02a Environmental assessment, economic and other analyses of a possible future public transit $8,000 $8,000 $0 Other Analyses of Options for Rail Corridor system and other transportation options on the rail corridor right-of-way. 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 $9,430 $6,080 $3,350 Hwy 17 clear collisions, remove 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. MBSST - North Coast Rail Trail TRL 5 Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network (MBSST) sections ph. 1 Wilder Ranch-Coast $20,000 $20,000 $0 Dairies (5.1 mi); ph. 2-Yellow Bank Beach/Panther Beach-Davenport (2.1 mi). MBSST - Rail and Hwy 1 Bicycle and RTC 27d Design, approval of CPUC, environmental clearance, and construction of a bicycle and $2,000 $0 $2,000 Pedestrian Crossing at Laguna Creek Beach pedestrian crossing of the rail 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. Measure D Administration and RTC-P59 SCCRTC administration, implementation and oversight of Measure D and the revenues $16,500 $16,500 $0 Implementation generated from the 2016 Santa Cruz County Transportation Sales Tax - Measure D. Costs include annual independent fiscal audits, reports to the public, preparation and implementation of state-mandated reports, oversight committee, preparation of implementation, funding and financing plans, and other responsibilities as may be necessary to administer, implement and oversee the Ordinance and the Expenditure Plan. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail RTC 27c Coordinate trail implementation as it traverses multiple jurisdictions to ensure uniformity; serve $1,030 $1,030 $0 Network (Coastal Rail Trail) - Trail as Project Manager for construction of some segments; handle environmental clearance; Management Program coordinate use in respect to other requirements (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+ $80,500 $41,500 $39,000 Network - Design, Environmental mile network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities on or near the coast, with the rail trail as the Clearance, and Construction spine and additional spur trails to connect to 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 - $9,600 $4,800 $4,800 Network (Coastal Rail Trail) - Maintenance ongoing clean-up, 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 $1,650 $220 $1,430 to advance 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 $5,680 $1,870 $3,810 (PPM) - SB45 documents, monitoring of programmed projects. Avg annual cost: $250k/yr. Rail and Trail Corridor Management and RTC-P03 Operating expenses for rail line oversight. Avg annual cost:$175K/yr. $3,850 $3,850 $0 Maintenance Rail Line: Freight Service Upgrades RTC-P41 Upgrade rail line to FRA Class 2 to a condition for reasonable ongoing maintenance into the $25,000 $0 $25,000 future. Upgrade 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 $283,000 $0 $283,000 Watsonville. May be a 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. Railroad Infrastructure Maintenance and RTC 36 Protect, maintain and rehabilitate the railroad infrastructure on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line $22,410 $22,410 $0 Rehabilitation including bridges, track, drainage, culverts, signals, etc. Real-Time Transit Info RTC-P58 Develop and maintain distribution channel for disseminating real time transit arrival and $520 $220 $300 departure information to 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 $5,340 $0 $5,340 service is listed here (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 $320 $0
SAFE: Call Box System Along Hwys RTC-P01 Motorist aid system of telephone call boxes along all highways plus maintenance and upgrades. $5,390 $5,390 $0 Call boxes may be 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 $570 $0 All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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SCCRTC Administration (TDA) RTC-P07 SCCRTC as Regional Transportation Planning Agency for Santa Cruz County distributes $14,300 $14,300 $0 Transportation Development 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: $650K/yr. SCCRTC Planning RTC-P08 SCCRTC Planning Tasks. Includes public outreach, long and short range planning, interagency $13,750 $13,750 $0 coordination. Avg annual cost: $625k/yr. School-Based Mobility/TDM Programs RTC-P54 Student transportation programs aimed at improving health and well being, transportation $2,690 $1,100 $1,590 safety and sustainability 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 $50 $100
Transportation Demand Management RTC-P56 Develop Model TDM Ordinance and User Guide to include provisions for both residential and $260 $0 $260 Ordinance and User Guide non-residential projects 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, $670 $100 $570 driver bonuses, and empty seat subsidies. Also may include installation of wifi on vans. Avg Annual Cost: $25k/yr. SCCRTC Total $539,462 $165,722 $373,740 SCCRTC/Caltrans 1 - Hwy 1 Corridor Investment Program RTC 24k Tier 1 – program level design/environmental analysis to establish a Corridor Investment $0 $0 $0 Program (CIP) to reduce congestion along the 9 mile section of Highway 1 between San Andreas Rd/Larkin Valley Rd (Aptos) and Morrissey Boulevard (Santa Cruz). [Other RTC24_ projects are increments of the Highway 1 CIP.] Caltrans Project ID 05-0C730 2 - Hwy 1: Auxiliary Lanes from 41st Ave to RTC 24f Construct auxiliary lanes and a bicycle/pedestrian overcrossing of Hwy 1 at Chanticleer Ave. $29,960 $29,960 $0 Soquel Ave and Chanticleer Bike/Ped Bridge [Project level 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: Auxiliary Lanes from Park Ave to RTC 24e Construct auxiliary lanes and reconstruct Capitola Avenue overcrossing. [Part of Highway 1 CIP $33,060 $33,060 $0 Bay Ave/Porter St project (RTC 24k) but listed here as a standalone project. 4 - Hwy 1: Auxiliary Lanes from State Park RTC 24g Construct auxiliary lanes. [Part of Highway 1 CIP project (RTC 24k), but listed as a standalone $42,350 $42,350 $0 Dr to Park Ave project.] 5 - Hwy 1: Reconstruct Morrissey Blvd RTC 24h Reconstruct Morrissey Blvd overcrossing with enhanced pedestrian and bicycle treatments $45,800 $0 $45,800 Interchange (such as buffered or 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, $67,330 $0 $67,330 Interchange 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.] All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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7 - Hwy 1: Reconstruct Bay Ave/Porter St RTC 24j Reconstruct highway to operate as a single interchange. Includes construction of a frontage $113,810 $0 $113,810 and 41st Avenue Interchange road that includes bike 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 $41,100 $0 $41,100 Crossings in Aptos. (RTC 24k), but listed as a standalone project.] 92 - Hwy 1: Auxiliary Lanes from Rio Del RTC 24p Construct auxiliary lanes and reconstruct bridge over Aptos Creek. [Part of Highway 1 CIP $66,800 $0 $66,800 Mar Blvd to State Park Dr Including Bridge project (RTC 24k), but 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 $16,700 $0 $16,700 Blvd to Rio Del Mar Blvd project.] 94 - Hwy 1: Northbound Auxiliary Lane from RTC 24r Construct northbound auxiliary lane. [Note: This project was not included as part of Highway 1 $8,800 $8,800 $0 San Andreas Rd/Larkin Valley Rd to CIP project (RTC 24k).] Freedom Blvd 95 - Hwy 1: Reconstruct Remaining RTC 24a Interchange modifications not identified as separate projects (San Andreas Rd/Larkin Valley Rd, $127,200 $0 $127,200 Interchanges Freedom Blvd, Rio 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 RTC 24m Construction of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or Carpool) Lanes on Highway 1 from San $61,980 $0 $61,980 from San Andreas Rd/Larkin Valley Rd to Andreas Rd/Larkin Valley Rd to Morrissey Blvd. Cost excludes auxiliary lanes, reconstruction of Morrissey Blvd interchanges for ramp metering, over and under 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 24z Construct HOV or Carpool lanes on Highway 1 from San Andreas Rd/Larkin Valley Rd to $0 $0 $0 Rd/Larkin Valley to Morrissey Blvd Morrissey Blvd, including 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 $0 $0 $0 San Andreas Rd. establish a Highway 1 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 $7,800 $7,800 $0 improved access to 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 $0 $0 $0 Between San Andreas Road and Morrissey meters. Could be expensed under a separate stand alone project ($6.7 M) Blvd All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Hwy 1 Ramp Metering: Southern Sections CT-P01 Reconfigurations of ramps and installation of ramp meters at interchanges from Hwy $20,600 $0 $20,600 129/Riverside Dr to Mar Monte Ave. SCCRTC/Caltrans Total $683,290 $121,970 $561,320 SCMTD ADA Access Improvements MTD-P51 Add or improve ADA accessibility to all bus stops and METRO facilities. $4,222 $350 $3,872
ADA Paratransit Service - Continuation of MTD-P10C Operation & maintenance cost of existing Paratransit service. Avg Annual Cost: $5.5M. $121,000 $121,000 $0 Existing Service ADA Paratransit Vehicle Replacements MTD 02 Replace buses/vans for ADA paratransit fleet (including Accessible Taxi program). $14,040 $6,000 $8,040
ADA Service Expansion MTD-P11 Add capacity to meet increased trip demand thru 2040. Assumes 2% increase/year starting in $2,500 $1,054 $1,446 2019. Automatic Vehicle Locator and Automatic MTD-P50 Automatic Vehicle Locator and Automatic Passenger Counter systems on all METRO buses. $3,200 $3,200 $0 Passenger Counter Systems Real time bus 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, $1,030 $0 $1,030 MTD project. Bikes on Buses Expansion MTD-P20 Add additional space for bikes on articulated buses when/if METRO purchases or leases 60-ft $60 $0 $60 articulated buses. Bus on Shoulder MTD-P57 Plan, design, seek Caltrans approvals, and construct improvements to utilize freeway shoulders $12,000 $0 $12,000 to bypass congestion 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 $26,780 $0 $26,780 rapid transit to reduce congestion on Highway 1. Bus Rebuild and Maintenance MTD-P31 Rebuild engines; Fleet maintenance equipment. $5,175 $5,174 $1
Bus Stop and Station Improvements MTD-P52 Improve customer access and/or amenities at bus stops; add bus stop pads to preserve $500 $500 $0 pavement. Commuter/Subscription Bus Program MTD-P18 Capital and operating for subscription buses to areas not currently served by express buses $2,070 $0 $2,070 (similar to large vanpool). Customer IT amenities MTD-P55 Upgrade Hwy 17 Wi-Fi and expand to local routes; real-time bus arrival website. $1,010 $0 $1,010
Deviated Fixed-Route Pilot Program MTD-P43 Pilot project allowing buses to make minor route modifications to address needs of senior and $100 $0 $100 disabled riders. Electric Non-Fleet Vehicles MTD-P47 Replace non-revenue vehicles to EV. $580 $0 $580
EV Fast Charging Stations MTD-P48 Install 5 electric vehicle charging stations at transit centers. $1,030 $0 $1,030
Hwy 1 Express Buses MTD-P27 Hwy 1 express bus replacements - 6 Buses @ $500k ea. Replace every 12 years. $6,200 $0 $6,200
Hwy 17 Express Service - Continuation of MTD-P10B Operation & maintenance cost of existing bus service. Avg annual cost: $3.8M. $83,600 $83,600 $0 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 $10,204 $4,234 $5,970 Expansion $300K/yr operating plus 2% annually plus capital costs (2 buses) All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Inter-County Paratransit Connection MTD-P44 Establish paratransit connection location with Santa Clara County. $1,290 $0 $1,290
Local Transit - Continuation of Baseline MTD-P10 Operation & maintenance cost of existing local fixed route bus service (Based on FY17 post- $741,400 $741,400 $0 Service Levels 2019-2040 service reduction ($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 $173,160 $71,861 $101,299 Expansion operating plus 2% annually plus capital costs (16 buses) Maintenance Facility Expansion MTD-P38 Property acquisition, design, and construction of maintenance facility expansion. $15,850 $0 $15,850
Metro Bus Replacements MTD-P04 Replace fleet at the end of normal bus lifetime (approximately every 12 years; $675 each; $142,420 $61,275 $81,145 $900k each for Hwy 17 Over the Road coaches). Metro facilities repair/upgrades MTD-P36 Maintain and upgrade facilities. $6,270 $4,300 $1,970
Metro rebranding MTD-P58 Develop marketing program and establish consistent brand with uniform signage, letterhead, $500 $0 $500 ads. Non-Revenue Vehicles MTD-P32 Replace support vehicles. $3,450 $1,200 $2,250
Pacific Station- Bike Station MTD-P49 Establish bike station at Pacific Station. $410 $0 $410
ParaCruz Mobile Data Terminals; Radios MTD-P30 Replace mobile data terminals in vehicles $760 $400 $360
ParaCruz Operating Facility MTD-P28 Design, Right-of-Way and construction for new ParaCruz Operating Facility. $12,400 $0 $12,400
Park and Ride Facilities MTD-P53 Fund purchase and construction or lease of parking areas for commuter bus patrons, either $29,400 $0 $29,400 surface lot or parking structure. Replacement of Watsonville Transit Center MTD-P56 Replacement transit center at existing or new location. $25,000 $0 $25,000
Replacement Transit Fareboxes, Ticket MTD 18 Upgrade GFI Farebox system to enable fare media loading, tracking, registration, $5,550 $1,000 $4,550 Vending Machines, and Fare System interoperability via internet. Necessary IT upgrade. System Integrator to analyze and propose Enhancements integrated fare media strategy. Replacement 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 $0 $25,000 Renovation Senior/Disabled/Low-Income Fixed-Route MTD-P42 Incentives to encourage fixed-route bus ridership. Includes existing discounts for Seniors and $17,125 $0 $17,125 Transit Incentives persons with 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 $2,070 $0 $2,070 improve transit running time. Small Bus Fleet MTD-P24 Purchase smaller buses for travel through residential neighborhoods. Cost currently unknown. $1,700 $0 $1,700
Solar Panels for Souza Operations Facility MTD-P29 Energy reduction through installation of solar panels on the new Judy K. Souza Operations $2,000 $0 $2,000 Facility South County Operations and Maintenance MTD-P54 Acquisition of property and construction of second operations and maintenance facilities to $50,000 $0 $50,000 Facility better serve South County. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Transit Mobility Training Program Expansion MTD-P19 Expand public outreach and training to encourage fixed route, rather than Paratransit, use. $1,240 $0 $1,240 Outreach may also involve 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 $0 $1,140
Transit System Technology Improvements MTD-P35 Automated Data Processing software, telephones, portable computers, servers, Customer $5,490 $1,000 $4,490 Information Kiosks, digital 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. $5,170 $2,500 $2,670 Upgrades every 5 years. Transit/Paratransit Driver Emergency MTD-P45 Provide training equipment for drivers on new mobility devices (scooters, motorized $260 $0 $260 Training wheelchairs) plus emergency training and biohazard container and clean-up kits for vehicles. Watsonville Transit Center Improvements MTD-P46 Minor upgrades to Watsonville Transit Center. $1,030 $0 $1,030
SCMTD Total $1,565,386 $1,110,048 $455,338 Seniors Council Senior Employment Ride Reimbursement RTC-P43 Reimburse low income seniors for transit expenses to/from employer sites. $1,600 $1,600 $0
Seniors Council Total $1,600 $1,600 $0 UCSC Alternative Fuel Fleet Vehicles UC-P64 Purchase and upgrade fleet vehicles to alt. fueled vehicles (refuse trucks, street sweepers, fleet $3,100 $500 $2,600 cars, etc.) Alternative Fuel/Electric Shuttle Vehicles UC-P22 Capital acquisition of vehicles/conversion of shuttles to EV. $10,330 $0 $10,330
Bike Shuttle Vehicle Acquisition UC-P51 Acquire more alt fueled vehicles for bike shuttle (and possible expansion). $520 $0 $520
Bus Tracking and AVL Transit Programs UC-P62 GPS bus tracking and Automatic Vehicle Locator programs inform travelling population of $260 $260 $0 transit locations so they can make informed mode choices. College Nine/Communications Pedestrian UC-P39 Construct pedestrian bridge. $1,030 $0 $1,030 Bridge College Nine/Crown College Pedestrian UC-P37 Construct pedestrian bridge. $1,550 $0 $1,550 Bridge Coolidge Overlook UC-P42 Improve overlook for parking, benches and signage for Sanctuary. $620 $0 $620
Disability Van Service UC-P75 Operate disability van service ($240k/yr). $5,450 $5,450 $0
East Collector Transit Hub UC-P46 New transit hub at East Collector (East Remote) lot. $5,170 $0 $5,170
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations UC-P65 Add additional electrical infrastructure and install electric vehicle charging stations around $810 $310 $500 campus. Great Meadow Bike Path Safety UC-P60 Bikeway safety and maintenance improvements; potential for separate pedestrian $1,000 $0 $1,000 Improvements improvements to minimize conflicts. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Hagar/McLaughlin Intersection UC-P10 Signal, pedestrian safety improvements(including new crosswalk) and roadway improvements. $520 $0 $520 Improvements Hagar/Steinhart Intersection Improvements UC-P14 Signal, pedestrian safety improvements, transit, roadway improvements. $1,030 $0 $1,030
Hagar-Coolidge Connector Road/Hagar/East UC-P47 New roadway connector, including bicycle lanes, between Hagar Drive and Coolidge, plus $3,100 $0 $3,100 Remote Intersection Improvements Hagar/East Remote 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 $0 $830 Porter College) Kerr/Porter Rd Pedestrian Bridge ADA UC-P72 Modify bridge to improve access. $3,100 $3,100 $0 Upgrades Kresge/Core West Pedestrian Bridge: ADA UC-P57 Modify bridge to enhance ADA access. $3,100 $3,100 $0 Upgrades McLaughlin Drive Bike Lanes/Pedestrian UC-P30 Install Class 2 bike lanes and enhance pedestrian circulation on University campus roadway. $2,580 $0 $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 $20,660 $0 $20,660 two bridges, pedestrian, and bicycle facilities. Northern Entrance UC-P08 Construct new access road including Cave Gulch Bridge to Empire Grade and road and bicycle $10,330 $0 $10,330 lanes to Northern 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: $18,590 $0 $18,590 Chinquapin Extension to support Social Science 3. Parking Management Technology UC-P68 Updating existing parking management technologies to allow for more effective management, $410 $410 $0 Improvements additional parking management at Coastal Marine Campus and 2300 Delaware site. Pedestrian Directional Map/Wayfinding UC-P38 Develop and install signs throughout campus. $520 $520 $0 System Porter/Performing Arts Pedestrian Bridge UC-P36 Construct pedestrian bridge. $1,030 $0 $1,030
Science Hill/North Academic Core Pedestrian UC-P40 Construct pedestrian bridge. $1,030 $0 $1,030 Bridge Sidewalk/Pedestrian Improvements UC-P50 Widen sidewalks/improve ped access in areas of campus. $5,170 $0 $5,170
Spring Street Bikeway UC-P34 Construct bikeway connecting Spring Street to Hagar Ct. $310 $0 $310
Steinhart Way Multimodal Improvements UC-P03 Roadway improvements for shuttles, bikes and pedestrians. $520 $0 $520
Transit Pullouts and Shelters Enhancements UC-P19 Construction and installation of transit pullouts and reconstruction of shelters throughout $1,550 $0 $1,550 campus. Transit Vehicles (ongoing) UC-P23 Ongoing capital acquisition of transit vehicles for on-campus transit and University shuttles. $5,170 $5,170 $0
Transportation-Related Stormwater UC-P66 Retrofitting existing transportation facilities and developing new facilities with new stormwater $1,030 $1,030 $0 Management Projects management techniques. Traveler Safety Education/Information UC-P61 Bike/pedestrian safety programs; light and helmet giveaways, safety classes, distracted driver $100 $100 $0 Programs programs, bus etiquette program. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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UCSC - Metro Station Bus Rapid Transit UC-P48 Bus Rapid Transit Improvements between Metro Station, Bay Street Corridor, and UCSC $5,170 $0 $5,170 Improvements Roadways. UCSC Bicycle Facilities UC-P55 Add bicycle facilities on campus roadways and paths. Lump sum of projects, including but not $1,030 $0 $1,030 limited to UCSC Bicycle 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 $520 $0
UCSC Bike Loan Program UC-P52 Develop and implement a bike loan program for UC students. $1,030 $0 $1,030
UCSC Bike Showers/Storage Lockers UC-P32 Install showers and storage facilities to serve bicycle commuters to the University. $620 $0 $620
UCSC Commute Counseling Program UC-P69 Staffing program development to individually market to UCSC affiliates on more sustainable $3,100 $3,100 $0 means of travel to campus. UCSC Commuter Incentive Programs UC-P70 Provide ongoing support and development of new programs to encourage travel to campus via $1,550 $1,550 $0 sustainable modes of travel. UCSC Lump Sum Roadway Maintenance UC-P59 Repaving and rehabilitation of roadways on UCSC campus to maintain existing network. $10,330 $3,100 $7,230
UCSC Main Entrance Improvements UC-P01 Realign roadway, transit pullout/shelter, relocate bike parking, construct pedestrian path, $2,070 $2,070 $0 historic resource analysis. 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 $70,450 $70,450 $0 and debt service. UCSC Pedestrian/Transit Zone UC-P44 Pedestrian safety improvements including, colored/textured asphalt and signage at various $1,030 $0 $1,030 locations on core campus roadways. UCSC Traffic Control UC-P58 Non-traditional traffic control/crossing guard program at key intersections on UCSC campus to $2,580 $2,580 $0 improve pedestrian 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 $68,410 $0
UCSC Vanpool Program UC-P63 Maintain, operate and expand upon UCSC vanpool program. $8,680 $8,680 $0
Zimride Emergency Preparedness Database UC-P67 Creating a new database through Zimride to have emergency response evacuation of UCSC $310 $0 $310 campus. UCSC Total $287,400 $180,410 $106,990 Various Agencies Active Transportation Plan VAR-P39 Prepare Active Transportation Plans that address bicycle, pedestrian, safe routes to schools and $2,380 $2,380 $0 complete streets facilities within the jurisdictions of Santa Cruz County as well as the Santa Cruz Harbor Port District. Bicycle Sharrows VAR-P03 Install sharrows (shared roadway marking) designating areas where bicyclists should ride on $520 $520 $0 streets, especially when 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 $4,130 $4,130 $0 improvements (ADD) detection and signals), at major intersections. Bike Share VAR-P16 Establish and maintain an urban centered bike share program allowing county residents to $5,170 $5,170 $0 access loaner bikes at key locations such as downtowns, transit centers, shopping districts, and tourist destinations. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Bike-Activated Traffic Signal Program VAR-P05 Provide traffic signal equipment to ensure that the traffic signals will detect bicycles just as cars $1,030 $1,030 $0 are detected and ensure that the appropriate traffic signal phase is activated by the bicycles. Cabrillo College TDM Programs RTC 33 Provide students and employees at all four Cabrillo College campuses with education, $1,560 $780 $780 promotion, and incentives that 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, $2,580 $1,290 $1,290 varies. Climate Action Transportation Programs RTC-P48 Projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through reducing vehicle trips and vehicle miles $2,580 $2,330 $250 traveled, increasing 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 Implementation VAR-P27 Additional projects for complete streets implementation that would fall under the Complete $10,330 $10,330 $0 Streets Guidelines. Coolidge Drive Reconstruction VAR-P23 Reconstruction of roadway and bike lane. $3,100 $0 $3,100
Countywide Pedestrian Signal Upgrades RTC-P26 Grant program to fund installation of accessible pedestrian equipment with locator tones $2,070 $1,035 $1,035 including rapid flashing 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 $800 $80 $720 skills and provides 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 $1,030 $515 $515 million visitors to 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 $1,000 $1,000 $0 instead of commuting by car. Environmental Mitigation Program VAR-P38 Allocate funds to protect, preserve, and restore native habitat that construction of $5,680 $5,680 $0 transportation projects listed in 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 $8,260 $0 $8,260 Brighton) part of larger Nisene SP to the Sea trail concept. Lead agency TBD. Live Oak Transit Hub VAR-P46 Transfer node near rail corridor at 17th Ave - may include transit, rideshare, bicycle, bikeshare, $530 $530 $0 pedestrian to provide regional connections to/from other parts of the county. Local Arterial ITS Infrastructure VAR-P11 ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems): advanced electronics and information technologies to $620 $0 $620 increase the safety and efficiency of the surface transportation system, including vehicle detection devices along major arterials in urbanized areas to alert motorists of incidents. All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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Lump Sum Bridge Preservation VAR-P14 Painting, Barrier Rail Replacement, Low Water Crossing, Rehab, and Replacement bridges for $54,500 $54,500 $0 SHOPP and Highway Bridge Program (HBP). Lump Sum Emergency Response Local Roads VAR-P13 Lump sum for repair of local roads damaged in emergency. (Based on average $23,370 $23,370 $0 ER/FEMA/CalEMA funds, storm damage, fire, etc. Costs of repairs assumed under lump sum maintenance and operations within local jurisdiction listings.) Mission St/Hwy 1 Bike/Truck Safety VAR-P18 Partnership with road safety shareholders including Caltrans, UCSC, City of Santa Cruz, Ecology $520 $520 $0 Campaign Action, trucking 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. $7,750 $0 $7,750 May be combined with 511 and local senior information and assistance efforts. Implementing agency TBD. Est. annual cost: $100-300k/yr. Neighborhood Greenways VAR-P33 Implement greenways which gives priority to bicycles and pedestrians on low volume, low $5,170 $0 $5,170 speed streets including, 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 $8,260 $2,260 $6,000 park and ride lot 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 including access to $80 $80 $0 for Seniors medical facilities. Plug-in Electric Vehicle Access, Education & VAR-P21 Target motorist looking for a cleaner vehicle by providing access, education and promotion on $830 $0 $830 Promotion ever evolving plug-in 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, $1,550 $775 $775 commuter clubs, and 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 $150 $150 $0 Pedestrian Connection Plan bicycle and pedestrian 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 $150 $150 $0 Pull Outs Plan pullouts and shelters on 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 $3,100 $3,100 $0 origins and destinations, particularly near transit stops. Safe Routes to Schools Studies VAR-P10 Studies to assess pedestrian and bicycle safety near schools. $210 $210 $0
Safety Plan VAR-P36 Develop a safety plan that addresses traffic related injuries and fatalities for all modes of $310 $310 $0 transportation. Santa Cruz County Open Streets VAR-P40 Community events promoting alternatives to driving alone as part of a sustainable, healthy, and $2,000 $100 $1,900 active life-style. 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 $10,330 $0 All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
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School Safety Programs VAR-P19 Bicycle and walking safety education and encouragement programs targeting K-12 schools in $3,820 $1,910 $1,910 Santa Cruz County 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. Est. annual cost $150k. TDM Individualized Employer/Multiunit RTC-P53 Implement individualized employer and multiunit housing TDM programs with incentives for $4,650 $2,325 $2,325 Housing Program existing development. Transit Oriented Development Grant RTC-P25 Smart growth grant program to fund TODs that encourage land use and transportation system $5,170 $2,570 $2,600 Program coordination. May include joint child care/PNR/transit centers. Transit Priority VAR-P34 Install transit queues at major intersections. $5,170 $2,585 $2,585
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 $0 $11,000
Transportation Demand Management Plan VAR-P37 Collaborate with other organizations to develop a coordinated plan for transportation demand $310 $310 $0 management program implementation for Santa Cruz County. Transportation for Caregivers of VAR-P42 Transportation service for caregivers of seniors or people with disabilities. Including, but not $11 $0 $11 Seniors/People with Disabilities limited to programs such 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: $2,580 $0 $2,580 $100k/yr. Transportation for Low-Income Families VAR-P41 Transportation service for low income families with children. Includes medical service rides, out- $11,000 $0 $11,000 of-county rides, 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 $51,650 $51,650 $0 Action to establish 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 Pedestrian Crossing VAR-P31 Implement improvements to uncontrolled pedestrian crossing such as painted and/or raised $5,170 $2,570 $2,600 Improvements crosswalks, flashing beacons and pedestrian islands. Watsonville Transit Hub VAR-P47 Expand transportation mode options at transfer node near rail corridor and current transit $585 $585 $0 center to increase use of transit, rideshare, bicycle, bikeshare, pedestrian to provide regional connections to/from other parts of the county. West Side Transit Hub VAR-P45 Transfer node near rail corridor at Natural Bridges Dr - may include transit, rideshare, bicycle, $580 $580 $0 bikeshare, pedestrian to provide regional connections to/from other parts of the county and the university. Various Agencies Total $273,346 $197,740 $75,606 Volunteer Center Volunteer Center Transportation Program VC-P1 Program providing specialized transportation to seniors and people with disabilities. $3,750 $1,640 $2,110 Constrained=existing TDA allocations. Volunteer Center Total $3,750 $1,640 $2,110 All Figures in year 2016, '000s (thousands of dollars)
Est total Uncon- Project Title ID Project Description/Scope cost Constrained strained Watsonville Airport Lump Sum Watsonville Municipal Airport AIR-P01 Projects from the Watsonville Airport Capital Improvement Program. Includes new hangers, $21,700 $21,700 $0 Capital Projects reconstruction of aviation apron, security features, and runway extensions. Watsonville Municipal Airport Operations AIR-P02 Ongoing operations/maintenance. Average $2M/year. $44,000 $44,000 $0
Watsonville Airport Total $65,700 $65,700 $0 Total Within Projected Funds (Constrained) $3,310,015
Minimum New Funds Needed (Unconstrained) $3,619,843 *For some projects no cost estinate was available thus was not included in this total Attachment 2 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan Goals, Targets1 and Policies
GOAL 1. Establish livable communities that iImprove people's access to jobs, schools, recreation, healthy lifestyles care and other regular needs in ways that improve health, reduce pollution and retain money in the local economy.
There is a strong relationship between meeting targets and achieving access, health, economic benefit, climate and energy goals. In many cases actions to achieve one goal or target will assist in achieving other goals and targets. For example, providing more carpool, transit and bicycle trips reduces fuel consumption, retains money in the local Santa Cruz County economy and reduces congestion.
TARGETS: Improve people’s ability to meet most of their daily needs without having to drive. Improve access and proximity to employment centers. 1A. Increase the percentage of people that can travel to key destinations2 within a 30-minute walk, bike or transit trip by 20 percent by 2020 and 47 percent by 2040.3
Re-invest in the local economy by reducing transportation expenses from vehicle ownership, operation and fuel consumption. Reduce smog-forming pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. 1Bi. Reduce per capita fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 1 percent by 2020, 5 percent by 2035 and 6 percent by 2040 through a reduction in vehicle miles traveled and improved speed consistency.4 1Bii. Reduce total greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by 1 percent by 2020 and 60 percent by 20405 (compared to 2005) through electric vehicle use, other emerging technologies, reduction in vehicle miles traveled and improved speed consistency. 1C. Re-invest in the local economy $5 million/year6 by 2020 and $12 million/year by 2040 from savings resulting from lower fuel consumption due to a reduction in vehicle miles traveled.7
1 Base years have been identified for most targets to allow for a comparative analysis. Base years vary by target between 2001 and 2010, depending on available data. Base years for the 2040 RTP are the same as the base years determined for the 2014 RTP.
2 Key destinations consider employment and population centers, and multimodal trip destinations.
3 The targets are relative to the 2010 maximum population within the key destinations and will close the gap between the baseline population and maximum population by 20% by 2020 and 47% by 2040.
4. A reduction in vehicle miles traveled is based on coordinated transportation and land use planning that strives to reduce length and number of vehicle trips. These target values may change based on the requirements of the California Air Resources Board for the AMBAG region.
5 This target is based on the California Executive Order B-16-12 - reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050, and California Executive Order B-30-15 - reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
6 2012 dollars.
7 10 million per year equates to $100 per household per year. Assumes $4 per gallon.
Improve the convenience and quality of trips, especially for walk, bicycle, transit, freight and carpool/vanpool trips. 1Di. Improve travel time reliability8 for vehicle trips.9 1Dii. Improve multimodal network quality10 for walk and bicycle trips to and within key destinations.11
Improve health by increasing the percentage of trips made using active transportation options, including bicycling, walking and transit. 1E. Decrease single occupancy trip mode share by 4 percent by 2020 and by 9 percent by 2040. 1F. Increase the number of active transportation trips by 5 percent of total trips by 2020 and by 18% of total trips by 2040.12
POLICIES: 1.1 Transportation Demand Management (TDM): Expand demand management programs that decrease the number of vehicle miles traveled and result in mode shift.
1.2 Transportation System Management: Implement Transportation System Management programs and projects on major roadways across Santa Cruz County that increases the efficiency of the existing transportation system.
1.3 Transportation Infrastructure: Improve multimodal access to and within key destinations.
1.4 Transportation Infrastructure: Ensure network connectivity by closing gaps in the bicycle, pedestrian and transit networks.
1.5 Land Use: Support land use decisions that locate new facilities close to existing services, particularly those that service transportation disadvantaged populations.
8 Travel time reliability is important since being late to work, an appointment, or for a delivery has substantial repercussions for travelers and businesses. Literature from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and many academic journals cite travel time reliability as a more important measure than average travel time between destinations because people must try to plan around the unpredictable nature of travel.
9 Qualitative target to be further developed in future planning effort.
10 Multimodal network quality for walk and bike trips considers roadways speeds, presence of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and buffers from traffic.
11 Qualitative target to be further developed in future planning effort.
12 The active transportation trip mode share for Santa Cruz County estimated from the 2012 California Household Travel Survey for all trips is 17% (10.7% walk, 4.2% bike and 1.7% transit). The targets are to increase the total active transportation mode share to 22% by 2020 (13% Walk, 6% bike and 3% transit) and increase the active transportation mode share to 35% by 2040 (18% Walk, 11% bike and 6% transit). . GOAL 2. Reduce transportation related fatalities and injuries for all transportation modes.
Safety is a fundamental outcome from transportation system investments and operations. Across the United States, pedestrians and bicyclists (vulnerable users) are killed and injured at a significantly higher rate than the percentage of trips they take.
TARGETS: Improve transportation safety, especially for the most vulnerable users. 2A. Reduce injury and fatal collisions by mode by 20 percent by 2020 and by 60 percent by 2040. 2B. Reduce total number of high collision locations.13
POLICIES: 2.1 Safety: Prioritize funding for safety projects and programs that will reduce fatal or injury collisions.
2.2 Safety: Encourage projects that improve safety for youth, vulnerable users, and transportation disadvantaged.
2.3 Emergency Services: Support projects that provide access to emergency services.
2.4 System Design: Reduce the potential for conflict between bicyclists, pedestrians and vehicles.
GOAL 3. Deliver access and safety improvements cost effectively, within available revenues, equitably and responsive to the needs of all users of the transportation system, and beneficially for the natural environment.
The manner in which access and safety outcomes referenced in Goal 1 and Goal 2 are delivered can impact cost-effectiveness, distribution of benefits amongst population groups, and ecological function.
TARGETS: Maintain the existing system and improve the condition of transportation facilities. 3A. Increase the average local road pavement condition index to 57 by 2020 and 72 by 2040. 3B. Reduce the number of transportation facilities in “distressed” condition14 by 3 percent by 2020 and 5 percent by 2035.
Enhance healthy, safe access to key destinations for transportation-disadvantaged populations. 3C. Reduce travel times and increase travel options for people who are transportation disadvantaged due to income, age, race, disability or of limited English proficiency by
13 Qualitative target to be further developed in future planning effort.
14 Includes street (pavement, sidewalks, bike lanes, and other road components) and transit facilities. “Distressed” pavement has a Pavement Condition Index under 50. increasing the percentage that are within a 30-minute walk, bike or transit trip to key destinations by 20% by 2020 and 47% by 2040.15 3Di. Ensure transportation services are equitably distributed to all segments of the population. 3Dii.. Ensure that transportation impacts do not disproportionally affect transportation- disadvantaged populations.
Solicit broad public input. 3E. Maximize participation from diverse members of the public in RTC planning and project implementation activities.16
Increase transportation revenues. 3F. Increase the amount of transportation funding by 20% by 2020 to provide a local and reliable source of funding that can leverage larger amounts of state and federal funding.
POLICIES: 3.1 Cost Effectiveness & System Maintenance: Maintain and operate the existing transportation system cost-effectively and in a manner that adapts the current transportation system to maximize existing investments.
3.2 Coordination: Improve coordination between agencies in a manner that improves efficiencies and reduces duplication (e.g. paratransit and transit; road repairs; signal synchronization; TDM programs).
3.3 System Financing: Support new or increased taxes and fees that reflect the cost to operate and maintain the transportation system.
3.4 Equity: Demonstrate that planned investments will reduce disparities in safety and access for transportation disadvantaged populations.
3.5 Ecological Function: Deliver transportation investments in a way that increases tree canopy, where appropriate, improves habitat and water quality, and enhances sensitive areas.
3.6 Public Engagement: Solicit broad public input on all aspects of regional and local transportation plans, projects and funding actions.
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15 The targets are relative to the 2010 maximum population within the key destinations and will close the gap between the baseline population and maximum population by 20% by 2020 and 47% by 2040.
16 Qualitative target to be further developed in future planning effort. 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan Public Priority Projects (not on constrained list)
Constrained UnConstrained Total RTP_Num Project (1000s) (1000s) (1000s) CAP-P01 Hwy 1/41st Avenue Interchange 0 0.01 0.01 CAP-P35 Auto Plaza Drive Extension to Bay Avenue 0 10330 10330 CO-P27b Aptos Beach Dr Improvements (Esplanade to Rio Del Mar Blvd) 0 1240 1240 CO-P30p Trout Gulch Rd Improvements (Soquel Dr. to end) 0 3000 3000 CO-P31a 26th Ave Improvements (entire length-Portola Dr to end) 0 2580 2580 CO-P32j Valencia Rd Improvements (Trout Gulch Rd to Valencia School Rd) 0 1760 1760 CO-P33b Cathedral Dr Improvements (entire length) 0 620 620 CO-P33e Manfre Rd Improvements (entire length-Larkin Valley Rd to Buena Vista Dr) 0 620 620 CO-P71 Countywide Bike Projects 0 4130 4130 CO-P78 26th to 30th (at Lode/Quartz) Bike/Ped Connection 0 520 520 CT-P07a Hwy 1 Bike/Ped Bridge (Cabrillo-New Brighton) 0 8260 8260 CT-P38 Main St/Beach St/Lake Ave Bike Facilities 0 0 0 CT-P50 Hwy 17 Access Management - Multimodal Improvements 0 20000 20000 CTSA-P02 Lift Line Maintenance/Operations Center 0 15500 15500 CTSA-P03 Non-ADA Paratransit Service Expansion 0 21700 21700 CTSA-P04 Medically Fragile Specialized Transportation 0 5000 5000 CTSA-P06 Medical Specialized Transportation for Veterans 0 6500 6500 MTD-P15 Bus Rapid Transit 0 26780 26780 MTD-P20 Bikes on Buses Expansion 0 60 60 MTD-P23 Bike Station at Capitola Mall 0 1030 1030 MTD-P47 Electric Non-Fleet Vehicles 0 580 580 MTD-P54 South County Operations and Maintenance Facility 0 50000 50000 MTD-P56 Replacement of Watsonville Transit Center 0 25000 25000 MTD-P57 Bus on Shoulder 0 12000 12000 RTC 25 Recreational Rail Infrastructure 0 5340 5340 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan Public Priority Projects (not on constrained list)
Constrained UnConstrained Total RTP_Num Project (1000s) (1000s) (1000s) RTC-P02 Rail Transit: Watsonville-Santa Cruz Corridor 0 283000 283000 RTC-P41 Rail Line: Freight Service Upgrades 0 25000 25000 SC-P108 Hwy 1 - Harvey West Area Alternative Access 0 4130 4130 SC-P112 Mission St (Hwy 1)/Laurel St Intersection Modification 0 1030 1030 SC-P113 Mission St (Hwy 1)/Swift St Intersection Modification 0 500 500 SC-P116 River St/River Street South Intersection Modification 0 520 520 Ocean St and San Lorenzo River Levee Bike/Ped Connections (Felker, Kennan, SC-P120 Blain, Barson Streets) 0 620 620 SC-P122 Ocean Street Corridor Multiuse Transit Lane 0 410 410 SC-P124 Ocean Street/San Lorenzo River Levee Area Wayfinding 0 150 150 SC-P21 Brookwood Drive Bike and Pedestrian Path 0 1030 1030 SC-P66 Ocean Street Widening from Soquel to East Cliff 0 5170 5170 SC-P75 Lump Sum Bike Projects 0 6800 6800 SC-P76 Storey/King Street Intersection Left-Turn Lane 0 100 100 SC-P84 Ocean St Streetscape and Intersection, Water to Soquel 0 6200 6200 SC-P87 Soquel Ave Corridor Widening (Branciforte-Morrissey) 0 2320 2320 SC-P96 Bay/California Traffic Signals 0 520 520 SC-P97 Laurent/High Intersection Improvements 0 410 410 UC-P30 McLaughlin Drive Bike Lanes/Pedestrian Enhancements 0 2580 2580 UC-P32 UCSC Bike Showers/Storage Lockers 0 620 620 UC-P34 Spring Street Bikeway 0 310 310 UC-P48 UCSC - Metro Station Bus Rapid Transit Improvements 0 5170 5170 UC-P55 UCSC Bicycle Facilities 0 1030 1030 VAR-P15 Transportation for Low Income Youth 0 2580 2580 VAR-P16 Bike Share 0 5170 5170 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan Public Priority Projects (not on constrained list)
Constrained UnConstrained Total RTP_Num Project (1000s) (1000s) (1000s) VAR-P23 Coolidge Drive Reconstruction 0 3100 3100 VAR-P27 Complete Streets Implementation 0 10330 10330 VAR-P33 Neighborhood Greenways 0 5170 5170 VAR-P42 Transportation for Caregivers of Seniors/People with Disabilities 0 11 11 VAR-P43 Transit Service to San Jose Airport 0 11000 11000 WAT-P19 Lump Sum Bicycle Projects 0 5170 5170 2040 Santa Cruz Coounty Regional Transportation Plan Public Priority Projects (already on constrained list)
Constrained UnConstrained Total RTP_Num Project (1000s) (1000s) (1000s) CAP 16 Bay Avenue/Capitola Avenue Intersection Modifications/Roundabout 1000 0 1000 CAP 17 Upper Pacific Cove Parking Lot Pedestrian Trail and Depot Park Metro Development 310 0 310 CAP-P06 Citywide General Maintenance and Operations 35200 8800 44000 CHP-P01 Hwy 17 Safety Program 2200 0 2200 CO 36 State Park Drive/Seacliff Village Improvements 2375 0 2375 CO 64 Aptos Village Plan Improvements 4100 0 4100 CO-P08 Corralitos Road Rehab and Improvements (Freedom Blvd to Hames Rd) 620 0 620 CO-P11 Freedom Blvd Multimodal Improvements (Bonita Dr to City of Watsonville) 775 2325 3100 CO-P14 La Madrona Dr Improvements (El Rancho Dr to City of Scotts Valley) 905 2715 3620 CO-P19 Soquel Dr Improvements (Soquel Ave to Freedom Blvd) 1885 5655 7540 CO-P26e Buena Vista Rd Improvements (San Andreas to Freedom Blvd) 825 2175 3000 CO-P26m Glen Canyon Rd Improvements (Branciforte Dr to City of Scotts Valley) 1640 4350 5990 CO-P27k Spreckels Dr Improvements (Soquel Dr to Aptos Beach Dr) 340 900 1240 CO-P35 Countywide General Road Maintenance and Operations 270000 218610 488610 CO-P38 Pajaro River Bike Path System 2500 7000 9500 CT-P45 State Highway Preservation (bridge, roadway, roadside) 233523 544867 778390 CT-P48 Hwy 17 Wildlife Habitat Connectivity 9198 0 9198 CTSA-P01 Countywide Specialized Transportation 46000 10700 56700 EA 02 Ecology Action Countywide SRTS Youth Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education 65 0 65 MTD-P10 Local Transit - Continuation of Baseline Service Levels 2019-2040 741400 0 741400 RTC 03a Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Improvements 570 0 570 RTC 16 Bike Parking Subsidy Program 210 340 550 RTC 17 Ecology Action Transportation Employer Membership Program 1135 1185 2320 RTC 26 MontereyBike To Work/School Bay Sanctuary Program Scenic Trail Network - Design, Environmental Clearance, and 1620 2000 3620 RTC 27a Construction 82500 38500 121000 RTC 27b Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network (Coastal Rail Trail) - Maintenance 4800 4800 9600 RTC 36 Railroad Infrastructure Maintenance and Rehabilitation 22410 0 22410 SC 25 Hwy 1/9 Intersection Modifications 7850 0 7850 SC 38 Hwy 1/San Lorenzo Bridge Replacement 16320 0 16320 SC-P07 Citywide Operations and Maintenance 77000 86630 163630 SC-P101 Swift/Delaware Intersection Roundabout or Traffic Signal 500 0 500 SC-P105 Market Street Sidewalks and Bike Lanes 1030 0 1030 2040 Santa Cruz Coounty Regional Transportation Plan Public Priority Projects (already on constrained list)
Constrained UnConstrained Total RTP_Num Project (1000s) (1000s) (1000s) SC-P119 Soquel/Water (Branciforte to Morrissey) Crosswalks 150 150 300 SC-P123 Soquel/Branciforte/Water (San Lorenzo River to Branciforte) Bike Lane Treatments 410 0 410 SC-P125 Citywide Safe Routes to School Projects - ATP 1404 6800 8204 SC-P22 Chestnut St. Pathway 570 0 570 SC-P23 Delaware Avenue Complete Streets 150 0 150 SC-P29 Morrissey Blvd. Bike Path over Hwy 1 300 0 300 SC-P30 Murray St to Harbor Path Connection 210 0 210 SC-P35 San Lorenzo River Levee Path Connection 2070 0 2070 SC-P47 Chestnut Street Bike Lanes 100 0 100 SC-P59 King Street Bike Facility (entire length) 2070 0 2070 SC-P77 Bay Street Corridor Modifications 970 4130 5100 SC-P81 Hwy 1/Mission St at Chestnut/King/Union Intersection Modification 4650 0 4650 SC-P86 Ocean St Streetscape and Intersection, Plymouth to Water 2000 2130 4130 SV-P05 Citywide Sidewalk Program 2600 2570 5170 SV-P27 Citywide General Maintenance and Operations 11700 3070 14770 TRL 07SC MBSST (Coastal Rail Trail): Segment 7 (Natural Bridges to Pacific Ave) 7400 0 7400 TRL 5 MBSST - North Coast Rail Trail 11000 9000 20000 UC-P65 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations 310 500 810 VAR-P03 Bicycle Sharrows 260 260 520 VAR-P05 Bike-Activated Traffic Signal Program 1030 0 1030 VAR-P10 Safe Routes to Schools Studies 210 0 210 VAR-P22 Monterey Bay Electric Vehicle Alliance (MBEVA) 300 110 410 VAR-P32 Bicycle Treatments for intersection improvements (ADD) 4130 0 4130 VAR-P39 Active Transportation Plan 2380 0 2380 WAT 01A Hwy 1/Harkins Slough Road Corridor Improvements 8600 0 8600 WAT 27a Main St. (Hwy 152)/Freedom Blvd Roundabout 1290 0 1290 WAT-P06 Citywide General Maintenance and Operations 44000 12820 56820 WAT-P42 Pajaro Valley High School Connector Trail 620 0 620 WAT-P46 Lower Watsonville Slough Trail 670 0 670 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan Projects Public Suggests to Remove or Revise
RTP_Num Project Project Description/Scope Constrained UnConstrained Total Public Comment Signalization at all-way stop controlled SC-P83 West Cliff/Bay Street Modifications intersections. 500 0 500 Do not add signal, stop sign works fine. Modify the roadway configuration in the Morrissey/Poplar/Soquel triangle area Morrissey/Poplar/Soquel to improve traffic circulation and safety Agree that that's a weird triangle of traffic flow but SC-P12 Intersection Modification for all modes. 0 2070 2070 people seem able to deal with it courteously Signal at Bay & Calif. - road capacity has never seemed Install traffic signals for safety and a problem at this intersection. Stop signs seems to SC-P96 Bay/California Traffic Signals capacity improvements. 0 520 520 suffice. No signal please. Install a roundabout or modify the traffic signal to include protected left- turns and new turn lanes. Revise sidewalks, access ramps and bike lanes Roundabout at Bay & High - no - just put in a left turn SC-P109 Bay/High Intersection Modification as appropriate. 3500 0 3500 arrow on the existing traffic signal Laurent/High Intersection - Traffic signal at High & Laurent. No. The stop signs SC-P97 Improvements Install Traffic Signal. 0 410 410 seem sufficient. 174 signatories demanding preservation of existing street parking on main corridor St... Morrissey, Ocean, Consider restricting parking to develop Seabright, Soquel, Water, plus 7 neighborhood streets, business access and transit (BAT) lane Branciforte, Broadway, Fairmont, Frederick, LaFonda, Ocean Street Corridor Multiuse to serve tourism and improving transit Prospect Heights (originally De Laveaga Heights), and SC-P122 Transit Lane facilities. 0 410 410 Poplar. 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan Project List Project Ideas from public
Describe the specific project that could improve transportation in Santa Cruz County.
Improve SCMTD services. Implement GPS prediction so we can receive estimates and notification of delays while holding staff accountable for not departing the first stop on time. I find it unacceptable that buses are normally 5 minutes behind schedule and the drivers sit in the bus the whole time.
Other improvements include implementation of old route schedules for the route 3 and 68. Implementing rail transit along the Santa Cruz Branch Line.
We must be prepared for autonomous vehicles. I doubt changes to any existing mode of transportation will have even one tenth of the impact of autonomous vehicles.
From the Guardian:
"This is like the smartphone transition times 10 as far as the potential to change our existence on the planet," said Karl Brauer, senior analyst with Kelley Blue Book, an automotive research company. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/mar/17/self-driving-cars-california-regulation-google- uber-tesla
Mission St.---Larger, better signage for NO LEFT TURNS during rush hours!!!!!! Large fines if done.
Hwy 1/San Lorenzo Bridge replacement. Include better signage for pedestrians to use under pass tunnel---NOT---to cross Hwy 1!!!!!!! Delaware st near Bay needs better painted lines. Now it is an optical illusion, esp. at night, which can cause motorists to crash into the oncoming median.
41st Avenue from Soquel to Pleasure Point needs improved flow (timed lights), better and bigger signage to indicate which lanes go to Hwy 1 North, Hwy 1 South, or Through. new bus service over Hwy 17 to allow commuters to get out of cars. Needs to be frequent and reliable with connection on the other side
WIDEN HWY 1 ALL THE WAY TO LARKIN
Add sidewalk (minimum) and bike lane (if space permits) to Aptos Beach Drive and Rio Del Mar Blvd (south of Aptos Beach Drive) to encourage pedestrian use / bicycle use. Currently both pedestrians and bicyclists must share the road with vehicles on streets with no street lights.
Both of these streets can be busy, especially when Highway 1 is jammed up and commuters instead opt to utilize surface roads for their commute. 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan Project List Project Ideas from public
HIGHWAY 17/HIGHWAY 152 CONNECTION VIA SUMMIT ROAD:
REASONING: The potential of Summit Road as a connection between the two Highways, would enable the diversion of traffic during times when portions of either Highway were made impassable. it would also enable traffic to by-pass Santa Cruz when traversing the Santa Cruz Mountains between San Jose and Monterey, or points between. Diverting traffic from Highway 1 would also ease congestion on Highway 1. Fire prevention would also be facilitated by improving Summit Road. Costs could be partially assumed by State and Federal Fire and Highway Agencies. funds.
Redo Maciel Avenue on its one narrow stretch with sidewalks.
Assess the value of rail transportation into Santa Cruz as part of FEMA recovery activities during a major,catastrophic earthquake or terrorist attack. The rail service would be vital for moving food and construction equipment medica lsupplies and public transportation . Damaged rail service can be repaired faster than a destroyed freeway and over.passes.
1. There is no sidewalk or bike lane on Cabrillo College Way. It is a street many children, including my own, take to walk or cycle to New Brighton Middle School. There is barely room for bikes to coexist with cars. There is a beaten foot path on the westside of road that has become the dangerous defacto sidewalk. It is a road widely used by many Cabrillo students, Twin Lakes attendees and residents.
I understand there was once an excessively expensive plan for the east side of the road. At a minimum, the county should even the soil and clean up vegetation on the beaten dirt path. A packed decomposed granite path and a crosswalk would be much cheaper and appreciated. An opening should be placed in cyclone fence at the apex of the turn nearest Park avenue to limit exposure of pedestrians to traffic. It would be a quick cut through to Park Avenue as well.
2. A legitimate and safe sidewalk should be placed on Macgregor Drive en route to new skate park. Also a very dangerous road frequented by folks using the collateral roads to avoid the freeway. Again, a cut though in the fence would limit pedestrian exposure to traffic if placed by North Highway 1 entrance on Park Avenue.
Both of the above areas are widely used by children on bikes, foot and skateboard. They are sharing it with folks that are driving very fast and not used to seeing people on these roads. Something has to be done.
A suggestion for a larger sea-going ferry to operate during spring, summer and fall between the Capitola Wharf and the Santa Cruz Wharf. For Passengers and Bikes.
Follow the example of LA County to collect bicycle data. http://bikecounts.luskin.ucla.edu/ 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan Project List Project Ideas from public Dedicated busway in Hwy 1 corridor, between Watsonville and Santa Cruz, preferably extending to Bay St on west side of Santa Cruz and to Riverside in Watsonville or Salinas Rd just over the Monterey County line. Collect data of people who walk and bike, not just of motorized vehicles. We need this data in order to determine the crash rate (number of crashes per number of persons walking or biking), and whether changes in roadway design have an effect on traffic volume of people who walk and bike.
Highway 1 expansion. I live in Watsonville I work in Santa Cruz my kids go to Mar Vista in Aptos. We waste a lot of time sitting in traffic. That's not ok. My wife & I contribute plenty to our community. We volunteer we pay taxes & we believe Watsonville residents deserve more. The expansion of HWY 1 North heading into Aptos Capitola needs to be a priority. South County residents matter our children matter & yes this issue affects our lives, daily.
The stretch of HWY 1 between Soquel and Freedom Blvd. Does the RTC plan on ever widening the route to three lanes per direction? It takes an average of one hour to travel from the 17 interchange to Freedom Blvd.
Connect Branciforte Drive through Old Pilkington Road to Paul Sweet Road.
Adding Frontage roads along Hwy 1.
Add frontage roads along Hwy 1.
Adding another lane to the Soquel Avenue on ramp from Hwy 1 thru to Soquel Drive. Highway 9 between Felton (@Graham Hill Road intersection) and SLV High School is so dangerous and needs improvement. There is no room for walking or bicycling along the path. Many students and parents walk and ride to school every day. There is no safe place to walk. A sidewalk (and bicycle paths) are desperately needed. Please, please make this a priority. Please don't wait until a tragic accident takes one of our children. Without a major change/increase in federal and state funding for public transportation, then all you discuss on this website is merely tinkering around the edges of a permanent failure-state "system". We need extensive new investments in rail and associated park and ride. BART has not even reached San Jose let alone the 280 corridor. A preposterous fact. No other industrialized country could have screwed this up so badly as we have. Buses are stuck in traffic with the cars so they solve little. In many cases streets and highways are parking lots for hours each day. Please take me off you lists. This is ridiculous.
I am 100% for the rail project and we have donated money to help. I am an avid bike rider and was wondering what bike lane improvements are going to be done? Drivers are increasingly driving fast and seem to be very annoyed by any bike on the street. Can a private bus company be used to transport people to Santa Cruz from San Jose over highway 17 in busy months? Many corporations are doing this for commuters. There is only the Highway 17 bus and that comes from downtown SJ. Could there be a place for people to park and ride from over the hill? 2040 Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Plan Project List Project Ideas from public I agree with building more smaller units in the Santa Cruz County - IE. Studio's, 1 bedrooms & Park "RV" type tiny home ideas. The thing that I am not hearing is how to make those units more "alternative transportation friendly". A recent Santa Cruz Planning Commission meeting stressed to build more tiny units without parking spaces for each unit (make them suffer was the comment - since it is affordable housing) , but failed to mention how to help eliminate the need for a car, or parking space. Like: Adding a washer/dryer in each unit - so a single parent does not have to drag their kids to a laundry area or laundry mart to have more time to cook a healthy dinner. Having a low priced convenience store in the complex (that sells milk for $3gal), near a dollar store, near bus stops, or a short walk. Have a low priced day care in the complex, and a place for school age kids to come home from school to. Another Idea is to place electric mini-cars front to back, and have available for the complex to use (park 6 mini electric cars in two normal parking spots). Locate near discount grocery, restaurants, and parks. Also they must have a balcony for BBQ - because food brings family, neighbors & friends together. Also add a least 40sf of storage to the housing unit.
The intersection at Bay and Mission (not far from the bus stops on one side, and elementary school on the other) is very slow to change (even when traffic is light) and dangerous (have witnessed the results of a number of accidents since moving to Santa Cruz a year ago). If there is one place I can think of in Santa Cruz that needs a lot of work, it would be that intersection.
Possible improvements: more protected crossing for pedestrians as well as bikes (maybe a bike/pedestrian free-for-all where all the other lights go red, as I've seen done in some other places), as pedestrians are otherwise tempted to J-walk in order to catch their bus (sometimes are forced to cross this intersections 3 times in order to cross Mission!) there are few other protected places to cross Mission around that area, so that could also be addressed.
Revamp the Capitola Mall into a MIX-USE with Retail & Affordable Housing. This can be a mix of Studio's and 1 bedrooms units - as long as the units have washer/dryer hook-ups inside each unit, each unit has 40sf of storage, a balcony for BBQ, a play area for kids, and a play area for dogs.
Here are a bunch of good ideas. Please read: http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2016/01/future-parking-self-driving-cars Widen Hi-way one! Improve bicycle and pedestrian access specifically on highway 9 between Felton and Santa Cruz but highway 9 in general as well. Connecting SLV to SC for bikes is important for our transportation future up here.
Improving Highway 9 for Pedestrian Safety in Felton to the local elementary school. AGENDA: April 6, 2017
TO: Regional Transportation Commission
FROM: Cory Caletti, Senior Transportation Planner/Rail Trail Program Manager
RE: North Coast Rail Trail Segment of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST) Network ______
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC):
1. Accept update on north coast rail trail project implementation;
2. Direct staff to conduct an accelerated, limited-scope economic and environmental analysis of the north coast rail corridor in the coming months to meet Measure D commitments and determine whether the track should be removed or remain; and
3. Direct staff to return with a task list and funding needs as part of the Measure D 5-year plan in order to deliver the project within the requirement to obligate funds for construction by 2020 and not lose federal or other funding. ______
BACKGROUND
At the November 2013 meeting, after several years of extensive public input, the RTC adopted a Master Plan for the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST) Network and certified a final Environmental Impact Report. The award-winning Master Plan has also been adopted by all the local jurisdictions through which the project traverses. The plan defines the “coastal rail trail,” a proposed bicycle and pedestrian trail adjacent to the tracks on the 32-mile Santa Cruz branch rail line right-of-way, as the spine of a broader network of trails that will provide connections to key destinations. As addressed in the Master Plan, the terms “coastal rail trail”, “rail-with-trail”, “rail trail” and “Class 1 bike path” are used interchangeably when referencing this project. To date, four rail trail projects, totaling 13 miles, have been funded in full or in part and are in various stages of development. Construction of these 13 miles is scheduled in the coming year(s) and as additional funding is secured. The first project is anticipated to be completed next year.
The north coast segment of the rail trail project is being implemented through a Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant by the Federal Highway Administration’s Central Federal Lands (CFL) Department. The 5.4-mile section MBSST/North Coast Rail Trail
from Wilder Ranch to Yellowbank/Panther Beach received full funding through the FLAP grant ($6.3M), the California Coastal Conservancy ($950K) and the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County ($3.3M). The federal grant’s success was largely attributed to the Land Trust’s financial contribution that provides an unprecedented large amount of private matching funds for this project. The 2.1-mile section from Yellowbank/Panther Beach to Davenport is additionally funded through the Land Trust ($700K) and the RTC ($300K) for design, environmental clearance and permitting stages with construction funding yet to be secured. The 5.4-mile section was defined as Phase 1 and the 2.1-mile section was defined as Phase 2.
Grants/ Land Trust Project Public Funds Donations Miles $950,000 Phase 1: Wilder to Panther Beach 5.4 $6,300,000 $3,300,000 Phase 2: Panther Beach to Davenport (design, engineering, $300,000 $700,000 2.1 environmental only) Segment 5 TOTAL $7,550,000 $4,000,000 7.5
The project is defined as a 12-foot paved trail and a parallel variable-width compacted gravel trail, an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramp, ADA parking stalls, one formal parking lot in Davenport, one formal parking lot at Yellowbank/Panther Beach and improved access to the current Bonny Doon Beach parking. As stated above, 5.4 miles of path are funded through construction. The additional project known as Phase 2 was added in 2016 and funds have been secured for design, environmental clearance and permitting; construction funds need to be secured for the trail and parking lots. Trail and parking lot construction costs are still being refined.
In collaboration with the RTC, CFL has completed the following activities: 1) held multi-day kick-off and stakeholder meetings, 2) performed field analysis to ground- truth previous scoping work, 3) held additional stakeholder meetings with State Parks, the California Coastal Commission, north coast farmers, Commissioner Coonerty, the County of Santa Cruz, Iowa Pacific, and the City of Santa Cruz Water Department. Preliminary designs were presented at a public open house on May 24th, 2016 which was attended by approximately 70 members of the public.
DISCUSSION
Since the open house, CFL continued work on refining design details. Project specific right-of-way and surveying work was conducted to determine right-of-way boundaries. Attachment 1 of this staff report contains an Executive Summary of CFL’s work to date, items discovered, and project implementation challenges to be resolved. Additionally, since the open house, the public passed the RTC initiated Measure D sales tax that will provide over $85M in funding for rail trail implementation. The measure stipulates that an economic and environmental
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analysis will be done to answer important community questions about transportation uses of the rail corridor.
Rail Right-of-Way
In order to definitively ascertain boundary lines, CFL conducted additional right-of- way surveying. The RTC’s rail line right-of-way maps graphically show the Southern Pacific valuation maps, County Assessor’s Parcel lines, and the approximate right of way width and location with the track in the middle of the right-of-way without the benefit of surveying. The results of CFL right of way surveying show that the track in the north coast is generally not in the middle of the rail right of way. While the centerline of the existing track was understood to be the reference point of ownership, it was found that another rail line that once existed here served as the reference point. Thus, the bulk of the publically-owned rail line right-of-way on this segment is located on the inland side of the tracks. The trail was designed on the coastal side due to the lesser environmental impacts and ease-of-construction. The findings resulting out of the due diligence work pose challenges to alignment considerations. In addition, Iowa Pacific (doing business locally as Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Railway) owns a 20-foot operational easement where it is available.
The CFL team conducted numerous double checks and spot checks of the survey contractor’s work in order to verify the right-of-way findings and have substantial assurance of the accuracy of the findings. Additionally, by way of reconsidering options, a summary report was developed identifying alignment possibilities for trail development including 1) continuing with the Master Plan-preferred design that has the trail located on the ocean side of the tracks and that would require an easement from State Parks on property on which farmers currently operate, 2) utilizing the track roadbed as defined by a “trail-only” scenario, or 3) utilizing the inland right- of-way that is owned by the RTC and on which farmers operate for the 5.4-mile phase and coastal side for the 2.1-mile phase. See Exhibit 1 of Attachment 1 for a breakdown of issues.
Option 1 (the project as designed and presented to stakeholders and the public) was identified as being superior from a number of perspectives, although given the new findings, challenges to implementation need to be overcome as outlined further below. CFL’s summary of issues related to Option #2, and associated costs, does not factor in the most critical pathway to serious consideration of that option, namely the effort and time associated with undoing policy, contractual and regulatory commitments that the RTC has made regarding use of the tracks. CFL evaluated the “trail-only” option strictly from a project implementation standpoint and no outside factors, such as regulatory, environmental and remediation requirements, nor the community impacts of the loss of a significant transit and freight movement option. Additionally, Option #2, as conceived by CFL, is significantly narrower due to the assumed desire to minimize going outside of the track roadbed. Option #3 was deemed to be much more environmentally challenging, thus requiring more extensive engineering solutions and much higher cost. It would still entail much of the same work and time requirements as Option
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#1 given that the 2 mile segment from Yellowbank/Panther beach to Davenport would still require placement of the trail on the coastal side.
Passage of Measure D and Environmental Determination
Passage of Measure D contains a commitment that the RTC conduct analysis (including environmental and economic) to answer important community questions about possible future uses of the rail corridor. The RTC has elected to conduct the rail corridor analysis through the Unified Corridor Investment Study (UCS) process which is scheduled to be finalized in 2019. CFL has determined that the best course of action is to suspend work on project design and environmental clearance until the RTC makes a determination on whether the tracks will remain.
CFL has determined that the environmental documents will evaluate all possible alternatives. The passage of Measure D and the commitment to consider non-rail uses of the corridor, including a “trail-only” option, makes that a possible alternative. While the RTC would have to surmount considerable administrative, financial, political, contractual and legal hurdles to remove the railroad tracks throughout the county, this option will nevertheless be evaluated in the environmental document.
Funding Deadlines
Federal funds comprise the bulk of funds for this project and were awarded in spring of 2015 via a competitive process. Per a signed agreement with FHWA, federal funds must be expended by December 2020. While some latitude exists, funds MUST be obligated and under contract by 2020 in order to maintain the federal funds for construction. In order for obligation to occur, the following tasks and actions are required: 1) right-of-way and property rights need to be secured and certified (effort varies depending on option selected); 2) design needs to be completed; 3) the state and federal environmental compliance documents need to be certified; and 4) the project needs to be ready for construction as evidenced by a construction contract award after the design and bidding process is complete.
The security of federal funding is in flux given the new presidential administration. There are few guarantees as to continued availability of funding and uncertainty only increases with the passage of time. Therefore, the sooner project funds are obligated, the sooner project delivery can be assured.
Project Options
It is CFL’s determination that suspending further design work at this time is the best course of action given issues that require resolution related to ROW and the introduction of a “trail-only” option as a result of the passage of Measure D. At this time the RTC has a number of options:
1) The RTC may hold off on pursuing the project further until the UCS has been completed and uses of the rail corridor have been determined. This option
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would mean that the RTC and CFL would resume work on the project in 2019 to begin and complete the process for securing property rights, complete design and public outreach, complete the environmental analysis and certification, and prepare the project for construction bidding. All this work would have to be conducted within a one year time frame. Staff and CFL concur that this time period is much too compressed to complete all tasks and will likely result in loss of funds and inability to deliver the project. 2) With the design work suspended by CFL, the RTC may elect to continue to pursue property rights through an easement purchase or land swap with State Parks. Under this option, the likelihood of not meeting obligation deadlines remains the same as item #1 identified immediately above. 3) Elect to conduct an accelerated limited-scope environmental and economic analysis of the options for the north coast rail corridor in order to make a determination, for this segment only, of whether to remove or keep the railroad track. This analysis would be expedited and brought to the commission for their decision in the next few months. Staff recommends this option in order to not risk losing funds for this project.
Tasks to Project Continuation
Should the RTC proceed as recommended, a number of items involving multiple partners and review entities would have to be completed.
1) Conduct an environmental and economic analysis of the rail corridor limited in scope to the north coast area and on an accelerated schedule. 2) Secure property rights from California State Parks. In order to pursue the project as designed on property that is within State Parks authority, the RTC has been in ongoing collaboration with Parks staff. State Parks staff indicated that the RTC may pursue acquisition of an easement for needed property through a land swap or purchase. While a land swap was discussed, early indicators are not encouraging. Staff will continue exploring the possibility as well as an easement purchase or other creative solutions. The process is expected to take approximately 1 year. Costs for this work include, but are not limited to, clearing title of adjoining parcels, property appraisal, easement package compilation, review of State Parks titles to ensure their ownership of land on which the agency would provide an easement, technical assistance from the County Real Property Division, and attorney services. While State Parks is a very supportive and collaborative partner, it was noted that this project is outside of State Parks budgeted work load and funds expended for staff resources will be required. 3) Secure property rights from private land owner for a very limited length or design a work-around and locate trail on inland side of tracks for the limited length as per the Master Plan. 4) RTC staff will return to the Commission with cost estimates related to the task list as part of recommendations for Measure D 5-year plan for the trail category.
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Coastal Conservancy Funding Implications as a Result of Delays
In order to meet California Coastal Conservancy deadlines, $950K initially allocated for the Wilder Ranch to Panther Beach section of the north coast project will now be used for the full project (including the section from Panther Beach to Davenport), with the remainder of unspent funds to be transferred to the City of Santa Cruz trail project. By way of background, under the $1M contract with the Conservancy, $950K was to be for implementation of Phase 1 of the north coast project and $50K was for the City of Santa Cruz rail trail project. Of the $950K allocated to Phase 1 of the north coast project, only $580,694 was able to be utilized. Fortunately, the Coastal Conservancy agreed to the redistribution of the remaining funds to Phase 2 and the City of Santa Cruz rail trail project. The RTC will need to identify funding for Phase 1 to replace those funds. Staff will return to the Commission with recommendations for replacement of these funds as part of the Measure D 5-year plan.
Rationale for Proceeding
The prospect of losing funds for a project so heavily desired by the community, the RTC and its partnering agencies, is significant and undesirable. Much work went into securing the $6.3M federal grant, the California Coastal Conservancy grant, private funding commitments from the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, as well as RTC-controlled funds. This bicycle/pedestrian trail will provide both locals and visitors to Santa Cruz County a sustainable transportation option to access some of the most stunning beaches, coastal hills and redwood forests. It is important to plan for increased usage that will result from the opening of San Vicente Redwoods, the Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument, and reuse of the CEMEX plant. Usage of this segment of the trail based on other similar projects is estimated to be more than 330,000 people per year. Over the 4 year period between 2010 and 2013, 17 bicyclists and pedestrians have been hit by vehicles along Highway 1 between Davenport and Santa Cruz. Providing a multi-use trail separated from the highway will more safely accommodate additional users.
Therefore, staff recommends that the RTC direct staff to: 1) Conduct an accelerated, limited-scope economic and environmental analysis of the north coast rail corridor in the coming months to meet Measure D commitments and determine whether the track should be removed or remain; and 2) Return with a task list and funding needs as part of the Measure D 5- year plan in order to deliver the project within requirement to obligate funds for construction by 2020 and not lose federal or other funding.
SUMMARY
The north coast segment of the rail trail project is being implemented through a Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) grant by the Federal Highway Administration’s Central Federal Lands (CFL) Department. The 5.4-mile section
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from Wilder Ranch to Yellowbank/Panther Beach received full funding through the FLAP grant ($6.3M), the California Coastal Conservancy ($950K) and the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County ($3.3M). The federal grant’s success was largely attributed to the Land Trust’s financial contribution that provides an unprecedented large amount of matching funds for this project. The 2.1-mile section from Yellowbank/Panther Beach to Davenport is additionally funded through the Land Trust ($700K) and the RTC ($300K) for design, environmental clearance and permitting stages, with construction funding yet to be secured. The 5.4-mile section was defined as Phase 1 and the 2.1-mile section was defined as Phase 2.
Measure D contains a commitment that the RTC conduct analysis (including environmental and economic analysis) to answer important community questions about possible future uses of the rail corridor. CFL has determined that the best course of action is to cease work on project design and environmental clearance until the RTC determines whether the tracks will remain. CFL funds must be obligated by 2020 in order for the project to continue to construction. Staff recommends that the RTC direct staff to proceed with an accelerated, limited-scope economic and environmental analysis of the north coast rail corridor to meet Measure D commitments and make a determination on whether the track will remain for this segment of the rail corridor in order to not lose funding for this project.
Attachments:
1. Central Federal Lands’ Executive Summary and Exhibits
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Monterrey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail—North Coast Rail Trail
MARCH 28, 2017
This memorandum has been prepared by the FHWA’s Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) in response to a request by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) regarding FHWA project status and rationale for project delay. Background Narrative: The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST) project consists of 5.4 miles of Multi‐Use Trail adjacent to existing railroad tracks north of the City of the Santa Cruz, CA. The limits of this project are from Wilder Ranch Parking Lot in the South to the Panther Beach Parking Lot in the north. The initial scoping and start of the design took place in February 2016. A 30% site visit was completed in May 2016 where the project team visited the project site, met with staff from the SCCRTC, CA State Parks, and several of the farmers working along the proposed route. At the 30% Design Milestone, (CFLHD) delivered the 30% Plans, Specifications, and Estimate package (PS&E). A Public Open House was also held during this site visit on May 24th, 2016, and was attended by 70 citizens. In June 2016, CFLHD started working on 70% Design Milestone for Phase 1. Phase 2 was added to the project later in June 2016 and work began immediately to develop the two phases concurrently. Phase 2 begins at the northern terminus of Phase 1 at the Panther Beach parking Lot and extends 2.1 miles north to the Town of Davenport Parking Lot. This phase also includes Parking Lot improvements in the Town of Davenport, at Panther Beach, and improved access from the existing Bonny Doon parking lot to the path. Since June of 2016, CFLHD has been working towards the 70% milestone. The various tasks being completed during this time frame are project design, environmental studies and compliance, geotechnical engineering, hydraulic engineering, topographic and right‐of‐way survey and mapping. CFLHD has subcontracted with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. to complete several project tasks. Jacobs has been tasked with developing the project materials for the Public Open House on May 24th, 2016 and completing the biological surveys and documentation for Phase 1 and 2. Jacobs Engineering also further subcontracted with RRM Design Group to survey and map the right‐of‐way boundaries along the railroad corridor owned by SCCRTC. Status & Discussion 1. Right of Way SCCRTC purchased right of way in October of 2012 as evidenced by two Grant Deeds from Union Pacific Railroad recorded as Document No. 2012‐0050154 and Document No. 2012‐ 0050155 of Official Records. The Grant Deeds referenced maps titled “Right of Way and Track Map of the Davenport Branch and Santa Cruz to Davenport Valuation Maps”. In 2005 SCCRTC had prepared Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Right of Way maps which graphically showed the Valuation Maps, County Assessor’s Parcel lines, and a distinctive red line showing the approximate right of way width and location. A disclaimer on the maps expressed the intent of the document to be for planning purposes only. Many of the right of way areas in red appeared to display the right of way graphically centered on the existing rail road centerline. The Southern Pacific Railway Right of Way was laid out from Wilder Ranch to Davenport using the valuation maps and existing maps of record available at the time of the survey. These maps were used to understand the original right of way lines and their relationship to the existing centerline of the tracks. The Grant Deeds and the legal description in Preliminary Title Report‐ Amended V, prepared by First American Title dated Oct, 8, 2012 as Order No. NCS‐138073‐SC was analyzed and the exceptions to each conveyance was reviewed and removed from the original right of way. It became apparent that there were multiple rail alignments and offsets lines. Referencing the centerline of the existing track, in some areas there are 6.5 foot offsets, 8.5 foot offsets, and the original Ocean Shore Railway alignment that was offset 21 feet from the 6.5‐foot offset. It was important to understand the original Ocean Shore Railway alignment as much of the original right of way deeds were conveyed from the Ocean Shore alignment. Many of the deeds that disposed of property within the Ocean Shore right of way were described using the Ocean Shore alignment and not based on the current rail alignment. A Right of Way Encroachment Exhibit was completed by RRM Design Group (RRM) in January 2017. This exhibit generally indicates that the disposals of right of way left much of the remaining right of way on the inland side of the existing rails. For example, there may be a total of 60 feet of right of way in a given area but 53.5 feet of the right of way is on the inland side of the existing rail and 6.5 feet on the ocean side of the existing rail. This contrasts the 2005 SCCRTC Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Right of Way maps which would give the impression there exists a total of 60 foot of right of way centered on this existing rail. Thus, there is a significant difference in the surveyed right of way and how it is graphically shown on SCCRTC right of way maps. Under the current design, a preliminary review indicates the SCCRTC would need to acquire approximately 37 acres of property which appears to be owned by State Parks. The SCCRTC appears to own 27 acres of land that is not needed for the construction, operation and maintenance of the rail and trail. This could be addressed through a potential land swap with State Parks. A summary of right of way work follows: a. Right of way work completed to date Right of Way Encroachment Exhibit completed by RRM Design Group (RRM), dated January 10, 2017. Preliminary discussion with State Parks regarding securing an easement for property rights. b. Additional right of way work needed to be done Record of Survey and Monumentation to be completed by RRM. Additional Right of Way work needed to be done in State Parks: Using current title reports received from State Parks by CFLHD to determine the location of the boundaries and assess who has title to parcels along the corridor through the state land based on the title reports. o Assume consultant survey effort not to exceed $150,000. This would include all field and office time to review and assess information, set monumentation and file Records of Survey as required by state law. o Assume consultant appraisal effort approximately $30,000. This would include appraisal and appraisal review. o Assume CFLHD internal labor cost not to exceed $15,000. This would include activities related to preparing, negotiating and monitoring the task orders. o There are unidentified costs associated with easement acquisition, clearing title on uncertain parcels, a privately‐owned parcel that may need to be acquired, and State Park staff labor costs.
2. Summary of the three alignment alternatives See Attachment 1 3. Discussion of environmental challenges to the inland option This is a preliminary discussion of potential impacts to resources as a result of placement of the trail on the inland side of the rail road tracks on SCCRTC‐owned property. Environmental surveys were not conducted for this alternative and the following assessment is based on field observations only. The construction of walls across drainages will have greater impacts to threatened and endangered fish species and would result in formal consultation with National Marine Fisheries Service under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. The encroachment into the drainages as a result of wall construction also increases the potential for impacts to waters of the U. S. and riparian areas which require mitigation. This will also result in potentially higher amount of disturbance to breeding and non‐breeding aquatic habitat for the federally‐threatened California red‐legged frog. The delineation did not investigate beyond the ditch along the tracks on the inland side so it is difficult to assess the amount of wetland habitat that may be present in the drainage areas or along the farmlands on the inland side. In addition, to keep the path on the inland side of the tracks from Davenport to Scaroni Road would require a large amount of earthwork, retaining walls, and cause significant environmental impacts. For the purposes of this evaluation the path followed the Option 1 alignment (coastal side) from Davenport to the western‐most intersection with Scaroni Road. 4. Delaying Segment 5 NEPA evaluation until the Corridor Study is completed Per the mandate of Measure D, the SCCRTC will be studying options for the rail corridor, including a trail‐only option which would involve removal of the tracks. We understand, further, there would be an environmental and economic analysis of the alternatives resulting from the study, and possibly an Environmental Impact Report under CEQA. The continuing study of alternative uses to the rail corridor, including evaluation of removing the tracks, directly affects the project as currently described within the NEPA process. In accordance with NEPA, CFLHD is required to evaluate all reasonable alternatives meeting the project’s purpose and need. During the scoping process, numerous comments were received proposing an alternative that would remove the rail line tracks and place the trail in the railroad track footprint. Clearly, the outcome of the new study has a significant likelihood of affecting the CFLHD’s environmental analysis of the project. Until the study and any subsequent evaluation are completed, there is too much uncertainty to perform a meaningful NEPA analysis and make a selection of a project alternative. It is the further position of CFLHD, as a matter of stewardship of Federal funds, that it is not prudent to continue project development, including evaluation of alternatives that involve placing a trail alongside the tracks that may in the future be removed as a result of the additional study and evaluation of alternatives directed under Measure D. Our preliminary analysis indicates placing the trail in the railroad footprint is a significantly less costly trail project than alternatives on either side of the existing tracks. Finally, CFLHD’s evaluation of alternatives at this time would be duplicative of SCCRTC’s efforts, at best, and, perhaps more seriously, would have the potential to bias SCCRTC’s effort. 5. Construction costs with proposed trail on coastal side if construction is delayed to 2021 CFLHD prepared a cost estimate for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the project. Attachment 2 includes the Engineer’s Estimate for each phase with assumed inflation of 4 percent for each year up to 2021. CFLHD funds need to be obligated by 2020, that is, the project would need to be ready for construction as evidenced by a construction contract award after the design and bidding process is complete. 6. Context of Executive Summary This executive summary was prepared solely in the context of project implementation, and did not factor in the cost or time associated with policy, regulatory and contractual reversals that may need to be undertaken by the SCCRTC. Attachment 1 to CFL Executive Summary RTC item - Exhibit 1
Summary for the MBSST Phase 1 and 2 Options This is a summary of the options and does not constitute an analysis or opinion by FHWA‐CFLHD. Phase 1: 5.4 miles of trail adjacent to existing railroad tracks, from Wilder Ranch Parking Lot in the South to the Panther Beach Parking Lot in the north. Phase 2: Begins at the northern terminus of Phase 1 at the Panther Beach parking Lot and extends 2.1 miles north to the Town of Davenport Parking Lot. Option Descriptions Option 1, Coastal Side of Tracks: would involve staying with the current design for the path. The path will remain on the coastal side of the tracks, except for the short portion on the south end of the project where we will continue to utilize the sidetracks and the existing Wilder Ranch maintenance road. The pavement and shoulder widths will remain as currently designed. The Phase 2 portion of the project and the parking lots will also remain as is currently designed. Option 2, Rail‐to‐Trail: entails removing the existing railroad and building the proposed path on its footprint. The typical section will be narrowed to a 10’ wide paved path with a 4’ wide shoulder on the coastal side. No shoulder was included on the inland side. To remain entirely within the current Right‐of‐way (ROW) limits the aggregate shoulder may need to be dropped from the design in certain locations. Option 3, Inland (and coastal) Side of Tracks: involves moving the path to the inland side of the tracks and utilizing all of RTC’s right‐of‐way. However, it is not viable to keep the path on the inland side of the tracks from Davenport to Scaroni Road. To keep the path on the inland side of the tracks for this segment would require a large amount of earthwork, retaining walls, and cause a significant environmental impacts. For the purposes of this evaluation the path followed the Option 1 alignment from Davenport to the western most intersection with Scaroni Road.
Options Discussion 2017 Estimated Construction& Design Costs (does not include permitting or land acquisition costs) Options Phase 1 Phase 2 Est. Total Design Cost Total Option 1 – Coastal Side $7,000,000 $5,200,000 $1,900,000 $14,100,000 Option 2 – Rail‐to‐Trail $4,100,000 $3,400,000 $2,200,000 $ 9,700,000 Option 3 – Inland Side $9,400,000 See Option 1 $2,400,000 $17,000,000 Note: (1) Phase 2 costs include the costs of the parking lots. (2) All costs shown are for planning purposes only. Further evaluation and cost analysis is needed for the final option chosen for this project.
Typical Section Options 1 and 3 will primarily have a 12’ wide paved path with a 6’ shoulder on the coastal side of the path and a 2’ shoulder on the inland side. In areas with limited space the path will be narrowed down to an 8’ wide paved path with the same 6’ and 2’ shoulder widths. Option 2 was evaluated with a 10’ wide paved path with a 4’ shoulder on the coastal side. The shoulder width may need to be narrowed depending on the right‐of‐way available.
Safety Impacts Option 1: Since the path will be located on the coastal side of the tracks, it would provide an easy access to the State Park’s Coastal Bluff Trials and all of the public beaches along the corridor. This would also require path users to cross the railroad tracks in only at a few locations near where they would first access the path. Option 2: With the elimination of the railroad hazards the overall path project would significantly benefit in terms of safety. Farmers would still require crossings at most of the current locations but overall each crossing would be safer without the railroad element. Access to the all of the Coastal Bluff Trails and public beaches will also be maintained and potentially improved. Option 3: This will be the least safe option out of the three since it would require every user to cross the railroad tracks any time they wanted to access the Coastal Bluff Trails or beaches. This significantly increases the safety concerns associated with having the path run adjacent to a railroad. This would also limit the number areas where users may access the Coastal Bluff Trails and beaches as they would only be allowed to cross the railroad at the CPUC designated crossings.
Environmental and permitting Impacts Option 1: The environmental and permit processes would continue as planned. Option 2: This option may include additional wetland impacts than was previously anticipated in Option 1. However, with the space saved by the removal of the railroad, additional wetland mitigate sites may be placed adjacent to the path. Regulatory, permitting and environmental requirements and impacts associated with removal of track are not assessed here. Option 3: This option may include possible floodplain impacts due to the walls anticipated on the upstream side of the existing railroad embankments crossing the drainages. Additional riparian, waters of the US, and wetland impacts are also likely. Further evaluations are needed to determine the extent of these impacts.
Right‐of‐Way Option 1: To maintain the current alignment the RTC would need to obtain a significant portion of the ROW through agreements and/or easements on State Parks property, and acquisition from private property owners (see below for more detail). Option 2: Depending on the path and shoulder widths, it may be necessary to obtain small portions of ROW at various locations. Option 3: The path would encroach onto a small portion of Caltrans ROW between the two Scaroni Road intersections. Option 3 would also divert onto State Parks property at the same locations as Option 1. Agreements and/or easements will need to be completed for these areas. Private Property Impacts: Option 1: Access and rights to private property would need to be obtained for the Dellamora property located west of Scaroni Road and for the Miller property located south of HWY 1 in Davenport. The path would encroach on these properties. If private property rights could not be secured, the trail would be located on the inland side of the tracks as detailed in the MBSST Master Plan for this short span. Option 2: This option will likely have no impact to the private properties near Scaroni Road and minimal, if any, encroachment onto the Miller property located near Davenport. Option 3: This option would have the same impacts as Option 1. Additionally, with the path moving to the coastal side of the tracks west of Scaroni Rd, the path will remain away from the buildings and backyards that are currently encroaching onto RTC right‐of‐way between the railroad and HWY 1.
Project Development Impacts: Option 1: The required right‐of‐way effort would increase due to the need to acquire a large portion of the right‐of‐way. This ROW effort would also impact the project schedule. The design, environmental, and permitting processes would be unlikely to change from the current baseline. Overall, this Option would have the least effect to the project development costs and schedule. Option 2: Depending on the path and shoulder widths decided upon for this option, ROW may need to be acquired at various locations. Due to this, there could be an increase to the ROW effort. Additional Environmental surveys would need to be conducted to supplement the surveys done previously for Option 1, because the project footprint would shift outside of the previous surveys. The design costs would increase due to the change in alignment and path features. However, these design costs would be partially offset due to the simplified design of Option 2 as compared to Option 1. Overall the project development costs would increase and the project schedule would need to be extended. This discussion does not consider the policy, regulatory, and contract implications of removing a rail line. Option 3: This option would likely have the most significant impacts to the project development costs and schedule. Since this option may have impacts to the floodplains within several of the drainages, project staff would need to determine if a Conditional Letter of Map Revision or Letter Of Map Revision would need to be submitted to FEMA. If one is needed then there would be significant impacts to the project development cost and schedule. Additionally a larger effort would be required by the environmental staff to survey the new project area. This change in alignment and project footprint could have additional impacts to wetlands, waters of the US, and riparian areas that would need to be mitigated. The design process would also have a significant increase in costs due to the change in alignment, the addition of retaining walls, and the change to several other path features. Overall, this option would likely have the most significant increase to project development costs and schedule. RTC item - Exhibit 2
EDIT ONLY BLUE TEXT U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE ESCALATION COMPUTATION
PROJECT NO. AND NAME PROJECT TYPE (see definitions below)1 CA FLAP SCR T5(1) General Construction ATTACH ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROJECT MANAGER (Use separate sheet for each schedule and option) Vince Auriemma Phase 1
PROGRAM AMOUNT DATE PROGRAM AMOUNT 01/10/20 $7,420,000
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE DATE ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE 12/01/16 $7,000,000
ESCALATED ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE DATE ESCALATED ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE 01/10/20 $8,555,000
CALCULATIONS Escalation Escalation Escalated # Months Begin Date 2 End Date 2 rate (approx., rounded up Engineer's Estimate projecting 4 per year 3 to nearest $5,000) (does not include CE)
December 1, 2016 December 31, 2017 4.00% 13.02 $305,000.00 $7,305,000.00
January 1, 2018 December 31, 2018 4.00% 12.00 $295,000.00 $7,600,000.00
January 1, 2019 December 31, 2019 4.00% 12.00 $305,000.00 $7,905,000.00
January 1, 2020 December 31, 2020 4.00% 12.03 $320,000.00 $8,225,000.00
January 1, 2021 December 31, 2021 4.00% 12.00 $330,000.00 $8,555,000.00
Total Escalation $1,555,000.00 ESCALATION January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 General Const. project: 4.0% DEFINITIONS Asphalt Paving project: 4.0% General Construction project: This type of project January 1, 2018 December 31, 2018 does not have paving as the only major cost item. It General Const. project: 4.0% should have several items that make up the majority Asphalt Paving project: 4.0% of the cost. January 1, 2019 December 31, 2019 General Const. project: 4.0% Asphalt Paving project: This type of project has Asphalt Paving project: 4.0% paving as the major cost item. January 1, 2020 December 31, 2020 General Const. project: 4.0% Asphalt Paving project: 4.0% January 1, 2021 December 31, 2021 General Const. project: 4.0% Asphalt Paving project: 4.0%
NOTE Inflation is set at 4% for all years. Confirm with the PM and programmer that this is acceptable.
INSTRUCTIONS 1). Select either 'General Construction' or 'Asphalt Paving' from the pulldown list. 2). Begin and End dates must be within the escalation rate dates for each period. 3). Escalation rates are selected by the application from the values listed. 4). Months between the Begin and End dates are calculated by the application. Form revised 2/16/2017 EDIT ONLY BLUE TEXT U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE ESCALATION COMPUTATION
PROJECT NO. AND NAME PROJECT TYPE (see definitions below)1 CA FLAP SCR T5(2) General Construction ATTACH ORIGINAL ESTIMATE PROJECT MANAGER (Use separate sheet for each schedule and option) Vince Auriemma Phase 2 (including the Parking Lots)
PROGRAM AMOUNT DATE PROGRAM AMOUNT 01/10/20 $7,100,000
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE DATE ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE 12/01/16 $5,200,000
ESCALATED ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE DATE ESCALATED ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE 01/10/20 $6,365,000
CALCULATIONS Escalation Escalation Escalated # Months Begin Date 2 End Date 2 rate (approx., rounded up Engineer's Estimate projecting 4 per year 3 to nearest $5,000) (does not include CE)
December 1, 2016 December 31, 2017 4.00% 13.02 $230,000.00 $5,430,000.00
January 1, 2018 December 31, 2018 4.00% 12.00 $220,000.00 $5,650,000.00
January 1, 2019 December 31, 2019 4.00% 12.00 $230,000.00 $5,880,000.00
January 1, 2020 December 31, 2020 4.00% 12.03 $240,000.00 $6,120,000.00
January 1, 2021 December 31, 2021 4.00% 12.00 $245,000.00 $6,365,000.00
Total Escalation $1,165,000.00 ESCALATION January 1, 2017 December 31, 2017 General Const. project: 4.0% DEFINITIONS Asphalt Paving project: 4.0% General Construction project: This type of project January 1, 2018 December 31, 2018 does not have paving as the only major cost item. It General Const. project: 4.0% should have several items that make up the majority Asphalt Paving project: 4.0% of the cost. January 1, 2019 December 31, 2019 General Const. project: 4.0% Asphalt Paving project: This type of project has Asphalt Paving project: 4.0% paving as the major cost item. January 1, 2020 December 31, 2020 General Const. project: 4.0% Asphalt Paving project: 4.0% January 1, 2021 December 31, 2021 General Const. project: 4.0% Asphalt Paving project: 4.0%
NOTE Inflation is set at 4% for all years. Confirm with the PM and programmer that this is acceptable.
INSTRUCTIONS 1). Select either 'General Construction' or 'Asphalt Paving' from the pulldown list. 2). Begin and End dates must be within the escalation rate dates for each period. 3). Escalation rates are selected by the application from the values listed. 4). Months between the Begin and End dates are calculated by the application. Form revised 2/16/2017 AGENDA: April 6, 2017
TO: Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
FROM: Luis Pavel Mendez, Deputy Director
RE: Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Proposed Budget
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Budget and Administration/Personnel (B&A/P) Committee and staff recommend that the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) adopt the attached resolution (Attachment 1) approving the proposed FY 2017-18 RTC budget (Exhibit A to Attachment 1.)
BACKGROUND
At the beginning of each calendar year, staff prepares a proposed Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) budget for the following fiscal year. The proposed budget is presented to the Budget and Administration/Personnel (B&A/P) Committee for review and recommendation to the RTC. Early budget approval allows the RTC to inform claimants of projected apportionments of Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds for their use in developing their organizations’ budgets. The proposed FY 2017-18 RTC budget was reviewed by the B&A/P Committee at its March 9, 2017 meeting and recommends approval.
DISCUSSION
Transportation Development Act (TDA) revenues are at levels above those prior to the “great recession.” Unfortunately, the gas tax swap of 2010, along with lower fuel prices continues to cause funding challenges. The state legislature and the Governor have been unsuccessful over the past two years to address the funding shortfall. In addition, the federal government seems incapable of repairing the insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund. Fortunately, thanks to a well run campaign and broad support, a supermajority of Santa Cruz County voters passed Measure D to create new local funding for transportation. While Measure D will not solve all transportation funding problems, it certainly helps. The proposed FY 2017-18 RTC budget (Exhibit A to Attachment 1) addresses financial challenges with the aid of grant funds and incorporates estimates for Measure D funding.
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Apportionments (budget pp. 1 & 2)
One of the main sources of funding for transportation in Santa Cruz County is the TDA, which established that ¼% of the state sales tax would go to transportation. FY 2017-18 Proposed RTC Budget Page 2
Attachment 2 shows actual and estimated TDA revenues for FYs 2006-07 to 2017- 18. Between FYs 2006-07 and 2009-10 TDA revenues decreased due to the “great recession”. By FY 2013-14 TDA revenues returned to pre-recession levels and are now higher. The Santa Cruz County Auditor Controller’s estimate of TDA revenues for FY 2017-18 is about 1.4% higher than their January 2016 estimate for FY 2016- 17 revenues.
The RTC received TDA funding increase requests (Attachment 3) from Bike to Work (B2W) and the Community Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSC) of 20% and 30% respectively for their bicycle and pedestrian safety and education programs. Bike to Work has not had an increase since 2011 and CTSC since 2001. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has increased about 18.4% since 2011 and about 46.4% since 2001. In addition, B2W, CTSC and the Volunteer Center are not included in the expenditure plan for funding from Measure D. Therefore, it is reasonable to grant the requested increases. B2W and CTSC will still need to demonstrate through the annual TDA claim process that the funds will be used consistent with requirements.
After taking into account the increases for B2W and CTSC the apportionments for all other recipients are increased by about 1% compared to last year’s apportionments, with the exception of the cities and County (Table 1 below).
Table 1: FY 2016-17 & 2017-18 TDA Apportionments FY 16-17 FY 17-18 Recipients of TDA Revenue Approved Proposed 03/05/15 04/06/17 % Chg RTC Administration 565,923 571,646 1.0% RTC Planning 517,863 523,101 1.0% Bike to Work 50,000 60,000 20.0% Bike and Ped Safety (CTSC) 100,000 130,000 30.0% Santa Cruz Metro 6,701,163 6,767,933 1.0% Community Bridges 658,360 664,920 1.0% Volunteer Center 78,376 79,157 1.0% Capitola 14,791 14,852 0.4% Santa Cruz 93,863 94,570 0.8% Scotts Valley 17,552 17,768 1.2% Watsonville 76,644 77,390 1.0% Santa Cruz County 196,868 199,122 1.1% Total 9,071,403 9,200,458 1.4%
TDA apportionments for the cities and the county are based on population and the population figures were updated to the most recent figures provided by the State Department of Finance. Therefore, their TDA revenue percentage increases vary.
Cruz511 - Rideshare Budget (budget p. 5)
The Cruz511 program incorporates carryovers from FY 2016-17 and new funding programmed in FY 2016-17. It is estimated that now that the new Cruz511 website FY 2017-18 Proposed RTC Budget Page 3
is established it will take less resources to maintain. Some work on the Park N Ride Lot project was done in FY 2016-17 and should be completed in FY 2017-18.
Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) (budget p. 6)
The SAFE program was established by state law in the late 1980’s to provide call boxes on state highways. Counties who establish a SAFE receive a $1 fee per year on vehicle registrations for all vehicles registered within that county. The funds are used to provide the call box system on state highways, provide extra CHP enforcement on Highway 17 through the Safe on 17 program and fund other motorist aid services as approved by the RTC. A call box upgrade project and reduction was approved in FY 2014-15 and should be completed in 2017-18.
Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) (budget p. 7)
The FSP receives state funds specifically allocated to the program by formula, which includes congestion as one of the variables. There is insufficient data collection equipment on Highway 17 to capture all of the congestion; therefore, state funds for Santa Cruz County were reduced beginning in FY 2015-16. RTC staff is working with Caltrans to gather the required congestion data. Even with all of the congestion data, these funds are insufficient to provide FSP service on both Highways 1 and 17. Therefore, the RTC continually applies for other funds from various sources. For FY 2017-18, the FSP budget includes State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds. The Governor’s budget proposal includes doubling the amount of state funds for FSP. If the proposal gets approved, the STIP funds will be used over a longer period to complete the funding for the program.
Rail/Trail Authority Budget (budget p. 8)
The Rail/Trail authority budget incorporates carryovers from FY 2016-17. Some of the funds available for rail line rehabilitation will likely be used over FY 2016-17 and 2017-18 to address storm damage and bridge rehabilitation.
Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Projects (budget pp. 9 & 10)
The construction of the Highway 1 Soquel to Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes project was completed in December 2014. A lawsuit filed by the contractor has been settled in FY 2016-17 and the project will be closed out. The Highway 1 Corridor Improvement project draft environmental documents were released in FY 2015-16 and should be finalized in FY 2018-19 after updating some of the analysis. As directed by the B&A/P Committee, staff will provide a status report on the project to the RTC at its May meeting. The environmental and design work for the Mar Vista overcrossing began in FY 2016-17 and will carry over into FY 2017-18.
Countywide Bicycle Signage Project (budget p. 11)
The RTC secured an Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant for the county wide bicycle signage project. The environmental determination is expected to be completed in FY 2016-17 and construction will take place in FY 2017-18. FY 2017-18 Proposed RTC Budget Page 4
Planning Budget (budget pp. 12, 13 and 14)
The planning budget includes the regular funds used every year to meet the RTC’s obligations for transportation planning in Santa Cruz County. These include Rural Planning Assistance; TDA; and STIP Planning, Programming and Monitoring (PPM). It also includes grant funds for specific planning projects that will continue into FY 2017-18. These include the user oriented transit travel planning and sustainable transportation implementation plan. Thanks to federal grant funds secured through Caltrans, Phase 2 of the Unified Corridor Study began in FY 2016-17 and will continue into FY 2017-18 with an expanded scope to incorporate more significant analysis of options for the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line and extend the project limits. Measure D funds approved by the RTC for the Unified Corridor Study will be incorporated into the budged after staff gets a better indication of how much will be required for the work.
Measure D (budget pp. 15)
This budget includes estimates of revenues and apportionments from the new Measure D ½-cent transactions and use tax. The overall revenue estimate is based on an analysis of the TDA funds (a ¼-cent sales tax) and a comparison to the Santa Cruz METRO ½-cent transactions and use tax. As a history of revenues from Measure D builds, that will be incorporated into the revenue estimates for future years and at the end of each fiscal year there will be adjustments to ensure that funding distribution is consistent with actual revenues received.
The funding distribution to the cities and the county from the neighborhood projects bucket of Measure D is based on the formula approved in the measure, which states:
“Funding will be distributed at least quarterly to cities and the County of Santa Cruz based on their proportional share of the countywide population (29%), lane miles of roadway (39%) and the site where the measure revenue from the transactions and use tax is generated (32%). Population, road mile and tax site generation will be updated each year based on the latest available data.”
Attachment 4 shows the data used and the resulting calculations. Since the RTC will not have any data from which to calculate the proportional share of the site where the measure revenue was generated until after Measure D revenue is collected, RTC staff prepared an estimate based on available data and information from the California Board of Equalization (BOE.) All of the cities in Santa Cruz County and the County of Santa Cruz receive revenues from a 1-cent sales tax known as the Bradley Burns Local Tax. In addition, all of the cities in the county, Santa Cruz METRO and the Santa Cruz County Libraries have existing transactions and use taxes. Because a sales tax and a transactions and use tax are not exactly the same, state BOE staff suggested using the transactions and use tax information to derive estimates for Measure D. In addition, the Santa Cruz County Libraries transactions and use tax is more recent than the Santa Cruz METRO transaction and use tax, so FY 2017-18 Proposed RTC Budget Page 5
BOE suggested that the library tax be used to derive current estimates because some things have changed since the SC METRO tax was approved in the late 1970’s. Since these are estimates, once actual data is available, comparisons and adjustments will be made accordingly after the completion of each fiscal year. According to the BOE, RTC staff should be able to do the necessary analysis and comparisons with the data provided. Some local jurisdictions hire consultants to analyze the data provided by the BOE and ensure that they receive the correct amount of tax revenue. RTC staff anticipates hiring consulting for these services.
Funding from Measure D will impact various RTC projects and programs. Measure D funding is not included in the various RTC projects and programs at this time. After the RTC makes decisions regarding how much funding should be allocated to specific RTC projects and programs, those funds will be incorporated into the budgets for the corresponding projects and programs.
Staff Resources (budget p. 18 and throughout proposed budget)
Due to the work that the RTC has been doing to implement construction projects and the additional such work anticipated with Measure D, this FY 2017-18 budget proposes adding a transportation engineer position to the staff authorization and budget. Measure D will also increase the amount of accounting and support work; therefore, staff proposes that the current ½-time Accounting Technician position be increased to a full-time position and that a 3/4-time administrative assistant position be increased to full-time. This would increase the authorized staff positions from 16.75 to 18.5 full time equivalents (FTE). However, the budgeted positions would increase from 15.5 be 17.25 FTE.
The RTC has 8 authorized transportation planner positions but not all of those authorized positions are always budgeted. For FY 2016-17 the RTC budgeted 7 of those positions and no change is proposed for FY 2017-18. There will be some additional on-going public information work and some other additional transportation planning work associated with Measure D. Currently, it is expected that a new transportation engineer will be able to relieve some of the work done by the planning staff to accommodate the anticipated additional planning work. However, if more planning staff resources are needed, staff will return with appropriate recommendations.
The staffing budget includes payments to CalPERS for retirement benefits. Part of the payments that the RTC makes to CalPERS for the retirement plan includes a payment for a sidefund liability, which was inherited when the RTC separated from the County of Santa Cruz. In FY 2015-16, the RTC began making greater payments toward the sidefund liability (additional $63,000 per year) in an effort to pay off that liability within 5 years and save on interest costs. The regular payment of $23,782 for FY 2015-16 was estimated to reduce the liability by $4,294 from $271,515 to $267,221. With the additional payment of $63,000, the liability was actually reduced by $70,009. The faster pay off is currently estimated to save the RTC about $150,000 in long term interest costs.
FY 2017-18 Proposed RTC Budget Page 6
The CalPERS payment also includes payment for an unfunded accrued liability which results when CalPERS investments do not meet expectations. This liability was $1,264,189 at the end of FY 2015-16 and the regular payment of $83,436 toward this liability for FY 2017-18 is part of the regular CalPERS plan to pay off that liability in 30 years. Recently, CalPERS communicated that investments have not met expectations; therefore, the accrued unfunded liability and the associated payments are estimated to increase significantly to about $220,000 by FY 2022-23. Therefore, in order to head off those increases and reduce long term costs to the RTC, this proposed budget also includes an additional payment of $134,385 to the unfunded accrued liability. The most recent valuation from CalPERS, which does not include the reduced discount rate, estimates that if the liability is paid off in 15 years, the RTC will save over $600,000 in long term interest costs. Once, the RTC receives a valuation that includes the reduced discount rate, staff will be able to estimate what level of on-going payments will be needed to pay off the liability in 15 years and how much savings could be realized.
TDA and RTC Reserves (budget page 16)
In FY 2016-17, the RTC built the TDA reserve back to the 8% established in the RTC Rules and Regulations after using some of the TDA reserves to honor its apportionment commitments to TDA recipients when revenues fell short of the estimates. Because there were some surplus TDA revenues apportioned in FY 2016- 17, the TDA reserve for FY 2017-18 is slightly above the 8%.
In its Rules and Regulations, the RTC established a reserve fund goal of 30% of operating costs for the RTC fund. As funds are available, the RTC has been working to reach that goal. With this proposed FY 2017-18 budget that reserve fund will be at 24%.
The proposed FY 2017-18 budget is balanced and includes the funding to meet the RTC’s state and federally mandated responsibilities as well as continue the RTC’s priority transportation projects and programs such as:
• Continuation of the Highway 1 Corridor Improvement project tiered environmental analysis; • Environmental review and design for the Highway 1 Bike & Pedestrian overcrossing near Mar Vista; • Implementation of the countywide bike signage program; • Implementation of the Cruz511 motorist information and TDM program; • Special transportation projects such as the sustainable transportation implementation plan, User Oriented Transit Planning project, and the Unified Corridor Investment Study; • Update of the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) to produce the 2040 RTP; • Implementation of a new transportation funding sources with Measure D; • Continue working to increase state and federal funding for Santa Cruz County transportation needs
FY 2017-18 Proposed RTC Budget Page 7
Therefore, the Budget and Administration/ Personnel Committee and staff recommend that the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) adopt the attached resolution (Attachment 1) approving the proposed FY 2017-18 budget (Exhibit A of Attachment 1.)
SUMMARY
The proposed FY 2017-18 budget and work program for the RTC includes continued oversight of the Highway 1 projects, continuation of on-going RTC projects and programs and implementation of Measure D. The B&A/P Committee and staff recommend that the RTC approve the proposed FY 2017-18 budget (Attachment 1 with Exhibit A.)
Attachments: 1. Resolution Approving the Proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Budget 2. Actual and Estimated Transportation Development Act Revenues 3. Increase Requests from Bike to Work and Community Traffic Safety Coalition 4. Measure D Apportionment Estimates
S:\RTC\TC2017\TC0417\Regular Agenda\FY17-18Budg\FY1718BugtSR.docx Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. 29-17
Adopted by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
on the date of April 6, 2017 on the motion of Commissioner duly seconded by Commissioner
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FY 2017-18 BUDGET FOR THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission adopts and periodically amends a budget and work program for each fiscal year to guide its expenses and work;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION:
1. The FY 2017-18 Budget for the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is hereby adopted as shown in Exhibit A.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
______Zach Friend, Chair ATTEST:
______George Dondero, Secretary
Attachment: Exhibit A - SCCRTC FY 2017-18 RTC Budget
Distribution: RTC Fiscal
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (SCCRTC)
FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 BUDGET
PROPOSED APRIL 06, 2017
Table of Contents
Page I. BUDGET SUMMARY A. Projected Revenue Summary...... 1 B. Apportionment Summary – TDA and Other Funds...... 2 C. SCCRTC Operating Budget Summary...... 3
II. SCCRTC OPERATING BUDGET DETAIL - BY WORK PROGRAM A. SCCRTC - Administration...... 4 B. Cruz511/Rideshare...... 5 C. Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE)...... 6 D. Freeway Service Patrol (FSP)...... 7 E. Rail/Trail Authority...... 8 F. Highway 1 Environmental Document and Design ...... 9 G. Highway 1 Construction ...... 10 H. Countywide Bike Signage...... 11 I. SCCRTC Planning (all other programs)...... 12,13,14
III. LOCAL VOTER APPROVED REVENUE SOURCES A. Measure D...... 15
IV. PASS THROUGH GRANTS AND PROGRAMS A. STP Exchange Projects...... 16
V. FUND BALANCES AND RESERVES A. Status of Reserve Funds...... 17
VI. SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES A. Staff Positions...... 18 B. TDA Allocation Balances...... 19
VII. GLOSSARY OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING TERMS...... 20 - 23
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PROJECTED REVENUE SUMMARY FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 PROJECTED REVENUE SUMMARY 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 SOURCES APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 Transportation Development Act (TDA): 6 Auditor's 1/4 Cent Sales Tax Estimate 9,059,403 9,186,458 127,055 - Santa Cruz County Auditor Controller's estimage of Jan 2017 7 Previous FY Revenues Budgeted 346,350 -346,350 - Revenues from FY 2015-16 fully allocated in FY 2016-17 8 Interest Estimate 12,000 14,000 2,000 - Interest rates slightly higher 9 Total TDA Apportioned 9,417,753 9,200,458 -217,295 10 11 State Transit Assistance (STA) 1,875,277 1,875,277 0 12 Measure D 19,847,749 19,847,749 - Per Aud-Cont estimate of TDA and historical comparison to SC Metro's 1/2-cent T&U 13 14 Planning Grant Funds/Others: 15 State planning funds (RPA and STIP PPM) 512,000 512,000 0 16 RSTP Exchange 385,000 150,000 -235,000 - Some work completed in FY 2016-17 17 Land Trust 127,473 127,473 0 18 Coastal Conservancy 977,784 0 -977,784 - Some work completed & funds fully expended in FY 2016-17 19 Transit & Transportation Planning grants 667,671 690,802 23,131 - Some work completed in FY 2016-17 & additional funds available for FY 2017-18 20 RTC Funds Budgeted 353,446 242,981 -110,465 - Estimate for FY 2017-18 21 Planning/Other Total 3,023,374 1,723,256 -1,300,118 22 Rideshare: 23 RSTP & RSTP Exchange 340,937 409,500 68,563 - Incorporates fuding that covers more than one fiscal year 24 SAFE Funds 50,000 50,000 0 25 Service Authority for Freeway Emergency (SAFE): 26 DMV Fees and interest 241,000 241,000 0 27 Other - MTC SAFE & RTC SAFE 158,300 128,300 -30,000 - Call box upgrade to be nearly completed by end of FY 2016-17 28 Freeway Service Patrol (FSP): 29 Caltrans Grant 160,702 160,702 0 30 RSTP Exchange, STIP, Reserves & Interest 334,448 266,650 -67,798 - Less funding available for carryover into next fiscla year 31 Rail/Trail Authority: 32 Leases and Licenses 85,000 85,000 0 33 RSTP Exchange 560,064 412,242 -147,822 - Some work completed in FY 2016-17 34 Transfer - in from TC Planning 110,000 110,000 0 35 Rail/Trail Funds Budgeted 169,946 62,768 -107,178 - Some work completed in FY 2016-17 36 Highway 1: 37 RSTP Exchange 2,196,805 1,073,980 -1,122,825 - Some work completed in FY 2016-17 38 CMIA, STIP & Other 195,998 0 -195,998 - Some work completed in FY 2016-17 39 Bike Signage Project: 40 Active Transportation Program Funds 320,000 265,000 -55,000 - Some work done in FY 2016-17 41 RSTP Exchange and RTC Funds 50,096 50,096 0 42 RSTP Exchange Program 11,791,561 30,000 -11,761,561 - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 43 TOTAL 31,081,260 35,991,978 4,910,718 I:\FISCAL\BUDGET\FY17-18Budget\Apr2017\[FY2018Apr17-01.xlsx]TDA Allocation 3/22/2017 13:24
-1- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION APPORTIONMENT SUMMARY FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 APPORTIONMENT SUMMARY 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 CLAIMANTS APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 Transportation Development Act (TDA): (1) 6 TDA Reserve Fund 133,244 -133,244 - One time from surplus to meet RTC established 8% target 7 RTC Reserve Fund 74,997 -74,997 - One time from surplus to help meet RTC establised target 8 9 % Chg 10 SCCRTC: Administration 574,722 571,646 -3,076 -0.54% - Surplus revenues budgeted in FY 2016-17 11 Planning 525,915 523,101 -2,814 -0.54% - Surplus revenues budgeted in FY 2016-17 12 Subtotal 1,100,637 1,094,747 -5,890 -0.54% 13 14 Bike to Work 50,000 60,000 10,000 20.00% - Requested increase - previous increase in 2011 15 Bike & Pedestrian Safety (CTSC) 100,000 130,000 30,000 30.00% - Requested increase - previous increase in 2001 16 Subtotal 150,000 190,000 28,220 18.81% 17 18 Santa Cruz METRO 6,804,838 6,767,933 -36,905 -0.54% - Surplus revenues budgeted in FY 2016-17 19 Specialized Transit (Community Bridges/CTSA) 668,545 664,920 -3,626 -0.54% - Surplus revenues budgeted in FY 2016-17 20 Volunteer Center 79,589 79,157 -432 -0.54% - Surplus revenues budgeted in FY 2016-17 21 City of Capitola 15,020 14,852 -169 -1.12% - Surplus revenues budgeted in FY 2016-17 22 City of Santa Cruz - Non Transit 95,316 94,570 -746 -0.78% - Surplus revenues budgeted in FY 2016-17 23 City of Scotts Valley 17,823 17,768 -56 -0.31% - Surplus revenues budgeted in FY 2016-17 24 City of Watsonville 77,830 77,390 -440 -0.57% - Surplus revenues budgeted in FY 2016-17 25 County of Santa Cruz 199,914 199,122 -792 -0.40% - Surplus revenues budgeted in FY 2016-17 26 Subtotal 7,958,875 7,915,711 -43,164 -0.54% 27 28 TOTAL TDA APPORTIONED 9,417,753 9,200,458 -217,295 - Surplus revenue were available in FY 2016-17 29 30 State Transit Assistance (STA) - SCMTD 1,875,277 1,875,277 0 31 32 Measure D 19,847,749 19,847,749 - Per Aud-Cont estimate of TDA and historical comparison to SC Metro's 1/2-cent T&U tax 33 34 Planning Grant Funds/Others: 3,023,374 1,723,256 -1,300,118 - Some work completed in FY 2016-17 35 36 Rideshare 390,937 459,500 68,563 - Incorporates fuding that covers more than one fiscal year 37 38 SAFE 399,300 369,300 -30,000 - Call box upgrade to be nearly completed by end of FY 2016-17 39 40 Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) 495,150 427,352 -67,798 - Less funding available for carryover into next fiscla year 41 42 Rail/Trail Authority 925,010 670,010 -255,000 - Some work completed in FY 2016-17 43 44 Highway 1 2,392,803 1,073,980 -1,318,823 - Some work completed in FY 2016-17 45 46 Bike Singnage Project 370,096 315,096 -55,000 - Some work done in FY 2016-17 47 48 RSTP Exchange Program 11,791,561 30,000 -11,761,561 - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 49 50 TOTAL 31,081,260 35,991,978 4,910,718 51 52 (1) TDA apportionments are based on formulas in the RTC's Rules and Regulations. Balance not used for Planning and Administration is allocated to other TDA claimants as follows: 53 85.5% to SCMTD, 8.4% to Community Bridges and 1% to the Volunteer Center; remaining funds are proportionally allocated to cities and the county according to population. -2- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION BUDGET SUMMARY FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 BUDGET SUMMARY 2 FY15-16 ADOPTED DETAIL FY16-17 ADOPTED DETAIL FY17-18 PROPOSED DETAIL 3 TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL (1) 4 FY 15-16 SALARIES SERVICES & FY16-17 SALARIES SERVICES & FY17-18 SALARIES SERVICES & 5 ADOPTED BENEFITS & SUPPLIES ADOPTED BENEFITS & SUPPLIES PROPOSED BENEFITS & SUPPLIES 6 OPERATIONS PROGRAMS 03/03/16 OVERHEAD 12/08/16 OVERHEAD 04/06/17 OVERHEAD 7 8 SCCRTC - Administration 740,818 233,318 507,500 792,590 238,000 554,590 693,500 238,000 455,500 9 CRUZ511/Rideshare 336,666 205,566 131,100 331,422 210,000 121,422 281,100 200,000 81,100 10 SAFE 443,807 129,507 314,300 399,300 135,000 264,300 369,300 125,000 244,300 11 Freeway Service Patrol 378,060 76,060 302,000 379,500 77,500 302,000 400,500 70,000 330,500 12 SCCRTC Planning 2,608,901 1,329,677 1,279,224 3,556,418 1,286,173 2,270,245 2,314,503 1,312,175 1,002,328 13 Measure D 19,842,749 498,839 19,343,910 14 15 Total Operations Programs 4,508,252 1,974,128 2,534,124 5,459,230 1,946,673 3,512,557 23,901,652 2,444,014 21,457,638 16 17 CAPITAL PROGRAMS 18 19 Rail/Trail Authority 1,040,010 185,010 855,000 925,010 190,010 735,000 670,010 190,010 480,000 20 Highway 1 Env Docs & Design 2,030,549 241,958 1,788,591 2,196,805 230,000 1,966,805 1,073,980 200,000 873,980 21 Highway 1 Construction 369,220 40,000 329,220 195,998 30,000 165,998 - - - 22 Countywide Bike Signage 323,096 58,000 265,096 315,096 50,000 265,096 23 24 Total Capital Programs 3,439,779 466,968 2,972,811 3,640,909 508,010 3,132,899 2,059,086 440,010 1,619,076 25 26 TOTAL ALL PROGRAMS 7,948,031 2,441,096 5,506,935 9,100,139 2,454,683 6,645,456 25,960,738 2,884,024 23,076,714 27 28 BUDGET COMPARISON 29 PRIOR YEAR AND BUDGET YEAR 30 31 FY 15-16 FY16-17 FY17-18 32 FY 15-16 FY 15-16 ACTUAL LESS FY16-17 FY 15-16 ADOPTED VS FY17-18 FY16-17 PROPOSED VS 33 PROGRAM ADOPTED ACTUAL ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED FY 15-16 PROPOSED ADOPTED FY16-17 34 03/03/16 6/30/16 03/03/16 12/08/16 03/03/16 ADOPTED 04/06/17 12/08/16 ADOPTED 35 36 SCCRTC - Administration 740,818 712,836 (27,982) 792,590 740,818 51,772 693,500 792,590 (99,090) 37 Rideshare 336,666 168,576 (168,090) 331,422 336,666 (5,244) 281,100 331,422 (50,322) 38 SAFE 443,807 290,906 (152,901) 399,300 443,807 (44,507) 369,300 399,300 (30,000) 39 Freeway Service Patrol 378,060 328,260 (49,800) 379,500 378,060 1,440 400,500 379,500 21,000 40 Rail/Trail Authority 1,040,010 274,560 (765,450) 925,010 1,040,010 (115,000) 670,010 925,010 (255,000) 41 Highway 1 Env Docs & Design 2,030,549 918,423 (1,112,126) 2,196,805 2,030,549 166,256 1,073,980 2,196,805 (1,122,825) 42 Highway 1 Construction 369,220 156,842 (212,378) 195,998 369,220 (173,222) - 195,998 (195,998) 43 Countywide Bike Signage 323,096 - 315,096 323,096 (8,000) 44 Measure D 19,842,749 - 45 SCCRTC Planning 2,608,901 1,626,025 (982,876) 3,556,418 2,608,901 947,517 2,314,503 3,556,418 (1,241,915) 46 47 Total Operating Budget 7,948,031 4,476,428 (3,471,603) 9,100,139 7,948,031 829,012 25,960,738 9,100,139 (2,982,150) 48 49 Notes: (1) Includes staffing shown on page 16 -3- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ADMINSTRATION FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 ADMINISTRATION 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 WORK ELEMENT #102 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 TDA Administration 649,719 571,646 -78,073 - Surplus funds availalble in FY 2016-17 7 RTC Funds 133,413 121,854 -11,559 - Triennial performance audit completed in FY 2016-17 8 Other revenue 9,458 -9,458 - One time transfer from closed-out fund 9 TOTAL REVENUES 792,590 693,500 -99,090 10 EXPENDITURES: 11 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 238,000 238,000 0 12 13 Services and Supplies: 14 Telephone 13,000 13,000 0 15 Liability Insurance 14,000 14,000 0 16 Utilities 9,000 9,000 0 17 Office Rent 89,000 92,000 3,000 - Per lease agreements 18 Travel/Training 19 Vehicle Maintenance, Rentals and Service 4,000 4,000 0 20 Transportation/Travel/Education 26,000 26,000 0 21 Fixed Assets 15,000 15,000 0 22 Office Expenses 23 General Supplies & Expenses 30,000 30,000 0 24 Duplicating 6,000 6,000 0 25 Postage 5,500 5,500 0 26 Membership 15,000 15,000 0 27 Sponsorship 1,000 1,000 0 28 Advertisement/Publication 6,000 6,000 0 29 Office Equipment Repair/Maintenance 6,500 6,500 0 30 Contingency/Special Expense 25,000 25,000 0 31 County Mainframe/Intranet 6,000 6,000 0 32 Computer Software 12,000 12,000 0 33 Services 34 Commissioners' Stipend 11,000 11,000 0 35 Fiscal & Triennial Performance Audit 57,093 30,000 -27,093 - Triennial performance audit completed in FY 2016-17 36 Annual Report/Fact Sheets 10,000 10,000 0 37 Accounting, Payroll and Auditing Fees 15,000 15,000 0 38 Human Resources/Employee Relations 20,000 20,000 0 39 Administrative Consulting Services 10,000 10,000 0 40 Legal Counsel 30,000 30,000 0 41 Computer/website support, service & programming 36,000 36,000 0 42 Custodial - Janitorial Services 7,500 7,500 0 43 Provision for RTC reserves 74,997 0 -74,997 - one time provision ot build reserves 44 Subtotal Services & Supplies 554,590 455,500 -99,090 45 46 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 792,590 693,500 -99,090 -4- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CRUZ511 - RIDESHARE FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 Rideshare/CRUZ511: 721400 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 WORK ELEMENT #179 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 RSTP Exchange 102,813 50,000 -52,813 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016-17 7 SAFE funds 50,000 50,000 0 9 RSTP/STBG 238,124 359,500 121,376 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016-17 and recently progrmmed funds 10 TOTAL REVENUES 390,937 459,500 68,563 11 EXPENDITURES: 12 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 210,000 200,000 -10,000 - Estimate less work to maintain Cruz511 website 13 14 Services and Supplies: 15 Rideshare: 16 Telephone 500 500 0 17 Membership 600 600 0 18 Postage 1,000 1,000 0 19 Other - Office Expense 2,000 2,000 0 20 Transportation/Travel/Education 2,000 2,000 0 21 Advertisement & Promotion Materials 10,000 10,000 0 22 Technical Support/Programming 5,000 5,000 0 23 Bicycle Map Production and Printing 0 0 0 24 Cruz511 Technical Support 10,000 10,000 0 25 Park & Ride Lot Project 90,322 50,000 -40,322 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016-17 26 Subtotal Services & Supplies 121,422 81,100 -40,322 27 Unappropriated Revenues: 59,515 178,400 118,885 - Estimated to be carriedover into FY 2018-19 28 29 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 390,937 459,500 68,563
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-5- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE) FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 SAFE: 721825 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 WORK ELEMENT #178 and #175 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 DMV Fees 238,000 238,000 0 7 Interest 3,000 3,000 0 8 Local Financial Assistance (MTC SAFE) 50,000 50,000 0 9 SAFE Reserve Funds Budgeted 108,300 78,300 -30,000 - Call box upgrade to be nearly completed by end of FY 2016-17 10 TOTAL REVENUES 399,300 369,300 -30,000 11 EXPENDITURES: 12 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 135,000 125,000 -10,000 - Call box upgrade to be nearly completed by end of FY 2016-17 13 14 Services and Supplies: 15 Office Expense 2,000 2,000 0 16 Transportation/Travel/Education 2,000 2,000 0 17 HWY 17 Utility Charges (Electricity) 1,200 1,200 0 18 Liability Insurance 5,000 5,000 0 19 Legal Counsel 1,000 1,000 0 20 Contingency/Special Expense 2,500 2,500 0 21 Network Access 1,000 1,000 0 22 System Maintenance 46,000 46,000 0 23 CHP Operations 600 600 0 24 Safe on 17 100,000 100,000 0 25 Freeway Service Patrol 0 0 0 26 Call Answering 3,000 3,000 0 27 Callbox Upgrade 50,000 30,000 -20,000 - Call box upgrade to be nearly completed by end of FY 2016-17 28 To Cruz511 50,000 50,000 0 29 Subtotal Services & Supplies 264,300 244,300 -20,000 30 Unappropriated Revenues 0 0 0 31 32 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 399,300 369,300 -30,000
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-6- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL (FSP) FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL (FSP) : 721827 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 WORK ELEMENT #177 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES 6 Caltrans 160,702 160,702 0 7 RSTPX and STIP 333,448 265,650 -67,798 - Carryover of RSTX from FY 2016/17 and new STIP funds available 8 Interest 1,000 1,000 0 9 FSP Reserve Funds Budgeted 0 10 TOTAL REVENUES 495,150 427,352 -67,798 11 12 EXPENDITURES 13 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 77,500 70,000 -7,500 - Contract procurement done in FY 16-17 14 15 Services and Supplies: 16 Telephone & Mobile Device Service 2,000 2,000 0 17 Transportation/Travel/Education 1,000 1,000 0 18 Liability Insurance 4,000 4,000 0 19 Legal Counsel 1,000 1,000 0 20 Contingency/Special Expense 5,000 5,000 0 21 Supplies 4,000 4,000 0 22 Towing 285,000 313,500 28,500 - Based on new procurement bids from FY 2016/17 23 Subtotal Services & Supplies 302,000 330,500 28,500 24 Unappropriated Revenues: 115,650 26,852 -88,798 - Less in new funding available for FY 2017/18 25 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 495,150 427,352 -60,298
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-7- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RAIL/TRAIL AUTHORITY FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 RAIL/TRAIL AUTHORITY: 722100 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 WORK ELEMENT #682 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 STIP 0 0 0 7 Leases, Licenses & Other Revenue 85,000 85,000 0 8 Transfer from TC Funds 110,000 110,000 0 9 RSTP Exchange 560,064 412,242 -147,822 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016-17 10 Rail/Trail Authority Reserve Funds Budgeted 169,946 62,768 -107,178 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016-17 11 TOTAL REVENUES 925,010 670,010 -255,000 12 EXPENDITURES: 13 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 190,010 190,010 0 14 15 Services and Supplies: 16 Liability Insurance 5,000 5,000 0 17 Rail line ROW clean up, maintenance & signage 50,000 50,000 0 18 Consulting Services: 19 Consultants for Rail Operations & Property Management 20,000 20,000 0 20 Haz Mat Investigation and Related Costs 10,000 10,000 0 21 Site Management Plan 0 0 0 22 General Contingency 15,000 15,000 0 23 Construction Management Consultant 0 0 0 24 Legal Counsel 30,000 30,000 0 25 Rail line rehabilitation 605,000 350,000 -255,000 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016-17 26 Subtotal Services & Supplies 735,000 480,000 -255,000 27 28 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 925,010 670,010 -255,000
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-8- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION HIGHWAY 1 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS AND DESIGN FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 HWY 1 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT & Design: 722200 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 WORK ELEMENT #683 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 RSTP Exchange - HOV Lanes 427,537 -427,537 - Used in FY 2016/17 7 RSTP Exchange (STBG 2016) - HOV Lanes 830,000 554,537 -275,463 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016/17 8 RSTP Exchange - Mar Vista Overcrossing 739,443 519,443 -220,000 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016/17 9 RSTP Exchange - Aux Lanes 199,825 -199,825 - Used in FY 2016/17 10 TOTAL REVENUES 2,196,805 1,073,980 -1,122,825 11 EXPENDITURES: 12 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 230,000 200,000 -30,000 - Less staff work anticipated in FY 2017-18 13 14 Services and Supplies: 15 Hwy 1 HOV Lanes PA/ED: 16 PA/ED Consultant - Nolte Contract 723,000 398,115 -324,885 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016/17 17 PA/ED on Call Consultants 0 0 0 18 PA/ED Public Information, materials, postage & meetings 1,422 1,422 0 19 ROW Consultant 5,000 5,000 0 20 Reserve for future year expenses 348,115 -348,115 - Applied to current fiscal year expenses 21 Highway 1 Morrissey-Soquel Aux Lane 22 Legal Costs 185,000 -185,000 - Used in FY 2016-17 23 Hwy 1 Mar Vista Drive Overcrossing: 24 PA/ED Consultant 470,000 300,000 -170,000 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016/17 25 PA/ED Public Information, materials, postage & meetings 20,000 20,000 0 26 ROW Consultant 5,000 5,000 0 27 Reserve for future year expenses 194,443 144,443 -50,000 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016/17 28 Subtotal Services & Supplies 1,951,980 873,980 -1,078,000 29 30 Unappropriated Revenues: 14,825 0 -14,825 - Used in FY 2016-17 31 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,196,805 1,073,980 -1,122,825
-9- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION HIGHWAY 1 CONSTRUCTION FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 HWY 1 CONSTRUCTION: 722200 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 WORK ELEMENT #683 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 STIP Construction 0 7 CMIA Construction 195,998 -195,998 - Project closed out in FY 2016-17 8 Other Revenues 0 9 TOTAL REVENUES 195,998 0 -195,998 10 EXPENDITURES: 11 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 30,000 -30,000 - Project closed out in FY 2016-17 12 13 Services and Supplies: 14 Hwy 1 Morrissey-Soquel Aux Lane Construction: 15 Construction contract with contingency 0 0 0 16 Supplemental construction activity 0 0 0 17 Traffic management 0 0 0 18 Traffic enforcement 0 0 0 19 Miscellaneous other 0 0 0 20 Construction management consultant 0 0 0 21 Construction design support 0 0 0 22 Legal Counsel 165,998 -165,998 - Project closed out in FY 2016-17 23 General Contingency 0 0 0 24 Subtotal Services & Supplies 165,998 0 -165,998 25 26 Unappropriated Revenues 0 0 0 27 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 195,998 0 -195,998
-10- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION HIGHWAY 1 CONSTRUCTION FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 COUNTYWIDE BIKE SIGNAGE: 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 WORK ELEMENT #615 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 Active Transportation Program Funds 320,000 265,000 -55,000 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016-17 7 RSTP Exchange 42,096 42,096 0 8 RTC Funds 8,000 8,000 0 9 TOTAL REVENUES 370,096 315,096 -55,000
10 EXPENDITURES: 11 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 58,000 50,000 -8,000 - Estimate of work to be done 12 13 Services and Supplies: 14 Construction with contingency 200,000 200,000 0 15 Engineering Activity - including PS&E, counts and permits 30,000 20,000 -10,000 - Some work to be done in FY 2016-17 16 Public Outreach 12,500 12,500 0 17 Future Year Expenses 69,596 32,596 -37,000 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016-17 18 Subtotal Services & Supplies 312,096 265,096 -47,000 19 20 Unappropriated Revenues 0 0 0 21 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 370,096 315,096 -55,000
-11- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PLANNING REVENUES SUMMARY FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 PLANNING REVENUES: 721600/721700/721750 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 SOURCES APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 7 TDA Planning 675,915 713,101 37,186 - Includes the increases for Bike to Work and Comm Traff. Safety 8 Rural Planning Assistance (RPA) 337,000 337,000 0 9 STIP for Planning (PPM) 175,000 175,000 0 10 RSTP Exchange 385,000 150,000 -235,000 - Some work completed in FY 2016-17 11 Land Trust 127,473 127,473 0 12 Transit Planning Grants 489,521 550,073 60,552 - Some work completed in FY 2016-17 & additional funds availabl 13 Coastal Conservancy 977,784 0 -977,784 - Some work completed & funds fully expended in FY 2016-17 14 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant 178,150 140,729 -37,421 - Some work completed in FY 2016-17 15 RTC Funds Budgeted 210,575 121,127 -89,448 - Estimate for FY 2017-18 16 17 TOTAL REVENUES 3,556,418 2,314,503 -1,241,915
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-12- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PLANNING EXPENDITURES FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 PLANNING EXPENDITURES: 721600/721700/721750 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 EXPENDITURES APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead by Program 6 Regional Planning Coordination 127,918 97,918 -30,000 - Some to be done under various specific planning projects 7 Unified Corridor Study Phase II 35,344 106,031 70,687 - Most of the work to be done in FY 2017-18 8 Work Program 34,535 34,535 0 9 Public Information 41,914 41,914 0 10 Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning 70,753 62,936 -7,817 - Some work part of specific projects 11 MBSST Network 50,000 50,000 0 12 MBSST Projects 127,473 127,473 0 13 Specialized Transportation 69,753 64,158 -5,595 - Some work part of specific projects 14 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning 66,527 66,527 0 15 Sust Transp Prioritization Plan 77,165 63,135 -14,030 - Some work done in FY 2016-17 16 Highway 9 Study 27,159 81,473 54,314 - Most of the work to be done in FY 2017-18 17 Regional Transportation Plan for MTP 210,291 210,291 0 18 Regional Travel Demand Model 21,557 - -21,557 - Incorporated into Unified Corridor Study 19 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 220,487 220,487 0 20 Highway & Roadway Planning 105,297 85,297 -20,000 - Some to be done under various specific planning projects 21 Subtotal Staff and Overhead 1,286,173 1,312,175 26,002 - 22 Services & Supplies 23 Passthrough Programs 24 Bike To Work Program (Ecology Action) 50,000 60,000 10,000 - Requested increase - previous increase in 2011 25 Bike & Ped Safety (Comm. Traffic Safety Coalition) 100,000 130,000 30,000 - Requested increase - previous increase in 2001 26 Ecology Action - Countywide SR2S Education 25,000 - -25,000 - Anticipate completion in FY 2016-17 27 Open Streets - County HSA/Bike SCC 10,000 - -10,000 - Anticipate completion in FY 2016-17 28 29 Professional Services (contracts) 30 Sacramento Assistant - - 0 31 Washington Assistant 44,600 44,600 0 32 Engineering and Other Technical Consultants 60,000 60,000 0 33 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning 30,000 15,000 -15,000 - Some work done in FY 2016-17 34 Environmental Documents for RTP/MTP 25,000 25,000 0 35 MBBST Projects - services and materials 1,277,784 100,000 -1,177,784 - Most of the work to be completed in FY 2016-17 36 Sust Transp Prioritization Plan 124,066 94,066 -30,000 - Some work done in FY 2016-17 37 Highway 9 study consultant 144,000 105,000 -39,000 - Estimated carryover from FY 2016-17 38 SC METRO & DPW for Hwy 9 study 24,262 24,262 0 39 Unified Corridor Study Consultant 182,400 182,400 0 40 41 RTC Work Element Related Items 42 Traffic Monitoring services 15,000 12,000 -3,000 - Some counts to be done as part of specific projects 43 Printing Documents and Pub Info Materials 40,000 40,000 0 44 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning Materials 8,133 - -8,133 - To be used in FY 2016-17 45 Transfer to Rail/Trail Authority 110,000 110,000 0 46 Subtotal Services & Supplies 2,270,245 1,002,328 -1,267,917 47 48 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,556,418 2,314,503 -1,241,915 -13- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PLANNING FUNDS SOURCE DETAIL FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 PLANNING DETAIL: 721600/721700/721750 2 FY17-18 RTC Sust FTA5304 FTA5304 FTA5304 STIP 3 EXPENDITURES PROPOSED TDA FUND RPA Transp SustComm SustComm Trnst for PPM Land RSTPX 4 04/06/17 Plng Plng Plng SustComm Trust 5 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead by Program 6 Regional Planning Coordination 97,918 11,501 - 86,417 7 Unified Corridor Study Phase II 106,031 12,162 - - 93,869 8 Work Program 34,535 34,535 - 9 Public Information 41,914 25,214 16,700 - 10 Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning 62,936 32,936 - 30,000 11 MBSST Network 50,000 - - 50,000 12 MBSST Projects 127,473 - 127,473 13 Specialized Transportation 64,158 53,161 10,997 14 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning 66,527 7,630 - 58,897 15 Sust Transp Prioritization Plan 63,135 7,242 - 55,893 16 Highway 9 Study 81,473 9,345 - 72,128 17 Regional Transportation Plan for MTP 210,291 89,805 - 120,486 - 18 Regional Travel Demand Model - 19 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 220,487 8,371 - 67,116 145,000 20 Highway & Roadway Planning 85,297 22,316 - 62,981 21 Subtotal Staff & Overhead 1,312,175 314,218 27,697 337,000 55,893 93,869 72,128 58,897 175,000 127,473 50,000 22 23 Services & Supplies 24 Passthrough Programs 25 Bike To Work Program (Ecology Action) 60,000 60,000 - 26 Bike & Ped Safety (Comm. Traffic Safety Coalition) 130,000 130,000 - 27 Ecology Action - Countywide SR2S Education - 28 Open Streets - County HSA/Bike SCC - 29 30 Professional Services 31 Sacramento Assistant - - - 32 Washington Assistant 44,600 4,600 40,000 33 Engineering and Other Technical Consultants 60,000 45,168 14,832 34 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning 15,000 - 1,483 13,517 35 Environmental Documents for RTP/MTP 25,000 25,000 - - 36 MBBST Projects - services and materials 100,000 - 100,000 37 Sust Transp Prioritization Plan 94,066 9,230 84,836 38 Highway 9 study consultant 105,000 - 105,000 39 SC METRO & DPW for Hwy 9 study 24,262 - 24,262 40 Unified Corridor Study Consultant 182,400 - 182,400 41 42 RTC Work Element Related Items 43 Traffic Monitoring services 12,000 11,897 103 44 Printing Documents and Pub Info Materials 40,000 12,218 27,782 - 45 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning Materials - - 46 Transfer to Rail/Trail Authority 110,000 110,000 - 47 Subtotal Services & Supplies 1,002,328 398,883 93,430 - 84,836 182,400 129,262 13,517 - - 100,000 48 49 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,314,503 713,101 121,127 337,000 140,729 276,269 201,390 72,414 175,000 127,473 150,000
-14- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION PLANNING FUNDS SOURCE DETAIL FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 MEASURE D: Implementation 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 WORK ELEMENT APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 6 Measure D Funds 19,842,749 19,842,749 - Per Aud-Cont estimate of TDA and historical comparison to SC Metro's 1/2-cent T&U tax 7 Interest 5,000 5,000 - Estimate 8 TOTAL REVENUES 0 19,847,749 19,847,749 9 10 EXPENDITURES: 11 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 498,839 498,839 - 1% for admin salaries & beneifts per state law, overhead per Caltrans approved rate and 12 implementation plans production 13 Services & Supplies: 14 Prior Fiscal Year Costs 433,525 433,525 - Includes election and set up costs 15 Consultant Services 100,000 100,000 - Includes auditing, financial and bonding consultant services 16 Materials and supplies 30,000 30,000 - Includes public information materials and reports 17 Subtotal Services & Supplies 563,525 18 Apportionments: 19 Neighborhood Projects (30%) 20 Hwy 9 Projects and Hwy 17 Wildlife Xing 500,000 500,000 - $15 million in Measure D funds divided by 30 years 21 City of Capitola 288,604 288,604 - Per Measure D approved allocation and Formula 22 City of Santa Cruz 1,165,655 1,165,655 - Per Measure D approved allocation and Formula 23 City of Scotts Valley 251,531 251,531 - Per Measure D approved allocation and Formula 24 City of Watsonville 779,934 779,934 - Per Measure D approved allocation and Formula 25 County of Santa Cruz 2,648,392 2,648,392 - Per Measure D approved allocation and Formula 26 Subtotal Neighborhood Projects 5,634,115 5,634,115 27 28 Highway Projects (25%) 4,695,096 4,695,096 - Per Measure D approved allocation 29 Santa Cruz METRO (16%) 3,004,862 3,004,862 - Per Measure D approved allocation 30 Community Bridges (4%) 751,215 751,215 - Per Measure D approved allocation 31 Active Transportation (17%) 3,192,665 3,192,665 - Per Measure D approved allocation 32 Rail Corridor (8%) 1,502,431 1,502,431 - Per Measure D approved allocation 33 Subtotal Services, Supplies & Apportionments 19,343,910 19,343,910 34 35 Unappropriated Revenues: 5,000 5,000 - Estimated interest 36 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0 19,847,749 19,847,749
Note: As stated in Measure D funds will be distributed at least quarterly to cities and the County of Santa Cruz based on their proportional share of the countywide population (29%), lane miles of roadway (39%) and the site where the measure revenue from the transactions and use tax is generated (32%). Population, road mile and tax site generation will be updated each year based on the latest available data. Site of tax revenue generation is estimated from existing T&U taxes in the county. Each year after the RTC obtains the data specific to this T&U tax adjstments will be made based on actual data fo site of tax revenue generation.
-15- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION STP EXCHANGE PROGRAM FY 2017-2018 BUDGET
1 RSTP EXCHANGE PROGRAM: 722000 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 WORK ELEMENT #101 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 REVENUES: 7 Interest 30,000 30,000 - 8 RSTP Exchange Funds Budgeted - Carryover 11,761,561 (11,761,561) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 9 TOTAL REVENUES 11,791,561 30,000 (11,761,561) 10 11 EXPENDITURES: 12 City of Capitola 13 Clares Street Traffic Calming 100,000 (100,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 14 38th Avenue Rehabilitation 438,000 (438,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 15 Bay Ave/Capitola Ave Intersection Modification/Roundabout 31,000 (31,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 16 Upper Pacific Cove Parking Lot Pedestrian Trail and Depot Park bus stop 200,000 (200,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 17 18 City of Santa Cruz 19 Soquel Ave at Frederick St Intersection Modifications 188,000 (188,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 20 Water St. Pavement Rehab - design phase 47,000 (47,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 21 22 City of Scotts Valley 23 Mt. Hermon Rd/Scotts Valley Dr/Whispering Pines Dr Intersection Improvement 346,000 (346,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 24 25 City of Watsonville 26 Freedom Blvd Reconstruction (Broadis to Alta Vista Ave) 900,000 (900,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 27 Freedom Blvd Plan Line (Green Valley to Buena Vista) 135,000 (135,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 28 29 County of Santa Cruz 30 Branciforte Drive Chip Seal 174,000 (174,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 31 Glen Arbor Road Recycle, Overlay & Chip Seal 400,000 (400,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 32 Granice Creek Road Recycle & Overlay 500,000 (500,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 33 Aptos Village Plan Improvements 1,340,000 (1,340,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 34 Davenport Road Repairs 34,962 (34,962) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 35 Capitola Road Slurry Seal (30th-17th Ave) 87,141 (87,141) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 36 East Cliff Dr. Cape Seal (12th to 17th Avenues) 147,000 (147,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 37 Empire Grade 2" Layer Seal: City of SC limits to 130' N of Heller Drive 24,684 (24,684) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 38 Empire Grade 2" Layer Seal (130' north of Heller Dr to 0.79 mi north of Heller) 67,472 (67,472) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 39 Green Valley Rd 3" Layer Seal: Devon Ln to Melody Ln (0.58 mi) 20,877 (20,877) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 40 Mt. Hermon Rd 3" Layer Seal: Graham Hill to 1000' N of Locatelli Ln 218,927 (218,927) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 41 Portola Drive Cape Seal: E. Cliff to 24th 132,340 (132,340) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 42 State Park Drive Improvement 587,000 (587,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 43 17th Ave. Cape Seal (Brommer - East Cliff) 241,000 (241,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 44 Summit Rd Chip Seal (Soquel-San Jose Rd-Old SC Hwy) 129,527 (129,527) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 45 Twin Lakes Beachfront 200,000 (200,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 46 Open Streets - County HSA/Bike Santa Cruz County 10,000 (10,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 47 48 Santa Cruz METRO 49 CNG Bus Replacement 500,000 (500,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 50 51 SCCRTC 52 Highway 1 Corridor Environmental Review 830,000 (830,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 53 MBSST - North Coast Phase 2 Environmental Review 300,000 (300,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 54 Ecology Action - Countywide Safe Routes to Schools Education 25,000 (25,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 55 Freeway Service Patrol 250,000 (250,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 56 Park and Ride Lot Program 130,000 (130,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 57 Bike Route Signage 60,906 (60,906) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 58 Highway 1 Soquel-Morrissey Auxiliary Lanes 185,000 (185,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 59 Highway 1 Bicycle/Ped Overcrossing near Mar Vista 752,000 (752,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 60 Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network 132,000 (132,000) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 61 TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES 9,864,836 - (9,864,836) 62 63 Unobligated Funds 1,926,725 30,000 (1,896,725) - Carryover to be determined at end of FY 2016-17 64 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 11,791,561 30,000 (11,761,561)
-16- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FUND BALANCES AND RESERVES FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 2 FUND BALANCES & RESERVES: 04/06/17 3 TDA RTC RIDESHARE RAIL/TRAIL HWY 1 HWY 1 SAFE RSTP STA TOTAL 4 DESCRIPTION FUND FUND FUND AUTHORITY PA/ED & ENG CONSTR OPERATING FSP EXCHANGE FUND ALL 5 (1) (2) (3) FUND (4) FUND (4) FUND (4) FUND (5) FUND (5) FUND (4) (6) FUNDS 6 7 Fund Balance 7-01-17 2,118,155 904,914 118,399 298,300 309,886 60,928 1,926,725 458 5,737,765 8 FY 2016-17 Revenues budgeted - - 9 Anticipated Revenues & Carryover Funds 70,000 519,443 589,443 10 Revenues From Prior Fiscal Year - - - 11 Restricted Reserve carried over (753,420) (607,302) (141,108) (1,501,830) 12 Budgeted Carryover from FY 2015-16 (1,364,735) (242,981) (62,768) (817,743) - (78,300) - - (2,566,527) 13 Subtotal Fund Balance 0 124,631 - 55,631 - - 90,478 60,928 1,926,725 458 2,258,851 14 To Cashflow Reserve (124,631) (51,312) (175,943) 15 To Restricted Reserve Fund (0) - - (0) 16 Unappropriated Revenues 178,400 - - - - 26,852 205,252 17 Total Fund Balance - - 178,400 55,631 - - 39,166 87,780 1,926,725 458 2,288,160 18 19 20 Reserve Funds Reserve Target (8% target for TDA fund; 21 736,037 914,731 - - - - 192,420 1,843,188 30% target for others) 22 Cashflow Reserve (0% target for TDA 23 124,631 51,312 175,943 fund; 8% target for others) Restricted Reserve (8% target for TDA 24 753,420 607,302 - - - - 141,108 - - - 1,501,830 fund; 22% target for others) 25 Total Reserve Funds 753,420 731,933 192,420 1,677,773 26 27 Reserve Fund Difference from Target 17,384 (182,798) ------(165,414) 28 29 30 Notes: 31 - Numbers in parentheses are negative numbers. All other numbers are positive numbers. 32 - Funds within each category (column) are restricted for use on projects/programs within that category. 33 - Fund Balance (7-01-17) = Balances of funds not used at the end of prior fiscal year. 34 - Budgeted Carryover = Portion of Fund Balance used in current fiscal year budget. 35 - Unappropriated Revenues = Amount of revenues designated for specific projects/programs that likely will not be expended in the current fiscal year, but will be needed in future years. 36 37 (1) 8% reserve established in RTC Rules and Regulations for the TDA Fund; 8.19% available in this proposed budget 38 (2) 3.6 month (or 30%) operating reserve target established in RTC Rules and Regulations for the RTC Fund ; 2.88 months (or 24%) available in this proposed budget 39 (3) Reserve for the Rideshare fund is included with the RTC Fund 40 (4) Reserve funds not proposed for capital project funds 41 (5) 3.6 month (or 30%) operating reserve target approved for the SAFE Fund to cover SAFE, FSP and Cruz511 operations 42 (6) This is a pass-through fund, all receipts are paid to Santa Cruz Metro.
-17- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION STAFF POSITIONS 1 FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 2 FY16-17 FY17-18 3 AUTHORIZED APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 4 STAFF POSITIONS: 12/08/16 04/06/17 5 6 POSITIONS FTE FTE FTE 7 8 Executive Director 1.00 1.00 0.00 9 Deputy Director 1.00 1.00 0.00 10 Fiscal Officer SCCRTC 1.00 1.00 0.00 11 Administrative Services Officer 1.00 1.00 0.00 12 Transportation Engineer 1.00 1.00 - Engineer needed for various RTC projects 13 Transportation Planner I-IV 8.00 8.00 0.00 14 Accounting Technician 0.50 1.00 0.50 - With Measure D there will be a greater level of accounting work 15 Administrative Assistant I-III 1.75 2.00 0.25 - With Measure D there will be a greater level of support work 16 Transportation Planning Technician 2.00 2.00 0.00 17 Paid Intern 0.50 0.50 0.00 18 19 TOTAL POSITIONS 16.75 18.50 1.75 20 21 22 FY16-17 FY17-18 23 BUDGETED APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE 24 STAFF POSITIONS: 12/08/16 04/06/17 25 26 POSITIONS FTE FTE FTE 27 28 Executive Director 1.00 1.00 0.00 29 Deputy Director 1.00 1.00 0.00 30 Fiscal Officer SCCRTC 1.00 1.00 0.00 31 Administrative Services Officer 1.00 1.00 0.00 32 Transportation Engineer 1.00 1.00 - Engineer needed for various RTC projects 33 Transportation Planner I-IV 7.00 7.00 0.00 34 Accounting Technician 0.50 1.00 0.50 - With Measure D there will be a greater level of accounting work 35 Administrative Assistant I-III 1.75 2.00 0.25 - With Measure D there will be a greater level of support work 36 Transportation Planning Technician 2.00 2.00 0.00 37 Paid Intern 0.25 0.25 0.00 38 39 TOTAL POSITIONS 15.50 17.25 1.75
Note: FTE= full-time equivalent
-18- SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TDA ALLOCATION BALANCES FY 2017-2018 BUDGET 1 2 TDA ALLOCATION BALANCES 3 FY17-18 UNSPENT AVAILABLE 4 CLAIMANTS PROPOSED PRIOR FUNDS 5 04/06/17 ALLOCATIONS ADJUSTMENT 04/06/17 6 SCCRTC 7 TDA Administration 571,646 571,646 8 TDA Planning 713,101 713,101 9 Subtotal 1,284,747 - - 1,284,747 10 14 15 SCMTD 6,767,933 6,767,933 16 17 Specialized Transit 664,920 664,920 18 - 19 Volunteer Center 79,157 79,157 20 21 City of Capitola 14,852 182,897 14,852 22 23 City of Santa Cruz - Non Transit 94,570 321,203 94,570 24 25 City of Scotts Valley 17,768 109,995 17,768 26 27 City of Watsonville 77,390 361,525 77,390 28 29 County of Santa Cruz 199,122 389,115 199,122 30 31 TOTAL 9,200,458 1,364,735 - 9,200,458
Note: Allocations for the Cities and the County use the most recent population figures from the Department of Finance; Unspent prior allocations include only the amounts not allocated to specific projects as of 03/31/2017
-19- Glossary of Transportation Funding Terms Used in the SCCRTC Budget
AB2766: This bill authorized a Department of Motor Vehicles vehicle registration fee of up to $4.00 to be used by air pollution control districts for planning and incentive programs to reduce motor vehicle emissions. The Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (MBUAPCD) annually conducts a grant program to distribute approximately $1.5 million in AB2766 funds in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties for this purpose. The SCCRTC has received AB2766 funds for some of its own programs, in addition to serving as a pass-through agency for grants used by some local non- profit organizations.
AB3090 Loan: Loan secured with an AB3090 designation from the CTC to be paid with funds eventually available to a project from the STIP.
Active Transportation Program: The ATP consolidated federal and state programs including the Transportation Alternatives Program, the Bicycle Transportation Account and Safe Routes to Schools into one program (ATP) to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation such as bicycling and walking.
ARRA: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed by Congress and signed by the President in 2009 as an economic stimulus package with funds for transportation projects
ATP: Active Transportation Program
CMAQ: see Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
CMIA: Corridor Mobility Improvement Account – a $4.5 billion program for highway improvements authorized by Proposition 1B, a transportation bond measure approved by California voters in November 2006.
Coastal Conservancy Funds: State bond funds available for Coastal Conservancy projects through state ballot measures.
Commission Reserves: The SCCRTC maintains a Reserve Fund for its operations. Commission Reserve funds are budgeted as necessary to fully fund the operating budget or for special projects.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program: A federal funding program specifically for projects and programs which contribute to the attainment of a national ambient air quality standard. The SCCRTC programs CMAQ funds for Santa Cruz County. CMAQ funds for planning projects appear in the SCCRTC budget.
20 c/o Carryover. Funds carried over from prior fiscal years.
DMV Fees: Department of Motor Vehicles revenue, used by the SCCRTC for the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE), see Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies funds for more detail.
Federal Earmark: Funds for specific projects secured by members of congress through federal legislation.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Planning (PL) Funds from AMBAG: Funds derived from one percent "off the top" of the funds available to each State for federal highway projects. Funds are used by Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and allocated by a formula established by Caltrans in consultation with the MPOs.
FHWA: Federal Highway Administration
Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) Grants: Caltrans annually grants funds to the SCCRTC to operate FSP services - a roving tow truck service which helps clear incidents on Highway 17 during peak travel periods. The SCCRTC has a Memorandum of Understanding with the San Francisco Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission to contract for the FSP service for Santa Cruz County.
FSP: Freeway Service Patrol
FSP Funds: Funds designated in the annual state budget for FSP programs and distributed by a formula established in the FSP statutes.
Measure D: The Santa Cruz County Transportation Improvement Plan Measure passed by a supermajority of Santa Cruz County voters in November 2016 to institute a ½-cent transactions and use tax to raise local funds for transportation to be distributed among five different categories of projects.
Proposition 116: Clean Air and Transportation Improvement Act of 1990 passed by the voters in November 1990, provided bond funds for passenger rail and other projects including $11 million for Santa Cruz County.
21 Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP): A federal funding program established by ISTEA to fund mass transit, highway, bicycle, pedestrian and local streets and roads projects. The SCCRTC programs STP funds for Santa Cruz County. Sometimes called RSTP for Regional Surface Transportation Program.
Regional Surface Transportation Program Exchange (RSTPX): The annual Federal Apportionment Exchange Program, administered by Caltrans, allows the SCCRTC the option to exchange all or a portion of its annual apportionment of Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds for non-federal (State) funds. State funds have fewer oversight requirements than Federal funds. The funds pass through the SCCRTC to the local jurisdictions and other eligible public agencies, and therefore appear in the SCCRTC budget.
Rideshare Funds: Funds specifically designated for the Rideshare program, oftentimes through the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP).
RPA: Rural Planning Assistance
RSTP: Regional Surface Transportation Program
RSTPX: Regional Surface Transportation Program Exchange
Rural Planning Assistance (RPA): These state funds are allocated annually to regional transportation planning agencies in rural areas to support planning programs.
SAFE: Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies
Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) Funds: Under the provisions of state enabling legislation, the Santa Cruz County SAFE collects a $1-per-year addition to the vehicle registration fee (listed as DMV Fees in the budget) to fund the capital, planning, maintenance, and operation of a call box system on Highways 1, 9, 17, 129, and 152 in Santa Cruz County. SAFE funds can also be used for changeable message signs (CMS), freeway service patrol (FSP) and other selected motorist aid systems.
SGC: Strategic Growth Council established in 2008 by SB732 and responsible for allocating grant funds used to implement AB32 and SB375
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STA: State Transit Assistance
State Planning and Research Funds: These funds are awarded by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) annually on a discretionary basis.
State Transit Assistance (STA): State Transit Assistance funds are derived from statewide sales tax on gasoline and diesel fuel as part of the Transportation Planning and Development (TP&D) program. Transit operations and capital improvement projects are eligible uses of STA funds. The SCCRTC receives State Transit Assistance funds and allocates 100 percent annually to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (SCMTD).
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP): A portion of State Transportation Improvement Program funds are allocated to our region for programming by the SCCRTC. STIP regional share funds programmed for SCCRTC projects, such as the Freeway Service Patrol, the Rideshare Program and Planning activities, appear in the SCCRTC budget.
STIP: State Transportation Improvement Program
STP: Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP)
STP Exchange: Regional Surface Transportation Program Exchange (RSTPX)
TDA: Transportation Development Act
Transportation Development Act (TDA): State law enacted in 1971. Local TDA funds are generated from a State tax of one- quarter of one percent on all retail sales in the county. Revenues are allocated annually by the SCCRTC to support transportation planning and administration, bus transit, transportation for the elderly and handicapped, and bikeway and pedestrian projects.
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Reserves: This reserve fund is maintained in order to provide the full TDA allocations to TDA recipients in the event there is a shortfall in actual versus projected TDA revenues. Occasionally some TDA Reserve funds are allocated to a special project.
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23 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Estimates and Revenues
FY 06-07 FY 07-08 FY 08-09 FY 09-10 FY 10-11 FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18
Auditor Difference Difference Cumulative Auditor Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Controller Actual of Actual to as % of % of Actual Controller Month Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Estimate Revenue Estimate Estimate to Estimate Estimate
JUL 516,100 543,200 570,200 454,800 410,500 499,800 533,900 556,100 591,100 601,300 618,978 629,500 10,522 1.70% 101.70% 637,054
AUG 688,100 724,300 760,200 539,000 547,300 666,400 711,800 741,500 788,200 801,800 825,373 839,400 14,027 1.70% 101.70% 849,473
SEP 795,777 863,255 634,334 719,093 819,955 699,895 718,257 818,354 791,871 872,384 898,032 872,266 -25,766 -2.87% 99.95% 882,733
OCT 522,100 599,500 567,100 490,500 458,300 486,400 556,500 596,900 616,700 617,500 635,655 657,500 21,845 3.44% 100.69% 665,390
NOV 1,062,100 799,300 756,100 555,900 611,000 648,500 742,000 795,900 822,300 823,300 847,505 876,700 29,195 3.44% 101.30% 887,220
DEC 644,010 638,280 700,859 625,785 776,432 804,308 733,930 732,985 719,449 917,127 762,375 813,479 51,104 6.70% 102.20% 823,241
JAN 584,700 583,600 538,600 465,300 502,700 510,100 534,300 557,700 601,300 631,600 637,176 632,900 -4,276 -0.67% 101.85% 646,849
FEB 777,600 778,200 590,700 620,400 670,300 680,100 712,400 728,800 801,800 842,100 849,639 843,800 -5,839 -0.69% 101.49% 862,431
MAR 583,478 543,629 578,624 607,400 510,760 625,667 632,278 802,890 739,331 763,406 783,442 911,051 127,609 16.29% 103.18% 781,837
APR 488,600 494,300 432,400 385,100 412,600 441,300 475,600 504,100 524,400 559,000 555,688 572,496
MAY 651,500 659,000 464,400 562,700 605,300 588,400 634,100 672,100 699,200 745,400 740,917 763,397 JUN 734,297 652,069 606,615 605,859 631,912 756557 759,038 780,261 853,689 795,139 904,623 814,337
TOTAL 8,048,362 7,878,633 7,200,133 6,631,837 6,957,059 7,407,427 7,744,102 8,287,590 8,549,340 8,970,056 9,059,403 7,076,596 218,421 2.41% 78.11% 9,186,458
% Chg 1.77% -2.11% -8.61% -7.89% 4.90% 6.47% 4.55% 7.02% 3.16% 4.92% 1.00%
George Dondero, Executive Director December 20, 2016 SCCRTC 1523 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Dear Mr. Dondero:
Ecology Action (EA) is requesting $60,000 in Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds for FY 2017- 2018 to support the bi-annual Santa Cruz County Bike to Work and Bike/Walk to School (BTW/S) program. This request is $10,000 more than what our annual allocation has been for the past 6 fiscal years.
We are requesting an increase to expand our impact to the 50+ businesses that support the Bike to Work program. We would work with these businesses to initiate a Workplace Bike Challenge to generate more bike commute trips. The Workplace Challenge would be modeled after other successful programs that use incentives, recognition, and friendly competition to motivate commuters to make the switch to biking and biking more often for commute trips.
The Workplace Bike Challenge will occur during the month of May. Our Bike to Work partner businesses will be recruited to participate and encouraged to form 'teams' of employees that will help keep each other motivated to bike commute. Teams will record their daily bike mileage on our Challenge designated website and will earn 'points' for each mile biked. The team/business with the most points at the end of the month will be featured on Bike to Work promotions. Teams will be able to view mileage and progress of other teams and businesses to foster friendly competition and Ecology Action staff will provide weekly online resources and encouragement tips to all participating businesses via electronic communications. We’ll profile businesses who provide bike commute amenities such as showers and secure bike parking.
This new Bike to Work component would complement the work we already do to promote, inspire and support increased bike commuting in our county. By catalyzing increased bike commuting at targeted businesses we strive to support year round biking.
The Bike to Work program continues to leverage RTC funding with over $20,000 in cash support and some $75,000 of in-kind contributions from local businesses, and public agencies. EA supplements RTC funding with federal and regional funds where possible to meet the growing demands especially for our bicycle transportation encouragement and safety education programs in the schools. Additionally, EA works with 250 volunteers that help make the event possible.
Ecology Action is sincerely grateful to the RTC for your continued support and for consideration of this $60,000 allocation request for FY 17/18 to support our Bike to Work/School program.
Sincerely,
Piet Canin, VP, Ecology Action Transportation Group
Measure D Formula Apportionment Calculation Capitola Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Watsonville Unincorporated Population 1/1/16 * 10,150 64,632 12,143 52,891 136,086 % population 3.68% 23.43% 4.40% 19.17% 49.32% Lane Miles** 53 274 77 176 1,212 % lane miles 2.96% 15.28% 4.30% 9.82% 67.64% % FY 2015-16 Trasactions & Use Tax (see below) 10.63% 31.10% 6.08% 18.13% 34.06%
29% pop; 39% lane miles; 32% site 5.6213% 22.7041% 4.8992% 15.1912% 51.5842% Measure D Formula Apportionment 288,604 1,165,655 251,531 779,934 2,648,392 * State of California, Department of Finance, E-1 Population Estimates for Cities and Counties for 01/01/2016 — Released 05/01/2016 ** data submitted by cities and county in 2014 to Nichols consulting for statewide pavement report.
FY 2017-18 Measure D Revenue Estimate 19,842,749 FY 2017-18 Off the Top Expenses 1,062,364 Net Measure D Funds for Apportionment 18,780,385
Note: According to the State Board of Equlization there is a good chance that there will be one payment toward the end of the last month of FY 2016-17 (June 2017.) If that is the case, that payment minus corresponding expenses will be carried over into FY 2017- 18 and incorporated into the estimate, which would increase formula apportionments accordingly.
Capitola X 2 Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Watsonville Unincorporated FY 2015-16 Transactions & Use Tax Revenue 2,095,707 6,132,123 1,199,714 3,574,750 6,716,857 % FY 2015-16 Transactions & Use Tax Revenue 10.6278% 31.0973% 6.0840% 18.1283% 34.0626% Note: Capitola's transactions and use (T&U) tax is 1/4-cent & all others are 1/2-cent so Capitola's revnue was doubled. The unicorporated area does not have a T&U tax so double the 1/4-cent County Libraries T&U tax revenue (19,719,150) was used to derive the unincorporated area number. The County Libraries T&U tax is levied in all of the cities and the unincorporated area.
Overall First-Year and 5-Year Estimates SC Metro Comm Bridgs Hwy 9 & 17 Capitola Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Watsonville Unicorporated Hwy Projects Active Transp Rail Corridor FY 2017-18 3,004,862 751,215 500,000 288,604 1,165,655 251,531 779,934 2,648,392 4,695,096 3,192,665 1,502,431 5-Year Est. 15,024,308 3,756,077 2,500,000 1,443,020 5,828,274 1,257,653 3,899,669 13,241,962 23,475,481 15,963,327 7,512,154