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Caltrans District System Management Plan S T A T E O F C A L I F O R N I A ------- BU S I N E S S , T R A N S P O R T A T I O N AND HOUSING AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 50 HIGUERA STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401-5415 PHONE (805) 549-3111 FAX (805) 549-3329 TDD (805) 549-3259 Flex your power! http://www.dot.gov/dist05 Be energy efficient! Staff Report SUBJECT: Draft District System Management Plan, Caltrans District 5 MEETING DATE: March 3, 2005 Agenda Item: 5 RECOMMENDATION: Receive Draft Plan from Department of Transportation regarding twenty-year strategies and policies guiding the planning, operation and management of State Highway Corridors. Review and comment as desired by March 15, 2005. BACKGROUND: The District 5 System Planning Branch is in the process of updating the District System Management Plan (DSMP). A draft has been prepared and is available for review at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/planning/dsmp/publicdraft.pdf. Caltrans will receive comments until March 15th, 2005. DISCUSSION: The DSMP is a comprehensive strategic and policy planning document that lays out how Caltrans envisions it's multi-modal transportation system to be managed, developed and maintained over a long term horizon covering the period 2005 - 2025. The DSMP is for Caltrans guidance and will address specific statewide responsibilities. The last DSMP was done in the early 1990's. In addition to receiving input from adjacent Caltrans Districts and HQ Modal Units, the DSMP is developed in collaboration with local and regional partners and addresses transportation issues and goals identified by RTPAs/MPOs in their respective RTPs/MTPs. Attached to this Report are short sections from the DSMP for your perusal in advance of the TTAC meeting: 1) one-page Executive Summary, 2) matrix of goals collected from the California Transportation Plan as well as Regional Transportation Plans from throughout District 5, and 3) one-page Route Concept/Classification matrix. STAFF CONTACT: Tim Rochte, Caltrans District 5 System Planning (805) 549-3130 [email protected] “Caltrans improves mobility across California” Executive Summary The District System Management Plan (DSMP) serves as the 20 year vision document for District 5 in carrying out its responsibilities as owner/operator of the State transportation system. It is a strategic planning document describing how the state corridors will be managed and developed through the year 2025. While the DSMP is essentially an internal Department document, it has been developed to weave in local and regional policies as well. The core of the DSMP is found in the chapter on Transportation System Management Strategies which describe six key strategies and their supporting policies. Strategy 1 .........................................................Improve Safety and Security, All Modes Strategy 2 ..............................................Maintain and Preserve Transportation Systems Strategy 3 ................................ Improve Mobility through Improved Multimodal System Strategy 4 ............................................................................ Support Economic Vitality Strategy 5 .........................................................Preserve and Enhance the Environment Strategy 6 ........................................................................... Reflect Community Values These strategies were identified by preparing the matrix on the following page, which shows goals of the California Transportation Plan, Regional Transportation Plans from Regional Transportation Planning Agencies. Supporting policies were derived from the matrix, combined with Department policy documents. Other chapters develop a picture of the current system, identify transportation trends and issues, describe the district and its environs, and summarize funding available to improve the system. Critical areas for future planning have been identified and mapped as Emphasis Areas, geographically shown. The DSMP compiles useful summaries of transportation data, graphically depicted, that will be transferable for internal and external use. District 5 System Management Plan DRAFT 01/20/05 Page 6 RTP/STATE GOAL MATRIX Draft 1/20/2005 Matrix A GOALS taken from Regional Transportation Plans, Regional Transportation Planning Agency MTP, California Transportation Plan AMBAG Santa San Santa Monterey San Luis MTP State District Cruz Benito Barbara Obispo Plan Plan (1) (3) (2) Maintain and preserve Transportation System(s) gg gg gg g gg n Increase mobility through improved multimodal system gg g g gg g n Coordinate landuse and transportation for vitality gg g g g = Ensure transportation system compliments environs gg gg gg g g g n Promote efficient funding, management and operations g gg g g gg g = Solicit broad public input gg gg = Support economic vitality gg gg n Improve safety and security, all modes g gg g gg gg gg n Enhance connectivity, all modes, people and freight gg g = Ensure system compatibility with land uses gg g = Promote compact/livable urban development gg g gg = Provide alternative modes between counties gg = Promote safe and efficient air transportation gg = Facilitate safe and efficient commodity movement gg g g = Encourage bike/pedestrian travel gg = Provide comprehensive system to meet public needs gg g gg = Promote alternative transportation system g gg gg = Maximize efficient use of limited funds gg gg gg g g = Enhance access g g gg g = Manage congestion g g = Improve sustainability of intermodal transportation system gg = Enhance equity in impacts and benefits gg gg = Reflect community values g g g g gg n Notes: 1) Key to darkened blocks: None = no significant mention. Single block = concept is covered. Double block = exact words included. 2) Key to darkened circles: Large circle = issue handled as Strategy. Small Circle = issue handled as Policy 3) California Transportation Plan draft has been signed by the BT&H Secretary , awaiting Governor signature. Route Classifications/Concept DRAFT Table 4 ROUTE COUNTY NHS IRRS HE FOCUS STRAHNET NTN F & E TCR Compl. Concept 2025 Horizon SB, SLO, MON, Vandenburg Widely varies from maintain 2 lane to uprgade to 4 lane freeway in 1 SCr SB, MON, SCr X X MON 68 to 156 X 1990 urbanizing areas. 9 SCr X 1985 2 lane typically, 4 lane in urbanized areas. 17 SCr X X SCr 1986 Operational improvements, maintain current lanes. 25 SBt 101 to 146 SBt Jan. 2004 2 lanes rural areas, 4 lane N. of Hollister; bypass. 33 SLO, SB SB 1986 Operational improvements, maintain current 2/4 lanes. 35 SCr 1980's Jct 46/41 to 41 SLO X X Kern SLO Aug. 2004 2 lane typically, 4 lane east of Y, up to 5 lane west of 101 in Atascadero. 46 SLO X X 101 to Kern SLO SLO 1984 (90) 2 lane typically, 4 lane east of 101 to Jardin. 58 SLO Oct. 2003 2 lane conventional. 68 MON X MON 1 to 101 X 1986 (90) Widen to 4 lane freeway, Monterey to Salinas. SB, SLO, MON, 101 SBt X X X X X X X Oct. 2001 Develop alternatives, 6 lane in urbanizing areas. SCr 129 (Watsonville) X 1985 2 lane, widen Watsonville segment to 4 lane. 135 SB SB 01 - Clark 1986 2 lane typically, 6 lanes in Santa Maria. 144 SB 1987 (91) 2 to 4 lane, no change. 146 MON (Soledad) 25 - Pinnacles 1984 (90) 2 lane typically, no change. 150 SB (Ventura Co.) 1984 (90) 2 lane conventional. 152 SCr (Watsonville) 1984 2 lane, with 4 lanes at end segments. 154 SB X 1986 (90) Operational improvements, maintain current lanes. 156 MON, SBt. X X X X Mon/SBt 101 X 1984 (96) 4 lane expressway. 166 SB 101 to 33 Oct. 2001 2 lane east of 101, 4-6 lanes west of 101. MON (Sal - 183 Castrvl) X X 1984 (90) Widen to 4 lanes in Castroville. 192 SB 1984 (90) 2 lane conventional, no change. 198 MON 1984 (90) 4 lane freeway, no change. 217 SB 1984 (90) 4 lane conventional. MON (Del Rey 218 Oaks) 1984 (90) 2 lane, no change. 225 SB (Cliff Drive) 1986 Partially relinquished, 2 and 4 lane. 227 SLO 1 - 101 Jul-99 Relinquish; 4 lane expressway near SLO 229 SLO 2001 2 lane, no change. 236 SCr (Big Basin) 1985 2 lane, no change. 246 SB 1 to 101 Jul-04 Maintain 2 lanes in rural, expand to 4 lanes where development occurs. Focus - Focus Rte. NHS - National Highway System Routes containing segments of HE, IRRS, Focus, and STRAHNET F&E - Freeway and Expressway System NTN - National Truck Network Routes containing segments of NHS, HE, IRRS, and STRAHNET HE - High Emphasis STRAHNET - Strategic Highway Network Routes containing segments of IRRS and Focus Routes IRRS - Interregional Road System Routes containing segments of IRRS DRAFT DISTRICT SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN For District 5 Prepared by District 5 System Planning Branch January 2005 Mariposa San Stanislaus California Department Mateo 35 Santa Clara 236 of Transportation 101 17 Santa 9 District 5 Cruz 152 152 1 Santa 129 Merced Cruz 1 156 Hollister Madera 183 25 Salinas Monterey 1 68 101 San Benito 146 146 1 Monterey 25 Soledad Fresno King City 1 198 198 101 #0 Kings #0 Tulare 41 P 101 a c Paso 46 i 46 #0 f 1 Robles i c 41 O 46 c e a 229 Kern n 41 Morro 58 Bay 1 San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo 227 Arroyo 101 Grande 166 1 33 166 Santa Maria 33 101 Santa Barbara 1 135 154 Lompoc 246 Ventura 101 1 Santa #0 154 Barbara #0 Rest Areas 101 101 217 192 0 10203040 Miles ³ Map 1 I approve this District System Management Plan as the overall Policy Statement and Strategic Plan that will guide decisions and investments in the transportation system in and for District 5. Recommend Approval: Recommend Approval: Rich Krumholz Timothy M. Gubbins Deputy District Director Deputy District Director Planning and Local Assistance Program and Project Management Caltrans – District 5 Caltrans – District 5 Recommend Approval: Recommend Approval: Steve Price Jackie Parker Deputy District Director Deputy District Director Maintenance and Operations Administration Caltrans – District 5 Caltrans – District 5 Approved: R.
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