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San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council

Thursday, August 20, 2020 9:30 a.m.

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Agenda Highlights • 2019 State of the Commute Report

• Effects of COVID-19 on Local Traffic Patterns

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San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council Thursday, August 20, 2020

Item No. Action

1. Introductions

+2. Approval of Meeting Minutes Approve

The SANTEC is asked to review and approve minutes from its July 16, 2020, meeting.

3. Public Comments

Members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council (SANTEC) on any issue within the jurisdiction of SANDAG that is not on this agenda.

Reports

+4. 2019 State of the Commute Report

Ellison Alegre, SANDAG

Information

As part of ongoing performance monitoring efforts, SANDAG reports on various statistics related to the performance of the transportation system. Staff will present the State of the Commute Report, which includes data on the region's urban highways, bus systems, and rail services.

+5. Effects of COVID-19 on Local Traffic Patterns Discussion

Open roundtable discussion regarding the recent impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent Stay-At-Home orders on local and regional roadway traffic. Topics to include any new traffic policies under consideration or practice, impacts of local street closures to accommodate increased bicycle and pedestrian traffic, new traffic patterns generated during quarantine, lesson learned from local activities or practices, etc.

+6. Caltrans Updates and Announcements Information

Caltrans staff will provide updates on various local programs, funding program deadlines, and announcements regarding upcoming conferences.

7. Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Briefing Information

SANTEC members will be provided with an overview of the Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) discussion items presented during the most recent CTAC meeting.

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8. Matters from Members Information

SANTEC members are encouraged to discuss additional topics of general interest.

9. Upcoming Agenda Items Discussion/ Possible Action

Members are asked to provide input to SANDAG staff on possible items for future meeting agendas.

10. Upcoming Meetings Information

The next SANTEC meeting is scheduled for September 17, 20, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.

11. Adjournment

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Item: 2 August 20, 2020 Action Requested: Approve

July 16, 2020, Meeting Minutes

Please note: The audio file of the meeting is available on the SANDAG website, sandag.org, on the San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council (SANTEC) page.

Chair Jim Newton (Coronado) called the meeting of the SANTEC to order at 9:40 a.m.

1. Welcome and Introductions

Self-introductions were made. The attendance sheet for this meeting is included.

2. Approval of Meeting Minutes (Approve)

Action: Upon a motion by Duncan Hughes (City of San Diego) and a second by Paul Oberbauer (Chula Vista), the SANTEC approved the minutes from its February 20, 2020, meeting. Yes: Chair Newton, John Kim (Carlsbad), Ryan Zellers (Del Mar), Mario Sanchez (El Cajon), Abraham Bandegan (Encinitas), Virpi Kuuka-Ruotsalainen (Escondido), Jason Stack (Imperial Beach), Mike Kinnard (La Mesa), Mike James (Lemon Grove), Luca Zappiello (National City), Teala Cotter (Oceanside), Melody Rocco (Poway), Vice Chair Minjie Mei (Santee), Sam Hasenin (Vista), and Jim Greenstein (Solana Beach). No: None. Abstain: Nicholas Abboud (San Marcos) and Zoubir Ouadah (County of San Diego). Absent: Caltrans, MTS, and NCTD.

3. Public Comments/Communications/Member Comments

Members of the public had the opportunity to address the SANTEC on any issue. No public comments were made.

Reports

4. Regional Arterial Management System Update (Discussion/Possible Action)

Stan Glowacki, Senior Information Systems Analyst, presented an update on the Regional Arterial Management System (RAMS) Regional Maintenance and Support ongoing efforts and User Group activities.

SANTEC members discussed the future of RAMS and sharing traffic signal data.

5. Effects of COVID-19 on Local Traffic Patterns (Discussion)

This item was postponed for discussion at a future SANTEC meeting.

6. Caltrans Updates and Announcements (Information)

Rob Owen, Caltrans, provided members with an update on various local programs and funding program deadlines.

7. Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Briefing (Information)

Vice Chair Minjie Mei gave a summary of the July 2, 2020, Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee meeting.

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8. Matters from Members (Information)

Mr. Ouadah commented on the technology advancements in Traffic Engineering.

9. Upcoming Agenda Items (Discussion/Possible Action)

Chair Newton suggested SANTEC members prepare for an agenda item to discuss SANTEC’s purpose and charter.

10. Upcoming Meetings (Information)

The next SANTEC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.

11. Adjournment

Chair Newton adjourned the meeting at 10:32 a.m.

Meeting Start Time: 9:40 a.m. Meeting Adjourned Time: 10:32 a.m.

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Confirmed Attendance at SANDAG San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council Meeting

February 20, 2020

Jurisdiction Name Attended Comments

Caltrans Rajpreet Singh No

Melina Pereira, Alternate No

City of Carlsbad John Kim Yes

Miriam Jim, Alternate No

City of Chula Vista

Eddie Flores Yes

Paul Oberbauer, 1st Alternate Yes

Scott Barker, 2nd Alternate No

City of Coronado Jim Newton, Chair Yes

David Johnson, Alternate No

City of Del Mar Ryan Zellers Yes

Jake Swim, Alternate No

City of El Cajon Mario Sanchez Yes

Raul Armenta, Alternate No

City of Encinitas

Abraham Bandegan Yes

Bob Goralka, 1st Alternate No

Ed Wimmer, 2nd Alternate No

City of Escondido Virpi Kuukka-Ruotsalainen Yes

Craig Williams, Alternate Yes

City of Imperial Beach Jason Stack Yes

Stephen Manganiello, Alternate No

City of La Mesa Michael Kinnard Yes

Philip Kern, Alternate Yes

City of Lemon Grove Mike James Yes

Mark Jugar, Alternate No

City of National City Luca Zappiello Yes

Carla Hutchinson, 1st Alternate No

City of Oceanside Vacant No

Teala Cotter, Alternate Yes

City of Poway Melody Rocco Yes

Jon Collins, Alternate No

City of San Diego

Duncan Hughes Yes

Maureen Gardiner, 1st Alternate No

Claudia Brizuela, 2nd Alternate Yes

City of San Marcos Nicholas Abboud Yes

Michael Rafael, Alternate No

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Jurisdiction Name Attended Comments

City of Santee Minjie Mei, Vice Chair Yes

Jeff Morgan, Alternate No

City of Vista Sam Hasenin Yes

Melinda Rehfeldt, Alternate No

City of Solana Beach Jim Greenstein Yes

Dan Goldberg, Alternate No

County of San Diego Zoubir Ouadah Yes

Murali Pasumarthi, Alternate No

Metropolitan Transit System Vacant N/A

Vacant, Alternate N/A

North County Transit District Vacant N/A

Vacant, Alternate N/A

Other Attendees

Rob Owen, Caltrans

Christine Mercado, City of San Diego

Katy Cole, Fehr and Peers

Kevin Drummond, McCain, Inc.

Mayra Perez

Ali Shahzad, City of Temecula

SANDAG Staff

Ellison Alegre

Alex Estrella

Stan Glowacki

Gabe Jensen

TransNet Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee Item: 18 May 13, 2020

2019 State of the Commute Report

Overview

Reviewing annual performance monitoring reports is one of the responsibilities of the ITOC. Paragraph 7 of the ITOC Responsibilities Section of the “Statement of Understanding Regarding the Implementation of the ITOC for the TransNet program” of the TransNet Extension Ordinance establishes this responsibility as follows:

“On an annual basis, review ongoing SANDAG system performance evaluations, including SANDAG’s “State of the Commute” report, and provide an independent analysis of information included in that report. This evaluation process is expected to include such factors as level of service measurements by roadway segment and by time of day, throughput in major travel corridors, and travel time comparisons by mode between major trip origins and destinations. Such information will be used as a tool in the RTP development process.”

Key Considerations

On February 12, 2020, the ITOC formed a subcommittee, including ITOC members Stewart Halpern, Michael Kenney, and Gregg Sadowsky, to review the performance data proposed to be included in the 2019 State of the Commute report to support ITOC’s independent analysis as required by the Ordinance. Key data and performance statistics for 2019 were reviewed and initial input was received from the subcommittee. Staff received ITOC subcommittee comments, including improved travel time reporting, and will work with the subcommittee to incorporate these and other comments into future State of the Commute reports.

Since the last meeting of the subcommittee, ITOC member Gregg Sadowsky submitted his resignation. The ITOC is asked to consider whether it would like to appoint an additional member to serve on its Independent Analysis Subcommittee.

Next Steps

Staff proposes to continue working with the subcommittee on the next annual State of the Commute report to include comments received and not yet incorporated. The subcommittee is anticipated to begin this effort in summer 2020 and return to the ITOC with the 2020 State of the Commute report in spring 2021.

Ray Traynor, Chief Planning and Innovation Officer

Key Staff Contact: Ellison Alegre, (619) 699-0729, [email protected] Attachment: 1. 2019 State of the Commute Report

Action: Discussion/Possible Action

The ITOC is asked to complete its review of regional transportation system performance shown in the 2019 State of the Commute report, based on the review conducted by the Independent Analysis Subcommittee. The ITOC is also asked to consider appointing an additional member to its Independent Analysis Subcommittee.

Fiscal Impact:

Development of the annual State of the Commute report is funded through Overall Work Program Project No. 3311700.

Schedule/Scope Impact:

The State of the Commute report provides transportation performance monitoring and reporting to be used as a tool in the development of Regional Transportation Plans. The Independent Analysis Subcommittee is anticipated to begin working with staff on the next annual State of the Commute beginning in summer 2020.

Agenda Item No. 4 San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council

August 20, 2020

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April 2020

Regional Transportation Performance

Peak Period Freeway Travel Peak Period Freeway Delay

This infobit provides a high-level summary of performance trends for the regional transportation system in 2019, including freeway and transit use and travel times, as well as transit performance. Before these data are presented it is useful to consider how the region has changed over the past decade. As the following three graphs show (Figures 1–3), over the past ten years the region’s population has grown, but there has been even more growth in employment and the economy, all of which are generally positively correlated with increased travel across the region.

Travel on the regional freeways during peak periods* fell slightly for the second year in 2019 to just over 5 billion vehicle miles (Figure 4). However, at the same time, peak period freeway delay grew by nearly 5% in 2019, to over 12 million vehicle hours (Figure 5), with the majority of the growth occurring on Interstates 15 and 805, as well as State Route 125 (not shown).

2010 – 2019

8.3%

2015 – 20193.9%

3.35

3.23

3.10

2010 – 2019

21.2%

8.6%

1.50

1.38

1.24

employment in millions

gross domestic product in billions of dollars

population in millions

$245

$166

2014 – 2018

48.0%

2009 – 2018

21.8%

$201

*Peak periods are weekdays from 6–10 a.m. and from 3–7 p.m.Source: Performance Measurement System (PeMS), Caltrans

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Source: Population Estimates, SANDAG Source: California Employment Development Department Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

Attachment 1

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p.m. northboundfrom Downtown

61 min (-5)

66 min (0) COASTER

p.m. eastboundfrom Carmel Valley

14 min (0)

p.m. eastboundfrom Kearny Mesa

19 min (-1)

a.m. westboundfrom El Cajon

38 min (-1)

a.m. northboundfrom Chula Vista

52 min (0)

p.m. southboundfrom Sorrento Valley

62 min (+2)

a.m. southboundfrom Oceanside

49 min (-4)

66 min (0) COASTER

a.m. westboundfrom Escondido

21 min (0)

51 min (-1) SPRINTER

a.m. westboundfrom Poway

17 min (-1)

a.m. westboundfrom Santee

16 min (-1)

a.m. northboundfrom San Ysidro

23 min (0)

46 min (0) UC San Diego

Blue Line Trolley

a.m. northboundfrom Chula Vista

22 min (0)

76 min (N/A) 225 Rapid

p.m. southboundfrom Downtown

15 min (0)p.m. southboundfrom Downtown

18 min (0)

48 min (+1) UC San Diego

Blue Line Trolley


22 min (-1) SR 94/SR 125

54 min (+3) Orange Line Trolley

p.m. eastboundfrom Oceanside

26 min (0)

53 min (0) SPRINTER

p.m. eastboundfrom Downtown

16 min (0) SR 94/SR 125

55 min (+2) Orange Line Trolley

p.m. northboundfrom Downtown

44 min (-4)

61min (0) 280 Rapid Express

92 min (0) 235 Rapid

a.m. southboundfrom Escondido

41 min (-9)

60 min (0) 280 Rapid Express



24 min (0) I-8/SR 163


66 min (0) Sycuan Green

Line Trolley

2019Freeway and transit travel times on major commute corridors

p.m. eastboundfrom Sorrento Valley

50 min (+2)

p.m. eastboundfrom Downtown

20 min (+1) I-8/SR 163


68 min (-3) Sycuan Green

Line Trolley

Freeway travelAverage freeway travel times departing at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Travel times reflect weekday travel on all Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays throughout the calendar year.

Transit travelAverage transit travel times are based on peak period travel times from January to June 2019.

a.m. peak period is 6–9 a.m.

p.m. peak period is 3–6 p.m.

Source: Freeway Travel Times - Performance Measurement System (PeMS), Caltrans; Transit Travel Times - SANDAG Passenger Counting Program, MTS, NCTD

78 min (N/A) 225 Rapid

Map 1

As Map 1 shows, of the 22 freeway routes, 10 had no change in travel times from 2018 to 2019, 9 had a decrease (from 1 to 9 minutes), and 3 had an increase (1 to 2 minutes).

For the 16 transit routes in operation in both 2018 and 2019, 11 had no change, 3 had an increase (from 1 to 3 minutes) and 2 had a decrease (1 to 3 minutes).

Number in parentheses represents change in minutes from 2018 to 2019. N/A shown if route was new in 2019.

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Average Weekday Transit Ridership

Average Weekday Transit Revenue Miles

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4.08

3.92

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4.01

3.97

3.70

3.51

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Average Weekday Transit Passengers per Revenue Mile

Rail Routes by Ridership

2019 Rank

Route Route DescriptionTransit Mode

2019 Avg. Daily

Passengers

2018 Avg. Daily

Passengers

1UC San Diego Blue Line Trolley

America Plaza to San Ysidro

Light Rail 57,916 57,364

2Sycuan Green Line Trolley

Santee to Downtown SD / 12th & Imperial via La Mesa / Mission Valley

Light Rail 31,042 30,984

3Orange Line Trolley

El Cajon to Downtown SD / America Plaza via Southeastern Communities

Light Rail 25,802 26,159

4 SPRINTER Oceanside to Escondido Light Rail 8,555 8,277

5 COASTEROceanside to Downtown San Diego

Commuter Rail

5,092 4,920

Top 10 Bus Routes by Ridership

2019 Rank Route Route Description Transit

Mode

2019 Avg. Daily

Passengers

2018 Avg. Daily

Passengers

1Rapid 201/202

UTC Transit Center to UC San Diego

Rapid Bus

10,682 8,742

2 929Downtown San Diego to Iris Avenue Trolley

Local Bus

7,524 7,519

3 13Kaiser Hospital / Grantville Trolley to 24th Street Trolley

Local Bus

6,852 6,141

4 7 La Mesa to DowntownLocal Bus

6,831 7,673

5 Rapid 215 SDSU to DowntownRapid Bus

6,556 6,872

6 3UCSD Medical Center /Hillcrest to Euclid Trolley

Local Bus

5,924 5,900

7 Rapid 235Downtown San Diego to Escondido Transit Center

Rapid Bus

5,855 5,825

8 30UTC / VA Medical Center to Downtown

Local Bus

5,581 5,572

9 955SDSU Transit Center to 8th Street Trolley

Local Bus

5,028 4,812

10 41UCSD / VA Hospital to Fashion Valley Transit Center

Local Bus

4,431 4,282

After several years of declining trends, regional transit ridership increased 2% from 2018 to 2019, with more than 335,000 average weekday boardings in 2019 (Figure 6). Transit travel also increased to more than 1.73 million passenger-miles in 2019 (Figure 7). With modest growth in ridership and relatively stable service levels (in revenue miles) (Figure 8), transit productivity increased slightly from 3.37 to 3.42 passengers per revenue mile in 2019 (Figure 9). Ridership on four of the five major rail routes increased from 2018 to 2019, with the exception of the Orange Line Trolley (Table 1). Ridership on the major bus routes in the region increased in 2019, with the exception of Route 7 (La Mesa to Downtown) and Rapid 215 (SDSU to Downtown) (Table 2).

Figure 6 Figure 7

Figure 8 Figure 9

Table 1 Table 2

Source: SANDAG Passenger Counting Program, MTS, NCTD

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48,642

5,562

32,925

10,422

39,273

57,598

5,296

31,766

9,804

37,615

56,230

5,196

29,562

10,282

34,837

55,271

5,196

27,196

8,254

32,381

57,364

4,920

26,159

8,227

30,984

57,916

5,092

25,802

8,555

31,042

10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000

UC San DiegoBlue Line

COASTER

Orange Line

SPRINTER

SycuanGreen Line

average weekday boardings

5,198

323

6,632

4,428

647

5,013

309

7,492

5,085

839

7,522

558

7,658

5,673

1,108

8,546

697

7,147

5,448

1,143

8,742

354

6,872

5,825

1,059

10,682

329

6,556

1,983

5,855

1,160

0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000

Rapid201/202

Rapid 204

Rapid 215

Rapid 225

Rapid 235

Rapid 237

average weekday boardings

For our region’s rail transit, there were small increases from 2018 to 2019 for the two most frequently used lines (UC San Diego Blue Line up 1%, and Sycuan Green Line, up <1%), but there was a drop in average ridership for the Orange Line (down 1%). The average number of weekday boardings for the SPRINTER and COASTER were both up from 2018 to 2019 (4% and 3%, respectively) (Figure 10).

Regional Rail Transit Ridership

Regional Bus Transit Ridership

Figure 10

Figure 11


NOTE: The UC San Diego Blue Line runs from San Ysidro to America Plaza Downtown, the Sycuan Green Line from Santee to 12th and Imperial, and the Orange Line from El Cajon to Courthouse Station Downtown.

For the six bus routes monitored for this report, the Rapid 201/202 had the largest average number of weekdays boardings, followed by the Rapid 215 and Rapid 235. The Rapid 201/202, Rapid 235, and Rapid 237, all had higher average weekday boardings in 2019, compared to 2018, but the Rapid 215 and Rapid 204 were slightly down.

NOTE: The SuperLoop Rapid 201/202 connects the UTC Transit Center to UCSD, La Jolla Village Square, and other locations. The SuperLoop Rapid 204 connects the UTC Transit Center to the Nobel Athletic Area and employers east of Genessee. The Rapid 215 connects SDSU to Downtown. The Rapid 225 connects East Palomar Station to Downtown (Rapid 225 began on January 27, 2019, so data prior to 2019 were not applicable). The Rapid 235 connects the Escondido Transit Center to Downtown. The Rapid 237 connects Miramar College to UC San Diego via Mira Mesa Boulevard.

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122.3

16.0

48.0

30.0

11.0

118.1

15.0

52.0

34.0

18.0

128.5

20.0

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31.1

21.9

134.0

25.0

38.8

30.0

22.6

138.5

22.0

37.5

27.5

23.7

147.0

20.0

35.4

14.7

27.7

26.3

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Rapid201/202

Rapid 204

Rapid 215

Rapid 225

Rapid 235

Rapid 237

average weekday passengers per hour

Regional Bus Transit ProductivityFigure 12

Figure 13


Data showing the average number of passengers per hour on weekdays (Figure 12) showed similar trends, with an average of 147 on the most frequently used route (Rapid 201/202). The new Rapid 225 had an average of almost 15 passengers per hour possibly because it has fewer passengers getting on and off, due to the route the bus takes.

32.9%

6.2%

23.1%

31.6%

8.1%

32.3%

6.1%

25.3%

35.5%

11.5%

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Farebox recovery is the percent of operating expenses met by fares paid by passengers. As Figure 14 shows, Rapid 225, the newest route, had an average weekday farebox recovery rate of almost 8%, which was the lowest, compared to the average for Rapid 201/202, which was the highest at almost 54%. Comparing the routes for one-year changes, three had a higher farebox recovery rate in 2019 (Rapid 201/202, Rapid 204, and Rapid 237 and two had a lower rate (Rapid 215 and Rapid 235).

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An Update on Freeway Travel Since the COVID-19 Orders Began: Four Months of Statistics

August 2020

Key FindingsSANDAG used two measures to track freeway activity: VMT and the number of vehicles on our roads, or daily traffic volumes.

During Month 4 of the stay home order, vehicles traveled nearly 553 million miles on our eight local freeways on weekdays. While this is 22% lower than the 705 million miles traveled in the same time in 2019, it is 27% higher than Month 1, when nearly 434 million miles were traveled respectively.

When comparing the four months analyzed, the greatest decrease in VMT was on State Route 163 (SR 163) and Interstate 5 (I-5).

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Average daily traffic volume was down 18% the first week in July, versus the 50% drop when it was at its lowest the second week in April.

Did you know?Despite the stay home order, travel on the San Diego region’s freeways did not stop, and is slowly increasing.

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The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) increased in the fourth four-week period analyzed, up 27% since the stay home order took effect.

The average peak period speed at eight local hot spots continued to be significantly faster during the past 4 weeks, even though traffic was increasing.

Source: Performance Measurement System (PeMS), Caltrans

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 19, 2020, a statewide stay home order was issued to protect the health and well-being of Californians. Since then, daily travel on San Diego regional freeways has been drastically reduced because San Diegans are either working from home or not working at all. In May and June, SANDAG released three InfoBits analyzing eight freeway traffic hot spots in the region. SANDAG analyzed the differences in weekday travel patterns between mid-March and mid-April 2020 (Month 1), mid-April and mid-May 2020 (Month 2), and mid-May and early June 2020 (Month 3), compared to the same periods in 2019. This new report continues this analysis, looking at the next four weeks of data between June 8 and July 1, (Month 4).

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How have daily freeway traffic volumes changed week to week during the past four months? As the figure below shows, when examining eight of the region’s freeway hot spots (described in Figure 3), the average daily traffic volumes decreased 27% from the first week, to 50% in the fourth week, but have increased every week since, with the exception of Week 16 (June 29–July 1). The average decrease at Week 15 was -16% and it was -18% at Week 16.

Due to the significant reduction in freeway traffic, travel speeds during peak period travel times have increased. While daily traffic volumes have increased in Month 4, traffic was still moving 25 mph faster on average, compared to the same timeframe in 2019. This increase was 30 mph faster in Month 1, 29 mph in Month 2, and 27 mph in Month 3.

As the region continues to reopen, traffic on our freeways will continue an upward trend. SANDAG continues to monitor the COVID-19 economic impacts and how telecommuting will factor in the region’s long-term planning efforts.

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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 11 DISTRICT LOCAL ASSISTANCE ENGINEER (DLAE) UPDATES

San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council (SANTEC) August 20, 2020

Inactive Projects Projects must be billed within the specified and agreed-upon timeframe to avoid de-obligation of funds. As of July 31, 2020, the INACTIVE and FUTURE Inactive list was updated. Action is required by the County of San Diego, as well as these cities: Coronado, Encinitas, La Mesa, National City, and San Diego. August 20, 2020 is the next deadline to submit Inactive invoices. District 11 must receive accurate and complete invoices to prevent de-obligation of federal funds! Verify on the “Inactive” link shown below for Inactive Project dates. Note: An invoice is not cleared from either “Inactive” or “Future Inactive” lists until paid by the State Controller’s Office. Provided local agencies adhere to the format described in Chapter 5 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), invoices typically are paid by check within 60 days of receipt (or 50 days if paid through Electronic Funds Transfer). A complete list of Inactive Projects is online at this webpage – https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/projects/inactive-projects

Summer 2020 Deadlines: Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 5 Call for Projects The California Transportation Commission call for Active Transportation Program (ATP) projects began March 25, 2020. The extended deadline was July 15, 2020 for “Quick-Build” ATP Projects. September 15, 2020 is the new deadline for all other ATP project types. August 14, 2020 is the deadline for projects with possible impacts on Caltrans Right-of-Way (ROW). District 11 must receive and review a ROW Impact Checklist as applicable to an ATP project. The applicant will have time for revisions based on District feedback if submitted before this date. Check this link for all details, including a revised schedule and the Caltrans ROW Impact Checklist – https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/active-transportation-program/cycle5

October 19, 2020 – Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Call for Projects (update) Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) announced the local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Call for Projects on May 5, 2020. The latest application deadline is October 19, 2020. For additional information on the HSIP Cycle 10, please see the following link – https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/hsip/2020/hsipcycle10announcement.pdf

Resources and presentations from the recent Webinar are now posted through the following link – http://www.localassistanceblog.com/2020/06/13/new-resources-hsip-cycle-10-webinar

January 31, 2020: Federal Fiscal Year 19/20 Requests for Authorization/Obligation – PAST DUE! Funding Requests for Authorization (RFA) during this federal fiscal year were due by January 31, 2020. Please continue to transmit all RFA submittals and minimize delay in obtaining fund authorizations.

Note the Obligation Authority (OA) funds for redistribution are dwindling faster than in prior years. Also, make sure that funds are programmed appropriately.

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New Invoice Form Required – Effective Immediately In January 2020, Caltrans updated the new invoice form to incorporate many suggestions from staff and local agencies. Please transmit all invoices on this new LAPM Exhibit 5-A. These following links have details with instructions - https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/projects/local-agency-invoice-process https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=LAPM5A

For questions, please contact either the assigned Local Area Engineer or the Local Assistance Program Support Analyst, Alma Sanchez, via email at [email protected] or by phone: 619-278-3735.

Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) Requirement Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 (around April 2022) will require a mandatory Local Roadway Safety Plan (or the equivalent) from any agency applying for HSIP project funds. Details regarding this requirement are available through the following link – https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/highway-safety-improvement-program/local-roadway-safety-plans

Preparation Schedule for California Transportation Commission (CTC) Allocation Requests Please review the following schedule of deadlines to send allocation request packages for California Transportation Commission (CTC) approval by the July 2020 CTC meeting. When possible, do not wait to submit requests. All documents must be received by the Caltrans District 11 Office at least two months prior to the preferred CTC meeting date. Friday, October 2, 2020 is the next deadline (for the meeting on December 2-3, 2020).

Per the Interim Timely Use of Funds Policy (officially adopted at the May 13-14, 2020 CTC meeting), project components that are programmed in Fiscal Year 2019-20 that have not yet allocated:

The deadline to request an allocation was extended from the June 24-25, 2020 CTC meeting to the December 2-3, 2020 CTC meeting.

Under this new Interim Timely Use of Funds Policy, any agencies that need extensions past the extended December deadline will need to submit new time extension requests for consideration at CTC meetings in October or December 2020.

In addition, per the Interim Timely Use of Funds Policy, projects that received a construction allocation (capital and/or support) at the October 2019, December 2019, or January 2020 Commission meetings:

The contract award deadline will be revised to allow 12 months to award instead of six months. Agencies require no additional action for this extension.

Further information is in a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” available online at the following link –

https://catc.ca.gov/-/media/ctc-media/documents/reports-resources/resources/2020413-interim-timely-use-funds-policy-faq-a11y.pdf

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2020 PREPARATION SCHEDULECALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (CTC) MEETINGS

AGENDA ITEM(S) DUE DATESPrepared by:

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Mar 25-26 - Santa Barbara Mon, Jan 27, 20 Mon, Feb 3, 20 Mon, Feb 10, '20 Wed, Feb 19, '20 Thu, Feb 20, '20

May 13-14 - San Diego Mon, Mar 16, 20 Mon, Mar 23, 20 Mon, Mar 30, '20 Wed, Apr 8, '20 Thu, Apr 9, '20

June 24-25 - Sacramento Area Mon, Apr 27, 20 Mon, May 4, 20 Mon, May 11, '20 Wed, May 20, '20 Thu, May 21, '20

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Temporary Exception for Requiring “Wet” Signatures on Invoices The current process of requiring wet signatures on invoice documents in order to process for payment is temporarily exempted. Until further notice, scanned copies of invoices will be accepted. For questions, please contact either the assigned Local Area Engineer or the Local Assistance Program Support Analyst, Alma Sanchez, via email at [email protected] or by phone: 619-278-3735.

Division of Local Assistance Blog (LAB) – http://www.localassistanceblog.com The Caltrans Local Assistance Blog (LAB) provides clarity on issues and contributes to the successful delivery of transportation projects using federal resources.

Construction Contract Administration Guidance Construction on critical transportation infrastructure and most public works is designated an “essential service” by the U.S Department of Homeland Security. Check this link for general guidance on potential impacts to current and upcoming (awarded) projects – http://www.localassistanceblog.com/2020/04/08/construction-contract-administration-guidance-covid-19/ For questions, please contact the assigned Local Area Engineer.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Running Tally Procedure: Office Bulletin (OB) 20-02 For projects awarded after March 1, 2020, when submitting an invoice for reimbursement that includes a payment to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), no later than the 10th of the following month, the prime contractor/consultant shall email a complete LAPM Exhibit 9-F: DBE Running Tally of Payments to [email protected] (with a copy to local administering agencies). Caltrans Division of Local Assistance OB 20-02 has further details available through the following link – https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/ob/2020/ob20-02.pdf

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract Goal Calculation and Good Faith Efforts (GFE) Review Procedures: Office Bulletin (OB) 19-03 Caltrans Division of Local Assistance released OB 19-03, effective November 22, 2019, which implements LAPM Exhibit 9-D, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract Goal Methodology by setting DBE contract goals and providing simplified responsibilities for all stakeholders. The following link has further details – https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/ob/2019/ob19-03.pdf Quality Assurance Program (QAP) – Renewals for 2021 The schedule on the following page lists due dates for all eligible agencies in San Diego County. As a reminder, Quality Assurance Program (QAP) approval expires in 2021 for the City of San Diego and SANDAG. Poway, Solana Beach, and the Port of San Diego must have QAP approval if federal funds are anticipated for future projects.

Otherwise, no Construction funding authorization requests will be processed.

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Agency QAP Current QAP Expires Additional Comments

City of Carlsbad 2/23/2017 2/23/2022

City of Chula Vista 10/17/2019 10/17/2024

City of Coronado 10/15/2019 10/15/2024

City of Del Mar 2/28/2020 2/28/2025

City of El Cajon 6/23/2020 6/23/2025

City of Encinitas 12/11/2019 12/11/2024

City of Escondido 4/13/2020 4/13/2025

City of Imperial Beach 7/9/2024

City of La Mesa 10/10/2019 10/10/2024

City of Lemon Grove 11/7/2019 11/7/2024

City of National City 10/10/2019 10/10/2024

City of Oceanside 2/12/2020 2/12/2025

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City of San Marcos 1/31/2020 1/31/2025

City of Santee 10/10/2019 10/10/2024

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County of San Diego 10/31/2019 10/31/2024

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Architectural & Engineering Contract Procurement Training Webinar Recording Now Available This recording of a recently delivered class is now available online. Training focuses on Chapter 10 of the LAPM and provides an overview of step-by-step procedures that local agencies must follow to select and procure Architectural & Engineering service contracts related to State and federal aid highway projects. Click this link for the recording – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtJGAzh1iJc&feature=youtu.be

LAPM Ex. 10-C: New Online Process for Submission (Link to Details and the Instructions) A new online database entry replaces the traditional way of completing a LAPM Exhibit 10-C – http://www.localassistanceblog.com/2020/01/14/new-online-submission-process-exhibit-10-c

Subsidized Classes for Local Agencies The California Local Technical Assistance Program is a jointly funded effort between Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration to provide local governments with training, information, technology and direct assistance to help transportation infrastructure. Upcoming courses are listed at the following link – http://californialtap.org/index.cfm?pid=1077

Send any questions to the California Local Technical Assistance Program Center: [email protected]

For questions about additional training opportunities, please contact the District 11 Local Assistance Training Coordinator, Alma Sanchez, via email at [email protected] or by phone: 619-278-3735.

Title VI Nondiscrimination Program A reminder that local agencies shall comply with all Title VI requirements. See LAPM Section 9.2, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) and Related Statutes: Title VI and the additional nondiscrimination requirements are applicable to all programs and activities administered by a recipient, in addition to programs receiving federal financial assistance, due to the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987. Nondiscrimination provisions apply to all programs and activities of federal-aid recipients, subrecipients, and contractors, regardless of tier (49 CFR part 21). The requirements include providing and maintaining the following, as detailed in LAPM Section 9.2: Title VI Nondiscrimination Statement, Assurances (as part of the Master Agreement and Program Supplement Agreement), Designation of a Title VI Coordinator, Complaint Procedures, Data Collection, Training, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) accessibility, Dissemination of Information, Contracts and Agreements, Environmental Justice, Public Hearings and Meetings, Right-of-Way activities, Construction Contract Compliance, Monitoring, and others. Note that an agency is subject to Title VI program and compliance review at any time. Please note this new link, with guidance to local agencies for Title VI complaints - https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/guidance-and-oversight/title-vi

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Division of Local Assistance - Office Bulletin DLA OB #20-03: At-Risk PE Office of Implementation - South Issued – August 11, 2020

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Expires – Upon Issuance of LPP

At-Risk Preliminary Engineering

I. BACKGROUND

On March 19, 2019, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a Memorandum titled “At-Risk Project Pre-Agreement Authority for Preliminary Engineering” which clarifies Section 1440 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act). Section 1440 of the FAST Act authorizes FHWA to reimburse recipients and subrecipients for preliminary engineering (PE) costs incurred prior to project authorization, assuming the costs are for otherwise eligible activities on eligible projects, and the project and phase are included in a federally-approved Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP) document or amendment. If eligible, and once federal authorization is received, incurred costs can be reimbursed back to the effective date of the FAST Act, October 1, 2015 or the federal approval date of the FSTIP, whichever occurs later.

Section 1440 of the FAST Act does not waive any additional Federal-Aid Highway Program requirements, projects must still meet all applicable cost eligibility conditions, and all conformity requirements of the Clean Air Act must be met. Section 1440 of the FAST Act does not waive any federal A&E requirements and approvals (as documented in Chapter 10 of the Local Assistance Procedure Manual), such as for Consultants in a Management Support Role (CMSR), nor does it release local agencies from establishing DBE goals and requirements and evaluating GFE’s.

However, until authorized and obligated, these funds are still considered “At-Risk”. There is no guarantee of Federal funding for any pre-authorized/pre-obligated PE work; recipients and subrecipients invoking Section 1440 authority assume all risk.

II. POLICY

Except for projects with federal funds that require allocation by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) (e.g., Active Transportation Program, Trade Corridor Enhancement Program, and State Transportation Improvement Program funds), local agencies may begin reimbursable PE work prior to receiving federal authorization for such work, assuming the project and phase are included in a federally-approved FSTIP document or amendment prior to incurring costs. Programming projects in the FSTIP or starting reimbursed work prior to authorization does not necessarily constitute eligibility of such projects for federal aid reimbursement.

For projects with federal funding that require CTC allocation, only costs incurred after CTC allocation are eligible for reimbursement.

Full funding for a subsequent phase of the project (final design, right-of-way acquisition, or construction) must be included in an approved FSTIP document or amendment before the NEPA document can be signed. Also, all project phases must be included in the fiscally constrained Regional/Metropolitan Transportation Plan before a NEPA document can be signed. If the “No Build” alternative is selected, the project may still be eligible for reimbursement under Section 1440.

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III. PROCEDURE

To invoke the flexibilities allowed under Section 1440 of the FAST Act when submitting a request for authorization for the PE phase (LAPM 3-A), a local agency must provide both the original and current FSTIP document listing or amendment as supporting documents. As an alternative, only the current FSTIP listing may be provided if it references the date of the original FSTIP listing. However, in such instances, the original listing must be provided if requested by Caltrans to meet programming requirements or if there are any questions or concerns for funding authorizations. The original FSTIP federal approval date documenting inclusion of the PE phase will be the “Effective PE Reimbursement Date”, whereby all otherwise eligible costs incurred on or after this Effective PE Reimbursement Date will be reimbursable. The original FSTIP listing does not need to specify federal funds to begin reimbursable work; however, federal funds will need to be included in the current FSTIP when an agency submits their authorization request.

Note: The current FSTIP listing may reference the date of the original FSTIP listing and state that the original listing can be provided if requested to meet programming requirements. Caltrans, however, may request the original listing if there are questions or concerns for funding authorization.

Reimbursements of funds can begin after funds are authorized and obligated by FHWA via the E-76. To ensure timely processing of invoices, local agencies will need to include the Effective PE Reimbursement Date on all invoices (LAPM 5-A) for reimbursement of incurred PE costs on all projects invoking Section 1440 of the FAST Act.

IV. APPLICABILITY/IMPACTS

The At-Risk PE option is only available for the PE phase of federally funded projects. It is not available for the Right of Way, Construction, Construction Engineering, Non-Infrastructure, or Other phases.

LAPM 3-A and LAPM 5-A have been revised and are available for download at the Division of Local Assistance website. This new policy will be incorporated into Chapter 3 (Authorization) and Chapter 5 (Invoices) of the LAPM during the next LPP update.

This policy should lead to expedited delivery of local projects, fewer Inactive projects, more timely obligations, and fewer PE>10 projects.

Approved: _________________________________ ______________________

Heidi Borders, Acting Chief Date Office of Project Implementation - South

Original Signature By 8/11/2020

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At-Risk Preliminary Engineering - FAQs

1. Does an agency need to “invoke their rights under Section 1440 of the FAST Act” at time of authorization? Yes, that’s a good analogy.

2. How far into Design can we go? Can we request PE and CON Authorizations at the same time? There is not a limit on how far into design an agency can go before requesting authorization of At-Risk PE. Yes.

3. A&E Issues with Design Consultants? Locals still need to follow the federal requirements including the LAPM 10-C, FHWA approval required for CMSR (Consultant in a Management Support Role) prior to advertisement, DBE requirements and reporting, etc. Also, ICRP rates must be approved before contract execution.

4. How do agencies show that their project was programmed at the time work was performed? How do we satisfy the requirement for programming? The project must have funds for the PE phase programmed in an approved FSTIP or approved Amendment prior to start of work for which the agency is seeking At-Risk PE reimbursement. This is referred to as the original FSTIP document listing, and this original FSTIP listing does not need to show a federal funding presence to establish an “Effective PE Reimbursement Date.” When a local agency is ready to request an authorization of federal funds, the project must be included in a current approved FSTIP or Amendment, and the federal funds requested must be shown as programmed.

5. What about multiple-funded projects, such as CTC Allocated funds - how does this affect getting reimbursed for work prior to Authorization? Can agencies identify multiple reimbursement dates, one for federal, one for state? CTC Allocated projects that have federal funds embedded in the programs (ATP, TCEP, STIP) will only be able to invoke Section 1440 reimbursement for costs incurred AFTER CTC Vote and Programming. The CTC considers individual votes for the ATP, TCEP and STIP projects to cover State and Federal funds, so beginning work on these program projects prior to the CTC Vote will not be reimbursable.

6. Apportionment Impacts? OA Impacts? Programming will handle by deducting when it comes in; Programming sees no additional risk beyond the current process.

7. Do we require an E-76 prior to NEPA Document? Prior to PES? No and No, but …. the NEPA environmental review process can begin without demonstrating fiscal constraint, however, full funding for a subsequent phase of the project (e.g., final design, right-of-way (ROW) acquisition, or construction) must be included in the approved FSTIP before the Record of Decision (ROD), Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), or Categorical Exclusion can be signed. All project phases (e.g., PE, final design, ROW, utility relocation, construction, and/or construction phases) planned within the life of the transportation plan have to be included in the fiscally constrained RTP/MTP in order for Caltrans to sign the ROD, FONSI or approve the CE.

8. How far back can charges go? The effective date is the same as the FAST Act: October 1, 2015.

9. Do At-Risk options apply to “Other” phase? No, At-Risk PE only applies to the PE phase and cannot be invoked on the “Other” phase, which may still be federally eligible, but is not the PE phase.

10. Can we go “back in time” on a previously authorized PE request? Yes, this is allowable, but a PE modification electing Section 1440 At Risk PE would be required. Agencies can get reimbursed for eligible work back to October 1, 2015 if they can show the project was programmed in an approved FSTIP or Amendment at that time.

11. What if the “No Build” option is selected in the NEPA document? The project would still be eligible for reimbursement under Section 1440.

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12. If the PE Phase is programmed in the FTIP but outside the Four-Year Element - does this qualify for the At-Risk PE? No. PE needs to have been programmed within the Four-Year Element to qualify for At-Risk PE.

13. Where can I find more information regarding this policy? FHWA’s March 19, 2019 Memorandum titled “At-Risk Project Pre-Agreement Authority for Preliminary Engineering” and FAQ’s can be found on FHWA’s website.

14. What date is used when applying the “10 year PE rule”? The date of federal authorization of PE is the date used not the effective reimbursement date established by invoking Section 1440 of the FAST Act (AKA At-Risk PE).

15. What amount is eligible for federal reimbursement? FSTIP programming utilized to determine effective PE reimbursement date only determines start date not amount of reimbursement eligible. Any federal reimbursement will occur after authorization and is limited to funds authorized.

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FUNDING PROGRAMS THAT MAY INCLUDE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENTS

PROGRAM ADMINISTERING AGENCY PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION OVERLAP WITH ATP

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

PROJECT EXAMPLES WEBSITE Inf. NI Plan

Sustainable Communities Planning Grants

Caltrans Division of Transportation Planning

The program includes $29.5 million to encourage local and regional planning that furthers state goals, including, but not limited to, the goals and best practices cited in the Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines adopted by the California Transportation Commission.

Eligible Types: ● Active Transportation Plan ● Bike Plan ● Pedestrian Plan ● Safe Routes to School Plan

X

• Safe Routes to School Plan • Active Transportation Plan • Bike/ped Trail/Path Feasibility Study • Complete Streets Plan • Sustainable Communities Plan • Transit-Oriented Development Plan • First/Last Mile Connectivity Plan

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/transportation-planning/regional-planning/sustainable-transportation-planning-grants

Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program (AHSC)

Strategic Growth Council and Department of Housing and Community Development

The Program funds land-use, housing, transportation, and land preservation projects to support infill and compact development that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Program included $550M in its latest round. (California Climate Investments)

Eligible Types: ● Bike and pedestrian facilities ● NI Programs - Education

(Must connect with affordable housing component of the grant)

X X

• Class I, II, III, & IV bike lanes • Active transportation projects to encourage

connectivity to transit networks • Bikeways and sidewalks to affordable housing and

transit center • Install dedicated bicycle facilities • Pedestrian facilities such as bulb-outs

https://hcd.ca.gov/grants-funding/active-funding/ahsc.shtml

Urban Greening

California Natural Resources Agency

The Program supports the development of green infrastructure projects that reduce GHG emissions and provide multiple benefits. Must include at least one of the following: ● Sequester and store carbon by planting trees ● Reduce building energy use by strategically planting

trees to shade buildings ● Reduce commute vehicle miles traveled by

constructing bicycle paths, bicycle lanes or pedestrian facilities that provide safe routes for travel between residences, workplaces, commercial centers, and schools.

(California Climate Investments)

Eligible Types: ● Bicycle and pedestrian

facilities

X

• Non-motorized urban trails that provide safe routes for both recreation and travel between residences, workplaces, commercial centers, and schools

• Projects that expand or improve the usability of existing active transportation routes (e.g., walking or bicycle paths) or create new active transportation routes that are publicly accessible by walking

• Complete Green Streets

https://resources.ca.gov/grants/urban-greening

Transformative Climate Communities (TCC)

Strategic Growth Council and Department of Conservation

The Program funds community-led development and infrastructure projects that achieve major environmental, health, and economic benefits in California’s most disadvantaged communities. (California Climate Investments)

Eligible Types: ● Bicycle and pedestrian

facilities ● Bike share programs (However

must be part of a larger place-based strategy)

X

• Bike share program • Creating and considering active transportation

corridors for better non-motorized connections • Multi-use paths • Urban greening for pedestrian facilities

http://www.sgc.ca.gov/programs/tcc/

Office of Traffic Safety Grant Program

Office of Traffic Safety

The Program provides annual funds to prevent serious injury and death resulting from motor vehicle crashes so

Eligible Types:

X • Safety education and encouragement • Campaigns to promote safety • SRTS safety programs

https://www.ots.ca.gov/Grants/

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that all roadway users arrive at their destination safely. Funds can be used for bicycle and pedestrian safety

● NI Programs – education, campaigns

Clean Mobility Options

Air Resources Board The Program makes $20 million available for zero-emissions shared mobility projects (such as car sharing, bike sharing, and on-demand sharing) in disadvantaged and low-income communities, including some tribal and affordable housing communities (California Climate Investments)

Eligible Types: • Bike Share • Infrastructure improvement

projects X

• Bikeshare programs • “Quick build” right-of-way safety improvements

for bicycles and scooters

http://www.cleanmobilityoptions.org/

Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP)

Air Resources Board The Program makes $2 million available for planning and capacity building grants. Funding is intended to help low-income and disadvantaged communities identify residents’ transportation needs and prepare to implement clean transportation and land use projects.

The Program makes $20 million available for one to three implementation block grants to fund clean transportation and land use projects in disadvantaged communities. Funded projects will work together to increase community residents’ access to key destinations so they can get where they need to go without the use of a personal vehicle (California Climate Investments)

Eligible Types: ● Bike or pedestrian facilities ● Active Transportation Plan ● Bike Plan ● Pedestrian Plan ● Safe Routes to School Plan ● Capacity Building (NI

Programs– education, engagement, demo projects, campaigns)

X X X

• New bike routes (Class I, Class II, or Class IV) and supporting infrastructure

• Publicly-accessible bike parking, storage, and repair infrastructure (e.g., bike racks, bike lockers, bike repair kiosks)

• New walkways that improve mobility/access/safety of pedestrians (non-motorized users)

• Street crossing enhancements, including accessible pedestrian signals

• Plans

https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/msprog/lct/opportunitiesgov/step.htm

Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP)

CalSTA and Caltrans Division of Rail and Mass Transportation

The TIRCP provides grants from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) to fund transformative capital improvements that will modernize California’s intercity, commuter, and urban rail systems, and bus and ferry transit systems, to significantly reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, vehicle miles traveled, and congestion.

Eligible Types: ● First/Last Mile ● NI Education and Outreach ● Bicycle and pedestrian facilities

at Transit sites X X X

• Pedestrian and bike trail • First/last mile connections via bike lanes and

separated paths • Bike share programs • Bike parking facilities • Plans

https://calsta.ca.gov/subject-areas/transit-intercity-rail-capital-prog https://dot.ca.gov/programs/rail-and-mass-transportation/transit-and-intercity-rail-capital-program

Local Partnership Program (LPP)

California Transportation Commission

The primary objective of this program is to provide funding to counties, cities, districts, and regional transportation agencies in which voters have approved fees or taxes dedicated solely to transportation improvements or that have imposed fees, including uniform developer fees, dedicated solely to transportation improvements. Funding includes $200M/year to improve aging Infrastructure, Road Conditions, Active Transportation, Transit and rail, Health and Safety Benefits

Eligible Types: ● Bicycle and pedestrian facilities

X

• Close sidewalk gap, install class II bike lanes and cycle track, curb extensions, pedestrian enhancements, improvements to lighting and signage

• Construct 4 single-lane and 1 multi-lane roundabouts, and improvements to street, pedestrian and bicycle facilities

• Expressway pedestrian overcrossing

https://catc.ca.gov/programs/sb1/local-partnership-program

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https://calsta.ca.gov/subject-areas/transit-intercity-rail-capital-prog






https://dot.ca.gov/programs/rail-and-mass-transportation/transit-and-intercity-rail-capital-program










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Local Streets and Roads (LSR) Program


The purpose of the program is to provide approximately $1.5 billion per year to cities and counties for basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects on the local streets and roads system.

Eligible Types: ● Complete Streets Components ● Safety Projects ● Bike Lanes

X

• Implement enhanced crosswalk signing and striping

• Create safety separation between motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians

• Design and construction of school access and safety improvements to six schools (SRTS)

https://catc.ca.gov/programs/sb1/local-streets-roads-program

Solutions for Congested Corridors (SCCP)


The purpose of the program is to provide funding to achieve a balanced set of transportation, environmental, and community access improvements to reduce congestion throughout the state. This statewide, competitive program makes $250 million available annually for projects that implement specific transportation performance improvements and are part of a comprehensive corridor plan by providing more transportation choices while preserving the character of local communities and creating opportunities for neighborhood enhancement.

Eligible Types: ● Bike Lanes ● Ped Improvements

X

• Construct Class I and Class II bikeways • Pedestrian improvements and plaza at a transit

station • Intersection improvements

https://catc.ca.gov/programs/sb1/solutions-for-congested-corridors-program

Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

Caltrans Local Assistance/ FHWA

The Program funds work on any public road or publicly owned bicycle or pedestrian pathway or trail, or on tribal lands for general use of tribal members, that improves the safety for its users. Project maximum funding- $10M. Solicitation varies from annually to semi-annually.

Eligible Types: ● Safety projects on Bike

facilities ● Safety projects on Ped

facilities

X X

• Install hybrid pedestrian signals • Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety at locations

with uncontrolled crossings • Plans

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/highway-safety-improvement-program

State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP)

Caltrans Office of SHOPP Management

The Office of SHOPP Management is responsible for planning, developing, managing and reporting the four-year SHOPP portfolio of projects. The Program is the State Highway System’s “fix it first” program that funds repairs and preservation, emergency repairs, safety improvements, and some highway operational improvements on the State Highway System.

Eligible Types: • Bike & Pedestrian elements

(In the context of facility type, right of way, project scope, and quality of nearby alternative facilities)

X

• Upgrade sidewalks to ADA compliance • Reconstruct damaged pavement • Add bike lanes to updated corridors • Upgrade pedestrian push buttons, refresh

striping, and improve pedestrian and bicycle access

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/transportation-programming/state-highway-operation-protection-program-shopp-minor-program-shopp

State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)


The STIP is the biennial five-year plan adopted by the Commission for future allocations of certain state transportation funds for state highway improvements, intercity rail, and regional highway and transit improvements. Local agencies should work through their Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), County Transportation Commission, or Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), as appropriate, to nominate projects for inclusion in the STIP.

Eligible Types: ● Bicycle & Pedestrian projects

(Must be eligible for State Highway Account or Federal funds)

X

• Bike/ped Overcrossing and Access Improvements and bicycle and pedestrian bridge

• Class I, II, III, & IV bike lanes • Multi-Use paths • Complete Streets improvements

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/state-transportation-improvement-program

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Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) Program

FHWA The purpose of the CMAQ program is to provide a flexible funding source to State and local governments for transportation projects and programs to help meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act. The program supports surface transportation projects and other related efforts that contribute air quality improvement and provide congestion relief.

Eligible Types: ● Bicycle facilities

X

• Travel Demand Management to promote clean commutes

• Public Education and Outreach • Bicycle amenities; Class I, II, III, & IV bike lanes

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/air_quality/cmaq/

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