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REGULAR MEETING

Thursday, June 1, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SCAG Main Office 818 W. 7th Street, 12th Floor Board Room Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 236-1800 If members of the public wish to review the attachments or have any questions on any of the agenda items, please contact Tess Rey-Chaput at (213) 236-1908 or via email at [email protected]. Agendas & Minutes for the Transportation Committee are available at: http://www.scag.ca.gov/committees/Pages/default.aspx SCAG, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), will accommodate persons who require a modification of accommodation in order to participate in this meeting. SCAG is also committed to helping people with limited proficiency in the English language access the agency’s essential public information and services. You can request such assistance by calling (213) 236-1908. We request at least 72 hours notice to provide reasonable accommodations and will make every effort to arrange for assistance as soon as possible.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

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Transportation Committee Members – June 2017

Members Representing

Chair* 1. Hon. Curt Hagman San Bernardino County

Vice-Chair* 2. Hon. Randon Lane Murrieta District 5

* 3. Hon. Sean Ashton Downey District 25

* 4. Hon. Rusty Bailey Riverside District 68

* 5. Hon. Glen Becerra Simi Valley District 46

* 6. Hon. Ben Benoit Wildomar Air District Representative

7. Hon. Will Berg Port Hueneme VCOG

8. Hon. Russell Betts Desert Hot Springs CVAG

9. Hon. Austin Bishop Palmdale North L.A. County

* 10. Hon. Art Brown Buena Park District 21

* 11. Hon. Joe Buscaino Los Angeles District 62

12. Hon. Jim B. Clarke Culver City WSCCOG

* 13. Hon. Jonathan Curtis La Cañada Flintridge District 36

* 14. Hon. James Gazeley Lomita District 39

* 15. Hon. Jeffrey Giba Moreno Valley District 69

* 16. Hon. Lena Gonzalez Long Beach District 30

17. Hon. Janice Hahn Los Angeles County

* 18. Hon. Jan Harnik Palm Desert RCTC

19. Hon. Dave Harrington Aliso Viejo OCCOG

* 20. Hon. Carol Herrera Diamond Bar District 37

* 21. Hon. Steve Hofbauer Palmdale District 43

* 22. Hon. Jose Huizar Los Angeles District 61

* 23. Hon. Jim Hyatt Calimesa District 3

* 24. Hon. Mike T. Judge Simi Valley VCTC

25. Hon. Trish Kelley Mission Viejo OCCOG

26. Hon. Linda Krupa Hemet WRCOG

27. Hon. James C. Ledford Palmdale North L. A. County

* 28. Hon. Antonio Lopez San Fernando District 67

* 29. Hon. Clint Lorimore Eastvale District 4

* 30. Hon. Ray Marquez Chino Hills District 10

* 31. Hon. Marsha McLean Santa Clarita North L. A. County

* 32. Hon. Dan Medina Gardena District 28

* 33. Hon. Barbara Messina Alhambra District 34

Transportation Committee Members – June 2017

Members Representing

* 34. Hon. L. Dennis Michael Rancho Cucamonga District 9

* 35. Hon. Fred Minagar Laguna Niguel District 12

36. Hon. Carol Moore Laguna Woods OCCOG

* 37. Hon. Kris Murray Anaheim District 19

* 38. Hon. Richard D. Murphy Los Alamitos OCTA

* 39. Hon. Frank Navarro Colton District 6

* 40. Hon. Shawn Nelson Orange County

* 41. Hon. Pam O'Connor Santa Monica District 41

* 42. Hon. Sam Pedroza Claremont District 38

* 43. Hon. Charles Puckett Tustin District 17

44. Hon. Teresa Real Sebastian Monterey Park SGVCOG

45. Hon. Dwight Robinson Lake Forest OCCOG

46. Hon. Crystal Ruiz San Jacinto WRCOG

* 47. Hon. Ali Saleh Bell District 27

48. Hon. Damon Sandoval Morongo Band of Mission Indians

Tribal Government Regional Planning Board

* 49. Hon. Marty Simonoff Brea District 22

50. Hon. Zareh Sinanyan Glendale SFVCOG

* 51. Hon. Jose Luis Solache Lynwood District 26

* 52. Hon. Barb Stanton Town of Apple Valley District 65

53. Hon. Cynthia Sternquist Temple City SGVCOG

54. Hon. Jess Talamantes Burbank SFVCOG

55. Hon. Brent Tercero Pico Rivera GCCOG

* 56. Hon. Cheryl Viegas-Walker El Centro District 1

* 57. Hon. Alan Wapner Ontario SBCTA/SBCOG

58. Hon. Alicia Weintraub Calabasas LVMCOG

* 59. Hon. Michael Wilson Indio District 66

60. Mr. Gary T. Slater Caltrans, District 7 Ex-Officio Member

* Regional Council Member


AG E N D A JU N E 1, 2017

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The Transportation Committee (TC) may consider and act upon any of the items listed on the agenda regardless of whether they are listed as Information or Action Items. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (The Honorable Curt Hagman, Chair)

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD – Members of the public desiring to speak on items on the agenda, or items not on the agenda, but within the purview of the Committee, must fill out and present a speaker’s card to the Assistant prior to speaking. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. The Chair may limit the total time for all comments to twenty (20) minutes.

REVIEW AND PRIORITIZE AGENDA ITEMS

ACTION ITEM Time Page No. 1. 2016–2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable

Communities Strategy (2016 RTP/SCS) Amendment #2 and 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Consistency Amendment #17-07 (Naresh Amatya, Acting Director, Transportation Planning) Recommended Action: Recommend that the Regional Council adopt Resolution No. 17-590-2 approving the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and the 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07.

Attachment 10 mins. 1

CONSENT CALENDAR Approval Item 2. Minutes of the April 6, 2017 Meeting Attachment 52 Receive and File 3. Draft Program for the 28th Annual Demographic

Workshop – June 26, 2017 Attachment 59

4. Status Update on Implementation of Indirect Mobile

Source Measures in 2016 South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP)

Attachment 63

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Receive and File Time Page No. 5. SCAG Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District

(EIFD)/ Community Revitalization and Investment Authority (CRIA) Technical Assistance and Web Tool Demonstration

Attachment 65

6. 2017 Meeting Schedule of the Regional Council and

Policy Committees Attachment 74

INFORMATION ITEMS 7. Developing National Historic Trails within Los

Angeles County Feasibility Study (Elijah Henley, National Park Service)


8. Los Angeles-San Bernardino Inter-County Study

Update (Steve Fox, SCAG Staff)


9. SCAG Region Transit Ridership Trends Study

(Mike Manville, Assistant Professor, UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies; Urban Planning Department)


CHAIR’S REPORT (The Honorable Curt Hagman, Chair)

METROLINK REPORT (The Honorable Art Brown, SCAG Representative to Metrolink)

STAFF REPORT (Courtney Aguirre, SCAG Staff)

FUTURE AGENDA ITEM/S ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn in memory of Transportation Committee Member and City of La Cañada Flintridge Councilmember David Spence.

The next regular meeting of the Transportation Committee (TC) is scheduled for Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the SCAG Los Angeles Office. There will be no meeting (dark) in August 2017.

DATE: June 1, 2017

TO: Transportation Committee (TC)

FROM: Naresh Amatya, Acting Director of Transportation, (213) 236-1885, [email protected]

SUBJECT: 2016–2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2016 RTP/SCS) Amendment #2 and 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Consistency Amendment #17-07

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL: RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recommend that the Regional Council adopt Resolution No. 17-590-2 approving the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and the 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On November 8, 2016, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure M, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro’s) sales tax ballot measure, which is anticipated to generate $860 million per year in 2017 dollars. In order for Measure M-funded projects to move forward, they need to be updated in or amended into the 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2016 RTP/SCS). SCAG staff has worked with the county transportation commissions (CTCs) to develop an amendment to the 2016 RTP/SCS, which includes Measure M projects, along with other needed additions or changes to project scopes, costs, and/or schedules. SCAG staff has also developed a concurrent consistency amendment to the 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). At its April 6, 2017 meeting, the Transportation Committee (TC) authorized the release of both the Draft 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and the Draft 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07 for a 30-day public review and comment period beginning April 6, 2017 and ending May 8, 2017. During this period, on April 25, 2017, a public hearing was held to solicit comments on the proposed changes to the plan. All comments received during this time have been addressed as appropriate in the proposed final 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and the proposed final 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07. Therefore, staff recommends that the Regional Council adopt Resolution No. 17-590-2 approving the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Improve Regional Decision Making by Providing Leadership and Consensus Building on Key Plans and Policies; Objective (a) Create and facilitate a collaborative and cooperative environment to produce forward thinking regional plans.

AGENDA ITEM NO. 1

TC Meeting Packet - Page 1 of 117

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BACKGROUND: SCAG is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the six-county region of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura, per federal law (23 USCA §134 et seq.), and the region’s transportation planning agency per state law. As such, it is responsible for developing and maintaining the RTP/SCS and FTIP in cooperation with the State (Caltrans), the county transportation commissions (CTCs), and public transit operators. Both the RTP/SCS and FTIP are developed through a “continuing, cooperative and comprehensive” (the 3 C’s) planning approach which is also performance-driven and outcome-based. On November 8, 2016, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure M, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro’s) sales tax ballot measure, which is anticipated to generate $860 million a per year in 2017 dollars. In order for Measure M-funded projects to move forward, they need to be updated or amended into the 2016 RTP/SCS. These project changes, along with other CTCs updates, are reflected in the proposed final 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07. Specific changes include 69 project modifications to financially constrained RTP/SCS projects and 30 project modifications to FTIP projects, amounting to a total 99 project modifications. Of the 99 project modifications, 57 of the projects are within Los Angeles County, 13 of the projects are within Orange County, two of the projects are within Riverside County, 25 of the projects are within San Bernardino County, and two projects are within Ventura County. In addition, one unconstrained project within Los Angeles County has been added to the RTP/SCS unconstrained Strategic Projects List. PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT: SCAG released the Draft 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and Draft 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07 for a 30-day public comment period that officially began on April 6, 2017 and ended on May 8, 2017. During the public review and comment period, SCAG conducted a public hearing, which was video-conferenced simultaneously to the regional offices to make it more accessible to residents throughout the region. The public hearing materials were posted on SCAG’s website. SCAG encouraged the public to comment on the amendment via a dedicated email account ([email protected]) and regular mail. SCAG received six separate communications (both oral and written) containing eight comments on the amendment from agencies/organizations and individuals. Comments received were minor in nature and resulted in the inclusion of one new project and two project scope changes under this Amendment. All received comments and their responses are included within the proposed final 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07 attached to this report (Attachment 1). CONCLUSION: The proposed final 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07 meet all state and federal requirements, including those associated with SB 375, transportation conformity, and fiscal constraint. In addition, Addendum #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).


Therefore, SCAG staff recommends that the Transportation Committee recommend that the Regional Council adopt Resolution No. 17-590-2 approving the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07. Once the Regional Council provides its approval, the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and the 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07 will be forwarded to the appropriate federal and state reviewing agencies for final approval. Once approved by the agencies, the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and the 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07 will allow the projects to receive the necessary approvals and move forward towards implementation in a timely manner.

The 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 is accessible at: http://www.scagrtpscs.net.

The 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07 is accessible at: http://ftip.scag.ca.gov/Pages/2017/proposed.aspx

FISCAL IMPACT: Work associated with this item is included in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Overall Work Program under Project No. 010-0170.01 for RTP Support, Development, and Implementation and Project No. 030-0146.02 for FTIP). ATTACHMENTS: 1. Proposed Final 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07 2. Resolution No. 17-590-2


THE 2016–2040 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN/ SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES STRATEGYA Plan for Mobility, Accessibility, Sustainability and a High Quality of Life

PROPOSED FINAL AMENDMENT #2INCLUDING THE 2017 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONSISTENCY AMENDMENT # 17-07JUNE 1, 2017


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JUNE 1, 2017

PROPOSED FINAL AMENDMENT #2INCLUDING THE

2017 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONSISTENCY AMENDMENT #17-07

INTRODUCTION 1

PROJECT MODIFICATIONS 1

FISCAL IMPACT 21

SENATE BILL 375 AND THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES STRATEGY 21

TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY 22

PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT 26

COMMENTS AND RESPONSES 26

CONCLUSION 29

ATTACHMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 17-590-1 30

ATTACHMENT: PUBLIC COMMENTS 32


PROPOSED FINAL AMENDMENT #2

PROJECT MODIFICATIONSThe project changes identified in Amendment #2 can be broadly categorized as follows:

z Project is new and is not currently included in the 2016 RTP/SCS Project List.

z Project currently exists in the 2016 RTP/SCS Project List, but needs:

� a revised description,

� a revised schedule,

� a change in total cost, or

� a combination of the above changes.

z Project is being removed from the 2016 RTP/SCS Project List.

The tables on the following pages provide details of the project changes from the current Plan and are intended to illustrate a before-and-after scenario for each of the projects. For a complete listing of projects, please refer to the Project List Appendix.

INTRODUCTIONOn April 7, 2016, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) adopted the 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2016 RTP/SCS or “Plan” herein) for the six-county region including Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties. The 2016 RTP/SCS reflects the region’s commitment to improve its mobility, sustainability and economy. To achieve these goals, the Plan demonstrates how the region will reduce emissions from transportation sources to comply with Senate Bill 375 (SB 375) and meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards set forth by the federal Clean Air Act.

A major component of the 2016 RTP/SCS is a Project List containing thousands of individual transportation projects that aim to improve the region’s mobility and air quality and revitalize our economy. Since the Plan’s adoption, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure M in November 2016, the Los Angeles County Transportation Authority’s (Metro’s) sales tax ballot measure, which is anticipated to generate $860 million a year in 2017 dollars. Measure M will fund new transit and highway projects, enhanced bus and rail operations, bike and pedestrian connections to transit and other transportation improvements in Los Angeles County. In order for Measure M-funded projects to move forward, they need to be updated in or amended into the 2016 RTP/SCS. SCAG staff worked with the county transportation commissions (CTCs) to develop the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Consistency Amendment #17-07 (“Amendment #2” herein), which include Measure M projects, along with other needed additions or changes to project scopes, costs and/or schedules. It should be noted that on April 6, 2017, SCAG approved its first amendment to the 2016 RTP/SCS, as well as the associated FTIP Amendment #17-03 (“Amendment #1” herein). Amendment #1 reflected changes and additions to the Project List in the original Plan, and this Amendment #2 is a further update of the Project List as revised by Amendment #1 to incorporate the Measure M-funded projects along with other needed project additions or changes from our other CTCs.

The purpose of this document is to identify the project changes being made through Amendment #2 and provide documentation demonstrating that the 2016 RTP/SCS as amended will continue to be consistent with federal and state requirements, including the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) and Moving Ahead for Progress for the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) planning requirements, the Transportation Conformity Rule and SB 375. Environmental assessment is currently underway to evaluate the potential environmental impacts associated with the changes to the 2016 RTP/SCS Project List as detailed herein.


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TAblE 1 Modifications to FTIP Projects

# COUNTY LEAD AGENCY

RTPID

FTIPID SYSTEM ROUTE

NAME DESCRIPTION COMPLETIONYEAR

COST($1,000’s)

FISCALIMPACT

REASONFOR

AMENDMENT

1 LOS ANGELES SANTA FE SPRINGS

1AL04 LA0G1336 LOCAL HIGHWAY

FLORENCE AVENUE

ADDITIONAL CAPACITY IS NEEDED ALONG FLORENCE AVENUE TO IMPROVE LEVELS OF SERVICE AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE. THE PROJECT PROPOSES TO ADD 1 LANE IN EACH DIRECTION FOR THE PROJECT LIMITS (PS&E ONLY).

2018 $600 NEW RTP PROJECT COST.

NEW PROJECT

2 LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES COUNTY MTA

EXISTING: LAE0465

REVISED: LA0G440

LA0G440 STATE HIGHWAY

I-5 EXISTING: ROUTE 005: PHASE 2,FROM SR-14 TO PARKER ROAD, CONSTRUCT HOV/HOT, TRUCK & AUX LANES (EA 2332E PPNO 3189B), SAFTETEA-LU#465.

REVISED: ROUTE 005: 1 HOV LANE IN EACH DIRECTION, FROM THE SR-14 TO LAKE HUGHES RD (EA 2332E PPNO 3189B), SAFTETEA-LU#465.

EXISTING: 2020

REVISED: 2021

$46,877 NO CHANGE TO RTP PROJECT COST. NO FISCAL IMPACT.

REVISED RTP ID, DESCRIPTION, AND SCHEDULE

3 LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES COUNTY MTA

1OM0702 LA0G949 STATE HIGHWAY

SR-138 EXISTING: COMPLETE PA&ED TO DETERMINE THE ALTERNATIVES FOR THE APPROXIMATE 36.8-MILE EAST-WEST SR-138 HIGHWAY FACILITY BETWEEN I-5 AND SR-14 IN NORTHERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE PA&ED WILL STUDY AND DETERMINE THE ALTERNATIVES (I.E. FREEWAY AND/OR EXPRESSWAY), CONSTRAINTS (RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUIREMENTS), POTENTIAL IMPACTS/IMPROVEMENTS AND CONDUCT TECHNICAL STUDIES.

REVISED: NORTHWEST 138 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - IMPROVE APPROXIMATELY 36.8, PROVIDING AN IMPROVED EXPRESSWAY/LIMITED ACCESS CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAY FACILITY BETWEEN I-5 AND SR-14 (PA&ED ONLY)

2018 EXISTING: $25,000

REVISED: $30,000

RTP PROJECT COST INCREASE.

REVISED COST.


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RTPID

FTIPID SYSTEM ROUTE


COST($1,000’s)

FISCALIMPACT

REASONFOR

AMENDMENT

4 LOS ANGELES FOOTHILL TRANSIT ZONE

EXISTING: 1TR1017

REVISED: 7120006

LA0G1234 TRANSIT — EXISTING: PARK AND RIDE FACILITIES AND TRANSIT STORES/CENTERS (STUDY ONLY)

REVISED: EXISTING: MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE (MSAC) TRANSIT CENTER. THE TRANSIT CENTER INCLUDES 10 BUS BAYS, 2 CHARGERS FOR ELECTRIC BUSES, A TRANSIT STORE, LIGHTED SHELTERED WAIT AREAS, REAL-TIME BUS ARRIVAL KIOSKS, AND UPGRADED ADA AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS.

EXISTING: 2018

REVISED: 2022

EXISTING: $56,680

REVISED: $10,300

REVISED RTP ID, DESCRIPTION, SCHEDULE AND COST.

5 LOS ANGELES TORRANCE 1TR1010 LA0G1280 TRANSIT — PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) ALL ELECTRIC BUSES FOR A NEW CIRCULATOR SERVICE

2022 $2,975 NEW RTP PROJECT COST.

NEW PROJECT

6 LOS ANGELES LOS ANGE-LES, CITY OF

1TR1010 LA0G1349 TRANSIT — PURCHASE 35 ALTERNATIVE-FUEL 30-FOOT BUSES TO EXPAND DASH FLEET AND INCREASE SERVICE HOURS AND HEADWAYS.


NEW PROJECT

7 ORANGE IRVINE ORA110602 ORA110602 LOCAL HIGHWAY

LAGUNA CANYON

WIDENING OF LAGUNA CANYON / I-405 OVERCROSSING FROM 2 LANES TO 4 LANES

EXISTING: 2021

REVISED: 2025

EXISTING: $10,892

REVISED: $9,300

RTP PROJECT COST DECREASE.

REVISED COST.

8 ORANGE ORANGE COUNTY TRANS AUTHORITY (OCTA)

2H01143 ORA111001 STATE HIGHWAY

I-5 INTERSTATE 5 ADD 1 HOV IN EACH DIRECTION FROM SOUTH OF PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY TO SAN JUAN CREEK ROAD. PPNO:2531F

EXISTING: 2016

REVISED: 2018

EXISTING: $63,093

REVISED: $70,957


REVISED SCHEDULE AND COST.



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RTPID

FTIPID SYSTEM ROUTE


COST($1,000’s)

FISCALIMPACT

REASONFOR

AMENDMENT

9 ORANGE COSTA MESA ORA016 ORA016 STATE HIGHWAY

SR-55 PAULARINO AVE (SR-55 NB FRONTAGE ROAD @ PAULARINO AVE) IN COSTA MESA INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT. ADDING A N/B RAMP AND W/B RIGHT-TURN-LANE.

2017 $505 RTP PROJECT COST REMOVED.

PROJECT CANCELED

10 RIVERSIDE MARCH JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

3AL304 RIV170130 LOCAL HIGHWAY

VAN BUREN BLVD. EXTENSION

IN WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY IN MARCH JPA AREA - CONSTRUCT NEW EXTENSION OF VAN BUREN BLVD FROM MARCH FIELD AIR MUSEUM TO NANDINA AVE WITH 4 LANE ARTERIAL WITH CENTER TURN MEDIAN.


NEW PROJECT

11 RIVERSIDE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANS-PORTATION COMMISSION

REG0702 RIV170301 TRANSIT -- IN WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY IN THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE LA SIERRA METROLINK PARKING LOT EXPANSION: EXPANSION OF LA SIERRA METROLINK PARKING LOT FROM 1,000 TO 1,496 SPACES TO PROVIDE FOR EXISTING DEMAND OF INTERCITY AND COMMUTER RAIL AND BUS PASSENGERS, INCLUDING SIX BUS BAYS. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE A NEW SIGNALIZED ACCESS/DRIVEWAY ONTO INDIANA AVE, SMALL STORAGE BUILDING, & RESTROOM FACILITY.


NEW PROJECT

12 SAN BERNARDINO

FONTANA SBD031217 SBD031217 LOCAL HIGHWAY

BEECH AVE BEECH AVENUE FOOTHILL TO MILLER AVE WIDEN FROM 2 LANES TO 4 LANES

EXISTING: 2020

REVISED: 2019

EXISTING: $4,630

REVISED: $5,055



13 SAN BERNARDINO

FONTANA 4A04087 201107 LOCAL HIGHWAY

CHERRY AVE CHERRY AVENUE FROM SOUTH HIGHLAND TO I-15 WIDEN (2-6 LANES)

EXISTING: 2020

REVISED: 2022

EXISTING: $2,625

REVISED: $3,375





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RTPID

FTIPID SYSTEM ROUTE


COST($1,000’s)

FISCALIMPACT

REASONFOR

AMENDMENT

14 SAN BERNARDINO

FONTANA 200006 20150005 LOCAL HIGHWAY

CITRUS AVE CITRUS AVENUE FROM JURUPA TO SLOVER - WIDEN FROM 2-4 LANES W/LEFT TURN LANES AT INTERSECTIONS (SLOVER, SANTA ANA AVE & JURUPA-3 INTERSECTIONS)

EXISTING: 2020

REVISED: 2017

EXISTING: $1,865

REVISED: $6,365



15 SAN BERNARDINO

FONTANA REG0701 201141 LOCAL HIGHWAY

CYPRESS AVE CYPRESS AVENUE FROM SLOVER TO JURUPA AVENUE WIDEN FROM 2-4 LANES

EXISTING: 2018

REVISED: 2023

EXISTING: $2,498

REVISED: $2,727



16 SAN BERNARDINO

FONTANA 4A04127 201146 LOCAL HIGHWAY

SIERRA LAKES PARKWAY

SIERRA LAKES PARKWAY FROM BEECH AVENUE TO CITRUS AVENUE WIDEN FROM 2 TO 4 LANES.

EXISTING: 2019

REVISED: 2021


REVISED SCHEDULE.

17 SAN BERNARDINO

RIALTO 200603 200603 LOCAL HIGHWAY

RIVERSIDE AVE RIVERSIDE AVE. OVER UPRR MAINTRACKS & COLTON YARD, 0.1 MI S OF I-10 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING 5 LANE BRIDGE WITH 7 LANE BRIDGE SCOPING FOR PROJECT. HIGH COST PROJECT AGREEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO PE AUTHORIZATION.(#54C0062)

EXISTING: 2020

REVISED:2021


REVISED SCHEDULE.

18 SAN BERNARDINO

SAN BER-NARDINO, CITY OF

4A07119 201170 LOCAL HIGHWAY

5TH ST 5TH STREET FROM STERLING AVE TO VICTORIA AVE WIDEN FROM 2-4 LANES.

EXISTING: 2017

REVISED: 2020


REVISED SCHEDULE.



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RTPID

FTIPID SYSTEM ROUTE


COST($1,000’s)

FISCALIMPACT

REASONFOR

AMENDMENT

19 SAN BERNARDINO


SBD59019 SBD59019 LOCAL HIGHWAY

40TH ST 40TH ST. FROM JOHNSON LANE TO ELECTRIC AVENUE; ACQUIRE ROW AND WIDEN ROAD FROM 2TO 4 LANES (1,200 FT.)

EXISTING: 2018

REVISED: 2020

EXISTING: $684

REVISED: $3,264



20 SAN BERNARDINO



CAMPUS PARKWAY

CAMPUS PKWY-PEPPER/LINDEN DRIVE EXTENSION FROM KENDALL TO I-215 FWY - CONSTRUCT (4) LANE ROADWAY - BETWEEN KENDALL DRIVE AND I-215, PARTIAL DIAMOND INTERCHANGE FOR N/B (2,000 FT)

EXISTING: 2023

REVISED: 2025


REVISED SCHEDULE.

21 SAN BERNARDINO


4A07263 201169 LOCAL HIGHWAY

H ST H STREET FROM KENDALL DRIVE TO 40TH STREET WIDENING FROM 2-4 LANES

EXISTING: 2017

REVISED: 2020

EXISTING: $918

REVISED: $1,060



22 SAN BERNARDINO


200609 200609 LOCAL HIGHWAY

MT. VIEW MT.VIEW WIDENING/EXTENSION PROJECT- WIDEN S/B FROM 2-4LNS- FROM COULSTON TO RIVERVIEW (SOUTH OF SANTA ANA RIVER) (PROJECT IS SPLIT INTO 2 SEPARATE PROJECTS AS OF THE 2011 ENTRY)

EXISTING: 2016

REVISED: 2019


REVISED SCHEDULE.

23 SAN BERNARDINO



MT. VIEW MT. VIEW AVE. BRIDGE AT MISSION CREEK CHANNEL WIDEN ROADWAY & SHOULDER WORK AND EXISTING BRIDGE AT MT. VIEW -1 LN. NO. & SO. TO 2 LNS N/S & LFT_TURNS TO MAKE A TOTAL OF 4 LANES ( 2 IN EACH DIRECTION)

EXISTING: 2019

REVISED: 2023


REVISED SCHEDULE.



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RTPID

FTIPID SYSTEM ROUTE


COST($1,000’s)

FISCALIMPACT

REASONFOR

AMENDMENT

24 SAN BERNARDINO



MT. VIEW MT. VIEW AVE. RAILWAY GRADE CROSSING, 1500 FT. NORTH OF I-10 WIDEN RAILWAY GRADE CROSSING FROM 1 LANE NORTH & SOUTH TO 2 LANES NORTH & SOUTH & UPGRADE GATES (0.75 MILES)

EXISTING: 2019

REVISED: 2023

EXISTING: $1,589

REVISED: $2,288



25 SAN BERNARDINO



STATE ST STATE STREET FROM HANFORD ST TO FOOTHILL BLVD.; EXTEND AND CONSTRUCT (4) LANES OF ROADWAY (1.5 MILES) TO CONNECT STATE STREET TO RANCHO AVENUE (NEW ROAD)4 PHASES TOTAL IN PROJECT

EXISTING: 2020

REVISED: 2021


REVISED SCHEDULE.

26 SAN BERNARDINO


4OM0701 201184 LOCAL HIGHWAY

STERLING AVE STERLING AVE FROM 3RD STREET TO 5TH STREET - WIDEN FROM 2-4 LANES (0.13 MILES)FORMERLY PART OF PROJECT ID 200852

EXISTING: 2020

REVISED: 2023

$400 NO CHANGE TO RTP PROJECT COST. NO FISCAL IMPACT.

REVISED SCHEDULE.

27 SAN BERNARDINO

SAN BER-NARDINO, COUNTY OF

4G0167 20150009 LOCAL HIGHWAY

SHADOW MT RD

SHADOW MT RD FROM HELENDALE RD EAST TO NTH; CONSTRUCT AND EXTEND FROM 2-4 LNS - INCLUDING 4 LANE BRIDGE OVER MOJAVE RIVER & GRADE SEP OVER RAIL TRACKS WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECT TO VISTA RD ON W SIDE OF TRACKS (PA&ED ONLY)

EXISTING: 2019

REVISED: 2021


REVISED SCHEDULE.



TAblE 1 Continued


RTPID

FTIPID SYSTEM ROUTE


COST($1,000’s)

FISCALIMPACT

REASONFOR

AMENDMENT

28 SAN BERNARDINO

BARSTOW 4M01041 20150015 STATE HIGHWAY

MORTON ST/I-15

REVISED: IN BARSTOW: I-15/MORTON STREET INTERCHANGE; CONSTRUCT NEW INTERCHANGE. INCLUDES A 6 LN BRIDGE OVER I-15, 2 THROUGH LNS EACH WAY, TURN LANES, AND EMERGENCY LANE. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW 4 LN ROADWAY FROM 100 FT WEST OF IC TO OUTLET CENTER DRIVE (PA&ED ONLY)

EXISTING: 2021

REVISED: 2024


REVISED SCHEDULE.

29 SAN BERNARDINO

CALTRANS 34770 34770 STATE HIGHWAY

SR-58 EXISTING: 0.4 MILES WEST OF KERN CO LINE TO 7.5 MI EAST OF JCT RTE 395 - CONSTRUCT 4 LANE EXPRESS WAY ON NEW ALIGNMENT, NEW INTERCHANGE AT US 395 AND SR 58

REVISED: 0.4 MILES WEST OF KERN CO LINE TO 7.5 MI EAST OF JCT RTE 395 - CONSTRUCT 4 LANE EXPRESS WAY ON NEW ALIGNMENT, NEW INTERCHANGE AT US 395 AND SR 58 (PPNO: 0215C)

EXISTING: 2019

REVISED: 2020


REVISED DESCRIPTION AND SCHEDULE.

30 VENTURA VENTURA COUNTY

5A0708 VEN170105 LOCAL HIGHWAY

HARBOR BLVD HARBOR BOULEVARD AT GONZALES ROAD - ADD 2ND SOUTHBOUND THROUGH LANE AND 2ND NORTHBOUND THROUGH LANE.

EXISTING: 2020

REVISED: 2022


REVISED SCHEDULE.



TAblE 2 Modifications to RTP Projects

# COUNTY LEAD AGENCY RTPID SYSTEM ROUTE DESCRIPTION COMPLETION

YEARCOST

($1,000’s)FISCALIMPACT

REASON FOR AMENDMENT

1 LOS ANGELES

PORT OF LOS ANGELES

1120007 EXISTING: LOCAL HIGHWAY

REVISED: STATE HIGHWAY

EXISTING: --

REVISED: SR-47

EXISTING: SR 47/V. THOMAS BRIDGE/HARBOR BLVD. INTERCHANGE: NEW WESTBOUND SR 47 OFF-RAMP; REALIGNED EB SR 47 ON-RAMP, WEAVE AND SR ON-RAMP MERGE; FRONT STREET IS NHS CONNECTOR ROUTE; V. THOMAS BRIDGE IS A STATE-OWNED BRIDGE; ON THE USDOT "PRIMARY FREIGHT NETWORK" (PFN)

REVISED: SR 47-V. THOMAS BRIDGE/FRONT ST INTERCHANGE: NEW WESTBOUND SR 47 ON- AND OFF-RAMPS AT FRONT STREET JUST WEST OF THE VINCENT THOMAS BRIDGE AND ELIMINATE THE EXISTING NON-STANDARD RAMP CONNECTION TO THE HARBOR BOULEVARD OFF-RAMP; FRONT STREET IS AN NHS CONN

2023 $17,400 NO CHANGE TO RTP PROJECT COST. NO FISCAL IMPACT.

REVISED SYSTEM, ROUTE, AND DESCRIPTION.

2 LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES COUNTY MTA

1162O001 OTHER LOS ANGELES RIVER

LA RIVER WATERWAY & SYSTEM BIKEPATH (FROM RIVERSIDE DRIVE TO ATLANTIC BLVD)


NEW PROJECT

3 LOS ANGELES


1162O002 OTHER LOS ANGELES RIVER

COMPLETE LA RIVER BIKEPATH (FROM VANALDEN AVE TO FOREST LAWN DR AT SR-134)


NEW PROJECT

4 LOS ANGELES


1162O003 OTHER VARIOUS METRO ACTIVE TRANSPORT, TRANSIT 1ST/LAST MILE PROGRAM (SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS (NO SUBREGION)


NEW PROJECT

5 LOS ANGELES


1162O004 OTHER VARIOUS MODAL CONNECTIVITY AND COMPLETE STREETS PROJECTS (ARROYO VERDUGO)


NEW PROJECT

6 LOS ANGELES


1162O005 OTHER VARIOUS MULTIMODAL CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM (NORTH COUNTY)


NEW PROJECT




YEARCOST



7 LOS ANGELES


1162O006 OTHER VARIOUS SUBREGIONAL EQUITY PROGRAM (SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS (NO SUBREGION)

2040 $1,159,635 NEW RTP PROJECT COST.

NEW PROJECT

8 LOS ANGELES


1162O007 OTHER VARIOUS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND MOBILITY IMPROVE. PROGRAM (SOUTH BAY)


NEW PROJECT

9 LOS ANGELES


1162O008 OTHER VARIOUS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND MOBILITY IMPROVE. PROGRAM (SOUTH BAY)


NEW PROJECT

10 LOS ANGELES


1162O009 OTHER VARIOUS VISIONARY PROJECT SEED FUNDING (SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS (NO SUBREGION)


NEW PROJECT

11 LOS ANGELES


1162O010 OTHER VARIOUS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION 1ST/LAST MILE CONNECTIONS PROG. (WESTSIDE)


NEW PROJECT

12 LOS ANGELES


1162O011 OTHER VARIOUS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (NORTH COUNTY)


NEW PROJECT

13 LOS ANGELES


1162O012 OTHER VARIOUS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (INCLUDING GREENWAY PROJ.) (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY)


NEW PROJECT

14 LOS ANGELES


1162O013 OTHER VARIOUS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS (ARROYO VERDUGO)


NEW PROJECT

15 LOS ANGELES


1162O014 OTHER VARIOUS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION, 1ST/LAST MILE, & MOBILITY HUBS (CENTRAL CITY AREA)


NEW PROJECT

16 LOS ANGELES


1162O015 OTHER VARIOUS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION, TRANSIT, AND TECH. PROGRAM (LAS VIRGENES MALIBU)


NEW PROJECT

17 LOS ANGELES


1162O016 OTHER VARIOUS FIRST/LAST MILE AND COMPLETE STREETS (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY)


NEW PROJECT

TAblE 2 Continued




YEARCOST



18 LOS ANGELES


1162O017 OTHER VARIOUS LOS ANGELES SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INITIATIVE (CENTRAL CITY AREA)


NEW PROJECT

19 LOS ANGELES

PORT OF LOS ANGELES

1O0706LA01 OTHER -- EXISTING: POLA RAIL EFFICIENCY PROGRAM: WEST BASIN - ALAMEDA CORRIDOR GAP CLOSURE

REVISED: POLA RAIL EFFICIENCY PROGRAM: WEST BASIN - ALAMEDA CORRIDOR SOUTHERN GAP CLOSURE

2018 EXISTING: $9,000

REVISED: $9,342


REVISED DESCRIPTION AND COST.

20 LOS ANGELES

PORT OF LOS ANGELES

1O0706LA03 OTHER -- TERMINAL ISLAND RAILYARD ENHANCEMENT PROJECT


NEW PROJECT

21 LOS ANGELES


LA0G440 STATE HIGHWAY

I-5 EXISTING: PHASE 2 AND 3 OF 3: IN LA/SANTA CLARITA: PHASE 2: CONSTRUCT HOV LANE NORTHBOUND FROM ROUTE 14 TO WELDON CANYON RD; PHASE 3: CONSTRUCT HOV, TRUCK, & AUX LANES FROM SR-14 TO PARKER RD OC.

REVISED: 1 HOV LANE IN EACH DIRECTION, FROM THE SR-14 TO LAKE HUGHES RD

EXISTING: 2017

REVISED: 2021

$410,000

$442,600


REVISED DESCRIPTION, SCHEDULE, AND COST.

22 LOS ANGELES


1162S010 STATE HIGHWAY

I-5 I-5 NORTH CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT (TRUCK ONLY) (FROM SR-14 TO KERN COUNTY LINE)


NEW PROJECT

23 LOS ANGELES


1TL1001 STATE HIGHWAY

I-5 IN L.A./SANTA CLARITA ON RTE 5 FROM PICO CANYON TO PARKER RD, HOV AND AUXILIARY LANE IMPROVEMENTS

2025 $390,000 NONE DUPLICATE PROJECT STILL IN RTP/SCS.

REMOVED DUPLICATE PROJECT.

24 LOS ANGELES


1M0104 STATE HIGHWAY

SR-57/SR-60 SR-57/SR-60 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT

EXISTING: 2029

REVISED: 2031

$475,000

$1,039,900



TAblE 2 Continued




YEARCOST



25 LOS ANGELES



SR-71 EXPRESSWAY TO FREEWAY CONVERSION - ADD 1 HOV LANE AND 1 MIXED FLOW LANE (FROM I-10 TO RIO RANCHO RD)

EXISTING: 2029

REVISED: 2026

$325,600

$321,800



26 LOS ANGELES



I-105 I-105 EXPRESS LANE FROM I-405 TO I-605


NEW PROJECT

27 LOS ANGELES



I-405 SEPULVEDA PASS TRANSIT CORRIDOR (PH 1)


NEW PROJECT

28 LOS ANGELES


1C0401 STATE HIGHWAY

I-710 EXISTING: I-710 SOUTH

REVISED: I-710 SOUTH CORRIDOR PROJECT

EXISTING: 2025

REVISED: 2040

$5,110,000

$7,196,700



29 LOS ANGELES



VARIOUS HIGHWAY DEMAND BASED PROG. (HOV EXT. & CONNECT.) (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY)


NEW PROJECT

30 LOS ANGELES



VARIOUS HIGHWAY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM (LAS VIRGENES MALIBU)


NEW PROJECT

31 LOS ANGELES



VARIOUS I-605 CORRIDOR "HOT SPOT" INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS (MEASURE M) (GATEWAY CITIES)


NEW PROJECT

32 LOS ANGELES



VARIOUS SOUTH BAY HIGHWAY OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS (MEASURE M) (SOUTH BAY)


NEW PROJECT

33 LOS ANGELES


1162T017 TRANSIT BRT CONNEC-TOR ORANGE/RED LINE TO GOLD LINE

BRT CONNECTOR ORANGE/RED LINE TO GOLD LINE


NEW PROJECT

TAblE 2 Continued




YEARCOST



34 LOS ANGELES


EXISTING: 1TR0704-LA0G626

REVISED: 1TR0704A

REVISED: 1TR0704B

TRANSIT EXISTING: --

REVISED: GOLD LINE EASTSIDE EXTENSION (SR-60

REVISED: GOLD LINE EASTSIDE EXTENSION (WASHINGTON BLVD)

EXISTING: EASTSIDE TRANSIT CORRIDOR PHASE 2 - METRO GOLD LINE EASTSIDE EXTENSION FROM ITS EXISTING TERMINUS AT ATLANTIC STATION IN EAST LOS ANGELES FARTHER EAST

REVISED: PHASE 2 OF THE GOLD LINE EASTSIDE EXTENSION TO SOUTH EL MONTE ALONG SR-60

REVISED: PHASE 2 OF THE GOLD LINE EASTSIDE EXTENSION TO WHITTIER ALONG WASHINGTON BLVD.

2035 EXISTING: $2,490,000

REVISED: $4,530,700

REVISED: $4,530,700


REVISED RTP ID, ROUTE, DESCRIPTION, AND COST.

35 LOS ANGELES


1162T020 TRANSIT ORANGE LINE BRT IMPROVEMENTS

ORANGE LINE BRT IMPROVEMENTS


NEW PROJECT

36 LOS ANGELES


1162T029 TRANSIT VERMONT VERMONT TRANSIT CORRIDOR 2028 $530,100 NEW RTP PROJECT COST.

NEW PROJECT

37 LOS ANGELES


1120006 TRANSIT GOLD LINE EXISTING: METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION: AZUSA TO COUNTY LINE

REVISED: GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION TO CLAREMONT

EXISTING: 2035

REVISED: 2025

$1,000,000

$1,232,800



38 LOS ANGELES


1160001 TRANSIT SEPULVEDA TRANSIT CORRIDOR

EXISTING: SEPULVEDA PASS TRANSIT CORRIDOR

REVISED: SEPULVEDA PASS TRANSIT CORRIDOR (PHASE 2)

EXISTING: 2039

REVISED: 2033

$2,468,000

$7,804,800



TAblE 2 Continued




YEARCOST



39 LOS ANGELES


1TR0101 TRANSIT AIRPORT METRO CONNECTOR

EXISTING: NEW LIGHT RAIL STATION & CONSOLIDATED BUS FACILITIES PROVIDING TRANSFER BETWEEN PROPOSED LAX AUTOMATED PEOPLE MOVER, BUSES, METRO GREEN LINE LRT AND CRENSHAW/LAX LRT.

REVISED: AIRPORT METRO CONNECTOR 96TH ST STATION/GREEN LINE EXT LAX

EXISTING: 2023

REVISED: 2021

$330,000

$620,700



40 LOS ANGELES


1TR0706 TRANSIT EAST SF VALLEY TRANSIT CORRIDOR

EXISTING: EAST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY TRANSIT CORRIDOR

REVISED: EAST SF VALLEY TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT

EXISTING: 2018

REVISED: 2027

$157,464

$1,572,500



41 LOS ANGELES


1TR1001 TRANSIT GREEN LINE EXISTING: GREEN LINE EXTENSION ALONG HARBOR SUBDIVISION TO THE PROPOSED TORRANCE TRANSIT CENTER

REVISED: GREEN LINE EXTENSION TO CRENSHAW BLVD IN TORRANCE

EXISTING: 2035

REVISED: 2030

$555,000

$1,159,500



42 LOS ANGELES


1TR1003 TRANSIT PURPLE LINE EXISTING: METRO WESTSIDE SUBWAY EXTENSION SECTION 3 (CENTURY CITY TO WESTWOOD)

REVISED: WESTSIDE PURPLE LINE EXTENSION SECTION 3

EXISTING: 2035

REVISED: 2024

$2,157,100

$2,659,000



43 LOS ANGELES


1TR1011 TRANSIT -- EXISTING: WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH ROW CORRIDOR - PROVIDES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN 8 MILE LRT PROJECT IN THE WEST SANTA ANA ROW TO HUNTINGTON PARK WITH AN ADDITIONAL 12 MILE ROUTE TBD TO DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES.

REVISED: WEST SANTA ANA BRANCH TRANSIT CORRIDOR LRT (FROM PIONEER BLVD (ARTESIA) TO UNION STATION/DOWNTOWN LA)

EXISTING: 2028

REVISED: 2040

$647,300

$6,433,400



TAblE 2 Continued




YEARCOST



44 LOS ANGELES


1162T021 TRANSIT VARIOUS COUNTYWIDE BRT PROJECTS PH 1 (ALL SUBREGIONS) (SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS (NO SUBREGION)


NEW PROJECT

45 LOS ANGELES




NEW PROJECT

46 LOS ANGELES


1162T023 TRANSIT VARIOUS NORTH SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BUS RAPID TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS (SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS (NO SUBREGION)


NEW PROJECT

47 LOS ANGELES


1162T024 TRANSIT VARIOUS STREET CAR AND CIRCULATOR PROJECTS (SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY PROJECTS (NO SUBREGION)


NEW PROJECT

48 LOS ANGELES


1162T025 TRANSIT VARIOUS TRANSIT PROGRAM (NORTH COUNTY)


NEW PROJECT

49 LOS ANGELES


1162T026 TRANSIT VARIOUS TRANSIT PROJECTS (ARROYO VERDUGO)


NEW PROJECT

50 LOS ANGELES


1162T027 TRANSIT VARIOUS BUS SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY)


NEW PROJECT

51 LOS ANGELES




NEW PROJECT

52 ORANGE IRVINE ORA110602 LOCAL HIGHWAY

LAGUNA CANYON

REVISED: WIDENING OF LAGUNA CANYON / I-405 OVERCROSSING FROM 2 LANES TO 4 LANES

EXISTING: 2018

REVISED: 2025

EXISTING: $10,892

REVISED: $9,300



TAblE 2 Continued



TAblE 2 Continued


YEARCOST



53 ORANGE VARIOUS AGENCIES

2A0704 LOCAL HIGHWAY

REGIONAL CAPACITY PROGRAM

COMPLETE MPAH, IMPROVE ARTERIAL CAPACITY

2035 $2,731,000 NO CHANGE TO RTP PROJECT COST. NO FISCAL IMPACT.

REVISED MODELING DETAILS INCLUDING THE REMOVAL OF THE 22ND STREET ADDITIONS FROM NEWPORT TO 1,294 FEET FROM NEWPORT.

54 ORANGE ORANGE COUNTY TRANS-PORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA)


I-5 EXISTING: IMPROVE ACCESS AND MERGING IN THE VICINITY OF EL TORO ROAD

REVISED: IMPROVE ACCESS AND MERGING IN THE VICINITY OF EL TORO ROAD (PM 17.9 TO 19.3)

2030 $63,674

$57,954



55 ORANGE CALTRANS 2M0731 STATE HIGHWAY

I-5 EXISTING: ADD 1 MF LANE NB FROM TRUCK BYPASS ON RAMP TO SR-55, ADD 1 MF LANE SB FROM SR-55 TO ALTON AND 1 AUX LANE FROM ALTON TO TRUCK BYPASS.

REVISED: ADD 1 MF LANE NB FROM TRUCK BYPASS ON RAMP TO SR-55; ADD 1 MF LANE SB FROM SR-55 TO ALTON; IMPROVE MERGING. (PROJECT B)

2030 EXISTING: $496,610

REVISED: $720,870



56 ORANGE CALTRANS 2M0733 STATE HIGHWAY

SR-55 ADD 1 MF LANE AND 1 HOV LANE EACH DIRECTION AND FIX CHOKEPOINTS FROM I-405 TO I-5; ADD 1 AUX LANE EA DIR BTWN SELECT ON/OFF RAMPS AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH PROJECT LIMITS

EXISTING: 2030

REVISED: 2027

EXISTING: $311,657

REVISED: $375,930






YEARCOST



57 ORANGE CALTRANS 2M0735A STATE HIGHWAY

SR-57 ADD 1 MF LANE NB BETWEEN ORANGEWOOD AND KATELLA

2030 EXISTING: $34,500

REVISED: $47,690


REVISED COST.



SR-91 EXISTING: ADD 1 MF LANE EB FROM 55 TO 57, AND 1 MF LANE WB FROM KRAEMER TO STATE COLLEGE; IMPROVE INTERCHANGES; AND ADD AUX LANES.

REVISED: ADD 1 MF LANE EB FROM 55 TO 57; ADD 1 MF LANE WB FROM GLASSELL TO STATE COLLEGE; IMPROVE INTERCHANGES AND MERGING FROM LAKEVIEW TO RAYMOND

2030 EXISTING: $481,827

REVISED: $456,190





I-405 ADD 1 MF LANE EACH DIRECTION FROM I-5 TO SR-55 AND ADD SB AUX LANES FROM 133 TO IRV CTR DR

2030 EXISTING: $424,620

REVISED: $323,600


REVISED COST.



I-605 IMPROVE INTERCHANGE 2035 EXISTING: $19,390

REVISED: $29,600


REVISED COST.

TAblE 2 Continued




YEARCOST




2TR1001 TRANSIT OC STREETCAR OC STREETCAR BETWEEN SARTC AND A NEW TRANSIT CENTER IN GARDEN GROVE, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HARBOR BOULEVARD AND WESTMINSTER AVENUE

2021 EXISTING: $300,879

REVISED: $304,434


REVISED COST.

62 SAN BER-NARDINO

BARSTOW 20150015 LOCAL HIGHWAY

MORTON ST I-15 @ MORTON ST; CONSTRUCT NEW INTERCHANGE WITH A 6 LANE BRIDGE OVER I-15; 2 THROUGH LANES EACH DIRECTION; CONSTRUCT NEW 4 LANE ROADWAY FROM IC TO OUTLET CENTER DR (PA&ED PHASE IS IN FTIP)

EXISTING: 2035

REVISED: 2024

$66,638

$43,000



63 SAN BER-NARDINO

FONTANTA 4A04087 LOCAL HIGHWAY

CHERRY AVE CHERRY AVENUE FROM SOUTH HIGHLAND TO I-15 WIDEN (2-6 LANES)

EXISTING: 2020

REVISED: 2022

EXISTING: $2,625

REVISED: $3,375



64 SAN BER-NARDINO

FONTANTA 4A04127 LOCAL HIGHWAY

SIERRA LAKES PARKWAY

SIERRA LAKES PARKWAY FROM BEECH AVENUE TO CITRUS AVENUE WIDEN FROM 2 TO 4 LANES.

EXISTING: 2019

REVISED: 2021


REVISED SCHEDULE.

65 SAN BER-NARDINO

RANCHO CUCAMONGA

4162L004 LOCAL HIGHWAY

FOOTHILL BLVD IMPROVE FOOTHILL BLVD (OLD STATE ROUTE 66) BETWEEN GROVE AVE AND SAN BERNARDINO RD: INCLUDES RAISED MEDIANS, SIDEWALKS, STREET LIGHTS, LANDSCAPING.


NEW PROJECT

66 SAN BER-NARDINO



5TH ST 5TH STREET FROM STERLING AVE TO VICTORIA AVE WIDEN FROM 2-4 LANES.

EXISTING: 2017

REVISED: 2020


REVISED SCHEDULE.

TAblE 2 Continued




YEARCOST



67 SAN BER-NARDINO



H ST H STREET FROM KENDALL DRIVE TO 40TH STREET WIDENING FROM 2-4 LANES

EXISTING: 2017

REVISED: 2020

EXISTING: $918

REVISED: $1,060



68 SAN BER-NARDINO

EXISTING: SAN BERNARDINO ASSOCIATED GOVERNMENTS (SANBAG)

REVISED: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANS-PORTATION AUTHORITY (SBCTA)

4122003 STATE HIGHWAY

I-10 EXISTING: ON I-10 ADD/CONSTRUCT NEW EASTBOUND TRUCK CLIMBING LANE FROM LIVE OAK CANYON ROAD TO SINGLETON RD INCLUDING TRANSITION BETWEEN COUNTY LINE AND CALIMESA BLVD

REVISED: ON I-10 CONTINUE THE EXISTING EASTBOUND TRUCK CLIMBING LANE ON I-10 FROM THE 16TH ST BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF YUCAIPA FOR ABOUT 3 MILES TO JUST EAST OF THE COUNTY LINE ROAD UNDERCROSSING. THE PROJECT INCLUDES A TRANSITION LANE TO ALLOW TRUCKS TO MERGE WITH GENERAL TRAFFIC AND MAY INCLUDE MINOR STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS TO ACCOMODATE FOR LANE WIDENING.


REVISED LEAD AGENCY AND DESCRIPTION.

69 VENTURA CALTRANS 5120001 STATE HIGHWAY

SR-118 EXISTING: ADD ONE LANE EA DIR FROM RT 23 (NEW LA AVE) TO TAPO CYN RD PLUS A SECOND LANE IN EACH DIRECTION FROM COLLINS TO MADERA (PENDING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARENCE) (EA 22550, PPNO 3002)

REVISED: ADD ONE LANE EA DIR FROM RT 23 (NEW LA AVE) TO 0.4 MI W OF TAPO CYN RD PLUS A SECOND LANE IN EACH DIRECTION FROM COLLINS TO MADERA PLUS ADD ONE LANE EACH DIRECTION RT 23 FROM 0.8 MI NO OF TIERRA REJADA TO LA AVENUE (PENDING ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE) (EA 22550, PPNO 3002)


REVISED DESCRIPTION AND MODELING ASSUMPTIONS.

TAblE 2 Continued



TAblE 3 Modifications to Strategic Projects

# COUNTY RTP ID SYSTEM ROUTE DESCRIPTION LEAD AGENCY REASON FOR AMENDMENT

1 LOS ANGELES

S1161O001 OTHER VARIOUS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PRO-GRAM (GATEWAY CITIES)

LOS ANGELES COUNTY MTA NEW PROJECT (UNCONSTRAINED)



SENATE bIll 375 AND THE SUSTAINAblE COMMUNITIES STRATEGYUpon the adoption of the 2016 RTP/SCS in April 2016, SCAG determined that the Plan met or exceeded all of the requirements for a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) as set forth in SB 375. A description of the SCS and how the requirements are addressed is included in the adopted Plan in Chapters 5 and 8, as well as in the SCS Background Documentation Appendix. At the time of adoption, SCAG concluded that State established per-capita greenhouse gas emission reduction targets of 8 percent by 2020 and 13 percent by 2035 had been met or exceeded. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) reviewed and approved this conclusion in June 2016 by their Executive Order G-16-066, specifying that SCAG’s adopted SCS would, if implemented, achieve 2020 and 2035 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets established by the State. Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS makes certain changes to transportation projects and other Plan assumptions as described in this document. Staff has reviewed Amendment #2 relative to the adopted Plan and to the requirements of SB 375 and has determined that the 2016 RTP/SCS remains valid under SB 375 and continues to meet and/or exceed the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

At the time Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS is being prepared, ARB is in the process of updating per-capita greenhouse gas reduction targets for all metropolitan planning organizations in the State. SCAG has collaborated with other Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPOs) and communicated with ARB during this update process. The four largest MPOs including, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), and SCAG jointly recommended to ARB on May 1, 2017 a single, uniform 2035 SB 375 target of 18 percent per capita greenhouse gas reduction from 2005 levels. SCAG anticipates that ARB will issue draft per-capita greenhouse gas reduction targets in June and adopt final targets by October 2017.

The recent adoption of Senate Bill 32 requires ARB to ensure that statewide greenhouse gas emissions are reduced to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. Accordingly, SCAG anticipates that the State may establish higher per-capita greenhouse gas reduction targets for the region in 2017 to facilitate achieving this statewide goal. While updated per-capita greenhouse gas reduction targets will not apply retroactively to the adopted 2016 RTP/SCS or to any subsequent amendments, they will apply to the forthcoming 2020 RTP/SCS and associated planning process.

FISCAl IMPACTAmendment #2 includes changes to existing projects, deletion of existing projects and the addition of new projects. Individual project changes are addressed in the Project Modifications section of this document.

In terms of overall impact on the 2016 RTP/SCS Financial Plan, cost increases from changes to existing projects and the addition of new projects total $33.278 billion, which are offset by $391 million in cost decreases as a result of changes to existing projects and deletions. The modifications result in an overall net cost increase of $32.888 billion to the 2016 RTP/SCS Financial Plan.

New projects added as part of Amendment #2 are being funded in part by the addition of $31.759 billion in Local Option Sales Tax and in $1.129 billion in Other Local Funds to the RTP/SCS Financial Plan, which are in addition to 2016 RTP/SCS forecasted revenues.

Based on a review of the funding considerations for each project documented herein, SCAG finds that Amendment #2 does not adversely impact the financial constraint of the 2016 RTP/SCS. The 2016 RTP/SCS remains financially constrained.

TAblE 4 Fiscal Impact Summary

(Amounts in $1,000’s) Total

Cost Increases: Changes to Existing and New Projects $33,278,472

Cost Decreases: Changes to Existing Projects and Deleted Projects $390,505

Net Cost Increase (Decrease) $32,887,967

Additional Funding Sources:

Local Option Sales Tax Measures $31,758,956

Other Local Funds $1,129,012

Total Sources $32,887,967



� Finding: Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP regional emissions analysis for PM2.5 and its precursors (2006 and 2012 NAAQS) meet all applicable emission budget tests for all milestone, attainment and planning horizon years in the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB).

� Finding: Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP regional emissions for ozone precursors meet all applicable emission budget tests for all milestone, attainment and planning horizon years for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians (Morongo), Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pechanga Reservation (Pechanga), SCAB excluding Morongo and Pechanga, South Central Coast Air Basin ([SCCAB], Ventura County portion), Western Mojave Desert Air Basin ([MDAB], Los Angeles County Antelope Valley portion and San Bernardino County western portion of MDAB) and the Salton Sea Air Basin ([SSAB], Riverside County Coachella Valley and Imperial County portions).

� Finding: Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP regional emissions for NO2 meet all applicable emission budget tests for all milestone, attainment and planning horizon years in the SCAB.

� Finding: Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP regional emissions for CO meet all applicable emission budget tests for all milestone, attainment and planning horizon years in SCAB.

� Finding: Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP regional emissions for PM10 and its precursors meet all applicable emission budget tests for all milestone, attainment and planning horizon years in SCAB and the SSAB (Riverside County Coachella Valley portion).

� Finding: Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP regional emissions for PM10 meet the interim emission test (build/no-build test) for all milestone, attainment and planning horizon years for the MDAB (San Bernardino County portion excluding Searles Valley portion) and Searles Valley portion of San Bernardino County and for the SSAB (Imperial County portion).

� Finding: Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP regional emissions analysis for PM2.5 and its precursors (2006 and 2012 NAAQS) meet the interim emission test (build/no-build test) for all milestone, attainment and planning horizon years for the SSAB (urbanized area of Imperial County portion).

TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITYTransportation conformity is required under the Federal Clean Air Act to ensure that federally supported highway and transit project activities conform to the purpose of the State Implementation Plan (SIP). Conformity to the purpose of the SIP means that transportation activities will not cause new air quality violations, worsen existing violations, or delay timely attainment of the relevant National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Conformity applies to nonattainment and maintenance areas for the following transportation-related criteria pollutants: ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2).

Under the U.S. Department of Transportation metropolitan planning regulations and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) transportation conformity regulations, the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and the 2017 FTIP Amendment #17-07 need to pass five tests: consistency with the 2016 RTP/SCS, regional emissions analysis, timely implementation of transportation control measures (TCMs), financial constraint and interagency consultation and public involvement.

The findings of the conformity determination for the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and the 2017 FTIP Amendment #17-07 are presented below. Details of the regional emissions analysis follow the findings.

CONFORMITY FINDINGSSCAG’s findings for the approval of the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and the 2017 FTIP Amendment #17-07 are as follows:

z Consistency with 2016 RTP/SCS Test

Inclusion of the amended projects in the 2016 RTP/SCS and 2017 FTIP would not change any other policies, programs or projects in the federally approved 2016 RTP/SCS.

� Finding: Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP are consistent with the federally approved 2016 RTP/SCS and meet all federal and state requirements and regulations.

z Regional Emissions Tests

� Finding: The regional emissions analyses for Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP update the regional emissions analyses for the federally approved 2016 RTP/SCS and 2017 FTIP.



REGIONAl EMISSIONS ANAlYSISThe following tables summarize the required regional emission analyses for each of the nonattainment and maintenance areas within SCAG’s jurisdiction based on EMFAC2014 which is the latest emission model approved by U.S. EPA on December 14, 2016. For those areas which require budget tests, the emissions values in the tables below utilize the rounding convention used by California Air Resources Board to set the budgets (i.e., any fraction rounded up to the nearest ton) and are the basis of the conformity findings for these areas. For paved road dust (PM2.5 and PM10), SCAG uses the approved South Coast AQMD methodology, which uses EPA’s AP-42 for the updated Base Year and a combination of additional growth in center-line miles and Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) for future years.

z Timely Implementation of TCMs Test

� Finding: The TCM project categories listed in the 1994/1997/2003/2007/2012 Ozone SIPs for the SCAB area were given funding priority, are expected to be implemented on schedule and, in the case of any delays, any obstacles to implementation have been or are being overcome.

� Finding: The TCM strategies listed in the 1994 (as amended in 1995) Ozone SIP for the SCCAB (Ventura County) were given funding priority, are expected to be implemented on schedule and, in the case of any delays, any obstacles to implementation have been or are being overcome.

z Financial Constraint Test

� Finding: All projects listed in Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP are financially constrained for all fiscal years. Fiscal constraint is analyzed in the Fiscal Impact chapter of this report.

z Interagency Consultation and Public Involvement Test

� Finding: Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP comply with all federal requirements for interagency consultation and public involvement. Amendment #2 was discussed at the Transportation Conformity Working Group (TCWG), which includes representatives from the federal, state and local air quality and transportation agencies, on three occasions (January 24, February 28 and March 28, 2017). The draft conformity was released for a 30-day public review commencing April 6, 2017 and concluding May 8, 2017 and a public hearing was held on April 25, 2017. All public comments received were documented and responded to. Please see the Comments and Responses section of Amendment #2 for our response to comments.



South Central Coast Air basin – Ventura County PortionTAblE 5 2008 8-Hour Ozone (Summer Planning Emissions [Tons/Day])

Pollutant 2020 2030 2040

ROGBudget 13 13 13

Plan 5 3 2

Budget – Plan 8 10 11

NOX

Budget 19 19 19

Plan 6 3 3


South Coast Air basin

Pollutant Nonattainment Area 2017 2020 2023 2031 2040

ROG

Budget SCAB 119 108 99 99 99

Plan

Morongo 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.2

Pechanga 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0

SCAB excluding Morongo and

Pechanga102.1 79.3 67.3 49.2 37.1

Sum 102.7 79.8 67.7 49.4 37.3

SCAB 103 80 68 50 38

Budget – Plan 16 28 31 49 61

NOX

Budget SCAB 224 185 140 140 140

Plan

Morongo 2.3 1.8 1.1 0.7 0.6

Pechanga 0.9 0.7 0.5 0.3 0.2

SCAB excluding Morongo and

Pechanga180.5 137.7 86.6 64.1 59.1

Sum 183.7 140.2 88.2 65.1 59.9

SCAB 184 141 89 66 60

Budget – Plan 40 44 51 74 80

TAblE 6 2008 8-Hour Ozone (Summer Planning Emissions [Tons/Day])

TAblE 7 2006 and 2012 PM2.5 Standards (Annual Emissions [Tons/Day])

Pollutant 2019 2021 2030 2040

ROGBudget 132 132 132 132

Plan 76 72 48 35

Budget – Plan 56 60 84 97

NOX

Budget 290 290 290 290

Plan 165 136 71 64

Budget – Plan 125 154 219 226

PM2.5

Budget 35 35 35 35

Plan 20 20 20 20


TAblE 8 PM10 (Annual Planning Emissions [Tons/Day])

Pollutant 2020 2030 2040

ROGBudget 110 81 81

Plan 73 47 33

Budget –Plan 37 34 48

NOX

Budget 180 116 116

Plan 149 71 64


PM10

Budget 164 175 175

Plan 85 90 90


TAblE 9 CO (Winter Planning Emissions [Tons/Day])

Pollutant 2020 2030 2040

COBudget 2,137 2,137 2,137

Plan 573 318 238

Budget – PLan 1,564 1,819 1,899

TAblE 10 NO2 (Winter Planning Emissions [Tons/Day])

Pollutant 2020 2030 2040

NO2

Budget 680 680 680

Plan 148 70 62

Budget – Plan 532 610 618TC Meeting Packet - Page 29 of 117



Pollutant 2020 2026 2031 2040

ROGBudget 22 22 22 22

Plan 8 6 6 5


NOX

Budget 77 77 77 77

Plan 18 10 9 11

Budget –Plan 59 67 68 66

Western Mojave Desert Air basin – los Angeles County (Antelope Valley Portion ) and San bernardino County (Western Portion of MDAb )

Mojave Desert Air basin – San bernardino County Portion Excluding Searles ValleyTAblE 12 PM10 (Annual Planning Emissions [Tons/Day])

Pollutant 2021 2031 2040

PM10

No Build 9.8 12.1 14.2

Build 8.9 11.0 12.7

No Build – Build 0.9 1.1 1.5


Pollutant 2021 2031 2040

PM10

No Build 0.0 0.0 0.0

Build 0.0 0.0 0.0


Mojave Desert Air basin – Searles Valley Portion


Pollutant 2020 2026 2031 2040

ROGBudget 7 7 7 7

Plan 4 3 3 3


NOX

Budget 26 26 26 26

Plan 8 5 4 5


Salton Sea Air basin – Riverside County Coachella Valley Portion


Pollutant 2021 2031 2040

PM10

Budget 10.9 10.9 10.9

Plan 5.0 5.6 5.9

Budget – Plan 5.9 5.3 5.0

Salton Sea Air basin – Imperial County PortionTAblE 16 2008 8-Hour Ozone (Summer Planning Emissions [Tons/Day])

Pollutant 2017 2021 2031 2040

ROGBudget 7 7 7 7

Plan 4 3 3 2


NOX

Budget 17 17 17 17

Plan 7 5 4 4


TAblE 17 2006 and 2012 PM2.5 Standards (Annual Planning Emissions [Tons/Day])

Pollutant 2021 2031 2040

NOX

No Build 2.4 1.6 1.6

Build 2.4 1.5 1.6


PM2.5

No Build 0.2 0.2 0.3

Build 0.2 0.2 0.2



Pollutant 2021 2031 2040

PM10

No Build 1.4 1.6 1.8

Build 1.0 1.2 1.4




COMMENTS AND RESPONSESOver the 30-day public review and comment period, SCAG received six separate communications containing eight comments on Amendment #2 as received from agencies/organizations and individuals. The table on the following pages provide details of the comments received in addition to our response to comments.

PUblIC REVIEW AND COMMENTSCAG is required to provide a 30-day public review and comment period for the Draft Amendment #2. A Notice of Availability and Public Hearing and the Draft Amendment #2 were posted on SCAG’s website as of April 6, 2017 at http://scag.ca.gov and http://scagrtpscs.net. Written comments were accepted from April 6, 2017 until 5:00PM on Monday, May 8, 2017, via U.S. mail or email to:

Southern California Association of Governments Attention: 2016 RTP/SCS 818 West Seventh Street, 12th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 or to [email protected]

A public hearing was held at SCAG’s Main Office in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 3:00PM and was accessible via videoconference at SCAG’s regional offices: http://www.scag.ca.gov/about/Pages/SCAGOffices.aspx.

SCAG has also fully coordinated Amendment #2 with regional stakeholders through SCAG’s committee structure. Specifically, staff provided periodic reports regarding Amendment #2 to the Transportation Committee (TC), Energy and Environment Committee (EEC), Technical Working Group (TWG) and Transportation Conformity Working Group (TCWG).



ID Name Affiliation Format Comment Summary Response to Comment

Agencies/Organizations and Individuals

1 Mark Yamarone

Los Angeles County Metropoli-tan Trans-portation Authority

Email

Please change the Reason for Amendment for the Gold Line Eastside Extension to reflect that one alignment that was historically included in the 2016 RTP/SCS. On that note, we would like to request that RTP ID 1162T018 be revised to “1TR0704A” and RTP ID 1162T019 be revised to “1TR0704B” in order to maintain the historical record of the original RTP ID. While the Metro Board has not selected which project will be constructed first for RTP analysis please show RTP ID 1TR0704B and RTP ID 1TR0704A as amended projects to reflect the funding identified in Measure M for both projects.

Comment noted. The change has been incorporated as part of this Amendment.

2A Steve Rogers

Mentone Area Community Association

Public Hearing

I am speaking on behalf of the Mentone Area Community Association. I had made comments on a draft Amendment #1 and one of the questions I had was about what appears to be the overlapping schedule of these two amendments. From the schedule I just saw I would assume that Amendment # 1 has a similar kind of approval path especially with the Federal Conformity requirement. My real question is I've already seen. Arnold was nice enough to point me in the right direction as far as for Amendment #1 that there were responses provided for Amendment #1. One thing I thought was that those would be probably be sent to either my email I used to submit my comments or maybe be sent to my regular mailing address otherwise it's sort of hard to understand that we received responses and then the second thing would be is that at some point in this process I'd like to talk to someone probably at SCAG headquarters about the responses and it looks like there's still things that are being formulated as far as the program that I asked about and there may still be some opportunities where some of these concerns that are brought up to be addressed.

Comment noted. Response to comments are compiled as part of the proposed final RTP/SCS Amendment. Updates regarding the status of RTP/SCS Amendments are provided via email blasts, in addition periodic updates are provided via SCAG's RTP/SCS webpage (www.scagrtpscs.net). If you have not done so already please be sure to register to be part of SCAG's RTP/SCS mailing list to ensure that you are kept updated regarding the status of the Amendments, including the availability of the proposed final Amendment.

2B Steve Rogers


Public Hearing

With regard to this document I really only have two comments 1) I think Arnold may have already told Daniel about this on page 1 in the Introduction, talks about Los Angeles County voters approved Measure M in November of 2017 I believe that should be in November 2016.

Comment noted. The correction in date has been made.

2C Steve Rogers


Public Hearing

2) The other thing I wanted to talk about was Project #69 which is in San Bernardino County and it’s the I-10 project. The change on this is for lead agency and I thought they were giving this project to Caltrans as I originally thought but instead they are changing it from San Bernardino Association of Governments to San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and my only comment on that would be if this one project was changed than I would think that all of San Bernardino county’s projects should be going through a name change that are shown in the RTP/SCS.

Comment noted. SBCTA, Caltrans and SCAG have determined that all projects with funding obligated prior to January 1, 2017 under “SANBAG” will remain as SANBAG in the RTP/FTIP. All projects with funding obligated after January 1, 2017 will be under SBCTA. Since RTP 4122003 does not have obligated funds at this moment, the lead agency can be revised to SBCTA.

3 Anne Mayer

Riverside County Trans-portation Commission

Letter

The Riverside County Transportation Commission (Commission) requests the inclusion of the La Sierra Metrolink Station Parking Lot Expansion (RIV170301) through the ongoing amendment to the 2016 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) No. 2. The parking lot expansion project was previously included in the Commission's Commuter Rail, Systematic Improvements of Facilities and Equipment under RIV120101, however the parking lot expansion had not been modeled. La Sierra Parking Lot Expansion from 1,000 to 1,496 spaces will provide for the current intercity and commuter rail and bus passenger needs in Northwest Riverside County. Due to the current and future demands for commuter rail and intercity bus services, the Commission is expediting the expansion of the existing La Sierra Parking Lot to accommodate current demand and would appreciate SCAG's assistance with the inclusion of the proposed parking lot expansion in the 2016 RTP/SCS A-2 and 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment No. 7.

Comment noted. The project has been incorporated as part of this Amendment.

TAblE 19 COMMENTS AND RESPONSES



ID Name Affiliation Format Comment Summary Response to Comment

4 Philip Chu

San Bernardino County Trans-portation Authority

Letter

Project 20150009- SHADOW MT RD FROM HELENDALE RD EAST TO NTH; CONSTRUCT AND EXTEND FROM 2-4 LNS - INCLUDING 4 LANE BRIDGE OVER MOJAVE RIVER & GRADE SEP OVER RAIL TRACKS WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECT TO VISTA RD ON W SIDE OF TRACKS (PA&ED ONLY) A change in Surface Transportation Funds (STP-L) from $10,000 to $1,000 is proposed. The reduction is needed in order to stay within SBCTA’s STP-L programming capacity and keep federal funds programmed on the project.

Comment Noted. Programming for Surface Transportation Funds (STP-L) has been updated for the final project listing from $10,000 to $1,000 in FY-16/17.

5 Tressy Capps Toll Free IE Public

Hearing

Outreach When you look at how many people there are, the fact that, two people out of millions of residents have shown up for this 3:00 hearing, just shows you how secretive, how disengaged, what a poor job SCAG is doing with their outreach.

Senate bill 1 There is an article written by Jeff Horseman and of course they’re already crying that, SB1, that they just passed. And they haven’t gotten a dime from that yet, but they’re already crying now, this is so coordinated, that that’s not going to be enough money.

Trifecta of Taxation Vehicle mileage tax is the way they’re going to implement all this tyranny on people and we have no representation. So this is all, basically what this is, is what we’ve been saying all along, it’s a trifecta of taxation – you’ve got the gas tax, you’ve got toll roads and now you’ve got the vehicle mileage tax.

Outreach Comment noted. Public outreach was conducted pursuant to our adopted Public Participation Plan, which complies with all of the state and federal requirements. Specifically, SCAG’s Transportation Committee approved release of the draft for a required 30-day public comment at their April 6, 2017 meeting open to public. Directly after the approval to release, Notice of Availability (NOA) ads in various languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese) were published in local newspapers throughout the SCAG region notifying the general public of the availability of the Draft 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07. Comments were accepted through various mediums including email, U.S. mail, or in person at the Public Hearing. The Draft 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 and the FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07 was made available on our website, in addition hard copies were also provided at our regional offices for those interested in viewing a hardcopy of the Amendment. As a means to encourage further public participation, social media updates and email blasts were also conducted.

Senate bill 1 Comment noted.

Trifecta of Taxation Comment noted.

6 Peter DeHaan

Ventura County Trans-portation Commission

EmailAs part of its environmental document development process, Caltrans has identified a small change in the scope definition for the Route 118 Widening project in Ventura County and this change will affect the RTP. VCTC requests that you incorporate this change (attached and also copied below) into RTP Amendment #2. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Comment noted. The change has been incorporated as part of this Amendment.

TAblE 19 Continued



CONClUSIONAmendment #2 maintains the integrity of the transportation conformity findings of the approved 2016 RTP/SCS. Amendment #2 also remains valid under SB 375 and continues to meet and/or exceed the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Appropriate and adequate procedures have been followed in ensuring coordination of Amendment #2, allowing all concerned parties, stakeholders and the public ample opportunities to voice concern and provide input. In conclusion, Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS complies with all applicable federal and state requirements, including the Transportation Conformity Rule.



ATTACHMENT: RESOlUTION NO. 17-590-2 A RESOlUTION OF THE SOUTHERN CAlIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS APPROVING AMENDMENT# 2 TO THE 2016-2040 REGIONAl TRANSPORTATION PlAN/SUSTAINAblE COMMUNITIES STRATEGY (2016 RTP/SCS) AND AMENDMENT #17-07 TO THE 2017 FEDERAl TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (2017 FTIP) (AlSO HEREIN REFERRED TO AS “AMENDMENTS”); AND CORRESPONDING CONFORMITY DETERMINATION

WHEREAS, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is a Joint Powers Agency established pursuant to California Government Code §6500 et seq.;

WHEREAS, SCAG is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §134(d) for the counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura, and as such, is responsible for preparing and updating the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §134 et seq., 49 U.S.C. §5303 et seq., and 23 C.F.R. §450.312;

WHEREAS, SCAG is the multi-county designated transportation planning agency under state law, and as such, is responsible for preparing, adopting and updating the RTP and SCS every four years pursuant to Government Code §65080 et seq., and for preparing and adopting the FTIP (regional transportation improvement program, under state law) every two years pursuant to Government Code §§ 14527 and 65082, and Public Utilities Code §130301 et seq.;

WHEREAS, pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 375 (Steinberg, 2008) as codified in Government Code §65080(b) et seq., SCAG must prepare a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) that demonstrates how the region will meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets as set forth by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and that will be incorporated into the RTP;

WHEREAS, the 2016 RTP/SCS must be consistent with all other applicable provisions of federal and state law including:

(1) The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (P.L. 114-94, December 4, 2015) and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) (P.L. 112-141);

(2) The metropolitan planning regulations at 23 C.F.R. Part 450, Subpart C;

(3) California Government Code §65080 et seq.; Public Utilities Code §130058 and 130059; and Public Utilities Code §44243.5;

(4) §§174 and 176(c) and (d) of the federal Clean Air Act [(42 U.S.C. §§7504 and 7506(c) and (d)] and EPA Transportation Conformity Rule, 40 C.F.R. Parts 51 and 93;

(5) Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the Title VI assurance executed by the State pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §324;

(6) The Department of Transportation’s Final Environmental Justice Strategy (60 Fed. Reg. 33896; June 29, 1995) enacted pursuant to Executive Order 12898, which seeks to avoid disproportionately high and adverse impacts on minority and low-income populations with respect to human health and the environment;

(7) Title II of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §§12101 et seq.) and accompanying regulations at 49 C.F.R. §27, 37, and 38;

(8) Senate Bill 375 (Steinberg, 2008) as codified in California Government Code §65080(b) et seq.;

WHEREAS, in non-attainment and maintenance areas for transportation-related criteria pollutants, the MPO, as well as the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA), must make a conformity determination on any updated or amended RTP in accordance with the federal Clean Air Act to ensure that federally supported highway and transit project activities conform to the purpose of the State Implementation Plan (SIP);

WHEREAS, transportation conformity is based upon a positive conformity finding with respect to the following tests: (1) regional emissions analysis, (2) timely implementation of Transportation Control Measures, (3) financial constraint, and (4) interagency consultation and public involvement;

WHEREAS, on April 7, 2016, the SCAG Regional Council approved the 2016 RTP/SCS, and on June 1, 2016, FHWA and FTA found that the 2016 RTP/SCS conforms to the applicable State Implementation Plan (SIP);

WHEREAS, on September 1, 2016, the SCAG Regional Council approved the 2017 FTIP, and on December 16, 2016, FHWA and FTA found that the 2017 FTIP conforms to the applicable SIP;

WHEREAS, SCAG has received requests from the local county transportation commissions (CTCs) for additional project additions or modifications to the 2016 RTP/SCS and 2017 FTIP;

WHEREAS, 23 U.S.C. §134(h)(3)(C) and 23 C.F.R. §450.324(f)(2) requires the 2017 FTIP to be consistent with the 2016 RTP/SCS;



WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code §65080(b)(2)(F) and federal public participation requirements, including 23 C.F.R. §450.316(b)(1)(iv), SCAG must prepare amendments to the RTP, including its SCS, and FTIP, by providing adequate public notice of public involvement activities and time for public review. In April 2014, SCAG approved and adopted a Public Participation Plan, to serve as a guide for SCAG’s public involvement process;

WHEREAS, on April 6, 2017, SCAG’s Transportation Committee released the Draft Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and the associated Draft Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP (also herein referred to as “Amendments”) for a 30-day public review and comment period;

WHEREAS, a Notice of Availability for a 30-day public review and comment period was posted on SCAG’s website at http://scag.ca.gov on April 6, 2017; public notices were mailed and emailed to regional stakeholders; the Draft Amendments were made available on SCAG’s website; and copies were provided for review at SCAG offices throughout the region;

WHEREAS, a public hearing for the Draft Amendments was held at the SCAG Main Office in Los Angeles on April 25, 2017, which was accessible via videoconferencing at SCAG’s offices throughout the region;

WHEREAS, to the extent that SCAG has received any written comments on the Draft Amendments, those comments have been responded to, and those comments along with responses are summarized in the final versions of the Amendments;

WHEREAS,, SCAG has engaged in the continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process mandated by 23 U.S.C. §134(c) (3) and 23 C.F.R. §450.312;

WHEREAS, in accordance with the interagency consultation requirements, 40 C.F.R. 93.105, SCAG consulted with the respective transportation and air quality planning agencies, including but not limited to, discussion of the draft conformity finding before the Transportation Conformity Working Group (a forum for implementing the interagency consultation requirements) throughout the Amendments development process;

WHEREAS,the Amendments include a financial plan identifying the financial impact of the changes contained in the Amendments;

WHEREAS, the Amendments contain a positive transportation conformity determination. Using the final motor vehicle emission budgets released by ARB and found to be adequate by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this conformity determination is based upon staff’s analysis of the applicable transportation conformity tests; and

WHEREAS, conformity of Amendment # 17-07 to the 2017 FTIP has been determined simultaneously with Amendment # 2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS in order to address the consistency requirement of federal law;

NOW, THEREFORE bE IT RESOlVED, by the Regional Council of the Southern California Association of Governments, as follows:

1. The Regional Council approves Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP for the purpose of complying with the requirements of the FAST Act, MAP-21, and all other applicable laws and regulations as referenced in the above recitals. In adopting these Amendments, the Regional Council finds as follows:

a. Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP comply with all applicable federal and state requirements, including the FAST Act and MAP-21 planning provisions; and

b. Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP comply with the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets established by the California Air Resources Board and meets the requirements of Senate Bill 375 (Steinberg, 2008) as codified in Government Code §65080(b) et seq. by achieving per capita GHG emission reductions relative to 2005 of 8% by 2020 and 18% by 2035.

2. The Regional Council hereby makes a positive transportation conformity determination of Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP. In making this determination, the Regional Council finds as follows:

a. Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP passes the four tests and analyses required for conformity, namely: regional emissions analysis; timely implementation of Transportation Control Measures; financial constraint analysis; and interagency consultation and public involvement.

3. SCAG’s Executive Director or his designee is authorized to transmit Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP and associated conformity findings to the FTA and the FHWA to make the final conformity determination in accordance with the Federal Clean Air Act and EPA Transportation Conformity Rule, 40 C.F.R. Parts 51 and 93.



APPROVED by the Regional Council of the Southern California Association of Governments at its regular meeting on the 6th day of July, 2017.

_________________________________

Margaret Finlay, President Mayor, Duarte

Attest:

________________________________

Hasan Ikhrata Executive Director

Approved as to Form:

_________________________________

Joanna Africa Chief Counsel

ATTACHMENT: PUblIC COMMENTSIncluded within this section is an attachment of public comments received during the 30-day public review and comment period.


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Daniel Tran

From: Yamarone, Mark <[email protected]>Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 3:38 PMTo: Daniel TranCc: Huddleston, Lori; Marroquin, NancySubject: Proposed Final 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment #2 - Gold Line Eastside Extension

Daniel: Please change the Reason for Amendment for the Gold Line Eastside Extension to reflect that one alignment that was historically included in the 2016 RTP/SCS. On that note, we would like to request that RTP ID 1162T018 be revised to “1TR0704A” and RTP ID 1162T019 be revised to “1TR0704B” in order to maintain the historical record of the original RTP ID. While the Metro Board has not selected which project will be constructed first for RTP analysis please show RTP ID 1TR0704B and RTP ID 1TR0704A as amended projects to reflect the funding identified in Measure M for both projects. Thanks, Mark


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Mark Yamarone LA Metro Sr. Director Long Range Planning 213.922.2834 metro.net | facebook.com/losangelesmetro | @metrolosangeles Metro provides excellence in service and support.


Date: May 3, 2017 To: Maria Lopez, Federal Transportation Improvement Program, SCAG From: Philip Chu, Management Analyst III, SBCTA Subject: Consistency amendment 2017 -07 FTIP ID 20150009 Comment Project 20150009- SHADOW MT RD FROM HELENDALE RD EAST TO NTH; CONSTRUCT AND EXTEND FROM 2-4 LNS - INCLUDING 4 LANE BRIDGE OVER MOJAVE RIVER & GRADE SEP OVER RAIL TRACKS WITH ADDITIONAL CONNECT TO VISTA RD ON W SIDE OF TRACKS (PA&ED ONLY)

A change in Surface Transportation Funds (STP-L) from $10,000 to $1,000 is proposed. The reduction is needed in order to stay within SBCTA’s STP-L programming capacity and keep federal funds programmed on the project.

Please feel free to contact me at 909-884-8276 if you have any questions.

Thank you.



JUNE 1, 2017

PROPOSED FINAL AMENDMENT #2INCLUDING THE

2017 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

CONSISTENCY AMENDMENT #17-07

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RESOLUTION NO. 17-590-2

A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS APPROVING AMENDMENT# 2 TO THE 2016-2040 REGIONAL

TRANSPORTATION PLAN/SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES STRATEGY (2016 RTP/SCS) AND

AMENDMENT #17-07 TO THE 2017 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

(2017 FTIP); AND CORRESPONDING CONFORMITY DETERMINATION

WHEREAS, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is a Joint Powers Agency established pursuant to California Government Code §6500 et seq.; and WHEREAS, SCAG is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §134(d) for the counties of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura, and as such, is responsible for preparing and updating the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §134 et seq., 49 U.S.C. §5303 et seq., and 23 C.F.R. §450.312; WHEREAS, SCAG is the multi-county designated transportation planning agency under state law, and as such, is responsible for preparing, adopting and updating the RTP and SCS every four years pursuant to Government Code §65080 et seq., and for preparing and adopting the FTIP (regional transportation improvement program, under state law) every two years pursuant to Government Code §§ 14527 and 65082, and Public Utilities Code §130301 et seq.; WHEREAS, pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 375 (Steinberg, 2008) as codified in Government Code §65080(b) et seq., SCAG must prepare a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) that demonstrates how the region will meet its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets as set forth by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and that will be incorporated into the RTP;


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WHEREAS, the 2016 RTP/SCS must be consistent with all other applicable provisions of federal and state law including:

(1) The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (P.L. 114-94, December 4, 2015) and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) (P.L. 112-141); (2) The metropolitan planning regulations at 23 C.F.R. Part 450, Subpart C; (3) California Government Code §65080 et seq.; Public Utilities Code §130058 and 130059; and Public Utilities Code §44243.5; (4) §§174 and 176(c) and (d) of the federal Clean Air Act [(42 U.S.C. §§7504 and 7506(c) and (d)] and EPA Transportation Conformity Rule, 40 C.F.R. Parts 51 and 93; (5) Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the Title VI assurance executed by the State pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §324; (6) The Department of Transportation's Final Environmental Justice Strategy (60 Fed. Reg. 33896; June 29, 1995) enacted pursuant to Executive Order 12898, which seeks to avoid disproportionately high and adverse impacts on minority and low-income populations with respect to human health and the environment; (7) Title II of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §§12101 et seq.) and accompanying regulations at 49 C.F.R. §27, 37, and 38; (8) Senate Bill 375 (Steinberg, 2008) as codified in California Government Code §65080(b) et seq.;

WHEREAS, in non-attainment and maintenance areas for transportation-related

criteria pollutants, the MPO, as well as the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA), must make a conformity determination on any updated or amended RTP in accordance with the federal Clean Air Act to ensure that federally supported highway and transit project activities conform to the purpose of the State Implementation Plan (SIP);

WHEREAS, transportation conformity is based upon a positive conformity finding

with respect to the following tests: (1) regional emissions analysis, (2) timely implementation of Transportation Control Measures, (3) financial constraint, and (4) interagency consultation and public involvement;


WHEREAS, on April 7, 2016, the SCAG Regional Council approved the 2016

RTP/SCS, and on June 1, 2016, FHWA and FTA found that the 2016 RTP/SCS conforms to the applicable State Implementation Plan (SIP);

WHEREAS, on September 1, 2016, the SCAG Regional Council approved the 2017

FTIP, and on December 16, 2016, FHWA and FTA found that the 2017 FTIP conforms to the applicable SIP;

WHEREAS, SCAG has received requests from the local county transportation

commissions (CTCs) for additional project additions or modifications to the 2016 RTP/SCS and 2017 FTIP;

WHEREAS, 23 U.S.C. §134(h)(3)(C) and 23 C.F.R. §450.324(f)(2) requires the

2017 FTIP to be consistent with the 2016 RTP/SCS; WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code §65080(b)(2)(F) and federal public

participation requirements, including 23 C.F.R. §450.316(b)(1)(iv), SCAG must prepare amendments to the RTP, including its SCS, and FTIP, by providing adequate public notice of public involvement activities and time for public review. In April 2014, SCAG approved and adopted a Public Participation Plan, to serve as a guide for SCAG’s public involvement process;

WHEREAS, on April 6, 2017, SCAG’s Transportation Committee released the Draft

Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and the associated Draft Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP (also herein referred to as “Amendments”) for a 30-day public review and comment period;

WHEREAS, a Notice of Availability for a 30-day public review and comment period

was posted on SCAG’s website at http://scag.ca.gov on April 6, 2017; public notices were mailed and emailed to regional stakeholders; the Draft Amendments were made available on SCAG’s website; and copies were provided for review at SCAG offices throughout the region;

WHEREAS, a public hearing for the Draft Amendments was held at the SCAG Main

Office in Los Angeles on April 25, 2017, which was accessible via videoconferencing at SCAG’s offices throughout the region;

WHEREAS, to the extent that SCAG has received any written comments on the

Draft Amendments, those comments have been responded to, and those comments along with responses are summarized in the final versions of the Amendments;


WHEREAS, SCAG has engaged in the continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process mandated by 23 U.S.C. §134(c) (3) and 23 C.F.R. §450.312;

WHEREAS, in accordance with the interagency consultation requirements, 40 C.F.R.

93.105, SCAG consulted with the respective transportation and air quality planning agencies, including but not limited to, discussion of the draft conformity finding before the Transportation Conformity Working Group (a forum for implementing the interagency consultation requirements) throughout the Amendments development process;

WHEREAS, the Amendments include a financial plan identifying the financial

impact of the changes contained in the Amendments; WHEREAS, the Amendments contain a positive transportation conformity

determination. Using the final motor vehicle emission budgets released by ARB and found to be adequate by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this conformity determination is based upon staff’s analysis of the applicable transportation conformity tests; and

WHEREAS, conformity of Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP has been determined simultaneously with Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS in order to address the consistency requirement of federal law.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Regional Council of the

Southern California Association of Governments, as follows: 1. The Regional Council approves Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and

Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP for the purpose of complying with the requirements of the FAST Act, MAP-21, and all other applicable laws and regulations as referenced in the above recitals. In adopting these Amendments, the Regional Council finds as follows:

a. Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017

FTIP comply with all applicable federal and state requirements, including the FAST Act and MAP-21 planning provisions; and

b. Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017

FTIP comply with the greenhouse gas emission reduction targets established by the California Air Resources Board and meet the requirements of Senate Bill 375 (Steinberg, 2008) as codified in Government Code §65080(b) et seq. by achieving per capita GHG emission reductions relative to 2005 of 8% by 2020 and 18% by 2035.


2. The Regional Council hereby makes a positive transportation conformity

determination of Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP. In making this determination, the Regional Council finds as follows:

a. Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017

FTIP passes the four tests and analyses required for conformity, namely: regional emissions analysis; timely implementation of Transportation Control Measures; financial constraint analysis; and interagency consultation and public involvement.

3. SCAG’s Executive Director or his designee is authorized to transmit

Amendment #2 to the 2016 RTP/SCS and Amendment #17-07 to the 2017 FTIP and associated conformity findings to the FTA and the FHWA to make the final conformity determination in accordance with the Federal Clean Air Act and EPA Transportation Conformity Rule, 40 C.F.R. Parts 51 and 93.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Regional Council of the Southern

California Association of Governments at its regular meeting on the 6th day of July, 2017.

Margaret E. Finlay President, SCAG Mayor, City of Duarte Hasan Ikhrata Executive Director Joann Africa Chief Counsel


Transportation Committee Meeting of the

Southern California Association of Governments April 6, 2017

Minutes THE FOLLOWING MINUTES ARE A SUMMARY OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE. A DIGITAL RECORDING OF THE ACTUAL MEETING IS AVAILABLE FOR LISTENING IN SCAG’S OFFICE.

The Transportation Committee (TC) met at SCAG’s office in downtown Los Angeles. The meeting was called to order by Chair Hon. Barbara Messina, Alhambra. A quorum was present. Members Present:

Hon. Sean Ashton, Downey District 25 Hon. Ben Benoit, Wildomar South Coast AQMD Hon. Art Brown, Buena Park District 21 Hon. Joe Buscaino, Los Angeles District 62 Hon. Jim Clarke, Culver City WCCOG Hon. James Gazeley, Lomita District 39 Hon. Jeffrey, Giba, Moreno Valley District 69 Hon. Curt Hagman San Bernardino County Hon. Carol Herrera, Diamond Bar District 37 Hon. Steven Hofbauer, Palmdale District 43 Hon. Jim Hyatt, Calimesa District 3 Hon. Mike T. Judge, Simi Valley VCTC Hon. Linda Krupa, Hemet WRCOG Hon. Randon Lane, Murrieta Murrieta Hon. Antonio Lopez, San Fernando District 67 Hon. Clint Lorimore, Eastvale District 4 Hon. Ray Marquez, Chino Hills District 10 Hon. Marsha McLean, Santa Clarita District 67 Hon. Dan Medina, Gardena District 28Hon. Barbara Messina, Alhambra (Chair) District 34Hon. L. Dennis Michael District 9 Hon. Fred Minagar, Laguna Niguel District 12 Hon. Carol Moore, Laguna Woods OCCOG Hon. Frank Navarro, Colton District 6 Hon. Pam O’Connor, Santa Monica District 41Hon. Sam Pedroza, Claremont District 38 Hon. Teresa Real Sebastian, Monterey Park SGVCOG Hon. Crystal Ruiz, San Jacinto WRCOG Hon. Ali Saleh, Bell GCCOG Hon. Marty Simonoff, Brea District 22 Hon. David Spence, La Canada-Flintridge Arroyo Verdugo Cities Hon. Karen Spiegel, Corona (Vice Chair) District 63

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Hon. Cynthia Sternquist, Temple City SGVCOG Hon. Jess Talamantes SFVCOG Hon. Brent Tercero, Pico Rivera GCCOG Hon. Cheryl Viegas-Walker, El Centro District 1 Hon. Alan Wapner, Ontario SBCTA/SBCOG Hon. Michael Wilson, Indio District 66 Mr. Dan Kapulsky Caltrans District 7

Members Not Present:

Hon. Rusty Bailey, Riverside District 68 Hon. Glen Becerra, Simi Valley District 46Hon. Russell Betts, Desert Hot Springs CVAGHon. Jonathan Curtis, La Cañada-Flintridge District 36 Hon. Gonzalez, Lena, Long Beach District 30 Hon. Bert Hack, Laguna Woods OCCOGHon. Janice Hahn Los Angeles County Hon. Jan Harnik, Palm Desert RCTC Hon. Dave Harrington, Aliso Viejo OCCOG Hon. Jose Huizar, Los Angeles District 61 Hon. James C. Ledford Palmdale Hon. Richard D. Murphy, Los Alamitos OCTA Hon. Kris Murray, Anaheim District 19 Hon. Shawn Nelson Orange County Hon. Charles Puckett, Tustin District 17 Hon. Dwight Robinson, Lake Forest OCCOG Hon. Damon Sandoval Morongo Band of Mission Indians Hon. Zareh Sinanyan Glendale Hon. José Luis Solache, Lynwood District 26 Hon. Barb Stanton, Apple Valley SBCTA/SBCOG Hon. Chuck Washington, Temecula Riverside County Hon. Alicia Weintraub, Calabasas LVMCOG

CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Hon. Barbara Messina, Alhambra, called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. Hon. Carol Herrera, Diamond Bar, led the pledge of allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT No members of the public requested to comment. ACTION ITEMS 1. Election of 2017-18 Chair and Vice Chair Joann Africa, SCAG Chief Counsel, announced that the Committee would elect its 2017-18 Chair and Vice Chair. Ms. Africa stated that additional nominations would be accepted from the floor. Hon. Karen Spiegel, Corona, reported that she decided not to run for Vice Chair as she was running for a Supervisor seat in Riverside County and that this would serve as her last meeting of


the Transportation Committee. She thanked her colleagues for their support. Hon. Karen Spiegel also indicated that Hon. Jan Harnik, Palm Desert, was withdrawing her nomination for Chair and alternatively, she nominated Hon. Curt Hagman, San Bernardino County, for Chair. Hon. Teresa Real Sebastian, Monterey Park, nominated Hon. Jess Talamantes, Burbank, for Vice Chair. Ms. Africa stated the candidates for Chair were Hon. Curt Hagman, San Bernardino County, and Hon. Barbara Messina, Alhambra, and the candidates for Vice Chair were Hon. Steven Hofbauer, Palmdale, Hon. Randon Lane, Murrieta, Hon. Fred Minagar, Laguna Niguel, Hon. Sam Pedroza, Claremont, and Hon. Jess Talamantes, Burbank. After statements were given by each of the candidates, the Committee voted. Hon. Curt Hagman, San Bernardino County, received the majority of votes and was elected Chair as follows: Hagman: Ashton, Benoit, Hagman, Herrera, Hofbauer, Judge, Lane, Lopez, Lorimore,

Marquez, Messina, Michael, Navarro, Pedroza, Simonoff, Spence, Spiegel, Wapner, Wilson

Messina: Brown, Clarke, Gazeley, Giba, Hyatt, McLean, Medina, Minagar, Moore, O’Connor, Real Sebastian, Ruiz, Saleh, Sternquist, Talamantes, Tercero, Viegas-Walker

Hon. Randon Lane, Murrieta, received the majority of votes and was elected Vice Chair as follows: Hofbauer: Gazeley, Hofbauer, Judge Lane: Benoit, Brown, Clarke, Giba, Hagman, Hyatt, Lane, Lorimore, McLean, Messina,

Michael, Ruiz, Spiegel, Wilson Minagar: Medina, Minagar, Moore, Navarro, O’Connor, Spence, Wapner Pedroza: Ashton, Herrera, Marquez, Pedroza, Saleh, Simonoff, Sternquist Talamantes: Lopez, Real Sebastian, Talamantes, Tercero, Viegas-Walker 2. Release of Draft 2016-2040 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities

Strategy (2016 RTP/SCS) Amendment No. 2 and Draft 2017 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Consistency Amendment No. 17-07

Daniel Tran, SCAG staff, reported on the Draft 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment No. 2 and Draft 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment No. 17-07. Mr. Tran stated that since the adoption of the 2016 RTP/SCS, requests had been received from county transportation commissions (CTCs) to amend the plan to reflect additions or changes to projects’ scopes, completion years, or funding. Mr. Tran noted Amendment No. 2 was largely driven by the success of Measure M, which resulted in additional funding for transportation improvements throughout Los Angeles County. He stated that amending the RTP/SCS enabled projects to maintain eligibility for federal funding, and that the revised Draft 2016 Amendment No. 2 and FTIP Consistency Amendment #17-07 would be brought before the Transportation Committee in June and to the Regional Council for final approval in July 2017.


Mr. Tran noted approval was sought to release the 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment No. 2 and Draft FTIP Consistency Amendment No. 17-07 for a 30-day public review and comment period beginning April 7, 2017 and ending May 8, 2017. Hon. Curt Hagman, San Bernardino County, asked about pending legislation in Sacramento and Washington, DC and if there was capacity to further amend the plan should that legislation pass. Mr. Tran responded that plan amendments were largely driven by requests from the county transportation commissions, but passage of large funding measures would likely precipitate an amendment process to reflect that change. Hon. Alan Wapner, Ontario, asked if there was a limit to the number of amendments per plan. Mr. Tran responded there was no stated limit to the number of amendments and noted that there were four (4) amendments to the 2008 RTP and two (2) amendments to the 2012 RTP/SCS. A MOTION was made (Navarro) and SECONDED (Wilson) to release the Draft 2016 RTP/SCS Amendment No. 2 and Draft 2017 FTIP Consistency Amendment No. 17-07 for a 30-day public review and comment period beginning April 7, 2017 and ending May 8, 2017. The Motion passed by the following votes: AYES: Ashton, Benoit, Brown, Clarke, Gazeley, Giba, Hagman, Herrera, Hofbauer,

Hyatt, Judge, Lane, Lopez, Lorimore, Marquez, McLean, Medina, Messina, Michael, Minagar, Moore, Navarro, O’Connor, Pedroza, Real Sebastian, Ruiz, Saleh, Simonoff, Spence, Spiegel, Sternquist, Talamantes, Tercero, Viegas-Walker, Wapner, Wilson (36)

NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0)

CONSENT CALENDAR

3. Minutes of the March 2, 2017 Meeting

Receive and File 4. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) Go Human Grant 5. SCAG Sustainability Planning Grant Program Update 6. Update Regarding 2016 South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) Adoption 7. Amended 2017 Regional Active Transportation Program: Recommended Project List 8. SCAG Post-Housing Summit Initiatives 9. 2017 Meeting Schedule of the Regional Council and Policy Committees

A MOTION was made (Brown) and SECONDED (Lorimore) to approve Consent Calendar items 3 – 9. The Motion passed by the following votes:

AYES: Ashton, Benoit, Brown, Clarke, Gazeley, Giba, Hagman, Herrera, Hofbauer, Hyatt, Lane, Lopez, Lorimore, Marquez, McLean, Medina, Messina, Michael, Minagar, Moore, Navarro, O’Connor, Pedroza, Real Sebastian,


Saleh, Simonoff, Spence, Spiegel, Sternquist, Talamantes, Tercero, Viegas-Walker, Wapner, Wilson (34)

NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: Judge, Ruiz (2)

INFORMATION ITEMS

10. I-210 Pilot Integrated Corridor Management Project Update Joe Butler, Program and Engineering Manager, California Partners for Advanced Transportation Technology (PATH), reported on the I-210 Pilot Integrated Corridor Management Project Update. Mr. Butler stated the pilot sought to develop a corridor-wide traffic management system that enabled a more effective response to non-recurring congestion such as collisions, work zones, adverse weather events, and planned special events. He stated that the pilot program was being implemented on the I-210 corridor in the San Gabriel Valley in two (2) phases and that Phase I extended from SR-134 to I-605 and Phase 2 extended from I-605 to Foothill Blvd. and US-66. He noted that integrated corridor management required the coordination of infrastructure and technology to enable real time corridor response to delays so that signal timing changes at affected intersections were implemented in response to increased traffic build up as drivers diverted to other roadways. He stated that additional infrastructure improvements needed included fiber communication, software, upgrading traffic signals, video cameras, travel time sensors and wayfinding signs. Mr. Butler stated the pilot project sought to create a template system that could be implemented in other corridors throughout the state. He stated that the pilot was scheduled to be completed in the 4th quarter of 2018. Hon. Sam Pedroza, Claremont, asked if the cost of implementing an integrated corridor system would be reduced when installed in other corridors in the region or state. Project member, Tarek Hatata, System Metrics Group, responded that the cost of implementing the system in other corridors depended on the amount of existing instrumentation present in that corridor. He stated that software developed in the pilot project could be replicated in other corridors at minimal cost and the per-unit cost of instrumentation would go down as greater numbers were purchased.

11. SCAG SB 375 Regional GHG Target Recommendations for the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (2020 RTP/SCS) and Beyond Ping Chang, SCAG staff, reported on SB 375 Regional GHG Target Recommendations for the 2020 RTP/SCS and Beyond. Mr. Chang noted the 2016 RTP/SCS achieved broad benefits for the region including per capita reduction in daily vehicles miles travelled (VMT) and delays as well as improved air quality and an estimated decrease in the cost of transportation per household. Mr. Chang noted the 2016 RTP/SCS was estimated to provide an 18% per capita reduction in greenhouse gas emissions which exceeded the Air Resources Board’s established target of 13%.


Mr. Chang noted that for the 2020 RTP/SCS, SCAG’s 18% per capita GHG reduction target recommendation was very ambitious. He noted that SCAG staff had focused on three areas which might provide additional GHG reduction benefits including active transportation, deployment of zero emission vehicles, and mobility innovations, which could help decrease GHG emissions by about 2 to 2.5 percentage points. He stated improved fuel efficiency, decreased vehicle operating costs, and potential increases in VMT would result in a 4 to 5 percentage point increase in per capita GHG, leaving a 2 to 3 percentage point gap of per capita GHG reduction still needed to fill to reach the 18% target recommendation for which SCAG would strive to achieve with state policies and funding support.

CHAIR’S REPORT Hon. Barbara Messina, Alhambra, stated registration was open for SCAG’s General Assembly May 4th and 5th 2017 and those interested were encouraged to register early and reserve a room. She reminded everyone that a San Adreas Fault Tour with Dr. Lucy Jones was planned for Wednesday May 3, 2017 and those interested were encouraged to indicate their interest on the sign-in sheet being circulated.

METROLINK REPORT Hon. Art Brown, Buena Park, reported that work was progressing on the Downtown San Bernardino Passenger Rail Project, which would extend the San Bernardino and Inland Empire/Orange County Lines to the new San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, leading to connectivity with the Omnitrans sbX Green Line, additional Omnitrans bus lines and the future Redlands Passenger Rail which opens in 2020. He stated that due to construction, rail service on the San Bernardino Line was temporarily suspended at the San Bernardino and Rialto stations until Monday, April 17. He reported that construction on the Hollywood Burbank Airport-North Metrolink Station broke ground Tuesday, March 21, 2017, and that this new station would be on the Antelope Valley Line and would be the second rail station serving Hollywood Burbank Airport. He noted that the new Metrolink station would be on the east side of the airport at Hollywood Way and San Fernando Road and was expected to be completed in the spring of 2018.

ADJOURNMENT Hon. Barbara Messina, Alhambra, adjourned the meeting at 11:41 a.m.

Courtney Aguirre, Senior Regional Planner Transportation Planning


DATE: June 1, 2017

TO: Community, Economic and Human Development (CEHD) Committee Energy and Environment Committee ( EEC) Transportation Committee (TC) Regional Council (RC)

FROM: John Cho, Senior Regional Planner; 213-236-1847; [email protected]

SUBJECT: Draft Program for the 28th Annual Demographic Workshop – June 26, 2017

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL: RECOMMENDED ACTION: For Information Only – No Action Required. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: SCAG staff will provide an overview of the program and key topics that will be presented and discussed at the 28th Annual Demographic Workshop, which will be jointly held with the University of Southern California (USC) Sol Price School of Public Policy, on June 26, 2017 at USC. The demographic workshop is free to all SCAG RC and policy committee members. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan; Goal 4: Develop, Maintain and Promote the Utilization of State of the Art Models, Information Systems and Communication Technologies; Objective b: Develop, maintain and enhance data and information to support planning and decision making in a timely and effective manner. BACKGROUND: SCAG and the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy will jointly host the 28th Annual Demographic workshop at the USC campus in the newly completely Trojan Grand Ballroom between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on June 26, 2017. This year’s workshop program is developed under the main theme, “Volatile Demographics: How High and How Low?” The workshop will provide new insights and research on demographic changes that we are facing. Registration is free for Regional Council and Policy Committee members. The first panel will feature new trends and assumptions in fertility rates. Dr. Walter Schwarm, Research Manager in the Department of Finance will present the newly released population projection focusing on fertility rate and other components. Dr. Dowell Myers, Professor and Director of the Population Dynamics Research Group in the Sol Price School of Public Policy at USC, and Dr. Gretchen M. Livingston, Senior Researcher in Pew Research Center, will provide their perspective of fertility rates.

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The second panel will feature new trends in immigration, workforce, and housing. Panelists are: Dr. Frank Wen, Acting Director of Land Use & Environmental Planning, SCAG; Dr. Audrey Singer, Senior Fellow, Urban Institute; and Melinda Coy, Housing Policy Specialist, California Housing and Community Development. The third panel will feature robots and the potential impact in labor market and in our communities. Panelists are: Dr. Maja Mataric, Chan Soon-Shiong, Professor of Computer Science, Neuroscience, and Pediatrics in the Viterbi School of Engineering at USC, will introduce socially assistive robotics as means of improving human quality of life. Dr. Milind Tambe, Professor of Computer Science & Industrial and Systems Engineering Departments in the Viterbi School of Engineering at USC, will present how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used for social good. Lastly, Sean Kane, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company will present the potential displacement impact on employment by AI and robots. As a luncheon keynote speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Rhodes, Research Director for the Basic Income Project, Y Combinator Research, will introduce Universal Basic Income (UBI) which is a form of social security that is given to individuals unconditionally. Afternoon roundtables will provide participants with new information about how to work with several demographic topics: Census and big data; Projecting K-12 Public School Enrollments; SCAG GIS/big data/General Plan/ EIFD data; and Accessory dwelling units and the impact on household estimation and projection, Supporting partners of the SCAG/USC demographic workshops include US Census Bureau, California State Census Data Center, Department of Finance (DOF), Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and USC Population Dynamics Research Group. FISCAL IMPACT: Work associated with this item is included in the current FY 2016-17 Budget under 800-0160.04. ATTACHMENT: Draft Program for the 28th Annual Demographic Workshop, June 26, 2017.


28th Annual Demographic Workshop (5-23-2017): Volatile Demographics: How High and How Low?

Monday, June 26, 2017 AGENDA AM 8:00 Registration/Continental Breakfast

8.30 Welcome/Introductions Jack Knott, Dean, Sol Price School of Public Policy, USC Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director, Southern California Association of Governments Hon. Margaret E. Finlay, Councilmember, City of Duarte, President, Southern California Association of Governments James T. Christy, Regional Director, Los Angeles Regional Office, U.S. Census Bureau

8:45 Demographic Trends Under Trump’s Administration & New Demographics Dowell Myers, Professor and Director of the Population Dynamics Research Group, Sol Price School of Public Policy, USC

9:10 Panel 1: Fertility Rate: How Low Can It Go? Louise Rollin-Alamillo, Research Analyst, Office of Health Assessment and Epidemiology, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Dowell Myers, Professor and Director of the Population Dynamics Research Group, Sol Price School of Public Policy, USC Ethan Sharygin, Demographer, State Census Data Center, California Department of Finance

10:10 Coffee Break 10:20 Panel 2: Immigration, Workforce, and Housing: How Big A Change? What

Additional Labor Can Be Cultivated? Audrey Singer, Senior Fellow, Urban institute Frank Wen, Acting Director, Land Use & Environmental Planning, Southern California Association of Governments Megan Kirkeby, Policy Research Specialist, California Department of Housing and Community Development

11:20 Panel 3: Robots: How Big A Change? Maja Matarić, Vice Dean for Research, Viterbi School of Engineering Director, Robotics and Autonomous Systems Center (RASC) University of Southern California

Milind Tambe, Founding Co-director, CAIS Center for AI in Society Professor, Computer Science & Industrial and Systems Engineering Departments University of Southern California Sean Kane, Associate partner, McKinsey & Company


PM 12:20 Working Lunch 12:40 Luncheon Keynote Speech

Elizabeth Rhodes, Research Director for the Basic Income Project, Y Combinator Research

1:40 Greetings

Ethan Sharygin, Demographer, State Census Data Center, California Department of Finance

1:50 Afternoon Roundtables: Applying Big Data in Demographics Table 1 – Census and Big Data, (Luz M Castillo) Table 2 – SCAG GIS/Big Data (Kimberly Clark, Tom Vo) Table 3 – Volatile Demographics? LAUSD Plans for Short and Long Range

Enrollment Horizons (Valerie Edwards & Mary Ehrenthal Prichard) Table 4 – Accessory Dwelling Unit and its application in planning (Deborah

Diep & Paul McDougall) Table 5 – Population Projection/ City Level Population Projection Model (Ethan

Sharygin, Simon Choi) Table 6 – State/County Population Estimates (Phuong Nguyen)

3:00 Takeaways of Roundtables, Questions & Answers 3:30 Concluding Remarks


DATE: June 1, 2017

TO: Regional Council (RC) Community, Economic, and Human Development Committee (CEHD) Energy and Environment Committee (EEC) Transportation Committee (TC)

FROM: Hasan Ikhrata, Executive Director, (213) 236-1944, [email protected]

SUBJECT: Status Update on Implementation of Indirect Mobile Source Measures in 2016 South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL: RECOMMENDED ACTION: For Information Only - No Action Required. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Per the directions of the Boards of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB), the SCAQMD staff held an introductory working group meeting on May 8, 2017 to start the implementation of the indirect mobile source measures in the 2016 South Coast Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). This staff report presents a summary of the working group process. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Improve Regional Decision Making by Providing Leadership and Consensus Building on Key Plans and Policies; Objective a) Create and facilitate a collaborative and cooperative environment to produce forward thinking regional plans. BACKGROUND: As previously reported, the SCAQMD and ARB adopted the 2016 South Coast AQMP respectively in March 2017. The 2016 AQMP includes five indirect mobile source measures seeking emission reductions from new development and redevelopment projects (EGM-01), marine ports (MOB-01), railyards (MOB-02), warehouses (MOB-03), and commercial airports (MOB-04). As part of its adoption, the SCAQMD Governing Board directed its staff to undertake a stakeholder process and draft for its consideration an indirect source rule for non-aircraft sources at commercial airports by February 2019. As part of the ARB adoption, the ARB Board directed its staff to report on concepts for an indirect source rule and any alternatives to control pollution from large freight facilities including ports, railyards, warehouses and distribution centers by February 2018. To implement the directions of the SCAQMD and ARB Boards, the SCAQMD staff held an introductory working group meeting on May 8, 2017. The purpose of the meeting was to lay out and seek stakeholder input on a working group process. The following is a summary of the working group process based on the introductory working group meeting.

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1. Five Working Groups Will Be Formed:

a. New Development and Redevelopment Projects b. Marine Ports c. Railyards d. Warehouses e. Commercial Airports

2. Composition of the Working Groups:

a. SCAQMD staff aims to have balanced stakeholders representation in each working group b. The composition of the working groups will be similar to that of the 2016 AQMP Advisory Group

3. Format and Schedule of the Working Group Meetings

a. Each working group meeting will include an SCAQMD staff presentation and roundtable discussion with conference-call capability

b. Multiple meetings per working group will be held over the next year starting in June 2017 c. The meetings will follow the indirect mobile source measures schedule specified in the 2016 AQMP

with staff recommendations to the SCAQMD Governing Board in March 2018.

4. Key Considerations and Objectives of the Working Groups a. To balance improved air quality/public health and healthy economy b. To follow a collaborative process to seek voluntary measures where possible and pivot to formal

rulemaking if necessary c. To identify strategies to implement the indirect mobile source measures d. To identify metrics for assessing implementation progress e. To develop mechanisms to ensure any voluntary emission reductions are federally creditable

SCAG staff will actively participate in and closely monitor the working group process and will report back to the Regional Council and Policy Committee(s) as appropriate. FISCAL IMPACT: Work associated with this item is included in the current FY16-17 Overall Work Program (025.SCG0164.01: Air Quality Planning and Conformity). ATTACHMENT: None

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DATE: June 1, 2017

TO: Community, Economic and Human Development (CEHD) Committee Energy and Environment Committee (EEC) Transportation Committee (TC) Regional Council (RC)

FROM: Kimberly Clark, Regional Planner Specialist, Research and Analysis, 213-236-1844, [email protected]; Derek Hung, Temporary Assistant Regional Planner, Research and Analysis, 213-236-1849, [email protected]

SUBJECT: SCAG Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD)/ Community Revitalization and Investment Authority (CRIA) Technical Assistance and Web Tool Demonstration

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL: RECOMMENDED ACTION: For Information Only – No Action Required EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Senate Bill 628 and Assembly Bill 2, enacted into law in 2014 and 2015, respectively, empower local jurisdictions to form Enhanced Infrastructure Finance Districts (EIFDs) and establish Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities (CRIAs) to finance infrastructure investment through tax increment financing. EIFDs and CRIAs are the major economic development strategies and financing mechanisms after the dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies (RDAs) in February 2012, and SCAG has developed a tool for project sponsors to evaluate the viability of establishing an EIFD or CRIA for a given project area. Los Angeles County MTA (Metro) will also be using SCAG’s criteria, data sets and tools for their upcoming Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Grant Program, and SCAG will be providing support at several trainings to be held this month. SCAG will also be hosting a Toolbox Tuesday training session at our main headquarters on June 27th at 10am to assist all regional stakeholders with SCAG’s new tool. Staff will provide a EIFD/CRIAs web tool demonstration to the Committee members. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Improve Regional Decision Making by Providing Leadership and Consensus Building on Key Plans and Policies; Objective: a) Create and facilitate a collaborative and cooperative environment to produce forward thinking regional plans. BACKGROUND: A. Economic Development Options in the Post-RDA Era Following the dissolution of RDAs in 2012, numerous legislative bills were introduced to guide and ensure as much as possible an orderly dissolution process, and to provide local government with other

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potential structures to use tax increment finance for local economic development. Among them were SB 628, signed into law on September 29, 2014 and AB 2, signed into law on September 22, 2015, empower local jurisdictions to form Enhanced Infrastructure Finance Districts (EIFDs) and establish Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities (CRIAs) to finance infrastructure investment through tax increment financing. EIFDs and CRIAs are the two major economic development strategies and financing mechanisms after the dissolution of RDAs through infrastructure investment, and as required by AB2 specifically aim to produce affordable housing and target those investments and improvements at disadvantaged communities, or blight areas. The provisions set forth by AB 2 have similarities to the redevelopment agencies and projects that were dissolved in February 2012. Similar to the former redevelopment agencies, this authority can use tax increment financing to fund its programs. However, AB 2 requires that the taxing entities in the plan area, such as counties and special districts, must agree to divert tax increment funds to the authority. AB 2 also requires that at least 25 percent of all tax increment revenues received by the authority must be deposited into a separate Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund and used by the local authority for purposes of building or preserving the local supply of affordable housing. Prior redevelopment law required 20 percent set aside for affordable housing. The bill also requires that the local authority to make relocation provisions for persons displaced by a plan and replace certain housing units destroyed or removed as part of the plan. B. SCAG Efforts and Partnership with Metro Consistent with SCAG’s current and past priorities to support legislation to enhance economic development opportunities for local government, provide tools to help achieve further economic turnaround and growth, SCAG retained Kosmont Companies to advise on how SCAG can promote and facilitate the use of both EIFDs and CRIAs to achieve the goals of economic development through sustainable infrastructure investment and affordable housing construction. To assist local jurisdictions in evaluating the viability of establishing an EIFD/CRIA, SCAG developed a screening criteria and interactive tool that allows anyone to dive deep into local assessor’s parcel taxation data and other factors essential to the establishment of an EIFD/CRIA. We will be hosting a Toolbox Tuesday training session on June 27th at 10am at SCAG’s Main Office, and video conferencing to our regional offices will be provided. Building on this work, Metro will be using SCAG’s criteria as an essential factor in their new Transit Oriented Communities Tax Increment Financing (TOC TIF) Pilot Program, which will fund Los Angeles County municipalities seeking to study the feasibility of forming TIF districts located within a one-half mile of Metrolink, Metro Rail, or Metro Transitway/Bus Rapid Transit stations and adjacent transit corridors. This partnership is part of SCAG and Metro’s commitment to supporting Transit Oriented Communities (TOCs) – compact, bikeable and walkable corridors centered on transit. TOCs go beyond a typical Transit Oriented Development (TOD) by considering a broader community context. TIF districts can be a critical component of creating TOCs as they can fund community serving infrastructure, including better first and last mile connections to transit, affordable housing, and other amenities such as open


space, community centers and libraries. Having the appropriate infrastructure and community services located near accessible quality transit supports our shared goals of increasing ridership, reducing vehicle miles travelled and contributing to a healthier, more sustainable Southern California. Applicants are required to perform an initial screening of their proposed TIF district using SCAG’s online EIFD/CRIA Technical Assistance Application to ensure that the feasibility study area meets the State’s legal requirements for EIFD and/or CRIA formation, and also that the targeted area has the capacity to generate enough investment and tax increment to support the desired projects. Please see Attachment 1 for more information on SCAG’s Screening Criteria and tool. Attachment 2 provides additional information on upcoming trainings that will be held this month for Metro’s TOC TIF Pilot Program. FISCAL IMPACT: Work associated with this item is included in the current FY OWP under 150-4096A.02, Regional Growth and Policy Analysis. ATTACHMENTS: 1. SCAG EIFD/CRIA Screening Criteria 2. Metro TOD Planning Grant Workshops + SCAG Toolbox Tuesday (June 27th)


The analyses, projections, assumptions, rates of return, and any examples presented herein are for illustrative purposes and are not a guarantee of actual and/or future results. Project pro forma and tax analyses are projections only. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in this analysis.

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a) Confirm that lead agency receives Finding of Completion from DOFb) Certify no SA assets under litigation (if any) will benefit from district formationc) Comply with State Controller's asset transfer review

1. EIFD/CRIA Successor Agency Prerequisites

2. Economic Development Potential

a) Is a specific project planned that may spur economic development (e.g. new rail stop, TOD, proposed industrial development)?

b) Will projected development in project area at buildout create $100 million or more in increased assessed value in first 5 years?

c) Is there adequate undeveloped or re-developable land in project area necessary to support planned development?

d) Do early-stage developers in project area plan to break ground on projects within 2 years of potential district formation?

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a) Is there zoning in place to support planned development types? Is there an approved specific plan for the area?

b) Does the current zoning support mixed-use and transit-oriented development?c) What densities for housing does the current plan allow?

4. Project Location and Infrastructure Needs

a) Where is project located? High-Quality Transit Area? Transit Priority Area?b) Is project in proximity to strategic projects listed in RTP?c) What jurisdictions benefit from the project?d) What type of infrastructure is needed to support project? Is it regional in nature?e) Are there requirements for development of affordable housing within the project area?f) What are estimated project costs and timing of infrastructure needs?g) Is the necessary infrastructure identified in a capital improvements program or

environmental documentation (e.g. specific plan EIR)?h) Is the infrastructure project approved? If so, when is expected completion/delivery date?i) Does needed infrastructure cross jurisdictional boundaries (e.g. bus or light rail service)?j) Has funding been approved for the infrastructure improvements?

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5. Potential Infrastructure Financing Solutions

a) How much property tax increment does the lead agency capture?̶ If > 15 cents: Generally able to form district on their own̶ If < 15 cents: May have to find partners or alternative funding sources

b) Are other affected taxing entities (e.g. county or special districts other than schools) willing to contribute increment or other financial resources (e.g. grant monies)?

c) What other financial resources are available to support the district (e.g. development impact fees, CFD revenues, sales tax, hotel/TOT tax)?

d) Will early-stage developers be willing to provide seed capital or a loan to support district formation?

e) Is project eligible to apply for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) grant? If so, which type? Will SCAG assist in application?

f) Are planned improvements eligible for PACE financing such as energy efficiency upgrades or seismic retrofits?

g) For regional infrastructure projects, will other jurisdictions/agencies pledge increment or financial resources towards infrastructure construction? If so, how much?

h) Is project area a Disadvantaged Community (may qualify for CRIA formation)? If yes, proceed to Criteria #6.


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a) 80% of land in project area by census tract must have median household income <80% of statewide median

b) Must meet at least 3 of the following conditions:̶ Non-seasonal unemployment 3% higher than statewide median̶ Crime rates 5% higher than statewide median̶ Deteriorated or inadequate infrastructure̶ Deteriorated commercial or residential structures

c) Alternative qualification as former Military Base or designation as Disadvantaged Community per CalEPA EnviroScreen tool

7. Technical Screening

6. CRIA Eligibility

a) Does a former Redevelopment Agency Project Area's boundaries cover part or all of the potential EIFD project area?

b) Does the Successor Agency have enforceable obligations identified in the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS)? If so, what obligations and how much?

c) Has the county auditor/controller where the EIFD is located provided direction as to how tax increment will flow to the EIFD?


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Metro is launching Round 5 of its Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant Program (TOD Grant) to fund the advancement of comprehensive transit supportive planning in Los Angeles County. The TOD Grant will fund the following:

1) Adoption of transit supportive regulatory plans, using the Transit Supportive Planning Toolkit, and

2) Transit Oriented Communities Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District pilot program feasibility studies.

Please visit www.metro.net/projects/tod to download the TOD Planning Grant Program Guidelines. Metro will review application requirements at the following workshops:

Metro Headquarters Los Angeles – Wednesday, June 7th, 1–4 pm

One Gateway Plaza, Henry Huntington Room, 3rd Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 Parking is available off Vignes Street. Please bring ticket with you for validation. Transit options include Metro Red, Purple, Gold, and Silver Lines.

Gateway Cities Council of Governments – Tuesday, June 20th, 1–4 pm

16401 Paramount Boulevard, Clearwater Building Paramount, CA 90723 Parking is available on site.

San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments – Thursday, June 22nd, 1–4 pm Transit Supportive Planning/TIF Combined Workshop 602 East Huntington Drive, Suite B, Shamrock Conference Room Monrovia, CA 91016 Parking is available on site.

SCAG Headquarters Los Angeles – Tuesday, June 27th, 10 am–12 pm Transit Supportive Planning/TIF Combined Workshop 818 W 7th Street, Boardroom, 12th floor Los Angeles, CA 90017 Parking lot entrance on Flower Street off of 7th Street Transit options include 7th /Figueroa station on Metro Red, Purple, LADOT, Metro buses Please contact Desiree Portillo Rabinov at 213.922.3039 with any questions.

Metro Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant Program ROUND 5 WORKSHOPS

Transit Supportive Planning/TIF Combined Workshop


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2017 Meeting Schedule

Regional Council and Policy Committees

All Regular Meetings are scheduled on the 1st Thursday of each month

(Approved by the Regional Council 09-01-16)

Executive/Administration Committee (EAC) 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Community, Economic and Human

Development Committee (CEHD)

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Energy and Environment Committee (EEC) 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Transportation Committee (TC) 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Regional Council (RC) 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM

January 5, 2017

February 2, 2017

March 2, 2017

April 6, 2017

May 4 – 5, 2017 (SCAG Regional Conference and General Assembly, JW Marriott Desert Springs)

June 1, 2017

July 6, 2017

August 3, 2017 (DARK)

September 7, 2017 (Note: League of California Cities Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA; Sep. 13 - 15)

October 5, 2017

November 2, 2017

December 7, 2017 (SCAG 8th Annual Economic Summit --- in lieu of the regularly scheduled

Regional Council and Policy Committees’ Meeting

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DATE: June 1, 2017


FROM: Alan Thompson, Senior Regional Planner, Active Transportation and Special Programs (213) 236-1940, [email protected]

SUBJECT: Developing National Historic Trails within Los Angeles County Feasibility Study

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL: RECOMMENDED ACTION: For Information Only – No Action Required. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Mr. Elijah Henley, National Park Service, will brief the committee on the efforts of the National Park Service to develop, in collaboration with SCAG and local jurisdictions, and mark historic trails within Los Angeles County. This effort, if successful will serve as a test case and template for other counties in the SCAG region and the western portion of the country. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 1, Improve Regional Decision Making by Providing Leadership and Consensus Building on Key Plans and Policies; Objective (c) Provide practical solutions for moving new ideas forward. BACKGROUND: The National Trails System was created by the National Trails System Act of 1968. The Act created a series of National Trails, "to promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the open-air, outdoor areas and historic resources of the Nation." Two trails cross through Los Angeles County, the Old Spanish Trail and the Juan Batista de Anza Trail. The Old Spanish Trail is an historical trade route that connected the northern New Mexico settlements of Santa Fe, New Mexico with those of Los Angeles, California and Southern California. Approximately 700 miles long, the trail runs through areas of high mountains, arid deserts, and deep canyons. It is considered one of the most arduous of all trade routes ever established in the United States. Explored, in part, by Spanish explorers as early as the late 16th century, the trail saw extensive use by pack trains from about 1830 until the mid-1850s. In 2001, the section of the trail that runs across Nevada from the Arizona border to California was placed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Old Spanish Trail/Mormon Road Historic District. The Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail is a 1,210-mile trail that extends from Nogales on the United States-Mexico border in Arizona, through the California desert and coastal areas in Southern California and the Central Coast region to San Francisco. Along the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail route, visitors can experience the varied landscapes similar to those the expedition saw; learn the

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stories of the expedition's events, members, and descendants; better understand the Native American diversity of cultures in their homelands and their guidance on the expedition; and appreciate the extent and lasting influences of Spanish colonial settlements in present-day Arizona and California. In 2005, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) began posting signs on roads that overlap with the trail route, so that California drivers can now follow the trail. The National Park Service is exploring how to better integrate federal, state, and regional active transportation goals and processes to meet the needs of mutual interest. Surviving trail sections could be made as part of walk paths highlighting landmarks. SCAG is working with the National Park Service to explore potential funding opportunities to perform a feasibility study for developing and marking the Old Spanish Trail, through the eastern portion of Los Angeles County (eastern border to Downtown. The feasibility study would be consistent with the active transportation goals of the 2016 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy’s Active Transportation Appendix. Relevant goals include:

Develop an Active Transportation Friendly Environment; Increase Active Transportation usage; and Encourage Development of Local Plans.

The 2016 RTP/SCS Active Transportation Appendix calls for the development of greenways (multi-use paths along rivers, channels and utility corridors), neighborhood mobility areas that focus on walking and bicycling, and first/last mile strategies that may connect to, or comprise elements of the Old Spanish Trail. FISCAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact. Item is not part of SCAG budget. ATTACHMENT: PowerPoint Presentation: National Historic Trails


FEDERAL COLLABORATIVE PLANNING OPPORTUNITIESLinking Active Transportation Goals

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

Elijah Henley, Acting Planning & Programs Branch Chief

Morgan Malley, Acting Planning Team Lead, FLAP Lead Transportation Planner

Thursday, June 1st 2017

OverviewPresentation Purpose: Provide context of Federal Highway Administration Federal Lands Highway Division (FLHD) programs and process for Federal Land Management Agency (FLMA) Collaborative Long-Range Transportation Planning (CLRTP) related to National Historic Trails (NHT) in SCAG Region.

Items Covered:• FLHD Programs and Partners

• Relationship between CLRTP and other State, Local, and FLMA LRTPs

• Key milestones and Next Steps for Partner Engagement

• Partnering and Joint Funding Opportunities

• Development of Trail Feasibility Study in LA County

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FLH Mission

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Improving transportation to and within Federal and Tribal Lands by providing technical services to the highway transportation community, as well as building accessible and scenic roads that ensure the many national treasures, within our Federal Lands, can be enjoyed by all.

FLH Programs

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• Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP)Improve transportation facilities owned or maintained by a non-federalagency providing access to, adjacent to, or location within federal lands

• Federal Lands Transportation Program (FLTP)Improve transportation facilities owned and maintained by a federal agency

• Federal Lands Planning Program (FLPP)Implement transportation planning for Federal lands and Tribal transportation facilities that are consistent with the Statewide and Metropolitan transportation planning procedures under 23 U.S.C.


FLAP Funding Distribution

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$250 million

80% of FLAP($200 million)

> 1.5% of Federal Land

20% of FLAP($50 million)

< 1.5% of Federal Land

% of Federally Owned

Acreage by State

FLAP Funds Allocation

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State Funding (FY16)

1. OR $36.5 M

2. CA $31.6 M

3. MT $18.8 M

4. ID $14.7 M

5. CO $14.7 M

6. AZ $13.5 M

7. WA $12.3 M

8. UT $9.6 M

Recreational visitation 30%

Federal land area 5%

Federal public road mileage 55%

Federal public bridges 10%


CA FLAP Details & Call Status

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Check FLAP webpage for updates as well as more detailed program information, Q&A, guidance, etc.

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/programs/flap/

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FLTP Process


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FLTP Planning Process

FLTP Funding Distribution

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Non-Competitive- By statute the NPS, FWS, and USFS receive annual FLTP sums.

Competitive- Based on application submissions from the BLM, BOR, USACE, and

eligible Independent Federal Agency, allocation amounts are determined by the Office of the Secretary of Transportation by use of a performance management model.


1. System Definition

2. State of Good Repair of

Transportation Facilities

3. Reduction of Bridge Deficiencies

4. Improvement of Safety

5. FLMA Resource and Asset

Management Goals

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FLTP Performance-Based Planning Elements

WHAT is the CLRTP trying to achieve?

Purpose: Develop an integrated plan that communicates and

feeds the needs of Federal Lands into the established Statewide and Metropolitan Transportation Planning Process.

Goals:

1. Identify shared priorities, needs and/or opportunities and associate them with appropriate funding sources.

2. Align LRTPs with FLMA Investment Strategy process.

3. Establish FLMA performance measures and targets that align with State DOTs and MPOs.

4. Ensure CLRTPs are coordinated under the umbrella of DOT’s Statewide LRTPs much like a MPO and/or COG LTRPs.

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• Coordination with FLMA Regional and State Coordinators / Program Managers / Engineers to determine most appropriate process for engaging FLMA unit and staff.

• Assistance from DOT on strategy for engaging DOT Districts and Local Public Agencies (LPAs) to identify places on the state and local system where there is a nexus between need and collaboration opportunity.

HOW do we achieve this?

Agency Roles in CLRTP ProcessAssociation Agency LRTP Status Roles & Participation

Core Member:Agencies funded under the Federal Lands Transportation Program (FLTP) of which the CLRTP process serves.

FS, BLM (ACE, BOR)

In Development,both State/Multi-State CLRTPs and National LRTPs.

Major contribution, review, and approval.1. Baseline data2. Needs Assessment 3. Performance Measures and Target Setting4. Scenario PlanningWorkshop

NPS, FWS

Completed Nationaland Regional LRTPs. However, National PM Targets incomplete.

Minor contribution, review, and approval.1. Baseline data from completed LRTPs2. Needs Assessment 3. Performance Measures and Target Setting4. Scenario PlanningWorkshop

Partner:Agencies that FLMA LRTP process shall be consistent with State and MPO Planning Processes under 23 U.S.C. Sections 134 and 135.

DOT Completed, however, depending on the state Performance Measures and Targets are complete and/or in development.

Minor contribution and consultation.1. Baseline data*2. Needs Assessment- may be achieved

without use of ArcGIS online tool if unconstrained list of projects can be shared

3. Scenario PlanningWorkshop*Only shared as necessary

MPO, RTPA, COG

Other LPA

Tribal Governments

Completed, however, Targets have not been set.

Coordinated consultation.Administered via Tribal

Transportation Program (TTP) Coordinators and DOT Tribal Liaisons.

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Federal & Tribal

Forest Service

Bureau of Land Management

Other FLMAs

(NPS, FWS, ACE, BOR)

Bureau of Indian Affairs

State

DOT

State Parks

LocalMPOs / COGs

Counties

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Needs Assessment-Strategic Engagement & Deployment

FLMA AssessmentState & Local Assessment- proximity to Federal Lands

Needs by Goal Area and Agency and used in FLMAs Scenario Planning

and/or FLMA identified need

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1. System Preservation: Provide a transportation system with sustainable assets that endure over time.

2. Ensure Safety: Provide safe and appropriate access for all users to and within public lands.

3. Provide Access and Connectivity: Provide a seamless multimodal transportation system that supports community connectivity and access to public lands.

4. Protect Resources: Provide a transportation system that emphasizes stewardship of natural and cultural resources and ecological sustainability.

5. Place-Based Collaboration: Plan and manage a transportation system that depends upon collaboration and mutually beneficial actions.

6. Nurture Visitor Experience: Promote ease and enjoyment of travel to and within federal lands.

CLRTP Goals


CLRTP Goal Areas

FLTPInvestment

Criteria

System Preservation

Safety Access & Connectivity

ResourceProtection

Collaboration User Experience

System Definition

State of Good Repair

BridgeDeficiencies

Safety Improvements

Resource & Asset Manage.

Goals

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FHWA National Goals per MAP-21/FAST:

1. Infrastructure Condition2. Safety3. Congestion Reduction4. System Reliability5. Freight Movement and Economic Vitality6. Environmental Sustainability7. Reduced Project Delivery Delays

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SCAG Region in Relation to Federal Lands

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FED DEPT.AREA (mi2)

DOI 18,272

DOD* 4,371

USDA** 3,195

Greater than 66% SCAG federally owned

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CA CLRTP Regional Multi-Agency Meetings Results

CA CLRTP Needs Assessment

Comments Primary Goal Secondary Goal

Old Spanish Trail NHT in Los Angeles - Opportunities for

Collaboration

User Experience Access and Connectivity


National Trails System

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National Trails System Act (1968)• Designated national system of recreation, scenic and historic trails

• Two National Historic Trails (NHT) are located within SCAG region

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SCAG Region in Relation to Nat’l Historic Trails

NHT NameLength

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Old Spanish 311

Juan Bautista de Anza 490

Total 801

Old Spanish NHT• Approx. 2,850 miles total• Santa Fe to Los Angeles• Major trade route (1829-48)

Juan Bautista de Anza NHT• Sonora, Mexico, to San

Francisco• Route traveled by Captain

Juan Bautista de Anza of Spain (1775-76)


CLRTP Goal Areas

FLTPInvestment

Criteria

System Preservation

Safety Access & Connectivity

ResourceProtection

Collaboration User Experience

System Definition

State of Good Repair

BridgeDeficiencies

Safety Improvements

Resource & Asset Manage.

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De Anza NHT - NPS working towards the creation of a continuous 1,200 mile non-motorized recreation trail to roughly follow the historic route.

Old Spanish NHT - “seek and give priority to opportunities for coordinating trail route and recreation projects. These opportunities will include existing local and regional route designations such as scenic byways; local recreation trails; and local, regional, state, or federal recreation areas.”

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“… continuous non-motorized recreation trail”

Aligning NHT Vision with LRTP Efforts & Active Transportation Goals

“…coordinating trail route and recreation projects”

• CA CLRTP • Caltrans’ 2040 Plan• SCAG’s Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS)

SW CLRTP Development- Partner Engagement

Remainder FY 17 Activities

April May June July August Sept Oct

FLMAs

DOT

MPO / COG

Other LPAs

Tribes

Needs Assessment- identify and qualify transportation need by goal area

Financial Gap Analysis

Performance Measures

Scenario Workshop(s)- identify solution strategies and investment priorities

*Note: FY 18 Activities include CLRTP Implementation where Partners (State and Local Agencies) will be asked to participate in ‘Micro Targeting Implementation Workshops’

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Identify Trends and Targets

Identify Trends and Targets

Identify Strategies and Analyze Alternatives

Identify Strategies and Analyze Alternatives

Develop Investment

Priorities & Areas

Develop Investment

Priorities & Areas

Partnering on Funding :

• Identify federal, State, and/or Local opportunities and prioritize on investment

Utilize completed plans/studies:

• Build context to ensure sustainable use, quality visitor experience, and culturally and historically sensitive

Collaborate with FLMA & Local Agencies:

• Develop agreement on methodology strategies for development

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• Phased approach by County with MOU for all associated Counties

• Phase I: LA County and possibly other high priority locations in vicinity of NHT alignment.


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Varying classification trail segments:

• Urban core

• Developed urban area

• Rural areas immediately adjacent to communities

• Rural remote areas

• Etc

Factors to Collaborate and Consider per Classification:

• What do each of these look like?

• How are these categorical segments prioritized?

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Next Steps in Partner Engagement

• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on SCAG NHT to ensure support and commitment- Summer 2017

• Discretionary grant application support- Summer 2017

• CLRTP Scenario Planning Workshop(s)-Fall 2017

How can CFL and other Federal partners work with SCAG and its member to meet the needs of projects

of mutual interest?


Questions?

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DATE: June 1, 2017


FROM: Steve Fox, Senior Regional Planner, 213-236-1855, [email protected]

SUBJECT: Los Angeles-San Bernardino Inter-County Study Update

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL: RECOMMENDED ACTION: For Information Only – No Action Required. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This report updates TC members on the Los Angeles and San Bernardino Inter-County Transit and Rail Connectivity Study. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Improve Regional Decision Making by Providing Leadership and Consensus Building on Key Plans and Policies; Objective: (a) Create and facilitate a collaborative and cooperative environment to produce forward thinking regional plans. BACKGROUND: Staff has previously reported to the TC on the Los Angeles and San Bernardino Inter-County Transit and Rail Connectivity Study (Inter-County Study), being conducted by SCAG in coordination with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA). This update provides the TC with study progress in advance of upcoming public open houses to be held on June 7th and 8th. The Inter-County Study focuses on the transportation corridor that connects the eastern San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County with the western San Bernardino Valley in San Bernardino County, and includes the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Phases 2B (Azusa to Montclair) and 2C (Montclair to Ontario International Airport), the Metrolink San Bernardino and Riverside Lines, and current and future HOV/Express Lanes on the I-10 San Bernardino Freeway. The Inter-County Study area includes portions of the cities of Claremont, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, and Upland. A number of significant transportation improvements are under construction or are being planned on this corridor, including the Metro Gold Line extensions to Montclair and Ontario International Airport (ONT), improvements in speed and service to the Metrolink San Bernardino Line and new HOV/Express Lanes on the I-10 San Bernardino Freeway that will result in continuous HOV/Express Lanes from downtown Los Angeles to Redlands, allowing for additional express bus services. Therefore, the main goal of the Inter-County Study is to determine the optimum mix and service levels of light rail, commuter rail, hybrid rail, express bus and bus rapid transit (BRT) on the corridor. Hybrid


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Determining the current and future transit and rail travel markets in the corridor, including intra- and inter-county travel and travel to and from ONT;

Estimating potential ridership and the current and future transportation and economic benefits and costs associated with different transit and rail improvement options for the corridor; and

Recommending the optimum mix and service levels of the different transportation modes for cost-effective transit and rail improvements, with a focus on coordination and connectivity that best serve the transportation needs of the residents, workers, and businesses in the Inter-County Study corridor.

There has been significant community outreach for the Inter-County Study, including public open houses, an online survey, and meetings with stakeholder groups to solicit feedback. In addition, there are two formal committees convened for the Inter-County Study: 1) a Technical Working Group (TWG) comprised of representatives from transit operators and councils of governments in the Inter-County Study corridor, and 2) a Stakeholder Review Committee (SRC) comprised of representatives from each city located along the corridor, transportation agencies, as well as the TWG members. The purpose of the TWG is to review and provide input on technical assumptions and methodology, and the purpose of the SRC is to represent the various perspectives of the communities and stakeholders on the corridor, advise the project team, and serve as a sounding board throughout the Inter-County Study process. Study recommendations will be presented to the TC and RC for approval to be forwarded to Metro and SBCTA. The study is expected to conclude this fall. As the implementing agencies in their respective counties, Metro and SBCTA have the discretion to advance the recommendations into further planning and project development. Progress to Date In March 2017, SCAG staff briefed the TC on findings of the Inter-County Study’s travel market analysis, first round of public open houses and online survey. Since that time, the project team, along with the TWG and SRC, have conducted the high-level initial screening of alternatives and refined these into six alternatives to advance to the second stage of analysis that includes ridership forecasting, a facility and capacity analysis, and a cost/benefit analysis. The six alternatives are:

1. No-Build Alternative The No Build Alternative includes the Gold Line extension to Montclair, the West Valley Connector operating with existing infrastructure and planned 3.5-mile bus lane alignments within the city of Ontario, and all projects in SCAG’s 2016 RTP/SCS Financially Constrained Plan, except major transit projects in the study area, which will be tested in the build alternatives.

2. Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Alternative The TSM Alternative improves existing bus and rail service in the Inter-County Study area by improving the frequency on many existing bus routes and on the Metrolink Riverside and San


Bernardino Lines. It also includes extending some existing routes to better connect with transit and major activity centers. 3. Local/Regional Light Rail Alternative The Local/Regional Light Rail Alternative includes the Gold Line, BRT service and Mobility Hubs. This alternative would:

Extend the Gold Line from Montclair to ONT (connection to ONT would be either along Cucamonga Creek or through an arterial light rail (LRT) connection down to the Holt Corridor);

Implement rail service to Cal Poly Pomona as an optional alternative; Convert the West Valley Connector from BRT to light rail along Holt Ave. between

downtown Pomona and ONT; and Implement mobility hubs that provide bike share, car share, shuttle services, and on-

demand services at key activity centers that include ONT, Ontario Mills, Pomona Transit Center, Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station, Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, Montclair Transit Center, and Chaffey College.

4. Commuter Rail Alternative The Commuter Rail Alternative includes Metrolink, Hybrid Rail, BRT and Mobility Hubs. This alternative would:

Implement rail service between the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station and ONT with timed transfers and then continue on to connect with the Metrolink Riverside Line;

Reroute the Metrolink Riverside Line to connect to a new multi-modal transit center at the north side of ONT;

Provide the ability for Metrolink trains to cross between the San Bernardino and Riverside Lines;

Implement hybrid rail service along the Metrolink San Bernardino Line in order to improve and enhance rail service along this corridor; and

Implement mobility hubs that provide bike share, car share, shuttle services and on-demand services at key activity centers that include ONT, Ontario Mills, Pomona Transit Center, Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station, Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, Montclair Transit Center, and Chaffey College.

5. Local/Regional Hybrid Rail Alternative The Local/Regional Hybrid Rail Alternative includes Hybrid Rail, BRT and Mobility Hubs. This alternative would:

Implement hybrid rail along the San Bernardino Line in order to improve and enhance rail service along this corridor, and connect to ONT from either Deer Creek or Cucamonga Creek;

Implement hybrid rail to Cal Poly Pomona as an optional alternative via existing Union Pacific Alhambra Subdivision tracks; and

Implement mobility hubs that provide bike share, car share, shuttle services and on-demand services at key activity centers that include ONT, Ontario Mills, Pomona Transit Center, Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station, Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, Montclair Transit Center, and Chaffey College.


6. BRT/Express Bus Alternative The BRT/Express Bus Alternative includes Express Bus, BRT and Mobility Hubs. This alternative would:

Provide access to ONT via West Valley Connector service; Implement shuttle service between Montclair Station and ONT; Implement a new service pattern for Omnitrans Express Line 290 to connect with ONT; Implement a Haven Ave. BRT between Chaffey College and Edison Ave. in the city of

Chino; and Implement mobility hubs that provide bike share, car share, shuttle services and on-

demand services at key activity centers that include ONT, Ontario Mills, Pomona Transit Center, Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station, Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, Montclair Transit Center, and Chaffey College.

Next Steps The next round of public open houses will be held on June 7th in Claremont and on June 8th in Montclair, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Attendees will be asked to review the six alternatives and provide feedback. In addition, a second online survey is being conducted. The project team will incorporate public input received and analyze the alternatives, and staff will return to the TC with results of the analysis in fall 2017. FISCAL IMPACT: Staff work related to this project is included in the current OWP under Work Element No. 17-140.SCG00121.06 - L.A.-San Bernardino Inter-County Connectivity Study. ATTACHMENT: PowerPoint Presentation: “Los Angeles-San Bernardino Inter-County Connectivity Study”


Transportation CommitteeSteve FoxJune 1, 2017

LOS ANGELES AND SAN BERNARDINOINTER‐COUNTY TRANSIT AND RAILCONNECTIVITY STUDY

Inter-County Study Area


Inter-County Study Goal

To determine the optimum mix and service levels of commuter rail, light rail, BRT, and express bus in the corridor.

Inter-County Study Schedule

• Study Initiation• Winter 2015 to Spring 2016

• Alternatives Development & Refinement• Summer 2016 to Spring 2017

• Alternatives Evaluation• Spring 2017 to Summer 2017

• Study Conclusion & Recommendations• Fall 2017 to TC and RC

• Hand Off to Metro, SBCTA and operators


Alternatives Analysis

First round of high‐level initial screening of alternatives completed.

38 alternatives developed based on previous studies, travel market analysis, and input from the public and study TWG and SRC.

Scored using Phase I screening criteria that included travel time and transfer time, number of transfers, miles of new infrastructure, short‐, medium‐, and long‐term implementation scenarios, and existing and future land use.

No‐Build, Transportation Systems Management and four build alternatives forwarded in to second stage of evaluation.

Evaluation includes ridership forecasting, cost/benefit analysis, facility capacity analysis; and land use, neighborhood and traffic impacts.

No-Build Alternative

• Gold Line extension to Montclair

• West Valley Connector with existing infrastructure including 3.5‐mile bus lane alignments within the city of Ontario

• All projects in the 2016 SCAG RTP/SCS Financially Constrained Plan, except major transit projects in the study area which are being analyzed in the build alternatives.


No-Build Alternative

Transportation Systems Management Alternative

• Improve existing bus and rail service in the study area by improving the frequency on many existing bus routes and on the Metrolink Riverside and San Bernardino Lines.

• Extend some existing routes to better connect with other transit services and major activity centers.


Transportation Systems Management Alternative

Build Alternatives

Commuter RailLight Rail Transit

Hybrid Rail Bus Rapid Transit


Local/Regional LRT Alternative

• Extend the Gold Line from Montclair to Ontario International Airport (ONT).

• Implement rail service to Cal Poly Pomona as an optional alternative.

• Convert the West Valley Connector from BRT to light rail along Holt Ave. between downtown Pomona and ONT.

• Implement mobility hubs that provide bike share, car share, shuttle services and on‐demand services at key activity centers that include ONT, Ontario Mills, Pomona Transit Center, Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station, Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, Montclair Transit Center, and Chaffey College.

Local/Regional LRT Alternative


Commuter Rail Alternative

Implement rail service between the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink station and ONT with timed transfers and then continue on to connect with the Metrolink Riverside Line.

Reroute the Metrolink Riverside Line to connect to a new multi‐modal transit center at the north side of ONT.

Provide the ability for Metrolink trains to cross between the San Bernardino and Riverside Lines.

Implement hybrid rail service along the Metrolink San Bernardino Line in order to improve and enhance rail service along this corridor.

Implement mobility hubs.

Commuter Rail Alternative


Local/Regional Hybrid Rail Alternative

Implement hybrid rail along the San Bernardino Line in order to improve and enhance rail service along this corridor, and connect to ONT from either Deer Creek or Cucamonga Creek.

Implement hybrid rail to Cal Poly Pomona as an optional alternative via existing Union Pacific Alhambra Subdivision tracks.

Implement mobility hubs.

Local/Regional Hybrid Rail Alternative


BRT/Express Bus Alternative

• Provide access to ONT via West Valley Connector service.

• Implement a new service pattern for Omnitrans Express Line 290 to connect with ONT.

• Implement shuttle service between Montclair Station and ONT (provides supplemental service to Line 290 in off‐peak).

• Implement a Haven Ave. BRT between Chaffey College and Edison Ave. in the city of Chino.

• Implement mobility hubs.

BRT/Express Bus Alternative


Next Steps

•Next round of public open houses in Claremont on June 7th and in Montclair on June 8th.

•Attendees to review the six alternatives and provide feedback.

• Second on‐line survey being conducted.•Project team will incorporate public input and analyze the alternatives.

• Staff will return to TC with analysis results in fall 2017.

Public Open Houses and Survey

Claremont ‐Wednesday, June 7, 5:30 ‐ 7:30 p.m.

Walter Taylor Reception Hall

1775 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711

Montclair ‐ Thursday, June 8, 5:30 ‐ 7:30 p.m.

Montclair Senior Center

5111 Benito St., Montclair, CA 91763

On‐Line Survey ‐ SCAG‐ICS‐Survey.com


Thank you !Learn more by visiting www.scag.ca.gov. Contact me at: [email protected].


DATE: June 1, 2017


FROM: Philip Law, Transit/Rail Manager, 213-236-1841, [email protected]

SUBJECT: SCAG Region Transit Ridership Trends Study

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S APPROVAL: RECOMMENDED ACTION: For Information Only – No Action Required. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: SCAG staff is working with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Institute of Transportation Studies and Department of Urban Planning to examine the recent declines in transit ridership affecting almost all of the transit operators in the six counties of the SCAG region. Assistant Professor Mike Manville will present results of the research performed to date. STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports SCAG’s Strategic Plan, Goal 1: Improve Regional Decision Making by Providing Leadership and Consensus Building on Key Plans and Policies; Objective: (a) Create and facilitate a collaborative and cooperative environment to produce forward thinking regional plans. BACKGROUND: Between 1997 and 2007, transit (bus and rail) ridership in the SCAG region grew from 550 million annual trips to a peak of 749 million, an increase of over 36%. Unfortunately, as a result of the Great Recession from December 2007 to June 2009, and during the period immediately thereafter, the SCAG region experienced a decline of critical state and local revenues for transit, prompting many transit operators to cut service and raise fares. By 2011, annual transit ridership had dropped by over 58 million trips, for a loss of 8% compared to 2007. As the regional economy recovered from the recession, transit agencies began to restore service levels. By 2015, the total vehicle revenue hours of transit service in the region was back up to the levels provided before the recession. However, transit ridership did not experience the same recovery. Beginning in about 2013/2014 and continuing to the present time, the largest operators in the SCAG region saw significant and sustained losses in transit ridership. While by far the greatest declines were in bus ridership, both Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Rail and Metrolink also experienced some decreases. It should be noted that this trend of transit ridership loss is also being experienced at the state and national levels. SCAG staff regularly monitors transit system performance in coordination with the region’s transit operators on the Regional Transit Technical Advisory Committee (RTTAC). These discussions with the RTTAC prompted an analysis in summer 2016 by SCAG staff, using available data from the National Transit Database, U.S. Census/American Community Survey, California Employment Development

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Department, and the California Department of Motor Vehicles, to identify potential causes. While no single issue appeared to be the root cause, a number of recent trends were identified, including changes in the nature of the regional economy after the recession, falling gas prices, an increase in driver licenses and vehicle registrations, and a reduction of net immigration in the region. At the same time, operators including Los Angeles Metro and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), the two largest transit providers in the region, took steps to counteract the ridership trend. In October 2016, OCTA implemented extensive changes to its bus system (called OC Bus 360) to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Through its Regional Ridership Improvement Task Force, Metro is currently coordinating with the municipal operators in Los Angeles County to develop a Ridership Growth Action Plan. Subsequent to its analysis, in late 2016, SCAG staff sought the assistance of researchers at the UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies and the Department of Urban Planning to conduct a more detailed analysis of the potential underlying causes of the recent ridership losses. This research effort involves examining changes in transit supply, demand, and finance in the region, changes in the population of likely transit users, and changes in rider demographics. By shedding some light on potential causes, the study will help SCAG and the region’s transit operators identify effective strategies and solutions. The study is expected to conclude in fall 2017. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this study is included in FY 2016-17 and FY 2017-18 Overall Work Program (OWP) under Project No. 015-0159.02 for Transportation User Fee—Planning Groundwork Project Phase II. ATTACHMENT: PowerPoint Presentation: “Understanding Transit Trends in the SCAG Region”


Understanding Transit Trends in the SCAG Region

Michael Manville

UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies


SCAG Declines: Highly Concentrated Geographically• LA County and Orange County are 88 percent of lost rides• Metro and OCTA together represent ¾ of lost SCAG rides

• 59 percent of losses are on LA Metro

• 53 percent of lost riders are on 12 Metro lines

• Nevertheless, ridership has fallen across all six counties


The Challenge of Tracking Lost Ridership

• Most people in most places never ride transit

• Even among subgroup where people are more likely to ride transit (low‐income, foreign‐born, no vehicles) most people still are not transit riders

• There is no annual source of data that tracks transit riders within the population over time (Census only tracks commutes)

• Small changes to a small and hard‐to‐observe group can yield substantial changes in transit ridership

Our Approach

• Use a variety of different data sources to estimate the likely role of different factors in transit’s recent decline

• Census data

• Data from the 2012 California Household Travel Survey

• Annual ridership and transit service data from the National Transit Database

• Gas price data from the Energy Information Administration

• Rider surveys from some of SCAG region’s larger operators


Is it Gas Prices?

• Probably played some role

• But: many transit riders in SCAG region don’t own automobiles

• Gas prices are not going to be a big factor for them

• Also – per capita ridership started falling while gas prices were rising

Are Big Operators Cutting Service?

• In the aggregate, service levels are rising, not falling

• Service fell during the recession (after ridership fell), but has grown since

• Still possible that service has fallen on some lines


Is it Uber and Lyft?

• We know almost nothing about TNC travel patterns – who rides, when they ride, what they would have done in the absence of the TNCs

• Limited survey data suggests that TNCs mostly replace cab trips

• Disproportionate trips to and from bars and restaurants

• To and from airports

Is Vehicle Ownership Growing?

• Yes – and it is particularly growing among the foreign born

Some Context:

• Lack of vehicles is strongly associated with transit use

• Almost 70 percent of LA Metro riders report not having a vehicle for their trip

• In 2015, zero vehicle households in SCAG region are ten times as likely to have a transit commuter as households with vehicles

• 26 percent of transit commuters in SCAG region have no HH vehicles (2 percent of other commuters)

• 70 percent of transit commuters have a HH vehicle deficit (fewer vehicles than adults)

• Low levels of vehicle ownership and transit ridership heavily concentrated among the foreign born, and especially foreign born from Mexico


More Vehicle Availability, Especially Among Immigrants

Immigrants are a Falling Share of Transit Commuters• 2015, 52 percent of transit riders are foreign born• In 2000, 66 percent had been foreign born• Most households without vehicles don’t use transit regularly, but many transit using households don’t have vehicles, or have fewer vehicles than adults

• Since 2000, immigrants have become more likely to have vehicles, and less likely to ride transit

• Both a cohort and an assimilation effect• Immigrants who arrived in 1990s and 2000s becoming less likely to use transit• Recent immigrants are less likely than earlier new arrivals to be on transit


Evidence from Large Operator Surveys

• Metro former rider survey, 2016: 80 percent of former riders now drive alone

• Most common primary reason (36 percent) for bus riders to keep riding was no car

• OCTA former rider survey: 70 percent of former riders report leaving because they got a car

Does Licensure Play a Role?

• AB 60: effective January 2, 2015

• 600,000 licenses issued since then, many in SCAG region

• But – we don’t know if this represents increased driving or reduced transit

• And transit decline began before 2015


Next Steps

• Examine role of gentrification/suburbanization

• How big of an issue is safety?

• Looking ahead: is transit’s core market simply shrinking?


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