Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s Interagency Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC)

AGENDA

Thursday, September 17, 2020 1:30 p.m.

This meeting is being held by teleconference in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency

Declaration related to COVID‐19, and the Governor’s Executive Order N‐29‐20, which allow local board and committee members and the public to participate and conduct meetings by teleconference, videoconference, or both. Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency

COVID resources are online at: www.santacruzhealth.org/coronavirus

The RTC is committed to facilitating coordination among agencies and encourages members and interested parties to join the online meeting by clicking the meeting link

provided above. Members of the public may not attend this meeting in person. If you are unable to participate by web or phone or if you need additional assistance to participate,

please contact 831-460-3200 at least 3 days in advance of the meeting. Comments and questions may be shared with the committee through teleconference audio

in real time, or by prior written submission to rmoriconi@sccrtc.org.

1. Call to Order 2. Introductions 3. Oral communications The Committee will receive oral communications during this time on items not on

today’s agenda. Presentations must be within the jurisdiction of the Committee, and may be limited in time at the discretion of the Chair. Committee members will not take action or respond immediately to any Oral Communications presented, but may choose to follow up at a later time, either individually, or on a subsequent Committee agenda.

4. Additions, deletions, or other changes to consent and regular agendas

Note Location this Month: TELECONFERENCE

Web: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/87467167434 Participants are encouraged to join the meeting online

and use their computer microphone. Meeting ID: 874 6716 7434

Passcode: 304539 Alternately participants may dial-in: 1-669-900-9128 or iphone one-tap: +16699009128,,87467167434#

CONSENT AGENDA

All items appearing on the consent agenda are considered to be minor or non-controversial and will be acted upon in one motion if no member of the Committee or public wishes an item be removed and discussed on the regular agenda. Members of the Committee may raise questions, seek clarification or add directions to Consent Agenda items without removing the item from the Consent Agenda as long as no other committee member objects to the change.

5. Approve Minutes of the August 20, 2020 ITAC meeting (Page 4)

REGULAR AGENDA

6. Status of transportation projects, programs, studies and planning documents

a. Verbal updates from ITAC members b. Caltrans Project Updates and Announcements (Page 9)

7. Caltrans State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) Update (Page 19)

a. Darron Hill and Joe Londono, Caltrans District 5

8. Caltrans Draft 2050 California Transportation Plan (Page 25) a. Kelly McClendon, Caltrans District 5 Planning

9. Caltrans District 5 Vulnerability Assessment (Page 28) a. Jenna Schudson, Caltrans District 5

10. AMBAG Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) Update (Page 29) a. Sasha Tepedelenova, AMBAG

11. Next Meeting – The next ITAC meeting is currently scheduled for 1:30pm on October 15, 2020, however staff proposes to move the next meeting to October 22, 2020. ITAC meetings are anticipated to be held by videoconference (Zoom). ITAC meetings will be canceled if there are no action items to be brought before the committee.

Adjourn HOW TO REACH US: Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; phone: (831) 460-3200 / fax (831) 460-3215 email: info@sccrtc.org / website: www.sccrtc.org AGENDAS ONLINE: To receive email notification when the Committee meeting agenda packets are posted on our website, please call (831) 460-3200 or email rmoriconi@sccrtc.org to subscribe. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability and no person shall, by reason of a disability, be denied the benefits of its services, programs, or activities. This meeting location is an accessible facility. If you wish to attend this meeting and require special assistance in order to participate, please contact RTC staff at 460-3200 (CRS 800/735-2929) at least three

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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Interagency Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC)

DRAFT MINUTES Thursday, August 20, 2020, 1:30 p.m.

Teleconference

Due to precautions associated with COVID-19 (coronavirus), the meeting was held by teleconference, consistent with Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders which allow

legislative bodies to hold Brown Act meetings via teleconference.

ITAC MEMBERS PRESENT Gus Alfaro, Caltrans District 5 Planning Murray Fontes, Watsonville Public Works and Community Development (proxy) Claire Gallogly (Chair), Santa Cruz Planning Paul Hierling, Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Kailash Mozumder (Vice Chair), Capitola Public Works Pete Rasmussen, Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) Anais Schenk, County Planning and Public Works (proxy) Chris Schneiter, Santa Cruz Public Works John Urgo, Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO)

RTC Staff Present: Grace Blakeslee, Sarah Christensen, Rachel Moriconi, Amy Naranjo, Fernanda Pini, Thomas Travers, Jason Thompson

Others Present: John Olejnik, Caltrans District 5; Josh Spangrud, Santa Cruz Public Works

1. Call to Order: Chair Gallogly called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.

2. Introductions: Roll call introductions were made. All attendeesparticipated by teleconference.

3. Oral Communications: Rachel Moriconi noted that hard copies of ActiveTransportation Program (ATP) applications should be sent to CaltransHeadquarters, rather than the California Transportation Commission (CTC).Rachel also announced that Caltrans is releasing the draft CaliforniaTransportation Plan (www.CTP2050.com) and encouraged agencies to reviewand provide input on the document. Amy Naranjo reported that thewww.Cruz511.org website includes road closure, traffic, and otherinformation from Caltrans, California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the County,with links to CZU Lightning Complex Fire resources also provided on thewebsite. Anais Schenk reported that the County has been working onproviding information on the fires, noting emergency shelters are almost atcapacity.

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4. Additions, deletions, or changes to consent and regular agendas:

None.

CONSENT AGENDA The Committee unanimously approved a motion (Fontes/Schneiter) approving the consent agenda, with all members present voting “yes” by roll call vote. 5. Approved Minutes of the May 21, 2020 ITAC meeting

6. Received Information Items

a. Caltrans ITAC Announcements b. Transportation Program Updates and Announcements c. Highway 1 Updates, Staff Report

REGULAR AGENDA 7. Status of ongoing transportation projects, programs, studies and

planning documents ITAC members provided updates on Measure D-funded projects, RTC-funded projects, and other major projects and planning efforts. Watsonville – Murray Fontes reported that the city has been working with Caltrans to solicit public input on transportation improvements through Watsonville. Construction of Segment 18 of the Rail Trail was temporarily paused, with work anticipated to restart in mid-September. Due to high bid proposals, the city is revising and rebidding the Lincoln Street Active Transportation Program (ATP) project. City staff have also been working on an ATP application to build bike and pedestrian facilities connecting to Pajaro Valley High School over Highway 1 along Harkins Slough Road.

Capitola – Kailash Mozumder reported that the Brommer St. multimodal project and Park Avenue sidewalk projects are getting notices of completion this month; and they are putting together an RFQ to get help with their pavement management program. Santa Cruz – Chris Schneiter reported that phase 1 of Segment 7 of the Rail Trail is about 80-85% complete, with construction anticipated to be completed in October. HSIP-funded crossing improvements have started, including on Soquel Dr through Seabright. City staff is preparing several grant applications for Rail Trail and other bike/ped projects in the scope. Anticipate awarding a contract for rail trail Segments 8 and 9 environmental review and engineering.

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METRO – METRO held a kickoff meeting with the community on the planned new ParaCruz facility at the Soquel Drive Park and Ride lot. They have been focused on restoring service and with most service to 100% starting September 3, except some Highway 17 and will launch mobile ticketing-allowing tickets to be purchased by mobile phone. County – Anais Schenk reported that as the emergency operations center, the County has been focused on emergency response. The County has approved ordinance allowing temporary using of parking and sidewalks for outdoor seating during COVID. Also working on sustainability updates to the General Plan, codes and ordinances. Chair Gallogly appreciated Anais’s leadership on development of SB743 thresholds. Website is now online with threshold guidance posted, focused on the OPR approval process. SCCRTC – Sarah Christensen reported that the RTC applied for $107 million grant for Highway 1 auxiliary lanes, bus-on-shoulder improvements from Soquel interchange to State Park Drive, Capitola Ave overcrossing and signal upgrades and protected/buffered bike lanes on five miles of Soquel Drive. Rail corridor storm damage repairs – some under construction, some out to bid and going out to bid, and railing over Highway 1 being re-advertised this fall after modifying some of the plans. Maintenance ditch regrading planned for several locations this fall. AMBAG – Paul Hierling reported that AMBAG has finalized the Highway 1 climate resiliency study for the area around Elkhorn Slough Caltrans – Gus Alfaro reported that Caltrans will present the District Active Transportation Plan to the ITAC next month; Caltrans’ SB 743 website has been updated; a wrong-way driver pilot program is underway; the Legislative Analyst’s Office published a new report regarding sea-level rise and Caltrans has been working on encroachment permits to allow outdoor seating in the state right-of-way that do not impact ADA accessibility. He noted that in addition to projects listed in the agenda packet Caltrans has started environmental review and design on a pedestrian safety project on Highway 9 in Felton and planning for a Highway 129 capital maintenance project.

8. Draft Project List for 2045 Transportation Plans Amy Naranjo, RTC Transportation Planner, presented and solicited input from committee members on the draft project list for the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). The plans are long range transportation plans with a horizon year of 2045.

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Since the project list exceeds funding anticipated to be available through 2045, staff will return at a future meeting with recommendations on which projects to prioritize for anticipated funding based on various analysis. She requested agencies provide any updates on project titles, descriptions, cost estimates, and completion dates by the end of next week (8/28). Gus Alfaro suggested that the lump sum Highway 9 corridor complete streets project (CT-P09) be moved under various agencies. Paul Hierling noted that the constrained project list should match up to forecast revenues.

9. 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable CommunitiesStrategy and 2022 Regional Growth Forecast Update

Paul Hierling, AMBAG provided an update on the 2045 MTP/SCS andRegional Growth Forecast, included regional performance measures anddraft environmental justice definitions and thresholds.

10. Regional Conservation Investment Strategy (RCIS) Update

Grace Blakeslee and Fernanda Pini provided an update on the Santa CruzCounty Regional Conservation Investment Strategy (RCIS). The RCIS willidentify environmental conservation actions. The transportation projectmitigation needs assessment will analyze potential compensatorymitigation needs of future transportation projects. Once finalized, theSanta Cruz County RCIS will be a tool to help expedite delivery oftransportation and other major infrastructure projects by identifyingpotential advance mitigation opportunities. Ms. Blakeslee asked agencies toprovide input on the transportation mitigation needs assessmentproject list by the end of August and to let her know if their agencieswould like to be involved in development of the RCIS. In response to aquestion from Gus Alfaro, she noted that Caltrans projects were included ina state needs assessment.

11. Measure D Five-Year Programs of Projects for Regional Projectsand Community Bridges Lift Line

Rachel Moriconi, RTC Senior Transportation Planner, presented andrequested committee input on the draft 5-Year Programs of Projectsshowing how RTC plans to invest Measure D funds over the next 5 yearsfor each of the regional transportation categories -- Highway Corridors,Active Transportation, and the Rail Corridor, as well as San Lorenzo ValleyHighway 9 Corridor Improvements, the Highway 17 Wildlife Crossing, aswell as the 5-year plan for Community Bridges Lift Line. The five year planshave been updated to reflect lower revenue forecasts, updated schedulesand expenditures for individual projects. Gus Alfaro suggested the Highway

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9/SLV plan be modified to clarify that the Highway 9 Complete Streets project initiation document (PID) is expected to be used to facilitate integration into local and Caltrans projects. Staff agreed to make the change. A motion (Schneiter/Gallogly) was made to recommend that the RTC approve the Measure D 5-Year Plans. The motion passed with members Alfaro, Fontes, Gallogly, Mozumder, Rasmussen, Schenk, Schneiter and Urgo voting in favor. Member Hierling abstained.

12. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:30pm on September 17, 2020. The meeting is anticipated to be held by teleconference.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. Minutes prepared by: Rachel Moriconi, RTC Planner

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PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PREPARED FOR THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING

PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Project Location Post Mile (PM) Description Construction

Timeline Construction

Cost Funding Source

Project Manager (Resident Engineer)

Contractor Comments

1.

Santa Cruz 1 CAPM and Bridge Rails

(1C85U)

In and near Santa Cruz from North

Aptos up to Jct. Route 9

PM (10.2 to 17.5)

Pavement Rehabilitation,

ADA Curb Ramps,

Guardrail/Barrier rail/Bridge

June 2, 2019 - Fall 2020 $22 million SHOPP

Luis Duazo (GG)

Granite Construction

Company Watsonville,

CA

Work continues to finish mainline paving, upgrade guardrail and complete miscellaneous work such as electrical and curb ramps. Work on schedule to be completed by the fall.

2.

Highway 17 Pasatiempo

Shoulder Widening

(1C670)

South of Pasatiempo overcrossing (PM 0.2/0.5)

Shoulder widening and soil nail wall

Spring 2019- Summer 2020 $5.7 million SHOPP Luis Duazo

(BR)

Graniterock Company

Watsonville, CA

Work continues to finish the aesthetic treatment of the wall, paving and signage. Work on schedule to be completed by late Summer.

3.

Highway 17 North Route 17

CAPM

(1F760)

Scotts Valley from just north of the Granite Creek

Road over-crossing to SCL (PM 6.0/12.5)

Maintenance pavement overlay

Summer 2020 $19 million SHOPP

SB-1

Doug Hessing

(JW)

Granite Construction

Company, Watsonville,

CA

Work substantially complete. Minor punch list work remains.

4.

Pedestrian Signal

Upgrades

(1G160)

Various Locations: Highways 1, 9, 17,

129, and 152

Install Accessible Pedestrian

Signal (APS)

January 2020 – Summer

2020 $ 1.8 million SHOPP

Mike Lew (FA)

Crosstown Electrical &

Data, Inc

Contract was accepted on July 8 and we are currently in the closeout phase.

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PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

PREPARED FOR THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING

PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT

Project Location Post Mile (PM) Description

Construction

Timeline

Estimated Construction

Cost

Funding Source

Project

Manager

Phase Comments

5.

Highway 1 Soquel Creek

Scour Protection

(1H480)

In Capitola at Soquel Creek

Bridge

(PM 13.3)

Bridge preventative

maintenance – Place scour protection

Winter 2022 $2.2 million SHOPP Luis Duazo PS&E PA&ED was achieved 4/14/2020. Project to move into PS&E (Design Phase).

6.

TMS Detection Repair

(1H990)

Various locations throughout

District 5 along SRs 1, 17, 68, 156,

101

(PM Various)

Replace failed TMS

Detection Summer 2020 $451,000 SHOPP

SB-1 Brandy Rider PS&E/RW Project is in Design.

7.

Highway 1/ Highway 17 Ramp Safety

Improvements

(1H060)

From the fishhook to Pasatiempo overcrossing

(PM 16.7)

Construct ramp safety

improvements Summer 2020 $5.8 million SHOPP Luis Duazo PS&E/RW PS&E and R/W phase to be completed

in June.

8.

Highway 1 Davenport

Culvert Replacement

(0J200)

Near Davenport and south of

Waddell Creek Bridge

(PM 31.9/35.7)

Replace culverts Fall 2021 $3.6 million SHOPP

SB-1 Doug

Hessing PA&ED The project is in the design, right of way, and permitting phase.

9.

SCr 9 South Drainage and

Erosion Control

Improvements

(1F920)

From SR 1 and 9 to slightly north of Glen Arbor Road

(PM 0.0/8.5)

Upgrade drainage

systems and stabilize slopes

Fall 2020 $2 million SHOPP Doug Hessing PS&E/RW Project is in Design.

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PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

PREPARED FOR THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING

PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d.)

Project Location Post Mile (PM) Description

Construction

Timeline

Estimated Construction

Cost

Funding Source

Project

Manager

Phase Comments

10.

Highway 9 PM 1.0 and 4.0

Viaduct

(1K120)

Near SCr north of Vernon Street

(PM 1/1)

Construct side-hill viaduct

restore roadway and

facilities, place Water

Pollution Control BMPs, erosion control

Fall 2022 $9.9 million SHOPP Doug Hessing PA&ED Project is in preliminary Design and

Environmental phase.

11.

SCr 9 Upper Drainage and

Erosion Control

Improvements

(1G950)

In Boulder Creek from Holiday Lane

to just south of Ben Lomond to the SR 236/9 Junction

(PM 8.5/25.5)

Upgrade drainage and

erosion control Spring 2023 $5.4 million SHOPP Doug

Hessing PA&ED

12.

Highway 9 San Lorenzo River Bridge

and Kings Creek Bridge Replacement

(1H470)

Near Boulder Creek, at San Lorenzo River Bridge and at Kings Creek

Bridge

(PM 13.6/15.5)

Replace bridges Summer 2022 $12 million SHOPP

SB-1 Doug

Hessing PA&ED Project is in preliminary Design and Environmental phase.

13.

Highway 9 Hairpin Tieback

(1K130)

Near Boulder Creek about 1.1

miles south of the SR 236/9 Junction

(PM 19.97)

Soldier Pile Tieback

Retaining Wall Spring 2021 $2.6 million SHOPP Doug

Hessing PA&ED Storm Damage Repair

14.

Highway 17 Wildlife Habitat

Crossing

(1G260)

From Laurel Road to just north of Laurel Road

(PM 9.442-9.692)

Construct wildlife

undercrossing Summer 2021 $7 million SHOPP Aaron

Henkel PS&E/RW Project is in design and on schedule.

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PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

PREPARED FOR THE SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING

PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d.)

Project Location Post Mile (PM) Description

Construction

Timeline

Estimated Construction

Cost

Funding Source

Project

Manager

Phase Comments

15.

Highway 129/ Lakeview Road

Intersection Improvements

(1G990)

Near Watsonville, at Lakeview Road

(PM 1.4)

Construct roundabout and improve street lighting

2020 $4.5 million SHOPP Luis Duazo PS&E/RW Utility relocation work schedule to start in late summer/fall of 2020.

16.

Highway 152 Corralitos

Creek ADA (05- 1F620)

Near Watsonville, East of Beverly

Drive to Holohan / College Road

(PM1.9 to R2.0)

Construct Accessible Pathway

Spring 2022 $3.4 million SHOPP Mike Lew PS&E Project Report has been approved.

17.

Crosswalks and Pedestrian

Safety Enhancements

(1G760)

Various Locations: Highways 1, 9, 129, and 152

(Note: Project also includes six locations in

Monterey County, on Routes 68 and

183)

Electrical/Signs/ Flashing Beacons/ Markings/ Pavements

Spring/ Summer 2020 $1,000,000 Minor Mike Lew PS&E

Contract was awarded to Alfaro Communications Construction and will start in the end of Summer 2020.

18. Highway 236

Heartwood Hill Wall (1M450)

Near Boulder Creek

(PM 5.4)

Restore Embankment

with a Retaining Wall

2022/2023 $1.8 million SHOPP Doug Hessing PID Project is in the initiation phase.

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19.

Santa Cruz & San Benito

Rumble Strip & Striping

Safety Project (1M330)

Various-multi-county locations.

For SCr, the project includes 1,

9, 17, 129

Update Striping and

Install Edgeline and

Center Rumble Strips at Various

Locations

2023 $4.7 million SHOPP Safety

Collision Reduction

Doug Hessing (J.W.)

PS&E

Improvements at various highway locations, various postmiles: Rte. 1: Edge Line/Shoulder Rumble Strip Rte. 9: Update Striping Rte. 17: Edge Line/Shoulder Rumble Strip; Rte 129: Edge Line/Shoulder Rumble Strip; Centerline rumble strip; Update Striping

20. Felton Safety

Improvements (1M400)

On Route 9 in Santa Cruz County

between Kirby Street

and San Lorenzo Valley High

School (PM 6.3/7.2)

Construct Accessible Pedestrian

Path

2024/25 $8 million SHOPP Safety

Doug Hessing (J.W.)

PA&ED

21.

129 Paving, Sign Panels,

Lighting, TMS Improvement

(1J830)

In Santa Cruz County, in and

near Watsonville for SR129/1 separation to

Salsipuedes Creek Bridge

(PM 0/0.56)

Pavement Preservation,

Lighting, Sign Panel

Replacement and TMS Elements

improvements

2024/25 $8 million SHOPP Doug

Hessing (J.W.)

PA&ED

ACRONYMS USED IN THIS REPORT:

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act CEQA California Environmental Quality Act

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CMAQ Congestion Mitigation Air Quality CMIA Corridor Mobility Improvement Account CTC California Transportation Commission ED Environmental Document EIR Environmental Impact Report PA&ED Project Approval and Environmental Document PM Post Mile PS&E Plans, Specifications, and Estimates RW Right of Way SB1 Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 SCL Santa Clara County Line SHOPP State Highway Operation and Protection Program SR State Route STIP State Transportation Improvement Program TMS Traffic Management System

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 INTERAGENCY TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ITAC)

ANNOUNCEMENTS ITAC members,

Caltrans had to delay the ATP presentation one more month. Anticipate an October update. We have multiple Caltrans presenters today including Office Chief of Programming and Asset Mgmt. Darron Hill and Data Analyst Joe Londono. They will be discussing the State Highway Operations Protection Program (SHOPP) and SHOPP viewer. Senior Transportation Planner Kelly Mcclendon will be presenting an update on the development of the new Caltrans Transportation Plan (CTP) 2050 and our agency’s vision for the future of California’s transportation system. Caltrans IGR Planner and Climate Change Liaison Jenna Schudson will give an in-depth discussion of the Caltrans Vulnerability Assessment and future progress to address climate change.

This month’s announcements in the following pages are focused on federal/state fire emergency relief efforts and FHWA news.

Regards,

Gus Alfaro

PHONE: 805-835-6490

WEBSITE: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5

EMAIL: gustavo.alfaro@dot.ca.gov

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Federal/State Emergency Declarations and related local assistance:

Last month, both the President and California Governor issued emergency declarations directing federal emergency resources to support fire related damage in Santa Cruz County. Please reach out to Caltrans Local assistance for more information on emergency federal funds (Donn Miyahara) form completion.

Caltrans has hired Granite Construction for a $6 million contract to restore segments on Highway 1,9, and 236. Engineers and maintenance staff are continuing to assess the damage and the reconstruction effort is ongoing.

Closures:

• Highway 9 remains closed between Highway 35 and San Lorenzo Valley High School.

• State Route 236 • Highway 1 remains closed at Shafer Road near the Santa Cruz/San Mateo

County line.

*It is unknown when these highways will reopen, and updates are forthcoming.

FHWA News – Call for Projects: Nationally significant federal lands and tribal projects (released Sept. 8, 2020)

• FHWA is offering $70 million nationwide for projects helping to construct and repair roads and bridges serving tribal or federal lands.

• Funding is provided through the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects grant program.

• The federal share of a project can be as high as 90 percent and can be used to improve the condition of a critical transportation facility.

• Projects located in rural areas would deliver positive benefits for nearby communities consistent with the Department’s Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) initiative.

• Large-scale projects, estimated at $50 million or more for construction, are a higher priority for award selection, but projects are eligible with estimated construction costs of at least $25 million.

• The program aims to address the roadway needs of rural America, which has historically been neglected.

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• The deadline to submit applications to FHWA is Nov. 2, 2020. For the Notice of Funding Opportunity and more information: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/viewopportunity.html?oppId=328898.

FHWA News – Call for projects: Railway-Highway Crossings (released Aug. 25, 2020)

• FHWA is offering up to $50 million nationwide for commuter rail agencies working to improve safety at railway-highway crossings.

• Funding is available through FHWA’s Commuter Authority Rail Safety Improvement (CARSI) Grants Program.

• Eligible projects include separating or protecting grades at crossings, rebuilding existing railroad grade crossing structures, relocating highways to eliminate grade crossings and eliminating hazards of blocked grade crossings due to idling trains.

• By statute, an eligible commuter authority must have experienced at least one accident investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2018 with an accident report submitted.

• Deadline to submit applications to FHWA is Oct. 26, 2020. For the Notice of Funding Opportunity and more information: https://cms8.fhwa.dot.gov/newsroom/us-department-transportation-seeks-applicants-railway-highway-crossings-grants

FHWA News – Input sought on new rule advancing broadband technology in rural America (released Aug. 13, 2020)

• FHWA recently proposed a new rule improving coordination in using highway rights-of-way to support installing broadband technologies—a critical step in advancing connectivity in rural America.

• Highway rights-of-way are commonly used to accommodate public utilities, including phone and electrical lines and pipelines.

• The proposed rule would help improve coordination with construction projects and ensure that regular utility digging would include installing broadband technology.

• Broadband is necessary to support a future highway system for the safe and effective integration of automated vehicles.

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• The public is invited to submit input during the 30-day public commentperiod.

• For the Federal Register Notice and more information:https://cms8.fhwa.dot.gov/newsroom/federal-highway-administration-proposes-new-rule-advance-broadband-technology-rural

FTA News – New guidance for transit joint development projects (released Aug. 14, 2020)

• The FTA recently released a new guidance increasing flexibility for transitagencies to work with developers to build projects improving transitsystems and communities.

• The 2020 FTA Guidance on Joint Development reduces federalinvolvement in agreements between project sponsors and local partners,streamlines the eligibility review process and clarifies prior guidance.Joint development projects involve construction of commercial,residential or mixed-use projects near transit or transit-system property.

• Public and private investments are coordinated between transit agenciesand developers to build the project and produce revenue streams forboth entities.

• For the Federal Register Notice and more information:https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/news/us-department-transportation-announces-new-guidance-transit-joint-development-projects

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AGENDA: September 17, 2020

TO: Interagency Technical Advisory Committee

FROM: RTC Staff

RE: Caltrans SHOPP Update

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the Interagency Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC):

1. Receive a presentation on the 10-Year State Highway Operation and Protection Program(SHOPP); and

2. Review proposed SHOPP projects and identify opportunities to integrate complete streetscomponents into or coordinate local projects with Caltrans SHOPP projects.

BACKGROUND

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is responsible for maintaining and operating the State Highway System (SHS). Caltrans identifies major safety and maintenance projects in the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP).

In general, the purpose of the SHOPP is to provide funding “to preserve and protect the state highway system.” SHOPP programming categories include: traffic safety/collision reduction, roadway rehabilitation, roadside rehabilitation, and mobility/operational improvements. Projects identified by Caltrans district offices compete statewide and are selected for funding based on need, rather than on geographical distribution. Caltrans District 5 regularly consults with local agencies on planned projects. Caltrans periodically shares information on programmed SHOPP projects with the Safe on 17/Traffic Operations System Oversight Committee, Interagency Technical Advisory Committee, and local jurisdictions.

DISCUSSION

Caltrans District 5 staff will present the 10-Year SHOPP and SHOPP Webviewer (https://tinyurl.com/reqf34t) at the September 17, 2020 ITAC meeting. Staff recommends that the ITAC review and provide input on 10-Year SHOPP projects. As discussed at prior meetings, local entities should inform Caltrans early in the project development process of potential opportunities for coordination with local agency projects and integration of complete streets elements where appropriate and feasible.

Earlier this summer District 5 updated its SHOPP map webviewer, which includes information on SHOPP projects in their various stages of development, including broad categories, project costs, and notes on currently programmed projects and 10-Year Book projects.

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Other tools which agencies may find useful include: Caltrans GIS Data: https://gisdata-caltrans.opendata.arcgis.com/ Poste mile lookup: https://postmile.dot.ca.gov/PMQT/PostmileQueryTool.html

SUMMARY

Major capital projects aimed at improving safety, operation, and maintenance of the state highway system are included in the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP). Caltrans staff will provide an update on the SHOPP at this meeting.

Attachments: 1. Caltrans 10-Year SHOPP Presentation2. Santa Cruz County 10-Year SHOPP projects

References: • 10-Year SHOPP website (website also includes other asset management information):• https://dot.ca.gov/programs/asset-management• District 5 SHOPP webviewer:

https://caltrans.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=97ceb019d16a4445acb3ae92cfaf8ca8

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Asset Management / Ten-Year Plan (TYP)

The 2022 PID Workplan is just a two year slice of the 10 Year Plan plus Long-Lead projects.

Look for planning projects with Advertised Years between FY 24/25 and FY 26/27 for partnering efforts.

2019/20Year 1

2020/21Year 2

2021/22Year 3

2022/23Year 4

2023/24Year 5

2024/25Year 6

2025/26Year 7

2026/27Year 8

2027/28Year 9

2028/29Year 10

2019 Financially Constrained Ten Year SHOPP Plan

Pipeline Work Planned Work

2022 PID Workplan 2022 SHOPP

2020 SHOPP

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Ten-Year Plan / Project Book

http://www.dot.ca.gov/assetmgmt/ccp.html

Ten-Year Project Book

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Next Steps

Review the Project Book to determine what projects are being planned in your area. http://www.dot.ca.gov/assetmgmt/ccp.html https://caltrans.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=97ceb019d16a4445acb3ae92cf

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Determine what projects are of interest your Agency. What do your Regional Transportation Plans have identified Is there a compatibility of scope that could be maximized

Talk to your Regional Planner about partnering efforts. We need to know which projects are likely to need partnering efforts

What funding will you will be bringing to the table

Questions?

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SHOPP ID

District

CountyRout

eBegin Mile

End Mile

ActivityPlanning or Post

Advertised Year

Project Cost ($K)

19943 5 Santa Cruz 1 2.683 7.947 Drainage Planning 2024/25 Yes19159 5 Santa Cruz 1 8.2 26 Drainage Planning 2023/24 Yes16590 5 Santa Cruz 1 13.3 Bridge Post-Planning 2021/22 $7,703 Yes17059 5 Santa Cruz 1 16.7 17 Safety Improvements Post-Planning 2019/20 $11,38119952 5 Santa Cruz 1 17.5 20.2 Pavement Planning 2025/26 Yes21589 5 Santa Cruz 1 28.9 29.5 Safety Improvements Planning 2021/229294 5 Santa Cruz 1 31.9 35.7 Drainage Post-Planning 2021/22 $13,080 Yes19158 5 Santa Cruz 1 R0.0 R7.94 Drainage Planning 2023/24 Yes19939 5 Santa Cruz 9 0.046 7.5 Pavement Planning 2026/27 Yes13588 5 Santa Cruz 9 0.1 7.5 Sustainability Post-Planning 2019/20 $6,14619493 5 Santa Cruz 9 1 Major Damage - Permanent Restoration Post-Planning 2021/22 $18,23121693 5 Santa Cruz 9 6.3 7.2 Safety Improvements Planning 2020/21

13752 5 Santa Cruz 9 8.5 25.5 Sustainability Post-Planning 2021/22 $12,55719495 5 Santa Cruz 9 10.8 Major Damage - Permanent Restoration Post-Planning 2021/22 $6,91015835 5 Santa Cruz 9 13.6 15.5 Bridge Post-Planning 2021/22 $23,210 Yes20874 5 Santa Cruz 9 15 Major Damage - Permanent Restoration Post-Planning 2019/20 $6,08219935 5 Santa Cruz 9 18.897 27.094 Pavement Planning 2024/25 Yes19496 5 Santa Cruz 9 20 Major Damage - Permanent Restoration Post-Planning 2020/21 $7,63020028 5 Santa Cruz 17 0 6 Pavement Planning 2026/27 Yes19156 5 Santa Cruz 17 0 12.5 Sustainability Post-Planning 2026/27 $9,50222182 5 Santa Cruz 17 3.2 3.7 Safety Improvements Planning 2022/2322239 5 Santa Cruz 17 3.5 Major Damage - Emergency Opening Post-Planning 2019/20 $55020869 5 Santa Cruz 17 8.2 Major Damage - Permanent Restoration Post-Planning 2021/22 $7,43814033 5 Santa Cruz 17 9.1 9.9 Advance Mitigation Post-Planning 2020/21 $3,11522066 5 Santa Cruz 17 11.1 Major Damage - Emergency Opening Post-Planning 2019/20 $66020029 5 Santa Cruz 129 0.56 9.998 Pavement Planning 2026/27 Yes16847 5 Santa Cruz 129 1.4 Safety Improvements Post-Planning 2019/20 $9,12919155 5 Santa Cruz 129 L0.0 0.56 Pavement Planning 2023/24 Yes15672 5 Santa Cruz 152 1.9 R2.0 Mobility - ADA Post-Planning 2021/22 $9,76321770 5 Santa Cruz 236 5.4 5.4 Major Damage - Permanent Restoration Planning 2021/2216900 5 Various Various Various Safety Post-Planning 2019/20 $2,68618040 5 Various Various Various Mobility - TMS Post-Planning 2019/20 $5,451 Yes

SHOPP Ten-Year Project Book (April 2020)

SB 1 Priority

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AGENDA: September 17, 2020

TO: Interagency Technical Advisory Committee

FROM: RTC Staff

RE: Draft 2050 California Transportation Plan

RECOMMENDATION

Receive a presentation and provide feedback on the draft 2050 California Transportation Plan (CTP).

BACKGROUND

The California Transportation Plan (CTP) is a long-range, statewide multimodal transportation plan updated by Caltrans every five years based on Federal and State requirements. The CTP sets a vision for the transportation system and will guide California’s transportation investments over the next 30-years.

DISCUSSION

The CTP lays out Caltrans’ vision for an innovative, accessible, sustainable, and integrated multimodal transportation system that supports California’s economy and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. The draft CTP 2050 includes policies that inform the goals and priorities for six statewide modal plans and includes information on the impacts of COVID 19 on the transportation system.

Caltrans is seeking input on the Draft 2050 California Transportation Plan (CTP 2050) through October 22, 2020. Kelly McClendon, Caltrans District 5 Transportation Planning will provide a presentation on the CTP update at the ITAC. A public workshop on the draft CTP is scheduled for September 25, 2020.

For more information, please visit the CTP 2050 website at: https://ctp2050.com/. The CTP 2050 is scheduled to be completed by December 31, 2020. Send all comments and questions to CTP@dot.ca.gov by October 22nd.

SUMMARY

Caltrans is soliciting input on the draft 2050 California Transportation Plan (CTP).

Attachment: Draft CTP Flyer

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PUBLIC DRAFTPLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR

LIVE Q&A WEBINARSEPTEMBER 25, 2020

DRAFT & MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT

WWW.CTP2050.COM

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ACHIEVING THE VISIONMEETING THE GOALS

“California’s safe, resilient, and universally accessible transportation system supports vibrant communities, social equity, a healthy environment, and sustainable economic growth.”

GOALS

RECOMMENDATIONS

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DATE: September 17, 2020

TO: Interagency Technical Advisory Committee

FROM: RTC Staff

RE: Caltrans District 5 Vulnerability Assessment

RECOMMENDATION

Receive a presentation on the Caltrans District 5 Vulnerability Assessment.

BACKGROUND

Caltrans Districts statewide have prepared Vulnerability Assessments describing potential impacts of climate change on the State Highway System (SHS).

DISCUSSION

Jenna Schudson, Caltrans Transportation Planner will make a presentation on the District 5 Vulnerability Assessment at the September 17, 2020 ITAC meeting.

The District 5 Vulnerability Assessment includes a summary report, technical report, and an interactive web tool. The summary report provides an overview of the environment and transportation infrastructure within the district and describes the relationship between the transportation system and identified stressors. The Technical Report is a data driven look at impacts to state highways from those stressors and houses the methodology used. The interactive web tool allows users to toggle stressors on and off to better visualize impacts on the State Highway System. These items can be accessed at the following webpage: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/transportation-planning/2019-climate-change-vulnerability-assessments

In 2021, Caltrans District 5 will be preparing an Adaptation Strategies Report, a companion report to the Vulnerability Assessment.

SUMMARY

Caltrans will make a presentation on the District 5 Vulnerability Assessment at the September 2020 ITAC meeting.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission’s Interagency Technical Advisory Committee

FROM: Sasha Tepedelenova, Associate Planner, Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments

SUBJECT: Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program for FFY 2021 to FFY 2024

MEETING DATE: September 17, 2020

In response to requirements pursuant to its designation as a Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) prepares transportation plans and programs for the Monterey Bay region consisting of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties. One of these documents is the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP), a multi-million dollar, multi-year program of proposed projects for major highway, arterial, transit, and bikeway projects. Each MTIP covers four years of programming and is prepared in coordination with local, state and federal partner agencies. AMBAG updates the MTIP every two years and is currently preparing the MTIP for FFY 2021 to FFY 2024.

The federally required MTIP is a comprehensive listing of surface transportation improvement projects for the tri-county Monterey Bay Region that receive federal funds, are subject to a federally required action, and/or are regionally significant. The process AMBAG must follow when developing and adopting the MTIP is outlined at Federal statute 23 U.S.C. 450. After interagency consultation and public review/comments/hearing, the AMBAG Board of Directors adopts the MTIP. The document is then submitted to Caltrans, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for their approval and incorporation into the Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP).

Changes to the MTIP between two updates can be performed through formal amendments and administrative modifications. AMBAG processes formal amendments to the MTIP on a quarterly schedule or more often, if warranted by special circumstances. Administrative modifications are processed for minor program revisions

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on an as needed basis. In accordance with the current Federal regulations, the MTIP as well as any amendments to the adopted MTIP must meet the following general requirements for a project to be approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation as a part of the FSTIP:

1) Projects must be consistent with AMBAG's adopted 2040 MetropolitanTransportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (MTP/SCS);

2) Projects must be financially constrained to reasonably available resources;and

3) Projects must satisfy public review/comments requirements.

AMBAG works closely with the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission in the development of the MTIP. The schedule for the FFY 2021 to 2024 MTIP update is listed below.

Table 1. Schedule for the Monterey Bay Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program for FFY 2021 to 2024

Tasks / Phases Responsible Party Start Finish

1 Deadline to Submit Projects for MTIP RTPAs/Caltrans/Local Agencies 6/22/2020 8/31/2020

2 Program MTIP Projects into CTIPS AMBAG 6/22/2020 9/30/2020

3 Review of Draft MTIP by RTPAs/Caltrans/Local Agencies

RTPAs/Caltrans/Local Agencies 10/1/2020 10/16/2020

4 Update Final Draft (MTIP) into CTIPS AMBAG 10/20/2020 10/30/2020

5 Public Comment Period (Draft also forwarded to Caltrans) AMBAG 11/12/2020 12/11/2020

6 Public Hearing: AMBAG Board Meeting AMBAG 12/9/2020

7 Respond to Public Comments & Finalize MTIP for Board Approval AMBAG 12/14/2020 1/20/2021

8 Final MTIP Approval by AMBAG Board AMBAG 2/10/2021

9 MPO Submits Final FTIP to Caltrans AMBAG 3/1/2021

10 MPO Posts Final FTIP on their website AMBAG 3/1/2021

11 FSTIP Public Participation CT 3/8/2021 3/22/2021

12 Caltrans submits FSTIP to FHWA/FTA CT 4/1/2021

13 FSTIP Approval by FHWA/FTA FHWA/FTA 4/16/2021

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Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP) for FFY 2021 to FFY 2024

Presented by: Sasha Tepedelenova, Associate Planner, AMBAG

September 17, 2020

Presented at: Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, 

Interagency Technical Advisory Committee 

Why MTIP?

• AMBAG, as the federally designated Metropolitan PlanningOrganization (MPO), must develop and adopt the MTIP

• Covers the Metropolitan Planning Area including Monterey,Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties

• Required for transportation improvement projects to receivefederal and state funds

Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program (MTIP)

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What is MTIP?

• Short range transportation programming document

• Four‐year document, which lists all federally funded andregionally significant projects

• Financially constrained document

• Developed every two years and amended as needed

• Developed by MPO in consultation with:

RTPAs, transit agencies

Caltrans, FHWA and FTA

Local agencies

Transportation stakeholders and general public

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Transportation Plans & Programming Documents

How Often?Who Prepares the Plan?

Transportation Plans

Every 4 YearsSCCRTC/AMBAGRTP /MTP 20 years

Every  2 YearsSCCRTCRTIP 4 years

Every  2 YearsCaltrans (CTC)STIP 4 years

Every 2/4 YearsAMBAGMTIP 4 years

Every 2/4 YearsCaltrans HQFSTIP 4 years

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• Project/phase must be fully funded

• Total project cost must be listed

• Project scope and description must be accurate (majorchanges require formal amendment)

• Require 30 days of public review and a public hearing

• Submitted to Caltrans for approval

• Included in the FSTIP upon FHWA/FTA approval

MTIP Requirements and Process 5

MTIP Amendments

Formal Amendment:

• Scheduled quarterly

• Require two weeks of public review period

• Demonstration of financial constraint analysis

• Approval required by AMBAG Board, Caltrans and FHWA/FTA

Administrative modification:

• 50% or $20 Million (whichever is less) of programmed amount in four years;Any amount for grouped projects

• Minor technical correction

• Shifting of funding with in the four years

• Change in the fund type

• Approved by AMBAG Executive Director

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Monterey Bay MTIP: FFY 2021 to FFY 2024Schedule

Tasks / Phases Start Finish

1 Deadline to Submit Projects for MTIP 6/22/2020 8/31/2020

2 Program MTIP Projects into CTIPS 6/22/2020 9/30/2020

3 Review of Draft MTIP by RTPAs/Caltrans/Local Agencies 10/1/2020 10/16/2020

4 Update Final Draft (MTIP) into CTIPS 10/20/2020 10/30/2020

5 Public Comment Period (Draft also forwarded to Caltrans) 11/12/2020 12/11/2020

6 Public Hearing: AMBAG Board Meeting 12/9/2020

7 Respond to Public Comments & Finalize MTIP for Board Approval 12/14/2020 1/20/2021

8 Final MTIP Approval by AMBAG Board 2/10/2020

9 MPO Submits Final FTIP to Caltrans 3/1/2021

10 Caltrans submits FSTIP to FHWA/FTA 4/1/2021

11 FSTIP Approval by FHWA/FTA 4/16/2021

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Questions?

Contact Information:

Sasha Tepedelenova, AMBAG

(831) 264‐5087

stepe@ambag.org

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