HomeMy Public PortalAbout08 August 28, 2000 Plans and ProgramsRIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
TIME: 2:30
DATE: Monday, August 28, 2000
LOCATION: Riverside County Transportation Commission Office
3560 University Avenue, Conference Room A
Riverside, CA 92501
•■. COMMITTEE MEMBERS •••
Robin ReeserLowe/Lori Van Arsdale, City of Hemet, Chairman
Percy Byrd/Conrad Negron, City of Indian Wells, Vice Chair
Gerald Zeller/Brian DeForge, City of Beaumont
Robert Crain/Gary Grimm, City of Blythe
John Chlebnik/Gregory V. Schook, City of Calimesa
Eugene Bourbonnais/Cora Sue Barrett, City of Canyon Lake
Greg Ruppert/Jerry Pisha, City of Desert Hot Springs
Jack van Haaster, Murrieta
Frank Hall/Harvey Sullivan, City of Norco
Dick Kelly/Robert Spiegel, City of Palm Desert
Will Kleindienst/Deyna Hodges, City of Palm Springs
Daryl Busch/Mary Yarbrough, City of Perris
Bob Buster, County of Riverside
Roy Wilson, County of Riverside
••• STAFF •••
Eric Haley, Executive Director
Cathy Bechtel, Director, Planning and Programming
• •• AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY • • •
State Transportation Improvement Program
Regional Transportation Improvement Program
New Corridors
Intermodal Programs (Transit, Rail, Rideshare)
Air Quality and Clean Fuels
Regional Agencies, Regional Planning
Intelligent Transportation System Planning and Programs
Congestion Management Program
Comments are welcomed by the Committee. if you wish to provide comments to the
Committee, please complete and submit a Testimony Card to the Clerk of the Board.
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AGENDA*
* Action may be taken on any items listed on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (June 26, 2000)
5. PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2000/01 - 2005/06
Pg. 1
Overview
This item is to seek Committee approval to hold a public hearing at
the August 28th Plans and Programs Committee on the Regional
Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) Fiscal Year 2000/01 -
Plans & Programs Committee Meeting
August 28, 2000
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7. MEASURE A STRATEGIC PLAN COMPLETION - WESTERN COUNTY
HIGHWAY/RAIL pg. 8
Overview
This item is to seek Committee approval on the possible use of
$28.4 million in Western County Measure A funds currently
identified as available in the Strategic Plan for unidentified
Commuter Rail projects and forward to the Commission for final
action.
8. REVISED CETAP WORKPLAN AND BUDGET Pg. 10
Overview
This item is to seek Committee approval to consider the revised
CETAP Workplan and Budget and forward to the Commission for
final action.
9. ALAMEDA CORRIDOR -EAST TRADE CORRIDOR PLAN
Pg. 13
Overview
This item is to seek Committee approval to:
1. Participate in a four -party Alameda Corridor -East Trade
Corridor Steering Committee;
2. Fund up to $25,000 to develop the Corridor Plan; and
3. Forward to th'e Commission for final action.
Plans & Programs Committee Meeting
August 28, 2000
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12. REALLOCATE LTF FUNDS FROM FY 00 TO FY 01 FOR THE CITY
OF RIVERSIDE SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND
AMEND THEIR SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN Pg. 34
Overview
This item is to seek Committee approval to:
1. Reallocate $28,000 from FY 00 to FY 01 for the City of
Riverside to purchase computer equipment and software;
2. Amend the City of Riverside's FY 01 Short Range Transit
Plan to reflect the purchase of additional equipment; and
3. Forward to the Commission for final action.
13. FY 97/98, 98/99 RCTC PERFORMANCE AUDIT Pg. 37
Overview
This item is to seek Committee approval to:
1) Release a Request for Proposal to conduct a performance
audit of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission's activities and the seven public transit
operators providing services in Riverside County;
2) Direct the RCTC Chairman to appoint an Ad Hoc Sub
Committee to select the consultant to conduct the
audits;
. 3) Amend FY 01 budget to cover the cost of the
performance audit; and
4) Forward to the Commission for final action.
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August 28, 2000
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Four Corners Transportation Study Final Report; 2) direct staff, upon
conclusion of the CETAP process, to review the Four Corners
Implementation Strategies and identify any actions that may be
appropriate for consideration by the Commission, and 3) forward to
the Commission for final action.
17. CaIACT Conference Sponsorship
Overview
This item is to seek Committee approval to:
Pg. 85
1. Co -host the California Association for Coordinated
Transportation (CaIACT) Spring 2001 conference;
2. Provide up to $1,200 in Measure A funds to cover the
cost of sponsoring a workshop; and
3. Forward to the Commission for final action.
18. RAIL PROGRAM UPDATE Pg. 87
Overview
This item is to seek Committee approval to receive and file the Rail
Program Update as an information item and forward to the
Commission for final approval.
19. ADJOURNMENT - The next Plans and Programs Committee meeting
will be Monday, September 25, 2000, RCTC offices.
MINUTES
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
PLANS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Monday, June 26, 2000
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Plans and Programs Committee was called to order by Chairperson Robin
Lowe at 12:08 p.m., at the offices of the Riverside County Transportation Commission, 3560
University, Suite 100, Riverside, California, 92501.
2. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Members Absent:
Eugene Bourbonnais
Daryl Busch
Bob Buster
Percy Byrd
Gregory Schook
Robert Spiegel
Robin ReeserLowe
Greg Ruppert
Jack van Haaster
Roy Wilson
Robert Crain
Frank Hall
Will Kleindienst
Gerald Zeller
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
4. . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
M/S/C (Bourbonnais/Byrd) approve the minutes dated May 22, 2000 as submitted.
5. 2000 STIP AUGMENTATION
Cathy Bechtel, Director of Plans and Programs, provided a brief update and overview of the
current status of STIP funds and the new 2000 STIP augmentation schedule approved at the
last California Transportation Commission (CTC) meeting. There is an estimated $33.5 million
in new programming funds available. The Commission needs to submit its call for projects for
the 2000 STIP Augmentation to the CTC by September 29, 2000 for their approval in
December.
M/S/C Ivan Haaster/Byrd) recommend that the Commission move forward with the
development of a call for projects for the 2000 STIP -Augmentation cycle identified by
CTC, recognizing the need to be flexible in order to accommodate the Governor's
transportation program recommendations and any additional programming capacity
which may result.
6. UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS HEARING TESTIMONY AND RESPONSES
Tanya Love, Program Manager, advised the Committee that an Unmet Transit Needs Public
Hearing was held March 2, 2000 in Blythe. The majority of the testimony received dealt with
Plans and Programs Committee Minutes
June, 26, 2000
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These agencies outline what the apportionment areas are and how much money is available.
M/S/C (Wilson/Byrd) approve the FY 2000-01 FTA Section 5307 Program of Projects
for Riverside County and forward to the Commission for final action.
9. FY 2001 FTA SECTION 5311 RURAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
M/S/C (Byrd/van Haaster) recommend that the Commission approve the FY 2000-01
FTA Section 5311 Program of Projects for Riverside County.
10. FY 2000-01 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUND ALLOCATIONS FOR TRANSIT
Chairperson Lowe requested staff to provide a breakdown on the division of funds for Western
Riverside County to the Committee members.
M/S/C (Byrd/van Haaster) recommend that the Commission approve the FY 2000-01
Local Transportation Fund Allocations for Transit as shown on the attached table.
11. FY 2000-01 MINIMUM FARE REVENUE RATIO FOR THE RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY AND
SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
M/S/C Ivan Haaster/Schook) recommend that the Commission approve: 1) the
FY 2000-01 minimum required fare revenue to operating expense ratio of 18.29% for
the Riverside Transit Agency and 15.77% for the SunLine Transit Agency; 2) reaffirm
the methodology used to calculate the required ratio; and, 3) request Ca!trans'
concurrence with the methodology and ratios for FY 2000-01.
12. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERCITY RAIL GROUP REAUTHORIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP
Eric Haley, Executive Director, advised that while the membership contribution is a modest
amount of money, the Southern California Intercity Rail Group has been focusing their efforts
primarily on the San Diegan Route, and that Riverside County has received little funding or
focus over the last few years. The Southern California Intercity Rail Group has been advised
that RCTC and SCAG will pull their support unless support for Inland Empire Projects is seen
in the near future.
M/S/C (van Haaster/Byrd) recommend that the Commission: 1) Adopt the proposed
"Amendment to the Joint Powers Group Agreement Extending the Duration of the
Southern California Intercity Rail Group"; and, 2) Renew RCTC's membership on the
Southern California Intercity Rail Group for the coming fiscal year, and authorizing
membership contribution of $10,000.
13. RESOLUT4ON IN SUPPORT OF AMTRAK INTERCITY PASSENGER-RA1LSERVICE, COACHELLA
VALLEY TO LOS ANGELES.
M/S/C (Wilson/van Haaster) recommend that the Commission approve Resolution
No. 00-012, in Support of Amtrak Intercity Rail Service linking the Coachella Valley,
Riverside, and Los Angeles.
AGENDA ITEM 5
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Shirley Medina, Program Manager
THROUGH:
Cathy Bechtel, Director of Planning and Programming
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing on the Regional Transportation Improvement
Program Fiscal Year 2000/01 - 2005/06
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval to hold a public hearing at the August 28h
Plans and Programs Committee on the Regional Transportation Improvement Program
(RTIP) Fiscal Year 2000/01 - 2005/06 as required under both federal and state law
prior to adoption of the 2000 RTIP by the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) at their September 7, 2000 meeting.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is required under both
Federal and State law to develop a RTIP. As the designated Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) (under federal law) and as the transportation planning agency and
multicounty designated transportation planning agency (under State law) for the six -
county Southern California Region, SCAG develops the RTIP in cooperation with the
State (Caltrans), the county transportation commissions (CTC's), and public transit
operators. The RTIP is scheduled for adoption by SCAG at their September 7, 2000
meeting. A public hearing to receive comments from the public is required prior to
adoption.
The federal transportation rules require the RTIP to be updated at least every two
years, adopted by the MPO (SCAG), and then sent to the Governor and appropriate
review agencies (e.g. U.S. Department of Transportation and the Environmental
Protection Agency) for concurrence and inclusion in the State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP) and Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP).
The RTIP must cover a period of not less than 3 years, but may cover a longer period,
which in the SCAG region is a 6 year period. Further, the 2000/01 - 2005/06 RTIP
is required to implement projects identified in the 1998 Regional Transportation Plan
(RTP) to accomplish improvements in mobility and air quality. In non -attainment and
maintenance areas, the RTIP is subject to air quality conformity requirements.
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AG N A ITEM 6
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Cathy Bechtel, Director of Planning and Programming
THROUGH:
Hideo Sugita, Deputy Executive Director
SUBJECT:
2000 STIP Augmentation
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval to:
1) Reserve the STIP Discretionary funds for the purposes of addressing potential
funding decisions;
2) Program $26.494M in 2000 STIP Augmentation funding available in the
Western County to the 60/91 /215 Corridor Projects to assist in the funding
shortfall;
3) Amend the Ramon Road STIP Project to identify the project cost as $20.0M;
4) Program the STIP formula funds available in the Coachella Valley as outlined by
CVAG and detailed in the agenda item;
5) Reserve the STIP formula funds available in the Palo Verde Valley for projects
to be recommended by the City of Blythe and the County of Riverside;
6) Initiate project application for those TCRP projects for which we are identified
as lead and to include all Riverside County TCRP projects in the Regional
Transportation Improvement Program;
7) Forward to the Commission for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
At the July 2000 meeting, staff informed the Commission of the adopted 2000 State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Augmentation Fund Estimate which
provided new STIP programming capacity for the four-year period through FY 2003-
04. The Fund Estimate adopted by the California Transportation Commission (CTC)
in July has increased as a result of including revenues made available pursuant to AB
2928. The 2000 Revised STIP Fund Estimate identifies $49.378M of new
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While including increased scope for a project could be considered to be planning for
the County's future, practicality dictates that without complete funding through
outside sources, reducing scope and cost to within a deliverable budget and
constructing the Measure "A" project remains the bottom line goal. The cost increase,
as proposed, could potentially lead to the postponement of project segments. This is
not in the interest of Riverside County residents nor the traveling public.
We have recently had several meetings with District 8 staff to discuss options
available to deal with the escalated costs on the project. District 8 has included a
request for $20.137 M for the 60/91 /215 on the District's Interregional Transportation
Improvement Program (ITIP) priority list for the 2000 STIP Augmentation. Staff
believes that obtaining the ITIP funds for this project will be very challenging.
Assuming the receipt of all ITIP funds the proposed cost increase requires $28.821 M
of additional STIP or local funds.
SR 74 & SR 91 Auxiliary Lane Projects
At the last Commission meeting in July, an action was taken to adopt a revised budget
of $51.3M for the SR 74 Measure A project between 1-15 and 7th Street in the City
of Perris. As you will recall, the project increases were due to right-of-way costs
related to environmental mitigation for the California Gnatcatcher, inclusion of design,
construction management, contingency and accelerating project delivery. Funding to
address the cost increases is dependent on receiving Traffic Operations Strategies
(TOPS) or State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) funding for the
SR 91 Auxiliary Lane Project. This would potentially allow the reprogramming of
$3.345M in RIP funds and $9.155M of Measure A funds from the SR 91 Auxiliary
Lane 'Project to meet the increased budget on the SR 74 project. We are still awaiting
confirmation of the TOPS/SHOPP funding. Should this funding not be forthcoming,
staff will have to determine another course to fund the balance of both the SR 91
Auxiliary Lane and Route 74 projects. This could exacerbate the funding issues for
consideration in the 2000 STIP Augmentation.
2000 STIP AUGMENTATION PROGRAMMING RECOMMENDATIONS
At the Commission's July 2000 meeting, staff was directed to develop a call for
projects for the 2000 STIP Augmentation cycle. Given the project cost increases we
were recently informed about, a project call has not been released.
Discretionary Program
Staff is recommending, given the cost increase on the 60/91 /215 Corridor Projects,
and the unknown outcome of our requests for discretionary funds (SHOPP and ITIP),
that the Commission not proceed with a "call for projects" at this time.
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Palo Verde Valley
The City of Blythe and the County of Riverside are working cooperatively to determine
their project funding priorities. They anticipate providing direction on proposed
programming recommendations within the next few weeks.
TCRP Projects
On July 6, 2000, Governor Davis signed AB 2928 which appropriates the funding to
implement the Governor's Traffic Congestion Relief Plan (TCRP), as well as SB 406,
which provided some amendments to the Governor's original plan. Five Riverside
County projects were identified for funding under this Plan. These projects are:
Riverside County Traffic Congestion Relief Plan Projects
TCRP
Funds
Total
Project
Project Lead
SR91 HOV lane, Mary Street to 60/215 Jct.
$40M
$170M
Caltrans or RCTC
SR91 Green River interchange improvements,
auxiliary lane addition, and connector ramp
$5M
$44M
Caltrans or RCTC
SR60 HOV lane, Valley Way to 1-15
$25M
$40M
Caltrans or RCTC
1-10 Palm Drive Interchange
$10M
$10M
CVAG
1-10 Apache Trail interchange reconstruction
$30M
$30M
Caltrans or RCTC
Pursuant to AB 2928, an application for funding must be submitted for each project
within two years to receive funding. The TCRP guidelines and application process is
currently available in draft format and is scheduled for adoption by the California
Transportation Commission at their September 28-29 meeting. While we are not yet
clear on all requirements, we are requesting RCTC approval to initiate project
application for those projects for which we are identified as lead and to include all
projects in our Regional Transportation Improvement Program.
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AGENDA ITEM 7
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Hideo Sugita, Deputy Executive Director
THROUGH:
Eric Haley, Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Measure A Strategic Plan Completion - Western County
Highway/Rail
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval on the possible use of $28.4 million in
Western County Measure A funds currently identified as available in the Strategic Plan
for unidentified Commuter Rail projects and forward to the Commission for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission at its meeting on January 24, 2000 approved the Measure A
Strategic Plan Phase I Report. The report showed that all but two of the highway
improvements identified in the Measure A Expenditure Plan for the Western County
Area approved by the voters in 1988 could be completed based on current cost
estimates and revenue projections. One exception is the addition of a second lane in
each direction on Rte 91 from Magnolia Avenue to Rte 71. This project cannot be
accomplished as a result of the Rte 91 Toll Road Franchise Agreement between the
California Private Transportation Corporation (CPTC) and Caltrans as well as the high
cost for the improvements. The second project is to add a lane in each direction on
1-215 from the 60/91 /215 Interchange to the San Bernardino County Line. This
project cannot be accomplished due to a lack of projected revenues available for
highway improvements and, no current a commitment from SANBAG to fund similar
improvements from the San Bernardino County Line to I-10 as required by our
Expenditure Plan.
The Strategic Plan showed $67.4 million in Measure A revenues will be available for
Commuter Rail between 2001 and 2009 based on current revenue projections and the
existing RCTC policy r_egarding_the percentage split of Western County Measure A
revenues for highway (70.5 %)• and rail (29.5%) purposes. The report on the Strategic
Plan raised the question, should any of the $67.4 million currently identified for
Commuter Rail should be used for highway purposes? The Commission deferred its
decision on this issue until additional analysis on expected ridership, capital costs, and
operating costs for various levels of expanded commuter rail services was completed.
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AGENDA ITEM 8
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Cathy Bechtel, Director of Planning and Programming
THROUGH:
Hideo Sugita, Deputy Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Revised CETAP Workplan and Budget
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval to consider the revised CETAP Workplan and
Budget and forward to the Commission for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
At the July 2000 meeting, the Commission took action to recommend to the County
of Riverside to move forward with Tier I Environmental Documentation efforts on all
four priority corridors. Additionally, staff was directed to return to the September
Commission meeting with updated information on how the CETAP Workplan would
need to be adjusted, as well as information on funding needs to support the expanded
scope of services and possible options for securing the needed revenue.
On August 1, 2000, the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors concurred with the
RCTC recommendation on the CETAP Corridors and directed their staff to work with
RCTC to refine the scope of work and assist in efforts to secure additional funding.
Staff has worked with the consultant team to outline the steps necessary to move
forward with the expanded workplan. While the major steps are the same for all four
corridors, the two inter -county corridors will require a few additional steps to initiate
the participation of SANBAG and OCTA. An Ad Hoc Bi-County Committee for the
Orange County to Riverside County corridor has been formed with the first meeting
scheduled for August 28th, just prior to our Plans and Programs Committee. Policy
members on the Ad Hoc Committee include: Councilmember Laurann Cook, OCTA
Chair; Supervisor Tom Wilson, OCTA Vice -Chair; Mayor Pro-tem Susan Withrow,
Foothill East Transportation Corridor Agency Chair; and Supervisor Todd Spitzer. The
RCTC representatives are: Supervisors Tom Mullen, Bob Buster, and John Tavaglione
and Mayor Will Kleindienst, Councilmember Robin Lowe and Mayor Ron Roberts.
A letter has been sent to Supervisor Dennis Hansberger, the SANBAG President,
requesting his appointment of representatives to an Ad Hoc Bi-County Committee for
the Moreno Valley to San Bernardino County corridor. We expect to schedule a
meeting of this Committee in September.
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AGENDA ITEM 9
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Stephanie Wiggins, Program Manager
THROUGH:
Cathy Bechtel, Director of Planning and Programming
SUBJECT:
Alameda Corridor -East Trade Corridor Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval to:
1) Participate in a four -party Alameda Corridor -East Trade Corridor Steering
Committee;
2) Fund up to $25,000 to develop the Corridor Plan; and
3) Forward to the Commission for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Alameda Railroad Corridor, currently under construction, is a major public works
project serving the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. It will consolidate all freight
train movements to and from the ports over a 17 mile, fully grade -separated alignment
through several Los Angeles communities. Upon completion, the Corridor will
accommodate 100 trains a day, many approaching two miles in length. Though this
project mitigates rail freight impacts closest to the ports, communities farther east will
see increased rail traffic and grade crossing delays. Southern California counties and
SCAG have identified the eastern continuation of the major railroad corridors, past
Redondo Junction, as the "Alameda Corridor -East".
The Governor's Transportation Congestion Relief Program (AB 2928) provides a total
of $273 million for grade separation projects on the Alameda Corridor -East to three
southern California counties; specifically, to the Orange County Transportation
Authority ($28 million),_the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments ($150 million),
and the San Bernardino Associated Governments ($95 million). Specifically included
is a rail -aver -rail separation project at Colton Junction, which RCTC has sought to
assist the development of intercity passenger rail service to the Coachella Valley. Prior
to the release of any funds, the legislation requires preparation of a Corridor Plan
within one year "by a team consisting of the lead applicants for those projects."
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language has been submitted amending us in the legislation.
It has also been recognized that the funding provided under AB 2928 addresses only
a small portion of the region's rail crossing needs and falls far short of addressing the
broader infrastructure needs and quality of life issues of the region. On a local and
regional level these issues include: interchange reconstruction needs and priorities; the
feasibility and desirability of separated truck lanes; airport ground access for freight;
possible rail/truck productivity enhancements; truck impacts on road maintenance
costs, and air quality issues. The response to these challenges can -impact current
operations and trends so as to change regional transportation demands and investment
priorities.
The development of the Plan will be directed by a Steering Committee composed of
Chief Executive Officers, or their designees, of the participating agencies. A phased
work program has been proposed to address the long-range issues while not causing
delay to the AB 2928 program. The attached work statement represents the current
outline for the Alameda Corridor -East Trade Corridor Plan. The Phase 1 work program
designed to meet the requirements of AB 2928 is estimated to cost $100,000, to be
funded equally by_the four participating agencies. Advisory Committee members will
participate in the identification of funding sources and appropriate lead agency
responsibilities for completing the second phase.
Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: N Year: FY00/01 Amount: $25,000
Source of Funds: TDA-Local Transportation Funds Budget Adjustment: Y
Fiscal Procedures Approved:
Date: 8/22/00
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Alameda Corridor -East Trade Corridor Plan
Purpose of Plan
AB 2928 State legislation was signed by the Governor and allocates funds for the Governor's
Congestion Relief Plan. The Governor's Congestion Relief Plan provides $273 million in state
funds for the Alameda Corridor -East (ACE) Trade Corridor in three southern California
counties. The Plan recognized the importance of Pacific Rim trade and that the efficient
movement of goods through Southern California will have significant state and national benefits.
The legislation provides $150 million to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
(SGVCOG) for the ACE Project in Los Angeles County. The legislation provides $95 million to
the San Bernardino Association of Governments (SANBAG) for the ACE Project in San
Bemardino County. The legislation provides $28 million to the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA) for the Orangethorpe Project in Orange County. The legislation also includes
a provision (Government Code Section 14556.52) requiring the three agencies to submit a plan
to the California Transportation Commission by July 1, 2001. The plan shall address "regional
mobility needs as well as regional, state, and national economic impacts of the corridor. The
plan shall also evaluate and assess the technical merits, determine the phasing and delivery
schedule, and identify a financing strategy for the proposed corridor improvements."
The plan shall address the impacts of current and future goods movement on the major rail and
truck routes emanating from the San Pedro Bay Ports and the Alameda Corridor through the
Counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, and Riverside and shall address the grade
separation requirements for the corridors as defined in AB 2928 (or as amended).
The following outline has been prepared to address the requirements of the AB 2928 State Plan
for these Alameda Corridor -East Projects.
Drawing on existing available data and appropriate agency / company sources develop the
following information:
1. Document Trade Activity at the Ports
• Current
® Projected (2020)
2. Document Economic Contributions from the Ports
• Direct employment (current and 2020)
• Local / regional
• State
• National
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11. Based on any existing concept plans, estimate costs (design, row, construction, project
mgt., etc.) for the recommended grade separations.
12. Recommend phasing of recommended capital improvement program, including an initial
phase encompassing not more than ten years.
13. Recommend financing plan for above program identifying at a minimum, the optimal use
of all funds now available for grade separations and the funding contemplated in AB
2928.
Suggested Lead Responsibilities for
Producing Part 1 Plan Elements
Tasks 1-7 Consultant / Consultant Team
Task 8 Steering Committee
Task 9 Consultant / Team from existing data provided by
agencies
Task 10-11 Steering Committee
Consultant to provide support for advisory committee meetings. Consultant to produce
written report covering all tasks by March 2001.
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AGENDA ITEM 10
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Cathy Bechtel, Director of Planning and Programming
THROUGH:
Eric Haley, Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Annual Local Transportation Fund Planning Allocations to CVAG
and WRCOG
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval of Local Transportation Fund allocations of
$188,472 to the Coachella Valley Association of Governments and $372,550 to the
Western Riverside Council of Governments to support transportation planning
programs and functions as identified in the attached work programs and forward to the
Commission for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On an annual basis the Commission, CVAG and WRCOG develop transportation
planning programs. The Commission's planning program is identified in the annual
budget which was approved on
Staff has reviewed the attached FY 2000-01 transportation planning and
administrative work programs submitted by CVAG and WRCOG and finds them
consistent with the overall RCTC transportation program and planning objectives. The
funding requested is consistent with the approved FY 2000-01 Commission budget.
Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: Y Year: 2000-2001
Amount: CVAG: $188,472
WRCOG: $372,550
Source of Funds: FY 2000-2001 Adopted Budget Budget Adjustment: N
Fiscal Procedures Approved:
Date: 8/21 /00
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Western Riverside Council of Governments
Fiscal Year 2000/2001
Local Transportation Funds Programs Objectives
The work Plan for FY 2000/01 is divided into 4 key program areas:
c:> Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Programs
❑ Previous year rollover
❑ Fiscal year 2000/01
Participate in the SCAG Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Technical Advisory
Committees and attend technical committees to assist SCAG with the RTP revision;
to perform specific transportation, air quality, planning and GIS work for SCAG as
part of their Overall Work Program (OWP); develop aletrantive transportation
financing mechanisms; conduct outreach on air quality, transportation and planning
issues with the public, members' jurisdictions and regional agencies; participate in the
Air Quality Management Plan 2001(AQMP) development and prepare air quality and
transportation legislation analysis.
$192,550
State and Federal Programs
❑ CMAQ
❑ STPL
Support Department of Energy Clean Cities; develop emission reduction strategies;
continued work on the western county Comprehensive Transportation Plan; assist in
the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and development of infrastructure; attend
regional air quality and transportation meetings to provide sub -regional input into the
RTP revision and Air Quality Management Plan 2000 development process.
$75,000
it> Regional Air Quality Programs
❑ South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
❑ Caltrans
❑ EPA and CARB
Participate in the development of the Air Quality Management Plan 2000, assist
Inland Empire Governing Board Members, participate in the South Coast Air Quality
Management District committee structure, participate/attend in EPA and Air
Resources Board public hearing and workshops.
$45,000
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001
PROGRAM ORJECTTtTES
The Work Plan for 2000/2001 is separated into seven main program areas:
Transportation Department Operations
. Transportation Program Administration
• Monitor Implementation of Transportation Project Prioritization Study (TPPS)
. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Update
. Other Transportation Planning
. Operations Management and Administration
This program area performs primarily administrative functions. Consists of general
transportation program administrative activities and various transportation planning
duties in support of the Transportation Department.
(Funded from Measure A and TUMF)
Project M2nnee_ment and Contract Administration
. Financial Cash Flow
• Project Status Tracking
. Preparation and Monitoring Agreements
Includes staff time to conduct project research (design, environmental, construction
and close-out), preparation of reimbursement agreements for regional arterial projects,
review and approval of project billings in accordance with project scope of work and
participation in project development, team meetings and associated staff reports.
(Funded from Measure A, TUMF and S77P)
Riverside County_Transportation Commission (RCTC) Progyams
. State Highway Routes in the Coachella Valley
. Congestion Management Program/System (CMP/CMS)
. RCTC Technical Advisory Committee
• State Highway Measure A Discussions
Includes staff time to, (i) support the Riverside County Congestion Management
Program through building permit analysis of the two non-TUMF jurisdictions and
analysis of traffic patterns through the traffic count program, (ii) participation in the
Surface Transportation Program/Congestion Management Air Quality (STP/CMAQ)
project selection for CVAG and western County areas, (iii) assist RCTC staff in the
selection of SB 821 bicycle and pedestrian projects for the Coachella Valley and
western County areas, (iv) provide RCTC staff regional transportation project
information for the State Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RT1P), and
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S_upport Congestion Management /Air Quality Programs
. Non -Motorized Transportation Element
• Bikeway Improvement Program
Involves Transportation Department staff support to CMAQ program areas. Support
will focus on updating the Non -Motorized Transportation Element and preparation
of certified Bicycle Transportation Plans for all CVAG jurisdictions as well as
continued regional support of the SB 821 program.
(Funded from TEA-21, CMAQ and SB 821)
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Pr gram
▪ TUMF Program Administration
. TUMF/GIS Interface
Includes staff time in support of the TUMF program and TUMF/GIS Interface
program. TUMF program activities include staff time to (i) monitor the
implementation of the TUMF program in member jurisdictions, (ii) perform annual
fiscal reviews of building permits and TUMF collections, (iii) research, analyze and
prepare reports for TUMF appeals, (iv) enter TUMF collections in the TUMF data
base, (v) meet with developers on request to review potential TUMF assessments, and
(vi) perform special TUMF analysis on request. The TUMF/GIS Interface program
requires support for continuing the development of integrating the TUMF collection
process with electronic transmission of new development information for land use
coverages.
(Funded from TUMF)
Consultants
The consultant line item should allow for any foreseeable consultant needs including
present consultants.
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AGENDA ITEM 11
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Tanya Love, Program Manager
THROUGH:
Cathy Bechtel, Director of Planning and Programming
SUBJECT:
Amendment to FY 00/01 Short Range Transit Plan for SunLine
Transit Agency and RCTC's Commuter Rail Program; Hold a Public
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval to:
1) Amend SunLine Transit Agency's FY 01 Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP)
to purchase two additional paratransit vehicles and increase their
operating budget by $215,108;
2) Amend RCTC's Commuter Rail Program's FY 01 SRTP to increase its
federal share of the Tier II Station Project from $6 to $9 million
increasing the overall cost of the project from $13 to $16 million dollars;
3) Amend the Section 5307 Program of Projects and the RTIP to reflect
these changes; and
4) Forward to the Commission for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
SunLine Transit Agency:
At their August 2, 2000 Board meeting, Dick Cromwell, SunLine's General Manager
received approval to purchase two (2) additional Paratransit vehicles from United Bus
Corporation. The cost of the two vehicles is approximately $105,000. Funds are
available to purchase the vehicles as follows:
$ 56,424
$ 38,076
$ 10.500
$105,000
FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Area Carry Over Funds
FTA Section 5307 Bus Replacement Funds
Measure A
TOTAL
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Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: Y Year: FY2000-01
Source of Funds: FY2000-01 Budget
Fiscal Procedures Approved:
Amount: $215.108
Budget Adjustment: N
Date: 8/22/00
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August 9, 2000
Ms. Tanya Love
Program Manager
RCTC
3560 University Avenue, Suite 100
Riverside, CA 92501
Dear Tanya:
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To elaborate on my letter of August 2, 2000, addressed to Eric Haley, we
would like to utilize S94,500 of Federal Section 5307 funds from our
accumulated Bus Replacement Fund, and matching Measure A funds of
$ l 0,500 to complete the purchase of two additional CNG paratransit
vehicles for a total cost of $105,000.
Please call if you have any additional questions regarding this request.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
Sincerely,
William A. Maier
Chief Financial Officer
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PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
FTA SECTION 5307
FY 2000-01
URBANIZED AREA:
APPORTIONMENT:
CARRYOVER FUNDS:
TRANSFER FUNDS:
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE:
RECIPIENTS:
SUNLINE TRANSIT AGENCY
PROGRAM OF PROJECTS:
(1) SUNLINE--OPERATING ASSISTANCE
JULY 1, 2000 TO JUNE 30, 2001
(2) SUNLINE--LEASE/PURCHASE
REPLACEMENT TRANSIT COACHES
(3) SUNLINE-- HYDROGEN FUELING
INFRASTRUCTURE
(4) SUNLINE-- COMPUTER &
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
(5) SUNLINE--PURCHASE TWO (2)
EXPANSION PARATRANSIT VEH.
TOTAL PROGRAMMED
BALANCE AVAILABLE
APPROVED BY RCTC: July 12, 2000
AMENDED BY RCTC: September 13, 2000
J R: 8/21 /00
PALM SPRINGS
$1,058,042
$148,560
$0
$1,206,602
SUBAREA APPORTIONMENTS
$1,206,602
TOTAL FEDERAL PROJECT DESIGNATED
AMOUNT SHARE TYPE RECIPIENT
$13,987,000
$565,000
$450,000
$35,000
$105,000
$324,000
$413,924
$360,000
$14,178
$94, 500
$15,142,000 $1,206,602
$0
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AGENDA ITEM 72
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Tanya Love, Program Manager
THROUGH:
Cathy Bechtel, Director of Planning and Programming
SUBJECT:
Reallocate LTF Funds from FY 00 to FY 01 for the City of
Riverside Special Transportation Services and amend their Short
Range Transit Plan
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval to:
1) Reallocate $28,000 from FY 00 to FY 01 for the City of Riverside to
purchase computer equipment and software;
2) Amend the City of Riverside's FY 01 Short Range Transit Plan to reflect
the purchase of additional equipment; and
3) Forward to the Commission for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Staff from the City of Riverside Special Transportation Services have requested that
carry over funds from FY 00 be reallocated to FY 01. A copy of the City's letter is
attached requesting to purchase the following:
1) $20,000 for complete replacement of hardware and software in the
dispatch office;
2) $2,500 for the purchase of computer hardware to provide global tracking
of vehicles as well as a messaging center for same day service; and
3) $5,500 for a new computer.
The City of Riverside has been providing computerized scheduling for Riverside Special
Services since 1986. The need for replacement hardware, software and the computer
is essential for the on -going operation of the paratransit services provided by the City.
Riverside Special Services currently operates 19 vehicles within the city limits
providing approximately 142,000 one-way passenger trips per year.
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CITY OF RIVERSIDE
August 14, 2000
"People Serving
People"
Ms. Tanya Love, Program Manager II
Riverside County Transportation Commission
3560 University Avenue, Ste 100
Riverside, CA 92501
Re: Riverside Special Transportation Services - Amendment to Budget
Dear Ms. Love:
On July 17, 2000, the City of Riverside staff, Dean Ott, Helen Wanner, Victoria Paz, met with Riverside County
Transportation Commission staff, Jerry Rivera and Tanya Love to discuss the proposed amendment to the budget of
the City of Riverside Special Transportation Services. The subject of the meeting was a request from the City to
redirect carryover funds from the Riverside Special Transportation Services 1999-2000 fiscal year. Last years
closing estimates reflect a carryover of approximately $55,000. The City would like to request approval from the
Riverside County Transportation Coiission to redirect funds totaling $28,000. These funds will be used for the
following:
1. $20,000 for complete replacement of hardware and software in the dispatch office. (see attached
quote from Computer Tecluiology International.
2. $2,500 for Teletrac, Inc., This vendor provides global tracking and a messaging center for same
day service (This is the same vendor that the City of Riverside Police Department uses.)
3 $5,500 for a complete new computer for the Supervisor. (The computer was needed so that
internet services could be accessed)
The new computer equipment is needed to update all aspects of this program. Computer Technology International
proposal includes for an upgrade of the Scooter. Software System and computer equipment, approximately $20,000
and Teletrac, Inc., equipment for approximately $2,500; and an additional $5.500 for one computer for
Transportation's Supervisor's office. The computer was (see attached) The City has been providing computerized
scheduling for Riverside Special Services since 1986, and the need for replacement of the computers, hardware and
software to be upgraded is essential from Computer Technology International. Teletrac, Inc., equipment is a
computer setup that helps us locate the vehicles and has the messaging center for same day service. This is the first
time that this equipment will be updated.
In the past years, the Supervisor has used salvaged equipment from other divisions in the Park and Recreation
Department, and last year a computer, printer, monitor was purchased. These additional expenses were erroneously
funded with operating accounts and we are requesting permission- from the Riverside County Transportation
Commission to redirect those charges to a capital expense.
If you have any additional comments or concerns, please contact Victoria Paz. Administrative Analyst at (909) 715-
3449 for further assistance.
Sincerely,
City of Riverside, Park and Recreation Department,
Riverside Special Transportation Services
Enclosures
P°A_RK AND RECREATION
3900 MAIN STREET ® RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92522 • (909) 715-3440
FAX: (909) 715-3477 • www.cisiverside.ca.us
100036
AGENDA ITEM 13
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Tanya Love, Program Manager
THROUGH:
Cathy Bechtel, Director of Planning and Programming
SUBJECT:
FY 97/98, 98/99 and 99/00 RCTC Performance Audit
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval to:
1) Release a Request for Proposal to conduct a performance audit of the
Riverside County Transportation Commission's activities and the seven
public transit operators providing services in Riverside County;
2) Direct the RCTC Chairman to appoint an Ad Hoc Sub Committee to select
the consultant to conduct the audits;
3) Amend FY 01 budget to cover the cost of the performance audit; and
4) Forward to the Commission for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In accordance with Public Utilities Code 99246, the Commission is required to
designate an entity other than itself to conduct a performance audit of its activities and
the activities of each operator to whom we allocate funds. The audits are required to
evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of the Commission and the public
transit operators. The audits must be conducted in accordance with the guidelines set
by the State Comptroller General's Office. These audits are required every three years
and our next audit must be completed by June 30, 2001.
The audits will cover FY 97/98, 98/99 and 99/00 and will include the Commission and
the seven public operators: the City of Banning; City of Beaumont; City of Corona;
Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency; .City of_Riverside Special_Services; Riverside Transit
Agency and SunLine Transit Agency.
A draft Request for Proposal is attached to this agenda. Cost for both the Commission
audit and the seven public operators should not exceed $70,000 and will come from
Local Transportation Funds.
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TRIENNIAL PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AND
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSIT OPERATORS
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) is soliciting proposals to
conduct a performance audit of 1) the Commission's activities and 2) seven public
transit operators providing services in Riverside County. The Commission is statutorily
required by Section 99246 of the California Public Utilities Code to designate entities
other than itself to make a performance audit as a condition for receiving Transportation
Development Act funds. In addition, the activities of each operator to whom it allocates
funds must also be audited. The performance audits will cover fiscal years 1997-98;
1998-99 and 1999-00.
The audits must be completed and submitted to the State by June 30, 2001, and must
be conducted in compliance with relevant sections of the Transportation Development
Act. The audits shall evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of the
operation of the entity being audited and shall be conducted in accordance with the
efficiency, economy and program results portion of the Controller General's "Standards
for Audit of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities and Functions". The
Commission further expects that the performance audits will be conducted consistent
with the "Performance Audit Guidebook for Transit Operators and Regional
Transportation Planning Entities" issued by the California Department of Transportation.
A listing of all operators to be audited is included as Attachment A to this RFP.
CONTACT PERSON
Prospective proposers shall direct any questions regarding this request for proposal to
Tanya Love, Program Manager, (909) 787-7141.
SCHEDULE
September 14, 2000
October 20, 2000
November 13, 2000
November 27, 2000
December 13, 2000
December 14, 2000
February 16, 2001
March 16, 2001
March 26, 2001
April 11, 2001
RFP Issued
- Proposals Due to the Commission (by 5 p.m.)
Interview of Finalists (Optional)
- Plans and Program Committee
Commission Selects Consultant
Notice to Proceed Issued and Work Commences
Consultant Submits Draft Audit Report
Consultant Submits Final Audit Report
Plans and Program Committee
Performance Audits Presented to the Commission
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3) introduction
In this section, the Proposer should demonstrate an adequate understanding of
the roles and relationships of the Commission, the operators, and local
conditions within Riverside County.
4) Audit Plan and Technical Approach
The audit plan should include:
a. A description of the overall audit program being submitted, including an
explanation of the basic purpose and focus of the audit.
b. A thorough explanation of the proposer's approach to the audits.
References should be made to the RFP requirements and the consultant's
plans for meeting those requirements. Please specify staff to be
interviewed, documents to be reviewed, etc.
c. An explanation of the consultant's intended role as auditor, as related to
the role of RCTC and the operators, including the division of work
between RCTC staff, if any, and the consultant.
d. An itemized description of the proposed project schedule, and the end
projects to be produced.
5) Project Management
The Proposer must prepare an explanation of the project management system
and practices to be used to assure that the project is completed within the
scheduled time frame and that the quality of the required products will meet
RCTC's requirements.
6) Staffing
The proposal must describe the qualifications and experience of each
professional who will participate in the project, including a resume for each
member of the project team. A Project Manager must be designated, and an
organizational chart showing the manager and all project staff must be included.
A matrix must be presented indicating the effort, in man-hours, which will be
contributed by each professional, during each phase or task making up the
project.
7) C6nsultant Qualifications and Reference
The proposal must describe the nature and outcome of projects previously
conducted by the consultant which are related to the work described within this
RFP. Descriptions should include a client contact name, address, phone
number, a description of the type of work performed, approximate date on which
'100041
AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES (MODEL CONTRACT)
Proposers are encouraged to review the model contract prior to preparing their
proposal. Exceptions to the language contained in the Model Contract should be noted
in the proposal.
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CITY OF BANNING
Service Area:
Type of Service:
Days of Service:
Hours of Service:
FY 1999-00 Operating Budget:
CITY OF BEAUMONT
Service Area:
Type of Service:
Days of Service:
Hours of Service:
FY 1999-00 Operating Budget:
CITY OF CORONA
Service Area:
Type of Service:
Days of Service:
Hours of Service:
FY 1999-00 Operating Budget:
ATTACHMENT A
City of Banning
Fixed routes (2) and Elderly & Handicapped
dial -a -ride service, Complementary Paratransit
Monday -Saturday
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday -Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday
$577,000
City of Beaumont and Cherry Valley
General Public Dial -A -Ride and Fixed Route
Monday -Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$600,000
City of Corona and Home Gardens
General public Dial -A -Ride and Fixed Route
Monday -Saturday
6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday -Friday
. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday
$651,000
PALO VERDE VALLEY TRANSIT AGENCY
Service Area:
Type of Service:
Days of Service:
Hours of Service:
FY 1999-00 Operating Budget:.
City of Blythe and adjacent unincorporated
area
General public dial -a -ride, mileage
reimbursement program
Monday -Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$142,000
�00044
AGENDA ITEM 14
RIVERS/DE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Shirley Medina, Program Manager
THROUGH:
Cathy Bechtel, Director of Planning and Programming
SUBJECT:
Award of Contract for Installation of Caltrans Traffic Management
Center Sites and Smart Call Boxes
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval to award a contract pending legal counsel
review to the following contractors: Peek Traffic - Signal Maintenance, Inc. for the
installation of Caltrans Traffic Management Center (TMC) Sites; Comarco Wireless
Technologies for the installation of Smart Call Boxes along the Congestion
Management Program System; and forward to the Commission for final approval.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
At the July 12, 2000 Riverside County Transportation Commission meeting, the
Commission authorized staff to issue two Request for Proposals (RFPS) for the
installation of Caltrans TMC sites and Smart Call Boxes along the Congestion
Management Program System. The Request for Proposals (RFP's) were issued on
July 13, 2000 to cover the TMC sites along the urban areas and Smart Call Boxes
along the rural areas. Two proposals were received (one per RFP) and opened on
August 5, 2000, at 5:00 p.m.
The proposal for the installation of TMC sites is from Peek Traffic - Signal
Maintenance, Inc. The qualifications and the approach proposed by Peek were found
to be acceptable. The cost estimate by Peek is also reasonable at $267,407.
The proposal for the installation of Smart Call Boxes is from Comarco Wireless
Technologies. Comarco's qualifications are acceptable and although they have
prop.osed a somewhat different approach than what was requested for the use of new
call boxes and upgrade.d_call boxes.,_what they are proposing is acceptable. The cost
estimate provided by Comarco is reasonable at $646,951.
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding for the project was
allocated by the California Transportation Commission in June 2000 for the amount
$1.1 million. The installation costs for the total project are $914,358. Additional
STIP funds that will be charged for project administration are estimated at $25,000
100046
AGENDA ITEM 15
RIVERS/DE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Marilyn Williams, Director of Regional Issues and Communications
THROUGH:
Hideo Sugita, Deputy Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Consultant Agreement with Gladstein & Associates in Support of
the Interstate Clean Transportation Corridor Project
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval to: 1) enter into a consultant agreement with
Gladstein & Associates to implement the FY00/01 Interstate Clean Transportation
Corridor (ICTC) scope of work; 2) authorize the Chairman, pursuant to Legal Counsel
review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission, 3) approve the
allocation of $25,000 from Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds for the work
effort, and 4) forward to the Commission for final approval.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Adopted as part of the Commission's FY00/01 budget under the Regional Issues
Department is a goal which focuses on the facilitation of public and private investment
in clean air technology to support the broader air quality programs within the county
and region. One of the objectives under the goal states:
"Influence implementation of the Interstate Clean Transportation Corridor plan
to facilitate the location of clean fuel infrastructure and deployment of clean
fuel equipment along designated corridors in Riverside County and the greater
region through financial support and staff participation."
The Interstate Clean Transportation Corridor (ICTC) project was initiated by Gladstein
& Associates in January 1996 to develop alternative fuel infrastructure and facilitate
the deployment of alternative fuel trucks to move freight between non -attainment
areas and designated Clean Cities in the Western United States along 1-5, 1-10, 1-15,
1-80 and SR99. The Commission be_came a stakeholderin FY97/98 with a contribution
of $25,000 for work efforts focused Riverside County along the 1-10, 1-15 and 1-215
as well as the SR60 and SR86 corridors. The Commission continued its support of the
ICTC effort in FY's 98/99 and 99/00 at the same funding level.
100048
Exhibit A
RCTC
FY 2000/2001 CLEAN FUELS IMPLEMENTATION
CONSULTING SERVICES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Gladstein & Associates, LLC (G&A), acting as Project Director of the Interstate
Clean Transportation Corridor ICTC), seeks to raise $300,215 to implement Phase
IV of the iCTC Project. G&A is requesting $25,000.00 from the Riverside County
Transportation Commission to partially fund this phase of the project. While G&A
and the 1CTC have enjoyed notable success to date, more must be done to expand
the deployment of medium- and heavy-duty alternative fuel vehicles in the near -
term. The 1CTC has targeted a number of specific implementation projects as well
as general outreach activities which will correspond with the multiple criteria for
market development as defined by the ICTC Comprehensive Strategic Program
Plan. The recuested funding will be used to assist the ICTC staff as they pursue
the following Market Development Scope of Work for the period of August 2, 2000,
through June 30, 2001.
OVERVIEW
Since its inception in January 1996, the Interstate Clean Transportation Corridor
(1CTC) Project has been the nation's most successful public -private partnership
dedicated to accelerating the market penetration of clean, alternative fuel vehicles
(AFVs) in interstate goods movement. The ICTC seeks to foster AFV deployment
and alternative fuel infrastructure development that will link Los Angeles, San Diego,
the San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Reno and Salt
Lake City along 1-80, l-5, CA-99, 1-10 and 1-15. At present, ICTC staff has helped
to secure over $11 million in funding to:
■ Build 13 public access natural gas fueling stations in California
(Barstow, Buena Park, Coalinga, Fresno, Rialto, Riverside, San
Diego, Santa Fe Springs, and Tulare) and Nevada (Elko, Lake Tahoe,
Reno and Winnemucca)
® Deploy 201 heavy-duty and 150 light duty natural gas vehicles (NGVs)
to use these stations.
The first two 1CTC supported natural gas fueling stations began operation in 1999,
with 42 natural gas tractors utilizing this infrastructure, Almost $3 million in
additional funding proposals have either been submitted or are in development that
will result in the deployment of 70 more natural gas trucks and development of an
two more natural gas fueling stations in the region. 1CTC staff is moving us closer
towards our goal of fostering the establishment of 20 natural gas fueling stations
and deployment of 375 NGVs to utilize this infrastructure that will help to:
A) Reduce emissions of NOx and PM by over 226 tons annually over the
1998 HDV emissions standards for NOx and PM.
B) Displace nearly 2.41 million gallons -of diesel per -year.
C) Result in total public/private economic activity of over $34.1 million.
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In addition, we will continue investigating and pursuing as yet unidentified
deployment and infrastructure projects in non -Cleary Cities that we expect to emerge
over the course of the ICTC Project.
Task 4 - Continued Support for All Existing 1CTC Sites: G&A has begun to
implement several heavy-duty AFV projects in the region that will result in the
development of nine LNG fueling stations and deployment of 185 LNG and 16 LPG
heavy-duty tractors in the project area. As part of our activities on behalf of /CTC,
G&A will focus energy and resources to ensure the successful implementation of
projects already underway. Special attention will be given to ensure the success of
the imminent depla ment of 55 heavy-dutyLNG trucks by 6urrtec Waste Industries
and construction of a public access LNG fueling station by Riverside County Waste
Management Department.
Task 5 - Project Support - Existing/Planned AFV Sites along the ICTC: Part of
the 1CTC's mission has always been to enhance collaboration between
stakeholders developing alternative fuel stations so that they are fully utilized and
economically viable, even when the ICTC Project has not initiated these projects.
Therefore, /CTC staff will continue work with existin_g or planned AFV projects in the
Riverside area to integrate their efforts into the IC r C framework.
Task 6 - Technology Assistance
G&A will provide technical assistance to interested fleet operators and other
stakeholders as they pursue heavy-duty alternative fuel vehicle projects. Assistance
will include but not be limited to assessment of relevant vehicle and fueling station
technologies and siting, safety and permitting issues for infrastructure development.
Task l - Program Development/Evaluation
G&A will provide 1CTC stakeholders and Steering Committee members with regular
updates on ICTC related activities and suggest appropriate opportunities for public -
private collaboration as well as organize regular meetings/conference calls of the
Steering Committee to review /CTC Project activities and to discuss opportunities
for public agencies to collaborate on clean, alternative fuel truck projects.
Preparation of monthly progress reports for continued implementation of the ICTC
Project and a final evaluation of the ICTC Project will also be provided. In addition,
ICTC will provide ROTC a six-month update as to the progress of clean fuel
implementation in Riverside County and the region. The Final evaluation will be due
at the completion of the Project.
Task 8 — Marketing the ICTC
To the successes of the ICTC assisted projects already off of the ground and those
to come on-line during the next phase of the Project, and to expand upon the work
to take place in tasks -6, G&A will develop a user-fnendly /CTC website. The /CTC
website will establish a network linking the websites of individual 1CTC Stakeholders
with the 1CTC's own website. The website will act as an outreach tool to attract
additional fleets, expand infrastructure, deploy heavy-duty AFVs and provide
general education on the subject matter to /CTC Stakeholders and the general
public, further encouraging the expansion of alternative fuel use.
G&A will also undertake aggressive outreach in media markets. G&A will make
sure the /CTC takes full advantage of key press opportunities in such
publications as Heavy -Duty Trucking, Transport Topics, the L.A. Times and other
periodicals and journal targeted to the transportation and alternative fuel
markets. G&A will continue its work to educate law -makers on the environmental
and economic value, benefits and growth possibilities of the ICTC. G&A will
maintain awareness of the current political issues as guided by the /CTC
Steering Committee.
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AGENDA ITEM 76
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Marilyn Williams, Director of Regional Issues and Communications
THROUGH:
Hideo Sugita, Deputy Executive Director
SUBJECT:
Four Corners Transportation Study Final Report
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval to: 1) receive and file the Four Corners
Transportation Study Final Report; 2) direct staff, upon conclusion of the CETAP
process, to review the Four Corners Implementation Strategies and identify any
actions that may be appropriate for consideration by the Commission, and 3) forward
to the Commission for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
At its November 1999 meeting, the Commission reviewed the Fours Corners
Transportation Study proposed recommendations and draft final report. After
discussion, the Commission directed staff to prepare a letter to the Four Corners
Committee and Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). The letter,
attached as Exhibit A, highlights that the Commission approved, in concept, the draft
final report contingent upon the results of the Community Environmental
Transportation Adaptability Process (CETAP) effort in Riverside County. It further
noted that any CETAP recommendations would take precedent over the Four Corners
implementation strategies.
Over a period of several months, the Four Corners Committee sought public input
regarding the draft final report. All public input was reviewed by the study efforts
technical consultant, Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, who prepare responses
to the comments and updated the report to reflect input as approved by the Four
Corners Technical Advisory Committee and Policy Committee. No substantive changes
were made to the draft final report. Due to the volume of the Final Report, only the
Executive Summary is attached as Exhibit B to this agenda item. Staff will have a
copy of the full Final Report .available for -Commissioner review at the Committee
meeting.
Given the Commission's original action regarding the Draft Final Report, staff
recommends that the Committee take action to receive and file the Four Corners Final
Report. In addition, it is appropriate, upon completion of the CETAP process, to direct
staff to review and compare the Final Report's Implementation Strategies to the results
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Riverside County
Transportation Commission
January 6, 2000
Mr. Mark Pisano
Executive Director
Southern California Association of Governments
818 W. Th Street, 12`h Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Dear Mark:
3560 L niversirr Avenue Suite 100 • Riverside. Caliloruia 92501
phone: !9091-8--141 • Jaa: I9091 8---920 • wiew.rclr.urg
On November 10, 1999, the Riverside County Transportation Commission
(RCTC) voted unanimously to provisionally approve proposed transportation
strategies as outlined by the Four Corners Transportation Study.
As you already know, Riverside County is currently in the midst'of updating
its Integrated Plan. The CETAP effort, which is part of this process, is
intended to provide the county's long-range transportation plan and will play
an important role in addressing the transportation needs of the Four Corners
area.
The RCTC wishes to thank SCAG for their continued support and ongoing
role as part of the CETAP process. Given its importance, the Commission
voted to give only qualified support for the Four Corners strategies with the
understanding that strategies resulting from the CETAP process should take
precedent over the Four Corners effort when considering transportation
improvements in Riverside County. With SCAG's support, RCTC will
forward the CETAP strategies to SCAG for inclusion in the RTP update
process when the strategies are approved by the RCTC.
Once again, thank you for your continued support and assistance, and please
do not hesitate to contact me if you need additional information or have any
questions regarding RCTC's position on Four Corners issues.
Sincerely,
Eric Haley
Executive Director
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FOUR CORNERS STUDY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Final Report
Prepared for
Orange County Transportation Authority
Southern California Association of Governments
Four Corners Transportation Policy Coordination Group
Prepared by
Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade A Douglas, Inc.
Jacki Bacharach and Associates
Sharon Greene Associates
June 2000
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
BACKGROUND
The term "Four Corners" usually evokes images of the American Southwest, with red -rock
canyons, Native American cliff dwellings, and the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. In the Los
Angeles metropolitan area, however, Four Corners has come to signify a major gateway for
intra-urban circulation.
The area where Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties converge is dominated by
the rugged Chino Hills. Eight miles to the southeast of their convergence point lies Riverside
County, where the topography becomes even more rugged as the Chino Hills give way to the
Santa Ana Mountains. Since the corners of the four counties converge in this area, it has been
dubbed "Four Corners" (see Figure S-1).
As the metropolitan area has developed, the Four Corners area has historically been a key gateway
between the urbanizing Inland Empire (San Bernardino and Riverside Counties) and the more -
urbanized areas in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. However, the development of transportation
facilities through the Four Corners area has always been affected by the topographic constraints.
Even today, the critical east -west gateway area is traversed by only four roadways: two freeways
(SR-60 and SR-91) and two arterial streets (four -lane Grand Avenue and two-lane Carbon Canyon
Road). The north -south gateway between Diamond Bar and Orange County is traversed by only
two roads: SR-57 and the two-lane Brea Canyon Road.
The growth in more affordable residential development in the Inland Empire and the availability of
jobs in Orange and Los Angeles Counties have generated an influx of people commuting every day
from east to west and north to south in the morning, and in the reverse directions in the afternoon.
These travel patterns are becoming more and more pronounced, and have resulted in increasing
levels of congestion, not only on the freeway system, but also on the two major arterial streets which
cross the area.
Beginning in the late 1980s, numerous transportation improvements were implemented to help
alleviate the congestion problems through the Four Corners area. These have included:
• a new arterial road connection through the Chino Hills (Grand Avenue);
• high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on freeways (57, 60, 91);
• private toll lanes on the 91 freeway;
• upgrading an arterial to freeway (71 in San Bernardino County);
• a new transportation corridor (the Eastern Transportation Corridor toll road in Orange
County);
• direct connector ramps between the HOV lanes on the 91 and 57 freeways; and
• institution of commuter rail service (Metrolink).
In spite of the recent improvements, the same recurrent congestion patterns persist, and all
forecasts indicate that travel demand through the area will continue to grow substantially in the
future. Other potential transportation improvement projects (such as creating a new roadway
corridor) have been studied and discussed, but their high cost, environmental concerns, and traffic
impacts have resulted in a lack of consensus support for implementation.
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In the early 1990s, several local agencies in the area began informal meetings to discuss the
transportation issues and potential solutions. This Four Corners working group gradually expanded
to include affected regional and state agencies.
By the late 1990s, it became apparent to ail parties that a comprehensive evaluation of potential
improvement strategies was needed. Several recent activities had affected the potential range of
strategies available to address the Four Corners transportation problems, and current activities
threatened to preclude other potential improvement opportunities unless consensus was reached in
the near future.
In 1997, the Four Corners Group petitioned SCAG to fund a comprehensive transportation
planning study for the Four Corners area. SCAG granted the request, and OCTA was
designated to manage the study effort for the Four Corners Group. In 1998, a consultant team
headed by Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) was selected to conduct the study.
STUDY PARTICIPANTS
Study participants included representatives from the following jurisdictions and public
agencies:
• State of California (local Senate and Assembly Districts)
• The Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino
• The Cities of
Anaheim Industry
Brea Norco
Chino Ontario
Chino Hills Orange
Corona Placentia
Diamond Bar Pomona
Fullerton Yorba Linda
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
■ San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG)
• Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)
• San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG)
• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA)
• Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
• Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
• Omnitrans (transit operator in San Bernardino County)
• State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
■ California Department of Parks and Recreation
• Transportation Corridor Agencies
Local private and quasi -public stakeholders were also invited to participate as members of the
TAC, including the California Private Transportation Company (CPTC — the owner/operator of
the 91 Express Lanes), environmental groups, major property owners and other interest
groups.
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in terms of their ability to achieve the objectives established in the Purpose and Need
Statement.
Following the evaluation of alternatives, the consultant team developed a preferred package of
improvements and policies which would best achieve the objectives laid out in the Statement
of Purpose and Need.
The Four Corners Technical Advisory Committee and Policy Committee reviewed the Preferred
Alternative, and provided comment and input which were incorporated into the Recommended
Plan. The Recommended Plan was approved by the Policy Committee in November 1999. A
strategy for implementing the adopted plan was approved by the Policy Committee in March
2000.
EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
The Four Corners area serves as a major gateway between the Inland Empire and Los
Angeles and Orange Counties. The Inland Empire has a large supply of housing that is more
affordable than most of the comparable housing in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. -
Conversely, Los Angeles and Orange Counties have the largest concentration of employment
opportunities in the region. As a result, there is a large daily movement of commuters from the
Inland Empire to Los Angeles and Orange Counties in the morning, and back in the afternoon.
This movement underlies the travel and congestion patterns through the Four Corners area.
Existing Congestion
This overall flow of traffic through the Four Corners area results in peak period congestion on
several of the key study roadways. Base year (1997) congestion is as follows:
• SR-60 experiences congestion westbound in the morning peak from the City of Ontario
past SR-57, and eastbound in the afternoon peak from west of SR-57 to east of 1-15. (Post-
1997 construction of HOV lanes on SR-60 from 1-15 to SR-57 has reduced congestion
along this segment of SR-60.)
• SR-91 experiences congestion westbound in the morning peak from 1-15 to SR-57, and
eastbound in the afternoon peak from SR-57 to 1-15. (Post-1997 construction of the
Eastern Corridor has reduced congestion between the Eastern Corridor and SR-55.)
• SR-57 experiences congestion southbound in the morning peak from the City of Diamond
Bar to SR-91, and northbound in the afternoon from SR-91 to SR-60.
• Grand Avenue experiences congestion westbound in the morning peak from Chino Hills to
SR-60/SR-57, and eastbound in the afternoon peak from SR-60/SR-57 past Diamond Bar
Boulevard.
• Diamond Bar Boulevard experiences congestion southbound in the morning peak from
Grand Avenue to SR-57, and northbound in the afternoon approaching Grand Avenue.
• Carbon Canyon Road experiences congestion westbound in the morning peak from the
City of Chino Hills through Carbon Canyon to Valencia Avenue in the City of Brea, and
eastbound in the afternoon peak from Valencia Avenue through Carbon Canyon to the City
of Chino Hills.
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trend will continue into the future, so that by the year 2020, many workers living in the Inland
Empire are still expected to depend on jobs in other counties.
Future Transportation Improvements
In the Four Corners area, roadway improvements programmed for construction in the future
include direct HOV connector ramps between SR-57 and SR-60, and upgrading SR-71 in
Riverside County to a four -lane arterial.
Limited improvements are planned for mass transit. The primary improvement is provision of
Metrolink service on the Riverside -Fullerton -Los Angeles line in the peak direction during peak
hours (westbound in the morning, eastbound in the afternoon). No other inter -county public
transportation improvements are currently planned.
Future Travel Demand
The region's growth is projected to result in commensurate increases in travel demand. For
the Four Corners area, the volume of trips from the Inland Empire to Los Angeles and Orange
Counties is projected to increase by over 49% by the Year 2020. Travel in the opposite
direction is projected to increase by over 60%, but since the volume moving in this direction is
substantially less, this increase is not as significant for the Four Corners area transportation
situation.
Future Congestion
Future traffic congestion in the Four Corners region is projected to worsen considerably over
the next 20 years. Traffic flow through the Four Corners area is expected to increase peak
period congestion on all of the key inter -county roadways. The magnitude of congestion is
projected to increase significantly from what exists today, because there aren't other inter -
county routes for motorists to use. As a result, travel speeds on these inter -county routes will
slow considerably and the duration of congestion will increase if no action is taken to reduce
travel demand or increase transportation system capacity.
ISSUES AND PROBLEMS
Several issues and problems are expected to affect the transportation situation in the Four
Corners area.
Traffic Issues
As discussed above, the existing traffic congestion problems are expected to remain and
intensify through the year 2020. Specific traffic issues are summarized below.
• The heavy directional commute patterns cause significant peak period delays on the
freeway system through the Four Corners area.
• The convergence of the SR-60 and SR-57 freeways is particularly congested, with two
major traffic streams combining through a very constrained segment of freeway.
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Tall Reads. Toll roads and toll lanes are still a relatively new phenomenon in southern
California, and there has been ongoing public discussion about whether roadway pricing
should be part of the transportation system, and if so, whether congestion pricing (variable
tolls depending on time of day and congestion levels) should be used. Several recent studies
(including the SR 71-91 Improvement Study, SR-57 HOT lane study, and SR-91 HOT lane
study) have contemplated tolls as a means of funding due to transportation funding
constraints.
In addition, the 91 Express Lanes (the toll lanes which are privately owned and operated by
the California Private Transportation Company — CPTC) are operated under a 35-year
franchise agreement. This agreement precludes the state from adding capacity to the 91
freeway between the Los Angeles County line and 1-15 in Riverside County unless CPTC is first
given the opportunity to develop the additional lanes as part of their toll franchise.
Growth/Development Issues
Jobs/Housing. The imbalance between the available jobs in Los Angeles and Orange
Counties and the affordable housing in the Inland Empire causes highly directional commuting
patterns, resulting in the congestion problems in the Four Corners area. The current
imbalance is projected by demographers to continue into the future. Between 1994 and 2020,
Orange County's population is projected to increase 25% whereas employment is projected to
grow by almost 70%. During the same period, housing is expected to continue to be more
available and affordable in the Inland Empire. Over time, the number of jobs in the Inland
Empire will increase, but the number and type of new jobs are not expected to change
sufficiently to affect the basic commute patterns any time in the near future. (Inland Empire
employment has been growing at healthy rates in recent years, but many of the new jobs are
being created in the warehousing/distribution/transportation sector of the economy, with much
slower growth in professional and technical employment sectors which affect the commute
patterns.) Achieving a true jobs/housing baiance (and a more balanced commute pattern) is
therefore many years away, and will be driven by market forces that are not predictable.
Development of Agriculture Preserve Areas. Large areas designated until recently for
agriculture are now being planned for development. These areas are in the spheres of
influence of Ontario and Chino. Some of the planned development will increase jobs as well
as housing, but in doing so, will also increase the overall development levels in the area and
add to the traffic volumes on the major corridors and arterials. The City of Ontario's plans for
developing the agricultural preserve in their sphere of influence envision substantial residential
and non-residential development. The City of Chino has begun a 15-month process to master
plan the approximate 5,000 acre portion of the Chino Agricultural Preserve located southeast
of the City. The ultimate land use has not been determined, but it is anticipated that a mix of
residential, commercial, and open space activities will be considered when the land use plan
is adopted.
General Plan Issues
Land Use Plans. Long-range demographic forecasts and adopted local general plans
indicate the potential for significant additional growth for the cities in and around the Four
Corners area. In some places (particularly the City of Chino Hills), existing development
agreements will significantly shape the future development of land.
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legally precluded through these lands at this time, development of any new or improved
transportation corridors would need to provide for protection of these areas, and the State
Department of Parks and Recreation has consistently opposed any transportation project
which could traverse the State Park.
Wildlife Corridor. There are efforts underway to preserve a continuous wildlife corridor from
the San Gabriel Mountains to the Santa Ana Mountains, passing through the Chino Hills. Some
of the agencies in the area have formed a joint powers authority called the Wildlife Corridor
Conservation Authority (WCCA), which is working to acquire additional lands for preservation
through the Four Corners area. One of the potential land acquisitions is a portion of the
Firestone Boy Scout Reservation in Tonner Canyon.
Air (Duality. The Four Corners Group is responsible for providing input to SCAG for this part of
the 2001 Regional Transportation Plan update. Since that plan must be used by SCAG to
achieve air quality conformity requirements, transportation improvement strategies for the Four
Corners area need to contribute to the region's requirement to achieve conformity.
Institutional Issues
Multiple Jurisdictions. Because there are so many jurisdictions and agencies involved in the
Four Corners area, the decision -making process regarding any regional transportation
improvement is complex. Besides the 14 cities and four counties, the area is also in the
jurisdiction of three Caltrans districts and four county transportation commissions.
In addition, since the Four Corners area is on the edge of each county, its transportation
problems are not the central issue of any of the counties or county transportation commissions.
Therefore, cooperation among the affected local jurisdictions is essential if effective action is to
be achieved.
Funding. Priorities. In the past, funding shortfalls or different priorities among counties have
resulted in differently -timed projects, or improvements which stopped at the border. With new
state legislation (SB45, which establishes greater local control for transportation spending), the
county transportation commissions will need to work more closely together to come to
agreement on priorities and funding strategies. This is no longer the role of Caltrans.
Funding Shortfalls. Sunsets of existing transportation sales tax measures and the declining
revenues from the gasoline tax mean that funding mechanisms for future transportation
improvements are uncertain. Improvement projects in the Four Corners area must be cost-
effective in order to compete effectively for available funding.
ALTERNATIVES EVALUATION
Alternatives Identification and Evaluation Process
As indicated in the Purpose and Need, consideration of a broad range of potential
improvement strategies was essential to accomplishing the objectives of the study. The
process for identifying potential strategies was therefore set up to identify and consider as
many relevant potential strategies as possible.
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Alternative la:
SR-57
SR-60/SR-57
SR-71
SR-91
SR-71 /SR-91
Metrolink
Express Bus
Alternative 1 b:
Maximize Highway Capacity (Extend SR-91 toll lanes)
Add two general purpose lanes (SR-60 to SR-22)
Reconstruct interchange to add capacity and reduce merging/ weaving,
provide truck by-pass and HOV drop ramps to Grand Avenue
Upgrade to freeway in Riverside County and from SR-60 to 1-10
Extend toll lanes to 1-15 (two new lanes), add toll connector ramps at SR-
241
Improve interchange
Double peak period service, add feeder bus service from Chino and
Chino Hills to Industry station
Add intercounty service along SR-57 corridor from Industry to Anaheim
Maximize Highway Capacity (Convert SR-91 toll lanes)
Same as la except:
SR-91 Convert SR-91 toll lanes to free lanes (two general purpose, 2 HOV) and
add two lanes from Orange County line to I-15
Alternative lc:
Same as 1a plus:
New Toll Road
SR-91
SR-74
E/VV Arterial
Upgrades
N/S Arterial
Upgrades
Alternative 1 d:
Same as 1b plus:
New Road
Alternative 2:
Light Rail
Metrolink
Metrolink
Express Bus
Maximize Highway Capacity (N/S A EfIN Arterials)
Construct four -lane toll road from SR-241 (at SR-91) to SR-83 (at SR-71)
Extend toll lanes eastward from 1-15 to Magnolia
Increase Ortega Highway capacity to four lanes
Upgrade Edison Avenue to six lanes (1-15 to SR-71)
Construct new east -west arterial from SR-71 to Arlington Avenue (in
Riverside) along Pine/Schleisman/Arlington alignment
Upgrade_ Euclid Avenue to six lane expressway from SR-60 to SR-71
Upgrade Archibald Avenue/River Road to four lanes
Maximize Highway Capacity (SR-83 to SR-241 Connection)
Construct four -lane road from SR-241 (at SR-91) to SR-83 (at SR-71)
Maximize Transit Ridership
Grand Avenue
Carbon Canyon Rd.
Extend proposed Orange County light rail from Fullerton to Industry
Double peak period service, add feeder bus service from Chino and
Chino Hills to Industry and West Corona.Metrolink stations
Provide additional distributor services at destination stations
Add intercounty service along SR-57 corridor from Industry to
Brea/Fullerton and Anaheim
Add exclusive bus lanes
Add one reversible lane (for general traffic)
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Purpose of Improvement Strategies
As part of the Purpose and Need statement, the project participants adopted a set of nine
objectives which the recommended strategies should be designed to achieve.
1. Relieve congestion on the major inter -county corridors through the Four Corners area.
2. Reduce commuter traffic congestion on city streets.
3. Meet the transportation needs of a growing region while protecting the quality of life in local
communities. .
4. Don't merely shift the transportation problem to other communities.
5. Be realistic in terms of cost and feasibility.
6. Maximize investments and make better use of the existing system.
7. Provide travel options.
8. Reflect sensitivity and concern for the environment and landowners.
9. Avoid significant environmental impacts to the maximum extent possible.
RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES
The recommended package of improvement strategies was developed by evaluating the
alternatives individually in terms of the key problem areas and the improvements which could
improve conditions in those areas. Each improvement was considered in light of the
objective's established in the Purpose and Need statement, and recommendations were
developed based on the effectiveness of each improvement in achieving those objectives.
In developing the recommended strategy, the planning team, Technical Advisory Committee,
and Steering Committee were very mindful of the fact that none of the ten alternatives was able
to relieve Year 2020 congestion to levels comparable to the congestion level that existed in
1997. In light of this fact, the recommended strategy would need to either: (1) include
substantially more investments in transportation; or (2) include policies designed to reduce
peak travel demand levels significantly below those currently forecast for the Year 2020. The
Steering Committee determined that the level of investment required for the ten alternatives
already approaches or exceeds what is plausible for this area over the next 20 years, so it
concluded that substantial additional spending would be unjustified and likely infeasible. The
recommended strategy should instead include policies to reduce peak travel demand, to
encourage more employment growth in the Inland Empire, to encourage development of more
affordable housing in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, and to develop regional
demographic forecasts which are in balance with a financially feasible transportation system.
Figure S-2 shows the recommended improvements, and Table S-1 presents the
recommended package of strategies for the Four Corners area, including transportation
improvements and policies, as well as elements requiring additional study. For each element,
the table indicates the primary and secondary rationale for selecting the strategy, and the
notes provide further explanation of the rationale for including each strategy. At the bottom of
Table S-1 is a list of the major improvements which were not recommended due to due to
insufficient transportation benefit to offset likely conflicts with other project objectives.
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Feasibility and
alignment study
Conduct detailed feasibility and alignment study of a new road connecting
Chino Hills with SR-57 through the Tonner Canyon area to identify if there
Is a feasible alignment which:
- provides a minimum 2 lanes in peak direction during peak hours
- provides access to SR-57 at Brea Cyn Rd or Tonner Cyn Rd
- connects to both Grand Avenue and Eucalyptus Avenue
- minimizes visual and noise impacts on all impacted residents
- avoids Boy.Scoul camp facilities and activity areas
- accommodates wildlife migration corridor
- does not connect to Valencia Avenue
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Relieves Grand Avenue and Diamond Bar Boulevard. Provides option to Carbon Canyon Road, SR -
71 and SR-91
2
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Impact study
Conduct feasibility and impact study of a new arterial corridor linking Pine
Avenue, Schlelsman Avenue, and Arlington.
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Alternate route to SR-91 through Corona
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SR-57
Implement feasible near -term capacity enhancements and operational
improvements
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Cost is a portion of the long-term Improvement (1,4). Neer-lerm improvements estimated at $166
million for RTP
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SR-57
Add two lanes on SR-57 from SR-60 to SR-22. If new road is developed
through Tonner Cahyon area, new lanes could terminate in the north
where road connects with SR-57.
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Provides corridor capacity. May be high occupany toll lanes which could be funded fully, or in part,
through loll revenues.
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Upgrade interchange to increase capacity and reduce weaving and
merging.
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Improves conditions at confluence of two major freeways; allows truck bypass facilities; removes
bottlenecks and weaving and expands capacity through busy interchange
6
SR-60
Develop HOV drop ramps at Grand Avenue/SR-60
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Complete in association with 60/57 upgrade reducing weave for HOVs accessing the freeway at
Grand Avenue.
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SR-71
Upgrade SR-71 to six -lane freeway from SR-60 to 1-10
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Removes bottleneck on SR-71; adds capacity and provides access to 1-10 via SR-71; reroutes trips
from SR-60 to 1-10
6
SR-71
Upgrade SR-71 to four -lane roadway from Euclid to SR-91
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additional wildtifepass-through capability.
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Upgrade existing Interchange at SR-71 and SR-91
65.0
X
improves operalions at SR-71 /SR-91 - reduces queuing/backup on SR-91 and SR-71
11
SR-91
Extend Express Lanes to 1-15 (adding a loll lane In each direction and
converting the existing SR-91 HOV lanes to HOT lanes)
30.0
X
x
x
x
Expands capacity in Riverside County - balances existing SR-91 12-lane configuration to 1.15 -
coordinate with franchise owner
Page 1 of 5
Ref.
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
SR-91
SR-91/71
SR-91/241
New Road
Eucalyptus
Avenue
New Road
SR-83
SR-91
SR-91
Arterial Streets
Policy
Add Iwo toll lanes between SR-241 and SR-71
Add toll connector ramps at SR-91/SR-71
Table S-1
Recommended Strategy
Rat(
B
0
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Cost $ e Z
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(Millions)
70.0
x
Dna/
Improve Ops/Fix Bottlenecks
x
&Be
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Manage Demand/Shift to Transit
x
t
Use Innovative Financing
x
Notes
Adds capacity al signfrcant "choke point" - facilitates future toll to toll connections on SR-91 a1 SR-241
and SR-71
Add toll connector ramps at SR-91/SR-241
Develop new road from Chino Hills to SR-57 pursuant to results of
detailed feasibility and alignment study.
Widen Eucalyptus Avenue If needed, pursuant to results of detailed
feasibility and alignment study.
Develop newroad linking Arlington Avenue with SR-71 al Pine Avenue
pursuant to results of feasibility study.
Upgrade to six -lane arterial from SR-60 to SR-71
60.0
90.0
180 0
x
x
X
x
_x
Allows option to mainline SR•91 and SR-71 - offers commuters choice for travel time savings
Allows option to SR-91 and SR-55 - congested corridors offers commuters choice for !ravel time
Tohner Canyon region road
Eliminate westbound lane drop on SR-91 new Coal Canyon by 2006 or
sooner If possible
Add eastbound auxiliary lane from Coal Carryon to Green River when
average daily traffic reaches 370.000.
Support arterial road Improvements such as street widenings.
Interchange improvements, and signal synchroninxation programs.
Support development of high occupancy toll lanes as a means of
speeding up implementation of freeway improvements, managing
demand, encouraging carpooling, and optimizing use of additional
highway capacity.
23
24
25
Corridor Study
Truck Lanes
SR-55JSR-91
Evaluate Riverside -Orange County corridor Improvement options in the
context of future travel demands and the effect of transportation system
capacity on development potential In the Inland Empire. This could be
accomplished through the Riverside County CETAP process if it Includes
both Riverside and Orange County stakeholders In the process.
Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of truck canes on SR-60.
Monitor SR-55/SR-91 interchange performance and analyze Caltrans
Route Concept Plans for additional capacity and truck bypass lanes.
30
93 0
27.0
TBD
TBD
X
X
X
X
X
x
x
X
x
x
X
x
x
Provides an alternative route to Carbon Canyon and SR-71, SR-91
Develops new east -west corridor parallel to SR-91
Provides more capacity and an option to SR-71
Improves operations and safety el critical bottleneck location. Caltrans agreement with CPTC allow
this after Year 2006.
improves operations through critcal bottleneck area. Caltrans agreement with CPTC allows this after
SR-91 reaches 370.000 ADT-
Provide alternate routes along arterials and better access to freeways
Potential high occupancy loll lanes in Four Corners area are on SR-57 from SR-60 to SR-22 and on
SR-71 In Riverside County.
X
This corridor will require either (1) additional roadway capacity; or (2) policies to reduce projecled
!inure demand Ongoing CETAP study in Riverside County is addressing these Issues in this
corridor.
X
X
OngoingSCAG study is evaluating feasibility of buck lanes on SR-80 Benefit to Four Corners area
needs to be determined.
Interchange could become a critical bol teneck to the system in the future Periodic monitoring
recommended.
Page 2 of 5
Ref.
Table S-1
Recommended Strategy i
onale/Benefit
Cost $
(Millions)
Rail
Expand Existing Corridor Capacity
Improve Ops/Fix Bottlenecks
Balance System/reroute
Manage Demand/Shift to Transit
Use Innovative Financing
Notes
Roadway — Operational
26 SR-91
Modify Lakeview/91 interchange to improve weave from Lakeview to
westbound SR-91 to southbound SR-55.
8.0
X
Improves or eliminates weave for soulhbound Lakeview to westbound SR-91 to soulhbound SR-55
travel
27
SR-91
Add auxiliary lanes on WB SR-91 between the truck scales and Imperial
Highway, add storage lane on EB SR-9I approaching truck scales.
1.0
X
Improve safely/operations - pending review of franchise agreement
28
FSP
Implement more Freeway Service Patrols on Four Corners freeways.
11.0
X
Ensure adequate coverage of all facilities as the peak period spreads to mitigate accidents and
delays. Assumes five vehicles operating eight hours per day during weekdays.
29
ITS
Support efforts of state and local agencies to cooperatively Implement
ITS strategies in a coordinated fashion.
X
Optimize roadway operations with enhanced traveler information, changeable message signs, etc.
30
Signals
Support efforts of local agencies to cooperatively Implement signal
synchronization strategies in the Four Comers area.
X
Optimize roadway operations
31
Arterial Streets
Support grade separation efforts to reduce delay at rail lines.
X
Eliminate conflict between street and rail lines
Transit/Support Fac1111103
32
Bus
Add Metrolink rail feeder bus service from Chino/Chino Hills to Industry or
Pomona.
9.0
X
Encourages transit ridership - mode shift
33
Bus
Develop express bus service from Industry Metrolink station to activity
centers in Orange County via SR-57.
16.0
X
Encourages transit ridership - mode shift. Assumes three new morning and three evening trips over
20 years
34
Park/Ride
Develop new park and ride facilities and Increase capacity of existing
facilities to support existing and future demand.
10 0
X
Encourages transit ridership - mode shift
35
Bus
Develop bus transit corridors Le. from Chino to Ontario Airport
16.0
X
Encourages transit ridership - mode shift
36
Rail
Support strategies to improve and increase Metrolink service including:
- more frequent Metrolink service
- additional connections at destinations
- double -tracking or triple -tracking Metrolink lines
- Implementation of Rlverslde to Los Angeles Metrolink service
x
X
Encourage transit ridership with convenient service and
support facilities
37
Smart Shuttles
Support implementation of smart shuttles In the Four Comers area in
cases where demonstrations straw promise of effective transit service.
X
Encourage transit use
38
Other
Work with county transportation commissions to update inlercounly bus
plans and develop implementation strategies.
X
x
Encourage high quality intercounty bus plans.
Page 3 of 5
Table S-1
Recommended Strategy
Ref. - Cost:
it (Millions)
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Bus
Evaluate potential usage and cost-effectiveness of Metrolink feeder
service in areas not presently served such as between Chino Hills/Chino
and West Corona
0.1
X
If feasible and cost-effective, would provide a north -south transit option with connections into Orange
County.
40
Bus
Evaluate potential usage and cost-effectiveness of Metrolink feeder
service In areas not presently served such as behveen Temecula/Murrteta
and Corona.
0.1
X
If feasible and cost-effective, would provide a transit option for trips from MurrielafTemecula Into
Orange County.
41
Bus
Evaluate potential usage and cost-effectiveness of express bus service
between Chino/Chlno Hills and the Irvine Spectrum/John Wayne area.
0 1
X
After direct toll connectors are built, would provide an attractive express bus option
42
ParkhidA
Evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of a parklride facility near
Imperial Highway/SR-91 with drop ramps to and from toll lanes.
0 2
X
If feasible and cost-effective, would encourage carpooling and help achieve better utilization of 91
Express Lanes.
43
HOV ramps
Study the potential for ramps to/from SR-57 carpool lanes in Brea and
Fullerton.
0.3
X
If feasible, would enhance performance of Industry -to -Anaheim express bus service and attract more
carpools.
44
Park/rhte
Study the feasibility of a Metrolink station and park/ride facility with drop
ramps near SR-71/SR-91.
0.2
X
Would provide more convenient Metrolink access for potential patrons in Chino and Chino Hills
destined for Orange County. Distance to existing West Corona station needs to be considered
45
High Speed Rail
Evaluate high speed rail proposals in terms of cost-effectiveness,
potential alignments, and stations.
X
SCAG and California High Speed Rail Commission studies are evaluating feasibility. Benefit to Four
Comers area needs to be determined.
48
Urban Rail
,
Evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of extending the planned
Orange County light rail line from Fullerton through Brea to the City of
Industry Metrolink station.
TBD
X
Future study of potential rail service In this corridor Depends on implementation of planned Irvine -to -
Fullerton urban rail line.
Demand Management
47
Marketing
Develop a focused marketing effort to encourage carpooling, vanpooling,
and transit ridership In the Four Corners area.
TBD
X
Encourage use of modes other than single occupant vehicles
48
TDM
Coordinate/improve existing efforts to reduce peak period travel demands
and increase mode shifts to transit and carpooling.
N/A
X
Coordinate transportation demand management efforts
,
49
Land Use
Support strategies to encourage transit -oriented development and mixed
use development where practical and viable.
X
Encourage transit use and a more optimal jobs -housing balance
50
Bicycles
Encourage local agencies to study and/or update bike plans as related to
transit stations.
X
1
Examine the continuity of as well as gaps in the bike lane system focusing on areas feeding transit
stations.
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Ref.
Institutional
51
52
53
54
55
SR-91
❑(her
Other
Forecasting
Four Comers
Group
Optimize capacity utillzalion of Express Lanes:
Table S-1
Recommended Strategy
Cost $
(Millions)
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Encourage carpooling and achieve greater use through modified loll
structures, provision of intermediate access, and accommodation of
occasional users.
Develop a package of incentives to increase employment in the inland
Empire and Increase affordable housing In Los Angeles and Orange
Counties. -
Support greater Involvement of the business community In transportation
planning.
Work wilh SCAG to ensure demographic forecasts:
- are compatible with feasible transportation Infrastructure
- reflect objectives to Increase employment In the Inland
Empire and affordable housing In LA and Orange counties.
Ongoing opera11on1chatringlslaf ing of Four Corners Group-
TBD
TBD
x
x
X
x 11 is assumed Express Lanes are priced 10 maximize allowable return on investment rather than
optimize traffic throughput. The proposed strategy would operate lanes to result In optimal
throughput In order of preference: (1) Pursue congestion relief partnerships/strategies with toll road
franchise owner.
Encourage a more optimal Jobs -housing balance to reduce vehicle miles traveled.
Not Recommended ipotential improvements which were studied but discarded during evaluation
Construct new road connecting SR-83 la SR-241
San Bemardlno County - Riverside County loll corridor (SCAG Northern
Transportation Corridor)
COrefla bypass toll lanes
Peak hour bus lanes on Grand Avenue
Widen Carbon Canyon Road to add a reversible lane
X
X
3
Examine opporiunities far public - private partnerships
Ensure realistic tong term travel demand forecasts through
Four Corners area. RTP Growth Task Force Is studying
socioeconomic assumptions.
'Continuation of Four Corners Group Is essential to achieving common goals outlined In this strategy.
Probable impacts to Chino Hills Stale Park and Yorba Linda residents would outweigh benefits
If constructed along SR-71, would not help eliminate bottleneck on SR-91. II constructed to connect
SR-83 to SR-241. would have impacts on stale park and residents.
Probable impacts on Corona would outweigh benefits.
Would serve few buses; widening would affect adjacent property owners
Attracts more traffic, only modest congestion reduction; potential community disruption.
Page 5 of 5
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
An implementation program was developed to help guide the Four Corners Group in
implementing the recommended strategy. Since the Four Corners area includes numerous
responsible agencies at the local, county, regional, and state level, the implementation
program was developed to identify the relative priority of projects, the primary agency (or
agencies) responsible for implementation, and the next steps for moving toward project
implementation. The Four Corners Group will continue meeting periodically to monitor the
progress on project implementation, and to address other common issues which may arise.
Table S-2 presents the Implementation Program. The priority listing indicates each project's
relative priority for the Four Corners Group. In addition, it lists the projects identified by each
county as their top priorities; these county priorities do not necessarily coincide with the top
priorities for the overall area, rather they are intended to indicate those projects which are
most important to each subarea involved in the study.
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mplementation Program
Ref Cost N
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improvement Typo
Toe Priority by Agency.
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Agency
Related/Dependent
Improvements
Dale of
Protect
Opening/
Completion
Steps
Freeways, Slate Hl�lswaya,
Toll Roads, Strliell
1
Feasibility and
alignment study
Conduct detailed leasibilily and alignment study of a new road
conneding Chmo Hills with SR-57 through the Tonner Canyon area to
identity l there is a feasible alignment whlndn:
- provides a minimum 2 lanes In peak direction during peek hours
- provides access to SR-57 at Brea Cyn Rd or Tanner Cyn Rd
- connects to both Grand Avenue and Eucalyptus Avenue
- minimizes visual and noise Impacts on aN impacted residents
• avoids Boy Scout camp facilities and adiviy areas
• accommodates wildlife migration vendor
- duel not conned to Valencia Avenue
1 0
x
TOP
X
X
SANBAG/
LACMTA
2000-2005
(study)
(1) Identity funding for study
2
r
Feaeihiky and
knead study
Conduct leasteiy and rend Maly of a new arisrinl corridor linking Pine
Avenue, Sddekpnan Avenue, end ArIngion.
0 5
x
High
X
RCTC/SANBAG
2000-2005
(study)
Ill Identify funding for study.
3
SR-57
Implement feasible mar•ferrn rapacity enhaMznenta and operational
nprdvemente
TOP
X
OCTA
_
200 10
1 De
(1 lie and Lion. environmental documentation (2) Identify IumMkg
Implementation.
4
-
SR-57
Add lwa lanes on SR-57 hom SR•60 to SR-22 a new road is developed(1)
Ilvough Tonner Canyon area, new lanes could terminate In the north
shore road connects with SR-57.
307 tl
a
High
OCTA
1lommery extent of
improvements on SR-57
wet depend on results of
new road study (Ill)
2010-2015
CoMpl
I1) Codnplele IeselbiNly study (2) Design and environmental
documenlatten (3) Identify haling (4) knplemenlatten
5
SR-80/57
Upgrade mie &dnge to increase capacity and reduce weaving and
merging
250 0
x
TOP
X
LACMTA
Design of ultimate
improvements should mPr
utilize programmed
improvements as much
possible
2010-2015
(1) Feasibility study (2) Design and environmental documentation
131 Identify InadYg (4) Implementation
se -So
Devabp HOV drop ramps al Grand Avenue/SR-00
e 0
x
Med
LACMTA
o
Dr rap mnps to be
developed as pad of
60/57 Interdianpe
kmprovement project
(05).
2010-2015
7
•
SR-71
Upgrade SR-7 f 10 alit -one Irdaway from SR-501a F10
60.0
x
High
X
X
LACMTA
2005-2010
11) Design end environmental documentation (2) Identify funding
13) Implementation
a
SR-71
Upgrade SR-71 l0 four -lane modally tom Eudid to SR-91
5.7
a
TOP
X
Coltrane a
2000-2005
11) Finalize design. (2) Implementation
B
SR-71
11P9rale SR-7 t to aix-lend freeway from Eudld to SR•91 providing
addillonet wildlife pass -through capability.
25.0
a
High
RCTC
Dependent on
improvements to SR-91
west of SR-71 (112) end
improvement of 71/91
Interchange 010)
2005-2010
It1 Design and environmental doo.i enralion (21 Identify hrMkg
13) Implementation
10
SR-71/91
Upgrade exdehng interchange al SR-71 and SR-91
55 0
a
High
X
X
RCTC
2005-2010
it) Feaniseylahernatrves study (2) Design and environmental
rex, rnenlaiion (3) Identify funding [4) Implemen[alion
11
SR•91
Exlond Express Loma to 1-15 (adding ■ too lava in each direction and
convening the Existing SR-91 HOV lames lo HOT lanes)
30 0
x
TOP
RCTC/
CPTC
2uu5.2010
Ill Design and environmental docvnenielion (21 fm➢tementalion.
12
SR-91
Add Iwo toll lanes brawn., 5R-241 sod SR-71
70 0
a
High
RCTC/OCTA
CPTC
This improvement should
be knplemented in
conjunction with the
9f/241 toll connedars
(014)and the 71/91IoN
connedore (1131
2005-2010
11) Design and environmental documentation (2) Imptementallen
-
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-
• Pinnies le be dslvanined Immo CETAP
Page 1 of 5
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Implementation Program
Ref Cost $
ill (YIIOonn)
Improvemarrt. Tyr
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Priority
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Related/Dependent
knprovemenla
Date of
Project
Opening/
Completion
Steps
13
SR-91/71
Add loll connector ramps at SR-91/SR-71
60 0
a
died
RCTC
Dependent on mammon
Of tuff lanes easlerty from
Orange County line to
SR-71 10 121
20135.2010
11) Desgn and environmental dacwne Malian (21 Idenlily funding
13} Implementation
14
SR-91241
Add loll connector ramps al SR-91/613-241
90 0
a
Med
To%
Should be implemented
In conjunction with
addition of toll lanes
between SR-241 and SR •
71 0112)
2005-2010
(1) Design and environmental documentation (2) Identify funding
(3) Implementation
i5
new Road
Osvefop new road from Chino Hills to SR-57 pursuant to results of
delsied feaslbiily and alignment study
NO 0
a
High
X
SANBAG
Implementation based on
results of detailed design
alignment study (al)
2005.2010
11) Design and environmental documentation (2) Identity funding
13) knplementallon
16
Eucatypius
Avenue
Widen Eucolyptua Avenue N needed, pursuant to results of detained
feealbROy and alignment study,
3Ii
a
Low
SANBAG
-
This knprovemenl only
needed N the new road
does not conned to
Grand Avenue 191)
2005-2010
11) Design and environmental documentation (2) Identify funding
(3) knplemenlallon
17
New Road
Develop new mad Inking Arlington Avenue With SR•71 at Pins Avenue
pursuant to results of feasibility study
-
93 0
a
Hgh
X
RCTGSANBAG
Implementation based on
results of leaskAli y and
i n sect study 102)
2010-2015
11) Design and environmental documentation (2) Identify funding
(3) Implementation
18
SR-83
Upgrade to six -lane arterial from SR-60 to SR-71
27 Cr
a
Med
SANBAG
Upgrading of the south
end of SR-83 should be
preceded by
improvement of SR-71
south of SR-83 (NI
2010-2015
11) Design and environmental documentation (2) Identity funding
(3) Implemenlatbn
19
6R-91
Ehmuuale westbound lane drop on SR-91 new Coal Canyon by 2006 or
sooner N possible
TBD
x
TOP
X
Cathans 12 6 8
Related to SR-91
improvements 11/10, 12,
13 14)
2006
(1) Work with CPTC to adneve knplemenlalion
20
SR-91
Add eastbound auxiliary erne Iron Coal Canyon to Green River when
average duly traffic mochas 370,000.
' TBD
■
a
High
Caltrans 12 8 6
11) Work with CPTC to achieve implementation
2i
Arlene/ Streets
Support @dens road Improvements such as street wider -lingo,
interchange improvements. and signal synch',oeinielfan programs
a
a
a
Four Corners
Group
2000-2020
11) Encourage member agencies to identify and pursue appropriate
arterial road knprovemente 12) Gel periodic reports from os nifty
transportation commissions on relevant 'arterial improvements
Affecting the Four Corners area _
22
Policy
Support development of high occupancy lnit lames es a means o1
speeding up kriplernentabon of Freeway improvements, managing
demand. encouragingcu and optanixi use of additional
9- m9
0 hw8y rsµaply.
a
a
Four Corners
Grouphigh
2000-2020
11) Encourage member agencies to identify and pursue appropriate
lot lane projects (2) Gel periodic reports from
o o transportation
county hanspodelion commissions on high occupancy loll projects
affecting the Four Corners area
23
Corridor Study
Eventing Riveraide•Dlange County Corridor Improvement options In the
context o! future travel demands end the egad of hansponation syerem
capacity on development potential in the Intend Empire. This could be
arzampkahed through ilia Riverside County CETAP process N H Includes
both Riverside and Orange County stakeholders in the process
s
f x
High
RCTC
2000-2005
(study)
Itf identify qr orgs County stakeholders. (2) Include elakehoidem n
CETAP process for Riverside -Orange County corridor
24
Truitt Lanes
Evsluate !nor eosia•Becoven ess of truth lanes on SR-60.
a
SCAG
2000.2005
(study)
(1) Condud SCAG SR 60 Truck Lane Feashlay Study 12)
Defaimme cast effectiveness of truck lanes m addressing Tour
COMM frentpaTlatxm needs
• AWN.. to be deter olmtl exn.et CETAP
Page 2 of 5
Table S-2
Implementation Program
Ref Cost S
N (1i1I111ans)
hnprovsman
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Type
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Agency
Related/Dependent
Improvements
Date of
Project
Opening/
Completion
Steps
25
SR-55/SR-91
Momilor Sin-55/SR-9i interoharge perormance and analyze Callrans
Route Gannet)! Plans for additional capacity and hut* bypass lanes
t
Low
OCTA
T
+
2000-2020
11) Evaluate performance of interchange upon camplehon of
/ongoing knprovemenls to SR-55 (2) Ongoing monitoring of
{Ifntercharge operetions performance (3) If performance
deteriorates initiate PSR/PR/ED_process
Roadway
—Operational
2e
SR -Si
Modify i akevies091 interchange to Improve weave from Lakeview to
we inbound SR-91 to soulhhourW SR-55
a 0
x
Mad
Caltrans 12
Long-term Improvement
is reconslrudion of 55/91
inlerdrange- (N25)
2000-2005
11) Evaluele alternatives. (2) Identity funding (3) Design (I)
Implementation
27
SR-91
Add ausiiary!One on WB SR-9t between are trudr acales and Impanel'
Highway. add storage lane on ER SR-91 approaching truck scales
1 0
a
Low
OC T A
2000-2005
(1) Identify funding (2) Design (3) I plemenlalbn
2e
FSP
Implement more Freeway Service Patrols on Four Comers freeways
11 0
x
Med
OC i at/c: tl C/
SANBAG/LACMTA
2000-2005
(1) Documenl existing FSP in Four Corners area (2) Identify needs
for approved or additlonal FSP (3) Identify funding (4)
Implamenlslion
29
ITS
Supporl efforts of stale and local agencies to cooperalively Implement
ITS strategies in a coordinated fashion.
a
x
FOUr Corners
- Group
2Wo-2020
(1) Encourage member agendas to identify and pursue appropriale
ITS strategies (2) Get periodic reports from member *policies on
ITS streleoie3'Rang the Four Comers area.
30
Signals
Supporl efforts of local agencies la 000peralively Implement signal
syndlronizalion strategies in one Four Corners ann.
t
R
Four Corners
Group
a.
2000-2020
(i) Encourage member agencies to identify end pursue appropriate
signal shymdrronlzation strategies (2) Get periodic repots from
member agendas on signal synduonizellon protects affecting are
Four Comers area
31
Arsenal Sheets
Support grade separation efforts le reduce delay al rail lines
x
a
Four Comers
Group
2000-2020
Ill Encourage member agencies to identify and pursue appropdale
grade separation projects (2) Gel periodic reports from member
agendas on relevant pride separation protects aNeding the Four
Comers arse
Transit/Support Facilities
32
Bus
Add Meirolink reN feeder bus service from Chino/Chino Hies to Industry
or Pomona.
9 o
x
TOP
Omnilrens/ Foolhill
Transit
Pw4hide Winne'
needed In Chino and
Chino Hies prior to
Implementation
2000-2005
tit Teasbility/rouse study (2) identify funding (3) Implementation
33
Bus
Develop express bus service, from Industry Metrolin k station to aclrnly
tenders In Orange County vie SR•S2
ib 0
x
TOP
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OCTAIFoothiN
Transit
Implementation of the
Chino -to -Industry service
(N32) should precede this
service.
2000-2005
(1) Feasibility/route study (2) Idenliy funding 13) Implementation.
34
Padunlde
Deveop new park and ride facilities and Increase capacity of existing
ficildea to support existing end future demand
to 0
x
TOP
OCTA/SANBAG/
RCM/LACMTR
2000-2005
(1) Identify needs and locations (a SCAG sludy Is underway) (2)
Identify funding (3) Implementation.
35
Bus
Develop bus transit corridors le. from Chia to Ontario Airport
to 0
s
Low
Ommtrans
2015-2020
(1) Feasibility/route study (2) Idenlily funding (3) Implementation
3e
Rail
Support sholegies to Improve end increase Metroank service including:
- more fregurml MelrWWk service
- addilinnal connections id drrxtinetivns
- clou/lo-tracking or Iple-treching Melroenk lines
• Inplementalion of Riverside to Los Angeles Melroli nk servlos
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Group/
SCRRA/SCAG
2000.2020
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12) Support regional efforts In obtain eddNlenel sista and federal
lumdms for Llotrahre Cori/ Mveebnenft. addrLe n hi Mnirofirr4
service, and Melanin/ leerier serviras
37
Smart Shuffles
Support Implemenlelion of amen ellutlke in the Four Corners area le
came where demonstrations show prornne of effective hone service
x
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Group
2000-2020
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smart shuffle proems 121 Gel periodic repel, from member
alreMOM an anisel Shull* yxgeds effecting Ilre Four Corners area
3a
taller
work with county'reimsport:1m commissions to update intercounly bus
plans end develop Irglementotbn eh stogies.
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Four Corners
Group
2000-2020
( I ) Encourage county transportation commissions to study and
inplemeol inter -county transit services identified m the Four Corners
Study 12) Gel periodic reports Irem member agencies on stains of
inleetaunty transit service_._ _-._-_-.
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Park/ride
HOV ramps
Evaklale potential usage and casteffediveness of Meh clink Feeder
service hi areas not presently served such es between Chino Hills/Chino
and West Corona
~Evaluate potential usage and coeteffedivaness of Mehoknk feeder
service in areas not presently served such as beMeen
TenleculeiMurneta and Canna.
Evaluate polenllal usage and costeffediveness of express bus service
between ChinaiChino Hits and the Irvine Spectrum/John Wayne area
Evaluide Ile teasbiiy and coal -effectiveness of a parkeide tadkty near
Imperial Hlghwvy/SR-91 with drop ramps to and from toll lanes
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45 High Speed Rail
Sludy Me feasblllly of a Metro** elation and Pilihide facility with drop
rams near SR-I1/SR-91
Evaluate high speed rag proposals in terms of cosl-effectiveness.
potential alignments, and stations.
02
Med
Low
Low
Med
Med
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RCTC
OCTA
Cabins 12/
OCTA
OCTA
RCTC
Most effective with 71/9
connector ramps (P13)
and 91/241 connector
ramps (114)
46 Oben RIM Evaluate the feaelbikly and casl-eflediveness of extending Ire planned
Orange County light rail km from Fullerton through Brea to the Ciy of
Industry PIelroknk elution.
Damand Manaaamant
47 Markelkrg Develop a foamed marketing effort to encourage carpoo5ng, varpooling,
and transit ridership In the Four Comers area
40
Four Comers
Group
TBD
Low
OCTA
TBD
TOM
Coordinelefrnprove Reeling efforts to reduce peak period travel
demands and Increase node shifts to transit and carpooling
46 Land Dsa Support elndeglea to encourage t anntonented developmenl and mired
Pee development where practical and visble
50
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imltltutionaI
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Irenak ataikme-
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structures, provision of inlermediale access, and accommodation of
Decisional users. r
TBD
SCAG/SAHBAGi Coordinallon or existing
RCTC efforts (147) should
precede new focused
marketing effort.
SCAG
Four Corners
Group
Four Corners
Group
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Canrans 1286/ Il Highway with access to
CPTC Itoll lanes (A42)
Dale of
Projed
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Completion
Steps
2000-2005
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(i)Feasibility/route study (2) Identify funding (3) Implementation.
2000-2005
(study)
(1) Feesihiklyfroute study RI Identify lundnng (31 Implementalinn
1 2010-2015
(1) Feaaibil lWreule study (2) !sterility funding 1311mplemenlation
2000.2005
(i) Feasibility study (2) Design and environmental documentation.
_ (study)
2000-2005
(study)
(3) Identify funding (4) Implementation
(1) FessibTey study (2) Design and environmental documentation.
(3) Identify Mudding 14) Implementation
2000-2005
(1) Feasibility study 12) Design and environmental documenlstion
_ (study)
(3) Identify funding. (4I Impkarentalfon
2000-2005
(study)
(1) Monitor ongoing high speed rag proposals. (21 Delenmine
supporVoppnsilion to high speed fat hosed on compalihlllfy with
Four Comers improvement needs
2015-2020
(ehrdY)
(1) FeesbiOly study (2) Design and environmental documentation
(3) Identify funding. (4) Implementation
2000 2005
2000-2005
2000-2020
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camnission funding commitment
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comdunalion and effectiveness of existing progreme relative to Fora'
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enenled development end mixed use development where viable and
appropriate (2) Gel periodic reports from member egenaes on lend
useldevelopmenl issues effecting gre Four Corners area
2000-2020
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retaken to transit stations 12) Gel periodic reports from member
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2005-2010
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AGENDA ITEM 17
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Tanya Love, Program Manager
THROUGH:
Cathy Bechtel, Director of Planning and Programming
SUBJECT:
CaIACT Conference Sponsorship
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to seek Committee approval to:
1) Co -host the California Association for Coordinated Transportation
(CaIACT) Spring 2001 conference;
2) Provide up to $1,200 in Measure A Specialized Transit funds to cover the
cost of sponsoring a workshop; and
3) Forward to the Commission for final action.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CaIACT) will be holding its
Spring 2001 conference at the Riverside Convention Center - the Mission Inn will serve
as the conference hotel. CaIACT is a statewide, non-profit organization that
represents the interests of small, rural and/or specialized transportation providers
throughout the state. Their main objectives are to organize coordination between
diverse transportation services groups, to promote professional excellence and to
advocate for effective community transportation.
The Commission has been asked to join Transportation Specialists (TSI) as co -hosts
for the Spring 2001 conference. With a statewide membership of approximately 300
public, non-profit and for profit member agencies, CaIACT focuses on community
transit issues, such as federal and state transit legislation, regulatory compliance,
funding issues, staff training and education, the Section 5310 process, ADA policy
implementation and marketing.
As co -hosts RCTC and TSI will provide significant direction to the conference agenda,
selection of keynote speakers, arranging for social events and recommending extra-
curricular activities for members and their spouses during the conference. Additionally,
the co -hosts will be required to facilitate one or two conference committee meetings
000085
AGENDA ITEM 18
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE:
August 28, 2000
TO:
Plans and Programs Committee
FROM:
Stephanie Wiggins, Program Manager
THROUGH:
Cathy Bechtel, Director of Planning and Programming
SUBJECT:
Rail Program Update
STAFF RECOMMElVDA TICIV:
This item is to seek Committee approval to receive and file the Rail Program Update
as an information item and forward to the Commission for final approval.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Attached is the Metrolink ridership report for July, 2000. Other rail -related materials
will be provided in a side packet at the Committee meeting. Staff will be prepared to
discuss these materials at the Committee's direction.
Of particular note:
Riverside Line
Weekday Patronage: Ridership on Metrolink's Riverside Line for the month of July
averaged 4,335, a decrease of 7% from the month of June. Unfortunately, this
summer we have experienced serious performance problems on the Line. In recent
weeks, the number and duration of delays has increased significantly resulting in
Metrolink's service deteriorating to unacceptable levels for our riders.
While the Riverside Line on -time performance has fallen into the 70th percentile, it has
not been unusual for trains to be delayed 30 minutes to an hour daily by the Union
Pacific. Some delays are understandable, however; extensive delays commonly result
from local switching, main line re -crewing and constant signal failures.
Metrolink staff is working with UP on a number of strategies to address the UP
problem including b.ut not limited to, .possible .capital projects, -legal remedies, and
performance mitigation.
Inland Empire - Orange County Line
Weekday Patronage: Ridership on Metrolink's Inland Empire -Orange County (IEOC)
Line for the month of July averaged 2,521, an increase of 4% from the month of
June. This increase continues the ridership trend and represents a 43% increase from
July 99 to July 00. The Tustin station is scheduled to open in March 2001 which will
also result in increased ridership on the Line.
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through Friday
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Fill out the coupon on the reverse side for your
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From: "Glor, Gordon" <GLORG@scrra.net>
Date: 8/16/00 10:35AM
Subject: FREIGHT TRAINS, ERRORS DELAY RAIL COMMUTERS
METROLINK eNEWS
Published Saturday, August 12, 2000
Riverside Press -Enterprise
FREIGHT TRAINS, ERRORS DELAY RAIL COMMUTERS
Metrolink tells customers it is working to solve the problems.
by Tanya Sierra and Jeanette Steele, The Press -Enterprise
The holiday -season crush came early to Metrolink commuters as equipment
glitches and freight trains loaded with goods for holiday shoppers delayed
passenger trains up to 45 minutes on some workdays.
"It's that time of the year where a lot of freight is coming in," said John
Standiford of the Riverside Transportation Commission.
The tracks Metrolink commuter trains use are owned by Union Pacific.
Metrolink must give way when freight traffic is up, which is common this
time of year because retailers are loading up for holiday shoppers.
Last month delays on the Riverside -Los Angeles line were so frequent that
Metrolink placed explanatory fliers aboard the trains.
"Metrolink management is aware of the recent decline in on -time performance
of Riverside trains and we would like to assure you we are doing everything
in our power to correct this situation immediately," the flier read.
Metrolink had similar problems last summer when more than 30 percent of
August trains on the Riverside line were late by at least 5 minutes,
Metrolink officials said. The previous year 20 percent to 30 percent of
trains from Riverside to Los Angeles ran late, and rail officials had vowed
to better that rate. Overall, however, the on -time rate early last year had
reached 95 percent, according to an in-house audit. The on -time rate was 80
percent during the 18 months before that.
Another problem has been failures in Union Pacific's signaling equipment,
which helps move trains through the railroad's system of tracks, said Susan
Cornelison, Riverside County Transportation Commission rail program manager.
The signal failures have been most severe on the line used by the Riverside
Metrolink trains, a Metrolink official and Cornelison said. But there are
no answers yet on why Union Pacific's signal equipment is failing so often
on that particular set of tracks.
"Some of the longer delays have been in Riverside," said Claudia Keith,
Metrolink spokeswoman. "There are a lot more signal failures than on most
of the other lines."
Metrolink officials have been meeting with Union Pacific to discuss the
delays, Keith said.
But even with no fixes in place, delays on the Riverside line have eased in
August, Keith said.
Union Pacific's West Coast spokesman could not confirm that signal equipment
has been less dependable on the Riverside line than elsewhere, saying he was
waiting for information from -Omaha -based management.
In July, the Riverside line had twice as many delays of more than 20 minutes
as any other, Metrolink line, according to Metrolink statistics. Sixteen
Riverside trains were delayed at least 20 minutes. Meanwhile, on the Orange
County line, which has more trains, only eight trains were more than 20
minutes late.
Thursday, however, the trend seemed to have been reversed. The train due to
arrive at the downtown Metrolink station from Los Angeles at 3 p.m.. was 15
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700 South Flower Street, 26th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90017-4101
AUGUST 15, 2000
TO: SCRRA BOARD, ALTERNATES & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
FROM: DAVID SOLOW, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SUBJECT: WEEKLY PROGRESS: WEEKS OF AUGUST 7, 2000 — AUGUST 13, 2000
FROM THE CEO...
Riverside Line Disruptions — Monday, August 14th
Monday was disastrous for the Riverside Line. In the morning, a freight train had mechanical
problems causing delays for up to an hour for all morning trains except the first one. In the
evening, the problems were even worse. A broken rail was discovered east of the Industry
Station. Every evening train was disrupted as we were forced to backtrack several miles and
divert through the Industry yard, which requires a UP "pilot" because our crews are not qualified
in this territory. Because of some related train annulments we were able to reposition some
equipment for the last train of the evening and sent passengers, east of Industry, to the Ontario,
Pedley and Riverside Stations via backtracking through the San Bernardino Line. Some
passengers were several hours late. It seems we have 2 or 3 major problems per week with no set
pattern. I will be working with staff this week to prepare a multi -pronged approach for your
review to attempt to address this situation.
Ridership Impacts First Day of DNC
Yesterday morning ridership was 29,958 on all lines excluding the Inland Empire/Orange County
(IEOC) Line. This is approximately a 5.2% drop from last Monday's ridership of 31,619. The
lines with the largest decrease were Riverside with 28% and San Bernardino with 12%.
Interestingly, the ridership went up 4% on the Antelope Valley Line and 2% on the Orange County
Line.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Repairs to Earth Slide in Laguna Niguel
The OCTA Board authorized award of a contract to stabilize Oso Creek near Milepost 195
between San Juan Capistrano and Laguna Niguel. The creek has cut deeply into the embankment,
causing slides affecting rail lines, Moulton Niguel Water District waste water lines and has closed
old El Camino Real. This slide disrupted rail service in 1993 and in 1997. After each slide
movement, massive amounts of large rock riprap were placed. However these repairs have not
stabilized the creek bed and the slide has continued to erode (about 2 inches this summer).
00004
Members, Alternates and Executive Directors
Weekly Update: Weeks of August 7 to August 13, 2000
August 15, 2000
Page 3
at the Hobart crossing of the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe. This delay resulted in a 19-minute
delay to the second reverse Orange County train (#611, 5:12 p.m. from Irvine). In addition, #611
struck debris between Fullerton and Norwalk. On arrival at LAUS, it was discovered that the
debris had damaged the equipment and it was taken out of service. Removing this equipment
from service delayed departure of the last Riverside Line train (#412, 6:35 p.m. from Los
Angeles) 45 minutes while waiting for more equipment to arrive.
On Thursday afternoon, the third train to Orange County (#604, 3:58pm from Los Angeles) was
terminated at Norwalk due to a locomotive failure. The return trip #611 (5:12pm from Irvine)
was cancelled. Amtrak and OCTA buses provided replacement transportation for the passengers.
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
Ventura County Fair Ends
The 2000 Ventura County Fair concluded on Sunday. Metrolink operated 32 trains during the
two -weekend event. This year's train ridership was down 329 riders from 5,418 in 1999 to 5,089
passengers. The Whistlestop Caf6 at the Chatsworth Depot reported an increase in ticket sales
out of Chatsworth; up from the previous year. Informal surveying of riders out of Chatsworth
point to advertisement/editorial coverage in the local Valley newspapers as to the reason they
rode Metrolink to the Fair.
Fair train operations this year were significantly smoother than in previous years, with the only
delays occurring on the final inbound trip (1:00 p.m. out of Chatsworth for a 2:35 p.m. arrival in
Ventura) with the southbound Amtrak Surfliner causing an average 30-minute delay all four days.
This service would not be possible if not for the extra efforts by Amtrak and Bombardier
management and crews, who ensured the trains run on time and passengers have clean, well -
stocked cars to ride in.
Metrolink Wins APTA AdWheel Awards
SCRRA has just been informed that we have won three First Place Awards in Group 3 of
APTA's Twenty-first Annual AdWheel Awards competition in the following areas:
• `Early Bird" in the (1-J) POSTER subdivision of the PRINT MEDIA category.
• "It's About Your Time" in the (1-D) BILLBOARDS/OUTDOOR ADVERTISING
subdivision of the PRINT MEDIA category.
• "Staged Crash" in the (4-A) PUBLIC RELATIONS/AWARENESS SPECIAL EVENT
subdivision of the SPECIAL EVENT category.
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Southern California Regional Rail Authority
700 South Flower Street, 26th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90017-4101
AUGUST 7, 2000
TO: SCRRA BOARD, ALTERNATES & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
FROM: DAVID SOLOW, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SUBJECT: WEEKLY PROGRESS: WEEKS OF JULY 31, 2000 — AUGUST 6, 2000
FROM THE CEO...
New Assistant Executive Officer Starts
Our new Assistant Executive Officer, Tracy Daly, started at SCRRA today. I'll bring her with
me this week to the Board Briefings. The Contracts and Procurement, Railroad Services, Claims
Administration and Administration Services units will be direct reports to her. I'll be giving her
"other duties as assigned" as the weeks go on.
New SANBAG Alternate Member
SANBAG has selected Paul Eaton, Mayor of the City of Montclair as the new alternate on the
SCRRA Board replacing Lang Walker. The Mayor has been actively involved in Montclair City
government since 1970. Besides being on the SANBAG Bard of Directors, Mayor Eaton is also
on the Omnitrans Board and is Vice Chairman of the SANBAG Commuter Rail Committee.
Union Pacific Response
In response to my recent letter to Jeff Verhaal, Vice President, Union Pacific Western Division,
their regional signal manager has been instructed to do a "root cause" study of their customer's
signal failures. Their description of their problems is telling:
1. Much of the CTC on the Los Angeles Subdivision is dependant on Telephone Company
lease lines and has no backup.
2. Crossing warning devices damaged by parties unknown increasingly impacting both train
and maintenance operations.
3. Maintainer availability to expedite repairs to signal equipment is inadequate during times
when numerous problems arise.
4. Dispatchers' workload adversely affects ability to issue Track and Time for routine
maintenance.
5. Communication between local signal maintenance and contractors needs improvement.
We have requested a corrective measures plan to address the deficiencies they've described.
We'll keep you informed.
00:0097
Members, Alternates and Executive Directors
Weekly Update: Weeks of July 31 to August 6, 2000
August 7, 2000
Page 3
to the return trip (#214, 1:40 p.m. from Lancaster), which was 54 minutes late on departure. The
evening peak trains experienced delays between 7 and 18 minutes as a result of missing meets
and waiting for delayed trains.
Riverside County Line
Tuesday, all midday and evening trains were delayed between 10 and 50 minutes due to Union
Pacific signal problems between Los Angeles and Montebello. These delays cascaded to the
afternoon Riverside via Fullerton train (#701, 5:41 p.m. from Riverside), which was 28 minutes
late on departure from Riverside.
Oran_ge County Line
Monday, the Burlington Northem/Santa Fe had a series of signal problems and dispatching errors
that severely impacted the on -time performance of the Orange County and Inland Empire -Orange
County peak trains. Trains were delayed as much as 45 minutes. The first train to Irvine (#600,
6:44 a.m. from Los Angeles) was terminated at Santa Ana and the return train, #607 (8:12 a.m.
from Irvine) originated at Santa Ana 8 minutes late. In the afternoon, the first train to San Juan
Capistrano (#686, 3:30 p.m. from Los Angeles) was terminated at Irvine and the return trip
(#808, 5:05 p.m. from San Juan Capistrano) originated at Irvine.
MARKETING DEPARTMENT
Ventura County Fair Trains
The Ventura County Fair and Seaside Park, in cooperation with the Ventura County
Transportation Commission (VCTC), chartered Metrolink Trains to the Ventura County
Fairgrounds on two weekends (August 5 & 6 and 12 & 13). The majority of passengers were
families with small children and senior citizen groups (4-6 people per group). Three round trips
operated from Chatsworth to Ventura with scheduled stops at Simi Valley, Moorpark, Camarillo,
and Oxnard. Total ridership for the weekend was 2500 passengers, which is down 113 from
1999. This was the eighth year Metrolink offered train service to the Ventura County Fair.
1100099
IMETROLINK
Southern California Regional Rail Authority
700 South Flower Street, 26th Floor
Los Angeles, California 90017-4101
JULY 31, 2000
TO: SCRRA BOARD, ALTERNATES & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
FROM: DAVID SOLOW, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SUBJECT: WEEKLY PROGRESS: WEEKS OF JULY 24, 2000 — JULY 30, 2000
FROM THE CEO...
Democratic National Convention Week
SCRRA will be initiating two marketing programs during the convention week to attract riders to
Metrolink. First, we are working with the DNC to make available to the 5,000 volunteers free 4-
trip tickets for use during the convention. Our goal is not only for them to use Metrolink during
that week but to interest them in using the service at other times during the year. We are also
informing employers downtown of the availability of free 4-trip ticks as an alternative to their
employees who normally drive, to take Metrolink instead.
We are also working to ensure that our operations that week remains as normal as possible.
Conductors in particular will be briefed on possible service impacts. We will be monitoring
LADOT and Red Line service provisions during the week so that we will be able to adjust, to the
extent we can, our services particularly out of LA Union Station in the afternoon and evening.
Our LA Sheriff s Department personnel will be re -deployed during the week to almost
exclusively on -board and Union Station service. Lastly, passengers will be informed of plans
both in the monthly Metrolink Matters, the website as well as seat drops the week before the
convention.
Audit Committee Issues
At the Audit Committee meeting on Friday, Ernst & Young raised an issue concerning member
agency approval of amendments to our Joint Powers Agreement. In fact, the amendments have
been approved and we are gathering all the documentation in one place.
EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT
Our equipment maintenance operator, Bombardier just received an ISO 9002 certification for its
Metrolink services. ISO 9002 is an international standard on quality management and quality
assurance. ISO 9002 covers production and installation of services and goods. To gain
certificatiorl•a third party auditor must audit all aspects of the business and assure Bombardier is
"walking the talk." The benefits of becoming certified include, documentation of the
Bombardier quality management system as it is used for SCRRA, reduction in variability
resulting both from documentation and the use of statistical techniques, improved
o00loo
Members, Alternates and Executive Directors
Weekly Update: Weeks of July 24 to July 30, 2000
July 31, 2000
Page 3
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Wednesday afternoon, problems at the CMF delayed peak period trains on the Antelope Valley,
San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange County and Riverside via Fullerton lines between 5 and 26
minutes.
San Bernardino Line
Wednesday morning, the second train to San Bernardino (#302, 8:58 a.m. from Los Angeles) was
delayed 29 minutes between Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana due to a signal problem.
Riverside County Line
Tuesday afternoon, all trains were delayed between 5 and 37 minutes due to Union Pacific signal
problems between Los Angeles and Montebello. These delays cascaded to the afternoon
Riverside via Fullerton train (#701, 5:41 p.m. from Riverside) that was 25 minutes late on
departure from Riverside.
Orange County Line
Burlington Northern/Santa Fe had been replacing the diamonds (a piece of special track work
that allows one track to cross another at grade) between Commerce and Norwalk. This work will
permit an increase in passenger train speeds from 30 to 50 mph. Unfortunately, the resulting
slow orders and congestion from the work severely impacted the on -time performance of the
morning Orange County and Inland Empire -Orange County peak trains during the week. The
work is expected to continue through this week.
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[1(�11 METROLINK
� FACT SHEET
The Metrolink Regional System
July `00 July `99
Number of Routes
Stations in Service
Route Miles
Average Trains Operated/Weekday
Average Daily Riders
Average System Speed (mph with stops)
6
47
416
126
31,474
45 m.p.h.
6
46
416
130
27,517
Metrolink By Route Corridor
July `00 July `99
Ventura County Line (Oxnard to Los Angeles)•,z,....
Stations
Route Miles
Trains Operated/Day
Average Daily Riders
Average Speed
Antelope Valley Line (Lancaster to Los Angeles)
Stations
Route Miles
Trains Operated/Weekday
Trains Operated/Saturday
Average Weekday Daily Riders
Average Saturday Service Riders
Average Speed
San Bernardino Line (San Bernardino to Los Angeles)
Stations
Route Miles
Trains Operated/Weekday
Trains Operated/Saturday
Trains Operated/Sunday
Average Weekday Daily Riders
Average Saturday Service Riders
Average Sunday Service Riders
Average Speed
Riverside Line (Riverside to -Los Angeles)
Stations
-Route Miles
Trains Operated/Weekday
Trains Operated/Saturday
Average Weekday Daily Riders
Average Saturday Service Riders
Average Speed
indudu 22krpat front
11
66.1
30*
3,722
42 m.p.h.
11
66.1
40•
3,803
9 8
76.6 76.6
22 20
8 8
4,911 4,091
1,699 1,315
46 m.p.h.
13 13
56.2 56.2
28 26
12 12
8 -
9,586 8,224
2,734 2,602
1,108
41 m.p.h.
6 6
58.7 58.7
12 12
4 -
4,335 4,014
256 -
47 m.p.h.
2000 Southern California Regional Rail Authority - METROLINK
000103
3 Southern California Regional Rail Authority's FACT SHEET - JULY 2000
Transportation Authority
Orange County
Transportation Authority
Riverside County
Transportation Commission
San Bernardino Associated
Governments
Ventura County
Transportation Commission
SCRRA/Contract Employment (full-time) Operations' Contract 245
Construction & Maintenance 350
SCRRA Administration 136
TOTAL 731
Operating Route Mile
by County in System
Los Angeles County 199
Orange County 87
Riverside County 38
San Bernardino County 39
Ventura County 34
San Diego County 19
TOTAL 416
Metrolink's 2000-01 Annual Budget
Operating Budget
Projected percent of operating costs
covered by operation revenues
$84.8 million
53.3 percent
Highway -Rail Grade Crossings
Total Number of Network Grade -Crossings
Number of Public Crossings
Number of Private Crossings
Number of SCRRA-maintained Crossings
398
339
61
238
Metrolink Train Equipment
Number of Locomotives
On Order
Total Number of Commuter Rail Cars
•Cab Cars
Coaches
On Order
33
2
119
37
82
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The Monthly Fact Sheet is Prepared by the Metrolink External Communications Department
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