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07 July 19, 2021 Technical Advisory Committee
MEETING AGENDA Technical Advisory Committee Time: 10:00 a.m. Date: July 19, 2021 Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, (March 18, 2020), the Governing Board meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing and by telephone. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jonathan Hoy, Chair / Eric Cowle, CVAG Savat Khamphou, Vice Chair / Rosalva Ureno, City of Corona Art Vela / Holly Stuart, City of Banning Jeff Hart / Robert Vestal, City of Beaumont VACANT, City of Blythe Michael Thornton / VACANT, City of Calimesa Albert Vergel De Dios / Sean Young, Caltrans District 8 VACANT / Mike Borja, City of Canyon Lake John A. Corella / Crystal Sandoval, Cathedral City Andrew Simmons / Maritza Martinez, City of Coachella Daniel Porras / Nick Haecher, City of Desert Hot Springs Jimmy Chung / Dahi Kim, City of Eastvale Steve Loriso / Nancy Beltran, City of Hemet Ken Seumalo / Tanya Williams, City of Indian Wells Timothy T. Wassil / Eric Weck, City of Indio Paul Toor / Rod Butler, City of Jurupa Valley Bryan McKinney / Julie Mignogna, City of La Quinta Remon Habib / Bradley Brophy, City of Lake Elsinore Yolanda Macalalad / Carlos Geronimo, City of Menifee Michael Wolfe / Michael Lloyd, City of Moreno Valley Bob Moehling / Jeff Hitch, City of Murrieta Chad Blais / Sam Nelson, City of Norco VACANT / Randy Bowman, City of Palm Desert Joel Montalvo / Marcus Fuller, City of Palm Springs K. George Colangeli / Dale Reynolds, PVVTA Cassandra Sanchez/Stuart McKibbin, City of Perris Ryan Stendell / VACANT, City of Rancho Mirage Farshid Mohammadi / Gilbert Hernandez, City of Riverside Mark Lancaster / Mojahed Salama, County of Riverside Kristin Warsinski / Jennifer Nguyen, RTA Travis Randel / VACANT, City of San Jacinto Brittney B. Sowell / Rohan Kuruppu, SunLine Patrick Thomas / Amer Attar, City of Temecula Christopher Tzeng / Cameron Brown, WRCOG Dan York / Cameron Luna, City of Wildomar STAFF Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager Martha Masters, Planning and Programming Senior Management Analyst James Simpson, Planning and Programming Management Analyst AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Subject to the supervision of the Commission, the Committee shall provide technical assistance to the Commission by reviewing and evaluating the various transportation proposals and alternatives within Riverside County. The Committee shall review, comment upon, and make recommendations on such matters as are referred to it by the Commission, including all matters relating to the programming of federal funds apportioned to the Riverside County and allocated by the Commission. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA* Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda. TIME: 10:00 a.m. DATE: July 19, 2021 LOCATION: Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, (March 18, 2020), the Technical Advisory Committee meeting will only be conducted via video conferencing and by telephone. Please follow the instructions below to join the meeting remotely. 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Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time will assist staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide assistance at the meeting. Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda July 19, 2021 Page 2 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. HOUSEKEEPING REMARKS 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MAY 17, 2021 MINUTES Page 1 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – This is for comments on items not listed on agenda. Comments relating to an item on the agenda will be taken when the item is before the Committee. 6. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION UPDATE Page 7 Overview This item is to receive and file an update on active transportation activities in Riverside County. 7. 2021 AND 2023 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE Page 11 Overview This item is to receive and file an update on the 2021 and 2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). 8. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FUNDING REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF JURUPA ROAD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT Page 14 Overview This item is to receive and file information about the County of Riverside’s funding request for construction of the Jurupa Road Grade Separation Project. 9. 2022 STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING DISTRIBUTION AND DRAFT FUND ESTIMATE Page 19 Overview This item is to receive and file the 2022 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding distribution and draft fund estimate. 10. OBLIGATION DELIVERY PLAN UPDATE - FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY) 2020/21 Page 23 Overview This item is to receive and file an update on Riverside County’s Obligation Delivery Plan. Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda July 19, 2021 Page 3 11. CALTRANS DISTRICT 8 LOCAL ASSISTANCE UPDATE Page 25 Overview This item is to receive and file an update from Caltrans District 8 Local Assistance. 12. CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: JUNE 2021 Page 26 Overview This item is to receive and file June 2021 California Transportation Commission (CTC) meeting highlights. 13. RCTC COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: JUNE AND JULY 2021 Page 27 Overview This item is to receive and file June and July 2021 Commission meeting highlights. 14. COMMITTEE MEMBER / STAFF REPORT Overview This item provides the opportunity for the committee members and staff to report on attended and upcoming meetings/conferences and issues related to committee activities. 15. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting of the TAC is scheduled to be held September 20, 2021, 10:00 a.m. via videoconference and telephone only, pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20 March 18, 2020). MINUTES TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Monday, May 17, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was called to order by Chair Farshid Mohammadi at 10:00 a.m. Pursuant to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20 (March 18, 2020), the TAC meeting was conducted via video conferencing and by telephone. 2. CHAIR FARSHID MOHAMMADI READ THE HOUSEKEEPING NOTES. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present By Teleconference: Art Vela, City of Banning Jeff Hart, City of Beaumont Michael Thornton, City of Calimesa Albert Vergel De Dios, Caltrans John Corella, City of Cathedral City Jonathan Hoy, CVAG Savat Khamphou, City of Corona Daniel Porras, City of Desert Hot Springs Dahi Kim, City of Eastvale Steve Loriso, City of Hemet Tanya Williams, City of Indian Wells Timothy T. Wassil, City of Indio Paul Toor, City of Jurupa Valley Bryan McKinney, City of La Quinta Remon Habib, City of Lake Elsinore Carlos Geronimo, City of Menifee Michael Wolfe, City of Moreno Valley Bob Moehling, City of Murrieta Randy Bowman, City of Palm Desert Ryan Stendell, City of Rancho Mirage Farshid Mohammadi, City of Riverside Mojahed Salama, Riverside County Kristin Warsinski, RTA Travis Randel, City of San Jacinto Brittney B. Sowell, Sunline Patrick Thomas, City of Temecula 1 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting May 17, 2021 Page 2 4. APPROVAL OF MARCH 15, 2021 MINUTES B/C/A (Corella/Habib) to approve the Minutes as submitted. There were no objections to this motion. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS Arnold San Miguel, SCAG, announced the upcoming Sol Price School of Public Policy and SCAG 32nd Annual Demographic Workshop on Tuesday, June 8th and 15th. The workshop is free to all who register. The Last Mile Freight Program call for projects opened on May 10th, with a total of $10 million available for the first phase of the program to support the deployment of zero or near-zero emissions vehicles and trucks. The application webinar is on Tuesday, May 18th at 10am. Lastly, if you are aware of a Community Based Organization that would be interested in applying for the Go Human Community Streets Mini-Grants from SCAG, the deadline to apply is May 19th. The Mini-Grants Program is intended to support organizations that have invested heavily in safety and justice but may not have transportation as their central focus. 6. ELECTIONS OF TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OFFICERS B/C/A (Mohammadi/Bowman) to elect Jonathan Hoy as Chair. B/C/A (Hoy/Corella) to elect Savat Khamphou as Vice Chair. Jillian Guizado, RCTC, thanked Chair Mohammadi for his service as Chair to the Technical Advisory Committee for two years. 7. COACHELLA VALLEY-SAN GORGONIO PASS RAIL CORRIDOR TIER 1 PROGRAM DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Sheldon Peterson, RCTC, provided a presentation on the Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor Service. A short video was shown explaining the project , current progress, and ways to provide feedback on the current environmental document . The project is currently in the Program-Level (Tier 1) EIS/EIR and Service Development Plan phase; the next phase (Tier 2) would include conceptual engineering and environmental documents. With complete funding, the final design, construction, and operation would follow. There are three options currently going forward in the environmental document. The next steps are to complete the public outreach for the release of the Draft EIS/EIR. The public comment period opens May 21st and ends July 6th, with virtual public hearings on June 22nd and June 26th. A record of decision on the EIS/EIR, as well as the identified preferred alternative, is expected at the end of 2021. The Service Development Plan, which includes ridership and cost effectiveness, is planned to be completed in November 2021. 2 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting May 17, 2021 Page 3 Chair Jonathan Hoy, CVAG, noted that Mr. Peterson will be giving this presentation at the next Transportation Committee at CVAG on June 7th, to help promote public input. At this time, Carlos Geronimo, City of Menifee, arrived. 8. FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT, ARTICLE 3 (SB 821) CALL FOR PROJECTS - PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS Jenny Chan, RCTC, provided an overview of SB 821, which is a discretionary program administered by RCTC to fund local bicycle and pedestrian projects. The program is funded through Local Transportation Funds (LTF), a state sales tax. Every odd numbered year, RCTC conducts a competitive call for projects. This year, a total of 35 applications were received with a total funding request of $9.8 million, however, the funding capacity was $4.3 million. After review by the Evaluation Committee, it was recommended that funding allocations be given to 15 projects that scored a 40 or above, totaling $4.3 million. RCTC will continue to monitor mid-year LTF projections in January 2022, to determine if there is more funding available for additional projects. The TAC unanimously concurred with this agenda item. At this time, Brittney B. Sowell, Sunline, arrived. 9. 2021 AND 2023 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE Martha Masters, RCTC, provided an update on the 2021 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). The 2021 FTIP and the formal amendment 21-01, were federally approved on April 16th. Subsequently, SCAG approved the administrative modification 21-02 on April 20th. The 2021 FTIP, along with both amendments, are available on SCAG’s website. Another formal amendment is due to SCAG on June 8 th. RCTC staff requests that any revisions to projects be provided no later than June 1 st, to meet reporting deadlines. Ms. Masters also provided an update on the 2023 FTIP. Currently, SCAG is preparing the 2023 FTIP, which requires immediate attention, and could affect the ability to clear NEPA, obligate federal funds, and deliver projects. SCAG has requested that agencies start working on the 2023 FTIP now, in two parts. The first part, to begin immediately, is for non-exempt capacity increasing projects and transportation control measure projects that require a model update. The second part, which starts in the fall, is for all remaining projects that do not require a model update or are exempt from modeling. The current Emission Factor Model (EMFAC) 2014, expires on August 15th, after which time SCAG will be required to use the newer EMFAC 2017, to demonstrate transportation conformity with the Clean Air Act. The EMFAC 2017 model is significantly more aggressive in its assumptions, and as such, the SCAG region will not be able to demonstrate 3 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting May 17, 2021 Page 4 conformity with the projects currently programmed in the FTIP. For this reason, SCAG needs to model all projects now, using EMFAC 2014. Once EM FAC 2017 becomes effective in August, it may take SCAG up to two years to reach conformity using the new model, which would require agencies to wait until then to make modeling changes in the FTIP. Agencies are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to review their modeled projects closely and any exempt projects that may need to be modeled in the next few years. 10. CALTRANS DISTRICT 8 LOCAL ASSISTANCE UPDATE Albert Vergel De Dios, Caltrans District 8, provided information on updates for Local Assistance. The Local Driver Road Safety MATC (Mentoring Assistance Training and Communication) Program was recently added. Applying to be a mentor in this program is available through FHWA funding. There is an upcoming National Highways Virtual Course, which covers managing highway contract claims. The course will be held on June 8-11th. There has been a complete revision of Chapter 20 in the Local Assistance Procedure Manual (LAPM). In the past, the district had been involved in the decision making with sanctions and deficiencies, those will now be handled by the Independent Office of Audit and Investigation (IOAI). Another item affecting local assistance procedures is the revision to LAPM 3A, exhibit 13-F. This is something to be mindful of, to ensure the most current form is used. As a reminder, the Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) got a portion of funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2017/2018 that is expiring soon and must be obligated before September 30, 2021, or the funds will lapse. The COVID Relief Program is still in the works with a CTC and Caltrans apportionment distribution. The funds are flexible and can be used as a match if they are converted to state funds. Once the details have been finalized, they will be distributed to agencies. Leslie Avila, Caltrans District 8, added to the Caltrans update, noting that several weeks ago, invitations were sent out to join the Caltrans Design Guidance Advisory Committee, and that those interested should send in an application by May 21st. The volunteer applications will be reviewed for representation by diverse urban, suburban, and rural areas to join the committee. Caltrans is looking forward to collaborating with local public agencies on identifying potential improvements to the department’s design guidance that addresses diverse land use areas. Minor changes have been made to the State-only Master Agreement, which will apply to all new, state-only, funded projects. The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 awards were sent out March 30th. Cycle 10 was different from the previous cycle, as it was all state funded. Agencies in Riverside County received a collective $11.3 million. 4 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting May 17, 2021 Page 5 Lastly, 4.3% of projects for the quarter are inactive, exceeding the goal of less than 2%. To help reach the goal, agencies can check the local assistance website to review the current inactive projects list, which was last updated on May 7th, and gets updated weekly. In Riverside County, there are 21 projects that are currently inactive, with an unexpended amount of $38.27 million. 11. CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: MARCH AND MAY 2021 Jillian Guizado, RCTC, provided a recap on the March and May CTC meetings. The CTC has announced that it hopes to begin hybrid meetings, starting at the August 2021 meeting. At the March 2021 CTC meeting, the staff recommendation was adopte d for Cycle 5 of the Active Transportation Program - Statewide and Small Urban and Rural Components. This included $1.9 million for the City of Perris’ Bike and Pedestrian Network Project, as well as $600,000 to the City of San Jacinto for the Safe Routes for All Project. The CTC also took action to adopt the 2021 Local Streets and Roads Reporting Guidelines, which most notably included changes to project listing reporting deadlines to better align with local agencies’ annual budget adoption and finance reporting. The latest guidelines are available on the CTC website. The May 2021 CTC meeting included a proposal to request the Governor and the State Legislature utilize the abundance of state surplus funds to augment the ATP program. There was also an update on the state’s efforts to adopt the Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI). The CAPTI, which has been discussed with the TAC in the past, calls for changes to the SB 1 competitive program guidelines, which RCTC believes would make areas like Riverside County less competitive beginning with the next round of grants anticipated to be available for application next summer. Comments on the draft CAPTI are due by Wednesday. RCTC, as well as SCAG, will be submitting a letter, but all local agencies are encouraged to look at the draft and send comment letters if they are so inclined. The CTC is starting to release guideline workshops for the SB 1 competitive programs, kicking off on August 24th, and continuing through the rest of the year. More details will be brought to the July TAC meeting. 12. RCTC COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: APRIL AND MAY 2021 Jillian Guizado, RCTC, provided the highlights of the April and May Commission Meetings. In addition to the two projects that were awarded funds at the CTC meeting for statewide ATP, the RCTC Commission approved the Riverside County share of the SCAG MPO in 5 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting May 17, 2021 Page 6 April, which will fund an additional five projects in Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, Eastvale, Wildomar, and Riverside County. At the May Commission Meeting, agreements for Measure A and SB 821 audit services were approved. In the coming year, agencies may notice new names and faces performing the audits. The Commission also approved an amendment to an agreement with the County to begin the next phase of work on the Ethanac Expressway. Several years ago, the Commission approved funding to the County to prepare a Project Study Report (PSR) equivalent for a new east-west corridor in Western Riverside County. The PSR equivalent was completed last fall with over $1 million in remaining RCTC funds. The Commission approved the County’s request to put the remaining funds toward preparing a PSR on one of the nine segments that was identif ied in the plan, which is at Interstate 215 and Ethanac Road. Finally, the Commission approved programming the 2021 Mid-Cycle STIP funding on the State Route 71/91 Interchange Project. COVID relief funds are available to each state for transportation, and the State of California has chosen to distribute those funds using a formula, with 60% going to Caltrans to augment the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP), and 40% going through the CTC. The CTC has chosen to put some of those funds into the STIP, known as the 2021 Mid-Cycle STIP, with the other funds going through the more traditional federal formula program. 13. COMMITTEE MEMBER / STAFF REPORT There was no other business presented. 14. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for consideration by the Technical Advisory Committee, the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:57 a.m. The next meeting will be on July 19, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Jillian Guizado Planning and Programming Director 6 AGENDA ITEM 6 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: July 19, 2021 TO: Technical Advisory Committee FROM: Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager SUBJECT: Active Transportation Update STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is to receive and file an update on active transportation activities in Riverside County. DISCUSSION: City of Palm Desert This year, the City of Palm Desert (City) received Southern California Association of Governments’ 2021 Sustainability Award in the “Active, Healthy, and Safe Communities” category for its San Pablo Avenue Streetscape Project. The project reconfigured a previous five-lane roadway to better serve pedestrians and non-motorized uses along two low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods with low Healthy Places Index (HPI) scores. Building from its success, the City is initiating several transportation planning efforts which will inform the City's Capital Improvement Program and influence priorities for seeking outside funding. These efforts include: Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Local Roadway Safety Plan Bridge Program Maintenance Plan CV Link Connectors Caltrans District 8 Caltrans District 8 is developing an Active Transportation Plan to identify bicycle and pedestrian improvements on and near the State Highway System in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. As part of the project, District 8 launched two Active Transportation Plan Public Surveys – one for members of the public and one for local partners. Survey responses will be incorporated into the upcoming District 8 Active Transportation Plan for Location Based Needs. To learn more about the project, visit https://www.catplan.org/district-8. Public Survey: English: https://survey.catplan.org/Home?lang=en&sid=8 Spanish: https://survey.catplan.org/Home?lang=es&sid=8 7 Partner Survey: https://clowder.tierraplan.com/caltrans/8 See attachment for instructions to complete the partner survey. California Transportation Commission (CTC) At the June 2021 CTC Meeting, CTC staff presented the Draft 2021 Active Transportation Program Augmentation Framework. This framework outlines how the CTC proposes to use the 500 million in Active Transportation Program funds that are included in the Budget Act of 2021 AB 128), as approved by the Senate and Assembly on June 14, 2021, which only required the Governor’s approval for implementation. Subsequent to the June CTC Meeting, the legislature passed SB 129, amending the Budget Act of 2021. SB 129 states that the $500 million in Active Transportation Program funds for the 2021 Active Transportation Program Augmentation shall not be available for encumbrance or expenditure unless additional legislation is enacted by October 10, 2021. In short, the legislature and the Governor need to pass another bill before the CTC can proceed with the 2021 Active Transportation Program Augmentation. Commission staff will continue to inform the Technical Advisory Committee of any program updates. Attachment: Caltrans Active Transportation Plans Partner Survey 8 Map-Based Partner Survey Guidance – District 8 Introduction Each Caltrans district is preparing an active transportation plan that will be informed by a robust public engagement process. This guide provides direction on how to submit location-based feedback using the partner survey tool. The needs identified as part of this effort should be considered a living document that is responsive to changes in the planning process and local priorities. Purpose The purpose of the map-based Partner Survey is to help Caltrans plan for active transportation improvements and connections between state facilities and the local road network. Considerations This survey tool is intended to be a living document. Additional analysis and public feedback are necessary during the project development process. This exercise is intended to obtain a baseline map of needs to serve as an additional data source for the district active transportation plan. This dataset may help reinforce the needs identified by the data-driven methodology or may help identify locations that were not identified through the data driven process. Location-based feedback is our top priority – please inform your district representative if there are any functionality issues that prevent you from submitting your needs. How to Get Started 1. Go to https://clowder.tierraplan.com/caltrans/8 2. Register as a new user by clicking the ‘register as a new user’ link at the bottom of the page below the login. 3. Fill out the required fields (the ‘Caltrans Partner’ account type should be automatically selected) 4. Check your email that you registered with and verify your account. 5. Login using your newly established email and password. 9 How to Add Location-Based Needs 1. Login to the site (the site works best on Google Chrome) 2. Click on the Partners tab 3. Read the instructions provided and click the ‘add a comment’ button 4. Enter your location in the search bar (Google Streetview is available on the lower right side if needed) 5. Pick the type of comment you would like to make by clicking on one of the multicolored map pins (bicycle, pedestrian, traffic, or other comment) 6. Place pin on desired locations within the ¼ mile buffer surrounding the State Highway System. If your concern is outside the light blue buffer, please place the pin in the nearest area within the buffer and identify how your feedback relates to the State Highway System. 7. Enter your comment in the ‘add your note’ box (maximum of 140 characters) 8. Provide your contact information. You may submit multiple locations and your contact information will be automatically populated in the ‘stay in the loop’ section. 9. Click the ‘submit’ note button. Please contact your district representative if you are unable to complete your survey due to a functionality issue with the tool. This will help us improve the user experience for future survey participants. Thanks for your participation in the map-based Partner Survey. We appreciate your support. 10 AGENDA ITEM 7 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: July 19, 2021 TO: Technical Advisory Committee FROM: Martha Masters, Senior Management Analyst SUBJECT: 2021 and 2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program Update STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is to receive and file an update on the 2021 and 2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The FTIP is a listing of multi-modal transportation projects proposed over a six-year period for the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region. The projects include: highway improvements, transit, rail and bus facilities, high occupancy vehicle lanes, active transportation facilities and activities, signal synchronization, intersection improvements, freeway ramps, and more. SCAG produces a biennial FTIP update for the region on an even-year cycle. The FTIP update is an extensive process that adheres to state and federal requirements under the Clean Air Act and State Implementation Plan, requiring complete review of individual projects and cross-checking modeling details to ensure transportation conformity. DISCUSSION: 2021 FTIP The 2021 FTIP (#21-00) and Amendments #21-01 through #21-03 have received SCAG/federal approvals as of today. All approved 2021 FTIP amendments are available on SCAG’s website https://scag.ca.gov/2021-approved-ftip. The 2021 FTIP Amendment #21-06, which included ATP Cycle 5 projects and Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) projects, for example, is currently undergoing public review and can be viewed on SCAG’s website https://scag.ca.gov/2021-proposed-amendments. Approval of Amendment 21-06 is anticipated in late August or early September. Commission Planning and Programming staff should be notified of any project changes so they can be properly incorporated into the FTIP to avoid project delays, especially as it relates to federal funds that require programming in the FTIP for obligation. A formal amendment is due to SCAG on August 10. Staff requests that any revisions to project sheets be provided by August 2, to meet the SCAG deadline. The 2021 FTIP Amendment schedule is provided as an attachment. Agencies can check their most recently approved FTIP projects by visiting SCAG’s website https://scag.ca.gov/2021-approved-ftip. 11 2021 FTIP Guidelines The 2021 FTIP Guidelines provide a framework for federal, state, and regional requirements in developing the FTIP for the SCAG region. The guidelines are a good resource for agencies that may have questions regarding, for example, what types of projects need to be modeled and what information is needed to model those projects. The 2021 FTIP Guidelines are accessible to all agencies and can be found here for future reference: https://scag.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file- attachments/f2021-ftip-guidelines.pdf?1614888031. SCAG updates the FTIP guidelines every two years. Commission staff is always available to assist with questions. 2023 FTIP SCAG recommended a head start on the 2023 FTIP. This exercise usually begins in the fall of every odd year to prepare for the next major FTIP update. This year, SCAG requested agencies begin work on the 2023 FTIP in two parts. The first part is for non-exempt and transportation control measure modeled projects that require a model update and the second part (to begin in the fall) will be for all remaining projects that do not require a model update or are not modeled at all. The current Emission Factor Model (EMFAC) 2014 expires on August 15, 2021, after which time SCAG will be required to use the newer model, EMFAC 2017, to demonstrate transportation conformity with the Clean Air Act. The EMFAC 2017 model is significantly more aggressive in its assumptions; so much so that the SCAG region will not be able to demonstrate conformity with the projects currently programmed in the FTIP. Due to this issue, SCAG needs to collect all modeling detail changes and model all projects now using EMFAC 2014. Once EMFAC 2017 becomes effective in August 2021, it may take SCAG up to two years to reach conformity using the new model. Commission staff corresponded with all Riverside County agencies and held several one-on-one sessions discussing the situation and specific projects. Staff updated and submitted 50 projects to SCAG on July 1, for the first part of SCAG’s 2023 FTIP exercise for modeled projects. SCAG is currently reviewing these modeled projects and Commission staff will relay any questions SCAG may have to the appropriate agency. In September, staff will reach out to agencies regarding the second part of the 2023 FTIP update, where agencies will be asked to update their exempt/non-modeled projects that are currently in the FTIP. The 2023 FTIP is anticipated to be approved in December 2022. As a general reminder, staff can provide agencies all of their project sheets from the FTIP upon request at any time throughout the year. Non-modeling updates can be submitted to SCAG almost every month. Staff will work with agencies on a case-by-case basis if modeling updates are needed, however, these changes are recommended to be brought up to staff as soon as possible as the opportunities to update the model are rare. Attachment: 2021 FTIP Amendment Schedule 12 Due Date by Noon)Amendments Administrative Modifications Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Amendment #21-01* 2020 STIP, 2020 SHOPP, HBP and emergency type changes to address comments received on Draft 2021 FTIP only. Concurrent with 2021 FTIP base Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Administrative Modification #21-02* Friday, February 19, 2021 Modeling Consistency Amendment #21-97 to 2020 RTP A1** Tuesday, April 6, 2021 Amendment #21-03 Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Administrative Modification #21-04 Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Amendment #21-05 - Consistency Amendment to 2020 RTP A1*** Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Amendment #21-06 Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Administrative Modification #21-07 Thursday, July 1, 2021 Amendment #21-98 - Modeling Amendment in leu of 2023 FTIP Modeling**** Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Administrative Modification #21-08 Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Amendment #21-09 Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Administrative Modification#21-10 Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Administrative Modification#21-11 Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Amendment #21-12 2021 FTIP AMENDMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION SCHEDULE Updated 5/03/21 If any comments received during 2021 Public Comment period, we will reject projects for CTCs to address prior to finalizing the amendment. This is for modeling changes to FTIP project to be submitted with FTIP Consistency Amendment (Amendment # TBD) to the 2020 RTP A1 This is for Prgarmming changes made to projects submitted in A21-97. projects in this amendment cannot be modified until the 2020 RTP/SCS A#1is approved. Undertake a modeled 2021 FTIP Amendment to account for as many near term projects as possible that would otherwise be included in 2023 FTIP. In addition, start emissions modeling before August 16, 2021 using EMFAC 2014 and continue emissions modeling through Spring 2022 ATTACHMENT 1 13 AGENDA ITEM 8 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: July 19, 2021 TO: Technical Advisory Committee FROM: Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director SUBJECT: County of Riverside Funding Request for Construction of Jurupa Road Grade Separation Project STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is to receive and file information about the County of Riverside’s funding request for construction of the Jurupa Road Grade Separation Project. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Commission’s 2017 Companion Study to the 2012 Grade Separation Priority Update Study identifies three priority grade separations on critical urban freight corridors: McKinley Road Corona), Jurupa Road (Jurupa Valley), and Third Street (Riverside). At the time, the Jurupa Road grade separation had no funding identified. A few months after the 2017 Companion Study was completed, the California State Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 132, providing $108.4 million to deliver the Jurupa Road Grade Separation project. SB 132 includes a statutory provision that the funds must be encumbered by June 30, 2023. The Commission has a history of providing discretionary funding to priority grade separation projects in the county. In 2001, the Commission approved a funding commitment to priority grade separation projects in Riverside County by providing a 10 percent local share match to the California Public Utilities Commission grade separation funding program. In 2007, the Commission committed to providing 25 percent of federal formula funds to priority grade separation projects. The Commission also approved Alameda Corridor East grade separation projects as eligible projects for 2009 Measure A Western County Economic Development funds. In the same year, Proposition 1B was approved by California voters which included a program to improve trade corridors which offered grade separation project funding. DISCUSSION: The County is the lead agency on the Jurupa Road Grade Separation project for the city of Jurupa Valley. Since SB 132’s passage in 2017, it has been working to deliver the project. Coordination with the Union Pacific Railroad has been challenging, particularly over the past 15 months during the COVID-19 pandemic. To keep the project moving forward, the County developed a phased approach to construction which allowed it to advertise the construction contract while still finalizing the design and right of way. On May 19, 2021, the County opened 14 construction bids. The low bid is favorable and very close to the engineer’s estimate. Once the construction cost became known, the County developed an updated project cost estimate which indicates a funding shortfall of $25,000,000. On June 16, 2021, the County submitted a letter (Attachment 2) to the Commission regarding the shortfall and requested financial assistance to fully fund the project. Commission staff conducted an analysis of available fund types and determined that the only fund type eligible and available given the various project details and circumstances is MARA. Staff recommended the Commission program $25 million of available MARA funds to fully fund the Jurupa Road Grade Separation project and enter into agreement 21-72-121-00 for purposes of providing funding for the project on a reimbursable basis. FISCAL IMPACT: The County will prioritize expenditure of the SB 132 funds, after which any additional funding needed to complete the project, up to $25 million, would be paid for with available MARA funds on a reimbursable basis. The Commission will retain any cost savings on the project. 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BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The STIP is a five-year program of projects administered by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). It is updated every two years outlining the commitment and programming of transportation funds for the State’s multimodal transportation system, including: highways, rail, transit, local roads, and bike and pedestrian facilities. In June of every odd year, Caltrans is required to prepare a draft STIP Fund Estimate (FE) that estimates how much funding will be available for programming for the next five-year period. The CTC released the 2022 STIP FE at its June 23, 2021 meeting. The 2022 STIP will cover Fiscal Years 2022/23 through 2026/27. Each STIP cycle adds on two years with most of the programming capacity available in the last two years. STIP funds are allocated into two broad programs – the Regional Improvement Program (RIP) receives 75 percent of the total STIP funds, and the remaining 25 percent is directed to Caltrans for its Interregional Transportation Improvement Program. The 75 percent RIP funding is further subdivided by formula into county shares. County shares are available solely for projects nominated by regional agencies. The 2022 STIP FE also establishes funding levels for the State Highway Operation and Protection Program, which Caltrans prepares in consultation with the regions. STIP Intracounty Formula Distribution Per the Commission’s STIP intracounty formula distribution approved in 1998 through an MOU among the Commission, Coachella Valley Association of Governments, and Western Riverside Council of Governments, STIP funds are allocated to Western County, Coachella Valley, and Palo Verde Valley based on the most recent fiscal year taxable sales by geographic area used for Measure A allocations. The geographic area percentages of taxable sales applied to the 2014 19 through 2022 STIPs demonstrates a growing trend in Western County compared to Coachella and Palo Verde Valleys: Geographic Area 2014 STIP 2016 STIP 2018 STIP 2020 STIP 2022 STIP Western County 75.17% 75.76% 77.30% 78.12% 78.14% Coachella Valley 24.12% 23.54% 22.11% 21.45% 21.42% Palo Verde Valley 0.71% 0.70% 0.59% 0.43% 0.44% Per the STIP intracounty distribution formula, each geographic area will receive funding based on the above percentages. In addition, STIP guidelines allow up to five percent of RIP funding for Planning, Programming, and Monitoring (PPM) activities. However, the Commission’s policy is to set aside two percent for PPM activities to fund Project Study Reports, planning, and staff costs associated with STIP funding and programming. PPM funding is available for Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and Commission activities. DISCUSSION: Draft 2020 STIP FE On June 23, 2021, the CTC adopted the Draft 2022 STIP FE, which identifies county share targets for each region in the state. Statewide, $727,761,000 of new STIP capacity is available in the 2022 STIP; of this amount, $32,349,000 is identified for Riverside County. The new STIP capacity is only available in the last two years of the 2022 STIP cycle, FYs 2025/26 and 2026/27. The table below reflects how the Riverside County STIP funds should be distributed according to the STIP intracounty MOU. Draft 2022 STIP FE – Riverside County Share Target Total Riverside County Share $ 32,349,000 Less: 2 percent PPM 646,980 Total New Project Programming $ 31,702,020 Western County 78.14 percent $ 24,771,958 Coachella Valley 21.42 percent $ 6,790,573 Palo Verde Valley 0.44 percent $ 139,489 2022 STIP Project Selection Process Western Riverside County Western Riverside County projects are nominated by staff. Recommendations for current and new projects for STIP funds will be considered and based on the 2019-29 Measure A Highway Delivery Plan and other high priority projects approved by the Commission. 20 Coachella Valley and Palo Verde Valley CVAG nominates its projects and notifies Commission staff for final concurrence and submittal to the CTC. Staff will review the programming process and timeline with CVAG staff and present CVAG’s recommended projects to the Commission for inclusion in the 2022 STIP submittal. Palo Verde Valley projects are nominated by the city of Blythe (Blythe); however, given the minor amount of funding typically available and the complexity in processing these funds, the Commission and Blythe have executed MOUs in past STIP cycles trading Palo Verde Valley STIP funds with Measure A Western Riverside County Highway funds. Blythe is required to include the STIP traded funds in its Measure A Local Streets and Roads Capital Improvement Plan. Upon CTC’s adoption of the 2022 STIP in March 2022, staff will move forward with preparing the 2022 STIP MOU with Blythe if there is funding available. Status of Current 2020 STIP Programming The current 2020 STIP projects for Riverside County include the following environmental, right of way, and construction phases as follows: 2020 STIP – Riverside County Approved by CTC in March 2020) Agency Project Phase FY 2020/21 FY 2021/22 FY 2022/23 FY 2023/24 FY 2024/25 Total STIP Temecula I-15/French Valley IC C $47,600,000 $47,600,000 RCTC 71/91 IC C $66,377,000 66,377,000 Coachella I-10/Ave 50 IC C $2,000,000 2,000,000 CVAG CV Regional Signal Synch, Ph 2 C $2,472,000 2,472,000 RCTC/ CVAG PPM C 1,000,000 900,000 900,000 396,000 3,196,000 Totals $48,600,000 $3,372,000 $67,277,000 $2,396,000 $0 $121,645,000 C = Construction IC = Interchange PPM = Planning, Programming, and Monitoring Temecula’s I-15/French Valley Parkway IC project in FY 2020/21 from the above table is on a 12-month extension due to delays working with Caltrans to revalidate the environmental document on the project before moving to the right of way phase. The PPM funds were allocated in August 2020. Projects programmed in FY 2021/22 are expected to be allocated as scheduled. Projects programmed in FYs 2022/23 and 2023/24 will be reviewed for carryover into the 2022 STIP. The CTC is anticipated to adopt the Final STIP FE at its August 18-19, 2021 meeting. There is a possibility that the Final FE will differ from the Draft FE; therefore, staff will report any changes 21 at the September Commission meeting. The 2022 STIP submittal is due to the CTC by December 15, 2021. CTC adoption of the 2022 STIP is scheduled for March 2022. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the Commission related to the adoption of the 2022 STIP funding distribution. 22 2022 STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Intracounty Formula Distribution Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director 1 2022 STIP •The draft 2022 STIP Fund Estimate (FE) was released by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) in June 2021 •The FE identifies the amount of funding for each county (county share) in the state for Fiscal Years 2022/23 –2026/27 •RCTC programs these funds following the STIP Intracounty Memorandum of Understanding 2 Past STIP Cycles: Measure A Taxable Sales 3 Geographic Area 2014 STIP 2016 STIP 2018 STIP 2020 STIP 2022 STIP Western County 75.17%75.76%77.30%78.12%78.14% Coachella Valley 24.12%23.54%22.11%21.45%21.42% Palo Verde Valley 0.71%0.70%0.59%0.43%0.44% 2022 STIP Cycle: Intracounty Formula Distribution 4 Total Riverside County Share $32,349,000 Less: 2 percent for Planning, Programming & Monitoring 646,980 Total New Project Programming 31,702,020 Western County 78.14%24,771,958 Coachella Valley 21.42%6,790,573 Palo Verde Valley 0.44%139,489 Next Steps Planning and Programming staff will: •Contact CVAG to review STIP submittal process and timeline •Develop project nominations for Western County share •Present proposed 2022 STIP projects to Commission in September/October 5 Next Steps (cont.) Planning and Programming staff will: •Prepare and submit 2022 STIP for Riverside County to CTC by December 15, 2021 deadline •Initiate Blythe STIP fund trade MOU upon 2022 STIP adoption by CTC in March 2022 6 QUESTIONS? 7 AGENDA ITEM 10 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: July 19, 2021 TO: Technical Advisory Committee FROM: Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager SUBJECT: Obligation Delivery Plan Update – Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020/21 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is to receive and file an update on Riverside County’s Obligation Delivery Plan. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: As the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA), the Commission is responsible for ensuring that federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation Block Grant STBG) funds apportioned to Riverside County are allocated and obligated in a timely manner to prevent funds from lapsing. Federal Obligation Authority (OA) for the region is provided on an annual basis. The Commission’s goal is to ensure that 100 percent of its OA is delivered each fiscal year. Commission staff works closely with its local agencies and the California Department of Transportation Caltrans) to ensure projects on the Obligation Delivery Plan are obligated and delivered. Many of these projects are from the 2013 Multi-Funding Call for Projects, 2013 Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP, also known as STBG) Call for Projects, Coachella Valley Association of Governments’ 2014 CMAQ Call for Projects, 2019 Measure A 10 Year Highway Delivery Plan, and various other projects that have been awarded CMAQ or STBG funds by the Commission. DISCUSSION: The attached Obligation Delivery Plan provides an outline of the projects that have CMAQ or STBG programmed in FFY 2020/21. The information comes from milestone updates received from local agencies, discussions with project sponsors, and monthly meetings between Commission staff and Caltrans Local Assistance. It is recommended that local agencies begin the federal-aid process as soon as possible and/or devote the necessary resources to secure federal approvals for obligation to ensure timely obligation of federal funds. If a local agency anticipates a delay in obligating these funds this year, Commission staff should be provided with the new schedule as soon as possible. It is imperative that the federal funds are programmed within the first four years of the Federal Transportation Improvement Plan (FTIP) for the funds to be obligated. Staff is available to assist local agencies with processing their Request for Authorization (RFA) submittals and the overall federal-aid process. Attachment: Draft FFY 2020/21 Obligation Delivery Plan 23 PA&ED Completion Date R/W Clearance Completion Date Status RCTC RIV120201 CMLN‐6054(090)SR‐60 Truck Lanes 8,005 Completed Completed HQ Review RCTC RIV070308 HPLU21LN‐6054(066) 71/91 Interchange 4,875 8/30/2021 9/24/2021 HQ Review RCTC RIV200801 CMLN‐6054(103)I‐15 Smart Freeway 4,000 Pending Pending Obligated RCTC RIV031218B STBGL‐6054(101) Mid County Parkway Construction Contract 2 MCP CC2) 36,939 4/31/2015 Pending HQ Review Palm Springs RIV990727 BRLO‐5282(017) Indian Canyon Widening 1.46 Completed Completed Pending Rancho Mirage RIV140815 5412(016)Ramon Rd Dinah Shore Dr 89.00 1/23/2019 5/1/2020 Obligated Riverside County RIV151210 CML 5956(241) Salt Creek Multi‐Modal Trail Post Programming 160 10/20/2017 Completed Pending Obligation to date 4,089$0 To Be Obligated by end of FFY 49,980$ Formula OA Availble 84,254$ JULY 2021 TAC DRAFT FFY 20/21 OBLIGATION PLAN Agency FTIP ID FPN Project Location CMAQ 20/21 STBG 20/21 24 AGENDA ITEM 1 1 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: July 19, 2021 TO: Technical Advisory Committee FROM: Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager SUBJECT: Caltrans District 8 Local Assistance Update STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is to receive and file an update from Caltrans District 8 Local Assistance. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Caltrans' Local Assistance Program oversees more than one billion dollars annually available to over 600 cities, counties, and regional agencies for the purpose of improving their transportation infrastructure or providing transportation services. This funding comes from various Federal and State programs specifically designated to assist the transportation needs of local agencies. Annually, over 1,200 new projects are authorized through the Local Assistance Program of which approximately 700 are construction projects. Caltrans District 8 Local Assistance is responsible for obligating and allocating federal and state funds, providing guidance on federal and state regulations, and direction on processes and procedures that are tied to each funding program. Local Assistance is responsible for the current funding programs as identified in Table 1. Table 1: Caltrans Local Assistance funding program responsibilities Federal Programs State Programs Active Transportation Program (ATP) Active Transportation Program (ATP) Emergency Relief (ER) Local Partnership Program (LPP) Off-system Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Solutions for Congested Corridors Program SCCP) Off-system Highway Bridge Program (HBP) State Transportation Improvement Program STIP) Off-system Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) Off-system State Transportation Improvement Program STIP) Off-system Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) 25 AGENDA ITEM 1 2 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: July 19, 2021 TO: Technical Advisory Committee FROM: Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director SUBJECT: California Transportation Commission Meeting Highlights: June 2021 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is to receive and file June 2021 California Transportation Commission (CTC) meeting highlights. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: June 23 – 24, 2021 CTC Meeting (Agenda) TAB 16 Draft 2022 STIP Fund Estimate TAB 19 Adoption of the 2021 Active Transportation Program – Metropolitan Planning Organization Component TAB 21 Draft 2021 Active Transportation Program Augmentation Framework TAB 37 STIP Amendment for Action – RCTC AB 3090 reimbursement for Route 91/71 Interchange TAB 114 SHOPP Minor Program Annual Allocation, includes traffic signal on SR-79 near Lathan Street and upgrade to CCTV and communications system on I-10, I-15, SR-60, SR-91, SR-210 TAB 119 SHOPP District Minor funding to install ramp meters on I-15 near Temecula/Murrieta in support of RCTC’s Smart Freeways project TAB 121 SHOPP funding for preconstruction phases, includes installing ZEV chargers at rest areas on I-10 near Banning, Blythe, and Yucaipa; constructing concrete median barrier and rumble strips on SR-79 from Ramona Expressway/Sanderson to Gilman Springs TAB 123 SHOPP funding to construct eastbound truck climbing lane on I-10 in and near Coachella 26 AGENDA ITEM 1 3 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION DATE: July 19, 2021 TO: Technical Advisory Committee FROM: Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director SUBJECT: RCTC Commission Meeting Highlights: June and July 2021 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is to receive and file June and July 2021 Commission meeting highlights. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: June 2021 Commission Meeting (Agenda) Item 7 – Public Hearing – Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2021/22 The Commission: 1. Received input on the proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22; 2. Approved the revised mid-year FY 2020/21 revenue projections of $210 million for 2009 Measure A revenues for a revenue budget increase of $15 million and a related local streets and roads expenditure budget increase of $4,573,000 to reflect the revised FY 2020/21 Measure A projection; 3. Approved the revised mid-year FY 2020/21 revenue projections of $105 million for Local Transportation Fund (LTF) revenues for a revenue budget increase of 5 million and the related planning allocation expenditure budget increases of 113,000 and transfer out of $150,000 to reflect the revised FY 2020/21 LTF projection; 4. Approved the revised FY 2021/22 revenue projections of $210 million for 2009 Measure A and $105 million for LTF; 5. Approved the salary schedule effective July 1, 2021, located in Appendix B of the proposed budget; 6. Authorized the expenditure of $1,025,700 of 91 Express Lanes toll revenues designated as surplus in accordance with the 2013 Toll Revenue Bonds Indenture to fund Commission costs related to the development of agreements related to the funding, construction, operations, maintenance, and use of toll revenues for the future direct, tolled connector linking the SR-241 toll road to the 91 Express Lanes (241/91 Connector); 7. Closed the public hearing on the proposed Budget for FY 2021/22; and 8. Adopted the proposed Budget for FY 2021/22. 27 Item 8M – State Route 71/State Route 91 Interchange Improvement Project for Construction Management Services, Construction and Maintenance, and Cooperative Agreements The Commission: 1. Awarded Agreement No. 21-31-012-00 to Falcon Engineering Services to provide construction management (CM), materials testing, construction surveying and environmental monitoring services for the State Route (SR) 71/SR-91 (71/91) interchange improvement project (Project) in the amount of $16,756,467, plus a contingency amount of $1,443,533, for a total amount not to exceed 18,200,000; 2. Approved Agreement No. 21-31-091-00 for the Project construction and maintenance agreement with BNSF Railway in the amount of $1,957,727, plus a contingency amount of $195,773, for a total amount not to exceed $2,153,500; 3. Approved Agreement No. 21-31-067-00, a cooperative agreement between the Commission and Caltrans, that defines the roles and responsibilities for Project construction at no cost to the Commission; 4. Authorized the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize and execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission; and 5. Authorized the Executive Director, or designee, to approve contingency work up to the total not to exceed amount as required for these services. Item 8P – Adoption of Resolution No. 21-009 to Become the Access Fund Administrator for the Transportation Network Companies Access for All Program The Commission: 1. Adopted Resolution No. 21-009, “A Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Authorizing the Execution of the Certification to Serve as the Local Access Fund Administrator for the Access for All Program for the County of Riverside”; and 2. Authorized the Executive Director or designee, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute agreements and/or documents related to the Transportation Network Companies Access for All program on behalf of the Commission. Item 8S – Fiscal Year 2021/22 Short Range Transit Plan Updates and Transit Funding Allocations The Commission: 1. Approved the Fiscal Years 2021/22 – FY 2023/24 Draft Short Range Transit Plans SRTPs) for the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Corona, and Riverside; Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency (PVVTA); Riverside Transit Agency (RTA); SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine); and the Commission’s FY 2021/22 – 2025/26 SRTP for the Rail and Vanpool Programs; 2. Approved Fiscal Year 2021/22 Transit Operator Funding Allocations of 2009 Measure A, Local Transportation Funds, State Transit Assistance, and State of Good Repair for Banning, Beaumont, Corona, and Riverside; PVVTA; RTA; 28 SunLine; and the Commission’s Rail and Vanpool Programs aggregating 107,217,986; 3. Adopted Resolution No. 21-008, “Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission to Allocate Local Transportation Funds and State Transit Assistance Funds for the Fiscal Year 2021/22”; and 4. Directed staff to add the federally funded and regionally significant projects into the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). Item 8T – Fiscal Years 2021/22 – 2025/26 Measure A Five-Year Capital Improvement Plans for the Local Streets and Roads Program The Commission approved the Fiscal Years 2021/22 – 2025/26 Measure A Five-Year Capital Improvement Plans for Local Streets and Roads as submitted by the participating agencies. Item 9 – Approval of Metrolink Operating and Capital Subsidies for Fiscal Year 2021/22 and Related Memorandum of Understanding The Commission: 1. Received and filed a report on highlights from the Southern California Regional Rail Authority’s (SCRRA) services; 2. Approved the Fiscal Year 2021/22 SCRRA operating and capital budget, which results in an operating subsidy of $21,474,584 and capital subsidy of $4,293,459 for the Commission; and 3. Authorized the Executive Director to finalize and execute Memorandum of Understanding No. 21-25-093-00 with SCRRA regarding annual funding, including subrecipient matters related to pass-through of federal funding. Item 10 – Fiscal Year 2021/22 Transportation Development Act Article 3 (SB 821) Call for Projects Project Recommendations The Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities program (SB 821) recommended project allocations in the amount of $4,327,472. July 2021 Commission Meeting (Agenda) Item 6C – County of Riverside Funding Request for Construction of Jurupa Road Grade Separation Project As of the writing of this agenda item, the Commission was anticipated to: 1. Approve programming $25 million of 2009 Measure A Western County Regional Arterial (MARA) funds for the city of Jurupa Valley’s Jurupa Road Grade Separation project; 29 2. Approve Agreement No. 21-72-121-00 between the Commission and the County of Riverside (County) as the lead agency for the programming of $25 million of MARA for the construction phase of the Jurupa Road Grade Separation project; and 3. Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize and execute the agreement. Item 6D – Agreement for Transit-Oriented Communities Strategic Plan As of the writing of this agenda item, the Commission was anticipated to: 1. Approve Agreement No. 21-65-043-00 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to develop a transit-oriented communities strategic plan for an 18-month base period with two additional six-month optional terms in an amount of $924,674, plus a contingency amount of $25,326, for a total amount not to exceed 950,000; 2. Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize and execute the agreement, including option terms, on behalf of the Commission; and 3. Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to approve contingency work up to the total not to exceed amount as required for these services. Item 6G – Agreements for Freeway Service Patrol Tow Truck Service As of the writing of this agenda item, the Commission was anticipated to: 1. Approve Agreement No. 21-45-049-00 to Pepe’s Towing Service Inc. (Pepe’s) for Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) tow truck services on State Route (SR) 91, Beat No. 4, for a five-year term, in an amount of $1,666,787, plus a contingency amount of 83,340, for a total amount not to exceed $1,750,127; 2. Approve Agreement No. 21-45-050-00 to Pepe’s for FSP tow truck services on SR- 60, Beat No. 7, for a five-year term, in an amount of $1,666,787, plus a contingency amount of $83,340, for a total amount not to exceed $1,750,127; 3. Approve Agreement No. 21-45-051-00 to Pepe’s for FSP tow truck services on SR-60, Beat No. 8, for a five-year term, in an amount of $1,666,787, plus a contingency amount of $83,340, for a total amount not to exceed $1,750,127; 4. Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize and execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission; and 5. Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to approve the use of the contingency amount as may be required for these services. Item 6H – 2021 State Route 91 Implementation Plan As of the writing of this agenda item, the Commission was anticipated to approve the 2021 State Route 91 Implementation Plan. 30 Item 7 – 2022 State Transportation Improvement Program Funding Distribution and Draft Fund Estimate As of the writing of this agenda item, the Commission was anticipated to approve the 2022 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding distribution among the three geographic areas in Riverside County per the adopted STIP intracounty Memorandum of Understanding. Item 8 – Countywide Transit Report: Fiscal Years 2017/18 through 2019/20 As of the writing of this agenda item, the Commission was anticipated to receive and file the Countywide Transit Report for Fiscal Year 2017/18 through FY 2019/20. Item 9 – Fiscal Year 2021/22 Commuter Assistance Program Recommendations As of the writing of this agenda item, the Commission was anticipated to: 1. Approve Agreement No. 21-41-123-00 among the Riverside County Transportation Commission (Commission), San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), Orange County Transportation Authority OCTA), and Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), for a total contract amount of $977,719 for Regional Rideshare Software over a three-year term, including the Commission’s total share of $186,444 inclusive of $18,000 in contingency; 2. Approve Agreement No. 20-41-090-01, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 20-41-090-00, with SBCTA for Rideshare Program Implementation, removing Rideshare and Vanpool Software expenses from the Scope of Work and incorporating them into Agreement No. 21-41-123-00; 3. Approve Memorandum of Understanding No. 21-41-122-00 between LACMTA, OCTA, RCTC, SBCTA, and VCTC to merge and consolidate the agencies’ rideshare databases; 4. Adopt Resolution No. 21-013, “Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Adopting Amended Guidelines for the Administration of the Measure A Funded Commuter Incentive Projects as Part of Its Commuter Assistance Program”; and 5. Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to finalize and execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission. 31 RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ROLL CALL JULY 19, 2021 Present Absent City of Banning X City of Beaumont X City of Blythe X City of Calimesa X Caltrans X City of Canyon Lake X City of Cathedral City X City of Coachella X Coachella Valley Association of Governments X City of Corona X City of Desert Hot Springs X City of Eastvale X City of Hemet X City of Indian Wells X City of Indio X City of Jurupa Valley X City of La Quinta X City of Lake Elsinore X City of Menifee X City of Moreno Valley X City of Murrieta X City of Norco X City of Palm Desert X City of Palm Springs X Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency X City of Perris X City of Rancho Mirage X City of Riverside X Riverside County X Riverside Transit Agency X City of San Jacinto X Sunline Transit Agency X City of Temecula X Western Riverside Council of Governments X City of Wildomar X