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MEETING AGENDA
Technical Advisory Committee
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Date: November 15, 2021
This meeting is being conducted in accordance with AB 361 due to state or local officials recommending
measures to promote social distancing.
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 / Yu Tagai, City of Lake Elsinore
Yolanda Macalalad / Carlos Geronimo, City of Menifee
Michael Lloyd / VACANT, City of Moreno Valley
Bob Moehling / Jeff Hitch, City of Murrieta
Chad Blais / Sam Nelson, City of Norco
Andy Firestine / Randy Bowman, City of Palm Desert
Joel Montalvo / Marcus Fuller, City of Palm Springs
K. George Colangeli / Dale Reynolds, PVVTA
Stuart McKibbin / VACANT, 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 / Stuart McKibbin, 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: November 15, 2021
LOCATION: This meeting is being conducted in accordance with AB 361 due to state or local
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. HOUSEKEEPING REMARKS
3. ROLL CALL
Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
November 15, 2021
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4. APPROVAL OF JULY 19, 2021 MINUTES
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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. RECOGNITION OF SHIRLEY GOODING
7. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL DEDICATED TRANSIT
LANES STUDY
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Overview
This item is to receive and file an update from the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) for the Regional Dedicated Transit Lanes Study (Study).
8. CLIMATE RESOLVE GRANT WRITING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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Overview
This item is to provide a presentation from Climate Resolve on its grant writing assistance
program.
9. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MODEL AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION MODELING SERVICES
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Overview
This item is to receive and file an update from the Western Riverside Council of Governments
(WRCOG) on Riverside County Transportation Model (RIVCOM) and its modeling services.
10. CITY OF TEMECULA FUNDING REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF I-15 AUXILIARY LANE
PROJECT
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Overview
Staff is seeking concurrence from the Technical Advisory Committee on the City of Temecula’s
(Temecula) request for $3,500,000, to complete the funding needed to construct the
Interstate 15 (I-15) Auxiliary Lane Project (ALP).
11. PROPOSED 2022 TAC MEETING SCHEDULE
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Overview
This item is for the TAC to adopt the 2022 TAC Meeting Schedule.
Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda
November 15, 2021
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12. SENATE BILL 1 CYCLE 2022 PROGRAMS UPDATE
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Overview
This item is to receive and file an update on the 2022 Senate Bill 1 competitive programs.
13. OBLIGATION DELIVERY PLAN UPDATE – FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 AND 2021/22
Page 41
Overview
This item is to receive and file an update on Riverside County’s Obligation Delivery Plan.
14. CALTRANS DISTRICT 8 LOCAL ASSISTANCE UPDATE
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Overview
This item is to receive and file an update from Caltrans District 8 Local Assistance.
15. CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: AUGUST, OCTOBER,
AND NOVEMBER 2021
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Overview
This item is to receive and file the August, October, and November 2021 California
Transportation Commission (CTC) meeting highlights.
16. RCTC COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER 2021
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Overview
This item is to receive and file the September, October, and November 2021 Commission
meeting highlights.
17. 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.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the TAC is scheduled to be held January 24, 2022, 10:00 a.m.
MINUTES
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
Monday, July 19, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) was called to order by Chair Jonathan Hoy at 10:02 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 JONATHAN HOY READ THE HOUSEKEEPING NOTES.
3. ROLL CALL
Member Present
By Teleconference:
Art Vela, City of Banning
Jeff Hart, City of Beaumont
Michael Thornton, City of Calimesa
Albert Vergel de Dios, Caltrans
John A. Corella, City of Cathedral City
Andrew Simmons, City of Coachella
Jonathan Hoy, CVAG
Savat Khamphou, City of Corona
Nick Haecker, City of Desert Hot Springs
Jimmy Chung, City of Eastvale
Steve Loriso, City of Hemet
Ken Seumalo, City of Indian Wells
Paul Toor, City of Jurupa Valley
Bryan McKinney, City of La Quinta
Ramon Habib, City of Lake Elsinore
Carlos Geronimo, City of Menifee
Michael Wolfe, City of Moreno Valley
Jeff Hitch, City of Murrieta
Randy Bowman, City of Palm Desert
Ryan Stendell, City of Rancho Mirage
Mark Lancaster, Riverside County
Kristin Warsinski, RTA
Travis Randel, City of San Jacinto
Brittney B. Sowell, Sunline
Patrick Thomas, City of Temecula
Dan York, City of Wildomar
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4. APPROVAL OF MAY 17, 2021 MINUTES
B/C/A (Corella/Bowman) to approve the Minutes as submitted. There were no objections to
this motion.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
6. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
Randy Bowman, Palm Desert, provided a presentation on the City of Palm Desert’s Active
Transportation Plan. The city has an expansive Active Transportation Plan portfolio that
includes a City Council Active Transportation subcommittee that provides input on a monthly
basis for new and existing projects. Mr. Bowman highlighted three projects: 1) The San Pablo
Phase 2 project which is expected to be completed in July 2021; 2) the CV Link project which is
49% completed; and 3) the Citywide Bike/Golf Cart Lane improvements, which will start
construction in July 2021. Mr. Bowman also spoke about the Local Roadway Safety Plan that
includes a five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Anna Strahan, Caltrans, provided a presentation on the District 8 Active Transportation Plan
Survey Launch. The purpose of the survey is to identify bicycle and pedestrian needs on or near
the state highway system. Capturing those needs and documenting them is vital and will enable
Caltrans to incorporate them into future projects. The survey is currently open and closes
October 30th, 2021. There are surveys for members of the public and surveys for partner
agencies. The public survey is for comments on walking or biking shortfalls, while the partner
survey is to provide information on bicycle, pedestrian, traffic, and other comments.
Jenny Chan, RCTC, noted that California Transportation Commission (CTC) staff presented the
Draft 2021 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Augmentation Framework at the June 2021
CTC meeting. This framework details how the CTC is proposing to use the $500 million in ATP
funds that were included in the Budget Act of 2021. Following the June CTC meeting, the
legislature passed SB 129 amending the Budget Act of 2021. The newly passed SB 129 states
that the $500 million in Active Transportation Program funds for Cycle 5 shall not be available
for encumbrance or expenditure unless additional legislation is enacted by October 10, 2021.
In short, the legislature and the governor must pass another bill before the CTC can proceed
with the augmentation framework.
Patrick Thomas, Temecula, inquired whether the additional required bill has L eague support
and whether the cities can do anything to help support the bill. David Knudsen, RCTC, noted
that there wasn’t any additional information at this time, but staff will follow up on this inquiry.
Ms. Chan added that there currently is not a bill number.
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7. 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 amendments 21-00 through 21-03 have received federal
approval as of today, and since the writing of the agenda item, amendments 21-04 and 21-07
have been approved as well. Most of the approved 2021 amendments are currently available
on the SCAG website. FTIP amendment 21-06, which included ATP Cycle 5 Projects and
Short-Range Transit Plan projects, just completed public review and can be viewed on SCAG’s
website as well. Full approval of FTIP amendment 21-06 is expected in August or September.
Formal amendment 21-09 is due to SCAG on August 10th, with any necessary revisions to project
sheets due to RCTC staff by August 2nd.
Ms. Masters also provided an update on the 2023 FTIP. The 2023 FTIP is being completed in
two parts. The first part is for non-exempt modeled projects that require a model update and
the second part, beginning in the fall, is for all remaining projects that do not require a model
update or are exempt from modeling. RCTC staff sent correspondence to all Riverside County
agencies and held several one-on-one discussions regarding the emission factor model (EMFAC)
situation and specific projects. RCTC updated and submitted 50 projects to SCAG on July 1st as
part of the 2023 FTIP and SCAG is currently reviewing them. In September, RCTC staff will start
reaching out to agencies again to start part 2 of the 2023 FTIP for non -modeled projects.
The 2023 FTIP is expected to be approved in December 2022.
8. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FUNDING REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF JURUPA ROAD GRADE
SEPARATION PROJECT
Jillian Guizado, RCTC, provided information on SB 1 and SB 132 that brought more than
$400 million to five Riverside County projects, which included the Jurupa Road Grade
Separation in the City of Jurupa Valley. The project has long been on the grade separation
priority list in Riverside County, and at one time even had local funds committed , but were later
removed due to a lack of full funding. The project has $108.4 million of SB 132 funds committed
that must be expended by June 2023.
When bids were opened for the construction phase of the project, the apparent low bidder
came in at the Engineer’s Estimate which means the project is over the committed SB 132 funds
by $25 million. On June 15th, the County of Riverside sent a letter to RCTC requesting help to
fully fund the project, get it completed timely, and not risk losing the $108.4 million of SB 132
funds. After reviewing all available funds, RCTC staff found that the Measure A Regional
Arterials was the only eligible fund source available for this project. The Commission approved
the staff recommendation to program $25 million of Measure A Regional Arterials to fully fund
the project.
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9. 2022 STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING DISTRIBUTION AND
DRAFT FUND ESTIMATE
Ms. Guizado provided a presentation on the 2022 State Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP). The first action item for a new STIP cycle is for the CTC to present the new STIP estimate,
which lays out the estimated funding available for the cycle and what year the funds will be
available. Simultaneously, the CTC begins updating the STIP guidelines. The 2022 STIP consists
of funding for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022/2023 to 2026/2027. The CTC released the draft 2022 STIP
Fund Estimate in June 2021. The STIP estimate was $727.7 million statewide, and Riverside
County is expected to receive $32 million. Simultaneously, the CTC begins updating the STIP
guidelines. Unfortunately, once more there is a negative program capacity for the public
transportation account portion of the STIP. Based on the Memorandum of Understanding,
approved by the Commission in 1998, new STIP capacity coming into Riverside County will be
distributed based on sales tax revenue in each geographic area of the county. Based on sales
tax revenue, the 2022 STIP will provide 78.14% for Western County for a total of $24.8 million,
21.42% for Coachella Valley for a total of $6.8 million, and 0.44% for Palo Verde Valley for a
total of $139,489. There is also 2% taken off the top of the total amount for Planning,
Programming and Monitoring for a total of $646,980.
RCTC staff will be working with CVAG to review the STIP submittal process and timeline and
analyze projects in the Western County to develop project nominations for the Western Coun ty
share. The completed 2022 STIP projects will be presented to the Commission in
September/October. The 2022 STIP must be submitted to the CTC by December 15, 2021.
The Blythe STIP fund trade MOU will be initiated upon adoption of the 2022 STIP by the CTC in
March 2022.
Brittney Sowell, Sunline, asked if applicable projects could be emailed to staff for inclusion in
the 2022 STIP. Ms. Guizado noted that any projects could be emailed to her, although projects
in the Coachella Valley would be handled by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments
(CVAG). Chair Hoy, CVAG, added that any projects could be emailed directly to him at CVAG for
consideration.
Ms. Guizado added that although the 2022 STIP has a positive balance unlike in years passed
when there was a negative balance, the new capacity is only available in the outer years of the
STIP. The funds cannot be used until FYs 2025/2026 and 2026/2027. When the 2024 STIP is
completed, there will be a reconciliation for funds that were programmed in the outer years, as
they will then become the earlier years of the next STIP. For this reason, RCTC strives to be
strategic about which projects receive STIP funding as with each new STIP it is possible
previously programmed projects could be de-programmed.
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Chair Hoy, CVAG, noted that the CTC would be having a workshop July 19th at 1pm to talk about
the 2022 STIP.
10. OBLIGATION DELIVERY PLAN UPDATE - FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY) 2020/21
Ms. Chan provided information on the draft Obligation Delivery Plan for FFY 2020/2021. A list
of current projects was included in the agenda and is updated monthly after meeting with Local
Assistance to ensure timely obligation of Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) and Surface
Transportation Block Grant (STBG) funds.
11. CALTRANS DISTRICT 8 LOCAL ASSISTANCE UPDATE
Albert Vergel de Dios, Caltrans, provided an update on some changes in Local Assistance.
The Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) received changes to the Chapter 6 Bridge
Program and Chapter 4 Agreements. There is a new chapter in the Local Assistance Program
Guidelines (LAPG), Chapter 25 State Programs. The Local Assistance Unit has also added a new
employee that will be the Area Coordinator for the Low Desert, Solomon Frisco. An updated
assignment sheet for Local Assistance will be provided as reference.
Leslie Avila, Caltrans, updated the TAC on the new guidance for inactive projects. FHWA and
Caltrans have been working together to reduce the number of inactive projects, especially those
that have not been reimbursed for at least 24 months and with unexpended funds greater than
or equal to $50,000. Local agencies are expected to invoice Caltrans regularly per Code 23 CFR.
If an agency is unable to submit an invoice to remove the project from the inactive list, a
justification must be submitted by August 6th to avoid consequences. Once a justification has
been submitted and approved, the project sponsors will not be i mpacted. An updated
justification and current cost estimate will be required for each subsequent quarter until the
project is no longer inactive. If the justification is not approved, the project sponsor will not
receive authorization or obligation of federal funding for new projects. If a current cost estimate
is not provided, any unexpended funds will be de-obligated, and the project will be subject to
closure. If the current cost estimate is provided and is a portion or less than the full amount of
federal funds obligated on the project, then a portion of the funds will be de-obligated to reflect
the current cost estimate. If the current cost estimate supports the amount of federal funds on
the project, then no funds will be de-obligated. Currently, there are 18 projects in Riverside
County with an unexpended balance of about $10.8 million.
The annual DBE goal for California is 17.6% for Federal FYs 2019-2021. As of May 31st, the
Caltrans year-to-date DBE commitment at award was 15.2%, which is lower than the goal.
When submitting 9D forms, agencies need to ensure the DBE is calculated correctly. Once DBE
goals are submitted to Caltrans, it is possible headquarters could increase the 8% work factor
to 10% in order to meet the DBE goal.
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The FHWA 1391 forms are due to Caltrans by August 16 th. A reminder email was sent out last
week. Those required to report include all prime contractors on FHWA construction contracts
and all related sub-contractors with contracts of $10,000 or more. Of note, a separate FHWA
1391 form must be completed by each prime contractor and each related sub -contractor that
meets the reporting threshold. Even if there are active, open, federal contracts with no work
to report a form must be completed.
Mr. Vergel de Dios added information regarding the submittal of the Emergency Relief (ER) E-76
forms. If an agency is not able to submit their forms by this fiscal year, an extension request
needs to be sent to Caltrans by the due date. For OA management deadlines - FTA transfers are
due today July 19th and Request for Authorizations (RFAs) are due July 26th
12. CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: JUNE 2021
Ms. Guizado provided an update of the June 2021 CTC meeting. The Cycle 5 ATP and MPO
component, as well as the ATP Augmentation Framework, was approved in June 2021.
Numerous actions related to SHOPP projects were also approved and are detailed in the agenda.
The next CTC meeting will be on August 18th and 19th, at this time it’s expected this meeting will
have a hybrid option, but no details have been released yet.
13. RCTC COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: JUNE AND JULY 2021
Ms. Guizado provided highlights of the June and July Commission meetings.
In June:
• The Board adopted the FY 2021/2022 Budget for $1.4 billion.
• A Construction Management contract was awarded for the State Route (SR) 71/91
Interchange project in the City of Corona, which is anticipated to begin construction in
2022.
• The FY 2021/2022 Short-Range Transit Plan was approved for transit operators in
Riverside County.
• Each of the cities and county local streets and roads CIPs were approved.
• The Metrolink budget was approved for FY 2021/2022, in addition to the capital and
operating subsidy for a combined amount of just over $25 million.
• The SB 821 project recommendations were approved, which awarded $4.3 million in
Local Transportation Funds for 16 bicycle and pedestrian projects throughout the
county.
In July:
• An agreement was approved with Stantec for the Planning and Programming
Department to prepare a Transit-Oriented Communities study focused around eight of
the Commission-owned Metrolink Stations.
• New contracts were awarded to Pepe’s Towing for continued operation of the Freeway
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Service Patrol program on SR 91 and SR 60.
• The Annual 91 Implementation Plan, which is required by law, was accepted by the
Commission. The plan is related to the 91 Express Lanes that operate in both Orange
and Riverside Counties.
• RCTC’s Multimodal Services Director, Lorelle Moe-Luna, made a presentation on the
county-wide transit report, covering FYs 2017/2018 through 2019/2020.
The presentation, as well as the entire meeting, can be viewed by going to the livestream
page on RCTC’s website.
• The Commission approved several recommendations related to the commuter
assistance program that has been operating in Western Riverside County for a few
decades. The program is now expanding to Eastern Riverside County.
The next Commission meeting will be September 15 th, it will be both in person and online.
The Commission will be dark in August. At the September meeting, RCTC will begin to transition
back to in person meetings as the Governor’s executive order for virtual meetings expires on
September 30th.
14. COMMITTEE MEMBER / STAFF REPORT
Ariel Alcon Tapia, RCTC, provided an overview of the Coachella Valley Rail Project outreach
activity in anticipation of the Program Tier 1 EIR/EIS. From May 21st until July 6th, RCTC, FRA,
and Caltrans Division of Rail and Mass Transit were accepting comments for the Tier 1 EIR/EIS.
There were two public hearings on June 22nd and 26th. Both virtual public hearings had a Spanish
component so members of the community could hear the presentation and comment in
Spanish.
Leading up to the document release, an extensive outreach program was conducted. Just prior
to the release of the document, a CV Rail TAC meeting was held in which 92 members
representing railroads, state and federal partners, rail partners, and tribe members attended.
There were also 11 stakeholder and agency briefings. The public hearings had more than 70
participants log-in to hear the presentation, provide comments, and ask questions. By the end
of the comment period, there were more than 250 comments submitted. The next step is to
sort through the comments received and prepare the final document.
Chair Hoy asked what the timeline would be for sorting through the comments and finalizing
the documents. Mr. Alcon Tapia indicated the projected completion is between the end of this
year to the beginning of next year.
Ms. Guizado shared that the CTC will begin having SB 1 Competitive Program Guideline
Development Workshops, beginning in August. The meeting dates will be forwarded to the TAC
members via email. The next TAC meeting will be virtual as it will still be permitted per the
Governor’s executive order. In November, staff would like to explore the possibility of having
two meeting sites. To explore that option, staff will poll members to find possible meeting sites.
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If no new sites are found, the TAC will resume the schedule of alternating between the RCTC
and CVAG offices.
Ms. Guizado introduced the newest member of the Planning and Programming Department,
James Simpson.
Chair Hoy sought clarification of whether the upcoming CTC workshops would all be virtual and
whether prior registration would be required. Ms. Guizado stated that most likely the
workshops would be virtual, and registration would be required via their website.
Any information regarding these workshops will be forwarded via email from Melonie Donson,
the new administrative support person for RCTC’s TAC.
Mr. Vergel de Dios formally introduced Solomon Frisco, the newest member of Caltrans Local
Assistance.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Technical Advisory Committee, the
meeting adjourned at approximately 11:09 a.m. The next meeting will be on
September 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jillian Guizado
Planning and Programming Director
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AGENDA ITEM 7
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: November 15, 2021
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Martha Masters, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Southern California Association of Governments Regional Dedicated Transit
Lanes Study
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to receive and file an update from the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) for the Regional Dedicated Transit Lanes Study (Study).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Transit expansion is a cornerstone of Connect SoCal, SCAG’s 2020 Regional Transportation Plan
and Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS), contributing to the region’s mobility,
sustainability, and air quality goals. The Study is one of SCAG’s efforts to advance implementation
of Connect SoCal and support transit recovery as the region continues to confront the COVID-19
pandemic.
Transit agencies in the SCAG region and nationwide have been grappling with ridership decline.
In 2018, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) completed a SCAG-funded study on
transit ridership declines, titled, Falling Transit Ridership in California and Southern California,
and identified two main recommendations. First, UCLA found that based on current trends,
public transit’s core ridership could dramatically shrink in the future, and recommended transit
agencies to encourage discretionary riders to occasionally take transit instead of driving.
Second, the UCLA authors identified increasing car ownership as the leading factor in declining
ridership but acknowledged this was outside transit agencies’ control. However, the authors
recommended that transit agencies increase the quality of service to make transit more
appealing to discretionary riders.
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges to transit operators in an unprecedented
manner. Though recovery seems further away than previously anticipated, the successful
recovery of transit is critical for the future success of the region’s multimodal transportation
system.
DISCUSSION:
Restoring confidence in transit among previous riders and attracting new riders is largely
dependent on how these transit challenges are resolved, particularly in relation to the delivery
of transit services and improved frequency to meet the returning riders’ demands as the
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economy reopens. On-time performance is a key factor for all riders and underscores their
perception of transit. Dedicated transit lanes and priority treatments are part of the
tools/strategies to help address transit speed and reliability on congested corridors.
The objective of the Study is to support the development of a regional network of dedicated bus
lanes to enable enhanced transit services, improve mobility, accessibility and sustainability, and
advance implementation of Connect SoCal. The Study will identify the key benefits of dedicated
bus lanes and the primary factors for successful implementation, provide a preliminary
assessment on where dedicated bus lanes and other transit priority treatments might be most
feasible and beneficial in the SCAG region, and provide recommendations and guidance for local
jurisdictions that are seeking to pilot or implement dedicated bus lanes and other transit priority
treatments.
Table 1: Summary of Study Tasks and Deliverables
Task Key Deliverables Expected Date (s)
Stakeholder Engagement - Stakeholder Engagement Plan Aug. 2021 – Sept. 2021
Best Practices & Existing
Conditions Report
- Best practices
- Review of existing conditions
Aug. 2021 – Oct. 2021
Oct. 2021 – Jan. 2021
Corridor Identification - Corridor Identification
- Corridor Evaluation
Nov. 2021 – Jan. 2022
Jan. 2022 – Mar. 2022
Final Report June 2022
Stakeholder Engagement
SCAG staff and the consultant hired to conduct the Study understand the importance of engaging
with key stakeholders to review the goals and objectives of the Study and develop an approach
to successfully share the Study with all stakeholders. This will help build consensus, especially
during the corridor identification and evaluation process. The project team is currently engaging
with Councils of Governments and/or County Transportation Commissions, Public Works or
similar standing committees including agency staff from cities and counties. In consultation with
these stakeholders, SCAG staff and the consultant will also identify other committees (e.g., active
transportation), groups, and community-based organizations/agencies/partners to engage with
as part of the Study. The project team’s engagement with the SCAG Regional Transit Technical
Advisory Committee is ongoing.
The consultant is working with SCAG staff to determine additional members and organizational
representatives of the Study Technical Advisory Committee to provide technical input on the
Study methodology, technical analysis, and findings.
The Transportation Agency stakeholder kickoff meeting was held on October 6th. The Study team
is currently scheduling follow-up County meetings to understand priorities within the various
counties and jurisdictions. A meeting with Riverside County took place on November 4th.
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Next Steps
SCAG and the consultant will continue to coordinate with the key stakeholders, including the
respective representatives identified in Riverside County.
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Regional Dedicated Transit Lanes Study Update
Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Priscilla Freduah-Agyemang, Senior Regional Planner
Mobility Planning & Goods Movement Dept.
Monday, November 15, 2021
Background –Connect SoCal
•Decline in transit ridership (SCAG-UCLA 2018 study) and national trends
•Rethinking mobility and improving efficiencies
•e.g. tactical transit lanes, transit signal priority
•COVID-19 pandemic and need for recovery
Study Background
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Support the development of a regional network of dedicated bus lanes and priority
treatments to enable enhanced transit services, improve mobility, accessibility and
sustainability, and advance implementation of Connect SoCal.
The Study will :
•Identify key benefits of dedicated bus lanes,
•Identify primary factors for implementation,
•Provide a preliminary assessment on where dedicated bus lanes might be most feasible
and beneficial in the SCAG region, and
•Provide recommendations and guidance for local jurisdictions that are seeking to pilot or
implement dedicated bus lanes.
Study Purpose
Transit lanes are a portion of the
street designated by signs and
markings for the preferential or
exclusive use of transit vehicles,
sometimes permitting limited use
by other vehicles. Transit lanes,
unlike on-street transitways, are not
physically separated from other
traffic. (NACTO)
Definitions –Transit Lanes
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Figueroa Bus Lane
Example (Implementation Tools):
•Dedicated bus lanes (infrastructure)
•Peak-hour bus lanes (infrastructure)
•Parking restrictions / removal (policy)
•Curb management (technology / operations)
Transit priority treatments, such as
transit signal priority (TSP), allow
buses to bypass traffic. Transit
priority treatments reduce travel
times and increase speeds to make
transit more reliable and competitive
with other transportation modes
(ODOT).
Definitions –Transit Priority Treatments
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Metro Rapid All Door Boarding
Example (Implementation Tools):
•Signal priority (technology)
•Queue jump (infrastructure/technology)
•All door boarding (policy/operations)
Why Transit Priority? Passenger Perspective
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RELIABILITY-I take the bus to work daily and to the doctor occasionally. It takes a different amount of time on different days.
CONNECTIVITY -There are better jobs and a college where I could take classes in another neighborhood. But I’d have to transfer to get there, and I can’t rely on making the transfer.
ACCESS -With the new bus lane, my travel times are consistent –so I am confident in making the transfer. I have access to more opportunities now.
1.2.
3.
•Cost effective solutions to improve transit speed and/or reliability.
•Improves quality of bus services, benefiting transit-reliant communities.
•Can be readily be integrated with complete streets and people streets.
•They usually blend improvements to services, technology and/or
infrastructure, requiring partnership between transit agencies and
municipalities.
•Implementation: CA SB-288 streamlines CEQA process for sustainable
transportation solutions such as transit priority and lane treatments.
Why Transit Priority? Agency Perspective
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Success Stories
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LA Metro Rapid Bus Program –Signal Priority
•50 –75% travel time savings
•Travel times -4% quicker than fall 2020, up to 13% compared with pre-COVID level
•Minimal traffic impacts
SFMTA Geary St –Transit Lanes
•33% reduction in traffic signal delays
•29% increase in bus travel speeds on Wilshire Blvd.
•23% increase in bus travel speeds on Ventura Boulevard
Success Stories
Select Bus Service NYMTA –Off Board Fare Payment King County -Queue Jump
•16% -22% transit travel time reduction across four SBS corridor projects •5% improvement in AM peak on-time performance
•8-second travel time savings during AM and PM commute trips
Project Summary & Timeline
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Task Key Deliverables Expected Date
Stakeholder Engagement -Stakeholder Engagement Plan Aug. 2021 –Sept. 2021
Best Practices & Existing Conditions Report -Best practices
-Review of existing conditions
Aug. 2021 –Oct. 2021
Oct. 2021 –Jan. 2021
Corridor Identification -Corridor Identification
-Corridor Evaluation
Nov. 2021 –Jan. 2022
Jan. 2022 –Mar. 2022
Final Report June 2022
June 2021 June 2022
Project Team
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•Transportation Agency stakeholder kickoff meeting
•Recently conducted individual county meetings with CTCs, COGs, and relevant agencies & CBOs
•Conduct Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) kickoff meeting
•(Est. December 2021)
Stakeholder Engagement Efforts
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Next Steps
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•Best Practices Report –Toolkit
•Existing Conditions Report
•Model sensitivity testing
•SCAG Staff will work with the TAC and stakeholders during the various stages of the project
Thank you!
Questions & Comments?
Contact Info:
Priscilla Freduah-Agyemang
Senior Regional Planner, Mobility Planning & Good Movement Dept.
agyemang@scag.ca.gov/213 -236-1973
AGENDA ITEM 8
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: November 15, 2021
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager
SUBJECT: Climate Resolve Grant Writing Assistance Program
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to provide a presentation from Climate Resolve on its grant writing assistance
program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In 2020, Climate Resolve helped five entities that serve Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) to
pursue climate-related grants. Grant writing assistance included:
• Conducting stakeholder interviews to identify local climate priorities (e.g., SB 379 General
Plan compliance, clean transportation options, extreme heat mitigation, stormwater
infrastructure, tree canopy, etc.);
• Researching and matching potential grants to fit the entities’ needs;
• Creating a grant writing work plan to ensure submittal of the proposal on time;
• Organizing bi-weekly (at minimum) check-ins/calls to stay on top of the grant deadline
and coordinate materials needed;
• Organizing and compiling documents;
• Leading narrative brainstorming sessions;
• Facilitating relationships between city staff and community-based organizations;
• Creating ArcGIS maps that visually integrate data sources, such as CalEnviroScreen 3.0
and Cal-Adapt, into the narrative of the grant proposal;
• Writing sections of the grant proposal;
• Providing redline edits on narrative drafts; and
• Drafting templates for letters of support and requesting signed letters from key
stakeholders.
For more details on Climate Resolve’s grant writing assistance program, visit
https://www.climateresolve.org/grant-writing-assistance-program/
DISCUSSION:
Through funding from Southern California Edison, Climate Resolve is expanding its grant writing
assistance to the Inland Empire. Climate Resolve is looking to partner with cities on pursuing
climate-related grants. Only cities serviced by Southern California Edison are eligible and project
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areas must be within DACs. Climate Resolve is providing grant writing assistance for City of Blythe
and Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency for the Caltrans Clean California Grant Program.
Inquire with Climate Resolve if you would like to seek assistance.
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Ready for Tomorrow
Grant Writing Assistance Program
Kristopher Eclarino and Woodrow Covington
Ready for Tomorrow program is supported with generous
funding from Edison International's Philanthropy Group.
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https://www.climateresolve.org/ready-for-tomorrow/
Ready for Tomorrow Grant Writing Assistance Program
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Objective: focus on municipalities with high number of disadvantaged communities
(CalEnviroScreen 3.0) to pursue federal, state, and foundation grants for climate
planning.
Our process is to identify needs, like active transportation or tree canopy and match
them with related grants. Then once a grant is identified, we’ll assist with narrative
brainstorming, the grant timeline, GIS mapping, and narrative review.
Ready for Tomorrow Grant Writing Assistance Program
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We helped cities of South El Monte, Compton, and Commerce to receive more than $3.5 million in climate
planning and implementation grants.
List of funded projects :
●Bike lanes
●Planting Shade trees
●Zero-emission buses and shuttles
●Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and Displacement Avoidance Plan
●Climate preparedness planning (General Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan)
Live Demo of the Grant Opportunities Matrix
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Ready for Tomorrow Grant Writing Assistance Program
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We are currently getting ready to launch Year Three of our Grant Writing Assistance Program, which will focus
primarily in the Inland Southern California region.
Questions for your cities:
●What are the needs in your cities in respect to climate policy, planning and capital projects?
○(e.g. General Plan funding for SB 379 and SB 1000 compliance)
●What are climate related projects you are looking to fund?
○(e.g. Capital Project funding for bike lanes and shade trees)
Ready for Tomorrow Grant Writing Assistance Program
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CLIMATE RESOLVE
List of priorities for selection:
●Fully developed project ideas
●Serving DACs, as defined by AB617 priority communities, CalEnviroScreen, and other tools
●Alignment and competitiveness with climate-related grant opportunity
●Past experience and strong relationships with CBO partners
●Partner staff capacity to collaborate on grant application; Climate Resolve internal capacity
THANK YOU!
Intake Form:
https://bit.ly/3ndpJqT
Contacts:
Woodrow Covington
wcovington@climateresolve.org
Kristopher Eclarino
keclarino@climateresolve.org
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AGENDA ITEM 9
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: November 15, 2021
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager
SUBJECT: Riverside County Transportation Model and Western Riverside Council of
Governments Transportation Modeling Services
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to receive and file an update from the Western Riverside Council of Governments
(WRCOG) on Riverside County Transportation Model (RIVCOM) and its modeling services.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In late 2020, WRCOG began an initiative to provide transportation modeling services to WRCOG
and Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) member jurisdictions and independent
traffic consultants. This initiative was initiated by feedback from the WRCOG Planning Directors
Committee and Public Works Committee for assistance with Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) and traffic modeling. The service was given additional priority particularly due to the need
for traffic modeling as it relates to Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and SB 743. SB 743 requires
project-level impacts on traffic to be mitigated based on VMT rather than on Level of Service,
although Level of Service can still be mitigated based on local general plans.
This new service coincided with the release of RIVCOM. RIVCOM is the latest transportation
model which emphasizes regional and arterial traffic for Western Riverside County and
Coachella Valley. It has a base year of 2018 and buildout year of 2045. It is an update of the
previous RIVTAM model which had a base year of 2007 and a buildout year of 2035.
WRCOG released the RIVCOM model in June 2021, and set up a process to distribute the model
to traffic modelers for their project level analyses. This distribution involves a cost for the use of
the model to help recoup costs from the development of the model.
DISCUSSION:
Many consultants cannot take on the cost, time, and resources to run traffic modeling scenarios.
Transportation models can often be a complex endeavor as staff must set-up computer
processing time to run the model to capture necessary updates to network coding and
socioeconomic data changes. Due to these costs, some consultants and agencies may see the
need to have a third party perform the modeling and deliver the output through traffic flow
maps, volume/capacity (v/c) ratio maps, and VMT analysis. WRCOG staff can provide this service
to WRCOG and CVAG member agencies and consultants for a minimal cost. The costs are shown
in Table 1.
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Table 1 – WRCOG Traffic Modeling Services
Services Fee
Access to RIVCOM $5,000
Model Run with Network and Land Use Adjustments $5,000
Model Run with Land Use Adjustments $4,000
Model Run with Network Adjustments $4,000
Select Line/Zone Assignment – Added to cost of model run $500
VMT per capital and VMT per employee per scenario $2,000
Traffic Flow Camps for Existing/Future Year Models $300
Those who wish to access these services should contact WRCOG staff, Cameron Brown, Program
Manager, at cbrown@wrcog.us, or (951) 405-6712.
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WRCOG Transportation Modeling Services
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Background
•One of WRCOG’s initiatives discussed in late 2020
•At request of Planning Directors and Public Works Committees for GIS Services and
traffic modeling
•SB-743 and Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) mitigation further drove the need for traffic
modeling
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RIVCOM
•The services coincides with release of the Riverside County Transporation Model
(RIVCOM)
•RIVCOM has a base year of 2018 and a future year of 2045. Updates the old
RIVTAM model.
•WRCOG maintains and distributes the RIVCOM model
•To recoup these costs a fee is set up for the use of the model
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Resources for running traffic model scenarios
•Not all planning and design consultants can take on the complexities of running a
full traffic model
•Due to costs and time, there will be a need for a third party to perform modeling
and deliver the output from these scenarios
•Some examples of output can include
•Traffic Flow Maps
•Volume/Capacity Maps and Analysis
•VMT Analysis
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General Costs Involved
Task Cost
Access to RIVCOM Model (Source Files)$5000
Model Run with Network and Land Use Adjustments $5000
Model Run with Land Use Adjustments $4000
Model Run with Network Adjustments $5000
Select Link / Zone Assignment –Added to Cost of Model Run $500
VMT Per capita and VMT per employee –scenario $2000
Traffic Flow Maps for Existing / Future Year Models $300
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Next Steps
•Service is already underway
•WRCOG has begun sharing model data with consultants on as needed basis
•Example:I-10/Cherry Valley traffic volumes maps
•Please contact WRCOG staff for any needed traffic modeling work
•Please forward this information to your planning consultants on any major road
project or development that needs analysis
AGENDA ITEM 10
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: November 15, 2021
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director
SUBJECT: City of Temecula Funding Request for Construction of I-15 Auxiliary Lane
Project
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is seeking concurrence from the Technical Advisory Committee on the City of Temecula’s
(Temecula) request for $3,500,000, to complete the funding needed to construct the
Interstate 15 (I-15) Auxiliary Lane Project (ALP).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The I-15, through Temecula, carries 164,000 vehicles and trucks daily. Vehicles getting on and
off the I-15 in Temecula require weaving and merging, degrading the operational efficiency of
the local arterials, on-ramps, off-ramps, and freeway mainline.
Temecula has been working with Caltrans on a package of auxiliary lanes through Temecula on
I-15 to improve circulation within the city, reduce delays, and improve safety. While Caltrans is
the lead agency and sponsor of a suite of auxiliary lane improvements on I-15 between
Temecula Parkway and Winchester Road, Temecula is the project lead on one auxiliary lane
project on two ramps connecting to the I-15 at Temecula Parkway and Rancho California Road,
called the I-15 ALP. Since Temecula is the project lead rather than Caltrans, the I-15 ALP will be
delivered up to two years earlier. The environmental document is underway for the I-15 ALP and
design is scheduled for completion in June 2022.
DISCUSSION:
On September 20, 2021, Temecula submitted a request to RCTC for assistance closing the funding
gap on the I-15 ALP in the amount of $3,500,000. Funding is needed to construct improvements
in Fiscal Year 2022/23. Once the project is fully funded, construction is planned to be advertised
in summer 2022 and awarded in fall 2022. As shown on the location map (Attachment 2), the
project is in Temecula at the I-15 on-ramp for Temecula Parkway and the I-15 off-ramp for
Rancho California Road. Temecula, the City of Murrieta, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians,
and Caltrans are all funding partners collectively bringing $5.47 million to the project. In 2020,
Temecula sought additional state funding through Cycle 2 of the Senate Bill 1 Local Partnership
Program Competitive (SB 1 LPP-C) call for projects. Ultimately, the I-15 ALP was not selected for
SB 1 LPP-C funding. If Temecula waits to submit another competitive grant application in Cycle 3
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of SB 1 LPP-C, it would delay construction by at least one year without an actual guarantee of
funding.
The I-15 ALP compliments the Commission-led Smart Freeway pilot project on the I-15 in
Temecula. Each project will enhance the other because they both improve operations along the
corridor. By the Commission joining Temecula as a funding partner on this project, it would
ensure the timely delivery of the I-15 ALP improvements.
Extending the I-15 on-ramp at Temecula Parkway and the I-15 off-ramp at Rancho California Road
will improve air quality, enhance safety, reduce congestion, facilitate goods movement, and
compliment the Commission-led I-15 Smart Freeway project. Since the project is not federalized,
staff recommends programming $3.5 million in Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF)
Community Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process (CETAP) funds to complete
construction funding. This request will be included in the November 22, 2021, Western Riverside
County Programs and Projects Committee meeting agenda and on the December 8, 2021,
Commission meeting agenda for approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The FY 2022/23 budget has not been prepared yet. If this item is approved by the Commission,
the FY 2022/23 budget will include $3,500,000, for construction cost reimbursements to
Temecula.
Attachments:
1) Temecula Request Letter dated September 20, 2021
2) Project Location Map
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ATTACHMENT 1
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ATTACHMENT 2
Caltrans' Aux Lane Project
Temecula Aux Lane Project
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AGENDA ITEM 1 1
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: November 15, 2021
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager
SUBJECT: Proposed 2022 TAC Meeting Schedule
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the TAC to adopt the 2022 TAC Meeting Schedule.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Technical Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on the third Monday of every other
month at 10:00 a.m. Due to the January TAC meeting falling on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a
holiday observed by the County of Riverside, the January TAC meeting will be held on the fourth
Monday in January. Meetings will be held in accordance to Assembly Bill 361 until further notice.
When it is safe and/or required to hold meetings in person, the TAC will be notified.
Attachment: Proposed 2022 Committee Meeting Schedule
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2022 TAC MEETING SCHEDULE
Following is the 2022 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting schedule. All meetings will
commence at 10:00 a.m.
Meetings will be conducted via teleconference and telephone only, in accordance with AB 361
due to state or local officials recommending measures to promote social distancing, until further
notice.
January 24
March 21
May 16
July 18
September 19
November 21
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AGENDA ITEM 1 2
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: November 15, 2021
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Martha Masters, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Senate Bill 1 Cycle 2022 Programs Update
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to receive and file an update on the 2022 Senate Bill 1 competitive programs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In April 2017, the California State Legislature passed, and then-Governor Jerry Brown signed
Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), a $5.2 billion annual transportation funding bill for the state of California.
The primary intent behind SB 1 was to be a fix-it-first measure which infused nearly half of all annual
revenues into state facilities. Several other portions of SB 1 are administered by the
California Transportation Commission (CTC) and are competitively awarded. Competitive programs
created and/or funded with SB 1 revenues include:
• Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP);
• Active Transportation Program (ATP);
• Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP);
• Local Partnership Program - Competitive (LPP-C); and
• Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP).
Each competitive program undergoes a standard guidelines development and adoption process
culminating in competitive calls for projects.
Additionally, in the spirit of SB 1’s fix-it-first approach, formula allocations to cities and counties for
Local Streets and Roads increased by well-over 50 percent. Transit received a sizeable increase in
formula State Transit Assistance funds and benefits from the formula program: State Transit Assistance
State of Good Repair.
DISCUSSION:
The CTC is currently developing guidelines for the ATP, SCCP, LPP-C, and TCEP competitive programs.
TIRCP is administered by Caltrans who concluded the TIRCP guidelines comment period on
November 10th. Attachment 1 is a summary of the five programs with tentative dates, eligible applicant
and project information, and proposed programming years and funding amounts. Riverside County
cities and the county are eligible to pursue ATP, LPP-C, and TCEP funds. Transit operators are eligible
to pursue ATP. Riverside County cities, transit operators, and the county can partner with the
Commission to pursue SCCP funding. Similar to past cycles, Caltrans will be partnering with interested
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applicants on SCCP and TCEP pursuits. Each District will submit five projects for each program for
Caltrans Headquarters’ consideration. Caltrans Headquarters will evaluate all nominations and
determine which project(s) each District will partner on as a joint applicant. Caltrans created a SCCP
and TCEP nomination intake form (Attachment 2) to start the communication process if agencies are
interested in partnering with Caltrans. This form is due to the Caltrans District 8 contact Ronnie Escobar
(Ronnie.Escobar@dot.ca.gov) on January 7, 2022.
Attachments:
1) Senate Bill 1 Upcoming Competitive Programs for 2022 Cycle
2) SCCP and TCEP Cycle 3 Project Nominations Intake Form Worksheet
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Senate Bill 1 Upcoming Competitive Programs for 2022
Competitive Grant Funding Opportunity Draft Guidelines Release
Guidelines To Be
Adopted Applications Due Recommendations Awards Made Eligible Applicants Stipulations Eligible Projects Upcoming Workshops
Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP)
Cycle 5
FY 2022-23 through 2026-27
$450-500 million
August 12, 2021 November 19, 2021 March 3, 2022 N/A June 2022
Public agencies, including JPAs, that
operate or have planning responsibility
for existing or planned regularly
scheduled intercity or commuter
passenger rail service, urban rail transit
service, or bus or ferry transit service.
Rail capital and rail cars
Projects to increase service, reliability
Rail/bus integration
BRT
None
TIRCP is administered by Caltrans
and the guideline workshops
concluded comment period on
November 10
Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 6
FY 2022-23 through 2025-26
~$445 million
November 2021 March 2022 Summer 2022 Late Winter 2023 Summer 2023
Local, regional, and state agencies;
Caltrans; transit agencies; natural
resources or public land agencies
(including federal, tribal, state, or
local); public schools/districts; tribal
governments; private non-profits;
other entities with oversight
responsibility of transportation or
recreational trails.
Potential requirement: Project
must be included in an ATP Plan
Infrastructure
Plans
Non-infrastructure
Guidelines Workshop: 11/17/21,
12/15/21, 1/11/22
PSR Equivalent Workshop: 12/1/21
Applications Workshop: 1/19/22
Scoring Rubrics: 2/8/2022
Optional Workshop: 2/23/22
Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP)
Cycle 3
FY 2023-24 through 2024-25 (maybe more)
~$500 million
Fall 2021 Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Summer 2023 Summer 2023
RTPAs or CTCs or another authority
responsible for preparing a regional
transportation improvement plan.
Plans
Must be included in a
Comprehensive Multimodal
Corridor Plan
Phases
Construction
Managed lanes
Transit infrastructure
Rail infrastructure
Transit hubs and adjacent roads
Purchase of buses, rail cars
Ops improvements: IC/ramp mods; aux lanes
LSR gap closures
Safety improvements
Environmental mitigation
ITS
AV infrastructure
TMS, TDM
Bike/ped facilities
11/18/21 1-4pm
12/16/21 1-4pm
-More information to be distributed
to the TAC once it becomes available
Local Partnership Program (LPP) competitive Cycle 3
FY 2023-24 through 2024-25
~$200 million
Fall 2021 Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Summer 2023 Summer 2023
Taxing authorities with voter-approved
taxes, tolls, fees, imposed fees
(including uniform developer fees)
dedicated to transportation
improvements.
Taxing authorities with imposed fees
are only eligible for the competitive
program.
Requests
$25 million max per project
Match
one-to-one
Can supplant funds
Can match with STIP
Phases
Construction
Highways
Major rehab; increased capacity; safety/ops;
soundwalls
Transit
facilities; purchase buses; rehab maintenance
facilities, transit stations
LSR
major rehab; increased capacity; safety/ops
ATP
Mitigation
air quality; water quality; environmental
11/8/21 1-4pm
12/14/21 1-4 pm
-More information to be distributed
to the TAC once it becomes available
Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP)
Cycle 3
FY 2023-24 through 2024-25
$ TBD
Fall 2021 Summer 2022 Winter 2022 Summer 2023 Summer 2023
Local, regional, and public agencies
(such as: cities, counties MPOs, RTPAs,
port authorities, public construction
authorities, and Caltrans).
Match
30% match requirement
Phases
PA/ED, PS&E, ROW, CON
Consistent with CA Freight Mobility Plan
Highway improvements for freight mvmt
Freight rail improvements enhancing goods mvmt,
incl grade seps
Port capacity/efficiency
Truck corridor improvements
Border access to enhance goods mvmt
LSR improvements for goods mvmt
Rail to facilitate intermodal access
ITS to improve freight flow
Environmental mitigation
11/10/21 1-4pm
12/13/21 1-4pm
-More information to be distributed
to the TAC once it becomes available
*All dates and information are subject to change as guidelines are still being updated
Prepared: November 2, 2021
ATTACHMENT 1
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Caltrans HQ DOTP Page 1 November 4, 2021
SCCP and TCEP Cycle 3 Project Nominations Intake Form
Worksheet
REGIONAL AND LOCAL PARTNERS: Please use this Intake Form worksheet to compile project
information, explain how the project aligns with Statewide Priorities and Goals, and submit to your
Caltrans District contact by COB January 7, 2022. Information collected in this form will be used by
Caltrans HQ DOTP during the project nomination review process for Cycle 3 of the Trade Corridor
Enhancement Program (TCEP) and Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP).
DISTRICTS: This worksheet must be submitted via the Smartsheet form by COB February 1, 2022.
Districts may submit up to 5 nominations for each respective program. Please submit a separate
worksheet and Smartsheet form for each project.
Instructions:
For multiple-choice questions, utilize the check boxes (☐) provided.
For short-answer questions, please respond directly to the prompts given (highlighted in gray).
o Note: Please provide evidence and data where applicable.
Required questions are marked with an asterisk (*).
Please provide supplemental documents.
o Required documents include:
This Worksheet
Project Map(s)
o Optional documents include:
Electronic Project Programming Request (ePPR)
Project Fact Sheet
Community Engagement Documentation
VMT Analysis
Disadvantaged Community Maps (Screenshots)
Data Tables
Pictures/Graphics
Etc.
Please contact your Caltrans District or Madison Buccola at madison.buccola@dot.ca.gov with any
questions about this form.
Thank you.
ATTACHMENT 2
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Call for Project Nominations SCCP and TCEP Cycle 3 Intake Form Worksheet
Caltrans HQ DOTP Page 2 November 4, 2021
I. General Information
1. Program*
☐ SCCP
☐ TCEP
2. Project Name*
Please provide a name for the project. Do not copy and paste the project description.
3. Regional Partner(s)
For jointly nominated projects, please identify the regional partner(s).
4. Project Description*
Please describe the project scope. Include specifics, as applicable: type of bike lane class; whether you
are adding or converting lanes; whether managed lanes will be priced. Please spell out first instances of
acronyms. Do not use all-uppercase text to write the entire project description.
5. Project Planning Number (PPNO)
6. Expenditure Authorization (EA)
Please do not include District number.
7. Primary Mode*
Please identify the primary project mode.
☐ Bike/Pedestrian
☐ Complete Streets
☐ Grade Crossing
☐ Highway
☐ Highway (Freight)
☐ ITS
☐ Managed Lanes
☐ Port/POE
☐ Transit
☐ Rail (Freight)
☐ Rail (Passenger)
8. Secondary Mode(s)
Please identify any secondary project mode(s).
☐ Bike/Pedestrian
☐ Complete Streets
☐ Grade Crossing
☐ Highway
☐ Highway (Freight)
☐ ITS
☐ Managed Lanes
☐ Port/POE
☐ Transit
☐ Rail (Freight)
☐ Rail (Passenger)
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Call for Project Nominations SCCP and TCEP Cycle 3 Intake Form Worksheet
Caltrans HQ DOTP Page 3 November 4, 2021
9. Current Phase*
☐ PID
☐ PA&ED
☐ PS&E / ROW
10. Ready to List (RTL) Date*
Please provide the RTL Date for the project.
11. Construction Start Date*
Please provide the scheduled start of construction (year). For TCEP, projects must commence right-of-way
acquisition or actual construction within 10 years of receiving pre-construction funding. For SCCP, projects
must be ready to start construction by December 31, 2025.
12. Is the project in an adopted Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and, if applicable, consistent with
a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS)?*
Please attach screenshot of project within the RTP/SCS. Project must be included in an adopted RTP and, if
applicable, consistent with a SCS determined by the State Air Resources Board to achieve the region’s
greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
☐ Yes
☐ No
13. Please provide the name of the RTP and, if applicable, describe how the project is consistent with
the SCS. Please include the link to the RTP/SCS.
14. Is the project included in the State Rail Plan?*
CA State Rail Plan: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/rail-and-mass-transportation/california-state-rail-plan
☐ Yes
☐ No
15. SCCP: Is the project included in a Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan?*
For SCCP Cycle 3, projects must be in a Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan. Please refer to the
CTC’s Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan Guidelines for additional information. Please attach
screenshot of project within the plan to the SmartSheet form.
☐ Yes
☐ No
16. SCCP: Description of Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan*
Name the Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan and explain how and where the proposed project is
included in the plan. Describe how the project is consistent with the objectives of the Comprehensive
Multimodal Corridor Plan. Please include a link to the document.
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17. TCEP: Is the project in the California Freight Mobility Plan 2020 (CFMP)?*
CFMP 2020: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/transportation-planning/freight-planning/cfac/cfmp-2020
☐ Yes
☐ No
II. Location Information
18. Caltrans District(s)*
Please identify the District(s) in which the project is located. See SmartSheet form for Districts.
19. County/Counties*
Please identify the county/counties in which the project is located. See SmartSheet form for Counties.
20. Route(s)*
Please type the route number (ex: for SR-76, type “76”). Please separate routes by commas (ex: “5,99”).
If the project is off-system, please type “OFF”.
21. Begin Post Mile
Please type numbers only (no hyphens). Utilize the postmile query tool.
22. End Post Mile
Please type numbers only (no hyphens). Utilize the postmile query tool.
23. SCCP: Strategic Interregional Corridor*
Please identify the Strategic Interregional Corridor(s) in which the project is located. Refer to the map
included in the Executive Summary (page xviii) of the 2015 Interregional Strategic Plan (ITSP).
☐ San Diego/Mexico - Inland Empire
☐ Central Coast - Central Valley East/West Connectors
☐ North Coast - Northern Nevada
☐ Sacramento - Oregon
☐ High Desert - Eastern Sierras - Northern Nevada
☐ San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area - Sacramento - Northern Nevada
☐ San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area - North Coast
☐ Central Coast - San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area
☐ South Coast - Central Coast
☐ Southern California - Southern Nevada/Arizona
☐ San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area - Central Valley - Lost Angeles
24. TCEP Corridor*
Please select the corridor in which your project area is located. Please see SmartSheet form for more
information.
☐ Bay Area
☐ Central Coast
☐ Central Valley
☐ Los Angeles/Inland Empire
☐ San Diego/Border
☐ Other
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25. TCEP: Primary Highway Freight System*
Is the project located on OR does the project benefit the Primary Highway Freight System? Please reference
the USDOT website: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/infrastructure/nfn/index.htm
☐ Yes – Project is located on the PHFS
☐ Yes – Project benefits the PHFS
☐ No – Project is not located on/project does not benefit the PHFS
26. TCEP: Critical Freight Corridors*
Is the project located on a designated Critical Rural Freight Corridor (CRFC) or Critical Urban Freight
Corridor (CUFC)? Please use the Caltrans CUFC and CRFC Designation Map Viewer - California. The
designation of the CRFC or CUFC is not required at the time of project nomination; however, the designation
must be federally approved prior to the project requesting allocation.
Note: Grade Crossing improvement projects, Grade Separation projects, Intermodal projects, and
Intelligent Transportation System projects are not required to have a CRFC or CUFC designation.
☐ CRFC
☐ CUFC
☐ Designation of CRFC/CUFC by the time of alloation
☐ Not located on CRFC nor CUFC
27. TCEP: Please attach a map of the project to the SmartSheet form to show location on/proximity to
the PHFS and/or CUFC/CRFC.
If the project benefits the PHFS and/or CUFC/CRFC, please describe how the project does so.
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III. Funding Information
28. Total Project Cost ($USD)*
Please type numbers only (no commas, decimals, or dollar signs).
$
29. SCCP: Cycle 3 Request ($USD)*
Please type numbers only (no commas, decimals, or dollar signs). Please provide the exact, whole dollar
amount being requested.
$
30. SCCP: Cycle 3 Component Requested*
Please identify the component(s) for which funds are being requested.
☐ CON Support
☐ CON Capital
31. SCCP: Cycle 3 Request by Component ($USD)
If information is available, please provide the request (in whole dollars) by component. Please type
numbers only (no comas, decimals, or dollar signs). Please type whole numbers only.
CON Sup $
CON Cap $
32. SCCP: Cycle 3 Match Amount ($USD)
Please type numbers only (no commas, decimals, or dollar signs). Please enter whole numbers only.
NOTE: Match funding is not required for SCCP; however, funding leverage is desirable and will be
considered in the evaluation of projects.
$
33. SCCP: Cycle 3 Match Source
Please provide the source of match funds (if applicable). Please spell out all first instances of acronyms.
34. TCEP: Cycle 3 Request Total ($USD)*
Please type numbers only (no commas, decimals, or dollar signs). Please provide the exact, whole dollar
amount being requested.
35. TCEP: Cycle 3 Component Requested*
Please identify the component(s) for which funds are being requested.
☐ PA&ED
☐ PS&E
☐ R/W Sup
☐ R/W Cap
☐ CON Sup
☐ CON Cap
☐ Other
36. TCEP: If requesting funds for PA&ED, does the project have an approved Project Initation
Document (PID)?*
☐ Yes
☐ No
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37. TCEP: If requesting pre-construction funds, will the project commence R/W acquisition or actual
construction within 10 years of receiving pre-construction funds?*
☐ Yes
☐ No
38. TCEP: Cycle 3 Match Amount ($USD)
For project nominated by Caltrans, no match will be required. For projects jointly nominated by Caltrans
and another agency, the matching funds must account for 30% of the local agency’s share of the project
costs. Please type numbers only (no commas, decimals, or dollar signs). Please type whole numbers only.
$
39. TCEP: Cycle 3 Match Source
Please provide the source of match funds. Please spell out all first instances of acronyms. If match fund
source is undetermined/unknown, please type "N/A" or "unknown".
40. Federal Funding*
Does the project have committed Federal funding?
☐ Yes
☐ No
41. Does the project leverage partner funds?
If the project has received funding from Federal, State, Local, and/or Private sources, please indicate:
Funding Agency(Federal, State, Local, Private, etc.)
Funding Source (INFRA, BUILD, RAISE, SCCP, TCEP, etc.)
Amount of Funding (in whole dollars)
Component Funded (PS&E, R/W, CON, etc.)
Funding
Agency
Funding Source Amount (Committed) Component(s) Funded
Fund 1 $
Fund 2 $
Fund 3 $
Please add rows, if needed.
Please use the space below to add any notes on the funds listed above. i.e., fund 1 is currently only semi-
committed at the time of the nomination and won’t be confirmed until spring 2022.
42. Previous Unsucessful Submissions to SCCP/TCEP and/or Other Discretionary Funding Programs
(INFRA, BUILD, RAISE, ATP, etc.)
If the project was previously submitted to other funding programs, but did not receive funding, please
identify:
• Funding Agency(Federal, State)
• Funding Source (INFRA, BUILD, RAISE, SCCP, TCEP, etc.)
• Amount Requested (in whole dollars)
• Component Requested (PS&E, R/W, CON, etc.)
Funding Agency Funding Source Amount (Requested) Component(s) Requested
Fund 1 $
Fund 2 $
Fund 3 $
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Please add rows, if needed.
IV. Political Information
43. Congressional Information*
Please list all Congressional District(s) associated with the project location (ex: CA-001). For reference:
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members
44. Key Stakeholders*
Please list key stakeholders.
45. Other Political Considerations
Please tell us about any other political considerations, such as any political groups or members that
support/do not support the project.
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V. Consistency with Statewide Priorities and Goals
This section provides an assessment of the projects' consistency with statewide transportation priorities and
goals, including the Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI).
46. Does the project demonstrate potential for mode shift, including to rail, transit, or active
transportation?*
Please describe how the project builds toward an integrated, statewide rail and transit network to provide
seamless, affordable, multimodal travel options in all contexts, including suburban and rural settings, to all
users. Please describe how the project invests in networks of safe and accessible bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure, particularly by closing gaps on portions of the State Highway System that intersect local
active transportation and transit networks or serve as small town or rural main streets, with a focus on
investments in low-income and disadvantaged communities throughout the state. For freight projects,
please describe the freight rail network operational improvements and mode shift options, including
identifying ways the project supports freight yard improvements, short-line rail, or ports/POE, etc.. Please
attach data and/or maps to the SmartSheet form to support your answer, if possible.
47. How does the project impact single occupancy Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT)?*
Please describe how the project impacts VMT. If the project does not reduce VMT, please describe how the
project will mitigate any negative impacts associated with induced VMT. When addressing congestion,
describe the alternatives to highway capacity expansion, such as providing multimodal options in the
corridor, employing pricing strategies, and using technology to optimize operations. For freight projects,
describe how the project employs or supports multi-modal strategies to increase port and transportation
system throughput while reducing truck vehicle miles/hour traveled (VMT/VHT) or truck idling times. Please
attach data and/or maps to the SmartSheet form to support your answer, if possible.
48. Does the project include and document a meaningful public engagement process to
traditionally underrepresented groups (including black, indigenous, and other people of color
(BIPOC), low-income, environmental justice communities, and/or their Community Based
Organizations) and incorporate local communities needs into the project?*
Please describe how the project ensured full and fair participation by all potentially affected communities
in the transportation decision-making process to mitigate disproportionate and adverse health,
environmental, social, and economic impacts. Please describe how underrepresented communities,
people with disabilities, and/or other disadvantaged groups were involved early in decision-making, and/or
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discuss future plans to engage with the community. Please describe how the project incorporates local
community needs identified during the engagement process, and discuss direct benefits of the project to
the local community. Please attach documentation, data, and/or maps to the SmartSheet form to support
your answer, if possible.
49. Is the project located in one or more Disadvantaged Communities?*
To determine, please use the following definitions and resources:
Median Household Income: (Table ID B19013) is less than 80% of the statewide median based on the
most current Census Tract (ID 140) level data from the 2014-2018 American Community Survey
(<$56,982). Communities with a population less than 15,000 may use data at the Census Block Group
(ID 150) level. Unincorporated communities may use data at the Census Place (ID 160) level. Data is
available at the United States Census Bureau Website.
SB 535 Disadvantaged Communities Map (CalEnviroScreen 3.0) An area identified as among the
most disadvantaged 25% in the state according to the CalEPA and based on the California
Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool 3.0 (CalEnviroScreen 3.0) scores (score must be
greater than or equal to 39.34).
National School Lunch Program: At least 75% of public-school students in the project area are
eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program. Data is
available at the California Department of Education website. Applicants using this measure must
indicate how the project benefits the school students in the project area. Project must be located
within two miles of the school(s) represented by this criterion.
Healthy Places Index: The Healthy Places Index includes a composite score for each census tract in
the State. The higher the score, the healthier the community conditions based on 25 community
characteristics. The scores are then converted to a percentile to compare it to other tracts in the
State. A census tract must be in the 25th percentile or less to qualify as a disadvantaged
community. The live map and the direct data can both be found on the California Healthy Places
Index website.
Federally Recognized Tribal Lands: Please use the Native American Lands Viewer Map.
Other/Regional Definition: If the District believes a project benefits a disadvantaged community but
the project does not meet the aforementioned criteria due to a lack of accurate Census data or
CalEnviroScreen data that represents a small neighborhood or unincorporated area, the District can
submit for consideration a quantitative assessment, to demonstrate that the community’s median
household income is at or below 80% of that state median household income; OR If the District
believes a project benefits a disadvantaged community based on an adopted regional definition,
the District can submit for consideration the regional definition, as well as how their specific
community qualifies under that definition.
Please use the mapping tools to search the project location, take a screenshot, and attach map(s) to the
Smartsheet form.
Please select one of the following 7 options:
☐ Median Household Income
☐ SB 535 Disadvantaged Community (CalEnviroScreen)
☐ National School Lunch Program
☐ Healthy Places Index
☐ Federally Recognized Tribal Lands
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☐ Other/Regional Definition
☐ Not applicable
50. Does the project reduce fatalities and severe injuries for all users in alignment with the Safe
Systems approach?*
Please describe how the project makes safety improvements to reduce fatalities and severe injuries of all
users toward zero on our roadways, railways and transit systems by focusing on context appropriate speeds,
prioritizing vulnerable user safety to support mode shift, designing roadways to accommodate for potential
human error and injury tolerances, and ultimately implementing a safe-systems approach. Consider
discussing what proven safety countermeasures the project is incorporating. Please attach data tables
and/or maps to the Smartsheet form to support your answer, if possible.
51. Does the project include and/or improve access to Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) charging or
fueling infrastructure?*
Describe how the project supports the innovation in and development of the ZEV market and helps ensure
ZEV's are accessible to all, particularly to those in more rural or remote communities, if applicable. If the
project includes ZEV infrastructure, please provide the number of units and location(s) where they are to be
installed. If the project supports ZEV infrastructure, please identify the location(s) of the ZEV infrastructure
that the project supports. Please discuss any operations or infrastructure the project supports that received
funding (like LCTOP funding). For freight projects, please describe how the project builds towards a zero-
emission freight transportation system that avoids and mitigates environmental justice impacts, reduces
criteria and toxic air pollutants, improves freight's economic competitiveness and efficiency, and integrates
multimodal design and planning into infrastructure development on freight corridors. Please attach data
and/or maps to the SmartSheet form to support your answer, if possible.
52. Does the project improve climate adaptation and resiliency by addressing one or more climate
risk(s) identified in the Caltrans District Vulnerability Assessments and Adaptation Priority Reports or
a regional or local climate change adaptation plan?
Please discuss whether the project improves climate adaptation and resiliency by addressing one or more
climate risk(s) identified in the Caltrans District Vulnerability Assessments (DVA),Adaptation Reports (AR),
and/or a regional or local climate change adaptation plan. Please describe how the project increases
resilience to climate change and achieves statewide GHG emission reduction targets. Please describe the
physical climate risk the project is addressing even if the DVA, AR, or local/regional plans do not assess or
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capture the vulnerability or infrastructure exposure. Please discuss whether the project planning process
engaged communities most vulnerable to climate change. Please describe if the project makes an
improvement to an emergency evacuation route identified in an emergency plan/hazard mitigation plan
using an approach that is supported by state/local emergency services. Please attach data and/or maps
to the SmartSheet form to support your answer, if possible.
53. Does the project minimize the impact on natural resources and ecosystems?
Please describe how the project protects natural and working lands from conversion to more intensified
uses and enhance biodiversity by supporting local and regional conservation planning that focuses
development where it already exists and align transportation investments with conservation priorities to
reduce transportation’s impact on the natural environment. Please attach data tables and/or maps to the
SmartSheet form to support your answer, if possible.
54. Does the project promote infill development and land use patterns while protecting residents and
businesses from displacement?*
Please describe how the project promotes compact infill development while protecting residents and
businesses from displacement by funding transportation projects that support housing for low-income
residents near job centers, provide walkable communities, and address affordability to reduce the housing-
transportation cost burden and auto trips. Please attach data tables and/or maps to the SmartSheet form to
support your answer, if possible.
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55. General/Additional Comments or Narratives
Please use this space to include any other story telling you wish you include that could not be captured in
any of the above sections.
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VI. TCEP/Freight Special Considerations
56. How does the project improve freight movement?
Please describe how the project provides for increased volume of freight traffic through capacity
expansion or operational efficiency to improve the interregional transportation network and move goods
to, through, and from ports. Please describe if the project employs or supports multimodal strategies to
increase port and transportation system throughput while reducing truck vehicle miles/hours traveled
(VMT/VHT) or truck idling times.
57. Please support your response to the question above by providing quantitative data using the
table provided below.
Measure Metric Project Type Change
Throughput
(Freight)
Change in Truck Volume Road
Change in Rail Volume Rail
Change in Cargo Volume Sea port, airport
58. Does the project include one or more of the following high performance freight attributes?
☐ Advanced Traveler Information Systems
☐ Border port of entry efficiency improvements
☐ Eco-routing
☐ Emissions reduction infrastructure for idling vehicles/vessels
☐ Freight rail system improvements
☐ Freight signal priority
☐ Freight specific climate resiliency components
☐ Freight, active transportation conflict reduction
☐ Port or railyard intermodal capacity/efficiency
☐ Public ZEV fueling facilities at sites
☐ Railroad management and operations systems
☐ Reduction of noise caused by freight movements
☐ Short sea shipping infrastructure
☐ Signal and rail freight yard/access spur improvements
☐ Truck climbing lanes
☐ Truck parking facilities
☐ Truck parking information and/or reservation systems
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VII. Contact Information
59. Primary Contact Information*
First Name
Last Name
Title
60. Secondary Contact Information
First Name
Last Name
Title
VIII. Supporting Documents
61. Please upload supporting documents to the Smartsheet form.*
REQUIRED:
• Intake Form Worksheet (this document)
• Project Map
Optional:
• Electronic Project Programming Request (ePPR), Project Fact Sheet, Community Engagement
Information/Documentation, VMT Analysis, Disadvantaged Community Maps (Screenshots), Data
Tables, Pictures/Graphics, etc.
62. Please use this space to describe the uploaded supporting documents.
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AGENDA ITEM 1 3
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: November 15, 2021
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager
SUBJECT: Obligation Delivery Plan Update – Federal Fiscal Year 2020/21 and 2021/22
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 and must be used in the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) it is provided. The Commission’s goal is to ensure
that 100 percent of its OA is obligated.
Commission staff work closely with 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, and various other projects that have been awarded CMAQ or STBG funds
by the Commission. The attached Obligation Delivery Plan provides an outline of the projects that have
CMAQ or STBG programmed in FFY 2020/21 and FFY 2021/22. The information comes from milestone
updates received from local agencies, discussions with project sponsors, and monthly meetings
Commission staff have with Caltrans Local Assistance.
It is recommended local agencies begin the federal-aid process as soon as possible, and/or devote the
resources needed 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.
Staff is available to assist local agencies with processing Request for Authorization (RFA) submittals and
the overall federal-aid process.
Attachment: Final FFY 2020/21 obligations and draft FFY 2021/22 Obligation Delivery Plan
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FFY 2020/21 OBLIGATIONS
PA&ED
Completion Date
R/W
Clearance
Completion Date Status
RCTC RIV120201 CMLN‐6054(090)SR‐60 Truck Lanes $ 8,005 Completed Completed Obligated
RCTC RIV070308 HPLU21LN‐6054(066) 71/91 Interchange $ 4,875 8/30/2021 Pending Obligated
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 Obligated
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 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 Obligated
Subtotal 12,254$ 41,814$
Obligation to date
FFY 2021/22 DRAFT OBLIGATIONS
PA&ED
Completion Date
R/W
Clearance
Completion Date Status
RCTC RIV070308 HPLU21LN‐6054(066) 71/91 Interchange $ 9,853 8/30/2021 Pending Pending
RCTC RIV200801 CMLN‐6054(103)I‐15 Smart Freeway 10,000 Pending Pending Pending
CVAG RIV140820A Signal Synch Phase 2 31,165 Completed Pending Pending
Riverside RIV111121 5058(081) 3rd Street Grade Separation 18,000 Pending Pending Pending
Palm Springs RIV990727 BRLO‐5282(017) Indian Canyon Widening $ 1.46 Completed Completed Pending
Obligation to date ‐$ ‐
to be obligated 59,165$ 9,854$
Obligation to date
STBG
21/22
54,068$
‐$
Agency FTIP ID FPN Project Location
CMAQ
21/22
Agency FTIP ID FPN Project Location
CMAQ
20/21
STBG
20/21
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AGENDA ITEM 1 4
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: November 15, 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)
Attachment: D8 Local Assistance Pins
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LOCAL ASSISTANCE SUBMITTAL EMAIL
E-Submittals: D8.Local.Assistance@dot.ca.gov
Unless otherwise instructed, all Agency submittals shall be sent to the above
email. Project and Program inquiries are to be directed to the agency’s re-
spective Local Assistance Area Coordinator (see Staff Assignment List-
10/18/21)
LOCAL ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT
Planning District Deputy Director RAY DESSELLE
PID & Local Assistance Office Chief CRESENCIO GARCIA
District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) ALBERTO VERGEL DE DIOS
Senior Environmental Engineer SEAN YEUNG
Senior Environmental Planner AARON BURTON
Construction Oversight Engineer (COE) CHAD YANG
TRAINING LINKS
LTAP Local Technical Assistance Program SUBSCRIBE NOW
BTT Berkeley Tech Transfer
TTAP Tribal Technical Assistance Program
TRB Transportation Research Board
NHI National Highway Institute
TC3 Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council
LOCAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATIONAL LINKS
Caltrans, Local Assistance Homepage
LAB Local Assistance Blog SUBSCRIBE NOW
LAPM Local Assistance Procedures Manual
LAPG Local Assistance Program Guidelines
Federal and State Programs Local Assistance Administered Programs
DLA-OBs Division of Local Assistance– Office Bulletins
LPPs Local Programs Procedures
Invoice Payment Vendor Payment History
E-76 Status E-76 Waiting List
ATRC Active Transportation Resource Center SUBSCRIBE NOW
ATP Reporting Announcements ATP Project Reporting Mailing List SUBSCRIBE NOW
D8 LOCAL ASSISTANCE PINS
OCTOBER 2021
Transforming Transportation Through Innovation
FHWA annually recognizes innovation among local agencies and tribes
through the Build a Better Mousetrap (BABM) national competition. BABM
shines a spotlight on those frontline workers who use their expertise and crea-
tivity to solve everyday problems that improve safety, reduce costs, and in-
crease efficiency. The FHWA Office of Transportation Workforce Development
and Technology Deployment - Local Aid Support administers the BABM na-
tional competition. Entrants are winners from competitions throughout the
country. This year’s 2021 winners were selected based on an innovation’s cost
savings, benefits to the community or agency, ingenuity, importance and im-
pact, time savings, and ease of transference to other agencies
FHWA Continuing Resolution Update
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is currently operating under a
Continuing Resolution (CR) due to Congress not passing a full year’s budget.
This CR covers the period from October 1, 2021, through October 31, 2021.
The obligation limitation level under the CR is set at 8.49 percent of the feder-
al fiscal year (FFY) 2021 enacted obligation limitation. This percentage is
based on the duration of the CR (31 days covered in the CR divided by 365
days).
The Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2021, which allows for the CR, also
specifically directs FHWA to not distribute FFY 2022 apportionments to States
before October 15th. A formula obligation limitation notice is expected to be
issued during the week of October 18th and will be shared as soon as it is re-
ceived.
The full details can be viewed in the Continuing Resolution document.
Office Bulletin #21-08: Division of Local Assistance (DLA) New Location Hy-
draulic Studies Policy
On September 20, 2021, a new memo, Floodplain Encroachment Location
Hydraulic Study (LHS) Memo-No Significant Encroachment was prepared for
use on low-risk project types located within a floodplain. These are typically
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Categorical Exclusion projects.
The new guidance will not change/revise the existing Location Hydraulic
Study (LHS) form, but will allow low-risk project types (i.e. installation or re-
placement of pavement, striping, signs, cameras, traffic signals, roundabouts,
curb, gutter, bicycle facilities, pedestrian facilities, in-kind maintenance activi-
ties and other related project types) within a floodplain to be processed with-
out the use of the LHS or Summary of Floodplain Encroachment Report (SFER).
Office Bulletin #21-08
Caltrans Innovation Exchange Newsletter
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Innovation Exchange
Newsletter is now available to all Caltrans Employees and our external part-
ners across the country. We are excited to kick-off this newsletter with the in-
troduction of Caltrans’ newly appointed Innovation Leadership Council Chair
and Vice-Chair, both of whom bring amazing energy to innovation in Cal-
trans. This newsletter highlights our innovative staff and cutting-edge projects,
as well as innovation resources, news, awards and training.
Sign up to receive the Caltrans Innovation Exchange newsletter.
Access the Innovation Exchange October newsletter.
Office Bulletin #21-07: Division of Local Assistance (DLA) Local Highway Safety
Improvement Program (HSIP), LAPG Chapter 9 Update
Since the last update to the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
Guidelines, there have been new developments related to the HSIP such as:
(a) the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) requirement for Local Public Agen-
cies (LPAs) to apply for HSIP funds, and (b) the flexibility of using State funds for
HSIP projects. The HSIP delivery requirements and scope/cost change rules
have also been adjusted. HSIP Guidelines have been revised to reflect these
changes.
Access the Office Bulletin #21-07 for more information.
Annual Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal
Based on a disparity study recently conducted, Caltrans submitted the over-
all Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal and Methodology Proposal
to FHWA for federal-aid highway projects for FFYs 2022-24. For FFYs 2022-24,
Caltrans proposes to implement an overall DBE goal of 22.2 percent, which is
the Base Figure without any Step 2 adjustments.
On September 27, 2021, FHWA replied in the FY 2022-24 Overall DBE Goal
Acknowledgement Letter, “While the goal proposal is under review by the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for adequacy and soundness, Cal-
trans must operate under its proposed 22.2% DBE goal as of October 1, 2022,
(correction: October 1, 2021) and until the FHWA California Division informs
otherwise.” Further details may be found on the Office of Civil Rights page. 44
PROJECT END DATE (PED): MANAGING CRITICAL DATES REPORT TOOL
The Project End Date (PED) is defined as the date after which no additional
costs may be incurred for an authorized phase of work. Any costs incurred af-
ter the FHWA authorized PED will not be eligible for federal reimbursement. If
the PED is revised after the authorized PED has past, any costs incurred be-
tween the expiration of the authorized PED and the revised PED are ineligible
for reimbursement.
If the need arises, the local agency may need to revise the PED to accurately
reflect the amount of time needed to complete the project or phase of the
project. to request a revision to the PED while working within a particular phase
of work, the local agency must submit an updated LAPM 3-A and adequate
justification to the District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE). Revisions to the
PED without Caltrans concurrence and FHWA approval may result in costs not
being eligible for reimbursement. For more information on PEDs visit the Local
Assistance Procedures Manual Chapter 3 Project Authorization and the Q&A
posted at Project End Date – Q & A.
The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assistance has
created a new interactive tool for assessing Project End Dates (PED). The report
tool is located on the Projects with expiring Project End Dates web page and
currently labeled as Project End Date Lookahead Report.
The report tool is an Excel based dashboard and designed to be intuitive and
user friendly. Agencies can look up PED related information based on agency,
county, MPO, District, phase, lapsing dates, or project number. The instructions
are located on the first tab. If needed, the information can also be exported to
an Excel spreadsheet or printed.
COOPERATIVE WORK AGREEMENT (CWA)
A Cooperative Work Agreement is an agreement between the State of Cali-
fornia and a local agency which extends the budget authority life on local
agency projects. This is accomplished through the CWA process. Sec-
tion 16304.3 of the California Government Code authorizes the Department
of Finance (DOF) to approve a one-time extension of budget authority life by
two years on all projects with Local Assistance funding. there is no appeal
process for denied CWA time extensions by DOF. All projects using federal
and/or state funds which pass through Local Assistance must be assigned
budget authority to be eligible for reimbursement. When budget authority
lapses, Local Program Accounting cannot reimburse invoices.
Please note: If budget authority lapses, and funding is consequently lost, fail-
ure to complete the project may result in the local agency having to repay
any state or federal funds already reimbursed to the agency for the project.
District 8 Local Assistance will be seeking out to local agencies with projects
that have lapsing funds on June 30, 2022 to check progress that may need
some follow-up work and to hopefully reduce project delivery delays.
LAPM Chapter 3: Project Authorization: CWA
PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING OVER 10 YEARS (PE>10): REPAYMENT FOR PE>10
PROJECTS
The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assistance mon-
itors and reports for all federal-aid projects that have not proceeded out of
the Preliminary Engineering (PE) phase within 10 years of the initial project au-
thorization. When on-site construction or right-of-way acquisition does not
commence within the 10 years, the PE funding must be repaid in accord-
ance with 23 United States Code 102(b), 23 Code of Federal Regulations
630.112, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Order 5020.1A.
If your local agency’s project is identified on the list in the link below, it is rec-
ommended that you contact your District Local Assistance Engineer and dis-
cuss if a time extension request form is appropriate to complete and submit.
FHWA may approve a reasonable time extension on a project that has been
delayed for valid reasons. Time extension request form and submittal require-
ments are provided in the link below.
• Preliminary Engineering Phase Over 10 Years | Caltrans website.
INACTIVE PROJECTS: ACTION REQUIRED FOR FY2021/2022 QUARTER 1 (INACTIVE
>24 MON)
Caltrans Division of Local Assistance, Office of Project Implementation-South,
through District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE), provides guidance and sup-
port to Local Agencies in managing the inactive projects, and participate in
the quarterly review with FHWA.
• If the Department does not receive an invoice for more than six months, the
project will be posted on the Department's website.
• If the Department does not receive an invoice in the next five months (11
months without invoicing), the Department will work with local agency to
provide proper justification for inactivity (causes beyond the control of the
agency such as litigation, unforeseen utility relocations, catastrophic events
that delay the project or unforeseen environmental concerns) and estab-
lishing time frame for invoicing.
• Project obligation could be removed by FHWA if local agency does not
provide proper justification or invoice within specified and agreed upon
timeframe.
• It is the Local Agencies responsibility to work in collaboration with their re-
spective District Local Assistance Engineers (DLAE's) to ensure their projects
are invoiced timely.
Inactive project listing is posted in the Inactive Projects webpage and will be
updated weekly.
INACTIVE PROJECTS > 24 MONTHS: ACTION REQUIRED FOR FY2021/2022 QUARTER
1 (INACTIVE >24 MON)
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assis-
tance has been collaborating with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
to reduce the number of inactive projects; especially those that have not been
reimbursed for 24 months or greater with an unexpended federal funds bal-
ance of $50,000 or more. Local agencies are expected to invoice Caltrans reg-
ularly for projects in accordance with 23 CFR 630.106.
Please review the documents listed below for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022
Quarter 1 (Q1) and work with your District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE) to
invoice or provide justification for the projects in the Repeat Inactive List before
November 5, 2021. If Caltrans does not receive an invoice or justification for in-
active projects over 24 months, adverse actions will be taken on these projects
including de-obligation of unexpended funds, project closure, and/or inability
to receive authorization/obligation of Federal funding for new projects.
• California Repeat Inactive Project List FY2022 Q1
• DLA Repeat Inactive Projects Notification Letter
PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY LIST SUMMARY
ACTION REQUIRED PAGE
INACTIVE PROJECTS 3
INACTIVE PROJECTS > 24 MON 3
PROJECTS WITH EXPIRED PED OR SOON TO BE EXPIRED PED 4
PROJECTS WITH PE> 8 - PE > 10 5
PROJECTS WITH LAPSING FUNDS (CWA) 5
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COVENANTS FOUND IN YOUR AGENCY’S EXECUTED
MASTER AGREEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT OF POSSIBLE SANCTIONS BY THE DISTRICT:
*MASTER AGREEMENT ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS: ARTICLE IV -
FISCAL PROVISIONS
4. ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees, as a minimum, to submit invoices at least once every six (6)
months commencing after the funds are encumbered on either the project-specific PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENT or through a project-specific finance letter approved by STATE. STATE reserves the right
to suspend future authorizations/obligations, and invoice payments for any on-going or future fed-
eral-aid project by ADMINISTERING AGENCY if PROJECT costs have not been invoiced by ADMINIS-
TERING AGENCY for a six (6) month period.
**PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID PRO-
JECTS: SPECIAL COVENANTS OR REMARKS
1(D). ADMINISTERING AGENCY agrees, as a minimum, to submit invoices at least once every six
months commencing after the funds are encumbered for each phase by the execution of this Pro-
ject Program Supplement Agreement, or by STATE's approval of an applicable Finance Letter. STATE
reserves the right to suspend future authorizations/obligations for Federal aid projects, or encum-
brances for State funded projects, as well as to suspend invoice payments for any on-going or fu-
ture project by ADMINISTERING AGENCY if PROJECT costs have not been invoiced by ADMINISTER-
ING AGENCY for a six-month period. If no costs have been invoiced for a six-month period, ADMIN-
ISTERING AGENCY agrees to submit for each phase a written explanation of the absence of PRO-
JECT activity along with target billing date and target billing amount.
DLA NOTIFICATION LETTER FOR PROJECTS OVER 24 MONTHS
The Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Local Assistance in collaboration with the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is continuing its proactive efforts to reduce the number of
inactive projects. Especially those that have not been reimbursed for 24 months or more with unex-
pended federal funds of $50,000 or more. Local agencies are expected to invoice Caltrans regular-
ly for projects in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 23 CFR 630.106.
If Caltrans does not receive an invoice or justification for inactive projects over 24 months, adverse
actions will be taken on these projects including de-obligation of unexpended funds, project clo-
sure, and/or inability to receive authorization/obligation of Federal funding for new projects.
Please see DLA Repeat Inactive Projects Notification Letter for more information.
PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY: ACTION REQUIRED
IMPORTANT: This report is summarized from the Inactive Project List Posting on the Local Assistance Website dated 11/05/2021.
https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/projects/inactive-projects
If you have recently submitted an invoice for your inactive project(s), please continue to work with your Local Assistance Area Engineer/Coordinator and the Inactive Coordinator to ensure the invoice is processed.
Please be reminded that simply submitting an invoice will not remove your project from the inactive list; a project will only be removed off the inactive list when the reimbursement has b een fully processed. If your
agency is not currently identified as having inactive projects, please continue to submit invoices at least once every 6 mont hs as agreed upon with the State (refer to your agency’s Master Agreement (MA)* and Pro-
gram Supplement Agreements (PSA)**).
INACTIVE PROJECTS
AGENCY NO. OF PROJECTS TOTAL UNEXPENDED BALANCE
Riverside County Transportation Commission 2 $6,288,207
Temecula 3 $3,057,190
Caltrans 2 $1,933,662
Riverside 3 $1,200,080
Riverside County 2 $945,976
Coachella 1 $206,766
Corona 1 $80,588
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TOTAL 14 $13,712,468
San Bernardino Associated Governments 2 $4,964,274
Chino 2 $3,583,140
Ontario 2 $3,514,957
Barstow 1 $712,900
Yucaipa 1 $110,817
Redlands 2 $78,456
Caltrans 2 $45,248
Grand Terrace 1 $33,600
Colton 1 $22,698
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO TOTAL 14 $13,066,090
Grand Total 28 $26,778,558
REPEAT INACTIVE PROJECTS OVER 24 MONTHS
AGENCY NO. OF PROJECTS TOTAL UNEXPENDED BALANCE
Riverside County Transportation Commission 2 $6,288,207
Grand Total 2 $6,288,207 46
PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY: ACTION REQUIRED
REVISING THE PED
The Project End Date (PED) is the date that an agency must estimate in order to identify the end of the project's Period of P erformance and is established at the time of Authorization (LAPM 3-A). It is defined as the date
after which no additional costs may be incurred for an authorized phase of work and coincides with when the agency submits it s complete and accurate Final Report of Expenditures (FROE) to the District Local Assis-
tance Engineer (DLAE). Any costs incurred after this date will not be eligible for federal reimbursement. If the PED is revised after the authorized PED has past, any costs incurred between the expiration of the authorized
PED and the revised PED are ineligible for reimbursement.
The local agency is expected to monitor the progress of its project. If the need arises, the local agency may need to revise the PED to accurately reflect the amount of time needed to complete the project or phase of
the project. This is readily done and documented as part of an agency's authorization request when the project progresses from one phase of work to the next, as the project's delivery schedule will be more refined.
While working within a particular phase of work, however, to request a revision to the PED, the local agency must submit an updated LAPM 3-A and adequate justification to the District Local Assistance Engineer (DLAE).
Examples of situations which may justify a revision to the PED include, but are not limited to: litigation, major changes in design, environmental or permit issues, construction claims, differing site conditions, significant addi-
tional work, area-wide material shortages, labor strikes, unusually severe weather, or other events which are outside the control of the local agency. This documentation must be submitted as a separate request to the
DLAE. Revisions to the PED without Caltrans concurrence and FHWA approval may result in costs not being eligible for reimbursement.
PROJECTS WITH EXPIRED PED AS OF 11/02/21
AGENCY NO. OF PROJECTS
Caltrans 2
Chino Hills 1
Coachella Valley Association of Governments 1
Corona 2
Grand Terrace 1
Highland 1
Lake Elsinore 2
Needles 1
Palm Springs 1
Rancho Mirage 2
Redlands 1
Riverside 1
Riverside County 1
Riverside County Transportation Commission 2
San Bernardino Associated Governments 1
San Bernardino County 4
Temecula 2
Yucaipa 2
Grand Total 28
PROJECTS WITH PED EXPIRING IN 0-6 MONTHS AS OF 11/02/21
AGENCY NO. OF PROJECTS
Barstow 1
Caltrans 4
Cathedral City 2
Chino 1
Colton 2
Indio 1
Jurupa Valley 1
Montclair 1
Murrieta 1
Ontario 2
Palm Springs 1
Redlands 3
Rialto 1
Riverside 4
Riverside County 2
San Bernardino 2
San Bernardino Associated Governments 1
San Bernardino County 3
Temecula 1
Grand Total 34
PROJECTS WITH NO ESTABLISHED PED AS OF 11/02/21
AGENCY NO. OF PROJECTS
Barstow 1
Caltrans 5
Coachella 1
Colton 1
Corona 1
La Quinta 1
Moreno Valley 1
Murrieta 1
Redlands 1
Rialto 1
Riverside County Transportation Commission 2
San Bernardino County 1
Temecula 1
University Of California - Riverside 1
Victorville 2
Yucaipa 1
Grand Total 22
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PROJECT ACCOUNTABILITY: ACTION REQUIRED
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING PHASE OVER 10 YEARS
In the event that right-of-way acquisition for, or actual construction
of, the road for which this preliminary engineering is undertaken is not
started by the close of the tenth fiscal year following the fiscal year in
which the project is authorized, the STD will repay to the FHWA the
sum or sums of Federal funds paid to the transportation department
under the terms of the agreement. The State may request a time ex-
tension for any preliminary engineering project beyond the 10-year
limit with no repayment of Federal funds, and the FHWA may ap-
prove this request if it is considered reasonable.
NOTE: All approved Preliminary Engineering Time Extension Requests
may be de-obligated for any unexpended balances that are not in-
voiced within the time frames designated in 23 CFR 630.106 (PDF)
PE>10 PROJECTS
AGENCY NO. OF PROJECTS
Chino 1
Rancho Mirage 1
Riverside County 1
Grand Total 3
PE>9 PROJECTS
AGENCY NO. OF PROJECTS
Colton 1
Ontario 1
San Bernardino Associated Governments 1
Grand Total 3
PE>8 PROJECTS
AGENCY NO. OF PROJECTS
Caltrans D8 1
La Quinta 1
Rialto 1
Riverside County 1
Grand Total 4
PROJECTS WITH APPROVED CWAs WITH LAPSING FUNDS ON JUNE
30,2022
(Year of Appropriation: 2014-2015)
AGENCY NO. OF PROJECTS
Calimesa 2
Caltrans 3
Coachella 1
Highland 1
Rancho Mirage 1
San Bernardino Associated Governments 1
Twentynine Palms 1
Yucaipa 2
Grand Total 12
PROJECTS WITH LAPSING FUNDS ON JUNE 30,2022
(Year of Appropriation: 2016-2017)
AGENCY NO. OF PROJECTS
Apple Valley 1
Barstow 1
Caltrans 7
Colton 2
Corona 1
Indio 2
La Quinta 1
Moreno Valley 1
Murrieta 2
Palm Springs 3
Rancho Mirage 1
Redlands 2
Rialto 2
Riverside 3
Riverside County 4
Riverside County Transportation Commission 1
San Bernardino Associated Governments 5
San Bernardino County 11
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority 3
Temecula 2
Grand Total 55
COOPERATIVE WORK AGREEMENT
Verify your cooperative work agreement deadline in your latest project finance letter issued by Division of Local Assistance (labelled as revi-
sion date).
Projects Received CWAs with Lapsing Funds on June 30, 2022 represents projects that have already received a Cooperative Work Agreement
(CWA) and are one year away from their CWA expiration date and therefore need to be finalized or risk having the funds potentially revert back
to the fund of origin as designated within GC 16304.3.
Projects with Lapsing Funds on June 30, 2022 represents projects coming up on their regular reversion date and consideration should be given to
participate in the upcoming CWA process that begins in December and will allow the projects a two-year funding extension. Please note that ATP
and STIP projects must follow the CTC Guidelines for Timey Use of Funds.
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ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES WITH
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ELEMENTS
While the Active Transportation Program has successfully funded pro-
jects across the State, the Program is incredibly oversubscribed and
cannot meet all of the State’s needs. Therefore, the California Transpor-
tation Commission (CTC) and Caltrans have developed a list of addi-
tional programs that fund active transportation projects and elements
to serve as a resource for cities, counties, and agencies looking to fund
valuable active transportation projects in their communities. Click her
for downloadable Link
CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE AND RELIEF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2021
(CRRSAA)
The Federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 apportioned
$911.8 million to California (COVID Relief Funds). Under the Act, the COVID Relief Funds may be used
for a broad range of surface transportation purposes meant to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
coronavirus. Specifically, the Act allows states to cover revenue losses and allows COVID Relief Funds
to be used on new or existing projects, and for preventive and routine maintenance; operations; per-
sonnel; salaries; contracts; debt service payments; and availability payments; as well as transfers to
public tolling agencies. The local funds were apportioned to the local agencies in the STIP-COVID (Mid-
Cycle STIP) and the new CRRSAA Program.
• Approved Project List as of October 2021
• FHWA HIP-CRRSAA Implementation Guidance
• Process for CRRSAA Projects
FUNDING INFORMATION & UPDATES
2023 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming California Transportation
Commission guideline development workshops for the Active Transpor-
tation Program (ATP). Registration information and workshop agenda/
details will be posted in advance of each workshop on the ATP website.
Until further notice, all workshops will be held via virtual meeting format.
All workshop dates are subject to change. Additional workshops may
be scheduled in 2022.
Call for Projects: March 16-17 2022 (tentative)
Project application deadline: June 15, 2022 (tentative)
Kick-Off Workshop 11/09/2021 @9:30am—12:30pm
11/17/2021 @1:00pm—4:00pm Guidelines
12/01/2021 @1:00pm—4:00pm PSR Equivalent
Guidelines 12/15/2021 @9:30pm—12:30pm
Guidelines 01/11/2022 @1:00pm—4:00pm
Applications 01/19/2022 @9:30am—12:30pm
Scoring Rubrics 02/08/2022 @1:00pm—4:00pm
Optional Workshop 02/23/2022 @9:30am—12:30pm
To schedule a virtual Branch Workshop or site visit, please contact Elika
Changizi.
For more information, please contact: Laurie.Waters@catc.ca.gov; Bev-
erley.Newman-Burckhard@catc.ca.gov; Elika.Changizi@catc.ca.gov
2022 SB1 COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS GUIDELINE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
The California Transportation Commission plans to host guideline develop-
ment workshops for the Local Partnership Program (LPP), the Solutions for
Congested Corridors Program (SCCP), and the Trade Corridor Enhance-
ment Program (TCEP). Registration information and workshop materials will
be posted in advance of each workshop. Until further notice, all workshops
will be hosted on a virtual meeting platform. Additional workshops will be
scheduled in 2022.
Guidelines Adoptions and Calls for Projects anticipated Summer 2022
Program Adoptions anticipated Summer 2023
NOVEMBER 2021
11/08/2021 1:00pm—4:00pm LPP
11/10/2021 1:00pm—4:00pm TCEP
11/18/2021 1:00pm—4:00pm SCCP
DECEMBER 2021
12/13/2021 1:00pm—4:00pm TCEP
12/14/2021 1:00pm—4:00pm LPP
12/16/2021 1:00pm—4:00pm SCCP
CTC STAFF CONTACTS
LPP: Christine.Gordon@catc.ca.gov
TCEP: Hannah.Walter@catc.ca.gov
SCCP: Naveen.Habib@catc.ca.gov
All SB 1 Competitive Programs: Matthew.Yosgott@catc.ca.gov
CLEAN CA LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM & APPLICATION WORKSHOPS
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is developing the Clean Califor-
nia Local Grant Program as part of the nearly $1.1 billion Clean California Program,
which makes a serious investment in beautifying our local communities to create
spaces of pride for all Californians. The two-year Clean California Local Grant Program
includes approximately $296 million for communities to beautify and improve local
streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers to restore pride in
public spaces. For more information visit the Clean California Local Grant Program.
Call for Projects: December 2021
Project Application Deadline: February 2022
Project Award Notification: March 2022
Caltrans will hold a technical workshop to provide potential applicants with technical assistance focus-
ing on what constitutes a complete application and the information and materials to include.
California Volunteers,
Office of the Governor Orientation 11/10/2021 @3:00pm—4:00pm
Application Workshop 11/18/2021 @10:00am—12:00pm
To schedule a virtual Branch Workshop or site visit, please contact Elika Changizi.
For more information, please contact: Laurie.Waters@catc.ca.gov; Beverley.Newman-
Burckhard@catc.ca.gov; Elika.Changizi@catc.ca.gov
2022 SCCP & TCEP Competitive Programs Internal
Call for Project Nominations
In anticipation of CTC’s SB1 SCCP and TCEP Cycle 3 (2022), Caltrans has
announced an Internal Call for Project Nominations. This internal evaluation
process is intended to allow Caltrans to begin conversations, identify pro-
jects for the Department’s submittal as early as possible, and communicate
with partners about the Department’s priority investments.
If your agency has a project that strongly aligns with Statewide Priorities &
Goals, and would like to request consideration of a joint partnership SCCP/
TCEP project with Caltrans (must also meet respective SB1 program criteria),
please complete the attached Intake Form Worksheet and submit to Ron-
nie Escobar (Ronnie.Escobar@dot.ca.gov) by no later than COB, Friday,
January 7th, 2022.
If you have any questions, you may contact Rena.Vergara@dot.ca.gov
(909) 806-3927 or Ronnie.Escobar@dot.ca.gov (909) 963-6874.
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BERKELEY TECH TRANSFER: ONLINE TRAINING
CODE TITLE DATES
CCB-01 Pavement Life Cycle Cost Analysis: The Basics 11/30-12/02/2021
IDM-30 Seismic Design of Concrete Bridges in California 12/01-12/02/2021
TE-13 Synchro and SimTraffic V11 12/07-12/09/2021
CCC-01 Asphalt Concrete Materials & Mix Design 01/24-01/27/2022
CCC-03 Pavement Construction Specifications and Quality Assurance 02/08-02/16/2022
TRAINING/CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES AND PRESENTATIONS
LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LTAP)
TITLE DATES
FAS: Getting Your Federal Aid Started 12/01—12/02/2021 @8:30am—12:30pm
FAS: Procedures for Right-of-Way Acquisition 12/14—12/15/2021 @8:30am—12:30pm
FAS: Federal Rules for Contract Administration & Project Completion 12/08 - 12/09/2021 @8:30am-12:30pm
Excavation and Trenching Safety 11/30/2021 @8:00am—12:00pm
12/09/2021 @8:00am—12:00pm
Labor Compliance 12/14—12/16/2021 @8:30am—1:30pm
Resident Engineer Academy
(Registration Coming Soon)
01/24-01/27/2022 @8:30am—4:30pm
02/28—03/03/2022 @8:30am—4:30pm
04/25—04/28/2022 @8:30am—4:30pm
FHWA PROVEN SAFETY COUNTERMEASURES
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) invites you to regis-
ter for and attend a free webinar on FHWA’s Proven Safety
Countermeasures 2021 Update which is scheduled for Monday,
November 22nd, 2021. This webinar will introduce the nine new
countermeasures, walk you through the updated website with
new features, and highlight resources that can assist with imple-
mentation in your jurisdiction.
PSCI Webinar Announcement Flyer
Registration
A&E VIDEO SHORTS
The Architectural and Engineering (A&E) short video training
series now includes the topic: ICE and Cost Analysis. Learn
about what ICE and Cost Analysis are as defined in 23 CFR 172
and how to use the ICE and Cost Analysis tools.
Also included is the profit/fee determination tool. You can use
the profit/fee determination tool separately or with the ICE tool.
Learn more by visiting the A&E Consultant Selection and Pro-
curement Webpage: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-
assistance/guidance-and-oversight/consultant-selection-
procurement.
LOCAL AND TRIBAL AGENCY
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Ameri-
can Association of State Highway and Transportation Offi-
cials (AASHTO) finalized an agreement for a project that
provides local transportation practitioners access to the
AASHTO TC3 (Transportation Curriculum Coordination
Council) library.
TC3 is AASHTO's library of 190 training modules. The courses
are divided into the following categories: Materials; Con-
struction; Maintenance; Traffic and Safety; Pavement
Preservation; and Employee Development. Courses are
developed through a collaboration of national best prac-
tices and a network of subject matter experts.
Full details on the California Local technical Assistance Pro-
gram website.
FEDERAL OFFICE OF TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION
The Office of Tribal Transportation (OTT) administers
the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) and pro-
vides stewardship and oversight
for direct funding agreements with 135 federally
recognized Tribes.
The OTT also provides support for all FHWA activities
affecting tribal transportation. This support includes
the administration of TIGER/BUILD grants awarded
to Tribes, and the transfer of funds from States and
other local governments to Tribes through the 202
(a)(9) transfer process.
Access the OTT website for further information.
A NATIONWIDE FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR ESTIMATING BENEFITS OF SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE
FHWA recently conducted a research project in an effort to understand the actual benefits of safety infra-
structure around the nation. FHWA collected crash data and safety infrastructure data from 42 States in
hopes of using them to help Transportation Agencies get the greatest benefit when allocating resources for
safety infrastructure. Safety infrastructure analyzed included guardrails, cable median barriers, concrete bar-
riers, presence of paved shoulder, rumble strips, and roundabouts. Leveraging these geospatial datasets col-
lected, FHWA was able to conduct a nationwide study of the impact that Safety Infrastructure has on reduc-
ing crashes and crash severity. During this presentation, participants will learn about the data collection pro-
cess, analysis methodology, and lessons learned.
Featured speakers:
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Wednesday, November 17th, 2021 @10:00am—11:00am
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BUILDING A BETTER WORLD TOGETHER WITH EQUITABLE MOBILITY FOR ALL
Please join the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Irvine for its fifth annual Graduate Colloquium on Innova-
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AGENDA ITEM 1 5
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: November 15, 2021
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director
SUBJECT: California Transportation Commission Meeting Highlights: August, October,
and November 2021
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to receive and file the August, October, and November 2021 California Transportation
Commission (CTC) meeting highlights.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
August 18 – 19, 2021 CTC Meeting (Agenda)
TAB 17 Climate Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure; Resolution G-21-60
TAB 37 Programs that Fund Zero-Emission Vehicles and Infrastructure in Freight
TAB 39 STIP Amendment for Action – Request to add 8 new projects to the 2021 Mid-Cycle
STIP
TAB 77 2020 Local Partnership Formulaic Program Funding Distribution Amendment
October 13 – 14, 2021 CTC Meeting (Agenda)
TAB 16 Update on SB 1 Program Guidelines Development
TAB 20 Approval of the 2021 Interregional Transportation Strategic Plan
TAB 80 Add Mid County Parkway Construction Contract #2 to LPP Formula Program
TAB 82 Request of $112,280,000 for 114 2020 SHOPP preconstruction project phases for
design and right of way support – includes:
• Coachella – weigh-in motion system
• Temecula/Murrieta – from Route 79 to Kalmia Street and from Baxter
Road, install trash removal devices
• Lake Elsinore/Corona/Norco/Jurupa Valley/Eastvale – upgrade facilities to
ADA standards
TAB 84 Allocation of Project List for CRRSAA Program Funds
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November 4, 2021, CTC, Department of Housing and Community Development, and
California Air Resources Board Joint Meeting (Agenda)
ITEM 1 Interagency Coordination on Housing, VMT Reduction, and Equity
ITEM 2 California Transportation Assessment on Transportation Planning, Funding, and
Sustainable Communities Strategies
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AGENDA ITEM 1 6
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: November 15, 2021
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director
SUBJECT: RCTC Commission Meeting Highlights: September, October, and
November 2021
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to receive and file the September, October, and November 2021 Commission meeting
highlights.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
September 2021 Commission Meeting (Agenda)
Item 6L – Fiscal Year 2021/22 Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Acceptance
The Commission:
1. Approved Resolution No. 21-014, “Resolution of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Accepting Funds from the California Department of
Transportation Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program”; and
2. Authorized the Executive Director, or designee, pursuant to legal counsel review,
to execute any required documents or amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY)
2021-2022 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant.
Item 7 – Refinancing of 91 Express Lanes Toll Debt
The Commission took 16 actions related to this item, most notably:
2. Approve the revised refinancing plan to issue the 2021 Refunding Toll Bonds to
refund or purchase, including in connection with a tender offer or bond exchange,
all or a portion of the 2013A Bonds, currently outstanding in the amount of
approximately $123.8 million, and repay all or a portion of the 2013 TIFIA Loan,
currently outstanding in the amount of approximately $508 million.
Item 8 – Interstate 15 Interim Corridor Operations Project
The Commission:
1. Authorized staff to implement all project development activities needed to
complete construction of the I-15 Interim Corridor Operations Project (15 ICOP),
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including immediately commencing the environmental studies and final design
work;
2. Authorized the Executive Director, or designee, to negotiate and execute a
contract amendment to Agreement No. 15-31-001-00 with Parson Transportation
Group (Parsons), as the I-15 Express Lanes Project (15 ELP) project and
construction manager (PCM), to provide environmental studies, final design, and
construction management services for the 15 ICOP for an amount as necessary to
complete the work,, currently estimated at $1 million, as it is in the public interest
and best interest of the Commission to conduct a non-competitive procurement;
3. Approved an adjustment to the Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget in the amount of
$4.5 million for project development and construction expenditures with total
project funding of $5 million in 2009 Measure A sales tax revenue bond proceeds
projected to be available; and
4. Authorized the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute all necessary agency agreements or amendments to existing agency
agreements for all phases of project development of the 15 ICOP including
cooperative and funding agreements with Caltrans, California Highway Patrol, and
other agencies, as deemed necessary.
October 2021 Commission Meeting (Agenda)
Item 6E – City of Lake Elsinore Request for Additional Funds for Construction of Interstate
15/Main Street Interchange Improvement Project
The Commission:
1. Approved additional programming of $2,463,000 of 2009 Measure A Western
County Regional Arterial (MARA) funds for the city of Lake Elsinore’s
(Lake Elsinore) Interstate 15 (I-15)/Main Street Interchange Improvement Project
(Main Street IC);
2. Approved Agreement No. 20-72-089-01, Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No.
20-72-089-00, between the Commission and Lake Elsinore for the additional
programming of $2,463,000 of MARA for the construction phase of Main Street IC
and a total amount not to exceed $7,946,000;
3. Approved an adjustment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 budget to increase
construction expenditures in the amount of $2,463,000; and
4. Authorized the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement.
Item 7 – 2022 State Transportation Improvement Program Adopted Fund Estimate and Project
Recommendations
The Commission:
1. Approved programming $27,698,381 of 2022 State Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP) Western Riverside County and Palo Verde Valley target share
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funding capacity on the Interstate 10 (I-10)/Highland Springs Interchange and
Temescal Canyon Road Widening projects, and forward to the California
Transportation Commission (CTC);
2. Included programming $7,550,259 of 2022 STIP Coachella Valley target share
funding capacity based on the project recommendation by the Coachella Valley
Association of Governments (CVAG) and forward to the CTC;
3. Included programming Planning, Programming, and Monitoring (PPM) funds
(2 percent of STIP target share programming capacity) in the amount of $719,360
in Fiscal Years (FY) 2024/25 through 2026/27;
4. Included programming $15,657,460 of 2022 STIP maximum share funding capacity
on the Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor Service project and
forward to the CTC;
5. Included programming PPM funds (2 percent of STIP maximum share
programming capacity) in the amount of $319,540 in FY 2027/28;
6. Submitted the 2022 STIP submittal to the CTC by the statutory deadline of
December 15, 2021;
7. Forwarded the Riverside County 2022 STIP project recommendations to the
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to conduct regional
performance measures analysis as required by the CTC STIP guidelines;
8. Approved a revision to Agreement No. 07-71-028-04, Amendment No. 4 to
Agreement No. 07-71-028-00, with the city of Blythe (Blythe) to trade $155,094 of
Palo Verde Valley STIP funds with Measure A Western Riverside County Highway
funds to facilitate delivery of local arterial projects for a revised total amount not
to exceed $198,391; and
9. Authorized the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute
the revised Agreement No. 07-71-028-04 on behalf of the Commission upon CTC
adoption of the 2022 STIP in March 2022.
November 2021 Commission Meeting (Agenda)
Item 6C – Adoption of Resolution No. 21-019 to Adopt Chapter 10 of the Caltrans Local Assistance
Procedures Manual Applicable to Federally Funded Architectural and Engineering Services
Procurement
As of the writing of this agenda item, the Commission was anticipated to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 21-019, “Resolution of the Riverside County Transportation
Commission Adopting Chapter 10 of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures
Manual Applicable to Federally Funded Architectural and Engineering Services
Procurements”.
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Item 8 – City of Corona Funding Request for Construction of McKinley Street Grade Separation
Project
As of the writing of this agenda item, the Commission was anticipated to:
1. Approve programming up to $12.94 million of 2009 Measure A Western County
Regional Arterial (MARA) funds for the city of Corona’s McKinley Street Grade
Separation project; and
2. Approve Agreement No. 22-72-025-00 between the Commission and the city of
Corona, as the lead agency for the project, for the programming of up to
$12.94 million of MARA for the construction phase of the McKinley Street
Grade Separation project; and
3. Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
finalize and execute the agreement.
Item 9 – AB 361 Determination
As of the writing of this agenda item, the Commission was anticipated to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 21-020, “A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the
Riverside County Transportation Commission Authorizing Virtual Board and
Committee Meetings Pursuant to AB 361”; and
2. Discuss and provide direction on whether to continue holding virtual meetings
with the flexibility to revisit the matter on a monthly basis.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ROLL CALL
NOVEMBER 15, 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