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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05 May 16, 2003 SR-91 AdvisorySTATE ROUTE 91 ADVISORY COMMITTEE bjLSCEMblsn MAY 14 2003 lug AGENDA Date: Time: Where: TRANSPORTATION N t'Y LOMMPSSP[AI Friday, May 16, 2003 9:00 A.M. Eagle Glen Golf Club Meeting Facilities Pinnacle Room 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway Corona, California 92883-0620 ADVISORY COMMITTEE Michael Ward Tim Keenan Ron Roberts Chair Committee Member Committee Member John Tavaglione Shirley McCracken Robert Schiffner Vice -Chair Committee Member Committee Member Bob Buster Committee Member Bill Campbell Committee Member Jeff Miller Committee Member Miguel A. Pulido Committee Member Anne Mayer Cindy Gluon Caltrans Caltrans Gwenn Norton -Perry SANBAG For further information, please call Olga Gonzalez, OCTA Clerk of the Board, (714) 560-5666. Directions to: Eagle Glen Golf Club 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway Corona, CA 92883 (909) 272 -GOLF From Ontario I Rancho Cucamonga / High Desert: 20-25 minutes from the Ontario Mills Mall & the Ontario Airport Take the 15 Fwy South and exit Cajalco (4 miles south of 91 Fwy / 15 Fwy interchange). Turn right on Cajalco. Cajalco becomes Eagle Glen Parkway. Follow Eagle Glen Parkway until it ends at Eagle Glen Golf Club (Approx. 1 1/2 miles). From Orange County: Take the 91 Fwy East to 15 Fwy South. Exit Cajalco (Approx. 4 miles from the 91 Fwy / 15 Fwy interchange). Turn right on Cajalco. Cajalco becomes Eagle Glen Parkway. Follow Eagle Glen Parkway until it ends at Eagle Glen Golf Club (Approx. 1 1/2 miles). From Riverside / San Bernardino / Palm Springs: Take the 91 Fwy West to 15 Fwy South. Exit Cajalco (Approx. 4 miles from the 91 Fwy / 15 Fwy interchange). Turn right on Cajalco. Cajalco becomes Eagle Glen Parkway. Follow Eagle Glen Parkway until it ends at Eagle Glen Golf Club (Approx. 1 1/2 miles). From Los Angeles: Take 10 Fwy or 60 Fwy to the 71 Fwy South. Follow the 71 Fwy South to the 91 Fwy East Take the 91 Fwy East approx. 5 miles to the 15 Fwy South Exit Cajalco (Approx. 4 miles from the 91 Fwy / 15 Fwy interchange). Turn right on Cajalco. Cajalco becomes Eagle Glen Parkway. Follow Eagle Glen Parkway until it ends at Eagle Glen Golf Club (Approx. 1 1/2 miles). From San Diego / Temecula: Take 15 Fwy North Exit Cajalco (Approx. 32 mile north of Temecula) Turn Left on Cajalco. Cajalco becomes Eagle Glen Parkway. Follow Eagle Glen Parkway until it ends at Eagle Glen Golf Club (Approx. 1 1/2 miles). MapQuest: Maps: print Page 1 of 1 "VEST. 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All rights reserved. http://www.mapquest.com/maps/print.adp?mapdata jZ2g%2b%2fXW8V%2fYXJOGkdON... 5/13/2003 AGENDA State Route 91 Advisory Committee Meeting Eagle Glen Golf Club Meeting Facilities Pinnacle Room 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway Corona, California 92883-0620 May 16, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting should contact the OCTA Clerk of the Board, telephone (714) 560-5630, no less than two (2) business days prior to this meeting to enable OCTA to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. Agenda Descriptions Agenda descriptions are intended to give notice to members of the public of a general summary of items of business to be transacted or discussed. The posting of the recommended actions does not indicate what action will be taken. The Committee may take any action which it deems to be appropriate on the Agenda item and is not limited in any way by the notice of the recommended action. Public Comments on Agenda Items Members of the public wishing to address the Committee regarding any item appearing on the Agenda may do so by completing a Speaker Card and submitting it to the Clerk of the Board. Speakers will be recognized by the Chairman at the time the Agenda item is to be considered. A speaker's comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Committee Member Miller Consent Calendar (Items I and 2) 1. Approval of Minutes Of the April 4, 2003, meeting of the State Route 91 Advisory Committee. 2. 91 Express Lanes Monthly Report. Ellen Burton, General Manager, 91 Express Lanes Receive and file as an information item. AGENDA Regular Calendar 3. Monitoring Congestion in 91 Express Lanes Ellen Burton, General Manager, 91 Express Lanes Laura Brennan, Vollmer & Associates Overview OCTA has been working with its traffic and revenue consultant, Vollmer Associates, to identify ways to monitor recurring congestion in the 91 Express Lanes. Information is provided about approaches using volume, speed, video tape and customer feedback mechanisms. Recommendation Receive and file as an information item. 4. Draft State Route 91 Implementation Plan Kurt Brotcke, OCTA Section Manager, Strategic Planning Doug Smith, Senior Associate, URS Corporation Overview Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1010, prior to July 1, 2003, the Orange County Transportation Authority, in consultation with Caltrans and the Riverside County Transportation Commission, must issue a plan and a proposed completion schedule for improvements on State Route 91 between Interstate 15 and State Route 55. A presentation on the draft plan will be provided for Committee review. Recommendation Direct staff to return with the final State Route Implementation Plan in June 2003. Page 2 AGENDA 5. Update on State Route 91 Re -Striping Project Dick Doyle, Deputy District Director for Planning and Local Assistance, Caltrans District 8 Overview Staff will provide an update on two near -term Caltrans projects to create a new westbound auxiliary lane on State Route 91 between State Route 71 and State Route 241. A new westbound auxiliary lane will be created by adding new pavement and restriping the existing lanes. Recommendation Receive and file as an information item. Other Matters 6. Request to Hold a Committee Meeting in the Month of July, 2003 Staff requests consideration to hold a meeting of the State Route 91 Advisory Committee on either July 11 or July 18, 2003. 7. General Manager's Report 8. Committee Members' Reports 9. Public Comments At this time, members of the public may address the Committee regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee, but no action may be taken on off -Agenda items unless authorized by law. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless different time limits are set by the Chairman subject to the approval of the Committee Members. 10. Adjournment The next meeting of the State Route 91 Advisory Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m. on June 13, 2003, at Orange County Transportation Authority Administrative Offices at 600 South Main Street, First Floor - Room 154 Orange, California 92863-1584. Page 3 • MINUTES State Route 91 Advisory Committee Meeting April 4, 2003 Committee Members Present Mike Ward. Chairman John Tavaglione, Vice Chairman Bob Buster Bill Campbell Tim Keenan Shirley McCracken Miguel A. Pulido Ron Roberts Robert Schiffner Ameal Moore, RCTC Alternate Anne Mayer, Caltrans Cindy Quon, Caltrans Gwenn Norton -Perry, SANBAG Committee Members Absent Jeff Miller Call to Order OCTA Staff Present Arthur T. Leahy Kennard R. Smart Ellen Burton James S. Kenan Kirk Avila Kurt Brotcke RCTC Staff Present Eric Haley John Standiford Steve Debaun The April 4, 2003, meeting of the State Route 91 Advisory Committee was called to order at 9:00 a.m. at the Orange County Transportation Authority Administrative Offices, First Floor - Room 154; Chairman Ward called the meeting to order. Pledge of Allegiance Committee Member Campbell led the Committee and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. Consent Calendar Chairman Ward announced that all matters on the Consent Calendar are to be approved in one motion unless a Committee member or a member of the public requests separate action on a specific item. The Chairman asked if there were any requests to pull any of the items from the Consent Calendar for consideration. Committee Member McCracken did not vote on Item 1. Committee Member Campbell pulled Item 2 from the Consent Calendar for discussion. A motion was made by Vice Chairman Tavaglione, seconded by Committee Member Keenan, and declared passed by the Committee members present, to approve Consent Calendar Item 1. Page 1 of 5 MINUTES State Route 91 Advisory Committee Meeting April 4, 2003 1. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Vice Chairman Tavaglione, seconded by Committee Member Keenan, and declared passed by the Committee members present, to approve the Minutes of the March 7, 2003, meeting of the State Route 91 Advisory Committee. Committee Member McCracken did not vote on this item. 2. 91 Express Lanes Monthly Report Committee Member Campbell pulled this item from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Director Campbell had several questions regarding the electronic toll and traffic management (ETTM) system expenditure referred to in the staff report. A motion was made by Committee Member Campbell, seconded by Committee Member Roberts, and declared passed by the Committee members present, to receive and file the 91 Express Lanes Status Report that covers the period January through February 2003. Regular Calendar 3. Forecasted Financial Obligations of the 91 Express Lanes Jim Kenan, OCTA, Director of Finance provided a brief overview of this item and the challenges ahead. Kirk Avila, OCTA Manager of the Treasury, presented a report on the financial obligations of the OCTA regarding the 91 Express Lanes. These obligations consist of operating and capital expenses, debt service requirements, and the repayment of the OCTA's internally borrowed subordinated debt. Mr. Avila discussed each of these areas in detail and presented a spreadsheet detailing total expenses over the next ten years. Mr. Avila also discussed debt refinancing opportunities. Mr. Avila stated that staff plans to seek approval for the debt refinance from the OCTA Board of Directors in July, 2003, and hopes to complete this transaction by late August, 2003. A complete record of Mr. Avila's report is on file in the Office of the OCTA Clerk of the Board. The Committee discussed the benefits of refinancing the debt and the impact to the current debt structure. The Committee also considered current revenues, which are actually higher than projected. Of concern was that 75 percent of revenues are obtained during the peak hours of operation (6:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.) Page 2 of 5 MINUTES State Route 91 Advisory Committee Meeting April 4, 2003 Committee Member Roberts asked why California Highway Patrol services were listed as an expense and why these services were not paid for by the State. Mr. Kenan reported that staff is working on getting the State to assume responsibility for that expense. In the meantime, the expense was factored in, given the current State budget situation. Committee Member Buster asked if staff needed a defined toll policy before the refinance process could begin. Mr. Kenan stated that a toll policy would be needed; however, the Committee was not being asked to act on that today. Committee Member Pulido asked Mr. Avila to report on the 1:2 debt ratio as it relates to High Occupant Vehicles with three or more persons (HOV3+). Mr. Avila explained the calculations and inputs. OCTA Chief Executive Officer Arthur T. Leahy stated that staff's goal is to provide the Committee with as much information so Members can make decisions. The OCTA's goal is to remain solvent, not maximize revenues. A motion was made by Committee Member Buster, seconded by Committee Member Pulido, and declared passed by the Committee members present, to receive and file the Forecasted Financial Obligations of the 91 Express Lanes report as an information item. 4. The 91 Express Lanes Toll Policy Review Ellen Burton, General Manager of 91 Express Lanes, presented a report which was prepared to better understand existing policy, establish goals, and develop and analyze pricing options. The report discussed numerous approaches to addressing toll pricing. Ms. Burton discussed the various traffic levels of Super Peak, Overnight and Non -Super Peak. Ms. Burton presented the following potential goals, which were developed from previous feedback from the Committee: 1. Optimize peak vehicle throughput 2. Establish a strong debt service position 3. Enhance revenue 4. Improve peak average vehicle occupancy (AVO) 5. Provide a reliable commute 6. Develop toll policy based on traffic flow (demand based) 7. Maximize short-term opportunities Ms. Burton went over the existing toll structure and presented the results of an analysis which linked potential goals with potential pricing strategies. Several pricing options were presented. Page 3 of 5 MINUTES State Route 91 Advisory Committee Meeting April 4, 2003 Gerald V. Nielsten, of Vollmer Associates presented follow-up information regarding the elimination of tolls for high occupant vehicles with three or more persons (HOV3+) on the 91 Express Lanes. Mr. Nielsten presented the results of the tasks the Committee had given him on February 7, 2003. Some of the tasks could not be accomplished due to difficulties in obtaining counts on the actual number of persons in each vehicle moving on the 91 Express Lanes. Using historic data, Mr. Nielsten predicted there will be 450 to 500 HOV3+ vehicles on the toll lanes during peak hours if tolls were to be eliminated for this category. Projected HOV3+ volumes could be slightly higher in 2003. Mr. Nielsten explained the current toll policy is near term and suggested a toll increase would be necessary in May or June, 2003 in order to maintain congestion on the toll lanes at a manageable level. Mr. Neilsten stated that if HOV3+ were allowed to go free, then a toll increase would be needed in mid April, 2003. A copy of Ms. Burton and Mr. Nielsten's presentations are on file in the Office of the OCTA Clerk of the Board. After extensive discussion, the Committee requested more information regarding peak period speeds and congestion levels on the 91 Express Lanes before making a decision on the suggested increases to the existing toll structure. A motion was made by Chairman Ward, seconded by Committee Member Schiffner, and declared passed by the Board members present, to recommend the OCTA Board of Directors adopt a policy eliminating tolls on the 91 Express Lanes for vehicles with three or more occupants all day, during all hours except in the eastbound direction, Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Committee Member Keenan was not present to vote on this item. The Committee also requested staff provide a report on the financial impacts of this recommended action. 5. State Route 91 Improvement Plan Update This item was deferred to the next meeting of the State Route 91 Advisory Committee. Page 4 of 5 MINUTES State Route 91 Advisory Committee Meeting April 4, 2003 Other Matters 6. Legislative Update Kennard R. Smart, OCTA General Counsel provided an update on proposed clean-up legislation for Assembly Bill 1010. Mr. Smart stated that the proposed amendments had been accepted for inclusion in an omnibus bill given the non -controversial nature of the proposed language. 7. General Manager's Report Ellen Burton, General Manager of the 91 Express Lanes, reported that on April 3, 2003, the California Transportation Commission approved $6 million to build an additional westbound lane on State Route 91 between the Riverside County line and Coal Canyon Road. Construction on this project could begin as early as June 2003. 8. Committee Members' Reports Committee Member Buster requested a future presentation regarding goals. 9. Public Comments At this time members of the public were invited to address the Committee regarding items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee. There were no requests to address the Committee. 10. Adjournment The April 4, 2003 meeting of the State Route 91 Advisory Committee adjourned at 11:35 a.m. The next meeting of the State Route 91 Advisory Committee will be held at 9:00 a.m. on May 16, 2003, at Eagle Glen Golf Course Facility, 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway, Corona, California 92883-0620. ATTEST Olga Gonzalez Clerk of the Board Michael Ward Committee Chairman Page 5 of 5 Item 2. OCTA May 16, 2003 To: Members of the State Route 91 Advisory Committee From: Ellen S. Burto eneral Manager, 91 Express Lanes Subject: SR -91 Express Lanes Monthly Report Overview A status report on the 91 Express Lanes is routinely prepared highlighting operations, maintenance activities, financial performance and external communications. The report was provided to the Orange County Transportation Authority Board on April 28, 2003 and is now being provided to the State Route 91 Advisory Committee. Recommendation Receive and file the 91 Express Lanes Status Report. - February/March 2003. Background The February/March 2003 status report for the 91 Express Lanes is provided as Attachment A. The report highlights operations, finance, external communications, and regional plans and projects. Not covered in the monthly report but also of interest, is the relocation of the current 91 Express Lanes Customer Service Center. The lease for the current location expires in September 2003 and due to issues of accessibility, safety and convenience, a new location in Corona has been selected. The relocation will take place in September 2003. Summary A 91 Express Lanes status report for February/March 2003 is provided. The report highlights operating performance, maintenance activities, financial performance and external communications. Attachment A - The 91 Express Lanes Status Report - February/March 2003. Orange County Transportation Authority 550 South Main Street / P. O. Box 14184 / Orange / California 92863-1584 / (714) 560-OCTA (6282) April 21, 2003 To: Regional Planning and Highways Committee From: Arthur T. Leahy, Chief Executive Officer Subject: SR -91 Express Lanes Monthly Report Overview A status report on the 91 Express Lanes is prepared monthly for Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors review. The report highlighting operations, maintenance activities, financial performance and external communications is provided. Recommendation Receive and file the 91 Express Lanes Status Report that covers the period of March 2003 with the exception of the financial information which covers February 2003. Background On January 3, 2003, the Orange County Transportation Authority completed its acquisition of the 91 Express Lanes (facility) and began operations of the facility. To keep the Board apprised of the 91 Express Lane activities a monthly report is prepared for Board review. Due to month end closing dates and flow of financial information, the monthly report provides actual results on financial performance for February 2003. Discussion The February/March monthly report for the 91 Express Lanes is provided in Attachment A. The report has sections highlighting operations, financial data, external communications, and regional plans and projects. The performance of the Facility continues to outperform the traffic and revenue data of 2002. Orange County Transportation Authority 550 South Main Street / P.O. Box 14184 / Orange / California 92863-1584 / (714) 560-OCTA (6282) Page 2 SR -91 Express Lanes Monthly Report Summary The 91 Express Lanes monthly report for February/March is provided for Board review highlighting the operating performance, maintenance activities, financial performance and external communications. Attachments A. Receive and file the 91 Express Lanes Status Report that covers February/March 2003. Prepared by: C10.-4 4,‘ Ellen S. Burton General Manager, Toll Roads (714) 560-5923 Approved by: Kenan Director, Finance and Administration (714) 560-5678 ATTACHMENT A OCTA Orange County Ilransportation Authority 91 Express Lanes Status Report. Proefe--41 91 Express Lanes February 2003 — March 2003 March 31, 2003 91 Express Lanes Update Table of Contents 91 Express Lanes Update 2 Traffic and Revenue Statistics 4 Month of March 2003 4 Traffic & Revenue — March 2003 4 Year -to -Date (YTD) - end of March 2003 5 Year -To -Date Traffic & Revenue as of March 31, 2003 5 Maintenance and Technology 6 Customer Service 7 Customer Service Report for March 2003 (Cofiroute) 7 Transponder Account Status 8 Revenues 9 Expenses 9 Capital Asset Activities 10 Debt Service 10 Operating Statement 11 Advisory Committee 12 Legislation 12 Marketing 13 Customer Relations 13 Improvements for SR -91 Corridor 15 With the non -compete provision removed from the SR -91 Franchise Agreement, OCTA, Caltrans, and RCTC have been working to identify potential improvements to the SR -91 corridor. A number of near -term and long-term projects are planned with some already under way. 15 AB 1010 Planning Requirements 15 Proposed SR -91 Major Investment Study 15 2 Chokepoint Projects 16 Upcoming Events and Activities 17 Chapter 5 — Next Steps 16 PTA @I Expea Lein' 3 Operations Overview Traffic and Revenue Statistics, Maintenance and Technology, and Customer Service Month of March 2003 1. Traffic volume in the 91 Express Lanes was 9.4 percent more than in March 2002. 2. Gross potential toll revenue increased by 4.9 percent over the same period last year.' 3. Gross potential toll revenue per trip declined about 4.1 percent over the same period last year. This results from a greater proportion of trips occurring off peak and in the HOV3+ mode. Traffic & Revenue - March 2003 This Year Same Period Last Year Mar 2003 Mar 2003 Actual 2003 Descri lion Actual Projected versus Projected Mar 2002 versus 2002 ; r Trips Full Toll Lanes 703,092 735,381 -4.4% 639,462 10.0% 3+ Lanes 117,521 127,449 -7.8% 110,825 6.0% Total Trips 820,613 862,83}0 -4.9% 750,287 9.4% I Revenue Full Toll Lanes $ 2,043,830 $ 2,143,920 -4.7% $1,949,018 4.9% 3+ Lanes $ 153,837 $ 161,370 -4.7% $ 146,700 4.9% Total Revenue $ 2,197,667 $ 2,305,290 -4.7% $2,095,718 4.9% $ 2.91 I $ 2.92 -0.3% $ 3.05 -4.6% Revenue Per Trip Full Toll Lanes 3+ Lanes $ 1.31 $ 1.27 3.4% $ 1.32 -1.1% Revenue Per Trip $ 2.68 $ 2.67 0.2% $ 2.79 -4.1% Gross Potential Toll Revenue is equal to traffic* toll rate. Historically, about 85 percent of gross toll revenue is actually collected. 4 Year -to -Date (YTD) - end of March 2003 1. Toll lane trips are up 13.8 percent over the same period as last year. 2. Gross potential toll revenue is up 9.7 percent from 2002. 3. Gross potential toll revenue per trip has declined about 3.6 percent over the same period last year due to an increase in growth of off peak trips and HOV3+ use. Years -To -Date Traffic & Revenue as of March 31, 2003 This Year Same Period Last Year 2003 Actual 2003 Projected Actual 2003 versus YTD YTD versus 2002 YTD 2002 Description]$ Projected YTD NMAKI qy S� T Trips Full Toll Lanes 2,055,754 2,070,463 -0.7% 1,800,403 14.2% 3+ Lanes 336,035 346,745 _3.1% 301,517 11.4% Total Trips 2,391,789 2,417,208 -1.1% 2,101,920 13.8% d d .k 4 T/9 .. nW0 4i 1 L `!'. . {ir 'ttv 1 *NZ': Revenue Full Toll Lanes $ 6,003,492 $ 6,019,775 -0.3% $ 5,472,522 9.7% 3+ Lanes $ 451,876 $ 453,101 -0.3% $ 411,910 9.7% Total Revenue $ 6,45.5,368 $ 6,472,876 -0.3% $ 5,884,433 9.7% N i 430'-,1 . "1 ft - s m .. •• _ . rr f,.. 4� 'tee t 1 �. - 5} _ 4 `b 4' ^ ! :_ r. JJI .r� I,Z. - r . . .� +�' v ,may ' �.ei I[, k `O _� �§ . Revenue Per Trip Full Toll Lanes $ 2.92 $ 2.91 I 0.4% $ 3.04 -3.9% 3+ Lanes $ 1.34 $ 1.31 2.9% $ 1.37 -1.6% Revenue Per Trip $ 2.70 $ 2.68 0.8% $ 2.80 -3.6% 5 The graph below charts the gross potential toll revenue on a monthly basis and compares those amounts to those generated in 2002. 91 Express Lanes Gross Potential Toll Revenue $2,400,000 $2,300,000 $2,200,000 $2,100,000 $2,000,000 $1,900,000 $1,800,000 $1,700,000 January February March Apra Msy June July August September October November December —4-2003 Gross Potential Tot Rev 2,236,573 2,019,127 2,197,687 —a-2002 Gross Potential Tot Rev 1,933,425 1,855,290 2,095,718 2,090,802 2,320,283 2,146,524 2,246,938 2,378,502 2,140,113 2,357,684 2,254,160 2,207,675 $ Difference 305,148 163,637 101,949 % Difference 16% 9% 5% Maintenance and Technology An important component of the 91 Express Lanes program is maintaining the toll lanes and the technology that support the toll road operation. Routine maintenance is scheduled on every third Sunday (weather permitting) and performed by Caltrans. This maintenance consists of sweeping, rail repairs, replacement of channelizers and other repairs which can only be performed while the lanes are closed down for the crews' safety. Closures are kept to a minimum and scheduled for non -peak traffic times. Recent closures for routine maintenance occurred on February 23, March 9, and March 23, 2003. On the technology side, OCTA is currently replacing the existing toll reading and recording system which is called an electronic toll and traffic management system (ETTM). The system is scheduled for implementation in the Fall. The new ETTM will further improve the reliability, accuracy and documentation of toll transactions. The ETTM replacement program is progressing through the third month of its 12 month schedule. The project team has accepted the General Specifications and will complete the detailed Design Documents by the end of April. The contractor is now building a factory mockup of the entire system, and factory tests will begin in June. The ETTM system upgrade will provide 91 Express Lanes operations personnel with two independent methods of assessing tolls and advanced data logging technology to monitor and diagnose subsystem performance. The ETTM contractor will guarantee capture and recognition of at least 98 percent of vehicles passing through the toll zone, with a peak performance of over 99 percent % capture and recognition. 6 The project team recently held an intensive five day design workshop at OCTA headquarters that led to a broad agreement on system architectural, design philosophy, and design detail. As a result of the workshop, several small scope changes were introduced to enhance performance and backup capabilities. These changes would amount to an increase of less than 1.4 percent of the contract value. Several adjustments to the schedule (totaling about one month) were also considered, based on the scope changes. The new date for final acceptance of the work is January 21, 2004. Actual installation and use of the new system will occur in the Fall of 2003 and the testing/acceptance of the system will continue into January of 2004. These changes will be documented and reviewed by OCTA management prior to any modifications taking effect. Customer service activities at OCTA's operating contractor, Cofiroute, continued at a very busy and productive rate. No written or phone complaints were received regarding customer service*. All customer service performance levels were well within established standards. The below chart identifies customer complaints, customer service response time, and performance standards. It does not reflect customer comments regarding the toll facility and toll operations. Cofiroute is currently compiling detail information related to these complaints which will be shared in future monthly reports. Customer Service Report for March 2003 (Cofiroute) _ i n G k. ,pp�.. a i 7` .rt- w . -• • � r� a� i=7Y�Sr,- Z"�y�if: �l Y' ne ifc., r S t ,t.,:.,, t]m r Call Wait Times _ 8.06 sec. Less than 2 Minutes Abandon Rate (129 calls) 0.8 % Less than 4% Processing Response 1 day 2 Business days Written Complaints * None 2 Business Days Phone Complaints * _ None 2 Business Days Transponder Distribution (3165) 1 day 2 Business Days Payment Posting to Accounts 24 hours 24 Hours Total Calls 25,901 Not applicable Calls Handled by Customer Svc. Reps 14,952 Not applicable Calls Handled by IVR (automated system) 10,820 Not applicable omplamts relate to Customer Service and not toll lane operations. 7 l Transponder Account Status The 91 Express Lanes has experienced continued growth in the number of drivers using the facility since its inception. The steady growth can be measured by the number of transponder accounts in effect each year. The following chart shows the pattern of transponder growth the operation has experienced. At the end of March 2003, the 91 Express Lanes had 139,552 transponder accounts. History of Growing Number of Transponder Accounts 140,00 120,000 100,000- K° 60,000 40,000 20,000 As of 3/31/03 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 8 Financial Highlights Summary of Revenue, Expenses, Capital Asset Activities, Debt Service and Operation Statement 1. Toll revenue for the two months ended February 2003 was $4,129,840. This is an increase of 15.4 percent over the same period last year. 2. Non -toll revenues include account fees, pay -by -plate fees, and violation processing fees. Historically, non -toll revenues represent about 20 percent of total annual revenue. Non -toll revenue for the two months ended February 28, 2003 was $940,880 and represented 18.6 percent of total revenue compared to 22.7 percent for the same period last year. 1. Total operating expenses before depreciation and amortization expense for the two months ended February 2003 were $2,297,596 compared to budgeted operating expenses of $3,056,824. This difference is largely attributable to the timing of payments for property insurance and patrol services. 2. Depreciation of capital assets and amortization of the toll road franchise cost totaled $1,271,439 for the two months ended February 2003. Depreciation and amortization expense are not budgeted items. However, these expenses must be included in calculating net income. 3. Interest income for the two months ended February 2003 was $198,132. 4. Interest expense related to the $135 million acquisition debt of $5,150,250 due in February 2003 was budgeted in the month due. Acquisition debt interest expense for the two months ended February 28, 2003 was $1,659,526. 5. Interest expense related to subordinated debt for the two months ended February 2003 was $709,168. ri4 9 Capital Asset Activities During the two months ended February 2003, significant capital asset activities included approximately $1,313,000 related to the ETTM replacement system and $414,000 related to transponder purchases. The next debt service payment for the Taxable 7.63 percent Senior Secured Bonds is scheduled for August 15, 2003. The amount due is equal to $5.15 million and is comprised solely of interest expense. Currently, there remains $135 million outstanding on the Bonds. In addition to the amounts due on the Taxable Bonds, the Authority has subordinated debt outstanding related to the acquisition of the 91 Express Lanes. The subordinated debt is comprised of internally borrowed funds, which will be repaid on an annual basis with 91 Express Lanes net revenues. The amount of principal outstanding currently totals approximately $84 million. The Authority has received proposals in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Underwriting services for the 91 Express Lanes. Staff anticipates completing this RFP in the upcoming weeks and submitting a recommended list of firms to the Authority's Board of Directors in May 2003. In addition to this RFP, the Authority is currently in the process of preparing an RFP for Financial Advisory services. The Financial Advisory services RFP should be completed prior to the end of the fiscal year. These two RFPs are required for a potential refunding of the Taxable Bonds. The refunding is currently scheduled for sometime in August 2003 if approved by the Authority's Board of Directors. 10 Operating Statement YTD As of February 28, 2003 YTD Variance Descrl on Actual Bud;:et Dollar Percent .s miii -.. an, ..rte Operating Revenues Toll Revenue $4,129,840 $3,577,531 $552,309 15.4 Non -Toll and Other Revenue 940.880 1,051,496 (110,616) (10.5) Total 0.erating Revenues 5,070,720 4,629,027 441,693 9.5 Operating Expenses Contracted Services 1,666,667 1,664,667 (2,000) (.1) Other Professional Services 47,501 150,000 102,499 68.3 Credit Card Processing 108,266 116,092 7,826 6.7 Toll Road Account Servicing 72,686 37,750 (34,936) (92.5) Toll Road Maintenance and Materials 38,139 42,545 4,406 10.4 Patrol Services 0 54,640 54,640 100.0 System Maintenance 1,439 49,200 47,761 97.1 Other Services 48,135 73,163 25,028 34.2 Advertising 17,741 111,333 93,592 84.1 Utilities 40,558 54,065 13,507 25.0 Office Supplies 141,214 117,918 (23,296) (19.8) Leases 79,033 49,826 (29,207) (58.6) Other 36,217 35,625 (592) (1.7) Property Insurance 0 500,000 500,000 100.0 Depreciation and Amortization 1.271.439 0 (1,271.439) N/A Total Operating Expenses 3,569,035 I 3,056,824 (512,211) N/A Operating Income 1.501,685 1,572,203 (70,518) N/A Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses): Interest Income 198,132 0 198,132 N/A Interest Expense - (2,368.694) (5.150.250) 2,781,556 54.0 Total Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses) (2,170,562) (5,150,250) 2,979,688 N/A Net of Revenues Less Expenses2 ($668,877) ($3,578,047) $2,909,170 N/A 2 Because of timing and accrual issues discussed under "Expenses", net income cannot be slated on interim operating statements. Instead, the term "Net of Revenues Les Expenses" is used to describe the interim cash flow status of the operation. Actual income statements will be reported separately to the Board at the close of the year. 11 External Communications Advisory Committee, Legislative Update, Marketing, and Customer Relations lidvisO y Committal The March 7, 2003 meeting of the State Route (SR) -91 Advisory Committee took place at OCTA's administrative offices in Orange. The focus of the meeting was on short and long- term planning and the agenda included presentations from OCTA, the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and Caltrans. A summary of each agency's presentation follows. • OCTA staff shared findings of a preliminary traffic demand analysis for the SR -91 corridor. This analysis was conducted prior to the purchase of the toll road franchise. Another presentation focused on OCTA and RCTC's joint effort to conduct a strategic assessment of long-term alternatives for improving travel between the two counties. • Caltrans presented findings from a preliminary alternatives analysis they'd conducted for the SR -91. They reported on potential short, mid- and long range improvements. • RCTC presented the Community and Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process (CETAP) which includes study of a new corridor between Riverside and Orange County. RCTC also provided an update on future Measure A (local sales tax) improvements. OCTA monitors legislation as it moves through the State Legislature and Congress and takes positions on bill proposals affecting transportation. Bills related to toll road operations are highlighted in this section. Last year's, AB 1010 (Correa), the legislation allowing OCTA to operate the 91 Express Lanes and collect tolls, was pushed through the legislative process at the end of session. As a result, some technical clean-up language is needed. Clean-up language was drafted and reviewed by OCTA, RCTC, and the 91 Advisory Committee. It was submitted through Assemblyman Todd Spitzer's office and will be included in an omnibus bill authored by the Chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee, Assemblyman Dutra. The omnibus bill only includes non -controversial clean-up items and is expected to be approved by the end of this year. 12 AB 198 (Nation, D -San Rafael) would prohibit Caltrans or transportation entities operating toll facilities from selling or disseminating actual driving patterns of motorists using an electronic toll payment device. The OCTA Board of Directors has taken a "Support with Amendments" position to clarify that a transportation agency may contract with third party marketing agencies to distribute information to customers but that those entities are prohibited from selling customer information. This bill passed the Assembly Transportation Committee 19-0 on March 3, 2003, and was placed on the Assembly Appropriations Committee's suspense file on April 2, 2003. AB 1289 (Benoit, R -Palm Desert) would reverse a provision of AB 1010 prohibiting Caltrans from entering into any new toll road agreements. As introduced, Benoit's bill would have allowed non -compete clauses in toll road contracts. The bill was amended on April 1, 2003, to prohibit non -compete provisions. AB 1289 is set for hearing on April 21 before the Assembly Transportation Committee. SB 138 (Knight, R -Palmdale) would permit Caltrans to solicit proposals and enter into agreements for a toll road on SR -138 between Palmdale and Victorville in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Caltrans would be prohibited from entering into an agreement that includes a non -competition provision. This bill was amended on March 25 to require the existing SR -138 to remain open and require enactment of a statute by the Legislature for approval of the toll road agreement. SB 138 passed Senate Transportation Committee 12-0 on March 18, 2003, and passed Senate Appropriations Committee 8-3 on April 7, 2003. At the OCTA Board Regional Planning and Highways Committee meeting on March 17, an updated presentation was made regarding name and branding opportunities. Committee members provided several suggestions that they asked be incorporated. Information will be presented to the full Board at the April 28th Board Meeting. In keeping with the tradition of the prior owners of conducting Customer Roundtables, a roundtable was held on March 25th at the Villa Almalfi Restaurant in Corona. Twelve frequent users were asked to provide their comments on a variety of issues, including the new ownership by OCTA, making HOV lanes free for three or more riders, and other suggestions they had for the 91 Express Lanes. Finally, during the month of March, the Spring 2003 91 Expressions newsletter was completed and has begun the distribution process to customers with their statements. Customer Relations OCTA Customer Relations continues to receive a minimal amount of questions and comments from toll lane customers. OCTA staff responds directly to questions received that are policy related. Questions about transponders, payments, address changes, etc., are referred to the Cofiroute 91 Express Lanes Customer Service Center. Customer Relations also continues to handle a small number of phone calls regarding escalated toll violations. Thirteen communications were documented from March 1St through the 31s`; approximately one-half of these comments were related to toll violations. OCTA is working closely with the 13 Customer Services Manager and the Operations Manager at Cofiroute to resolve many of these issues. Thus far, comments received by Customer Relations have ranged broadly in scope. Several issues raised include: • Waiving of fees for 2 or more passengers • Toll violations • Timetables for the lowering of rates • Suggested lane improvements • Charges waived at all times for emergency vehicles In order to ensure a consistent message, and that customers are responded to in a timely manner, all phone calls/correspondence received regarding the 91 Express Lanes should be forwarded to Janelle Hamm (714) 560-5563 in OCTA's Customer Relations Department. The comments will then be routed to the appropriate people internally or at Cofiroute. 14 Regional Plans and Projects Improvements for SR -91 Corridor With the non -compete provision removed from the SR -91 Franchise Agreement, OCTA, Caltrans, and RCTC have been working to identify potential improvements to the SR -91 corridor. A number of near -term and long-term projects are planned with some already under way. AB 1010 Planning Require ents ; .' To ensure improvements to the SR -91 remain in the forefront of discussions, AB 1010 included a requirement that OCTA, in consultation with Caltrans and RCTC, issue a plan including a proposed schedule for SR -91 improvements. The stated goals of the SR -91 Improvement Plan includes identifying a range of transportation projects, annual updates to reflect continued project development efforts and continued involvement of RCTC and Caltrans in plan updates. OCTA has retained an engineering firm to prepare the plan, and two initial meetings have occurred with RCTC and Caltrans to date. A presentation summarizing the draft plan at the 91 Advisory Committee is expected May 16, 2003 with OCTA Board adoption scheduled for June 2003. Proposed. SR -91 Major Investment Study To address long-term mobility in the SR -91 Corridor, OCTA and RCTC will conduct a strategic assessment of alternatives for improving travel between the two counties. The planning and engineering study will focus on improvements to the SR -91 corridor and options for constructing a new corridor between the two counties to facilitate future transportation demand. This assessment will be conducted through the federal Major Investment Study (MIS) process. Through the federal MIS process, the assessment of the SR -91 is planned using a combination of transportation planning, engineering, and public outreach tools. The MIS is a flexible, integrated process for making transportation planning decisions by evaluating many different options, collaborative decision -making, and proactive public involvement. The MIS process emphasizes local decision -making and focuses on community issues unique to the area. The MIS culminates in a strategy for implementation of major transportation projects. The $3 million MIS, funded equally by OCTA and RCTC, is expected to start by Fall 2003 and be complete 18 months later. For the SR -91 portion of the study, the recommended limits are from Interstate 15 in the east to State Route 57 in the west. All reasonable transportation technologies will be evaluated and considered including new general-purpose 15 freeway lanes, new toll or non -toll corridors, carpool lanes, light and heavy rail transit, express bus, and high-speed rail. Public input and outreach will be a key to ensuring feedback from SR -91 commuters, cities, and interested parties. The intent of the public outreach effort is twofold: ensure public input into alternatives and ensure the public is informed at every major study stage. A public outreach consultant will prepare and implement a public outreach plan. The public outreach plan is expected to include workshops, newsletters, web -based information, e-mail updates, presentations to civic groups, and other communication tools. OCTA, Caltrans, and RCTC have been working to identify potential quick fixes to traffic bottlenecks on the SR -91 corridor. At the top of the list, is the Westbound Lane Drop Restoration Project. Earlier this month, the project was allocated $6 million in state Interregional Transportation Improvement Program (ITIP) funds. Total project cost is $8 million of which $2 million has already been allocated. The project will add a westbound traffic lane from the Orange County/Riverside County border to Coal Canyon, a distance of about one half mile. This project is scheduled for completion in late 2003. One additional development includes re -striping sections of SR -91 to provide additional capacity between SR -71 and SR -241. A new preliminary re -striping plan would build on the Westbound Lane Drop Restoration Project. The new re -striping proposal would extend that project west another 2.75 miles to SR -71. Together, the projects provide an additional 3 miles of new capacity on the most congested section of SR -91. The new project would re -stripe the westbound HOV two-lane transition to the SR -91 Express Lanes (between SR -71 and the Orange/Riverside County border) from two lanes to one lane. In this same segment, a new outside lane would be added for general-purpose traffic and traffic merging from SR -71 to SR -91. The new outside lane will use existing pavement, and does not require major construction. Overall, the new re -striping project would increase westbound capacity between SR -71 and the SR -241 without the cost of building a full lane. In addition, the project would reduce weaving on SR -91 and provide a seamless transition for commuters traveling to SR -241 from SR -71. Caltrans is currently developing cost estimates for the project. Preliminary estimates are less the $2 million. An environmental assessment will be necessary for the re -stripe project, based on Caltrans' initial feedback. Details on this project will be available at the SR - 91 Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 16, 2003 in Corona. 16 1 Chapter Next Steps April 2003 • SR -91 Advisory Committee April 4th meeting items: o Debt Service Discussion o Toll Policy Discussion o Vollmer Presentation on HOV3+ o Status Report 91 Express Lanes • Negotiate new Customer Service Center office space in Corona (current lease expires September 30, 2003) • Implement routine road maintenance May 2003 • Implement routine road maintenance (Caltrans, May 11) • SR -91 Advisory Committee meeting May 16, to consider AB 1010 SR -91 improvement list, new re -striping project, and other issues June 2003 • SR -91 Advisory Committee meeting June 13 items: o AB 1010 List o Toll Policy Discussion o Upcoming Refinancing • OCTA Board to adopt AB 1010 SR -91 improvement list Summer 2003 • Potential refinancing of debt i1 17 10. Item 3 OCTA May 16, 2003 To: From: Ellen S. Burto eneral Manager, 91 Express Lanes Subject: Monitoring Congestion in 91 Express Lanes Overview Members of the State Route 91 Advisory Committee OCTA has been working with its traffic and revenue consultant, Vollmer Associates, to identify ways to monitor recurring congestion in the 91 Express Lanes. Information is provided about approaches using volume, speed, video tape and customer feedback mechanisms. Recommendation Receive and file as an information item. Background The State Route 91 Advisory Committee has requested information about how congestion patterns can be monitored in the 91 Express Lanes. Vollmer Associates has prepared a technical memo to address this request (Attachment A). Attachments: A — Vollmer Associates' memorandum regarding 91 Express Lanes Monitoring Options Orange County Transportation Authority 550 South Main Street/P.O. Box 14184 / Orange / California 92863-1584 / (714) 560-OCTA (6282) ASSOCIATES LLP Engineers Architects Landscape Architects Surveyors Planners MEMORANDUM TO: Ellen Burton, OCTA FROM: Laura Brennan, Vollmer Associates DATE: Friday, May 9, 2003 RE: 91 Express Lane Monitoring Options 50 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10010-5205 Tel: 212.366.5600 Fax: 212.366.5629 Vollmer Associates has been asked to evaluate the use of recorded speeds on the 91 Express lanes as a methodology for monitoring congestion and setting a toll - increase protocol. To develop a toll -monitoring tool to be used for future 91 Express Lane monitoring, a system needs to be established that is consistent and reliable. This memo presents a discussion on using several alternate methods of monitoring conditions in order to determine when toll changes are required. There are four options that the OCTA can use to monitor conditions on the 91 Express Lanes. They are as follows: • Monitor volumes — hourly volumes can be monitored to determine when they are consistently above the recommended level, • Monitor speeds — recorded speeds on the 91 Express Lanes can be used to determine when the road consistently slows down, • Watch the conditions on video — to determine the frequency of congestion and reduced speeds by observation, and • Monitor complaints — as the number of complaints for congestion on the 91 Express Lanes increases, that is an indicator of poor operating conditions. Hourly Traffic Volumes One option to monitor 91 Express Lanes conditions is by tracking hourly traffic volumes to determine how many hours per day or per week fall into a "congested" category. Traffic volumes are a consistent form of measuring the flow in the 91 Express Lanes, since all vehicles traveling are being tolled, and therefore, are accounted for. These data are recorded and easily recalled from existing databases, and therefore provide a reliable source of information. Sta. 12 IRS 91 Express Lanes M ap Sta. 1(1.R5(1 Ka tella Avenue Sta 17 (151 Sta 15 R(Y St a 1R4 '15 k3 N I • • Item 4. DRAFT STATE ROUTE 91 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN This report is the bound attachment that accompanies your May 16, 2003 Agenda meeting materials. 40 m Prepared for: to Mit SI lialeitatatios Pito ITIOrange County Transportation Authority OCTA In Association with: 0.11110 " ]iJr rr stereCaranl p T un q'o Hash n Comnrlss1m V4 Department of Transportation Districts 8 and 12 May 2003 CONTENTS SECTIONS OF THIS REPORT Page No. 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 ISSUES AND NEED 6 3 IMPLEMENTATION PL AN 9 SHORT TERM (1-5 YRS) 11 NEAR TERM (6-10 YRS) 21 LONG TERM (10 YRS+) 31 4 REFERENCES 48 APPENDICES 49 APPENDIX A - EXHIBITS OF CANDID ATE PROJECTS 1 INTRODUCTION B ACKGR OUND STUDY PARTICIP ANTS JURISDICTIONAL PROCESS STUDY PROCESS 1 BACrr ROUND Previous law authorized the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to enter into franchise agreements with private companies to construct and operate four demonstration toll road projects in California. This resulted in the development of the 91 Express Lanes facility in Orange County, CA. The four -lane, 10 -mile toll road runs along the median of Sta te Route 91 (SR -91) in northeast Orange County between the Orange/Riverside County line and State Route 55 (SR -55) . Since the 91 Express Lanes carried its first vehicle in December 1995, the facility has logged more than 46 million vehicle hips and saved users millions of hours of commuting time. While the 91 Express Lanes facility has improved travel time along the SR -91 corridor, provisions in the franchise agreement between Caltrans and the private franchisee, the California Private Transportation Company (CPTC), prohibited Ca ltra ns and county transportation agencies from adding transportation capacity or operational improv ements to the SR -91 corridor from Interstate 15 (1-15) in Riverside County to the Orange/Los Angeles Counties border through the year 2030. Consequently, the public agencies were barred from adding new lanes, improving interchanges, and adding other improvements to decrease congestion on the SR -91 freeway. This " non -compete" provision proved especially problematic given the increasing travel demand on SR -91, fueled by rapid residential development in Riverside County and growing employment in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Recognizing the need to eliminate the non -compete provision of the franchise agreement, Go vernor Gray Davis signed Assembly Bill 1010 (Lou Correa) into law in Se ptember 2002, paving the way for much -needed congestio n relief for thousands of drivers who use SR -91 to travel between Riverside and Orange Counties each day. The bill allowed the Orange 2 County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to purchase the 91 Express Lane franchise and eliminate the existing clause that prohibits any capacity - enhancing improvements from being made to SR -91 until the year 2030. The deal to purchase the 91 Express Lanes was completed in January 2003, placing the road in public hands at a cost of $207.5 million. With the elimination of the n on -compete provision through AB 1010 and the subsequent 91 Express Lanes purchase by the OCTA, Orange and Riverside County public o fficials and Caltrans Districts 8 and 12 are now working together on improvement plans for SR -91 . Per AB 1010, prior to July 1, 2003, OCTA, in consultation with Caltrans and the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), must issue a plan and a proposed completion schedule to the State Legislature for SR -91 improvements from 1-15 to SR -55. The intent of the plan is to establish a program of projects eligible for funding by potential e xcess toll revenue. OCTA must update the plan on an annual basis . This report is the result of the requirement to provide the State Legislature with an Implementation Plan for SR -91 improvements. The document includes an overview, identification of issues and needs, and the short-, near- and long-term pr ojects for improving mobility on SR -91. Project descriptions include conceptual phasing plans, cost estimates, and discussion of key issues that need to be addressed in order to complete each project. This plan will provide OCTA, RCTC, and Caltrans with a starting point for implementing SR -91 improvements. Future annual plan updates will refine the scope, cost, and schedule of each pr oject included in this version of the plan . Long-term projects discussed in this plan will be evaluated in detail through a future major corridor study expected to start in late 2003. STUDY PARTICIPANTS The SR -91 Implementation Plan provides an overview of current and future transportation projects intended to improve travel between Riverside and Orange Counties. Plan participants consisted of local and regional planning agencies Including the OCTA, the Riversid e County Tra nsportation Commission (RCTC), and Caltrans Districts 8 and FPI OCTA 3 12. Key staff members from these agenci es for med a Project Development Team (PDT) to act as a technical steering group . The PDT met bi-weekly to review the study progress, discuss and resolve technical issues and coordinate subsequent efforts. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TEAM O range County Transportation Auth ority Dave Elbaum Kurt Brotcke Ellen Burton Glen Campbell Riverside County Transportatio n Commission Hideo Sugita John Standiford ups Jeff Chapman Doug Smith Shannon Willits Art Caltrans District 8 Dick D oyle William Mosby Greg Ramirez John Pagano Caltrans District 12 Gail Farber Gary Slater Joe Harak e Everrett Evans JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES The SR -91 C orridor transverses multiple jurisdictional and political boundaries and is represented by the following elected officials: • Orange County Supervisor District 3: Bill Campbell • Riverside County Supervisor District 2: John Tavaglione • Congressional District 40: Jerry Lewis • Congressional District 42: Joe Baca 4 • Congressional District 44: Mary Bono • State Senator: Bob Margett • State Senator. Richard Ackerman • State Senator. Jim Battin • Assembly Member: Todd Spitzer • Assembly Member: Lynn Daucher STUDY PROCESS Over the three-month period of developing this plan, OCTA, RCTC, Caltrans and URS worked together to define and develop a wide array of potential transportation solutions for addressing critical SR -91 issues. The following describes the process for developing the plan: 1. WORK REVIEW OF EXISTING DOCU MENTATION AND PREVI OUS — All current and on -going work being prepared for SR -91 was reviewed. Pertinent information and data was used to develop a list of potential projects for the SR -91 Implementation Plan. Caltrans Districts 8 and 12 have worked in cooperation to identify potential improvements alo ng the Corridor. All reasonable improvements were in cluded in the SR -91 Alternative Analysis document dated January 2003 . The majority of projects included in this plan were initially analyzed as part of the Caltrans efforts. 2. REVIEW OF ALL PO TENTIAL ALTERNATIVES WITH PDT — Meetings were held with the PDT to review and discuss current project options. All project a lternatives were reviewed, mapped, and submitted to the PDT for comments. Source documents reviewed include current Caltrans planning efforts, prior Project Study Reports (PSRs), and current engineering design plans. 3. IDENTIFY PROJECTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION — Based on input from the PDT and available data, projects were refined and divided into logical segments for potential phasing. 4. PLAN DEVELOPMENT — Once the projects and phasing were defin ed, all projects were analyzed to add more detail in terms of cost, benefits and schedule. 5. FINAL PLAN — This final report was prepared to summarize the short-, near- and long- term projects for presentation to OCTA, RCTC, Caltrans and the SR -91 Advisory Committee. 5 Many of the projects included in the report continue to be refined in the project development pr ocess . As a result, this report is a living document that will evolve and be updated on an annual basis. 2 ISSUES AND NEED Formerly, all final congestion relief decisions concerning SR -91 would have to have been made within the context of the Franchise Agreement/Absolute Protection Zone negotiated between the Department and the CPTC. This agreement was executed in 1990 under AB 680. Under this agreement, congestion relief in the target corridor was to be accomplished solely through development of a toll facility . AB 1010 allows the region to move forward with the implementation program summarized in this report. The issues the major causes of congestion on SR -91 are well documented. This corridor experiences demand much higher than the current capacity due, in part, to the following: • Residential growth in areas that feed SR -91, including eastern and southern Riverside County, has been more rapid than predicted during the 1990 recession. Co ntinued rapid growth is predicted for the fore se eable future. • The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has identified job/ho using imbalances in Riverside and Orange Counties. Riverside County has become a major source of a ffordable housing in the SCAG region. Orange County has become a primary location for employment centers. This travel demand has lead to a heavily dire ctional co mmute pattern between the two counties. • SCAG Is respo nsible for the transportation conformity analysis for the non -attainment areas in southern California. This analysis is required for the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) to e nsure a 6 finding of conformity with applicable Clean Air Act implementation plans. Any new projects recommended for programming will also need to be analyzed for conformity and will need to be included in the RTP . EXISTING CORRIDOR CONDITI ONS Project Limits The pr oject limits for this analysis is a segment of State Route 91 (SR -91) from west of the junction of State Routes 55 and 91 (PM 6 .12) in the City of Anaheim in Orange County to the Orange/Riverside County Line (PM 18.91); and from the Orange/Riverside County Line (PM 0 .0) to east of the junction of SR -91 and Interstate 15 (PM 11 .99) In the City of Corona in Riverside County. The freeway segment is approximately 24 .78 km long, and includes 112 .79 km within Orange County and 11.99 miles in Riverside County . Physical Characteristics State Route 91 within the study area in Orange and Riverside Counties consists of a multi -modal facility that includes a 4 -lane toll facility (O range County only) and a 8 to 10 -lane freeway facility, with the following characteristics: TABLE 2.1: LANE CONFIGUR ATIONS Limits Lane Configurations SR -55 (PM 9.19) to SR -90 (PM 11.54) 10 mixed -flow lanes + 4 toll lanes SR -90 (Imperial Hwy.) (PM 11.54) to Orange Co. Line (PM 18.91) 8 mixed -flo w lanes + 4 toll lanes Riverside Co. Line (PM 0.0) to 1-15 (PM 11.99) 8 mixed -flo w lanes + 2 HOV lanes Existing lanes are in general 3.6 meters wide . The outside shoulders are generally 3 meters wide and the inside shoulders vary from 0 to 3 meters. A concrete barrier separates the entire facility, except at isolated locations within the toll facility, where cut or fill slopes separate the roadbeds. Surface mounted channelizers separate the freeway and toll facilities. There are numerous non-standard features to the roadway that require improvement. Current Traffic Co nditions Evaluation of existing traffic operating conditions is essential to establishing the magnitude of traffic congestion, its causes, and a range of reasonable alternatives that mitigate the identified operational deficiencies. There are numerous methods used to quantify the magnitude of traffic congestion and flow characteristics that directly influence the operational efficiency of a freeway. This implementation plan utilized quantitative and qualitative analysis performed by Caltrans staff to develop an action plan of projects. Mainline and ra mp peak hourly volumes, vehicle mix, truck percentage, and dire ctional split are all factors utilized by Caltrans to develop o perational analysis for a freeway co rridor. Existing peak hourly volumes (mixed -flow and HOV lanes), truck percentages and directional split for SR -91 are summarized in. Table 2 .2 below. TABLE 2.2: CURRENT VOLUMES Peak Hour Volumes Configurations Segment Dir. AM PM Percent % Split SR -55 to Orange/ Riverside County Line Orange/ Riverside County Line to 1-15 EB 7,340 10,800 WB 11,000 7,100 7,480 EB 10,200 WB 6,800 9,240 Truck Directional 6 60'40 6 60140 Review of traffic conditions on the Corridor indicate that the existing carrying capacity of the facility is in ad equate to accommodate peak demand volumes, and that LOS F prevails in the peak direction during th e entire peak period . The results also indicate that there are several physical constraints that generate unacceptable traffic queues . Speeds within the corridor drop to a crawl during peak hours. Th e cumulative effects of this congestion result in significant travel time delays during peak periods. It can be concluded that the results of any the traffic analysis performed will prove that high levels of congestion are characteristic of this freeway during commute hours. A review of traffic conditions performed by Caltr ans as part of the Alternative Analysis illustrates and defines the location of bottlenecks within the corridor and the magnitude of the level of congestion resulting from the operational breakdown of the facility in areas where traffic demand exceeds capacity, commonly known as bottlenecks or hot spots. The bottlenecks identified in this plan correspond with areas where traffic streams merge and diverge at local street and freeway to freeway interchanges, and at lane reduction areas on the mainline. In varying degrees, every interchange within the study area has been identified as a hot spot. Of greater significance is the congestion generated at the SR - 91/1 -15, SR-91/SR-71and the SR-91/SR-55 freeway to freeway interchanges, and SR-91/SR-241 in the eastbound direction by the confluence of several major traffic streams. These locations have adverse impacts on the operational efficiency of the corridor . The following list summarizes the deficiencies identified along the Corridor: • Heavy traffic volumes from 1-15 (North & South) converge with SR - 91. Weaving & merging condition complicated by close proximity of Main Street off -ramp. • High demand from several on -ramps within the eastern segment exacerbates traffic conditions during rush hours. • The right westbound general-purpose lane is dropped at SR -71. • The second HOV lane is dropped at Green River Drive. Heavy downstream congestion forces traffic to exit at the Green River off - 8 ramp . The backup caused by the off -ramp blocks right lane of the mainline freeway. • SR -71 converges with SR -91 causing severe weaving movements. • The Auxiliary Lane is dropped at Coal Canyon Road. • High traffic volumes from Gypsum Canyon Road and Santa Ana Canyon Road cause congestion on the mainline . • SR -241 merges with SR -91 causing additional congestion. • Heavy traffic reentering the freeway from existing Truck Scales merge on uphill grades at slow speed impacting the general-purpose lanes . • The SR -55 merges with SR -91. The right lane is dropped at Lakeview Avenue and the second lane is dropped at Imperial Highway creating a major merge. • High demand from Weir Canyon Road, SR -90 & Lakeview Avenue. • Existing truck weaving through three lanes from WB SR -91 to SB SR -55 causes backup on mainline . • Heavy eastbound traffic volume from N .B. SR -55 converge with SR - 91 to create an inadequate merge condition. 3 IMPLEMENTATION PL AN INTRODUCTION SH ORT TERM (1-5 YRS) NEAR TER M (6-10 YRS) LONG TER M (10 YRS +) 9 The Implementation Plan is divided into short, near and long term sections. Short (1-5 years) and near (6-10 years) term projects are projects that are capable of being implemented quickly through th e project development process with minimal environmental c onstraints. These projects are easily developed and can be ready for design and construction in a short period of time . Long term (10+ years) projects require more significant planning and environmental assessment prior to design or may not be easily constructed . The projects are not listed in order of prio rity and are segmented by the three distinct phases with an 10 GC DUCTR introduction to each program . Table 3 .1 to 3.3 at the end of this section provides a summary of all projects in the plan. The following subsections introduce each distinct program phase and t abulate the projects capable of being implemented during each phase. The projects are not listed in order of priority . The intent of these phases of the program is simply to pr ovide an action list for OCTA, RCTC and Caltrans to pursue in the project development process. SHORT TERM (1-5 YEARS) These projects are recommended for the first five years of the plan and will provide mobility improvements to the corridor when implemented. Short term projects provide immediate operational benefits with a minimum of effort required relative to environmental documentation and Right -of -Way constraints. Many of these projects are in the planning or design stages at this time and require only funding to move forward into construction. It is indicative of these projects that they will provide extensive benefits for the amount of capital costs that will be incurred. The short-term plan recommends eight projects for implementation within 5 years at a total cost of $109 million. 11 Short Term Proje cts • No . 3: Modify SB L akeview Avenue to WB SR -91 Entrance Ramp • No . 7: Eastbound Auxiliary Lanes at Truck Scales • No. 10: WB Auxiliary Lane #1 from SR -241 to County Line • No. 11: Re -stripe WB SR -91 from Coal Canyon to SR -71 • No. 12: EB Auxiliary Lane #1 SR -241 to SR -71 • No . 23: Metrolink Service and Station Improvements — Orange County • No. 24: Metrolink Service and Station Improvements — Riverside County • No . S: Conduct SR -91 to Study Multimodal Alternatives LOS ANGEI ES COUNTY rIrti Ptaantre Y' s et 3 E-ovwmuveio ier e tjn ' .y1 7 55 ra t' Ave _ I E Kat % e ' --- Im provem ents Legend: ® Truck Bypass La ne gi241191 HOV Direct Corsectore 111 EB Aux 02 SAN $ERNAR DI:' J sP.-inn r; lillifit ftrk .c r s° ---Y.a. P,rR I.. O•xaea , Park Acre s 113 WB Awr 92 001 EB 9110 NB 71 Direct Connector faGreen River Inlache i a ReconsmM6n GY: is WB C-0 Road CI EB C -D Road I '. 1591 HOV Sired Cannxia e COUNTY Cht:e n brat s ORANGE COUNTY RIVERSIDE COUNTY 2 Approximate Scale In Miles SR -91 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Long Term Improvement Projects Modify SB Lakeview Avenue to WB SR -91 Entrance Ramp Project No.: Segment: Term: 3 A Sh ort Project Description Improvements consist primarily of the modificati on of the westbound on -ramp from Southbound Lakeview Avenue to prohibit access from the ramp to southbound SR -55. The ramp will be extended and separated from the general purpose lanes by concrete barrier, such that vehicles entering SR -91 cannot traverse the general purpose lanes and merge onto southbound SR -55. Traffic originating in the vicinity of Lakeview Avenue north of SR -91 must use surface streets to enter southboun d SR -55. Additi onal right of way is not required since all modifications can be accomplished within existing right of way. Project Limits tZ Extend Lakeview On -Ramp & Barrier Separate Olive• E Limn 13 eNe‘ La Palma Ave . . Pera lta Hills Pr oject Cost Total Capital Cost Total Supp ort Cost T otal Project Cost Impleme ntatio n Sched ule PSR PR/ED PS&E Construction Related Projects None 2004 2005 2006 2007 $ 2,000,000 $ 500.000 $ 2,500,000 Key Considerati ons • Alters local circulation. Alternative local routes are expected to carry diverted traffic to SB SR - 55. Potential mitigation and costs are unknown . • A traffic study will evaluate effects on local street circulation. Be nefits Improvements will alleviate congestion caused by heavy merging and weaving from the westbound Lakeview on -ramp to southbound SR -55. Curre nt Stat us A PSR has been initiated . Eastbound Auxiliary Lanes at Truck Scales Project No.: Segment: Term: 7 B Short Project Descriptio n Improvements consist primarily of construction of an eastbound auxiliary lane approaching the truck scale entrance ramp and an eastbound auxiliary lane leaving the truck scale exit ramp . P roject Limits Yo rba j_in da 4dV ss4e • 14 Truck Scales <13 • c Lo 0/n. 0 not Rd n vn if N' 1c dS 4, 427, Anaheim E 'thlatnu t Canyo n Rese rvo ir Add Aux iliary Lana InlOut of EB Weight Stations Project Cost Total Capital Cost Total Support Cost Total Project Cost Impl eme nt ati on Schedule PSR PR/ED PS&E Construction 2004 2005 2006 2007 $ 4,000,000 $ 1.000,000 $ 5,000,000 Related Projects Project No. 5 - Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR - 90 (Imperial Highway) to SR -241 by adding 5th lane in each direction Key Co nsideratio ns • If completed prior to Project 5, Project 5 improvements will require reconstructing many of Project 7's elements and relocating the truck scale . B enefits Rel ative to other locations in the corridor, high er incidences of traffic accidents occur at this location. Improvements are expected to reduce accidents. Curre nt St atus C altrans has prepared a project initiation proposal to the State Highway Op eration and Protection Program. WB Auxiliary Lane #1 from SR -241 to County Line Protect No .: 10 Segment: C Term: Short Project Description Improvement consists primarily of extending the westbound SR -91 auxiliary lane 0.5 miles from its current terminus, located between Coal Canyon and the SR -241, to the County Line. The e xisting Coal Canyo n wildlife undercrossing will be widened to accommodate the extension. Project Limits Extend WB Auxilary Lan 15 C♦e" fer 64, i)0_ 4e Prado Dam Pr oject Cost Total Capital Cost T otal Support C ost Total Project Cost Impl eme ntati on Sch ed ule PS&E Construction Jul 2003 Jan 2004 $ 5,000,000 $ 1.250 .000 $ 6,250,000 Related Projects 11 - Re -stripe WB SR -91 from Coal Cany on to SR -71 Key Consider ations • Improvements identified in Project 11 must be coordinated with this project. Be nefits The 0.5 mile addition alleviates congestion within limits by lowering freeway density. The extended lane will use existing pavement and not require major reconstruction. C urrent St at us Design is complete . Construction Is anticipated to begin in July 2003 and be completed by January 2004. Re -stripe WB SR -91 from Coal Canyon to SR -71 Project N o.: 11 Segment: C Term: Short Proje ct Description Improvement consists primarily of re -striping and resigning the westbound general purpose and HOV lanes between the County Line and SR -71 . One component of the project re -stripes the westbound HOV two-lane transition to the SR -91 Express Lanes (between SR -71 and the County Line) from two lanes to one lane. In this same segment, the second component adds a new outside lane (or auxiliary lane) for general-purpose traffic and traffic merging from SR -71 to SR -241. The new outside lane will use existing pavement, and does not require major construction. Project Limits i ♦ ♦ ♦♦ \♦ ) `\ / \ 16 \ \ .\e o ‘6100 643 Frady Dam 4 R/frer 6,1 Restripe WB 91 to create Auxilary Lane es Project Cost Total Capital Cost $ 800,000 Total Support Cost $ 200,000 Total Project Cost $ 1,000,000 Impleme ntatio n Schedule PS&E Construction 2003 2004 Related Projects 10 - WB Auxiliary Lane #1 from SR -241 to County Line Key Co nsiderati ons • Project 10 must be constructed in advance or concurrently. B enefits In combination with project 10, the re -striping project increases westbound capacity between SR -71 and the SR -241 without the cost of building a full lane. The project reduces w eaving and alleviates congestion on SR -91 and provides a smoother transition for commuters traveling to SR -241 from SR -71 . Current Status The project is classified as a Minor A project. PS&E will be completed by Fall 2003. EB Auxiliary Lane #1 SR -241 to SR -71 ciatirrianna Protect No .: 12 Segment: C Term: Short Proje ct De sc ription Improvements consist primarily of extending the eastbound SR -91 auxiliary lane from SR -241 to the SR -71. Improvements require widening the existing Coal Canyon wildlife undercrossing, modifications at the Green River Road overcrossing, water crossing modifications, and realignment and reconstruction of exit and entrance ramps at the Green River Road interchange. Project Limits 17 Project Cost Total Capital Cost Total Suon ort C ost Total Project Cost Implementati on Sch ed ule PID PA/ED PS&E Construction 2004 2005 2006 2007 $ 8,000,000 $ 2.000 .000 $ 10,000,000 Related Projects Projects 13 (Long term) and 16A (Near term). Key Consider ations • Timing and coordination with Green River Road Overcrossing Replacement and Widening (Project 16A) . • If constructed prior to Project 9 (5th lane addition), Project 9 scope would utilize the auxiliary lane as the 5th lane and construct a new auxiliary lane outside the existing pavement . B enefits The addition alleviates congestion within limits by lowering freeway density. The extended lane will be within existing right of way and will not require major reconstruction . Curr ent Stat us A PSR is being prepared to address this auxiliary lane addition and others between SR -241 and SR - 71. The PSR is expected to be completed by December 2003. Metrolink Service and Station Improvements — Orange County Project No.: 23 Segment: B Term: Sh ort P roject Desc ription The improvements consist of two elements as follows: • New Metrolink Station in Yorba Linda — the City of Y orba Linda is currently evaluating a station site located at the northeast corner of Esperanza Road and New River . Currently, Metrolink operate s 8 trains per day through the City of Yorba Linda. • New Express Bus Service between Orange County and Riverside County — OCTA will purchase bases to pro vide additional express bus service between Fullerton, Corona and Riverside, utilizing the SR -91 corridor HOV facilities. 18 Project C ost Total Capital Cost $ 8,000,000 Total Support Cost $ 1,000.000 Total Project Cost $ 9,000,000 Impleme ntati on Sched ul e PID PANED PS&E Construction R elated Projects None 2003 2004 2005 2006 Key Consideratio ns • BNSF Agreement on station location. Be nefits Enables development of new Metrolink and Express Bus Services, services that will contribute to congestion relief on SR -91. C urrent Stat us Environmental approval is pending . Metrolink Service and Station Improvements — Riverside County Project No.: 24 Segment: D Term: Short Project Description The improvements consist of three elements as follows: • Construct a 1,000 space parking structure at the Cor ona North Main Street Station. The structure will be designed to allow for future expansion to accommodate extra spaces required for park and ride and express bus users . • Purchase rolling stock, specifically two new cab cars and three locomotives for use on the Riverside to Fullerton to Lo s Angeles or the Inland Empire to Orange C ounty Metrolink Lines. • Construct a crossover between the Corona North Main Street and La Sierra M etrolink Stations to allow parallel train movements. Project Limits 1. . .c n C' W 6th St E 6th 19 Coron a North Main St Metrolink Statio n E 6th St Pr oject Cost Total Capital Cost Total Supp ort Cost Total Project Cost Implement ati on Schedule PID PA/ED PS&E Construction Rel ated Projects None Key Considerations N one 2004 2005 2006 2007 $ 20,600,000 $ 5,200.000 $ 25,800,000 Benefits Enables development of new Metrolink and Express Bus Services, services that will contribute to congestion relief on SR -91. Current Stat us One potential funding source for improv ements is the Interregional Transportation Impr ovement Program (ITIP). Conduct SR -91 MIS to Study Multimodal Alternatives Project No.: S Segment: All Term: Short P roject D escription As part of the continuing effort to develop additional transportation system Improvements in the corridor, OCTA and RCTC will undertake a Major Investment Study (MIS) that will develop and screen va rio us alternatives and define a Locally Preferred Strategy (LPS) for the SR -91 corridor. This includes the evaluation of a potential new corridor between Orange and Riverside Counties. Many of the long-term projects that are identified in this plan will become alternatives in the MIS. Those projects are identified in the long-term program . 20 Project Cost Total Support Cost Total Project Cost $ 3.000.000 $ 3,000,000 Impleme ntation Sched ule The MIS will begin in the 4th Quarter of 2003 and take approximately 18-24 months to complete . Related Pr ojects Long term projects within and adjacent to the Corridor . NEAR TERM (6-10 YEARS) The Near term program consists of nine projects ranging in cost from $13 million to $260 million that are a vailable for implementation as funding permits within the next tw o y ears . These projects typically require a minimum to moderate amount of right of way acquisition, but will experience a longer environmental clearance process requiring full Environmental Impact Reports (EIR's) in some cases. 21 Ne ar Tern Projects • No. 2: WB Braided Ramps between SR -55 and Tustin Avenue Interchanges + Extension of WB Auxiliary Lane • No. 4 & 5: Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -90 (Imperial Highway) to SR -241 by Adding 5th Lane in Each Direction • No . 6: Intermediate Access to/from SR -91 Express Lanes • No. 9: Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -241 to SR -71 by Adding a 5m Lane in Each Direction • No . 15: Widen EB and WB SR -91 from the County Line to SR -71 by Adding a 6th Lane (Gener al Purpose or HOV) in Each Direction • No. 16A: Green River Road Overcrossing Replacement and Widening • No. 19: Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -71 to Pierce Street by Adding a 5th Lane in Each Direction • No . 20: Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -71 to Pierce Street by Adding a 61h Lane (General Purpose or HOV) in Each Direction. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SAN BERNARDINO1COUNTY "nr. f•: ;!eHire An:t_;ti`ClE1�.,-�.17� ere l L / 1 5 I OFt fiT r yeti Crewe • 1 t Ari. c g.., Teft tr_-- <mird Ppk T 4t-. 11hda _. l i j. jNW*jPork N?1- . ( E rCtlMa - --.-.1 Y,di; -Pre RC ... 4 '. ;' � , � \1 • Pa re alwei Im provem ents Legend: A,55SwllnBraid &WeAu x A ,nlormederTelAaxec AGreen RherReed OCRepleaeenl AES ',Macho 051h MF) A Ee a we Meeting (5 MF) A ®5 WB Bldenhg (5W MF) AEB6WEW ide ning (5eBF) ,l EEEWBWidening (2ndHOVore'MF) ErtaWBMarring (2ndHOVor6th BF) P, -do Dam LIF OR k IA ORANGE COUNTY 1307A:e:i S! ae e 7rar: P:ck RIVERSIDE COUNTY 1 2 Approxi mate Scale In Miles SR -91 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Near Ter m Improvement Projects WB Braided Ramps between SR -55 and Tustin Avenue Interchanges + Extension of WB Auxiliary Lane Project No.: 2 Segment: A Term: Near Project Description Improvements consist primarily of the construction of braided ramps in the westbound direction between the NB SR -55 to WB SR -91 connector and the westbound Tustin Avenue off -ramp. The westbound auxiliary lane will be extended to the Kraemer Boulevard interchange. Replacement of the existing overcrossings at Riverdale Drive and Tustin Avenue are required . Replacement of the existing Ra ilroad underpass between T ustin Avenue and Kraemer Boulevard is required as well. Project Limits N ra ide d Off -Ramp Replace RR +y U nderpass is. E _La Palma Av e. ' Widen Banta A na ti Auxiliary River Bridge Lane r 4 Replace Tus tin Ave 0 Replace R iverdale Ave 9C 23 Pe ralta Hills . E 1Vofi.c Proj ect Cost Total Capital Cost Total Support C ost Total Pr oject Cost Implementation Sched ule PID PA/ED PS&E Construction 2004 2007 2009 2011 $ 50,000,000 $ 12.500.000 $ 62,500,000 Related Pr ojects The City of Anaheim is funding improvements on Tustin Avenue that include widening the overcrossing at SR -91 . Key Co nsider ati ons • Braided ramps cross the Santa Ana River • Bridge replacements will likely require new right of way B enefits The project will provide additional capacity to accommodate increasing SR -55 demand and eliminate weaving and merging conditions onto the SR -91 from the Tustin Avenue and Kraemer Boulevard interchanges . C urrent Stat us A PSR is being prepared and will be completed in December 2003 . Widen SR -91 from SR -90 to SR -241 by adding a 5th Lane in Each Direction & Widen SR -91 from Lakeview Avenue to SR -90 by Adding a 6th Lane in the EB Direction Project No.: Segment: Term: 485} ABB Near Project De scriptio n Improvements co nsist primarily of the addition of one general purpose lane in each direction from SR -90 (Imperial Highway) to SR -241. Improvements require widening existing undercrossings, water crossings, and realignment and reconstruction of existing exit and entrance r amps within the project limits. Additional right of way is not required since all widening can be accomplished within existing right of way . Noise barriers will be required at selected locations, as well as the reco nstruction of existing drainage systems . While the proposed improvements will co nform to current standards, the sc ope does not include corr ecting existing non -standards features. As part of project development, auxiliary lanes between exit and entrance ramps may be considered. Project Limits Yorba O' Linda Truck S cales Add 5th WEI Mixed Flow Lane_ 24 Rd Add 5th Era Mixed Flow Lane 'onf� Cry Anaheim - .E a0Hc 14i Bd . Walnut Carryon R. S erVOir Toll Plaza Project Cost Total Capital Cost Total Support Cost Total Project Cost Impl eme nt ation S chedule PID PA/ED PS&E Construction 2004 2006 2008 2010 $ 24,000,000 $ 6,000,000 $ 30,000,000 R elated Projects 6 - Intermediate Access to/from SR -91 Exp. Lanes . 7 - Eastbound Auxiliary Lanes at Truck Scales. 9 - Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -241 to SR -71 by adding a 5th lane in each direction Key Considerations • Project 4 must be developed with Project 5. • Relocation of truck scale (weigh station) is required, provided Project 5 follows Project 7. • Consideration of Project 6 improvements sh ould be assessed during development of Project 5. • Impro vements must be coordinated and compatible with proposed improvements east of SR -241 (Project 9 and others) . Be nefits Alleviates congestion by adding capacity . Average travel time delay is reduced, average spe eds increase, and average queue lengths are reduced. Curre nt Status A PSR is being developed and will be completed by December 2003. Intermediate Access to/from SR -91 Express Lanes Project N o.: 6 Segment: B Term: N ear Project Description The project would provide ingress/egress at a point between the SR 91 Express Lanes and SR -55. Two options may be considered as follows: • Option A - From the eastbound general purpose lanes, traffic may enter the express lanes. The ingress point is between the Truck Scales and Weir Canyon R oad. From the westbound express lanes, traffic may exit to the general purpose lanes . The egress point is between the Truck Scales and Imperial Highway. Outside widening of SR -91 and re - striping of the general purpose lanes are required in each direction . • O ption B - A new overcrossing at Fairmont Boulevard south of SR -91. Drop ramps on the east side of the overcrossing pro vide an entrance to the eastbound express lanes and an exit from the westbo und express lanes. Drop ramps on the west side may be considered as well to provide a westbound entrance and eastbound exit. Outside wid ening of SR -91 and re -striping of the ge neral purpose lanes are required in each direction . Project Limits Fairmont Blvd Extensio and Oe '` •n' f4. Aa. p - 25 Toll Lane On & Off Ramps . 7j Anah eim ��' ' " R® Vl/calne� l CHr zycart Ftersevvncr Pr oje ct C ost Total Capital Cost Total Support Cost Total Project Cost Project Cost Total Capital Cost Total Support Cost Total Project Cost A $ 10,000,000 $ 2,500,000 $ 12,500,000 B $ 125,000,000 31,250 .000 $ 156,250,000 Implementation Schedule A B PID PA/ED PS&E Construction 2004 2006 2008 2010 2005 2007 2009 2011 Rel ated Projects 5 - Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -90 (Imperial Highway) to SR -241 by adding 5th lane in each direction Key Considerati ons • Toll collection f or mainline ingress/egress option • Compatibility of HOV interchange with Project 5. • Local support for Fairmont Boulevard overcrossing . Benefits Additional accessibility is expected to increase utilization of the SR -91 Express Lanes and reduce congestion in the general purpose lanes . Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -241 to SR -71 by Adding a 5th Lane in Each Direction Project No.: 9 Segment: C Term: Near P roject Description Improvements consist primarily of the addition of one general purpose lane in each direction fro m SR -241 to SR -71. Improvements require widening existing undercrossings, water crossings, and realignment and reconstruction of existing exit and entrance ramps within the project limits. Additional right of way is not required since all widening can be accomplished within existing right of way. Conversion of existing auxiliary lanes to general purpose lanes may enable deferment of higher cost project elements. Pro ject Limits 4 1. 1 Mx fio Mixed low Lan! Add 5t ES ix•d Fla w Lane 26 / ¢'Riv or Prado Da rn Proj ect Cost Total Capital Cost Total Supp ort Cost Total Project Cost Implementation Schedule PID PANED PS&E Construction 2005 2007 2009 2011 Related Pr ojects All projects within Segment C. $ 30,000,000 $ 7.500,000 $ 37,500,000 Key Co nsideratio ns • All projects in Segment C will influence project development. Replacement of existing auxiliary lanes (if constructed ahead of this project) may be required. Benefits Alleviates congestion by adding capacity. Average travel time delay is reduced, average speeds increase, and av erag e queu e lengths are reduced . Widen EB and WB SR -91 from the County Line to SR -71 by Adding a 6th Lane (General Purpose or HOV) in Each Direction Project No.: 15 Segment: C Term: Near Pro ject Description Mainline improvements consist primarily of the addition of one general purpose lane or one HOV lane in each directio n from the Orange/Riverside County Line to SR -71 . Improvements require replacement of the Green River overcrossing, widening the e xisting West Prado overhead, water cro ssings, and realignment and reconstruction of existing exit and entrance ramps within the project limits. Additional right of way may be required at interchange locations to accommodate ramp realignment. Noise barriers will be required at select locations. Project Limits 6N 6e 27 4 64, Pi"eR Prado Oam d Add 2nd HOV or Sth Mixe d Flow Lane (EB & WB) Project Cost Total Capital Cost Total SuDDort Cost Total Project Cost impleme ntation Schedule PID PA/ED PS&E Construction 2005 2008 2010 2012 $ 20,000,000 $ 50,000.000 $ 25,000,000 Rel ated Projects All Riverside County projects within Segment C Key Consideratio ns • All projects in Segment C will influence project development. • Improvements to SR -71 will be a significant factor . Be nefits Alleviates congestion by adding capacity. Average travel time delay is reduced, ave rage speeds increase, and average queue lengths are reduced. Green River Road Overcrossing Replacement and Widening Project No.: Segment: Term: 16A C Near Proje ct De scription Improvements primarily consist of replacing the existing Green River Road overcrossing with a new six -lane wide, 4 -span overcrossing. The interior spans will accommodate up to seven mainline lanes in each direction. The exterior spans can accommodate two lanes, either for auxiliary lanes or collector distributor roads . Entrance and exit ramps will be realigned to accommodate the new bridge, yet the interchange will retain its current configurati on. Ramp and bridge improvements will be constructed within existing right of way. P roje ct Limits Rry Prado Dam Widen & Replace Q Green River Rd OC 28 Pr oje ct Cost Total Capital Cost T otal Surwort Cost Total Project Cost Implement atio n Schedul e PID PANED PS&E Construction Rel ated Projects 2006 2009 $ 20,000,000 $ 5 ,000 .000 $ 25,000,000 Key Consideratio ns • Construction Impacts • Management of Tr affic during construction Be nefits The project will improve level of service at ramp and local street intersections at the interchange. Improvements will reduce ramp queues that extend into the freeway's general purpose lanes, thus contributing to congestion relief on SR -91. Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -71 to Pierce Street by Adding a 5th Lane in Each Direction Pro ject No.: 19 Se gment: D Term: Near P roject Description Improvements consist primarily of the addition of one general purpose lane in each direction from SR -SR -71 to Pierce Street. Improvements require widening existing undercrossings, water crossings, and realignment and reconstruction of existing exit and entrance ramps within the project limits. Additional right of way is not required since all widening can be accomplished within existing right of way. Noise barriers will be required at select locations . Project Limits \ l PrOd0ORM Rd aJ 29 Add 5th Mixed Flow Lane (EB & WB) z „' t it'a I D EWeg,st I W oh 4l� a ▪ Corona E fit T 10 Pierce seek E Pr oject Cost Total Capital Cost Total Support Cost Total Project Cost Impleme nt atio n S chedule PID PA/ED PS&E Construction 2005 2007 2009 2011 $ 120,000,000 $ 30,750.000 $ 150,750,000 Related Projects 20 — Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -71 to Pierce Street by adding a 6"' lane (Mixed Flow or HOV) in each direction 21 — WB CD Road from SR -91 Interchange to Main Street Interchange 22 — SR -91/I-15 HOV Direct Connectors K ey Co nsider ations • Both Projects 9 and 19 should be coordinated, as the adjacent projects both prop ose a 5th lane addition. • Locally sponsored improvements at interchange locations c ould be initiated in the near term. Benefits Alleviates congestion by adding capacity. Average travel time delay is reduced, average speeds increase, and average queue lengths are reduced. Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -71 to Pierce Street by Adding a 6th Lane (General Purpose or HOV) in Each Direction Project No.: 20 Segment: D Te rm: Near Pro ject Description Improvements co nsist primarily of the addition of one general purpose lane or one HOV lane in each direction from SR -71 to Pierce Street. Improvements require widening existing undercrossings, water crossings, and realignment and reconstruction of existing exit and entrance ramps within the project limits. Additional right of way may be required at interchange locations to accommodate ramp realignment. Noise bafflers will be required at select locations. Project Limits I e 1, Add 2nd HOV or 6th Mixed Flow Lane (EB & WB) m ✓ RS I R EW91hSl i V Prrdn Dam 30 Corona Ram Plerce Sheet To Peme Steel I EFhSt Project C ost T otal Capit al Cost Total Support Cost Total Pr oject Cost Implementati on Sched ule PID PANED PS&E Construction 2005 2008 2010 2012 $ 80,000,000 $ 20.500.000 $ 100,500,000 Rel ated Projects 19 - Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -71 to Pierce Street by adding a 5th lane in each direction . 21 - WB CD Road from SR -91 Interchange to Main Street Interchange 22 - SR -91/I-15 HOV Direct Connectors Key Co nsider atio ns • To avoid reconstruction of existing overcrossings, design exceptions to reduce lane and shoulder widths, sight distance at spot locations, speed, and lateral clearance must be c onsidered . • Alternative to or addition to 6th lane may be auxiliary lanes between entrance and exit ramps . • Locally sponsored improvements at inerchange locations could be initiated in the near term. Be nefits Alleviates congestion by adding capacity. Av erage travel time delay is reduced, average speeds increase, and average queue lengths are reduced. Long Term (10 Years) The long term program includes twelve proposed projects that vary in cost but typically require significant outlay to implement. These projects are identified as having significant environmental constraints and right of way requirements . Many of these projects build on projects being developed in the short and near term programs being implemented and provide significant capacity enhancements. They can be summarized into projects that will be implemented as funding becomes available and projects that should be addressed as part of the SR -91 MIS. 31 Lo ng Tern: Projects • No. 1: Truck Bypass Lanes at the SR-91/SR-55 Interchange • No. 8: SR -241/91 HOV Direct Connectors • No. 13: 2nd EB Auxiliary Lane SR -241 to Green River • No. 14: 2"d WB Auxiliary Lane from SR -241 to SR -71 • No . 16B: Green River Road Interchange Reconfiguration • No . 17: EB CD Road fr om SR -241 to SR -71 • No. 18: SR-91/SR-71 Interchange Improvements MIS Alter natives • No . 21: WB CD Road from SR -91/I-15 Interchange to Main Street Interchange • No. 22: SR -91/I-15 HOV Direct Connectors • No. 25: Triple Track the Riverside to Fullerton to Los Angeles and the Inland Empire to Orange County (IEOC) Metrolink Lines • No . 26: Elevated 4 -Lane Transitway in SR -91 Median from SR -241 to 1-15 • No. 27: New Inter -County Route (CETAP) LOS,ANGELES COUr1•1'Y _ . r. retW Hies mss; f 0- 5ri , rLt_ wn! .tat� a..... .,.._ t Tamt4et.—� Vi Pmk t 3 (r Praeeee Yfir �':=k Rd Im provements Legend: SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY 0 tF i e0 co l R.0,4 Orip PnkAe'. 0 like riew WB Ram p 0 RedMpe RO B Aw Eiciension 0 Wank Malkin (Riverside) Tnrd Scale knprovemn1s EB Aux el 0 WS Aux ENemmn 0 M AMA Station (Orange) L i FOR 1 I A ORANGE COUNTY Pred o Dar, RIVERSIDE COUNTY S. 1,1. Et rim.�r tharra As nsmerl Co:.Ne n Ind E} ._ 4. I 1 2 Approximate Scale In Miles 4 eft s. SR -91 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Short Term Improvement Projects Truck Bypass Lanes at the SR-91/SR-55 Interchange Project N o.: 1 Segment: A & B Term: L ong Pro ject Description Improvements consist of truck bypass lanes at the SR-91/SR-55 interchange by utilizing flyovers and elevated roadways. For WB SR -91 to SB SR -55 truck traffic, a WB SR -91 fly over is proposed beginning east of the Lakeview Avenue interchange. To avoid developed areas, the alignment generally would follow the Santa Ma River and span Lakeview Avenue and the SR -55 Interchange. Fo r continuing EB SR -91 truck traffic an EB flyover is proposed beginning east of the Kraemer Boulevard interchange and bypassing the SR -55 interch ange . Again, to avoid developed areas, the alignment would generally follows the Santa Ana River. A presumably elevated roadway alignment, from west to east, would span Tustin Avenue, SR -91 mainline, Lakeview Avenue, Imperial Highway, and, again, the SR-91/mainline. A branch connector between the two flyovers would allow EB SR -91 to SB SR -55 truck tr affic to bypass the interchange as well. Pro ject Limits 6 EB 91 to SB 55 Tru ck Bypass E. 'I,. 5T1G'i' 'l 33 • a _.e„Ne;na rtie A'e E _La Po lma E la Hills WB 91 to SB 55 Truck Bypass EB Truck Bypass Anaheim E i -Walnut C Project Cost Total Project Cost $ 320,000,000 Related Pr ojects The Major Investment Study may address this project as an alternative impr ovement. Key Consider ations • Proposed alignment utilizes environmentally sensitive Santa Ana River . • Elevated alignments are in close proximity to developed areas. • Shorter term improvements may further constrain alignments . B enefits The project would significantly improve the operation of the interchange by removing truck weaving and reducing truck -auto conflicts. SR -241/91 HOV Direct Connectors Project N o.: Segment: Term: 8 C Long Proje ct D escription The HOV Direct Connectors will carry northbound SR -241 traffic to eastbound SR -91 and carry westbound SR -91 traffic to southbound SR -241. Because the connectors merge in the median of SR -91, outside widening of SR -91 and reorienting Gypsum Canyon interchange is required. Costs ma y vary significantly, depending on the implementation of Short and Near -Term projects. P roject Limits !.calthe rty Retiifi r 34 \ NB 241 to EB 91 4, a nd WB91 to SB 241 Ce�fi HOV Direct Connecto rs `' Proje ct Cost Total Project Cost Related Proje cts All Segment C projects. $200,000,000 Key Considerations The project requires substantial widening of SR -91 and reconstruction of Short and Near Term Project improvements in the vicinity. Be nefits Alleviates congestion on SR -91 westbound by eliminating need for HOV users to weave across four general purpose lanes. Alleviates congestion on SR - 241 by allowing EB SR -91 HOV users to bypass the general purpose EB SR -91 direct connector. EB Auxiliary Lane #2 SR -241 to Green River Project N o.: Segment: Term: 13 C Long Proje ct De scription Improvements consist primarily of extending a 2nd eastbound SR -91 auxiliary lane from SR - 241 to the Green River Road interchange . Improvements require widening the existing Coal Canyon wildlife undercrossing, water crossing modifications, and realignment and reconstruction of the exit ramp at the Green River Road interchange. Project Limits "%Fran SP•& 1 35 Prado Dam Add 2nd EB pAuxiliery Lane G4,\ Project Cost Total Project Cost $ 20,000,000 Rel ated Projects 17 - EB CD Road fr om SR -241 to SR -71 Key Considerations • Implementation of the project in the long term, and prior to higher cost improvements, provides nominal value with nominal impacts. If implemented as part of or aft er freeway widening , the value of the improvement diminishes. • Project 17 is an alternative to this pr oject . Be nefits The addition alleviates congestion within limits by lowering freeway density. Curre nt Status A PSR is being prepared to address this improvement and others between SR -241 and SR - 71. The PSR is expected to be completed by December 2003. WB Auxiliary Lane #2 from SR -241 to SR -71 Project N o.: Segment: Term: 14 C Long Project Description The mainline improvements c onsist primarily of the continuation of a 2nd auxiliary lane from the SB SR -71 connector to the SB SR -241 . The improvement allows traffic to remain in the 2nd, o utermost auxiliary lane to connect with SR -241 without merging into and out of the SR -91 general purpose lanes. Widening can occur within existing right of way, yet will require realignment of the existing Santa Ana bikeway and construction of a cantilever section for the bikeway at the Santa Ana River. Pro ject Limits I, 36 AddWB Aux ili) y Lane Prado Dam e, Project Cost Total Project Cost $ 30,000,000 Related Projects All westbound projects within Segment C. Key Consideratio ns • Reconstruction of Green River overcrossing and ramps required in advance or concurrent with improvement . • Implementation of the project in the near term, and prior to higher cost improvements, may provide nominal value with nominal Impacts. If implemented as part of or after freeway widening, the value of the improvement diminishes . Be nefits The project will provide additional capacity to handle the added demand from SR -71 and Green River interchanges will eliminate weaving and merging to SR -241. Current Status A PSR is being prepared to address this improvement and others between SR -241 and SR - 71 . The PSR is expected to be completed by December 2003. Green River Road Interchange Reconfiguration Project No.: 16B Segment: C Term: Long Project Description Reconfiguration of the Green River Interchange is required to accommodate other Long Term corridor impro vements, notably the proposed eastbound collector distributor road (Project 17) and SR-91/SR-71 Interchange improvements (Project 18) . Projec t Limits Prado Dam Reconfigure ��,��, Interchange GFV 37 Pr oj ect Cost Total Project Cost $20,000,000 Related Pr ojects 17 - EB CD Road from SR -241 to SR -71 18 - SR-91/SR-71 Interchange Impr ovements Key Consideratio ns New configuration will require significant new right of way. Benefits Enables implementation of major corridor improvements between SR -241 and SR -71. EB CD Road from SR -241 to SR -71 Project No.: 17 Segment: C Term: Long Project Description The improvements primarily consist of an eastbound, three -lane, barrier separated collector distributor (CD) road from SR -241 to SR -71. The NB SR -241 to EB SR -91 two-lane connector would be realigned adjacent to SR -91, become the beginning of the CD road, and no longer merge with SR -91 at its current location . The CD road would extend past SR -71 and merge with S. R-91. The CD road would provide an exit ramp to Green River Road and a two-lane direct connectio n to SR -71. Along SR -91, an exit ramp to SR -71 and Auto Center Drive, via the CD road, would be provided. Following the SR -71 exit, a braided exit ramp to Green River Ro ad wou ld be provided. The SB SR -71 to EB SR -91 connector would merge with the CD road. The majority of improvements can be constructed within existing right of way . Minor acquisition Is required. Significant grading of adjacent hillside and reconfigur ation of the Green River Interchange is required. Widening of the existing West Prado Overhead and coordination with SCRRA and BNSF Railroad is required. Pro jec t Limits 8 R-7ipt Ramps Green River Rd Off -ramp (from SR.fi4) Br aided Green River Rd Off -Ramp (from SR -911 38 To SR -77 Green R iver Rd On -Ramp Two -Lana ED C -D R oad Pr oje ct Cost Total Project Cost $300,000,000 Related Pr oje cts 13 - EB Auxiliary Lane #2 SR -241 to Green River 16B - Green River Road Interchange Reconfiguration 18 - SR-91/SR-71 Interchange Improvements Key C onsiderations • Requires replacement of the Green River overcrossing. • Significant right of way acquisition is required if the SR-241/SR-91 Direct Connectors (Project 8) precede implementation. • Scope and timing of SR -71 Improvements near SR -91. • Irvine Company Development in project vicinity. Benefits The project provides direct access from Orange County via SR -241 to Riverside and San Bemadino Counties via SR -71 . Th e project would eliminate heavy weaving movements on EB SR -91 caused by traffic moving between the freeway and Green River and SR -71 interchanges and improve level of service. SR-91/SR-71 Interchange Improvements Protect No.: 18 Segment: C Term: L ong Project D escription The improvements primarily consist of replacing the existing EB SR -91 to NB SR -71 loop connector with a branch connector or direct connector . The branch connector configuration wo uld be developed in conjunction with eastbound auxiliary lane improvements between SR - 241 and SR -71 (Projects 12 and 13). The direct connector configuration would be developed in conjunction with eastbound CD road improvements between SR -241 and SR -71 (Project 17) . Project Limits Praia, Dan Remove ED 91 to NB 71 3' Loop Connector 39 EB 94 to NB 71 Direct Connector /LeerR 7 Project Cost Total Project Cost $ 26,000,000 Relat ed Pr ojects 13 - EB Auxiliary Lane #2 SR -241 to Green River 17 - EB CD Road fr om SR -241 to SR -71 Key Consideratio ns • Scope and timing of SR -71 Improvements near SR -91. Benefits In conjunction with Projects 12 and 13 or Project 17, this improvement pro vides direct access from Orange County via SR -241 to Riverside County via SR -71. The project would reduce congestion on the SR -91 mainline caused by heavy queuing from EB SR -91 to NB SR -71 via the existing loop connector. Curre nt St at us This project is identified in the Riverside County Transportation Improvement Plan. WB CD Road from SR -91/I-15 Interchange to Main Street Interchange Project No.: 21 Segment: D Term: Long Project Description Improvements primarily consist of a westbound, three -lane, barrier separated collector distributor (CD) ro ad from 1-15 to Main Street. The SB 1-15 to WB SR -91 two-lane connector would be realigned adjacent to SR -91, become the beginning of the CD road, and no longer merge with SR -91 at its current location. The CD road would extend up to Main Street and split traffic onto the SR -91 mainline and the Main Street exit ramp. To access Main Street from SR - 91, a braided exit ramp is needed to grade separate t raffic from the SB 1-15 to WB SR -91 connector. Project Limits fii'I(i .`Irui+� Ai! r5Ak ma Mun icipal Airport WB C -D Road %f� R RSIDEW 6th St ✓ z ik;o Braided Main Street Off -Ramp E 6t 40 421,- E 61111 Project Cost Total Capital Cost Total Support Cost Tot al Project Cost Related Projects 19 - Widen EB and WB Street by adding a 20 - Widen EB and WB Street by adding a H OV) in e ach dire 22 - WB CD R oad from Street Interchange $ 25,000.000 $ 6,250.000 $ 31,250,000 SR -91 from SR -71 to Pierce 5th lane in each direction. SR -91 from SR -71 to Pierce 6th lane (Mixed Flow or cti on SR -91 Interchange to Main Key Consid erations • Further conceptual development is needed to confirm feasibility of braided ramp configuration with existing and proposed improvements within th e project limits. • Could be developed as component of Project 19 or Project 20. Benefits Either as a stand-alone project or in conjunction with mainline widening, the pr oject will alleviate congestion on westbound SR -91 by eliminating weaving and merging caused by traffic entering SR - 91 from 1-15 and tra ffic exiting at Main Street. SR -91/I-15 HOV Direct Connectors Project No.: 22 Se gment: D Term: Long Project Description The improvements primarily consist of constructing a two-way HOV direct connector. The connector will carry northbound 1-15 HOV traffic to westbound SR -91 and carry eastb ound SR - 91 HOV traffic to southbound 1-15. Outside widening will be required on SR -91 and 1-15 within the project limits. Project Limits 0 .e z I V L R S I D EW6thSt. . NB 1-15 to WB 91 and EB 91 to SB 1.15 HOV Direct Connector W Olive st- 41 155 C. ro DS E6 El Proj ect Cost Total Project Cost $ 243,000,000 Related Projects 19 - Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -71 to Pierce Street by adding a 5th lane in each direction. 20 - Widen EB and WB SR -91 from SR -71 to Pierce Street by adding a 6th lane ( Mixed Flow or HOV) in each direction 21 - WB CD Road from SR -91 Interchange to Main Street Interchange Key Consider atio ns • Several features will not conform to cur rent standards and will require design exceptions. • Dependent on operational needs after Project 21 is implemented . Benefits The improvement will reduce congestion by providing additional capacity and eliminating weaving conflicts on SR -91 . Curr ent Stat us This project is identified in the Riverside County Transportation Improvement Plan . Triple Track the Riverside to Fullerton to Los Angeles and the Inland Empire to Orange County (IEOC) Metrolink Lines Pro ject No.: 25 Segment: D Te rm: Long Pro ject Description Construct a third mainline track between Fullerton and Riverside. The alignment includes a 19 mile segment in Riverside County. 42 r Pr oject Cost Total Project Cost Related Projects None Key C onsideratio ns None identified at this time. $ 55,000,000 Benefits Improves access between Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino via Inland Empire to Orange County . Elevated 4 -Lane Transitway in SR -91 Median from SR -241 to 1-15 Project N o.: 26 Segment: C&D Term: Long Project Description The improvements consist of an elevated four -lane divided structure for EB and WB traffic in the median of SR -91 from SR -241 to 1-15. It is expected that no additional light of way would be required, based upon current SR -91 conditions. Outside widening of SR -91 would be required to shift existing lanes to allow construction of structure foundations in the median. The facility may also functio n as a mass transit corridor, accommodating HOV lanes, express bus services, preferential use for emergency response vehicles, or commuter rail. Project Limits Y,\ � \l Rte. 110 NV Dam 43 T Elevated Trwisltway 2 RS 10 `W.7y4 C N N Coro na e� st, Project C ost Total Project Cost $ 900,000,000 Related Projects The Major Investment Study will address this as an improvement alternative. Key Consideratio ns The choice of configuration and use will widely affect the carrying capacity of SR -91. Be nefits The project would provide significant congestion relief by allowing vehicles to bypass the at -grade freeway lanes and interchanges within the project limits. New Inter -County Corridor Project No .: 27 Segment: New Term: Long P roject Description Proposals for a new inter -county corridor have included adding lanes to SR -91 and constructing a new freeway alignment through the canyons of or by tunneling through the Cleveland National Forest. A new alignment w ould connect to existing freeways in Riverside and Orange Counties. 44 Project Cost Total Project C ost $ 3,000,000,000- 8,000,000,000 Related Projects The Major Investment Study will address new routes and c oncepts . Key Co nsid er ations • Environmental Impacts . • Traffic distribution in Orange County. • Impacts to existing toll facilities (SR -91 and SR - 241). Be nefits Relieves congestion on SR -91 by providing an alternate route between Orange and Riverside Counties. Table 3.1 Short Term Implementati on Plan 1-6 Years Pro ject Number 3 7 Facility WB91 EB 91 Cowdy ORA ORA 9.95/9.19 Kilo Post Contruct banter separ ated WB L akeview IC - Barrier trafficLaknc eview eamp for SB Lakeview S P WB-91 16 .Q7/14.79 10 WB 91 ORA 18.9/17.4 & 0.6/0.0 11 12 23 WB 91 RIV R2. 09/R0.00 & 18. 90/ 15. 92 30.41/28. 00 & 0.96/0.00 Storage and Merge Improvements at the Existing Truck Scales Requires c oordination with Project No. 5 $2 $10 Benefits Right of Way Impacts (Minimal, Moderate, Significant) Reducing Merging Conflicts along Corridor M oderate Environmental Pr ocess Categorical Exempti on Categori cal Exemption Current Status C altrans District 12 P&R Truck train would require relocation as part of 5 lane widening of th e mainline fre eway, Source Cations project initiation proposal (SHOPP) Extend V/B SR -91 Auxiiiiary Lane WB SR -91 from C oal fro m Coal Canyon intercha nge to Canyon to County Line Riverside/Orange County Line $7 Mitigate existing operations deficiency by eliminating the existing lane dr op at t oll lan es Minimal Categorical Exemption PS&E C omplete . Constr uctio n in be completed by January 2004. C arbons Alternativ es Analysis 3. 36/0.00 & 30. 41/25.62 Re -stripe and re-sign Wks SR -9i SR -71 to SR -241 from SR -71 to Cou nty Line using existing pavement end Extend WB SR -91 to optimize through put Pro jec t 10 R ef erence Project No.10 $1.0 Minimal Categorical Exemption PSR/PR/ED underway to be c ompleted by Dec 2003 . PS&E end construction ends Jan . 2004. Alternatives Analysis *10 EB 91 ORA/RIV 17.4/18.9 & 0. 0/2.2 28. 4/30.4 & 0.0/2.2 Add One auxiliary lane in eastbound dire ction. West of Coal Canyon Road to SR91/SR71 Intercha nge $50 Mitigate existing operations deficien cy by eliminating the existing lane drop at Coal Canyon Minimal C ategorical Ex emption PSR underway; Requires PRr rA, PS&E and Constr uction Alternatives An alysis #4B end PSR/PDS Scope EB&WB 91 O RA Park and Ride and Rail Alternative Vario us Include s ne w Mekolink Station in Yorba Linda and Express Bus Service from OC to Riverside. $9 Improves Commuter Transit Options within the c orridor . Varies EIR Tads Includes Ycrbe Linda Metrof nk Station Impr ovements. To be completed in FY 07/08. Alternatives Analysis #11 24 EB&WB 91 RIV Park and Ride and Rat Altern ative Various Inc ludes construction of the Corona Metrolink station structure fo r park and ride, additional rail stock to Improve midday serv ice a nd the double crossover track project. $30 Improves Commuter Transit Options within the corridor . Varies EIR This Includes Corona Metroiink Station Improvements. RTL 06/07 . Alternatives Analysts *11 S SR91 ORA/RIV Conduct 5691 MIS to Study MulBmoda l Alternatives SR55 to t -15 in Orange/Riverside County $3 TBD PEAR MIS wlll study projects Identified in th e l ong t ens pr ogram and lead to further planning and design projects. Table 3.2 Near Term Implementati on Plan 6-10 Years Project Numbe r Facility County 2 NB55/W ORA R„ Post Miles 8.90/7.53 Kil o Post Location Extend Aladlllary Lane NB SR -55 Rte 55/Rte 91 IC Tustin Braid to WB SR-91/Tustin Interchange 14.32/12.12 connector Relat ed Pr ojects Cost ($Million) Benefits Right of Way Impacts (Minimal, Moderate, Significant) Provides eddillunel c apacity to handl e SR -55 $50 - $70 Moderate E nvironmental Current Stat us Process Negative Declaration PSR to be complet ed In December 2003 by OCTA Source Alternatives Analytic /114 4 & EB 91/EB & 5 we 91 ORA 10. 09/11. 54 & 11. 54/18. 4 Wden SR -91 by constructing one General Purpose Lane In eastbound direction & one in each direction. EB-91 in Orange C ounty from Lakeview to Imperial High way & WB & EB 91 In Ora County fr ont imperial High way to SR -241 Project No . 5/ Pr oject No . 4 S19&$125 Provides added capacity within erdating operating RlW Minimal Negative De claration PSR/PDS due Dec ember 2003 for Project No. 4 Alt ernatives Analysis $2 and PSR/PDS Scope 6 & EB 91 9 we& EB 91 15 '98' EB 91 ORA ORA/RIV RIV R11. 931R13. 43 16. 40/18.90 & 0.00/2.09 0.002.09 192 0/21.60 Proposed Intermediate acc ess to/from the SR -91 Express Lanes between Mainline Toll Plaza and Weir Canyon Interchange at Grade or Grade Separated. 1Niden SR -91 by constructing one General Pu rpose Lane in each direction. Widen 5R-91 by constructing one Genera l Purpose Lanes or by co nstru cting one High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) 2+ La ne In each direction. Between the Mainline T oil Plaza W eir Canyon Interchan ge WB 91 in Ri verside County from SR -71 to SR -241 & EB-91 In Orange County front SR -241 to SR -71 IC In Riv County WB & EB 91 in Riverside County from SR -71 to County Line Related to Project Nos. 5 and 19. $134155 $170 $50 E ncourage additional us age of the fadllty Pro vides added capacity within existing operating R NV Provides added capacity within existing operating R/W Minimal Minimal Negative Declaration Negative Declarati on Minimal EIR PSR will address t wo alternatives. 16A WB RIV 1. 03 Reconstru ct Green River Overaossing Bridge Green River Interchange Widen and lengthen bridge over SR91. $25 Provide additional capacity to6 lanes over SR91 . Minimal Categorical Exemption D8 will sand STIP Inf ormstioo n Alternatives An alysis 115 Alternatives Analysis $2. Potential Reauthorized Measure A Projects . Alternativ es Analysis #18#3 19 WB & EB 91 RN 2. 09//.50 Widen SR -91 by constructing one WB & EB 91 In Riv Co fro m 1-15 General Purpose Lane in each to SR -71 direction to obtain 5 lanes in each direction. $220 Provides added capa city within endating operating RNy Minimal Negative Declar atio n 20 We & EB 91 RIV 2. 09/7.50 Widen SR -91 by constructing one General Purpose Lanes or con structing one High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) 2+ Lane in each direction. WB&EB911nRiv Cofro m 1-15 to SR -71 Assumes Project No. 19 $280 Provides added capacity within existing operating RN/ Moderate EIR STIP Alternatives Analysis #2 Altern ative s An alysts #1 &#3 Table 1] Long Term Implementati on Plan 1MTew. 1ne)eet lauerber Pomp 1'wete end Yr• a> .Ped 5a�e e no rWe/ wee* ewe l�+l 32310 - 3400 Mme i pr ovee co nnected eadwe .7 waded woe enwr ow na tor q0. 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BIBNMem EIR M13ArerDI8 p ert nil *wir e edlb wed Menu s 'A' Rbnwei+wMeI,.4317 The following reports and technical memoranda have been utilized to develop the Implementation Plan and contain the analyses which are summarized in this Report . • Four Corners Study Final Report, PBQ&D, June 2000 • SR -91 HOT Lane Extension and Intermediate Access Feasibility Study, Parsons Transportation Group, January 2001 • Route Concept Reports for SR -91 in Districts 8 and 12, Caltrans • SR -91 Project Study Report (Coal Canyon Rd. to SR -91/71), Caltrans, December 1999 48 • SR -91 Alternatives Analysis, Caltrans, January 2003 • Riverside County Transportation Improvement Plan, RCTC January 2003 • OCTA L ong Range Transportation Plan, 2003. • Various PSR Scopes of Work for relevant projects along SR -91 APPENDIX A EXHIBITS OF PROJECT ALTERNATIVES 49