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MEETING AGENDA
Technical Advisory Committee
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Date: March 21, 2022
This meeting is being conducted in accordance with AB 361 due to state or local officials recommending
measures to promote social distancing.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jonathan Hoy, Chair / Eric Cowle, CVAG
Savat Khamphou, Vice Chair / Rosalva Ureno, City of Corona
Art Vela / Holly Stuart, City of Banning
Jeff Hart / Robert Vestal, City of Beaumont
VACANT, City of Blythe
Michael Thornton / VACANT, City of Calimesa
Albert Vergel De Dios / Sean Young, Caltrans District 8
VACANT / Mike Borja, City of Canyon Lake
John A. Corella / Crystal Sandoval, Cathedral City
Andrew Simmons / Maritza Martinez, City of Coachella
Daniel Porras / Nick Haecker, City of Desert Hot Springs
Jimmy Chung / Dahi Kim, City of Eastvale
Steve Loriso / Nancy Beltran, City of Hemet
Ken Seumalo / Dina Purvis, City of Indian Wells
Timothy T. Wassil / Eric Weck, City of Indio
Paul Toor / Rod Butler, City of Jurupa Valley
Bryan McKinney / Julie Mignogna, City of La Quinta
Remon Habib / Bradley Brophy, City of Lake Elsinore
VACANT / Carlos Geronimo, City of Menifee
Michael Lloyd / Melissa Walker, City of Moreno Valley
Bob Moehling / Jeff Hitch, City of Murrieta
Chad Blais / Sam Nelson, City of Norco
Andy Firestine / Randy Bowman, City of Palm Desert
Joel Montalvo / Marcus Fuller, City of Palm Springs
K. George Colangeli / Dale Reynolds, PVVTA
Stuart McKibbin / VACANT, City of Perris
Ryan Stendell / VACANT, City of Rancho Mirage
Farshid Mohammadi / Gilbert Hernandez, City of Riverside
Mark Lancaster / Mojahed Salama, County of Riverside
Kristin Warsinski / Jennifer Nguyen, RTA
Travis Randel / Stuart McKibbin, City of San Jacinto
Brittney B. Sowell / Rohan Kuruppu, SunLine
Patrick Thomas / Amer Attar, City of Temecula
Christopher Tzeng / Cameron Brown, WRCOG
Dan York / Cameron Luna, City of Wildomar
STAFF
Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director
Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager
Martha Masters, Planning and Programming Senior Management Analyst
James Simpson, Planning and Programming Management Analyst
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Subject to the supervision of the Commission, the Committee shall provide technical assistance to the Commission
by reviewing and evaluating the various transportation proposals and alternatives within Riverside County.
The Committee shall review, comment upon, and make recommendations on such matters as are referred to it
by the Commission, including all matters relating to the programming of federal funds apportioned to the
Riverside County and allocated by the Commission.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA*
*Actions may be taken on any item listed on the agenda.
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
DATE: March 21, 2022
LOCATION: This meeting is being conducted in accordance with AB 361 due to state or local
officials recommending measures to promote social distancing.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. HOUSEKEEPING REMARKS
3. ROLL CALL
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4. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 15, 2021, MINUTES
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS – This is for comments on items not listed on agenda. Comments relating
to an item on the agenda will be taken when the item is before the Committee.
6. RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GRANT PURSUITS
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Overview
This item is to receive a presentation from Riverside University Health System (Riverside County
Public Health) on its past and future Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant pursuits.
7. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS 2023 REGIONAL PROGRAM GUIDELINES – SELECTION CRITERIA FOR
RIVERSIDE COUNTY APPLICATIONS
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Overview
This item is to discuss and provide input on staff’s selection criteria for the 2023 Regional Active
Transportation Program (ATP) Guidelines.
8. 2021 AND 2023 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND 2020 REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION PLAN AMENDMENT UPDATE
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Overview
This item is to receive and file an update on the 2021 and 2023 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program (FTIP) and the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan Amendment.
9. CALTRANS DISTRICT 8 LOCAL ASSISTANCE UPDATE
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Overview
This item is to receive and file an update from Caltrans District 8 Local Assistance.
10. FUTURE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING LOCATIONS
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Overview
This item is to discuss and provide direction on future Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
meeting locations.
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11. CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: JANUARY AND MARCH
2022
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Overview
This item is to receive and file the January and March 2022 California Transportation
Commission (CTC) meeting highlights.
12. RCTC COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: DECEMBER 2021 AND JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND
MARCH 2022
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Overview
This item is to receive and file the December 2021 and January, February, and March 2022
Commission meeting highlights.
13. COMMITTEE MEMBER / STAFF REPORT
Overview
This item provides the opportunity for the committee members and staff to report on attended
and upcoming meetings/conferences and issues related to committee activities.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the TAC is scheduled to be held May 16, 2022, 10:00 a.m.
MINUTES
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
Monday, November 15, 2021
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Riverside County Transportation Commission Technical Advisory Committee
was called to order by Chair Jonathan Hoy at 10:02 a.m., in accordance with AB 361 due to state
or local officials recommending measures to promote social distancing.
2. CHAIR JONATHAN HOY READ THE HOUSEKEEPING NOTES.
3. ROLL CALL
Members Present
By Teleconference:
Art Vela, City of Banning
Robert Vestal, City of Beaumont
Michael Thornton, City of Calimesa
Albert Vergel De Dios, Caltrans
John A. Corella, City of Cathedral City
Andrew Simmons, City of Coachella
Jonathan Hoy, Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Savat Khamphou, City of Corona
Paul Toor, City of Jurupa Valley
Bryan McKinney, City of La Quinta
Yu Tagai, City of Lake Elsinore
Michael Lloyd, City of Moreno Valley
Bob Moehling, City of Murrieta
Ryan Stendell, City of Rancho Mirage
Gilbert Hernandez, City of Riverside
Mark Lancaster, Riverside County
Kristin Warsinski, Riverside Transit Agency
Travis Randel, City of San Jacinto
Rohan Kuruppu, Sunline Transit Agency
Patrick Thomas, City of Temecula
Cameron Brown, Western Riverside Council of Governments
Cameron Luna, City of Wildomar
4. APPROVAL OF JULY 19, 2021 MINUTES
B/C/A (Randel/Thomas) to approve the Minutes as submitted. There were no objections to
this motion.
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5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
6. RECOGNITION OF SHIRLEY GOODING
Chair Jonathan Hoy, CVAG, recognized Shirley Gooding who has supported the TAC for many
years. Chair Hoy offered heartfelt thanks to Ms. Gooding on behalf of the TAC for her over 20
years of service. While Ms. Gooding will no longer be serving the TAC, she is not leaving RCTC,
but has taken on different duties. Ms. Gooding was given a certificate of appreciation, flowers,
and a card as a small token of the TAC’s appreciation.
Shirley Gooding, RCTC, thanked the TAC for their kindness, support, and cooperation.
The members of the TAC were always easy to work with and totally cooperative. Ms. Gooding
also thanked the Planning and Programming team for their support and guidance.
John Corella, Cathedral City, thanked Ms. Gooding for a job well done and noted that she would
be missed.
7. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL DEDICATED TRANSIT
LANES STUDY
Martha Masters, RCTC, introduced Priscilla Freduah-Agyemang, Senior Regional Planner,
Mobility Planning and Good Movement Department, SCAG.
Ms. Freduah-Agyemang provided a presentation on the Regional Dedicated Transit Lanes Study
update. The Connection SoCal was SCAG’s 2020 Original Transportation Plan and Sustainable
Communities Strategy. A published transit expansion plan is a way to improve the various
mobility needs in the region and also a way to reduce single occupancy vehicles, reducing
greenhouse gas emissions. Prior to the pandemic, transit agencies and communities were
seeing a ridership decline, even in national trends. A study done by UCLA in 2018 recommended
that transit agencies could increase the quality of service to make transit more appealing .
A major factor for ridership declines is speed and reliability. Strategies that have been used to
address transit speed and reliability are dedicated lanes and transit priority treatment, such as
transit signal priority.
The Regional Dedicated Transit Lanes Study will continue the support of the development of
dedicated lanes and priority treatments. This would be to improve tr ansit services, mobility,
accessibility, sustainability, and the implementation of Connect SoCal. The study will identify
key benefits of dedicated bus lanes and primary factors for successful implementation.
The study will provide a preliminary assessment on where dedicated bus lanes might be more
feasible and beneficial and provide recommendations and guidance for local jurisdictions that
are seeking to pilot or implement dedicated lanes.
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Transit lanes are a portion of the street designated by signs an d markings for the preferential
or exclusive use of transit, sometimes with limited use by other vehicles. Transit lanes, unlike
on-street transit ways, are not physically separated from other transit. Transit priority
treatment, such as Transit Signal Priority (TSP), the most common, allows buses to bypass traffic.
TSP reduces travel times and increases the reliability of connection with other modes of
transportation.
From a rider’s perspective, the most important factors are reliability and the ability to go from
point A to B with ease. With dedicated lanes and priority treatments, times are more consistent ,
giving riders the ability to access different connections to other transportation networks.
From an agencies’ perspective, transit priority can provide cost effective solutions to improve
speed and/or reliability and can be integrated into existing implementation plans.
Transit priority can also blend improvements to technology and infrastructure which requires
partnership between transit agencies and municipalities. With the implementation of Senate
Bill (SB) 288, the CEQA process can be streamlined for sustainable transportation solutions such
as transit priority and lane treatments.
Some examples of success include the SFTMA Geary Street, where transit lanes were used, there
were 50-75% travel time savings, travel times were 4% quicker than fall 2020, and there were
minimal traffic impacts. The LA Metro Rapid Bus Program used signal priority and there was a
33% reduction in traffic signal delays, and an increase in bus travel speed by 29% on Wilshire
Blvd. and 23% on Ventura Blvd. The Select Bus Service, NYMTA, used an Off Board Payment
Fare which saw a 16-22% transit travel time reduction across four corridor projects. The Queue
Jump in King County had a 5% improvement in AM peak on-time performance and an 8-second
travel time savings during AM and PM commutes.
The study started in June 2021, and the final report should be ready by June 2022. The timeline
for the study also had stakeholder engagement efforts that included a kickoff meeting, and
SCAG is still connecting with relevant stakeholders to continue the conversation. The next step
for the study is the development of the Best Practices Report Toolkit, evaluation of the existing
conditions in the SCAG region, and starting the corridor selection process with model sensitivity
testing.
Jillian Guizado, RCTC, wanted to know if the SFTMA Geary Street project added a transit lane or
took away an existing lane for the bus. Ms. Freduah-Agyemang stated that to her
understanding, the project used an existing lane. The project used parking and travel lanes for
the dedicated lane.
8. CLIMATE RESOLVE GRANT WRITING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Jenny Chan, RCTC, introduced Kristopher Eclarino from Climate Resolve, a grant writing
assistance program, who is currently working with the City of Blythe and Palo Verde Valley
Transit Agency on the Clean California Grant Application.
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Mr. Eclarino, Technical Project Manager, provided a presentation on the Ready for Tomorrow
Grant Writing Assistance Program. Climate Resolve believes that climate change is a global
problem, however, many solutions are local. Climate Resolve works on: policy and legislation
both state and locally; advocates for funding for biking, walking, and public transit; leads
community projects including stormwater designs to capture rain; and outreach and research
on behalf of utility companies for rebates and resources.
The Ready for Tomorrow program launched in 2019, and in the first year published the Ready
for Tomorrow, A Snapshot of Climate Preparedness Planning in Southern California. The report
describes where cities are at today with preparing for climate change impacts. The main
findings in the report showed municipalities did not have enough funding to pursue climate
planning, the main reason for the expansion of the program to provide free of charge grant
writing assistance to those serving disadvantaged communities, as defined by CalEnviroScreen
and AB 617.
The Ready for Tomorrow Grant Writing Assistance Program focuses on municipalities with a
high number of disadvantaged communities to pursue federal, state, and foundation grants for
climate planning. The process includes identifying needs, like a ctive transportation or tree
canopy, and matching them with related grants. Once a grant is identified, Climate Resolve
assists with narrative, brainstorming, grant timeline, GIS mapping, and narrative review of the
application. Based on the organization’s need, Climate Resolve has authored entire grants as
well as worked together to complete an application.
Last year, Climate Resolve was able to help the cities of South El Monte, Compton, and
Commerce to receive more than $3.5 million in climate planning and implementation grants.
Woodrow Covington, Climate Resolve, explained that Climate Resolve has a table of
opportunities for various grants that is divided into subject areas.
Mr. Eclarino provided a demonstration of the Climate Grants Opportunities Table. This resource
is updated each month and quarter for historical and new state grant opportunities. The types
of grant opportunities include Air Quality, Energy, Wildfire Mitigation, Planning/Engagement,
Greening, and Transportation, among others.
There is a new grant opportunity called the Clean California Local Grant Program. This new
grant is being administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). In total,
this program will provide $296 million as part of a two-year program to beautify and improve
streets, roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers to restore pride in public spaces.
The maximum grant amount is $5 million, but smaller funding requests are acceptable. There
is a local match component that ranges from 0-50% of the project costs. There is an upcoming
application workshop for this grant on November 18th.
Mr. Covington stated the intent of this presentation was to work with additional partners on
this free grant writing assistance program. If any cities are interested, they are encou raged to
reach out after this meeting.
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Chair Hoy confirmed that only agencies that are serviced by Southern California Edison would
be eligible to receive this free service. Mr. Covington noted that most of Climate Resolve’s
funding comes from Edison, but in the past, they have been able to find additional funds for
areas that aren’t serviced by Edison.
9. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION MODEL AND WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS TRANSPORTATION MODELING SERVICES
Ms. Chan introduced Cameron Brown from WRCOG, to provide a presentation on the Riverside
County Traffic Model.
Mr. Brown provided a presentation on the WRCOG Transportation Modeling Service.
This modeling service was an initiative that was discussed back in 2020, at the request of the
Planning Directors and Public Works Committees for GIS services and traffic modeling.
The transportation modeling took on added significance with the addition of SB 743 and Vehicle
Miles Traveled (VMT) mitigation.
The service is being released at the same time as the Riverside County Transportation Model
(RIVCOM). This RIVCOM model is an update from RIVTAM, updating the model base year to
2018 with a future year of 2045. All the latest forecasts from the SCAG RTP are incorporated
into the model along with local input.
The reason for WRCOG becoming a resource for traffic model scenarios is that not all planning
and design consultants can take on the complexities of running a full traffic model. Even cities
with robust traffic programs do not have a transportation modeler on staff to perform these
services. WRCOG is offering these services to cities and consultants at a reduced cost. Examples
of output models performed include traffic flow maps for base and future years, vol ume and
capacity maps and analysis, and VMT analysis.
The service is already underway and is provided at the request of consultants and member
agencies, including the CVAG region. Any traffic modeling needs should be referred to WRCOG
staff. The WRCOG website is currently being updated to include these traffic modeling services
and the corresponding price list.
10. CITY OF TEMECULA FUNDING REQUEST FOR CONSTRUCTION OF I-15 AUXILIARY LANE
PROJECT
Ms. Guizado noted that the City of Temecula has been working with Caltrans on a package of
auxiliary lanes on Interstate (I) 15 to improve circulation within the city, reduce delays, and
improve safety. Caltrans is the lead agency on a suite of auxiliary lane improvements on I-15
between Temecula Parkway and Winchester Road. Temecula is the project lead on one of the
auxiliary lane projects: two ramps connecting to I-15 at Temecula Parkway and Rancho
California Road. The project is called the I-15 ALP.
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Since Temecula is the project lead, rather than Caltrans, the I-15 ALP will be delivered up to two
years earlier. The environmental document is underway for the project and design is scheduled
for completion early next summer. On September 20th, Temecula submitted a request to RCTC
to help close the funding gap on the I-15 ALP, in the amount of $3.5 million. Once the project
is fully funded, construction would be advertised in the coming summer.
Temecula, the City of Murrieta, the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, and Caltrans are all
funding partners, collectively bringing $5.47 million to the project. In 2020, Temecula s ought
additional state funding through Cycle 2 of the SB 1 Local Partnership Program competitive call
for projects. Ultimately, the project did not receive SB 1 funds. If Temecula were to wait to
submit another competitive grant application in Cycle 3, it would delay construction by at least
one year without an actual guarantee of funding.
The I-15 ALP compliments the RCTC-led Smart Freeway pilot project on I-15 in Temecula. Each
project would enhance the other with both improving operations along the corridor. With RCTC
joining Temecula as a funding partner on the project, it will ensure the timely delivery of the
I-15 ALP improvements.
Staff is seeking concurrence from the TAC on the City of Temecula’s request for $3.5 million to
complete the funding needed to construct the I-15 ALP. The color of money proposed to be
used is Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Community Environmental
Transportation Acceptability Process (CETAP) funds. Staff has checked with WRCOG that there
is programming capacity available in the TUMF maximum share of both interchanges, which are
identified in the Nexus Study.
Patrick Thomas, Temecula, noted that this project is the one auxiliary lane between Temecula
Parkway and Rancho California northbound. The City of Temecula is the lead on this project
through an arrangement with Caltrans. The other auxiliary lane projects were added to the
Caltrans SHOPP program in 2020, and Caltrans is planning to proceed with that project starting
in 2024.
Michael Thornton, Calimesa, wanted to know how much of each funding source would be going
into the $3.5 million. Ms. Guizado stated that the $3.5 million requested would all be from one
fund source, TUMF CETAP. The other $5.5 million would be coming from the city and other
funding partners. The TUMF money that comes from WRCOG gets split at RCTC, 50% to TUMF
Regional Arterial and 50% to TUMF CETAP.
B/C/A (Corella/Khamphou) to approve the City of Temecula’s funding request. There were
no objections to this motion.
Abstain: 2 (Tagai and Brown)
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11. PROPOSED 2022 TAC MEETING SCHEDULE
Ms. Chan presented the 2022 TAC Meeting schedule. The TAC will continue to meet on the 3rd
Monday of every odd month, except for January, which will be on the 4th Monday due to the
holiday.
B/C/A (Hoy/Thornton) to adopt the 2022 TAC meeting schedule. There were no objections to
this motion.
12. SENATE BILL 1 CYCLE 2022 PROGRAMS UPDATE
Ms. Masters presented an update on the SB 1 Cycle 2022 Programs. In April 2017, the California
State Legislature passed SB 1, a $5.2 billion transportation funding bill for the state of California.
The primary intent behind SB 1 was to be a fix-it first measure, which infused nearly half of all
annual revenues into state facilities. Several portions of SB 1 are administered by the CTC and
are competitively awarded.
Competitive programs created and/or funded with SB 1 revenues include: Transit and Inter city
Rail Capital Program (TIRCP); Active Transportation Program (ATP); Solutions for Congested
Corridors Program (SCCP); Local Partnership Program (LPP); and Trade Corridor Enhancement
Program (TCEP). The CTC is currently developing guidelines for all programs except TIRCP, as
the guidelines have already been finalized. A summary of the five programs and the tentative
dates is included in the agenda packet.
Riverside County cities, transit operators, and the County can partner with RCTC to pursue SCCP
funding. Like past cycles, Caltrans will be partnering with interested applicants on SCCP and
TCEP pursuits. Each district will submit five projects for each program for Caltrans headquarters ’
consideration. Caltrans headquarters will evaluate all nominations and determi ne which
projects each district will partner on as a joint applicant. Caltrans created a SCCP and TCEP
nomination intake form, which is attached to the agenda, to start the communication process
if agencies are interested in partnering with Caltrans. T he form is due to the Caltrans District 8
contact, Ronnie Escobar, by January 7th.
At the November 8th LPP guidelines workshop and November 9th ATP workshop, staff from the
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) presented the newly
implemented Pro-Housing Designation Program available to local cities. The concept is still
being worked through, with the main idea being that cities can apply to hav e the Pro-Housing
Designation and receive additional points on ATP and LPP applications. To receive the
Pro-Housing Designation, a city’s housing element must demonstrate certain codes that
promote housing development like accelerating housing production or providing financial
subsidies.
Ms. Guizado emphasized that RCTC staff is doing their best to disseminate SB 1 information to
the TAC. The call for projects is anticipated to be summer 2022. Staff is making sure any
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information is being provided timely so that cities can have a say with the CTC who is responsible
for developing and adopting the guidelines and so the work can begin on potential projects.
Chair Hoy noted that the Pro-Housing Designation could make a significant difference and each
agency should really review this criteria.
13. OBLIGATION DELIVERY PLAN UPDATE - FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 AND 2021/22
Ms. Chan provided an update on the Obligation Delivery Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2020/21
and 2021/22. The agenda packet included the final Obligation Plan for Fiscal Year 2020/21 and
the draft plan for 2021/22. Last year, a total of $54 million was obligated with three projects
carrying over. This year, it is projected the obligations will be $70 million. As a reminder, RCTC
staff is available to assist local agencies with the Request for Allocations (RFA) and CTC allocation
processes.
14. CALTRANS DISTRICT 8 LOCAL ASSISTANCE UPDATE
Albert Vergel De Dios, Caltrans, provided an update on Caltrans Local Assistance. The Quarterly
Project Delivery Status Meeting with headquarters and FHWA has been cancelled as all the
statuses have already been submitted. The Clean California guidelines are being developed by
Caltrans. Caltrans is currently providing comments with the final guidelines being sent out next
week.
Leslie Avila, Caltrans, noted that last week an update was sent out to local agencies called the
D8 Local Assistance Pins, which should be reviewed. On the first page of the attachment, on
the right-hand side, there are links to subscribe to receive updates. The purpose of the pins is
to consolidate information and provide it all in one location. The pins include Local Assistance
blog updates, project accountability updates, funding information, as well as training
opportunities.
Caltrans highlighted the project accountability section of the D8 Local Assistance Pins, which
includes information on inactive projects and those that have been inactive over 24 months,
the Project End Dates (PED), Preliminary Engineering over 10, and anything to do with
Cooperative Work Agreements (CWA).
Mr. Vergel De Dios added that the Highway Bridge Program management just finalized the
financially constrained list. It is not currently posted on the website, but it was sent out via
email.
15. CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: AUGUST, OCTOBER,
AND NOVEMBER 2021
Ms. Guizado noted that since the last TAC meeting in July, the CTC has held three meetings, two
regular CTC meetings and one of the statutorily required joint meetings with the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) and HCD.
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At the August 2021 meeting, the CTC approved California’s Climate Action Plan for
Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) which was developed pursuant to an executive order that
directs the state’s transportation investments to be aligned with the state ’s climate goals.
Participation in the SB 1 guidelines workshop is showing that the CTC is working to integrate the
direction in CAPTI into the guidelines.
At the October 2021 meeting, the CTC approved Caltrans’ 2021 Interregional Transportation
Strategic Plan (ITSP) which focuses primarily on interregional routes, particularly goods
movement corridors throughout the state. These corridors tend to be in less urbanized areas,
and in Riverside County it calls out I-10 and State Route 86. RCTC received approval to program
a couple fund types on important regional projects. As those projects move into the next
project delivery phase, RCTC will be returning to the CTC to request the funding allocation s to
move forward.
In early November, the CTC held two required joint meetings with CARB and HCD.
These meetings are intended to discuss policies that jointly affect transportation, housing, and
air quality. The meetings had a strong focus on equity, vehicle miles traveled reduction, and
housing production.
The next CTC meeting will be held on December 8th and 9th to be held in a hybrid format. Many
CTC commissioners are expected to attend the meeting in person, in Riverside at the County
Administrative Center, but there will also be a virtual option for members of the public.
16. RCTC COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS: SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER, AND NOVEMBER 2021
Ms. Guizado noted at the Commission’s September meeting, the Board accepted grant funding
from Caltrans to prepare a zero-emission bus transition plan in Riverside County. RTA and
Sunline have already prepared their own plans for transitioning to zero -emission, so this plan
would cover the other transit operators in the County. The Commission was able to complete
a refinance of the 91 Express Lanes which facilitated the pay-off of the $508 million USDOT TIFIA
loan that was received to help finance the project. The Commission also approved moving
forward with an interim I-15 Corridor Operations Project to assist with the congestion occurring
at the southern terminus of the recently opened I-15 Express Lanes.
At the October Commission meeting, the Board approved additional Measure A Regional
Arterial funding for Lake Elsinore on the I-15/Main Street Interchange Project. This was a result
of the bids on the construction phase coming in higher than expected. Lake Elsinore was able
to come up with 40% of the cost increase and asked RCTC help with the remaining $2.5 million.
The Commission approved staff’s recommendation for 2022 State Transportation Improvement
Program (STIP) programming as was presented at the July TAC meeting. RCTC will move forward
with funding four projects with the 2022 STIP funding, which will not be available until
2026/2027. Those projects are the I-10/Highland Springs Interchange, Temescal Canyon Road
widening, I-10/Monroe Street Interchange, and Coachella Valley Rail Tier 2 Environmental
Document.
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At the November Commission meeting, the Commission approved a resolution to adopt Chapter
10 of Caltrans’ Local Assistance Procedure Manual, applicable to federally funded architectural
and engineering services procurements. The Commission also approved funding assistance for
the construction of the McKinley Street Grade Separation Project in Corona. The project
recently received construction bids $11 million over the Engineer’s Estimate. The city was able
to come up with 33% of the overage, and the Commis sion agreed to assist with the remainder.
This will ensure that the SB 132 project, which has a statutory deadline for the $84 million it
received back in 2017, will be completed timely.
Finally, the Commission had a robust discussion about AB 361, which was the urgency bill
approved in September to allow public meetings to continue virtually. Ultimately, the RCTC
Board approved a resolution to allow virtual meetings, but the intent was for this approval to
apply to the Commission’s committees and sub-committees, including the TAC. The
Commission itself will operate in a hybrid format. At this time, staff is expecting the January
TAC to be virtual, where hopefully information can be brought forward about the future format
of the 2022 TAC meetings.
The next RCTC Commission Meeting will be held on December 8th, the same day as the CTC
meeting.
17. COMMITTEE MEMBER / STAFF REPORT
There were no committee member or staff comments.
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Technical Advisory Committee, the
meeting adjourned at approximately 11:24 a.m. The next meeting will be on January 24, 2022,
at 10:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jillian Guizado
Planning and Programming Director
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AGENDA ITEM 6
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: March 21, 2022
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager
SUBJECT: Riverside County Public Health Active Transportation Program Grant Pursuits
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to receive a presentation from Riverside University Health System (Riverside County
Public Health) on its past and future Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant pursuits.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Since ATP Cycle 1, Riverside County Public Health has been successful receiving ATP funds for its
safe routes to school/all programs. Project activities include education, encouragement,
engineering, engagement, and evaluation. Most notably, in Cycle 5, one of the most competitive
cycles in ATP history, Riverside County Public Health received funding for one of its
non-infrastructure projects. Only two non-infrastructure projects received funding at the
statewide level.
DISCUSSION:
As cities prepare for ATP Cycle 6, it provides an opportunity to think about potential partnership
opportunities with Riverside County Public Health as a standalone non-infrastructure application
or to bundle with an infrastructure project.
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AGENDA ITEM 7
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: March 21, 2022
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager
SUBJECT:
Active Transportation Program – Southern California Association of
Governments 2023 Regional Program Guidelines – Selection Criteria for
Riverside County Applications
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to discuss and provide input on staff’s selection criteria for the 2023 Regional Active
Transportation Program (ATP) Guidelines.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
ATP is a highly competitive statewide program that funds bicycle and pedestrian facilities and
programs to enhance or encourage walking and biking. The California Transportation Commission
(CTC) awards 50 percent of the funds at the statewide competitive level, 10 percent to small
urban and rural regions, and 40 percent at the large Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
level. The ATP process allows applicants in Riverside County two opportunities for award – at the
statewide level and the large MPO level. As part of the sequential project selection, projects are
first evaluated statewide and those that are not ranked high enough for statewide funding are
automatically provided a second opportunity for funding through the large MPO share. As the
MPO for most of southern California, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
is required to work with county transportation commissions, the CTC, and Caltrans to develop its
regional program recommendations.
Based on the approved ATP Fund Estimate, SCAG is expected to receive $137.68 million for the
upcoming cycle, Cycle 6. Like past cycles, the SCAG share is split 95% to implementation projects
and 5% to non-infrastructure (NI) projects and plans. However, for this cycle, SCAG will not be
utilizing the 5% share to supplement its Sustainable Communities Program. Instead, the 5% share
will be distributed to the county transportation commissions based on population. Table 1
illustrates this cycle’s programming capacity for each county. The Commission will have
approximately $17.69 million to award for Cycle 6 - $16.8 million for implementation projects
and $884 thousand for NI and planning projects.
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Table 1: County Share for Implementation and NI and Planning Projects ($ in 1,000s)
County Population % Implementation NI and Planning Total Capacity
Imperial 1% $1,249 $66 $1,314
Los Angeles 53% $69,579 $3,662 $73,241
Orange 17% $22,144 $1,165 $23,309
Riverside 13% $16,802 $884 $17,686
San Bernardino 12% $15,159 $798 $15,956
Ventura 4% $5,863 $309 $6,172
100% $130,795 $6,884 $137,679
DISCUSSION:
Implementation Projects
As part of the development of the regional program guidelines, SCAG allows each county
transportation commission to assign up to 20 points to the CTC’s project scores. Each county
transportation commission in the SCAG region is responsible for defining “plans” and developing
its guidance and methodology for assigning the 20 points.
The points distribution approved for the last cycle, Cycle 5, is provided in Table 2. The points
distribution allowed the Commission to meet its goal of awarding projects that were construction
ready and rewarding agencies that invested in pre-construction activities. Additionally, as an
unexpected result, the Commission was able to award projects that competed a handful of times
in prior cycles.
Table 2: ATP Cycle 5 20-Point Distribution
Criteria Points
1. Requesting construction-only funding 6
2. Construction funding in the first two years of programming & PA/ED
completed
10
3. Projects identified in WRCOG Sub-regional Active Transportation Plan or
CVAG Non-Motorized Plan; or an adopted local active transportation plan,
bike or pedestrian master plan, or Safe Routes to School Plan
4
For Cycle 6, staff is suggesting minor revisions to the points distribution methodology. With the
passage of the new federal transportation bill, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA),
Cycle 6 has more federal dollars than were in Cycle 5. This may lead to more projects being
subject to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and may prolong the project delivery
timeline. To manage this program change, Commission staff is proposing a revision to the
methodology, as seen in Table 3. The revised point distribution continues to reflect the
Commission’s goal of funding projects that are construction-ready and reward agencies that
invested or will invest in pre-construction activities.
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Proposed changes are as follows:
1. Award 4 points for projects with construction funding in the first three years of the
program cycle.
2. Award 7 points for projects with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or
NEPA approved.
3. Award 3 points for projects identified in WRCOG Sub-regional Active Transportation Plan
or CVAG Non-Motorized Plan; or an adopted local active transportation plan, bike or
pedestrian master plan, or Safe Routes to School Plan.
Table 3: Recommended 20-Point Distribution
Criteria Points
1. Requesting construction-only funding 6
2. Construction funding in the first three years of programming 4
3. PA/ED completed – either CEQA, NEPA, or both 7
4. Projects identified in WRCOG Sub-regional Active Transportation Plan or
CVAG Non-Motorized Plan; or an adopted local active transportation plan,
bike or pedestrian master plan, or Safe Routes to School Plan
3
In the last cycle, to satisfy criterion number three, a copy of the CEQA and or NEPA signature
page had to be provided. Commission staff provided applicants an additional six months from
application deadline to submit the CEQA and or NEPA clearance. If a project was already
federalized, the agency had to provide the NEPA signature page. This criterion was beneficial in
the last cycle as it was the main criterion for award, leading to the Commission receiving all state
funding because projects cleared CEQA.
Staff is seeking feedback from TAC members on the suggested 20-point distribution and target
deadline for receiving CEQA and or NEPA clearance. ATP Cycle 6 applications are due
June 15, 2022, and the final list of Commission recommended projects is due to SCAG on
January 30, 2023. To meet SCAG’s deadline, staff must bring the item to the January 2023
Commission meeting for approval. To meet the staff report deadline for the January Commission,
staff must receive all CEQA and or NEPA clearances by November 1, 2022. An alternative
approach is to request the Commission to grant staff authority to award projects first, then
present the award list as an information item at the next available Commission meeting.
This approach would extend the deadline to provide CEQA and or NEPA documentation to
January 3, 2023 – providing an additional two months to meet criterion number three. Staff is
seeking feedback from TAC members on the two approaches and staff will also consider other
20-point distribution methodologies.
Non-infrastructure and Planning
As previously stated, SCAG will not be utilizing the 5% share to supplement its Sustainable
Communities Program for this cycle. Instead, the 5% share is distributed to the Commission based
on population share. The Commission will have $884 thousand dollars to award to NI and
planning projects that are not awarded at the statewide level. Like the implementation projects,
SCAG allows each county transportation commission to assign up to 20 points to the CTC’s project
scores and allows the commission to establish any other eligibility criteria. Staff is suggesting the
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Commission not establish a 20-point distribution methodology for the NI and planning projects.
Instead, staff is suggesting to award projects with a minimum score of 80 points in the state
scores with a maximum award amount of $442 thousand dollars. Staff is seeking feedback from
TAC members on this suggestion.
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CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION’S
Active Transportation Program –Cycle 6
2023 Regional Program Guidelines
Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager
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ATP Program Overview
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•Administered by the California Transportation
Commission (CTC)
•Funds bicycle and pedestrian facilities and programs to
enhance or encourage walking and biking
•Competitive
–Statewide and Small/Rural Programs
–Large MPO Level
•25% of ATP funds must fund projects in disadvantaged
communities
Distribution of Funds –Cycle 6
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$650.7 M
(FY 23/24 –26/27)
$325.4 M (50%)
State Program
$65.1 M (10%)
Small/Rural
$260.3 M (40%)
MPO
$137.679M
SCAG $130.795 M (95%)
Implementation/
Construction
$16.802 M (13%)
Riverside County
$6.884 M (5%)
Planning/Non-
infrastructure
$884 K (13%)
Riverside County
ATP Cycle 5 20-Point Distribution
4
Criteria Points
1.Requesting construction-only funding 6
2.Construction funding in the first two years of programming &PA/ED
completed
10
3.Projects identified in WRCOG Sub-regional Active Transportation Plan or
CVAG Non-Motorized Plan;or an adopted local active transportation plan,
bike or pedestrian master plan,or Safe Routes to School Plan
4
ATP Cycle 6 20-Point Distribution
5
Criteria Points
1.Requesting construction-only funding 6
2.Construction funding in the first two three years of programming &
PA/ED completed
10 4
3.PA/ED completed –either CEQA,NEPA or both 7
3 4.Projects identified in WRCOG Sub-regional Active Transportation
Plan or CVAG Non-Motorized Plan;or an adopted local active
transportation plan,bike or pedestrian master plan,or Safe Routes
to School Plan
4 3
PA/ED Completion Submittal Options
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Jan 30, 2023:
Methodology & Award
List Due to SCAG
Option 1
Fall 2022: Commission
adopts selection criteria
Nov 1, 2022: CEQA &
NEPA clearance due to
RCTC
Jan 2023: Commission
adopts award list
Submit award list to
SCAG by Jan 30, 2023
Option 2
Fall 2022: Commission adopts
selection criteria & authorizes
staff to award projects based on
adopted criteria
Jan 3, 2023: CEQA &
NEPA clearance due
to RCTC
Submit award list to
SCAG by Jan 30, 2023
Post Jan 2023: Present
award list as
information item to
Commission
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Criteria for Implementation Projects –ATP Cycle 6 Points
1.Requesting construction-only funding 6
2.Construction funding in the first three years of programming 4
3.PA/ED completed –either CEQA,NEPA or both 7
4.
Projects identified in WRCOG Sub-regional Active Transportation Plan or CVAG Non-
Motorized Plan;or an adopted local active transportation plan,bike or pedestrian
master plan,or Safe Routes to School Plan
3
Jan 30, 2023: Methodology
& Award List Due to
SCAG
Option 1
Fall 2022: Commission adopts
selection criteria
Nov 1, 2022: CEQA &
NEPA clearance due to
RCTC
Option 2
Fall 2022: Commission adopts
selection criteria & authorizes
staff to award projects based on
adopted criteria
Jan 3, 2023: CEQA &
NEPA clearance due to
RCTC
Non-infrastructure & Planning
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•SCAG not supplementing Sustainable Communities
Program
•$884K available to award
•Selection criteria:
–Minimum of 80 points in state score
–Maximum award amount of $442K
•Any remaining NI & Planning funds will be used to fund
infrastructure/implementation projects
AGENDA ITEM 8
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: March 21, 2022
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Martha Masters, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: 2021 and 2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program and 2020
Regional Transportation Plan Amendment Update
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to receive and file an update on the 2021 and 2023 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program (FTIP) and the 2020 Regional Transportation Plan Amendment.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The FTIP is a listing of multi-modal transportation projects proposed over a six-year period for
the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region. The projects include highway
improvements, transit, rail and bus facilities, high occupancy vehicle lanes, active transportation
facilities and activities, signal synchronization, intersection improvements, freeway ramps, and
more. SCAG produces a biennial FTIP update for the region on an even-year cycle. The FTIP
update is an extensive process that adheres to state and federal requirements under the
Clean Air Act and State Implementation Plan, requiring complete review of individual projects
and cross-checking modeling details to ensure transportation conformity.
DISCUSSION:
2021 FTIP
The 2021 FTIP (#21-00) and Amendments #21-01 through #21-18 have received SCAG/federal
approvals as of today. All approved 2021 FTIP amendments are available on SCAG’s website:
https://scag.ca.gov/2021-approved-ftip.
The 2021 FTIP Amendment #21-19 is currently undergoing public review and can be viewed on
SCAG’s website: https://scag.ca.gov/2021-proposed-amendments. Approval of Amendment
#21-19 is anticipated in late June.
Commission Planning and Programming staff should be notified by agencies of any FTIP project
changes so they can be properly incorporated into the FTIP to avoid project delays, especially as
it relates to federal funds that require programming in the FTIP for obligation. Both formal and
administrative amendments are due to SCAG on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Staff requests that any
revisions to project sheets be provided by Tuesday, March 29, 2022, to meet the SCAG deadline.
The 2021 FTIP Amendment schedule is provided as Attachment 1. Agencies can check their most
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recently approved FTIP projects by visiting SCAG’s website: https://scag.ca.gov/2021-approved-
ftip. The 2021 FTIP will expire in December 2022, once the 2023 FTIP is approved. Therefore, staff
urges local agencies’ staff to review their current projects in the 2021 FTIP and submit any
revisions to prevent delays in federal obligations required between now and December 2022.
2021 FTIP Guidelines
The 2021 FTIP Guidelines provide a framework for federal, state, and regional requirements in
developing the FTIP for the SCAG region. The guidelines are a good resource for agencies that
may have questions regarding, for example, what types of projects need to be modeled and what
information is required to model those projects. The 2021 FTIP Guidelines are accessible to all
agencies and can be found here for future reference: https://scag.ca.gov/sites/main/files/file-
attachments/f2021-ftip-guidelines.pdf?1614888031. SCAG updates the FTIP guidelines every
two years. Commission staff are always available to assist with questions.
2023 FTIP
In January 2022, staff submitted 310 projects (totaling approximately $10 billion in funds) to
SCAG for the 2023 FTIP. The 2023 FTIP is anticipated to be fully approved in December 2022.
The 2023 amendment schedule has been provided by SCAG and is attached for your information
(Attachment 2).
RCTC Planning and Programming staff are available to assist with any questions about on-going
projects that may require updates in the 2021 or 2023 FTIP for federal approvals and/or federal
obligations.
As a general reminder, staff can provide agencies all their project sheets from the FTIP upon
request at any time throughout the year. Non-modeling updates can be submitted to SCAG
almost every month. Staff will work with agencies on a case-by-case basis if modeling updates
are needed, however, these changes are recommended to be brought up to staff as soon as
possible as the opportunities to update modeled projects are rare.
2020 RTP Amendment
On January 26, 2022, an e-mail was sent out to all TAC members regarding the 2020 RTP
Amendment opportunity. This opportunity means that SCAG is accepting model updates for
capacity increasing (non-exempt) projects such as scope changes and completion date updates,
as well as new projects that will be starting environmental work within the next two years.
As mentioned above, opportunities such as these do not occur often as it takes at least a year to
approve an RTP amendment. Note that staff did not hear from all agencies. If an agency
determines that a new project needs to be added to the model, or that a current project needs
modeling updates, contact Commission staff as soon as possible. The next opportunity to make
modeling changes will be in fall 2022 for inclusion in the 2024 RTP, which is anticipated to be
approved in early summer 2024.
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Attachments:
1) 2021 FTIP Amendment Schedule
2) 2023 FTIP Amendment Schedule
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Due Date
(by Noon)Amendments Administrative Modifications
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Amendment #21-06
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Administrative Modification #21-07
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Amendment #21-98 -
Modeling Amendment in
lieu of 2023 FTIP
Modeling****
Tuesday, July 6, 2021 Administrative Modification #21-08
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Amendment #21-09
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Administrative Modification#21-10
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Administrative Modification#21-11
Tuesday, September 24, 2021 2022 STIP - FTIP #21-99
STIP-RTIP submittal for SCAG to
perform regional evaluation of
system performance and cost-
effectivness. Project information
details will be held for 2023 FTIP.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Amendment #21-12
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Administrative Modification #21-13
Thursday, September 30 Emergency Amendment
#21-14 (RCTC)
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Administrative Modification #21-15
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Administrative Modification #21-16
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Amendment #21-17
Thursday, January 6, 2022 2023 County TIPs DEADLINE -- County Submissions
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 Administrative Modification #21-18 $
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 Amendment #21-19 $
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 Administrative Modification #21-20 $
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Administrative Modification #21-21 $
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Amendment #21-22 $
2021 FTIP AMENDMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION SCHEDULE
Updated 9/03/21
*If any comments received during 2021 Public Comment period, we will reject projects for CTCs to address prior to finalizing the amendment.
**This is for modeling changes to FTIP project to be submitted with FTIP Consistency Amendment (Amendment # TBD) to the 2020 RTP A1
***This is for Prgarmming changes made to projects submitted in A21-97. projects in this amendment cannot be modified until the 2020
RTP/SCS A#1is approved.
****Undertake a modeled 2021 FTIP Amendment to account for as many near term projects as possible that would otherwise be included in
2023 FTIP. In addition, start emissions modeling before August 16, 2021 using EMFAC 2014 and continue emissions modeling through
Spring 2022
$ Amendments submitted during this period should only be emergency tpe (necessary changes for obligations) as the 2023 FTIP is bieng
developed. Dates and amendment types may change based on future guidance from FHWA/FTA as it relates to the Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs Act
ATTACHMENT 1
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Due Date
(by Noon)Amendments Administrative Modifications
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
A-23-99 - Modeling
Amendment - Will
become Amendment #23-
03 *
Amendment to update/add modeling
projects once EMFAC2021 is
approved
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Amendment #23-01*
Catch up Amendment - 2022 STIP,
2020 SHOPP, HBP and emergency
type changes to address comments
received on Draft 2023 FTIP only.
Concurrent with 2021 FTIP base
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Administrative Modification #23-02*
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Conformity Amendment
#23-03 *
Tuesday, January 3, 2023 Administrative Modification #23-04
2023 FTIP AMENDMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE MODIFICATION SCHEDULE
ATTACHMENT 2
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AGENDA ITEM 9
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: March 21, 2022
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jenny Chan, Planning and Programming Manager
SUBJECT: Caltrans District 8 Local Assistance Update
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to receive and file an update from Caltrans District 8 Local Assistance.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Caltrans' Local Assistance Program oversees more than one billion dollars annually available to over
600 cities, counties, and regional agencies for the purpose of improving their transportation
infrastructure or providing transportation services. This funding comes from various Federal and State
programs specifically designated to assist the transportation needs of local agencies. Annually, over
1,200 new projects are authorized through the Local Assistance Program of which approximately 700
are construction projects.
Caltrans District 8 Local Assistance is responsible for obligating and allocating federal and state funds,
providing guidance on federal and state regulations, and direction on processes and procedures that
are tied to each funding program. Local Assistance is responsible for the current funding programs as
identified in Table 1.
Table 1: Caltrans Local Assistance Funding Program Responsibilities
Federal Programs State Programs
Active Transportation Program (ATP) Active Transportation Program (ATP)
Emergency Relief (ER) Local Partnership Program (LPP) Off-system
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Solutions for Congested Corridors Program
(SCCP) Off-system
Highway Bridge Program (HBP) State Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP) Off-system
Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP)
Off-system
State Transportation Improvement Program
(STIP) Off-system
Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG)
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AGENDA ITEM 10
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: March 21, 2022
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director
SUBJECT: Future Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Locations
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to discuss and provide direction on future Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
meeting locations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Currently, the Commission’s TAC falls under the monthly resolution approved by the Commission
pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 361, which allows public meetings to be held in a virtual setting.
This is permissible under the state of emergency declared by the state of California as a result of
the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
DISCUSSION:
In anticipation of the emergency declaration being lifted and/or the expiration of AB 361, staff
will discuss with and receive direction from the TAC regarding in-person meeting locations.
Staff is suggesting the TAC continue to meet virtually until virtual meetings are no longer
permissible.
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AGENDA ITEM 1 1
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: March 21, 2022
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director
SUBJECT: California Transportation Commission Meeting Highlights: January and March
2022
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to receive and file the January and March 2022 California Transportation Commission
(CTC) meeting highlights.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
January 26 – 27, 2022 CTC Meeting (Agenda)
TAB 92 Request of $14,386,000 for two locally-administered Local Partnership Program
(Formulaic and Competitive) projects, off the State Highway System; Resolution
LPP-A-2122-15
March 16 – 17, 2022 CTC Meeting (Agenda)
TAB 19 Adoption of the 2023 Active Transportation Program Guidelines; Resolution G-22-30
TAB 24 Adoption of the 2022 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP); Resolution
G-22-34
TAB 69 Adoption of the 2022 State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP);
Resolution G-22-29
TAB 108 Request of $68,177,000 for the locally-administered multi-funded Trade Corridor
Enhancement Program / STIP Route 71/91 Interchange EB-NB Connector project, on
the State Highway System, in Riverside County, programmed in FY 2022-23
(PPNO 0077G); Resolutions TCEP-A-2122-11 and FP-21-68
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AGENDA ITEM 1 2
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: March 21, 2022
TO: Technical Advisory Committee
FROM: Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director
SUBJECT: RCTC Commission Meeting Highlights: December 2021 and January, February,
and March 2022
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is to receive and file the December 2021 and January, February, and March 2022
Commission meeting highlights.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
December 2021 Commission Meeting (Agenda)
Item 6I – City of Temecula Funding Request for Construction of the Interstate 15 Auxiliary Lane
Project
The Commission:
1. Approved programming $3.5 million of Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee
(TUMF) Community Environmental Transportation Acceptability Process (CETAP)
funds for the city of Temecula’s (Temecula) Interstate 15 (I-15) Auxiliary Lane
Project (ALP):
2. Approved Agreement No. 22-73-032-00 between the Commission and Temecula
for the programming of $3.5 million of TUMF CETAP for the construction phase of
the I-15 ALP; and
3. Authorized the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement.
January 2022 Commission Meeting (Agenda)
Item 6D – Riverside County 2023 Federal Transportation Improvement Program Financial
Resolution
The Commission adopted Resolution No. 22-001, “Resolution of the Riverside County
Transportation Commission Certifying Riverside County has Resources to Fund Projects in
the Federal Fiscal Years 2022/23 Through 2027/28 Transportation Improvement Program
and Affirming Commitment to Implement All Projects and Phases as Applicable in the
Program”.
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Item 7 – Fiscal Year 2021/22 Mid-Year Revised Revenue Projections
The Commission:
1. Approved the mid-year Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 revenue projections of
$250 million for Measure A revenues, $127 million for Local Transportation Fund
(LTF) revenues, and $30 million for TUMF revenues;
2. Approved the budget increase adjustments to Measure A revenues of $40 million
and expenditures of $16,479,000 to reflect the revised Measure A projection;
3. Approved the budget increase adjustments to LTF revenues of $22 million,
transfers in of $1,543,000, and expenditures and transfers out of $1,928,000 to
reflect the revised LTF projection; and
4. Approved the budget increase adjustment to TUMF revenues of $19 million to
reflect the revised TUMF projection.
Item 8 – Fiscal Year 2022/23 Revenue Projections
The Commission:
1. Approved the projection for Measure A revenues of $255 million for Fiscal Year
2022/23;
2. Approved the projection for Local Transportation Fund (LTF) apportionment of
$130 million for the Western Riverside County, Coachella Valley, and Palo Verde
Valley areas for FY 2022/23; and
3. Approved the projection for TUMF revenues of $30 million for FY 2022/23.
February 2022 Commission Meeting (Agenda)
Item 8 – Additional Awards FY 2021/22 SB 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program Funding
Recommendations
The Commission:
1. Approved additional project awards for the FY 2021/22 SB 821 Bicycle and
Pedestrian Facilities (SB 821) program for an additional amount of $1,668,071, and
a total amount not to exceed $5,995,543;
2. Directed staff to prepare memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the
project sponsors to outline the project schedules and local funding commitments;
and
3. Authorized the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the MOUs with the project sponsors.
Item 9 – County of Riverside Funding Request for Design of the Interstate 10 Bypass Project
The Commission:
1. Approved programming $8 million of TUMF Regional Arterial funds for the County
of Riverside’s (County) Interstate 10 (I-10) Bypass Project;
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2. Approved Agreement No. 22-72-048-00 between the Commission and County for
the programming of $6 million of TUMF Regional Arterial funding for the design
phase and $2 million for the right of way phase of the I-10 Bypass Project; and
3. Authorized the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement.
March 2022 Commission Meeting (Agenda)
Item 6K – Moreno Valley/March Field Metrolink Station Track and Platform Expansion Project
Construction Agreement With Granite Construction Company, Environmental Mitigation, Tribal
Monitoring, and Project Funding
1. Award Agreement No. 21-33-095-00 to Granite Construction Company, as the
lowest responsive, responsible bidder, for the construction of the Moreno Valley
March Field Metrolink Station Track and Platform Expansion Project (Project) in
the amount of $22,111,122, plus a contingency amount of $2,211,112, for a total
amount not to exceed $24,322,234;
2. Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 21-33-097-00 between the Commission and
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) for Construction of the Project
in the amount of $2,421,000, plus a contingency amount of $242,100, for a total
amount not to exceed $2,663,100;
3. Approve Agreement No. 22-33-035-00 with The Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
for Construction Monitoring of the Moreno Valley/March Field Metrolink Station
Track and Platform Expansion Project in an amount not to exceed $25,000;
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 2021/22 – 2025/26 Short Range Transit Plan to
program an additional $6 million of Federal Transit Administration Section 5307
funds for the Project;
5. Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreements on behalf of the Commission; and
6. Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency work
pursuant to the agreement terms up to the total amount.
Item 7 – Proposed Policy Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget
1. Review and approve the proposed Commission Policy Goals and Objectives for the
FY 2022/23 Budget; and
2. Review and approve the Fiscal Accountability Policies for the FY 2022/23 Budget.
Item 9 – Agreement for Construction of the I-15 Interim Corridor Operations Project
1. Award Agreement No. 22-31-031-00 to All American Asphalt to construct the I-15
Interim Corridor Operations Project (I-15 ICOP), in the amount of $2,645,731, plus
a contingency amount of $396,860 for potential change orders, supplemental
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work in the amount of $119,900, and an incentive budget in the amount of
$250,000, for a total amount not to exceed $3,412,491;
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 2021/22 budget in the amount of $2,900,000
for construction and supplemental costs including contingency;
3. Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, or designee, to approve contingency
work, supplemental work and incentive payments as may be required for the I-15
ICOP.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ROLL CALL
MARCH 21, 2022
Present Absent
City of Banning X
City of Beaumont X
City of Blythe X
City of Calimesa X
Caltrans X
City of Canyon Lake X
City of Cathedral City X
City of Coachella X
Coachella Valley Association of Governments X
City of Corona X
City of Desert Hot Springs X
City of Eastvale X
City of Hemet X
City of Indian Wells X
City of Indio X
City of Jurupa Valley X
City of La Quinta X
City of Lake Elsinore X
City of Menifee X
City of Moreno Valley X
City of Murrieta X
City of Norco X
City of Palm Desert X
City of Palm Springs X
Palo Verde Valley Transit Agency X
City of Perris X
City of Rancho Mirage X
City of Riverside X
Riverside County X
Riverside Transit Agency X
City of San Jacinto X
Sunline Transit Agency X
City of Temecula X
Western Riverside Council of Governments X
City of Wildomar X