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MEETING AGENDA
TIME/DATE: 9:30 a.m. / Wednesday, April 10, 2024
LOCATION: BOARD ROOM
County of Riverside Administrative Center
4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside
COMMISSIONERS
Chair – Lloyd White
Vice Chair – Karen Spiegel
Second Vice Chair – Raymond Gregory
Kevin Jeffries, County of Riverside, District 1
Karen Spiegel, County of Riverside, District 2
Chuck Washington, County of Riverside, District 3
V. Manuel Perez, County of Riverside, District 4
Yxstian Gutierrez, County of Riverside, District 5
Alberto Sanchez / Rick Minjares, City of Banning
Lloyd White / Julio Martinez, City of Beaumont
Joseph DeConinck / Johnny Rodriguez, City of Blythe
Linda Molina / Wendy Hewitt, City of Calimesa
Jeremy Smith / Jennifer Dain, City of Canyon Lake
Raymond Gregory / Mark Carnevale, City of Cathedral City
Steven Hernandez / Stephanie Virgen, City of Coachella
Wes Speake / Jim Steiner, City of Corona
Scott Matas / Russell Betts, City of Desert Hot Springs
Clint Lorimore / Todd Rigby, City of Eastvale
Linda Krupa / Malcolm Lilienthal, City of Hemet
Dana Reed / Ty Peabody, City of Indian Wells
Waymond Fermon / Oscar Ortiz, City of Indio
Brian Berkson / Armando Carmona, City of Jurupa Valley
Kathleen Fitzpatrick / Deborah McGarrey, City of La Quinta
Bob Magee / Natasha Johnson, City of Lake Elsinore
Bill Zimmerman / Dean Deines, City of Menifee
Ulises Cabrera / Edward Delgado, City of Moreno Valley
Cindy Warren / Lori Stone, City of Murrieta
Berwin Hanna / Katherine Aleman, City of Norco
Jan Harnik / Kathleen Kelly, City of Palm Desert
Lisa Middleton / To Be Appointed, City of Palm Springs
Michael M. Vargas / Rita Rogers, City of Perris
Meg Marker / Lynn Mallotto, City of Rancho Mirage
Chuck Conder / Patricia Lock Dawson, City of Riverside
Valerie Vandever / Alonso Ledezma, City of San Jacinto
James Stewart / Brenden Kalfus, City of Temecula
Joseph Morabito / Ashlee DePhillippo, City of Wildomar
Catalino Pining, Governor’s Appointee Caltrans District 8
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
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9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Board Room
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Each individual speaker is limited to speak three (3) continuous minutes or less.
The Commission may, either at the direction of the Chair or by majority vote of the Commission, waive
this three-minute time limitation. Depending on the number of items on the Agenda and the number of
speakers, the Chair may, at his/her discretion, reduce the time of each speaker to two (2) continuous
minutes. In addition, the maximum time for public comment for any individual item or topic is thirty
(30) minutes. Also, the Commission may terminate public comments if such comments become
repetitious. Speakers may not yield their time to others without the consent of the Chair. Any written
documents to be distributed or presented to the Commission shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Board.
This policy applies to Public Comments and comments on Agenda Items.
Under the Brown Act, the Commission should not take action on or discuss matters raised during public
comment portion of the agenda that are not listed on the agenda. Commission members may refer such
matters to staff for factual information or to be placed on the subsequent agenda for consideration.
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5. ADDITIONS / REVISIONS – The Commission may add an item to the Agenda after making a
finding that there is a need to take immediate action on the item and that the item came to the
attention of the Commission subsequent to the posting of the agenda. An action adding an
item to the agenda requires 2/3 vote of the Commission. If there are less than 2/3 of the
Commission members present, adding an item to the agenda requires a unanimous vote.
Added items will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR – All matters on the Consent Calendar will be approved in a single motion
unless a Commissioner(s) requests separate action on specific item(s). Items pulled from the
Consent Calendar will be placed for discussion at the end of the agenda.
6A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MARCH 13, 2024
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6B. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended
February 29, 2024.
6C. EXPRESS LANES CHANNELIZER AGREEMENT
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Award Agreement No. 24-31-060-00 to Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs for
channelizers for the express lanes for a three-year term in the amount of
$693,727;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute purchase orders to the
vendor under the terms of the agreement.
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6D. AMEND THE INTERSTATE 15 EXPRESS LANES PROJECT TOLL SERVICES WITH KAPSCH
TRAFFICCOM USA INC. TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Agreement No. 16-31-043-04, Amendment No. 4 to Agreement
No. 16-31-043-00 (the Amendment), with Kapsch TrafficCom USA Inc. (Kapsch)
for the Toll Services Contract for 15 Express Lanes Project to extend the term by
10 years, in the amount of $170,910,951, plus a contingency in the amount of
$17,091,096, for a not to exceed amount of $188,002,047;
2) Authorize the payment of pass-through items in an amount not to exceed $8
million for the extended term;
3) Determine that award of the Amendment to Kapsch is in the best interest of the
public and the Commission; and
4) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the Amendment on behalf of the Commission.
6E. 91 EXPRESS LANES MONTHLY STATUS REPORTS
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file the 91 Express Lanes Monthly Reports for the three months from
October to December 2023.
6F. 15 EXPRESS LANES MONTHLY STATUS REPORTS
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file the 15 Express Lanes Monthly Reports for the three months from
October to December 2023.
6G. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file a state and federal legislative update.
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7. DRAFT 2024 TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file the phase one public outreach and engagement summary on the draft
2024 Traffic Relief Plan.
8. ADOPT THE 2024 TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Adopt the 2024 Traffic Relief Plan.
9. DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN ACA-1 COMPLIANT ORDINANCE AND EXPENDITURE PLAN TO
FUND ELIGIBLE PROJECTS IN THE 2024 TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
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Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Direct staff to develop an Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1 (ACA-1) compliant
ordinance and expenditure plan to implement projects in the 2024 Traffic Relief Plan.
10. REMOTE MEETING DISCUSSION
Overview
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Discuss and provide direction to staff.
11. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA
12. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
13. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Overview
This item provides the opportunity for brief announcements or comments on items or matters
of general interest.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
The next Commission meeting is scheduled to be held in the Coachella Valley on Wednesday,
May 8, 2024.
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MINUTES
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
1.CALL TO ORDER
The Riverside County Transportation Commission was called to order by
Chair Lloyd White at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room at the County of Riverside
Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, First Floor, Riverside, California, 92501. For
public comment visit https://rivco.org/constituent-speaking-request to complete a
speaker slip.
2.ROLL CALL
Commissioners/Alternates Present Commissioners Absent
Brian Berkson Joseph Morabito Yxstian Gutierrez
Russell Betts V.Manuel Perez Steven Hernandez
Chuck Conder Dana Reed Alberto Sanchez
Joseph DeConinck Jeremy Smith Michael M. Vargas
Edward Delgado Karen Spiegel
Waymond Fermon James Stewart
Kathleen Fitzpatrick Wes Speake
Raymond Gregory Valerie Vandever
Berwin Hanna Cindy Warren
Jan Harnik Chuck Washington
Kevin Jeffries Lloyd White
Linda Krupa Bill Zimmerman
Clint Lorimore
Bob Magee
Meg Marker
Lisa Middleton
Linda Molina
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair White led the Commission in a flag salute.
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no requests to speak from the public.
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5. ADDITIONS / REVISIONS
There were no additions or revisions to the agenda.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
M/S/C (Smith/Morabito) to approve the following Consent Calendar items.
6A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JANUARY 25-26 AND FEBRUARY 14, 2024
6B. QUARTERLY SALES TAX ANALYSIS
1) Receive and file the sales tax analysis for the Quarter 3, 2023 (3Q 2023).
6C. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1) Receive and file the Quarterly Financial Statements for the six months
ended December 2023.
6D. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT
1) Receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended
January 31, 2024.
6E. MORENO VALLEY/MARCH FIELD METROLINK STATION TRACK AND PLATFORM
EXPANSION PROJECT – CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY INCREASE
1) Approve an increase in the contract contingency for Agreement
No. 21-33-095-00 with Granite Construction Company for construction of
the Moreno Valley/March Field Metrolink Station Track and Platform
Expansion Project (Project) from 10 percent ($2,211,112) to 16 percent
($3,537,779) of the agreement amount of $22,111,122 for a total amount
not to exceed $25,648,901;
2) Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Short Range Transit
Plan (SRTP) to allocate an additional $1,326,667 of State Transit
Assistance (STA) funds to this Project;
3) Approve a FY 2023/24 budget adjustment of $1,326,667 for revenues and
expenses related to the Project; and
4) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve contingency
work pursuant to the agreement terms up to the total amount.
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6F. QUARTERLY PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT METRICS REPORT, OCTOBER - DECEMBER
2023
1) Receive and file the Quarterly Public Engagement Metrics Report for
October - December 2023.
6G. STATE ROUTE 60 POTRERO BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE PROJECT COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
1) Approve Cooperative Agreement No. 24-72-064-00, with the city of
Beaumont for the State Route 60 Potrero Boulevard Interchange Project in
an amount not to exceed $5,706,000;
2) Authorize Commission staff to be the lead agency on behalf of the city of
Beaumont, as stated in the terms of Cooperative Agreement
No. 24-72-064-00;
3) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
execute the agreement and future non-funding agreements and/or
amendments on behalf of the Commission; and
4) Authorize the Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to
acquire required parcels for the State Route 60 Potrero Boulevard
Interchange Project in accordance with the Commission’s Right of Way
Policies and Procedures Manual.
7. PROPOSED POLICY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET
Sergio Vidal, Chief Financial Officer, presented an update for the proposed Commission
Policy Goals and Objective for FY 2024/25 Budget, highlighting the following:
• Budget development
o Commission Goals and Policies
o Department Goals and Objectives
o Budget development and adoption
• Commission Goals and Objectives for
o Quality of life
o Operational excellence
o Connecting the economy
o Responsible partner
• Updates to this year’s Policy Goals and Objectives
• Short-term Objectives – Updated based on Budget and Implementation
Committee feedback
o Capital Project Development and Delivery
o Operations
o Regional Programs
o Management Services
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• Guiding Fiscal Policies - Financial Planning; Revenues; Expenditures/Expenses;
Debt Management; Cash Management; and Accounting and Reporting
• Next steps
M/S/C (Harnik/Smith) to:
1) Review and approve the proposed Commission Policy Goals and
Objectives for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 Budget; and
2) Review and approve the Fiscal Accountability Policies for the FY 2024/25
Budget.
8. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FOR THE COACHELLA
VALLEY RAIL PROJECT
David Lewis, Capital Projects Manager, presented an update for the reimbursement
agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for the Coachella Valley Rail Project, highlighting
the following areas:
• Project background
o New intercity rail service through the Coachella valley – San Gorgonio Pass
beginning at Los Angeles Union Station and ending in the Coachella Valley
Provide safe, environmentally friendly, reliable, and
time-competitive passenger rail transportation in a corridor with
limited transportation options
Ease growing highway congestion in an area with increasing truck
and automobile traffic
Meet the projected demand for future transportation and mobility
along this growing corridor, which includes the Inland Empire, one
of California’s fastest growing regions
o The Tier 1 EIR/EIS alternative analysis screening identified approximately
77.5 miles of new track to be constructed within Union’s Pacific’s Yuma
subdivision in the eastern section of the proposed corridor
• Displayed a plan view of the proposed corridor area from the Tier 1 environmental
document
• Reimbursement agreement – Allows Union Pacific (UP) and their consultants to
provide preliminary engineering services
o Services will include the following:
Field Diagnostics and Inspections
Access for environmental surveys
Environmental Documents and Technical studies review
Preliminary Design reviews
Plan, Specification, and Construction review
Preparation of project estimates
Attendance and participation at project meetings
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o $100,000 estimated cost specified by UP in the reimbursement agreement
o UP indicated they are likely to exceed this amount as work progresses
without prior notification and consent
o Requesting an additional $500,000 for future amendments
o Allow staff to pivot quickly when issues arise or when UP submits a large
invoice
o Avoid delays in reviews and coordination with UP
Commissioner Wes Speake stated that $600,000 for this work sounds reasonable but
expressed concern that UP only thinks they need $100,000 and asked if it is because UP
is looking at it from one of many tasks or do they have a misunderstanding of what UP is
planning on doing.
David Lewis replied UP understands as they have had a lot of meetings with them, this is
just the first step in their process as part of the public portal submittal process where they
apply and provide the project details. Mainly the information that was in the Tier 1 so
they have a general idea of what their participation level will be but as time progresses,
they will probably be here for four or five years and the $100,000 will go quickly and be
stuck with no method of moving the project forward. Commissioner Speake clarified that
he does not have any issues with that.
David Lewis replied that they were concerned with the $100,000 amount in the beginning,
he wanted to do a $1.5 million adjustment but that was unreasonable. Commissioner
Speake replied that would be more reasonable and he appreciates the approach that way
it does not slow them down moving forward.
Commissioner Brian Berkson stated as Commissioner Speake had mentioned they are
talking about typically at 10 percent contingency, but it is at 600 percent and asked where
staff came up with the extra $500,000.
Anne Mayer replied this will get staff started; the expectation is their reimbursement
costs for UP will exceed the $600,000. They have an extensive environmental review
process and engineering related reviews this process will be expensive and this is the
initial ask so that UP can start. UP has a very formalized process like many of the cities
and the County do this is the initial deposit and will probably go through the $600,000
just with getting all the agreements in place.
In response to Commissioner Berkson’s question about a timeframe this report is going
to take to complete, David Lewis replied that their estimate currently is between six to
seven years that the Tier II would take.
In response to Commissioner Karen Spiegel’s request about the difference between Tier
I and Tier II, David Lewis replied that Tier I is more of the programmatic view of the
document the Tier II is more of a project specific document and he provided some details.
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Commissioner Spiegel clarified when David Lewis was responding to Commissioner
Speake, he stated four to five years now he is saying six to seven years to complete the
report. She asked what happens if UP is beyond the $600,000 how will RCTC handle that.
David Lewis replied they will try their best to work with UP with regards to the contract
amount and staff will really monitor the spending because once they get to $100,000 staff
wants to evaluate and if it gets to $600,000 staff will come back to the Commission with
a new item and an update.
Anne Mayer replied just like they do with any contingency amount they track regularly
what expenditures are compared to the allocated budget staff will have a better idea once
UP actually starts working on it. RCTC has been coordinating with UP staff, but they have
consultants who will start stepping in to do some of this work.
Commissioner Russell Betts discussed when living in Los Angeles he dealt with traffic jams
throughout the day. In looking at the traffic going through the Pass and the Coachella
Valley, it used to be during an event it was backed up and now it is uncertain, and traffic
is increasing and expressed appreciation for the Commissions’ support for this project as
it is very important. Related to this item he did not view it as a contingency this is a good
budget presentation is perfectly appropriate and appreciates staff looking at this keeping
the Commissioners so informed in advance as he is in full support of this.
M/S/C (Speake/Betts) to:
1) Approve Reimbursement Agreement No. 24-25-063-00 with Union
Pacific Railroad (UP) for preliminary engineering services for the
Coachella Valley Rail Project in an amount not to exceed $100,000;
2) Authorize the Executive Director or designee to approve future
amendments to address the anticipated additional scope of work
required by UP as the project progresses for an amount not to exceed
$500,000 as may be required for the Project for a total not to exceed
contract of $600,000;
3) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel
review, to execute the agreement on behalf of the Commission; and
4) Approve a budget adjustment of $20,000 for expenses to be incurred in
Fiscal Year 2023/24.
At this time, Chair Speake recused himself due to a conflict and stepped out of the
meeting.
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9. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FUNDING REQUEST #2 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF JURUPA ROAD
GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT
Jillian Guizado, Planning and Programming Director, provided a detailed overview of the
County of Riverside funding request for the construction of Jurupa Road Grade Separation
Project. She displayed a project vicinity map showing the general location of the grade
separation, an aerial photo of the Jurupa Road at grade crossing, and a rendering of what
the grade separation will look like once constructed. She noted that Patti Romo Interim
Transportation Director for the County of Riverside was present and available to answer
questions.
M/S/C (Reed/Spiegel) to:
1) Approve programming up to an additional $35 million of 2009 Measure
A Western County Regional Arterial (MARA) funds for the city of Jurupa
Valley’s Jurupa Road Grade Separation project;
2) Direct staff to explore all potential funding alternatives for the Jurupa
Road Grade Separation project to minimize the impact to MARA;
3) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 21-72-121-00 between the
Commission and the County of Riverside (County) as the lead agency for
the programming of up to an additional $35 million of MARA for the
construction phase of the Jurupa Road Grade Separation project; and
4) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel
review, to finalize and execute the amendment.
Abstain: Speake
At this time, Commissioner Speake rejoined the meeting.
10. STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Andrew Sall, Senior Management Analyst, presented an update for the state and federal
legislative activities including adopting an oppose position on Assembly Bill 2535 by
Assemblymember Mia Bonta.
M/S/C (Molina/Speake) to:
1) Receive and file a state and federal legislative update; and
2) Adopt the following bill position:
a) AB 2535 (Bonta)—Oppose.
11. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR DISCUSSION
There were no items pulled from the Consent Calendar.
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12. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Anne Mayer announced:
• RCTC was successful in their application to have the Coachella Valley Rail Project
included in the Federal Corridor Identification and Development Program
(Corridor ID) and she described what that means. The intent is with the
reauthorization coming up there will be a set aside of funding for these Corridor
ID rail projects across the country on an annual basis. California got five intercity
Corridor IDs, which are: Coachella Valley Rail, the Los Angeles – San Diego – San
Luis Obispo Rail Corridor (LOSSAN) Corridor, the High-Speed Rail Project, the
Capital Corridor up North, and the San Joaquin Corridor. In addition, Amtrak
Sunset Limited is in the Corridor ID Program. A great deal of coordination will
need to take place and there are meetings going on with the RCTC team who met
with the Amtrak President and his team regarding Sunset Limited, they have met
with the California State Transportation Agency Deputy Secretary Chad Edison,
the Caltrans team, their partners from LOSSAN, Orange County Transportation
Authority, Metrolink, San Diego Association of Governments, and North County
Transit District along with Ventura County Transportation Commission. There will
be regularly scheduled meetings with the RCTC team and Caltrans. The Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) has created a host railroad outreach effort so that
the FRA will assist many of these projects in coordination with the host railroads
across the country. The state is doing a really good job of making sure these
projects have support and they are doing so in partnership with locals and are
looking to local boards like RCTC for being the face of the projects, for leading the
local discussions for the community outreach, and for helping get the projects
moving forward.
• RCTC is continuing their Traffic Relief Plan (TRP) outreach, staff has been to several
city councils, there are several more to go by the end of the month, they also have
continued meetings with the community groups. There are two webinars
scheduled for community groups that have not been able to schedule a meeting
and the other webinar will be for the general public. RCTC is accepting comments
on the TRP through March 31st and staff will bring the final TRP to its April 10
Commission meeting for the Commissioners’ review and approval.
13. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
13A. Commissioner Jan Harnik stated due to the traffic she requested they put the
virtual meetings back on the agenda for discussion while recognizing there are
RCTC meetings they will all need to be here together but there are some they can
have virtually. Looking at it from the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments/Coachella Valley prospective they would like to explore having
those meetings virtually.
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Anne Mayer replied with the Chair’s permission staff will add that to the agenda
in April for discussion. Chair White concurred.
13B. Catalino Pining, Governor’s Appointee Caltrans District 8, announced along
Interstate 215 within the city of Perris there are two pavement rehab projects that
are upcoming. The first one is going out to construction in summer 2024 and he
provided the project limits. The second one is from Romona Expressway to 3.5
miles south of Martin Luther King Drive will be going out in 2026. There have been
a lot of complaints about potholes Caltrans is addressing that through their
maintenance forces and through director’s orders through emergency contracts.
With the winter there has been a lot of rain and there has been a lot of potholes
along their state highways.
13C. Commissioner V. Manuel Perez thanked Commissioner Harnik for her comments
as he was driving out from the Coachella Valley going east there was a whole
bunch of traffic from Desert Hot Springs all the way to Coachella. He announced
that Brian Nestande passed away on March 6. On March 19 they will have services
for him at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palm Desert @ 11:00 a.m. with a
reception following. Brian Nestande was a good friend and a mentor, and he had
the pleasure to work with him not only through the County but as well through
Sacramento and he came through a very political family through his father and
brother. He will be missed and prayers to his family.
13D. Commissioner Stewart announced in the last budget cycle that the President just
signed, the city of Temecula got $39 million for Murrieta creek. It essentially takes
the entire city out of the floodplain that the Murrieta creek created and flooded
multiple times in Temecula.
13E. Commissioner Chuck Conder concurred with Commissioner Perez’s comments
regarding Brian Nestande, as a Deputy County Executive, as an Assemblyman, as
the Chief of Staff to Mary and Sonny Bono he was a great guy and it was a sad loss.
Thoughts to Gina Nestande and the family.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for consideration by the Riverside County Transportation
Commission, Chair White adjourned the meeting in honor of Brian Nestande at 10:23 a.m.
The next Commission meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Mobley
Administrative Services Director /
Clerk of the Board
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AGENDA ITEM 6B
Agenda Item 6B
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: April 10, 2024
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Megan Kavand, Senior Financial Analyst
Sergio Vidal, Chief Financial Officer
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Monthly Investment Report
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file the Monthly Investment Report for the month ended February 29, 2024.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission’s investment reports have generally reflected investments primarily
concentrated in the Riverside County Pooled Investment Fund as well as investments in mutual
funds for sales tax revenue bonds debt service payments.
As a result of significant project financings such as the State Route 91 Corridor Improvement
Project (91 Project or 91 CIP) and the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project (I-15 ELP), the
Commission engaged MetLife Investment Management, LLC, formerly Logan Circle Partners, L.P.
(MetLife), as the investment manager for the bond proceeds and other required funds.
Additionally, the Commission engaged Payden & Rygel Investment Management (Payden &
Rygel) to make specific investments for Commission operating funds. The Commission approved
initial agreements with the investment managers in May 2013 following a competitive
procurement and has extended the agreements through the annual recurring contracts process.
MetLife invested the debt proceeds and subsequent other required contributions for the 91
Project and I-15 ELP in separate accounts of the Short-Term Actively Managed Program (STAMP).
The Commission completed the 91 Project financing in 2013, the I-15 ELP and 91 Project
completion financing (2017 Financing) in July 2017 and the 2021 91 Project refinancing
(2021 Financing) in October 2021. Consistent with financing expectations, the Commission
expended all 91 Project debt proceeds and equity contributions, except for the toll revenue
bonds debt service reserve, and subsequent to commencement of operations, established other
required accounts. The Commission continues to expend the 2017 Financing bond proceeds on
the I-15 ELP and funded required reserve accounts.
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The monthly investment report for February 2024, as required by state law and Commission
policy, reflects the investment activities resulting from the 91 Project, 2017 Financing,
2021 Financing and available operating cash. As of February 29, 2024, the Commission’s cash
and investments were comprised of the following:
CASH AND INVESTMENTS PORTFOLIO AMOUNTS 1
Operating $ 924,350,344
Trust 307,704,201
Commission-managed 239,597,107
STAMP for 91 CIP 59,766,409
STAMP for 2017 Financing 15,989,966
Total $ 1,547,408,027
Note: 1 Unreconciled and unaudited
As of February 29, 2024, the Commission’s cash and investments are in compliance with both the
Commission’s investment policy adopted on October 11, 2023, and permitted investments
described in the indenture for the Commission’s sales tax revenue bonds and the master
indentures for the Commission’s toll revenue bonds. Additionally, the Commission has adequate
cash flows for the next six months.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is an information item. There is no fiscal impact.
Attachment: Investment Portfolio Report
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Riverside County Transportation Commission
Investment Portfolio Report
Period Ended: February 29, 2024
STATEMENT
BALANCE 1 FINANCIAL
INSTUTION STATEMENTS
RATING
MOODYS /
S&P
COUPON
RATE
PAR
VALUE
PURCHASE
DATE
MATURITY
DATE
YIELD TO
MATURITY
PURCHASE
COST
MARKET
VALUE
UNREALIZED
GAIN (LOSS)
OPERATING FUNDS
City National Bank Deposits 12,803,472 City National Bank Available upon request A3/BBB+N/A N/A
County Treasurer's Pooled Investment Fund 911,546,873 County Treasurer Available upon request
Subtotal Operating Funds 924,350,344
FUNDS HELD IN TRUST
County Treasurer's Pooled Investment Fund:
Local Transportation Fund 307,704,201 County Treasurer Available upon request
Subtotal Funds Held in Trust 307,704,201
COMMISSION MANAGED PORTFOLIO
US Bank Payden & Rygel Operating 56,236,219 US Bank Available upon request
First American Government Obligation Fund 183,360,888 US Bank Available upon request N/A N/A N/A
Subtotal Commission Managed Portfolio 239,597,107
STAMP PORTFOLIO for 91 CIP
2013 Series A & Series B Reserve Fund 13,022,659 US Bank Available upon request
2021 Series B Reserve Fund 38,892,157 US Bank Available upon request
2021 Series C Reserve Fund 7,851,593 US Bank Available upon request
Subtotal STAMP Portfolio - 91 CIP 59,766,409
STAMP PORTFOLIO for 2017 Financing
Ramp Up Fund 15,989,966 US Bank Available upon request
Subtotal STAMP Portfolio - 2017 Financing 15,989,966
TOTAL All Cash and Investments 1,547,408,027$
Notes:
1 Unreconciled and unaudited
Available upon request
Available upon request
Available upon request
Available upon request
Available upon request
Available upon request
Available upon request
$-
$100,000,000
$200,000,000
$300,000,000
$400,000,000
$500,000,000
$600,000,000
$700,000,000
$800,000,000
$900,000,000
$1,000,000,000
STAMP Portfolio for 91 CIP Reserve - 0.84%
STAMP Portfolio for 91 CIP Residual Fund - 2.51%
STAMP Portfolio for 91 CIP TIFIA Reserve Fund - 0.51%
STAMP Portfolio for 2017 Financing I15 ELP Project Revenue Fund
- 0%
STAMP Portfolio for 2017 Financing Ramp Up Fund - 1.03%
Commission Managed Portfolio - 15.48%
Trust Funds - 19.89%
Operating Funds - 59.74%
Nature of Investments Mutual Funds,
11.85%
County
Pool/Cash,
79.62%
Fixed Income ,
8.53%
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AGENDA ITEM 6C
Agenda Item 6C
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: April 10, 2024
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM:
Toll Policy and Operations Committee
Andrew Hedy, Toll Systems Engineer
Jennifer Crosson, Toll Operations Director
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Express Lanes Channelizer Agreement
TOLL POLICY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Award Agreement No. 24-31-060-00 to Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs for channelizers
for the express lanes for a three-year term in the amount of $693,727;
2) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute
the agreement on behalf of the Commission; and
3) Authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to execute purchase orders to the vendor
under the terms of the agreement.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Commission maintains the 91 Express Lanes and 15 Express Lanes which includes the
channelizers that provide a barrier between the general-purpose lanes and the express lanes.
The channelizers reduce the opportunity for vehicles to enter or exit the express lanes in areas
where they are not permitted and thus reduces the opportunity for evasion of the toll and
disruption to the flow of traffic in both the express lanes and general-purpose lanes. Damaged
or missing channelizers are replaced by Caltrans while performing routine maintenance of the
express lanes.
Caltrans replaces, on average, 6,500 channelizers each year while performing routine
maintenance of the express lanes. The Commission currently has a three-month supply of
channelizer inventory. The Commission is currently purchasing channelizers through an
agreement with Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs (Statewide) which expires June 2024, a new
channelizer purchase agreement is required. Statewide was awarded the current contract in
response to a competitive low bid in 2023.
The Commission has used various types of channelizers over the course of the express lanes’
operation. Both staff and Caltrans have evaluated the durability and safety of the currently used
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UR channelizers and determined that the UR channelizer is durable and is an approved Caltrans
material.
Procurement Process
IFB No. 24-31-060-00 for 6,500 UR channelizers was released by staff on January 25, 2024. The
Commission received two bids. With each IFB issued, a public notice was advertised in the Press
Enterprise and the IFB was posted on the Commission’s PlanetBids website, which is accessible
through the Commission’s website. Utilizing PlanetBids, emails were sent to 214 firms. Two
vendors submitted electronic bids.
The Commission received two bids: Statewide, located in Riverside, California; and RoadSafe
Traffic Systems, located in Corona, California. The latter bid was deemed non-responsive as it did
not include a complete bid schedule, per the terms of the IFB. The cost summary of the
responsive bid is shown in Table 1. The unit price for the channelizer includes the cost of the
channelizer, the base of the channelizer, and sales tax. The per unit cost for a UR channelizer
with the lowest bidder, Statewide, is nine cents more expensive than the current contract with
Statewide. Statewide is a reputable provider of channelizers and has been providing the
Commission with channelizers reliably.
Table 1 −Bid
Proposer Name Total Bid Price Per Unit Price
1 Statewide Safety Systems $693,727 $35.58
RECOMMENDATION:
The channelizers are an integral part of maintaining the safety and integrity of the express lanes
toll systems and traffic operations; therefore, staff recommends award of Agreement
No. 24-31-60-00 to Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs for channelizers for the 91 Express Lanes
and 15 Express Lanes for a three-year term in the amount of $693,727.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Fiscal Years (FY) 2024/25, FY 2025/26, and FY 2026/27 budget includes the required amount
for channelizer purchases. The funding source is both I-15 and SR-91 toll revenue.
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Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: Yes Year:
FY 2024/25
FY 2025/26
FY 2026/27
Amount:
Year 1: $224,432
Year 2: $231,148
Year 3: $238,147
Source of Funds: SR-91 and I-15 Toll Revenues Budget Adjustment: N/A
GL/Project Accounting No.: 009199 73305 00000 0000 591 31 73301 $416,236
001599 73305 00000 0000 515 31 73301 $277,491
Fiscal Procedures Approved:
Date: 03/11/2024
Attachment: Draft Agreement No. 24-31-060-00 with Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs
Approved by the Toll Policy and Operations Committee on March 25, 2024
In Favor: 3 Abstain: 0 No: 0
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Agreement No. 24-31-060-00
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT
FOR CHANNELIZERS
WITH STATEWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY AND SIGNS INC.
DBA STATEWIDE SAFETY SYSTEMS
This Equipment Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into this _____ day
of __________, 2024, by and between the Riverside County Transportation Commission
(“Commission”), and Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs Inc. DBA Statewide Safety
Systems (“Contractor”). Commission and Contractor are sometimes individually referred
to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.
Section 1. DEFINITIONS.
A. “Equipment” means all equipment, items, parts, materials, labor or other services,
including design, and engineering services, provided by Contractor as specified in Exhibit
“A,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
B. “Delivery Date(s)” means that date or dates upon which the Equipment is to be
delivered to Commission, ready for approval, testing and/or use as specified in Exhibit
“B.”
C. “Purchase Order” means an order issued by Commission, which shall be subject
to and fulfilled by Contractor in accordance with all terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
Section 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year, commencing on the date
first set forth above (“Initial Term”). The Commission shall have the right to extend the
term of this Agreement for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms, based on election
of the Commission to include one or more of the alternate bid items. The Initial Term,
plus any extension term authorized by the Commission, is referred to herein as the
“Term”.
Section 3. MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP.
When Exhibit “A” specifies machinery, equipment or material by manufacturer,
model or trade name, no substitution will be made without Commission’s written approval.
Machinery, equipment or material installed in the Equipment without the approval required
by this Section 2 will be deemed to be defective material for purposes of Section 5. Where
machinery, equipment or materials are referred to in Exhibit “A” as equal to any particular
standard, Commission will decide the question of equality. When requested by
Commission, Contractor will furnish Commission with the name of the manufacturer, the
performance capabilities and other pertinent information necessary to properly determine
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the quality and suitability of any machines, equipment and material to be incorporated in
the Equipment. Material samples will be submitted at Commission’s request.
Section 4. INSPECTIONS AND TESTS.
Commission shall have the right to inspect and/or test the Equipment prior to
acceptance. If upon inspection or testing the Equipment or any portion thereof are found
to be nonconforming, unsatisfactory, defective, of inferior quality or workmanship, or fail
to meet any requirements or specifications contained in Exhibit “A,” then without prejudice
to any other rights or remedies, Commission may reject the Equipment or exercise any
of its rights under Section 5.B. The inspection, failure to make inspection, acceptance of
goods, or payment for goods shall not impair Commission’s right to reject nonconforming
goods, irrespective of Commission’s failure to notify Contractor of a rejection of
nonconforming goods or revocation of acceptance thereof or to specify with particularity
any defect in nonconforming goods after rejection or acceptance thereof.
Section 5. WARRANTY.
A. Contractor warrants that the Equipment will be of merchantable quality and free
from defects in design, engineering, material and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year, or such longer period as provided by a manufacturer’s warranty or as agreed to by
Contractor and Commission, from the date of acceptance of the Equipment by
Commission. Contractor further warrants that any services provided in connection with
the Equipment will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner and in
accordance with the highest industry standards. The warranty shall not apply to
Equipment damaged by drivers.
B. For any breach of the warranties contained in Section 5.A, Contractor will,
immediately after receiving notice from Commission, at the option of Commission, and at
Contractor’s own expense and without cost to Commission:
1. Replace the defective Equipment with conforming Equipment, F.O.B.
Commission’s plant, office or other location of Commission where the Equipment was
originally performed or delivered; or
2. Repay to Commission the purchase price of the defective Equipment.
If Commission selects replacement, any defects will be remedied without
cost to Commission, including but not limited to, the costs of removal, and
replacement of the defective Equipment, and reinstallation of new
Equipment. All such defective Equipment that is so remedied will be
similarly warranted as stated above.
C. Contractor also warrants that the Equipment is free and clear of all liens and
encumbrances whatsoever, that Contractor has a good and marketable title to same, and
that Contractor owns or has a valid license for all of the proprietary technology and
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intellectual property incorporated within the Equipment. Contractor agrees to indemnify,
defend and hold Commission harmless against any and all third party claims resulting
from the breach or inaccuracy of any of the foregoing warranties.
D. In the event of a breach by Contractor of its obligations under this Section 5,
Commission will not be limited to the remedies set forth in this Section 5, but will have all
the rights and remedies permitted by applicable law, including without limitation, all of the
rights and remedies afforded to Commission under the California Commercial Code.
Section 6. PRICES.
Unless expressly provided otherwise, all prices and fees specified in Exhibit “C,”
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, are firm and shall not be subject
to change without the written approval of Commission. No extra charges of any kind will
be allowed unless specifically agreed to in writing by Commission’s authorized
representative. The prices specified in Exhibit “C” include (i) all federal, state and local
use, excise, privilege, payroll, occupational and other taxes applicable to the Equipment
(excluding sales tax); and (ii) all charges for packing, freight and transportation to
destination.
The total amount payable by Commission for all Purchase Orders under this
Agreement for the Initial Term shall not exceed a cumulative maximum total value of Six
Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars and Thirteen
Cents ($693,727.13). It is understood and agreed that there is no guarantee, either
expressed or implied that Purchase Orders in this dollar amount will be authorized under
this Agreement. The total amount payable per Purchase Order shall be as set forth in the
relevant Purchase Order.
Section 7. CHANGES.
Commission, at any time, by a written order, may make changes in the Equipment,
including but not limited to, Commission’s requirements and specifications. If such
changes affect the cost of the Equipment or time required for its performance, an
equitable adjustment will be made in the price or time for performance or both. Any
change in the price necessitated by such change will be agreed upon between
Commission and Contractor and such change will be authorized by a change order
document signed by Commission and accepted by Contractor.
Section 8. PAYMENTS.
A. Terms of payment for each Purchase Order, are net thirty (30) days, less
any applicable credits, or after receipt of invoice. Contractor shall invoice
in accordance to the delivery schedule but not more frequently than each
billing period. Final payment shall be made by Commission after
Contractor has satisfied all contractual requirements for a Purchase
Order. Payment of invoices shall not constitute acceptance of Devices.
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B. No Equipment shall be delivered, and no payment made by Commission
therefor, unless authorized by a Purchase Order. All Purchase Orders
shall be subject to and fulfilled by Contractor in accordance with all terms
and conditions of this Agreement.
C. Payments otherwise due may be withheld by Commission on account of
defective Equipment not timely replaced in accordance with the warranty
provisions, liens or other claims filed, reasonable evidence indicating
probable filing of liens or other claims, failure of Contractor to make
payments properly to its subcontractors or for material or labor, the failure
of Contractor to perform any of its other obligations under the Agreement,
or to protect Commission against any liability arising out of Contractor’s
failure to pay or discharge taxes or other obligations. If the causes for
which payment is withheld are removed, the withheld payments will be
made promptly. If the said causes are not removed within a reasonable
period after written notice, Commission may remove them at Contractor’s
expense.
Section 9. SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERY.
A. The time of Contractor’s performance is of the essence for this Agreement. The
Equipment will be delivered in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit “B.”
Contractor must immediately notify Commission in writing any time delivery is behind
schedule or may not be completed on schedule.
B. In the event that the Equipment is part of a larger project or projects that require
the coordination of multiple contractors or suppliers, then Contractor will fully cooperate
in scheduling the delivery so that Commission can maximize the efficient completion of
such project(s).
Section 10. TAXES.
A. Contractor agrees to timely pay all sales and use tax (including any value added
or gross receipts tax imposed similar to a sales and use tax) imposed by any federal,
state or local taxing authority on the ultimate purchase price of the Equipment provided
under this Agreement.
B. Contractor will withhold, and require its subcontractors, where applicable, to
withhold all required taxes and contributions of any federal, state or local taxing authority
which is measured by wages, salaries or other remuneration of its employees or the
employees of its subcontractors. Contractor will deposit, or cause to be deposited, in a
timely manner with the appropriate taxing authorities all amounts required to be withheld.
C. All other taxes, however denominated or measured, imposed upon the price of the
Equipment provided hereunder, will be the responsibility of Contractor. In addition, all
taxes assessed by any taxing jurisdiction based on Contractor property used or
consumed in the provision of the Equipment such as and including ad valorem, use,
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personal property and inventory taxes will be the responsibility of Contractor.
D. Contractor will, upon written request, submit to Commission written evidence of
any filings or payments of all taxes required to be paid by Contractor hereunder.
Section 11. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
Contractor enters into this Agreement as an independent contractor and not as an
employee of Commission. Contractor shall have no power or authority by this Agreement
to bind Commission in any respect. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to be
inconsistent with this relationship or status. All employees, agents, contractors or
subcontractors hired or retained by the Contractor are employees, agents, contractors or
subcontractors of the Contractor and not of Commission. Commission shall not be
obligated in any way to pay any wage claims or other claims made against Contractor by
any such employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors or any other person resulting
from performance of this Agreement.
Section 12. SUBCONTRACTS.
Unless otherwise specified, Contractor must obtain Commission’s written
permission before subcontracting any portion of the Equipment. Except for the insurance
requirements in Section 14.A, all subcontracts and orders for the purchase or rental of
supplies, materials or equipment, or any other part of the Equipment, will require that the
subcontractor be bound by and subject to all of the terms and conditions of the
Agreement. No subcontract or order will relieve Contractor from its obligations to
Commission, including, but not limited to Contractor’s insurance and indemnification
obligations. No subcontract or order will bind Commission.
Section 13. TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS.
Unless otherwise agreed, Commission will have title to, and risk of loss of, all
completed and partially completed portions of the Equipment upon delivery, as well as
materials delivered to and stored on Commission property which are intended to become
a part of the Equipment. However, Contractor will be liable for any loss or damage to the
Equipment and/or the materials caused by Contractor or its subcontractors, their agents
or employees, and Contractor will replace or repair said Equipment or materials at its own
cost to the complete satisfaction of Commission. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event that the Commission has paid Contractor for all or a portion of the Equipment which
remains in the possession of Contractor, then Commission shall have title to, and the right
to take possession of, such Equipment at any time following payment therefor. Risk of
loss for any Equipment which remains in the possession of Contractor shall remain with
Contractor until such Equipment has been delivered or Commission has taken
possession thereof. Contractor will have risk of loss or damage to Contractor’s property
used in the construction of the Equipment but which does not become a part of the
Equipment.
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Section 14. INDEMNIFICATION.
A. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the Commission, its officials, officers,
employees, volunteers and agents free and harmless from any and all claims, demands,
causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury, in law or equity, to
property or persons, including wrongful death, in any manner arising out of or incident to
any alleged acts, omissions, negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor, its officials,
officers, employees, agents, subcontractors and subconsultants arising out of or in
connection with the Equipment or the performance of this Agreement, including without
limitation the payment of all consequential damages and attorneys’ fees and other related
costs and expenses except such loss or damage which was caused by the sole
negligence or willful misconduct of the Commission.
B. Contractor’s defense obligation for any and all such aforesaid suits, actions or
other legal proceedings of every kind that may be brought or instituted against the
Commission, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers shall be at
Contractor’s own cost, expense and risk. Contractor shall pay and satisfy any judgment,
award or decree that may be rendered against Commission or its officials, officers,
employees, agents or volunteers, in any such suit, action or other legal proceeding.
Contractor shall reimburse Commission and its officials, officers, employees, agents
and/or volunteers, for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by each of them in
connection therewith or in enforcing the indemnity herein provided.
C. Contractor’s obligation to indemnify shall not be restricted to insurance proceeds,
if any, received by the Commission, its officials, officers, employees, agents or volunteers.
Section 15. INSURANCE.
A. General. Contractor shall take out and maintain:
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance, of at least $2,000,000 per occurrence/
$4,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, at least as
broad as Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability most recent Occurrence
Form CG 00 01;
2. Automobile Liability Insurance for bodily injury and property damage including
coverage for owned, non-owned and hired vehicles, of at least $1,000,000 per accident
for bodily injury and property damage, at least as broad as most recent Insurance
Services Office Form Number CA 00 01 covering automobile liability, Code 1 (any auto);
3. Workers’ Compensation in compliance with applicable statutory requirements and
Employer's Liability Coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence; and
4. Pollution Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000
aggregate shall be provided by the Contractor if transporting hazardous materials.
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5. If Contractor is also the manufacturer of any equipment included in the Equipment,
Contractor shall carry Product Liability and/or Errors and Omissions Insurance which
covers said equipment with limits of not less than $1,000,000.
B. Additional Insured; Primary; Waiver of Subrogation; No Limitation on Coverage.
The policies required under this Section shall give Commission, its officials, officers,
employees, agents or volunteers additional insured status. Such policies shall contain a
provision stating that Contractor’s policy is primary insurance and that any insurance, self-
insurance or other coverage maintained by the Commission or any additional insureds
shall not be called upon to contribute to any loss, and shall contain or be endorsed with
a waiver of subrogation in favor of the Commission, its officials, officers, employees,
agents, and volunteers. The limits set forth herein shall apply separately to each insured
against whom claims are made or suits are brought, except with respect to the limits of
liability. Requirements of specific coverage or limits contained in this section are not
intended as a limitation on coverage, limits, or other requirement, or a waiver of any
coverage normally provided by any insurance. Any available coverage shall be provided
to the parties required to be named as additional insured pursuant to this Agreement.
C. Insurance Carrier. All insurance required under this Section is to be placed with
insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating no less than A:VIII, licensed to do business in
California, and satisfactory to the Commission.
D. Evidence of Insurance. Contractor shall furnish Commission with original
certificates of insurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by the
Agreement. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy shall be signed
by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf, and shall be on
forms supplied or approved by the Commission. All certificates and endorsements must
be received and approved by the Commission before delivery commences. The
Commission reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required
insurance policies, at any time.
E. Subcontractors. All subcontractors shall meet the requirements of this Section
before commencing work. In addition, Contractor shall include all subcontractors as
insureds under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for
each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the
requirements stated herein.
F. Freight. Contractor shall ensure that third party shippers contracted by Contractor
have adequate insurance coverage for the shipped Equipment.
Section 16. LIENS.
A. Contractor, subcontractors and suppliers will not make, file or maintain a
mechanic’s or other lien or claim of any kind or character against the Equipment, for or
on account of any labor, materials, fixtures, tools, machinery, equipment, or any other
things furnished, or any other work done or performance given under, arising out of, or in
any manner connected with the Agreement (such liens or claims referred to as “Claims”);
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and Contractor, subcontractor and suppliers expressly waive and relinquish any and all
rights which they now have, or may subsequently acquire, to file or maintain any Claim
and Contractor, subcontractor and suppliers agree that this provision waiving the right of
Claims will be an independent covenant.
B. Contractor will save and hold Commission harmless from and against any and all
Claims that may be filed by a subcontractor, supplier or any other person or entity and
Contractor will, at its own expense, defend any and all actions based upon such Claims
and will pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and other expenses arising from such
Claims.
Section 17. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT OR PURCHASE ORDER BY
COMMISSION.
A. Should Contractor at any time refuse or fail to deliver the Equipment with
promptness and diligence, or to perform any of its other obligations under
this Agreement or any Purchase Order, Commission may terminate
Contractor’s right to proceed with the delivery of the Equipment by written
notice to Contractor. In such event Commission may obtain the Equipment
by whatever method it may deem expedient, including the hiring of another
Contractor or other contractors. In such case Contractor will not be entitled
to receive any further payments, other than for Equipment delivered and
accepted prior to termination.. If Commission’s cost of obtaining the
Equipment, including compensation for additional managerial and
administrative services, will exceed the unpaid balance of the relevant
Purchase Order, Contractor will be liable for and will pay the difference to
Commission.
B. Commission may, for its own convenience, terminate this Agreement at any
time, provided that no Purchase Order is outstanding at the time of such
termination. Such termination will be effective in the manner specified in
such notice.
C. Termination of this Agreement for convenience or cause shall be without
prejudice to any claims which Commission may have against Contractor.
Section 18. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
A. Delivery of Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall
be given to the respective parties at the following address or at such other address as the
respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose:
COMMISSION:
Riverside County Transportation
Commission
4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
CONTRACTOR:
Statewide Safety Systems
2225 Kansas Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
Attn: Jon Lang, Vice President
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Attn: Executive Director
Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or when
mailed, forty-eight (48) hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class
postage prepaid and addressed to the party at its applicable address.
Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice
occurred, regardless of the method of service.
B. Assignment or Transfer. Contractor shall not assign or transfer any interest in this
Agreement whether by assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of the
Commission, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Provided, however, that claims for
money due or to become due Contractor from the Commission under this Agreement may
be assigned to a financial institution or to a trustee in bankruptcy, without such approval.
Notice of any assignment or transfer, whether voluntary or involuntary, shall be furnished
promptly to the Commission.
C. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on the successors and
assigns of the Parties.
D. Amendment; Modification. No supplement, modification or amendment of this
Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing and signed by both Parties.
E. Waiver. No waiver of any default shall constitute a waiver of any other default or
breach, whether of the same or other covenant or condition. No waiver, benefit, privilege
or service voluntarily given or performed by a Party shall give the other Party any
contractual rights by custom, estoppel or otherwise.
F. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
G. Interpretation. Since the Parties or their agents have participated fully in the
preparation of this Agreement, the language of this Agreement shall be construed simply,
according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any Party.
H. No Third Party Beneficiaries. There are no intended third party beneficiaries of
any right or obligation assumed by the Parties.
I. Authority to Enter Agreement. Each Party warrants that the individuals who have
signed this Agreement have the legal power, right and authority to make this Agreement
and bind each respective Party.
J. Invalidity; Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is declared invalid, illegal
or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions
shall continue in full force and effect.
K. Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall
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constitute an original.
L. Commission’s Right to Employ Other Contractors. Commission reserves its right
to employ other contractors in connection with the Equipment.
M. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
Parties relative to the Equipment specified herein. There are no understandings,
agreements, conditions, representations, warranties or promises with respect to this
Agreement, except those contained in or referred to in the writing.
N. Piggybacking. The Orange County Transportation Authority (“OCTA”) shall have
the right, in its discretion, to utilize this Agreement for its own purchases during the Term
hereof, and Contractor has agreed to extend the terms of this Agreement to OCTA. This
provision in no way commits OCTA to make any purchase under this Agreement. Any
purchases made by OCTA pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be transactions
between OCTA and Contractor, and Commission shall have no responsibility or liability
whatsoever for any such purchases.
O. Conflicting Provisions. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any exhibit or attachment hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall
govern.
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Agreement No. 24-31-060-00
SIGNATURE PAGE FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
AND STATEWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY AND SIGNS INC.
DBA STATEWIDE SAFETY SYSTEMS
AGREEMENT NO. 24-31-060-00
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first above written.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
By: ____________________________
Anne Mayer, Executive Director
STATEWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY AND
SIGNS INC.
DBA STATEWIDE SAFETY SYSTEMS
By: ____________________________
Its: ____________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _____________________
Counsel to the Riverside County
Transportation Commission
ATTEST:
By: ____________________________
Its:
_____________________________
A corporation requires the signatures of two corporate officers.
One signature shall be that of the chairman of board, the president or any vice president and the second signature (on
the attest line) shall be that of the secretary, any assistant secretary, the chief financial officer or any assistant treasurer
of such corporation.
If the above persons are not the intended signators, evidence of signature authority shall be provided to RCTC.
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EXHIBIT “A”
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Item: 8FG336WHTUR350 – FG300 36” Length White UR (Urethane) Post with 1ea.
3”x12” Strip of AR 1000 White Vertically Placed with an 800BASE100 – FG300 Black
Base.
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Agreement No. 24-31-060-00
EXHIBIT “B”
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
DELIVERY:
Equipment shall be delivered to the address as specified by Commission in the Purchase
Order.
842 El Sobrante Road
Corona, CA 92879
Delivery time: 4-6 weeks from issuance of a Purchase Order.
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Exhibit “C”
FEE SCHEDULE
By executing this Agreement, the Contractor certifies and agrees that it has read and
examined the Equipment Purchase Agreement documents, including all specifications
and all exhibits for the following:
The purchase and delivery of the Channelizers as set forth in Exhibit “A” and “B.”
The Contractor agrees to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and
services, and to discharge all duties and obligations necessary and required under the
Agreement for the following PRICES.
For the Initial Term:
Per Unit Price
$__________
Prices for any extended term:
[include pricing from Alternate Bid Item 1 and Alternate Bid Item 2, as applicable]
Prices expressly include all costs for shipping and handling. DRA
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AGENDA ITEM 6D
Agenda Item 6D
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: April 10, 2024
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM:
Toll Policy and Operations Committee
Reinland Jones, Toll Technology Manager
Jennifer Crosson, Toll Operations Director
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Amend the Interstate 15 Express Lanes Project Toll Services with Kapsch
TrafficCom USA Inc. to Extend the Term of the Contract
TOLL POLICY AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Approve Agreement No. 16-31-043-04, Amendment No. 4 to Agreement
No. 16-31-043-00 (the Amendment), with Kapsch TrafficCom USA Inc. (Kapsch) for the
Toll Services Contract for 15 Express Lanes Project to extend the term by 10 years, in the
amount of $170,910,951, plus a contingency in the amount of $17,091,096, for a not to
exceed amount of $188,002,047;
2) Authorize the payment of pass-through items in an amount not to exceed $8 million for
the extended term;
3) Determine that award of the Amendment to Kapsch is in the best interest of the public
and the Commission; and
4) Authorize the Chair or Executive Director, pursuant to legal counsel review, to execute
the Amendment on behalf of the Commission.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In January 2017, the Commission approved Agreement No. 16-31-043-00 with Kapsch (Kapsch
Agreement) for the design, deployment and operation of the toll systems required to operate
the 15 Express Lanes. The selection of Kapsch was the result of a competitively negotiated
best-value procurement process. Various amendments have been made to the Kapsch
Agreement which include adding the toll collection system for the 91 Express Lanes and 15/91
Express Connector under the Kaspch Agreement and exercising options to extend the agreement
term. The Kapsch Agreement expires April of 2031.
The Kapsch Agreement includes the design, installation, testing and operation of the on-road toll
system, and dynamic pricing for both the 91 Express Lanes and 15 Express Lanes and the
back-office system and traffic operations center for the 15 Express Lanes. The Kapsch Agreement
also includes the operation and staffing of the traffic operations center, customer service center
and back-office operations for the 15 Express Lanes.
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The current value of the Kapsch Agreement, including operations and maintenance, through
April 2031 is as noted in Table 1.
Table 1 Kapsch Agreement Summary
Year Scope Cost
2017-2021 15 Express Lanes Design and
Deployment
$25 million
2019 91 Express Lanes Roadside Design and
Deployment
$5 million
2020 15/91 Express Connector Design and
Deployment
$6.7 million
2021-2031 91 & 15 Express Lanes Operations and
Maintenance
$101.1 million
Total $137.8 million
Procurement Manual Chapter 7 “Non-Competitive Procurements”, Section 1.0.A (11) allows for
a non-competitive procurement when not otherwise limited by applicable law, and the Agency
determines it is in the best interest of the public and Agency. At its February 14, 2024 meeting,
the Commission determined that it is in the best interest of the public and Agency to negotiate a
10-year extension to the Kapsch Agreement rather than conduct a competitive procurement. A
significant investment, $36 million, has been made in the existing systems provided by Kapsch
and a re-procurement would require the design and replacement of all new systems costing the
Commission approximately $70 million and introducing unnecessary risk to the Express Lanes
operation. The Commission determined that the cost-savings and risk reduction are in the best
interest of the public and agency and authorized staff to negotiate a 10-year extension to the
existing Kapsch Agreement.
Staff has been pleased with the performance of the Kapsch systems and the Kapsch operations
team. Staff and Kapsch have worked together since 2017 to deliver one of the most complicated
toll systems in the nation. The Kapsch system is a state-of the-art system which meets the specific
business rules and policies of the Commission. Kapsch has willingly worked alongside the civil
contractors of the various toll projects to ensure the roadside infrastructure supports the
on-road system requirements. Kapsch has been flexible in its delivery approach to accommodate
changes in schedules and the addition of the 91 Express Lanes and 15/91 Express Connector to
the system. Kapsch has supported various system changes required due to changes in policy or
changes in state legislation.
Kapsch provides a 24-hour 7 day a week operation staffing the traffic operations center and
maintaining and monitoring the toll systems. They have provided an operations team that is
committed to providing a system which is highly available ensuring the Commission’s toll
collection processes are not compromised. Their commitment to the provision of excellent
customer service has been five stars. Kapsch staff meets regularly with Commission staff to
review their customer service performance and offer suggestions for areas of improvement.
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Kapsch is an industry leader in the development of technology used to process toll transactions
and has demonstrated its commitment to updating the Commission’s equipment with improved
equipment and technology over the course of the agreement.
Kapsch is an excellent partner and plays an important role in the success of the Commission’s toll
program. Despite delivering complicated systems in a “build” environment, Kapsch and the
Commission have no unresolved disputes and continue to work together to provide a reliable toll
system and excellent customer service.
DISCUSSION:
Following the Commission’s direction on February 14, 2024, staff began negotiation of a 10-year
extension to the Kapsch Agreement. Under the Kapsch Agreement, Kapsch is responsible for
maintaining the system at a high level of reliability and accuracy. Kapsch repairs, maintains and
replaces the hardware and software that operate the systems under its current operating terms.
By April 2031, the end of the current term of the Kapsch Agreement, as previously extended,
much of the hardware will have reached the end of its useful life and will require replacement.
Commission staff and consultants worked with Kapsch to identify the equipment which will
require replacement.
The aged equipment will be replaced with the newest version of equipment at the time of
replacement. It is being proposed that the server equipment, which stores the data collected
from the toll systems, be eliminated and the data be stored in the virtual cloud. With the
transition to virtual cloud, Kapsch will maintain all stringent data security and storge
requirements required in the Kapsch Agreement. Except for the transition to the virtual cloud,
the scope of work related to equipment and technical specifications remains mostly unchanged
from the original agreement. To minimize cost, Kapsch and staff have agreed to modify the
documentation required in the base contract to include only areas being impacted by the changes
in equipment and any changes in safety protocols.
Kapsch provided a combined cost for the 91 Express Lanes and 15 Express Lanes for the
equipment replacement and installation as summarized in Table 2 below. The costs were
proposed in 2024 dollars and escalated to 2028 dollars for the purpose of determining the
contract authorization amount. The 2024 costs will be escalated for changes in the consumer
price index (CPI) up to 5 percent annually as detailed in the Amendment. For the purpose of
establishing contract authorization, an escalation of 5 percent is being used. However, Kapsch
will be compensated based on the actual CPI, up to 5 percent, determined at the time the
equipment replacement plan implementation is authorized by a Notice to Proceed to be issued
by the Commission. Table 2 represents the combined between the 91 Express Lanes and
15 Express Lanes, cost allocation are anticipated to be shared equally.
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Table 2 Equipment Replacement Cost
2024 Escalated to
2028
Project Management $1,888,634 $2,295,647
System Networks and Virtual Cloud system $6,295,324 $7,652,006
Traffic Detection System $2,471,667 $3,004,327
Toll Collection System $14,917,411 $18,132,206
Total Equipment Replacement Cost $25,573,036 $31,084,186
Staff believes that the equipment replacement costs fairly represent the cost to purchase, install
and test the equipment. The final negotiated costs stated in 2028 dollars are $31 million. The
financial plan for the 91 Express Lanes and 15 Express lanes includes a combined amount of
$30 million for toll system replacement around year 2031. This results in a $1 million dollar
shortfall that may need to be addressed if CPI remains at 5 percent throughout the years. Staff
estimated the equipment replacement costs would be $35 million at the time it sought
Commission approval to enter into negotiations with Kapsch. Based on the Commission’s and
partner agencies’ recent costs for similar work, the negotiated equipment replacement cost
seems fair and reasonable. It is estimated that continuing with the Kapsch system and replacing
aged equipment will save the Commission approximately $39 million based on the estimated cost
to reprocure an entirely new system.
In addition to the replacement of aged equipment, the attached Amendment includes a 10-year
extension to the operate and maintain component of the Kapsch Agreement. The operate and
maintain component of the Kapsch Agreement includes work related to the daily monitoring,
maintenance and repair of the toll systems and hardware that make up the on-road toll collection
system, dynamic pricing, the traffic operations center and back-office systems. It also includes
the cost of all staff, equipment, licenses and supplies required to perform all customer service
and finance functions related to the 15 Express Lanes operation. Kapsch agreed to retain the
current operate and maintain cost schedule with the addition of the cost for the virtual cloud
data storage, which is a change from the original scope of work.
Table 3 includes the 2024 operate and maintain costs and the escalated annual cost in 2031, the
first year of the extended operate and maintain period, and the 10-year extension costs with the
not to exceed CPI estimate utilized for the purpose of establishing contract authority.
Table 3 Operate and Maintain Costs
Annual Cost
2024
Escalated Annual Cost
2031
10 Year Cost
2031-2041
Operations and Maintenance $10,840,887 $11,490,303 $137,953,812
Added Virtual Cloud Costs $0 $156,000 $1,872,953
Total Annual Operations and
Maintenance
$10,840,887 $11,646,303 $139,826,765
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Staff is highly involved in the daily activities Kapsch performs as the operator of the on-road
systems, customer service center and traffic operations center. Staff has reviewed the detailed
cost schedule supporting the operate and maintain fee and believes Kapsch is fairly compensated
for the work they perform. Staff has also compared the annual operate and maintain costs
proposed by Kapsch to the 91 Express Lanes toll services provider contract and deemed the
Kapsch costs to be favorable. The operate and maintain costs include a variable component
based on the number of toll evasion violation notices mailed. Staff estimated volumes for the
extended period based on current volumes and future traffic projections. The 10-year negotiated
not to exceed operate and maintain costs are $139,826,765. Kapsch will be paid the annual
amount based on actual CPI adjustments, actual number of toll evasion violation notices mailed,
and actual number of active transponder. The $139,826,765 is a not to exceed amount.
The existing Kapsch Agreement includes several pass-through costs for expenditures that are
variable in nature and beyond the control of the contractor. Such items include credit card
processing fees, postage costs, bank fees, communications costs, security costs, and customer
material print costs. The amount of costs associated with the eligible pass-through costs varies
depending on the volume of transactions and revenue processed.
The Commission authorized the reimbursement of up to $8 million in pass-through costs for the
current 10-year operate and maintain period (2021-2031). Based on pass-through costs incurred
to date, staff recommends an additional $8 million in pass-through authorization for the
additional 10-year operate and maintain period (2031-2041).
The total Amendment value is provided in Table 4 below. The equipment replacement cost are
shown in 2028 dollars and the 10-year operate and maintain costs are shown in 2031 through
2041 dollars using an estimated CPI as detailed in this staff report.
Staff is recommending a 10 percent contingency, in the amount of $17,091,096, to allow for
increases in CPI, violation notice volumes, and active transponder account beyond those
estimated and for changes in the Commission’s system design. Over the 10-year period of
extended operations (2031-2041) changes in Commission policies and procedures will occur
which will require changes to the toll systems. Kapsch is responsible for the on-going
maintenance of the systems under the operate and maintain portion of the Kapsch Agreement,
but they are not responsible for changes to the systems requested by the Commission to address
changes in policies, procedures or other initiatives.
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Table 4 Amendment Cost Summary
91 Express Lanes 15 Express Lanes Total Escalated
Amendment Amount
Equipment Replacement Cost,
Amendment 4
$15,542,093 $15,542,093 $31,084,186
Operate and Maintain Cost,
Amendment 4
$42,470,136 $97,356,629 $139,826,765
Total Cost, Amendment 4 $58,012,229 $112,898,722 $170,910,951
Contingency, Amendment 4 $8,545,548 $8,545,548 $17,091,096
Total Amendment 4 $188,002,047
Pass-Through costs $8,000,000 $8,000,000
Total Fiscal Impact $66,557,777 $129,444,270 $196,002,047
The systems and services provided by Kapsch are critical to the success of the Commission’s
express lanes. Approval of this Amendment extends the Kapsch Agreement through April of
2041, leveraging the significant investment the Commission has made in the development of the
existing systems and operation and minimizing risks associated with the replacement of the
existing systems. Staff is confident in Kapsch’s ability to provide and maintain the systems and
services required under the Kapsch Agreement at a more than satisfactory level through the term
of the agreement, including through the proposed extended term. Should unforeseen issues arise
with Kapsch at any time during the term of the Kapsch Agreement, the Commission has the ability
to terminate the Agreement for both cause and convenience.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Commission determine that award of the Amendment to Kapsch is in
the best interest of the public and the Commission and approval of Amendment No. 4 to
Agreement No. 16-31-043-00 with Kapsch TrafficCom in the amount of $170,910,951. Staff also
recommends approval of a contingency in the amount of $17,091,096 for a total not to exceed
amount of $188,002,047. Further, additional authorization is requested for payment of
pass-through costs up to a total amount of $8 million. The total estimated fiscal impact of this
amendment is $196,002,047 over the 10-year period.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the Amendment will be funded from both 91 and 15 Express Lanes repair and
rehabilitation reserves and future toll revenues.
Financial Information
In Fiscal Year Budget: N/A Year: FY 2030+ Amount: $196,002,047
Source of Funds: I-15 and SR-91 Toll Revenues Budget Adjustment: No
GL/Project Accounting No.:
001599 81041 00000 0000 515 31 81002 $109,629,403
001504 81041 00000 0000 515 31 81002 $19,814,867
009104 81041 00000 0000 591 31 81002 $46,742,910
009199 81041 00000 0000 591 31 81002 $19,814,867
Fiscal Procedures Approved:
Date: 03/11/2024
Attachment: Draft Kapsch TrafficCom Amendment No.4
Approved by the Toll Policy and Operations Committee on March 25, 2024
In Favor: 4 Abstain: 0 No: 0
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Discussion Draft 2/27/24
Agreement No. 16-31-043-04
AMENDMENT NO. 4
TO
TOLL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR
THE I-15 EXPRESS LANES PROJECT
1. PARTIES AND DATE
This Amendment No. 4 to the Toll Services Contract for the I-15 Express Lanes
Project is made and entered into as of this _____ day of ___________, 2024, by and
between the RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (“RCTC”) and
KAPSCH TRAFFICCOM USA, INC., a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware
(“Toll Services Provider” or “TSP”), f/k/a Kapsch Trafficcom Transportation NA, Inc.
RCTC and Toll Services Provider are sometimes referred to herein, collectively, as the
“Parties”.
2. RECITALS
2.1 RCTC and Toll Services Provider entered into that certain Toll Services
Contract for the I-15 Express Lanes Project, Agreement No. 16-31-043-00,
dated January 26, 2017 (the “Contract”).
2.2 RCTC and Toll Services Provider entered into that certain Amendment No.
1 to the Contract, dated August 9, 2017, to revise the definition of
“Indemnified Parties” to include the United States Department of
Transportation as TIFIA Lender.
2.3 RCTC and Toll Services Provider have entered into 34 Change Orders to
address changes to the Contract, as set forth in said Change Orders.
2.4 RCTC and Toll Services Provider have entered into an Amendment No. 2
to the Contract, dated May 19, 2022, to set forth the agreed upon cost
reimbursement to be provided to RCTC for Toll Services Provider delays,
and the method for such cost reimbursement to be paid to RCTC by Toll
Services Provider in order to resolve all claims related to the delays
identified in Amendment No. 2, and any and all potential delay claims
related to Request For Change Order Numbers 13, 14, 18, 19 and 22 (the
“RFCOs”).
2.5 RCTC and Toll Services Provider have entered into an Amendment No. 3
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to the Contract to exercise all five 1 year O&M Options in order to extend
the O&M Term by 5 years, and to provide additional compensation for the
extended O&M Term.
2.6 RCTC and Toll Services Provider now desire to enter into this Amendment
No. 4 to the Contract in order to extend the O&M Term by ten (10) years, to
provide terms and conditions for the Toll Systems equipment transition and
upgrade to be developed and implemented by Toll Services Provider
(“Refresh Work”), and to provide additional compensation for the Refresh
Work and for the extended O&M Term.
3. TERMS
3.1 The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into
this Amendment No. 4 as if fully set forth herein. Capitalized terms used in
this Amendment No. 4 and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings
as set forth in the Contract.
3.2 The Toll Services, as that term is defined in the Contract, shall be amended
to include all work and services required to plan, develop, procure, install,
test and implement the Refresh Work, as further detailed in Attachment “A”
attached to this Amendment No. 4 and incorporated herein by reference.
3.3 The Toll Services Provider shall, no later than June 1, 2027, prepare and
deliver to RCTC a draft strategy document and transition plan (“Refresh
Work Plan”). The Refresh Work Plan shall set forth Toll Services Provider’s
replacement plan proposal to ensure a high performing Toll System, and
the timeframe for implementation of such replacement plan. The Toll
Services Provider shall update the Refresh Work Plan every six (6) months
until RCTC issues a Notice to Proceed (NTP) for the Refresh Work.
3.4 Other than the Refresh Work Plan, the Toll Services Provider shall not
commence nor be compensated for the Refresh Work prior to issuance by
RCTC of a NTP for the Refresh Work.
3.5 All provisions of the Contract related to the D&D Work shall apply to the
Refresh Work, except as set forth in Attachment “B” attached to this
Amendment No. 4 and incorporated herein by reference, or except as may
otherwise be apparent based on the circumstances and as agreed upon in
writing by the Parties.
3.6 Section 3.2.1 of the Contract is amended, in its entirety, to read as follows:
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RCTC may exercise one or more O&M Options to extend the
O&M Term, provided that the aggregate maximum period for
all O&M Options does not exceed 15 years.
3.7 The term Option Term, as set forth in the Definitions section of the Contract,
shall be amended, in its entirety, to read as follows:
O&M Option Period means the period or periods during
which TSP is required to perform the O&M Work after the
Original Expiry Date as set out in RCTC's Notice under
Section 3.2.2 which shall not exceed 15 years.
3.8 RCTC hereby exercises all 10 additional one year O&M Options. Pursuant
to Section 3.2 of the Contract, as amended by this Amendment No. 4, the
O&M Term shall be extended by 10 years, ending on April 31, 2041.
3.9 Notwithstanding Section 3.2.4 of the Contract, for the Refresh Work to be
completed pursuant to this Amendment No. 4 and for the O&M Options for
years 6 through 15 of the O&M Period, the term Escalation Factor shall be
defined and implemented as set forth in Attachment “C” attached to this
Amendment No 4 and incorporated herein by reference. The Escalation
Factor, as defined in this Amendment No. 4, shall be applied to the Refresh
Work at the time of issuance by RCTC of the NTP for the Refresh Work.
3.10 An additional not to exceed sum of $_________________ is allocated to
the Contract pursuant to this Amendment No. 4 for the Refresh Work and
for the extended O&M Term, as further detailed below.
(i) A not to exceed sum of $_____________ is allocated for the
Refresh Work, which sum includes all planning, development, procurement
and implementation costs including, but not limited to, all labor, Software,
Hardware, Equipment, Materials and Subcontractor costs, and all other
costs of or incurred by the Toll Services Provider for the Refresh Work. The
Refresh Work costs and payment milestones are generally described in
Attachment “D” attached to this Amendment No. 4 and incorporated herein
by reference.
(ii) A not to exceed sum of $_________________ is allocated for
the extended O&M Term authorized under this Amendment No. 4
(iii) Notwithstanding paragraphs (i) and (ii) above, the Executive
Director shall have the authority, in his or her sole discretion, to reallocate
funding between the Refresh Work and the extended O&M Term within the
total not to exceed sum of this Amendment No. 4.
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3.11 The total not-to-exceed amount of the Contract, as previously amended,
including all Change Orders, and as amended by this Amendment No. 4, is
$______________.
3.12 Except as expressly provided in this Amendment No. 4, the Parties agree
that the Contract shall be interpreted to apply to the O&M Terms and the
extended O&M Period provided for in this Amendment No. 4.
3.13 This Amendment No. 4 may be executed in any number of counterparts,
each copy of which shall have the same force and effect as the original
agreement. Facsimile signatures, including signatures transmitted by
electronic mail, shall have the same force and effect as original signatures.
This Amendment No. 4 may be signed using an electronic signature.
3.14 This Amendment No. 4 shall be governed by the laws of the State of
California. Venue shall be in Riverside County.
3.15 Except as amended by this Amendment No. 4, all provisions of the Contract,
as previously amended, shall remain in full force and effect and shall govern
the actions of the Parties under this Amendment No. 4.
[Signatures on following page]
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SIGNATURE PAGE
TO
AGREEMENT NO. 16-31-043-04
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this agreement on the date
first herein above written.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY KAPSCH TRAFFICCOM
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION USA, INC.
By:_____________________________ __________________________
Anne Mayer, Executive Director Signature
__________________________
Name
__________________________
Title
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CA Contractor License #: 1021321
By: _____________________________
Best Best & Krieger LLP
General Counsel
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ATTACHMENT COVER PAGES AND ATTACHMENTS TO BE INSERTED
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AGENDA ITEM 6E
Agenda Item 6E
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: April 10, 2024
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Anthony Parada, Senior Management Analyst
Jennifer Crosson, Toll Operations Director
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: 91 Express Lanes Monthly Status Reports
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file the 91 Express Lanes Monthly Reports for the three months from October
to December 2023.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The monthly 91 Express Lanes reports for the three months from October to December 2023 are
attached. The monthly reports provide information about 91 Express Lanes performance and
activity. The monthly reports include information for both segments of the 91 Express Lanes in
Orange and Riverside Counties.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item is for informational purposes only. There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments:
1) 91 Express Lanes Monthly Status Report for October 2023
2) 91 Express Lanes Monthly Status Report for November 2023
3) 91 Express Lanes Monthly Status Report for December 2023
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Orange County Transportation Authority
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Status Report
October 2023
As of October 31, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
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Table of Contents
Operations Overview OCTA ................................................................................................. 3
Traffic and Revenue Statistics for OCTA ............................................................................... 3
OCTA Traffic and Revenue Summary ................................................................................ 5
OCTA Peak-Hour Volumes .................................................................................................... 6
OCTA Eastbound Peak-Hour Volumes .................................................................................. 6
OCTA Westbound Peak-Hour Volumes ................................................................................. 7
OCTA Operational Highlights ................................................................................................ 8
Financial Highlights OCTA ..................................................................................................... 9
Operations Overview RCTC ................................................................................................ 10
Traffic and Revenue Statistics for RCTC ............................................................................. 10
RCTC Traffic and Revenue Summary .............................................................................. 12
RCTC Peak-Hour Volumes .................................................................................................. 13
RCTC Eastbound Peak-Hour Volumes ................................................................................ 13
RCTC Westbound Peak-Hour Volumes ............................................................................... 15
RCTC Operational Highlights .............................................................................................. 17
Financial Highlights RCTC ................................................................................................... 18
Joint Agency Trip and Revenue Statistics ............................................................................ 19
Joint Agency Traffic Statistics .............................................................................................. 19
Joint Agency Performance Measures .................................................................................. 20
Joint Agency Transponder Distribution ................................................................................ 20
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OPERATIONS OVERVIEW OCTA
Total traffic volume on the 91 Express Lanes (91 EL) for October 2023 was 1,790,142.
This represents a daily average of 57,747 vehicles. This is a 12.1 percent increase in total
traffic volume from the same period last year, which totaled 1,596,944. Potential toll
revenue for October was $5,735,851, which represents an increase of 12.5 percent from
the prior year’s total of $5,096,461. Carpool percentage for October was 23.7 percent as
compared to the previous year’s rate of 22.8 percent.
Month-to-date (MTD) traffic and revenue data is summarized in the table below. The
following trip and revenue statistics tables represent all trips taken on the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) 91 EL and associated potential revenue for the month
of October 2023.
Current MTD as of October 31, 2023
Trips
OCT-23
MTD
Actual
OCT-22
MTD
Actual
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
Full Toll Lanes 1,366,743 1,232,185 10.9%
3+ Lanes 423,399 364,759 16.1%
Total Gross Trips 1,790,142 1,596,944 12.1%
Revenue
Full Toll Lanes $5,671,188 $5,038,613 12.6%
3+ Lanes $64,663 $57,848 11.8%
Total Gross Revenue $5,735,851 $5,096,461 12.5%
Average Revenue per Trip
Average Full Toll Lanes $4.15 $4.09 1.5%
Average 3+ Lanes $0.15 $0.16 (6.3%)
Average Gross Revenue $3.20 $3.19 0.3%
TRAFFIC AND REVENUE STATISTICS FOR OCTA
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The 2024 fiscal year-to-date (YTD) traffic volume increased by 7.2 percent, and potential
toll revenue increased by 7.5 percent when compared with the same period the prior year.
YTD average revenue per trip is $3.17.
Fiscal YTD traffic and revenue data are summarized in the table below. The following trip
and revenue statistics tables represent all trips taken on the OCTA 91 EL and associated
potential revenue for the months of July 2023 through October 2023.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 YTD as of October 31, 2023
Trips
FY 2023-24
YTD Actual
(7/2023-10/2023)
FY 2022-23
YTD Actual
(7/2022-10/2022)
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
Full Toll Lanes 5,345,147 5,049,325 5.9%
3+ Lanes 1,743,789 1,563,994 11.5%
Total Gross Trips 7,088,936 6,613,319 7.2%
Revenue
Full Toll Lanes $22,206,833 $20,659,801 7.5%
3+ Lanes $256,073 $238,403 7.4%
Total Gross Revenue $22,462,906 $20,898,204 7.5%
Average Revenue per Trip
Average Full Toll Lanes $4.15 $4.09 1.5%
Average 3+ Lanes $0.15 $0.15 0.0%
Average Gross Revenue $3.17 $3.16 0.3%
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OCTA Traffic and Revenue Summary
The chart below reflects the total trips breakdown between full toll trips and
high-occupancy vehicle (HOV3+) trips for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
The chart below reflects the gross potential revenue breakdown between full toll trips
and HOV3+ trips for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
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OCTA PEAK -HOUR VOLUMES
Peak-hour traffic in the eastbound and westbound directions reached or exceeded
90 percent of defined capacity 15 times during the month of October 2023. As
demonstrated on the next chart, westbound peak-hour traffic volumes top out at
98 percent of defined capacity.
OCTA EASTBOUND PEAK -HOUR VOLUMES
EASTBOUND WEEKDAY PEAK VOLUME:
PM Time Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap.
1400 - 1500 $5.60 475 2,783 82%$5.60 481 3,048 90%$5.60 445 2,844 84%$8.20 493 2,974 87%$8.85 539 2,889 85%
1500 - 1600 $5.95 522 2,913 86%$5.90 508 2,933 86%$7.90 475 2,843 84%$7.90 515 3,143 92%$8.40 558 2,805 83%
1600 - 1700 $5.25 516 3,058 90%$4.75 432 2,861 84%$6.90 475 2,817 83%$7.40 465 2,906 85%$6.45 564 2,827 83%
1700 - 1800 $5.10 511 2,942 87%$5.05 468 2,867 84%$5.70 451 2,818 83%$7.10 486 2,864 84%$7.15 529 2,736 80%
1800 - 1900 $5.95 681 2,951 87%$4.25 559 2,907 86%$4.25 592 2,766 81%$4.15 570 2,778 82%$7.15 667 2,748 81%
1900 - 2000 $4.15 531 1,998 59%$4.15 618 2,728 80%$4.15 669 2,700 79%$6.10 646 2,749 81%$6.65 673 2,309 68%
PM Time Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap.
1400 - 1500 $5.60 483 2,824 83%$5.60 475 2,930 86%$5.60 502 2,976 88%$8.20 485 2,934 86%$8.85 524 2,779 82%
1500 - 1600 $5.95 522 2,827 83%$5.90 464 2,833 83%$7.90 547 3,127 92%$7.90 535 3,036 89%$8.40 546 2,891 85%
1600 - 1700 $5.25 467 2,788 82%$4.75 469 2,854 84%$6.90 469 2,928 86%$7.40 528 2,920 86%$6.45 532 2,773 82%
1700 - 1800 $5.10 463 2,757 81%$5.05 435 2,816 83%$5.70 434 2,877 85%$7.10 516 2,964 87%$7.15 586 2,681 79%
1800 - 1900 $5.95 614 2,754 81%$4.25 568 2,810 83%$4.25 508 2,337 69%$4.15 623 2,775 82%$7.15 677 2,750 81%
1900 - 2000 $4.15 507 1,995 59%$4.15 477 1,999 59%$4.15 473 1,788 53%$6.10 699 2,868 84%$6.65 701 2,544 75%
PM Time Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap.
1400 - 1500 $5.60 504 2,920 86%$5.60 473 2,937 86%$5.60 460 2,960 87%$8.20 517 3,005 88%$8.85 510 2,961 87%
1500 - 1600 $5.95 515 2,969 87%$5.90 530 2,916 86%$7.90 518 2,899 85%$7.90 450 2,502 74%$8.40 554 2,789 82%
1600 - 1700 $5.25 488 2,846 84%$4.75 464 2,862 84%$6.90 430 2,828 83%$7.40 499 2,932 86%$6.45 501 2,737 81%
1700 - 1800 $5.10 467 2,970 87%$5.05 461 2,897 85%$5.70 470 2,952 87%$7.10 497 2,886 85%$7.15 526 2,737 81%
1800 - 1900 $5.95 611 2,847 84%$4.25 568 2,983 88%$4.25 595 2,964 87%$4.15 561 2,749 81%$7.15 664 2,796 82%
1900 - 2000 $4.15 496 2,001 59%$4.15 717 2,836 83%$4.15 686 2,772 82%$6.10 668 2,797 82%$6.65 692 2,428 71%
PM Time Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap.
1400 - 1500 $5.60 477 2,822 83%$5.60 468 2,807 83%$5.60 497 3,086 91%$8.20 496 3,008 88%$8.85 469 2,854 84%
1500 - 1600 $5.95 529 2,910 86%$5.90 497 2,937 86%$7.90 511 2,980 88%$7.90 491 2,928 86%$8.40 553 2,978 88%
1600 - 1700 $5.25 489 3,096 91%$4.75 432 2,927 86%$6.90 488 3,038 89%$7.40 474 3,026 89%$6.45 506 2,786 82%
1700 - 1800 $5.10 519 3,030 89%$5.05 534 3,111 92%$5.70 515 3,005 88%$7.10 454 2,894 85%$7.15 552 2,804 82%
1800 - 1900 $5.95 619 2,725 80%$4.25 618 2,937 86%$4.25 281 1,234 36%$4.15 555 2,727 80%$7.15 682 2,756 81%
1900 - 2000 $4.15 457 1,748 51%$4.15 676 2,797 82%$4.15 537 2,232 66%$6.10 752 2,930 86%$6.65 698 2,411 71%
PM Time Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap.
1400 - 1500 $5.60 507 2,978 88%$5.60 458 2,993 88%
1500 - 1600 $5.95 550 2,938 86%$5.90 514 2,934 86%
1600 - 1700 $5.25 505 2,890 85%$4.75 499 2,885 85%
1700 - 1800 $5.10 489 2,966 87%$5.05 476 2,928 86%
1800 - 1900 $5.95 664 2,900 85%$4.25 616 2,866 84%
1900 - 2000 $4.15 566 2,082 61%$4.15 485 2,009 59%
11/01/23 Thursday 11/02/23 Friday 11/03/23Monday 10/30/23 Tuesday 10/31/23 Wednesday
10/25/23 Thursday 10/26/23 Friday 10/27/23Monday 10/23/23 Tuesday 10/24/23 Wednesday
Thursday 10/12/23 Friday 10/13/23
Monday 10/16/23 Tuesday 10/17/23 Wednesday 10/18/23 Thursday 10/19/23 Friday 10/20/23
Thursday 10/05/23 Friday 10/06/23
Monday 10/09/23 Tuesday 10/10/23 Wednesday 10/11/23
Monday 10/02/23 Tuesday 10/03/23 Wednesday 10/04/23
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OCTA WESTBOUND PEAK -HOUR VOLUMES
WESTBOUND WEEKDAY PEAK VOLUME:
AM Time Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap.
0400 - 0500 $3.35 448 1,339 39%$3.35 470 1,334 39%$3.35 483 1,370 40%$3.35 479 1,375 40%$3.35 387 1,140 34%
0500 - 0600 $5.40 853 2,911 86%$5.40 845 2,915 86%$5.40 884 3,027 89%$5.40 824 2,928 86%$5.15 710 2,330 69%
0600 - 0700 $5.60 700 2,924 86%$5.60 683 2,828 83%$5.60 784 3,205 94%$5.60 737 3,070 90%$5.40 233 834 25%
0700 - 0800 $6.15 643 2,957 87%$6.15 629 2,898 85%$6.15 619 2,873 85%$6.15 655 2,879 85%$5.95 431 2,081 61%
0800 - 0900 $5.60 384 2,651 78%$5.60 342 2,640 78%$5.60 359 2,617 77%$5.60 326 2,589 76%$5.40 322 2,051 60%
0900 - 1000 $4.50 406 2,362 69%$4.50 351 2,729 80%$4.50 313 2,415 71%$4.50 346 2,614 77%$4.50 342 1,987 58%
AM Time Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap.
0400 - 0500 $3.35 449 1,311 39%$3.35 516 1,399 41%$3.35 509 1,433 42%$3.35 489 1,389 41%$3.35 417 1,173 35%
0500 - 0600 $5.40 790 2,851 84%$5.40 919 3,002 88%$5.40 881 3,071 90%$5.40 912 2,961 87%$5.15 797 2,630 77%
0600 - 0700 $5.60 689 2,954 87%$5.60 714 2,949 87%$5.60 747 3,000 88%$5.60 617 2,417 71%$5.40 687 2,649 78%
0700 - 0800 $6.15 577 2,576 76%$6.15 607 2,816 83%$6.15 590 2,544 75%$6.15 642 2,828 83%$5.95 488 2,260 66%
0800 - 0900 $5.60 367 2,425 71%$5.60 359 2,698 79%$5.60 414 2,910 86%$5.60 317 2,543 75%$5.40 305 2,036 60%
0900 - 1000 $4.50 409 2,588 76%$4.50 372 2,852 84%$4.50 337 2,784 82%$4.50 359 2,460 72%$4.50 340 2,126 63%
AM Time Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap.
0400 - 0500 $3.35 468 1,400 41%$3.35 493 1,429 42%$3.35 461 1,340 39%$3.35 498 1,457 43%$3.35 427 1,207 36%
0500 - 0600 $5.40 889 2,971 87%$5.40 901 2,943 87%$5.40 966 3,188 94%$5.40 934 3,066 90%$5.15 789 2,657 78%
0600 - 0700 $5.60 745 2,957 87%$5.60 707 2,889 85%$5.60 712 2,997 88%$5.60 717 3,023 89%$5.40 705 2,726 80%
0700 - 0800 $6.15 617 2,705 80%$6.15 645 2,911 86%$6.15 614 2,906 85%$6.15 628 2,867 84%$5.95 486 2,317 68%
0800 - 0900 $5.60 349 2,756 81%$5.60 360 2,694 79%$5.60 360 2,495 73%$5.60 373 2,661 78%$5.40 323 2,191 64%
0900 - 1000 $4.50 381 2,638 78%$4.50 358 2,734 80%$4.50 340 2,641 78%$4.50 329 2,689 79%$4.50 315 1,965 58%
AM Time Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap.
0400 - 0500 $3.35 501 1,491 44%$3.35 558 1,473 43%$3.35 473 1,390 41%$3.35 513 1,418 42%$3.35 409 1,152 34%
0500 - 0600 $5.40 892 3,050 90%$5.40 793 2,793 82%$5.40 910 3,005 88%$5.40 874 3,042 89%$5.15 790 2,621 77%
0600 - 0700 $5.60 721 2,927 86%$5.60 601 2,962 87%$5.60 654 2,615 77%$5.60 760 3,034 89%$5.40 686 2,615 77%
0700 - 0800 $6.15 633 2,799 82%$6.15 601 2,916 86%$6.15 641 2,884 85%$6.15 618 2,770 81%$5.95 458 2,269 67%
0800 - 0900 $5.60 361 2,612 77%$5.60 355 2,753 81%$5.60 387 2,869 84%$5.60 369 2,541 75%$5.40 315 1,957 58%
0900 - 1000 $4.50 347 2,391 70%$4.50 362 2,703 80%$4.50 319 2,483 73%$4.50 292 2,382 70%$4.50 260 1,774 52%
AM Time Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap. Price HOV Vol. Cap.
0400 - 0500 $3.35 552 1,820 54%$3.35 514 1,460 43%
0500 - 0600 $5.40 851 3,330 98%$5.40 893 3,072 90%
0600 - 0700 $5.60 644 2,746 81%$5.60 706 2,931 86%
0700 - 0800 $6.15 657 2,817 83%$6.15 549 2,683 79%
0800 - 0900 $5.60 339 2,529 74%$5.60 331 2,408 71%
0900 - 1000 $4.50 355 2,450 72%$4.50 264 1,980 58%
Monday 10/30/23 Tuesday 10/31/23 Wednesday 11/01/23
Thursday 10/19/23 Friday 10/20/23
10/25/23
Thursday 11/02/23 Friday 11/03/23
Thursday 10/26/23 Friday 10/27/23
10/18/23
Monday 10/23/23 Tuesday 10/24/23 Wednesday
Monday 10/16/23 Tuesday 10/17/23 Wednesday
10/11/23 Thursday 10/12/23 Friday 10/13/23Monday 10/09/23 Tuesday 10/10/23 Wednesday
10/04/23 Thursday 10/05/23 Friday 10/06/23Monday 10/02/23 Tuesday 10/03/23 Wednesday
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On-Road Operations
OCTA Freeway Service Patrol responded to 109 calls during the month of October. Of
those calls, 45 were to assist disabled vehicles, 5 were to remove debris, 23 were to tow
vehicles, and 36 were to aid motorists in the 91 EL.
OCTA OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OCTA
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OPERATIONS OVERVIEW RCTC
Total traffic volume on the 91 EL for October 2023 was 1,523,581. This represents a daily
average of 49,147 vehicles. This is a 12.6 percent increase in gross trips from the same
period last year, which totaled 1,353,498. Potential toll revenue for October was
$7,081,518, which represents an increase of 26.9 percent from the prior year’s total
of $5,579,947. Carpool percentage for October was 23 percent as compared to the
previous year’s rate of 21.8 percent.
MTD traffic and revenue data is summarized in the table below. The following trip and
revenue statistics tables represent all trips taken on the Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC) 91 EL and associated potential revenue for the month of
October 2023.
Current MTD as of October 31, 2023
Trips
OCT-23
MTD
Actual
Stantec
MTD
Projected
#
Variance
%
Variance
OCT-22
MTD
Actual
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
Full Toll Lanes 1,172,699 982,143 190,556 19.4% 1,058,849 10.8%
3+ Lanes 350,882 367,571 (16,689)(4.5%)294,649 19.1%
Total Gross Trips 1,523,581 1,349,714 173,867 12.9% 1,353,498 12.6%
Revenue
Full Toll Lanes 7,022,099 $4,617,857 $2,404,242 52.1% 5,535,901 26.8%
3+ Lanes 59,419 $0 $59,419 44,046 34.9%
Total Gross Revenue $7,081,518 $4,617,857 $2,463,661 53.4% $5,579,947 26.9%
Average Revenue per Trip
Average Full Toll Lanes $5.99 $4.70 $1.29 27.4% $5.23 14.5%
Average 3+ Lanes $0.17 $0.00 $0.17 $0.15 13.3%
Average Gross Revenue $4.65 $3.42 $1.23 36.0% $4.12 12.9%
TRAFFIC AND REVENUE STATISTICS FOR RCTC
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The 2024 fiscal YTD traffic volume increased by 8.4 percent, and potential toll revenue
increased by 23.4 percent when compared with the same period the prior year.
YTD average revenue per trip is $4.55.
Fiscal YTD traffic and revenue data are summarized in the table below. The following trip
and revenue statistics tables represent all trips taken on the RCTC 91 EL and associated
potential revenue for the months of July 2023 through October 2023.
FY 2023-24 YTD as of October 31, 2023
Trips
FY 2023-24
YTD Actual
(7/2023-10/2023)
Stantec
YTD
Projected
#
Variance
%
Variance
FY 2022-23
YTD Actual
(7/2022-10/2022)
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
Full Toll Lanes 4,579,206 3,815,714 763,492 20.0%4,309,754 6.3%
3+ Lanes 1,458,582 1,420,286 38,296 2.7%1,262,041 15.6%
Total Gross Trips 6,037,788 5,236,000 801,788 15.3%5,571,795 8.4%
Revenue
Full Toll Lanes $27,259,271 $18,782,857 $8,476,414 45.1% $22,104,302 23.3%
3+ Lanes $239,979 $0 $239,979 $185,959 29.0%
Total Gross Revenue $27,499,250 $18,782,857 $8,716,393 46.4% $22,290,261 23.4%
Average Revenue per Trip
Average Full Toll Lanes $5.95 $4.92 $1.03 20.9%$5.13 16.0%
Average 3+ Lanes $0.16 $0.00 $0.16 $0.15 6.7%
Average Gross Revenue $4.55 $3.59 $0.96 26.7%$4.00 13.8%
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RCTC Traffic and Revenue Summary
The chart below reflects the total trips broken down between full toll lanes and HOV3+
lanes for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
The chart below reflects the gross potential revenue breakdown between full toll lanes
and HOV3+ lanes for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
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RCTC PEAK -HOUR VOLUMES
In October, no toll rates were adjusted. RCTC evaluates traffic volumes for peak-period
hours and adjusts rates according to the toll rate policy.
RCTC EASTBOUND PEAK -HOUR VOLUMES
Eastbound PM Peak - County Line to McKinley
PM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
1400 - 1500 $6.00 235 991 1,226 E $7.80 209 1063 1,272 E $11.30 211 1008 1,219 E $16.20 231 1,109 1,340 F $27.90 301 1,125 1,426 F
1500 - 1600 $7.80 244 980 1,224 E $10.10 274 918 1,192 D $14.25 266 945 1,211 E $18.40 286 1,085 1,371 F $27.60 354 942 1,296 E
1600 - 1700 $6.00 269 1078 1,347 F $7.80 207 1032 1,239 E $7.80 226 1007 1,233 E $10.05 242 1,116 1,358 F $18.40 343 882 1,225 E
1700 - 1800 $6.00 249 937 1,186 D $6.00 247 942 1,189 D $6.00 215 990 1,205 E $7.80 260 1,025 1,285 E $8.95 338 992 1,330 F
1800 - 1900 $6.00 302 877 1,179 D $6.00 256 897 1,153 D $6.00 269 813 1,082 D $6.00 257 921 1,178 D $6.00 284 1,016 1,300 E
1900 - 2000 $2.55 239 636 875 C $4.75 285 849 1,134 D $4.75 295 860 1,155 D $6.00 285 868 1,153 D $6.00 296 871 1,167 D
PM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
1400 - 1500 $6.00 251 992 1,243 E $7.80 248 1,101 1,349 F $11.30 240 1,020 1,260 E $16.20 228 1,067 1,295 E $27.90 306 1,000 1,306 F
1500 - 1600 $7.80 289 1,026 1,315 F $10.10 259 952 1,211 E $14.25 304 997 1,301 F $18.40 295 1,029 1,324 F $27.60 314 980 1,294 E
1600 - 1700 $6.00 243 1,012 1,255 E $7.80 250 964 1,214 E $7.80 262 1,040 1,302 F $10.05 290 1,006 1,296 E $18.40 301 947 1,248 E
1700 - 1800 $6.00 210 962 1,172 D $6.00 225 913 1,138 D $6.00 238 971 1,209 E $7.80 250 968 1,218 E $8.95 325 923 1,248 E
1800 - 1900 $6.00 278 840 1,118 D $6.00 287 809 1,096 D $6.00 191 566 757 B $6.00 286 952 1,238 E $6.00 351 995 1,346 F
1900 - 2000 $2.55 239 675 914 C $4.75 256 729 985 C $4.75 229 682 911 C $6.00 304 945 1,249 E $6.00 328 971 1,299 E
PM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
1400 - 1500 $6.00 275 1,034 1,309 F $7.80 216 945 1,161 D $11.30 248 1,051 1,299 E $16.20 264 1,081 1,345 F $27.90 274 1,025 1,299 E
1500 - 1600 $7.80 271 924 1,195 D $10.10 268 944 1,212 E $14.25 270 1,008 1,278 E $18.40 255 948 1,203 E $27.60 319 967 1,286 E
1600 - 1700 $6.00 219 986 1,205 E $7.80 221 1,063 1,284 E $7.80 219 1,014 1,233 E $10.05 267 1,130 1,397 F $18.40 254 935 1,189 D
1700 - 1800 $6.00 236 899 1,135 D $6.00 266 948 1,214 E $6.00 231 1,032 1,263 E $7.80 237 1,022 1,259 E $8.95 269 1,023 1,292 E
1800 - 1900 $6.00 291 823 1,114 D $6.00 279 951 1,230 E $6.00 250 935 1,185 D $6.00 288 935 1,223 E $6.00 285 905 1,190 D
1900 - 2000 $2.55 230 678 908 C $4.75 312 863 1,175 D $4.75 266 866 1,132 D $6.00 305 934 1,239 E $6.00 299 757 1,056 D
PM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
1400 - 1500 $6.00 249 1,055 1,304 F $7.80 250 1,003 1,253 E $11.30 260 1,046 1,306 F $16.20 256 1,078 1,334 F $27.90 272 1,015 1,287 E
1500 - 1600 $7.80 247 970 1,217 E $10.10 261 973 1,234 E $14.25 267 918 1,185 D $18.40 268 970 1,238 E $27.60 309 1,045 1,354 F
1600 - 1700 $6.00 240 1,048 1,288 E $7.80 234 1,039 1,273 E $7.80 218 1,014 1,232 E $10.05 239 1,067 1,306 F $18.40 279 1,009 1,288 E
1700 - 1800 $6.00 249 915 1,164 D $6.00 236 1,003 1,239 E $6.00 241 972 1,213 E $7.80 206 1,049 1,255 E $8.95 303 1,086 1,389 F
1800 - 1900 $6.00 284 836 1,120 D $6.00 272 888 1,160 D $6.00 159 557 716 B $6.00 249 890 1,139 D $6.00 370 982 1,352 F
1900 - 2000 $2.55 213 539 752 B $4.75 298 899 1,197 D $4.75 285 814 1,099 D $6.00 328 900 1,228 E $6.00 398 974 1,372 F
PM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
1400 - 1500 $6.00 233 1,024 1,257 E $7.80 224 1,014 1,238 E
1500 - 1600 $7.80 291 929 1,220 E $10.10 259 908 1,167 D
1600 - 1700 $6.00 226 946 1,172 D $7.80 238 1,011 1,249 E
1700 - 1800 $6.00 220 944 1,164 D $6.00 245 938 1,183 D
1800 - 1900 $6.00 266 833 1,099 D $6.00 315 926 1,241 E
1900 - 2000 $2.55 244 704 948 C $4.75 247 735 982 C
Friday 10/06/23Monday
Monday 10/09/23 Tuesday 10/10/23 Wednesday 10/11/23
Wednesday 10/04/2310/02/23 Tuesday 10/03/23
Thursday
Monday
Monday 10/23/23 Tuesday 10/24/23
10/30/23 Tuesday 10/31/23 Wednesday 11/01/23
Wednesday
11/03/23
Thursday 10/19/23 Friday 10/20/23
10/12/23 Friday 10/13/23
Thursday 10/05/23
10/16/23 Tuesday 10/17/23
Thursday 11/02/23
10/18/23
Wednesday 10/25/23 Thursday 10/26/23 Friday 10/27/23
FridayMonday
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Eastbound PM Peak - County Line to 15 SB Ontario
PM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
1400 - 1500 $6.00 131 699 830 C $6.00 152 744 896 C $6.00 122 776 898 C $6.00 122 734 856 C $6.00 171 713 884 C
1500 - 1600 $6.00 144 687 831 C $6.00 130 717 847 C $6.00 136 677 813 C $6.00 131 708 839 C $6.00 182 605 787 B
1600 - 1700 $3.35 169 621 790 B $6.00 122 657 779 B $6.00 129 634 763 B $3.35 110 676 786 B $3.35 188 583 771 B
1700 - 1800 $3.35 145 640 785 B $3.35 139 611 750 B $3.35 115 640 755 B $3.35 115 629 744 B $3.35 161 582 743 B
1800 - 1900 $3.35 176 592 768 B $3.35 151 660 811 C $3.35 169 619 788 B $3.35 168 601 769 B $3.35 168 557 725 B
1900 - 2000 $3.35 147 437 584 B $3.35 188 634 822 C $3.35 197 596 793 B $3.35 154 673 827 C $3.35 181 549 730 B
PM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
1400 - 1500 $6.00 119 707 826 C $6.00 142 790 932 C $6.00 129 795 924 C $6.00 142 742 884 C $6.00 121 653 774 B
1500 - 1600 $6.00 106 628 734 B $6.00 144 720 864 C $6.00 155 771 926 C $6.00 145 702 847 C $6.00 158 685 843 C
1600 - 1700 $3.35 127 622 749 B $6.00 118 629 747 B $6.00 149 674 823 C $3.35 139 642 781 B $3.35 145 566 711 B
1700 - 1800 $3.35 103 628 731 B $3.35 119 617 736 B $3.35 124 608 732 B $3.35 132 591 723 B $3.35 162 580 742 B
1800 - 1900 $3.35 140 588 728 B $3.35 152 618 770 B $3.35 114 427 541 B $3.35 150 645 795 B $3.35 167 581 748 B
1900 - 2000 $3.35 126 505 631 B $3.35 136 509 645 B $3.35 150 554 704 B $3.35 200 659 859 C $3.35 223 593 816 C
PM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
1400 - 1500 $6.00 144 731 875 C $6.00 129 689 818 C $6.00 145 818 963 C $6.00 137 719 856 C $6.00 144 682 826 C
1500 - 1600 $6.00 154 673 827 C $6.00 154 723 877 C $6.00 141 688 829 C $6.00 118 578 696 B $6.00 172 690 862 C
1600 - 1700 $3.35 132 601 733 B $6.00 118 642 760 B $6.00 107 627 734 B $3.35 126 655 781 B $3.35 155 604 759 B
1700 - 1800 $3.35 129 612 741 B $3.35 126 647 773 B $3.35 119 638 757 B $3.35 125 632 757 B $3.35 145 576 721 B
1800 - 1900 $3.35 167 623 790 B $3.35 156 644 800 B $3.35 135 646 781 B $3.35 150 581 731 B $3.35 192 643 835 C
1900 - 2000 $3.35 153 502 655 B $3.35 193 597 790 B $3.35 163 616 779 B $3.35 162 679 841 C $3.35 215 643 858 C
PM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
1400 - 1500 $6.00 140 772 912 C $6.00 132 651 783 B $6.00 151 799 950 C $6.00 136 749 885 C $6.00 124 707 831 C
1500 - 1600 $6.00 131 736 867 C $6.00 149 698 847 C $6.00 140 705 845 C $6.00 156 710 866 C $6.00 166 766 932 C
1600 - 1700 $3.35 129 674 803 C $6.00 124 673 797 B $6.00 120 686 806 C $3.35 143 675 818 C $3.35 119 672 791 B
1700 - 1800 $3.35 126 608 734 B $3.35 162 650 812 C $3.35 126 639 765 B $3.35 125 631 756 B $3.35 146 655 801 C
1800 - 1900 $3.35 158 551 709 B $3.35 154 607 761 B $3.35 89 352 441 B $3.35 155 599 754 B $3.35 177 520 697 B
1900 - 2000 $3.35 138 395 533 B $3.35 204 689 893 C $3.35 175 593 768 B $3.35 212 676 888 C $3.35 240 614 854 C
PM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
1400 - 1500 $6.00 133 758 891 C $6.00 160 767 927 C
1500 - 1600 $6.00 171 691 862 C $6.00 151 723 874 C
1600 - 1700 $3.35 129 664 793 B $6.00 159 692 851 C
1700 - 1800 $3.35 153 615 768 B $3.35 150 658 808 C
1800 - 1900 $3.35 156 611 767 B $3.35 156 556 712 B
1900 - 2000 $3.35 163 503 666 B $3.35 145 505 650 B
10/06/23Monday10/02/23 Tuesday 10/03/23 Wednesday 10/04/23 Thursday 10/05/23 Friday
Monday 10/16/23 Tuesday 10/17/23 Wednesday 10/18/23
Wednesday 10/11/23 Thursday 10/12/23 Friday 10/13/23Monday10/09/23 Tuesday 10/10/23
Wednesday 11/01/23 Thursday 11/02/23 Friday 11/03/23Monday10/30/23 Tuesday 10/31/23
Monday 10/23/23 Tuesday 10/24/23 Wednesday 10/25/23 Thursday 10/26/23 Friday 10/27/23
Thursday 10/19/23 Friday 10/20/23
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RCTC WESTBOUND PEAK -HOUR VOLUMES
Westbound AM Peak - McKinley to County Line
AM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
0400 - 0500 $2.55 243 455 698 B $2.55 264 468 732 B $2.55 249 473 722 B $2.55 267 453 720 B $2.55 219 429 648 B
0500 - 0600 $11.65 493 1074 1,567 F $15.05 459 1034 1,493 F $15.05 502 1064 1,566 F $13.50 483 1,158 1,641 F $7.80 455 1,017 1,472 F
0600 - 0700 $20.65 447 1158 1,605 F $21.80 440 1098 1,538 F $21.80 475 1231 1,706 F $20.65 479 1,152 1,631 F $13.15 393 1,010 1,403 F
0700 - 0800 $18.10 427 1279 1,706 F $20.45 470 1157 1,627 F $20.45 417 1255 1,672 F $19.35 413 1,254 1,667 F $8.85 337 1,065 1,402 F
0800 - 0900 $10.35 223 1204 1,427 F $11.90 282 1271 1,553 F $12.25 245 1264 1,509 F $11.10 212 1,249 1,461 F $6.00 179 898 1,077 D
0900 - 1000 $6.00 185 982 1,167 D $7.80 206 1196 1,402 F $7.80 137 1093 1,230 E $7.80 210 1,089 1,299 E $4.75 210 833 1,043 D
AM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
0400 - 0500 $2.55 250 448 698 B $2.55 289 484 773 B $2.55 267 476 743 B $2.55 263 497 760 B $2.55 234 443 677 B
0500 - 0600 $11.65 444 1,112 1,556 F $15.05 498 1,064 1,562 F $15.05 511 1,129 1,640 F $13.50 516 1,072 1,588 F $7.80 474 1,019 1,493 F
0600 - 0700 $20.65 418 1,203 1,621 F $21.80 481 1,143 1,624 F $21.80 497 1,207 1,704 F $20.65 488 1,229 1,717 F $13.15 399 1,054 1,453 F
0700 - 0800 $18.10 386 1,094 1,480 F $20.45 432 1,235 1,667 F $20.45 392 1,374 1,766 F $19.35 426 1,231 1,657 F $8.85 326 991 1,317 E
0800 - 0900 $10.35 236 1,095 1,331 E $11.90 263 1,315 1,578 F $12.25 223 1,242 1,465 F $11.10 213 1,220 1,433 F $6.00 165 876 1,041 D
0900 - 1000 $6.00 237 1,083 1,320 E $7.80 210 1,307 1,517 F $7.80 186 1,336 1,522 F $7.80 192 1,018 1,210 E $4.75 178 776 954 C
AM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
0400 - 0500 $2.55 274 523 797 B $2.55 270 518 788 B $2.55 240 420 660 B $2.55 257 509 766 B $2.55 231 420 651 B
0500 - 0600 $11.65 490 1,087 1,577 F $15.05 519 1,086 1,605 F $15.05 518 1,103 1,621 F $13.50 536 1,096 1,632 F $7.80 453 964 1,417 F
0600 - 0700 $20.65 462 1,209 1,671 F $21.80 450 1,125 1,575 F $21.80 480 1,212 1,692 F $20.65 444 1,194 1,638 F $13.15 415 1,051 1,466 F
0700 - 0800 $18.10 416 1,201 1,617 F $20.45 463 1,217 1,680 F $20.45 425 1,278 1,703 F $19.35 439 1,286 1,725 F $8.85 328 984 1,312 E
0800 - 0900 $10.35 227 1,321 1,548 F $11.90 276 1,303 1,579 F $12.25 290 1,329 1,619 F $11.10 238 1,237 1,475 F $6.00 184 894 1,078 D
0900 - 1000 $6.00 204 1,052 1,256 E $7.80 207 1,213 1,420 F $7.80 182 1,095 1,277 E $7.80 195 1,181 1,376 F $4.75 171 765 936 C
AM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
0400 - 0500 $2.55 261 469 730 B $2.55 265 488 753 B $2.55 227 489 716 B $2.55 258 485 743 B $2.55 227 436 663 B
0500 - 0600 $11.65 491 1,125 1,616 F $15.05 528 1,098 1,626 F $15.05 513 1,028 1,541 F $13.50 499 1,073 1,572 F $7.80 425 970 1,395 F
0600 - 0700 $20.65 418 1,152 1,570 F $21.80 421 1,115 1,536 F $21.80 448 1,092 1,540 F $20.65 484 1,205 1,689 F $13.15 418 1,022 1,440 F
0700 - 0800 $18.10 399 1,209 1,608 F $20.45 357 1,346 1,703 F $20.45 391 1,206 1,597 F $19.35 388 1,172 1,560 F $8.85 316 915 1,231 E
0800 - 0900 $10.35 245 1,320 1,565 F $11.90 174 1,383 1,557 F $12.25 266 1,338 1,604 F $11.10 256 1,172 1,428 F $6.00 164 835 999 C
0900 - 1000 $6.00 175 914 1,089 D $7.80 175 1,235 1,410 F $7.80 159 1,209 1,368 F $7.80 146 975 1,121 D $4.75 144 683 827 C
AM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
0400 - 0500 $2.55 256 509 765 B $2.55 287 499 786 B
0500 - 0600 $11.65 382 1,231 1,613 F $15.05 495 1,108 1,603 F
0600 - 0700 $20.65 380 1,229 1,609 F $21.80 408 1,265 1,673 F
0700 - 0800 $18.10 407 1,240 1,647 F $20.45 321 1,260 1,581 F
0800 - 0900 $10.35 173 1,266 1,439 F $11.90 235 1,133 1,368 F
0900 - 1000 $6.00 171 1,120 1,291 E $7.80 112 841 953 C
Friday 10/06/23Monday
Monday 10/09/23 Tuesday 10/10/23 Wednesday 10/11/23
Wednesday 10/04/2310/02/23 Tuesday 10/03/23
Thursday
Monday
Monday 10/23/23 Tuesday 10/24/23
10/30/23 Tuesday 10/31/23 Wednesday 11/01/23
Wednesday
11/03/23
Thursday 10/19/23 Friday 10/20/23
10/12/23 Friday 10/13/23
Thursday 10/05/23
10/16/23 Tuesday 10/17/23
Thursday 11/02/23
10/18/23
Wednesday 10/25/23 Thursday 10/26/23 Friday 10/27/23
FridayMonday
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Westbound AM Peak - I-15 North to County Line
AM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
0400 - 0500 $3.35 199 515 714 B $3.35 210 496 706 B $3.35 213 517 730 B $3.35 216 519 735 B $3.35 157 428 585 B
0500 - 0600 $10.00 324 1056 1,380 E $10.00 319 1125 1,444 F $10.00 333 1120 1,453 F $10.00 342 1,114 1,456 F $7.75 275 940 1,215 E
0600 - 0700 $12.30 312 1148 1,460 F $12.70 295 1094 1,389 E $12.70 346 1235 1,581 F $13.05 295 1,159 1,454 F $7.75 260 868 1,128 D
0700 - 0800 $10.00 237 1126 1,363 E $11.15 252 1182 1,434 F $11.15 216 1122 1,338 E $10.00 220 1,129 1,349 E $7.75 172 880 1,052 D
0800 - 0900 $7.75 184 1041 1,225 E $10.00 176 1133 1,309 E $10.00 142 1196 1,338 E $7.75 139 1,056 1,195 D $6.00 139 844 983 C
0900 - 1000 $6.00 135 787 922 C $7.75 142 976 1,118 D $6.00 97 905 1,002 D $6.00 131 955 1,086 D $6.00 117 742 859 C
AM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
0400 - 0500 $3.35 181 466 647 B $3.35 209 529 738 B $3.35 192 550 742 B $3.35 207 506 713 B $3.35 155 395 550 B
0500 - 0600 $10.00 287 1,039 1,326 E $10.00 325 1,136 1,461 F $10.00 327 1,140 1,467 F $10.00 354 1,081 1,435 F $7.75 270 943 1,213 E
0600 - 0700 $12.30 297 1,130 1,427 F $12.70 324 1,148 1,472 F $12.70 320 1,228 1,548 F $13.05 316 1,137 1,453 F $7.75 286 922 1,208 E
0700 - 0800 $10.00 195 944 1,139 D $11.15 249 1,157 1,406 F $11.15 235 1,127 1,362 E $10.00 225 1,021 1,246 E $7.75 200 842 1,042 D
0800 - 0900 $7.75 150 1,058 1,208 E $10.00 176 1,227 1,403 F $10.00 189 1,219 1,408 F $7.75 157 1,144 1,301 E $6.00 127 856 983 C
0900 - 1000 $6.00 149 804 953 C $7.75 136 944 1,080 D $6.00 119 985 1,104 D $6.00 137 929 1,066 D $6.00 136 729 865 C
AM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
0400 - 0500 $3.35 192 555 747 B $3.35 205 559 764 B $3.35 215 587 802 C $3.35 209 568 777 B $3.35 159 466 625 B
0500 - 0600 $10.00 337 1,097 1,434 F $10.00 346 1,144 1,490 F $10.00 363 1,121 1,484 F $10.00 352 1,121 1,473 F $7.75 281 949 1,230 E
0600 - 0700 $12.30 317 1,188 1,505 F $12.70 310 1,186 1,496 F $12.70 314 1,184 1,498 F $13.05 304 1,092 1,396 E $7.75 275 895 1,170 D
0700 - 0800 $10.00 233 1,155 1,388 E $11.15 248 1,092 1,340 E $11.15 209 1,192 1,401 F $10.00 238 1,125 1,363 E $7.75 169 856 1,025 D
0800 - 0900 $7.75 155 1,185 1,340 E $10.00 166 1,177 1,343 E $10.00 189 1,124 1,313 E $7.75 160 1,109 1,269 E $6.00 162 911 1,073 D
0900 - 1000 $6.00 142 912 1,054 D $7.75 112 974 1,086 D $6.00 126 995 1,121 D $6.00 145 978 1,123 D $6.00 117 714 831 C
AM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
0400 - 0500 $3.35 206 535 741 B $3.35 255 534 789 B $3.35 190 568 758 B $3.35 221 549 770 B $3.35 160 402 562 B
0500 - 0600 $10.00 333 1,109 1,442 F $10.00 321 1,140 1,461 F $10.00 351 1,049 1,400 E $10.00 340 1,139 1,479 F $7.75 292 938 1,230 E
0600 - 0700 $12.30 316 1,140 1,456 F $12.70 307 1,050 1,357 E $12.70 239 865 1,104 D $13.05 322 1,116 1,438 F $7.75 241 897 1,138 D
0700 - 0800 $10.00 230 1,093 1,323 E $11.15 171 1,342 1,513 F $11.15 211 1,117 1,328 E $10.00 233 1,195 1,428 F $7.75 181 844 1,025 D
0800 - 0900 $7.75 167 1,123 1,290 E $10.00 125 1,271 1,396 E $10.00 163 1,296 1,459 F $7.75 155 1,118 1,273 E $6.00 132 798 930 C
0900 - 1000 $6.00 118 771 889 C $7.75 124 989 1,113 D $6.00 145 1,006 1,151 D $6.00 123 873 996 C $6.00 98 630 728 B
AM Time Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS Price HOV SOV Vol. LOS
0400 - 0500 $3.35 207 548 755 B $3.35 208 526 734 B
0500 - 0600 $10.00 241 1,213 1,454 F $10.00 280 1,149 1,429 F
0600 - 0700 $12.30 259 1,139 1,398 E $12.70 258 1,195 1,453 F
0700 - 0800 $10.00 197 1,118 1,315 E $11.15 187 1,128 1,315 E
0800 - 0900 $7.75 134 1,116 1,250 E $10.00 137 1,061 1,198 D
0900 - 1000 $6.00 150 829 979 C $7.75 91 780 871 C
10/06/23Monday10/02/23 Tuesday 10/03/23 Wednesday 10/04/23 Thursday 10/05/23 Friday
Monday 10/16/23 Tuesday 10/17/23 Wednesday 10/18/23
Wednesday 10/11/23 Thursday 10/12/23 Friday 10/13/23Monday10/09/23 Tuesday 10/10/23
Wednesday 11/01/23 Thursday 11/02/23 Friday 11/03/23Monday10/30/23 Tuesday 10/31/23
Monday 10/23/23 Tuesday 10/24/23 Wednesday 10/25/23 Thursday 10/26/23 Friday 10/27/23
Thursday 10/19/23 Friday 10/20/23
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On-Road Operations
RCTC Freeway Service Patrol responded to 124 calls during the month of October. Of
those calls, 90 were to assist disabled vehicles, 15 calls to remove debris, and 19 were
in response to accidents that affected the 91 EL.
RCTC OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS RCTC
RCTC 91 Express Lanes
Operating Statement
10/31/2023
Description Budget Dollar $Percent (%)
Operating revenues:
Toll Revenue 25,474,380.42$ 19,735,833.33$ 5,738,547.09$ 29.1
Fee Revenue 2,402,204.57 1,957,666.67 444,537.90 22.7
Total operating revenues 27,876,584.99 21,693,500.00 6,183,084.99 28.5
Operating expenses:
Salaries and Benefits 283,121.85 300,333.33 17,211.48 5.7
Legal Services 2,976.84 68,333.33 65,356.49 95.6
Advisory Services 847.21 24,666.67 23,819.46 96.6
Audit and Accounting Fees 9,000.00 12,666.67 3,666.67 28.9
Service Fees 3,440.39 4,333.33 892.94 20.6
Other Professional Services 171,751.61 417,500.00 245,748.39 58.9
Lease Expense 85,380.39 117,200.00 31,819.61 27.1
Operations 1,461,438.13 1,754,633.33 293,195.20 16.7
Utilities 19,776.65 56,200.00 36,423.35 64.8
Supplies and Materials 2,054.69 1,333.33 (721.36) (54.1)
Membership and Subscription Fees 28,286.67 8,666.67 (19,620.00) (226.4)
Office Equipment & Furniture (Non-Capital)- 13,333.33 13,333.33 100.0
Maintenance/Repairs 107,285.99 167,333.33 60,047.34 35.9
Training Seminars and Conferences - 2,666.67 2,666.67 100.0
Transportation Expenses 316.49 966.67 650.18 67.3
Lodging 179.52 1,000.00 820.48 82.0
Meals 75.00 1,000.00 925.00 92.5
Other Staff Expenses 62.96 166.67 103.71 62.2
Advertising - 66,666.67 66,666.67 100.0
Program Management 25,310.10 29,033.33 3,723.23 12.8
Program Operations 304,811.75 3,480,600.00 3,175,788.25 91.2
Litigation Settlement 1,017.97 1,666.67 648.70 38.9
Furniture & Equipment - 8,333.33 8,333.33 100.0
Improvements - 10,000.00 10,000.00 100.0
Bad Debt Expense 48,602.85 23,333.33 (25,269.52) (108.3)
Total operating expenses 2,555,737.06 6,571,966.67 4,016,229.61 61.1
Operating income (loss)25,320,847.93 15,121,533.33 10,199,314.60 67.4
Nonoperating revenues (expenses):
Interest Revenue 846,378.62 426,833.33 419,545.29 (98.3)
Other Miscellaneous Revenue (29.25) - (29.25) N/A
Loss on Refunding - - - N/A
Principal Expense - - - N/A
Interest Expense (6,238,558.82) (7,400,333.33) 1,161,774.51 (15.7)
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses)(5,392,209.45) (6,973,500.00) 1,581,290.55 22.7
Transfers In - - - N/A
Transfers Out (204,300.00) (341,200.00) 136,900.00 (40.1)
Net income (loss)19,724,338.48$ 7,806,833.33$ 11,917,505.15$ 152.7
1 Unaudited
YTD as of : YTD Variance
Actual1
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JOINT AGENCY TRIP AND REVENUE STATISTICS
JOINT AGENCY TRAFFIC STATISTICS
MULTI AGENCY TRIP AND REVENUE STATISTICS
MONTH ENDING October 31, 2023
MTD
Transactions by
Agency
Transactions
Using Both
Segments
% Using Both
Segments Revenue
Westbound
OCTA 904,140 661,437 73%$2,637,047
RCTC 826,797 661,437 80%$4,216,817
Eastbound
OCTA 886,002 575,327 65%$3,098,803
RCTC 696,784 575,327 83%$2,864,701
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JOINT AGENCY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
REPORTING
REQUIREMENT
REPORTING
PERIOD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD OCTOBER 2023
PERFORMANCE
Customer Service
Service Level /Speed of
Answer
Monthly 80% answered within 60 seconds 96% answered
within 60 seconds
Abandon Percentage Monthly 4 % < 0.04%
Customer Satisfaction Score Monthly 4.5 => 4.88
First Contact Resolution Monthly 85% of calls resolved on the first
contact
94%
Timeliness of Case
Resolution
Monthly 90% of cases resolved in one (1)
business day
97%
Monthly 98% of cases resolved within five
(5) business days
99%
Mail Performance
Processing Returned Mail Monthly Per business day in which 90% of
returned mail is processed within
three (3) business days
100%
Monthly Per business day in which 100%
of returned mail is processed
within five (5) business days
100%
Research and resolve
unidentified Payments
Monthly 100% of all unidentified payments
are completely and accurately
resolved within five (5) business
days
100%
Payment Processing Monthly Per business day in which 100% of
payments are processed within two
(2) business days
100%
Accounting
Customer Refunds
Processed
Monthly Per business day in which 100%
of all refunds are completely and
accurately issued within five (5)
business days
100%
JOINT AGENCY TRANSPONDER DISTRIBUTION
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At the end of October 2023, the 91 EL had 172,883 active customer accounts and 678,048
transponders classified as assigned.
Number of Accounts by FY
As of October 31,2023
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Orange County Transportation Authority
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Status Report
November 2023
As of November 30, 2023
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Table of Contents
Operations Overview OCTA ................................................................................................. 3
Traffic and Revenue Statistics for OCTA ............................................................................... 3
OCTA Traffic and Revenue Summary ................................................................................ 5
OCTA Peak-Hour Volumes .................................................................................................... 6
OCTA Eastbound Peak-Hour Volumes .................................................................................. 6
OCTA Westbound Peak-Hour Volumes ................................................................................. 7
OCTA Operational Highlights ................................................................................................ 8
Financial Highlights OCTA ..................................................................................................... 9
Operations Overview RCTC ................................................................................................ 10
Traffic and Revenue Statistics for RCTC ............................................................................. 10
RCTC Traffic and Revenue Summary .............................................................................. 12
RCTC Peak-Hour Volumes .................................................................................................. 13
RCTC Operational Highlights .............................................................................................. 13
Financial Highlights RCTC ................................................................................................... 14
Joint Agency Trip and Revenue Statistics ............................................................................ 15
Joint Agency Traffic Statistics .............................................................................................. 15
Joint Agency Performance Measures .................................................................................. 16
Joint Agency Transponder Distribution ................................................................................ 16
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OPERATIONS OVERVIEW OCTA
Total traffic volume on the 91 Express Lanes (91 EL) for November 2023 was 1,692,666.
This represents a daily average of 56,422 vehicles. This is a 9.1 percent increase in total
traffic volume from the same period last year, which totaled 1,551,978. Potential toll
revenue for November was $5,440,837, which represents an increase of 9.1 percent from
the prior year’s total of $4,984,809. Carpool percentage for November was 25.2 percent
as compared to the previous year’s rate of 23.9 percent.
Month-to-date (MTD) traffic and revenue data is summarized in the table below. The
following trip and revenue statistics tables represent all trips taken on the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) 91 EL and associated potential revenue for the month
of November 2023.
Current MTD as of November 30, 2023
Trips
NOV-23
MTD
Actual
NOV-22
MTD
Actual
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
Full Toll Lanes 1,265,967 1,181,149 7.2%
3+ Lanes 426,699 370,829 15.1%
Total Gross Trips 1,692,666 1,551,978 9.1%
Revenue
Full Toll Lanes $5,368,700 $4,922,750 9.1%
3+ Lanes $72,137 $62,059 16.2%
Total Gross Revenue $5,440,837 $4,984,809 9.1%
Average Revenue per Trip
Average Full Toll Lanes $4.24 $4.17 1.7%
Average 3+ Lanes $0.17 $0.17 0.0%
Average Gross Revenue $3.21 $3.21 0.0%
TRAFFIC AND REVENUE STATISTICS FOR OCTA
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The 2024 fiscal year-to-date (YTD) traffic volume increased by 7.5 percent, and potential
toll revenue increased by 7.8 percent when compared with the same period the prior year.
YTD average revenue per trip is $3.18.
Fiscal YTD traffic and revenue data are summarized in the table below. The following trip
and revenue statistics tables represent all trips taken on the OCTA 91 EL and associated
potential revenue for the months of July 2023 through November 2023.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 YTD as of November 30, 2023
Trips
FY 2023-24
YTD Actual
(7/2023-11/2023)
FY 2022-23
YTD Actual
(7/2022-11/2022)
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
Full Toll Lanes 6,611,114 6,230,474 6.1%
3+ Lanes 2,170,488 1,934,823 12.2%
Total Gross Trips 8,781,602 8,165,297 7.5%
Revenue
Full Toll Lanes $27,575,533 $25,582,551 7.8%
3+ Lanes $328,210 $300,462 9.2%
Total Gross Revenue $27,903,743 $25,883,013 7.8%
Average Revenue per Trip
Average Full Toll Lanes $4.17 $4.11 1.5%
Average 3+ Lanes $0.15 $0.16 (6.3%)
Average Gross Revenue $3.18 $3.17 0.3%
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OCTA Traffic and Revenue Summary
The chart below reflects the total trips breakdown between full toll trips and
high-occupancy vehicle (HOV3+) trips for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
The chart below reflects the gross potential revenue breakdown between full toll trips
and HOV3+ trips for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
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OCTA PEAK-HOUR VOLUMES
Peak-hour traffic in the eastbound and westbound directions reached or exceeded
90 percent of defined capacity 13 times during the month of November 2023. As
demonstrated on the next chart, westbound peak-hour traffic volumes top out at
95 percent of defined capacity. This is closely monitored since toll adjustments are made
based upon capacity percentages per the OCTA Toll Policy for the 91 Express Lanes. If
capacity is at 92 percent on a consistent basis (over six times during the prior 12 weeks),
then an adjustment may be made to toll rates for that particular hour and day.
OCTA EASTBOUND PEAK-HOUR VOLUMES
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OCTA WESTBOUND PEAK-HOUR VOLUMES
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On-Road Operations
OCTA Freeway Service Patrol responded to 83 calls during the month of November. Of
those calls, 35 were to assist disabled vehicles, 5 were to remove debris, 17 were to tow
vehicles, and 26 were to aid motorists in the 91 EL.
OCTA OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OCTA
Capital Asset Activity
During the five months ending November 30, 2023, capital asset activities included
payments of $475,742 attributed to the back-office system implementation project.
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OPERATIONS OVERVIEW RCTC
Total traffic volume on the 91 EL for November 2023 was 1,435,948. This represents a
daily average of 47,865 vehicles. This is a 7.2 percent increase in gross trips from the
same period last year, which totaled 1,339,913. Potential toll revenue for November
was $6,882,458, which represents an increase of 29.8 percent from the prior year’s
total of $5,302,168. Carpool percentage for November was 24.4 percent as compared to
the previous year’s rate of 23.1 percent .
MTD traffic and revenue data is summarized in the table below. The following trip and
revenue statistics tables represent all trips taken on the Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC) 91 EL and associated potential revenue for the month of
November 2023.
Current MTD as of November 30, 2023
Trips
NOV-23
MTD
Actual
Stantec
MTD
Projected
#
Variance
%
Variance
NOV-22
MTD
Actual
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
Full Toll Lanes 1,084,975 903,000 181,975 20.2% 1,031,063 5.2%
3+ Lanes 350,973 337,571 13,402 4.0% 308,850 13.6%
Total Gross Trips 1,435,948 1,240,571 195,377 15.7% 1,339,913 7.2%
Revenue
Full Toll Lanes $6,814,920 $4,256,000 $2,558,920 60.1% $5,256,935 29.6%
3+ Lanes $67,538 $0 $67,538 $45,233 49.3%
Total Gross Revenue $6,882,458 $4,256,000 $2,626,458 61.7% $5,302,168 29.8%
Average Revenue per Trip
Average Full Toll Lanes $6.28 $4.71 $1.57 33.4%$5.10 23.2%
Average 3+ Lanes $0.19 $0.00 $0.19 $0.15 26.7%
Average Gross Revenue $4.79 $3.43 $1.36 39.7%$3.96 21.0%
TRAFFIC AND REVENUE STATISTICS FOR RCTC
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The 2024 fiscal YTD traffic volume increased by 8.1 percent, and potential toll revenue
increased by 24.6 percent when compared with the same period the prior year.
YTD average revenue per trip is $4.60.
Fiscal YTD traffic and revenue data are summarized in the table below. The following trip
and revenue statistics tables represent all trips taken on the RCTC 91 EL and associated
potential revenue for the months of July 2023 through November 2023.
FY 2023-24 YTD as of November 30, 2023
Trips
FY 2023-24
YTD Actual
(7/2023-11/2023)
Stantec
YTD
Projected
#
Variance
%
Variance
FY 2022-23
YTD Actual
(7/2022-11/2022)
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
Full Toll Lanes 5,664,181 4,718,714 945,467 20.0% 5,340,817 6.1%
3+ Lanes 1,809,555 1,757,857 51,698 2.9% 1,570,891 15.2%
Total Gross Trips 7,473,736 6,476,571 997,165 15.4% 6,911,708 8.1%
Revenue
Full Toll Lanes $34,074,191 $23,038,857 $11,035,334 47.9% $27,361,237 24.5%
3+ Lanes $307,517 $0 $307,517 $231,193 33.0%
Total Gross Revenue $34,381,708 $23,038,857 $11,342,851 49.2% $27,592,429 24.6%
Average Revenue per
Trip
Average Full Toll
Lanes $6.02 $4.88 $1.14 23.4% $5.12 17.6%
Average 3+ Lanes $0.17 $0.00 $0.17 $0.15 13.3%
Average Gross
Revenue $4.60 $3.56 $1.04 29.2% $3.99 15.3%
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RCTC Traffic and Revenue Summary
The chart below reflects the total trips broken down between full toll lanes and HOV3+
lanes for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
The chart below reflects the gross potential revenue breakdown between full toll lanes
and HOV3+ lanes for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
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RCTC PEAK-HOUR VOLUMES
On November 20, 2023, the RCTC 91 EL transitioned to dynamic pricing, which adjusts
toll rates based on traffic volumes to maintain free-flowing trips in accordance with
RCTC’s 91 Express Lanes Toll Policy and Toll Schedule. The dynamic pricing is being
closely monitored. Prior to November 2023, RCTC had a similar variable-based pricing
structure to OCTA’s 91 Express Lanes whereby the toll rates were set for a six month
period. With the opening of the RCTC 91 Express Lanes connector to the Interstate 15
Express Lanes, RCTC elected to convert to a dynamic pricing system to maintain
free-flow speeds on their entire system.
On-Road Operations
RCTC Freeway Service Patrol responded to 129 calls during the month of November. Of
those calls, 86 were to assist disabled vehicles, 15 calls to remove debris, and 28 were
in response to accidents that affected the 91 EL.
RCTC OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS RCTC
RCTC 91 Express Lanes
Operating Statement
11/30/2023
Description Budget Dollar $ Percent (%)
Operating revenues:
Toll Revenue 31,612,694.62$ 24,669,791.67$ 6,942,902.95$ 28.1
Fee Revenue 3,112,933.98 2,447,083.33 665,850.65 27.2
Total operating revenues 34,725,628.60 27,116,875.00 7,608,753.60 28.1
Operating expenses:
Salaries and Benefits 409,442.14 375,416.67 (34,025.47) (9.1)
Legal Services 4,102.59 85,416.67 81,314.08 95.2
Advisory Services 19,090.13 30,833.33 11,743.20 38.1
Audit and Accounting Fees 34,454.00 15,833.33 (18,620.67) (117.6)
Service Fees 9,217.33 5,416.67 (3,800.66) (70.2)
Other Professional Services 226,833.73 521,875.00 295,041.27 56.5
Lease Expense 115,235.44 146,500.00 31,264.56 21.3
Operations 1,817,936.62 2,193,291.67 375,355.05 17.1
Utilities 21,920.14 70,250.00 48,329.86 68.8
Supplies and Materials 2,134.61 1,666.67 (467.94) (28.1)
Membership and Subscription Fees 28,286.67 10,833.33 (17,453.34) (161.1)
Office Equipment & Furniture (Non-Capital)- 16,666.67 16,666.67 100.0
Maintenance/Repairs 114,140.23 209,166.67 95,026.44 45.4
Training Seminars and Conferences 362.50 3,333.33 2,970.83 89.1
Transportation Expenses 524.51 1,208.33 683.82 56.6
Lodging 454.26 1,250.00 795.74 63.7
Meals 174.64 1,250.00 1,075.36 86.0
Other Staff Expenses 104.46 208.33 103.87 49.9
Advertising - 83,333.33 83,333.33 100.0
Program Management 29,756.70 36,291.67 6,534.97 18.0
Program Operations 363,911.70 4,350,750.00 3,986,838.30 91.6
Litigation Settlement 1,017.97 2,083.33 1,065.36 51.1
Furniture & Equipment - 10,416.67 10,416.67 100.0
Improvements - 12,500.00 12,500.00 100.0
Bad Debt Expense 60,655.10 29,166.67 (31,488.43) (108.0)
Total operating expenses 3,259,755.47 8,214,958.33 4,955,202.86 60.3
Operating income (loss)31,465,873.13 18,901,916.67 12,563,956.46 66.5
Nonoperating revenues (expenses):
Interest Revenue 1,455,893.47 533,541.67 922,351.80 (172.9)
Other Miscellaneous Revenue (29.18) - (29.18) N/A
Loss on Refunding - - - N/A
Principal Expense - - - N/A
Interest Expense (6,238,558.82) (9,250,416.67) 3,011,857.85 (32.6)
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses)(4,782,694.53) (8,716,875.00) 3,934,180.47 45.1
Transfers In - - - N/A
Transfers Out (204,300.00) (426,500.00) 222,200.00 (52.1)
Net income (loss) 26,478,878.60$ 9,758,541.67$ 16,720,336.93$ 171.3
1 Unaudited
YTD as of : YTD Variance
Actual 1
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JOINT AGENCY TRIP AND REVENUE STATISTICS
JOINT AGENCY TRAFFIC STATISTICS
MULTI AGENCY TRIP AND REVENUE STATISTICS
MONTH ENDING November 30, 2023
MTD Transactions by Agency
Transactions
Using Both
Segments
% Using Both
Segments Revenue
Westbound
OCTA 851,542 609,217 72%$2,488,872
RCTC 753,598 609,217 81%$3,860,148
Eastbound
OCTA 841,124 546,671 65%$2,951,965
RCTC 682,350 546,671 80%$3,022,311
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JOINT AGENCY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
REPORTING
REQUIREMENT
REPORTING
PERIOD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD NOVEMBER 2023
PERFORMANCE
Customer Service
Service Level /Speed of
Answer
Monthly 80% answered within 60 seconds 90% answered
within 60 seconds
Abandon Percentage Monthly 4% < 0.51%
Customer Satisfaction Score Monthly 4.5 => 4.88
First Contact Resolution Monthly 85% of calls resolved on the first
contact
94%
Timeliness of Case
Resolution
Monthly 90% of cases resolved in one (1)
business day
98%
Monthly 98% of cases resolved within five
(5) business days
100%
Mail Performance
Processing Returned Mail Monthly Per business day in which 90% of
returned mail is processed within
three (3) business days
100%
Monthly Per business day in which 100%
of returned mail is processed
within five (5) business days
100%
Research and resolve
unidentified Payments
Monthly 100% of all unidentified payments
are completely and accurately
resolved within five (5) business
days
100%
Payment Processing Monthly Per business day in which 100% of
payments are processed within two
(2) business days
100%
Accounting
Customer Refunds
Processed
Monthly Per business day in which 100%
of all refunds are completely and
accurately issued within five (5)
business days
100%
JOINT AGENCY TRANSPONDER DISTRIBUTION
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At the end of November 2023, the 91 EL had 173,599 active customer accounts and
681,559 transponders classified as assigned.
Number of Accounts by FY
As of November 30, 2023
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Orange County Transportation Authority
Riverside County Transportation Commission
Status Report
December 2023
As of December 31, 2023
ATTACHMENT 3
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Table of Contents
Operations Overview OCTA ................................................................................................. 3
Traffic and Revenue Statistics for OCTA ............................................................................... 3
OCTA Traffic and Revenue Summary................................................................................ 5
OCTA Peak-Hour Volumes ................................................................................................... 6
OCTA Eastbound Peak-Hour Volumes ................................................................................. 6
OCTA Westbound Peak-Hour Volumes ................................................................................ 7
OCTA Operational Highlights ............................................................................................... 8
Financial Highlights OCTA .................................................................................................... 9
Operations Overview RCTC ................................................................................................ 10
Traffic and Revenue Statistics for RCTC ............................................................................. 10
RCTC Traffic and Revenue Summary.............................................................................. 12
RCTC Peak-Hour Volumes ................................................................................................. 13
RCTC Operational Highlights ............................................................................................. 13
Financial Highlights RCTC .................................................................................................. 14
Joint Agency Trip and Revenue Statistics ........................................................................... 15
Joint Agency Traffic Statistics ............................................................................................. 15
Joint Agency Performance Measures.................................................................................. 16
Joint Agency Transponder Distribution................................................................................ 16
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OPERATIONS OVERVIEW OCTA
Total traffic volume on the 91 Express Lanes (91 EL) for December 2023 was 1,705,918.
This represents a daily average of 55,030 vehicles. This is an 8.8 percent increase in total
traffic volume from the same period last year, which totaled 1,568,610. Potential toll revenue
for December was $5,258,734, which represents an increase of 6.5 percent from the prior
year’s total of $4,937,539. Carpool percentage for December was 26.9 percent as
compared to the previous year’s rate of 25.4 percent.
Month-to-date (MTD) traffic and revenue data is summarized in the table below. The
following trip and revenue statistics tables represent all trips taken on the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) 91 EL and associated potential revenue for the month
of December 2023.
Current MTD as of December 31, 2023
Trips
DEC-23
MTD
Actual
DEC-22
MTD
Actual
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
Full Toll Lanes 1,247,005 1,170,734 6.5%
3+ Lanes 458,913 397,876 15.3%
Total Gross Trips 1,705,918 1,568,610 8.8%
Revenue
Full Toll Lanes $5,185,550 $4,869,354 6.5%
3+ Lanes $73,183 $68,185 7.3%
Total Gross Revenue $5,258,734 $4,937,539 6.5%
Average Revenue per Trip
Average Full Toll Lanes $4.16 $4.16 0.0%
Average 3+ Lanes $0.16 $0.17 (5.9%)
Average Gross Revenue $3.08 $3.15 (2.2%)
TRAFFIC AND REVENUE STATISTICS FOR OCTA
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The 2024 fiscal year-to-date (YTD) traffic volume increased by 7.7 percent, and potential
toll revenue increased by 7.6 percent when compared with the same period the prior year.
YTD average revenue per trip is $3.16.
Fiscal YTD traffic and revenue data are summarized in the table below. The following trip
and revenue statistics tables represent all trips taken on the OCTA 91 EL and associated
potential revenue for the months of July 2023 through December 2023.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 YTD as of December 31, 2023
Trips
FY 2023-24
YTD Actual
(7/2023-12/2023)
FY 2022-23
YTD Actual
(7/2022-12/2022)
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
Full Toll Lanes 7,858,119 7,401,208 6.2%
3+ Lanes 2,629,401 2,332,699 12.7%
Total Gross Trips 10,487,520 9,733,907 7.7%
Revenue
Full Toll Lanes $32,761,083 $30,451,905 7.6%
3+ Lanes $401,392 $368,647 8.9%
Total Gross Revenue $33,162,475 $30,820,552 7.6%
Average Revenue per Trip
Average Full Toll Lanes $4.17 $4.11 1.5%
Average 3+ Lanes $0.15 $0.16 (6.3%)
Average Gross Revenue $3.16 $3.17 (0.3%)
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OCTA Traffic and Revenue Summary
The chart below reflects the total trips breakdown between full toll trips and
high-occupancy vehicle (HOV3+) trips for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
The chart below reflects the gross potential revenue breakdown between full toll trips and
HOV3+ trips for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
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OCTA PEAK-HOUR VOLUMES
Peak-hour traffic in the eastbound and westbound directions reached or exceeded
90 percent of defined capacity seven times during the month of December 2023. As
demonstrated on the next chart, westbound peak-hour traffic volumes top out at
92 percent of defined capacity. This is closely monitored since toll adjustments are made
based upon capacity percentages per the OCTA Toll Policy for the 91 EL. If capacity is at
92 percent on a consistent basis (over six times during the prior 12 weeks), then an
adjustment may be made to toll rates for that particular hour and day.
OCTA EASTBOUND PEAK-HOUR VOLUMES
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OCTA WESTBOUND PEAK-HOUR VOLUMES
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On-Road Operations
OCTA Freeway Service Patrol responded to 24 calls during the month of December. Of
those calls, 11 were to assist disabled vehicles, 8 were to tow vehicles, and 5 were to aid
motorists in the 91 EL.
OCTA OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OCTA
Capital Asset Activity
During the six months ending December 31, 2023, capital asset activities included
payments of $475,742 attributed to the back-office system implementation project.
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OPERATIONS OVERVIEW RCTC
Total traffic volume on the 91 EL for December 2023 was 1,563,488. This represents a
daily average of 50,435 vehicles. This is an 18 percent increase in gross trips from the
same period last year, which totaled 1,325,035. Potential toll revenue for December
was $7,605,682, which represents an increase of 48.4 percent from the prior year’s
total of $5,125,487. Carpool percentage for December was 25.4 percent as compared to the
previous year’s rate of 24.3 percent.
MTD traffic and revenue data is summarized in the table below. The following trip and
revenue statistics tables represent all trips taken on the Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC) 91 EL and associated potential revenue for the month of
December 2023.
Current MTD as of December 31, 2023
Trips
DEC-23
MTD
Actual
Stantec
MTD
Projected
#
Variance
%
Variance
DEC-22
MTD
Actual
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
Full Toll Lanes 1,165,656 888,857 276,799 31.1% 1,002,439 16.3%
3+ Lanes 397,832 334,428 63,404 19.0%322,596 23.3%
Total Gross Trips 1,563,488 1,223,285 340,203 27.8% 1,325,035 18.0%
Revenue
Full Toll Lanes $7,533,884 $4,203,857 $3,330,027 79.2% $5,072,859 48.5%
3+ Lanes $71,798 $0 $71,798 $52,628 36.4%
Total Gross Revenue $7,605,682 $4,203,857 $3,401,825 80.9% $5,125,487 48.4%
Average Revenue per Trip
Average Full Toll Lanes $6.46 $4.73 $1.73 36.6%$5.06 27.7%
Average 3+ Lanes $0.18 $0.00 $0.18 $0.16 12.5%
Average Gross Revenue $4.86 $3.44 $1.42 41.3%$3.87 25.6%
TRAFFIC AND REVENUE STATISTICS FOR RCTC
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The 2024 fiscal YTD traffic volume increased by 9.7 percent, and potential toll revenue
increased by 28.3 percent when compared with the same period the prior year.
YTD average revenue per trip is $4.65.
Fiscal YTD traffic and revenue data are summarized in the table below. The following trip
and revenue statistics tables represent all trips taken on the RCTC 91 EL and associated
potential revenue for the months of July 2023 through December 2023.
FY 2023-24 YTD as of December 31, 2023
Trips
FY 2023-24
YTD Actual
(7/2023-12/2023)
Stantec
YTD
Projected
#
Variance
%
Variance
FY 2022-23
YTD Actual
(7/2022-12/2022)
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
Full Toll Lanes 6,829,837 5,607,571 1,222,266 21.8% 6,343,256 7.7%
3+ Lanes 2,207,387 2,092,285 115,102 5.5% 1,893,487 16.6%
Total Gross Trips 9,037,224 7,699,856 1,337,368 17.4% 8,236,743 9.7%
Revenue
Full Toll Lanes $41,608,074 $27,242,714 $14,365,360 52.7% $32,434,097 28.3%
3+ Lanes $379,315 $0 $379,315 $283,820 33.6%
Total Gross Revenue $41,987,389 $27,242,714 $14,744,675 54.1% $32,717,917 28.3%
Average Revenue per Trip
Average Full Toll Lanes $6.09 $4.86 $1.23 25.3%$5.11 19.2%
Average 3+ Lanes $0.17 $0.00 $0.17 $0.15 13.3%
Average Gross Revenue $4.65 $3.54 $1.11 31.4%$3.97 17.1%
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RCTC Traffic and Revenue Summary
The chart below reflects the total trips broken down between full toll lanes and HOV3+
lanes for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
The chart below reflects the gross potential revenue breakdown between full toll lanes
and HOV3+ lanes for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
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RCTC PEAK-HOUR VOLUMES
On November 20, 2023, the RCTC 91 EL transitioned to dynamic pricing, which adjusts
toll rates based on traffic volumes to maintain free-flowing trips in accordance with
RCTC’s 91 Express Lanes Toll Policy and Toll Schedule. The dynamic pricing is being
closely monitored.
On-Road Operations
RCTC Freeway Service Patrol responded to 166 calls during the month of December. Of
those calls, 125 were to assist disabled vehicles, 24 calls to remove debris, and 17 were
in response to accidents that affected the 91 EL.
RCTC OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS RCTC
RCTC 91 Express Lanes
Operating Statement
12/31/2023
Description Budget Dollar $ Percent (%)
Operating revenues:
Toll Revenue 38,957,455.43$ 29,603,750.00$ 9,353,705.43$ 31.6
Fee Revenue 3,572,443.12 2,936,500.00 635,943.12 21.7
Total operating revenues 42,529,898.55 32,540,250.00 9,989,648.55 30.7
Operating expenses:
Salaries and Benefits 493,692.38 450,500.00 (43,192.38) (9.6)
Legal Services 6,946.59 102,500.00 95,553.41 93.2
Advisory Services 19,212.13 37,000.00 17,787.87 48.1
Audit and Accounting Fees 34,454.00 19,000.00 (15,454.00) (81.3)
Service Fees 9,217.33 6,500.00 (2,717.33) (41.8)
Other Professional Services 273,274.00 626,250.00 352,976.00 56.4
Lease Expense 133,570.49 175,800.00 42,229.51 24.0
Operations 1,893,491.43 2,631,950.00 738,458.57 28.1
Utilities 27,790.44 84,300.00 56,509.56 67.0
Supplies and Materials 2,214.53 2,000.00 (214.53) (10.7)
Membership and Subscription Fees 28,286.67 13,000.00 (15,286.67) (117.6)
Office Equipment & Furniture (Non-Capital)- 20,000.00 20,000.00 100.0
Maintenance/Repairs 153,263.56 251,000.00 97,736.44 38.9
Training Seminars and Conferences 725.00 4,000.00 3,275.00 81.9
Transportation Expenses 741.65 1,450.00 708.35 48.9
Lodging 999.10 1,500.00 500.90 33.4
Meals 337.99 1,500.00 1,162.01 77.5
Other Staff Expenses 208.46 250.00 41.54 16.6
Advertising 134,008.45 100,000.00 (34,008.45) (34.0)
Program Management 36,418.56 43,550.00 7,131.44 16.4
Program Operations 552,383.77 5,220,900.00 4,668,516.23 89.4
Litigation Settlement 1,017.97 2,500.00 1,482.03 59.3
Furniture & Equipment - 12,500.00 12,500.00 100.0
Improvements - 15,000.00 15,000.00 100.0
Bad Debt Expense 76,754.70 35,000.00 (41,754.70) (119.3)
Total operating expenses 3,879,009.20 9,857,950.00 5,978,940.80 60.7
Operating income (loss)38,650,889.35 22,682,300.00 15,968,589.35 70.4
Nonoperating revenues (expenses):
Interest Revenue 2,187,624.70 640,250.00 1,547,374.70 (241.7)
Other Miscellaneous Revenue (28.10) - (28.10) N/A
Loss on Refunding - - - N/A
Principal Expense - - - N/A
Interest Expense (12,477,117.64) (11,100,500.00) (1,376,617.64) 12.4
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses)(10,289,521.04) (10,460,250.00) 170,728.96 1.6
Transfers In - - - N/A
Transfers Out (204,300.00) (511,800.00) 307,500.00 (60.1)
Net income (loss) 28,157,068.31$ 11,710,250.00$ 16,446,818.31$ 140.4
1 Unaudited
YTD as of : YTD Variance
Actual1
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JOINT AGENCY TRIP AND REVENUE STATISTICS
JOINT AGENCY TRAFFIC STATISTICS
MULTI AGENCY TRIP AND REVENUE STATISTICS
MONTH ENDING December 31, 2023
MTD Transactions by Agency
Transactions
Using Both
Segments
% Using Both
Segments Revenue
Westbound
OCTA 852,697 649,311 76% $2,360,091.15
RCTC 817,649 649,311 79% $4,209,985.20
Eastbound
OCTA 853,221 603,910 71% $2,898,642.48
RCTC 745,839 603,910 81% $3,395,697.12
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JOINT AGENCY PERFORMANCE MEASURES
REPORTING
REQUIREMENT
REPORTING
PERIOD
PERFORMANCE STANDARD DECEMBER 2023
PERFORMANCE
Customer Service
Service Level /Speed of
Answer
Monthly 80% answered within 60 seconds 84% answered
within 60 seconds
Abandon Percentage Monthly 4% < 1.17%
Customer Satisfaction Score Monthly 4.5 => 4.89
First Contact Resolution Monthly 85% of calls resolved on the first
contact
93%
Timeliness of Case
Resolution
Monthly 90% of cases resolved in one (1)
business day
98%
Monthly 98% of cases resolved within five
(5) business days
99.5%
Mail Performance
Processing Returned Mail Monthly Per business day in which 90% of
returned mail is processed within
three (3) business days
100%
Monthly Per business day in which 100%
of returned mail is processed
within five (5) business days
100%
Research and resolve
unidentified Payments
Monthly 100% of all unidentified payments
are completely and accurately
resolved within five (5) business
days
100%
Payment Processing Monthly Per business day in which 100% of
payments are processed within two
(2) business days
100%
Accounting
Customer Refunds
Processed
Monthly Per business day in which 100%
of all refunds are completely and
accurately issued within five (5)
business days
100%
JOINT AGENCY TRANSPONDER DISTRIBUTION
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At the end of December 2023, the 91 EL had 174,111 active customer accounts and
684,487 transponders classified as assigned.
Number of Accounts by FY
As of December 31, 2023
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AGENDA ITEM 6F
Agenda Item 6F
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: April 10, 2024
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Anthony Parada, Senior Management Analyst
Jennifer Crosson, Toll Operations Director
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: 15 Express Lanes Monthly Status Reports
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file the 15 Express Lanes Monthly Reports for the three months from October
to December 2023.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The monthly 15 Express Lanes reports for the three months from October to December 2023 are
attached. The monthly reports provide information about 15 Express Lanes performance and
activity.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This item is for informational purposes only. There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments:
1) 15 Express Lanes Monthly Status Report for October 2023
2) 15 Express Lanes Monthly Status Report for November 2023
3) 15 Express Lanes Monthly Status Report for December 2023
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Status Report
October 31, 2023
ATTACHMENT 1
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2
Table of Contents
Traffic and Revenue ............................................................................................................................. 3
Traffic and Revenue Summary ........................................................................................................ 5
Peak‐Hour Volumes ........................................................................................................................ 6
Customer Service ................................................................................................................................. 7
Performance Measures ................................................................................................................... 7
Customer Contact Activity .............................................................................................................. 7
Operational Highlights ......................................................................................................................... 8
On‐Road Operations ....................................................................................................................... 8
Operational Activity ........................................................................................................................ 8
Financial Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 9
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TRAFFIC AND REVENUE
Total toll transactions on the 15 Express Lanes for October 2023 was 2,368,771. This
represents a daily average of 76,412 transactions. Potential toll revenue for October was
$2,979,509. Carpool percentage for October was 11.5%.
Month-to-date (MTD) traffic and revenue data is summarized in the table below. The
following transactions and revenue statistics tables represent all transactions on the 15
Express Lanes and associated potential revenue for the month of October 2023.
Current Month-to-Date as of October 31, 2023
SOV: Single Occupancy Vehicle
HOV3+: High Occupancy Vehicle
Transactions
OCT-23
MTD
Stantec
MTD
Projected
#
Variance
%
Variance
OCT-22
MTD
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
SOV 2,096,522 1,916,291 9.4%
HOV3+272,249 227,848 19.5%
Total Gross Transactions 2,368,771 2,856,857 (488,086) (17.1%)2,144,139 10.5%
Revenue
SOV $2,979,509 $2,430,640 22.6%
HOV3+$0 $0
Total Gross Revenue $2,979,509 $2,851,943 $127,566 4.5% $2,430,640 22.6%
Average Revenue per Transaction
Average SOV $1.42 $1.27 11.8%
Average HOV3+$0.00 $0.00
Average Gross Revenue $1.26 $1.00 $0.26 26.0% $1.13 11.5%
Direction SOV HOV3+ Transactions
%
Total
Transactions
Expected
Revenue
%
Expected
Revenue
Northbound 1,031,553 128,102 1,159,655 49.0% $790,586 26.5%
Southbound 1,064,969 144,147 1,209,116 51.0% $2,188,923 73.5%
Totals 2,096,522 272,249 2,368,771 100.0% $2,979,509 100.0%
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Fiscal year-to-date (YTD) traffic and revenue data are summarized in the table below.
The following transaction and revenue statistics represent all transactions on the 15
Express Lanes and associated potential revenue for the months of July 2023 through
October 2023. Year-to-date average revenue per-transaction is $1.24.
FY 2023-24 Year-to-Date as of October 31, 2023
Transactions
FY 2023-24
YTD
Actual
Stantec
YTD
Projected
#
Variance
%
Variance
FY 2022-23
YTD
Actual
Yr-toYr
%
Variance
SOV 8,168,068 7,358,406 11.0%
HOV3+ 1,050,030 889,191 18.1%
Total Gross Transactions 9,218,098 10,627,957 (1,409,859) (13.3%)8,247,597 11.8%
Revenue
SOV $11,463,589 $9,150,188 25.3%
HOV3+$0 $0
Total Gross Revenue $11,463,589 $10,785,729 $677,860 6.3% $9,150,188 25.3%
Average Revenue per Transaction
Average SOV $1.40 $1.24 12.9%
Average HOV3+$0.00 $0.00
Average Gross Revenue $1.24 $1.01 $0.23 22.8% $1.11 11.7%
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TRAFFIC AND REVENUE SUMMARY
The chart below reflects the total transactions breakdown between SOV and HOV3+ for
FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
The chart below reflects the gross potential revenue for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
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PEAK-HOUR VOLUMES
The 15 Express Lanes features dynamic pricing, which adjusts toll rates based on traffic
volumes and to maintain a free-flowing trip.
Morning Peak
Northbound
4:00 ‐ 10:00 AM
Afternoon Peak
Southbound
2:00 ‐ 8:00 PM
HOV3+10.4%12.2%
Highest Toll $2.75 $14.00
Highest Traffic Hour 5AM, 15N Cajalco/Magnolia
1,381 Transactions
3PM, 15S Magnolia/Cajalco
1,788 Transactions
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
At the end of October 2023, Riverside Express had 15,976 customer accounts and 44,420
transponders classified as assigned.
CUSTOMER CONTACT ACTIVITY
During October, RiversideExpress.com was visited by 23,750 users and the Customer Service
Center processed 1,468 pieces of correspondence.
REPORTING REQUIREMENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD OCTOBER 2023
PERFORMANCE
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
Transponder Fulfillment 100% within 2 business days 100% within 2 business days
Payment Posting 100% within 1 business day 100% within 1 business day
CUSTOMER CALLS
Average Wait Time Less than 150 seconds avg per week 10 seconds highest avg wait time
Abandon Rate Less than 2% 0.3% abandon rate
Customer Satisfaction 90% minimum satisfaction rate 97.7% satisfaction rate
CORRESPONDENCE
Email Response 100% within 2 business days 100% within 1 business day
Mail Response 100% within 3 business days 100% within 1 business day
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OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
ON-ROAD OPERATIONS
Freeway Service Patrol responded to 95 calls during the month of October. Of those calls,
56 were to assist disabled vehicles, 23 call to remove debris, and 16 were in response to
an accident that affected the Express Lanes.
OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY
The Customer Service Center (CSC) and Walk-In Center (WIC) located in Corona are
open and assisting 15 Express Lanes customers. Calls received by the CSC during the
month of October mostly consisted of violations inquiries. Sixty-four customers visited the
WIC during the month of October, most were violations customers. Operational activities
on the roadway and in the CSC continue to function, including aiding stranded motorists,
providing incident management services, dispatching emergency vehicles through the
traffic operations center, and responding to customer service and violation calls.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
RCTC 15 Express Lanes
Operating Statement
10/31/2023
Description Budget Dollar $ Percent (%)
Operating revenues:
Toll Revenue 11,186,193.90$ 9,020,666.67$ 2,165,527.23$ 24.0
Fee Revenue 2,850,919.47 1,948,833.33 902,086.14 46.3
Total operating revenues 14,037,113.37 10,969,500.00 3,067,613.37 28.0
Operating expenses:
Salaries and Benefits 150,332.93 294,266.67 143,933.74 48.9
Legal Services 4,698.80 74,000.00 69,301.20 93.7
Advisory Services 3,692.37 20,333.33 16,640.96 81.8
Audit and Accounting Fees 7,000.00 10,000.00 3,000.00 30.0
Service Fees 3,378.13 7,333.33 3,955.20 53.9
Other Professional Services 103,270.05 313,666.67 210,396.62 67.1
Lease Expense 967.15 5,733.33 4,766.18 83.1
Operations 1,087,631.66 1,053,000.00 (34,631.66) (3.3)
Utilities 63,949.66 45,033.33 (18,916.33) (42.0)
Supplies and Materials - 1,500.00 1,500.00 100.0
Membership and Subscription Fees 13,385.33 5,333.33 (8,052.00) (151.0)
Office Equipment & Furniture (Non-Capital) - 5,000.00 5,000.00 100.0
Maintenance/Repairs 96,441.73 170,400.00 73,958.27 43.4
Training Seminars and Conferences - 2,666.67 2,666.67 100.0
Transportation Expenses 316.49 966.67 650.18 67.3
Lodging 179.51 833.33 653.82 78.5
Meals 151.23 166.67 15.44 9.3
Other Staff Expenses 62.95 166.67 103.72 62.2
Advertising - 33,333.33 33,333.33 100.0
Program Management 13,432.03 25,633.33 12,201.30 47.6
Program Operations 1,114,127.24 2,937,566.67 1,823,439.43 62.1
Litigation Settlement - 1,666.67 1,666.67 100.0
Furniture & Equipment - - - N/A
Improvements - 10,000.00 10,000.00 100.0
Bad Debt Expense 57.39 500.00 442.61 88.5
Total operating expenses 2,663,074.65 5,019,100.00 2,356,025.35 46.9
Operating income (loss)11,374,038.72 5,950,400.00 5,423,638.72 91.1
Nonoperating revenues (expenses):
Interest Revenue 893,272.87 338,666.67 554,606.20 (163.8)
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 25,245.36 33,333.33 (8,087.97) 24.3
Interest Expense (771,528.00) - (771,528.00) N/A
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses)146,990.23 372,000.00 (225,009.77) 60.5
Transfers In 203.86 103,333.33 (103,129.47) 99.8
Transfers Out (114,600.00) (98,800.00) (15,800.00) 16.0
Net income (loss) 11,406,632.81$ 6,326,933.33$ 5,079,699.48$ 80.3
1 Unaudited
YTD as of : YTD Variance
Actual1
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November 30, 2023
ATTACHMENT 2
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Table of Contents
Traffic and Revenue ............................................................................................................................ 3
Traffic and Revenue Summary ........................................................................................................ 5
Peak-Hour Volumes ........................................................................................................................ 6
Customer Service ................................................................................................................................ 7
Performance Measures ................................................................................................................... 7
Customer Contact Activity .............................................................................................................. 7
Operational Highlights ........................................................................................................................ 8
On-Road Operations ....................................................................................................................... 8
Operational Activity ........................................................................................................................ 8
Financial Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 9
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TRAFFIC AND REVENUE
Total toll transactions on the 15 Express Lanes for November 2023 was 2,258,355. This
represents a daily average of 75,279 transactions. Potential toll revenue for November
was $2,806,913. Carpool percentage for November was 11.8%.
Month-to-date (MTD) traffic and revenue data is summarized in the table below. The
following transactions and revenue statistics tables represent all transactions on the
15 Express Lanes and associated potential revenue for the month of November 2023.
Current Month-to-Date as of November 30, 2023
SOV: Single Occupancy Vehicle
HOV3+: High Occupancy Vehicle
Transactions
NOV-23
MTD
Stantec
MTD
Projected
#
Variance
%
Variance
NOV-22
MTD
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
SOV 1,992,575 1,788,456 11.4%
HOV3+265,780 211,790 25.5%
Total Gross Transactions 2,258,355 2,664,686 (406,331) (15.2%)2,000,246 12.9%
Revenue
SOV $2,806,913 $2,358,077 19.0%
HOV3+$0 $0
Total Gross Revenue $2,806,913 $2,613,186 $193,727 7.4% $2,358,077 19.0%
Average Revenue per Transaction
Average SOV $1.41 $1.32 6.8%
Average HOV3+$0.00 $0.00
Average Gross Revenue $1.24 $0.98 $0.26 26.5% $1.18 5.1%
Direction SOV HOV3+ Transactions
%
Total
TransactionsExpected Revenue
%
Expected
Revenue
Northbound 986,070 125,471 1,111,541 49.2% $715,859 25.5%
Southbound 1,006,505 140,309 1,146,814 50.8% $2,091,054 74.5%
Totals 1,992,575 265,780 2,258,355 100.0% $2,806,913 100.0%
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Fiscal year-to-date (YTD) traffic and revenue data are summarized in the table below.
The following transaction and revenue statistics represent all transactions on the
15 Express Lanes and associated potential revenue for the months of July 2023 through
November 2023. Year-to-date average revenue per-transaction is $1.24.
FY 2023-24 Year-to-Date as of November 30, 2023
Transactions
FY 2023-24
YTD
Actual
Stantec
YTD
Projected
#
Variance
%
Variance
FY 2022-23
YTD
Actual
Yr-toYr
%
Variance
SOV 10,160,643 9,146,862 11.1%
HOV3+1,315,810 1,100,981 19.5%
Total Gross Transactions 11,476,453 13,292,643 (1,816,190) (13.7%)10,247,843 12.0%
Revenue
SOV $14,270,502 $11,508,265 24.0%
HOV3+$0 $0
Total Gross Revenue $14,270,502 $13,398,915 $871,587 6.5% $11,508,265 24.0%
Average Revenue per Transaction
Average SOV $1.40 $1.26 11.1%
Average HOV3+$0.00 $0.00
Average Gross Revenue $1.24 $1.01 $0.23 22.8% $1.12 10.7%
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TRAFFIC AND REVENUE SUMMARY
The chart below reflects the total transactions breakdown between SOV and HOV3+ for
FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
The chart below reflects the gross potential revenue for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
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PEAK-HOUR VOLUMES
The 15 Express Lanes features dynamic pricing, which adjusts toll rates based on traffic
volumes and to maintain a free-flowing trip.
Morning Peak
Northbound
4:00 - 10:00 AM
Afternoon Peak
Southbound
2:00 - 8:00 PM
HOV3+10.8%12.5%
Highest Toll $2.60 $14.00
Highest Traffic Hour 7AM, 15N Cajalco/Magnolia
1,441 Transactions
4PM, 15S Limonite/Second
1,653 Transactions
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
At the end of November 2023, Riverside Express had 16,170 customer accounts and
45,303 transponders classified as assigned.
CUSTOMER CONTACT ACTIVITY
During November, RiversideExpress.com was visited by 22,348 users and the Customer Service
Center processed 1,179 pieces of correspondence.
REPORTING REQUIREMENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD NOVEMBER 2023
PERFORMANCE
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
Transponder Fulfillment 100% within 2 business days 100% within 1 business days
Payment Posting 100% within 1 business day 100% within 1 business day
CUSTOMER CALLS
Average Wait Time Less than 150 seconds avg per week 24 seconds highest avg wait time
Abandon Rate Less than 2%0.5% abandon rate
Customer Satisfaction 90% minimum satisfaction rate 96.9% satisfaction rate
CORRESPONDENCE
Email Response 100% within 2 business days 100% within 1 business day
Mail Response 100% within 3 business days 100% within 1 business day
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OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
ON-ROAD OPERATIONS
Freeway Service Patrol responded to 121 calls during the month of November. Of those
calls, 76 were to assist disabled vehicles, 29 call to remove debris, and 16 were in
response to an accident that affected the Express Lanes.
OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY
The Customer Service Center (CSC) and Walk-In Center (WIC) located in Corona are
open and assisting 15 Express Lanes customers. Calls received by the CSC during the
month of November mostly consisted of violations inquiries. Sixty-two customers visited
the WIC during the month of November, most were violations customers. Operational
activities on the roadway and in the CSC continue to function, including aiding stranded
motorists, providing incident management services, dispatching emergency vehicles
through the traffic operations center, and responding to customer service and violation
calls.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
RCTC 15 Express Lanes
Operating Statement
11/30/2023
Description Budget Dollar $ Percent (%)
Operating revenues:
Toll Revenue 13,899,709.07$ 11,275,833.33$ 2,623,875.74$ 23.3
Fee Revenue 3,475,497.83 2,436,041.67 1,039,456.16 42.7
Total operating revenues 17,375,206.90 13,711,875.00 3,663,331.90 26.7
Operating expenses:
Salaries and Benefits 206,671.18 367,833.33 161,162.15 43.8
Legal Services 5,666.55 92,500.00 86,833.45 93.9
Advisory Services 12,040.41 25,416.67 13,376.26 52.6
Audit and Accounting Fees 27,964.00 12,500.00 (15,464.00) (123.7)
Service Fees 7,105.18 9,166.67 2,061.49 22.5
Other Professional Services 119,325.80 392,083.33 272,757.53 69.6
Lease Expense 12,662.15 7,166.67 (5,495.48) (76.7)
Operations 1,234,312.49 1,316,250.00 81,937.51 6.2
Utilities 81,164.91 56,291.67 (24,873.24) (44.2)
Supplies and Materials - 1,875.00 1,875.00 100.0
Membership and Subscription Fees 13,385.33 6,666.67 (6,718.66) (100.8)
Office Equipment & Furniture (Non-Capital)- 6,250.00 6,250.00 100.0
Maintenance/Repairs 120,065.83 213,000.00 92,934.17 43.6
Training Seminars and Conferences 362.50 3,333.33 2,970.83 89.1
Transportation Expenses 524.51 1,208.33 683.82 56.6
Lodging 454.25 1,041.67 587.42 56.4
Meals 199.43 208.33 8.90 4.3
Other Staff Expenses 104.45 208.33 103.88 49.9
Advertising - 41,666.67 41,666.67 100.0
Program Management 16,949.49 32,041.67 15,092.18 47.1
Program Operations 1,639,119.04 3,671,958.33 2,032,839.29 55.4
Litigation Settlement - 2,083.33 2,083.33 100.0
Furniture & Equipment - - - N/A
Improvements - 12,500.00 12,500.00 100.0
Bad Debt Expense 90.79 625.00 534.21 85.5
Total operating expenses 3,498,168.29 6,273,875.00 2,775,706.71 44.2
Operating income (loss)13,877,038.61 7,438,000.00 6,439,038.61 86.6
Nonoperating revenues (expenses):
Interest Revenue 1,558,326.46 423,333.33 1,134,993.13 (268.1)
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 25,245.36 41,666.67 (16,421.31) 39.4
Interest Expense (771,528.00) - (771,528.00) N/A
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses)812,043.82 465,000.00 347,043.82 (74.6)
Transfers In 203.86 129,166.67 (128,962.81) 99.8
Transfers Out (114,600.00) (123,500.00) 8,900.00 (7.2)
Net income (loss) 14,574,686.29$ 7,908,666.67$ 6,666,019.62$ 84.3
1 Unaudited
YTD as of : YTD Variance
Actual1
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ATTACHMENT 3
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Table of Contents
Traffic and Revenue ............................................................................................................................ 3
Traffic and Revenue Summary ........................................................................................................ 5
Peak-Hour Volumes ........................................................................................................................ 6
Customer Service ................................................................................................................................ 7
Performance Measures ................................................................................................................... 7
Customer Contact Activity .............................................................................................................. 7
Operational Highlights ........................................................................................................................ 8
On-Road Operations ....................................................................................................................... 8
Operational Activity ........................................................................................................................ 8
Financial Highlights ............................................................................................................................. 9
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TRAFFIC AND REVENUE
Total toll transactions on the 15 Express Lanes for December 2023 was 2,412,047. This
represents a daily average of 77,808 transactions. Potential toll revenue for December
was $2,564,517. Carpool percentage for December was 12.0%.
Month-to-date (MTD) traffic and revenue data is summarized in the table below. The
following transactions and revenue statistics tables represent all transactions on the
15 Express Lanes and associated potential revenue for the month of December 2023.
Current Month-to-Date as of December 31, 2023
SOV: Single Occupancy Vehicle
HOV3+: High Occupancy Vehicle
Transactions
DEC-23
MTD
Stantec
MTD
Projected
#
Variance
%
Variance
DEC-22
MTD
Yr-to-Yr
%
Variance
SOV 2,122,739 1,813,770 17.0%
HOV3+289,308 222,515 30.0%
Total Gross Transactions 2,412,047 2,690,714 (278,667) (10.4%)2,036,285 18.5%
Revenue
SOV $2,564,517 $2,321,538 10.5%
HOV3+$0 $0
Total Gross Revenue $2,564,517 $2,596,428 ($31,911) (1.2%)$2,321,538 10.5%
Average Revenue per Transaction
Average SOV $1.21 $1.28 (5.5%)
Average HOV3+$0.00 $0.00
Average Gross Revenue $1.06 $0.96 $0.10 10.4% $1.14 (7.0%)
Direction SOV HOV3+ Transactions
%
Total
Transactions
Expected
Revenue
%
Expected
Revenue
Northbound 1,037,711 139,570 1,177,281 48.8% $670,904 26.2%
Southbound 1,085,028 149,738 1,234,766 51.2% $1,893,613 73.8%
Totals 2,122,739 289,308 2,412,047 100.0% $2,564,517 100.0%
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Fiscal year-to-date (YTD) traffic and revenue data are summarized in the table below.
The following transaction and revenue statistics represent all transactions on the
15 Express Lanes and associated potential revenue for the months of July 2023 through
December 2023. Year-to-date average revenue per-transaction is $1.21.
FY 2023-24 Year-to-Date as of December 31, 2023
Transactions
FY 2023-24
YTD
Actual
Stantec
YTD
Projected
#
Variance
%
Variance
FY 2022-23
YTD
Actual
Yr-toYr
%
Variance
SOV 12,283,382 10,960,632 12.1%
HOV3+1,605,118 1,323,496 21.3%
Total Gross Transactions 13,888,500 15,983,357 (2,094,857) (13.1%)12,284,128 13.1%
Revenue
SOV $16,835,019 $13,829,803 21.7%
HOV3+$0 $0
Total Gross Revenue $16,835,019 $15,995,343 $839,676 5.2% $13,829,803 21.7%
Average Revenue per Transaction
Average SOV $1.37 $1.26 8.7%
Average HOV3+$0.00 $0.00
Average Gross Revenue $1.21 $1.00 $0.21 21.0% $1.13 7.1%
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TRAFFIC AND REVENUE SUMMARY
The chart below reflects the total transactions breakdown between SOV and HOV3+ for
FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
The chart below reflects the gross potential revenue for FY 2023-24 on a monthly basis.
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PEAK-HOUR VOLUMES
The 15 Express Lanes features dynamic pricing, which adjusts toll rates based on traffic
volumes and to maintain a free-flowing trip.
Morning Peak
Northbound
4:00 - 10:00 AM
Afternoon Peak
Southbound
2:00 - 8:00 PM
HOV3+11.3%12.3%
Highest Toll $2.20 $14.00
Highest Traffic Hour 6AM, 15N Cajalco/Magnolia
1,290 Transactions
3PM, 15S Magnolia/Cajalco
1,679 Transactions
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
At the end of December 2023, Riverside Express had 16,513 customer accounts and
46,272 transponders classified as assigned.
CUSTOMER CONTACT ACTIVITY
During December, RiversideExpress.com was visited by 20,955 users and the Customer Service
Center processed 1,308 pieces of correspondence.
REPORTING REQUIREMENT PERFORMANCE STANDARD DECEMBER 2023
PERFORMANCE
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
Transponder Fulfillment 100% within 2 business days 100% within 2 business days
Payment Posting 100% within 1 business day 100% within 1 business day
CUSTOMER CALLS
Average Wait Time Less than 150 seconds avg per week 18 seconds highest avg wait time
Abandon Rate Less than 2%0.5% abandon rate
Customer Satisfaction 90% minimum satisfaction rate 96.9% satisfaction rate
CORRESPONDENCE
Email Response 100% within 2 business days 100% within 1 business day
Mail Response 100% within 3 business days 100% within 1 business day
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OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
ON-ROAD OPERATIONS
Freeway Service Patrol responded to 86 calls during the month of December. Of those
calls, 61 were to assist disabled vehicles, 15 call to remove debris, and 10 were in
response to an accident that affected the Express Lanes.
OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY
The Customer Service Center (CSC) and Walk-In Center (WIC) located in Corona are
open and assisting 15 Express Lanes customers. Calls received by the CSC during the
month of December mostly consisted of violations inquiries. Ninety-two customers visited
the WIC during the month of December, most were violations customers. Operational
activities on the roadway and in the CSC continue to function, including aiding stranded
motorists, providing incident management services, dispatching emergency vehicles
through the traffic operations center, and responding to customer service and violation
calls.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
RCTC 15 Express Lanes
Operating Statement
12/31/2023
Description Budget Dollar $ Percent (%)
Operating revenues:
Toll Revenue 16,732,556.13$ 13,531,000.00$ 3,201,556.13$ 23.7
Fee Revenue 4,061,995.38 2,923,250.00 1,138,745.38 39.0
Total operating revenues 20,794,551.51 16,454,250.00 4,340,301.51 26.4
Operating expenses:
Salaries and Benefits 239,464.24 441,400.00 201,935.76 45.7
Legal Services 6,614.55 111,000.00 104,385.45 94.0
Advisory Services 12,040.41 30,500.00 18,459.59 60.5
Audit and Accounting Fees 27,964.00 15,000.00 (12,964.00) (86.4)
Service Fees 8,554.27 11,000.00 2,445.73 22.2
Other Professional Services 128,039.52 470,500.00 342,460.48 72.8
Lease Expense 12,662.15 8,600.00 (4,062.15) (47.2)
Operations 1,335,887.31 1,579,500.00 243,612.69 15.4
Utilities 95,571.19 67,550.00 (28,021.19) (41.5)
Supplies and Materials - 2,250.00 2,250.00 100.0
Membership and Subscription Fees 13,385.33 8,000.00 (5,385.33) (67.3)
Office Equipment & Furniture (Non-Capital)- 7,500.00 7,500.00 100.0
Maintenance/Repairs 155,394.35 255,600.00 100,205.65 39.2
Training Seminars and Conferences 725.00 4,000.00 3,275.00 81.9
Transportation Expenses 741.66 1,450.00 708.34 48.9
Lodging 999.09 1,250.00 250.91 20.1
Meals 362.78 250.00 (112.78) (45.1)
Other Staff Expenses 208.45 250.00 41.55 16.6
Advertising 134,008.45 50,000.00 (84,008.45) (168.0)
Program Management 22,412.22 38,450.00 16,037.78 41.7
Program Operations 2,170,075.69 4,406,350.00 2,236,274.31 50.8
Litigation Settlement - 2,500.00 2,500.00 100.0
Furniture & Equipment - - - N/A
Improvements - 15,000.00 15,000.00 100.0
Bad Debt Expense 99.64 750.00 650.36 86.7
Total operating expenses 4,365,210.30 7,528,650.00 3,163,439.70 42.0
Operating income (loss)16,429,341.21 8,925,600.00 7,503,741.21 84.1
Nonoperating revenues (expenses):
Interest Revenue 1,709,015.64 508,000.00 1,201,015.64 (236.4)
Other Miscellaneous Revenue 25,245.36 50,000.00 (24,754.64) 49.5
Interest Expense (2,159,660.00) - (2,159,660.00) N/A
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses)(425,399.00) 558,000.00 (983,399.00) 176.2
Transfers In 203.86 155,000.00 (154,796.14) 99.9
Transfers Out (114,600.00) (148,200.00) 33,600.00 (22.7)
Net income (loss) 15,889,546.07$ 9,490,400.00$ 6,399,146.07$ 67.4
1 Unaudited
YTD as of : YTD Variance
Actual1
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Agenda Item 6G
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: April 10, 2024
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Tyler Madary, Legislative Affairs Manager
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: State and Federal Legislative Update
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file a state and federal legislative update.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
State Update
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Update
As the Senate and Assembly hold committee hearings on the Governor’s Fiscal Year 2024-25
Budget proposal, RCTC staff sent a letter to legislative leadership and the Senate Budget
Subcommittee Number 4 on State Administration and General Government urging them to reject
proposed cuts to the Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0). The Governor’s
proposal would cut $300 million out of $600 million available for the program, which seeks to
accelerate progress towards building sustainable housing and interconnected multimodal
transportation systems. Five projects totaling $11 million in Riverside County were awarded
funding under REAP 2.0 by the Southern California Association of Governments, including: RCTC’s
Core Capacity Innovative Transit Study; Riverside Transit Agency’s GoMicro Microtransit Pilot
Program Extension; the city of Coachella’s Rail Station Feasibility Study and Integrated Land Use
and Transit Network; as well as two projects and programs led by the Coachella Valley Association
of Governments – the Vehicle Miles Traveled Study and the CV Link Community Connectors
Analysis. As a result of this proposed cut, awardees have been directed to stop work on the
projects and programs. RCTC’s letter is attached (Attachment 2) for reference.
Meanwhile, staff continue to identify opportunities to advocate for the protection of SB 125
(2023) budget funding under the formulaic Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP).
While the Governor did not propose cuts to this program, the budget as proposed would split
$2 billion in funding from FY 2024-25 to $1 billion each in FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26. On
March 14, RCTC’s advocate in Sacramento testified before the Senate Budget Subcommittee
Number 5 on Corrections, Public Safety, Judiciary, Labor, and Transportation, urging legislators
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to protect funding for this program, for which RCTC is utilizing to advance the Coachella Valley
Rail Project, grade separation projects in the San Gorgonio Pass, and other vital transit
improvements.
Federal Update
Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations
On March 8, President Biden signed a package of six appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2024. This
bill funds several federal departments, including Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, Interior,
Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development.
Funding for the Department of Transportation totals $106.36 billion, including $26.98 billion in
discretionary funding, $1.74 billion lower than funding enacted in Fiscal Year 2023. As a result,
the appropriations package funds the following programs:
• $100 million for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure Safety Improvements discretionary
grant program, $405 million lower than Fiscal Year 2023 levels;
• $45.6 million for discretionary transit infrastructure grants, $135.9 million lower than
Fiscal Year 2023 levels; and
• $345 million for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity
discretionary grant program, $455 million lower than Fiscal Year 2023 levels.
Notably, the bill does include the Commission’s Community Project Funding requests, including:
• $5 million for the Coachella Valley Rail Project, requested by Representative Ken Calvert;
• $4 million for the State Route 91 Eastbound Corridor Operations Project, requested by
Representative Young Kim; and
• $500,000 for the Metrolink Double Track Project: Moreno Valley to Perris, requested by
Representative Mark Takano.
As of this writing, Congress has yet to approve remaining appropriations legislation for Fiscal
Year 2024, which was required by March 22 to avoid a potential shutdown.
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
On March 12, President Biden introduced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025, totaling
$7.3 trillion. The proposal makes the following transportation-related requests:
• $72.26 billion for the Federal Highway Administration, down from $72.33 billion in Fiscal
Year 2024;
• $21.05 billion for the Federal Transit Administration, down from $21.22 in Fiscal
Year 2024; and
• $16.40 billion for the Federal Railroad Administration, down from $16.61 billion in Fiscal
Year 2024.
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Once Congress finalizes remaining Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations legislation, they will consider
legislation for Fiscal Year 2025, which is due by the federal fiscal year-end on September 30, 2024.
Staff have begun work on RCTC’s Fiscal Year 2025 Community Project Funding requests and will
keep Commissioners apprised of submissions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a policy and information item. There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments:
1) Legislative Matrix – April 2024
2) RCTC Letter to Legislative Leadership Regarding REAP 2.0 – Dated March 14, 2024
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION - POSITIONS ON STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION – APRIL 2024
Legislation/ Author Description Bill Status Position Date of Board Adoption
AB 6 (Friedman) This bill provides significant new oversight to the California Air Resources
Board in the approval process of a metropolitan planning organization’s
Sustainable Communities Strategy and the methodology used to
estimate greenhouse gas emissions. These new burdensome
requirements will likely result in significant delays to transportation
projects.
Passed the Assembly,
referred to the Senate
Transportation and
Environmental Quality
Committees on June 14,
2023.
Two-year bill.
September 15, 2023
Oppose Based on Platform 5/24/2023
AB 7 (Friedman) This bill requires the California State Transportation Agency, California
Department of Transportation, and California Transportation
Commission to consider specific goals as part of their processes for
project development, selection, and implementation. AB 7 may impact
the allocation of billions of dollars in state transportation funding,
infringing on RCTC’s ability to deliver critically needed transportation
infrastructure in Riverside County.
Ordered to the inactive file.
Two-year bill.
September 11, 2023
Oppose Based on Platform 5/25/2023
AB 558 (Arambula) This bill restructures the Fresno County Transportation Authority (FCTA)
by increasing its board membership from nine to thirteen members. This
restructuring is done without the consensus and support from regional
stakeholders and sets a concerning precedent for RCTC and other
regional transportation agencies that rely upon a collaborative process
to be effective.
Additionally, the bill was amended on April 18 to subject a county
transportation expenditure plan prepared by the Fresno County
Transportation Authority (FCTA) to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Failed deadline.
January 31, 2024
Oppose Based on Platform 4/10/2023
AB 1385 (Garcia) This bill would raise RCTC’s maximum tax rate authority from 1% to 1.5%. Approved by the Governor.
October 8, 2023
Support 3/8/2023
AB 1525 (Bonta) This bill significantly narrows the location and types of projects eligible to
receive state transportation funding by requiring 60% of funds to be
allocated to priority populations.
Failed deadline.
January 31, 2024
Oppose Based on Platform 4/11/2023
ATTACHMENT 1
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Legislation/ Author Description Bill Status Position Date of Board Adoption AB 1957 (Wilson) This bill removes the sunset date on a pilot program allowing for specified
counties to utilize the best value procurement process for construction
projects in excess of $1 million. The bill additionally expands the program
to all counties.
Referred to the Assembly
Local Government
Committee.
February 12, 2024
Support Based on Platform
2/15/2024
AB 2535 (Bonta) This bill prohibits funding under the Trade Corridor Enhancement
Program established under Senate Bill 1 (2017) from being allocated
towards a project that adds a general-purpose lane or expands highway
capacity in a community with high pollution. The bill only allows TCEP
funding to expand a highway’s footprint in limited circumstances and
rewrites how program funding is allocated, requiring 50% of funds to be
used on zero-emission freight infrastructure.
Referred to the Assembly
Transportation and Natural
Resources Committees.
March 4, 2024
Oppose Based on Commission Action
3/13/2024
SB 617 (Newman) This bill, until January 1, 2029, would authorize a transit district,
municipal operator, consolidated agency, joint powers authority,
regional transportation agency, or local or regional agency, as described,
to use the progressive design-build process for up to 10 public works
projects in excess of $5 million for each project. The bill would specify
that the authority to use the progressive design-build process.
Approved by the Governor.
October 4, 2023
Support Based on Platform
4/5/2023
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March 14, 2024
The Honorable Mike McGuire The Honorable Robert Rivas
Senate President Pro Tempore Speaker California State Assembly
1021 O Street, Suite 8518 1021 O Street, Suite 8330
Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 94249-0029
The Honorable Scott Wiener The Honorable Jesse Gabriel
Chair, Senate Committee on Budget Chair, Assembly Committee on Budget
1021 O Street, Suite 8630 1021 O Street, Suite 8230
Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 95814
Subject: Restore Funding for Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0)
Dear President Pro Tempore McGuire, Speaker Rivas, Chair Wiener, and Chair Gabriel:
On behalf of the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), we respectfully request the Legislature reject the
$300 million rescission of the Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) included in Governor Newsom’s
2024-25 January Budget proposal. The $300 million rescission eliminates half of a $600 million investment to advance
the implementation of adopted regional plans in support of sustainable housing development and interconnected
multimodal transportation systems.
REAP 2.0 is the only state funding program specifically and exclusively designed to implement the region’s Sustainable
Communities Strategies (SCS), which advances smart development across the state and region. As a regional
transportation planning agency with an extensive project delivery portfolio, RCTC understands that sufficient state
funding for transportation infrastructure solutions is the key to advancing state goals related to climate, housing, and
equity.
This proposed rescission comes two and half years after the program was adopted, and much advance work, planning,
project selection, and implementation has occurred with the understanding that this work would be reimbursed. The
projects in Riverside County were unfunded until REAP 2.0 funding was awarded.
Just by this rescission being included in Governor Newsom’s 2024-25 January Budget proposal, $11 million in innovative
projects which intersect at two of the most critical issues in California, transportation and housing, have been shelved.
RCTC is already underway on its Core Capacity Innovative Transit Study ($3 million) and the Riverside Transit Agency was
halfway through its GoMicro Microtransit Pilot ($2.4 million). RCTC was days from awarding a contract for the Rail Station
Feasibility Study and Integrated Land Use and Transit Network ($2 million) and the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments cancelled its requests for proposals for its Vehicle Miles Travelled Study ($2 million) and CV Link Community
Connectors Analysis ($1.7 million). This is anecdotal evidence that reducing funding to the REAP 2.0 program will continue
to have severe impacts on several high priority programs underway in our region.
ATTACHMENT 2
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The Honorable Mike McGuire The Honorable Robert Rivas
The Honorable Scott Wiener The Honorable Jesse Gabriel
March 14, 2024
Page 2
Through these projects, RCTC and other awardees are not only working to address issues related to congestion and air
pollution, but also addressing the needs of disadvantaged communities and encouraging sustainable development that
produces tangible economic and environmental benefits across Riverside County.
For these reasons, we urge you to protect REAP 2.0 funding and reject the proposed $300 million rescission of the
program. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at amayer@rctc.org or (951) 787-7141.
Sincerely,
Anne Mayer
Executive Director
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Agenda Item 7
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: April 10, 2024
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: David Knudsen, External Affairs Director
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Draft 2024 Traffic Relief Plan Public Outreach and Engagement Summary
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Receive and file the phase one public outreach and engagement summary on the draft
2024 Traffic Relief Plan.
DRAFT 2024 TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Background
At its October 11, 2023, meeting, the Commission directed staff to launch a public outreach effort
to educate Riverside County residents about the draft 2024 Traffic Relief Plan (TRP or Plan) and
collect their input. The outreach strategy is divided into two phases. The first phase focused on
gathering public input on the projects and services outlined in the TRP to inform the
Commission’s review and adoption of the final Plan. Phase two will be geared toward educating
Riverside County residents about how to fund projects identified in the adopted TRP. This
education effort will be conducted prior to the Commission’s decision to seek voter approval to
fund TRP projects.
During phase one, Riverside County residents were encouraged to provide feedback on the TRP,
comment on the projects and services listed in the Plan, and share their stories and
recommendations on how and where transportation funds should be spent. The outreach effort,
titled “Your Plan! Your Voice!,” included residents’ feedback on the following:
• The county’s rapidly increasing population;
• Growth in goods movement and its associated impacts;
• Fortifying transportation infrastructure from natural disasters; and
• Need for greater mobility options through public and active transportation.
The TRP was made available in Spanish and English, increasing the Plan’s access and exposure to
the county’s residents. The Commission accepted comments from October 11, 2023, through
March 31, 2024.
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Multiple mediums were utilized for residents to learn about the TRP and provide their input and
feedback on the Plan, through digital, earned media, and stakeholder-based opportunities,
including:
1. Website (trafficreliefplan.org and planparareducireltrafico.org);
2. Public and stakeholder webinars;
3. Social media and digital advertising;
4. Stakeholder and community presentations;
5. Community booths;
6. The Point blog;
7. News media;
8. Text messaging;
9. Brochures, booklets, and postcards; and
10. City Council presentations.
Outreach and Comments, By the Numbers
The following is a numerical summary of the metrics for public engagement during the TRP
feedback period. Attachment 1 provides a visual dashboard of these metrics.
1. Website: The trafficreliefplan.org and planparareducireltrafico.org websites had 32,885
sessions with 28,665 unique visitors. The TRP was downloaded 2,342 times and the
Commission received 1,315 comment form submissions and emails. Of the 1,315
comments received, 15 were submitted in Spanish.
2. Social Media and Digital Ads: The Commission placed a series of social media posts and
targeted digital ads related to the TRP as detailed in Table 1. From these efforts, we
received 559 comments through social media.
Table 1. Social Media and Digital Ads
Social Media and Digital Ads
Platform Impressions Reach Engagement
Facebook 4,049,637 975,572 31,059
Instagram 1,671,122 525,406 19,054
X (Twitter) 1,294 Not applicable 69
LinkedIn 5,301 Not applicable 476
Nextdoor 57,630 Not applicable 86
Google Ads 32,437 Not applicable 560 (clicks)
Total 5,817,421 1,500,978 51,304
3. Community Booths: RCTC staff and/or representatives attended five community events
throughout Riverside County to provide information about the TRP. Approximately
500 residents were engaged at these events.
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4. The Point Blog: RCTC publishes a series of articles every month to the RCTC blog, The
Point, and distributes a monthly newsletter to email subscribers. Two TRP articles were
published in The Point, including a “special edition” newsletter asking subscribers to read
and comment on the Plan as well as to join the webinar. There are 6,858 subscribers to
The Point newsletter. Two text messages with links to The Point newsletters were also
sent out to 947 text subscribers.
5. News Media: 22 earned news stories featured RCTC’s TRP in Los Angeles, Riverside, and
Palm Springs media markets. Publications and news stations that covered the TRP
included The Press Enterprise (and affiliated newspapers), The Patch, KCAL/KCBS
(Los Angeles), KESQ-3 (Palm Springs), and NBC (Palm Springs).
6. Brochures, Booklets, and Postcards: RCTC produced and distributed brochures, booklets,
and postcards – printed in English and Spanish – to transportation groups, chambers of
commerce, community groups, and elected officials’ offices across Riverside County.
The brochures and booklets were also available at community booths and presentations.
7. Webinars: RCTC hosted three webinars, two for stakeholder groups and one for the
general public, to hear directly about the TRP.
8. Presentations: Efforts to reach out and engage with communities across Riverside County
included presentations to city councils, public transportation advocates, chambers of
commerce, service organizations, and community-based organizations. Table 2
summarizes the stakeholder outreach. In total, 55 presentations were made in phase one
of the public outreach plan.
Table 2 lists stakeholder and community presentations:
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Table 2. List of Presentations
Stakeholder and Community Presentations
City Councils
1.Beaumont
2.Blythe
3.Calimesa
4.Canyon Lake
5.Cathedral City
6.Coachella
7.Corona
8.Eastvale
9.Jurupa Valley
10.La Quinta
11.Lake Elsinore
12.Menifee
13.Moreno Valley
14. Murrieta
15.Norco
16.Palm Desert
17.Perris
18.Rancho Mirage
19.Riverside
20.Temecula
21.Wildomar
Stakeholders
1.RCTC Technical Advisory Commitee
2.RCTC Ci�zens and Specialized
Transit Advisory Commitee
3.San Gorgonio Pass Area T-NOW
4.Northwest T-NOW
5.Greater Riverside T-NOW
6.Greater Riverside Chambers of
Commerce (GRCC) - Government
Affairs Commitee
7.GRCC - Good Morning Riverside
8.Riverside La�no Network
9.WRCOG Technical Advisory
Commitee
10.Construc�on Network
11.Leadership Coachella Valley
12.Southwest California Legisla�ve
Council
13.Associa�on of Commuter
Transporta�on Southern California
General Membership Mee�ng
14.PassCOM
15.Hemet/San Jacinto T-NOW
16.Moreno Valley/Perris T-NOW
17.Southwest T-NOW
18.Thrive Inland SoCal - California
Jobs First Program (IEGO)
19.Riverside Uptown Kiwanis
20.Raincross Group
21.Associated General Contractors
of America
22.Re�red Public Employees'
Associa�on
23.Jurupa District Lion’s Club
24.Cal Ci�es Riverside County
Division
25.Riverside Sunrise Rotary Club
26.West Desert (Cabazon) MAC
27.Mead Valley MAC
28.Good Hope / Meadowbrook
MAC
29.RCTC Stakeholders Virtual
Presenta�on #1
30.RCTC Stakeholders Virtual
Presenta�on #2
31.RCTC Community Webinar
City council TRP presentations continue to be scheduled with recent invitations for presentations
from the cities of Hemet and Palm Springs. Staff will continue to be available to city councils and
city staff to provide information on the TRP as requested. Staff also provided TRP information
to 13 of Riverside County’s state and federal elected delegation offices.
Summary, Themes from Public Input
The Commission received a total of 1,874 comments through the website, social media, and
other sources; many comments covered more than one topic. These comments were
sorted into 11 themes as detailed in Table 3.
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Table 3. Comment Themes
Comment Themes Comment Focus
Traffic Management and
Infrastructure Expansion
Focused on the need for better traffic management strategies and
infrastructure improvements including road expansions, freeway
enhancements, and maintenance.
Key Roads and Infrastructure
Focused on specific highways and routes, with frequent mentions
of the need for improvements, expansions, and maintenance of
key infrastructure elements.
Public and Alternative
Transportation
Focused on enhancing public transportation systems and
alternative modes of transport to reduce road traffic and
encourage environmentally friendly commuting options.
Geographical Focus and Specific
Areas
Focused on specific localities and regions, suggesting areas of
focus for transportation projects or areas experiencing significant
transportation issues.
Safety, Accessibility, and
Quality of Life
Focused on concerns about the safety of transportation systems
and their accessibility for all residents, including discussions on
pedestrian safety and the overall impact on community quality of
life.
Environmental Concerns and
Sustainability
Focused on recognition of transportation's impact on the
environment and the need for sustainable practices, including
reducing emissions and promoting greener alternatives.
Funding and Policy Focused on the financial aspects of transportation projects and
policy decisions.
Traffic Flow and Efficiency Focused on improving traffic flow and efficiency through better
road design, management strategies, and technology.
Urban Planning and
Development
Focused on the intersection of transportation with broader urban
planning and development issues, including managing growth and
ensuring that transportation infrastructure keeps pace with
development.
Technological Innovations and
Solutions
Focused on the potential for technological solutions to address
transportation issues, including smart infrastructure, data analysis
for traffic management, and innovative transport solutions.
Health, Recreation, and
Community Services
Focused on the role of transportation in providing access to health
services, recreational areas, and community services, emphasizing
the importance of transportation for overall community well-
being.
The TRP identified eight project-type investment categories, including Safe Streets and Roads,
Highways, Public Transportation, Regional Connections, Commuter Assistance, Environmental
Mitigation, Active Transportation, and Flood and Blowsand Control. The online form allowed
residents to select multiple categories important to them and an ability to provide independent
comments. In some cases, residents selected an investment category they would like to see
prioritized but provided comments on other topics.
Figure 1 reflects the number of comments received regarding each of the investment categories,
whether the individual selected it as a priority or referenced it in the comment box. Since several
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submissions addressed more than one topic, the table shows 4,040 topic comments. It is
important to note that the numbers in Figure 1 is not statically representative of all Riverside
County residents.
Figure 1. Comments Received by Investment Category
1. Safe Streets and Roads – 953 Comments Received: General consensus is that local streets
and roads need repair and improvement. Residents cited potholes, uneven pavement,
and other disrepair makes it difficult to drive on the roadways and is damaging their
vehicles, is unsafe, and affects cyclists, pedestrians, and individuals with disabilities.
Residents also touched upon the increase in growth putting a strain on local streets. In
particular, there were complaints that major roads such as Van Buren Boulevard, Ramona
Expressway, Cajalco Road, and various roads in the Coachella Valley have a backlog of
urgently needed repairs. Several residents named streets they would like to see repaired
in their neighborhoods. Solutions suggested included resurfacing, expanding lanes, and
limiting truck traffic, among others.
2. Highways - 1,132 Comments Received: Highway-related comments varied from region to
region. Residents cited all the major highways as needing improvements, such as
Interstate (I)-10, I-15, I-215, State Route (SR)-60, SR-91, and Highway 111, as well as
several arterials such as SR-74 and SR-79. Many comments were raised regarding tolling,
and sentiments were mixed, from interest in adding new lanes that are tolled, to wanting
to convert existing toll lanes to general purpose and carpool lanes. Residents were also
concerned about the efficiency of interchanges that provide access to the highway
system. Several comments expressed the need to improve operations at interchanges
such as Clinton Keith Road in Murrieta and Highland Springs Avenue in Beaumont and
Banning.
3. Public Transportation – 629 Comments Received: Comments related to public
transportation options spanned a variety of topics, including the frequency of bus and
passenger rail service, bus shelters and other infrastructure, and connection points.
Residents appeared to support expanded Metrolink service and daily service to the
Coachella Valley via the Coachella Valley Rail Project. In particular, many residents asked
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RCTC to complete the Metrolink expansion to San Jacinto/Hemet. Many comments cited
the long time it takes to go a short distance on a bus because of the lack of reliable
schedules, while other residents have noticed empty buses and the need to better
manage operations. Overall, the comments appear to support increased public
transportation options.
4. Regional Connections - 347 Comments Received: Residents who commented on regional
connections believe better connections to major arterials are needed, both from local
streets and roads, as well as highways. Some local streets that were cited as regional
connections were Newport Road in Menifee, Cactus Avenue in Moreno Valley, and Vista
Chino Road in the Coachella Valley. Although these streets are not considered major
arterials, residents cited they use these roads to reach other parts of the county.
Respondents who listed regional connections as a priority also cited the need to increase
Metrolink service to San Diego, Hemet/San Jacinto, and Temecula. More options
between Riverside County cities and communities were cited, such as between Temecula,
Menifee, Hemet, San Jacinto, and other southwest communities.
5. Commuter Assistance - 125 Comments Received: While commuter assistance programs
include Freeway Service Patrol and rideshare programs, comments from residents
seemed to identify this investment category as providing “commute assistance.” Public
comments focused on increased public transportation routes to make commuting to work
easier. Service between major employment centers was cited as needing improvement.
6. Active Transportation – 304 Comments Received: Several comments noted the need for
more bike lanes, walkable communities, sidewalk improvements, and the desire to see an
overall reduction of vehicle use. Residents who advocated for bicycle use and access cited
the need for better infrastructure to make it safer to ride on both the roadways and
dedicated trails such as the Santa Ana River Trail.
7. Blowsand and Flood Control - 306 Comments Received: Frequent rainstorm and
sandstorm events in the Coachella Valley were mentioned in the comments. Residents
complained that every time it rains, roads get significantly flooded in Palm Springs, Desert
Hot Springs, and other parts of the Coachella Valley causing disruptions in their daily life.
Several roadways mentioned in the TRP were also cited in the comments, including Indian
Canyon Drive, Gene Autry Trail, Vista Chino Road, and Varner Road.
8. Environmental Mitigation - 244 Comments Received: Residents cited that environmental
reviews take a significant amount of time to complete for urgently needed projects.
When considering the environment, other residents asked RCTC to not just look at
pollution but also to protect and preserve lands for wildlife. Urban sprawl and warehouse
development were also cited as contributing to pollution and congestion.
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Comments Received by Transportation Issue
Although Riverside County residents provided comments about the investment types listed in
the TRP shown in Figure 1, the data also revealed different priorities on transportation issues,
generally. Among the issues identified in the comments received, residents listed freeway traffic
congestion as a top transportation priority, followed by the need for increased transit services,
and an expressed interest in improving local roads and potholes.
Figure 2 shows the number of comments received for the top transportation topic priorities
identified through public feedback. The data shown in Figure 2 is not statically representative of
all Riverside County residents.
Figure 2. Transportation Topics in Riverside County from Public Comments
Summary, Public Comment by Geographical Subregion
The Commission received comments from residents across Riverside County. Figure 3 shows a
heatmap of where feedback from residents originated from. The majority of comments to the
TRP were from residents based in western Riverside County.
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Figure 3. Comments Received by Region
Western Riverside County – 1,063 Comments Received: Western Riverside County
residents submitted the majority of comments regarding the TRP. A sizeable portion of
the comments identified highway congestion in areas on SR-91, I-215/SR-60 interchange,
the entire length of I-15, SR-60 through Jurupa Valley and Moreno Valley, and the I-15/SR-
91 interchange. Feedback from residents included references to increase truck traffic
throughout the region, especially in the Pass area. Residents also supported expanding
Metrolink passenger rail service and bus frequency, including expanding service to
Hemet/San Jacinto, Temecula, and Murrieta. There were mixed reactions to toll lanes, as
some residents do not believe they relieve traffic while others would like to see them
converted to general purpose or carpool lanes. Local streets and roads and regional
connections were also a big priority. Residents would like to see increased connections
on Cajalco Road and to make that roadway safer.
Coachella Valley and Palo Verde – 180 Comments Received: The Coachella Valley
community's comments on the TRP were primarily centered around Safe Streets and
Roads, Blowsand and Flood Control, and Public Transportation. Several residents cited
streets such as Gene Autry Trail, Vista Chino Road, Indian Canyon Road, and Varner Road
needing improvements, especially against flooding and blowsand events. Support for
bringing daily passenger rail service via the Coachella Valley Rail Project was also a
significant topic under the Public Transportation category. Residents cited a need for
alternative or additional options to get to and from Los Angeles, Orange County, and the
rest of the Inland Empire. Connecting communities was another important topic that was
brought up. Although not located in the Coachella Valley, residents would like to see the
I-10 Bypass finished so there is a way out of the Coachella Valley when incidents on I-10
arise. Several Highways-related comments cited the need for improvements on I-10 and
Highway 111.
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In the Palo Verde Valley, general comments focused on streets improvements in the city
of Blythe.
Public Outreach Efforts Conclusion
RCTC staff is pleased with the volume and variety of public feedback received regarding the TRP.
The comments were constructive, personal, and helpful, and Riverside County residents showed
awareness of the need for transportation improvements and investment. With the conclusion
of phase one of the public outreach plan, staff considers this phase a success. Many residents
expressed gratitude for the opportunity to provide input on future transportation improvements
and how it may impact their lives. The community also was pleasantly surprised that such a
transportation plan exists and that the Commission is thinking about the future.
The quality and quantity of the feedback demonstrates that the Commission is actively listening
to its residents. Phase two of the public outreach plan, beginning April 11, 2024, through
May 2024, will focus on educating Riverside County residents on the funding considerations
related to the projects noted in the TRP.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is an informational item. There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments:
1)Dashboard of Draft Traffic Relief Plan Metrics
2)Draft Traffic Relief Plan Brochure (English and Spanish)
3)Draft Traffic Relief Plan Postcard (English and Spanish)
4)Comment letter from City of Corona
5)Comment letters from City of Eastvale (Letters dated March 27 and 31)
6)Comment letter from City of Moreno Valley
7)Comment letter from City of Murrieta
8)Comment letter from City of Norco
9)Comment letter from City of Perris
10)Comment letter from City of Riverside
11)Comment letter from Rail Passenger Association of California and Nevada
(RailPAC)
12)Media Stories (examples)
13)Received Public Comments
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Community Outreach Comments by Zip Code
City Council
Presentations
21
Community
Events
5
Residents
Engaged
500~
Stakeholder
Presentations
34
Public Engagement Metrics
October 2023 - March 2024TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
Media
News Stories
22
News Interviews
3
Press Releases
2
Messaging
Email Subscribers
6,858
Text Subscribers
947
Email Clicks
495
Website
Number of
Sessions
32,885
Unique Visitors
28,665
Plan Downloads
2,342
Comments
Topic
Comments
4,040
Feedback Form
& Email Submissions
1,315
Comments from
Social Media
559
Social Media & Digital Ads
Engagement
51,304
Reach
1,500,978
Impressions
5,817,421
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Residents across Riverside County have expressed their
priorities for transportation improvements. From faster
freeways, safer roads, pothole repair, and sidewalk
improvements to expanded public transportation and
protection of transportation infrastructure from natural
hazards like floods, earthquakes, and blowsand, residents
want a safe and reliable transportation system.
We heard you!
The Riverside County Transportation Commission’s Traffic
Relief Plan (TRP or Plan) is a strategy to deliver transportation
projects that meet the needs of Riverside County’s growing
population and help create a stronger economy.
Today, RCTC is asking Riverside County residents, its
community leaders, and local stakeholder groups to review
the draft updates to the TRP and offer transportation and
mobility solutions to help residents get to where they
want to go.
Share your thoughts by scanningthe QR code or visiting
www.trafficreliefplan.org
TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
2024 DRAFT UPDATEYOUR VOICE.
YOUR PLAN.
TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
Download the full plan and submit your input here:
TRAFFICRELIEFPLAN.ORG
The Traffic Relief Plan is a local strategy to improve traffic flow, safety,
and economic opportunity in Riverside County.
TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
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banquetas hasta la expansión del transporte público y la
protección de la infraestructura de transporte contra peligros
de la naturaleza como inundaciones, terremotos y tormentas
de arena, los residentes desean un sistema de transporte
seguro y confiable.
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El Plan para Reducir el Tráfico de la Comisión de Transporte
del Condado de Riverside (TRP por sus siglas en inglés o
Plan) es una estrategia para entregar proyectos de transporte
que satisfagan las necesidades de la población creciente del
Condado de Riverside y ayudan a crear una economía más
fuerte.
Hoy, RCTC está pidiendo a los residentes del Condado de
Riverside, a sus líderes comunitarios y grupos locales
interesados que revisen las actualizaciones del borrador del
TRP y ofrezcan soluciones de transporte y movilidad para
ayudar a los residentes a llegar a donde quieren ir.
Comparta su opinión escaneando el código QR o visitando
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ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL BORRADOR 2024
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el flujo del tráfico, la seguridad y la oportunidad
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TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
Riverside County Transportation Commission’s
Traffic Relief Plan is a strategy to deliver faster
freeways, safer streets and roads, sidewalk
improvements, and expand public transportation.
RCTC wants your input! Review the plan and share
your thoughts by March 31, 2024.
Submit your input by scanning the QR codeor visiting
www.trafficreliefplan.org
REDUCED TRAFFIC
SAFER STREETS & ROADS
EXPANDED
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION
INFRASTRUCTURE
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El Plan para Reducir el Tráfico de la Comisión de
Transporte del Condado de Riverside es una estrategia
para ofrecer calles y caminos más seguros, arreglar
baches, ampliar los servicios de tránsito y mejorar la
infraestructura de transporte.
¡RCTC quiere su opinión! Revise el plan y comparta su
comentario antes del 31 de marzo de 2024.
Comparta su opinión escaneando el código QR o visitando
planparareducireltrafico.org
PLAN PARA
REDUCIR EL TRÁFICO TRAFICO REDUCIDO
CALLES Y CARRETERAS
MÁS SEGURAS
TRANSPORTE PÚBLICO
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1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562 ● (951) 304-CITY (2489) ● www.MurrietaCA.gov
CITY OF MURRIETA
March 25, 2024
Ms. Anne Mayer, Executive Director
Riverside County Transportation Commission
4080 Lemon Street, 3rd Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
Re: Draft 2024 Traffic Relief Plan Update
Dear Ms. Mayer:
On behalf of the Murrieta City Council, thank you for attending our City Council meeting on
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, and for presenting the 2024 draft Traffic Relief Plan (TRP) update.
We appreciated your presentation and the opportunity to ask questions and provide
comments on this important long-range transportation planning tool.
This letter summarizes the City of Murrieta’s comments on the proposed draft update for
consideration by the Commission in April:
•We are pleased that the Keller Road interchange on I-215 is identified in the TRP.
This is the City’s top priority infrastructure project. Construction of this interchange has
been long anticipated. Release of the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is
anticipated in the next few months, followed by adoption of the final EIR by this
summer. The goal is to complete right-of-way acquisition and preparation of
construction documents in order for construction to commence in March 2025. We
look forward to working with RCTC on a funding strategy to close the $29 million gap.
This project is critically important for regional public health and safety by providing
direct, convenient, and intuitive access to two major medical facilities.
•As you mentioned in your presentation, the population growth in this region is
exploding, with 167,000 housing units anticipated to be built in Riverside County in the
next five years. Estimating 2.5 persons per dwelling unit, that means 417,500
additional people. This will make the unbearable gridlock on the I-15 and I-215 even
worse; the time is now to be planning for long-term solutions. As you also mentioned,
building freeways alone will not solve this problem. There is a critical need to: 1)
consider innovative ways to expand the capacity of existing freeways through
technology and operating policies, looking at examples from other parts of the United
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States and internationally, and 2) implement transit connectivity, particularly commuter
options to points north of Murrieta, as well as connecting south into employment and
education centers in San Diego County, like California State University San Marcos
and Camp Pendleton. Likewise, the time is now to explore and plan for further rail
extensions from Southwest Riverside County to both Perris and San Diego County.
• Historically, public transit ridership in our area has been low. We look forward to
learning more about how ridership could be incentivized or encouraged through
implementation of the TRP, and likewise, how new, innovative types of public transit
could address some of the local needs within Murrieta to facilitate transportation within
our City.
• Murrieta supports further expansion of the auxiliary lane concept as it is currently being
constructed in Temecula.
The City of Murrieta is eager to collaborate with RCTC to advocate the transportation needs
of our region, including dialogue with state and federal representatives and officials from
neighboring jurisdictions to build partnerships to address the transportation needs that are
vital to a thriving economy and overall quality of life. We look forward to working with you and
RCTC in the future to address these needs.
Thank you again for participating in our meeting and for your informative presentation on the
2024 update to the Traffic Relief Plan.
Sincerely,
Lori Stone
Mayor
c: Cindy Warren, Mayor Pro Tem and RCTC Representative for the City of Murrieta
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
24 S. D St. PERRIS, CA 92570
March 21, 2024
Riverside County Transportation Commission
4080 Lemon St. 3rd Floor
Riverside CA 92502
Re: Traffic Relief Plan – 2024 Draft Update
Attn: David Knudsen, External Affairs Director
The City of Perris has reviewed the Traffic Relief Plan 2024 Draft Update (Plan). The
City realizes the Plan is a draft to serve as an expenditure plan for a possible one (1) cent
sales tax increase for voter approved sales tax measure, for 30 years (April 2025 – March
2055) that would generate approximately $25 billion in revenues.
The proposed one (1) cent sales tax would be in addition to the original Measure A half
(½) cent sales tax approved by voters in 1988 for transportation projects and services, and
extended in 2002 through 2039.
Having the opportunity to further review the plan, for the Commission’s consideration,
the City of Perris would like point out certain concerns on the Plan’s apportionment of
funds and implementation of the program.
The percentage of funding allocation for the Environmental Mitigation component should
be significantly reduced especially that jurisdictions would have to continue to perform
environmental studies for reviews and pay for the required environmental mitigations.
Instead, the percentage of funding allocation should be increased for Highways, Regional
Connections, and Safe Streets and Roads components.
In regards to Highways, priority should be given to widening and improving the segment
of I-215 between Harley Knox Boulevard and Ethanac Road and at the interchanges of I-
215 at Ramona Expressway, Nuevo Road and Ethanac Road. This segment of I-215 is
structurally deficient and experiences major impacts and congestion.
Also, for enhancing and improving the region’s roadway network, the Ellis
Avenue/Evans Road overcrossing should be incorporated in the initial phase of the
Regional Connectivity component.
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24 S. D St. PERRIS, CA 92570
Most importantly, the Safe Streets and Roads component of the Plan is a priority and one
of the major goals and objectives of local governments thus appropriation of additional
funding is most effective. Moreover, funding should be directly assigned to the local
jurisdictions for administration without the need to compete for funding as proposed.
Competing for funding adds layers of bureaucracy and causes delay in delivering projects
to the community. Local governments can determine, manage, and administer the funding
with transparency and accountability.
City of Perris greatly appreciates the Commission’s attention in these matters.
Copy: Aaron Hake, Deputy Executive Director
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To: Riverside County Transportation Commission
trafficreliefplan@rctc.org
RailPAC comment letter on Riverside County Traffic Relief Plan, 2024 Draft Update
The Rail Passengers Association of California and Nevada (RailPAC) is pleased to offer these comments
to the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) on the draft Traffic Relief Plan (TRP).
RailPAC is a 501c3 volunteer group of railroad professionals and advocates that has campaigned for
improved personal mobility in California and the west since 1978.
Riverside County is a strategically important location for rail transportation in California, and the West.
Both the Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway’s main lines east from Southern California to the rest
of nation pass through the county. Therefore, investments in Riverside County rail infrastructure are key
to maximizing the benefits of passenger and freight rail throughout Southern California, and along
interstate rail networks far from California: the UP Sunset Route to New Orleans, and the BNSF Southern
Transcon to Chicago. These vital transcontinental mainlines host the Amtrak Sunset Limited and the
Amtrak Southwest Chief, respectively. TRP investments will improve not only regional passenger rail
such as Metrolink and the future intra-California passenger trains to the Coachella and Imperial valleys,
but also new trains between Southern California and Arizona, and increased frequency on the Sunset
Limited and other long-distance routes. Improved rail connections to the rest of the country will provide
significant economic and environmental benefits to Riverside County.
Regional and intercity passenger rail must be developed as a cornerstone of Southern California’s
transportation and land use investments between now and the year 2050. RailPAC sees enhanced regional
and intercity passenger rail as critical, along with complementary improvements in the freight rail system.
Aside from the obvious publics benefits of reducing air pollution, getting cars off the road and providing
additional transportation capacity, efficient passenger rail travel is vital to California’s economic well-
being. The livelihood and security of all Californians cannot be dependent upon increasingly congested
and deteriorating highways, rail networks and airports. The needs of non-drivers are just as important as
those of drivers. Millions of residents in Southern California do not drive because they are too young or
too old, have a medical condition that prevents them from driving, or cannot afford a car/truck or the fuel
needed for all trips. Rail and transit should be viewed in this context. Thus, representation of ‘non-drivers’
is needed in Riverside County’s transportation decision-making.
RailPAC has always focused on intercity passenger service and regional rail. While it is important to
move large numbers of people short distances by local transit, it is equally beneficial to move smaller
numbers of passengers over relatively longer distances. An intercity train journey of 50 miles or more is
the equivalent of a dozen or so local transit journeys in terms of vehicle miles avoided. Southern
California is also behind in the fight against air pollution, including greenhouse gas emissions as
transportation emissions rise while those of other sectors decline. Regionwide rail electrification is long
overdue. Given the long timeline needed to implement rail projects, the more “front end” planning and
initial rail project funding we do now as part of the Traffic Relief Plan, the better. The TRP offers a
tremendous opportunity for long overdue investment in intercity and regional rail in Riverside County.
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Coachella Valley Rail
RailPAC applauds this effort to advance additional intercity rail service between Los Angeles Union
Station (“LAUS”) and the Coachella Valley, and we are pleased that “public transportation investments,
such as CV Rail, is an utmost priority in this Plan” (p. 9). This new rail service has long been a goal of
our organization, the California State Rail Plan, and Riverside County, and has been studied at least seven
times by public agencies since the early 1990s.
RailPAC has been pleased to see RCTC lead the development of the Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass
Rail Corridor Service Project. RailPAC also wants to emphasize how this project can open the door for
future projects and goals much greater than the initially proposed new passenger rail service of two daily
round-trip LAUS-Coachella Valley trains. We strongly encourage RCTC to initiate the service with more
than two roundtrips per day (at least six), and to build the new third-mainline track to 125 mph train speed
specifications. Our feeling is that these infrastructure enhancements would not add that much cost to the
overall program, but would more than double the benefit to the travelling public and to the regional
economy and environment.
RailPAC believes that it is also essential for plans to upgrade rail capacity through San Gorgonio Pass and
the Coachella Valley to include upgrading the existing Amtrak Sunset Limited (which goes from LA to
New Orleans via Palm Springs) to daily service, up from the current three days per week. A daily Sunset
Limited would greatly benefit the Coachella Valley. Amtrak should also add Indio as a stop on the Sunset
Limited/Texas Eagle. New regional California-Arizona passenger trains (LA-Coachella Valley-Phoenix-
Tucson) are needed as well.
With about $60 million secured for the Tier II EIS/EIR and engineering phase to get the project ‘shovel
ready’, RCTC will hopefully release the RFP for Tier II EIS/EIR work later in 2024. This year and next
year will be the time for RCTC and its partners to secure as many passenger train slots as possible from
the Union Pacific (UP) Railroad, utilizing the proposed new Colton-Coachella third mainline track (not
just for CVR, but also daily Sunset Limited and new Arizona and Imperial Valley regional trains).
Coachella Valley special festival trains
Special trains to the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals in Indio should be supported by RCTC and
its partners. More than 125,000 people descend on the Coachella Valley each of the three weekends in
April that the annual events take place, causing massive traffic jams Thursday through Monday that
would be mitigated by passenger train service.
For the 2020 Coachella music festival, RCTC and the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo
(LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency requested access to run special Amtrak trains to the music festivals.
The 10-car train would have operated on Pacific Surfliner equipment, with each trip accommodating up to
750 passengers. The Coachella special event train was planned to have two daily round-trips between
LAUS and a newly constructed platform in Indio, with a connecting shuttle to the festival grounds at the
Empire Polo Club. A similar train operated in 2008, when festival promoter Goldenvoice cut a one-year
deal with Amtrak for the Coachella Express between LA and Indio. The train featured a makeshift dance
floor, and passengers were treated to live DJ sets. Amtrak management coordinated this with UP.
In 2019, the California State Transportation Agency awarded a $5.9 million State Rail Assistance
program grant to RCTC for constructing a 900-foot train station platform, station siding track, and
pedestrian facilities in Indio. RCTC contributed an additional $2.7 million to build the $8.6 million
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project, which included the station improvements along with operating expenses for the special event
train between 2021 and 2025. While originally planned to start in April 2020, delays (including protracted
negotiations with the host railroad Union Pacific) prevented it from taking off in time, even before the
festivals were cancelled due to COVID-19. Based on the current circumstances and discussions with the
host railroads, this project is currently on hold until some future date.
RCTC should again work with Goldenvoice, Amtrak and UP to implement a festival train, before opening
of the regular CVR service. It would be a great promotion for the future CVR service.
Palm Springs station sand management plan
In addition to stations listed below, a durable long-term solution is needed for the recurring sand issues at
the Palm Springs station. Amtrak Sunset Limited service has been bypassing Palm Springs for extended
periods in the past few years. When this happens, then there is no Sunset Limited train access at all in
Riverside County, underscoring the importance of adding an Indio station to the Sunset Limited. Sand
around the Palm Springs area could be a risk to higher track speeds for future passenger trains.
Discussions on this issue are ongoing between the City of Palm Springs, Amtrak and UP. In late 2023,
RCTC submitted an application for federal PROTECT climate resiliency grant in cooperation with
Amtrak. The Palm Springs train station needs to be included in the “Flood & Blowsand Control” (p. 10)
priorities of the TRP.
New CVR stations
In addition to the stations listed below, there are ongoing efforts to address stations with a study moving
forward in the City of Coachella and the City of Palm Desert.
Loma Linda station-
In the Tier II studies, RCTC needs to work closely with San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
(SBCTA) and local stakeholders on the Loma Linda station, which showed good ridership potential in the
initial studies.
Corona station-
RCTC has not looked into a Corona North-Main stop for CVR service during the Tier I environmental
studies, but RailPAC recommends that it should be investigated during the Tier II study and design work.
Indio station-
In February 2020, the Indio City Council approved a feasibility study of multimodal transportation center
built around a future train station. The new full-service Indio passenger rail station is proposed to be built
around an initial platform development for special music festival service. It is centrally located in
downtown Indio, where Indio Boulevard intersects Jackson Street. The new Indio train station is a
centerpiece of the city’s plans to revitalize the downtown area. The site is the same location as the historic
station opened by the Southern Pacific in 1876. It was a stop on the Sunset Limited until being
discontinued in 1998 by Amtrak. It is presently a Greyhound bus station adjacent to sidings along Union
Pacific’s Sunset Route mainline currently used for storing freight cars. Bus services can also be expanded
in the future.
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Third Mainline Track from Colton to Coachella
RailPAC fully supports the construction of a new third mainline track along 76 miles of the existing UP
Yuma Subdivision between Colton and Coachella. Given the capital costs of the third mainline track
proposed from Colton to Coachella, RailPAC wants to emphasize the variety of benefits to passenger and
freight rail that are possible with this investment in additional track capacity. Any proposed regional rail
service in the CVR corridor, and the capital improvements associated with it, must be recognized as a
building block for future expansion. The initiatives described below would add significant public value to
any capital grant request for a Colton-Coachella third mainline track.
Greater frequency and speed of CVR passenger trains-
Improvements to the level of CVR service evaluated by the Tier 1 Program EIS/EIR recommended by
RailPAC, would be enabled by the third mainline track: far greater frequency (minimum of 6 roundtrips
per day, preferably 12 or more) and higher speed (a goal of at least 60 mph average speed, up from the
roughly 40 mph initially proposed). Fast and frequent service, competitive with driving, is essential to
attract a rail ridership significant enough to provide major public benefits of reduced traffic congestion
and pollution on the I-10 corridor.
The new LA-Coachella Valley passenger service could potentially be operated by Amtrak, similar to
other state intercity rail corridors within California. RCTC’s draft plan has an initial proposed frequency
of two or three daily round trips using conventional diesel locomotive technology, similar to that used by
Amtrak and Metrolink. The initially proposed travel times would be about 3 hours, 15 minutes in each
direction, or an overall average speed of about 40 mph due to the need to interface with freight traffic and
climb over the San Gorgonia pass. This is 30 to 60 minutes slower than driving, depending on the day of
the week and the time of day.
Fast, frequent, and reliable service is essential to attract a rail ridership significant enough to provide
major public benefits of reduced traffic congestion and pollution on the I-10 corridor. Passenger rail
advocates have called for a higher frequency than the two or three daily round trips proposed by the 2016
plan, along with high speeds. As stated by then-RailPAC President Paul Dyson in a commentary in the
Q3 2017 of RailPAC’s magazine Steel Wheels, “The County’s draft plan to add just two or three round
trips a day is a waste of money and will not be successful. Trains with an average speed of 40 mph are
simply not competitive, given the additional first and last mile legs of any rail journey. …We must aim
higher”.
RailPAC recommends that ‘higher speed’ options (110- 125 mph) be studied for CVR. The desert portion
is a clear candidate since it's where several support elements for Class 7+ tracks (i.e. long straight
stretches, fully grade-separated) already exist. And, of course, eight minutes here, five minutes there,
seven minutes somewhere else all add up to more competitive and enticing travel times. The 34-mile
segment of the UP Yuma Subdivision between Tipton Road in Whitewater and Coachella, which is
already entirely grade separated, with an overall grade of 0.7% (dropping 1,200 ft. in elevation over those
34 miles), should be feasible for faster track. If UP resists any track rating more than 79 mph since UP
crews would be doing maintenance (“don't want to do ‘extra work’ “/ “have more liability”), then RCTC
and Amtrak should push back and seek funding to support this higher level of maintenance on the UP-
owned right-of-way. There is an existing example of 110 mph trains on UP-owned track on the Chicago-
St. Louis Corridor.
The Service Development Plan is separate but related to the EIS/EIR process, and required by
the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (PRIIA). It is focused on operations: costs,
ridership. However, it should not be hard to update it with more than two roundtrips. With the Tier II
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project-level document, environmental clearance should include additional service, an order of magnitude
greater than two roundtrips per day. The plans for frequent service need to be in place long before the first
CVR trains run.
Purportedly it is the Federal PRIIA law, relating to ‘no impact’ to freight operations, that is limiting
RCTC to proposing only two roundtrips a day. This minimal level of service was initially proposed
service from alternative analysis started in 2013-2014, using existing infrastructure (two existing UP
mainline tracks between Colton and Coachella). The strategy at the outset was to follow PRIIA rules,
while doing the new service with existing infrastructure. However, the Rail Traffic Controller models
reportedly showed that even with just two roundtrips per day, the service was going to impact UP freight
movement. Thus, it was determined that a third mainline track for passenger trains would be necessary for
the full Colton-Coachella length of nearly 80 miles. If UP were to insist on a third Colton-Coachella
mainline track for any new passenger rail service to begin, then this is yet again another opportunity to
plan for far more frequency of passenger trains in the initial CVR service. RailPAC recognizes that there
needs to be action on the Federal level (e.g. reforming PRIIA, Surface Transportation Board regulation of
the Class Is) to provide greater speed and frequency that we advocates want. However, a $2 billion capital
cost for CVR, and six to seven years for planning, is far too much to result in a service of two roundtrips
per day and is likely to remain elusively uncompetitive for grants. To provide the most benefit to this huge
public investment, RCTC should plan for further increases, which along with complimenting services,
should total a dozen LA-Coachella roundtrips:
• (4) LA-Coachella (only)
• (5) LA-Coachella-Calexico
• (2) LA-Coachella-Phoenix-Tucson-(Nogales)
• (1) Daily Amtrak Sunset Limited
Three tracks between Colton and Coachella, combined with completion of double track in Imperial
County (between Coachella and Yuma), and reopening of Arizona’s Wellton Branch, should be more than
enough capacity to allow all of the above services listed. In order for RCTC to “sell” the $2 billion capital
cost of CVR to local taxpayers and to state and federal funders, it is helpful to emphasize that the more
passenger train services enabled by the Colton-Coachella 3rd track, the better—especially those which
connect Western Riverside County and the LA mega-region with not only the Coachella Valley but also
the Imperial Valley, Arizona, and national network destinations via the Amtrak Sunset Limited.
Daily Amtrak Sunset Limited-
Increase of the frequency of Amtrak’s Sunset Limited to New Orleans (via Tucson, El Paso, San Antonio
and Houston) from tri-weekly to daily service has long been a goal of RailPAC. The train also provides
through service to Chicago via Austin, Fort Worth, Dallas, Little Rock and Saint Louis on the Texas Eagle
(with a section of cars splitting at San Antonio). Of the multiple congestion bottlenecks along the Sunset
Limited route between LA Union Station and New Orleans, which purportedly need to be addressed to
allow daily service of this long-distance Amtrak train, the San Gorgonio Pass/Coachella Valley segment in
Southern California is among the most important. The Colton-Coachella third track proposed for CVR
offers the solution. RCTC also has leased track access and slots from the freight railroads for Metrolink
trains since the early 1990s on the BNSF San Bernardino Subdivision between LA, Fullerton, Riverside,
Colton and San Bernardino, which has been proposed as the new routing for a daily Sunset Limited.
There has long been wide-ranging support in the Coachella Valley for a daily Sunset Limited. Indio has
been pushing for Sunset Limited service to return to their community as well, and a new station built for
the CVR service should also serve Amtrak trains. Sunset Limited ridership to/from Palm Springs and
Indio would increase once the route is restored through Phoenix via the Wellton Branch in Arizona 1 .
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A daily Sunset Limited would complement the regional CVR service. One of the markets served by
Amtrak long-distance trains are shorter distance corridors. The Sunset Limited can add an extra schedule
at off-peak times to add options and customer value to the CVR. The current schedule of the Sunset
Limited, which serves the Palm Springs station late in the very late evening/very early morning, certainly
offers such an opportunity. In February 2024, Amtrak received a Corridor ID grant for the daily Sunset
Limited, and it was highlighted by the FRA Amtrak Long Distance Study2.
New California-Arizona regional passenger service-
Amtrak's May 2021 Connects US 'Corridor Vision' proposed one daily roundtrip of a LA-Arizona
regional service, between LAUS, the Coachella Valley, Yuma, Phoenix and Tucson. For the long term, a
daily Sunset Limited on its own is not sufficient to be the prime mover of rail passengers between LA,
Coachella Valley, Phoenix and Tucson. RailPAC recommends that dedicated Southern California-Arizona
corridor passenger trains should start with a minimum service of two daily trains each way, morning and
early afternoon from both LA and Phoenix/Tucson (further complementing other future LAUS-Coachella
Valley and Tucson-Phoenix trains). An important first step to improve passenger rail service between LA
and Arizona would be for RCTC to reserve passenger train ‘slots’ on UP and BNSF tracks in Southern
California, to accommodate a daily Sunset train (both ways) along with new Coachella Valley passenger
trains. Securing these slots as part of the current RCTC Coachella Valley rail planning process would be
early win for the daily Sunset Limited campaign.
The 2018 California State Rail Plan called for “development of future electrified regional services and
phased implementation HSR services in the Inland Empire”. Phase 2 of California High-Speed Rail plans
to pass through Riverside County on the way to San Diego, and could connect to rail eastward to the
Coachella Valley and Arizona.
https://www.railpac.org/2022/11/21/the-curious-case-of-the-union-pacifics-wellton-branch-opportunity-in-the-phoenix-west-line/
2 https://fralongdistancerailstudy.org/
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Proposed rail infrastructure improvements along the UP Sunset Route supported by RailPAC and All Aboard Arizona
Benefits to UP freight rail-
According to the CVR Tier I EIR documents, steady growth of UP freight traffic on the Yuma Subdivision
is projected to increase to 88 daily one-way freight trips on the Colton-Coachella segment by 2044. The
current ‘practical capacity’ of the Yuma Subdivision is estimated at around 47 trains per day. While UP
has invested in many track capacity improvements on the Sunset Route over the years, one of its
chokepoints remains the San Gorgonio Pass/Coachella Valley. With a new third main track dedicated to
passenger service, UP could run more conventional long-distance freight trains on the existing two tracks
between Colton and the Coachella Valley. Future short and medium-haul freight trains from LA/Inland
Empire to the Coachella Valley and Arizona could be justified on public benefit of getting trucks off of I-
10.
Imperial Valley extension
Some trains of the LAUS-Coachella Valley service should extend to Brawley, El Centro and Calexico in
Imperial County (as described RCTC's 1991 Los Angeles - Coachella Valley - Imperial County Intercity
Rail Feasibility Study)3. The 1991 RCTC study proposed new stations at the same sites as demolished
historic Southern Pacific depots in El Centro (between Main Street and Commercial Ave.) and Brawley
(Main Street). The 1991 study also described track and grade crossing improvements needed along the
41-mile Calexico Subdivision between Niland and Calexico (now owned by UP).
The combined population of the bi-national region of Imperial County/Mexicali Municipality is over 1.2
million people, providing a valuable international connection opportunity and ridership driver for CVR
service. In 2023, the Calexico West Port of Entry saw 8.2 million passengers in northbound personal
vehicles, and over 3 million northbound pedestrian crossings. This works out to an average of nearly
31,000 people per day, well over 8,000 of which are pedestrians. Travelers from all parts of Mexico (and
beyond) take buses and airplanes to/from Mexicali, and walk across the border to connect to intercity
3 This 2022 article by RailPAC outlines the Imperial Valley Rail proposal:
https://www.railpac.org/2022/08/11/passenger-rail-to-the-imperial-valley/
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buses originating in Calexico. Mexicali International Airport saw 1.6 million passengers in 2023. The
border crossing is in downtown Calexico, adjacent to the railroad border crossing and walking distance
from the potential/historic rail passenger depot site. While Calexico and other Imperial Valley
communities are served by Greyhound Lines and other private intercity bus and shuttle operators, public
intercity transportation options are limited. Imperial Valley Transit provides local bus service between
Imperial County cities and to Yuma, but not to any destinations in the Coachella Valley or elsewhere in
Riverside County.
The Calexico East Port of Entry is where all truck traffic entering the United States from Mexicali is
inspected. In 2023, Calexico East saw over 460,000 trucks cross into the U.S. (or an average of nearly
1,300 per day). Mexicali is a major manufacturing center, with most of the goods produced exported to
the U.S. though the Imperial Valley. With track infrastructure improvements, much of this freight could be
shifted from truck to rail, which would greatly reduce truck traffic and pollution. An inland port is now in
development between Niland and Calipatria; and UP-delivered containers are already being stored along a
loop track at rail-served container storage yard in Calipatria. UP has also been promoting development of
the rail-served Imperial Valley Industrial Park on the Northeast side of El Centro. If the Salton Sea
geothermal lithium mining industry takes off, sufficient freight rail capacity and reliability will be needed
to support the industry. Moving bulk lithium by rail is much safer and more environmentally friendly than
shipping it by truck, and should prove more economical.
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The Coachella Valley town of Mecca in Riverside County has a population of nearly 9,000 people, and
should be investigated as a stop on rail service between Coachella and the Imperial Valley. The town is
now benefiting from RCTC’s Avenue 66 grade separation project, which opened to traffic in March 2022.
A future passenger train station at Niland would serve as a connection point for train passengers changing
between the Imperial Valley and interstate trains such as the Sunset Limited and future California-Arizona
regional services. RCTC should work with Imperial County pursue to Federal and state grants for a
feasibility study of LA-Calexico passenger rail service.
CVR and future high-speed rail to Phoenix
The concept of future LA-Phoenix high speed rail through the Coachella Valley was described in a
RailPAC article from 20224:
A new route along the I-10 corridor via Blythe would save about 55 miles of distance, or a 12% reduction
in overall trip length. The new dedicated track on this very straight corridor could be designed to handle
trains 200 mph or faster, several times the speed of the existing Sunset Route and Wellton Branch. As
described by RailPAC President Steve Roberts:
“If you operate more than four frequencies you are going to have add much capacity on the Sunset Route,
then you might as well build a separate high-speed passenger railroad…. spending billions for a 50 mph
railroad to get 3 or 4 frequencies does not make sense. In my opinion, beyond a daily Sunset and a couple
of frequencies, Riverside County Transportation Commission ought to focus on high-speed rail as a
solution utilizing an upgraded current Metrolink Riverside route through the urban area, then a Route 60
alignment Riverside to Beaumont (these segments publicly funded as a starter route) then let the private
sector finish it to Phoenix.”
RailPAC’s position is to support any operator, public or private, who can provide safe, reliable passenger
rail service for a fair price, and would welcome discussion with Brightline or a similar company about the
LA-Coachella Valley-Phoenix-Tucson corridor. In the future, both LA-Indio and Tucson-Phoenix service
could be upgraded to ‘higher speed’ electrified service [on the existing Yuma Subdivision corridor], at
speeds up to 125 mph, on ‘blended’ corridors which would also host trains going over 125 mph on the
[Beaumont]-Indio-Phoenix segment [along the I-10 corridor]. …Between LA and [Beaumont or] the
Coachella Valley, blended high-speed trains could run on the same tracks as non-high speed
commuter/regional trains. Then east of Indio [or Beaumont], HSR trains could run at truly high speeds all
the way to Phoenix. Assuming this new track would run along the existing I-10 freeway right-of-way (in a
similar manner proposed by Brightline along I-15 to Las Vegas), the distance would be about 250 miles
between Indio and Phoenix.
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Palo Verde Valley
A bus connection could be tested between Blythe and the Amtrak stations in Needles (served by the
Southwest Chief between Los Angeles and Chicago) and Yuma (served by the Sunset Limited). Both of
these bus rides would be less than two hours in length. Alternatively, an extension of the existing
Fullerton/Palm Springs/Coachella Valley Route 39 Thruway service would also provide a connection to
the rest of the county and greater Southern California region.
The Palo Verde Valley is also a potential stop on a future LA-Phoenix high speed rail corridor. As
described in a June 2022 RailPAC article, “The Prospects for Future LA-Phoenix Passenger Rail”5:
Even with a brand new HSR track corridor built from Indio to Phoenix (via Blythe) along I-10, the Sunset
Limited and other passenger trains would still serve Yuma on the Sunset Route, and Phoenix on the
Wellton Branch. The greater Yuma area has over 200,000 year-round residents (more in winter), and is
worthy of daily train service to Phoenix and LA. The Sunset could also provide a useful late night/early
morning compliment to LA-Coachella Valley or Phoenix-Tucson service.
High speed train service between LA and Phoenix could make mid-point stops at Blythe and Quartzsite,
which would be a great aid to the economic development of these desert towns. Quartzsite, Arizona has
about 4,000 year-round residents but the area can swell to over a quarter million than in the winter months,
with snowbirds bringing their RVs from colder climates. Quartzsite is the largest city, and gateway to La
Paz County (pop. 20,500) and recreational sites on the Colorado River. Year round visitors and winter
snowbirds alike are all attracted by boating and other activities along the river. From a future rail station,
passengers could connect from the Quartzsite station by bus 35 miles north to the county seat Parker, and
further north to Parker Dam and Lake Havasu. Blythe, California has about 21,000 people, in an area along
the Colorado River also attracting hundreds of thousands long-term visitors in winter. Within a 50-mile
radius of Blythe (which includes Quartzsite, Parker and the Parker Strip along the river) in the mid-winter
there can be over half a million snowbirds! Thousands of winter RV residents in the Blythe and Quartzsite
areas could make quick getaways to Phoenix, Palms Springs or LA via high speed rail.
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Western Riverside County
RailPAC is very supportive of the passenger rail goals listed on p. 16. It is very encouraging that Traffic
Relief Plan funds will enable the stated goals of:
• Increasing Metrolink 91/Perris Valley Line and Inland-Empire Orange County Line to eventually
every 30 minutes each during peak periods.
• Expand new rail service into areas of Riverside County such as the Beaumont/
Banning/Cabazon/Calimesa area, the Coachella Valley, and Hemet and San Jacinto.
• Construct new rail stations on existing lines, such as at the Ramona Expressway, at
Madison St./Casa Blanca, at Magnolia Ave./Riverside Plaza.
• Maintain and enhance management of publicly owned railroad rights-of-way to ensure proper
maintenance and safety.
• Maintain and enhance security and safety at rail stations.
Additional passenger rail needs, not stated above though worthy of TRP funding support include:
• Near-term: improve bike and pedestrian connections to train stations (in surrounding
neighborhoods) to lower travel time for those modes.
• Mid-term: advocate for early investments to align proposed projects with future California
High-Speed Rail Phase 2 construction and operation.
• Long-term: support Phase 2 of the California High-Speed Rail project connection Los
Angeles to San Diego via the Inland Empire.
Perris Valley Line
The Perris Valley Line (PVL) is planned to be upgraded in the near term with 2.7 miles of second track
that are part of a future nine-mile double-track corridor south of the Moreno Valley/March Field station.
This new section of second track has an estimated cost of $41.5 million is currently not fully funded.
There are long term plans for a new passenger rail station along this section, roughly where the PVL
crosses Ramona Expressway north of Perris. The remaining 6 miles from Moreno Valley station to Perris,
will be the next double track project. The TRP will play a vital role in funding the PVL double tracking.
Two projects which should also be included in the TRP are the South Perris Metrolink Maintenance
Facility, estimated in 2020 to cost $200 million, along with a 4th track for South Perris layover facility6.
PVL extension to Hemet and San Jacinto-
Extending Metrolink service on the PVL to Hemet and San Jacinto and the existing RCTC-owned rail
corridor has long been discussed. RCTC’s 2019 ‘Next Gen Rail Study’ looked at PVL extensions to
Hemet and San Jacinto7. The line is currently out of service beyond the redboard just past I-215. Many
6 https://www.rctc.org/projects/perris-south-metrolink-station-and-layover-facility/
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years ago it was used by Santa Fe freight trains for agricultural shipments as far as San Jacinto. The 2016
SCAG Regional Transportation Plan and 2019 RCTC Next Generation Rail Corridors Analysis estimated
a cost of $400 million to extend the PVL from Perris to San Jacinto, with an expected completion date of
2035.
PVL extension to Temecula-
South of Perris, the fast-growing cities of Menifee (pop. 95,000), Murrieta (pop. 116,000) and Temecula
(pop. 115,000) lie along a historic rail corridor. The Santa Fe abandoned the line through Temecula
Canyon to San Diego in 1900 due to washouts, and service to Temecula ended in 1935.
A 2005 study commissioned by RCTC determined that a new passenger rail line to Temecula via a brand-
new trackage from Perris (via Winchester) would be feasible. The 2016 SCAG RTP/2019 Next
Generation Rail Corridors Analysis estimated a cost of $500 million to extend the PVL to Temecula, with
no expected completion date given. RailPAC recommends advancing this project through the necessary
steps to be shovel-ready and provide a target date for completion with the TRP.
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I-15 corridor/Corona to Lake Elsinore and Temecula
Rail service has also been studied along the I-15 corridor from Corona to Wildomar (pop. 37,000), Lake
Elsinore (pop. 68,000) and on to Murrieta and Temecula. The 2019 Next Generation Rail Corridors
Analysis estimated a cost of $600 million for a new Corona to Lake Elsinore rail line, with no expected
completion date given. However, the I-15 corridor has been identified as the likely route between Ontario
and San Diego for the Phase 2 of the California High Speed Rail project. The I-15 HSR alignment would
allow CHSR through service from Northern California direct to San Diego via Riverside County. Thus,
the I-15 portion for CAHSR could serve double duty and provide a backbone for regional rail service in
addition to the high-speed services, as has been posited in other studies by RCTC. This could also be
pursued in tandem with neighboring agencies such as SBCTA to extend it farther north beyond Ontario.
Such a passenger rail corridor could start as a shorter portion between Ontario, Corona and Temecula,
which would provide travelers an opportunity to transfer to IEOC Line, 91/PV Line, Riverside Line, San
Bernardino Line, Amtrak’s Southwest Chief and Sunset Limited, and Brightline trains.
Additionally, because Brightline West and CAHSR are being designed to be interoperable, it would
provide an opportunity for direct Las Vegas-San Diego trips for faster than if they went through LA,
providing the opportunity for us to showcase our region to more people in the process.
Improvements to existing stations
We are pleased that the TRP’s passenger rail goals include enhancing Riverside County’s nine existing
rail stations improvements to provide better accessibility for persons with disabilities, and new train
boarding platforms, pedestrian bridges, and crossings. However, construction of “new parking capacity
at stations in Corona, Riverside, and Perris” may not be necessary, especially if there is improved
connecting bus transit (also described on p. 16) and investments into enhanced bicycle and pedestrian
connections on station property and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Riverside-Downtown station improvements-
RailPAC fully supports the Riverside-Downtown Station Improvements project that was under
development by RCTC and Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink), in collaboration
with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Unfortunately, the approximately $50 million project was
halted in 2023 due to community opposition, and lack of sufficient support by the county and public
agencies. RCTC did not do the project any favors by proposing to build 500 additional parking spaces as
part of the project. This seemed excessive given how much existing parking there already is at Riverside-
Downtown station.
Adding a new platform and tracks will enable Riverside-Downtown Station to serve more passengers with
increased train frequency, while reducing congestion and delays for both passenger and freight trains.
Also planned was an extension of the existing pedestrian bridge with additional elevator and stair access,
along with added sidewalks and parking. The pedestrian access improvements to be built as part of the
project will improve the passenger experience, and make train travel more convenient and accessible.
Hopefully RCTC can resurrect the Riverside-Downtown Station Improvements projects in the future.
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Grade Separations
Road-rail grade separation projects greatly increase safety and reduce traffic congestion on city streets,
but are also critical for maintaining reliable and very frequent train service. Riverside County has taken
initiative on critical grade separations, with the Jurupa Road and McKinley grade separation projects now
under construction.
However, RCTC, along with cities and Riverside County Public Works, need to keep a “rolling program”
going of continual grade separation construction. State and federal grants, with local matching, need to
be pursued for more Riverside County grade separation projects. With so many grade separation projects
needed on ever-busier railroad mainlines in the county, costs for each project can be reduced if they are
part of a larger phased program such as the Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority in LA County.
Foremost for planning grade separations in Riverside County would be encouraging the City of Riverside
to get more projects going, building upon the 3rd Street project getting underway in Downtown Riverside.
There are at least 17 more grade separations needed on the BNSF and UP mainlines in the City of
Riverside alone. All candidate road-rail crossings listed below are in the City of Riverside, unless
otherwise noted:
UP:
• Brockton Avenue
• Palm Avenue
• Panorama Road
BNSF:
• Main Street (Highgrove)
• Center Street (Highgrove)
• Palmyrita Avenue
• Chicago Avenue
• Spruce Street
• 7th Street/Mission Inn Avenue
• Cridge Street
• Mary Street
• Washington Street
• Madison Street
• Jefferson Street
• Adams Street
• Jackson Street
• Gibson Street
• Harrison Street
• Tyler Street
• Pierce Street
• Buchanan Street
• Radio Road (Corona)
• Joy Steet (Corona)
• Sheridan Street (Corona)
• Cota Street (Corona)
• Railroad Street (Corona)
• Smith Avenue (Corona)
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Some of the less-heavily used streets listed above could be candidates for crossing closures-a far less
expensive option than a grade separation.
Rail-road grade separations greatly enhance safety for automobiles and trucks, and should be counted as
‘local highway’ projects in the planned project lists as opposed to ‘passenger rail’. Grade separations
should be chiefly funded from road and highway budgets, so as to not draw funds away from other rail
and transit projects.
It is also essential that RCTC’s road projects be designed and built in such a way as to not impair future
rail projects. One future road crossing vital to the PVL extension is SR-79 in Winchester. At present, the
proposed SR-79 realignment would sever the rail line to San Jacinto by building a “removable” bridge
that would not be tall enough for trains to pass under and thus would require a two-week lead time to
open and instead relies on the assumption that in the future, the effort to rehabilitate the line for rail
service would also rebuild the bridge to be the correct height even though no such bridge currently exists.
That is unacceptable. The SR-79 realignment project must not conflict with the rail line but rather should
be planned and built with the appropriate structures for unimpeded train operations (including those
powered by overhead catenary wire) from the very beginning.
Grade separations needed on the UP Yuma Subdivision/Sunset/Coachella Valley Rail-
UP Yuma Subdivision/Sunset/Coachella Valley Rail grade separations needed in Riverside County:
• Live Oak Canyon Road
• Main Street
• Center Street
• Palmyrita Avenue
• Pennsylvania Avenue (Beaumont)
RCTC should work w/ SBCTA to support grade separation projects in San Bernardino County on the line:
• Whittier Ave.
• Beaumont Ave.
• San Timoteo Canyon Road
• Alessandro Road
SBCTA and RCTC need to work collaboratively to make these grade separation projects a priority.
RailPAC has supported both public agencies in their efforts acquire funding for grade separation projects,
and we will continue to write letters of support for grant applications, etc.
There is some justified concern from San Bernardino County and Riverside County residents about the
possible increased number of trains on the Sunset Limited Route (Yuma Subdivision) in the future. Of
particular (and legitimate concern) is that of long freight trains blocking vehicle and pedestrian traffic at
road crossings. We understand that the Inland Empire is heavily impacted by rail traffic growth and grade
crossing improvement have lagged. Localities can be gridlocked by two-mile-long freight trains. This
problem can only be solved with grade separation projects.
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Rail Capacity Projects
The majority of intercity and regional/commuter passenger rail service in the U.S. is on tracks shared with
freight trains. Therefore, sufficient capacity, safety and reliability of the nation’s freight rail system is
vital to the interest of rail passengers. These two different uses of railroad infrastructure need not be in
conflict. Both passenger and freight trains sharing the same tracks will benefit from coordinated
planning, efficient operations, and capital improvements.
Rail capacity projects in Western Riverside County that should also be included in the Traffic Relief Plan,
but are not explicitly mentioned, include the completion of the Fullerton-Riverside-San Bernardino 3rd
and 4th mainline track, and of 2nd mainline track on UPRR Los Angeles and Alhambra subdivisions.
As described by a December 2023 Pacific Harbor Lines report on short-haul rail in Southern California 8,
the UPRR Yuma Subidivsion in 2022 saw an average of 22 trains per day (one Amtrak Sunset Limited and
21 freight trains), though currenlty the line has an overall pratical capacity of 47 trains per day (a level-of-
service grade of “C”). The BNSF San Bernardino Subdivision between Fullerton and San Bernardino
(via Riderside) saw in 2022 an average of 82 total trains per day (26 passenger and 56 freight trains), with
a practical capacity of 90 trains per day (and a much lower level-of-service grade of “E”). This bottleneck
will be relieved Completion of the Fullerton Junction and Atwood-Esperanza 3rd track projects in Orange
County, and 3rd and 4th mainlines through Riverside County (and into San Bernardino County), and the
LA-Fullerton 4th mainline. Both the UPRR Los Angeles and Alhambra subdivsions- connecting LA to the
Inland Empire via the San Gabriel Valley- were reported to have comparatively abundant capacity (‘C’
and ‘B’ ratings respectively).
Completion of 3rd and 4th mainlines on BNSF San Bernardino Subdivision in Riverside County is needed
to increase Metrolink 91/PVL, Inland Empire-Orange County and Riverside Line service to Riverside
County. A third mainline track between Fullerton, Riverside and San Bernardino has been proposed but is
not yet fully funded. Part of the LOSSAN/ Metrolink SCORE program in collaboration with BNSF, the
project will increase capacity, improve reliability, and reduce passenger-freight train congestion conflicts
on one of the nation’s busiest freight rail corridors shared with passenger trains. On the 46 miles between
San Bernardino and Fullerton, BNSF has currently two main tracks and about 15 miles of third mainline
track. Passenger trains operating on this segment include Amtrak (Southwest Chief) and Metrolink
(91/Perris Valley Line and Inland Empire Orange County Line). Full completion of the remaining 31
miles of third main track from Fullerton to San Bernardino, with key fourth track segments at Corona and
La Sierra, is being studied. A four-mile portion of third mainline track between Atwood and Esperanza in
Orange County is moving forward due to a federal grant received by Metrolink.
BNSF San Bernardino Subdivision 3rd and 4th mainlines in planning stages
Section 3rd track 4th track 2021 cost est.
Section 1 - Prado Dam (MP 29.4) to East Porphyry
(MP 4.3/East of Corona)
6.9 miles 2,640 track feet $89 million
Section 2 - East Porphyry (MP 22.50) to La Sierra
(MP 17.50)
5 miles 5,280 track feet
$45 million
Section 3 - Riverside-La Sierra (MP 17.50) to CP
Ontario (MP 10.60/Riverside Downtown)
6.9 miles Not proposed $57 million
CP Highgrove to CP Colton 3.4 miles Not proposed
8 Feasibility and Benefits of Intermodal Service in Short-Haul Markets, Prepared by Oliver Wyman and Leachman and Associates for
the Pacific Harbor Line, December 2023. Exhibit 8-10 on pg. 15 : https://www.anacostia.com/wp-
content/uploads/2024/01/Anacostia-Feasibility-and-Benefits-of-Intermodal-Service-in-Short-Haul-Markets-Report-final-rev.pdf
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Increasing the mode share of freight rail-
Emissions from goods movement (particularly from diesel trucks) is a significant part of Riverside
County’s air pollution. Diesel exhaust is a major source of greenhouse gas, particulate matter and smog-
forming NOx emissions. In addition, there are other forms of pollution, including non-exhaust particulate
matter such as brake, tire, and road wear and dust. Although rail facilities are the subject of substantial
pollution complaints, the larger problem is the truck traffic associated with the facilities.
Reducing truck vehicle miles travelled (VMT) should be a major goal and guiding principle of national
and state freight planning. Compared to trucks, moving a ton-mile of freight by rail uses 1/3rd to 1/5th the
energy or fuel, and produces 1/3rd to 1/5th of any resulting emissions. This is true whether the
comparison is between diesel truck and diesel-electric train, or electric truck and electric train. Moving
freight by rail is also much safer than trucking, with far fewer accidents per mile travelled compared to
road transportation. Another competitive advantage for moving freight by rail is the smoother ride of steel
wheels on properly maintained rails also results in less likelihood of damage to goods than shipment by
truck.
RCTC & SBCTA should actively encourage freight rail as an alternative to truck drayage between the
Ports of LA/Long Beach and inland destinations. With frequent short- and medium-haul freight rail
shuttle trains, much of this freight presently moved exclusively by highway may be shifted to rail, to
reduce highway congestion and pollution. Significant numbers of import/export containers that congest
ports and highways need to be transported on short-haul, inland port trains to relieve that congestion. The
2018 California State Rail Plan described the potential benefits of short-haul freight shuttle trains (pg.
168)9:
Short-haul rail shuttles connecting ports with inland regions hosting substantial international trade-related
distribution activity offer the opportunity to improve the velocity of the flow of goods into and out of the
densely populated regions of Southern California and San Francisco Bay Area. With sufficiently high
volumes, short-haul rail shuttles transfer the volume of freight truck traffic away from the already
congested highways, particularly in and around the major ports. The capital investment in short-haul rail
shuttle improvement can be made using the Traffic Congestion Relief Program funds, given a clear analysis
of how the rail shuttle can help relieve congestion on roadways. The feasibility of short-haul rail shuttles is
highly sensitive to the differential in costs between rail and highway transportation, and would require
efficient operation to maximize their viability, and to capture a better rate of return on the investment of
public funds.
Short and medium-haul freight rail service would build upon, and add value to, the large freight and
passenger rail infrastructure investments being made by private railroad companies and public agencies,
including RCTC. These faster, shorter freight trains are also more compatible with the scheduling and
dispatching of frequent passenger trains sharing the same route.
Rail vs. freeway expansions-
In addition to reduced transportation emissions, the shift of traffic from highways to rail also helps lower
the maintenance cost of roads as a result of reduced wear and tear. California continues to spend billions
of dollars on freeway expansions, and has more unfunded freeway expansions in the planning stages. The
‘induced demand ’of more traffic congestion caused by road capacity expansion, increased pollution, and
the painful and unjust legacy of Californians displaced by freeway construction are well-documented. We
could achieve greater reduction in greenhouse gas emissions if a portion of this money was spent on rail
capital improvement projects instead. Highway funding needs to focus on repaving and maintaining
9 https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/rail-mass-transportation/documents/rail-plan/00-toc-and-introcsrpfinal.pdf
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existing highways and streets, and not expansion of the highway network. California has a tremendous
backlog of street and road maintenance and repair projects, and will continue to for the foreseeable future.
North American freight trains are very long, heavy, and slow largely for business reasons (reducing
operating at expense of speed and reliability). However, there is a large amount of lightweight and time-
sensitive freight currently hauled by truck in the US that could be moved on shorter, faster freight trains
similar to European freight trains, allowing more compatible shared use of track with passenger trains
(even some high-speed trains). Freight-passenger combination trains should also be investigated for
California. Express or lightweight freight/ passenger combined service could become part of the
Coachella Valley Rail services, with possible extension to Imperial County and Arizona.
Rail Electrification
It is commendable that the TRP has a stated goal to “invest in ZE trains” (p. 16). This means that RCTC
should work with Metrolink and other public agencies on a regional rail electrification program.
Overhead catenary wire, or overhead contact system (OCS), rail electrification is mature and has been
successfully used in all types of rail operations around the world for more than a century. The 2018
California State Rail Plan endorses electrification on California’s key passenger rail lines. Rail
electrification is a proven technology in use throughout the world, available today without expensive and
lengthy technological development.
The electrification of the Caltrain corridor between San Francisco and San Jose, and subsequent
California High Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) plan, provides a national model for new rail
electrification, by providing experience in electrification construction, implementation, and operations.
The Brightline West line between Rancho Cucamonga and Las Vegas will be powered by 25 kV catenary
on its new, dedicated tracks and construction of the 25 kV catenary on the initial operating segment of the
CHSR project in the Central Valley is slated to begin soon. And, the sleek new Caltrain Stadler electric
trainsets will start carrying passengers in 2024 under 25 kV catenary wire between San Francisco and San
Jose. California is thus emerging as a hub of 25 kV overhead catenary development in the United States,
and Riverside County stands to benefit from this ‘local know how’.
Electrification of the Burbank-LA-Anaheim corridor for the Phase 1 of California High Speed Rail
presents a logical first step of electrifying much of the rail lines in Southern California. The LA-Fullerton
segment of the LA-Anaheim Phase 1 HSR project is on BNSF-owned mainline right-of-way, part of the
railroad’s San Bernardino Subdivision from LA to Riverside and San Bernardino. The current plan for
CHSRA to install 25 kV overhead catenary wire between Burbank, LA Union Station, Fullerton and
Anaheim could also be utilized by Metrolink and Amtrak trains sharing the same tracks. As part of the
“LOSSAN” corridor, it is used by dozens of passenger and freight trains every single day. Many of those
trains continue east from Fullerton along the BNSF San Bernardino Subdivision, bringing them through
Riverside County to points beyond. The heavy train traffic of this corridor would lead to improved
economics and higher utilization of electric rail infrastructure, if used by both electric passenger and
freight trains sharing the corridor. The significance of the fact that BNSF Railway has agreed to
CHSRA’s plan for a shared four-track corridor between LA and Fullerton should not be missed. The 25
kV overhead catenary wire above tracks on the BNSF-owned right-of-way between LA and Fullerton will
be high enough to allow double-stack container trains to pass through on tracks shared with electric
passenger trains. The fact that a Class I railroad has agreed to electrification on its tracks is a hugely
significant development with national significance, as the overhead clearance for double-stack trains has
often been used as an excuse in the U.S. for why catenary electrification cannot be used on tracks shared
with freight.
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By collaborating with the CHSRA, SCAG, and SCAQMD, RCTC could assist in extending the
electrification from Fullerton through Riverside to Colton and San Bernardino, along the Perris Valley
Line (including the eventual extension to San Jacinto and/or Temecula), and along the third track to be
built for the Coachella Valley service. Building off that investment by extending electrification beyond
Fullerton to Riverside would enable all-electric trains to run LA-Fullerton-Riverside-Coachella ‘higher
speed’ electrified Metrolink service, potentially even at speeds above 100 mph. This would be a game
changer for this densely-populated corridor as the more frequent and faster zero-emissions electric trains
would provide an extremely competitive option to driving that would take tens of thousands of cars off
the freeways each day. The 2018 State Rail Plan called for planning for “development of future electrified
regional services and phased implementation HSR services in the Inland Empire”. Phase 2 of CHSRA
plans to pass through Riverside County on the way to San Diego, and should also be compatible with
future high speed rail to Phoenix (as described above).
An existing model for “blended” electric services”, combining electrified higher-speed / high-speed
passenger trains and express freight trains, can be found in Europe and Asia. For example, freight trains in
Germany operate in mixed traffic with commuter, regional, long distance, and high-speed passenger trains
on lines with maximum speeds of up to 150 mph. Electric freight trains in Germany typically operate at
60-70 mph.
The superior performance, energy efficiency and reliability of conventional rail electrification has been
proven for all types of rail operations around the world, with many different vendors and suppliers of the
technology. Southern California’s core rail mainlines should be electrified with 25 kV overhead catenary,
the world standard. Around the world, there has long been a well-documented increase in passenger train
ridership following electrification, nicknamed the “sparks effect”. This is because electric trains have:
• Increased train speed and frequency due to better acceleration
• Passenger comfort (quieter, smoother ride, no smoke)
• Increased reliability (fewer train breakdowns)
• Lower equipment, operation and maintenance (O&M) costs, so passenger railroads can instead
invest resources in more frequent service.
One critical issue for regional planning of electric transportation is the overall electric energy
consumption of transportation. Because rail transportation is on average three times more energy efficient
than road transportation, it takes one third of the electric energy consumption to move the same amount of
passengers/freight with an electric train, compared to an electric truck or bus. Electric trains, per
passenger-mile, are even more energy efficient compared to electric cars. Metrolink and RCTC should be
encouraging electric rail, in its most efficient form with overhead catenary, to make the most of energy
available on the electric power grid.
Hydrogen rail propulsion is unproven, has very poor overall energy efficiency (less than 40%, compared
to 90% for conventional overhead catenary electric trains), is inherently more complex (with more
potential points of failure) with higher O&M costs. The first hydrogen trains introduced in Europe cost
four times more than their electric equivalents and have been plagued with reliability problems, cost
overruns and much-lower-than-promised range on a full tank of hydrogen. A major cost factor was that as
a result of market forces (supply/demand/market speculation), the price of hydrogen skyrocketed just as
these trains were introduced. In this case, the hydrogen was coming from Russian gas. In 2022, the EVB
regional railroad in Lower Saxony, Germany was the first in the world to introduce a fleet of hydrogen-
powered trains. Due to the resulting costs and negative effects on revenue passenger service, Lower
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Saxony’s public transportation authority recently announced that no more hydrogen trains will be
pursued, and that the remainder of the diesel fleet will be replaced with electric trains that use batteries
combined with overhead wires10. Another state in Germany, Baden-Württemberg, has come to the same
conclusion after an extensive study11.
The price of hydrogen is also volatile as over 95% of it produced in the world comes from natural gas, a
fossil fuel commodity highly vulnerable to market price swings and geopolitical risks. Fossil-generated
hydrogen will also be subject to future carbon taxes. Green hydrogen made from renewable electricity is
several times more expensive than dirty hydrogen from fossil fuels and requires large amounts of
freshwater for its production. This will be a challenge in dry regions such as Southern California.
International experts, informed by the actual performance of different zero emissions rail technologies in
revenue service in Europe and elsewhere, are coming to consensus that improved battery and hydrogen
technology will not replace the need for overhead wire electrification on the busiest rail lines. As
concluded by a 2021 report by the UK Railway Industry Association 12:
Evidence does not support the view that [overhead wire rail] electrification is unnecessary, thanks to
hydrogen and battery systems improving rapidly: hydrogen trains are inherently less efficient than electric
trains, due to the physical properties of the gas. Expert opinion predicts that battery capability might double
by 2035. Yet, whilst this might affect the hydrogen / battery traction mix required for decarbonisation, it is
unlikely to change significantly the requirement for electrification.
The laws of nature make electrification a future-proofed technology that is a good investment, offering
large passenger, freight, and operational benefits. Furthermore, railways cannot achieve net-zero carbon
emissions without a large-scale electrification programme.
In a 2020 analysis of technical abilities of non-diesel rail traction technologies, from “Traction
Decarbonization Network Strategy – Interim Programme Business Case –Executive Summary”13 report
by UK Network Rail, electric with overhead catenary was the only zero-emissions propulsion mode
viable for all speeds of passenger and freight service. Hydrogen was only determined to be ‘good’ for
passenger trains under 75 mph, fair for 100-125 mph, and poor for freight and passenger over 125 mph.
Battery was judged to be ‘fair’ at best for passenger trains up to 100 mph, and poor for all other
applications except certain freight (yard switching and short distances). The report concluded that, for the
currently unelectrified lines in the UK, rail decarbonization requires overhead catenary electric, hydrogen
and battery traction operating on respectively 86%, 9% and 5% of the rail network.
10 https://www.railtech.com/rolling-stock/2023/08/09/german-hydrogen-pioneer-opts-for-battery-trains-for-remainder-of-fleet/
11 https://www.railjournal.com/fleet/baden-wurttemberg-rejects-hydrogen-as-diesel-alternative/
12 https://riagb.org.uk/RIA/Newsroom/Publications%20Folder/Why_Rail_Electrification_Report.aspx
13 https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Traction-Decarbonisation-Network-Strategy-Interim-Programme-
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ZIP Comment Text Engagement Type
10236 Increase pay for riverside transportation road departments. Son just got a raise to 22 and everyone else starting out at 27 with zero experience that
he has to train no wonder everyone is leaving
Feedback Form
30144 I approve and support RCTC’s 2024 Draft Traffic Relief Plan.Feedback Form
44330 need to repair a lot of potholes.Feedback Form
90013 In addition to focusing on adding routes for public transportation, establishing and maintaining a reasonable span of service is absolutely critical ‐ in
particular, trains (and buses) must run later in the evening. Adding service to enable 30 minute rail service during peak hours is a great start, but
service cannot then stop running entirely in the early evening and cannot entirely be geared to 9am‐5pm commuters who are traveling into Los
Angeles during the day and then returning to Riverside County in the evening. Reverse commuters do exist, and I am one of them ‐ I commute to work
in Riverside from Los Angeles using public transportation. On Metrolink, this trip is quite reasonable at 90 minutes ‐ but the last direct train to Los
Angeles leaves Riverside prior to 4pm. Because of this, when I leave Riverside on the last westbound Route 200 bus to Anaheim at 8:30pm (which is
also an extremely early end time), my commute to Los Angeles is at best approximately three hours long, since Metrolink has long since stopped
running to Los Angeles. I personally know a large number of people who would take public transportation in the region if it ran during the hours that
they needed.
Feedback Form
90013 I commute to Riverside multiple days per week from Los Angeles via public transportations. Additional train/bus service in the evenings is desperately
needed. I leave Riverside for Los Angeles at 8:30pm and am not able to arrive home before midnight most nights due to lack of public transportation
options.
Feedback Form
90028 For sure, Public Transportation is the future! The systematic under‐investment into mass transit is a key issue, forcing most people to drive ‐ which, in
turn, creates road congestion and air pollution. We need a lot (!) more Metrolink commuter‐rail service to/from Riverside, and additional train service
going further east, to the Coachella Valley. We also need more bus service. Additionally, pedestrian infrastructure and pedestrian‐oriented
streetscape design should take place, as currently the walkability is almost non‐existent. Sidewalks need to be upgraded ‐ and pavers should be
installed (as opposed to naked concrete & cement), along with parklands, water fountain, and other urban pedestrian‐related elements. Thank you.
Feedback Form
90503 There needs to be longer term goal in transition highway traffic to cross county public transportation.
Adding one more lane only address the temporary problem. I hope the county find ways to distribute more funding for public transportation.
Feedback Form
90810 My new suggestion is to extend the Metrolink Commuter Rail System by adding the proposed Sun City/Menifee Station, the proposed
Murrieta/Temecula Station and all the way to the Escondido Transit Center in conjunction with the Interstate 15 Freeway Corridor for its regional
connection. (In that way, it could add with the second Arrow Hybrid Train.)
Feedback Form
90810 I would like to request a proposed extension of the Metrolink 91/Perris Valley Line to go further south from South Perris to Sun City/Menifee,
Murrieta/Temecula and the Escondido Transit Center in conjunction with the Interstate 15 Freeway as later than usual whenever is available.
Feedback Form
90810 We need to add a proposed extension on the 91/Perris Valley Line (in conjunction with the Interstate 15 Freeway Corridor) along with the
Metrolink/Arrow route from the Riverside Downtown Metrolink Station to the Escondido Transit Center (via Hunter Park/UC Riverside Station,
Moreno Valley/March Field Station, Perris ‐ Downtown, South Perris, the proposed location of Sun City/Menifee [26938 Cherry Hills Blvd.], the
proposed location of the Murrieta/Temecula Transporation Center, and the proposed location of Pechanga Resort). As of right now, we don't have
any connection that serves those other bus routes between South Perris, The Temecula Promenade Mall, the Pechanga Resort in Temecula and the
Escondido Transit Center (in connections with MTS Rapid Line 235 towards Santa Fe Depot in Downtown San Diego and the North County Transit
District [NCTD] Sprinter Route towards the Vista Transit Center and the Oceanside Transit Center).
Feedback Form
90810 Speaking of adding two new Metrolink Stations for Hemet and San Jacinto, what about the other proposed Metrolink Stations for Sun City/Menifee,
Murrieta/Temecula, and the Escondido Transit Center? I'm still really concerned about getting public transportation connections with the newly
proposed extension with the Metrolink Trains in front of the Interstate 15 Freeway Corridor. Do you think it's possible if you can add another daily
commuter link route between Downtown Perris, South Perris, Sun City/Menifee, the Temecula Promenade Mall Bus Station, the Pechanga Resort Bus
Station, and of the course the Escondido Transit Center to help connect with the San Diego MTS Rapid Line 235 (between Escondido and the Santa Fe
Depot in San Diego) and the NCTD (North County Transit District) Sprinter Hybrid‐Rail Line( between Escondido and Oceanside)?
Feedback Form
91602 Freeways would follow better if traffic entered the highways on the right and exit on the left. Traffic would always be moving to the left instead of
the all traffic merging and exiting on the right.
Feedback Form
91708 I would like to see the Southbound 71 expansion pulled up. This corridor will continue to grow, increasing traffic even more so over the next 5‐10
years. Additionally, an extra westbound lane on the 91 from 71 to after green River to prevent merging. I would like to see using freeways for high
speed rail. The 91 could be an excellent freeway for rail as a tunnel under the freeway or elevated above.
Feedback Form
91709 I like the emphasis on transit and active transportation. It seems to me that traffic hasn’t gotten any better over the years by expanded highways. Feedback Form
91737 Instead of sales or gas taxes, California needs to move to a user tax. With more and more motorists using electric vehicles, a gas tax becomes more
and more ineffective. A sales tax punishes those who may use public transportation instead of driving. A user tax would be based on the number of
miles a driver uses when renewing thier registration.
Feedback Form
91739 I don’t understand why we can’t enforce the vehicle code on combination vehicles. (Big rigs)
Our lane laws are largely ignored by big rig drivers in Riverside county. Why can’t we get basic enforcement? It’s infuriating.
This one action costs nothing, when compared with huge infrastructure projects.
I’m tired of big rigs ignoring the lane laws on freeways and surface streets. The truck routes on surface streets in my community are also ignored, big
rigs instead drive wherever they want.
Feedback Form
91739 Dear RCTC,
Kudos to all your efforts! Thanks for the opportunity to comment on the Draft 2024 Traffic Relief Plan. My "Introduction to Public Administration" class professor, a retired
California Highway Patrol Officer repeatedly commented that there is at least a half dozen solutions to every problem, so hope this half‐dozen helps the residents of Riverside
County in some way.
[1] Add a voluntary program to the Traffic Relief Plan that would allow for the cities, county of Riverside, special districts, March AFB and dis‐advantaged communities to identify a
specific geographically defined area where the goal would be to achieve the commonly referenced "15‐minute city" type goals. This goal effort to include city council or board of
supervisor approved specific mode choice goals for the defined area with a 20‐25 year horizon in 5 year increments, for example, approving a mode choice goal with land use plan
that achieves the goal where 75% of all daily person trips and 85% of all weekend trips will be completed by walking\biking\bus transit\rail transit\car sharing\carpooling. The
county transportation commission to fund and\or underwrite the creation of a specialized reimbursed revolving trust fund to support mode choice goals achieve via: (a) job
development programs\projects, (b)the relocation of jobs to create job densities, (c) housing construction that facilitates walking\biking\bus transit for all types of our daily trips.
The Traffic Relief Plan would require the quantitative and qualitative demonstration of the ability of the funded job and or housing project to advance positive progress in the
achievement of approved mode choice goals and concomitant land use plans. In addition to funding the walk\bike\bus transit\rail transit projects identified in the Draft Traffic
Relief Plan include provisions for additional projects to achieve the defined mode choice goals such as on call demand services, car sharing, car free zones, congestion pricing,
vehicle mile traveled fee, including new ideas concepts that may be identified.
[2] Add to the Traffic Relief Plan that the county transportation commission will seek state and federal legislation to authorize the Riverside County Transportation Commission, the
cities in Riverside County and the county of Riverside the option to do the following: (a) design, plan and build housing to support voluntarily adopted mode choice goals; (b) to fund
job development and the relocation of jobs to support mode choice goals; and (c) create one or more specialized reimbursed revolving trust funds to support job development,
relocation of jobs, housing construction in order to meet mode choice goals ‐with emphasis on funding projects that have a component that replenishes the specialized reimbursed
revolving trust fund.
[3] Add direct bus connectors from highways and express lanes.
[4] Add a public health component to the draft plan. Show reductions in air pollution per implementation of various transportation and mode choice scenarios. Show health benefits
for a plan that prioritizes health benefits of walking and biking trips.Show reductions in heart disease and obesity due to implementation of the Traffic Relief Plan.
[5] Add how much the various modal travel times will change from various point A to point B locations such as Downtown Riverside to Old Town Temecula; Moreno Valley city hall
to Corona city hall; downtown Palm Springs to downtown Coachella and Riverside to Palm Desert and include intra‐city point A and point B locations.
[6] Add single city or multi‐adjacent city level specific transportation mode choice goal percentages for walking\biking\bus transit\rail transit modes achieved via incentivized
funding from RCTC for job\housing type projects that contribute towards the achievement of approved mode choice goals.
Thanks.
Feedback Form
91752 No where in the highway part of the plan is the constant I‐15 gridlock, North and South related to the 60 and I‐10 fwy interchanges. Especially N
bound the continuous loss of lanes at the 60 is bad. In addition us locals dealt with the widening project on the 15 which resulted in multiple toll
lanes. No benefit unless the driver wants to pay the ever changing fee based on time of use. Also, N bound the toll lanes end at the 60 so that adds to
the congestion. Why do you continue to add toll lanes when it helps only the wealthy? You are doing the same thing to the 10. Where are toll lanes
on the 5 and 405 in LA County? There aren’t any. Why are we discriminated against in the IE?
Feedback Form
91752 What is being done in Van Buren for traffic congestion. It is almost impossible to get across from JV into riverside via Van Buren. Some days it is
backed up all the way to bellgrave. Can take up to 30 min to get across bridge. With more new housing, shopping and building it is only going to get
worse. I also am concerned with time it will take for emergency personnel to get through after 2pm to 6pm. At one time there was was talk about
adding another bridge I believ it was Bain to Arlington to relieve some traffic. Is that maybe still in the works. Let’s face it when prior to becoming JV
who would have thought it would grow to what it is now and plan on becoming. The streets where not designed for this much traffic.
Feedback Form
91752 Would like to see if going to make huge changes ‐ put trucks on their own roads ‐ meaning only trucks on those lanes ‐ pass law that they have to stay
on that road or those lanes but cars have to stay out of their way also
Feedback Form
91752 I would suggest to open a 2 to 4 lane road connecting La Palma and Green river leading North to Euclid and other 71 Hwy exit. Similarly, connect Santa
Ana canyon to Green river along the eastbound 91.
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91752 La implementation de transponder lines a venido a congestionar mas las autopistas al usar lineas carpool Para ese proposito es injusto que se usen
fondos publicos Para su creacion y aun tener que pagar Para su so. Tambien la Mala planificacion de renovacion en la Salida y Entrada de freeways en
vez de agregar lineas que ayuden a agilizar el trafico las hacen aun mas pequeñas al poner rocks y diseños que de nada ayudan en el
descongestionamiento de las autopistas un Claro ejemplo esta en la Salida del 60 fwy en Hamner y Milliken tienen años haciendo arreglos gastando el
dinero de los contribuyentes solo Para lograr congestion mas la Salida al poner rocas an ambos lados de la Salida en vez de crear una Linea exclusiva
Para girar a la derecha. en
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91752 Mas autobuses seguidos pienso que llegan cada media hora más personas los usarían si fueran cada 15 minutos Feedback Form
91761 Freeway safety should be the number one priority.Feedback Form
91901 Public transit and active transportation are the most important transportation methods for everyone, and are the key to providing safe streets,
regional mobility, and environmental stewardship. One piece of active transportation infrastructure that is particularly important is the protected
intersection (http://www.protectedintersection.com/) as it eliminates dangerous interactions between large motor vehicles and vulnerable road
users at the intersection. Without the prioritization of public transit and active transportation, the public will continue to overspend on dangerous
road and highway infrastructure, have less urban space that can be freed up from gigantic highway interchanges and parking lots, and will continue to
suffer from health problems and traffic fatalities.
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92021 We need more public transportation. Maybe electric trains to get people where they need to in a timely manner. If it takes 10 minutes to get
somewhere on car, it should not take 30 in a bus.
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92061 Need the commuter route RTA # 202 back from Murrieta to Oceanside Ca PS is a nightmare to go to Dr appointments or to commute to the Metrolink,
Coaster for those that have no car or on fixed income (disabled)♿
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92061 Bring back the RTA # 202 commuter link Murrieta to Oceanside,Coaser to Metrolink,is badly needed Feedback Form
92145 The thing that I have noticed considering I’m originally not from he and I have seen massive problems involving traffic. Let’s get started with how
people act on side roads, stop light and signs mean absolutely nothing to anyone, that is a massive safety problem no matter were it’s at, the way
people use turn signs in non existent, and it all leads to the dmv, who teaches people how to drive, this is why coming here car insurance has
increased so much is because the amount of accidents. Second in the free ways, depending on a construction zone the minimum speed limit is 55
people so not know the laws because law enforcement are not enforcing anything. In normal speed of 65 on free ways people don’t even do that you
got speeds all over, ranging from 45‐90 mph, and in the state 90 can get you a charge, that’s where accidents come from you got people who want to
go fast not use turn signals and boom something happens, it just comes down to bottom line of how 95% of any community here does not know how
to drive and when someone needs to switch lanes the others speed up so no one can get in front. Then you have the lights for the on ramp, the just
switch from red to green with no spacing, the timer of them need to be spaced but then there’s the problem that people don’t even thinking stopping
when it’s red is a problem. All these issues needs to be discussed fixed and enforced to make road ways safe for everyone I could keep going on but
those are the 3 main issues to have tragic the way it is and leading to accidents
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92201 While each category upholds importance, there need to be additional allocation of funds for the expansion and new construction of highway,
passenger rail system connecting areas to improvements throughout California our need to meet population growth.
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92201 The biggest issues with highways, to me, is that they keep expanding freeways/highways even though it has already been proven that bigger/wider
freeways does NOTHING for congestion.
We need railways/metros of some sort and more land allocated to housing. Ther is no reason why California can't start the public transportation
revolution for the country.
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92201 During heavy traffic flow times, I‐10 is dominated by big rigs, work trucks, and other slow‐moving vehicles. This traffic impedes commuter traffic by causing exiting commenter
traffic to squeeze into lane 1 because the trucks take up lanes 2 and 3. When commuter vehicles have to exit, they stab their brakes (when in lane 1), slow to big rig speeds in lane
2, and further swerve between the big rigs to make the upcoming exit. And the exits.... the exits on Jefferson Street and especially Cook Street are mear right turn exits and not an
exit lane, causing many problems leading up to the exit and when exiting.
Express lanes are not needed, a big rig LA to AZ bypass is needed. Seriously. Taking the through traffic off 10 would eliminate a close majority of the traffic and especially the slow
big rig traffic from LA to the southwest... and it's not like these trucks are stopping; they are passing through (slowly), causing congestion for us locals.
The Jefferson Street and the I‐10 bridge north and westbound traffic patterns are severely bottlenecked at Jefferson and Indio blvd, where 3 lanes merge to 2 lanes and eventually
one lane for traffic trying to go westbound on 10. There are effectively 3 steps of bottle‐necking happening causing traffic to dart and squeeze into one lane. All 3 lanes of Indio Blvd
and Jefferson Stree Sout must squeeze into 2 lanes to cross the train tracks and then all westbound traffic (a majority of the traffic) on Jefferson must squeeze down to 1
westbound lane/onramp entering the 10 and 2 (lightly used) eastbound lanes/onramp. Almost like they had their eastbound and westbound traffic data mixed up. The eastbound
lanes of Jefferson to Indio Blv and onto 10 East are built to handle more traffic than the westbound lanes of which 80% of the traffic is going. So the busy routes bottleneck into one
lane and the lesser traveled routes have 2 lanes.
These areas are severely clogged at busy times now, right after it the bridge redesign was done with today's traffic. Wait for another 5 years of development and traffic will be
stopped all the way to 111 trying to get from Jefferson onto to 10 west.
The I‐10 to Jefferson South intersection is another whiff. Why stop all that traffic exiting 10 to Jefferson St while making them take a hard right turn when the offramp could have
been designed to flow directly onto Jefferson instead of through a controlled light with a sharp right turn. This causes a backup onto the I‐10 bridge and is further impeded when big
rigs have to make that hard right swinging into both lanes to make the turn.
Thank you for your time and consideration of my observation and suggestion of an LA/AZ bypass and someone relooking at the design mistakes at Jefferson, 10, and Indio Blvd. I am
happy t chat is anyone want to listen ‐ [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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92203 LA to/from INDIO passenger train most be made a reality soon if we really want the valley to grow and prosper and relieve the I‐10 fwy traffic Feedback Form
92203 Please please add either Monroe or Jackson Street I‐10 overpass to your highest priority list. Traffic over both bridges backs up past local traffic lights
in both north and south directions for most of daylight hours. This is not acceptable.
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92203 There needs to be a connector road along Interstate I‐10 eastbound and westbound from Banning to Indio. There is no outlet for a freeway closure to
divert traffic to other roads. Nothing exists, even emergency vehicles are stuck in traffic gridlock. Improvements are needed on Varner Road
eastbound in Palm Desert/ Thousand Palms along I‐10, due to Acrisure Arena. The traffic is horrible whenever there is an event held at the arena‐ only
an outdated two‐lane road exists. Avenue 38th could be used to help with traffic flow in the arena area, it also could use major improvements, such as
widening, paving flood control and lighting. Potola Ave in Palm Desert needs a freeway exit/on‐off ramp on I‐10 to help with better traffic flow within
the area. The Coachella Valley needs a transportation center for rail and bus to connect to the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego. The
whole Coachella Valley has and is growing. and updated traffic plan is needed for the desert.
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92203 Rail service between Coachella Valley and the IE and beyond, especially priority commuter links would help ease freeway congestion and improve air
quality. The train tracks already exist RCTC would just need to focus on passenger service and negotiating rights of way with the current freight users.
Given this is a long term project, more immediate improvement to freeway throughput and more rapid completion of highway projects should be
considered to reduce the existing and growing highway congestion.
Probably an impossibility, but something worth mentioning, is considering time‐of‐use rules for the exorbitant number of tractor‐trailers that use the
I10 corridor. Their presence on the freeway 24/7 both slows traffic flow and increases the risks of driving on the freeway.
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92203 Seems like paving of roads in the Coachella Valley is needed especially those in Cathedral City. It always a notice the road changes when in the city,
you know it's Cathedral City. Gerald Ford to Date Palm and Dinah Shore to Vista Chino and others for example.
Secondly Palm Canyon from General Autry to Farrell, both ways need a repave, bumpy and patched up potholes.
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92203 Lots of traffic on highway for no reason Feedback Form
92203 Do NOT do as was done on Magnesia Falls Dr in Palm Desert where dedicated bicycle lanes were added to a wonderfully easy‐to‐maneuver road
accessing a college, pool, park and library, that is now highly dangerous...the roadway for cars was narrowed significantly and bordered by a 8‐10 inch
high solid barrier too easy to hit with a vehicle. In all my daily commutes back and forth on this road, I have YET to see ONE bicycle or e‐vehicle
traveling in the dedicated lanes. An absolute waste of monies making a roadway slower and more hazardous to access. COUNT actual bicycle riders on
REGULAR days‐‐not for bicycle races or rallies‐‐on roads BEFORE taking valuable road space for this purpose in your future plans! Transparency
regarding the numbers of bicyclists for whom you are designing bike lanes! Do NOT change the flow of Fred Waring Drive and Washington Street
which already efficiently move traffic across the valley. No bike lanes taking valuable road space! Move bicyclists on less busy streets. Thanks for
listenng.
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92211 Moved from Riverside to Palm Desert 2 years ago and a lack of alternative routes from eastern Riverside county to the western part of the county
needs to be addressed especially thru the Banning pass.
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92211 Highway traffic flows would improve greatly if a strict keep right except to pass rule were enforced. Feedback Form
92211 The plan short changes the Coachella Valley. The CV generates billions of dollars in tourism revenue and yet we are all but forgotten when it comes to
capital projects.
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92220 We want to grow and advance in a responsible and life enhancing manner Feedback Form
92220 Traffic is extremely heavy on Highland Springs and cause traffic congestion that prevents all emergency vehicles the police, fire, and ambulances from
getting to and from the north and the south. Very limited crossings of the I‐10 and the railway.
Every day we have backed up traffic. What used to take 6 minutes to get to the freeway now it takes at least 20 minutes.
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92220 With all the developments planned in the area between Highland Springs and Sunset we need to put on and off ramps at Highland Home along with
ext of Sun Lakes Blvd and and I 10 bypass to Cabazon With grade separation at Hargrave. All this should have been done 15 years ago
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92220 Traffic congestion. Air quality. First responders can’t get to their destination fast enough. Too many accidents due to frustrated drivers. It’s criminal to
allow all the warehouses close to residential areas, with so many trucks and big rigs.
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92220 We need more on and off ramps in the Banning/Beaumont area. The population has grown and the congestion on Highland Springs is dangerous. Feedback Form
92220 Heavy repair work needed on Ramona expressway between 79 and Warren rd. And Warren rd. Between Ramona expressway and 74 Feedback Form
92220 First potholes/safety in accident prone areas. Second ‐ fix Indian Canyon/Vista Chino/Gene Autry to avoid frequent need to close due to sand or
water, often days/weeks at a time and at local expense both to fix & clear but also the impacts to local businesses trying to survive. Everything else
comes after.
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92220 amending my previous to add: No More Warehouse Roads through residential neighborhoods. Banning is trying to do that and it must be stopped.
The quality of life, the health and safety of our residential communities must be put to top priority in Riverside County.
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92220 Changing the lights @ intersections to one's that have a left turn yellow, once the cycle of red/ green is completed. Other states implement this
technology for a smoother flow of traffic and not a perpetual line of vehicles waiting for nothing.
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92220 * Light rail, light rail, light rail !!
* Light rail connector thru SAN GORGONIO PASS, to connect to COACHELLA VALLEY !!
* RIVCO rail connection to LA Metro or Redlands EDGE?
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92220 We live in a 55+ community and also a city, that is growing by leaps but the infrastructure cannot handle the amount of vehicles and people. If there
was a disaster such as a major earthquake, fire, it would be close to impossible to get to a hospital or clinic on our own.
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92220 Banning and Beaumont are growing. I believe if there was a metro or train from here to other cities it would help the freeways traffic. I am sure we
lots of new homeowners and work out of these areas.
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92220 Adding atleast one additional lane on each to I‐10 freeway from live oak to junction of 60 freeway Feedback Form
92220 This might be a bit off topic, but the biggest problem with our highways is there is not enough law enforcement to catch what seems to be an
epidemic of unsafe drivers, and so these people drive reckless with no fear of accountability. I started driving at 16 in Glendale CA. I am now fearful
to drive our highways due to encounters with hostile and unsafe driver. I worked for AAA roadside assistance for 10 years and changed hundreds of
tires on the shoulder of the 134, the 5, the 210 and 2 freeways. So the fact that I am fearful to drive our highways is a sad commentary on our times.
Law Enforcement ! Make people accountable for their actions again ! Please !
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92223 We need a grocery store …a Target…a 99 cents store..restaurants … there are no nice restaurants in Beaumont… Feedback Form
92223 *Need to immediately force Calimesa to reopen Roberts Road through to Singleton. There is no alternate escape route for the Summerwind School.
Traffic congestion at Tukwet Canyon/Cherry Valley Blvd is unbearable at peak traffic and during I10 back up issues when traffic is diverted to side
streets. No relief road is available since Calimesa forced its closure.
* Need to create both north and southbound off ramps at Singleton Road in Calimesa, currently only westbound offramp and east bound on ramps
are available on I10.
* Need to create on and off ramps on I10 at Brookside Avenue. Again, no street alternates when the I10 traffic is jammed, which is often.
* Need 4 lanes east and west I10 from Yucaipa to SR60. As the Inland Empire grows, the traffic is only getting more unbearable without
improvements to the local Freeways.
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92223 More exits and entrance exit eastbound and westbound in between the 60 beamount fwy and 10 interchange Feedback Form
92223 The recently completed "improvements" to the Cherry Valley/Tukwet exits suffered from the wrong priorities. Yes it was a "privately funded" project (i.e. paid for by the warehouse companies) but it
had to be approved by the city planners. The project was solely for the benefit of the warehouse and virtually ignored the thousands of residents living in the already huge (and rapidly growing)
neighborhoods on the SW side. No attention whatsoever was paid for alleviating the crushing traffic problems on Tukwet Canyon Pkwy for those residents trying to exit the neighborhoods (as well as
the shoppers in the Marketplace complex); the attention was only on what would make it easier for semi trucks to get in and out of the warehouse. These are the realities that still exist and how the
"project" did nothing to address them:
1. Tukwet Canyon is the only viable access to I‐10 and cars can only get to it via a single lane road ‐‐ the warehouse side built a dedicated turn lane onto the I‐10 on ramp yet the side with the
overwhelming majority of traffic remained a single lane road (even though there is plentiful space in which to build it).
2. Tukwet Canyon has enough width to have 3 LANES of traffic on both sides (once you get past the offramp/onramp bottleneck) yet nearly 50% of the space is just empty space and none of that
changed with the "improvement project"
3. Roberts Road was closed because of the now stalled construction project on the other side of Tukwet Canyon from Marketplace. It was an alternate outlet for those wanting to exit or enter the
subdivision. It has been torn up with no discernable plan to reopen.
4. For some inexplicable reason, the "improvement project" highly prioritized the building of what is called the "sidewalk to nowhere" on both sides of the I‐10. This is a crossing area with accessible
ramps to a short sidewalk that ends after 20‐30 feet. I understand there are likely Federal and State laws that apply yet this sidewalk that serves nobody (who crosses the bridge on foot ‐ are they
coming from the warehouse and if they are at Marketplace where exactly are they walking to if they cross). Even with this meaningless "improvement" (for nobody) a dedicated turn lane to I‐10E from
Tukwet Canyon could've been built. If anyone cares, the residents have already started trying to go to the right side of those at the light to turn onto the I‐10E entrance ramp but this is incredibly
hazardous as a curb was built (part of the "sidewalk to nowhere").
5. The building of the I‐10E exit ramp does not split into two lanes until halfway up the exit ramp. This has done little to alleviate the highly dangerous stopping of traffic while still on the I‐10. Frankly
us residents who were already using the existing road to split into two lanes already solved the issue but that is now not possible because the initial part of the onramp was narrowed to not allow for
that.
The dangerous nature of this false improvement was made clear a few months ago when there was an early morning crash involving a CalTrans truck on the I‐10 which closed both sides of the freeway
leading up to the exit. Anyone traveling I‐10W had to get off at Oak Valley and try to navigate through the neighborhood to then try and get back on I‐10E at Cherry Valley. This created a standstill
situation where people could not enter nor exit the neighborhood easily at the Cherry Valley/Tukwet exit for nearly five hours. And the congestion ran deep within the neighborhood onto residential
roads as well. It took people an hour and half or more to go two blocks to get out. Certainly this was a unique situation but the City was lucky that there wasn't a house fire or a situation needing an
ambulance. People would've died because nobody could get in or out.
On the other side (i.e. the warehouse side) the situation wasn't as dire; it still was highly congested but thank goodness we made sure that the warehouse trucks were able to get in and out. I shudder
to think what is going to happen once the construction project opposite Marketplace starts going again and when that opens and we have LA level congestion without the actual number of people
that would normally cause that.
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92223 Thank you for considering our thoughts ! Most of the roads towards the older side of Beaumont is mostly what needs work and Beaumont Ave next to
the high school (:
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92223 Thank you. With the increasing density of the population in RivCo major improvements and renovations are sorely needed for our roadways and
highways. I read that the (1)State 79 and Int 10 interchange in Beaumont, including the "lead‐up" in both directions, is on the improvement list and
much needed. The traffic back‐up is exceptional and a safety hazard in this location.
(2) The State 60 and I215 interchange in Moreno Valley needs redesign and reconstruction, even though one completed some years ago. That
realignment did not assist anyone and only created additional congestion throughout the day.
(3) the corridor between the 91/215 Interchange to the 60/215 interchange needs relief as noted
(4) On and off‐ramps in the Inland Empire are very congested and some due to poor design, almost as if the architects and designers never traveled
the route for the said ramps and overpasses. As noted the Cherry Valley Blvd. Interchange in Calimesa is very poorly designed as is the Oak Valley
Parkway interchange in Beaumont. The growing, and unhindered population and traffic growth as made them so.
(5) The "bottleneck" on Eastbound 10 between Yucaipa Blvd and Live Oak Canyon Road needs to be resolved. There aren't enough lanes moving east
in that location and the traffic bogs down every day.
(6) The Highland Springs Ave. intersection/interchange at the 10 in Beaumont/Banning is another needing re‐design for flow and safety.
(7) On and off‐ramps in both directions on Singleton Road connecting with Interstate 10 in Calimesa.
As I mentioned earlier in these comments, it's almost like the architects and designers do not travel these corridors or interchanges and don't
understand the needs. Please rectify this going forward.
Thank you for the opportunity for input.
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92223 We need a Metrolink Feedback Form
92223 I am a resident in Beaumont and am concerned with traffic on the freeways because of all the new housing being built. Feedback Form
92223 Building out the 79 into Beaumont, someone better have an idea of a bypass to the freeway other than dumping the traffic onto Beaumont ave,
Pennsylvania and 1st street. Still waiting for a 60/10 interchange.
Lived here all my life except my military time and seen how the congestion and lack of traffic management has affected the area. Being a network
analyst, my job was to route highspeed data. Cars and roads are no different.
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92223 For safety purposes, there needs to be a way for traffic to move north to south in Beaumont when the trains are blocking the main roads. When the
train is stopped the train blocks Pennsylvania and Sunset and causes significant backups. The freeway overpasses and on and off ramps must be
widened and updated in Beaumont to handle the area's traffic. Cal Trans, the City of Beaumont, and the City of Banning need to fix the Highland
Springs intersections between Second Street and Ramsey, including the freeway on and off ramps, signals, and the limited number of lanes. Additional
roads need to be expanded to ease traffic, for example, 1st Street between Highland Springs and Pennsylvania. (East to West) Portero Blvd. from the
Porter Bridge to Highland Springs and Pennsylvania between Second and Portero Blvd.
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92223 Highland Springs I10 interchange Feedback Form
92223 For citizens of Beaumont who live south of the 10 freeway and east of the 60, there are limited ways of accessing the highway systems. More streets
need to access these areas.
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92223 Some solutions that are more effective would be to limit truck drivers to hours outside of peak hours in the morning. Also the state should promote 4
10 hour shifts to accommodate people who have to commute everyday.
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92223 Wharehouses being build in residential areas bombarding us with trucks tearing up our streets and causing more traffic woes. Tool roads for the rich
only! Who can afford them, Really? Do something about RED LIGHTS being run everyday without regard for live.
May not be in your Draft, but who listens anyway?
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92223 I am glad to see the reconstruction plans along the I‐10 Corridor on interchanges at County Line Road and Cherry Valley Boulevard.
The congestion at Cherry Valley Blvd. is hugely time‐consuming and sometimes unsafe for drivers or pedestrians. While the recent installation of
traffic lights has helped ease congestion, the lack of sync between the three lights heading northbound on Cherry Valley has rendered the updates
and reconstruction nearly pointless.
Lastly, although I don't have access to the same traffic data as RCTC, I believe the Oak Valley Parkway interchange should be prioritized over County
Line Road's interchange. Oak Valley has become considerably more congested, and I can't remember a time in the last three years when County Line
Road felt congested.
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92223 There is a suggestion for express lanes between the 60 in Beaumont and 111. That area only experiences congestion on Fridays and Sundays due to
weekend traffic. The 10 between Beaumonrt and Redlands is awful every week day morning and night. An express lane, carpool lane or even just an
extra lane in this area is very much needed. I know a portion of that stretch is in San Bernardino County but maybe there could be some
collaboration? Also State St in Hemet is in desperate need of repaving between Rsmona Expressway and Florida.
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92223 Congested fwys are a huge problem. A priority to add freeway lanes and improve fwy vehicle travel in other ways should be the priority for riverside
county and the state. Our leaders should be thinking 20 or 30 years from now for traffic planning.
Second is easing up congestion on surface streets as well. Same thing, think 20/30 years from now.
Easing up traffic congestion reduces stress on the drivers/passengers, improves productivity, and allows for 911 first responders to improve their
response times.
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92223 Please stop building warehouses in the Beaumont area. You already acknowledge that the upcoming growth will not sustain the traffic flow that is
currently listed as one of the worst in the nation. That is a terrible statistic. Beaumont, Banning and Calimesa have allowed so many new homes,
stores, warehouses, etc., without upgrading additional availability (for example: on and off ramps) to reach the freeway/and or other roads that can
be help to access all that has been built. It is a dangerous situation and we cannot have it get any worse than it already is. Then once you finally get on
the freeway, it's gridlock there too. Please change your current direction.
Whoever is negotiating with all of the builders for the numerous new housing developments in the Pass area, they need to have the builder pay for
the upgrades for what we need before they be allowed to build. There needs to be more wise planning and decision making. All of this terrible
situation keeps happening while our taxes keep going up.
Thank you for asking for input.
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92223 Thank you for the opportunity.
Mass transportation in RivCo to ease roadway traffic is a must.
I live in Beaumont and many intersections need traffic control (79/Beaumont Blvd and 1st street as an example ‐ turn control).
I noticed that listed in the plan is an improvement for the I10/Beaumont Blvd interchange. Must have top priority for traffic flow, control, and safety.
Also the new Cherry Valley Blvd /I10 intersection is ineffective for traffic flow...needs auto‐controlled light system and bridge is still too narrow to
handle traffic flow.
Highland Springs from 6th St in Beaumont to 1st St is a mess and needs relief for access and traffic volume.
The interchange at the 60/215 in Moreno Valley is a mess. A lot of money was spent for alleged traffic flow in each direction but the flow only
worsened by the inept design of the interchange.
The designers and builders of the interchanges and intersections must have experience using said travel lanes and I don't believe they do.
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92223 Regarding the Cherry Valley Blvd/I10 traffic circumstances… When the completion of the privately funded ‘interchange upgrade“ was in the final
stages I realized that it was not the end of the morning and afternoon traffic issues as I expected it to be. Rather a nice little tidy up and not the real
traffic congestion fix that was promised by the warehouse developers. The northbound traffic from the residential side of the freeway continues to
bog down due to the unresolved bottleneck of lanes funneling 3 lanes of traffic into a single lane (granted it does flow more smoothly with the signals
however this is not the solution I hoped for}. There continues to be plenty of room for a dedicated right turn lane on to the the east bound freeway
on‐ramp yet the “brains” of the project ignored me as i stopped to suggest this to them. So here is what I suggest to relieve the east bound I10
traffic. Add an on‐ramp for east bound interstate 10 traffic somewhere between Cherry valley blvd and the Brookside overpass where there is plenty
of useless land between the freeway and Desert Lawn Dr. Land is already owned by the interstate system, the flow of traffic is minimal in the area,
development is futile in the area…. Genius I know… you’re welcome and thank you for your attention.
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92223 While I appreciate most of this, Keeping traffic flowing by providing alternative ways to get around such as more bus and rail is definitely a great way
to go and I love seeing you expanding on that, especially the potential rail in Beaumont/Banning!
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92223 We live in the Fairway Canyon section of Beaumont. Our streets have not been maintained for about 15 years. As a result, the streets (Armour, Boros,
Woods) have potholes, cracks, and could be compared to roads in a third world country. We have been trying to get the City of Beaumont to accept
its responsibility for well over a year, with nothing being done to our streets, while neighboring streets in much better condition have been paved. We
have received all kinds of excuses for why our streets are not being maintained, but have gotten nowhere. We understand the City has received
numerous large grants for road improvement, but the funds are not being used for street improvement in our neighborhood. Please advise, as the
situation is deteriorating on a daily basis. If necessary, we can provide chunks of the roadway that have broken off, creating a danger to pedestrians
and vehicles alike. Thank you.
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92223 There must be something dine about the trucks. They drive all over the freeway and there are soo many Feedback Form
92223 Please add bike lanes and sidewalks . I want to ride my bike to the grocery store or for exercise. However, it’s too dangerous. For freeways, please add
cameras that send tickets to vehicles traveling more than 5 or 10 mph over the speed limit or weaving in and out of traffic.
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92223 My biggest concern is in the San Gorgonio pass area and what will occur in the event of a natural disaster and non natural disaster. Currently we are
split by the 10 freeway and have limited ways of crossing north and south due to the Railways. We have had significant traffic issues due to the
railways stopping in the middle of the roads. What could occur if a disaster happens and they are stopped in the middle of the road? We had the
Rabbit Fire in July 2023 where almost all of the southside of Beaumont was under an evacuation warning. The 79 was closed due the fire. Had the
evacuation warning because an actual evacuation order, it would of been a traffic disaster.
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92223 Highland Springs Interchange upgrade. Need to close Joshua Palmer WY. build west bound ramp near gas station and Dennys. close existing west
bound ramp. that will relieve northbound Highland Springs traffic at interchange.......similar to Waterman Interchange in San Bernardino. Also build a
flyover bridge between Pennsylvania/ Highland Springs
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92223 It’s a great start to an aging prob,‘em, getting worse everyday Feedback Form
92223 We need more trains and passenger rail coming through the Beaumont/Banning/Calimesa areas. Would be easier to commute west. The highways
can use some work and San Timoteo Canyon can be crowded depending on the time. If there is a plan where the train does not impact traffic on the
canyon that would be nice. Not sure how feasible that would be but it would be nice if something was planned to mitigate traffic on San Timoteo
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92223 Need a commuter rail from Beaumont, California to Los Angeles and San Diego. Feedback Form
92223 All the freeways need more lanes, not fast track. Feedback Form
92223 Improvements to San Timoteo Canyon and train crossings due to the railroad expansion into Calimesa/Beaumont/Banning. Canyon is a regional
connection and increase trains passing will cause traffic and increase commuters to use the highways.
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92223 The traffic congestion is insane, need wider roads and freeways Feedback Form
92225 I really do think that the streets in Blythe need to be fixed they are so bad. This city needs to really think about what they are doing to this town
because it is really going down. Stop wasting money on smoke shops and weed shops and do something good for the city of Blythe.
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92225 I am frustrated and tired of all the pot holes on our local roads and the highways. I don’t have extra funds to repair my car or have the extra funds to
fix a blown tire. Unless you guys plan on reimbursing everytime we have repairs resulting from the poor conditions of the roadways. Please get to
work. Local roads in Blythe CA could use Jesus and a major overhaul. My car rattles all the time and I’m sure other people have the same complaints.
I’m not rich nor do I have the extra funds to always pay for car repairs. The work here is being neglected. The stretch of freeway from Blythe to Wiley
Wells road exit ( about 12‐18 miles ) eastbound lanes needs Jesus. Many people have gotten flat tires on that stretch ( including me, my sister, and a
few friends who have brand new tires ) and it seems like no one cares. If you guys don’t want to do anything about it, then it’s okay. It shows your
true colors and your intentions. If you guys plan on doing something about it, I suggest you get to work. It’s been way overdue.
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92225 In our city, just about every single road you drive down has potholes so bad it is ruining our cars. It is a major safety issue because people are swerving
around trying not to hit the potholes.
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92225 Basically our whole town needs new roads, they patch up the potholes only for them to form again in 3 weeks. Waste of money. Feedback Form
92225 Wow, the streets in Blythe, third World.Feedback Form
92225 Please resurface the roads in Blythe CA. We have streets that need help. Plus big pot holes. Feedback Form
92225 Our city Street are filled with potholes some of them so big you could plan a tree, the streets in Riverside County Of Blythe California need major
repair
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92225 The streets in town all have at least ten potholes which are not filled. The traffic tries to avoid the holes but it is becoming impossible to not drive into
a pothole which risks tire damage. The highway congestion at the inspection station is beyond unreal. Two truck lanes and two car lanes go into two
driving lanes. All four vehicles leave the port at the same time so simple math tells you this will not work out well. My grandson has had three
incidents there and one life threatening injury. When will another street lane be added to that mess? Or the folks who work actually let only one per
lane go instead of waving both hands and 2 cars as well as 2 trucks all try to squeeze in two lanes. 4 into 2 does not compute well. Try it some time
come from Arizona into Blythe CA inspection station and witness the madness of vehicles.
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92225 Need to fix the congestion on the interstates and state routes that leave out of Riverside‐San Bernardino area. Fix the potholes on the roads and
streets.
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92225 Potholes in the town of Blythe are so bad you could probably fish in them growing up as a kid every summer county chip sealed the roads all thru out
the valley we are a farming community so all roads are used equally with exception of the roads to the dump which is also used by a mine also Lovekin
Blvd, is the worst off it's ever been and needs replaced as a whole because it has been engorged in potholes for so long stop foolishly spending in
California and get these roads taken care of create some jobs instead of making up one that don't exist because road harzards are real
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92225 Need to help out Blythe CA Feedback Form
92225 Our main streets uptown and road to Riviera Drive, east of hobsonway to the river,and so many more need new pavement. Help us make Blythe roads
better.
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92225 Blythe is oftentimes forgotten, and I'm asking for your help in getting some of our city's roads in improved condition. So many of our city streets are
filled with potholes and have been "chip sealed" so many times that driving in and around the hospital and post office is a nightmare, not to mention
just our residential city streets. Hoping that filling out this form will allow for our city to receive additional funds to improve our roads in Blythe. Thank
you so much for your attention to this matter!
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92225 I hope that the County of Riverside Respentives really hear Blythe residents. Feedback Form
92230 We need that Cabazon connector/ I 10 bypass asap. These trains stopping and keeping us in our causing death and harm!!!! Feedback Form
92230 The highway needs to be fixed. The lines on the freeway can barely be seen in some areas. Especially in the rain. Feedback Form
92230 The train blocks all of the roads in and out of the south side of town constantly, it causes delays for hours and during g emergencies there's no way to
access the other side. Also during rainy season the wash gets flooded and blocks resident come coming in and out. Is there a way to divert flood water
or to catch it and recycle it for the use of the pass area? And can alert system be put in place to let residents know when it's flooded instead of
getting stuck there and use resources that can be utilized elsewhere.
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92230 Hi I am born a raised in banning California. I grew up and bought a house in cabazon where I raise my family. I have three suggestions with the area
that would make it more safe and productive place to live. First off the railroads. We need an under pass or an over pass because often times the train
blocked both entries into the the Southside of cabazon and that can be a major emergency issue seeing as there is no way in and out. Second is the
consistency of the public bis. Sometimes the bus has a time schedule to follow but they do not show up.literally like they skipped a stop or something.
This is an issue for people who use public transportation to commute back and forth from school and or work. We can't be punctual is the public bus
isn't. Third and final is the over pass on on main Street. The is no room for people to walk over to the other side. People have died with no explination
because the cars did not stop after hitting them. My wife worked at burgerking and had to cross the bridge almost everyday. Definitely not safe. I
thank God she made it to work everytime. These are concerns of many people who live in cabazon. Cabazon is developing and soon with be populated
just like banning and beaumont. We should prepare as soon as possible before any more problems. Thank you for letting me put in my input. This is
far over due and I aprieciate the opportunity to voice my concerns and well as the peoples concern. Thank you and have a great day today. :)
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92230 Cabazon has no exit points when the trains are stopped over both crossings. There has been times the train has been stopped for hours leaving first
responders unable to help.
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92230 Entry and exit in Cabazon, California. NOWAY possible to get in or out when there are all the trains. Why cant a bridge be put in, why cant you go
under the tracks or something ? We have people who reside here who need medical attention or have life saving emergencies and can not access the
interstate because of the railway situation That to me would be a law suit on someone
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92230 Here in Cabazon, the traffic is so bad when there’s an accident on the highway or just on a regular Sunday. It gets to the point where the streets in
Cabazon get flooded with cars because they are trying to skip traffic on the highway. On top of that it doesn’t help that when the train gets stuck over
here, the only two exits we have to get out sometimes we can’t because those are the only two exits we have. Also to put a roundabout and cone was
a bad idea because no one knows how to use it and when there’s traffic, it takes a while to get out of the roundabout. There needs to be more exits
when leaving Cabazon because the amount of people that come over here is ridiculous.
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92230 I live in Cabazon California and there is no access Road out from where we live when the train is completely stopped and because of this I miss work
that means I don’t get paid for the day because there is a train, stopped and broken. So it would be nice if there was an overpass for us residence to
get by.
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92230 As a mother of 3 in the 92230 Cabazon area I have struggled to enter my way to town on the other side of railroad to drive to my son’s school when
school is over. I have been close to loosing my job over not being able to arrive on time when traffic is in complete stop for over 3 even 5 hours reason
being train is in complete stop on both and the 2 only entry’s and exits in Cabazon ca 92230.
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92234 I’d love to have it presented at our Desert Valleys Builders Association! Feedback Form
92234 Bridges must be built at Indian Canyon, Gene Autry, and Vista Chino at Whitewater River. With climate change becoming a significant issue in the
Coachella Valley, these streets are closed more frequently by blowing sand and flooding.
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92234 Rail service and weather related road closures are the most important transportation issues in the CV. Feedback Form
92234 The closures of the washes from rain and blowing sand need to be addressed above all else. Feedback Form
92234 this county needs to concentrate on what the people need not the wants of a committee or commission … people are being taxed out of the state and
eventually this county. How about starting with the murdering county animal control? this is the worst county in the nation for animal care because
you have none … don’t need more taxes or expenditures that aren’t needed! Need a train ride? Call amtrak! Take control of what you have, not your
greed!
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92234 Separate bike lanes would be great. Adding a 2‐3 foot bike lane on a 40mph+ road is not a good idea. Too many older drivers, or tourists not familiar
with roads could cause injuries/fatalities too easily.
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92234 We need Vista Chino Rd. In Cathedral City, CA fixed along with Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon in Palm Springs. All 3 roads are affected by the
same runoff of water and cause HUGE traffic delays for many valley residents in several different cities. Please add Vista Chino Rd. to the list.
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92234 We have been lacking public transportation for way too long, on purpose, just to cater to the auto‐industry, auto‐lobbyists & the big oil industry. This
is NOT okay. It should be fast, easy, convenient, & FUN to take the bus & live without a car. Thank You.
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92234 Here in the Palm Springs area, there are several main roadways that were built through washes, instead of building bridges over washes. The smallest
amounts of rain makes these primary thoroughfares impassable, creating traffic chaos here in Coachella Valley. These roadways must be refitted with
bridges over the washes ASAP.
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92234 Given that global warming is affecting weather patterns at an alarming rate it is more important than ever to implement roadways that span the many
washes in the CV.
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92234 Rail service! We need Light Rail and High Speed Rail alternatives!Feedback Form
92234 So much to do and not enough money to pay for it ( to say nothing about the fact that Riverside County has no clout). This is an unusual suggestion
but it is worth a try. RCTC should call a joint meeting of Riverside’s local leaders, State representatives and Congressional representatives ( see if you
can get a US Senator) and tell them to work together and get this County appropriations.
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92234 Frequent rail service to/from Coachella Valley is needed.Feedback Form
92234 Vista Chino needs lights, reflectors, a bridge at the wash AND potholes to be fixed. Make it an elevated ramp to freeway to connect and raise Gene
Autry from wind/sand.
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92234 Traffic continues to increase as more and more homes are being built, especially in the Inland Empire area. No good way to go to Riverside or LA, no
dependable mass transport to get to coastal areas, etc.
Whdn you add seasonal people (snowbirds) the roads and traffic just continue to get worse.
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92234 The eleventh circle of hell is driving through the 15/215 area on weekday mornings and then back again on weekday afternoons. I know that RivCo
and the local city governments are already working on traffic improvement projects along that that stretch of highway. But boy oh boy this better
work. With more folks from San Diego County relocating to live in the I.E. (including myself), this traffic has gotten significantly worse over the past
several years.
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92234 3 bridges are urgently needed due to flooding and sand closing them frequently. Vista chino (not mentioned in your main page but very important),
Gene Autry and Indian canyon. It creates severe backed up traffic in the entire area especially Ramon road it is also causing significant accidents
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92234 This is a much needed plan for an area that has been seemingly neglected for many years. The infrastructure has not kept up with demand of seasonal
population and tourism.
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92234 I am not familiar enough with the regional plan, nor with how it applies specifically to my Coachella Valley, to comment in detail. The idea that
"money raised locally stays local" sounds like a political catch phrase that makes me wary. The funding situation is bound to be complicated ‐ and
catchy slogans inevitably conceal a degree of BS.
So I must trust the County to do it's best.
It is more than obvious that we need more public transportation. I am an elder who will son depend on public transport but my health limitations do
not allow for long wait times.
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92234 Just providing rail service between Palm Springs and Los Angeles would greatly help with highway conges on . Feedback Form
92234 The parkway from the 215 to San Jacinto is very important. Repaving the 215 from moreno valley to perris. Access to the 10 freeway from hemet/San
Jacinto via the 79.
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92234 When the 10 freeway goes from 4 lanes to 3 lanes it’s always a traffic jam. Why can the freeway just be 4 lanes all the way from Yucaipa to Beaumont
and then the 10 West between Beaumont and Yucaipa? This would cause less traffic buildup and better emissions.
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92234 It's not reasonable that there is no light rail option to get from the Palm Springs area to the major connections in San Bernardino, which in turn
connect all the way to Los Angeles. An expansion of Metro Link to connect to the systems in San Bernardino would represent a significant upgrade to
transporta on op ons for residents of the Coachella Valley.
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92235 The Vista Chino Whitewater Wash bridge project has dragged on for years. Vista Chino has become a I‐10 bypass road with no traffic control. Feedback Form
92236 More assistance with local streets is needed. If we only add new infrastructure and don’t fund maintenance for existing and new infrastructure then
we set up cities for financial failure. And fund the rail! Go all in on rail to implement new travel options to and from Coachella Valley.
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92236 I support CV Rail and stronger nexus between housing and transportation. Also, addressing flooding and blowsand is critical to the public health and
safety of residents and visitors in the Coachella Valley.
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92240 As a cyclist I find that there are not really any safe roads for us. Bike lanes need to be totally separate from the roads. Look to other countries to get
safe examples of this.
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92240 How does it continue to be acceptable to you people that Indian Canyon Blvd and Gene Autry Trail are ALWAYS closed whenever even just a little bit
of rain falls or wind blows??? It's NOT just a massive inconvenience at this point. where is the equity and fairness for the working poor of DHS who
staff the hotels and restaurants that turn the economy of the Coachella valley who have to constantly deal with the extra costs just to get to their low
paying jobs to begin with not to mention literal the life and death situations that arise when hospitals are cut off. Racking my brain thinking where
else in the damn county two main roads are closed this often and can't think of any so why isn't this a bigger issue for you people???
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92240 Over 40,000 people live in the Desert Hot Springs area are often denied access to Palm Springs and therefore. medical care. Feedback Form
92240 Improvement of Gene Autry, Indian Canyon Vista Chino also would like to have access to more bus lines so I can actually take it to work instead of
driving my vehicle find creasing earlier, bus, service and later as well
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92240 Varner Road is in desperate need of repair, especially from the dump road to the Mountain View intersection and from that intersection half way to
Palm Drive.
Most important is the flooding and visibility issues on the roads across the wash between Palm Springs and I‐10. The constant closures are not well
managed and after 50 years needs immediate action. The bridges would relief congestion on connecting roadways and help improve air quality.
Sequencing traffic lights would also improve air quality. When traffic lights are set to blinking red, police officers need to be positioned to direct
traffic to prevent miles long congestion because of the need for every vehicle to stop.
Common sense seems to be lacking as well as consideration for people to get to work or appointments on time.
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92240 I know we have a beautiful desert with soft sand and we choose to live here but please help us with making DHS to palm springs accessible during the
storms and sand storms, while preserving the homes of the animals that were here before us.
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92240 There are large potholes on Vista Chino east of Gene Autry at the wash. These are an extreme hazard and need to be repaired as soon as possible! Feedback Form
92240 In my area Varner road from Mountain View Eastward needs major repairs. It is a very busy street with lots of rust and potholes. Feedback Form
92240 Need more lanes on I10 frwy and emergency exit from congested frwy. Fix Indian Cyn and Gene Autry trail with bridges so people in Desert Hot
Springs have safe travels into Palm Springs in case of emergency.
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92240 Address safe cycling lanes and pedestrian safety.
It seems that we keep building bigger roads with more and more lanes. And the problem just gets worse.
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92240 I live in the Coachella Valley, in the unincorporated Desert Hot Springs area near Route 62 and Indian Canyon Drive. We have been struggling with
sand and flood‐related damages from Hurriance Hilary, with roads that are still shut down today, that impact thousands of commuters and tourists.
Additionally, I wish we can address the consistent road closures on Gene Autry Trail and Indian Canyon Drive, near I‐10, going in/out of Palm Springs,
as well as Vista Chino Dr in Palm Springs/Catherdral City. These constant road closures due to sand drifting and water flooding are a huge imposition
of people that live/visit the western Coachella Valley and have been issues for decades. It's unacceptable that our infrastructure is so primitive in the
year 2024.
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92240 Every time it rains the roads are flooded and they close the roads going into Palm Springs making it hard for people to get to and from work. Feedback Form
92240 Putting MetroLink to the Coachella Valley, they have the rails and a station Feedback Form
92240 Thank you , you should consider heavily traffic consuming areas.Feedback Form
92241 Please do repairs on Varner. The road is a disaster.Feedback Form
92241 Varner Road between Mountain View and Date Palm Drive is a daily disaster. Average wait times to transit Mountain View to Date Palm Drive in the
morning can exceed 20 minutes to travel less than 4 miles. In the evening, between 3:30 to 6:00 the same problem occurs in the opposite direction.
Thousands of drivers are trapped in this nightmare from Monday to Friday. Varner is currently a very poorly maintained two lane road which is also
the only access that the Burgess trucks have to Edom Hill. I know the reason that this is still a problem is because it is mostly in unincorporated
Riverside County, with a portion also being controlled by Cathedral City. The main link to Varner, Mountain View Road, is also in unincorporated
territory. Both of these roads need to be four lanes and both of these roads need more maintenance.
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92241 Regarding Palm Springs streets that frequently close due to rain, sand, and visibility issues (Gene Autry, Indian Canyon, Vista Chino) why not cover the
affected sections of these roads so that they are essentially above‐ground tunnels? That would address the visibility issue as well as the rain and sand
issues, whereas building bridges wouldn't help with the visibility problem.
Also, I heard that it would take 6‐7 years to fix Varner Rd. That's ridiculous! There shouldn't be any environmental studies needed, because the road is
already there. Nobody is asking for a new road to be built. It just needs the potholes filled and new blacktop and striping, especially west of Edom Hill.
The road has been in need of repair for as long as I've lived here‐‐14 years!
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92241 Something MUST be done about the constant road closures of Indian Canyon and Gene Autry in Palm Springs for residents/employees coming from
the north. When those roads are closed, we only have TWO options to get into Palm Springs....Date Palm Drive or Tipton. It happens ALL THE TIME
now, and when traffic is rerouted, it impacts OTHER communities like Cathedral City, as well; and causes MAJOR traffic issues and over‐long
commutes. There needs to be much more cooperation between municipalities as well, so when there ARE road closures, perhaps construction is
halted in those areas that we have to commute through, which also causes major issues just trying to get into Palm Springs. What about a traffic light
at Varner and Mountain View, rather than a 3‐way stop to move traffic along more quickly? There needs to be a multi‐point approach to solving the
traffic congestion and issues. ACTION MUST BE TAKEN; it is getting ridiculous. The other day it took me one hour to go 8 miles. That is unacceptable.
And it happens almost weekly now.
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92241 Please consider expanding Varner Road to 4 Lanes ,this would help elevate some of the congestion on I 10 Feedback Form
92241 We desperately need your help with Varner rd east of Mountain view it's in very bad shape destroying our vehicles driving through the everyday
please help
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92241 Feedback FormSince Tropical Storm Hilary road closures have adversely impacted navigation from north of Interstate 10 to three freeway interchanges and access routes from Desert Hot
Springs area south to Palm Springs and Cathedral City. From the High Desert to Desert Hot Springs and Sky Valley, business owners and employees, parents transporting
school children, access to events or appointments, and regional hospitals, doctors and procedures have been obstructed for more than six months ‐ consuming up to 1.5
hours to travel one‐way (15 miles) from Desert Edge to Palm Springs. I have witnessed drivers dangerously making U‐turns on Mountain View Road south of Dillon Road to
back track to Thousand Palms Road and Ramon, or illegally passing south on Mountain View at up to 100 mph. Frustration has exceeded reason, it is not sustainable.
During the same time that Gene Autry/Palm Drive and Indian Avenue were closed, major arteries in Desert Hot Springs and Vista Chino in Palm Springs were also closed,
only Date Palm was available for accessing the freeway and it was reduced to one lane south of the freeway for nearly a month. Lack of coordination of road closures
became a long‐term obstacle course to a large portion of the Valley’s population, many whom lack the resources to sustain the battle to travel south of the freeway. It is
likely many service workers lost income, were fired or forced to quit jobs and school due to lack of access ‐ businesses that survived the pandemic may not have survived
Western Coachella Valley’s road closures.
Navigation south of the freeway required every day checking map apps all day, for instance, Google Maps for updates, which were not accurate. After storm Hillary passed,
we only had local news broadcast from six hours prior, i.e. KESQ 6 a.m. recorded broadcast, for road updates – at noon it was reported Interstate 10 was closed. This had
the potential to cost everyone in the valley, their life, job or vehicle. Notably, CalTrans did not provide an interactive map that could be updated with current road
closures, such as offramps inaccessible due to flooding, specifically Rio del Sol at Varner Road was not reported on any outlet. Before reliance on the internet was a "thing,"
CalTrans had an automated recording you could call their number and listen to a report of open routes and decide whether to travel, worth risking your vehicle, cost for
tow, or your job, i.e. to get to the hospital. But, 12 hours after the storm passed there was no information available to the public. Still today, Riverside County does not
provide adequate information until travelers come upon barricaded Indian Ave or Gene Autry, after crossing the overpass – not visible from north of the freeway. It is too
little information too late for anyone to adjust their route and arrive at their destination on time, and then there’s the price of gas!
But, what concerns me the most is that Ramon and Highway 111 are considered emergency routes, alternate routes, designated as interstate routes, that since Hillary have
been closed 50 percent of the time. Sometimes due to flooding or road repairs but more often due to blowing sand and low visibility which makes us wonder why the sand
is piled upwind nearly a story high to blow back onto major arteries. Curiously, Granite construction has secured a barrier and access on Indian while continuing to
generate windblown silica from their operations, while commuters cannot access Indian Ave. After Cathedral City removed story high walls of sand on Date Palm south of
the freeway, nearby airborne dust was abated. Beyond the lack of connectivity issues that have been ongoing since overpass improvements were made to Gene Autry/Palm
Drive (windblown overpass sand pitting windshields), over the past six months Varner Road has been the ONLY alternate route north of Interstate 10. In 2021, Varner Road
was improved between Monterey and Washington Avenue exits, accommodating coveted golf course resort and future site of Acrisure Arena but to the west the only
improvement made to Varner Road over the past decade(s) was to accommodate transfer station (dump) traffic from Date Palm overpass. To the east and west Varner
Road is an “unimproved road” – unwary visitors in high end vehicles to resorts north of the freeway are in a pickle. Instead of making improvements to this emergency
alternate route and primary access to communities north of the interstate, individual car owners are paying for damage to their vehicles, I personally replaced front ends on
two 4WDs that only off‐road on unimproved Varner Road ($13,000). The cost to every individual who lives north of the freeway, and the lack of alternate routes during
road closures needs to be taken into consideration when prioritizing road improvements in the Coachella Valley Our nerves are wearing thin and our respiratory tolerance
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92241 Varner Road is a disgrace .
Varner Road is named for a deceased former Riverside County Supervisor. r
It is terrible to think that our County Supervisors are so poorly thought of that something nemd for them is let to deteriorate
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road closures, needs to be taken into consideration when prioritizing road improvements in the Coachella Valley. Our nerves are wearing thin, and our respiratory tolerance
exhausted from silt airborne thousands of feet high blowing to the northeast, away from higher property values south of the freeway.
Circa 2009, communities north of the freeway opposed Cathedral City annexing Varner Road due to the City’s claims of fiscal problems and Varner’s existing poor driving
conditions. The City claimed only 2500 vehicles use Varner Road, as the only access point, at the nexus of three closed routes south of the freeway, I’d estimate 50,000
vehicles per day at 5 mph. While the City avoids widening Varner Road it has neglected it to the point of requiring resurfacing (Desert Sun Op Ed 5/7/23). Varner Road has
not been repaired or maintained since County of Riverside relinquished its transportation responsibility to citizens north of the freeway, 15 years ago (Cathedral City
annexation). As a council member I have heard community members and visitors complaints without accountability from County Transportation. Proposed 10/27/23
roadwork per Cathedral City Varner Road Safety Improvements (SCH 2023100819) has not been done – this route needs to be resurfaced ASAP. Varner Road was a scenic
route, named for a county official, but now commonly described as a pothole ridden gauntlet – a hazard. See image with article at: https://desertlocalnews.com/article/‐
varner‐road‐the‐bumpy‐journey‐from‐scenic‐route‐to‐pothole‐pandemonium
Previously considered concrete barriers to reroute traffic on Interstate 10 have failed to relieve the impact east of Cabazon Pass. Often when there is an incident on
Interstate 10, east and westbound traffic is diverted to Varner and Dillon Roads, both lacking adequate maintenance to bear burden of heavy traffic, such as semi‐trucks,
and lacking adequate traffic controls, directional signage or sheriffs waving traffic through. Interstate 10 at Date Palm exit backs up about a mile and over the overpass to
Varner. At the Desert Edge Community Council meeting 3/12/24, Varner Road's lack of adequate pavement was once again raised (meeting minutes), but not one county
representative mentioned the county was conducting this survey for citizen input ‐ I heard about it on KESQ last week, after seasonal residents left. I have lived in the High
and low desert most of my life, lived north of the freeway for 20+ years. I believe this is a communication, transportation, networking, and coordination problem with
prioritizing interference. Reverse Cathedral City's annexation and repair our roads for the public's safety while securing the personal wealth of everyone north of the
freeway.
92248 It's time for Riverside County to emerge from the stone ages and enter the future of public transportation and less reliability on cars. Having little to
no public transit infrastructure forces residents to saddle themselves with a car, make costly monthly payments as well as pay for insurance. Imagine
how much money people would have left over if they didn't have to have a car at all and could reliably get around the Coachella Valley.
It would promote more connected communities, it would allow seniors who can't drive to have more mobility and solve the loneliness crisis. It would
promote health, if people could safely walk or cycle around their communities without sitting in a car the size of a living room to go two miles to the
local store.
Roads need to have their speed limits lowered, but roads also need to be designed with traffic calming measures in mind. It doesn't matter what you
make the speed limit, if the road is wide and straight, people will speed through it.
Most of all, reducing cars on the road will reduce traffic deaths. Road traffic crashes are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for people ages 1‐54.
It's a disgrace when you compare the U.S. to any other modern nation. Any other modern nation saw what was happening on roads and decided they
valued human lives over the convenience of cars, but not here, not in Riverside County.
It feels like Riverside County doesn't care about its residents. Obviously, it's a different country, but I can't help but be envious of a city like Paris, not
because of its architecture or history, but because the mayor there actually cares about the lives of its citizens. The mayor there decided one year to
start shutting down streets to cars and promoting cycling, then a few years later it actually happened.
Why can't you reduce the number of "community meetings" and just do the damn thing.
It's time for a radical shift in the way we think about transportation. Let's build transportation for people, not cars.
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92253 Fix the roads that flood leading to our local hospital—‐ [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Feedback Form
92253 Good information. Focus on public transport‐rail please Feedback Form
92253 Thank you for seeking comments. I live in the Coachella Valley. The draft plan is well done and easy to understand. I would like to add increased
traffic enforcement for the safety issue and better synchronization of traffic signals for technical improvements.
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92253 Access to Palm Springs during increasingly frequent closures of three major roadways through the wash should be the top priority. Climate change is
only going to make the situation worse. Growth in Desert Hot Springs and the massive importance of Palm Springs to the regional economy makes
upgrades to these roadways critical. Access to the Level 1 trauma center at Desert Regional Medical Center must be kept clear in an emergency. The
plan for Indian Canyon is great but we cannot stop until Gene Autry and Vista Chino are also addressed.
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92253 The county can have better bike and walking infrastructure. Especially protected bike lanes. Feedback Form
92253 1. The area of I‐60 to I‐215 to the 91 freeway is a disaster. Better over‐freeway signage earlier to tell people which lane they need to be in to get
where they want to go.
2. Why do the traffic signals have to turn red one way, and SIMULTANEOUSLY turn green the other? Why can't they be programmed to wait 3
seconds before the other side turns green? People seem to not know they shouldn't run a red light, nor proceed through an intersection without
looking at who is about to come flying through. A 3 second wait would greatly improve safety and reduce accidents. Think: Fred Waring and almost
any cross street. How many accidents have there been to date, and what was the cause each time?
3. Rail service from LA through OC to CV would be awesome. I'd take it to LA, then take light rail rather than make that drive. Ugh.
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92253 I think that it's a good thing that you ask for our opinion... Feedback Form
92253 A commuter rail from The Coachella Valley that goes from Mecca to LA with stops in:
‐ Mecca
‐ Indio
‐ Palm Desert
‐ Palm Springs
‐ Cabazon
‐ Redlands
‐ Riverside
‐ Corona
‐ The OC Beaches
‐ Long Beach
‐ LA
Then with Valley Flyer service as follows:
‐ Indio
‐ Palm Desert
‐ Palm Springs
‐ Riverside
‐ The Beaches
‐ Long Beach
‐ LA
This would open it up for residents to get to and from work as well as enjoy day trips without having to clog up the highways.
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92253 Both bridges in Indio on Jackson and Monroe need to be widen the traffic jam to get out of the city of indio on those two bridges at the freeway are
always congested.
Kind regards,
[PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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92253 The roads, especially in La Quinta, are terrible. Years of neglect causes damage to vehicles. Even areas recently resurfaced ride like goingbover a
washboard.
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92253 Ensure that all new projects will be provided with the necessary funding to perform the required maintenance and preservation work. Feedback Form
92254 There are so many drivers in the highway and streets that do not deserve a license as they are incompetent to drive safe and well. Adding more lanes
may help.
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92260 First of all, the plan doesn’t open for review.
I think given only 2 choices of priorities is not fair to residents of any community member. There are several changes in life that are needed at
different times: I.e., commuting for work and the safety of local roads and also being able to leave the Coachella Valley to occasionally travel out of
town. They are all important for quality of life.
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92260 This is a terrible survey. What is "commuter assistance"? What is "active transportation"? What are"regional connections"? I can't designate priorities
if I don't know what these labels describe. In order to submit my input, I am forced to answer the preceding options BUT MY ANSWERS ARE LIES. I
DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY MEAN.
I live in the Coachella Valley. There is virtually no mass transit. If you don't live/work near a few major thoroughfares, you cannot avail yourself of
public transportation. I'd love to take a bus, but I live more than two miles, straight uphill, from a bus stop.
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92260 It happens in Orange County and in Riverside County, When a new project is completed they have a lane on an on ramp and it ckoses in 3/4 mile. This
cuases so much congestion. I know that contruction compnies build thes on purpose to congest the freeway so they can come back later and say they
can resolve that. And then another billion dollars goes down the drain. Get smart people. These guys are working the system..
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92260 There needs to be a parallel freeway from the Coachella valley into Riverside, because that is the only way to get there on the 10 Feedback Form
92262 The 10 freeway needs an extra lane from Monterey to highway 86 in both directions. Also vista chino in Palm Springs needs a bridge over the
whitewater wash. Also blowing sand in the wash roads has damaged my car is there anyway to help control the sand in the winds.
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92262 A greater priority must be given to fixing the existing roads. For example, the intersection of HWY 111 and Sunrise Way in Palm Springs has been
severely damaged for YEARS. I've had to replace 3 tires and 1 bent rim because of the poorly maintained roads. Fix what we have first before
spending money expanding.
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92262 Frequent road closures due to flooding and blowing sand (visibility) in Coachella Valley are the #1 headache and safety issue for residents ‐ Vista Chino
Road, Gene Autry Trail closures regular cause traffic rerouting and congestion on other streets. This causes significant delays in response times for
emergency situations ‐ police, fire, medical.
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92262 As a resident of Palm Springs by far the fix to Critical roads, such as Indian Canyon, Gene Autry Trail, Vista Chino, and Dillon Road are regularly
closed due to blowing sand and rainstorms is the very highest on my priority list.
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92262 There needs to be a solution to the repetitive closing of streets and highways over the wash and windswept areas between Palm Springs and I‐10. It
impacts safety and creates chaos finding ways out of and into town.
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92262 I find this plan to be somewhat disappointing. I find ZERO areas marked for “safe streets and roads” on the proposed plan. Every other category has
something indicating changes or improvements.
In this plan it mentions uniformity. Laughable. There seems to be nobody overseeing or coordinating various projects. I point to the recent
“improvements “ done to the curbs found along Hwy 111 through the city of Palm Springs. Multiple intersections have only three (3) of the four (4)
corners “improved”. Why?
State mandates require changes to our left turn signals programming. This has resulted in long lines of traffic as people wait for signals that don’t stay
green long enough to clear the cue of wai ng vehicles. Ridiculous at a me when gasoline prices are soaring.
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92262 Too many roads are impacted by weather events causing a huge disruption to all of the users that must travel those roads daily in addition to risking
health and safety in emergencies. We spend too much to clean up after the issue.
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92262 Especially as one ages, it becomes ever less preferable and affordable to have to depend on personal transportation (i.e., one's own fossil‐fuel‐burning
vehicle) not only to get around town on increasingly busy roadways but also to visit neighboring (or near‐neighboring) counties such as San Diego, Los
Angeles, and Orange. I'd love to see more rail and bus options to become available in the near future; I might get out more often, leaving the driving
to someone else!
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92262 We need to have a bridge built (like the Dinah Shore bridge) at the wash to avoid having to close E Vista Chino every time it rains or the sand blows.
This area has been closed every time there is a rain or dust storm (which happens frequently) and has been happening for the past 20+ years that I've
lived in Palm Springs. More money has been spent on cleaning up the area after such storms than it probably would cost to build a bridge.
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92262 Something seriously needs to happen to combat our major arteries from closing so regularly because of blowing sand and /or flooding. There is just so
much more
traffic and people to just rely on one way in and out of Palm Springs when Indian, Gene Autry and Vista Chino are closed down due to weather
conditions.
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92262 Also ‐
The number one problem for Safety is the speed limits on city streets. It would make a huge difference in SAFETY for riders and walkers if major and
minor arteries had lower speed limits. City roads should be 30 mph ‐ not 45 and 55 mph because VERY FEW drivers driver the speed limit.
The second problem is the lights ‐ if lights were synced, traffic flow would be better and help eliminate congestion as well as drivers racing to beat red
lights.
These two changes would significantly affect and increase safety.
Thank you
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92262 I was disappointed not to see updates to the I‐215 / Rt 60 highway between Riverside and Moreno Valley, including the merge/split interchange. This
has got to be the most congestion section of highway in Riverside County. Granted there isn't much room to add new lanes, but something needs to
be done. It's a 3‐4 lane highway at the top of the hill and a 7‐lane highway at the bottom. That alone causes cars to slow down in both directions as an
every day occurrence.
Also, I was pleased to see added lanes for Rt 60 in Moreno Valley; however, please extend the 3rd lane to Gilman Springs Rd. (It looks like the money
ran out).
Also, glad to see a reconstructed intersection at I‐10 and Rt 79 in Beaumont. This will be a much needed improvement.
Finally, the Coachella Valley needs more money to address flood and blowing sand control. If the 3 roads (Indian Canyon, Gene Autry, and Vista Chino)
are closed, commuters are severely affected. But they can't be closed all at once. Money is available for Indian Canyon but Vista Chino should be next,
since a bridge can probably be completed economically.
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92262 The one vehicle/one occupant concept is has been dead for a long time. Widening roads or adding more lanes are self defeating. Public transport is
the only solution.
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92262 Improved public transit with regional focus would decrease congestion on our roads and lend itself to safely more bike lines or designated protected
bike roadway access.
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92262 Biggest concern is the impact of blowing sand and water over the roadways in and out of Palm Springs. Specifically: Indian Canyon Drive, Gene
Autry, and Vista Chino at the wash. The frequent closures of these roads affect the ability of people to get in and out of Palm Springs, and impede
critical emergency vehicles.
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92262 Key arteries in Palm Springs are constantly being closed due to flooding and or blowing sand. Thousands of people are inconvenienced every time the
roads have to be closed and other arteries then become overloaded. In addition to being an inconvenience, it can be a safety issue as the hospital
becomes harder to reach.
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92262 Need speed cameras in town. Feedback Form
92262 I reside in the city of Palm Springs n despite vast amounts of tax payer dollars we have some of the worst road conditions in All of Coachella Valley!
In addition, I have resided in PS for nearly 20 years n virtually nothing has been done to mitigate the frequent, unsafe n inconvenient closures of
Indian Canyon, Gene Autry, and Vista Chino roads!
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92262 We live at the 64 @ then Riv at the intersection of Indian Canyon road and Via Escuela Drive and have had to endure the huge amount of commercial
traffic and hot rodders tearing up Indian Canyon with its speeders that crash into the islands and signs . Via escuela is basically a flood route when it
rains and sluices through our area and creates havoc . And all the people that try to get across that intersection is a total scary nightmare because the
speeders don’t want to let you cross. We also multitudes of cracks and pot holes in front of us when raced across sounds like an earthquake
happening especially when big trucks speed by. We need a four way stop signs or a traffic light because this particular area has become more
residential and is increasing.
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92262 There is no really good way to get from Coachella Valley to Los Angeles or other California destinations. The current configuratiopn of Amtrak
California thruway bus connecting in Fullerton is simply not competitive. We need to get cars off the road and only a train can do that. Just extent
Metriolink from Riverside to POalm Springs and Indio.
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92262 The roads keep getting worse and worse. The new traffic signals program has people waiting forever for the light to change which wastes more fuel. Feedback Form
92262 Nothing more to add.Feedback Form
92262 The road conditions in the Palm Springs area are deteriorating.Feedback Form
92262 The most dangerous missing sidewalk gap in Palm Springs is a 1,300 foot Feedback Form
92262 I live in Palm Springs in the Racquet Club neighborhood. North Indian Drive is always closed due to blowing sand and flooding. When this happens ‐
my access to the Highway 10 is very difficult!!! I have seen news articles that a raised roadway is being proposed that would remove this problem but
needs funding. Thank you for your attention regarding this ongoing issue.
Regards,
[PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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92262 I live in the Racquet Club neighborhood and North Palm Canyon Drive is constantly closed due to blowing wind and flooding. This makes access to the
10 very difficult. I see news articles that a proposed plan to raise the roadbed and add a bridge would remove this problem. Your attention and
support for this project would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
[PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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92262 The critical missing 1,300 foot sidewalk on State Hwy 111 on the south side of the street (north edge of the Palm Springs Airport) Vista Chino between
Farrell and Gene Autry is the most dangerous in the entire City of Palm Springs and needs to be installed.
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92262 Public Transportation in the Coachella Valley needs publicizing more.
Trains Buses between Coachella and Riverside Communities through to Union Station Los Angeles would cut back on traffic on the 10 Freeway.
Bridges across the 10 freeway in Coachella would greatly assist commuters and improve quality of life and safety during sand storms and
flooding events.
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92262 In Palm Springs it takes forever to get across town. Both ways used to be able to turn left at the same time and it would let the entire line go. They
changed that so that One Direction goes at a time and if you’re turning left sometimes you have to sit through two full light cycles to be able to turn.
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92262 CV Link in Palm Springs is great but you cannot access it from Vista Chino because that high traffic street has no bike lanes or sidewalks between Gene
Autrey and Farrell. The 215/60 interchange is poorly designed with five lanes going to 3 approaching from the east and south.
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92262 No additional thoughts.Feedback Form
92262 I have been commuting from Palm Springs to Redlands since 2016. During this time I have watched the explosion of new residential homes along the I‐
10 W/E corridor from the 60 to the county line. I have also seen my commute increase from 47 minutes with very minimal traffic to 1 hour and 4
minutes with heavy traffic. There is not enough jobs in these areas to support all these new homeowners so my assumption is most people will
commute to work. If Riverside County and San Bernardo County don't do something about the I‐10 traffic, it will soon be completely gridlocked.
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92262 Overall, it's a great plan and I would support a local bond measure to fund it. Hopefully, implementation of the plan can be accelerated by also
leveraging federal and state grants, and private investments. Reliable rail service is long overdue for the Coachella Valley, and would provide
significant traffic relief on I‐10 and Hwy 60. Infrastructure supporting active transportation in the Coachella Valley would greatly enhance the quality
of life in the desert cities.
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92262 Really want to see passenger rail service from Coachella valley to Los Angeles Feedback Form
92262 There needs to be a significant frontage road along I‐10 in the San Gorgonio pass between Hwy 111 and Banning. When there are accidents or other
emergencies the freeway is shut down and you can be trapped for hours. This is a health and safety threat. And it happens too often.
The frequent closures of Indian Canyon Road and Gene Autry Trail in the Coachella Valley has become way too common and causes major disruptions
and the area has grown significantly that the problems are getting worse all the time.
It would also be nice to have dependable rail service between the Coachella Valley and the Riverside and LA area. This would help ease the burden on
the traffic in the pass.
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92262 Access to the 10 fwy from northern Palm Springs is in dire need of being updated. Indian Canyon needs to be addressed Feedback Form
92264 The bridges over the washes need to be built here in Palm Springs. The wash crossings are closing much more often lately due to climate change.
When they are closed, traffic is awful all around Palm Springs and Cathedral City.
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92264 My priority is adding sidewalks and safety
improvements for pedestrians,
equestrians, and bicyclists.
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92264 My main concerns are both young, reckless drivers and elderly slow/erratic drivers. Both equally as dangerous. Feedback Form
92264 We need to build bridges to safeguard passage in/out of the valley during natural disasters, blowsand and flooding. Feedback Form
92264 Syncing stoplights and police patrol are the main traffic problems in the Coachella Valley. Wind and rain closing roads just makes the problems worse
along with reckless driving.
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92264 My top priority by far is adding bridges or whatever other infrastructure is needed to mitigate closures in Palm Springs when there is blowing sand or
flooding. Second is rail service connecting the Coachella Valley to L.A. And third would be environmental mitigation. Thank you for doing this!
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92264 Of all 8 transportation investment types listed in the 2024 Draft traffic Relief Plan, the TOP THREE are equally important, as follows: (#1) Regional
Connections; (#2) Public Transportation; and (#3) Active Transportation. Let's get people out of their cars and ono fast, affordable, effective public
transport. A rail network connecting north to Las Vegas, east to Phoenix, south to San Diego (via Temecula) and west to Los Angeles. Rail stations
should be supported by designated bus or light rail transport that connect directly to existing urban centers such as central Palm Springs, Cat City,
Palm Desert, and Indio. From these transport hubs, people can transfer to local public transport. Designated bus & light rail right‐of‐ways can be
paired with active transportation (bikes paths) furthering the existing active transport network and getting more people out of their cars.
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92264 Synchronized traffic lights to allow better flows of traffic, lowering speed limits to make neighborhoods and driving safer, better enforcement of traffic
violations and possibly a more robust drivers education course for adults are important items that stand out for me. I have lived in Palm Springs for
20 years and have seen an increase in drivers driving way too fast ignoring speed limits, lack of courteous driving etiquette (including the Palm Springs
Police) and very little traffic law enforcement.
I know there are a lot of competing priorities for funding and time on these projects but glad to see a plan in the works to address sown of these
issues.
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92264 The condition of the roads in Palm Springs is appalling, and I have observed no repaving in the past 2 years !! Feedback Form
92264 Thank you for this; my main input, opinion and critique is that there needs to be so much more urgency in these plans; the schedules seem to be so
much longer than would hopefully be in emergency situations, as in case of the Big One eventually happening. Currently the situations of Blowsand
and Flood Control have not only been happening consistently for years, the resolutions are way too drawn out. Redundant environmental studies
where roads already exist? For example: construction of raised roadways above where roads already exist requires as much as if the road never
existed? In other parts of the country where raised roadways are the necessity (through the waterways in Louisiana, for instance) the construction of
raised Trestle Bridge roads from pre‐formed concrete footings, etc.. are done with much more urgency than the foot‐dragging we appear to see here
in the Coachella Valley. Or perhaps the utilization of the Army Corp of Engineers to contribute and help facilitate could be possible?
Would like to see these plans and developments have much more urgency than is currently being shown, for the sake of our economy, safety and our
future both immediate and long term. And thank you for asking.
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92264 Palm Springs needs bike lanes. It is dangerous now Feedback Form
92264 Would be great if road damage, including potholes caused by rain, could be repaired. Feedback Form
92264 The traffic signals in Palm Springs and Cathedral City are my biggest frustration. I will reach out to the Palm Springs city managers office directly.
That should be one of the items above! People rant about that online constantly.
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92264 More Public Transportation and Infrastructure is needed throughout the Coachella Valley. The Commuter Rail Plan from Coachella to LA needs to be
implemented ASAP to relieve congestion on Freeways. Lots of people would much rather take a train into LA than drive and deal with traffic and
delays. Low‐cost, quick‐build, bridges needs to be built ASAP on Indian Canyon Drive, Gene Autry, and Vista Chino over the Whitewater Wash in Palm
Springs. These roadways close way too often due to flooding and winds.
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92264 Speed in PS and people running thru red stop lights Feedback Form
92264 Need pedestrian and bike crossings on Farrell between Ramon and Mesquite especially due to high speed traffic on that street. Feedback Form
92264 Please complete synchronization of lights on 111 and elsewhere.Feedback Form
92264 Please speed up development of bridges over the wash in Palm Springs. It’s taken way too long! Feedback Form
92264 1. For years we have requested a left turn arrow to be installed in Palm Springs at the Gene Autry/Dinah Shore
intersection. We live nearby and it is an extremely hazardous turn without a designated turn arrow (east/west).
Crashes occur regularly.
2. Change the lane systems on Hwy 111 in Cathedral City between Cathedral Canyon Rd. and Date Palm.
The confusion of the divided turn lanes in both directions is horrible. Plus, the eastbound lane closure by the new
casino is a bad disruption during tourist season.
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92264 I don’t have any thoughts concerning the report. Feedback Form
92264 The safety of pedestrians and bicyclist needs to be addressed. I have almost gotten hit three times crossing the street in crosswalk with a blinking light
going.
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92264 No sidewalks on major streets.
Sidewalks that suddenly end leaving a wheelchair user no option but to travel on road.
Crosswalk not painted with white stripes so driver can see more clearly.
Slope at crosswalk not in line with crosswalk but directing person to cross street diagonally.
Button to press at sidewalk out of reach for person in wheelchair.
In fact it’s a nightmare for a disabled person to travel around unaided.
Please consult a disabled person when installing wheelchair slopes and buttons.
Thank you.
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92264 Hwy 111 needs lots of improvement, especially between Farrell in Palm Springs and Perez in Cathedral City. The surface is badly deteriorated. Also
the traffic flow is very poor with many drivers driving substantially under the posted speed limits.
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92264 I drive for Uber which makes me drive on our local streets quite often. The conditions in Palm Springs is horrendous. Fix them. Please! Feedback Form
92264 Getting around in the Coachella Valeey continues to get more dificult. Not only do we not have the options needed to reduce the use of inidiviual cars
but more and more the roads are closing due to flooding and sand.
There should be rules restricting truck taffic that fills our air with poison and makes the roads more dangerous for pssager cars.
It is still impossible to get across the Coachella Valley on a bike after over a decade of talk. The bike paths that are availablae are unmanaged and hae
too many 90 degree angles to be safe and used by commuters or joy riders.
We need more public transportation options to LA.
Roads that are often closed due to flooding and sand should be modified to avoid these issues.
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92264 Potholes really need to be fixed properly Feedback Form
92264 1)Other than the city of Palm Springs, bike lanes are either non‐existent or too narrow. In Rancho Mirage they simply took the shoulder of many major
roads and painted a bike. These are not safe “bike lanes”. 2)Stop light are another major issue in Palm Springs and Cathedral City. Lights will turn red
when there are no cars in either direction (I.e. Golf Club Drive and 111.)
3)people running red lights with no police presence…ever!!! Very dangerous. Cathedral City is the worst for this.
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92264 The constant potholes that are present on East Palm Canyon ( HWY 111) between Palm Canyon and Gene Autry. They appear whenever it rains.
They’re filled in only to reappear after another rain. This stretch needs to be repaved completely
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92264 Cars going to fast. Running red lights and generally driving recklessly
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92264 I want a rail system out to the Coachella Valley into Orange County and beach areas.
In Coachella, several main roads are continually shut down due to floods and sand.
My home town of Palm Springs has excellent art and tourism but terrible roads with potholes or just old surfaces. This needs attention NOW.
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92264 High speed rail from the valley to LA and San Diego with a hub connecting to the capital and silicon valley...super important to sustainability and
economic growth
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92264 Synchronize the lights on 111!Feedback Form
92264 At least in the Coachella Valley, it would be interesting to have more public transportation options, including rails and/or metro systems to make
getting around easier. Regional connections to LA, San Diego, and beyond would be amazing to have and could boost our Economy.
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92264 Get a daily train from L.A. to Palm Springs now, not in ten years. Tracks are there and some service already exists as well as station. U.S. the power of
government over the freight train companies and force them to provide accesss to the tracks.
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92264 The plan is a joke. At least as far as your commitment to pedestrian safety. The safe streets and roads category is supposed to be about pedestrian
and mobility device safety. That's what is meant by safe streets everywhere else. There are already TWO other categories to do all the traffic stuff
mentioned in your description, Highways and Regional Connections. Including it also in Safe Streets is redundant. The plan doesn't even mention
pedestrians despite having a pedestrian in a crosswalk being the icon representing the category. Any hope I had that Riverside County ever cared
about pedestrian safety has been destroyed by what I can see in this plan. It's basically about moving cars faster (with token mentions of bicycle
infrastructure, public transport, and faked concern for the environment) and if a few pedestrians get killed it's just a small price to pay for not being a
car like I'm apparently required to do in Riverside County. That's of little surprise when county sheriffs can run over and kill pedestrians without
consequence (May 25, 2023, Moreno Valley). Or a hit‐and‐run driver kills a pedestrian after partying all night and gets three months plus probation
(Chad Steinmetz driving a red Porsche 911 Carrera, 6:40 a.m. on May 27, 2022, near East Palm Canyon and South Broadmoor drives). Yes, I own a car
and drive it. But I also walk, both for exercise and nearby errands. And I find Riverside County's commitment to pedestrian safety to be minimal.
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92270 Blowing sand which closes roads are the only getting worse, time to deal with it now! Feedback Form
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92276 Ok but not really what I would dol Feedback Form
92276 The highways need re‐striped, nighttime travel is hazardous when the traffic lanes aren't visible. Feedback Form
92282 For 23 years I've been hearing about a bypass rd between Cabazon and Banning. Quit studying and just get it built already.
Adding a bus stop at Haugen Lehman between the Desert cities and Cabazon would be helpful. It would cost very little and help a undeserved
community tremendously.
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92282 The people of WHITEWATER and Cabazon need a way to get in and out when traffic is congested on the 10 freeway we are basically trapped Feedback Form
92283 The big rigs need their own lanes. They are a big cause of the traffic. They are slow and take up a lot of space. Please also work on high speed trains Feedback Form
92307 Lack of Enforcement of traffic laws is a huge concern. Feedback Form
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92313 There needs to be more technology so when there's traffic, computers can adjust stop lights so alleviate flow at different bottle necks. Also people
need to learn how to not follow too close on freeway because that actually creates more traffic (accordion effect).
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92320 I am a former council member from the City of Calimesa and would like to see townhall meetings in regard to the various project phases. I served on
the T‐Now committee, training the community how to utilize buses, trains, subways, Uber and Lyft. I recently trained a group of women how to take
the Metrolink to San Juan Capistrano, CA.
I look forward to reading the RCTC newsletter, as I continue to train the community how to utilize public transportation.
Respectfully,
[PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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92320 Please add more train times. I would love to ride the metro link more if the times made sense. Right now, I can't make it to work at a reasonable hour
before 9am from the Downtown San Bernardino to Downtown Riverside. The option is to take the bus but that doesn't save me time since I'll be
sitting in traffic anyways, I might as well take my car. I would prefer to take rail. The routes are okay, I feel the biggest issues are the lack of
reasonable times if you want to travel within the IE. The only good time options are if you want to make it to LA or Orange county by 9am. Some of us
travel within SB and Riverside county for work.
So far the only train in the region that consistently runs at reasonable times in the San Bernardino to Redlands Arrow.
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92320 County Line Road in Calimesa is horrible. It has not been paved in at least 15 years and is full of pot holes. This needs attention and it is not getting
fixed. Several people have had to replace tires because of the crappy road condition. The road is full of potholes and cracks. Please prioritize this and
do something to fix this. Thank you.
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92324 We should be putting MINIMAL focus on car infrastructure and do everything we can to build communities that enable active, alternative
transportation and are linked by reliable, frequent public transportation. I look at things like Metrolink that depend on shared track, only go to and
from LA, and whose stations are dependent on people driving to huge surface parking lots. It's ridiculous! We should have streets that are safe and
cities that are mixed use! We should have more housing to not only make transit more efficient, but have the tax base to fund these projects, and
even to alleviate homelessness, something that scares people away from public transportation too! I wanna use my new e‐bike without having to
share lanes or ride in a gutter next to cars going 40‐50mph on surface streets! 40k yearly traffic related deaths will not be reduced by more lanes, only
by enabling new means of transportation.
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92324 We need a light rail connection between downtown San Bernardino and downtown Riverside. The bi‐county corridor would lead to reduced commute
times and economic growth. Please work together to make it happen. We are being left behind in comparison to LA and OC counties.
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92324 Reche canyon road is in need of serious help. Flood control, not just pot hole patching but road redone, also better traffic control as it can take 2
hours to get home from the hours of 3‐6 pm
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92324 I live off Reche Canyon Rd in the unincorporated Riverside County. We have a horrible traffic situation on the 2 lane rural road with only one way in
and out. The Reche Canyon residents are plagued with high numbers of commenter traffic from Moreno Valley heading to/from Colton, Loma Linda,
etc due to not wanting to use the freeways. This traffic is exacerbated by frequent semi trucks which are prohibited at the county line.
In hopes to decrease the traffic or at least get better control of it, I would like to recommend a toll road/fastrak pass starting at Heacock and Reche
Vista through to the San Bernardino County line on Reche Canyon Rd. This would bring money to the county and control the traffic through the
canyon. The traffic is at a dangerous level and toll road would immensely help the situation.
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92335 Stop putting fastrak on the freeways!!! Feedback Form
92354 Continuing to upgrade and expand highways is only going to dig us deeper into car dependence and isolate the community. We need more active and
public transportation instead of massive strips of concrete.
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92354 Morning rush hours traffics are increasing on the highway everyday on the I‐10 and SR‐91, all expansion and widening options are going fail with the
new development and and increased numbers housing around all these cities (Redlands, Loma Linda, Moreno Valley, Beaumond and all other cities).
Planners must think and find the origin of the traffic and mode of destination. These is no point A to point B public transportation network. Everybody
wants cars and adding traffic on the highway.
One example is new rail line from Redlands to San Bernardino(A‐B). Where is the immediate (B‐C, B‐D) connection or public transportation options?
Are they work?
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92364 Synchronize traffic signals to improve traffic flow. Feedback Form
92373 I live in Redlands and commute to Riverside for work. Despite the 12 mile distance it routinely takes me 30 minutes to get home as there is no other
option than to sit in traffic. A passenger rail connection between San Bernardino and Riverside and onto Corona with a second branch heading
towards Moreno Valley/Perris Valley should be the top priority of the county to help relieve traffic. The Freeway system, especially the 215 between
I10 and the Moreno Valley interchange, is well above capacity and the only way forward to help ease congestion is to start removing cars from the
roads by providing alternative options to residents. Passenger rail lines should also be connected to Temecula with transit options out to the wineries
so that those of us who are members of the wineries can visit without having to worry about drunk drivers on the roads.
It would be nice to also have bicycle routes that provide separated lanes so that on the nice days I could ride my bike to work. Currently the only bike
option is the shoulder of high speed streets and this does not feel safe.
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92376 More investment in public transportation , less freeway expansions Feedback Form
92501 You seem unbalanced recommending east county and environmental spending. I am in west County and seeing huge spending without much relief.
Highway 60/I‐215 between the interchanges in Riverside is still too crowded. At least up an additional lane going eastbound (uphill) to reduce the
truck slow down problem. I also see that the Columbia Ave. off/on ramp on the south bound I‐215 is a consistent major problem. You might have to
close the on ramp going south bound at Columbia and I‐215. 25% for environmental issues is too much. Use it for pothole repair. Fairmount Park has
numerous potholes constantly. Right now, it is particularly bad. I would also recommend adding an additional Metrolink line to and from Los Angeles
that leaves during the middle of the day. I don't always want to spend the entire day in Los Angeles and need a trip during the middle of the day in
order to take Metrolink.
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92501 The best way to reduce traffic congestion and wear and tear on roads is to add public transit routes and capacity, as well as improve walking and
cycling infrastructure, protect bike lines and generally de‐center cars from the plan.
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92501 From an editing perspective, the document felt out of order. The investment types were never in the same order twice. The three regions received
different levels of detail : PVV received 1 page of bullet points, Coachella Valley got a map and then a few pages of descriptions, then Western
Riverside County received a map, a pie chart, and then pages of description.
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92501 There are some good strategies here.
But.. A plan that doesn’t remove most of the tractor trailers that are on the roads today won’t work. Most of what I see on long haul rigs should be on
trains anyway.
I also don’t see the problem of HOV lanes being addressed ‐ a car moving at highway speed is more efficient, so why have carpools move at these
speeds while gross polluters idle in traffic? If the goal is really to improve air quality, we should remove these ‘luxury lanes’ so that the whole road can
move more efficiently during peak driving periods.
There isn’t any mention of removing exits and on ramps in urban areas. We have too many, and they make passing through cities a congested
nightmare. Lanes for local and through traffic need to be separated by barriers with entrance and exit to the express lanes separated by at least 4
miles between them. ‐This can be done with the roads we already have with marking paint and K rails. Other countries have been doing this for
decades, why don’t we?
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92501 I live in the city of Riverside but like thousands of others, commute to work in Orange County. I support the public transit options in this plan and hope
that future projects will collaborate also with Orange County transportation because it is the last few miles of my commute (from Tustin Metrolink to
Costa Mesa or Irvine) that could use the most improvement to make commuting by train a daily option for me. Thank you!
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92501 Too much of the plan focuses on adding lanes to existing roads. Adding lanes has been shown time and time again to do little to decrease traffic
congestion. Money spent on adding lanes should be spent on increasing frequency and availability of public transportation, and increasing road safety.
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92501 As a regular commuter between Riverside County and Orange County, I found it impossible to find other transportation options, except driving solo
back and forth to work. Considering limited right of way on fwy 91, I believe most of proposed freeway improvements would not resolve the traffic
congestion on it ultimately. Most of the existing design elements such as aux or weave lanes, on/off ramps are substandard.
I find public transportation options such as local rideshare vans and park & ride facility almost non‐existence in Riverside County. It seems to me that
the majority of substantial improvements are being planned on the Interstate highways like 15 and 10 and not the regional highways.
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92501 How about the 215/91 mess??Feedback Form
92501 We need a traffic relief plan that evolves the transportation infrastructure beyond more roads and more lanes. Feedback Form
92501 I strongly oppose the addition of more travel lanes on the freeways mentioned in the plan. It's clear that many Riverside County residents are
commuting to Orange and LA counties which already have extensive plans underway to improve mobility for those outside of passenger vehicles.
Riverside County should focus on improving transit within the county to these commuter destinations in order to relieve traffic congestion during
commuting hours.
Currently, vehicle traffic within the county during non‐commute hours moves quite well which means local roads and the current highway
infrastructure is more than sufficient and the problem is commuter traffic. Adding more lanes, particularly in anticipation of 500,000 additional
residents over the next 25 years, will only maintain the status quo which is 1+ hour commutes into Orange and LA counties.
Using feeder busses to the Metrolink stations which are comfortable, frequent, and timed with the trains should be the goal. The parking lots at most
Metrolink stations are already sufficient and most days there's plenty of parking. Increasing the frequency of trains and adding tracks (as mentioned in
the proposal) is a step in the right direction. There's also plenty of federal money available to support this plan.
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92501 Did RCTC work with SBCTA to prepare the EPA Priority Climate Action Plan PCAP (due today)? There is a $4 billion Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
out that may cover some of the gaps you are describing if a priority measure is included in the MSA’s PCAP or the State’s PCAP (applications due April
1) Max funding to applicant is $500 million.
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92501 What is the breakdown in Jobs Supported in the types of jobs? is it majority construction? Caltrans? Feedback Form
92501 With the current climate changes, are we considering how green spaces such as Refuge Islands, Lane Diets and reducing suburban sprawls in the
infrastructure creation?
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92501 I wish there were more frequent buses, because I live on by center street and why is it an hour to get to RCC :/ Feedback Form
92501 Hello
I have been riverside residen dor many years. And I very glad that the county is taking care and time about this matter.
I live on a major orange st and strong street. Northside riverside. where we have an elementary school. Where kids walk home. And there's no a
sidewalk and speed tracker..
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92501 Adding freeway lanes cannot and will not fix traffic. You need to get serious about giving people other ways to get around and work with other
agencies to provide people other ways to live that don't force them to get in a private car and drive dozens of miles for work or school or errands.
Communities where kids can walk to school and people can walk or ride bikes to their grocery store, dry cleaner, hair salon, cafe, etc.; buses that
come more than once an hour; and trains that go in more than one direction once per day will fix traffic. Wider roads won't do anything but pump
carbon into the atmosphere and reinforce a completely moribund way of living. People will keep driving so long as you keep giving them reasons not
to do something else.
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92501 I take both the IEOC line and the 91 regularly to work. An IEOC departure within an hour after 7:28 from Riverside Downtown on weekdays would give
me much more flexibility in my commute. The 6:50 and 7:28 are useful, though other options are way earlier than I personally need. For the way back,
I have taken the train back to arrive in Riverside at 5:16, 6:12, 6:38, and 8:00 on different days. I would appreciate a later train, as I currently need to
drive if I'm going to get dinner or hangout with coworkers after work.
Nobody enjoys driving on the 91. One more lane will not fix it. Spending money widening the 91 is a waste of money, and won't improve commute
times due to induced demand. This is my commute, and you are planning to waste millions of dollars not improving it.
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92501 Although freeway congestion is what causes me personally most issues in current commute, I think it’s wrong to prioritize freeway congestion over
bike, rail and bus. I’ve also used these alternate forms of transport and —if they worked— I’d gladly take bus or train over my 2 hour freeway car
commute from downtown Riverside to Hemet. Bus and rail are the future. We need to invest in them heavily.
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92501 Many traffic lights are very long with or without traffic. Homeless individuals walking across the street without crosswalks is so dangerous to
themselves and all drivers. Lastly, I noticed drivers going through red lights accidentally and intentionally and there never seems to be police giving
tickets for that. I do see police checking for speeding on freeways and streets. Thank you
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92501 Congestion is increasing with all of the large trucks overtaking the highways during major traffic times during the week. Those large trucks are also
causing more damage to the roads.
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92501 Avoiding bad traffic on freeway Feedback Form
92501 Widening highways has never solved traffic and will always induce demand. Providing reasonable alternatives is the only solution for overcrowded
highways. Express and HOV lanes are alright, but adding another regular lane will only cause more congestion both during construction and in the
future. Please reconsider this or provide higher quality alternate transportation options.
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92502 The proportion of funds going to roads and highways is too large. We need more rail and active transport. Feedback Form
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92503 I do not support additional taxes for this plan. The commission needs to do a better job getting our fair share of funding from the federal and state
transportation funds.
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92503 I am against any additional sales tax to fund transportation improvements. I will go shop in another county if approved. Get the funding from the state
who already over taxes us, mis‐manages our tax money, and is forcing absurd housing requirements with no infrastructure funding help. Furthermore,
increased property tax income from development, developer fees, permit fees, Mello Roos taxes use to help fund these projects fully. Increase these
income sources for funding. Furthermore a home that sold for $200k in 2000 now sales for $800k, when these homes sale the property tax income
quadruples. We are sick and tired of more taxes, it has to stop. Get the funding elsewhere.
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92503 It is absurd to require residents to pay more than we already do for these projects. Between gas tax, vehicle registration and all the other ways the
working citizens are forced to pay for the same things over and over while the beauracrats continue to mismanage funds. We already pay exhorbant
sales tax. I refuse to agree with any any plan to increase taxes.
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92503 Road improvements are very necessary in the Riverside area! Feedback Form
92503 I believe the easiest way to help eleviate traffic backup at Tyler‐Indiana‐91Fwy is to make the turn from Indiana on Tyler a "No Right On Red"
intersection.
I would like to see The Victoria Bike Path sections east of Tyler and west of Harrison connected so residents can safely walk from neighborhoods to
the Arlington Heights Sports Park.
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92503 not enough public transportation and safely riding on a bus is an issue. Feedback Form
92503 Don't raise taxes for this plan. Don't put 1% to salaries.Feedback Form
92503 Van Buren Blvd is a major regional connector in need of a multi jurisdictional approach to improve safety and traffic flow. The segment of Van Buren
Blvd between Victoria Blvd and Wood Street is especially dangerous due to a lack of raised medians and right turn lanes, and drivers going at
excessive speed,
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92503 I feel that our single largest priority should be partnering with other regions (i.e. LA County, Orange County, SBD County, etc.) to create a more
comprehensive and integrated public transit network. Our goal to improve traffic flow and overall safety should be to remove as many cars from the
roads as possible through improved public transit possibilities as well as through disincentivizing utilization of typical inter‐County Freeways. Frankly,
the best thing we could do would be to invest heavily in a better light rail network and then turn all of the 91 between the 15 and 241 into a toll road
while placing rush‐hour metering on SR‐74.
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92503 There also needs to be an auxiliary lane added on Eastbound 91 between Magnolia/Pierce and McKinley. This is a major traffic jam spot because of
the quick merger drivers have to take to get on the freeway eastbound.
Also…another major east/west freeway between Riverside and Temecula is needed to truly relieve congestion. Regional connections is not going to
cut it.
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92503 All ideas and plans are amazing but if I can add another suggestion to help 91 westbound corona to 241, possibly add a fastrak lane onto the 241
south directly from the fastrak lane on 91 west to help traffic flow after green river which seems why traffic is backed up because of drivers from
fastrak exiting to merge onto the 241
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92503 Please make sure repairs after digging trenches for new communities are done smoothly.
A lot of repairs are done subpar.
Please take the time to inspect all projects and perform walkthroughs.
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92503 We must focus on inspections of every project, the 91 fwy had huge humps after finishing widening. While that might fall under California, Riverside
County should still not allow such big failures on a brand new project. The repairs were superficial and we still have humps on 91 west at Lincoln and
Main.
Building new homes requires trenching for utilities and the repairs must be inspected.
Please impose the highest standards for repairs and the quality of work.
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92503 I am glad to hear the county is addressing road safety. I did not see mention of Van Buren Blvd in Riverside ‐ specifically between Citrus Heights and
Washington. This is an extremely dangerous road that has frequent severe and fatal traffic accidents. So many lives have been lost or injured that
could have been avoided. The road has a high speed limit with curves and no center median. This road was not built for the amount or type of traffic
it is now getting. Something needs to be done before more lives are lost.
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92503 Definitely adding a lane on 91 would be helpful for traffic between van Buren and Madison going eastbound. And westbound at Tyler to McKinley.
Also the roads on Riverside are awful. My car can barely take all the jolts. A resurfacing would be awesome! Victoria is really bad and also van Buren.
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92503 I am against any special taxes to fund any improvements or maintenance on Riverside County residents to fund the traffic relief plan. Go to the state
capitol and fight for funding from gasoline, diesel fuel taxes, and registration fees. These taxes and fees were developed for funding these projects.
Our elected representatives and ones they appoint need to do more to get funding returned to the citizens of Riverside County for road infrastructure
and maintenance. We are a commuter community as higher paying jobs are outside of our county. We contribute more in fuel taxes and deserve to
have more returned. While I appreciate the dedication that goes into the traffic relief plan, we are suffering due to the high taxes and fees we already
pay. Enough is enough, do more to get the funding returned from the state. How about doing a survey of residents commute distances and region.
And use that data to prove to the decision makers in Sacramento that more funding must be allocated to Riverside County.
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92503 No more taxing us! Get funding from Sacramento. We already have taxes in place to cover these needs. Get it from Sacramento!! Keep big rigs on
highways and off city streets. Where is PD to enforce this? They travel on La Sierra to miss freeway junction yet signs posted no trucks and they are
still there!!!!
NO MORE TAXES!! FUNDS from Sacramento!!
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92503 I oppose any special taxes to fund any improvements or maintenance on Riverside County residents to fund the traffic relief plan. Go to the state
capital and fight for funding from gasoline, diesel fuel taxes, and registration fees. These taxes and fees were developed FOR funding THESE projects.
Our elected representatives and ones they appoint need to do more to get funding returned to the citizens of Riverside County for road infrastructure
and maintenance. We are a commuter community as higher paying jobs are outside of our county. We contribute more in fuel taxes and deserve to
have more returned! While I appreciate the dedication that goes into the traffic relief plan, we are suffering due to the high taxes and fees we
ALREADY pay. Enough!! Do more to get the funding returned from the state. How about doing a survey of resident commute distances and region?
Use that data to prove to the decision makers in Sacramento that more funding must be allocated to Riverside County.
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92503 Bus fare should continue to remain low for students, Senior, and Disabled, as I am Disabled and ride the bus due to my only form of transportation (a
car) no longer being available. Plus I’m on limited income. The bus that does run is efficient but the Route 8 in Lake Elsinore where I travel to often
stops running too early. That’s what I don’t like. About the highways and roads I think they should/could be a lot safer, as there are tons of pot
holes…but that’s probably due to all of the rain that our state has experienced over the past couple of weeks. Another thing that would be useful is
more security at major bus stations and hubs, to make the bus riders such as myself feel safer, because I’m new to riding the bus after many years and
there can be some pretty sketchy folks out there. That’s all I have to say for now. Thank You for listening.
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92503 Thank you for soliciting input Feedback Form
92503 91 fwy in Corona is still a choke point for traffic. Other roads need to be created so the 15 fwy traffic can reach the OC without using the 91. Feedback Form
92503 We need Park & RIDE lots in the Riverside/Corona area to encourage Metrolink use. Also have the trains run much later in the evening so people can
take them to LA/OC for concerts and offer fare discounts. The onramp to the 15 N just after McKinley Ave. in Corona is an accident waiting to happen
because the driver has to instantly merge. Potholes are not fixed soon enough, especially on Riverside streets such as Diana adjacent to the 91 and La
Sierra Ave., as well as parts of Van Buren Blvd. What about residential neighborhood streets? Our street in Riverside (Vallejo St.) is so bad with cracks
that it looks like we had a major earthquake and it hasn't been repaved in many many years.
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92503 On 91 fwy westbound pierce on ramp is always congested due to the on ramp is not long enough causing cars to force their way onto the fwy slowing
traffic. Make the on‐ramp longer allowing traffic more time to merge onto the fwy.
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92503 Overall the plan seems very comprehensive and tries to address the many issues that create traffic and transportation issues for the residents of the
county and I want to thank you for preparing this plan.
I have lived in the Riverside and Corona area for over 15 years while working in downtown Los Angeles as an engineer for the City of L.A. When I
started commuting around the early 2000s, it was manageable to drive from my home to Los Angeles, but at some point in the last decade it really is
not a feasible option, especially with a family and children. I have since transitioned to relying on the Metrolink and using public transportation to
take trips to the Los Angeles area when its available. What I notice is that we here in Riverside County don't have as flexible of options as other routes
that go through San Bernardino or even orange county. I would like to see more schedules on the Riverside to LA route or even more options such as
bus or perhaps more support for vanpools or carpools. The 91 freeway is often stopped even during traditionally light traffic hours (sundary mornings,
early morning weekends) and is very congested in the afternoons. All this traffic has also translated to city streets becoming congested as well. The
reconstruction of interchanges at Tyler street will be needed to help revitalize that shopping area which has really suffered from the pandemic,
homeless population increase, and the extensive traffic from the badly timed lights and the railroad crossing nearby. Transportation will be very
important in the coming years for not only residents, but allowing new businesses to come into the area and allow existing ones to grow. Please
follow through with your plans and invest to improve in this infrastructure which is critical to the quality of life of the residents in Riverside county.
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92503 Resurface and make lanes more clearly indentifiable. More entry/exit points for toll lanes. Rename Green River Road , Accident River Road. I've
driving the 91 from the 15 into Orange Co. for 13 years. After all you've done , traffic flow has not been improved . Whoever designed the bottleneck
on the 91 East going under the 15 fwy and those that agreed with it is just mind boggling to me. Can someone tell the semi truck drivers to stay in the
slow lanes and not to drive in 2 and 3 lanes , this may help traffic flow.
Thanks !!!
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92503 I have elderly parents in OC and find it so difficult to visit them. I don't use the fasttrack so I know I will be stuck in traffic no mater what time I make a
trip. It's very frustrating.
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92503 Massivie potholes after the last rain on the 91 and 215 freeways and on the 10 near Rialto. Love the freeway patrol. Feedback Form
92503 Increasing public transportation with more frecuente buses and more trains will benefit the population rather than just adding lanes to the highways.
The more lanes, the more cars that will use the highways. Invest in the future please. We should look at metropolitan cities like , New York, Mexico
City and learn from them.
Thank you,
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92503 I would like to see on and off ramps for both directions on the 91 freeway at the Buchanan street bridge crossing, I believe this would ease traffic
congestion on McKinley street and Riverwalk/Pierce eastbound off ramp as well as easing traffic flow on Magnolia avenue between Promenade and
La Sierra avenues. Many motorists exit the northbound 15 freeway at Old Magnolia avenue and travel on Magnolia then turn right onto Buchanan
street for the Lake Hills housing area and to the Gavilan area and the city of Perris.
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92503 There are not enough regional connections in the lower Riverside Region. The local roads that do connect are taking a hit from all the traffic that
flows through. Calajaco Road is one that needs to be expanded.
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92503 Que los recursos financieros sean utilizados lo mejor posible para que nosotros los pasajeros seamos siempre la preriodad . Feedback Form
92503 I live in a community, of a 1000 homes, 3 miles away from a metrolink station, grocery store, and many other shops. 3 miles is a perfect distance for a
bike ride or a brisk walk for exercise. But since one of the miles is a four lane road (La Sierra) with little to no shoulder and no sidewalk, driving is the
only safe way to get there. there is also no bus service.
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92503 I'm not sure I can be at the meeting, it's Easter Sunday. However, one of my biggest pet peeves is that there has to be a way to synchronize all the
signals around town. Of, course one interruption might be for emergency vehicles. However, we are waaay into the computer age and if we can go
to the moon, why can't our traffic signals be set to allow traffic to move smoother without bottlenecking up??
Surely there has to be some way to make this happen.
Perhaps start with the streets that go all or most of the way through town...i.e. Magnolia, Indiana, Collette/California, Arlington, McKinley,
Pierce/Riverwalk, La Sierra, Tyler, Van Buren, Madison, Central, Jurupa.
Secondly, I just thought of another one. The West bound 91 fwy, between the La Sierra and Magnolia/Pierce exits. Is it possible to finish the lane
widening for the exit/entrance for those two streets? I'm pretty sure there is a street light and it's almost kinda close to the houses. However, it still
looks like there is room to make the La Sierra entrance and the Pierce/Magnolia exit lane to connect . It is a nightmare almost any time of day as
people think that lane goes through anyway. Plus it is a very short distance, that it would be less hassle than having to merge for such a short
distance.
Just to name a couple.
I appreciate this opportunity to be heard. I'm sure I have other thoughts, however, at the moment these are the most troubling.
Thank you!
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92503 Reduce congestion, get rid of timed lights, add yield left turn lights, add more lanes to freeways traffic is terrible Feedback Form
92503 Great start. Hope the funding comes through.Feedback Form
92503 West bound on the 91 freeway from La Sierra until just past Pierce is an absolute disaster. There are 5 on and off‐ramps within at least a half mile but
it takes at least 10 mins to get through this mess. The more cars sit the more polution. The Pierce onramp needs to be extended and cars shouldn't be
able to merge with traffic for at least a mile. This would probably require rebuilding the Buchanan street bridge but should help alleviate some of the
traffic going through there. Possibly extending the La Sierra on ramp going westbound would help too.
The other issue with Riverside are the streets. Most are in poor condition and need to be repaved. It's embarrassing how bad our roads are.
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92503 Caltrans does a good job. However, We need more lanes ‐ not the transponder only ones ‐ this discriminates the lower income demographics. HOV
lanes to encourage carpooling is good and will help somewhat. The infrastructure is far superior to the other 4 states that I have lived in.
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92503 With the addition of the 15S to 91W Fast track, the entrance to the FastTrack on the 91W gets heavily backed up. People dart into the fast track at the
last minute. The entrance to the FastTrack is after the 15 Freeway causing the issue. Adding the white dividers earlier will help the flow of traffic and
stop causing drivers to dart in at the last minute causing accidents. The white dividers marking the entrance to the 91W FastTrack should start when
the carpool lane ends, closer to the McKinley exit. similar to the addition of the white dividers at the end of the Fast Track going 91E.
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92503 Nose si esto de arreglar las calles, pavimentarlas les corresponda a ustedes,porque hay varias calles con muchos pozos,en el código 92503 Feedback Form
92503 Traffic lights need to be synchronized on magnolia and M ckinely to get traffic flowing smooth. . Road work on Mckinely in Corona is taking to long
making it not safe for commuters to sit on off ramps. A couple commuters were shot at I saw on News. These company’s drag their time out on
91!fwy.
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92503 Van Buren traffic towards 60 freeway it’s really bad traffic unreal… lights on green only for 30 seconds Feedback Form
92503 Re evaluate on Ramps on 91 w westbound between La Sierra and Mc Kinley. There are three on ramps in less than a miles causing traffic conges on. Feedback Form
92503 The freeways are horrendous Feedback Form
92503 Sidewalks and street not good Condition Feedback Form
92503 Traffic sucks Feedback Form
92503 From my experience RCTC has lofty plans for Regional projects. Most remain just that lofty concepts. If Regional projects are a focus for the
organization get something accomplished. For example, I have heard about the mid‐county parkway for at least 15 years.
Project around Cajalco/ El Sobrante has been in discussions foe years as well.
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92503 Vanburen gets so much traffic in the mornings and evenings, what could take 5 mins generally takes 30 mins during traffic. Feedback Form
92503 Please fix the traffic on van buren and clay. Everyday from 200pm‐700pm. It is an absolute night mare. Feedback Form
92503 Dear Transportation Relief Commission,
I am a resident in Riverside, California. I hope to raise a family in a place where my children can play safely in our neighborhood without fear of being
hit by a car. I would like to retire in a community that provides a public transportation system so I can be mobile without the reliance on a vehicle.
Unfortunately, the public transportation options here are simply lacking for a city of its size. Our communities simply do not incentivize residents to
use public transport. There are bus routes, but a bus only arrives every hour or two, the bus stops rarely provide shade, and one risks harassment and
violence by the unhoused and/or mentally unstable. By creating a clean and robust public transportation system, we can fundamentally transform our
communities. We want walkable cities, healthy, breathable air, more space for affordable housing, safer roads, and less deaths from automobile
accidents. Our county has a unique opportunity to lead the way in this endeavor as our region continues to urbanize and develop, but this opportunity
will not last much longer. We must act now while we have the time.
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92503 I'm incredibly grateful for the planned increase in rail availability, but I feel this isn't enough to encourage Riverside residents to actually use these
services. As it stands, these types of public transit options require riders to first drive to get to any of the stations, which usually results in would‐be
riders to simply drive to their destinations instead. Additionally, transit by bus is ridiculously unreliable and time consuming due to lack of frequency
and being at the mercy of traffic in congested areas, not to mention the bad reputation that prevents people from considering busses as an option for
getting anywhere. I would love to see RCTC consider a couple well‐placed light rail lines to alleviate traffic as well as decreasing transit times for those
using public transit. In my opinion, in which I recognize a lack of information, I believe a line down Magnolia in Riverside, connecting from the Galleria
Tyler mall through to downtown Riverside, would see an alleviation of traffic, increased ridership of true rail, and, because it connects several
universities with commerce centers, it would encourage those without vehicles to actually engage with Riverside. Thank you for your time!
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92504 We are already taxed too much and the city and county want more. Money is being wasted on transportation wherever you look: bike lanes and
traffic calming (congestion inducing) strategies, signaling that requires tutorials on the government channel (add the government channel to the list of
wasted money), stop signs with chaser lights, and yellow tape on traffic lights.
BTW, you failed to include the usual duplicitous justifications for this tax increase : the need for fire, police, vets, children's programs and the
homeless!
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92504 I appreciate that Grand Avenue will be considered for safety upgrades. We have cars that zoom by here and Jurupa Ave, if possible to help calm the
flow of traffic. I also am unsure who would be responsible for giving the shopping center at the corner of Jurupa and Grand Ave a clean up. Many
transients frequent this area and cleaning up the parking lot and giving the exterior a face lift would do wonders for this neighborhood. Thank you.
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92504 And talking about Madison where the railroad tracks are it's congested all the time so it would be nice if the road went under the robo jacks since we
have so much traffic
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92504 1. 91 fwy westbound and the freeway entrance on ramps at Tyler ave, La Sierra ave and Magnolia ave are where cars get congested and needs to
have white lines redrawn in a way to make it a smooth transition for cars entering into the freeway.
2. Also, 91 eastbound at Adams st. freeway entrance on ramp need lines redrawn in a way to make a smooth transition into the freeway.
3. At 91 fwy exit ramp on Adams st, the traffic light always takes a long time to turn green. This leads to a long pile up of cars waiting to exit the
freeway. Might be better to reroute the exit to Indiana ave.
4. Madison st at 91fwy is always congested and exit ramp should be rerouted to make less conges on.
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92504 At the present, in my immediate neighborhood Mockingbird Canyon Rd is in dire need of PROFESSIONAL repaving, not just filling in potholes or "band‐
aid" repairs. Thank you
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92504 Van Buren Blvd is way too congested. Commuters use this as a shortcut from the 215 to the 91 Another street from the 215 to the 15 needs to be
widened to alleviate some of the traffic on Van Buren Blvd! More enforcement of the truck traffic from Amazon and other companies that was
supposed to go out to the 15 and not tear up Van Buren has not happened. These traffic concerns were expressed by the residents of Woodcrest at
many MAC meetings but have been ignored!
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92504 The traffic to the on the 91 East and West at the 15 to the 55 is a nightmare both ways. I have always said that the Riverside/Corona commuters need
the 15 and the 241 to be connected in south Corona. Yeah Yeah, I do not want to hear that it's a National Forest. So what, there are plenty of roads
that go through many California National Forests. The state want us to lower our carbon foot print and exhaust output by mandatory electric cars.
Ha, Connect the 15 and the 241 and it will decrease the traffic on the 91 and faster travel for the commuter that has to go North on the 15 to go south
on the 241 or to the 55 to get to Orange County. Less time time at idle in traffic will reduce emissions. Also, the 91 is heavily used by the truckers
coming from the port to go East, which is a traffic issue too. The toll roads are a JOKE! who can afford $25 one way!! That was a waste of land for
lanes. Again, more lanes (not toll) would have reduced the time we spend on the freeway.
I moved to Riverside in the 80's and the traffic on the 91 was nothing. I have seen building of commercial businesses and housing go up every where,
but our roadway infrastructure has not really kept up with the growth. To me, that is not very good business or planning. How do you go back and fix
this massive problem when there is no room for expansion???
Just some thoughts.
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92504 Washington Street is a 2 lane road between Nandina, and Van Buren, which is overwhelmed for school traffic. Summer months it flows just fine.
Put in signal light, and turn lane at Mockingbird Canyon, and Elsobrante, build a school on the corner, and this should eliminate hundreds of cars a
day away from the Washington Street traffic problem
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92504 Get some new planners that are willing to look ahead, to project what traffic will be in this area 10 years from now. Our needs will be totally different
then. Stop patching our roads, develop a macro plan to REPLACE the roads! Hoping we will have a lot of new City Council members after this
elec on. We need to stop spending money on all these WOKE programs and clean up this City, and FIX OUR ROADS!
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92504 I would like to see more public transportation offerings and safer bicycle paths away from dangerous traffic. Also implementation of free public
transportation to low income communities.
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92504 I moved to the Ramona neighborhood in 1988 and was happy with the area. Madison St. and Indiana Ave. was built‐up with more businesses than the
streets can handle. Street lights need "AI' to control the flow and ensure vehicles are not stuck on the freeway, or at red lights with a timer or
inoperable sensors. Madison Elementary school is also affecting neighborhood traffic by parents trying to pick‐up their kids. They need a more
dedicated plan and location for them.
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92504 Problesm seem a lot due to NIMBY and lack of research by new coomers to an area. What I mean is that a corridor is planned to be specific flow (say a
current 2 lane road is planned to be widened to 4 or 6 lanes). People move next to this planned capaicty expansio, not doing research, then are up in
arms when the plan is attempted to be executed. I have seen several examples if this in Riverssie (Overlook Parkway, Cajalco, several of the "president
streets".
Have an easy fix also. There is striped out (stranded) capacity on EB Cajalco at the 215. Large backups with peple headed EB and want to enter the SB
215. A simple restriping of the lanes (move over a few feet) and adding an "offical" turn lane would fix this problem with minmal cost.
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92504 I would like to see us convert the congested section of the 91 through corona fast track lanes to use "add a lane" system like they do in san diego
county. Also greatly reduce the price of the travel in the toll lanes. Prices are astrinomical.
The quality of the 91 freeway feels worse than a third world country, I've been on nicer dirt roads, please address that lack of flatness and gigantic
gaps in the roadway.
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92504 Fix the potholes. Fix the roads and the highways and the streets and the freeways. It’s shameful how California as a whole has let their roads fall to
ruin, and Riverside County is no different.
Fix the potholes!
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92504 My wish is RCTC can work with the city of Jurupa Valley to improve Van Buren between Limonite and Central Avenue. The traffic is so congested
emergency vehicles struggle to get through.
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92504 Need to plan for a “mid county “ highway to connect the 215 to the 15 and 91 highways across the center of the county
Please plan for an alternate road that could be used if 10 fwy is closed due to an accident or weather related
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92504 When you guys allow all the warehouses in Moreno Valley right off the 215, did you anticipate for all the extra traffic on the read, now it’s full with
semi trucks and the roads are completely destroyed. I personally had to replace 2 windshields cuz the road crumbles flying at the cars. We Californias
pay high taxes to take care the roads and I don’t see any of it being invested in that area that desperately need it.
Thank you for your me.
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92504 I am handicapped & use walker Feedback Form
92504 Just what I checked marked above...Feedback Form
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92504 Repairing and maintaining our roads throughout the City should be a priority. Develop a plan to keep the roads maintained after you repair them.
Address traffic flow throughout the City. Hire a PROFESSIONAL to develop the plans.
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92504 To many road construction every where in Riverside county that causes delayed and accidents. Feedback Form
92505 MAKE RIDES FREE NOT EVERYONE HAS THE MONEY AND ITS PROBABLY THE ONLY WAY THEY CAN GO PLACES! Feedback Form
92505 More buses Feedback Form
92505 The 92505 community would benefit from improved safe roads with increased funding availability for building sidewalks. Many residents have
expressed concerns with walking on unpaved streets and having to navigate around parked vehicles. These instances create dangerous situations
where they are forced to walk around out towards traffic.
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92505 I really believe that if we used new AI technology we could reduce environmental impact, travel times and traffic safety. Feedback Form
92505 FREEWAYS are so congested because of the on ramps of lane merges. It’s a nightmare, especially on the 15th South to Cajalco Road. Feedback Form
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92505 The toll roads have done more to increase traffic for Inland empire residence, than good. They removed carpool lanes. If this traffic plan comes a cost
of an increased sale tax of 1%, it will not get my vote. We need to do more to get cars off the roads and more to improve public transportation and
safety. Dedicated bike, and walking paths. The homeless have inundated the bus stops and have made it unsafe.
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92505 Draft plans for the highway expansion proposed are way past due. More needs to be done on the regional connection of Cajalco Rd. such as additional
lanes, widening projects, conversion to highway, etc.
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92505 This is a bunch of bandaids that will not correct the root problems or be able to sustain the expected growth of the areas. This is just another
boondoggle wasteful spending plan to screw things up a little more.
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92505 It would be nice to have reasonable schedule to commute by train, west to east in morning and vice versa in evening, to points like San Bernardino
and Redlands. As it is now only people who work in OC or LA can commute via Metrolink.
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92505 Would be helpful to provide traffic improvements on streets too. La Sierra Ave, Magnolia Ave are extremely heavy with traffic now that there has
been an increase in population. We need extra lanes on these main streets to lighten the traffic congestion.
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92505 Prioritize new Metrolink connections and increased frequency. Feedback Form
92505 Too many semis on the 91 going west. In the left 3 lanes sometimes the #4. More backroad or other options Feedback Form
92505 Please add one lane from Lincoln to Auto Center Dr . 91 westbound
And add 2 lanes from Gypsum canyon road thru Green River Rd. In 91freeway eastbound. Also make divider concrete which exit from Santa Ana
Canyon, gypsum creek canyon and 241 northbound. They have to go with new lanes instead of merging and merging in the 91 freeway eastbound.
Also make a bridge from Exit Weir Canyon in 6th lanes 91 eastbound goes thru 241 northbound so that 6th lane drivers won’t cut into 3‐4‐5 lanes and
cause super mega traffic. Please listen this carefully as people speak and drive this area everyday an about an hour for this congestion.
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92505 If changes are being made please make more bus stops have seating and overhead shelters from the sun and rain the weather has been extremely
drastic and there's no where to keep dry, aside of that more drivers who don't hate their jobs !
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92505 The widening of the 91 freeway corridor is not enough to mitigate congestion in and out of Riverside County. There needs to be a network of corridors
in and out of Corona into Orange County that includes the reopening of Coal Canyon Road that connects into a network of street extensions of Green
River Road, La Palma Avenue and Santa Ana Canyon Road including an extension bypass of the 241 directly to the 71. We need multiple alternative
methods of travel between Riverside and Orange County. We commuters are miserable sitting on the 91 freeway and no one seems to care in
alleviating this stress.
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92505 Thank you for updating the traffic relief report plan. Unfortunately, I noticed that the plan gives more attention to highway projects than actual traffic
calming projects like public transportation and active transportation. In addition, the Safe Street and Road plan is highly lacking actual traffic calming
measures like replacing car lanes with protected bike lanes, widening sidewalks, and raising intersections to sidewalk level. Raising intersections to
sidewalk level would especially benefit pedestrians and disabled pedestrians that would not have to walk over curbs and would slow the speed of
cars. Please really look into it.
Maintenance improvements are important especially for highways but we should not be widening the highways. Widening the highways will not help
traffic relief in the long term.
Please I’m begging you to prioritize public transportation and active transportation. Those are the true solutions to traffic relief. The reason why
public transportation and active transportation are the solutions is because it will give people alternatives to driving and thus relieve traffic by getting
more people to use those alternatives. We’ve seen this in other places.
Thank you again and I really hope the traffic relief plan will start prioritizing actual traffic relief projects like public transportation and active
transportation.
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92505 NO MORE FASTTRACK EXPRESS LANES. WE ALREADY PAY TOO MUCH TAXES. Feedback Form
92505 My daily commute to work should be 30 minutes, but every morning and afternoon It takes me an extra 15‐30 minutes. Feedback Form
92505 1) They shouldn't allow any more horses to be built until they can figure out how the freeways and streets to handle more cars. Over populated.
They should eliminate the fast track express lanes. That would help.
Adding more lanes.
Or like san diego. They have a lane that's added at traffic times. It works in both directions
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92505 If we have more public transportation available 24 hrs/7 days a week I think People will leave their cars and walk more knowing that is a running
buses at all times, and they can connect you also to different counties in less than 30 minutes. Is important to connect line buses with a subway
system like in Mexico City or New York. People will arrive on time to their work and It will be also less cars in the freeways. We already have the
buses that runs with clean energy, therefore is less pollution in the environment.
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92506 What ever happened to prop 6? Whatever happened to the gas tax when we buy gas? You bean counters quick fix is to rase taxes all the time. I think
it is all b s , and I for one am sick and tired of it.
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92506 Riverside county needs effective rail line to DTLA and LAX and the major connecting points in between. Instead of adding another lane east west, a rail
line that follows a similar corridor would go much further in alleviating traffic. It would have the added benefit of reducing CO2 emissions, save
commuters money on gas, save the county on wear and tear of roads, and add safety as people could nap on a train and not have to be alert in
bumper to bumper traffic to avoid accidents.
Barring that, I would say to please add impermeable barriers between express lane and the regular lanes. Too many people cheat the system by
running over the white plastic sticks. I will also say the express lanes added on the 91 were a welcome addition. But I think the future is rail. When we
add lanes of highway, traffic always catches up over time and eventually overwhelms the capacity. And the cycle starts again. I will not vote for a tax
increase for more highway.
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92506 Typically funding of this type addresses issues that are not dealing with motorized transportation. I think that it would help voters to be informed as
to how existing funds have been allocated. How much has been allocated to hiking trails? Flood controls? Environmental mitigation?
I don't think that our streets and highways have been adequately maintained.
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92506 I just read in the Press Enterprise that this commission is considering a 1% additional sales tax. The article also states that the state of California
should be paying these costs but is hung up by red tape and ineptitude. If we are already being taxed by the state for this work why should we be
taxed again for the same thing? If this reaches a ballot I know for sure I would vote against it. Riverside utilities just increase their rates by 33% over
the next couple of years. I know my income will not increase enough to cover the utility and now potentially and increase in the sales tax.
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92506 Badly needed, transportation is a major issue for Riverside.Feedback Form
92506 I travel along the 60 fwy between the 15 and 91 daily. Once I get to Valley or Rubidoux exits in the evening, traffic is a parking lot. I usually have to exit
Market and transverse my way through downtown to get home in the Canyon Crest area because it can take an additional 20 mins just to get to the
91 from Market. Something I notice daily is the huge unused shoulder east bound 60 fwy just west of the Market street exit. I feel dedicating some of
that unused shoulder to an exit only lane for market would benefit accessing the downtown area quicker. During heavy traffic, many people already
unsafely use that shoulder at high speeds to bypass all the interchange traffic just to get to the Market street exit.
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92506 I don’t see any plan to address the terrible condition of the 215 between roughly Alessandro Blvd. and Perris. The slurry coat has disintegrated not
only in the truck lane but all lanes. There are least two areas where the drop‐off is great enough to almost shift the vehicle to the adjacent lane.
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92506 Stop building sprawl.Feedback Form
92506 The Corona Crunch needs to be resolved.
Something is wrong when there is bumper to bumper traffic on a Saturday in the middle of the day.
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92506 Put toll booths at freeway Alessandro and Van Buren
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92506 The 60/215 Freeway in Moreno Valley which goes by UCR has been a major traffic jam even since the extra lanes were added. It is one of the areas in
the state which is always congested and dangerous. Pus too many large semis congest the road.
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92506 18 wheelers on surface streets is unsafe and unplanned for. Enforce the law and force them to use the freeways. Feedback Form
92506 Looking forward to the plan.Feedback Form
92506 As a resident of Riverside, my main issue is the overall condition of our streets. The overall condition of the Western Riverside County roadways is
HORRIBLE. I am likely overly sensitive to the conditions of our roadways because I am a member of the Riverside Bicycle Club where we ride so many
of the roadways throughout the Western Riverside County area. In a vehicle, our roadways are BEAT UP, but on a road bicycle, they are FLAT OUT
DANGEROUS. I also want to clarify what I'm talking about; I'm not talking about simple potholes here, I'm talking about roadways that are so
neglected, they are filled with cracks, corrugations, open seams, rutting, grade depressions, sloppy patch work, and potholes.
The other issue I would like to bring to light is the overwhelming number of 18‐wheelers that travel our roadways that are all CLEARLY marked
prohibiting such vehicles. The drivers have figured out how to avoid the congestion of the 215, 60 and 91 freeways by cutting down through side
streets. The main arteries between the 60 and 91 like Central, Arlington, Alessandro are the hardest hit. These trucks know they are prohibited, but
they travers these streets anyway to avoid the 60/215 congestion. This is also a double‐edged sword; they cause way more damage to the roadways
due to the size and sheer weight of the trucks and trailers.
The last thing I would love to shine some attention on would be the Santa Ana River Trail (SART). The bike path is very old and has been neglected for
YEARS. The surface is extremely rough and filled with open horizontal cracks and gaps. There are so many of us that LOVE the bike path, but it is
getting harder and harder to ride due to the surface conditions and the overwhelming amount of vandalism and homeless encampments.
Thank you for allowing me to provide my feedback regarding this issue.
Sincerely,
[PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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92506 I think it's great you are doing this ‐ I would love more public transit options, especially passenger rail. And later service. Thank you Feedback Form
92506 Expand rail service, (Metrolink) service to San Jacinto/Hemet. Add additional lanes in both directions on Ramona Express Highway from 215frw to
Hemet/ San Jacinto. Both cities population has increased, many people travel through this area and the highway has become more congested and I
believe having an additional lane would make this are safer when driving.
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92506 The plan looks good overall! The only issue is that the plan should include extending the express lanes on SR‐91 from the Sr‐91/I‐15 interchange to the
SR‐91/SR‐60 interchange. This could provide major traffic relief to the area and a significant revenue source for RCTC.
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92506 The deep potholes throughout the city are a real problem. If a motor vehicle hit one of these it could cause serious injury to the driver as well as cost
the city in legal ways.
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92506 The roads are in terrible condition. Resurfacing projects within the city takes an excessive amount of time as there is not enough equipment so the
priority list grows and it takes forever to advance. It took 33 years for my street to be redone properly. All the heavily traffiicked streets in Riverside
need to be done ‐ Magnolia, Central, Indiana, Arlington, Brockton, Palm. Crosswalks lines are faded and in dire need of repainting. Same with limit
lines on most of the streets.
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92506 Having good public transportation options includes looking at the times services are offered on existing routes too. Our son, for example, prefers
biking/train travel over driving but finds it very difficult to reach destinations due to lack of trains on the lines going the direction he needs. If
Southern California had a robust public transportation system it could have a very positive impact on the environment, health and public pocketbooks.
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92506 Widen Washington Ave. one lane both North and Southbound between Van Buren and Victoria Ave.
The traffic in the morning and evening is getting consistently worse overtime.
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92506 Our City streets are in horrible shape. They’re destroying our cars and NEVER should have been ignored!!! Feedback Form
92506 Maintenance on already over used road. Potholes etc are not attended to. 91 always a nightmare, particularly threw Corona. Feedback Form
92506 The biggest impact on our freeways is commercial truck traffic and lack of lane enforcement. There must be something that can be done to keep truck
traffic in the far right lanes as opposed to having tractor trailers in all 5 lanes of the freeway. The toll roads use camera enforcement to ensure
compliance. Why can’t we have traffic cameras over the freeway choke points to take pictures of tractor trailers failing to abide by lane control laws
for California? Warnings and citations could be issued based on the pictures taken of trucks in the wrong lanes. Citizens driving the freeways have one
lane, the fast lane, to drive on the freeways. The 60 eastbound just past the 71 has trucks using every lane up the hill. This backs up all the traffic in
every lane and makes travel unsafe as the trucks merge back and forth out of the car lanes. Since the Inland Empire is a transportation hub, the truck
traffic has to be mitigated and controlled, otherwise the roads will only be for them and not for private citizens. Toll roads are not the answer, all that
does is allow trucks to use every lane and we have to pay twice for using the freeways. Please do something about truck traffic.
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92506 More highways didn't solve Houston's traffic problems... We need more public transit that actually gets people where they need to go in a reasonable
time.
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92506 Traffic is terrible due to all of the trucks from the warehouses and the people working their (who are mostly coming from out of town to work these
warehouse jobs). Enough!
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92506 We need an additional connection between Jurupa and Riverside. There are limited access points to get across the Santa Ana River. Traffic has
worsened at the Van Buren bridge due to increased development and traffic without providing another access point or widening existing. There is
space to widen the existing Van Buren bridge to three lanes with minimal improvements needed. Or even better, build a new bridge that crosses the
river at Camino Real or Bain in Jurupa Valley and connects to the City of Riverside side.
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92506 The one and ONLY way to achieve any type of relief is to STOP building. The more you build the more traffic you have, plain and simple. It's common
sense, which apparently a lot of people don't have.
Infrastructure should ALWAYS be the number one priority when any building starts ‐ how are they going to get from A to B? I sadly have to wake up
to it each and every morning when the traffic is so backed up the residents use our little street to cut through, They don't care how fast they drive
down it, one day our city might take the issue seriously, until then, the cars keep coming, morning, afternoon, and evening...... You should be thankful
you don't live on this once super nice quite street.
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92506 At left turn lanes at stop lights, there should be added left tun flashing green arrows to allow traffic to flow on a left turn when there’s no on coming
traffic. Currently, you just sit there and wait on a red left turn with no on coming traffic.
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92506 Need improvements on major freeway connectors, 60, 91, 215. Lanes are too reduced at interchange and beck up traffic at all times. Feedback Form
92506 Please adopt the San Diego County model for express lanes. These lanes are open to ALL multi‐passenger vehicles, with or without
permits/transponders.
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92506 The lack of public transportation connectivity to/from San Bernardino, Redlands, and Riverside, let alone the desert communities makes car travel a
necessity.
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92506 Isn't this a waste of time at this point? The report states there is no money for anything unless we vote ourselves more taxes. California has the
highest gas tax in the nation (in addition to other high taxes). How about using some of that money to fix the existing streets and add more capacity
where needed? It wasn't really an option above, but I would also like to see more grade separations constructed in the city of Riverside. There are too
many trains going the city each day to have traffic blocked at train crossings.
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92506 I like the plan, but I have some thoughts. Getting rail to be more frequent and reliable needs to be a top priority. As it stands, the 91 through Santa
Ana Canyon is terrible at peak periods, despite efforts of expanding it. The IEOC and 91/PV Metrolink lines need to have at least hourly bi‐direction
rates in order to be competitive with the freeway. Increasing frequency on the Riverside line would also be nice, but I know Union Pacific only allows a
certain number of trains per day.
Better bus service is also needed for the city of Riverside. Focus on increasing speed and frequency of existing lines now, then expanding out later. I
would like to use the RTA, but it's hard to plan my schedule when it only comes once an hour and takes three times as long as driving. Dedicated bus
lanes in congested areas and making more direct bus lines would help a lot.
Finally, safer streets is needed for pedestrians and cyclists. There needs to be more dedicated cycle paths throughout the city and region. Riverside
has near‐perfect weather year round, so it would be a no‐brainer to invest in better cycling infrastructure. The cycle path on Victoria Avenue is great, I
see it get used all of the time, by students, families, and regular people. Having a network of cycle paths like that throughout the city (especially
around busy streets) could be game changing. I would love to ride my bike to school or work, but riding feet away from cars going 40+ mph is
dangerous. Dedicated bike lanes with a barrier between the cyclists and cars are ideal, as they would not only increase safety for cyclists, but also
increase the amount of people using it. Take a look at other cities throughout the country that put in dedicated bike lanes, and see how well it has
worked for them.
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92506 Riverside roads, particularly those along Van Buren Blvd, urgently require repair due to the proliferation of potholes. The deteriorating condition of
these roads poses a significant hazard to motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. Potholes, resulting from wear and tear exacerbated by heavy
traffic, compromise road safety by causing vehicles to swerve unexpectedly, leading to accidents, damage to vehicles, and potential injuries to
occupants and passersby. Moreover, the constant traffic flow along Van Buren Blvd exacerbates the problem, as the sheer volume of vehicles
exacerbates the wear on the road surface. The situation is particularly dire given that Van Buren Blvd serves as a major thoroughfare, experiencing
congestion and usage at all hours of the day. Therefore, it is imperative that immediate action be taken to address the potholes along Van Buren Blvd
and other riverside roads to ensure the safety, convenience, and economic vitality of the community.
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92506 FOR THE LOVE OF GOD PLEASE ADD AN EXTRA LANE FROM THE DAY STREET ONRAMP TOWARD RIVERSIDE TO THE 215 SOUTH FLYOVER TO SAN
DIEGO. It backs up traffic daily and there is room, looks like the signage was even planned for this, and is maybe a half mile at best, but causes
enormous backup and slowing.
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92506 I know all of this hoopla about getting public input is to get increased funding than already taxed for. First, why not tell the public what monies have
already been approved and collected and how much of that money has been authorized and spent and the balance available to proceed with current
projects.
We are taxed enough already. Why not justify that the funds collected are being spent in a responsible manner.
I assume I will not get a response because it shows that I am not rolling over to new taxation.
How about telling us what money the state has collected but not properly allocated to Riverside County.
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92506 We heard from an RCTC representative at our Rotary Club this week. He did an excellent job, and brought this plan to our attention. I was interested
in the data from a community survey he shared. The number one priority for most Riversiders was infrastructure and safe streets. While I did see
some mention of this in the Traffic Relief Plan proposal, it seems the highest priorities in the plan are highways and regional connections. As an avid
cyclist, I of course, would like to see greater attention given to the number one priority of the community‐‐infrastructure of our existing streets. The
potholes and damage to our roadways caused by auto and truck traffic is disgraceful, and for cyclists, very dangerous. I am reporting potholes to 3‐1‐1
daily, but I have to say, the effort to resolve these issues is minimal. Holes may get "filled," but with what I do not know. Whatever contractor is
supplying this service should be replaced‐‐the holes reappear, the new asphalt just cracks and wears away. I literally can feel the asphalt moving
beneath my bike tires‐‐and I am not being facetious (please, come out and ride with us and you can experience this). There is no point in pouring a
substance on the street that is not going to last more than a few weeks or months. Is there no better thinking about how to solve this problem? We
need new ideas and new technologies. I would like to see much safer bike lanes, with traffic separation, so we can reduce the number of cars on the
road, which leads to the disrepair in the first place. The reluctance to riding bikes in the city is always, "Oh, I don't feel safe doing that!" Make it safe
and then we can begin to make an impact on traffic congestion.
I really appreciate the efforts of RCTC and hope that the final plan will be more than just the same old dry ideas. We need new thinking, new priorities
and thoughtful approaches to meeting our goals.
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92506 These are solid and ambitious goals. Feedback Form
92506 I am concerned about the lack of new freeway lanes in the county. As the population increases, traffic bottlenecks become more serious. Feedback Form
92506 Frequent communication with Riverside County residents regarding the TRP is vital. While it's obvious that many of the proposed projects may take
years to be completed, public support is going to be essential in order to put pressure on our decision makers to find the necessary funding. The case
for an increase in the County's sales tax, for example, should be made well before it appears on a ballot. Finally, projects that have the greatest
chance of completion in the near future should be prioritized so that the public sees the clear results of implementation of the TRP. In other words,
there should be more signs at construction sites reading, "Your tax dollars at work"!
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92506 While I like the idea of bike riding lanes, they are being poorly planned. For example, a bike land was added to Brockton, changing the street from
two lanes to one so that a bike lane could fit. This road previouly worked as an alternative to a crowded Magnolia but not longer provides that relief.
The bike land itself is not used as its starting and ending point do not provide the rider with an appropriate commute alternative because the starting
and ending point make this bike riding lane useless. If we are going to provide alternative transportation to cars, we really need to rethink where they
are and where they are going. I like what they have done off of 14th by UCR where there is a separation for bikes so they can move safely without
hindering car traffic.
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92506 They should not close the freway lanes when there are no workers that day . They need so be knowledgeable enough to know why but close when
traffic can still go thru safely I have see highways closed all the way to Blythe for months now and no one working . It’s the most insane thing creating
heavy congestion . Have those workers work at night .
It’s so out of hand for people who work and takes hours to get to work one way and back.
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92506 There needs to be a bus route that covers Central Ave and Jurupa Ave from the Van Buren side. There are lots of jobs and homes in this area and not
one bus goes all the way down the street
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92506 there are many roads that need to be looked at for repaying. Mission Ave from Pine to Santa Ana Riverbed is horrible. Feedback Form
92506 I would like for the team to consider the use of roundabouts instead of dangerous, expensive, and inefficient traffic signal intersections. Thank you. Feedback Form
92506 None at the time
But I’ll keep eye and will keep you posted
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92506 The bottleneck on the 60 occurs because of the on‐ramps from Main Street and the 215. They get 15 cars at once entering causing massive merging
traffic. Especially at Main Street. These on ramps should be redesigned since there is no available land for widening the fwy there.
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92506 Los parches los homeless mucho en las paradas durmiendo asustan a los pasajeros Feedback Form
92506 Please collaborate with Metrolink for more trains in and out of Riverside County to LA and Orange County. Especially on the weekends and mid‐day
during week days. The current limited schedules force people to drive to and from those areas.
The other major concern is the 215 in and out of the Temecula Valley. The congestion and potholes on the freeway are a disaster with very few
alternate routes out of the area. Possibly a regional rail such as MTA or Trolley system in San Diego. Again possibly working with Metrolink to connect
central Riverside County ares to the Temecula Vally and San Diego Counties. Spending hours on the 91 or 215 are a huge deterrent from people
committing to, from, and around the IE for work or even pleasure. It’s almost impossible to not have a car in this area. Thank you.
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92506 There needs to be a street constructed to connect Gypsum Canyon to Green River to relieve some traffic on the Eastbound and Westbound 91. Feedback Form
92506 This is great! Thank you!Feedback Form
92506 Hope you are able to do something about the freeways. I moved back to Riverside after 12 years in Oregon. Traffic is horrific. I take surface streets
whenever possible.
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92506 Improving public transportation options would lessen the congestion on our freeways. We don't really have a viable train option to get to LA or
Orange County from Riverside. We would benefit greatly having a train system, like Metrolink, that ran on a more regular basis throughout the day.
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92507 I have great hopes for what’s to come!Feedback Form
92507 The draft plan is promising but it missing some critical projects. One of the fastest growing parts of the county is highgrove. The 215 between the 60
and 10 is already increasing in congestion and will only get worse once more homes continue to be built. There should be a plan to add Fastrak toll
lanes throughout this area. Another fast growing area is Menifee and Murrieta and there is no mention of added lanes in that area. With the growing
population in Highgrove there should be a metro link station in Highgrove allowing connection to the San Bernardino line. To get to Redlands from
Highgrove you would have to take a train to LA and back and that is just not feasible.
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92507 I will vote against any proposal that inlcudes express lanes, and vote for any other reasonable tax hike to improve transportation. Why should
someone who never has need for the express lanes, or lacks the funds to pay for driving there, subsidize those who do use those lanes. Express lanes
need to pay for themselves!
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92507 In your proposal, I saw that you were planning to construct more lanes on interstate highways to improve traffic flow. This will NOT improve traffic
flow, due to a principle called induced demand, and the benefits of new lanes will only be temporarily observable, before traffic worsens again. To
reduce traffic, what is needed is smart investment in public transportation options to reduce offset from highways between key transportation points,
such as a bus line or a train line. Please see the following videos for more information about induced demand:
https://youtu.be/bQld7iJJSyk
https://youtu.be/CHZwOAIect4
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92507 I will vote no on any new taxes. It's tough for me to see the need for more buses when most of the buses I see are empty or have just a couple of
people in them. It's the same way with bike lanes. I live by the UCR bike lane on Cayon Crest and again I rarely see anyone using it. That looks like a
waste to me. The one thing that effects me daily is the condition of the roads and the lack of maintenance.
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92507 It is important to consider quality of life when making these choices. Residents already pay high cost of living taxes and expenses. So please, no more
express lanes. Very few people can afford more! Come up with silutio s that are equitable for all!. I would to see more class 1 biking paths that are
safe for riders in the communities. I would also like to see more walking paths in communities.
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92507 Start using the taxes we already pay to fix the roads. Use the money already allocated and stop raising our taxes to "fix" our roads. We are being
taxed out of house and home, you keep raising taxes for roads and the money isn't being used to fix our roads!
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92507 Limit semi trucks during peak hours.
Or at least from 3‐6pm.
Increase the quality of life of workers in the county
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92507 Just one more lane bro... Am I right?Feedback Form
92507 Please fill potholes, and pave the road in my neighborhood 92507. Also put stops signs. Feedback Form
92507 I attend the University of California Riverside, and students who attend here who live in Riverside may often visit their families who live in nearby
Riverside county cities. A typical student may not have a car and the public transportation options are lacking and could use more routes and less
stops so it doesn't take several hours to make a trip that normally takes an hour by car
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92507 To reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we need bike lanes that are safe by being divided from faster moving vehicles, such as with k‐rails & linear
planters, NOT just lines & poles. Most people won’t let their children, nor will they themselves get out on the streets until they are safer. Tree‐shaded
linear dividers would help slow traffic, cool the urban heat island, create safe lanes for bikes & provide for a higher quality of urban life.
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92507 Currently, I am a UCR student and I take the bus everyday to school. I am lucky enough to be able to do so for free, however, I’ve noticed no one else
in the community receives the same treatment. I am especially bothered that K‐12 students who rely on public transportation to go to and from
school, have to pay for it every time. They above all should not be paying for public transportation to receive an education. That is absolutely
unacceptable in my opinion and creates barriers for students and parents who may be struggling. My home town of Modesto, goes many months
providing free public transportation to everyone in the community, no one has to pay. It would be incredible if we could have that here. If not that, I
think fare should be significantly reduced. I honestly can’t believe you charge literal children to get on the bus?! Overall, I think funding things like
reduced or free bus fare should be top priority for our community.
Additionally, I have found it difficult to travel to places that are only a few minutes away from me. A 7minute drive suddenly translates to a 1 hour bus
ride with multiple transfers. How does that make sense? I think it would be beneficial to sit down, look at the routes created, and find the gaps. For a
college city, the extensiveness and effectiveness of the RTA is pretty disappointing. I recently saw the new bus station center and while it is nice, I
don’t think it is being used in a way that makes sense. Every time I’ve been on the bus and it makes a stop there, no one gets off. It is only adding time
to the ride, wasting gas, and further harming the environment. I believe that the way that hub station works should be re evaluated and made more
functional for the people who ride the bus.
Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts, I hope they are taken into consideration and I get to see positive change soon! Have a wonderful
day!
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92507 Better public transit reduces traffic and road repair needs. We need better rail, bus, biking, and walking options. Increasing lanes just increases traffic
without solving anything. We need transit that moves faster than traffic.
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92507 I hope there is a much more reliable and safe public transportation system that works all day and night. The Metrolink needs to have more later hours
like 8pm‐12am for people to commute back and forth from the IE/OC line or from union station to Riverside in order to have less people on the 91
freeway
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92507 Reconstruction de 215 y Harley Knox Boulevard en Perris, es un asco manejo un mini coopero y se me ha quedado atorado por los gigantescos baches
que están en la entrada de Harley know y 215.
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92507 Debe haber un poco más de seguridad en los buses, agentes o policías de seguridad para proteger a los pasajeros Feedback Form
92507 For the Disneyland route, add a stop at the ARTIC. It will provide commuters with easier transfer options for Orange county buses, and attend Angels
and Ducks games.
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92507 First, I would like you guys to commit on local street a re‐pavement Schedule of all roads of every 25‐50 years, without fail. Some roads may need to
be re‐paved every 20 years. Next, I would like to see a rail spur into Moreno Valley World Trade Center. To slow down the number 18 wheelers going
in and out every day from the Ports of Long Beach to centers of massive warehouses developments. One 100 car train can pull 200 containers instead
of 200 trucks on the freeways. The same can happen in San Bernardino County too.
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92507 Improving the transportation has been long overdue in Riverside (and California in general). I would prioritize Safe Streets and Roads, because there
are many potholes throughout the road that can provide hazardous for cars. There are also chairs and proper bus shelters missing from some of the
bus stations in Riverside, making it harder for people without cars communicate, buy groceries, etc especially when it rains or if they have a lot of
luggage. I've seen other places and countries such as Switzerland that priorites public safety above all else to the point where are the roads are
smooth and quickly repaired and bus shelters are safe, and I think prioritizing that for Riverside would also incentive people to use more public
transpotations and also make the roads safer for cars.
On the same note, increasing the buses and the frequence would also help out with encouraging people to use more public transportation. This in
return would help for a much cleaner air as well, because the amount of cars used could be reduced. So I really appriecate seeing that now there's a
2024 Traffic Relief Plan in the works, and going through with it would be a tremendous help for the community as well. Also, having more public
stations would help out as well, because I've know many people who live far away from the bus stations struggle because their neighborhood has a lot
of wild dogs running around or the temperature is too hot and they have to walk a long time to even get to a bus station that might only operate once
every hour.
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92507 Moreno Valley. 60 freeway at 215 connector should have a dedicated transition lane to the 215 south. 60 freeway at pigeon Pass Road eastbound to
heacock goes from 4 lanes to 2 causing a huge bottleneck
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92507 Please stop building everything with cars in mind and actually build public transportation which benefits more to society. Feedback Form
92507 Thank You for for considering .the project and opinion.Feedback Form
92507 There are several active transportation opportunities that we could leverage from a stable funding source. The Friends of Riverside's Hills paid for a
master trail plan for the Box Springs Mountain Reserve. They purchased and donated nearly a thousand acres of privately owned parcels and donated
them to Riverside County Parks. The Metrolink line remains a barrier to the Box Springs Mountain Reserve trails. This prevents tens of thousands of
residents and students from accessing the area's major open space amenity. A bridge and tunnel are required to regain trail access. Reconnecting
access and building trails connects Moreno Valley neighborhoods from the other side of the mountain, and leverages the master trail plan to access
several pots of federal and state funding. Existing trails projects include linking Islander Park trails. Reconnecting access could spur new trails
development. The entire Metrolink line offers a linear trail / alternative transportation network connecting communities along the route.
Reconnecting the community to the Box Springs Reserve is a catalyst for active transportation and public health to align for the community benefit.
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92507 Fixing the flow of traffic at the 60/215 split by changing the flow of those carpool lanes. There are too many merge spots. People don’t know how to
leave room. It backs up traffic and sends them into side streets that are plugged during school and work hours. Central/Chicago is HORRIBLE NB in the
AM. Then between 3‐7pm it’s got constant cars turning onto central to go towards the freeway or Moreno Valley. Alessandro is another plug.
Trautwein another. People don’t use the interchange/freeway because it’s just too crowded. The use of gps has allowed drivers to take roads they
never knew existed. Victoria is also a plug mornings/evenings between Arlington/Central.
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92507 I am a Uber driving currently living in riverside California and the traffic is honestly hurting the area and stopping me from doing my job at certain
times of the day especially early morning
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92507 We really need more public transportation options, especially increased bus frequencies upwards of 1 hour for a bus from Eastside to downtown is
insane, as well as drivers who aren’t trying to rush to complete their route.
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92507 Traffic congestion at Fast Trak entrances for the 91 fwy at rush hour. There is nothing FAST about it and it’s becoming dangerous. This must work
somewhere, right? Why does this part go unnoticed once the lanes have been opened? It’s a known issue that no one seems concerned about.
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92508 No new taxes. We are taxed more than enough in the state of California. I am retired and on a fixed income we don’t need additional taxes. I have
asked to have Van Buren blvd repaired for several years and the only feedback I get is finger pointing from the city and the county. Drive down Van
Buren and see for yourself. Again I will vote no on any new tax even for roads.
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92508 There should be a freeway that runs over Van Buren that begins at the 15 , continue onto the 15, and then continue over Van Buren to the 215. Too
many people moved inland and raids are too congested. There needs to be more freeways to get residents through Riverside and not around it. Plus
that would alleviate the congestion from all the semis going to/ from warehouses.
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92508 For all these pop up my mansion communities, why not have the developers include roads like loops and areas for shopping into the development
instead of using existing roads.
Also, environmental mitigation should not just be air. Protect and preserve lands and wildlife. Why not keep the look of existing towns with history
like Barstow? Think Scottsdale, AZ. It’s not that difficult.
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92508 The roads and sidewalks of the neighborhood surrounding the community at Coyote Bush Rd., off of Orange Terrace Park way, between Hollyleaf and
up to Coyote Bush Rd is unacceptable. Raised sidewalks from city tree roots, damages to private driveways from raised concrete caused by city tree
roots; denied claims to remedy issues, falls from raised sidewalks with documented urgent care visits from falls on said walks. The city has to do
be er.
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92508 The issue I do not see being addressed is the amount of damage being done to our roads and highways by large commercial vehicles. Highway
maintenance has not been able to keep up with the damage caused by the increase in large trucks and other commercial vehicles. Is anything being
done to decrease the impact of commercial vehicles on our highways?
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92508 No more decades long projects, no new traffic lights, move ALL road cleaning to after 9p, and fix the main drags first. Feedback Form
92508 The traffic congestion on the 215 north where it merges with the 60 west/east, 91 west. More and more warehouses are being built here and traffic
continues to become worse and worse. Please widen and stop the amount of trucks coming through.
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92508 The influx of warehouses in our communities has increased the number of trucks on our roads and freeways. It is time to limit new warehouses.
Additionally we
need to create travel schedules for
trucks to free up freeway space for
Commuters.
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92508 Keep large trucks on the freeways and off our local road(except for local delivery). Expand/ improve the freeways for the trucks to have their own
lanes to free up for commute traffic. Enforce rules for semi and box trucks on freeways. They should remain in slow lane ONLY at their assigned speed
of 55. Fix ALL roads, they require improvement due to many ruts and pot holes.
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92508 The Metrolink system through Riverside county has great potential but needs more funding. It needs funding to expand service to the Coachella Valley
and to Hemet/San Jacinto. It needs more funding to increase service beyond commuter hours. My family would be able to reduce our car trips
significantly if this was done.
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92508 Stop it with all these wide roads. We need more options than driving. You already know you can’t widen roads enough to make them usable. LIGHT
RAIL, BRT, dedicated bus lanes. A single light rail like from UCR to downtown then down magnolia to La sierra university would be the best thing for
the city of Riverside and show the rest of the county what is possible.
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92508 The projects outlined do not support a large section of Riverside city/county between the 15 fwy/215 fwy and 60fwy/91 fwy. The major streets that
cross these major arteries of transportation are not being improved, increased, or expanded. Housing and development in this centralized area has
increased population and need for commute. This increase is creating major traffic and need for infrastructure on these major streets (Van Buren,
Mission, Limonite, Allessandro, Washington, Arlington). Also there needs to be an increase in accessibility to the metro line system. The stations
outline the same freeways covered above and again is not supporting this large centralized section of Riverside. it would be nice to add some stops
and stations to increase accessibility.
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92508 We need more lanes for the 91, 60 and 215 (through Riverside/Perris), but we do not want them to be express lanes. We are already overcharged for
our roads and the existing express lane prices are ridiculous and can only be used by people that can afford the tolls. FREE LANE EXPANSION, NO
TOLLS.
We should have a County moratorium on warehouses. Their big rigs are causing major congestion on our freeways, especially the 60 and the 215.
The big rigs are also causing damage to our freeways. The 215 through Riverside and Perris has major sections of the road that are in deplorable
condition.
If Cajalco Road is ever expanded, big rigs should be banned from using it. They should already be restricted from using that route. They hold up the
flow of traffic when they travel that route.
All the on/off ramps throughout Riverside (91 freeway: Tyler, Central, Van Buren, etc) could use some work on the traffic light timing.
Under active transportation, the idea of nice trails sounds like a great idea, but the County needs to get a handle on the homeless population 1st. I
would love to go bike riding along the Santa Ana River Trail, but do not feel safe going there alone due to the uncontrolled homeless population.
I will NOT vote for a tax increase or bonds to complete these projects in your traffic relief plan. We already pay enough in local , state and federal
taxes. The state should be giving us money for the highways and the state should be fixing the areas that are in need of repairs.
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92508 Bike lanes on busy narrow lane streets like Central by the Olivewood cemetery are a hazard to cyclists and drivers. Feedback Form
92508 Van Buren is in serious need of repaving. In the Woodcrest to Orangecrest areas is the worse in any roadway I use in a daily basis.
Have been commuter for 26 years and the 91 WB congestion has doubled the commute time even using the fast trak.
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92508 The last time the commission implemented a plan to improve commerce through the Riverside area, it did not take into account all the truck traffic
generated from the JTPA’s warehouse project . Now trying to get through the Riverside area coming from any direction is a nightmare. The RCTC’s
plan needs to look at or project what traffic will look like 10 to 20 years out not what it is now, because when the construction is done there already
behind if they don’t plan for the distant future.
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92508 We live in a region of nearly 20 million people. It is absurd that we do not have a robust public transit network. The RTA is sparse and unreliable. The
Metrolink only serves people with a 9‐5 job in Los Angeles. No one works a 9‐5 anymore. Warehouses and trucks make the already unbearable car
traffic even worse. Car dependent infrastructure has turned the Inland Empire into a sprawling wasteland of strip malls, stop lights, traffic jams and
strip malls. We should develop robust multi‐modal infrastructure for the 21st century that is built for human beings, not cars. We need to end our
dependency on the automobile for qualify of life for the people of the region and prepare for a fossil fuel free future.
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92508 Do not spend my taxes on building roads for trucks to use in service of the insatiable warehouses. The truck traffic causes high pollution and unsafe
roads. Too much of the money is earmarked for freeways.
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92508 Of the top 20 Metropolitan areas in the country, Riverside is second lowest in transit ride share and dead last in transit share commuting to work.
Instead of addressing this deficiency, the 'traffic relief plan' doubles down on widening freeways and 'connectors' which are just going to be state
highways dedicated to more trucks. This plan is a subsidy for warehouse operators to drive more trucks and do more damage to our roads. It is
business‐as‐usual, based on the belief that widening freeways will somehow relieve traffic. Getting people options for getting places that aren't roads
is what relieves traffic. Yet this plan has no vision for light‐rail and dedicates a tiny fraction of the budget to bike lanes that are desperately needed to
get people off the roads.
This is a plan I can't vote for. I will not subsidize yet more truck traffic on our roads, and that is what this plan will do. I will advocate at all of the
community organizations I am a part of for opposition to this plan. Taxing Riverside County resident to subsidize warehouse development and
highway widening is a ridiculous proposition, yet RCTC feels it is the right approach. Please stop trying to build and widen roads.
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92508 We really need to fix the pothole problems on all the roads. It is not only hazardous because of the damage it does to tires but also when people try to
avoid them, it creates the possibility of accidents
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92508 More bus routes to lower congestion Feedback Form
92508 Roads are deteriorating and rough!Feedback Form
92508 There needs to be a solution to the evening traffic congestion on central off the 91 Feedback Form
92509 Need to add another lane on the 60 Freeway From valley way to 91 freeway. That will help Congestion. Feedback Form
92509 Rubidoux interchange, ramps ,bridge need a major redesign traffic is so bad going east towards the 91/215/60 interchange. Feedback Form
92509 Well, it seems like everyone has forgotten about finishing connecting Sierra Ave from Armstrong to the 60 freeway. This would greatly improve traffic
flow and reduce congestion at Valley Way and the 60 freeway. Also finishing the widening of Limonite Ave from Van Buren Ave. all the way to 15
freeway.
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92509 Metro Link needs to run morning and night and on the weekends. Lower rates so people can afford to ride the trains! Since we have no subways like
New York that run all hours everyday. People have to rely on their cars. Give the public options. Geez, traffic is horrible even on weekends and into
late late hours at night.
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92509 Get rid of traffic lights. Create a flow state of traffic where traffic doesn’t stop moving. Use better quality material for roads. Make roads smarter not
dumber. Fix the potholes please it’s so funny how I lowered my car and the city starts messing with the roads creating warped roads after the city is
done opening up roads which is disappointing.
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92509 Restrictions on the semis and tractor trailers because they are now driving across all lanes at excessive speeds. Feedback Form
92509 The 91/60/215 interchange is an ongoing mess. Even the 60/215 interchange is challenging. Signage has improved but whoever designed the first
hopefully does not still do so. The cloverleaf part is dangerous. Vehicles trying to get to the 60 from the 91 have to crossover traffic coming from the
60 to the 215 and I hear of too many accidents and semi's falling over because they take the exits too fast. Then the 215 to 60 westbound hiding
behind the 215 to 60/215 south bound makes for crazy maneuvers to avoid the inevitable back up of vehicles going south that are now trying to
merge with 91 traffic going south. Not to mention Colombia on and off ramps so close to the interchange.
Then there is the westbound 60 joining the north bound 215 but look out don't be in the right lane or you are exiting at Central. And if you are in
carpool lane on northbound 215 you have to travel across multiple lanes if you need to continue on the 215 or go west on the 91. That whole stretch
is a nightmare .
Riverside city is doing well with resurfacing streets, but the whole Brockton redo from several yrs ago is nonsense. I don't think I've ever seen anyone
using the bike lanes. Put it back to 2 lanes.
Buses in Jurupa Valley might as well be nonexistent. I would have to walk about a mile to a mile and a half catch one but be cautious with timing since
they only run about once an hour.
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92509 This relief plan would be very helpful for the city of Jurupa Valley as main roads need major repair and completion of construction. Thank you for your
time.
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92509 More safety at night time from LA to San Bernardino please Feedback Form
92509 The roads would be wide enough if we had more local businesses instead of infinite houses and empty lots where corner stores should be. This is the
same basic problem with buses, our buses don't go anywhere because there's just no place to go. Whenever low ridership is blamed, it's worth
mentioning that ridership is low because mass transit isn't serving people anything of value. I could ride the bus to a gas station, or an auto parts
store, or a freeway onramp ‐ but without a vehicle of my own I have no business in any of these places.
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92509 Personally, I think it’s a wonderful thing to have improvements on our roads and highways and wherever the buses go and I also think that it’s very
important to continue the improvements so people like me could have access to whatever roads we go everyday.
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92509 We need a more comprehensive bussing system that is integrated with rail. And rail needs to be improved upon at a higher level. Feedback Form
92509 We need wider roads on mission Blvd in jurupa valley Feedback Form
92509 I think that the transportation system needs to be improved for ALL people. Feedback Form
92509 In driver education schools, mandatory to show proficiency on how to merge on and off a freeway. Using Moreno Valley on the 60 freeway opening
up carpool lanes for non carpool eligible. cars to use on certain times of the day. On any freeway exiting the Southern California metropolitan area 18
wheeler trucks would only be limited to the far Right Hand Ln., #4. Especially around waystations, and enforce that law by More CHP on any of the
choke points. The use of Caltrans sweepers and trash collection on the freeway could be limited to nighttime instead of rush‐hour..
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92509 We should make all ramps to three lanes, Make the tunnels or road from Corona to Orange County and Temecula to Orange County. Connection of
the freeway to others freeway's should be at least two miles which will flow the traffic more smoother. Everyday average person spends over two to
three hrs to get home from OC and LA.
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92509 Please finish projects to make roads safer and more of an easy flow Feedback Form
92509 Regional connections and public transportation will help reduce/mitigate highway/freeway traffic congestion. Public transportation will assist
students, seniors, veterans and low‐income residents with school options, jobs and better access to medical providers, grocery stores etc.
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92509 Every time armstrong road gets repaved, they stop at sierra. There's tons of traffic and trucks that go by, at high speeds too, and our road is really
bad. Also the mission bridge is pretty bad too. I drive my daughter to rcc and it's terrible on my car. Also, the new sidewalks near sunnyslope
elementary, with the bump outs, those are terrible. Ihave a child there too. I do alot of driving with 4 kids and 4 different schools.
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92509 Although you are upfront about this plan needing voter approval of new taxes to pay for it, there is no estimate for the dollar amount
(millions/billions) and length of the tax. The taxes we already pay should go to most of the things you list in the plan. When will we demand that our
Legislators allocate the taxes we already pay to go to essential projects? We cannot keep paying more and more and more.
Also there should be a CA State Constitutional Amendment that guarantees these funds will not be taken by the State. The saving grace about what
you are planning is that it will stay here in the area where the taxes are generated if it passes. Please use caution in thinking that the State won’t try to
take these monies down the road. Transportation pun ;)
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92509 Pedestrian and bicyclist safety is probably at an all time low. It is not safe to walk in many of the areas in our community.
I personally was hit my a motorist while in a crosswalk.
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92513 Control HWY speed
Allow trucks , semi , using Carpool, or “ create one exclusively for those!! Stop signs are not respected even by some police cruisers, and most crash
are due to “ speeding “ why not created 3 bumps , with space 8 feet’s between them, increasing the height starting 40 inches,60,80 , forcing and
educated everyone from now to STOP !
That’s all folks
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92518 Planning for future growth is great but we need more dollars for construction and less bureaucracy Feedback Form
92519 The 2024 Draft TRP represents a decent improvement over what was adopted as the 2020 TRP. It is encouraging to see that the amount to be
dedicated to more roads has been pared back a decent amount and that the environmental mitigation category has been added and is proposed to be
funded a considerable amount, including potential TOD/housing uses. At the same time, what is not explicitly stated also speaks volumes which in this
instance is the timeline. Riverside County is already crisscrossed by a number of freeways and while it might be true that they are congested, they do
at least exist. While some alternatives do exist, given that research has identified that congestion on freeways in the region has outpaced spending on
widening them AND population growth, it is imperative that RCTC prioritize making the alternatives more attractive and robust over widening or
building new freeways yet again. Additionally, it is imperative that RCTC do better in planning for Coachella Valley Rail by adding more frequencies
from Day One, potentially in collaboration with Imperial County and/or LA‐Phoenix rail service, so that it is a competitive project for grant funding.
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92522 Funding distribution from the revenues should be directly allocated to local jurisdictions based on a metric (population, size, density, etc) without
having to conduct a competitive process.
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92530 Commend RCTC for recognizing importance of safer streets and roads as well as active transportation. For example, would greatly support project to
make Grand Ave more pedestrian friendly and safer to walk down. Stopped using my bike to get to my local Circle K due to generally feeling exposed
and unsafe while riding down Grand Ave. Would however, emphasize greater transit options along I‐15 corridor between Elsinore and Corona.
Current draft, though clearly attempting to address congestion, feels as though corridor is being largely neglected in terms of current transit available
and options proposed by draft. Currently support the construction of toll lanes from Cajalco to Central Ave as it would help to mitigate congestion but
also strongly suggest that greater efforts be placed into expanding transit services along corridor. RTA 206 currently abysmally slow or at inconvenient
times, evidenced by exceedingly low ridership given amount of traffic in corridor. Suggest possibility of studying Metrolink expansion along old Santa
Fe right of way through Porphyry as previously suggested by prior Representative Darrell Issa in mid 2000s and as evaluated during RCTC’s Next
Generation Rail Corridors Analysis: Task 1 Report. Would suggest considering potential usage of lighter train set similar to Metrolink Arrow service
instead of relying on double decker cars in usage on higher volume corridors like 91 Line from Riverside headed west. Additionally support the
transition to zero emissions buses via hydrogen. Do NOT support the use of hydrogen for locomotive propulsion though, suggest that either
electrification be standard as is done globally or current diesel technology remain until electrification becomes viable. Possibility of being done in
segments. Otherwise, support all other section of draft for Western Riverside County. Support toll roads along I‐15 but very weak/questionable
support for added general purpose lanes along I‐15 from Corona to Elsinore due to induced demand.
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92530 I will be voting no on this measure because I want rail down the 15 freeway not more expanded lanes. Reroute the Surfliner down the freeway in
certain areas. Provide Metrolink between at least Corona and Temecula. Thing big! Your plan isn't detailed enough for me to believe that we will see
more than additional freeway lanes. No thank you.
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92530 Seriously think about adding rail along the 15 freeway connecting lake Elsinore Murrieta Temecula areas to the Metrolink station in north main
Corona. With the all new housing builds in these areas, more congestion is expected in the 15 freeway. Buses will drive on the same congested roads.
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92530 Invest in light rail, not freeways or fast trac. Feedback Form
92530 Our county is under utilizing public transportation, namely rail based options. If the county is going to continue building more residential areas than
commercial and industrial areas than a focus need to be put on how we access the neighboring counties where the jobs are. Adding a lane to the
freeway might help some traffic in the short term but in the long term we need better mass transit solutions to accommodate the growing population.
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92530 Please consider more available access to metro‐link in Lake Elsinore and more trails for bicycles with utmost consideration to the natural habitat Feedback Form
92530 Toll lanes and express lanes should NOT be permitted in any plan which looks to provide relief to traffic flow and congestion. Toll lanes are the cause
of added highway congestion in some parts such as the I‐15 and Corona / Cajalco area. Four toll / express lanes were added and yet traffic is worse
than ever. Anytime a toll road is developed they also create a lane merge which bottlenecks the area. This puts traffic at a halt which conveniently
has a direct effect on the fee of the toll / express lanes. If you ask the commuters, this was not something that was overlooked, but something that
was designed that way in order to collect more revenue. Everyone knows that lane merging causes a traffic jam and it was conveniently put on both
the left and right side of I‐15 south in Cajalco. Not to mention it reduced the thru‐traffic of the I‐15 from three original lanes before the development
of the express lane to two lanes after, since the #1 lane was given to the end of the Express lane. There cannot be both a pay to travel and a freeway
designed to improve the flow of traffic. There is a conflict of interest there. If you want to improve traffic flow, allow the toll lanes created to be used
free to the public and you'll get improved traffic flow.
We also need to stop using concrete on the freeway and use asphalt. It is quicker to repair than concrete and the convenience of delaying the
repair of concrete should not come at the expense of the commuters in the form of tear and wear to their vehicles.
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92530 Seriously think about the future roadway needs. Perhaps get together with the Board of Supervisors who seems to be shoving high density housing
down our throats without thought as to roadway limitations!
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92530 Please add commuter service to neighboring areas like Oceanside and increase service between Corona and Temecula. Feedback Form
92530 At any given time of all days of the week, the 15 freeway is congested to the point that it takes 1‐1.5 hours to drive 30 miles from lake elsinore to
rancho Cucamonga and back. This commute is greatly affected by the efforts to alleviate traffic confiding by implied toll roads. TOLL ROADS ARE NOT
THE ANSWER as it only benefits the project and the people that can afford to pay the fees for use. The rest of us, affected by current economic
hardships, are spending more time getting to work to earn an income including the extraordinary traffic that is caused in the areas that the toll roads
end or are currently under construction. BUILD AND OPEN MORE LANES FOR ALL TO USE!!!
And the 215 freeway is completely unsafe simply because the pavement is in such a sevear state of disrepair from the 91 through Perris, causing
chunks of the road to become dislodged and cracking windshields and damaging the bodies of vehicles as well as making it difficult to keep control of
moving vehicles on the pitted and uneven paving.
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92530 I wholeheartedly agree with Improving freeway traffic flow. Things are so bad out there that it borders on an emergency situation. As i'm sure you are
aware, the area outgrew its roads and freeways years ago. With all of the new residential construction, the situation is only going to get worse. I‐15
and i‐215 and their onramps and offramps need the most improvement, in my opinion.
In my area of Country Club Heights in Lake Elsinore, the dangerously narrow roads either need to be widened, or made into one‐way streets (which is
possible most areas). The latter can be achieved at little to no cost.
The intersection of Riverside Drive and Collier Avenue in Lake Elsinore needs major upgrading. The traffic there (especially in the northbound left hand
turn lane on Collier turning onto Riverside) is always backed up ‐ 20 cars or more waiting to make the turn.
Thank you for making this a priority. Most, if not all, of your plan is sorely needed.
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92530 In the past, there was discussion about creating another "toll road" from I‐15 to Orange county..... similar to 241......
if constructed, this would relieve a lot of daily commute traffic to and from OC to the Temescal Canyon area and Indian Truck trail areas.... many of
these households drive
I‐15 to 91, etc..... this type of "highway shortcut or extension" would immediately relieve the pressure on two (2) highways and save commute time
and vehicle energy costs........
Why is this not being considered???
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92530 I 15 between Temecula & Corona needs to be widened without tolls. 3 lanes is not enough for the growth in this region. Tolls roads are not the
answer. Widen the freeway so trucks can have their own lane. With all the warehouses out here, trucks needs a truck lane.
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92530 We need more freeways. There are too many commuters on very few freeways. Also we need alternative transportation options for public
transportation. Ideally to areas where most people are commuting to for work (such as Orange County and Los Angeles).
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92530 It would be great to never sit in traffic again Feedback Form
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92530 15 Freeway between South of Corona to San Diego County boarder: Most of the highway is only 3 lanes which is congested when Heavy Trucks,
Semis, and Vehicles w/ Trailers occupy the #2 and 3 lanes. It's effectively limiting people to a single lane at the speed limit. Auxiliary, Carpool, paid
Express lanes are necessary to alleviate the standard roads.
A light rail along the 15 to connect at Metrolink Corona North/ Main, extending south to Temecula, with several stops along the way (South Corona
Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Murrieta, and Temecula).
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92530 Please stop focusing on cars. I appreciate the effort but our communities need to take other modes of transport more seriously.
I liked the mention of protected bike lanes but I'd rather they be raised to the sidewalks and that the sidewalks be widened. This is totally doable but
still very rare in our community.
Am I right that there were no bus rapid transit lanes proposed? Let's make sure our buses don't get stuck in traffic and let buses have their own lanes
both on and off the freeway. We need to *incentivize* public transit.
Regional rail is also much too underfunded. It takes me about 45 minutes via car to get to the nearest rail line. And the times are so limtied, especially
on the weekend!
I can see a shift happening where our community is starting to appreciate other forms of transit but it's much too weak at the moment. Communities
that make their streets more enjoyable grow and prosper. Let's encourage that!
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92530 More and more frequent public transportation means less cars, it would make streets safer. And Bus designated lanes would improve their efficiency. Feedback Form
92530 Why are you planning to continue with the toll road to the 74, why not just a couple more regular lanes on the 15 south bound. Don’t we pay enough
in taxes already
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92530 Please fix the roads and widen freeways to help with traffic. Feedback Form
92530 Small simple changes to traffic flow would significantly improve congestion. Please have someone from your organization drive the 15 and 215
freeways from Eastvale to Temecula and back during rush hour 2 to 6. The off and on ramps allow for too much cheating. When the toll road added
plastic pillars on the east bound 91 on ramp traffic significantly improved. Commuters are always going to find the shortcuts.
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92530 I would appreciate a real resolution of my tax dollars going to something that actually works. I have no professional college degree nor am I an
architect. to make something work on our freeways but I just hope that it’s nothing like the merging of the 15 freeway on Cajalco. That was absolutely
ridiculous. Hope they got fired because everyone who drives that feels the same.
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92530 The 15 freeway heading south from the 91 is worse than before the fast track lanes were constructed. Especially at Cajelco rd. A major bottle neck for
that entire area.
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92530 We need freeway widening but without fastrak, carpools sure but not toll road. Better on and off ramps. Feedback Form
92530 Please consider tunnel connecting Orange County and Elsinore Feedback Form
92530 Built Maglev Train or Mono Rail instead of Bullet Train from San Francisco to San Diego. Stops at every city. Built secured parking structures at every
stops. Mono Rail inside city blocks.
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92530 Better signals for the intersection of Central and Diamond Dr in Lake Elsinore. It only says, yield on green. And people fly turning left not reading this
sign during busy hours. We’ve had accidents in this intersection. Need an actual turn signal. And the traffic is horrible on Diamond
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92530 For the 2024 Traffic Relief Plan, I would please like to suggest an RCTC commuter / passenger rail extension through South Corona to Lake Elsinore for
Metrolink service.
There is an abandoned Santa Fe Railway right‐of‐way which is in very good condition through this area, and it runs all the way into downtown Lake
Elsinore.
The rails were removed during 1984‐1985, but the route is still there and would provide a great alternative to gridlock on I‐15 and Temescal Canyon
Road (former State Highway 71), which often have a lot of stressful traffic. A portion of this old line is still used by BNSF to service the 3M roofing
granule plant on Minnesota Road in Corona, and if the line were to be rebuilt into Elsinore, BNSF could access other businesses along it (late at night
when Metrolink isn't operating) ‐‐ including the Dawson Canyon Landfill & Recycling Center.
Could RCTC get its hands on some of that Federal DOT / FRA grant money for a deserving project ‐‐ and use it to reconstruct this particular line, thus
providing Metrolink access from Lake Elsinore to the mainline at Corona? A huge empty area along E. Lakeshore Drive in Lake Elsinore (directly across
from 1412 E. Lakeshore Drive) was formerly home to the turning wye track for this line, and would also be the perfect spot for a commuter platform
and parking area. Thank You, [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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92530 I have a comment for this Draft Traffic Relief Plan: Those golden hills, mountains and clay mines were beautiful to look at, and even easier to enjoy
visually than anybody could from the modern I‐15 freeway. It has been much too long since we last heard a locomotive's horn in Elsinore. Meanwhile,
that old Santa Fe Railway right‐of‐way which ran from the Porphyry wye at Corona down to Elsinore is still in existence. It would merely be a matter of
putting down some fresh ballast, wooden or concrete ties, and steel rail to seal the deal.
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92530 Add more commuting lanes for cars with 2 plus people. Stop putting entrance lanes from streets where there are highway intersections. There are
already too many people trying to maneuver from one highways to another. Also stop the paid commuting lanes from ending in high traffic areas that
bottleneck and cause more congestion. Last thing, when you exit a highway and make a turn only to hit a redlight, it causes even more congestion.
Coordinate the lights better!
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92530 Freeways are vital arteries of transportation, but the combination of poor pavement conditions and the influx of traffic, especially freight trucks from
numerous warehouses, renders them hazardous. The deterioration of pavement creates potholes and uneven surfaces, increasing the risk of
accidents and damage to vehicles. Moreover, the sheer volume of traffic, exacerbated by the constant flow of freight trucks, intensifies congestion
and heightens the probability of collisions. This not only jeopardizes the safety of commuters but also imposes significant economic costs in terms of
vehicle repairs, medical expenses, and productivity losses. Urgent action is imperative to address these pressing issues and ensure the safety and
efficiency of our freeway systems for all road users. Is it possible to arrange a meeting between city officials and warehouse companies to discuss
allocating funds for the proper maintenance and repair of our roads? By collaborating, we can ensure the safety of all road users and maintain the
efficiency of freight transportation, benefiting both businesses and the community.
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92530 Adding more lanes to highways will not solve the traffic problem. It will in fact make the problem worse. Induced demand is a real issue and should be
solved by providing other forms of transportation for people to get around. People need more options of transportation including protected bicycle
infrastructure, rail, light rail, bus, walking, etc. To end the traffic problem, we need to end car dependency. Otherwise, traffic will forever be an issue. I
understand that there are zoning laws that prevent mixed use neighborhoods and areas from being built. This is what needs to change. Reform
zoning laws to allow more mixed use neighborhoods. This will allow more walkabilty and cyclabilty. Please end parking minimums as well. Please build
more bike paths, more specifically a bike path network. A bike path is only useful if it helps people to get to where they need to go as efficiently as
possible. If there is no interconnectedness between different bike paths, then they become useless. People want to commute to work on a bicycle
with confidence knowing that they can get there as safely, and efficiently as possible. Also, bicycle parking should be considered as well. If there is
more bicycle infrastructure, you should anticipate more bicycle traffic, and provide secure bicycle parking infrastructure. Protected bike lanes with a
physical barrier between car traffic is ideal and makes cyclists feel safe. Reduce traffic lanes on streets. Instead of having 4+ lane roads, reduce it to 2
lane roads, one lane in each direction. This will encourage people to use other forms of transportation, thus reducing traffic. Add more medians and
trees along with other traffic calming strategies. Add dedicated bus lanes and/or light rail. This will help busses from getting stuck in traffic with other
vehicles. It will make bus transportation quicker and more efficient, therefore a more attractive option to the public. More frequent busses are also
needed. More bus stops and bus routes will be needed, especially for some neighborhoods that don't have access to them. More sidewalks and trails
are essential. We could all learn a lot from countries like the Netherlands, Denmark, and Switzerland, who have some of the best cycling, walking, and
rail infrastructure in the world and prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety over anything else. Please consider all of this when going through with your
plans.
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92532 There needs to be more street lights , sidewalks,
ADA compliance in Lake Elsinore , highway 74 From Florida down to central in lake Elsinore. Perris and Hemet. Shuttle busses servicing these areas
need to be updated because their safty is a big concern when they have to walk into traffic when picking up passengers with mobility devices .
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92532 Priority should be 15 south at Cajalco. That bottleneck caused by toll ending and right lane ending is ridiculous. We need another regular traffic lane
going south past Temecula
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92532 Rail and the regional connections need to be expedited. As the fastest growing county in the state, we’re way behind the curve for the continued
influx of people into our region.
Metrolink Expansion to Hemet/San Jacinto and into Temecula are long overdue.
Temecula, Menifee and the Hemet Valley experience horrific traffic on a daily basis, severely impacting quality of life. The regional connections for
these areas need to be put in the express lane!
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92532 I like the idea of having express lanes up to ca‐74 Feedback Form
92532 Need to add a regular extra lane on both directions from Corona to Lake Elsinore on top of the plan toll lanes. There is too much traffic during rush
hour. Take a good 35‐40 mins from Lake Elsinore to the 91 interchange during rush hour in the morning.
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92532 There’s needs to be improvement to the railroad canyon exit off the 15 in lake Elsinore. Always congested and accidents because traffic backs up onto
the freeway.
The 15 fastrac should continue for another 2 miles or so and the slow lane shouldn’t end at the same time as the fastrac. Causing traffic to bottle neck
and people to jump to the left avoiding all the big rigs.
Additional exit on the freeway to feed canyon lake area. Railroad canyon has continual accidents that shit the road and causing major delays as
railroad canyon is the only road in/out of canyon lake/ canyon hills area.
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92532 This report is asking for more money from the taxpayers in exchange for what can be best described as incremental traffic adjustments, that *might* ameliorate traffic slightly for a
brief period within the confines of RivCo's borders. This is not what is needed. (I mean, these all might be nice to haves‐‐a new freeway exit here, and extra lane there, fine...but
these things aren't going to create long‐term, lasting quality of life improvements for residents).
What is needed, is a BOLD plan to address the largest elephant in the room: that the major connector for industry and jobs to our main neighboring county ‐ the 91 ‐ is GROSSLY
inadequate for the task. With the limitless growth of housing that has surged in southwest Riverside County, more and more residents have poured in, with many that need to
commute to OC and even beyond to LA. The 15 northbound is buckling under the figurative weight of all the traffic that continues to grow along this route, and then it feeds onto
the 91, spilling into every Corona surface street like a plague. There are no true frontage roads, no "back routes," nothing that improves this and no way around this for these
thousands upon thousands of commuters‐‐and adding a lane here and there to the 91 across the county line DOES NOT FIX THIS, and CANNOT fix it for all the people that continue
to flood into this county for more affordable housing. The toll lanes on the 91 are not helpful‐‐who should have to pay another $20 a day just to shave a few minutes off a miserable
commute? (And think too about the poor, twisty 74; the death trap highway that is the route of last resort for many who want to avoid the misery of the 91 corridor.)
Again, I say: we need a BOLD plan. Something that may seem impossible, include challenges that might seem insurmountable: but the time has come for a new freeway across the
mountains, westward from Elsinore or Murrieta or Temecula into central/south Orange County. I know there's a lot of potential objections...but the OC toll roads are not that far
away, really. With the ingenuity of talent I know exists today, solutions could be made to minimize environmental impact and withstand whatever hazards there might be along the
way. THIS is truly the best use of tax dollars, and this route would solve so many of the problems that you're attempting to touch on incrementally with this plan. If traffic were not
being funneled north on the 215 and 15 and clogging up the 91, think of the improvements in travel times you'd see. Think of the wear and tear savings on roads and vehicles. Think
of the emissions improvements from fewer cars idling in traffic. And if that's not enough, think of the quality of life impacts for residents, who have access to more jobs, while still
being able to get home while it's daylight to see their kids.
If this bold new route also included a light rail connection heading westward as a necessary complement to the corridor traffic infrastructure, connecting with Metrolink in OC, it
would also open up more options for commuters who would prefer to leave their cars behind, and usher in the kinds of smart city solutions you see in dense urban areas around
the world. This could start a wonderful new chapter in the traffic history of this region, and you and your group could be the new heroes and masterminds ushering in a better, less
congested, greener future here in the Inland Empire.
Or, you can commit even more taxpayer dollars to just doing more of the same, with predictably miserable results.
Your choice.
Good luck, and thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on this project.
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92532 Roads in Lake Elsinore are horrible I hope they get fixed and the signal at Dexter and Central a death trap. Feedback Form
92532 Fixing the off/on ramps is very helpful. I take Railroad Canyon Road for my commute and the new way is a huge improvement over the old way ‐ ‐
thank you for this. People still don't understand that there are two ways to get on the I‐15 North from there, but that is their problem. If there was a
way to get people to stop driving as though RR Cyn were a raceway that would be great.
My husband is patiently waiting for the bridge connecting both sides of Holland to be completed. He's a teacher and commutes to San Jacinto every
day, so crossing over at Newport can be quite congested.
I drive to Vista in San Diego County twice a week. Of course, the roads need to be fixed, but the current construction on the I‐15 is pretty terrible. I'm
spending 4‐5 hours a day in my car much of it getting through Temecula and Rainbow both ways and from the Lilac Bridge to my exit of Deer Springs
or CA78 when the weather is bad . I'm always saying I would love a commuter train option to run the 15 corridor to Escondido then take the Sprinter
to Vista. Adding an extra lane of traffic only invites more people on to the road. I'm not wealthy, so I'm not going to drive in toll lanes if they were
added.
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92532 Regional connections will greatly reduce the amount of traffic on our city and county roads. These projects, especially in Western Riverside County
need to be a HIGH priority. Not sure if any of you have tried to drive across the Hemet Valley or down Newport Rd in Menifee during rush hour, but it
can take 30 to 40 minutes to travel 6 or 7 miles. That’s not good for quality of life.
Rail is the next one. Metrolink is extremely inconvenient to use for 90% of the population in the southwest part of the county. Trains only run in the
very early morning into LA, and only in the evening back to Perris. Additionally, trying to transfer to an IEOC train is almost impossible. You either miss
the train by a few minutes or have to wait hours to try and travel into Orange County. Daytime service and more frequent trains would greatly
improve ridership. Additionally, expanding Metrolink to San Jacinto would be extremely beneficial in reducing traffic in the Hemet Valley. RCTC
already owns the right‐of‐way, so make funding this project a high priority!
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92532 Toll roads nit improving federal highway transportation Feedback Form
92532 There are few paved trails/lanes for bicyclists. Please make the county more bicycle friendly. Thanks! Feedback Form
92532 Provide alternative routes for commuters from OC to the IE.; possibility of having gypsum canyon connector to green river to avoid the 91 fwy traffic. Feedback Form
92532 You need to bring back one of the time schedules of your bus route 206. We lost that time schedule during the pandemic due to low ridership. Well
we are all back commuting and that time schedule has not been restored. This means you have all of us now adding to the worsening traffic crawl on
the 15 morning and evening.
Metrolink should have been planned and set to run down the 15 freeway and not the 215. Most of your Metrolink riders are 15 freeway commuters.
Also the added Fastrack on the 15 only made traffics worse. Pushed the bottleneck further south and it’s beyond expensive for only two or so miles.
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92532 Expand metro rail stations.Feedback Form
92532 Any of these are great. We need less FastTrack on the freeways and more open lanes. We need road maintenance always. We need better options
for public transportation. If it was safe to travel on a bike for long distances more people might consider it. The other issue is drivers speed more
often and very easily which also causes road rage and continual traffic issues everywhere.
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92536 Context: I’m retired, live near Anza off 371. Most of my travel involves trips to Temecula. For me, driving safety and convenience on 79 and 371 are
biggest issues. I’d like to see more left turn lanes on both, especially at Los Caballos Road, Pauba Road, Sage Road, Wilson Valley Road, Lakeshore
Boulevard/Bradford Road and Lake Riverside Drive, at least. A few passing lane segments in both directions on both highways would be much
appreciated, as people mostly don’t use turnouts as they should, unfortunately. Also, you may have noticed the long backup on weekends on
northbound 79 at Anza Road, sometimes all the way back to Pauba. Can anything be done about this? Maybe a roundabout at Anza Road and 79?
That could also be an opportunity to connect to the south part of Anza Road across Temecula Creek. Looks doable on Google Maps!
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92536 I'd like to bring to your attention hwy 79 and Galloway Downs los cabillios>sp
the weekend is not going well. I have lived in Anza 27yrs and we are now averaging a crash on both Sat and Sun. I would also add that the widening of
Temecula Creek bridge should NOT be started at the beginning of Fire Season!!!!
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92539 A tremendous amount of pot holes on many roads. One section of De Portola Rd. In Temecula isn’t even maintained and owners of property near this
section have NO way out should they need escape from fire or other emergency. Also it is just a matter of time before someone dies going down this
section at night with absolutely NO warning how dangerous the road is with deep gorges and pot holes . I did extreme damage to my car when I hit
this area at night unaware of it. I just missed a gorge at the side which would have flipped by car. These are the types of issues that need addressing .
Also, GPS is sending traffic on 371 and 79 between San Diego/ Temecula areas and the desert. These roads are now extremely hazardous and causing
multiple accidents almost daily . These roads are not wide enough or have turnouts . MANY people are driving way over the speed limits and in
general dangerously with passing over double lines and on curves.
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92543 We need funding for a freeway connection through the cities Hemet/San Jacinto. Feedback Form
92543 Metro link services alongside 15 Freeway. San Diego through Escondido, Temecula, to Ontario or new Brightline station. Feedback Form
92543 Traffic bottlenecks at multiple locations, freeway congestion needs to be addressed and Gilman Springs and Ramona expressway need to have
multiple lanes
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92543 Please bring the train to Hemet/San Jacinto soon!Feedback Form
92543 Gilman Springs Road between State Route 60 and State Route 79 NEEDS an additional lane. The San Jacinto Valley is growing quickly and and all it
takes is one person to clog the flow of commuters leaving Hemet and San Jacinto for work in the rest of the County. 1 lane in each direction is not
sufficient. In addition, an expansion of the metrolink from Perris to Hemet and San Jacinto would be an awesome idea and would bring alot of new
developments to the San Jacinto Valley Communities. New Investments in our Valley would make our communities more lively and more connected
to the rest of the county.
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92543 I am a people mover by profession and on the road most of my life. The transportation issues are not being addressed in the ways that can help free
up congestion. For one RTA methods are questionable and in my estimation need to be audited. The stress placed upon the drivers is apparent and
likely to lead to a mass casualty event. The ridership is frequented by drug dealer and users, making anyone else fearfull and uncomfortable to ride
including the driver Lights and camera at all stops should help mitigate some issues My local stree has been repaved so much that crest of the road
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92543 We need a freeway that connects Hemet to main freeways (i.e. 215) without traffic lights. Especially with the plans to increase the housing in the
sorrunding areas
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92543 People do not understand, or observe the patterns on freeways. If you observe the volume of traffic in the fast lane, compared to the other two lanes,
specifically, the slow lane, it Hass to be overwhelming. People enter the freeway and move directly to the fast lane and go slow. The fast lane is
slower, has more cars, and slow traffic down. The slow lane moves more freely as there are fewer cars in it. Also, the big rigs occupy the middle and
slow lane but more so the middle lane as they do not observe the speed limit. They take up space in that second lane as they drive slowly and so that
also inhibits traffic. You gotta do something about the big rigs who don’t stay in the slow lane and observe the speed limit and the number of people
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92543 The selections I made were in response to our Listening Tour hosted by the Healthy Valley Foundation where residents, community members, CBOs,
business leaders and more shared about the barriers and resources needed for the San Jacinto Valley. From 180 individual interviews so far,
transportations has bubbled up as the highest need to better service the Valley. Those included, sidewalks/walkability, bike paths, lightening on
streets, and reliable increased public transportation.
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92543 Se necesita más vialidad para la comunidad de Hemet y San Jacinto Feedback Form
92543 Traffic relief on all freeways. Potholes everywhere. Identify and mitigate heavy traffic and fix potholes within 24hrs. Feedback Form
92543 Overall I like what I see in the plans. Safer streets/roads and public transportation being a focal point is very pleasing to see. I do see there are some
mentions of adding lanes to highways and I am against that in favor of other strategies to improve traffic flow. I would also hope these plans and
future plans doesn't include adding to the "stroads" epidemic in our country. In fact I would love to see "road diets" take a spotlight in improving
traffic and making streets safer for everyone in a revised plan or future plans.
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92543 People don't use the sidewalks even when provided because there are so many dips for driveways. My yard was taken, without compensation for a
sidewalk to be put in and it was built without the dips. mind you, the neighbors park on it and it is rarely used so to us it was mean as our neighbors
across the street didn't have their yards stolen. State St. all the way from Stetson to the Ramona Express Way is in dire need of NOT pothole filling or
repair, but TOTALLY REDONE FROM THE GROUND UP. I see so many people using the street to walk on instead of the available sidewalk and I don't
see many people using the wheelchair ramps unless they are riding their bikes on the sidewalk and occasionally someone with a stolen grocery cart
going across the street. I see all the ramps being done now and the middle barriers are STUPID!!!! Now I always have to go out of my way, wasting
gas every time to get to several of the places I shop at. Also means emergency vehicles have to as well. Why don't you get rid of the barriers and
totally replace State St instead of doing all these other useless things you are doing while wasting taxpayer money? I also think semis should be
limited to the first lane (next to on‐ramps) when there are only 2 or 3 lanes on the freeway and add the second lane ONLY when there are four or
more lanes. Only give 1.5 miles to get into lane if they need to use a left off‐ramp. And use cameras and give tickets for those who use other lanes. I
would love to see NO TRUCKS allowed on any freeway during the hours of 5‐9 am and 3‐7 pm EVERY DAY. Not just M‐F. It would help with rush hour
traffic and the accidents that are so prevelent.
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92543 The 10 frwy from San bernardino to Beaumont is out of control. Fix it damn it Feedback Form
92543 RCTC has done a complete and thoughtful TP. The Fair Equity provision is significant. Historically, areas that need support such as the San Jacinto
Valley had originally contributed more equity to other areas in early Measure A decades where as now, the San Jacinto Valley contributes less. The
coin has flipped and Fair Equity is needed. Additionally, priorities of previously listed projects such as the SR79 Realignment should be identified as a
higher priority so tax payers know those promises will be kept. At the workshop the Commission identified the Coachella Rail as a potentially similarly
decade long project. As projects become more costly the Commission identify those long term projects to ensure they are completed despite
inflation or other long term variables impact the costs so funds early on aren't spent without a project being completed. Lastly, the disclaimer of
Voter Approval in blue on page 2 should have some exclusion to these long term projects that were listed in previous measures approved by the
voters. This would provide confidence to the voters that previous aspirational projects which they voted on in a previous tax measure will still be
completed regardless of a new measure.
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92544 We all know the science. More lanes are not going to solve our traffic problems. Furthermore, the Inland Empire is expected to grow in population at
a faster rate than LA, Orange, and San Deigo counties for the foreseeable future. Adding a few lanes now will have extremely short‐lived impacts on
our congestion and it will not be cheap. Using that money to increase rail connections is a much wiser way to tackle our problems. As a lifetime
resident of Valle Vista, I highly favor re‐connecting San Jacinto to Perris via the Metrolink extension. However, this is a big valley, so I hope there's a
second stop closer to the Hemet Ryan airport so people don't have to "park and ride" as often.
The other thing this area desperately needs is more bicycle infrastructure. While I agree with the plan to improve street designs to accommodate
pedestrians and cyclists, I do not believe it's sufficient. We need bicycle highways. After studying the geography of the Inland Empire myself, I have
come to the conclusion that the best way to add bicycle highways would be to place them alongside the extensive river and aqueduct systems we
have an abundance of. These lands are underdeveloped, and I would assume most are county‐owned; therefore, the right of way is effectively
established already. As infrastructure projects go, this would be very cost‐effective and add very little to ongoing maintenance demands. I believe
these may also pay for themselves in the long run. This would be a chance to give areas where past planning worst practices have left communities
with blighted aging suburbs littered with strip malls and no room for parks an ample amount of greenspace that is so desperately needed. This, in
turn, would likely make these areas more attractive to live in, thus raising the value of the land/property around them and increasing the tax revenue
base.
Although I heavily favor prioritizing transit and cycling infrastructure over car infrastructure, there are a few road projects I'd like to see in my area.
The first would be Gilman Springs Road, a very dangerous stretch that commuters take in and out of this valley to get to the 60 freeway. This road
needs an additional lane and other safety improvements, mostly pertaining to flood mitigation. The next road project I would like to see is to connect
the small gap between Domenigoni Parkway and Fairview Ave, running behind Simpson Park, which would alleviate a lot of congestion for commuters
in the Hemet area. This would particularly ease traffic on Stetson Ave, which is well beyond its capacity and has been for decades. This would also be
needed if/when the Valle Vista Citrus Development takes shape. This would be a relatively minor road project that would have an outsized impact on
traffic flows.
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92544 More busses and trains is not the answer. I have yet to see a bus at more than 25% capacity and the train stations are so far from where workers need
to go that they don’t get used.
Fix and/or improve existing roads first.
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92544 NO MORE TAXES Feedback Form
92544 I believe that this plan is very crucial to improving our local communities. The Inland Empire has grown exponentially and therefore everywhere has
become plagued with traffic without any safe public transportation options. Adding frequent, safe, and reliable public transit options like rail and
expanding current bus routes would be a game changer for the entire region. It would be nice to get on the train and go to work rather than sit in
traffic for an hour or two.
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92544 Stop electing tax and spend democrats and elect conservatives who actually make sense Feedback Form
92544 The state, the county, the city. All are interconnected and are responsible for facilitating and managing our highways and roads. The inland empire is
developing rapidly, tract homes popping up at every local lot with no additional secondary streets and roads, but more stop signs. No coordinated
timing (computer age?), lights green for empty intersections, red lights for all four roads and idling cars at the intersection, did you want to also talk
about weather modification (PC). More people are running red lights, here is why! Who wants to sit at a red light for 3 minutes with no other cars
around. Roads also are deteriorating faster as construction trailers and heavy equipment cruise down residential and secondary roads. Which of the
issues above are the biggest.....open question!! As far as investing, stop the building without the road development!!!!!!! You are creating an angry
mobile environment that is not sustainable. Also, which designated county officer(s) OKed a High School on a major highway going east and west out
of the San Jacinto Valley, good thinking. If your bored take a jaunt on a school day down to Heritage High in Nuevo and look at the traffic mess that
created!!!! Traffic backed up for half a mile, good thinking...oh forgot, six new home tracts adjacent, real good thinking!!!! (If you could forward this
to County Development it would be appreciated)
BTW ‐ Do we enforce traffic laws anymore? Why do we have blinkers on our cars? Did you know that the Hi Beams are used for general travel? A
four way stop is now who ever pulls out first. Driving with your rearview mirror is also a new thing, no need to turn your head and look! The speed
limit is posted so people know how to drive 5 to 10 miles slower! Slower traffic stays in the number one lane, while cars are swerving around them
trying to pass.
Sorry for the tangent, I have lived in this state my entire life, and have become fully disgusted with the lack of a logical functioning government at
every level.
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92544 Gillman Springs in Riverside County needs to be increased to 4 lanes. Safety dividers also need to be installed to eliminate head on crashes. Feedback Form
92544 When will hemet and san jacinto see a rail line in the area and when will the rail depot be built on the ramona expressway and where abouts on
ramona
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92544 Cal trans put useless center divider down Florida Ave. It's ugly and gous on for miles. Not a shred of beauty. This thoughtless move created
congestion. Plus can't turn left into any driveway for business. Must drive extra blocks and sometimes miles to turn. This wastes our gas big time
especially old and disabled whom are poor. They like gas tax and it's obvious their only concern in design.
Secondly they are making us stop for red lights with no traffic coming. This is evil waiting and waiting and waiting at every light. I declare under
perjury that this occurs 80% of time.
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92544 Regional highways and streets are super dangerous with the increased amounts of traffic they now contain. Such roads as Gilman Springs Rd, Cajalco
Rd, and the Ramona Expressway have only one lane in each direction making them very dangerous. Winchester Rd used to be the same, but has been
expanded to two lanes in each direction, making it much safer. The same needs to be done to the other three roads. Installing small curbs and
reflectors are only bandaids, more lanes are what is needed.
At least the Ramona Expressway has a couple of passing lanes. Gilman Springs Road has none in the northbound direction and only one in the
southbound direction. I do not believe Cajalco Rd has any.
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92544 Muy bien que inviertan en los baches de las carreteras y e. La seguridad de peatones Feedback Form
92544 Just in the past twomonths, driving from East Hemet to Fontana (my work) it is now taking 1hout and 45 minutes. Sometimes two hours to get to
work. That's just teaffywith no accidents. 51 miles. It's ridiculous. I now have to leave at 6:30 am to get to work by 8:00 am. I get off work at 430pm
and get home about 615 pm and that's with no accidents. if accidents it's worse. Have more jobs in my community, remote at home jobs, so we the
working people can live a better quality of life.
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92544 I’d like you guys to take a look at the citrus valley development out in Hemet. Stetson Ave is already congested enough with no plans to extend the
right of way. My commute 4 years ago to go from Fairview to menifee to 25 minutes now it’s around 40‐45 minutes. This is sort of getting ridiculous
and the thought of adding more houses is just going to add to the traffic problem. Ramona expressway and Florida is not enough to alleviate the
traffic.
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92544 Improving Charlton Ave in Hemet from Park would be appreciated alot of potholes all the way to Lake . Makes new homes in that area look bad Feedback Form
92544 Would like to see a prioritization plan Feedback Form
92544 Local streets have many potholes, poor drainage and that reduces the quality of the streets Feedback Form
92544 The completion of the highway 79 realignment is imperative to the growth of the San Jacinto Valley. Feedback Form
92544 I think school aged students could ride free
Buses could be more safe from violence and bullying and danger and bus stops could have a light or a push button to let the bus driver know people
are there cause roads are dark at night in Hemet and valle vista areas and bus stops and benches could be strictly for bus riders . Thank you for your
time
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92544 The Hemet Valley has been paying for decades for the measure. That was supposed to bring the realignment of Highway 79.. We have been unfairly
ignored in our community by the county. It is time to follow through on the commitment to providing this.
Priority should be given overall to complete prior tax measure projects promised such as the SR79 Realignment that are still uncompleted.
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92544 Highway 79 improvements have been promised for decades, and need to be prioritized Feedback Form
92544 I was on the committee to support the original Measure A and its next version.
Highway #79 full funding must be part of a tax imitative to have my support.
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92545 I live in Hemet and part of the Ramona Expressway is a single lane which causes terrible traffic . Also, the Ramona Expressway is lacking street lighting
between Warren Rd and Sanderson. /79 making it extremely dangerous. A connection from the 79 at Ramona Expressway needs to connect to 79 in
Winchester because the roads in Hemet/San Jacinto being filled with pot holes from the weight of the trucks using local roads.
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92545 In Hemet the roads are atrocious! Very very dangerous intersections and the condition of W. Esplanade is atrocious. The number of head on collision
on Warren Rd from Ramona Expressway to Devonshire is extreme. The stop signs are not good enough. At minimum put solar blinking stop signs and
a k rail down the center. Not the pointless curbs or plastic sticks.
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92545 Warren Rd in Hemet, San Jacinto is used extensively.it needs pothole work and a light at Devonshire intersection. Feedback Form
92545 I would love to see Metro expanded to Hemet/ San Jacinto. What is the time frame?
Please fix the potholes on 74/ Florida Avenue pronto.
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92545 The congestion on the 91 freeway is mostly caused, because of the fast track lanes, the counties have put profit for money over creating more Lanes
so traffic can move smoothly. The 60 freeway and 215 always back up in that area. The two freeways merge which causes the backup. About our neck
choke point is created. There needs to be a whitening of the freeway giving the trucks their own lane cars in their lanes this can be done without
additional construction. The 60 and 10 freeways move a lot smoothly because the it does not create the same bottleneck choke point that's at the
215 and the 60.
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92545 With all the homes being built in the Hemet, Winchester & Menifee area the congestion on Domenigoni to Newport will only get more congested.
The only route to the 15Northbound is going straight down Newport past Canyon Hills (also a high traffic area). There should be talks of an entrance
from the 215 Freeway to the 15N to minimize the traffic along Newport which is already congested because of the food / shopping restaurants. Busy
building homes but where are the thoughts of highways & other routes & more schools!
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92545 The Hwy 79 realignment needs to be prioritized higher.Feedback Form
92545 Traffic congestion on the freeway is getting worse. It’s taking an hour and thirty minutes to get to downtown riverside. Also, flooded streets and
potholes don’t help.
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92545 Two many stop signs need more controlled intersections Feedback Form
92545 Need more buses like in Los Angeles Metro buses run 24 /7 365 days none stop need a metro link to run late for people who commute from Hemet to
Los Angeles or be like metro have a train to run from Los Angeles to Moreno Valley to perris to Hemet ca like what they have on the 105 the green
line or the one train that runs from the union station to north Hollywood or the gold line from east Los Angeles to Azusa ca it would help a lot or have
several shuttle buses early morning like starts at 4am ends at10pm goes around picking up people in Moreno Valley to perris to Hemet to marietta ca
have certain pickups points for the shuttle bus to take to Los Angeles ca if people don’t hat commute to Los Angeles and back! But I think trains and
the shuttle buses will help out a lot I commute to Los Angeles 5 days a week!
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92545 We need safer streets with no potholes. Flooding is a big issue and needs to be addressed ASAP. Feedback Form
92548 Too many trucks on the 215 between the 60 and 15 interchange.Feedback Form
92548 Please please please follow through on more frequent trains through the Perris line. I have to drive from Romoland to Riverside five times a week
despite there being a train station five minutes away. I would literally never drive on that freeway ever again if there was a train that I could take. I
have several friends and family who have been saying the same thing for years too, people will take the Metrolink if it has more than just a few
extremely early departures. Nobody likes driving on that freeway
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92551 Truck lanes in both directions on the 60/215 freeway would be great along with enforcement from CHP Feedback Form
92551 We need protected bike lanes! We need more sidewalks too. More people would ride bikes if they thought it would be safe amd a Stripe of paint on
the ground won't keep a car from hitting you.
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92551 We want protected bike lanes Feedback Form
92551 When freeways are expanded, they should not include pay toll lanes. Taxpayers pay for the freeway upgrades with maintenance and it should be just
that. Toll freeways need to be separate.
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92551 Wr should get a metro from moreno valley to los angeles alot us work that way. Feedback Form
92551 The freeways coming Moreno Valley, 60 and the 215! Such a nightmare, there are so many warehouses now and so many 🚛 trucks! Along with new
housing and cars
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92551 Also only 2! Lanes on both the 60 and the 215 to get out of Moreno 5 🤔Feedback Form
92551 They are completing freeway projects, around us the 91, 10, 71, 210. It is nd has been a problem here on the 215 and 60 freeways. Feedback Form
92552 Feedback FormGENERAL COMMENTS:
• Page 4 “Decisions Based on Needs” – The City would appreciate RCTC elaborate on what are the objective needs that serve as the means of prioritization.
• Page 5, “Safe Streets and Roads” – It would be worth noting the paving of existing dirt roads to improve safety.
• Page 13 – For percentage allocation would it be possible to reference or provide link to how the percentages were established
• Page 13 – clarification on statement “half of Funds will be distributed by RCTC”…..through what mechanism and oversight?
• Page 13 – Add “wildlife Corridors” to improvements funded from this program.
• Page 14 – Correct “reconstruct interchange at Harley Knox Boulevard in “Perris” (not Moreno Valley)
• Page 14 – It is not clear how funding will be prioritized.
• Page 15 – “Regional Connections” list of projects shows I‐10 Bypass, however the project is not shown on Map.
• Page 17 – “Environmental Mitigation” Is the traffic Relief Plan the appropriate funding source to meet MSHCP obligations and RCA operational issues? What type of
oversight is there for these allocations?
• Page 19 – Add traffic calming measures as potential active transportation projects.
• Page 19 – There is no indication of how funds will be distributed.
The following are project recommendations:
On Page 14 under specific regional corridors:
Consider evaluation/funding of Pigeon Pass Road corridor between 1‐10 and State Route 60:
Pigeon Pass Road was cut off by the County many years ago. The road should be re‐established to act as a regional connection between the two main highways reducing an
extraordinary number of vehicle miles traveled while connecting Universities, hospitals and assisted care living to residents in the western region. It is also part of the
circulation element for RCTC.
Consider evaluation/funding of Redlands Boulevard corridor between 1‐10 and State Route 60:
Redlands Blvd currently serves as a regional connection between the two main highways reducing an extraordinary number of vehicle miles traveled while connecting
Universities, hospitals and assisted care living to residents in the western region.
On Page 14 under highways:
Incorporate a focused study/funding toward the improvement of I‐215 and State Route 60 Interchange:
The I 215 and SR 60 Interchange is a pivotal connection between both the southern and eastern portion of the Western Riverside Region The City of Moreno valley
92553 Expand the Martin Luther King bridge to make the westbound 60/215 to wider to add a lane to get rid of the bottleneck before the exit and make the
exit shorter.
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The I‐215 and SR 60 Interchange is a pivotal connection between both the southern and eastern portion of the Western Riverside Region. The City of Moreno valley
appreciates the proposal for additional auxiliary lanes however the City strongly believes the recently added auxiliary lanes on I‐215(southern) and SR 60(eastern) region
have significantly increased the congestion at the Interchange.
Consider evaluation/funding HOV lanes on southbound I‐215 including a separate connection from SR60 to I‐215:
Added HOV lanes on the southbound I‐215 including a separate connection from SR60 to I‐215 could greater help the congestion along the I‐215 corridor and encourage
carpooling.
Consider evaluation/funding of I‐215 Cactus Interchange:
The Cactus Interchange is situated along the I‐215 connecting the southern portion of the region. The interchange serves as the primary connection to March Air Force Base
and the Cities of Moreno Valley and Riverside. As auxiliary and expansion lanes continue to be funded the demand for bridge expansion is significantly increasing at a rapid
rate.
Under I‐215 Corridor/Riverside, Moreno Valley, Perris:
Add northbound lane from SR60 to Blaine Street
On page 15 under highways:
Consider evaluation/funding of SR 60 Theodore/World Logistic Center Parkway Interchange Project:
Theodore/World Logistic Center Parkway Interchange is situated along State Route 60 connecting the eastern portion of the region. As auxiliary and expansion lanes
continue to be funded the demand for bridge expansion are significantly increasing at a rapid rate. Over the pass years the Bridge has experience numerous strikes due to
the truck traffic utilizing the corridor. Currently the Bridge is under repair with replacement of damaged girders from strikes.
On page 17 under Environmental Mitigation:
Consider the investment of Electric Vehicle infrastructure projects to Environmental Mitigation:
The City of Moreno Valley strongly encourages the incorporation of electric vehicle infrastructure as an environmental mitigation component to provide opportunities for
the subregion to achieve California’s ambitious goals on climate change, petroleum reduction, and adoption of zero‐emission vehicles, as well as efforts to reach air quality
standards.
92553 The 60 freeway does not need more lanes. Adding the carpool lane did nothing to mitigate traffic. One more lane is never the solution. It still has to
merge into the 215 and it’s always going to be slow. Adding a lane will just encourage speeding and cause more crashes.
There are no safe bicycle routes from Moreno Valley to Riverside. I frequently bike commute back and forth and coming up sycamore canyon back
into Moreno Valley is where I am going to die. It’s that or a 20% grade up lochmoor which is not accessible for most cyclists. Gernert to Watkins could
be a great bike trail if the rail crossing was passable to bikes but still closed to cars. That’s an easy change that costs nothing. Open the gates to allow
bikes through so we don’t have to climb over it. This would be a great option for UCR staff and students who are commuting from Moreno Valley, and
is part of Moreno Valley’s master bicycle plan already.
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92553 The plan doesn't seem to address the interchanges at 215/60 and 215/60/91. Without major improvements there, I don't see traffic flow improving in
western Riverside much.
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92553 The 60 freeway going in/out of Moreno Valley is heavily congrested. It would be nice if the freeway could be flat so people wouldn't be slowing down
or not able to climb the inclines. I believe it would help ease congestion. Also, the big rigs use every lane on the 60 East causing congestion. They are
not supposed to be in the number one and two lanes. It takes me an additional 30‐45 minutes to get to work due to traffic.
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92553 The massive increase of big rigs on the 60 fwy and 215 fwy for Moreno valley and Riverside has caused more traffic time. For instance, to get from
Ontario (15 fwy area) to Moreno valley, it used to take 45 minutes to get home. Now it takes 2 hours for the same drive. For Moreno Valley, so many
warehouses have gone up which causes more traffic congestion with 60% more big rigs on the roads and fwys, and those heavy trucks damage our
roads and fwys. Because the 60 fwy in Riverside is so bad, I and most people take some streets. Now to drive 17 miles for Moreno to Riverside, it is a
45‐60 minutes drive. And it's not just big rigs, Moreno Valley has exploded with new homes and apartments. Our streets our congested. Furthermore,
truckers don't care about the rules of the road. They drive in any fwy lane they want. Lastly, sales taxes have increased for the city of Riverside to
improve the city streets. I've seen no improvement since the sales taxes have increased. So where is the extra sales tax going?
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92553 Please seek alternative solutions other than highway expansion in order to mitigate traffic congestion. Studies have shown time and time again that it
does not work due to induced demand. Please consider expanding transit networks and implementing protected bike lanes to reduce the amount of
personal vehicles on the road.
Citizens of Riverside county deserve the freedom to choose from different modes of transportation for a trip, whether it be walking, cycling, using
transit, or even driving a car.
I occasionally ride my bike to get around. I primarily drive but if the paths were protected, I would use my bike much more often.
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92553 Ensuring the monies, if approved by voter to stay in the designated area of the Traffic Relief Plan and not diverted to different areas of the county. Feedback Form
92553 Que en verdad se Hagan arreglos a los caminos y calles. no arreglos por encima tapando y no arreglando bien las calles. Feedback Form
92553 Las Carreteras especialmente las que comprenden en área desde Riverside pasando por Moreno Valley,Perris,están totalmente deterioradas debido al
incremento de el paso de camiones pesados en el área. Debido principalmente al aumento de logística en el area,y a la continua lluvia que se
incrementó este año,,Pd:mi vehículo y muchos otros se han deteriorado de suspensión rines y llantas
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92553 Gilman Springs Road needs lanes added. This road/highway has an extreme amount of daily traffic and congestion is extreme. Feedback Form
92553 Anything to help relieve the traffic in 60/215 interchanges both ways Feedback Form
92553 Stop building warehouses so the truck traffic stops increasing. Create and ENFORCE truck traffic routes through town so they don clog up the surface
streets
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92553 Sinceramente nesecitamos mas carreteras y transporte público para poder desahogar mas las carreteras Con vías accesibles a mas lugares Así
los locales podríamos usar mas transporte publico
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92553 Moreno Valley population growing so much and causing so many potholes and bad roads to and from Moreno Valley. Moreno Valley can fix their road
but Riverside can not. For instance, on Day street, the east side of Day street has a smooth road, while the west side of Day streets in full of potholes
and looks poorly maintained. Lastly, the 60 and 215 fwy are packed with big rigs hauling cargo. Cause major grid locks.
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92553 Necesitamos más carriles de bicicletaen en las calles de moreno valley, y más señales Feedback Form
92553 I was looking for the RTA. 18 that goes Down. cottonwood Avenue.Feedback Form
92553 The more fluent and constant bus transportation for the needy citizens and/or emergencies, the least traffic on the freeways.
If people could wait 5‐10 minutes in a bus stop to ride to work instead of waiting 30‐ 60 minutes it would be less stressful for them and their own
schedule so they can achieve more of their personal business to do on the same day!
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92553 address congestion by adding lanes to freeways so that trailers/semi‐trucks are restricted to specific lanes . Currently I see them in every lane except
the commuter adding
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92553 There are many students that use public tranporation including k‐12. Please make it possible to bring back youth riding for free. Feedback Form
92555 Dedicated lanes or express lanes along freeway medians for transit bus services would make the service reliable in terms of travel times. Local transit
buses or ride share vans / cars could take people from their homes to the freeway bus stations and viceversa. Since the region to cover is large,
perhaps independent contractors similar to Uber and Lyft could do the job of taking people to the nearest freeway bus station.
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92555 Please get this approved! I would love an extra lane on the 60 as well as all the other improvements mentioned! Feedback Form
92555 Most of traffic lights in moreno valley are not calibrated. It seems that thay are always green for the street with no cars and red where the cars are
waiting. Example 4 way intersection, 3 street are waiting for more of 30 sec for a green while the street with no cars has that geen
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92555 No new taxes. This voter doesn’t support a new sales tax Feedback Form
92555 For forty plus years I have been commuting between Moreno Valley and Loma Linda, between faculty obligations at Loma Linda Uni. and private
practice in MoVal. It used to take 25 minutes to make the commute; now between 6:45AM to 8:30AM or 3:45PM to 6:3, it can easily be more than
an hour and it’s the same time factor either via Reche Canyon or San Timateo Cyn Road(much worse if there’s a train blocking the roadway). I am
aware that there is some resistance from some elements in the Redlands community, however in the interests of the greater good, widening the San
Tim. Canyon route would be the most economical and physically feasible, plus rather than putting a increased traffic strain at the 60/215 interchange,
it would be better to “back load” MoVal to the east(particularly as a large amount of the San Tim. Traffic relates to medical staffers heading to and
from the regional medical center). Currently there are few residential properties that might be affected by imminent domain issues as compared to
Reche Cyn and the terrain is more amiable to a widening process. The last seven years, in particular, has seen a dramatic increase in the amount of
traffic and delays transmitting these local routes; however still a bit less than taking the freeway options.
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92555 Paying fees to try to get home sooner because of congested freeways is an insult to every homeowner & person that pays their taxes. You must find a
way to relieve the congested freeways without charging the residents. a
Add more lanes. I commute and it takes more than 2.5 hours to get home‐ using the Fastrak ....commuters need help!
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92555 I believe the highway solutions are a temporary band‐aid to an ever growing population to riverside in the next 10 years. Adding lanes is not enough.
Look at San Diego and Orange County as examples of smart solutions. If the lanes are going to increase on the 60 and 215, there needs to be ways to
also increase flow through the pass where both freeways merge. The 15 freeway in San Diego has a great tool in which lanes are increased during
certain hours of the day. I believe that type of invitation needs to be applied to the 215/60 area. Traffic is only going to get worse with new
wearhouses and new construction throughout Moreno Valley. Adding one extra lane is short sided and not enough. Please consider getting advice
from neighboring counties that have taken innovated steps to improve highway solutions.
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92555 I commute from Moreno Valley to Upland, On a good day it averages 1.5 hours to get home for what is supposed to be a 30 min drive. The traffic on
the 60 is out of control going in and out of Moreno Valley. Something needs to be done ASAP
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92555 Our rads and transportation are just terrible and i wish we had a way to get From Moreno Valley to Commerce , Montebello, Los Angeles. Feedback Form
92555 Big truck traffic seems to have increased. Is there a way to minimize their time on the freeways? Feedback Form
92555 Stop planning for yesterday’s problems. That 5 years from now you will build. Build for the future to reduce issues Feedback Form
92555 Even a marginal increase in enforcement of established laws for vehicle registration, vehicle insurance, and driver’s licenses will eliminate most traffic
density issues. At the same time, increase public subsidies of buses by less than 1% and make them free, at least during rush hour.
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92555 On I‐15 northbound (and southbound) in Temecula separate the through traffic from the traffic exiting or entering the freeway as the weaving causes
most of the chaos there. A physical separation or barrier would help to do that.
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92555 Definitely support rail service into Hemet and San Jacinto. Zero emission busses destroy the environment by the environmental destruction necessary
to make the batteries and to date there is no good solution for their disposal. The busses are heavier and damage the highways more. The fact is that
a good transportation plan with existing busses would take cars off the road creating a more sensible and cost effective way to combat pollution and
global warming. We do need to widen freeways and intersections as mentioned, but we are not using the monies collected from fuel taxes for the
purposes for which they were collected or we wouldn’t be in this situation.
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92555 Developers continue to build houses, warehouses, mini malls with city and county approval without any thought to how the additional traffic will
impact existing houses and businesses . Freeway on and off ramps as well have long been obsolete. Freeways can't keep up with the growth. In many
areas there is not room to expand roads, businesses and houses are right next to freeways.
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92555 Good morning, I’m a Moreno Valley, CA resident. My daughter goes to a private school in Riverside, CA. This drive is supposed to be a 25 minute drive.
We actually spend an additional $1,000 per month on office space to be close to her school so we are not driving back and forth in morning and
afternoon traffic. Example: One day recently, she forgot her backpack and lunch at home. I had to drive 1hour each way to get home and then her
backpack to her school. The commute in 2019 was about 35‐40 minutes leaving at 7:20 am. We continually leave earlier and earlier to beat traffic,
which means our daughter needs to wake up earlier and earlier. We now leave at 7:00am or risk not getting her to school by 8:15 due to traffic. The
clog is the 60 ‐215 interchange. It’s not really that interchange, it’s the horrible 4‐5 lanes coming together along with cross traffic and lanes leaving,
making all traffic from 60 having to shift. Even in the HOV is horrible. This same interchange is now clogged almost every morning and every afternoon
into evening. Once we are out of that interchange, the traffic flows. We also take the streets as well…taking streets is about 50 minutes due to all red
lights. From 215 going into the 60 fwy is forever clogged no matter what time of day. Please fix….it’s just really bad design.
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92555 I would not like to see a majority of the funding and projects for this Plan go towards highway and road widening and expansion projects (highways, regional connections,
environmental mitigation total 62%). Yes, our region will grow in population, but with the right multimodal planning it does not have to grow in traffic and vehicle congestion. As
someone who comes from LA County, I do not want to see Riverside County repeat the same mistakes as LA County with freeway widening and sprawl, which increases pollution
burden and traffic to neighborhoods. The best way to avoid this would be to adequately plan for robust improvements to public transportation and active transportation at this
stage and moving forward.
The plans for public transportation and active transportation are not fleshed out with enough detail, making me feel nervous that RCTC does not have an adequate grasp on what it
should entail for transportation mode shift in the region. These things are not nice‐to‐haves and we should not settle for bare minimum. With regards to the public transportation
plan: I support the plans for passenger rail, including increased train service frequency on Metrolink lines and expanded rail service to the Coachella Valley. I hope this new rail
project is fast‐tracked and costs are controlled. I do not think we need to expand parking lots at train stations‐‐improve first/last mile connections first with bus and bike
connections and see what capacity is truly needed after ridership goes up. Bus service should be expanded and frequency increased. Small‐bus circulator routes in downtown areas
would be preferred above micro‐transit. Additionally, RCTC should work with Metrolink and rail authorities to electrify the rail lines with overhead catenary electric technology to
reduce emissions and improve service. An investment in electrification with this technology (and NOT hydrogen or battery electric) will pay dividends in terms of increased
ridership, faster trip times, and reliability. Work with advocates like Californians for Electric Rail and electrification efforts for CAHSR to get this done.
With regards to the active transportation plan, greater emphasis needs to be placed on planning and construction of a network of safe bike routes throughout the county, but
especially in Western Riverside County, in order to provide protected bike network infrastructure for people commuting to jobs, schools, and homes. Bikes and e‐bikes are a
primary mode of transportation for many people in Riverside County currently. Students and workers find it to be a convenient and cheaper way to get around versus owning a
private vehicle. Counties and cities in California can reduce traffic and improve public health by investing in protected bike paths on all major arterial roads. This includes Class I and
Class IV bike paths on roads. Class II and Class III bike paths are dangerous and not safe. Riverside County could be an amazing place if we had connected and protected bike paths
everywhere, but especially near job centers, housing, and schools. Recreational trails are nice, but they often do not serve the critical need of connecting people with everyday
destinations. Funding for active transportation should be much higher than 3% in order to make meaningful progress. It should be at least 15%. This funding could go towards
updating city bicycle master plans to include Class IV bike paths or creating a county‐wide plan for implementation. It should also go towards awarding funding for implementation
projects, building out the plan with every street repaving, and assigning higher merit to projects that build Class I and IV bike paths.
Thank you for soliciting feedback from the public. I hope you do take it under strong consideration to: modify the plan funding allocation to put more towards active transportation
and public transportation, and to take these two modes seriously in considering the traffic relief and improved safety and mobility it would provide.
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92555 Free up the carpool lanes for general use except during rush hours. This is done in Moreno Valley on the 60, and midday and weekend traffic is better
for it.
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92555 I’ve lived in Moreno Valley for 61 years and as long as I remember the 60 freeway going east and west have had two lanes going in and out of Moreno
Valley. Over the last 40 years traffic has increased warehouses have been built bringing in more big rigs, and we still have the same two lanes. We
need to turn the carpool lane Going into Moreno Valley and out into a general purpose lane. It seems like all the freeways around Moreno Valley get
more attention. It’s our turn. It also seems like more cars in the carpool lanes are full of single drivers. Thanks
.
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92555 Intersection 215 y 60 improvement is needed.Feedback Form
92555 Potholes, Potholes, Potholes!!! Highways and city streets! Traffic on the 60/215 freeways needs to be #1 priority. Smoothing out the fast lanes and
carpool lanes on the 91 fwy #2 priority it causes damage to cars being such a rough ride on suspension and tires! Not to mention an uncomfortable
ride for passengers… We need to Teach new drivers how to merge on to freeways correctly… that would help a lot of the traffic anywhere. Take away
public transportation… the RTA runs all day and pollute the air with methane… almost just as bad as carbon monoxide from car exhaust!
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92555 The housing keeps increasing in the Moreno Valley but nothing has been done with the freeway! The traffic is insane, coming in and out of Moreno
Valley.
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92555 The bottleneck needs to be fixed from Heacock St to Box Springs Rd.Feedback Form
92557 As a Moreno Valley resident who works in the City of Riverside, I would like to have an option to take public transit that does not require 2 hours both
ways of my day. I also would like to mention this plan does not really include Moreno Valley. I do appreciate an extra lane on HWY 60, but we really
need more than one extra lane, or additional roads/routes out of Moreno Valley into the Inland Empire in which commercial trucks would not be
permitted. As warehouses continue to pop up in our region, there must be other alternative routes for the trucks or residents (not both) to travel.
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92557 I am glad to see that 25% of the funding is allocated to public transportation. But I think we need to further increase our investment into public
transportation. I would like to see more rapid transit provided as a viable option instead of driving
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92557 Vote NO….im over voting for more taxes each year to make things better…only to see things getting worse. We the public are TAXED out. We can’t
afford gas, auto I insurance, food and utilities! YSY STOP
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92557 Address the traffic flow in and out of Moreno Valley/60&215 freeways. Increase frequency rapid public transportation options around the county to
reduce reliance on highways.
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92557 We are not sure what can be done, but trying to get out of Moreno Valley westward is always very slow...every day, every hour. Feedback Form
92557 Please invest in alternative modes of transportation. Feedback Form
92557 Seria muy buena idea que los encargados de actualizar y cambiar las rutas por lo usen el autobus , que vivan lo que pasamos los usuarios dia a dia ,
que vean los resultados de sus ideas, lo frustrate que es llegar del punto A a el punto B , el que inviertan casi 2 horas de un viaje que no toma mas de
15 minutos en automovil , tal vez asi hagan los horarios mas coherentes
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92557 Moreno Valley is the 2nd largest city in the county and there is limited routes to get in and out of the city. Feedback Form
92557 I appreciate the plans for the 215 and 60 hwys. The warehouses that now line the 215 put additional strain on the 215 from the 60 to Harley Knox.
The semis lining up on the southbound Harley Knox off ramp currently cause delays for drivers. I hope the reconstructed Harley Knox interchange is
built to accommodate the length of semis so they are no longer blocking through traffic.
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92557 Pedestrian safety and speeding enforcement should be the last concern.Feedback Form
92557 I dislike the limitation of this survey. Many improvements are needed to all growing surrounding Riverside county cities. The 60 Hwy in Moreno
Valley needs widening and a Metrolink to connect MV to Coachella Valley. MV needs to add more safe bus shelters throughout the city while adding
more routes and extending route hours.
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92557 Something has to be done about the traffic on HWY 60 through Moreno Valley. Huge amount of truck traffic and semis out of the lanes they should
use cause the 60/215 to be backed up no matter the day.
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92557 We need more focus on our freeways and the increasing traffic and congestion. We need better roads that are not easily destroyed by all the truck
traffic. If we continue to build the warehouses we have to have better roads that don’t fall past
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92557 Congestion at the 60/215 junction is unbearable
The roads condition on the 215 south of the 60 between MoVal and Menifee is REALLY bad! It tears up my car tires having to drive on it.
Gilman Springs rd is dangerous. Too many accidents. How can we make that stretch safer?
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92557 I have seen a big increase in warehouse/distribution centers in the Moreno Valley/Riverside area which has increased the big rig traffic. It’s a
nightmare everyday because of these trucks. Also the 215N and south from Alessandro ave to D st in perris has numerous potholes that make that
stretch of freeway very dangerous to drive. I personally have had to replace my windshield twice and one tire because of the current conditions.
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92557 The Corona crawl is the worst stretch of highway on the 91. You have two lanes of fast track and it’s $20 every morning to ride it. This entire section of
road needs to be reeingenered. To many bottlenecks because of all the entry points and you need to build a bypass for those who can express past
the 55 split from the 60.
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92557
we actually need more cops writing tickets. People not obeying the law. Running red lights, not stopping at stop signs etc.
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92557 More/better maintenance is needed on our existing freeways and highway connector arteries. We also need more regional connections and flow
within the county. If we are going to have to share the road with this influx of semi trucks from the many distribution centers, we need better flow
and capacity for them and the everyday commuter.
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92561 The Plan was very well written. Great job to all who contributed. Please be mindful there are potholes along HWY 74 that were not properly leveled
and are able to cause dangerous damage to vehicle tires/alignment. Please have someone fix these potholes along HWY 74 as soon as possible. Thank
you so much for your dedication to safety.
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92562 Glad to see you will upgrade the I‐10 at Beaumont Ave intersection as well as add express lanes. Keep up the good work. Feedback Form
92562 Highway congestion reduces quality of life for residents. We need a better way to reduce vehicles on the road. A push for public transit (train) that
connects our community to LA and SD will reduce the number of vehicles on the road.
We also need to have more protected bike lanes and dedicated uninterrupted bike paths for our active residents. E‐bikes will be a big factor in
reducing traffic in our local streets and also increase local outlook because seeing more bikes on the road rather than cars creates a more active and
more involved community. Some of our bike lanes are not protected and are not safe to bike on considering the speed of traffic such as Clinton Keith.
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92562 Connecting the toll lanes from Corona to Escondido should be on the discussion. The traffic from Murrieta into Riverside is bad. The traffic from San
Diego both heading south in the AM and coming north in the evening are both terrible.
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92562 Traffic worsens when lanes consolidate. The 60 to 15 interchange is an issue but I don’t see that in the plan. The extension of express lanes at Cajalco
is good.
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92562 There needs to be a seperation of funds in Western Riverside county. There should be north west Riverside county and a south west riverside division
of funds.
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92562 No! Do not submit a ballot sales tax increase! Hello ! You live with in your means. Dont take more money from the people ! Feedback Form
92562 I think that while freeway congestion is essential to address, with more rail options we would be thinking ahead and providing infrastructure so
people can change their habits once infrastructure is available.
Also, quality of life comes with activity and safe ways to do are critical and show that health and wellness are valued by our community.
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92562 Proposed passenger‐rail expansion throughout Western Riverside County (Banning, Beaumont/Hemet, San Jacinto) is appreciated, but added rail lines
extending into the I‐15 Corridor areas (Corona, Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, Temecula, Wildomar) is imperative. Additionally, more bus transit options
(and scheduled hours/routes) connecting the aforementioned areas to existing rail infrastructure is needed.
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92562 Please finish building out all the extra lanes on the I‐15. They were designed to be built out and it’s long overdue as more and more houses are built
between Temecula and Ontario.
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92562 We need railway commuter service connecting Southwest Riverside County (Murrieta/Temecula) to the rest of the rail system to get to Riverside and
Corona. We also need to get rid of express lanes or at least allow carpools to use the express lanes for free (like they do in San Diego County).
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92562 Please prioritize traffic relief along I‐15 between Temecula and Corona Feedback Form
92562 There are improvements being made to the northbound portion of 15 from 79 to 215, which may or may not be effective. There is no plan to fix the
southbound side from 215 to 79s, which is just a big of a problem in the morning.
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92562 The 15 freeway is the worst. It's become horrible, both ways. The 91 has always been bad, even after they "improved" it Feedback Form
92562 Regional connections are important too. Feedback Form
92562 So many new houses have been built that really change the traffic load on surface streets, entrance and exit ramps as well as the freeways
themselves. People also are not considerate drivers and feel the left lane is theirs to cruise in. Also, passing on the right‐hand side is so common and
dangerous. In many states it is illegal!
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92562 There are almost 250,000 people in just the Temecula/Murrieta area at risk because of the daily congestion on I‐15 through Temecula, and more
importantly for large‐scale escape to the south and west in the event of a disaster. Whether it be earthquake, water‐system poisoning, fires, or any
other type of issue, WE ARE TRAPPED without adequate or reasonable ways to move the daily or emergency volume of souls through the area. HELP!
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92562 We need more public transit and rail options in the inland empire. Bring a new rail system to change the way residents live here. All the lakes in the
area can be clean and publicly accessible one day. Imagine that and all other public attractions easily accessible by transit for all of the IE.
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92562 Currently I see the two biggest issues facing the county are affordable housing and transportation. We need to prioritize rezoning to allow for more
dense housing with additional investments in public transportation. We know that adding lanes wont help and building more houses just leads to
more cars on the road and cycle continues. Riverside has an opportunity to start investing in robust public transportation, rail not busses. We need
ways to move our people around efficiently and the highways aren't cutting it. I am incredibly passionate about this subject and I know the planners
and engineers generally are too. Even CalTrans is starting to change its tone in regards to freeway expansions. Insanity is repeating the same thing
over and over and expecting a different result. Its time for progress here in Riverside.
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92562 Thanks for asking us these questions. But.....You folks need to ditch the moniker "Safe Streets and Roads." Prop 47 was the "Safe neighborhoods and
Schools Act" and it's been just the opposite ‐ the word "Safe" has been bastardized and politicized.
Money going into "Safe Streets and Roads" doesn't always go to those objectives and winds up as bike lanes (the fraction of people who ride bikes to
work is so small that it can't even be counted!) we don't need, or hiking paths nobody will use. We don't need "Road Diets" like we are seeing in Los
Angeles. Let's add general purpose lanes (not toll lanes) to the freeways and highways, improve the intersections and time the lights to improve traffic
flow. Anything we can do to make it easier for handicapped people to negotiate intersections would also be a good way to invest.
The vast majority of people won't use public transportation unless forced to do so as it is not perceived as safe.
What I'd really like to see is a line item accounting (in understandable language) of where the money goes, published in a media where we can all
access it.
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92562 With all the influx of apartments and housing developments in the area, I see a very big problem with infrastructure, water, electricity, gas. Grocery
stores. I think there needs to be a more term on building until the whole infrastructure is safe, secure, and withhold all the people that will be moving
into the county. It’s going to tax or infrastructure real heavily. We don’t have enough highways in the area to hold all the population. We don’t have
enough freeways.
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92562 I worked and commuted to and from Riverside from Murrieta from 2016‐2018. RTA Bus 208 was really helpful. However it was discontinued
sometime ago. There is also a lack of local public transportation within Murrieta. The arterial streets are limited by the lack of bicycle lanes/paths for
our children to commute to and from school. I hope that this TRP addresses the commuters needs and also the local community to keep the cities to
move forward. Thank you.
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92562 Insufficient efforts on expanding highway systems to connect to other counties in timely manner. Feedback Form
92562 Commuting to/from San Diego and Orange County from the Temecula Valley is horrible on our existing freeways. The bottle neck at the NB 15/215
split is a nightmare anytime after 2pm backing all the way to Fallbrook. There needs to be a road through the the mountains between Temecula and
OC that takes congestion off the 91.
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92562 Please add a plan for HOV/Carpool lanes from Rainbow through Temecula to Murrieta. North and southbound lanes. Make them a toll if you have to.
People would pay to get through that traffic. It takes my husband almost 2 hours every evening to get home from Escondido. In the morning it’s about
an hour and a half. It’s brutal. We love living here but the cost of time and exhaustion is really difficult.
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92562 We need to make I 15 wider, 215 has way too many potholes. Can’t go even speed limit on sedan. And faster construction. The construction by
fallbrook takes too long and the end was rescheduled like twice
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92562 High‐speed rail between LA and San Diego would cut traffic on the highways the most. Please consider this as a long term project. Feedback Form
92562 Since moving to Temecula in 1992, (ranch & sheep area) I'm feeling Stuck here now due to the Traffic on the 15 & 215. In my eyes, with all the
constant building of new. WIDEN the Freeway or put a Rail system from S Riverside to San Diego. My Heart Hurts for the Commuters. I was one of
them!. Do it soon & make it a 24/7 Project. We need space. It's so bad on a car to idol up the hill home. ( 3 hours)
If you need any Help making this happen. Please contact me. I'm a Retired Circuit Design Engineer...
We can't even think of going to the Beach unless you want to add 3 hours there & 3 hours home. Every Day not just during the week days.
Also make the Temecula & Murrieta Population Signs Correct with the Population. Those are from 12 to 13 years ago.
Thank you Kindly
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92562 Work with Orange County to build connect multi lane connector between the 5 and the 15 to replace or supplement Ortega Highway. Feedback Form
92562 I'd really like to see another lane added to the 15 south by Cajalco road. There's so much traffic because we lose two lanes (fast track ending and
merging). There's also traffic on the 15 north by Temescal Canyon in the mornings and it's really frustrating. There have been multiple accidents in
that section of freeway too. Thank you for asking for our opinions.
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92562 The cost of toll lanes is overwhelming to most of the people who can't afford to live where they work. Lower the cost or else make more car pool
lanes that are free.
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92562 So glad that a plan is in place, much of what you detail was already in the works. Where are the solutions??
1‐the same historical issue remains ‐ employees commuting to Orange, San Diego and LA counties for work. Its a fact but no one deals with it. Need a
freeway through Elsinore to Org Co. Need more Fastrac lanes. Need truck traffic off commuter hours.
2‐ the increases in housing being built in Menifee, Murrieta and Temecula have already increased traffic on already jammed 15 and 215. More and
more are being built. Adding one lane is not going to do it. It’s becoming a nightmare. In my 55+ community everyone is talking about leaving
Murrieta due to ridiculous utility increases, high taxes, impacted healthcare so it takes months to see a doctor, crowds, traffic, etc.
3‐ truck traffic in the Inland Empire is horrendous. Truck traffic needs to be managed. Moreno Valley 60 is awful. 215 is awful. With all the warehouses
being built it will only get worse. Stop building transfer warehouses without managing the truck traffic.
4‐ public transportation needs to include train from Corona to San Diego Balboa Park, Mission Bay, University at La Jolla
These are just to name a few.
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92562 Jefferson/magnolia should have a stop light put in! There is way too much traffic there for a stop sign. It should also have a crossing guard for school
time. We have seen many people almost get hit there. Murrieta has a huge problem with red light runners. We should have red light cameras the city
has become a crazy, scary, reckless, nuisance with people, not obeying traffic laws.
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92562 I like what you are doing with the Winchester/215/15 improvement. I think what would really help also is having a bypass put in between the border
patrol station south of Temecula to the 215/15 interchange. That way those who are just passing through don’t need to worry about on/off traffic.
There’s plenty of room in between the north/south bound lanes to put the bypass in. Also for trails. One would be perfect along Murrieta creek that is
like 13 miles long from wildomar to south Temecula. Thank you for your time with this feedback.
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92562 Interstate 15 should be widened to 4 lanes both Northbound and Southbound from Corona to the San Diego county line. There should also be an
interchange where Nutmeg crosses Interstate 15. Commuter train service should exist along the Interstate 15 Corridor.
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92562 Please connect a carpool/fast track lane along the 15 freeway from the 91 freeway to the Carpool/ Fast Track lanes in San Diego. Theirs is adjustable
to allow for changes in traffic and moves traffic nicely. This will be of a huge help and allow both carpool and fast track customers to use the lanes.
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92562 It would be helpful to have more off road or separated bike lanes like the Santa Gertrudis bike trail. It would be nice to be able to bike between
Murrieta and Temecula without having to ride along Jefferson, perhaps along Murrieta Creek that ties into the Santa Gertrudis bike trail.
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92563 Please have someone come in a d recalibrate the timing of all intersection lights. The timing of all the major intersections are off. They do not match
the speed limits, and cause many to run red lights. This endangers pedestrians and other motorists. It also causes a 15 min drive home take 35mins.
With the growing community the timing of the lights need to be re‐evaluated.
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92563 We really need a new lane from 79 south to the split. The traffic and pollution caused by the back up is horrendous. There’s enough room in the
median to add a lane. It would be super cost‐effective and relieve a lot of greenhouse gases from traffic jams.
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92563 We need sidewalks on Murrieta Hot Springs and Winchester near the French Valley airport. We need a carpool lane and an extra lane from here to
San Diego (15 South). On Winchester rd going towards the 15 freeway, the lanes need to be fixed!
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92563 Murrieta Hot Springs needs relief. The traffic is awful and about to get worse Feedback Form
92563 I support all of the highway improvements especially the new interchanges and additional regular lanes. These should be our first priority. Feedback Form
92563 Start and complete the I‐215 North Project. Add carpool lane and re‐stripe to add one additional travel lane. No Fast pass lanes. The exit drop lanes
add more congestion from drivers cutting in at the last moment. Also, re‐stripe the I‐215 NB to 60 freeway underpass to accommodate a carpool lane
and 1 additional lane if possible, major congestion there, its the choke point.
Start and complete the I‐15 South Project. Add carpool lane and re‐strip to add one additional travel lane. No Fast Pass lanes. The exit drop lane at
Cajalco exit on SB I‐15 is a major choke point.
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92563 Please add rail options in Temecula/Murrieta. A train connecting LA to Temecula, and Temecula to SD, like along I‐15 or something, would be
incredible and save so much time. I would gladly pay my tax dollars toward that. Also a better or at least a safer connection between Murrieta to
Beaumont would be great. San Gorgonio Pass, using the 79, is useful but the roads in Hemet and Beaumont are really dangerous. The traffic can be
really bad on the 79 in those areas. So a lot of drivers take the side streets, like Warren road and Ramona expressway in Hemet. Those two roads are
super dangerous, potholes are everywhere, roads are cracked, in the rain the roads get really flooded making the potholes more dangerous, and
traffic suddenly coming to random stops. Thanks for listening to my opinion. Really hope to see some major improvements to our infrastructure and
traffic problems.
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92563 Need to fix Temecula traffic nightmare. More lanes and extend French valley exit to date so Winchester isn’t so bad. Feedback Form
92563 215 freeway from Van Buren south down to exit 74 to Hemet and possibly a bit further, the freeway in both directions is badly chewed up and in
desperate need of repaving, has minor potholes and bad uneven areas
Flooding on local streets is getting worse from parts of Hemet, Murrieta and Temecula.
Overall congestion is worsening on 91, 215 and 15. Commute times are getting worse.
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92563 1. Improve traffic flow on West bound Clinton Keith Rd from Murrieta through Menifee to the 15 Fwy interchange. Currently, lanes vary from two to
one at several points causing bottlenecks and safety issues.
2. Reassess the traffic signal programming and traffic flow at the newly constructed Clinton Keith Rd ‐ Leon Rd intersection. Traffic backup is being
caused by “No Turn On Red” from Southbound Leon Rd onto Westbound Clinton Keith Rd.
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92563 Pave or surface the 150ft (approx)section of Menifee Rd between Clinton Keith Rd and Los Alamos rd. Feedback Form
92563 Thank you for including the public in these decisions! Keep up the good work =) Feedback Form
92563 As a retiring Riverside to San Diego commuter, Bus rapid transit would help tremendously. Major transportation hubs thought out the major I.E cities.
Carpool lanes from the lower I.E, Murrieta,Temecula,Menifee,etc. To San Diego County. I currently work for MTS in San Diego as a communications
dispatcer. I'm retiring after 37 years in two months. I've watched the transportation grow with the city. Here in the I.E. the transportation has stayed
the same. Park and rides could help.
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92563 The lack of public transit in the Temecula valley is appalling. There is no way to get to any point of interest, let alone commute to work via public
transit. Which causes further traffic issues (i.e. freeway congestion)
The freeway decisions seem to make little sense in terms of merging from onramps to the freeway. (see Winchester to the 15)
Lastly I believe a lot of the woes caused by local traffic could have been improved with smarter decisions or via using a roundabout. (See clinton Kieth
/ Leon intersection. An improvement was just done that has massively slowed down traffic: Leon southbound can not turn on red when seemingly it
would be a huge improvement to traffic flow of the Clinton Keith eastbound just was not allowed to do a u turn).
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92563 Hwy 15 north/south congestion in the morning and afternoon commutes is huge issue. It should not take 2 hours to drive from Escondido to Murrieta
during commute hours.
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92563 The plan doesn’t do a lot to solve the biggest headache in Western Riverside county ‐ namely the fact that NB 15 turns into a parking lot after 2:30 in
the afternoon. The highway construction will help. But we know that over 100,000 people drive into San Diego county every day. As we’ve seen
numerous times all over the country, adding highway lanes doesn’t solve the problem. Since most of this problem exists in San Diego county, and
would require coordination with the state.
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92563 Hello, I currently live in the city of menifee. To get anywhere, I have to take Briggs road going north towards Scott road and the road is failing to be
safe. Anytime winds or rain come through, potholes are forming and just get more worse by the day. What’s even worse if the trees along it that are
uprooting the road, causing heavy bumps to form. I have complained about the condition of the road and yet the county is slacking about it. Residents
are fed up, and I’m getting tired of having to fix my vehicles due to the horrible conditions. The times I have to veer over risking my safety is very
concerning and IF the road is bulldozed and done correctly along with abatement of any uprooting trees, the road would be much safer. Please take
the time to read this and consider.
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92563 Easing the flow of work traffic, as well as weekend travel, is the biggest issue that needs to be dealt with. It takes forever to get anywhere now due to
the growing number of people living here. Our current infrastructure was not built to withstand this growth in population.
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92563 Add additional North Bound and South Bound lanes on the I‐215 corridor between Murrieta Hot Springs exit to Cactus Exit. Feedback Form
92563 Add additional lanes for Northbound and Southbound lanes on I‐215 between Murrieta Hot Springs and Cactus Ave. Please no drop lanes, make it a
full 4 lanes the whole way.
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92563 Add additional lanes Northbound and Southbound on I‐215 between Murrieta Hot Springs Exit and Cactus Ave. No drop down lanes, make it a full 4
lanes each direction.
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92563 Plans all sound great and desperately needed. I am wondering if it would be possible to put cameras on streets that are notorious for speeders and
accidents. My reasoning is that I live near Whitewood Rd in Murrieta (Riverside County) and since that road was completed there have been several
fatal accidents. The speed limit is 45 MPH and yet people drive like it's a freeway. There is a high school and elementary school off of Whitewood and
I fear for the children. Thank you for giving us a chance to have input.
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92563 I appreciate the work being done, however, I am not a fan of raising the sales tax but I understand if there is no other way it may need to be done.
The freeway and street congestion should be addressed as a priority. I believe most people are commuting outside of the area so I don’t think much
money needs to be put on expanding bus service. I think the responsible thing to do is to work with the planning people to stop focusing on growth
with all these houses and now apartments before building the infrastructure to support it. Once you try to build it when the need is urgent it seems
the price just goes up and you need more before you even get caught up with what you needed in the first place.
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92563 Although I drive, I avoid the freeway as much as possible. When there is new construction, I find it confusing. I need to go to Rancho Bernardo for
healthcare and live in Murrieta. I had hoped I could pick up transit here and go directly to that area. I was unable because Riverside doesn't go into
San Diego. I wish there were better connections so that I could get to for example Scripps in La Jolla or Rancho Bernardo. For me, it's having things
communicated more simply so the entire process is easier to understand and that there are many more options of how a person can get from point A
to point B. I don't mind driving if I didn't feel like i had to drive 100mph so I didn't get pushed off the road. I truly believe there should be a slow lane
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92563 We need more public transportation such as a train system not toll roads. Trains will get people to their destinations not toll roads which has cause
more traffic
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92563 Driver acceptance of speeds, rules‐of‐the‐road, road conditions, road signs and safety, their vehicle condition, and the absence of law enforcement on
the highways is a major concern. Number of vehicles missing headlamps, bumpers, fenders, mirrors, taillights, is a safety concern. Pickup trucks
exceeding safe speeds and driving aggressively!
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92563 I would like to see the transportation of the bus 217 be Reinstated. I would take the bus from downtown to Escondido. And then take the 217 to the
Promenade mall in Murrieta.
It would be nice to add a rail from san diego or from escondido Murrieta.
And the traffic on the 215 is horrendous. They need to do something about it to alleviate it.. I could say more, These are the few importants. Thanks
that. I needed to say.
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92563 I would like to see a lane specific for motorcycles only to eliminate lane splitting.
Too many people who drive autos and trucks are extremely inconsiderate not allowing room for motorcycles to pass. This creates an extremely
dangerous situation.
I would also like to see drivers in tge fast lane going too slow be ticketed.
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92563 Along with the current project at 2:15 15 split in Temecula, the best bang for resources is to add a lane from San Diego County line to the split.
There’s enough room in the divider some bridges need to be widened, but the amount of greenhouse gases, from this unnecessary traffic, every
single day is astounding
Not to mention, lost production and quality family time
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92563 The 215 between menifee and 60 is in Need of serious road repaired. There are chunks out of my tires because the they is so bad. Chips are all over
my windshield from loose asleep flippin up from the pot holes.
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92563 I'm all for the plan as long as faster highways are free to all. Not making faster by adding a toll. All the highways are backed up too because all the
construction going on. Also you have a lot of people that don't want to wait in line and cut you guys should block off lines so there no cutting and
causing traffic jams and accidents. Like if its a only turning lane then add those white traffic poles so they have to turn and not block others who are
trying turn or help cutting and accidents.
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92567 It’s great to add lanes on the 215 between hwy 60 and Van Buren, since the carpool lanes never got built.
The southbound bottleneck is occurring because of the traffic getting on at Van Buren. The additional lane needs to go further down almost to Harley
Knox.
Northbound between Eucalyptus and box springs needs an additional lane on the connector.
I experience these locations daily and they are the biggest contributors to the backups during high commute times.
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92567 Public transport particularly metrolink should be available as a local solution to travel from Perris to Riverside and San Bernardino not just as a
commuter line. The tracks are there and with the congestion on the 215/60 interchange in Eastern Riverside it would be a great alternative to
passengers allowing for more freight movement. Also allow Van Buren and Ramona Expwy to be accessible to trucks not just Cajalco which is only a 2
lane road. Riverside and Perris need to live with their choice of allowing all the warehouses in the March Jpint Powers, and stop funneling all
commercial traffic through roads that aren't capable of handling more freight traffic
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92567 Although all areas are important to be realistic on what is priority is the traffic, there has been a huge migration of LA and OC county residents to the
Western Riverside area and those freeways and highways are just not keeping up. I can drive around a pothole, I can assure my own transportation, I
can make my own dirt trails to travel through w/non motor transportation, trust me there is a lot of options, BUT ONE THING RESIDENTS CANT
CONTROL IS THE IMMENSE TRAFFIC CONGESTION! FOCUS ON THE HIGHWAYS AND HOW NOT TO CONSTRUCT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. ACCOUNT
FOR OT FROM THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR IN YOUR BID.
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92567 215 between Perris and Blaine. Feedback Form
92567 The 215 and 60 merge has become quite horrible in the past few years something definitely needs to be done about that because it creates traffic for
miles in every direction.
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92567 Stop building these warehouses the trucks are killing our roads Feedback Form
92567 The north 215 connection to the 60 with all the truck traffic needs its own truck lane so they aren't merging with normal car traffic. Feedback Form
92567 Pot holes everywhere on Romona Expressway between bridge st and Sanderson
Traffic Congestion on 215 freeway between Nuevo Road and the 60 freeway also traffic congestion on the 60 freeway between Day Street and Main
Street
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92567 The ridiculous amount of warehouses being built out here has impacted the highways/roads more than anything. The highways need to have capacity
increased and need to be maintained. The 215 freeway from Nuevo Rd to the 60 is in deplorable condition due to potholes. FIX IT
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92567 Traffic congestion and maintaining of the roads are a big issue in the Riverside County areas. Feedback Form
92567 Traffic congestion from Nuevo Rd to the 60 to 91/215. Too many semi trucks that are destroying the roads and freeways. The pot holes on the
freeway and along with the ones on Ramona Expressway to Sanderson make driving even more dangerous.
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92567 My husband used to drive to OC every day. He now drives to Fontana. It takes him longer, sometimes up to 3 hours, to get home from Fontana.
Ridiculous. The 215 between MoVal and Perria might as well be dirt. It's filed with holes and overlay of asphalt. It's destroying our cars. Do better.
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92567 Road qualities are horrific. This is not unknown. Also we need enforcement of existing laws that lead to safer roads. These 2 go hand in hand. Feedback Form
92567 We need to fix our congested freeways. We sit to long in traffic. Potholes are everywhere! Feedback Form
92567 Please keep trucks in their designated lane. Yesterday I followed an 18 wheeler eastbound 60 between 15 freeway and 215 freeway in the carpool
lane. He created his own traffic jam. So many times all the lanes have trucks all the way across all lanes and cars cannot get by. It really causes issues
OR limit trucking to the hours of 7pm to 7 am allowing all lanes to be used.
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92570 Good info. Graphics and pictures help a lot. Feedback Form
92570 For years, we have been told over and over that the latest gas tax would repair our roads and not much has happened. And now you want to raise
revenue to " fix our roads" again. Where did and does all the gas tax money go??? I seen new signs all over the place and the Riverside County Dept
of Transportation scrapes and grades the sides of the roads out in Western Riverside County to the point, they are usually in better condition than the
roads. Unfortunately, the roads themselves are still a mess. Mockingbird Canyon, El Sobrante and Lake Mathews Drive as well as Van Buren‐ a main
thoroughfare. ( There's a huge hump on Lake Mathews where the road crew "fixed " the road that washed out and it's horrible. But I guess it was
more important to put 3 speed signs in less than a mile and a half on Harley John/Washington and 4 on Markham in less than a mile. What a waste
of our money!! And so many directional arrows but missed the one in the curves on Gavilan, South of Multiview, where there's been so many
accidents.
This plan also does not address the nightmare of the 215/60 interchange at all but I assume maybe that's CalTrans?
What I'm saying is that before all the new work on offramps, it would be nice if driving our roads would be a smooth ride instead of Rough Road
ahead.
Thank you for listening.
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92570 As more and more homes are being constructed, it is clear the area badly needs more regional connections. The one that would solve the most
problems the fastest is the proposed Elsinore‐Ethanac Expressway. Most of the traffic congestion right now is due in large part because everyone has
to go around certain areas.
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92570 Would like to see the carpool line added to junction fwy 215 and 15 all the way to fwy 76. Feedback Form
92570 Potholes all over 215 freeway and Perris Feedback Form
92570 For the last 16 years there's certain areas in Mead Valley that have major flooding. The county of riverside has done absolutely nothing to fix. Yet our
property taxes have gone up. Our safty and our vehicles take the fall for cal trans improper use of funds. Clark st, cajalco, nandina all have sink hole
that create ponds. Who hold these jurisdictions accountable. Yet the count allowed a gas station to be built on the corner of brown and cajalco on are
where there was a natural flow of water. The area was alter and the ground for the gas station to be constructed this only caused major flooding to
the streets and home in the area.
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92570 There is no fixing any of our traffic problems until our county leaders wake up and see how allowing overpopulation is destroying our rights towards
quality of life. I laughed at most of your ridiculous plans that will only provide a short‐term band aid, if that. I feel sorry for the employees of your
transportation dept. even they know there's no way of improving congestion nor keeping up with maintenance. How do you think RCTC will maintain
the added lanes when you can't even come close to maintaining the mess our roads have been allowed to become. A cousin from Texas came and
said they were shocked how bad our roads have gotten and how unfortunate this once beautiful area they remember has been destroyed with
congested everything, including ugly, nonstop warehouses and big rigs, I could only agree. Has anyone done a factual study on the number of big rigs
each individual warehouse places on our roads and freeways? Now everywhere we go depends on what time it is, this is ridiculous and destroys any
thought of going anywhere. Please work closer with the planning dept that encourages massive high‐density housing and warehouses.
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92570 With all the warehouses being build in Mo Val and Perris it's a disaster.
All of these big companies should be responsible for our freeways and roads.
Maybe a bridge for the big rigs to use.
This is causing tire damage and crack windshields.
Traffic is so bad, what use to take a 25 minute drive to Riverside is now taking over an hour.
Please take in consideration all of the public concerns and safety.
Thank you for your me.
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92570 Thank you for keeping the roads nice for us. Feedback Form
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92570 Some areas in Riverside county, you can’t even get to work if you don’t have your own transportation.It is impossible to take public transportation
there is none. No way for kids to get to school, if parents have to go to work. I’m not even going to mention pool seniors. there is absolutely nothing
for them period
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92570 I support this plan to better our community and the roads we travel.Feedback Form
92570 Future plans look very good. Feedback Form
92570 I live on Theda Street which intersects with Ethanac Rd. I having been waiting to hear about the funding for the Elsinore Ethanac Expressway. Ethanac
is a dirt road. There are big rig companies actively driving semis up and down this road. Another semi place is going up just across Theda from my
house. I wish this project would get off the“to do” and get done. Very unsafe road.
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92570 We really need the Ethanac to elsenior connector
Ethanac expressway to 15frw
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I have driven roads in just about every city within the county since 1993 and i am extremely familiar with the condition and maintenance of each and every road.
92570 I am glad something is going to be done about Harley John as new business has come into the area the offramp has been overflowing with trucks that
make it impossible to turn right when you are exiting from the southern bound side. The offramp is frequently backed up into the freeway. It is very
frustrating as this is how I get home
Also Inhave noticed thaat every time the freeways get backed up there is almost always an interchange involved. There need to be more lanes to
make the transition smoother. This is true everywhere, not just in Riverside but Inhope it is addressed and fixed
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92570 Stop encouraging big rigs to use roadways not intended to handle them and catering to this businesses instead of residents. It’s dangerous and
outrageous!
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92570 Need turn signal on Alexander St and cajalco and no semi trucks turn on same road due to small st ... require permits for local delivery and nomore
parking for semi trucks
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92570 La autopista 215 entre la eucalipto y la salida nuevo, está en muy malas condiciones, el deterioro que tiene la capa alfaltica está en pésimas
condiciones, generando un deterioro en suspensión, llantas y otras cosas en el auto, en tiempo de lluvias, se vuelve más peligrosa, y las grietas
generan más accidentes.
Es urgente que el condado mire esta problemática que hay en esta autopista que comunica con el sur del estado.
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92570 As a resident of Riverside, my entire life, 65 years, my opinion is that it has become a disaster. Politicians getting richer by constructing housing, which
cannot be supported safely in our tiny space. Riverside used to be an open space full of orange groves and beautiful scenery. It’s now become a place
full of crime, homelessness, and people on top of people. Quit developing it! Try and preserve what is left of Riverside.
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92571 I completely agree with our need to draft a traffic relief plan. The state of our road infrastructure in Riverside County is definitely in need of
improvement. The amount of time it takes to travel short distances is frustrating and the safety hazards on the roads are concerning. It's clear
something needs to be done to address these issues. However, I am frustrated with the thought of another potential increase in taxes to fund these
improvements. There needs to be another solution, then consistently taxing the hard working constituents of Riverside County.
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92571 Extending lanes on the 215 from tge 60 to van Buren is fine but south of van Buren the traffic is bad. The pot holes in the lanes don't help. With all
the warehouses and logistic companies increasing the traffic tge 215 needs the same attention as given to the 15 and 91 freeways. The huge potholes
in all lanes eventually cause an accident that will be blamed on cal trans letting the lanes deteriorate
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92571 The 215 freeway going southbound Eucalyptus to D St needs to be repaved. Roads are rough and hard on the cars suspension. Feedback Form
92571 The increase in Diesel Trucks on the highways coming from the warehouses has caused much traffic congestion. I believe something should be done
for easier flow of traffic and safety. How about giving truckers only lanes.
Definitely need to widen freeways to much traffic now.
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92571 A lot of issues are lumped under one all‐encompassing title: Transportation. But where does the money go? Road projects that never get completed
because the workers lounge around beyond completion dates waiting for the next fiscal year? Not all of us want to fund railway and bus service for
the same reasons. But those are the same people who WILL vote FOR less‐expensive road/infrastructure repair, as long as it's handled responsibly.
It's like a Senate bill containing a lot of pork and pet projects. These funding requests need to be presented to the taxpayers as individual ballot
measures so that we the people can decide......
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92571 As a frequent commuter on Highway 215 one of the primary concerns I wish to address is the deteriorating state of the roadway, particularly the
prevalence of potholes along both northbound and southbound stretches. These road hazards not only pose a risk to vehicle integrity but also
contribute to traffic slowdowns and safety hazards for all road users. Specifically, I have observed significant congestion between the Ramona Express
and Placentia exits on southbound Highway 215 due to drivers reducing speed to navigate this hazardous section.
In addition expanding the number of lanes, particularly in areas prone to bottlenecks, could help accommodate the increasing volume of traffic and
mitigate traffic jams. Adding one more lane or even an HOV lane along the entirety of Highway 215, rather than limiting it to specific sections, could
incentivize carpooling and optimize road capacity utilization.
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92571 I biggest complaint is the 215s‐60w freeway. I think a truck lane would definitely be helpful. On any given weekday the third and fourth lanes are lined
with truck traffic for miles. This should definitely be addressed quickly. I truly wonder how much the County thought about the truck traffic that
caused by an influx of warehouses in the County.
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92571 Thank you for getting community involve in this issue.
after a couple of rain seasons and multiple alteration of roads for new construction. our local streets and regional roads/connections are in need of
attention and repair. this as consequence will reduce traffic congestion on the freeways. (example: if local road "cajalco" that connects perris area to
corona. gets improved with multiple lines. it would reduce traffic at moreno valley 215 ‐60 fwy intersection)
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92571 We need to fix the southbound 215 between Ramona Expressway and Placentia Ave. we can also expand the freeway between Nuevo road and
Ramona Expressway. There’s plenty of room to the side of the highway
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92571 I truly hope you can reconsider Ramona Expressway/Cajalco. It’s a major street/makeshift highway that connects from Corona to Hemet. The 215
Ramona Expressway exit is highly congested and needs major reconstruction. Cajalco from the 215 to Corona needs immediate street widening. 1
lane is not enough for all the commuter cities who utilize Ramona expressway/Cajalco everyday.
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92571 Fwy 215 between Ramona Expressway and Nuevo Rd need tremendous repairs. Feedback Form
92571 The 215 fwy from the 215/60 interchange needs to be fixed. The lanes are full of potholes and falling apart. Something needs tobe done to improve
the lanes and traffic
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92571 Fix and widen the 215 fwy Feedback Form
92571 Main issues is the 215 freeway between van buren and Nuevo exit. The freeway asphalt is covered in potholes which damages cars and spraying
asphalt rocks from the potholes. This needs to get fixed asap. When driving through that nasty road it represents our community. This has been an
issue for years and nothing has been done about it.
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92571 No more Toll Roads!! We need more lanes that are safe to drive on. So many roads and fwy’s that have potholes or the roads are breaking apart. We
continue to get cracks on our windshields because of the damaged roads and fwy’s!!!
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92571 Please you need to fix 215 in Moreno Valley‐ Perris. My car already broke. Who and when is going to fix it? Feedback Form
92571 Fix the potholes on freeways and streets Feedback Form
92571 Too much traffic on the 215 fwy in perris there build a lot of house and warehouse and the traffic is getting bad and on the 215 fwy passing Ramon
express all the way to Nuevo looks like u off roading everyday on the freeway 🛣 with all the pothole I drive threw it everyday the traffic is bad
everyday looks like Los angels traffic..
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92571 215 & 60 merge by Moreno Valley needs to be expanded as there is way too much traffic in that conjunction. Also, add lighting along the freeway and
paint the highways white reflective lines. I use to live in AZ and they have lighting along freeway adding visibility.
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92571 The 215 fwy really needs some attention
Everything is focused on the 91 and 15 fwys.
Your forgetting the other main freeway. It services alit of commuters and commerce. Start planning better
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92571 North bound 215 freeway is dangerously effed up. Feedback Form
92571 You need to fix our freeways . Tires getting popped amd are full of big broken blacktop on freeways more on north and than on south 215 fwyalso
Ramona expressway has lots of pots holes . The pot holes start a year after whatever company you use to lay down black top. Invest I'm better quality
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92571 This plan is well thought out and articulated to the public. I like the different focus areas that speak to different community members. The pedestrians
need transportation solutions, while the commuters need pothole and highway solutions—excellent multi‐spoke solutions.
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92582 Please finish the 79 realignment from Temecula/Beaumont. that would reduce traffic on the 215/60 freeways from Temecula through Moreno Valley
and bring more industry, jobs, and taxes through the French valley, Winchester, Hemet, San Jacinto valleys to help support the increased population.
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92582 I support the traffic relief plan. As a resident of San Jacinto who commutes to other areas of riverside co for work, it is important to ensure we have
safe streets and roads, traffic congestion relief, and more available ways to get around the Temecula, Perris, and San Jacinto Valley
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92582 Add passing lane northbound Gilman springs road between lambs canyon and Alessandro. Better drainage on Sanderson, Florida and Gilman springs
drainage.
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92582 Please help with congestion on 60 fwy and through Gilman. When there are accidents on gilman it’s the absolute worst Feedback Form
92582 Time to repair, not just patch, the local residential roads.Feedback Form
92582 Increased options for Metro Link during the day. Currently only morning and nite. Feedback Form
92582 Our roads in Riverside county are in desperate need of repair. Driving around my town of San Jacinto you basically need a 4x4 because of all the
potholes. Our roads are old and they need to be fixed. I popped one of my tires on my car because of the condition of our roads. With all the taxes we
pay and the price of gas at the pump this is shameful where is all of our money going too???
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92582 Our streets are terrible and we need more commuter assistance Feedback Form
92582 Please prioritize highway 79 realignment. It is long overdue.Feedback Form
92583 The San Jacinto Valley seems to be an area that is disconnected from all major freeways. With 4 main roads that that connect the valley to the
freeways that have stoplights, it is not efficient for most residents who work outside of the valley. Something needs to be done to connect our valley
to the main arteries since more homes are being build in the valley and population is drastically increasing.
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92583 The roads of the city of San Jacinto has a lot of potholes, and traffic studies need to be done. Population is drastically in San Jacinto and more traffic
studies need to be done. Certain streets need traffic calming and other busy streets need to be have more flow. The San Jacinto valley is transitioning
from a rural to a suburb and transportation infrastructure needs to be addressed.
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92583 The local roads in all of riverside county are horrible. They're riddled with pot holes and they just keep filling the holes with loose asphalt and it
doesn't fix anything.
The 215 freeway from the 60 interchange and past Harley knocks are horrible. Rough roads, and continuously dodging potholes and putting ourselves
at risk of injuries. I don't understand where all of our tax money goes. The state keeps taking more and more from us and we don't see anything done
with the local roads and highways. The traffic is also horrific. INVEST IN OUR ROADS AND LET US SEE OUR TAX DOLLARS BEING USED PROPERLY!!
Everyone should take a page out of Yucaipa's book. Their city council and mayor only get 500 dollars a month and everything else goes into the city. It
should be a civil duty and not being paid hundreds of thousands of dollars salary to work for us!
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92583 Get gilmans spring rd. To a 2 lane on each way.too dangerous with just one each way.accidents delay going home.still speeding by some drivers. Feedback Form
92583 I also suggest getting rid of the diamond lane on the 60 fwy in Moreno valley minimally. The fwy is so congested with 2 lanes of semi trucks that it
slows traffic to a stop. Diamond lanes in general do not solve the intended purpose. Instead we simply have parents driving their kids or friends going
together for company to the store that they often wouldn't go to otherwise. A waste of precious space!
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92583 The potholes on major San Jacinto streets are dangerous. The areas flood, making the potholes bigger. Potholes on Ramona Expressway, State St, and
Esplanade need repair, to name a few. Gilman Springs road needs dividers along the full route to avoid head on collisions.
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92583 As a San Jacinto resident, I am glad to hear about the Mid County Parkway project. The Hemet and San Jacinto valleys have always felt very isolated
from our neighboring communities.
I would love to see more robust public transportation services countywide and would welcome a shift away from car‐dependant infrastructure.
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92583 A lot of dangerous potholes Feedback Form
92583 The roads in San Jacinto and Hemet are atrocious and the safety on our public transportation needs to be improved desperately. Feedback Form
92583 Gilman Springs need a solution Feedback Form
92583 Reactivate and improve Davis Road from Lakeview through to World Logistics Center Parkway. Realign Alessandro Blvd at the crossing and install
traffic light. Demolish WLC bridge over the 60 Freeway and rebuild for expected traffic.
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92583 San jacinto has no sidewalks the street lights are low n outdated there’s no transportation not even for handi caps Feedback Form
92583 Start with the roads in low socio‐economic areas. Not a single major road in my city is in good condition. Our community can barely afford to survive
and car repairs because of the road conditions are an additional cost that is not only not affordable but can start a chain of unfortunate events for
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92583 It’s just going to get worse if we don’t do anything about the amount of cars that will occupy our roads and freeways because of how much cheaper it
is to live in Riverside County.
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92584 Connecting Menifee to i‐15 with a straight and fast road would greatly improve the the safety and time needed. Also connecting Lake Elsinore and
surrounding area to RSM, Irvine with a straight, fast and multi lane road would contribute to improving lives of the residents in this area ‐ currently
they are effectively cut off. The poor build and upkeep of local roads in my area makes traveling quite unpleasant and bad for my car.
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92584 The I‐215 freeway between the 60 freeway and D Street in Perris both north and south bound needs to be repaved. It's terrible and has caused chips
on my windshield multiple times and a flat tire once due to loose pavement flying around. The roadway has really broken down.
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92584 Understanding that this would costly and long term project, but a BIG NEED for southwest Riv. Co. Is to add an additional freeway. There are a lot of
residents that live south of Diamond Valley Lake and north of Hwy 79. There continues to be more and more homes and businesses going up in this
area. There is no close freeway access to this part of county that is rapidly expanding and growing. Traffic in this area must travel long distances and
through a lot of traffic just to reach freeway access. RCTC needs to work with CalTrans on the design, development, and construction of a new
freeway that reaches this part of the county. It would be great too if it ran through Hemet. Those residents must travel 20 ‐ 30 min just to reach a
freeway! When you look at neighboring Orange and LA Counties, they have much more freeway access than that of Riverside County. That’s my “2‐
cents” regarding traffic in southwest Riverside Co.
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92584 Connecting rail from Perris to San Diego would close the loop on transit for inland communities. As a commuter to San Diego, I would benefit from
being able to commute via train daily as well as others I know that live in the area.
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92584 We need trolly service in Sun City and everywhere. Trollies go back and forth up and down the same street all day, several of them so there is no two
hour wait like bus service. Make waiting areas COVERED. Put in decent benches, not metal ones sizzling in the hot sun of August.
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92584 Also, bike lock ups should be in front of EVERY store, not just ONE at the far end of the strip mall from the place you need to go. Put barriers between
the bike lane and traffic. Paint the bike lanes green so they can be seen.
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92584 Given the increasing cost of living expenses, gasoline, and car insurance, investing in more options for affordable public transportation, including safer
and barrier protected bike lanes, which will be an outlet for those who want to make it to work daily but can’t afford a car and car insurance.
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92584 Used RTA regularly to commute to work. The schedule has never recovered from covid. I can't take a bus early enough from Menifee to get Hemet. Feedback Form
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92584 Why is there no passenger rail to the Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Temecula, and Murrieta areas? There are a large number of commuters who travel the
los Angeles area every day. The commuter rail to go to Coachella Valley is much less warranted and should've been a much lower priority. Please look
into commuter rail options for the future in the souther rivco areas. No one cares to have additional toll roads on the I‐15, commuter rail is a much
better option.
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92584 Public transportation to and from Ontario airport! Bus, shuttle from Temecula stop menifee, Moreno Valley….
More RTA express routes to places
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The reliance of cars to commute to city centers, shops, parks, and schools is a major problem that is a top cause for traffic in suburban life. When top priority for
local transportation is put on personal vehicles instead of busses and bicycles it creates major problems for towns which include pollution, isolated communities
and traffic on roads, streets, and highways.
I'd like to suggest you guys look into urban forms of transportation engineering that would allow our community to flourish rather than become beholden to car
ridden life.
Suggestions off the top of my head include:
‐ Dedicated bike lanes so people are encouraged to explore and commute the town safely. Bike infrastructure also needs a lot less maintenance since they do not
cause the amount of damages to roads cars do.
‐ Dedicated bus lanes so that busses do not get stuck in public traffic. People choose to not use the bus system because it has major flaws currently. Having busses
have their own lanes on major roads and highways will allow them to get to their destinations quicker and will promote people to use them more.
‐ Advocate for the removal of parking requirements in city ordinances. Parking lots take up major space that could rather be used for commercial and residential
needs. Parking lots are not efficient as most spots are not being used throughout the day.
‐ Advocate for multiuse comercial and residential zoning. A big part of reducing car traffic is taking out the need for using cars to get to critical areas. By having
critical buildings nearby all neighborhoods the need to use cars would cut.
I do understand that these are major and some would say radical ideas being out forth but these are design ideas that are beginning to be implemented across the
country that are creating more close knit and prospures cities.
Introducing dedicated bike lanes to roads and streets can be an easy and cheap endeavor by using cones and planters to prototype these ideas before fully
investing into permanent changes.
I hope these ideas will get a serious consider and that we can disrupt the communities failed ideas to just add more car lanes in order to reduce traffic when in
reality it is just more space for more cars to fill up. Our current trajection will just create more traffic and infrastructure problems so it would be best to maneuver
away from these traditional suburban sprawl "upgrades" and instead create more urban environments for people to use and enjoy. Thank you.
92584 Provide school bus to local students, so we have less traffic and improve the livelihood of the family. Feedback Form
92584 The emphasis should be on freeway congestion and poor road surfaces Feedback Form
92584 215 South starting from Moreno Valley to D Atreet in Perris is full of potholes and uneven pacement that can damage vehicle tire alignment and
balancing
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92584 * Highway traffic congestions are now more expensive for drivers due to higher fuel prices.
* More big rigs are on highways due to rising logistic distribution by rising online sales
* so many Warehouse facilities are located in Riverside county
* many residents commute to San Diego or Orange Coun es for work.
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92584 Traffic is a huge problem from San diego through riverside. Please expand the 215 and alleviate some traffic that flows through newport and
domnegoni always racing and accidents.
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92584 Good, reliable, safe public transportation is the best solution. Developers should be required to study impact of new developments and provide
offsetting funds to mitigate the impact.
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92584 My road is not even paved its dirt
No city or county maintains it
It is a disaster. AN easement is taken yet no city of Menifee or county of Riverside cleans clears maintains or improves it. Why are we all on dirt roads
and have to try to get onto fast moving highways.
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92584 No right turn on red lights. There are way too many off‐ramps that a driver making a right turn can not clearly see traffic coming fast in the curb lane. Feedback Form
92584 Most folks that travel the 215 near Harley Knox and Cactus have either had a cracked windshield had to replace it or know’s someone who has .
Myself personally have replaced one windshield in the last year and have a brand new crack on my 2024 vehicle. I think you need to start with fixing
what you have first and move to the big projects after. Also what would Caltrains decide to do highway work in this area in the middle of the day? This
just happened a week ago.
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92584 It takes 3 hours by train to get from Perris to LA. This makes it 6 hours round trip, not including time to/from the station. Why are there no express
trips even once a week. I would love to be one less car and take my family on the train to LA for the day, but that’s impractical with the current
scheduling. Why even have a Perris station with the early start and the length of travel time!?
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92584 Traffic through Temecula and Menifee along the 15 and 215 freeways is dangerous and extremely slow due to poor flow Feedback Form
92584 It would be nice to have trains to take to San Diego or the desert from Menifee, but I think the biggest issue are the freeways and relieving the traffic. Feedback Form
92584 Senior Transportation is a priority. School transit programs are needed. Easy access to local transportation and education should be available.
Highway traffic is unable to handle existing traffic and with more and more housing coming into local cities, RCTC should work with local cities on how
to minimize traffic.
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92585 Yes our roads are a disaster but I'm retired & can't afford more taxes. Make the companies with the big warehouses pay for freeway improvements.
The trucks are a large part of the problem & will only get worse when All the dang warehouses are fully utilized. Local officials allowed all the
warehouses in, so make those Corporations pay to be.here.
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92585 I did not see anything abut re‐paving I215. The road is crumbling on both sides of the freeway due to the increased truck traffic from all the
warehouses, and the new residential construction along this corridor. The worst of the road is between Cactus Ave and Nuevo Rd. My windshield was
just cracked for the third time from debris kicked up from the road. The roadway needs better paving not just a thin surface like has been done. High
heat or heavy rain immediately erodes the surface.
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92585 I like all the work on the highways. With the increased warehousing and trucks on the road the freeway traffic is becoming a nightmare. Feedback Form
92585 Road surface of 215 between Menifee and riverside needs to be fixed as soon as possible. Feedback Form
92585 The 215 freeway from Menifee to Moreno Valley is in desperate need of repair. Potholes and uneven pavement is dangerous especially when it rains. Feedback Form
92585 The north end of the 215 needs repaved and the interchange from the 215 to the 60 is horrible and you need to get ahead of it. It should have been
taken care 10‐15 years ago. The truck traffic is ridiculous and they keep adding more warehouses.
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92585 Public transportation is lacking and hard to rely on. There should be more options between cities, like express busses from Temecula to Menifee or
riverside and visa versa. Especially since menifee is the fasted growing city in Riverside county and most people need to commute outside the area.
More local connec ons help people stay in the area with local jobs.
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92585 Fix the 215 between Cactus and Ramona express way to many pot holes.Feedback Form
92585 I just moved to Menifee a few weeks ago from Seattle and I'm pretty shocked at the lack of public transportation here. We need buses going up and
down major arteries like sun city Blvd. All these new houses being built between the shopping centers and there's no bus running up and down the
street to take the kids, elderly or poor to their destinations.
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92585 Traffic merging onto the interstate should have its own lane. Too many vehicles are merging to moving traffic. Causes too much congestion and even
more traffic.
Why are there stop light so close to the exit ramps this always causes the traffic as well
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92585 Hello,
I am a concerned resident from Menifee. I am excited that Menifee has grown exponentially in the last 4 years. I am excited about the new shops and
restaurants available in my city, that being said. I feel everything is at Newport Road. That road is now is ALWAYS filled with traffic, though I am
excited for the new shops I am concerned about the addition of the Amphitheater and no clear use of public transportation. I have lived in San
Francisco, France and San Diego what all those cities have in common is public transportation in the form of Trams. No one now adays uses busses
due to the stigma associated with it that being "dirty and unsafe." So, I feel a one tram that goes back and forth from the start of the Amphitheater to
the end Newport road where it becomes Domenigoni Parkway would be a great addition is lowering traffic and adding a new form of public transport.
The empty lot next to Arco could be used as parking .
Regards,
A concerned resident
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92585 I support this plan, however, there is one gaping whole. I live in Menifee, east of the 215 freeway in the Heritage Lakes community. It does not
address the traffic on McCall at the 215 interchange. Development continues at a break‐neck pace in the new communities of Winchester, east of
Briggs Rd. All that traffic is funneling onto McCall to access the 215 freeway. This plan has nothing to resolve this ever‐growing problem of congestion
on McCall as these new communities try top access the freeway. Access to the freeway is becoming increasingly difficult day‐by‐day. Domenigoni
Pkwy is already over‐burdened with traffic. The proposed new freeway access in this plan is too far south to off‐load the traffic from these
communities. McCall needs to be widened and the freeway interchange needs a complete overhaul.
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92585 I support the plans to invest in our transportation infrastructures. However, I’d like for public transportation to be at the top of the priorities. We lack
a reliable and people friendly system that connects our region. We have to find a way to provide public transportation at an affordable rate as an
option. As it is, the metro link is certainly not affordable when traveling with your whole family.
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92585 Need congestion relief in merging from 215 to 60 in both directions and the highway roads need to be fixed. Feedback Form
92585 We need more relief on our freeways and roadways. The 215 freeway between Moreno Valley and the 74 is one giant crater and needs to be
addressed ASAP.
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92586 There needs to be a better fix to our local highways instead of toll roads. No one should have to pay on top of what taxpayers already pay for more
efficient highways there needs to be more highways and more lanes on these highways.
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92586 1 Menifee is in dire need of better routes and more frequency. Newport road should be a major focus with circulators from both the north and south
that have operating hours for employees in the restaurant and retail area with service until 9 or 10 pm. Working with the city on funding can help get
this sooner then later. Neport rd isnt even near finished and it already a traffic nightmare. 2 line up better schedules to match the Metro Link at both
south Perris and Perris stations. These schedules just dont line up leaving Menifee residents stranded in Perris when coming from LA. PLESES PLEASE
PLEASE fix this. 3 There is no public option to get to San Diego from the Menifee Murietta Temecula area. This is just crazy that you are not partnering
with San Diego transit to fix this massive gap with the nations 7th largest city. Even if an all day trip from Perris via Union station to Oceanside where
possible, it would simply take too long to be viable. want to talk more about this? > [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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92586 The 215 is almost like driving on a dirt road at this point.Feedback Form
92586 Getting around on local roads is unsafe, congested, and poorly structured for active transportation use. More facilities need to accommodate
pedestrians while being suitable for commutes and public transportation use. Different modes of transportation should be exhausted before more
funding is dumped into automobile usage which plagues our roads, worsens our standard of living, and damages public infrastructure at a steadfast
rate. Cars will not disappear overnight but one mode should not be prioritized above the rest, thank you.
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92586 Traffic congestion on the I‐215 and Hwy 60 interchange is in need of significant improvements. If there were quality rail transportation from S
Riverside County, drivers could have a better alternative than sitting on the 215.
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92586 The city of Menifee has now become one huge traffic jam. Too much new development and no infrastructure. Feedback Form
92586 We have been promised for over 20 years a bridge over Salt Creek in Menifee. No signs of a bridge but instead 200 condos next to it that’s already
impossible to make a left on to Bradley Rd. The potholes right now caused by the river of water flowing across the road is unbearable. Every time we
look on the city’s website, the bridge project always sink to the bottom of the list. We are getting a “Holland Bridge” across 215 to NOWHERE before
we get a bridge to cross the river every time it rains. Do you realize this cuts off half the city? Whenever we are cut off from shopping in Menifee we
take the long way to the freeway and just keep going to Murrieta or Temecula to shop. That’s how much the roads are impacted by the flooding. But
then, it’s difficult to get through any of these towns. That new construction on the 15 to the 215 needs to start miles before Temecula Parkway, not at
Winchester.
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92586 We need more public transportation options ‐ more times added to the existing transportation, run later times Feedback Form
92586 215 freeway from the 60 freeway south to highway 74 is terrible potholes all the way through. Feedback Form
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92586 Stop building new homes. Enough already. Menifee building boom has ruined quality of life. Feedback Form
92586 215 long Bittlenecks in AM and PM to merge into 15 and later to merge from 15 to 215.
Horrible traffic delays!
Many streets like Bradley street streets chopped up
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92586 I would love more public transportation options, but the roads need to be fixed and cleaned first Feedback Form
92586 The school busses should be put back in service in Menifee. Don't know how the parents can wait in lines to drop children off and pick them up in
another few hours. Waste of time, gas and creates such pollution. Would also eliminate lots of traffic ,local.
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92587 Looks like a good comprehensive plan. There needs to be follow thru at all levels though. Please don't just paint a pretty picture and keep kicking the
can down the road from one fiscal year to the next. I work in the transportation industry (heavy highway construction) and would be happy to talk to
anyone if you are looking for community feedback.
**PLEASE ADDRESS THE FAILING SURFACE HMA ON THE I‐215 BETWEEN THE 74 AND THE 60...THIS STRETCH IS BECOMING VERY DANGEROUS TO
DRIVE ON WITH 3" TO 6" POTHOLES ALONG THE WHOLE CORRIDOR, TO SAY NOTHING OF ALL THE ROCK CHIPS AND BROKEN WINDSHIELDS THAT
EVERYONE IS INCURRING.
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92587 What about improving safety? There was yet again a horrible accident on the west‐bound Railroad Canyon/Newport Rd. between Canyon Lake and
Lake Elsinore. Drivers negotiate the downhill curves like it's The Grande Prix causing frequent accidents and road closures. Is anything going to be
done about that?
I am happy to see rail expanded, this is the only country that under utilizes rail as a daily commute option and it is entirely because it is not convenient
(or competitively affordable) for most people. Is there a plan to increase Metro hours of operation? I'd like to go into Los Angeles for theater and
recreational events more often but Metro doesn't run late enough on weekdays or on weekends when I could use it. The hours really need to be
expanded, and promoted, as more than a commute‐to‐work option. It would open up all the wonders of Los Angeles to people in Riverside County to
enjoy.
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92587 The growth from the Hemet and Menifee valleys have caused the East to West arteries to get clogged on a daily basis. Railroad Canyon, Hwy 74,
Bundy Canyon and Clinton Keith have become heavily trafficked and very dangerous roads to travel on. These streets were never meant to handle this
rate of traffic and with limited enforcement, they are now raceways. Railroad Canyon is three lanes with multiple radiuses, and no super elevations in
the road design. There should be median barrier installed and guard rails in place at these turns until the road is properly constructed for this speed
and flow. To help the flow at the bottom of the hill, bring back the WB #2 lane entering at the NB I‐15 ramp and eliminate the carpool meter which is
not needed at this date and time. Highway 74 congestion can be alleviated during rush hour traffic by timing the signals from the I‐15 to Conard
based on the WB heavy AM and EB heavy PM, but taking into account the High School start and end times. Clinton Keith is really the only road that
has a police presence, but is so inconsistent with the number of lanes from the I‐215 to the I‐15 that it does not move with any regularity. I do not
travel Bundy Canyon because it is only one lane for a large portion and has almost as many attributable deaths as Railroad Canyon. Please feel free to
contact me. Sincerely, [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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92587 Please fix the 15fwy Feedback Form
92587 Connect lost road in lake elsinore to Bundy canyon in Wildomar to relief congestion on railroad canyon to 215 and 15frwy, alternate access to
freeways when Railroad is shutdown.
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92587 Only picked safe streets and roads because I couldn’t do highways twice.
Adding lanes to the 15 and extending the fast trak would relieve a lot and starting that now since there are a massive amount of homes going up in
the lake Elsinore and south of that areas. By the time all these communities finish it will drastically increase an already congested freeway
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92587 Passenger rail service needs to be connected from Perris to Escondido transit center.
Need to improve the Temecula and Moreno Valley traffic congestion areas.
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92590 As a lifelong CRT Group 3 power wheelchair user who does not drive and relies on being able to “wheelchair it” or take public transit to and from my
home, I felt extremely triggered and unsettled by your 1/23/24 presentation to the Temecula city council, as I don’t feel that it sought to rectify any of
the issues that are important to this city, region, state or country’s future or to me. Instead I feel like it sought to perpetuate a way of thinking and a
way of doing things that is fast becoming outdated. If you have been paying attention to Strong Towns or any other organizations advocating for our
future, you would no that what you talked about ain’t happenin’ no mo’ because it’s not inclusive, it’s inefficient, environmentally irresponsible,
unsustainable and doesn’t do anything to solve the problems of major traffic congestion or overall connection and livability.
Next time one of your representatives gets up in front of the Temecula City Council to speak, I want to hear you speak about the progress you are
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92590 Hello,
Thank you for this opportunity to write a suggestion. I can only imagine the costs would be great, but with concurrence of San Diego county, there is
a way for both county's to make money back by constructing a light rail system that connects Riverside residents to the city of San Diego along the I‐
15 corridor; connecting with the already existing rail system in San Diego. The volume of everyday commuters from all cities along I‐15/215
(Temecula, Murrieta, towards Corona, towards Riverside city) this only makes sense. Ultimately the gains of reduced congestion, pollution control,
and revenues generated overtime could make such a project profitable and our wonderful IE area more sustainable.
Thank you again,
[PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
PS‐I would like such a rail system through Orange and LA County to all major airports too...
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92590 Temecula is the heart of traffic and it is only getting worse. The constructions do not help. Most people in California are commuters making certain
hours unbearable. Something must be done so there is not so much back lock from Mission Road to the 215 and vice versa.
Another issue is every time it rains roads flood because we don’t have the infrastructure since “it doesn’t rain in California.” California clearly has been
getting more rain so we need to adapt road so they aren’t hazardous and flood EVERY TIME it rains. It is also nearly impossible to see the lines
marking lanes on the highway when it is raining heavily causing more safety concerns.
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92591 NO NEW TOLL ROADS. That is a double tax. More lanes. better interchanges. Feedback Form
92591 The fact that this plan is “aspirational”
and involves voter approval of a sales tax is a critical variable.
Curious how this gets generated ? Through the. Riverside County Board of Supervisors? California State Legislature?
Curious about the triggers, logis cs and poten al ming of this.
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92591 Adding lanes and building more roads has not been effective to move autos throughout our region. It's time that we switch focus and funding toward
active transportation and public transit to ease the number of car trips. With the construction of new developments along our Freeway Corridors, it is
imperative that we provide alternatives to car travel that will continue to congest our freeways and roads without these options. It's high time we
provide a train from Riverside / Corona to the southern boarder of RIVCO in Murrieta / Temecula. Along with a rail, we should have dedicated bus
lanes from the Southern Boarder to Riverside / Corona, (that might be the first step, which provides more transit options within the cities and
developments). First and Foremost we need to provide SAFE infrastructure for Cyclists, Walkers, and Mobility Device users. We could do much more
to develop Active Transportation Corridors to connect our cities. Cities will then me more motivated to build SAFE active transportation facilities.
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92591 Please don’t waste any more of our tax money on busses!! People don’t want government forcing them out of their personal transportation choices. I
have observed public buses in our area for years and I can testify that they consistently run with no more than 2 or 3 people on them! Here’s a bus
with 30 to 50 seats and mostly empty. If you feel like you just have to spend money on public transit like this at least apply some common sense and
buy small passenger vans instead. Less costly, less difficult to drive and maneuver, less road surface damage and well suited for the limited need.
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92591 Traffic southbound 15 from Temecula to San Diego County is ridiculous! 2 hours to go 30 miles does not seem feasible and it is straight up dangerous.
I have children that commute to college in North County San Diego and it should not take more than 40 minute to make the commute. My kids take
alternate routes which take them through dangerous winding roads due to the traffic.
In the afternoon the traffic on Northbound 15 is even worse. Once you hit the border patrol station it takes about 40 minutes to reach the Rancho
California Road exit which is only approx 3 miles away. A Fastrak lane with NO EXITS in Temecula needs to be put in to take drivers straight onto the
215 to alleviate traffic on the highway and city streets. This would greatly help our communities quality of life while having to commute.
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92591 Using fastrack as an integral part of easing traffic congestion is a mistake. It creates a pay‐for‐use process with yet another method of gouging
revenue stream ‐‐ really 25$ for an I‐15 stretch ending at Cajalco?
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92591 It is no surprise that our roads have not been able to keep up with our growth. as an example, I moved to Murrieta in 1994 when the population in
Murrieta and Temecula was a combined 50k. Now they are topping 220k without one additional lane on the 15 freeway from the SD county line to
south Corona. I know there are many reasons for this, but the bottom line is that our freeways are just getting more and more crowded without any
sort of relief. I was hoping RCTC could look at what was done down in San Diego County on the 15 freeway where they are able to contract and
expand the center lanes depending upon the rush hour times. I don't know what that system is called, but it sure seems like it could also benefit us
here in Riverside County. We desperately need those additional lanes up and down the 15 freeway from the SD County line to south Corona. Thanks
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92591 Please extend the HOV lanes from Corona to the HOV lanes in San Diego county or at least to Temecula. Feedback Form
92591 I am a Temecula resident. Even though construction is taking place now with the I‐15/French Valley Parkway Improvement project, that will help, but
not solve the problem. There are two more on‐ramps that bring heavy traffic to a stop. I have a solution.
1. The I‐15 north and south bound have plenty of room for expansion, in the middle. Let's start with north. Many drivers are just trying to get through
Temecula. Create two express lanes in the middle (free lanes where drivers cannot enter or exit Temecula ramps) to expedite traffic passing through
Temecula.
2. When the I‐15/French Valley Parkway project is complete, make sure that there is no traffic signal for westbound Winchester to the Northbound 15
on‐ramp. As of now, the signal when red, backs up traffic on Winchester, completely blocking the Ynez intersection (the biggest intersection in
Temecula), so no movement can happen at all.
I hope this helps. I should have been an engineer.
[PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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92591 The 215 frwy starting from the 60 frwy to s/of the 74 is a disaster. The Roadway is rutted, uneven and full of pot holes. This condition has existed for
years.The Roadway is so broken up, that tires of other vehicles kick up broken asphalt striking vehicles behind them. When is Cal Trans going to
resurface this roadway?
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92591 We need more aggressive partner planning between Riverside and San Diego counties. Or state level planning for the 15 freeway system.
For example, why isn't there a dedicated or alternate truck route? They compete with commuters coming/leaving the Temecula valley. It was
probably nice having a weigh station in the middle of nowhere 30 years ago, but now it's not in the middle of nowhere, and it's a nightmare. HELP!
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92591 It is incredible that there are so few public transit options, not interested in buses. Need rail. Feedback Form
92591 Temecula desperately needs additional regular lanes (AND carpool lanes) on 15 N and 15 S from the 215 split to the Riverside county line. Work with
San Diego county transportation board to extend lanes even farther south to at least Escondido. There are tons of commuters that use that route
every day and are extremely frustrated and stressed out with that weekday drive back and forth.
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92591 Highway robbery aka exspress lanes. People are willing to live in cities other than where they work but can not afford the lanes. Not enough hours in
the day to commute and have work/life balance. More free highway for EVERYONE, not just the ones that can afford it. SIMPLE
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92591 The county needs to seriously start creating a long term modern plan for future transportation including railways, light railways, and a network of
public transportation routes surrounding rail stations.
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92591 Remove gates from side streets that blocks access to alternate routes. It will decongest and provide alternate routes. Feedback Form
92591 Some of the things you're planning are great, but by the time this is funded and completed, the improvements will be obsolete. Extending the Express
Lanes from Cajalco to Hwy 74 on the 15 isn't enough. These lanes should extend to the existing lanes coming up from San Diego.
There also needs to be another option than Ortega Hwy to get from Western Riverside County to Orange County.
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92591 Please construct a 2 lane corridor with no exits or on ramps that connects the 78/15 to the 15/215 split. This corridor will change direction based on
rush hour.
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92591 With improvement of on & off ramps to the highways, the highways will be overloaded and create increased travel times which in turn costs drives
more time and money, it is also worse for the environment. Recently you added an on‐ramp at Placetia and north bound I‐215. This has added 10 to
20 minutes to my drive. Think ahead and start planning to add a 4th lane each direction on I‐215 from Hwy 60 to I‐15. AND NOT A TOLL LANE that
screws the average driver from being able to utilize it!
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92591 Hello my name is [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] and I live in Temecula. While there are quite a few proposals, the Mid‐County Parkway and
the SR‐79 Realignment are the two projects Im most excited to see realized. With so much development happening in the Winchester area, and more
people commuting for work towards Temecula/San Diego, this Realignment is sorely needed.
My only concern is how will the built out areas towards the Promenade Mall deal with the increase in traffic capacity from the North? How are you
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92592 Upon careful consideration, we believe that the expansion of freeway lanes, including express lanes, may not be the most effective solution to our
traffic woes. Ample research indicates that lane additions often fail to alleviate congestion; at times, they may exacerbate the situation.
Our advocacy is for a significant shift in investment towards enhancing public transportation infrastructure. The efficacy of such a transition is
exemplified by the Netherlands. In the 1970s, they faced challenges akin to ours but pivoted towards prioritizing public transit—a move that has
reaped continual improvements and widespread benefits.
The Netherlands' strategy also included the narrowing of streets to moderate vehicular speed, thereby elevating pedestrian safety and creating a
more walkable urban landscape. Moreover, they have seen positive outcomes from the reduction of mandatory parking spaces for businesses, a
policy we believe could be beneficial if implemented here.
To address the needs of a growing population, a robust and reliable public transit system is imperative. It offers residents viable alternatives to private
vehicles, fostering a more sustainable and efficient transportation ecosystem. The absence of such options in regions like the Inland Empire only
serves to underline the potential benefits of a comprehensive public transit network that could alleviate freeway congestion.
If you would like I can share the studies supporting our stance, and we are hopeful that, together, we can steer our county towards a future where
public transportation and walkable communities are not just aspirations but realities.
Thank you for your dedication to our county's mobility and for considering our perspective.
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92592 Regional connections are where RCTC can help the most. While our region will continue to depend on freeways for the foreseeable future, the draft
plan highlights several opportunities for more sustainable investment in transportation; in particular, it should be a high priority to connect the
Temecula/Murrieta valley to the rest of the public transit network in Southwest Riverside County. Additionally, the Butterfield Overland Trail‐‐ newly
designated as a national historic trail‐‐ presents a unique opportunity to advance active transportation.
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92592 I would appreciate that this plan be funded in a different manner other than yet another 1% tax increase. All of the incremental .5% and 1% tax
increases to fund all the wonderful positive items; police, safety, fire, roads, infrastructure sounds great but it adds up and the residents of California
are all being taxed into oblivion.
Let's start reallocating some of the existing tax dollars collected and if necessary from other programs and initiatives to implement portions of this
plan, Funding simply needs to come from a different source other than yet another tax regardless of whether it is a tax where the money stays "local"
or not. We have heard this gambit before (Measure S in Temecula), a tax is still a tax regardless of if it stays local or not.
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92592 Prioritize Temecula Valley Feedback Form
92592 I don't find any discussion of funding mechanisms and necessary time lines for implementation. Biggest problem will be the total cost and extended
time to generate the monies and complete portions of the work.
Each area of work shown has a heading "examples are" . There then must be many other items not given as examples ‐ total cost and time must
include these. Is there a complete list somewhere?
The use of the text "fix potholes" is a big turn off for me ‐ placed there like apple pie, nobody could object but it really has no place in this type of plan
presentation
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92592 Please remove the toll roads, we are poor people going to work everyday and we can not afford the toll roads. My kids walk from school every day
because i can not afford the 15 south tollway to get home fast. Please no more tolls. I know this messed is useless and you guys don’t even care
about the poor people.
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92592 50% of expenditures coming in Environment and Public transportation is just crazy. Additional public transportation will require even more dollars to
subsidize once implemented as few want to utilize this option. It's a waste of public dollars. We already pay one of the highest fuel tax rates and
registration in the US, where is that money really going? Are we getting our share? I hate to say it but this just seems like another Government
boondoggle that will waste even more tax dollars and make little to no difference in traffic or congestion.
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92592 We are not planning the cities right. We have to drive too much. We need more walkable areas. Too much traffic is on too few streets. Feedback Form
92592 We need freeway expansions and carpool lanes to help with traffic that gets worse and worse each year. Feedback Form
92592 I have drive between Temecula and March, ARB in Moreno Valley for the past six years. I am now a new Chick‐fil‐A restaurant owner in Murrieta near
the new Costco. My children also drive to their sports in Menifee and Murrieta several times a week. While I excited for the construction at I‐215 and
I‐15 northbound interchange. The I‐215 Southbound interchange needs work. Mostly because traffic bottle necks and is horrible for folks try to exit at
Murrieta Hot Springs road so they can drive two blocks and re‐enter I‐15 Northbound. It is crazy that there isn’t a smooth transition from I‐215
Southbound to I‐15 Northbound. Two major intersecting freeways that require getting off the Southbound I‐215 freeway to use surface streets, to
then go Northbound on I‐15.
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92592 No direct public transportation from Temecula that runs to Oceanside or Perris/Corona is a huge inconvenience, especially to those of us with the
inability to drive long distances. When I lived in Fullerton, I was able to navigate public transportation easily and efficiently anywhere between
Ventura and San Diego. In Temecula it’s nearly impossible to visit family in Orange and LA county through Metrolink or Amtrak. And the coastal route
from OSide to Orange County being shutdown compounds the problem.
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92592 I support initiatives that will increase the options for active transportation in our county.
Active transportation, such as walking and cycling, can have many benefits for the environment, health, and safety of people and communities. Active
transportation can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, traffic congestion, and noise, as well as improve physical activity, mental well‐
being, and social interaction. According to the World Health Organization, cycling and walking can help reduce physical inactivity and air pollution,
save lives, and mitigate climate change1.
Safer roads are also essential for promoting sustainable transport and preventing road injuries and fatalities, which are a major public health and
development challenge. According to the World Bank, road crashes are the leading cause of death for people aged 5‐29 years, and cost countries
between 3‐6% of their GDP. Safer roads can be achieved by improving road design, enforcing traffic rules, raising awareness, and enhancing
emergency care.
Reducing fossil fuel consumption is another key aspect of sustainable transport, as it can help lower the dependence on oil and gas, which are finite
and volatile resources that contribute to climate change and air pollution. Reducing fossil fuel consumption can be done by improving vehicle
efficiency, switching to low‐carbon fuels, and promoting public transport and shared mobility. According to the International Energy Agency,
governments can reduce oil reliance in transport by incentivizing public transport use and improving the experience of walking and cycling2.
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92592 I would have like to see two lanes added onto the 15 freeway starting about 1/2 mile south of Temecula pay to 1.5 miles north of Winchester road. I
think the monies used to build the new bridge over the 15 fly and the additional lanes and construction going as of now will in no way solve the daily
traffic problems in the morning going South bound and in the evening going north bound. A two lane road built in the middle of the freeway that can
be closed off and change directional flow of traffic in the morning going southbound than gated off and changed in the afternoon going northbound
would have been far more effective. I would also like to see expansion of Romana Expressway and Gilman springs road as they were never designed
to handle the flow of traffic that both roads handle at this time. It's beyond time to expand them roads there are to many collisions and deaths on
these two roads.
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92592 Overall looks good. Of course, there were not very many specifics to the plan, but I think there are good intentions. Feedback Form
92592 From lake street. All the way to Corona every morning backed up. Getting worse every month. Feedback Form
92592 I am a professional driver and drive to Ontario Airport and San Diego Airports daily, using the I‐15, I know exactly what's needed. Express lanes should
be added from Escondido, conecting to Riverside and San Benrnadino. As improvements are being made to the I‐15 I ‐215 juncture, to improve
merging through Temecula, it's the shear volume of large semi‐trucks heading North to warehouses in Riverside or South to San Diego that add to
slow downs for daily commuters. This creates back‐ups and slow downs jsut shear volume which the current improvements will not alleviate.
Splitting lanes by motorcycles is also very dangerous and deadly practice. It is a bad policy to reconsider as accidents and fatalities slow traffic for
lengthy investigations. It totally blocks through traffic for hours on end. Interstate fifteen is the only way North or South to get to San Diego or
Riverside/San Bernardino to the North. There is plenty of room to add express lanes, HOV Lanes, and motorcycle access lanes without dangerous
policy of splitting lanes. I also believe a high speed rail system from San Diego, North to Riverside could be a great investment connecting Metro Link
in Perris and Amtrak to Los Angeles and East to Las Vegas The solution is not just one adjustment like the current I‐215, I‐15 juncture in Murrieta. It is
a combination of additional lanes specifically express or Fast Trak lanes. Please feel free to contact me as my input to get some longly needed change
would make my life and many other commuters lives safer and easier. Thanks for allowing my input. ‐ [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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92592 1) Need a stop light at Highway 79 and Los Caballos Rd. This is a very deadly intersection and almost impossible to navigate during peak weekend
traffic.
2) Need to connect Anza Road to Pechanga Parkway for better traffic flow to Eastern Temecula
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92592 1. Please add express bus connectivity between cities. (Existing roads can be used, cheaper than rail).
2 Use self driven (e.g Tesla FSD) buses for last mile connectivity within cities.
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92592 Traffic bottlenecks at Temecula exit is constant. We need better faster way to get to San Diego, like expressways, freeways to get to San Diego other
than I15 and train services.
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92592 With the amount of traffic constantly flowing on Hwy. 15 we desperately need HOV lanes. The amount of back up on the freeway is just horrible.
Sometimes it takes me 20 minutes to get to my exit into Temecula. Escondido has that wonderful HOV lane that should have been continued both
ways, but it comes to an end and you're left with nothing but frustration. There are so many cars on the road nowadays that the 15 corridor seriously
needs these HOV lanes. Many trucks are driving in the two right lanes nowadays, leaving drivers with only two lanes. No wonder so many people are
getting so crabby on the roads. I know there's a reluctance to add HOV lanes, but why?
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92592 I'm pleased to see that the work to relief the congestion and long backups on I‐15 North and the 215 intersection is well underway. One comment is
the I‐15 Southbound is still a mess and I read they have run out of building materials or supply chain issues. This was supposed to be completed in Jan
2024 and is not close to being done which add a lot of commute time to work ~ 30+ minutes each day. The drive home on I 15 North is getting worse
and worse with traffic now backed up to Fallbrook exit in the afternoons adding 30+ minutes to my commute. All told I'm spending 5+ hours per week
more in my car to go to work.
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92592 I have lived in Southern California for more than 45 years. During that time I have not seen even one new freeway built in Riverside County. We are in
desperate need of at least 1 or 2 east‐west freeways that would extend to Orange County from the central and southern parts of Riverside County,
and also to places east of the 215 and 15. We probably will also need at least one more north‐south freeway. I don’t understand why something has
not already been done considering the massive need for this, and all the CFD and other fees homeowners have been paying for more than 30 years.
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92592 On the south side of Temecula, Ynez Road is reduced to one lane in places , and has a stop sign.
This creates a bottleneck everyday with traffic backed up.
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92592 Need more lanes on Interstate 15 North and South, to help with commuter traffic to and from San Diego. Feedback Form
92592 Need to resurface or at least fix, all the bad pavement on Interstate 215 North and South, through Perris. The roadway is in bad shape! Small rocks
fly up all the time! Should be much better for cars and all the big rigs who drive through that area.
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92592 Of course I‐15 and I‐215 need all the help they can get. They are the two main arteries that connect SW Riv Co to the rest of the world.
Butterfield stage has mostly clean new asphalt, but the end of Butterfield Stage Road near Morgan Hill is full of potholes. I believe that if it's not
addressed soon, it will be unrepairable and need to be completely repaved.
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92592 The freeways need all of the money. Getting anywhere on any freeway is a complete joke. Spending HOURS every day on the freeways make
everyone abt to move out of califonia.
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92592 Since the shutdown in 2020, there has been no bus service into San Diego County. Those buses were an affordable mode of transportation between
the two counties for work and recreation. Please reinstate those bus routes.
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92592 Highways must be improved including pavement rehabilitation, especially in the truck lanes.
Bringing METRO to Temecula would be a big help. (As would a train to San Diego ‐ but I know that is beyond what you are doing now.)
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92592 The highways will continue to be a problem until there are alternatives to them. At this moment, there are few to no choices for those of us who
commute to San Diego and need flexibility that vanpooling and other rideshare options currently don’t provide. We need more and better service to
San Diego County to get people out of their cars, clean up our air and reduce traffic congestion. Currently, if I want to take transit to my job, it would
take about three hours each way… and I’d have to leave work two hours before my work day was done if I wanted to get home. That’s not acceptable.
We can and must do better.
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92592 A high speed rail system needs to be installed in the middle of Interstate 15 from San Diego through Escondido and all the way North to Riverside.
There is a Metro Link train terminal now in Perris but citizens who feel freeways too dangerous to drive on could board in San Diego then transfer in
Perris leading into LA. I also hope connecting with that rail would traverse to Las Vegas for recreation with trains offering lunch and dinner. I took an
Amtrak train from Riverside to the midwest (Chicago) and througly enjoyed it. If residents in Temecula could borad at a station in Temecula or Las
Vegas tourists who want to enter our booming wine country for affordable access
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92592 I cannot grasp why the transition from northbound 15 to 215 at Murrieta is still slated to be two lanes plus the flyover lane. It needs to be a three lane
transition in both directions (plus the flyover). The traffic stagnates at this intersection and has done so for over 15 years. Why can't this be properly
resolved? Also, a Fast Trak lane from 15 Northbound at 76 to past the 15/215 split would alleviate more issues. I've lived in Temecula since 1987 and
the traffic here is worse than San Diego's. The northbound 15
traffic stops at Temecula EVERY SINGLE DAY.
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92592 Provide consumers incentives to utilize public transportation (car insurance credit/discount, gas credit, etc), instead of continuing to penalize the
public (transportation bonds, FastTrac), with the reduction of lane availability options on the freeways.
Fast Track Idea ‐ During NON‐Rush hours' times, the lane should be open as a FREE Carpool option.
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92592 Feedback FormThank you for allowing input from the citizens whose lives are affected by, and whose money pays for, the proposed goals and objectives in this Plan.
Feedback FormI will start with the most urgent problem I encounter. It is one that has increased monumentally overnight and I believe will begin resulting in deaths and lawsuits very quickly. Namely, the weekend
traffic grid lock caused by the massive growth of soccer tournaments held at Galway Downs.
A little background may help. I moved from Temecula to Aguanga in 2017. For each of the past 6 years, I have driven on Highway 79 South 14 times per week for 48 weeks. That totals 4,000 times in
which I have driven past Galway Downs. I tell you this because I have seen the traffic problems Galway Downs' massive escalation of soccer‐fields‐for pay have brought upon citizens wanting to travel
Highway 79 South safely.
The problem consists of FOUR contributing factors. All three must be solved to fully eliminate the safety threat that exists. However, if that cannot be done then I still believe two, or even one, can
help mitigate some the danger.
Factor One:
The congestion is caused by Galway Downs operating weekend soccer tournaments using their approximate 20 soccer fields. (Side note: The San Diego Union‐Tribune, January 23, 2012 states the
Galway Downs Soccer Complex would not be built because of complaints, including inadequate roads, from citizens. Yet here we are anyway in 2024.) I would love to talk to those in 2024 who said in
2016 there would not be a traffic problem. I digress.)
Saturday morning, March 9, 2024 I drove Aguanga to Temecula. In the morning I was in line behind approximately 140 cars (I have recently begun counting the westbound cars in line as I travel
eastbound back to Aguanga). I set my odometer to document our speed for the next 1.2 miles was 2 miles per hour. The cause? Vehicles leaving Galway Downs on Los Coballas Road (responsibility of
the County) turn right onto west bound Highway 79 heading to Temecula.
Saturday afternoon, March 9, 2024 I drove from Temecula back to Aguanga. I counted 180 cars stuck on west bound Highway 79 once again due to vehicles leaving Galway Downs on Los Coballas Road
(responsibility of the County) turn right onto west bound Highway 79 heading to Temecula.
Sunday, March 10, March 10, 2024, I drove from Temecula back to Aguanga. I counted 220 cars stuck on west bound Highway 79 once again due to vehicles leaving Galway Downs on Los Coballas
Road (responsibility of the County) turn right onto west bound Highway 79 heading to Temecula.
Having spent 35+ years in the hotel casino resort business, I fully understand the impact on regular traffic when special events for thousands of additional people are conducted. As such, I feel
reasonably confident that my calculations for the soccer tournaments the past two weekends paint an accurate picture.
Please note:
Highway 79 South is only two lanes. The speed limit varies from 50mph to 55mph. West bound traffic comes from the Palm Springs area, all the desert recreational areas, and of course commuters
from Anza.
Performing calculations, approximately 1,320 arriving soccer player cars turn left from Highway 79 onto Los Coballas Road. No left turn lane exists on Highway 79 to make this happen safely.
Of course the arriving soccer player cars have to go back home so approximately 1,320 departing soccer player cars turn right from Los Coballas Road onto Highway 79. No stop light or stop sign on
Highway 79 exists to make this happen safely.
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92592 I live in the Temecula/Murrieta portion of Riverside County, and the existing infrastructure in the area has not kept pace with the population growth
in our county. For those who live in the area, their transportation options are limited almost exclusively to driving due to the lack of high‐paying jobs
in specialized industries in the area. I have been hearing of projects like the I‐15 auxiliary lanes and the I‐15 Smart Freeway Pilot Project as ideas to
control traffic congestion, but these solutions will only work for us in the short term and not solve long‐term issues. We need HOV or express lanes on
I‐15 since we already have the space for them, and we also need to extend Metrolink/expedite high‐speed rail to create viable alternatives as well.
We would like to see another high‐speed rail station planned for either Lake Elsinore (if along I‐15) or Menifee (if along I‐215), and we would like to
see at lease one new Metrolink station in Menifee; we would also welcome your collaboration with Metrolink in developing other innovative solutions
such as turning the Inland Empire‐Orange County line into a full loop that would also link with the cities and communities of Riverside, Moreno Valley,
Perris, Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula, Fallbrook, and Bonsall (along I‐215, I‐15, and State Route 76 toward Oceanside). Thank you for your
consideration.
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The total soccer cars going through the intersection divided by the approximate 22 hours of play, equates to 235 additional cars per hour using that intersection.
Factor Two:
The 140 ‐200 west bound vehicles stuck at 2 mph all arrive at old two lane bridge built in 1934 before they can enter Temecula. Because it is narrow, and I because a damaged concrete railing on the
bridge has never been repaired traffic slows down even more. Other bridges on Highway 371 and 79 South were replaced with wider bridges in the past three years; not this one.
Factor Three:
On the west side of the bridge is a three way intersection controlled by a traffic light. With 140‐200 cars approaching at 2 mph, the light sometimes only lets four cars through before turning red again.
I am not the only person to have witnessed and complained about this. To complicate matters, the left hand turn lane [onto Anza Road] used by east bound traffic on Highway 79 is chronically over
filled thus stopping regular eastbound traffic altogether. That could be the argument for the light turning red so fast; however, that is not a safe solution.
Factor Four:
There are three eastbound Highway 79 South lanes (also known as Temecula Parkway at that particular stretch). They quickly condense into one eastbound Highway 79 South lane as the road moves
from the city to the county. Backups, especially when soccer tournaments are beginning, are again a safety hazard. Drivers' patience is wearing thin and some are getting aggressive.
Gladly, you do not have to take my word for any of this. The CHP stationed 2‐3 officers in this troubled area the past two weekends. On two different occasions, I saw CHP officers out of their vehicles
directing traffic to make it safer.
Secondly, you can easily do your own observations and/or studies of hourly traffic volumes using road traffic sensing "hoses". I'm positive you find the increase in traffic during soccer tournaments far
exceeds what is safe for those areas I mention above. It is only matter of time until the law suits and deaths begin,
So what can be done? You have far brighter and more experienced professionals than I. However, in the short term a simple yet effective solution can be borrowed from a number of hotel casino
resorts I have worked at in various states. Namely, require the owner of Galway Downs to hire off duty CHP, Sheriffs, and other law enforcement officers to direct traffic during the unsafe hours. Yes,
I’m sure they will argue it is expensive. But putting citizens' lives in danger, and increasing the probability of law suits against the county, is not an acceptable way to do business. If doing so eats into
the owner's profits, so be it. If it makes having soccer tournaments impractical, then that reaffirms the wrong activities are happening at the wrong location.
Again, thank you for the opportunity to voice what I believe to be a serious and urgent matter.
Sincerely,
[PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
92592 I have been employed in the Public Works Transportation sector my 40+ year career (Contracting). Here are a few of my concerns.
1) Why does "Environmental Mitigation" need a quarter of the budget? Most if not all of the transportation projects are mainly on agency owned
right of way that already falls under this jurisdiction. Besides, if an agency wants the property, they use imminent domain and seize it for pennies on
the dollars.
2) Born and raised in So. California and to be quite honest, car pool lanes are a waste of tax payer money, Californians do not use carpools to the
extent of spending that much (tax) money on. Toll Roads (Regional Connections) are another waster of money. I know in my lifetime I have paid my
fair share in gas taxes and other "Bonds" to build these roads and then charge me again to use them? Do I use them, only out of necessity to travel
anywhere without spending my life in traffic, they should be open for all. Its commonly known that as soon as an improvement is open, its out dated
3) Smart or intelligent traffic systems that adapt to traffic demands are more in need then anything else. I frequent the I‐15 in San Diego county and
the mobile barriers that can be moved to open additional traffic lanes in each direction should get more review and implementation than any other
spending.
Thank you
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92592 PLEASE hire the correct contractors to fix the highways and roads of potholes, deficiencies, and straight up dangerous road conditions that have been
in place for the past year. Roadway projects are strung out and cause more congestion while you add more projects on top of them.
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92592 Pave some roads around here. The county loves and collects the tax revenue from the Temecula Wine Country wineries. Yet the same county puts
nothing back into getting out here. De Portola, Rancho California, Anza, everything out here! My sister‐in‐law bent a wheel while driving on de
Portola, the pothole has only grown bigger since she bent her rim. How long before we get a round‐about or stop signs at Monte del Oro and de
P t l?A th hlf d killd d t t bli d O j t f th ill h d ll ?
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92592 Get trucks out of car pools, have trucks travel at night after 8 pm to 3 am. Feedback Form
92592 The traffic on the 15 is a nightmare Feedback Form
92592 I feel that most people who work in San Diego migrate from riverside county this creating a long stretch of traffic on the freeways with absurd wait
times in traffic. I experience horrible traffic when leaving Camp Pendleton and going home to temecula because all the people going home to Perris,
murietta, Hemet, menifee, lake Elsinore and all other above cities. I believe new transportation systems need to be introduced to reduce the traffic
and environmental footprint.
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92592 Traffic relief in and around Temecula and in the 15 fwy to the 91 fwy. Housing is continuing to be built without addressing the street and freeway
traffic issues.
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92592 I live in Temecula and worked in Coronado, it would be nice if there’s a train that drives from LAX to SAN and stops through major towns and POI
places.
Those extra time I can save from traffic can be spent with my family instead of the road…
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92592 I believe all of the points listed above are important and difficult to solve. However, I believe that the longest lasting change to any of the problems
will come through comprehensive building of public transportation options. I am a new resident to Riverside county and I too am unimpressed by the
highway traffic to move through the region. However, every place that I have lived, I have read these transportation action plans where the plan is
front loaded with highway widening projects and once the freeways are taken care of, we'll build out bus then rail lines. Highway widening is a stop‐
gap measure at best. Any relief felt by those using the widened highway will only feel relieve for a few months to a year at best. The only long‐term
solution to highway traffic is to reduce the amount of traffic, not to increase the number of cars capable of being on the road. Too many of our
residents commute incredible distances to centers of work. Either work must be brought to them in the form of increased business investment in the
area, or they must be provided with viable alternatives that allow them to travel to places they need to go. I understand the problem is not easy and I
understand that I am also one of these long‐distance commuters out of county, but the only reason that I must use the freeway is that the next best
alternative would take half a day of travel to arrive at my destination. The solution only becomes harder if you wait to build out the transportation
solutions until the freeway is completed. That will only lead to the real solutions being much more expensive to replace what will then be existing
infrastructure. Please make it so that trips within our cities and outside of our cities have viable transportation alternatives.
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92592 TRAINS!!! Why does every other industrialized nation have trains that cross their entire country with hundreds of different routes and frequent
schedules, but America still has its head up its ass with demanding that everyone drives a car? It’s absolute bullshit. There should be high‐speed rail
connecting every major city with light rail connecting inside those cities. There should be enough trains that cars become unnecessary. Stop catering
to the auto industry and start investing in rail infrastructure everywhere. It will create tens of thousands of jobs. It will benefit people and the
environment. Build an Inland Empire Express train that connects San Diego to Ontario to Fresno to Sacramento to Portland Oregon to Seattle. Stop
talking about it and get it done.
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92592 The other states in this country LAUGH, when told we’re from California. Taxes, government and infrastructure are a mess. Stop raising taxes and get
stuff done with what you have.
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92592 Railroad tracks should be extended along I‐15 to ease the traffic congestion. Public bus service and frequency also should be extended to serve new
neighborhoods like nearby Temecula and Murrieta.
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92592 Please consider adding a bypass lane for all Northbound highway traffic not exiting in Temecula. This would divert a number vehicles around
Temecula during rush hour
I have been commuting to/from San Diego every day since 2018. Traffic is only getting worse. I have seen this work effectively in other areas of the
country, and reduce congestion.
Something more has to be done to address the amount of congestion on the highways
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92592 Diaz Rd needs to be opened up to continue from Temecula into Murrieta to relieve congestion on Jefferson. The highway congestion trickles down to
the local streets when those of us going shorter distances can't take the highway and instead crowd the streets. Opening additional streets would
help. So would actual usable public transit.
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92592 The freeway traffic in Temecula is ridiculous. It takes over half an hour just to drive through Temecula. They approve too much new home
construction without the giving consideration to the already heavily congested roads. Everywhere else the traffic is fine or not as bad on the 15
freeway, but always at a standstill or VERY slow through Temecula. STOP approving more new home and apartment builds in Temecula.
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92592 We need safe surfaces to drive on and instead of carpool lanes, open those lanes to everyone to help spread the volume of traffic.
Tell the governor we don’t need et trains in his backyard. We need safe and accessible roads throughout the state. O
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92592 It took us 1.5 hr to drive from 91/15 junction to Temecula 3/23/24 plus 1 hr on 91 east from Long Beach. 2 1/2 hrs total in rain on a Sunday. If we
ever had to evacuate Temecula for any emergency we would not be able to move. Scary.
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92592 Nice to see proactive thinking Feedback Form
92592 We desperately need a car pool lane on the northbound I‐15 from Rainbow, south of Temecula, through Murrieta. Both the I‐15 and Rainbow Canyon
(Hwy 395) almost shut down with commuter overload from 2:30 pm to around 6:00 pm every week day.
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92592 I HAVE BEEN LIVING IN TEMECULA SINCE 1984 WHEN THE SIGN ON THE I‐15 SAID POPULATION 5000. BACK THEN THERE WERE 3 0N ‐ OFF RAMPS,
SINCE THEN ONLY 1 OFF ONLY RAMP HAS BEEN ADDED. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE PLAN TO ADD RAMPS FROM NEAR PECHANGA CASINO TO
GET ON THE 15? THE NEW MODIFICATIONS AT THE I‐15 / I‐215 JUNCTION WILL NOT HELP AT ALL THE LONG TRAFFIC LINES ON TEMECULA PKWY.
HEADING WEST WAITING TO GET ON THE 15. MOST OF THAT IS CARS COMING FROM THE CASINO. ALSO THE NEW OFF RAMP FROM THE 15 SOUTH
FOR TEMECULA PKWY. IS RIDICULES SINCE MAJORITY OF THE CARS USE THE RIGHT LANE ONLY BECAUSE AT THE STOP LIGHT THERE IS NO RIGHT TURN
ONLY LANE AND YOU HAVE TOO WAIT IF ANOTHER CAR IS THERE WAITING THERE TOO GO STRAIGHT
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92592 The highways are a mess in Western Riverside County and will continue to get worse due to unrestrained growth which sadly has no real correction.
Funding for any of the projects should be obtained from reallocation of existing collected tax dollars including gas taxes, sales taxes, and the CA
"general fund". Suggest reducing politicians "pet" projects that due to metrics are proven to be wasteful other than making politicians look good
politically.
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92595 The biggest change that we need here especially in California is less traffic on major freeways/highways. I definitely think there needs to be more Toll
Roads with additional lanes on more freeways. The cost of Tolls definitely needs to be less and more affordable for the public. It should never cost 16$
to go 3‐4 miles. The roads need improvement to prevent major accidents and fatalities from happening and occurring so often. Please help us
improve our roads and keep us safe. Thanks!
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92595 The traffic is so bad that it seems more needs to be done possibly carpool lanes also through Temecula. There is no time of day anymore that the
traffic is bad.
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92595 The I15 corridor from the 91 interchange to Lake Elsinore is in detrimental need of relief. I have lived in Wildomar for 30 years and have commuted to
Orange County for years. In the last 5 years, due to the increased building of neighborhoods in and around the Corona, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar,
Menifee, Murrieta and Temecula areas, the traffic on the I15 has increased dramatically. Where it used to take 30 minutes with traffic to get from
Corona to Lake Elsinore, it now takes 1 hour. That corridor NEEDS to be increased by at least 1 regular lane and 1 Carpool lane. Toll lanes only provide
a minimal amount of funding and are just as clogged as the regular lanes. We need more options. It already costs an arm and a leg for gas, car repairs
and is a huge strain on commuters. Please consider NOT adding another lane to be used as an express lane. Thank you.
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92595 Add at least one additional lane on the I‐15 in both directions from Lake St. in Lake Elsinore to Cajalco North, and to San Diego County Line to the
south. It takes me 45 minutes to get from San Diego to the RIverside County Line going North in the evenings, and then another hour to go 7 miles. It's
beyond ridiculous. Spending 25% of allocated funds on Public Transportation is yet another waste of time and taxpayer funds. No one is using Public
Transportation now in SW Riverside County, and there is no suggestion that they will do so in the future. BUILD MORE ROADS AND ADD MORE LANES
WHILE WE HAVE THE REAL ESTATE TO DO IT!!!
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92595 Please widen the 215 and 15. At least, please fix the torn up freeway on the N/B and S/B 215 in the Moreno Valley area. Feedback Form
92595 Adding lanes to freeways and other roads has been proven time and again to be ineffective at reducing congestion. please consider greater
prioritization of public transit, and lowered speed limits which consistently lead to lower congestion, lowered VMD, reduced emissions, and lowered
casualty rates for all road users.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induced_demand
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92595 Eliminar las fast tracks Feedback Form
92595 Please help the commuters that travel to LA and SD. Need railroad system that connect all of Southern California Feedback Form
92595 Good afternoon. In researching the issue and have found a way to have much‐needed passenger train service returned to Lake Elsinore and the surrounding area. Our
former railroad branch line (the ex‐Santa Fe Railway "Elsinore District") will be perfect alternatives for travelers to Interstate 15 and Ortega Highway.
It would certainly prove vital for local RCTC Metrolink service as well being situated in the long Temescal‐Elsinore Valley a place with only one freeway in or out
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92595 Traffic is only getting worse, the morning commute on the 91 east/west is dangerous! Please, NO MORE TOLL ROADS! We pay taxes for those roads
then again to use them‐ expensive! Potholes are everywhere, they are never fixed
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92595 For me it would be nice if the number 8 23 would run more like every 45 minutes run later in the evening till like 9:00 p.m., thank you for letting me
give you my opinion.
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92595 The highways must get relief. The toll roads only made it worse. Feedback Form
92596 Please work with the city to SLOW the building of new homes and apartments until the roads are developed. We are in grid locked traffic, but the city
approved to build hundreds of new homes apartments. The children from French Valley all have to funnel down to Chapparral High School on an
already congested Winchester road. But let’s build more homes before roads. Maybe build more schools and parks to help with morning commutes
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92596 Designing communities that require usage of a car to get anywhere is the downfall of this region.
We need to change our planning so that people can get to a store, go to school, go to a restaurant without getting in their cars.
Spending more money to widen roads isn't the answer. Giving people options to replace some of their trips with a walking, biking, or public transit is.
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92596 We do not need more "Toll" lanes, we need to add more general purpose lanes that will actually provide traffic relief, most residents cannot afford
the prices of the Toll lanes. Riverside County Transportation needs to build roads and not rely on developers to improve only the portion that touches
their project, this creates more traffic and an incomplete road. The development of Riverside County is way ahead of infrastructure which causes our
traffic problem.
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92596 The 215 needs a carpool lane as does the 15. Highest priority.
There needs to be light rail (trolley) between Temecula, Hemet, Menifee, Perris, Murrieta and Temecula. A Triangle. It would facilitate people getting
to the Metro Rail. This is the second priority.
Neighborhood bus service to get to/from the Light a rail system. The frequency is very poor and the routes practically invisible. This is the third
priority.
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92596 There needs to be another route other than the 91 freeway. It is so congested. Or add more additional lanes or overpass that allows for more traffic
flow.
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92596 For 92596 area and surrounding areas— there is no public transportation available and it is critically needed especially to the rise of new
communities. Public transportation is a necessity especially in this day and age— those that are mostly affected are school‐age youth who are either
in the process of acquiring driver’s licenses or are below the means of affording a vehicle, the elderly who can no longer operate a vehicle, the
disabled— who have no other means of transportation other than from relatives who, 99% of the time, are full‐time employees!
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92596 Not enough planning to alleviate congestion and road damage on 215 between Perris and 60/215 interchange. Traffic has turned into a nightmare and
the freeway is in a constant state of disrepair. It’s dangerous to commute through the area. As you are aware, this is due to the explosion of
warehouses and trucking companies utilizing the area. As this economy continues to grow, plans need to be made for truck only lanes, ramps, and
service roads.
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92596 Winchester Road congestion, lights need to coordinate to increase traffic flow. Appears many turn lanes are too short. Counted 60 vehicles turning
from Winchester Rd to Murrieta Hot Springs. Took me 3 lights to turn. Flooding on Winchester Rd going North near Pourey; flooding on the rt hand
lane. Never addressed. Rt lane almost completely flooded. Each time 6 cones and 3 signs are placed. Please repair drainage. Dirt ln rt lane, no
drainage never repaired. Cars are down to one lane. Dangerous as vehicles are changing to left lane increasing congestion. When building homes,
traffic should be address. More home more roads,
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92596 Two concerns today.
1) Why can water not be diverted off Winchester Rd by Pourroy Rd North of the French Valley Library either to the drain 15‐20 feet from it or to the
creek bed/ marshland next to the road. This is my second winter here and it continues to just have a flooded sign as the water covers one lane of
traffic. I asked on Facebook public forum and was told it’s been like this for 16+ years.
2) Funding for Pourroy Rd and Auld it gets extremely backed up during commute.
Can someone contact me and explain the flooded road why we cannot get it off the road? [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
Thank you
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92596 Two hot spots must be reviewed and corrected. North bound 215 hwy 60 interchange is a disaster everyday and all times of day.
The other is Westbound 91 and 15 interchange is awful every day and is unsafe.
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92596 i vote NO to the on and off ramps on the french valley parkway bridge over the 15
"Constructing on and off ramps to I‐15
from French Valley Parkway and a bridge
over I‐15
Constructing the French Valley Parkway
from Jefferson Avenue to Ynez Road"
it will just turn date street into another winchester road and that is a road with homes on it, kids biking, people walking to parks. we need another
overpass without the congestion of people entering and exiting the freeway. how many times do we all say "oh that business is over on jefferson, oh
yeah nevermind i don't feel like fighting the traffic" and we'll go elsewhere. the southbound offramp is already there, that is nice and clean and never
congested, that is all that is needed.
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92596 At the RCTC annual workshop in Palm Springs, the Metrolink spur from Perris to San Jacinto was in the TRP and it was mentioned as a priority project. It seems
strange that it is no longer in the plan after being supported by the RCTC members.
I advocate for the full spur to Esplanade in San Jacinto as well as an active mobility rail trail along that 17‐18 mile spur, with priority given to the Downtown Core
and Business Park areas of Winchester as a Transit Oriented Development under the Winchester Community Plan. This trail would be great for improving healthy
lifestyles and economic development,, including tourism for all of the communities along the route, including Perris, Menifee, Winchester, Hemet and San Jacinto
It would be ideal to do the engineering for both the rail spur and the rail trail at the same time, so we can use the geotechnical and and other rail easement specific
studies needed for both. I intend to meet with RivCo parks dept. to discuss the rail trail further and would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with RCTC staff
as well. Please feel free to call me at the number provided in this survey. 951‐775‐1323
Businesses along the trail would have the option to allow entry from the trail, This would improve those businesses sales and make the trail a great place to walk,
jog, get a cup of coffee, a meal, pick up groceries and so much more.
Community building is an important benefit of such a trail. I envision an urban trail through Winchester's Downtown Core, at least, similar to the Rail Trail in
Charlotte, NC. Here's a link to their page, if you want a good initial way to visually understand. https://www.charlotterailtrail.org/
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act can be a source of funding if we make our interest know in developing an active mobility trail and extending rail service
to an underserved area of the county, in need of Environmental Justice. In my opinion, the initial trains on this spur could be much smaller than our current
Metrolink trains, such as the ones shown on the Charlotte Rail Trail page referenced able, reducing the noise impacts of the trains and lowering the costs of the
engines and passenger cars.
Again, I urge the inclusion of the Metrolink spur from Perris to San Jacinto as well as the Rail Trail from Perris South Metrolink station to San Jacinto in the TRP..
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92596 If the County wants to decrease traffic on the freeways, something needs to be done about the big rigs. I understand that the warehouses are in the
Inland Empire to stay, so there should be dedicated big rig lanes and policing to prevent big rigs from riding next to each other across lanes on the
freeway. The fact that big rigs block traffic while riding next to each other instead of behind each other in the far right lane slows traffic and increases
wear and tear on all lanes of the freeways. I am talking specifically of the 215 NB and SB. Additionally, increasing the number of Metrolink stations and
stops would encourage me to take the train to work. I live in Winchester and work in Riverside and would love to take the train, but the train from
Riverside back to Perris doesn't leave Riverside until around 5 p.m., long after I've gotten off work for the day. If the trains came and left every 30 to
45 minutes from Riverside to points South, I would purchase a monthly rail ticket in a minute.
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92596 I live in the Winchester area off Winchester HWY79. There is a lot of new building going in, but the roads WILL NOT SUPPORT the future. The road
ways are CONGESTED! The county needs to REQUIRE expanded roads BEFORE more housing is built. For example, Washington Rd from Benton Road
to Auld Road is HORRIBLE! Pouroy and Auld is a nightmare during traffic hours. School time is a nightmare. It takes 25 minutes to do an 8 minute
drive! More houses mean MORE students attending school. BUSES are not free, so parents drive. Winchester Rd is a crazy and more students headed
from The new houses on Washington Rd ALL THE WAY to Chaparral High School MORE CARS! Slow the residential build until you get the roads. ROADS
FIRST!
Also can someone do something about the flooded road south of Winchester (HWY79) and Pouroy Rd? Dig a ditch so the water goes to the creek or
divert it to the drain 20ft to the north?
These are COUNTY roads! Please talk to the building department and SLOW THE HOUSING BUILD TO BUILD THE ROADS!
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92596 The freeways are absolutely ridiculous. I feel if they had transportation between large cities it would help reduce the traffic. For example, if they had a
commuter train or bus that goes from Temecula to Riverside and Temecula to Orange County, Temecula to San Diego, etc. etc. that would be
extremely beneficial.
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92596 My biggest problems are the bus stops. Too far away one from the other and a big space of time between one another. From 45’ or more. Feedback Form
92596 Please prioritize the train line extension to San Jacinto. Feedback Form
92596 I would love to hear more about how RCTC is initiating or contributing to collaboration with San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange Counties to expand
mass transit and train systems throughout these densely populated areas. Light rail and last mile options from these train systems would also make
these options more feasible for everyday commuters. Safe, fast, and efficient transportation alternatives for people who sit in traffic for hours a day.
Having single rider commuters as the default method of transportation is more expensive and harmful over the long term. I would love to see an
investment in our future through mass transit.
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92596 I still need to read the draft Feedback Form
92596 North and South 215 between Moreno Valley and Perris, the road surface is dangerous. I get warnings on my car that I am losing traction when
driving on the highway surface.
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92596 Traffic keeps getting worse! Please do something to reduce traffic congestion for those of us that work in OC and live near Temecula Feedback Form
92596 Infrastructure needs to keep up with the growth Feedback Form
92596 The SR79 is long overdue and should be a priority for RCTC. Feedback Form
92606 Trucks should not be on the roads during rush hour in the morning at least 5am to 8am and at night 5pm to 8pm Feedback Form
92614 I recognize I am not a resident, but believe two regional connectors might benefit the overwhelming traffic on the 91 freeway. Create a tolled
expressway, exempt Riverside residents from the fee, similar to Jamboree Road in Irvine, along 14th Street to Martin Luther King Blvd to ease the
traffic along the 91/215 transitions and a similar expressway along Cajalco Road and Ramona Expressway to encourage travel south of Riverside
instead of through Riverside.
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92660 Thanks for updating me.Feedback Form
92833 Toll lanes are built for revenue, not to solve traffic. Feedback Form
92860 Seems like some changes to improve roads, highways have made traffic worse. Feedback Form
92860 Finish the Metrolink Perris line all the way to San Jacinto.Feedback Form
92860 No plans to ease the chokepoint traffic jams on 15 North at the 60 or 10 East at the 15? Ridiculous. Feedback Form
92860 The bottle neck that was created by the express lanes on Southbound 15 at Cajalco. An additional lane should be to Weirick Rd. if not beyond.
I would like to see the 6th St. bridge over the 15 Fwy in Norco widened. That is also a bottle neck for city streets
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92860 The rush hour traffic through Norco is ridiculous every weekday evening. The traffic backs up on the south I15 6th street off ramp all the way on to
freeway lanes just waiting for disaster. The long lines of vehicles “cutting” through Norco on 6th. Street, California ave., Crestview dr.and Arlington
ave. Causes irate drivers to use Crestview dr. and many are driving way faster than posted speed of 25 mph and not even slowing down for the stop
signs.
If there was another bridge across the Santa Ana river, drivers would have another way into Riverside and another way to access the I15. You can
cross the river at Hamner, the I15 and Van Buren (which is also the worst traffic jamb every weekday afternoon) and now with all the people now in
western Riverside it is time to consider another crossing maybe at Etiwanda ave. I live on Crestview dr. In Norco in the 4500 block and it is dangerous
for my family and for the neighbors trying to get out of our driveway and from Allview st. There have been more than 30 accidents on Crestview dr.
over the 35 years since we moved to the nice quiet Crestview, a residential neighborhood that shouldn’t have to have simi trucks and irate drivers
speeding through our neighborhood. Thank you for listening.
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92860 Realistically, there is not a good way to travel efficiently outside of driving. Public transportation via bus or train would go a long way in relieving
heavily congested freeways and surface streets. I would prefer public transport over driving, but California has little to offer in this capacity.
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92860 Thank you Feedback Form
92860 I‐15 SB of the 91Fwy.
NB I‐15 from Lake Elsinore to the 91 Fry.
Another on‐off ramp is needed to I‐15 between the Street Norco and the 60 Fry.
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92860 Take away all toll road to make traffic flow faster and make the 241 and 261 public free way to get faster to other city Feedback Form
92860 There needs to be on ramps and exits in the middle dividers, connecting to the fast track system, such as used in San Diego. Main focal points are
Lincoln and the 91 as well as 6th St., Maple and the 91. An exit and on ramp to the fast track system from Green River would also help. These exits
and on ramp don’t need to connect to the 91 system like they do now. The bottleneck of the 91 where Green River meets is caused mainly because
you have too many connectors all coming together at one point. The lack of exits and ramps spread throughout the fast track is the reason for this
congestion in one area alone. The 241 should connect directly to the 71 and to South Corona 15. this would relieve so much pressure off the 91.
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92860 Thanks Feedback Form
92860 Extend the 15 freeway south toll road lane to Temescal canyon. Feedback Form
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92877 Fund Metrolink! Services levels are pitiful. 2 trains in the morning on the 91 line is a joke.
Stop pouring billions into highway interchanges ‐ the 91/60/215 is still a mess ‐ and will always be if driving is the only viable option to get out of the
county.
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92878 the only area I see need any flood control issues is norco. their flood control on their roads are very bad. but otherwise the most urgent is freeway
congestion and lots of local potholes and sruff
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92878 More highway lanes, not toll lanes Feedback Form
92878 I would like to see the County building diverging diamond interchanges (look at Missouri) more roundabouts (a vehicle in motion emits less pollution
than one that is stationary at a stop light or sign), construct green T interchanges, and a undertake a County wide traffic signal synchronization effort
(https://www.sccmo.org/210/Gateway‐Green‐Light).
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92878 After the rain this winter the potholes have increased very very badly. Feedback Form
92878 Ease up traffic between Gypsum Canyon and Green River going east on 91. Another flyover maybe. Would help in times of natural disaster to have
more than one way out of Green River.
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92878 The condition of our roads is horrible & harmful to our tires & suspension. Feedback Form
92878 For far too long, the commuters between Orange and Riverside counties have suffered due to a lack of surface street alternative whenever there is a
problem with the 91 freeway, which is typically an accident or overturned vehicle blocking several lanes and backing up traffic in Corona or even into
Riverside.
For the average commuter, there needs to be at least one or two service street options that connect Corona to Anaheim Hills or Yorba Linda. I am one
of the fortunate ones whose job is only 14 mi away from my house, but on some bad days it could take me an hour to get home if there's an accident
between Gypsum Canyon, the last exit in Orange County; and Green River Road, the first exit in Riverside County.
Heaven for fun that there is some sort of calamity or attack that would take out this vital artery for more than a few hours. It would greatly impact the
ability for people are first responders to move between counties. Orange and Riverside counties need to figure out a solution for this vital issue.
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92878 It should not take over an hour to get from point A to point B when you are less than 5 miles away or let alone in general. The 91 E freeway is
absolutely ridiculous! What is the point of paying for the toll pass when it's the exact same traffic?! Make it make sense! Please and thank you.
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92878 Not enough is being done to releive traffic congestion on the 91.Feedback Form
92878 The 91 corridor between Orange County and Riverside County has at least doubled in it's congestion in the past 5 years. There needs to be some kind
of change to this freeway corridor to help commuters. I have been doing the same commute for 14 years. I only drive from Green River in Corona to
the 57/91 interchange and going in the morning can take me 20 minutes to only get to Weir Canyon in OC and coming home at 3:30pm takes me
regularly well over an hour with using Fastrack. It has impacted my health to the point I was forced to change my work hours in hopes to drive during
less congested hours and I'm only 37. The past changes of lessening merging lanes (like the Green River West onramp and the 241 East offramp) did
help greatly in my opinion. Thank you.
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92878 The traffic through the Inland Empire has gotten out of control. We drastically need more options connecting us to Orange County. The 91 bottle neck
from Green River to Gypsum Canyon is always a terrible drive for millions of commuters. I live off of Green River and avoid driving to OC at all costs
when it is not necessary. Not only that, I avoid traveling to Riverside or even South Corona, also, and for the same reasons. Traffic literally locks us in
our communities and makes what should be a 15 minute drive into sometimes an hour or more. I am unsure how to fix it, but it is broken.
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92878 I'm in the Green River HOA community off Crestline and there's limited walkability out of the community.
Traffic congestion on Green River Road is problematic in the weekday mornings
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92879 If you will be asking to raise my taxes so that road and freeway improvements can be made for those people who travel through Corona I am strongly
against any improvements at all. Quit building so many houses here. Quit taking my money.
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92879 Bus schedules are decent and effective. Metrolink is amazing but the schedules are not the best. I have plenty of options in the morning to get to class
but I never have a way back home because the times to go back home are too early when I have night classes which is the majority of the time (I take
the IE and 91 perris line to get from Corona to Riverside) My options most of the time are to take the train in the morning but take the bus coming
back and it just takes too long especially since I work straight after class. Overall, more night train schedules would help not only me but many
students who can’t deal with traffic or want to save time and energy when go to and from school.
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92879 Please get rid of bottleneck on 91 EB @ 15 fwy. Feedback Form
92879 Most concerned about improving traffic on interstate 15 and 91 fwy corridors. Feedback Form
92879 To many trucks. Not enough general purpose lanes. Get rid of the Fastraxk. Feedback Form
92879 There needs to be more public awareness and outreach about things that are happening in our county. Especially where it comes to what is being
done for our county
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92879 Stop adding toll roads without end dates / time periods. The 91 is a struggle because of where the rollroads merge
Commute trains with more frequent scheduling would make it more accessible.
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92879 Mi comentario sería que nos brinden más trasportes en especial a la hora de estudiantes en la mañana Feedback Form
92879 There's been a project on McKinley st in home gardens that is going to take forever to complete. And RTA needs to bring back routes that they
suspended service during COVID‐19
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92879 I believe adding the additional lanes near Hwy 241 is very essential the amount of daily congestion is unbearable. Feedback Form
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92879 The 91 and 15 freeways are in desperate need of relief from congestion caused by builders building 100s of housing tracts and no limit on #of homes
per roads that lead to other counties. More inlet and outlet roads are crucial to relieve the dangerous congestion thru the Corona area as well as
many other areas! A building moratorium should be mandatory or more routes thru the mountains approved!
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92880 Policies to limit big rigs on the freeways (particularly the 60 freeway) during AM and PM rush hour are needed. It would be best for big rigs to travel
through our county 6PM ‐ 6AM but not during the day.
The 215 freeway needs to be widened and the surface maintained consistently.
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92880 Riverside should have bike lanes that are separate from the road just like in the Netherlands, not just a painted bike gutter like we have right now.
Especially the ones going to schools and college where there's barely any bike lanes or even a painted one.
There should also be a tram or a fast bus like in Canada to connect from train station to another so that there would be less congestion from people
trying to board on trains that are miles apart from each other.
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92880 THE CONGESTION ON THE 15 IS OUT OF CONTROL. 15 AND THE 60 AND 15 AND THE 10 Feedback Form
92880 I would like to see guard rails up on 55 fwy N merging onto 91 fwy E around Lincoln St as traffic gets very congested and bogged down due to many
drivers cutting in and also a high risk for accidents, they did this on 241 approaching 91 fwy & very helpful. Expand La Palma down from Yorba Linda
into
Corona for cars, there is no highway paralleling 91 fwy from Gypsum Canyon & Green River, which is very frustrating. Also if a car accident, fire or mud
slide in that area on fwy makes me nervous that can’t escape & can be a huge risk to drivers to not exit freeway.
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92880 We need truck lanes for big rigs on all our freeways, the 60 and 215 freeways need to be widened to include more lanes, the 215 needs to be
resurfaced regularly (it is full of potholes), there needs to be regulations to limit big rigs on our highways during rush hours.
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92880 No more frastrak for govt profit Feedback Form
92880 I’m glad the county is building new rail in the desert, though I’m hoping we can build more rail in western riverside county where the population
density is larger. I’m hoping our county looks into new light railways such as trams in downtown riverside branching out to places such as UCR, RCC
and other popular sites so students and those without a car can get around the city easier. It would also be nice if the county got funding to construct
something similar to the new Metrolink Arrow route from San Bernardino to Redlands using small Stadler rolling stock. Maybe there could be a new
smaller light railway that could connect the cities of Eastvale and Corona to Riverside. I am glad there are freeway construction projects taking place
but we already know about induced demand, if more freeways are built and more lanes added it will add more drivers to the already congested
freeways. The IE population of both counties has boomed to about almost 4 million people and it will get bigger, and if no public transit is provided
traffic and travel times will absolutely get worse and likely start to rival Los Angeles. Inland Empire Counties should start investing in safe, clean,
multimodal forms of public transit such as buses, trains, and tram lines in order to get people off the region’s congested roads.
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92880 There is not enough inter city transit options, especially on the very Western edge of Riverside County in the city of Eastvale. The area would beep
perfect for a light bus route or shuttle that circles the entire city going along the main streets of limonite, Hamner and citrus. The city is building new
dense housing right alongside the I‐15 off ramp. And we are receiving a Walmart super Center in the next year and without ways to lighten the
congestion, the city will become completely inundated by traffic.
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92881 Need to add the following projects:
1) Widen Ontario Ave underneath I‐15; it is 3 lanes west of the freeway, 1 through lane under the freeway, and 2 lanes east of the freeway. Not hard to see where
the congestion is and what needs to be done…
2) Foothill Pkwy/El Cerrito Rd @ I‐15; the SB on ramp needs 2 lanes and a dual right turn lane should be added on EB Foothill Pkwy for that SB on ramp. There is a
lot of traffic congestion because of the single lane on the on ramp and only a single right turn to the on ramp. A lot of people use Foothill Blvd (from Greenriver Rd)
to bypass the SR‐91/I‐15 interchange and it causes backup from I‐15 to Crossroad St.
3) Magnolia Ave interchange on I‐15; there are 2 major problems with the configuration of this interchange:
a) The SB off ramp is too close to the El Sobrante Rd intersection. This cause coordination issues with the City traffic signal and Caltrans traffic signal and causes
gridlock in the area. The off ramp should be configured to be a hook ramp and tie into El Sobrante Rd (similar to the EB off ramp at Valley Wy on SR‐60 in Jurupa
Valley, where it now connects to Mission Blvd rather than Valley Wy).
b) Weaving on NB I‐15 between Magnolia Ave and SR‐91; there are 2 NB ramp entrances to I‐15 that add a lot of traffic and the weaving lengths are not sufficient.
There is less than 0.5 miles for weaving between the gore points of the northernmost Magnolia Ave on ramp and the exit ramp to SR‐91. This causes major backup
on NB I‐15 everyday (even on weekends during non‐peak hours)! A separate bypass corridor needs to be constructed for those on NB I‐15 wanting to go on SR‐91
and that corridor should start south of Magnolia Ave. This would be similar to the conversion made for the Main St off ramp and SB I‐15/WB SR‐91 connector ramp
along WB SR‐91. The best solution is to remove the EB/NB loop on ramp at Magnolia Ave and have the bypass corridor be placed on the east side of the NB on
ramp. This would require a bridge for the NB on ramp over the bypass connector and would mitigate the inadequate weaving distance between the on ramp and SR‐
91, while alleviating the traffic congestion caused by it.
4) SB SR‐71 needs to have an additional lane/carpool lane between the county line and SR‐91. There is a carpool lane in SB county that ends at the county line and
that causes major congestion from the county line to SR‐91. An additional lane for NB would be good too but may not necessarily be needed, so priority should be
given to the SB lanes if there are funding/environmental constraints.
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92881 There should be plan for a rail corridor along the 15 between from Temecula Lake Elsinore, Corona, Eastvale to Rancho Cucamonga. Feedback Form
92881 There should be an opportunity to add something other than what you have listed as biggest transportation issues. Before I will support any increase
there must be accountability for what the current funds generated by an ever increasing gas tax and the local half cent tax has been spent on.
Specially how much is lost in funding a bureaucracy before anything is built? There is no active oversight that audits all revenues and expenses so the
public may be informed. Instead we are told we have a problem and the government needs more money to fix it. Well our State budget has grown
exponentially and we see little benefit. I also see large revenues generated by the toll lanes that are supposedly to be used to benefit the locations
where they are generated but my understanding is the RCTC has found a way to move these funds into other projects. We are in desperate need of
someone to honestly assess. And report to the public truthfully and consistently
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92881 Commuter Rail on the 15 Feedback Form
92881 Overall good. I’m not sure I would support a sales tax increase to implement though. Feedback Form
92881 The 2010 proposed tunnel from OC to Riverside County needs to be revisited or other additional corridor is heavily needed to relieve 91 fwy
congestion.
Santa Ana river bike trail ends at green river rd and could be expanded further into Riverside County.
My commute from OC to Corona is terrible every evening at 7‐8pm even using carpool and fastrak lanes I still often get into stop and go traffic.
15 fwy N and S lane just south of 91 fwy have terrible traffic during most hours of the day.
If widening roads is not scaleable, double deck roads, tunnels, or rail should be considered linking regions. Air traffic should be considered also.
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92881 First, let’s address this environmental emission issue. I have studied for well over 5 years about emissions. I promise by not fixing the lane problem
here on the 15 going south, the amount emissions being generated because of traffic is double if not more. The only solution in my opinion because I
have lived right by this traffic since it started to get bad is make the 15 going south 5 lanes wide and the toll roads 2 lanes all the way through past the
Cajalco exit. Lastly, the el Cerrito on ramp needs help!! It’s one dang lane for thousands of cars between 2‐7. It need to be 2 lanes to get on and 2
lanes for a on ramp.
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92881 Firstly: ELIMINATE TOLLS. All lanes on the freeways should be available to EVERONE.
Secondly: Increase the freeway speed limit to 100+mph. The main logic to this is that drivers will spend less time on the freeways. The less time
spent on the road, the less number of cars stay on the road ‐ hence will improve traffic flow. Imagine an extreme calculation: 140 mph limit will
virtually make a 5‐lane fwy a 10‐lane fwy. It will eliminate traffic jams specially during rush hours. Those who are afraid to drive at high speeds will
voluntarily relegate themselves to surface roads ; and those who chose to drive on surface roads due to congestion on the freeways now will then see
that freeways are freer, they will then to choose to get on the fwys. Also, CHP's should enforce the passing lane rule. Those on the passing lane and
slow traffic down, should be removed from that lane and ticketed.
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92881 Nothing addressing the congestion on southbound i15 from Magnolia to Cajalco and beyond. Much of the traffic then exits on Magnolia thereby
congesting other streets within Corona. This is especially congested when school gets out from Centennial High school.
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92881 A long term goal of the RCTC should be metrolink extensions along the 15 corridor perferably inbetween the lanes of the 15 before it gets completely
built upon. Just like every public transportation project adding more lanes will add more cars and add more traffic. We need alternative options other
than the privlege of paying not only for our cars but to use the toll lanes as well. It doesn't make long term sense to continue to build more lanes in
areas that alternatives can be completed in.
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92881 We need more streets and freeway roads, not bike lanes or toll roads. Stop the nonsense and build roads and freeways that will actually improve our
quality of life.
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92881 We need fewer toll lanes as this is a silent tax on the working poor and the middle class who may not have the budget to use these lanes or sacrifice
some such food to use them. What is needed is a new freeway south of Corona that goes through or under via a tunnel to Orange County to take
some of the pressure off the 91. As more housing is built south of Corona along the I‐15, this is only going to increase the pressure on the I‐15 and the
91.
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92881 Fix the disaster you created at the 15 and Calcio Feedback Form
92881 Improve Ontario Ave at I 15 both directions. There are not enough lanes going under freeway. The congestion on Ontario is ridiculous! Everyone gets
off at Ontario to go down ontario/temescal canyon to bypass freeway.
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92881 I think adding lanes to the 91 (Eastbound) freeway between the 241 and 71 would alleviate alot of traffic in the evenings/afternoons. As a commuter
from Corona to OC (Buena Park) I'd really like to see additional train times. I'm not sure how feasible that is, but it would be nice to have other options
to get to work.
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92881 Please consider light rail connections on magnolia in riverside running to Main Street in Corona. There should also be light rail on Main Street running
through Norco on Hamner to Eastvale silver lakes connecting to Jurupa Valley. This can possibly be done by mutual alliance with Los Angeles Metro
measure M & OCTA.
There is serious issues with money being dumped into the SR‐91 project on the I‐15/SR‐91 interchange with the SR‐91 @ Main Street to Lincoln Ave in
Corona ON A SINKING FOUNDATION FREEWAY. The road quality on SR‐91 is absolutely pathetic running from La Sierra to downtown Riverside, along
with Corona. Toll roads is a shady company using overpriced garbage roads that steal tax payer money converted to local government slush funds of
free money via bonds. TOLL ROADS ON NATIONAL FREEWAYS LIKE I‐15 NB AND SB HAS NO BUSINESS IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY. STOP BUILDING TOLL
LANES… THEY DO NOT WORK. THEY INCREASE CONGESTION.
Road quality through riverside is terrible. Please tear up roads and lay solid concrete dug into the ground further as done in Western Europe
(Germany ‐ Autobahn) that will save big time money and most importantly eliminate government wasteful spending on overpriced lazy contractors
that do chicken scratch asphalt “pothole repair”. These construction companies building the SR‐91 toll interchanges and other road maintenance are
notoriously corrupt & do horrible road work.
We have chosen to leave Riverside county and move our business far away due to taxation with horrible representation & road neglect that will
eliminate $1.2 million from our business to riverside county tax funds.
Signed,
A angry and upset business owner who is tired of Karen Spiegel’s games & RCTC’s corrupt construction friends.
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92881 I hope that this plan will ease traffic jams on McKinley.Feedback Form
92881 Something needs to be done about McKinley Street traffic jams.Feedback Form
92881 Riverside County loses money, retail sales, and tax income because of the poor traffic management. When it takes 45 minutes to go 5 miles on a
freeway that’s ridiculous!
We also need more metro link trains that operate during shopping hours, not just early am and late afternoons.
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92881 It seems to me a route from the 15 across the Cleveland forest area to Irvine would relieve all the bottle necks in Corona. Why can't that be done?
The 91 and 25 have become nightmares.
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92881 The 241 to 91 is the worst drive. You need to create a double decker freeway ‐ and even then that may not be enough! Feedback Form
92882 None of these answers will work. I don’t want my taxes raised to fund your roads when you all are making money hand over fist. Take a pay cut and
use that money to fix the roads.
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92882 The goal of 30 minutes train during peak should be a minimum bit a goal. I work in OC across the street from the train station and I know many
commuters who can't use the train because how infrequent they are. There's a 6 hour gap if something happens and I have to leave work early
before the next train
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92882 Speaking from the "Riverside, Corona & Nearby Areas" perspective, top priorities should be vast improvements to public transportation and
implementing a "Complete Streets" plan.
Regarding public transportation, there are multiple facets to improve that will help solidify a transportation spine for Corona and NW Riverside
County. It is excellent that the need to increase frequencies on the 91/PVL and IEOC Metrolink lines was identified. While it may be difficult to
accomplish given BNSF's track ownership, there should be a push to RTA to expand route 200 scheduling and routing to gracefully supplement IEOC
service, including adding a stop in Corona, implementing frequent bi‐directional service, and increased marketing. This way, residents from Corona,
Norco, Eastvale, and those connecting from Lake Elsinore can have reliable, car‐free connections to Riverside and Orange County. Alternatively, RCTC
can help fund DMU/EMU trains, similar to SBCTA's Arrow service, along RCTC‐owned right of ways to expand transit accessibility.
Additional projects to explore should be connections from Corona/Riverside northward to Ontario airport and the future Brightline West terminus at
Rancho Cucamonga.
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92882 NO ADDITIONAL TAXES. OR INCREASE TO EXISTING SALES TAX!!Feedback Form
92882 I do not think my personal comments will make much impact but here they are anyway. Love living in the City of Corona, but the freeway congestion
is the absolute worst problem and is causes congestion on adjacent arterials. Should not take 30 minutes to get on the 91 WB at Maple/6th in the
morning (7am) when the freeway entrance is 1.3 miles from home. Over an hour travel time on 91 EB to get from Lakewood to Maple (less than10
miles) in the late afternoon (3‐6pm).
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92882 15 from weirick road to 74 add 1 multi purpose lane . minimal cost to tax payers. Feedback Form
92882 Public transportation would take me shopping and bring me home. But you will have to convince stores to deliver my purchases.
They did this in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and D.C. and I loved it
I didn’t even have a driver's license when I moved to California.
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92882 Modify express lane charges to carpool of 2 = no cost on express lanes
Too many express lane charging areas
Cost of usage is unbelievable
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92882 Would it be possible to extend metrolink along the 15 to either Ontario Airport or Temecula? Feedback Form
92882 I feel that one of the ways to alleviate some congestion is to build a connecting roadway between Corona and Anaheim HIlls. You could connect
Green River Road in Corona to Santa Ana Canyon Road in Anaheim. It would help with freeway traffic and keep us from being completely freeway
locked in the event that the freeway was impassable due to earthquake. It would also help the older people in the Corona/Riverside area who still
have relatives in the Orange County area but are unable to drive freeways.
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92882 I believe we need to limit the times 18 wheelers are on the freeways, I would stop them from rush hour traffic and also holiday weekends. Feedback Form
92882 Dar información más clrasobre opiniones en las rutas de el transporte lo digo por que me costó entender la ruta por la cual mi hijo debe viajar Feedback Form
92882 Please prioritize the completion of the E. Ontario Ave from El Cerrito Road (end of e. Foothill Parkway to Tom Barnes St (new Sherriff Dept Office. It's
less than one mile.
With the increase in traffic on the 15 Frwy, Ontario/Temescal Valley has become the cutoff road for those thinking it is faster. This section of road is
one lane in each direction. And it in complete need of replacement. County has only done pothole repair (and not very good) over the at least 20
years. It should be an embarrassment.
Supervisor Spiegel is well aware of this need, but has done nothing to alleviate the condition of the road. There is equipment available to
remove/replace the current single land road in a short period of time with minimal cost while the red tape/engineering is being completed.
Thousands of auto trips are provided on this road daily.
thank you...
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92882 Any plan that first talks about equity but then moves to providing privilege lanes (toll lanes) over public lands is disingenuous in its intent. Those who
have wealth should not be prioritized over others. Children of economically disadvantaged parents deserve to have their parents home for dinner,
homework and after school activities just as much as the children of those who can afford to pay ridiculous tolls to use public lands. The drive from
Corona to Orange County took 45‐60 minutes before toll lanes and despite all of the new toll lanes, it still takes 45‐60 minutes. These “improvements”
benefit those with means and not those struggling to get by. ALL children and families deserve the same time with their loved ones. Offering public
lanes that are reserved to save time for those with money is not how equity works.
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92882 The 241 and 91 freeways are a huge problem and probably the reason my family leaves California altogether Feedback Form
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92882 I would love to take public transportation to my job in Anaheim, but the train times are limited, and both stops d are around 4 miles from my work, so
it’s not feasible. More trains with more stops would make it better.
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92882 We shouldn’t have to pay to drive on our freeways. There needs to be a road/freeway connecting the 241 and the 15. Again, these should not be toll
roads. The rates of the toll roads are expensive and only accessible to the wealthy.
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92882 Freeways without pay‐lanes and high charges, increasing lanes on every freeway, continue with 2 or more people lanes, smooth transitions on and off
lanes. 91 is the worst in the nation and changes need to be made asap. Public transport is a waste of money buses and trains are empty. Focus on the
problem 91 is a disaster.
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92882 Add 2 NON TOLLED lanes on 15 from Corona to lake elsinore.Feedback Form
92882 Increasing the commuter assistance would help keep flow of state route 91. Someone’s cars breakdown in the middle of the freeway and cause traffic
for almost 2 hours only because they’re waiting for someone to tow them away.
Semi trucks should have their own connections and lanes. I think it’s important to get their perspective given they are on our commute every day
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92882 All of the freeway, enhancements seem to be toll roads or fast tracks so everything you’re adding cost us money. We’ve already paid for these streets
in our gas tax, car registration tax, our state and federal taxes. Only the rich people can afford to use them poor folks sit in traffic.
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92882 Explore ways to mitigate early morning freeway congestion on the 91 between Green River Exit and Weir Canyon Rd Exit.
Also, explore ways to mitigate afternoon jams on Magnolia Ave between Rimpau Ave and Sherborn St. Usually congestion happens before the I‐15
South entrance.
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92883 My suggestion is: The Toll roads need to be eliminated for three reasons. 1) most of us can't afford the toll charges 2) they create bottlenecks 3) the
toll roads should be converted to General purpose lanes, to help relieve traffic congestion. It seems like once a toll road is in place, it's difficult to get
rid of them. Plus they want to collect tolls forever. I do not support expanded toll roads in any future plans.
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92883 I see that there was a section for adding an interchange at Cambell Ranch Road. This would be great for all the new residents popping up in this area.
Another item would be on the 15 south. There is a lot of traffic due to several lanes merging at Cajalco. There's the fast track lane, calajco on ramp,
and lane reduction after the entrance. On Ontario road, there's a lot of traffic as well. This area needs a better way to manage the traffic. I don't know
what it is but there's a limited amount of lanes dedicated to a slew of activities; going onto the 15 south and north, continuing straight on Ontario,
etc. Finally, there is so much dust on Temescal Canyon Road from the concrete facility.
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92883 There needs to be another alternative route from OC to riverside, rather than the 91. From the 241 to green river it is the only way. Even adding lanes
won’t help. Need something north or south to divert some traffic prior to the choke to get traffic to the 15. If this flows it fixes 75% of problems.
Need extra lanes on 15 from cajalco to lake Elsinore. There’s plenty of room and it backs traffic up to the 15 because the trucks take up 2 of the 3
lanes going up a long hill. Slows traffic to 45‐55 on a 70 zone. This would help 91 east flow better in the afternoon.
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92883 the end of the toll road south I‐15 is a bottle neck. This is an area that needs attention starting at magnolia through weirick. Feedback Form
92883 Priority needs to be given to the bottleneck that builds everyday on the 15 Freeway south at the Cajalco Rd exit. I lose hours every year just sitting
there. Heaven forbid if there’s an accident!
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92883 Traffic congestion is beyond out of control. The 15 freeway in Corona is congestested 24 hours a day. Feedback Form
92883 Implement ITS for roadside monitoring and enforcement of truck traffic. Feedback Form
92883 There needs to be a hard look at freeway congestion and the vacant toll. I understand what paid for them but at the cost of MAINTAINING
congestion. Why not utilize just ONE lane for toll; why not wide open roads , no tolls, during peak traffic hours. Creating more toll roads squanders
limited funds. If toll roads are 100% FINANCED with investor funds fine, otherwise the taxpayer is getting screwed TWICE.
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92883 The 15 fwy from the 91 to Cajalco rd is a mess. Why does the right lane south end for about 1000 yards while you poured cement with rock didn’t you
see the problem that would cause as the toll rd ends and merges. What could help is turn the right side in to a finished lane.
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92883 How about constructing reverse‐commute lanes instead of installing "Express" Lanes that require us to hand over a fortune of money for roads that
we already pay taxes for?!? It's ridiculous that one side of the highway has essentially no traffic on it, and yet the other side has bumper‐to‐bumper, 5
mph, traffic. I've lived in cities that had reverse‐commute lanes created, and it made a HUGE difference.
How about inexpensively built Monorails that provide transportation along the 91 and also I‐15? They could make stops at the major crossroads, and
then commuter lots be built at the major crossroads, and/or bus‐lines be added at these crossroads to get commuters closer to their home
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92883 Adding toll roads only will only congest the general public lanes more. Feedback Form
92883 What really needs to be addressed is the congestion on I15 from cajalco all the way to Indian Truck Traill. The freeway needs to be severely widened.
In addition Temescal Canyon road needs to be widened from the Terramor Community to the Tom’s Farms Establishment. It is ridiculous in the
morning how backed up the traffic gets and there is only one deteriorating lane available to get to the freeway. At minimum needs 3 lanes both ways
to alleviate the congestion.
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92883 In the Temescal Valley area home are being built faster than the roads can handle. This puts the safety of the people in such a dangerous situation
when the freeway gets backed up people use the side roads, and those roads are already backed up with its own residents trying to get around.
Trucks are one of the main problems there should be a designated route for the truck's ingress and egress and not through neighborhoods or business
areas parking in the middle of the road in the turn pockets blocking the view for cars to enter a business or exit a business. I have counted up to 26
cars going by for me to enter Temescal Canyon Rd. off of our road. It's the greed of the County for revenue allowing all these homes being built with
no road improvements. Sure, the builder improves the road in front of their tracts of homes, but the rest of the road is still the same as 50 years ago.
Common sense will tell you if you build 300 homes at a average of 2 cars per home you added 600 more cars that will use the road that's what I am
talking about. What was a 10 min. drive to the store has become a 30 mins one‐way and sometime the return takes 45 mins or longer, clearly over
built with homes and the comfort of living here has become more stressful on the County and States roadways.
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92883 RCTC needs to prioritize fixing the lane drop near the Cajalco Exit on the I‐15S. That area is the source of major traffic Mon‐Sat and needs to be
remedied soon because more homes are being built in the Temescal Valley region, which will bring more cars. That pinch point hurts businesses
across Riverside County because people living North or South of Cajalco avoid driving through that area due to the traffic.
Extending the Express Lanes from Cajalco to SR74 will help but unless you fix the lane drop, nothing will change. Right now the cost to drive in the tolls
from Ontario to Cajalco on the I‐15S (which is an extremely short distance) is between $11‐$16 during peak travel times. This high cost is not helping
traffic and arguably incentivizing people to avoid the tolls.
Long‐term we need a Metrolink/Light Rail connection along the I‐15 corridor to help alleviate traffic due to growth in the region.
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92883 I am fairly new to this area and was completely surprised about the lack of public transportation and or rail service in the south end of the Temescal
Valley area with the threat of new warehouses in the near future, being built very close to the freeways it is going to congest the roads with 24/7
truck traffic which needs alternate roads away from every day commuters plus the added environmental impact that’s going to make. the I 15
Campbell Ranch Rd. intersection planned is complete insanity much too close to homes that are being built and that already exist
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92883 "Construct a new interchange on I‐15 at:
o Campbell Ranch Road and Temescal
Canyon Road in Temescal Valley"
Hello,
From your plan above, it is obvious that you are not interested or concerned about the impact on the local residences and neighborhoods, Specifically
the Terramor Community. This project will "Destroy" our community and the value of our home, as a retired person, that we have worked for all of
our lives,
Wake up..... !!! GREED IS NOT A GOOD THING AND WILL COME BACK AND GET YOU.
I am always available to hear your justification.....
[PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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92883 Riverside County Transportation Commission has released a Draft 2024 Traffic Relief Plan that we all need to comment on. The Draft Plan on page 14
calls for construction of a new I‐15 interchange at Campbell Ranch Road and Temescal Canyon Road, near Terramor's back gate. A far better approach
would be to replace the aspiration for a new interchange with reconstruction of the existing I‐15/Temescal Canyon Road interchange as a partial
cloverleaf, allowing the large volume of truck traffic (both existing and newly generated by the proposed Serrano 6 msf warehouse development) to
make right turns looping onto the freeway rather than clogging left turn pockets.
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92883 As concerned senior citizen living in Terramor, please do not put a freeway interchange at Terramor’s back gate. I am concerned about the noise,
congestion, danger and pollution that an interchange at our community’s back gate would cause.
On another note, the sign pointing to the entrance street at Terramor’s back gate known as Temescal Hills has a recently installed street sign pointing
to a dead end and a not so recently installed traffic light that has been installed and not powered up. Please correct this as soon as possible.
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92883 This area I feel would not support additional traffic at Temescal Canyon Road and Campbell Ranch. With the traffic that already builds up in this area
along with the mining and concrete trucks tearing up this roads the poor people at Butterfield Ranch mobile home park would be swallowed up! I live
in Terramor and the noice from the freeway is already enough. Please don’t allow this to happen!
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92883 Fix the existing Temescal Canyon Rd/15 interchange with a partial cloverleaf rather than build a new one at TCR/Campbell Ranch Rd. FHWA Safety
Assessment of interchange spacing on urban freeways (Publication # FHWA‐HRT‐07‐031) recommends a minimum 3 mile spacing between
interchanges for good route guidance signing and decision distance under high‐speed, high‐volume urban/suburban conditions.
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92883 Re Interchange at Campbell Ranch and Temescal Canyon....It makes much more sense and would alleviate any additional backups by using the
"cloverleaf" approach. The time to address possible congestion is NOW!
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92883 The Draft Plan on page 14 calls for construction of a new I‐15 interchange at Campbell Ranch Road and Temescal Canyon Road, near Terramor's back
gate. A far better approach would be to replace the aspiration for a new interchange with reconstruction of the existing I‐15/Temescal Canyon Road
interchange as a partial cloverleaf, allowing the large volume of truck traffic (both existing and newly generated by the proposed Serrano 6 msf
warehouse development) to make right turns looping onto the freeway rather than clogging left turn pockets.
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92883 We live in the gated community of Terramor in Temescal Valley. When the I‐15 is jam packed with cars, we need to use Temescal Valley Road to
access almost all services (medical facilities, shopping, etc.) If the Serrano Project is approved, we will be be facing horrendous traffic every single day.
Right now we can get to doctors offices and the city of Corona using side streets. With all of the truck traffic from
the new warehouses, our 20 minute commute to Corona could end up taking an hour or more. Because this is a 55+ community, quick access to
medical services is imperative. A crowded I‐15 and Temescal Valley Road is going to be disastrous!
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92883 I do not want any I‐15 projects, additions, ramps, exits, etc. at Campbell Ranch Rd and Temescal Canyon Rd. There is already too much traffic
congestion in that area. I also don’t want any warehouses so close to my home in Terramor.
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92883 I am against the proposed I‐15 interchange at Campbell Ranch Road and Temescal Canyon Road. That intersection is close to my home in Terramor
and I do not want any additions, ramps, exits, construction, interchanges, and/or entrances in that area. We have enough traffic congestion and
debris from passing trucks on Temescal Canyon Road and don't need any more. I am also against any warehouses being built close to the Terramor,
Serrano, and Sycamore Creek communities. The County should not allow so many new homes to be built and then approve the disruption of those
residents lives with construction, new freeway interchanges, warehouses, and pollution.
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92883 The traffic on the 15 south of Cajelco road and will be gridlock if the 6 million square foot Serrano Project proceeds as designed. The DEIR for this
project cites 15,000 additional truck trips per day, 24/7. Undoubtedly this project is likely to proceed but the scale is beyond the capacity of the
existing infrastructure. Not only is it a public safety issue, it’s an air quality.
Bottomline, the RCTC needs to revisit where new interchanges WILL be created along with additional, NON TOLL LANES on the 15. As seen in Moreno
Valley, development has exceeded the carrying capacity of infrastructure. The RCTC is on the path to create a ANOTHER traffic nightmare on the 15.
It would bad government to say that the RCTC does not get involved in land use projects.
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92883 THE biggest problem for the I‐15 and 91 freeways are the addition of toll lanes. California already has the highest gas prices in the nation as a result of
fuel taxes that are supposed to be paying for highway infrastructure improvements for the entire driving public. Not just those with fat wallets driving
expensive cars. It is disgusting the RCTC chose to line pockets with a continuous stream of revenue generated from toll lanes instead of serving the
public good.
Ask any resident who lives within 20 miles of the 15/91 interchange if they think toll lanes were/are a good idea. Positive responses will be 0.
Where are the bike lanes?? If the RCTC needs help figuring out how to start including them, consult with traffic engineers in Orange County. OC has
been adding bike lanes to streets for a lot longer than the RCTC has been fixated on adding toll lanes to freeways.
Suggestions:
Stop wasting money on the wrong consultants.
Build more freeway lanes without tolls.
Continue ridesharing lanes (i.e. Diamond lanes).
Stop erecting stop signs and traffic lights and start building roundabouts. It's long past due Americans learned how use them!
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92883 We reside in Temescal Valley (between Corona and Lake Elsinore). We don't have enough roads to accommodate the amount of traffic we have in our
area. More building is being done (houses and warehouses) and we have no idea where these people will be driving. We have lived here 20 years and
it's gotten ridiculous. Even in the middle of the day there is traffic. I'd like to know what is planned in the event of a natural disaster such as an
earthquake. We have one choice (the 15 freeway) and if anything catastrophic happened we would be stuck here. It has been mentioned in the past
and little has been done to address it. The Cajalco Road revision was not a solution. My son works in Corona off the 91 freeway and his 10 mile
commute is crazy. I highly suggest that this issue is revisited as there are several developments planned in our area.
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92883 Stop building Toll lanes and return to HOV lanes.
Reduce the toll/HOV lanes to one lane.
Open all lanes during non peak hours.
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92883 Fast track congestion clogs highways where they end and exit. People move to Riverside County for affordable housing and fast track doesn’t help
most of us economically, making more regular lanes or carpool lanes would make more sense and help make the flow of traffic better.
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92883 Widen I‐15S. To Indian Truck. Fast track prices on this stretch are robbery. $15 to go 1/2 mile at times. Funnels normal traffic down at ElCerritos to
accommodate their lanes and charges those prices. San Diego I‐15 $.10 per mile cost.
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92883 The 15 North express lanes to the 91 West express lanes connector has become a major pain point for commuters every morning due to the fact that
traffic backs up for miles. One issue that contributes to this is the amount of cars that drive on the 2nd lane and abruptly and dangerously cut in to the
1st lane, causing further dangerous congestion. One solution could be to extend the lane dividers between lane 1 and 2 further south to decrease the
amount of dangerous high speed cut ins. Additionally when the 15N merges onto 91W, significant traffic gets created by the number of cars traveling
from 15S and 91W that move left and right between lanes. Dividers should be extended separating the 15S and 91W traffic until the 15N traffic and
15S traffic merge completely before allowing the 91W traffic to merge ‐ essentially creating a staggered merge of the three traffic flows. Paying $15
plus to be stuck in stuck in 30 mins of traffic over a 3‐4 mile stretch in the AM is ridiculous and I worry about how the expected increase in population
north and south the 91 on the 15 will further worsen the current traffic conditions making it difficult to continue living in Riverside County.
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92883 The traffic on the 15 south of Cajelco road will be gridlocked if the 6 million square foot Serrano Project proceeds as designed. The DEIR for this
project cites 15,000 additional truck trips per day, 24/7. Undoubtedly this project is likely to proceed but the scale is beyond the capacity of the
existing infrastructure. Not only is it a public safety issue, it’s an air quality issue.
Bottomline, the RCTC needs to revisit where new interchanges WILL be created along with additional, NON TOLL LANES on the 15. As seen in Moreno
Valley, development has exceeded the carrying capacity of infrastructure. The RCTC is on the path to create a ANOTHER traffic nightmare on the 15.
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92883 Very much against new freeway exit at Campbell Ranch and Temescal. It would be very disruptive to have a cloverleaf exit in the midst of residential
areas. It would be better to enhance the Temescal Valley ramp.
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92883 You profess to helping the traffic situation but the truth is you have cause a lot of the problems, The 15 is a mess from the 60 to below Lake Elsinore.
You increase the tolls to the point that during the day the increase is made because there is heavy traffic and it appears, at least to me, the fares are
increased to reflect the increase use of the toll lanes. For example, when the traffic is heavy, be it 1 or 2 in the afternoon the tolls are increased. $8
from the 91 to Cajalco which is insane. I've been on other fast tracks systems where the fees are within reason. It appears to me RCTC wants to make
money by gouging the public. On the weekends the traffic is a nightmare during the day and yet you have not done anything but cause backups that
are miles long. Do something for the public not for gouging the public. Since the flyovers at the 91 the traffic has not made any difference but
increased. Spoke with on the councilmen for Corona who when I was asked the flyover if it improved anything. I told it hadn't and his response what
"why should I care as I'm retired". You all want to make a difference but have done little to be effective.
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92883 Surprised that the 15 freeway is not even mentioned. The only plan I've heard is the addition of 16 miles of tollroad from Caljaco to Main street in
Lake Elsinore. And we're looking at a MEGA warehouse (6 million square feet!!!) with sn estimated increase of 60,000 trucks a year. You want to talk
about highway traffic, we haven't seen anything yet. Until RCTC can figure out the problem all those additional trucks will do to the 15 freeway, we
should be talking about moratorium on warehouses.
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92883 Most people can't afford the current stretch of the toll road on the 15 freeway. If it is extended to lake Elsinore, even less will be able to afford it. So
that means more car traffic with an incredible increase of truck traffic making the 15freeway even less safe and more congested. An extension of the
toll road will do nothing to improve freeway congestion. Is Serrano Commerce Center in Temescal Valley included in your plans?
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92883 I've been told the original EIR from 2010 there is no additional environmental concerns, eventhough the population has grown from the additional
residential population over the past 14 years has grown. More traffic, especially from truck traffic MUST be considered when looking at air quality.
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92883 The 15 freeway traffic through Temescal Valley is a nightmare and only getting worse, In large part to residential construction and the prolification of
warehouses. The Serrano Commerce Center does not belong in Temescal Valley. It will be a 6.6 MILLION square foot logistic Center to be squeezed
into and destroying our beautiful Valley. Many
of the residential communities in TV are 55+, many who have respiratory issues. I keep trying to find someone who can explain to me why it is a good
idea to plop a megawarehouse in this area.
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92883 I want better transportation. Freeways are Feedback Form
92883 Make Calico Rd four lanes and safer Feedback Form
92883 Traffic on the 91 and 15 from Corona to lake Elsinore has become a very serious problem. We cannot leave our houses at any time of day or day of
the week because traffic is always at a stand still. We need additional lanes immediately. We need more retail and restaurants in the Temescal valley
to reduce traffic going to Corona for every little thing.
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92883 I’m a senior resident of Glen Eden Sun Club in Temescal Valley. I no longer drive, so my transportation options are limited. De Palma Road is so
dangerous due to excessive speed and narrow or nonexistent bike and pedestrian lanes that I cannot travel safely to the Von’s shopping center which
is 1.5 miles away. Since there is no public transportation, I cannot travel to Corona or Lake Elsinore for groceries or medical appointments. Thank
goodness for helpful neighbors because that’s the only option I have.
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92883 Replace Temescal Canyon Road from Campbell and Lake, and quit dragging your feet waiting for some developer to do it.
Second, Temescal Canyon Toad should have been 4 lanes from Lake Street to Ontario Ave ten years ago.
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92883 The 15 and 91 freeway traffic is ridiculous. Stop putting in toll roads Feedback Form
92883 We Riverside county resident have no escape if the 15 Freeway is shut down or if an evacuation occurs. We need another way to get to Orange
County.
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92883 The on‐ramp at Campbell Ranch road is necessary. Temescal Canyon Rd between Campbell Ranch Rd and Trilogy Parkway has been ignored. It’s in
horrible condition and is too dark. This is unsafe. We need a better route.
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92883 Temescal Valley would benefit greatly by adding the interchange at Campbell Ranch Road. It would provide another access point to the I‐15 freeway ‐‐
much needed in an evacuation situation, plus provide easier and quicker access for the gravel trucks to all the mining operations at Temescal Canyon
and Matri roads. With two 55+ communities in Temescal Valley, it's incredible we have no fixed bus route, meaning our residents cannot use the Dial‐
A‐Ride service.
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92883 The fact that it takes 45 minutes or more to travel 10 minutes on the 15 freeway is absolutely unacceptable. The fact that roads through residential
areas that are near warehousing and manufacturing which means they have heavy traffic of semi trucks are not regularly maintained is also
unacceptable.
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92883 Our traffic is a disaster. Construction on freeways the last decade have done nothing but make it worse for everyone. Fast track isn’t the answer stop
committing highway robbery
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92883 Environmental mitigation, blowsand/flood control, and commuter assistance are nice to haves when you have your act together (in case you don't
know, your act is NOT together). The parking lot of I15 at Calajco is a disgrace that you are directly responsible for and have an obligation to solve.
Y'all WASTED money and time and really should be out of a job. During the shutdown's y'all pissed away millions of dollars to make 5 lanes go down to
three lanes at one exit (Cajalco). In what world did you use your two brain cells to think this was a good idea?
Stop the circle jerk and fix your freeways.
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92883 We have been in the Temescal Vally for just under 3 years. The roads in our area are impacted by heavy trucks and constant traffic. We lived in
Riverside, CA, from 1989 to 2005 and the roads were always in good repair! Not so in Temescal Valley. Every storm bring new potholes and our
vehicles from the mud and gravel on the roads look like we have been off‐roading! Why is our area of Riverside County being neglected??? Not there
is talk of new distribution facilities nearby Terramor. This is also going to impact our roads! We expect quality roads as provided to the remainder of
Riverside County! Also, the 15 and the 91 are totally impacted by excessive vehicular traffic. This must be mitigated by the building of fewer homes
and commercial vehicles in our part of the county!
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92883 Construct a new interchange on I‐15 at:
o Campbell Ranch Road and Temescal
Canyon Road in Temescal Valley
Construction of a new I‐15 interchange at Campbell Ranch Road and Temescal Canyon Road, near Terramor's back gate. A far better approach would
be to replace the aspiration for a new interchange with reconstruction of the existing I‐15/Temescal Canyon Road interchange as a partial cloverleaf,
allowing the large volume of truck traffic (both existing and newly generated by the proposed Serrano 6 msf warehouse development) to make right
turns looping onto the freeway rather than clogging left turn pockets.
As a proud Homeowner in the Beautiful and desirable Terramor Community, your plan DESTROYS the desirability of my community and the current
and future value of my home.
It would be best to reconsider the impact on the communities you are supposed to serve.
You may contact me at any time.....
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92883 I 15 needs to be expanded with two additional lanes in both directions to reduce congestion between Lake Elsinore and the 91 freeway. Feedback Form
92883 There seem to be too many lanes that end causing merging traffic which causes delays and traffic hazards. The interchange from the east 91 freeway
Main Street entrance to the 15 south has a lane that ends causing traffic to cut across the entire 15 south, the fastrac lanes ends between Cajalco and
Weirck exits causing people to merge quickly, the 15 south past the Cajalco exit has a lane that ends just before the merging Cajalco traffic onto the
15 south, so people have to merge to the #2 lane to go back into the dedicated Weirick exit. The merging lanes don’t make sense because they seem
to be only in the Corona city boundaries.
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92883 High priorities are additional lanes on the 15 and new interchange for the 15 and Campbell Ranch Rd/Temescal Valley Rd Feedback Form
92883 Not interested in having a new interchange constructed on I‐15 at Campbell Ranch Road and Temescal Canyon Road in Temescal Valley. Having
interchanges 3‐5 miles apart ensures smoother traffic flow getting on highways. Exits and entrances at Indian Truck Trail both North and South are
built for future growth. Improving Temescal Canyon Road from single lanes in each direction (Lake Street to Indian Truck Trail and Temescal Hills Drive
to I‐15 at Temescal Canyon) to two lanes following the eastern side of I‐15 preferred to having an additional interchange constructed. Currently traffic
on Temescal Canyon Road between Temescal Hills Drive and I‐15 at Temescal Canyon has a 4‐way stop at Maitri Road, traffic flow could be improved
with a signal as traffic slows due to heavy truck traffic. Without adding a signal at this location and widening road to 4‐lanes, traffic will worsen at this
bottleneck even with the additional interchange connection.
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92883 Traffic on the 15 is still a nightmare & more public transportation options to Palm Springs area would be fantastic. Feedback Form
92883 Implement free bussing for schools and that can reduce the traffic in the mornings and afternoons Feedback Form
92883 Biggest issue is horrible traffic congestion.Feedback Form
92883 With all the new housing coming, we don’t have the infrastructure to keep up. In a new on/off ramp will help. But our roads are in dire need of repairs Feedback Form
92883 There are no plans dealing with the traffic congestion or emergency response along the I‐15 in Temescal Valley. Valley residents and businesses are
in danger. There are no alternative routes for emergency response or evacuation between Cajalco Rd and Hwy 74 in response to a major emergency
on or near I‐15 …major fires, traffic accidents, earthquakes, or environmental issues.
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92883 Disagree with adding an interchange at Campbell Ranch. Feedback Form
92883 Stop creating more traffic by loosing lanes.Feedback Form
92883 Please prioritize improving freeway traffic flow on I‐10, I‐15, and rail service. Feedback Form
92883 Temescal Canyon should be at least a four‐lane, smooth road. Both the congestion and bumps in the road are horrible. Also Fwy 15 from Temescal
Valley through Murrieta is extremely bumpy to drive through. It feels like we are driving through 1950’s back roads. Thanks for asking.
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92883 Whoever designed the 15 fwy southbound and decided to merge two lanes at Cajalco, creating huge bottleneck of traffic, those non geniuses should
be sentenced to a lifetime sentence of having to sit in that mess on a daily basis, to realize their stupidity.
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92883 Select two options are not effective, perhaps ranking priority would better get the pulse of the residents. The whole list is necessary. With the traffic
congestion in Temescal Valley, you are only going to get those answers. Environmental mitigation and funding are important but a congested
community will not give those as priority. We need a way out without taking us 45 minutes to get to the high school a 5 mile drive from our homes.
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92883 The community of painted hills is suffering trying to get out of our community each day. We need some sort of light or stop sign to slow down the
cars. It’s becoming a hazard.
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92883 E‐bikes are making transportation a lot easier. Having designated areas to get from one side of town to another would alleviate a lot of highway traffic
for school pick ups and drop offs
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92883 The traffic is horrendous in Riverside, I seldom use the freeways. Easier to go across town on surface streets. Feedback Form
92883 Please add/ re strip lanes going south on 15 from Cajalco Rd to Indian truck trail. Not a fast track, which has caused grid lock. Maintain Rt. 15 better. I
have had 5, yes 5 broken windshields in 3 years between Temescal canyon & Lake.
Please maintain/ fix Temescal Canyon Rd, including the existing bike lanes( which are a hazard to ride in). Widen Temescal Canyon ASAP
Thank you, Cheryl
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92883 As homeowners in the Terramor community, my husband and I do NOT support the new interchange plan for Temescal Canyon Rd and Campbell Rd.
With the influx of many more trucks and commercial vehicles from the planned warehouse construction along Temescal Valley Road, we are not
supporters of either of those projects. The additional traffic will impact Temescal Canyon Rd residents' home value and overall environment.
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92883 An interchange in Campbell Ranch road would alleviate traffic on Temescal Canyon Road Feedback Form
92883 I think we should have a light rail system that would go from San Diego all the way to Victorville. Paralleling the I15 freeway with stops in Escondido,
Temecula, Corona /Dos Lagos, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, and any other obvious places
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92883 The 1‐15 and 91 freeway are bogged down with traffic at all hours, even weekends in Corona and Temescal Valley. We desperately need relief. Feedback Form
92883 Need an on/off ramp at Campbell Ranch road and Temescal Canyon Road. Feedback Form
92883 I really think there should be better more economical public transport. Feedback Form
92883 The 91 express lanes allow Electric vehicles to pass through at no charge. This should be implemented with the 15 freeway as well. Feedback Form
92883 Only Express Lanes for Temescal Valley to 74? Why not all the way to San Diego County? Where are the Express Lanes for the 215? Why not just add
non‐toll lanes from/to Cajalco and 74? We already have a 12 ‐15 mile backup in the mornings on I‐15N from the last set of toll lanes that went it. It
made it worse out here and the county keeps on approving more housing/business projects. Temescal Canyon is a mess with flood water for the last 2
years and the Big Rig traffic is tearing it up. Now you want to put in more Express Lanes? Already $30.00 to get home or sit for over 2.5 hours from OC.
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92883 More congestion relief. Feedback Form
92883 Transportation issues need to be a priority. The infrastructure is not keeping up with the housing and population. Feedback Form
92883 Need to ease traffic on freeways. Feedback Form
92883 As more and more homes are being built away from city centers, the infrastructures are not keeping up with the capacity. They need to be ahead of
the growth and be proactive NOT reactive!
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92883 I drive the I15 northbound daily and often exit at Ontario Avenue. Very often it is difficult to change lanes to exit at Ontario Avenue due to slow
trucks and traffic coming on at the El Cerrito/Foothill Blvd. entrance. There appears to be enough room between the exit lane and the freeway wall to
add an exit only/transition lane just by re‐striping. This would allow oncoming traffic to merge onto the highway and also allow cars room to exit and
not get stuck behind through traffic. Has this been looked into?
Thank you for your consideration.
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92883 We need to quickly expand toll lanes past Indian Truck Trail exit, and we need an off and on ramp on Campbell Road. Also, the freeway entrance at
Indian Truck needs to be expanded to multiply lanes and quicker metering.
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92883 No comment Feedback Form
92883 I am impressed by the depth and breadth of this overall plan. Employed in Orange by the Orange County Transportation Authority for 15 years, a
resident of Corona for 13 years, and Metrolink user for all 13 years, I have witnessed not only the horrendous congestion on the 91 but also the lack‐
luster operation of the 91 freeway in moving masses of people between OC and IE in both directions, especially during the two brush fires that
impacted the 91: Canyon Fire 1 and Canyon Fire 2 a few years ago. It has been proven that this land‐locked segment of the freeway between Weir
Canyon and Green River Rd., needs more than just express lanes to move people/cars safely and efficiently. Metrolink train service is a joke: a train to
OC every 35 to 50 minutes in the morning and the evening, and no mid‐day trains for people who might need to leave work early to come home to a
sick child ...come on!!! We have the infrastructure. What we are lacking is a shift in the mindset, that the public sector OWS to its citizens to provide
frequent and comprehensive MULTI‐MODAL transportation system. I am certain that you very well understand the meaning of multimodal and that I
don't need to say that it includes the use of rail, and buses. We can't do much about Metrolink trains frequency due to BNSF ownership of the tracks.
But what a novel idea it would be if RCTC and OCTA adopted the following concept: run a continuous operation of express busses in the 91 express
lanes, and perhaps even construct a simple monorail system on columns within the 91 express lanes (Disneyland has your prototype). the express
busses should connect to North Main Trains Station, and others, to the Artic which is declining. All we need is for the RCTC and OCTA to talk about
entering into cooperative agreements to extend bus services into each other's county. And by the way, you could charge decent fares for these rides,
and the revenue can still be used to pay down the express lanes' mortgage. I don't want to hear that we have a shortage of bus drivers. It is a shame
that our area is deprived of logical transportation improvements that don't involve pouring more concrete, or major infrastructure commitments.
What we actually need are Transit Centers along the 91 corridor. I strongly suggest you STUDY how Metro of Harris Count in Houston, operates its
buses. They are brilliant!!!! Buses leave transit centers every 5 minutes on average, and travel in the managed lanes where toll fees are charged. their
bus service extends into neighboring counties and highways owned by TxDOT through cooperative agreements. I know that because I used to work at
both TxDOT and Metro.
This is not the first time I have spoken out about this. But something tells me that all I am suggesting will fall on deaf ears. Sorry for being blunt. But I
am tired of this nonsensical approach to providing equitable transportation modalities. It is high time that we start putting people first. Build it they
will come. Thank you,
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92883 The growth of Riverside County requires highways and public transportation that move people and goods freely without gridlocks. Feedback Form
92883 Not enough public transportation in the Temescal Valley area. There’s so much traffic on the freeways especially the 15 and 91. Going to Riverside
from Corona takes 45 minutes even though it’s only 10 miles away. The toll roads costs are way too high.
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92883 Your dollars are limited and after the debacle of the Corona Hwy 15 tools roads, you ARE NOT going to get support for more of the same.. Be
innovative, look at EXPRESS lanes that shift based on the commute times. Look at I‐5 in Seattle which uses directional Express lanes. You can see what
traffic is like based on the tool price…$0.55 southbound and $12.00 northbound, SINCE NO ONE is using those lanes.
And another growing issue…truck traffic and trucks using center lanes. Is RCTC talking to the County Planning Deparment on warehouse growth?
What’s going happen when a 6 million sqft. Warehouse is built in Temescal Valley? Where are an ADDITIONAL 15,000 trucks going to go?
More of the same isn’t going to work.
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92883 We need a better way to reach Orange County it’s a time waste to drive all the way around saddleback mt. Give us a freeway that connects to 241 or
widen the 74 Thur the mt pass. All the time wasted at the merge at the 241 n 91 east bound backing up most days for 1‐2 hours we need another
merge lane on the right that is only a continuation of 241 to green river. After green river it opens up. Or a fly over into the eastbound toll rd. For 20
yrs I fought this merge and little improvements have helped. Thanks for solving this headache. We need a refund for our time wasted.
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92883 I‐15 is a disaster from Ontario to Cajalco. 7 days a week.Feedback Form
92883 The 15 freeway needs to widen from cajalco to Temecula Feedback Form
92883 I believe that if we had a bike trail network parallel to the 15 it could reduce traffic. Especially with the popularity of E‐bikes it makes it easier for
everyone to participate. If I’m only going 5‐10miles round trip I’d rather go by e‐bike.
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92883 The 15 fwy at Weirick needs a lot of traffic relief and beautification.Feedback Form
92883 On ramp and off ramp at Campbell road is needed. Toll lanes continued past Indian Truck Trail. Freeway entrance at Ontario is horrible. That
intersection of Ontario and Compton Ave is in desperate need of improvement.
Thank you!
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92883 Really need to prioritize fixing the traffic heading south on the 15 freeway between the 91 and Cajalco Rd. The fast track lane is also always backed up
because of all of the lane reductions in the area.
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92883 The section of 91 east between 241 and 71 needs an additional lane and the 2 lanes from the 241 interchange need to continue all the way (no
merge). The backup on the 241 for 3+ miles is ridiculous.
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92883 I live in Temescal Valley Feedback Form
92883 Resident of temsecal valley, no public transport and traffic congestion in the area are 2 big issues. Feedback Form
92883 I’m a resident of temescal valley. Traffic congestion on the 15 south in corona/TV has gotten worse over the years. The freeway needs to be widened
as traffic will continue to increase.
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92883 I am a Temescal Valley resident for 20 years. The lack of adequate highways and public transportation are our two biggest concerns in this area. Feedback Form
92883 Metrolink and other public transportation options are great ‐ if those services are close to your final destination. Our freeways are overcrowded for
the number of commuters living in and around Temescal Valley, however I recognize that spending tax dollars that we don’t already have in the
proverbial bank is very hard to do.
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92883 As residents with teens and not enough cars public transportation is important for our family Feedback Form
92883 The same issue we all have… we need more roads and less toll roads. Everyone wants more money but we don’t have the money to keep funding
these “plans” only to see the money go nowhere. I don’t believe this plan will be any different. It’s just a way to get more money out of the people to
line someone else’s pockets. So no, I don’t support higher taxes.
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92883
I am a Temescal Valley. Resident and traffic continues to be horrific each year getting worse.
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92883 I live in Temescal Valley. We often feel neglected when it comes to our transportation issues Feedback Form
92883 nothing really Feedback Form
92883 I am a temescal valley resident. Feedback Form
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92883 Our area of riv co is growing so fast that the current roads cannot accept the amount of cars from all the new home sales Feedback Form
92883 Traffic has increasingly got more congested over the years. I feel we do not have the correct infrastructure to accommodate the amount of people
using the highways.
From,
Temescal Valley Resident
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92883 More lanes on 15!!!Feedback Form
92883 We need more regular roads and not toll roads. Also creating more entrance and exits along the freeway. Another safe quick route to get to Orange
County.
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92883 I think the biggest issue right now that I see that impacts me daily is the traffic on the 15 freeway near Temescal Valley. This is an area that needs
huge improvements as more homes and more families are moving into the area. The amount of time it takes me to get through this section. Every day
is frustrating.
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92883 Temescal Valley and all of the unincorporated communities lack transportation for the elderly and disabled and it needs to be addressed Feedback Form
92883 There are way too many accidents on the streets and highways. Too many vehicles at one time. More lanes and more public transportation availability
needed.
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92883 Temescal valley residents are severely impacted by traffic congestion. Feedback Form
92883 15 Fwy has become a nightmare with transition lanes. Poorly designed. Needs a complete overhaul and redesign. Number 1 reason I tell people not to
move to Temescal Valley area. Also number one reason to move.
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92883 I‐15 South from 91 freeway. A major slowing occurs all hours due to lanes in the area, North of Cajalco, for the offramp losing a lane disguised by the
fast track lane opening a lane. All vehicles are forced to move to center lanes caused back up. Not sure who designed that. But I'll bet they don't drive
that freeway.
I live in Temecal Valley area.
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92883 There is so much traffic. Toll lane I. The am to the 91 west is a mess. And im paying for this mess Feedback Form
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92883 Temescal Valley resident, Horsethief Canyon, has basically 2 exits out of our neighborhood, with a one way road leading to the 15fwy, my biggest fear
in a disaster we will not be able to exit our neighborhood because the connection to the freeway will be impossible.
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92883 Use the available space for additional lanes on the 15 to connect the expansion lanes in San Diego County. Get more CHP visibility in that same
corridor to address the reckless drivers.
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92883 Add more ancillary roads next to the freeways to offload local traffic. Stop adding Toll only lanes to freeways. Need more regular lanes. Feedback Form
92883 I live in temescal valley and traffic on 15 is a nightmare.
Traffic on my local road at glen ivy and Temescal canyon is a death escape daily during school hours.
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92883 Temescal Valley is RCo’s forgotten child. Roads and highways are in disrepair due to the traffic from the local sand and gravel operations. This totally
needs to be mitigated. The 15 and the 91 are parking lots during the most hours of the day, every day! We lived in the city of Riverside from 1999‐
2005; we NEVER had to deal with what we have in Temescal Valley. Also, in a wildfire or natural disaster, we would have few options to escape.
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92883 There are not enough public transit options from Temescal Valley. A part of that is also senior public transport options. The Valley (specifically
Sycamore Creek is left out of all plans).
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92883 No comment Feedback Form
92883 Temescal Valley resident.
Free lanes on the freeways. More housing coming in but they are talking about just one toll lane. Ee need relief!!!!!!
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92883 I live in Temescal Valley. The local roads are congested with freeway diverted travelers. The freeways are so congested that motorists get off and use
our streets. It's nonstop traffic on the 15 fwy, day or night. We need it fixed asap.
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92883 Whoever designed the 15 losing a regular lane at Cajalco and then the fast track ending there should be fired Feedback Form
92883 Temescal valley resident, I work from home mostly, but when I commute to Anaheim it's such a slog. If I Friday after 6am it takes me at least 1.5
hours. The paid lanes don't help much either since most people try to cut into them at the last minute and cause a stoppage behind them. The
amount of people I see crossing the cones and jumping in illegally is infuriating especially because the prices are so high and these people just bypass
that.
Running errands into Corona proper after 3pm takes me an hour to get back home, the famous Cajalco crush is frustrating too.
I don't have any answers here just adding my venting comments. Also as a resident in Temescal Valley the flooding and road damage when it rains
heavily is a constant struggle.
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92883
Hi, RCTC ‐ Lake Elsinore's entire identity revolved around its status as an historic railroad town, and the best thing that RCTC could possibly do
would be for the city to have its "High, Dry & Dusty" railroad branch put back into productive service again. Metrolink train service here would be
awesome, as the old ROW still exists pretty much the way that ATSF left it. The southern half of the line once extended past Lake Elsinore to
Temecula, but that portion of trackage was torn up in 1935 due to Depression‐related cutbacks; all water in the Temecula valley came under the
control of the Vail Ranch, and the Ranch was unwilling to free up water for crop irrigation use by local farmers. The State Highway Department put
through a new highway in the early '30s, and what little was still shipped out of Temecula began to go by truck. As a result of the water shortages
imposed by Vail Ranch, the wheat, potatoes and other produce grown around Temecula became nearly impossible to grow, and the Santa Fe Railway
was no longer willing to maintain the line beyond Elsinore, especially during the Great Depression. Residents of South Corona, Alberhill, Lake Elsinore,
Sedco Hills, Wildomar, Murrieta and Temecula would greatly benefit from a renewal of this vital line. RCTC should absolutely make the Lake Elsinore
to Corona railroad line a priority for prompt funding and construction on its 2024 Relief Plan, please. Thank you very much!
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92883 I live in Temescal Canyon Feedback Form
92883 15 fwy needs a carpool lane and fast track access directly to 241 fwy toll and 91 fwy.
Provide more op ons other than naviga ng to Orange via 91. Expand 74 or another access to Orange County.
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92883 tomany new homes in Corona lake elsinore Menifee al th way to Temecula we need road or tunnel from the 15 to the 241. Feedback Form
92883 I would like to see another exit from the freeway at TCR and Campbell ranch rd. The congestion on TCR is unsafe for the painted hillls community
during high traffic hours. A stop sign or something would also be appreciated at squaw mountain rd and TCR
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92883 Fix the fwys! And not just with toll lanes. Feedback Form
92883 Urgent Appeal for Construction of Exit/Entry Ramps in Temescal Valley
Dear Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Board Members,
I am reaching out to you to highlight a pressing concern regarding the transportation infrastructure in Temescal Valley. The current lack of exit and
entry ramps in our area is causing significant challenges, particularly in terms of traffic congestion and emergency evacuation procedures.
At present, the nearest exits are spaced approximately five miles apart, resulting in prolonged travel times and congestion during peak hours and
emergencies. This situation not only hampers daily commutes but also poses serious risks during fire evacuations and other urgent situations.
I strongly urge the RCTC to prioritize the construction of exit and entry ramps, particularly on Campbell Ranch Road. Introducing these ramps would
not only alleviate traffic congestion but also enhance the efficiency of evacuation procedures, crucial for ensuring the safety of our growing
community.
As Temescal Valley continues to expand, it is imperative that the transportation infrastructure evolves to accommodate the needs of residents and
businesses alike. By addressing this issue promptly, the RCTC can play a pivotal role in fostering the sustainable growth and safety of our community.
Thank you for considering this urgent matter. I trust that the RCTC will take decisive action to address our concerns and improve the transportation
infrastructure in Temescal Valley.
Sincerely,
Temescal Valley resident
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92883 Proposal for County Road Connection from Rancho Santa Margarita to Temescal Valley
Dear Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Board Members,
I am writing to advocate for the development of a county road connection between Rancho Santa Margarita and Temescal Valley. This proposed road would span less than
10 miles but would have a monumental impact on alleviating traffic congestion and fostering economic growth for both counties.
Currently, the lack of a direct route between these two areas leads to significant traffic congestion and inefficiencies in transportation. By establishing a direct connection,
not only would commuting times be reduced, but it would also open up opportunities for enhanced economic activity and job creation across functional counties.
The economic impact of such a project cannot be overstated. Improved connectivity between Rancho Santa Margarita and Temescal Valley would facilitate smoother
transportation of goods and services, benefiting businesses and residents alike. Additionally, the increased accessibility would attract new investments and spur economic
development in both regions.
Moreover, a county road connection would promote collaboration and synergy between neighboring communities, fostering a sense of connectivity and cooperation.
I urge the RCTC to consider this proposal seriously and explore the feasibility of establishing a county road between Rancho Santa Margarita and Temescal Valley. Such an
initiative aligns with the commission's objectives of enhancing transportation infrastructure and promoting economic prosperity within the region.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am confident that by working together, we can realize the tremendous benefits that this county road connection would bring
to both counties.
Sincerely,
OC/IE residence
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92883 I have been a Temescal Valley resident for 14 years and have seen how freeway “expansion” has created bottlenecks (El Cerrito, Cajalco, and
Weirick/Knabe off ramps) and made traffic worse. To add to the traffic, we have no options for public transportation or bicycle lanes.
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92883 Please work on Riverside County’s infrastructure before adding any more warehouses causing increased truck traffic.
Keep the HOV lanes at one low price to entice more cars to use these lanes and thus increase revenue for Riverside County and or Cal Trans.
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92883 We need additional non toll lanes on I 15 in Temescal Valley going both Northbound and Southbound. Feedback Form
92883 Something needs to be done about the congestion on the 15 south of the 91 during rush hour traffic as well as the line of cars that are waiting to get
into the fasttrak in the morning on the 15 north. You can sit in that line for up to 30 minutes before you even get onto the 91.
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92883 Large semis in all lanes no longer keeping to the right, 15 & 91 not enough lanes, outrageous prices on fast track on 15, more warehouses proposed
which will only add more trucks, Law abiding citizens need more CHP presence to abate dangerous lane changing, etc. Infrastructure not keeping up
with the population and trucks from warehouses.
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92883 The 15 fwy is horrendous! Traffic is a nightmare. I'm at the 15 and Temescal Canyon Rd. Feedback Form
92883 Less traffic would nice. Roads are sometimes so congested, roads need to be a little bit better. Feedback Form
92883 The Temescal Valley is atrocious with destroying the environment and no forethought to increasing residency without allowing for a means to get out
safely or sitting in endless traffic.
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92883 Improve access to the current rail system, make it very cheap and more frequent stops so more people wanna ride it. When it cost me the same to
ride the fast track and ride the train, I’m gonna pick my own car. Incentivize people to ride the train.
You can also consider creating a highway that’s like a conveyor belt where cars can get on and off without having to drive themselves so It can control
the speed.
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92883 A tunnel from South Corona to Orange County would alleviate a lot of congestion on 15 and 91.
So much new building of homes and apartments south of Temescal Valley cancels out the improvements on 15 in the past few years.
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92883 The 15 south in corona from magnolia to to beyond weirick has terrible traffic daily. The express lane costs $15 and only puts you back in traffic. It
either needs to be extended or removed. The entire south corona becomes congested because the 15 and streets are not sufficient.
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92883 Live In Painted Hills (temescual valley. Hard to exit on to temescual canyon rd our only exit. Speeding cars , lots of trucks. When you exit you almost
fish tail because you are trying so hard to just get out fast. New developments approved to give more tax revenue with no concern for the people
who Already pay taxes and have to pay toll to even go to work.
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92883 Stop building homes traffic is out of control it should not take 1 hour to drive 10 miles! Feedback Form
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92883 The 74 needs expansion so does the Caljho pass thru to the 215. It seems they both would free up traffic to and from OC and Riverside the Caljho was
once going to be made into a fwy and was dropped it would be an easy fix. Saving pollution from all the traffic jams and money used on fuel whether
electric or gas.
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92883 We need to plan further out for future growth. We are way behind the curve. Feedback Form
92883 Correct the not‐thought‐out mess with the 91E merge onto the 15S by eliminating the three exit lanes only debacle. What a mess! WHY would anyone
design it that way???
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92883 My wife and I are retired, thank God for that, we live in the Terramor Development. We can’t imagine driving on the 15 fwy north at anytime during
the day, we have to make our appointments either between 10 AM to noon, because of the traffic. The 15 freeway south from the 91 towards
Cajalco, is by far the worst, the design on the southbound 15 towards Cajalco is a nightmare, plus the added fact that FastTrack raises their price for a
3 mile stretch, sometimes paying upwards of $14 to get on it! Commerce is affected greatly. I’ve talk to a couple truck drivers when they leave
Temecula to head north or south. It takes them upwards of 2 to 3 hours just to get from Temecula to the 91 freeway, you have to plan your day
around the congestion of the freeway to get to point A and point B. And the development of the Temescule Valley more homes, more business, more
cars, more trucks, but the freeway still has three lanes 15 north and south. thank you for allowing me to add my comments..
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92883 Temescal Canyon Highway @ 15 freeway needs improvements.
Temescal Canyon thru Tom's Farm area needs repairs/ street signals to improve flow and speed through the area.
Freeway congestion through the Temescal valley is unbearable
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92883 I live in Temescal Valley. For the residents all living between the Temecal Canyon exit and Indian Truck Trail there is essentially 2 lanes in and out of
our area. In case of a disaster, such as a fire, there would be no way to safely evacuate. Additionally, the Interstate 15 from Corona southbound is
severely constricted for the number of cars on the road each and everyday. To top it off, they are building thousands of additional homes between
Temescal Valley and Lake Elsinore, which will ultimately bring an additional traffic burden. There are also plans to build large warehouses off
Temescal Valley Road, once again adding additional congestion from those employed there. Something needs to be done to address all off these
issues immediately, before allowing future growth.
Adding additional lanes,(not Fastrak), and more exits to access our communities, especially between Temescal Canyon Rd and Indian Truck Trail.
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92883 The 91E connector to the 15S fastrak lane is dangerous. It's hard to see where the overpass curves, especially at night because there is no lighting on
that overpass nor are there signs to show where the road curves
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92887 Continue the 71 s to lake elsinore by horsetheif Feedback Form
92887 Continue the 71 on the foothills to 15 in elsinore area Feedback Form
92952 Added street lights and safety considerations for pedestrians on SR‐74 between I‐15 and I‐215. I know there's not a lot of pedestrians but over the
years there has been numerous pedestrians hit while walking at night.
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93653 Wi need to redo in hemet cs 92543 palm st is real bad??
I call the city of hemet and no respond they just ignore me
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93879 More public transportation is the least of our problems. People are less interested in getting on public transportation due to lack of security, no one
wants to be trapped on s bus or metro with someone that can cause harm. I see mostly empty buses and metro trains traveling these days. The
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93883 On the 15 south just after Caljalco there MUST be another lane. Feedback Form
93883 15 south at el cerrito is a disaster every day no matter what time or day. Feedback Form
95121 I would bike to work and stores more often if the infrastructure was better and I wasn’t afraid of being run over by drivers on their cellphone. Feedback Form
95143 The need for additional Eastbound and Westbound lanes along the 60 Freeway corridor from Jurupa Valley to Moreno Valley is readily apparent every
single day of the year. Of particular need is the section from The Martin Luther King, Jr. exit in Riverside near UCR to the World Logistic Center exit in
Moreno Valley with the congestion most obvious at the chockpoints at mergers with the 215 Freeway. The least intrusive solution would be to open
up availability for single drivers to be able to use the HOV lanes, which already exist. The purpose of the HOV lanes are to encourage carpooling to
educe the number of vehichles and vehichle pollution. The reality is that vehicles unable to use the HOV lanes are forced to sit idle in congestion
causing greater pollution than if the vehicle were traveling freely in that lane. Rather than cause signficant further delay to commutes with a project
that encorporates Fast Track, it would be sensible to open the HOV lanes to use by all appropriate vehichles (prohibited being Class B and trailered
vehicles). This will aleviate congestion while a larger project is able to begin work towards adding additonal lanes and/or FasTrak.
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96224 The frequent road closures due to expected environmental conditions is unconscionable. Thousands of residents and visitors in the Coachella Valley
are having their daily lives upended by these closures and their repercussions.
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98136 I’m from Seattle.
I’m shocked at how many people here in Palm Springs and the valley cities, run red lights! Every day I see it. And it’s bad. I’ve seen them fly thru at
high speeds 3 seconds after it turned red. Where are the red light tickets? How can people get away with this every day?
Also every day people pass in double yellow lined roads all the time. They even pass on the right where there is no road or in the median.
In Seattle if you run a red light you get a ticket because there are cameras. Photo enforced. I see none of this here.
Are you all going to wait until someone gets killed in a head on crash because it’s ….drive as crazy as you want! There are never any cops pulling
people over.
This is the one thing I hate about this town.
I have to drive as if other drivers are trying to kill me.
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98279 Many Asian countries like Singapore, Japan or European countries has already laid out the perfect blueprint to make the best public mass transport
and walkability urban design. Improve and have safer bike lines that has wider lane or barrier. More light rail transit within local roads (see
Amsterdam or Switzerland) these can be done within local infrastructure. Less car centric business zones, make them more public friendly access with
bus, bikes, etc. See what Culver City has done, its amazing.
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98279 Culver city has pretty good balance of bicycle protected lanes, bus lanes and car lanes. Corona can transform itself as one of the most pedestrian, LRT
and public bus in SoCal if it wanted it to be. Imagine all the parks, hubs, stations, POI can easily be reached without cars.
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99237 Add multi use facilities built around rial. Feedback Form
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Message: I have emailed a letter regarding my concerns on the flooding issues in the Desert Hot Springs and Palm Springs area
[PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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N/A Dear RCTC,
Thank you for your work to meet the transportation needs of Riverside County. I reviewed the transportation plan and had a question and a request.
My question regards the proposed addition of an express lane on I‐10 between Hwy 60 and Hwy 111. I hope that means that additional concrete
lanes will be added so that there will remain 4 lanes open to normal traffic and new lanes built to accommodate the express lanes.
My request is that the RCTC include San Timoteo Canyon and/ or Lamb Canyon/Gilman Springs Road as a possible route for pedestrians and bicyclists.
This would give residents of the San Gorgonio Pass, an underserved community, an active transportation alternative to moving around the Inland
Empire.
Thank you for this opportunity to provide input. Sincerely,
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Banning resident
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N/A Hi,
I saw an article on the news about Aaron Hake and his idea of smart sensoring to help alleviate traffic congestion through the Temecula
area. As someone who drives that area I would like to share my perspective.
1. I would try to get the CHP and Cal trans to support a 3‐6 month pilot program with the following suggestions.
A. Allow semi's to drive 65 for about 2 miles starting before and after the 3 northern and southern exits to Temecula as well as the
215\15 split.
B. Ask the CHP to ignore drivers speeding faster than 70 but less than 85 mph unless they are weaving in an out of traffic.
C. Ask the CHP to focus on drivers who are impeding the flow of traffic in left lanes. Although I don't know if they can ticket someone driving the
posted speed limit but impeding those who want to drive a few miles over the posted speed limit,they could at least pull them
over, and ask for ID, proof of registration and insurance and ask them if they are aware that the left lanes are for passing not driving like they own it,
when the slower lanes are clear up ahead. There is a good chance they will also find drugs on these people.
D. The other issue I see is people who know the area, driving in the faster lane trying to get ahead of a few cars in the slower lane, then slowing
down the lane they are in, to get in the right lane for their exit rather than getting in the right lane earlier and just being a little more patient.
E. Some people also don't seem to understand that going south out of Temecula, one has to give their car more gas and or change their gear ratio to
maintain 70 mph. These people also need to be pulled over and ask for ID, proof of registration and insurance and ask them if they are aware that the
left lanes are for passing not driving like they own it
when the slower lanes are clear up ahead. There is a good chance they will also find drugs on these people.
F. Cite people merging on to the freeway at 45 and 50 mph as opposed to freeway speed if it is safe to merge at freeway speed.
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Resident of Menifee
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N/A [City of Norco City Engineer memorandum]Email
N/A [RailPAC Comment Letter]Email
N/A Hello Aaron Hake, I saw your strides in helping our traffic run more smoothly on our freeways. I’d also like to see all of our carpool lanes include
express lanes. Here are what I see the benefits of having express lanes with our carpool lanes.
It’s a new source of income to help fund our streets and freeways.
It allows people who want to get around more quickly to simply pay for the access.
It allows people who may be late to work or other such events to pay on that day.
It could reduce accidents as people may be less likely to speed around cars if they are running late if they can simply jump in the express lane.
It just doesn’t make any sense to leave an entire lane open only for carpoolers. I don’t see any evidence that it helps move traffic along and who can
really carpool to work. Please consider trying this, Plus we could use the additional monies for our state.
Thank you for considering my request.
Thanks so much,
[PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
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N/A Hello, not sure if this is the space to give feedback about the traffic relief plan but I would like to express a concern about an area that has been
looked over in the coachella valley. One major roadway that is literally falling apart and is an artery to Palm Springs is Vista chino. On the plan you
note that gene autry, indian canyon and Dillon rd are closed regularly. That is true however dillon rd should not be a priority over vista chino if indian
and gene autry will be fixed. Indian and gene autry getting repaired would alleviate traffic coming from the west from the freeway to get into Palm
Springs but would not alleviate any traffic coming from the east end of the valley trying to get into Palm Springs. Currently vista chino closes when the
wind blows, when it rains here and when it rains elsewhere as it is centered in the wash that also crosses gene autry and indian. When vista chino
closes there is no close way other than Ramon rd to get to Palm Springs for all the day workers, laborers and customer service providers who live in
cathedral city and beyond that have to commute on the north side of cathedral city to get into Palm Springs to work and drop off children at school on
time. The far South end of cathedral city to Palm Springs (hwy 111) would be the other other route and it is over 10 miles out of the way and 20
minutes extra (on a good day) all around the other end which would not be a feasible or timely route. My regular commute takes 15 minutes when
Vista chino is open, and when it is shut (which is happening more and more frequently) it takes me 2 hours. The road condition is also deteriorating
and has deep potholes, steep drops off the edge where the water has eroded the sand away and chunks missing off the pavement on the sides of the
road. This space needs a bridge or some sort of drainage to prevent the flooding and mud from crossing the road with a sand barrier of trees or
something to prevent the sand from creating visibility issues. The city has not responded to the many requests about this and have actually been
saying for over 20 years that a bridge is coming, it's already budgeted partially and the engineering plans are in the works yet nothing has been done
in 2 decades . I have also provided some maps to show the traffic back ups on the roads that are open when vista chino closures occur. I have a dash
cam to show the extent of the traffic, the lines of cars stuck for hours and the chaos that ensues when everyone is on the same road trying to get
anywhere on time in a hurry. The spaces marked with an x are the road closures, the squiggly red lines are the routes to take to get into Palm Springs
when Vista chino is closed. Those roads are backed up from beginning to end. Date Palm is backed up from vista chino to ramon, Landau Blvd is
backed up from vista chino to ramon, every side street in between is bumper to bumper, ramon is backed up from date palm past gene autry. Please
do not overlook Vista Chino. [Image]
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N/A To Who m It May Concern:
I am writing this to you as a very concerned resident of Riverside County where I have lived for the past 40 plus years. I have been a resident of both Palm Springs and now Desert
Hot Springs for the last 20 years. My family has lived in the area for around the same time. I watched my local news and heard about all the plans without any specifics as to what is
being done to solve the immediate issues.
For the last 20 years I have traveled on Indian Avenue for work in Palm Springs and also via Varner Road to Rancho Mirage where I currently work. I have seen our communities
grow, however, nothing has been done to make our roads better, especially driving on Indian Canyon with all the flooding and dust blowing. Before the start of the building of the
bridge I had communicated with the City of Palm Springs regarding the blowing sand and flooding which was always a temporary fix. Does anyone realize that when there is flooding
or wind the road closes and the inconvenience and expense that the residents of these areas are faced with. The only way around is to go through Whitewater or Gene Autry and
Palm Drive and even those roads close, so the next alternative is to use Varner Road which is a mess with all the pot holes creating issues with vehicles.
You have started to build a bridge on Indian Canyon, however starting from a side that did not have flooding issues. Try driving down Indian Canyon with all the muddy water only
to have your vehicle splashed by someone driving a huge truck and being inconsiderate. Don’t you think that trying to divert that water that comes through (which has been going
on for years) like how they have built the water catchment areas around I 10 close to Bob Hope Drive or even creating large culverts to have the water flow under the road would at
least solve some of the water issues. How about spraying the green stuff to prevent the blowing sand?
My question to you is:
What is being done to solve the flooding issues on Indian Canyon, Gene Autry and E. Vista Chino? The bridge is down the road, at least to divert all this water into water catchment
areas.
When can we see a new carpet being laid on Varner Road to cover the areas that have major pot holes?
I look forward to a response.
Thank you
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Google 15 minute cities.Nextdoor Comment
N/A Not sure why you all didn't leave this input on the website. It will probably not be read here. Nextdoor Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] And it needs to be safe. Which it isn't in our large metro areas. Nextdoor Comment
N/A Rail line frompalm springs to the coast Nextdoor Comment
N/A How about working in a timely manner to fix construction projects in progress. Highway 74 from Hemet to Idyllwild is a joke. Days and weeks go by
where no one is working on site. I saw one person working yesterday, wow. Who ever agreed to fund this project in this way and inconvence the
commuters this long is shameful.
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N/A A better train schedule Nextdoor Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]. not a solution but an option try the stagger bit. early morn get there in time to eat your breakfast Nextdoor Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I understand looked at it and turned it down, don’t know for sure Nextdoor Comment
N/A Put a few more grocery stores & pharmacies in Temescal Valley instead of houses, condos, etc. Vons & Stater Brothers is not adequate to serve this
increasing population. Trader Joe’s is nice but doesn’t carry everything. Stop building housing for a while. The traffic on the 15 and the 91 is
NUTS!
Also, sometimes the South 15 past the 91 is $25.00+ to use the express lane for a couple of miles. I mean, talk about highway robbery!!!
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N/A So then by the time they complete any new projects the traffic will have increased and it will seem like nothing was accomplished Nextdoor Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Completely agree. Adding more lanes and roads is a neverending bandage. The solution being walkable cities
with less cars on the road.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Maybe a tunnel? Sounds like a job for Elon Musk and The Boring Company! Nextdoor Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], That company has shut down.Nextdoor Comment
N/A how many jobs can be done remotely?Nextdoor Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] isn‚Äôt that the truth ü§¶ ü誂Äç‚ôÄÔ∏è Nextdoor Comment
N/A Connect Bob Hope and Dillon.Nextdoor Comment
N/A Fast track/express lane and off ramps Nextdoor Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] the I‐10 fwy going both ways in the Coachella valley can sometimes get backed up but most of the time I‚Äôm
cruising going 70‐80. So I don‚Äôt think we have it as bad as say people living in most parts of riverside county and orange county etc
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N/A Would like a way over to the coast
As driving Ortega highway , is getting harder every week
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N/A There needs to be some alternate routes to get to Railroad Canyon. It has been closed at least three times just this year. Finish Lost Road to Bundy
Canyon. Summerhill to Grenwald. Finish Riverside to Grenwald. These three will provide alternate routes to Canyon Lake, Audie Murphy Ranch and
Quail Valley housing. Freeing up congestion on the 15, Railroad Canyon, and the 74.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] the market is dead you move you loose Nextdoor Comment
N/A light rail it is past time, please consider population is grown to justify the mortgage & expense to build it: example is mass commuting and mobility Nextdoor Comment
N/A I believe you need to fill out the form within the link to be heard. Does ask for your info. Lots of good suggestions you all have. Great chance to share
ideas.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]: I’m a native. Good try. I’m just indicating that maybe this is an unspoken movement or consciousness
that people try to be more thoughtful about the worker bees getting to work.
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N/A OK expand add more streets etc but in the mean time they r building more cookie cutter homes stores and warehouses Nextdoor Comment
N/A Employed drivers should have 2 1/2 hours in the AM AND 2 1/2 hours in the PM to be able to get to their destinations without Coachella Valley
vacation Snowbirds using the roads at the same time. That would help. Of course there are always legitimate exceptions. It’s just an avid awareness
that needs to be addressed.
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N/A How about left turn lanes on 79 and 371 at major intersections? And a few passing lane sections on 79? Probably same on other state highways as
well; I don’t drive those much, but others could comment, I’m sure.
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N/A Fix the 215 both directions through MV to Perris. Pot holes divets asphalt sinking Nextdoor Comment
N/A Not trying to be a Debbie downer but, look at the 91 for the last decade, hasn’t fixed traffic flow all that much. I don’t have much hope for this.
Especially when you all get paid the big bucks to figure this out and now you‚Äôre turning to the general public. Invest in affordable flying cars üòä
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N/A Remain a democratic state Nextdoor Comment
N/A A diamond lane? Fast track?Nextdoor Comment
N/A Great link voice and act let’s all get them moving we pay big taxes to have them get the job done ! Nextdoor Comment
N/A Lobby to deny approval of building more high density housing projects and encourage high speed rail projects. Nextdoor Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] but we need them trucks! We've lived out here on the 15 since 1982 they have built hundreds of thousands of
homes and only added 1 lane on the 15 and 215 i say stop building to the money hungry politicians are go double deckers! Arizona stopped building
because of a water drought supply i say ca needs to stop building until there roads can occupie the ppl. Look at the 91 fwy that has been a gridlock
since I've been driving it in 1981
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N/A How about y'all stop building thousands of apartments without the infrastructure to move the residents to and fro? Nextdoor Comment
N/A This is a wish list not a plan. How many $1000's of dollars were wasted on this vs actually doing something? Nextdoor Comment
N/A If Hiway Patrol would Patrol the 10 and actually write tickets, there would be plenty of money for improvements. Also Trucks should have to stay in
the right lane only between Jackson and bob Hope. They are a major problem with congestion, and frustration.
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N/A Longer hours for trains would be nice coming in from LA and Orange county. Some people work past 7pm.. Nextdoor Comment
N/A The eleventh circle of hell is driving south on the 15/215 on weekday mornings and then driving back north on weekday afternoons. Nextdoor Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] ?? https://apnews.com/article/fact‐check‐15‐minute‐city‐conspiracy‐162fd388f0c435a8289cc9ea213f92ee Nextdoor Comment
N/A Never going to be able to improve traffic congestion here. No matter what they do. Way over populated and still building houses and apartments.
It’s only going to get worse.
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N/A Have a real plan to put real public transportation that actually connects them (public transportation) together like they have in Europe.
Building or adding more lanes is only short term fixes ‐ and doesn‚Äôt fix the problem long term.
In Europe when you step off a train (that runs long distances) it has center hubs that connect with bus station and light rail systems, as well as major
airports.
All of them (public transportation) running 15 minutes to 30 minutes departure/arrivals so you are not waiting long periods.
Lastly for it to work public transportation needs to be affordable, efficient and easy to use. It needs to connect communities together.
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N/A Fix Gene Autry Drive. Someone is going to have a medical emergency in DHS and not get to the hospital in time because all the direct roads to the
hospitals are closed for flooding/wind/visibility/sand so much of the time. It’s not just an occasional inconvenience, it is a regular life threatening
occurrence.
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N/A Bout time!Nextdoor Comment
N/A Get a rail system into the desert , Metro Link was supposed to come out here 30 years ago… we have the tracks…. Use them … get cars off the
roads, this country is so backwards when it comes to efficient transportation compared to the rest of the westernized world countries
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You need two lanes for the trucks, because you will have a slow moving truck at times climbing the hills or even going down. You're not supposed to
go fast with a load if you cannot stop.
(Hubby is a truck driver.)
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N/A Put the the main st off ramp on the 91 west back to how it was. Should never have been built as a merge lane and exit lane in one. It's ridiculous! No
one ever knows what the hell they're doing, no one knows how to merge and there are accidents every single f‐ing day!! It's a horrible design and
causes way more traffic than it should. Backs up all the way up the 15 and down the 91...
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N/A While you continue updating your plan, do you think you could send a crew out to repair N. Indian Canyon at Mission Lakes Blvd? I think you forgot
about us.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] layer the roadways Nextdoor Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] if the “snow birds “ had these kinds of restrictions placed on them and didn’t come to the valley you
would be a trailer park refugee living in Alabama‚Ķ üò≥ ü§î üôÑ
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] or the desert Nextdoor Comment
N/A A light rail system here to the OC and LA or SP give up some time on the tracks for Amtrak commuters. Public transportation needed. People in the
west coast need to give up the love of their cars and start taking public transportation. Seems to work on the east coast.
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N/A You can start in Sun city Palm Desert. Earlier today there were 52 cars ( yes, I counted them) in line to get in. Even residents couldn't get in!! Nextdoor Comment
N/A My husband and I always say: you can’t get out of Beaumont..stuck in Beaumont..more on ramps? diamond lane? Fast track? Hourly employees,
trying to get to that timeclock..accidents happening every weekday morning. More homes and wherehouses going up, schools are over flooded. Need
Another Alternate highway.
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N/A Add a double, one on top of another Nextdoor Comment
N/A Our roads in our communities are horrible. We pay gasoline taxes to go toward roads but they are not kept up. Feedback Form
N/A Just fix our road in Blythe like can we get any kind of assistance here!!! Feedback Form
N/A Tranporte de carga con Horatio escalonado dependiendo del tipo de producto que transportan.
Creacion de teleferico. Como en algunas parted del Mundo.
Creacion de tren ligero Electrico de pasajeros que Tenga mas estaciones y horarios disponibles para Todo El publico.
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N/A I know the lady on the right Facebook Comment
N/A there is no trains and buses in usa, no public transportation Facebook Comment
N/A 2 nd thought. Get Banning to allow golf carts on low speeds roads as does Beaumont. They can be treated like bicycles if the road sides permit. Facebook Comment
N/A these are 2 things that would keep my car at home Facebook Comment
N/A We need to the train people to put the passenger stop back here in banning. That would cut down some of our traffic issues. Facebook Comment
N/A Some lines like the 10 are hourly week‐ days and weekends. Especially, during the week maybe every half hour would be a nice option. Facebook Comment
N/A MetroLink needs to run trains every 30‐90 minutes until midnight during the week and 2AM during the weekends.
Build new rail where it’s needed so it doesn’t cross industrial rail and just extend the hours and make it more frequent.
I feel like that would be far cheaper and faster to complete than expanding MetroRail, etc.
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N/A I have and absolute workable plan to end traffic congestion. Start bulldozing houses and planting citrus. Facebook Comment
N/A RCTC should revisit the SB 15 transition to the 91W. It constantly gets congested and causes a slow down on the 15. Facebook Comment
N/A Thank you I sent in feedback that we need another Eastvale entrance and exit to the 15. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Needs a new Bellegrave Ave. exit Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] For the longest
Time they were working to get one at Scheislman Rd‐ realigned it and then it disappeared when Norco started developing Silverlakes. That’s where it
should have been and now that leaves 68 th as the best spot for a southern exit / entrance.
Really poorly planned.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] totally agree. Currently it’s either 6th street in Norco or Limonite…a 68th st on ramp/ off ramp would also ease
congestion on the crazy Limonite (especially when they finish the new City Center)
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N/A Policies to get big rigs off the 60 freeway during AM and PM rush hour are needed. The quality of life in Riverside County has been greatly diminished
with the immense number of warehouses and all the big rigs on the road.
215 freeway needs to be widened and have the surface maintained consistently.
Feedback submitted via the link.
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N/A Just one more lane bro Facebook Comment
N/A Hope your plan includes the side roads on the western Coachella Valley especially the Desert Hot Springs area. While you’re at it the Morongo Grade
could use some much needed attention. Bad accident happened on Saturday.
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N/A Eastbound 91 from at least the 241 to Green River desperately needs an additional lane, or something. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] More lanes do not solve traffic. Never have, never will. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], maybe but better than no action at all. That is guaranteed to not solve the problem. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Not true. They’re focusing on alternatives to driving (expanding rail networks, bus lines, and cycling
infrastructure). This is the ONLY thing that’s ever been proven to reduce traffic. Globally. Doing more of the same will just make everything worse.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], rail networks, bus lines, and cycling infrastructure in California that is so spread out?! 😄 You have got to be
joking! Put forward ideas that will actually work in our state.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Have you ever asked why our state is so spread out? Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], it’s a big state, duh. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], do you honestly believe that if more rail networks, bus lines, and cycling infrastructure were built that it would
reverse over a century of car culture in the West?
What do you tell people who live over an hour away from work? We’re building more rail networks, bus lines, and cycling infrastructure so you can
spend much more time commuting? Come on be serious!
We don’t live in a compact city, state or country.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] You cannot see the Forrest from the trees. You don’t even think about the fact that people shouldn’t live an
hour from their work. The only reason they do is because of bad development patterns. Reversing those patterns is the ONLY way to solve the
problem. That begins with more transit. And it’s not that I “believe” it’ll work. It WILL work because it’s worked before in other car dependent places.
It’s just a fact. It’s not debatable.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], where has it worked?Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Denmark, Brazil, Switzerland, Singapore, The Netherlands, Germany... basically everywhere that's actually
tried it, it's worked. But how about this, you tell me where adding more lanes solved traffic problems.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], Corona, CA. When they added lanes in both directions it greatly improved traffic through the area. The gating
feature is the Eastbound 91 through the canyon. Which is my original point.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], I wish I had your optimism for mass transit in So.Cal., but I’m more a realist. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] That project isn't even finished yet. It's far too early to say it solved traffic problems (hint: it won't). How many
lanes have been added to freeways in LA? Has that solved LA's traffic problems? Not at all. It's worse. The reason is because more lanes just means
you induce demand for driving. You'll get a few years where it's a bit easier, sure. But eventually, people start building further out, commuting longer
distances, and choose to drive more. It happens EVERY TIME. See, your problem is you think traffic is a fixed factor, always equal to some solid
number. That's not how traffic works though. You make it easier to drive, more people will do it. You make driving the ONLY option for people, they'll
drive. The only thing that fixes traffic is taking cars OFF the road, not making more road to fit more cars. And you as a driver should support public
transit, because it will actually make driving better and more enjoyable.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], this conversation is useless.Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] It probably is, because you seem very closed minded to the actual facts. I'll leave you with this video, in hopes
you're better than that:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z7o3sRxA5g
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] there’s already a plan to build a lane. It will be starting soon. Likely after the 91/71 thing is done. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] this is the United States of America and I really don’t care how they do it in those countries you named but if
counties and cities would stop approving every housing development that comes along we would be a lot better off. Clearly overbuilt and lack of
infrastructure
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Shut the hell up you idiot.Facebook Comment
N/A Expand bundy canyon towards Winchester Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] ‐ We were in a northbound jam between Bundy and Lake Elsinore this evening. The solution is not obvious to
me.
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N/A RCTC I looked at the “plan” and it’s literally toll lanes! The big “plan” for the 15 corridor between Elsinore and Corona is literally just toll lanes! What
about those who can’t afford that everyday? I’ve seen how the 15 toll lanes sometimes charges as much as $10‐$15 for the 2.5 mile stretch from
Magnolia to Cajalco. Instead of exploring, maybe a Metrolink expansion like was proposed a decade ago under Rep. Darrell Issa, we’re here really
considering more expensive toll lanes as the solution that most of us can’t afford everyday. Do better RCTC.
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N/A And not every Coronan use the toll lanes in Corona either.Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], I wish I could even get into the toll lanes. There’s no entrance or exit from where I live. I’d have to go the
opposite direction just to get to the entrance. The only thing the toll road did for our family is take away the car pool lane.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] yup, it’s terrible Facebook Comment
N/A Road construction is a lot of the problem. Too many projects going on at once. And when one is finished, another one starts. Never ending.
A heavy increase in trucking has also contributed substantially to traffic congestion.
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N/A Turn Gilman springs into a functional freeway.Facebook Comment
N/A Build the frontage road thru the Banning pass and the bridges across the wash to Palm Springs Facebook Comment
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N/A Build mass transit Facebook Comment
N/A Riiiiiight Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] yeah that’s pretty ballsy considering how bad they are at their job. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], would be very revealing to check news archives to see how many times in the past they've had "a plan". Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] just look at the nonsense they peddled to pass measure A then extend it after reversing all their previous
promises.
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N/A Nothing but another money grab to increase the toll roads, increase tolls already being paid, and to increase taxes! There is plenty of money from our
taxes in this state and city. Balance the budget! Cut personnel! Stop giving away free health care, housing, and food to those in our state illegally and
those non‐US citizens.
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N/A All sounds great until you start raising our taxes. More taxes that we will never see any improvements with. Stop taxing, stop building homes and use
the taxes we already pay to improve our roads!! No more toll roads!!
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] the discussion at the council meeting was that it would cost corona residents $40 million a year and perhaps
have a few million a year spent here.
Please come to the council meeting on 3/6 and tell them what you think of the plan.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I personally love toll roads. I wish they were on every highway. They save so much time. The cost is completely
worth it to me.
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N/A The state won't let you help as they want us walking or mass transit.Facebook Comment
N/A We were told potholes would be fixed and traffic flow would improve the last two times our fuel taxes were raised. How can we trust more
government plans and promises?
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N/A What more toll roads? That's not a plan, that's a business taking advantage of gas tax paying, registration paying drivers, only to make money off our
backs. Some plan.. Bah Humbug
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N/A Their plan is to toll shopping lanes.Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] where is money we pay already Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
exactly !!!
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N/A If it doesn't include huge investments in mass transit you're just kicking the can down the road. Facebook Comment
N/A The plan is perpetual construction.Facebook Comment
N/A NO MORE TOLL LANES!!!Facebook Comment
N/A If it doesn't involve a TON of funding for the RTA, then it will all be temporary, and WAY too expensive. Facebook Comment
N/A Build the train to Palm Springs and Indio Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] at the rate there going it's 30years away Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] sounds like socialism to me Facebook Comment
N/A Throwing some cold patch in the hole is not fixing it! Our roads are riddled with patchwork from years of “repairs”. How about looking at how other
states do overlay and repairs. States with lower taxes and tax income have better roads than us.
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N/A Work hours staggered. Government employees start half hour earlier.Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] You do realize that would just make other businesses start at the same time as what the government switches
to, right?
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] You do realize that on government holidays the traffic is much less. Why would other businesses start at the
same time as government, especially if it were switched up and everyone would be willing to try it.
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N/A RCTC is doing the best they can with the resources they have and to help solve this traffic issue is simple...live closer to your job. Seems a lot of people
work in the OC but live in Riverside county hence the heavy traffic westbound in the morning and eastbound in late afternoon. Find an affordable
place near your job and your problem with traffic to/from work would be pretty much solved. Is that not true?
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It would work if the jobs existed in RivCo.
RivCo HAS to prioritize attracting a *quality* job base, so residents can work at jobs that will pay the mortgages in the county they live in.
The vast majority of warehouse, gas station, mini mart, fast food and retail sales jobs here, just don’t cut it.
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N/A 25% to “environmental mitigation”
There is the corruption
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N/A Get rid of the toll lanes Facebook Comment
N/A Reduce traffic for who. The ones with means to pay the toll? There’s no new lanes for the underprivileged. There are no freeways. There are our way
& your way.
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N/A As long as we grow our population by millions, nothing else matters. Population growth will outstrip any traffic relief plan anyone could conceive. Facebook Comment
N/A Get rid of tax loopholes and that will solve the problems !!! And use public transportation. Facebook Comment
N/A When they ACTUALLY want to get serious about traffic, which should have started in the 90's when new housing projects were going in everywhere
out here, they would have built another east‐west corridor. But, here we are. STILL, new housing projects being built like crazy and only the same
congested freeways can be used.
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N/A We need passenger rail that goes to San Diego. Toll lanes only make traffic worse. Adding a toll lane in Elsinore will only add traffic congestion where
there is none.
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N/A Adding an additional lane to the 215 and 60 in each direction is misguided. The junction where they merge from Box Springs/Fair Isle down to
University Ave is the bottleneck that needs widening!
Adding additional lanes AROUND the bottleneck just shoves more cars to said bottleneck and makes it worse. Nobody needs the median shoulder.
Pave over it, add a lane into that median and reduce the bottleneck instead
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N/A Maybe add a rail /bus service that doesn't stop operations inoperative hours Facebook Comment
N/A Add a motorcycle lane, each MC is one less car Facebook Comment
N/A Your plan is to raise the sales tax 1%. Not a solid plan. RCTC is a joke and it should be scrapped. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] only in government service is incompetent leadership rewarded. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] with RCTC, failure is the business model. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] 99.9999% of the time I vote no on any tax increase for anything. I worked for the county and another
government organization and still shaking my head at all the waste of tax dollars I saw.
Government does nothing to rein in the ridiculous population growth, because it wants the property taxes, but does nothing to put an infrastructure
to support growth.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] same!Facebook Comment
N/A Yeah, we know your “plans”. It’s eliminating cars and stuffing all of us in buses…and trains that go where nobody lives or works. And for those who
dare keep their cars: only kiddie cars allowed taxed by the mile. That ought to end traffic.
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N/A The 241 to 91 Eastbound bottleneck cause congestion on 91E prior to the 241 interchange. If a lane was added on the 91 East of the 241 for even a
mile it would allow cars to merge in at higher speed which would reduce the bottleneck
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N/A Toll lanes create a mess.
Just look at the fiasco on the I‐15 northbound backup in the mornings, through the 91 interchange and Corona (who designed that mess?). Often
backed up to INDIAN TRUCK TRAIL…or further! Instant mess from the time the toll lanes were extended to the 91/15.
Southbound I‐15 to the Cajalco crush any time after 2pm. The “solution” is a $6 million 1/2 mile “deceleration lane” at Ontario, where everyone bails
because of the design fiasco eliminating TWO lanes at the Cajalco offramp? That money would be much better spent fixing the real problem at
Cajalco.
Then‐the toll lanes ending into stopped or slow traffic at any point sets up the perfect situation for extremely dangerous accidents. Dive ‐care to
weigh in on THAT?
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N/A Get rid of toll lanes and bring back traditional carpool lanes and run Metrolink down the center of the 15 freeway since no one truly rides it all the
way to Perris. I’m no engineer or architect but it was a ridiculous choice to run it to Perris even if there were existing tracks. Well dam run new ones
down the 15 freeway and forget the two mile fast track. Who makes these stupid unrealistic commuter decisions. All you did with the fast track to
Cajalco is make traffic worse 😡😡
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N/A Almost .60 cents in tax dollars, get your shit together . Fucking democrats Facebook Comment
N/A Please fix the congestion 15 south towards Elsinore … and NOT with tolls… not fair we move south to avoid costly living and you charge us tolls. .
Please take care of the congestion before you build all the houses.
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N/A No...more...TAXES!Facebook Comment
N/A Stop building warehouse apartments houses like crazy.hungry for the taxpayers and destruction of lands and no more toll roads. Facebook Comment
N/A “Your” (our) plan?
When RCTC didn’t notify residents heavily impacted for input, while in the draft EIR stage?
RCTC didn’t send postcards to most residents of Lake Mathews, nor any residents of Gavilan Hills for input until Cajalco was considered a done deal.
Interesting that notification was limited to within 1/2 mile of the project, when Cajalco is the primary access for all in these communities.
And at the “informational” meetings after the fact to tell residents what will be (not looking for input), no mention was made of the truck route,
freeway, etc. Only the expansion to 4 lanes.
Increase in truck traffic from all those warehouses along the 215 corridor is already responsible for a large increase in accidents along the road, and
for a huge increase in wildlife deaths through a MSHCP multi species preserve. Despite the insistence by county reps that no trucks are using the road.
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N/A Sloths work faster and for less…Facebook Comment
N/A No you do not have "a plan" if your plan is to move more empty and wealthy cars. That's all you have done, waste taxpayer money! If your "plan" is
not at least ‐‐ at the very least 80% mass transit, then it's not a plan ‐‐ it's pilfering tax money. And GTFO with your tax increase!! F‐U ‼
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N/A Audit the 91 and 15 tolls collected.then use that XTRA money to add 1 non tolled lane from Weirick road to Clinton Keith. Then add 1 toll lane Facebook Comment
N/A Build a bridge from Limonite to Arlington at Bain St.Facebook Comment
N/A Boldly print a copy of it here... if it's even half‐believable!Facebook Comment
N/A Same BS as last year and the year before and the year before and......Facebook Comment
N/A How about making Clinton Kieth Road 4 lanes between the 15/215 freeways? Facebook Comment
N/A 91/241 is utter trash bottleneck Facebook Comment
N/A How about making it so large trucks only being able to use highway and freeways in cities during late nights before and after peak traffic hours??? Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] So more regulation of the free market enterprise? Get out of here commie! Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I guess your so brainwave negative that you never even considered my suggestion! Seriously think about it!
We would all save on gasoline rather than sitting in bumper to bumper traffic because the trucks wouldn't be there during the day! Many many other
benefits such as facilities all over the country creating new jobs servicing drivers and trucks all night while they wait to make their deliveries! A whole
new graveyard economy! Lower accidents etc!!
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N/A Wait! You need a plan to “fix potholes, keep the roads in good condition, and…reduce congestion” !?!?!? What have you been doing before this
besides squander taxpayer dollars then ask for more? I would think fixing potholes, etc is inherent in the job description. Looks like this is one agency
that could be dissolved and nobody would notice.
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N/A Let’s not forget , we escaped taxes and came to the free world ! Now tax on tax ! Wake up people Facebook Comment
N/A Do it with the taxes we pay ! Newsom keep your bullet train and fix the roads Facebook Comment
N/A Where are the damned flying cars we were promised on the 1950's?Facebook Comment
N/A “Your Voice. Your Plan” What a joke and an insult to the intellegence of citizen taxpayers.
You are still going to push mass transit down our throats with inefficient systems that don’t get us to where we need to go, and if we do use your
systems, we can add an extra couple hours to our commute, both ways.
You know damn well that we don’t want toll roads yet you continue to build them and gouge us to use them.
I have lived in Riverside since the early 1960s. You have lost all credibility suggesting that you are going to relieve traffic issues. You haven’t and you
won’t.
Please tell us how much of our tax dollars is spent on advertising and public relations agencies and related expenses to develop communications
designed to sucker the general public into supporting more taxes.
Time to defund RCTC.
A big fat no vote from me on any new taxes or spending. You are only feeding your own addictions without delivering any meaningful solutions.
I’m tired of being raped at the gas pumps (gas taxes) and on your toll roads.
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N/A Raising the tax in Corona is ridiculous.Facebook Comment
N/A lol, that ship sailed 30 years ago. You’ll never catch up now.Facebook Comment
N/A Please no more toll roads,Facebook Comment
N/A Sure you do.Facebook Comment
N/A This is all about TOLL LANES! Nothing RCTC will do will relieve traffic. It’s ridiculous Facebook Comment
N/A So you want to charge people to go to work so you can take more of their money and waste it. That reminds me over by the national cemetery on Van
Buren there has been no construction for over 2 years yet you have the signs up that say you must slow to 25 is this so more tickets can be given out?
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N/A Funny RCTC plans have never worked far behind the population growth, toll roads do not help the last plan made traffic worse in Corona. Facebook Comment
N/A The plan is 50 years behind schedule.Facebook Comment
N/A There's a vast area of County Non‐maintained Roads in Sage, just east of Temecula Wine Country.
The area is seeing a lot of growth due to Wine Country, BnBs, and increasing property values. New homes are paying transportation fees, with no local
infrastructure.
At least a few collector roads need to be paved to help make roads EMS accessible during rains. There's a lot of clay in soils that become slipper as
snot during rains.
Exa Ely, Denise, E.Benton (e of SR3), and Red Mountain need an all weather surface.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I like mine to stay dirt. Red Mtn is county maintained. Im happy with that no need for pavement. Facebook Comment
N/A You all still haven’t even fixed the 15 south through corona. It’s a complete joke!!! Going from 6 lanes to 3 lanes. Who would even approve
something like that??? But, hey, why not take more tax dollars from us. 🤬🤬
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] they want everyone to pay for more toll lanes. You know because it worked so well on the 91 through corona Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], right?Facebook Comment
N/A When you added two toll lanes and reduced the regular lanes from 4 to 3 at northbound Fwy 15, from Fwy 91 to Fwy 10, it made the traffic
congestion worse.
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N/A Take your plan and shove it up your ass Facebook Comment
N/A No more sales tax increases!Facebook Comment
N/A Well, implement it. You charge enough in gas taxes to have not done something before your post today. Facebook Comment
N/A Not in my lifetime!Facebook Comment
N/A Adding a lane only to pierce st is a big F you to the public, it needs to go la Sierra. Facebook Comment
N/A No more taxes for road improvement. Money is being wasted, poor quality and the roads don’t last. Facebook Comment
N/A Time to abolish RCTC.Facebook Comment
N/A Oh I see. You want us to think we have a voice. Well, here’s my voice: the governor and liberal legislators in Sacramento have all but destroyed the
state of CA. They are among the largest group of scam artists in existence. They have collected and abused taxpayer’s “contributions” as far back as I
can remember. I give you the 9.8 billion dollars spent THUS FAR on the bullet train to nowhere that would have done NOTHING to relieve traffic for
the vast majority of Californians. The problem isn’t traffic…it is elected legislators.
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N/A When Government says they will reduce something...Be afraid..very afraid... Facebook Comment
N/A You all have had a plan for 50 years, you all are most often building obsolete improvements. By the time things get approved they are often no longer
valid.
Buses and most public transportation is not effective in relieving traffic.
Tell the CHP to move slow trucks into the slow lane.
Raise truck speed limits up to 60 and 65 mph
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N/A Sure you do.Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] they should revisit that.. I wrote in about that and the dangers of not having one express lane exit through the
entire city of corona and they told me it was constructed that way because their engineers felt it was the safest and fastest. lol what a joke. More
accidents and backups from people jumping the buoys.
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N/A We need a freeway from east HEMET all the way to the 15 highway it takes more than a half an hour just to get to the 215 highway ,
And that depends on traffic conditions.
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N/A That’s your plan to ask for a plan turn in your badge.Facebook Comment
N/A As we get 6 Million More Square Feet of Tilt Ups in the IE before One Out Dated project road improvement even gets a Permit Application in.
Unbelievable!
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] you are not focused on Reality. We Built Out in a way that is Not going to allow Mass Transit to work like your
other Countries mentioned. Or Even NYC. Corona for example has a demographic that works in 5 Counties and then they need to get to the job after
getting to a Station that is closer but won't be close enough and Ride Share ain't gonna fix it.
The reasons the IE exploded in population is because the Employee was not paid for the cost of living in the SS, OC or LA Counties and they could
afford a newer, bigger home in the IE.
Then, the elected officials who are Brilliant, yet didn't learn a darn thing from Long Beach, Wilmington, Fontana or Ontario, decided to add a couple
billion square feet of Warehouse space in the IE using an existing Overloaded and underperforming infrastructure. And guess what? They are adding
even more warehouses in the IE and they are not even using 60% of the existing warehouses yet. So. The freeways are just gonna get much worse.
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Working on attracting a QUALITY job base to the county, that actually pays a wage that will pay the mortgages here should be the number one
priority.
The vast majority of the warehouse, gas station, mini mart, fast food and retail sales jobs in RivCo, just don’t cut it.
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N/A The I‐10 from Fontana westward ain't too bad. That's because there is 2 alternate routes close by, The 210 and the 60. But from Corona westward,
only the 91. Solution, doubledeck the 91.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] exactly. Gonna start going and planting trees in the potholes just so they'll HAVE to fill them Facebook Comment
N/A In the meantime more traffic ugh Facebook Comment
N/A Their traffic relief plan is bologna they use taxpayer’s money to build a toll way and once it’s finished they charge to use it haha Facebook Comment
N/A 1) Eliminate ALL tolls. All lanes on the fwys should be available to all.
2) Fwy speed limit should be increased to 100+ mph. The logic here is that the faster drivers travel, the less time their presence on the road ‐ the freer
fwys will be.
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N/A Population control?Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Nope. The problem is the massive warehouse invasion of the IE. Doesn't matter where you live in SoCal, trucks
are clogging the overloaded outdated infrastructure and it's far outgrowing the Housing increases too. Oh and guess what?! 84% of the employees
working at these fancy warehouses can't afford to live near them either so they also commute from the High Desert or Moms extra bedroom in the
OC or LA. Brilliant. Just Brilliant.
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N/A Please add west bound transition lanes Tyler to La Sierra on the 91.Facebook Comment
N/A Well to start, letting a million more people in our country isnt helping.
We need someone that is neutral and doesn't have a hand in the cookie jar to over see all the spending. Plus, actual breakdown of where the money
is going. More CHP enforcement of private and commercial vehicles, removing all that do not have right to be driving, valid CDL, Insurance,
registration, impound reckless drivers. And actually hold them accountable.
More incentives/tax breaks/rebates for using rail, carpooling, cycling. Because building freeways, adding toll lanes, over passes never helps.
Maybe after our current govt/NWO and billionaires are finished killing off our current population, what is left over will get to drive without any
freeway traffic jams and congestion. Lol
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N/A Unless the plan includes synchronizing traffic lights traffic congestion will continue to be a nightmare costing Riverside residents. Facebook Comment
N/A Double Decker on the 91. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Double decker where the top one just connects the freeways and doesn’t have any local exits. Only the bottom
deck has local exits in Corona and Riverside
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N/A You just spent $$$on Railroad Canyon and the 15 disaster. Trying to exit the 15 southbound is very dangerous at rush hour. Traffic backed up a mile
on the 15 to exit. Takes 2‐3 lights to turn onto Railroad Canyon because the traffic is backed up. This is what you “FIXED”????? Fire the engineers.
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N/A Build it all, but instead of toll lanes, tax the hell out of Amazon and the other warehouse morbidly rich. Facebook Comment
N/A I dont know whos idea it was to put all these warehouses in without the infrastucture to support it first, but that was a dumb idea. Facebook Comment
N/A I hope your plan is not to open more toll lines making worse for the majority of people that does not have the money to pay, that will be stupid.we
pay a lot in taxes gasoline .
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N/A Build LOTS of trains & Streetcars. Make them go everywhere.Facebook Comment
N/A Luckily I moved from the area last month. Worse traffic I’ve ever dealt with and I came from the LA area. Wrote in numerous times to RCTC with
suggestions and was told your team and engineers have constructed things the way they feel is best. Good luck peeps! Riverside transit system has
got to be the worst in the state ✌
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N/A lol Facebook Comment
N/A Lemme guess. The plan is to give us another tax increase and make the same claim you're spending the money on "solving traffic congestion". Facebook Comment
N/A Another Covid lockdown?Facebook Comment
N/A This county will do anything except create decent, consistent public transit options. Facebook Comment
N/A I’m sure eliminating working from home home will help the situation Facebook Comment
N/A 1. Moratorium on new development until the infrastructure actually exists to support the traffic.
2. Eliminate traffic studies conducted by developers who have a vested interest in favorable conclusions. Traffic studies must be conducted by
independent parties with no financial interest in the outcome.
3. Hold development responsible for a larger share of the actual overall impacts of the development‐not just those within a 1/2 mile.
4. Strive for a better traffic flow “score” and don’t take a “D” rating as acceptable.
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N/A They did that and it took 2 years from green river to 241 Facebook Comment
N/A Sure you do!Facebook Comment
N/A Hey why not use the toll road income??? You guys are a joke.Facebook Comment
N/A Yeah, probably take a lane away for carpool Facebook Comment
N/A More access across the river bottom from Jurupa Valley into riverside... but I realize adding a bridge is a pipe dream Facebook Comment
N/A One of the major issues is lack of foresight concerning future traffic. The 215/60 interchange took nearly 5 years to complete. By the time it was
finished traffic flow was barely better, and now is just as bad as it was before the upgrade. In short, with all the red tape involved in a project, by the
time most improvements are finished they’re already obsolete.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] right they should work 8pm ‐ 5am. Facebook Comment
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] No one said public transit has to serve EVERY situation for it to be effective. The point is to reduce traffic,
you're never going to eliminate it completely. But if you build enough links in transit, what happens is businesses start to develop near it, its called
Transit Oriented Development. That will begin to reverse the terrible development patterns of the last 60 years. It's not a silver bullet, and its not a
quick fix. But its literally the only thing that will work.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] except, Mass Transit wont help enough for any of us to notice a difference. The 210 in Pasadena is a prime
example.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] How do you know it hasn't helped? Do you know how much worse it would be if it weren't there? Have you
read impact studies on it? Further, do you actually believe that LA has adequate mass transit? Because I assure you, they do not. You cannot just build
lines sporadically and expect them to solve the problem. You have to follow through with sufficient connections, and then build last mile
infrastructure like bike lanes, bus stops, pedestrian protections, etc. That's why THIS plan from the RCTC is tackling ALL of that. You're probably the
same kind of person who gets upset when they put a single stretch of bike lanes on one block that isn't connected to any other cycling infrastructure
and complains no one uses it. You wouldn't use your car either if there was only one stretch of road 10 miles from your house you could safely drive
on.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Exactly.Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] do people in hemet actually have jobs to commute to? Facebook Comment
N/A Yay, more stroads, freeway widening, toll roads, and more induced demand. Can’t wait for even more traffic nightmares! Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I live 12 miles from my job but still takes 60 minutes to get home. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] yes! Always a promise when raising taxes but never followed through. Facebook Comment
N/A Create more jobs in Riverside County so people don't have to commute. The county is the prime reason for the traffic because it promotes building in
unincorporated areas, so they won't have to share the taxes with the cities. Each new house creates an average of three jobs but the county does not
create good jobs for the housing tracts they allow. The greed of the county is creating the traffic and then they act the victim looking for solutions.
The best solution is to hold the politicians accountable for creating the problem. Start with a moratorium on building and term limits
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N/A Expand the Metrolink to East Hemet Facebook Comment
N/A Is that plan "rail lines and accessible & frequent buses"? If not, you're not solving anything, you're only dumping money in to car culture and kicking
the problems down the soon‐to‐be ‐backed‐up‐with‐traffic‐again road.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] & require them to allow telecommuting full time if feasible— I loved it during Covid. Now only able to
telecommute p/t.
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N/A We need a truck highway, built similar to the 14. That would eliminate so much truck traffic on the freeways. Trucks take up at least 50% of the
congestion.
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N/A Van Buren in Jurupa Valley is a parking lot during peak hours. Need another river crossing. Facebook Comment
N/A As usual,too little too late.Facebook Comment
N/A We already pay huge gas taxes that are supposed to take care of our roads and infrastructure. The plans on here don't address the 215/60 nightmare.Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] nor the despicable surface condition of the 215 south of Eucalyptus to Nuevo Rd. Facebook Comment
N/A A new toll lane?Facebook Comment
N/A Same plan you’ve promised for 10 years. How much this time, for nothing? Facebook Comment
N/A Quit building toll lanes with our tax money. Make mainline improvements. Toll Roads is double taxation. Facebook Comment
N/A How about tax us some more, and build even more neighborhoods on top of one another, because nothing fixes traffic like higher taxes and more
population.
And plus nothing else uses up water like millions of more humans and the construction that brings them here, oh except that mean ol climate change.
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N/A Just like the plan for the 91 redesign to alleviate traffic... Facebook Comment
N/A Paint no lane changing lines on Railroad Canyon in the turns to reduce high speed lane changing to reduce accidents and fatalities. Facebook Comment
N/A Build a skyway or an elevated highway. One way on the top and another one way on the bottom. Facebook Comment
N/A Efficient public transportation, specially commuter trains. Just building wider freeways and streets will never do it. Facebook Comment
N/A Fix the pot holes on the EAST bound freeway going past Reservoir St. For almost 1 mile in the RIGHT hand two lanes. Fill them correctly..there's still a
section of a pavement drop in that area.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] lots Facebook Comment
N/A I’m sure it involves toll roads! How about you use our tax dollars to benefit us not cost us more money! Facebook Comment
N/A Let’s add more homes that cities approve where they are owned by hedge fund companies Facebook Comment
N/A This is what should’ve been done. Typically we have two lanes that are going to waste.
https://youtu.be/ZSih6Esx5ks?si=ATtlD4kgKcHQ2F2e
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N/A Take the drivers license away from 91% of the people driving today that are pathetic, illiterate, incompetent, brain‐dead morons.
Create a $10,000 fine for the morons that can’t be bothered to use their turn signals, stop at stop signs, stop at red lights, constantly change lanes
unnecessarily or won’t get out of the left lane when someone is behind them and no one is in front of them.
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N/A SUPPOSEDLY the ever increasing highest in the US gas tax was supposed to fix potholes and infrastructure. Dems hreatemed ignorant voters with
death and damnation a few years ago if they voted to appeal the automatic forever increasing extra gas tax.
What's THIS going to cost taxpayers and is it another forever tax?
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N/A You guys won’t do shit but charge us to drive on the roads we already pay for. Scumbags Facebook Comment
N/A Quit taking our money to make new freeway lanes and then wanting more money from us to use them. Toll roads should not exist! Facebook Comment
N/A Sweeper trains in the middle of morning rush hour does not help!!!🤬🤬Facebook Comment
N/A Address traffic congestion by getting all these California dunces to NOT DRIVE IN THE LEFT LANE unless they’re passing!! 90% of California drivers
drive in a manner that blocks traffic and causes major bottlenecks!! What’s so hard about it?? If you’re not passing, then stay the hell out of the LEFT
LANE, FFS !!!!
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N/A That's going to cost us more money Facebook Comment
N/A unicorn 🦄 bubble bath ?Facebook Comment
N/A We need teleportation to get out of Hemet and make it in time to the 15 fwy Facebook Comment
N/A Its simple. Government promoting remote work again Facebook Comment
N/A You don’t have enough dynamite.Facebook Comment
N/A Oh I heard about your plan. You are asking citizens for an additional 1% sales tax. Do you think we can afford a nearly 10% sales tax? How is it you
think this is a good idea?
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N/A Any excuse to raise taxes and do nothing to the roads.Facebook Comment
N/A Let me guess. Use our tax money to build a toll road on the road our tax money already built and then charge us more to use it Facebook Comment
N/A Traffic super bad. Why only before elections you have a “plan.” Are the locals that stupid? Facebook Comment
N/A Just like you guys “fixed” the Cajalco interchange by approving more illegal fasttrak lanes. You guys are a bunch of thieves. Facebook Comment
N/A I’m pretty sure this “plan” also involves a lot more traffic congestion.Facebook Comment
N/A Yeah right! They've been promising that forever! Every time they come up with a new bill, they misapropriate the money! So sick of it! Facebook Comment
N/A More people, more traffic. Traffic will never be "Fixed".Facebook Comment
N/A Riverside county is nothing but MONEY HUNGRY BASTARDS.
They keep carving our FWYS for tool lanes using our own tax $$ we paid for roads, then charging us to use these roads.
It's sadd how much they rip us off
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N/A Tell people to leave California.Facebook Comment
N/A v do that everywhere. Lol.Facebook Comment
N/A Extend the 22 freeway to the 15 😎💪Facebook Comment
N/A The 15 freeway between of Corona and Lake Elsinore is a nightmare and a natural disaster away from losing lives. No other way out or option for that
stretch of the freeway.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] you can’t trust government. Period. Facebook Comment
N/A Domino’s Pizza does a better job of fixing potholes than the state does Facebook Comment
N/A Demolish the I‐10 Highland Springs bridge and do it over. You guys keep kicking the can down the road and delaying the inevitable. Beaumont is the
quickest expanding area in Southern California, and if this interchange was in Orange County, it would have been done 10 years ago. This is a huge
stain on RCTC, Caltrans, Beaumont, and Banning.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Quality of life started diminishing 30‐40 years ago with all the multi hundred home housing developments
started be built.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] that is not all big rigs, only over sized loads. Facebook Comment
N/A Could you build an exit bridge to green River rd straight from the fasttrack lanes? and a bridge straight onto 241 toll road from fasttrack lanes so
people don't have to make cross exits to prevent/ reduce traffic and accidents. Thanks so much
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] in their pockets and pensions Facebook Comment
N/A What was your plan 5 years ago?Facebook Comment
N/A It's a $0.01 sales tax increase for riverside county to pay for road improvements that will either never be done, or will only be done in the more
prominent areas while still ignoring lower income areas.
I do like the idea of extending the metro to Hemet/San Jacinto and beaumont/banning though. The rest of the plan looks like more corona, temecula
and Redlands improvements before anything else.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] right!?! Some of these roads have been "under construction" for so long I don't even remember when the
projects started.
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N/A The answer is expanded public transit and a separate underground&above‐ground freight transit line. “Band‐aid” solutions will continue to fail until
the root problem is addressed.
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N/A Yeah right lol Facebook Comment
N/A What's this mean, more toll lanes? How about a new freeway south of Corona through or under Cleveland National Forest to San Juan Capistrano to
reduce the pressure on the 91. That would be a big help.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] You might be able to afford the added cost from your family budget, but have you considered the idea that not
everyone has “extra” money in their family budget?…
Oh well… screw the people who don’t have extra money.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I completely know what it’s like to be dirt poor and not be able to afford anything. I’m no longer in that
position. Being broke sucks, sitting in traffic for hours on end also sucks, but not as as bad as being broke but it still sucks. Now that I’m not broke I’m
willing to pay some money to avoid traffic. Am I saying screw people who don’t have the money? No. But I am in a position where I can afford the
extra cost and I’m more than happy to pay that money.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I’m sure you realize, “Toll road investors take some commuter lanes from the general public (free traffic lanes)
to make “For profit” lanes?
Then… Those “For Profit” companies, control the amount of users by raising the fees, until some people finally have to say “I can’t afford this”, those
“For Profit” gouging bustards, keep getting richer off of you.
The State of California, annually raises “gasoline taxes”, with the promise of improving our roads. But then requires “For Profit” investors to try to
improve our freeway system (at no cost of the state)?
Where are all those gasoline tax revenues going?
Do you think this is the way it should be?
“Everyone” is paying a lot higher gas taxes.
Any socially responsible person should be asking “Why”…
You can’t say that they don’t have the revenue to fix these traffic conditions for everyone.
Continuing to pay for commuter lane fares, simply enables California to continue deceiving the public… Where are those “Gas Tax Revenues” going?
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I didn’t read all that and I dont care to as I saw it diving into unrelated subjects. I’m not sure if you are aware of
this or not but toll roads have to follow federal standards for how fast traffic has to flow. So yea they 100% raise prices when demand is high on
purpose to force out people who can’t afford it. That’s how they work.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] It is what it is? But it should be better. Facebook Comment
N/A I drive for. UBER so im on the roads of palm springs 7 hours a.day. Something needs to be done in Palm Springs...major pot holes, uneven payment,
decaying payment, poorly patched areas.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] The tracks are already there and end near State and Latham. Facebook Comment
N/A finish the 79 realignment from Temecula to San jacinto like they've been talking about for 20+ years that would alleviate some traffic from the 215/60
through moreno valley and bring more jobs and busniess to Hemet/San Jacinto which would also keep more people from commuting out of town for
work.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I work all the way up to Corona it takes me about an hour to get there in the mornings on my way back about
an hour and a half depending on traffic.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] it's 9 million ppl in los angeles I highly doubt it's the trucks. Facebook Comment
N/A Tax till we stop driving?Facebook Comment
N/A How about cutting in another freeway to OC south of the 91. All southern commuters have to either take Ortega or come up to the 91 to get to OC, LA
etc. That should cut some 91 traffic out. The toll roads should be flat rate all the time not because it's Friday and yall see it fit to jack it up to 30 bucks.
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N/A There are some good strategies here.
But.. A plan that doesn’t remove most of the tractor trailers that are on the roads today won’t work. Most of what I see on long haul rigs should be on
trains anyway.
I also don’t see the problem of HOV lanes being addressed ‐ a car moving at highway speed is more efficient, so why have carpools move at these
speeds while gross polluters idle in traffic? If the goal is really to improve air quality, we should remove these ‘luxury lanes’ so that the whole road can
move more efficiently during peak driving periods.
There isn’t any mention of removing exits and on ramps in urban areas. We have too many, and they make passing through cities a congested
nightmare. Lanes for local and through traffic need to be separated by barriers with entrance and exit to the express lanes separated by at least 4
miles between them. ‐This can be done with the roads we already have with marking paint and K rails. Other countries have been doing this for
decades, why don’t we?
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
They won’t ever listen to sound common sense ideas you’ve presented not to mention the increase on taxation in our state. Corruption is to the max
in California not to mention our entire nation. ☝
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N/A Stay home Facebook Comment
N/A For the love of God please re‐time the traffic lights on Ontario between california/compton and the 15 fwy in Corona. It's a nightmare. It takes 20
minutes to get through 1 city block.
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N/A Double dipping.....tax us and we gotta pay to use them: Toll Lanes Facebook Comment
N/A The only plan politicians know is to raise sales tax another 1% to fund more toll roads. Don't fall for it.... Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] oh please! Not even viable re property values OC vs RC…..and that is just #1 Facebook Comment
N/A Thinning the herd is not an option.Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] exactly.Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]They have that in San Diego on the 15 freeway. Facebook Comment
N/A Yes..... It would have been nice it RCTC would have been as creative!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrier_transfer_machine
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N/A Yeah they should have done that on the 91.Facebook Comment
N/A They need to stop building homes near or in Corona.Facebook Comment
N/A All them new homes with very high asking price in Riverside county receiving a 2% property tax. That new home is paying over $10,000.00+ a year in
tax there should be immediate pothole repair. New Year new money coming in every year. The money is there.
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N/A toll roads only make some one else rich, doesn’t solve traffic Facebook Comment
N/A Get rid of the toll lanes Facebook Comment
N/A Smells like a set up for more toll lanes.Facebook Comment
N/A Like the way you reduced bottlenecks at the 215/60 junction in Moreno Valley? Facebook Comment
N/A Isn’t that what you should already be doing with our annual tax we pay for our vehicles?????? Facebook Comment
N/A Fuck no!!Facebook Comment
N/A Stop building warehouses on every single corner
Truck traffic is horrible.
How bout fixing the 215 from Cactus to Perris! Nothing but ruts and holes
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N/A "We have a plan"...Yeah that you're going to tax us even more for no results. Facebook Comment
N/A I stop believing in words and talk. I want to see actual road work.Facebook Comment
N/A Ridiculous we are asked for input.
We are the funding, yet our voices remain silenced.
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N/A Fix the 215 on both sides through Perris… the potholes are beyond ridiculous.! Facebook Comment
N/A U ain't got shit Facebook Comment
N/A Ultimately this just means more taxes for people to pay! We never got results from the last gas tax hike which was for the roads! I’ll never vote for
another tax hike! We already pay tooooo much in taxes in this State. With very little results! Money that goes for projects that really don’t help the
majority of the people in this State!
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N/A You already took our money and now you want more. Maybe the politicians should get it out of their bank accounts. Facebook Comment
N/A You created this mess.
Lied about the toll lanes and everything you did made the commute worse!
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N/A Add more train schedules Metrolink !Facebook Comment
N/A How about constructing reverse‐commute lanes instead of installing "Express" Lanes that require us to hand over a fortune of money for roads that
we already pay taxes for?!? It's ridiculous that one side of the highway has essentially no traffic on it, and yet the other side has bumper‐to‐bumper,
5 mph, traffic. I've lived in cities that had reverse‐commute lanes created, and it made a HUGE difference.
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N/A Hahahahhaha. By raising taxes to put on their pocket.Facebook Comment
N/A I think all the county supervisors should be fired and caltrans should be audited. Just take a drive on the 215 Fwy between Perris and Riverside...you
would think you are driving in a 3rd world country. Between Riverside County and the Perris planning commission(s) they have pimped out and quality
of life for its residents and approved millions of square feet on warehouses without planning for the future in transportation improvements 🖕.
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N/A We have a plan! Build car pool lanes on the 91! That'll take care of the traffic problems! Facebook Comment
N/A Close the border to illegal immigration Facebook Comment
N/A Maybe if the inspectors that let these paving companies crappy jobs pass as acceptable got fired the roads would last 3 times longer. I’m sure there is
some kind of palm greasing going on here. Maybe an undercover investigation is what’s needed.
It’s ridiculous that every time a road is ripped up and repaved that they are not smooth. If a road is smooth there is much less stress put on them and
they will last much longer. I have seen repaved roads fail within a year in Riverside for the past 10 years and it only seems to get worse. Something
needs to change and people need to be held responsible for wasting our tax money.
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N/A Just a thought ‐pay the money to get Bike lanes away from the same asphalt as the cars use‐closing lanes to create a bike lane makes traffic worse‐
other states create a separate surface for bikes‐why can’t California???
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N/A Add a lane to I15 from corona through temecula to the San Diego county line. Plenty of room to do it Facebook Comment
N/A Just like the 91/215/60 that still doesn’t work Facebook Comment
N/A your potholes are a disgrace, this was just a week back.Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] no kidding. What is the state fuel tax now, like 50 cents a gallon? Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] you do know this is a county program right ? Facebook Comment
N/A OK, we get it, another democrat tax increase is on its way.Facebook Comment
N/A Great… more construction! Facebook Comment
N/A Allow 10 hour shifts so adjustments can be made to peak hours and limit truck drivers at certain times of the day Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I recall seeing a plan to add a freeway on ramp where the new shopping center is with the hotel and heroes is
now. Obviously the plan has changed lol.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] yes that died about ten years ago ‐ sadly ‐ that’s why eastvale spent all the money realigning Schliesman. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] so sad.Facebook Comment
N/A Make freeways double deckers Facebook Comment
N/A You counties don’t have inter county transit system. Other than Greyhound, RTA needs to interconnect with NCTD and so on…. Facebook Comment
N/A Riverside County hasn't had a traffic plan for the entire 45 years I've been driving in So Cal Facebook Comment
N/A Extend Metrolink train to coer San Jacinto and Beaumont Facebook Comment
N/A We as homeowners and taxpayers need to STOP being charged to use Fastrak, when we pay our taxes. Expand the freeways‐ not at our cost.. stop
trying to nickel and dime us to pay more money... use the money we invest in the lottery... these Bonds... these measures.... but no more tax
increases!
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] we don’t have to worry about it because last time it was voted on the LEGISLATORS GAVE THEMSELVES THE
POWER TO HIKE GAS TAXES AT WILL WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE PEOPLE…….. Good job California!!!!
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N/A Still waiting for that I 10 bypass rd in Cabazon. How many years has it been now? Facebook Comment
N/A Just what we need‐more toll roads that only the well to do can afford!Facebook Comment
N/A Menifee, one of the fastest growing communities in So Cal, is not mentioned by name in the main city reference. Where do I need to look? We have
1,000 homes about to be built in an already crowded area where a lot more new homes have been built, or are being built or planned. Too much
expansion!!!
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N/A The plan is 50 years too late!Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Yeah, more roads always leads to more traffic. /s Facebook Comment
N/A It's called induced demand. It actually does exist:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Induced_demand
If you don't want to read a Wikipedia:
https://youtu.be/CHZwOAIect4
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N/A There is no mention of expanding the McCall/215 interchange in Menifee. What a disaster... Facebook Comment
N/A Who can we contact to report a pot hole on a freeway? The I‐15 through southwest Riverside county is a mess. Facebook Comment
N/A Your going to need a Bart train, like the Bay Area. I thought one should have begun back in 1980’s. You might have to remove the carpool fast lane,
number one on both sides, to accommodate the train. Must fix those pot holes. Lanes two and three are fine, like hwy. 5. Trucks on one side, cars
next to them in lane two. All utilities should be under ground by now, perhaps giving way for an emergency lane or a safe shoulder. Maybe add a few
turn out lanes, or vistas, to easy the traffic. Good luck and God speed to you all in your travels. And remember, slow down for the cone zone!!!!!
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N/A Just add more toll roads that will just sit empty because people can’t pay for it. But hey the rich can get home sooner and cut in front of everyone and
slow down traffic when they Marge over. Thank you so much
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I heard someone suggest giving businesses a tax break for encouraging work‐from‐home. I like that idea.
Traffic won't improve until we take more cars off the road.
More metrolink schedules. More shuttles connecting train stations and major business areas and shopping. More people working from home.
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N/A Riverside Neighbors Opposing Warehouses (R‐NOW) please join and help stop all the truck traffic. Facebook Comment
N/A GAS TAX HIKES, marijuana dispensaries, toll roads, and who knows how many more additional excuses to increase government income in order to
provide better services. Mainly better roads, Build Back Better and roads are like a 3rd world country
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N/A What ever happened to the 1.5 trillion dollar infrastructure bill that was passed, any of that money being used? Facebook Comment
N/A "Creating jobs" isn't the responsibility of city, county, state or federal governments. That is up to the private sector, which in turn, creates more need
for public service jobs. Local, State and Federal government can and have, according to the latest unemployment statistics, been creating an
environment that encourages job creation.
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N/A Oh boy, the government is here to help. Again..
I read their options, yeah more pedestrian paths and bike lanes, that'll help traffic congestion. What a sick laugh.
So close the border.
Deport the illegals.
Stop building apartments.
You see there are no new freeways.
No new roads.
They just keep adding people with no space to drive in and the solution is not to take away everyone's cars. You know that's where they're going with
this. The people that work still have to commute and get to work and they can't walk there.
Thanks again government
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N/A What happened to the gas‐fuel taxes we already overpaid for?
How many other programs has commifornia routed that monies?
Stupid to put into a general fund. Politician’s dip into that for (other items).
Soooo many useless programs drain the fuel tax.
Curious, How much $ in total is paid thru fuel‐gas tax? Seriously?
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N/A We need more lanes on the freeways to handle the thousands of trucks that have been clogging the roads since the uncountable warehouses have
been built. I know that every warehouse builder was charged a large transportation mitigation fee, but I don't see how those fees have been used to
mitigate the traffic they created. Isn't that the purpose of traffic mitigation fees? The 215/60 freeway section between Riverside and Moreno Valley is
at a near stop most of the time. RCTC has done a very poor job dealing with the increased truck traffic, and, their failure is just another factor that
makes our quality of life here suck. We are planning on leaving the state in the next year or so, and traffic is one of the major factors. It's a crime that
we pay massive gas taxes but don't get anything in return except new bike lanes I'll never use and toll roads I can't afford to drive on. Welcome to the
Brave New World of California!
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N/A Stop building housing.Facebook Comment
N/A 215 to the 60 inter chain, waste of money. More congestion than ever before. Facebook Comment
N/A You have always been 10 years behind the traffic flow. It is only going to be worse. You can not keep up with the population expansion. Facebook Comment
N/A You already screwed us the expansion of the toll roads.Facebook Comment
N/A The way you fixed the bottleneck on the 15 south from the 91 by making a new, even worse bottleneck? That was time and money well spent Facebook Comment
N/A The only thing thats going to help is getting rid of people. But no, the !diots in riverside just allow more apartments and houses to be built. Riverside is
a sh*thole just like la now. Way to go....
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N/A Good luck, stop building Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] inland empire has more than enough factory aka fulfillment center buildings although they're at the lower end
of the pay scale. And they keep building more.
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N/A Love it. We absolutely need more bus, trains, and cycling infrastructure.Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] ‐ I refuse to use public transportation. I would rather sit on the 405 freeway in the rain than share a bus with
bums and thugs.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] No one cares what you think Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] ‐ Clearly, the public transportation junkies don't, which is why they're trying to pry us out of our vehicles. YOU
may not care what I think, but a LOT of other people here in Los Angeles would absolutely agree with me.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] You don’t have to ride it. Go away snowflake. Not everything is for you. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] ‐ My oh my, aren't YOU a sensitive one. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Nah. Idgaf what you do with your sad life. Don’t think I didn’t see you completely delete and redo your
message. Pathetic.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] ‐ I decided not to call you out as a SOYBOY, and now you're complaining? Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]k Faceless troll account resorting to unoriginal name calling because they’re too stupid to make a good
argument lol you have a much higher opinion of yourself than you should.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] ‐ I made a good argument but like the little quiche eater you are, you had to throw a hissy fit. smh Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] lol never heard that one before. Not sure if it’s a euphemism or literal quiche. I guess I’ll give you points for
originality. Made me chuckle.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] this isn't about LA. Grow up. Any attention is good attention huh? Facebook Comment
N/A Que número tengo que agarrar de corona a Riverside Facebook Comment
N/A POR FAVOR PUEDEN PONERLO EN ESPAÑOL PLS Facebook Comment
N/A Don't think I have gotten on a bus with no more than 4 people?? Never seen a crowded bus except for the #200 Disneyland to Downtown Riverside
which is packed
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N/A So another ploy to get your cars away from you ! Wondered why so many bike lanes . Who voted for that ? Careful who you vote for ! No dems Facebook Comment
N/A Just pushing the 15 min city agenda Facebook Comment
N/A https://myvalleynews.com/blog/2024/02/08/government‐watchdogs‐sue‐county‐over‐supervisor‐chuck‐washingtons‐board‐
appointments/?fbclid=IwAR0QsWFfJUg2HUHlbLN7a2_Xneb_boLFX4qslKdP_iu4bbUvjJsq6vx5EBo
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N/A How much are you folks spending to convince us to lay out even more in forever taxes? Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]Facebook Comment
N/A Put a bridge across the river, between Van Buren and I15.Facebook Comment
N/A Pass a bill where one construction project cannot begin until the last one is completed. Can also regulate business hours and thus start times so
everyone isn't on the road at the same time . This worked well during the Olympic games in Cerritos years ago
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N/A I had been waiting 20 minutes in line and still not even close to the interchange ramp. Those toll lanes really solved traffic!! 7:40am and well close to
45 minutes of waiting and finally, I’m merging onto the 91. Riverside County Transportation Commission please do enlighten me on how extending
the toll lanes to Lake Elsinore (as proposed in the draft) will improve traffic when we can’t even get to the 91 in a timely manner with the existing toll
lanes. And all for a one time easy payment of $16 from here to the county line. 2 Metrolink trains have already passed by while waiting just to get on
the 91
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] These politicians take our gas taxes and instead of fixing potholes and roadways they spend it on social
programs !
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] But it’s a start. Having oversized loads on the 60 or 215 during rush hour is not okay. The lanes are too few and
narrow. It is time for our regional leaders to put policy in place that puts limits on the big rig traffic on our highways. Next topic…air quality diminished
(thus, life spans diminished) due to big rigs in our county. There are longitudinal studies showing the impact. Our regional leaders need to create and
enforce policies to improve the planning, development, and quality of life here.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I’ve also lived here for all those decades. I think housing development is great…but the infrastructure
development has not paralleled the housing development. That has created the issues of traffic (and more) that impact quality of life.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] the 60 always looks like convoy city and forget adding more lanes they use all the lanes now but one far left
and never get pulled over
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I brought this up years ago and was told the court ruled the big rigs have the right to travel. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] The right case can shift that. I stay hopeful. The court is ever‐evolving. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Yes, big rigs in all lanes except for one lane for cars. This is AM rush hour heading east on the 60. Not to
mention…if a county relies on one industry (logistics aka warehouses)…that is not an effective long term economic strategy.
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N/A I’m sure a government plan with useless trains and pay lanes. Nothing that might work like extra lanes. Facebook Comment
N/A Reche Canyon , only two lane road, there are so many congestions, hard for residents who live there. Facebook Comment
N/A Government is a joke, the only plan they have are sick days, holidays, vacation and retirement. Facebook Comment
N/A Heard this before, we should just charge more taxes to help pay for the infrastructure. Also heard that before.. Facebook Comment
N/A Fix this…60 freeway AM rush hour heading east. One lane with/for cars and other lanes all big rigs. It gets worse with each passing year. Fix it. Facebook Comment
N/A All you have ever done for as long as I can remember is just keep the I.E. in cone city. When a job looks like it is done, nothing has changed and even
worse, no one can afford your ridiculous fees on fast trac. We paid taxes for these so called improvements only to not be able to use them and be
charged again. None of this is for the everyday working book, its all for the elite and the congestion never changes
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N/A So basically they’re going to put in more Toll rolls and charge us to install them and then charges $25 each day to drive home. The government is so
corrupt it’s unbelievable. 
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N/A Urgently needed!!Facebook Comment
N/A Wow. Love all the comments. People always need something to argue about. This is a public forum. You have a right to speak your opinion without
being attacked. Shows the maturity of people
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N/A Just more crime Facebook Comment
N/A We need more buses in Temecula now that it's growing and a Train in this city for seniors and students also so they can get to stores we are growing
like LA .
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N/A Wish I could take the train in the mid morning 11A to DTLA and get back out of DTLA at 11p, I know several people who are stuck driving. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] You'd have the train to yourself.Facebook Comment
N/A $40 Facebook Comment
N/A “Traffic relief” yet you are extending the toll lanes to Lake Elsinore. This will make traffic worse. Facebook Comment
N/A Grow up. Mass transit is a boondoggle. Doesn't help. Most busses and trains are largely empty. Just more union government jobs. Facebook Comment
N/A Newsoms plan Facebook Comment
N/A Give up your cars ride a bike , be happy ! NOT ! Another way to try to control you ! Facebook Comment
N/A No one in RivCo is asking for more transit. Everything is too spread out and you can't get around without a car. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]some have too Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED], I can’t read the article, can you copy and paste the key points from it? Facebook Comment
N/A Public transportation, like better, more direct train service from the inland empire to the LA north/south corridor, please? Facebook Comment
N/A Get rid of fast track Facebook Comment
N/A 3 more lanes each direction on a he 215, 4 more lanes each direction on the 60 and 5 more lanes each direction on the 91 that should handle the load
for the next 5 years
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] job security is the word that's why they keep dragging the repairs and the building of the new lanes Facebook Comment
N/A More money will not fix the problem!Facebook Comment
N/A They’re gonna build more lanes and they’re gonna add two lanes to Fastrak so we could pay more money to the county and the potholes are more
and more and more and no one is doing anything about it we pay so much tax dollars everyone is having flat tires on the freeways or broken
windshield cause they don’t clean the freeways or fix the potholes 
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] the previous versions of this ad promised to fix the potholes. Facebook Comment
N/A How about fixing all the potholes first? Facebook Comment
N/A Don,t forget the streets, are terrible Hemet and San Jacinto!!!Facebook Comment
N/A The 15 south though corona sucks.
215 south by march air base/Van Buren down to Nuevo sucks too.
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N/A How about fixing that abortion of an interchange of the 60/215 freeways in Riverside that only made traffic worse.
It seems like some drunk illegal aliens designed and built it!
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N/A Just use our tax dollars on what's already been pain for and stop lining your pockets... Facebook Comment
N/A The “plan” is to raise the sales tax 1% more to 9.75% in most cities to finance more toll roads and your deliberately engineered congestion.
Don’t be fooled by the sales pitch. RCTC is incompetent and should be scrapped.
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N/A I would like to see the express buses between Riverside and San Diego Counties back in operation, the bus routes 202 to Oceanside and 217 to
Escondido.
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N/A In my town it takes Over 2 hrs while riding the bus, to get to a place that takes 10 minutes in my car. Facebook Comment
N/A No new taxes. No local taxation to fix a state created problem….Facebook Comment
N/A If we keep electing the same Liberal representatives, we will keep getting the same results. Time for a change at all levels. #VoteREDtoSaveRiverside! Facebook Comment
N/A Reduce by not letting too many people trample our cities Facebook Comment
N/A Maybe if buses were safe, clean, and fast. No, who am I kidding? I ain't taking any damn bus. I'm a Californian. Give me the freedom of my car or give
me death!
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N/A I worked for RTA for many years, but, when you look at reality, we need more freeway lanes because there is no way a bus can get someone to a
destination in a reasonable timeframe compared to a car, even with our gridlocked traffic. I know. Transit is great for people who have no other
transportation option because of physical or economic reasons, so it serves an important purpose in the overall scheme of transportation. However, it
can never replace a car. Sorry to the green enthusiasts out there, but I would dare you to give up all travel in cars and use transit for the rest of your
life.
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N/A I spent 10 years voluntarily commuting on the bus. But I was lucky that I had a stop a block from home and a block from work. So, I have the
experience to back up my opinions and observations. Driving was a bit faster and much more reliable but work gave me some bennies and I didn't
have to pay for parking so it was worth it. That said, for the most part public transit is a waste of time and a total fail. There is no consideration for
the final mile for intercity transit and intracity coverage is virtually nil.
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N/A This is just a scam to 🐂 💩 people into supporting another 1% sales tax hike to fund more toll roads and intentional congestion.
RCTC should be scrapped. They’ve done nothing for western riverside county besides create more congestion and charge people 20‐30 bucks to get
home.
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N/A The “plan” is a ballot measure to raise the sales tax by 1% to 9.75% in most cities.
More money to fund their toll roads, deliberate congestion schemes and incompetence.
RCTC needs to be scrapped, not given more tax money to make things worse.
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N/A Traffic will never decrease ‐ ever…So let’s move it thru as quickly as possible. Spend my tax dollars on recalibrating the traffic lights on Winchester
Road especially thru Murrieta and Temecula to the 215 & the 15. Simple and doable.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] and more criminals Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] no thank you. Not sure what prompted your response to me.
Transportation doesn’t create criminals, though criminals may use any form of transportation like the vast majority of people who are non criminals,
or they may already be where they intended to be. Don’t get the connection.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I guess you don't watch the news. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] you don’t know me so you don’t know what I do. Leading with an insult speaks more about you, the only one
in this interchange you know, so you’re trolling, and I don’t do trolls. Bye!
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] hahahahahaha. Look who is making insults.but then again as you said I don't know you. Thank God for small
favors
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] you’re very very welcome. I’m glad I could brighten your day. (To gift you again: Your bully game is at 6th
grade level. But you go on and do you. You seem like a very happy troll). The end, bye. We don’t know each other. Talk to someone you know or you
treat respectfully, if you want feedback on how you came across (remember you rolled up on me not vice versa, I can’t possibly be victimizing you, but
good try at the “I’m a victim here” ploy.)
We’re done because we don’t owe each other a thing here, and you don’t ask nicely. And this ain’t baseball. I don’t give three strikes. out. Others
can decide what they wish from this interchange and whether they want to coach you. When we declare “I wasn’t bullying…” both bullies and non
bullies say that. Bullies won’t invite feedback. Invite feedback, but from those whom you could possibly hear. We don’t know each other. I just offered
my opinion of what you said to me. My opinion. I own it.
If you’re concerned I might have truth in what I said, ask someone to whom you might listen. But maybe I’m wrong. I don’t know you and so I’m good
being wrong, but I have no need to find out.
So we’re done.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] what do you mean my bully game. I don't bully anyone. I just made a remark and you took it personally Facebook Comment
N/A Close the Border and export all illegal alien criminals. This would reduce demand and you don’t even have to build any new roads. Facebook Comment
N/A Hire a professional to develop the plan. Someone who has the skills to develop a plan for more than 5 years. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] fast track pays for them fancy 5 star dinners at fancy restaurants and resorts. Facebook Comment
N/A New freeway to connect 15 and 241 Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] cajalco would of been a perfect path Facebook Comment
N/A What about a signal light at Magellan st and Jackson Rd in Murrieta Ca . We need it very badly it’s a very dengue corner, Please someone do
something good with our taxes we paid
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N/A https://www.pressenterprise.com/2024/01/31/endorsement‐jack‐guerrero‐for‐riverside‐county‐board‐of‐supervisors/ Facebook Comment
N/A Step 1: to improving traffic: voting Chuck Washington out of office. Step 2: not voting for a coward who wouldn’t answer simple questions.
Step 3: vote for a real leader who speaks the truth. This is my personal plan on improving traffic in Riverside county.
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N/A Sacramento's plans in place that are running people out of here will relieve traffic congestion. Facebook Comment
N/A You dummies can't fix stupid. Keep building apartments for tax revenue and keep the border wide open. Then wonder why there's no space to drive
on the freeway or city streets and ask the taxpayer what to do. Let's face it folks, state and local governments are made up of progressive socialists.
They want you to walk to work and eat bugs. It's a done deal.
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N/A Quit wasting our taxes on toll roads that we pay for then you charge us to use them. Use all the tax money you get from high gas taxes and make
repairs on the damaged streets and highways
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N/A Es muy interesante su proyecto para el transporte público. Sería muy útil y beneficioso poder conectarnos con otras ciudades. Facebook Comment
N/A The cycling infrastructure isn't being used now, never has been. Cycling will only be popular after people are impoverished by taxation and regulation
of daily life, when they can no longer afford independant transportation.
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N/A I decided to drive each day it rained the last few weeks as the metrolink had excessive delays.
Thanks for continuing to be unreliable.
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N/A Will they be self supporting or require taxpayers money for subsidies?Facebook Comment
N/A Just what we’d need, more empty busses on the road.Facebook Comment
N/A You have a long way to go if you want the public to ride buses or light rail instead of driving in their cars. Making parallel streets and avenues one way
would have a great advantage to local businesses.
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N/A The valley needs light rail with feeder bus routes.Facebook Comment
N/A Sure ‐ dump your vehicle and be at numeracy of govt telling you when and where you are allowed to go ….🤮🤮🤮Facebook Comment
N/A Trains!Facebook Comment
N/A I never ride a bus i have my car to be in and not wait or sit by stranger in bus Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] lucky you some people don’t have that luxury. You sound really entitled. You never know what life could bring,
your car could break down.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]im not entitled i work hard for my stuff. If my car breaks down still wont use a bus i fix my car asap. But what i
was trying to say this government want us to park our and ride a bus which will take longer in most case on top sitting by strangers anything can
happen too. Yes i underatand theres alot of people that depends on on public transit.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I’m sorry I didn’t mean to come off as abrasive. I lost my only form of transportation and I do not like having to
depend on public transit for the same reason that you mentioned because anything can jump off! It’s too crazy. But I live in a nicer area so it’s alittle
better but still. Times are indeed crazy. You are lucky to still have your car. I pray to get another real soon. GodBless you and good night, Sir ❤.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] i pray that you will get another ride. Honestly god will bless you with that and hope it will be soon . Your good.
I didnt try to sound like public trasit horrible what not i understand there alot of people depending on it
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] awww, Thank You for being so sweet. I greatly value and appreciate your comments ❤❤❤Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Riverside County Transportation Commission Facebook Comment
N/A Trains!Facebook Comment
N/A My plan involves lowering the sales tax.Facebook Comment
N/A Take Half of the California lotto !!!Facebook Comment
N/A TRAINS!Facebook Comment
N/A How about adding a 4th lane northbound 15 from second street to the 60 freeway.
The toll lanes promised to have multiple exits and entrance area was NOT done. Just one at 6th street and that ramp was not updated when they did
all kinds of improvements in Corona but we couldn’t even have a sound wall. What a bunch of crap!
More traffic noise than ever at 5 am.
No more tax hikes!
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N/A We are for it.Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] are you for another 1% more sales tax? Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] kids don't even ride the bus to school anymore. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Ummm… yes they do. I know this because one drives by my house twice a day. But regardless, this has nothing
to do with school busses.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Hubby rode the train and bus for 10 years+ to OC.. Can you say 5 1/2 hour commute every day. Not to
mention the times the trains hit a car or a person. Little bit less stress than driving. But it's not the be all and end of an answer. It's hard...and
carrying a backpack, too. In Corona you have to go up stairs over the train and down stairs to catch the train.. this after an hour ride on the bus from
Lake Elsinore. Its not cheap. We were so excited when they put the station in Perris.. Nope even longer commute..and more expensive. You have to
go to Riverside and change trains and then to Orange County and even earlier. People do it though because wages are high in OC. Also, another thing
is there is NO SHELTER from the sun and the rain in bad weather. And it doesn't ease the 91 traffic. Thank God he's retired now. I pray for all the
road warriors!
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] when I was in high school 67‐70, I wrote a letter to then Governor Reagan suggesting to build monorails similar
to Disneyland using the median space of the freeways. I received a letter back stating more or less it was too expensive to build.
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N/A Higher taxes and toll roads! FU! I wonder why more people are moving out of CA Facebook Comment
N/A I believe the best way to deal with high traffic congestion is to restrict all truck deliveries should be made late nights and early mornings! Between
9pm and 5 am!
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N/A Yes, where is the bus 202 going to Oceanside and 217 going to Escondido ??? I hope these buses will get back soon. Facebook Comment
N/A Very few riders on existing buses or trains Facebook Comment
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]Traveling anywhere is never going to be easy with the massive numbers of people insisting on having their own
car to go anyplace. Trains are the best alternative to sitting in gridlock on a freeway day after day after day.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] the 74 works me Facebook Comment
N/A Stop electing Democrats they have wasted enough funding on high speed rails and could've fixed every highway in California. Facebook Comment
N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] I sometimes feel the express lanes are designed to slow down the traffic on the main freeway. People try to
get into and out of the expressway and blocks the main traffic. The end result is quite contrary to expectations.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] thats exactly what they’ve done at several locations in western riverside county.
I like to say they create congestion then monetize it. That’s their business model.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] yes ‐ I moved here recently and seeing the amount of congestion in the interchanges and express lanes entry
and exit seemed strange to me. This kind of congestion happens at other places too but at very few spots. Here it is everywhere. They should address
this like an emergency because this is really hurting this area.
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N/A Additionally the tolls are quite high for daily commuters. Until people staying in the riverside county area are compelled by circumstances being their
control ‐ they would not pay these high tolls. Also the road surfaces and builds are really poor ‐ smoothness of ride does not seem to be a factor of
quality control.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] everything is done on the cheap. From engineering to execution.
They then blame the additional congestion (they cause) on the fact that they don’t have enough money to do it right…
It’s circular logic that always leads back to them wanting more money.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] yea makes sense ‐ they need to increase public confidence by showing intent ‐ address traffic congestion on
the major highways urgently
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N/A My plan involves getting rid of all the socialist programs so tax payers can have safe roads. Facebook Comment
N/A I sometimes feel we need multiple connectors between i15 and i215. Also a straight road from Temecula Murietta area to Orange County will help
this area economically.
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N/A No new taxes Facebook Comment
N/A Get rid of fastrak Facebook Comment
N/A Local control? Then why does Newsom have a board member on RCTC. Why does Blythe and high desert communities have a say on the 91 fastrak
lanes in Corona?
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N/A How about a ramp signal from 60 east to 15 north? Or at least, figure out a way to merge the traffic there.
Also, figure out the 215/60 overlap. It's a total nightmare.
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N/A More mass transportation. Secondary roads are in need of repair. No new taxes. People are fed up. Clean up Varner Road. Facebook Comment
N/A “The Plan” involves giving public sector employees another big fat raise, more benefits, higher pensions, etc. and creating bigger government. Facebook Comment
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Get over your hatred bigot and grow up.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Exactly. I always love when the militant sectors of the left act like fixing our highways, instead of building trains
to nowhere, is a partisan issue.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED]
Right best one I like is when they try to make excuses for the inflation and act like it's not due to Democrat policies.
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N/A [PERSONAL INFORMATION REDACTED] Thing is, even a lot of Democrats aren't sold on foregoing highway expansion in favor of railways to nowhere. It
isn't actually partisan once it gets down to the people, and the people need to make themselves clear.
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Democrats won't hold their leadership accountable that's why the roads in California have not been maintained they can't blame Republicans seems
the SB1 projects are just a repeat of the Obama shovel ready projects majority of the funds were reallocated just like what's going on with Newsoms
gas tax.
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N/A TRAINS!Facebook Comment
N/A The bus 41 isn’t On time and often misses route to @morenovalleycollege Instagram Comment
N/A Can't wait to see CV Rail completed.Instagram Comment
N/A It's nice to see CV Rail getting mentioned. we all know improving public transport is the only way to fix our traffic congestion problems. Busses won't
help if they just get stuck in the same traffic as all the other cars
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N/A It should be a priority to invest in public transportation through this corridor. Planning for the High Speed Rail, as far off as that may be, needs to take
place now. Additionally we should look to expand train services the from current terminus in Perris to it's Historical route into Hemet. It would also
benefit the community tremendously if the train was extended down into Temecula as well. This area is so bogged down with car traffic that no
amount of Street and Road Improvements can alleviate.
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N/A Stop adding car lanes and start adding options Instagram Comment
N/A We need an express lane to bypass Temecula on 15 north. Traffic is horrible there now all day and not just rush hour. Extending light rail from Perris
to Temecula and Hemet won’t do anything bc no one commutes that way. Pls max out and add lanes and exits on the 15 ASAP. It’s been horrible for
the past decade and nothing has been done. I’d gladly pay hundreds in added tax to fix it. So sick of it!
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N/A Stop adding car lanes, start adding transport options.Instagram Comment
N/A The IE needs to include how to bring jobs to the IE as part of the traffic plan. Working close to home would alleviate many of the traffic issues. Reddit Comment
N/A Thank you for flagging this. Will definitely do a deep dive in a few days and provide feedback in support of better transit connections and bike mobility
infrastructure.
We can't keep widening freeways‐‐this is simply unsustainable on so many levels (financially and environmentally costly and doesn't even solve
traffic).
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N/A Anyone who suggests a freeway widening is stupid, ignorant, irrational, corrupt, or some combination of these four conditions.
Freeway widenings worsen traffic through induced demand, and economists and engineers have known that fact since 1957!
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N/A The only way to relieve traffic congestion is shortening car and truck trips and reducing their number. And, the only thing that accomplishes that goal
(short of imposing tolls and the like) is creating more pedestrian‐friendly mixed‐use districts that are connected with one another by rail, B.R.T., and
other high‐quality transit systems.
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N/A Vote for Thanos.Reddit Comment
N/A Extending the Arrow transitway to U.C.R./Perris and to downtown Riverside via the Riverside Industrial Lead, and the other abandoned rail rights of
way in Highgrove, makes tremendous sense.
The Pacific Electric Railway used to have a line that traveled along the northern side of Inland Center Drive, and that right of way still exists. It could
easily be made into a rail line again.
We need the R.C.T.C. and the S.B. County Transportation Authority to work together.
www.Facebook.com/Bi‐countyCorridor
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N/A Connect the 91/Perris Valley Line all the way down from Menifee to Temecula. Continued with a line south along I‐15 connecting to San Diego, The
Coaster Line, & Amtrak. A must!
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N/A Warehouse full IE is doomed.Reddit Comment
N/A >*RCTC is updating the 2024 Draft TRP to reflect current and future needs of Riverside County residents. These changes include updating the Plan
with investments in public transportation, roadway safety, highway improvements, active transportation, commuter assistance, response to natural
disasters, and environmental mitigation.*
Personally I think this plan does not outline enough specific improvements to the county's regional transit connections and a lot of proposed projects
focus on highway widenings. Not sure how RCTC will respond to feedback but if you have time I think it is worth [adding your
thoughts](https://www.rctc.org/traffic‐relief‐plan/feedback/).
​
[Full Plan](https://www.rctc.org/traffic‐relief‐plan/)
Reddit Post
N/A https://www.rctc.org/traffic‐relief‐plan/Reddit Post
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DRAFT 2024 TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN
Riverside County Transportation Commission
April 10, 2024
David Knudsen, External Affairs Director
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Public Outreach By The Numbers
Updates to the Traffic Relief Plan
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•The 2024 Traffic Relief Plan contains:
–Over $30 billion of transportation improvements
–Transportation improvements are balanced and equitably implemented
–Financial accountability requirements
–Locally-driven implementation in each of Riverside County’ s distinct subregions.
•The Plan is intended to identify solutions to the transportation needs of
Riverside County residents.
Traffic Relief Plan Update Themes
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1.Adjusting the TRP to an aspirational plan
2.New projects added in Western Riverside County
3.Environmental Mitigation adjustments
4.Coachella Valley local road program
5.Adjusting Western County’s project categories
Updates to the TRP
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•Investment Category Adjustments in Western Riverside County
October 2023 Proposed 2024
Funding the Projects in the TRP
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•Completing the projects in the TRP will require a new local measure
•There are two statutes to consider
–RCTC’s PUC 240300 (2/3rds voter threshold)
–ACA-1 (55% voter threshold)
•ACA-1, a California Constitutional Amendment on the November 2024
general election
ACA-1 vs. RCTC’s Statutory Authority
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ACA–1 RCTC’s Statutory Authority
PUC 240300 et seq.
Requires 55% approval from Riverside County
voters
Requires 2/3rds (67%) approval from Riverside
County voters
Funds can only be used for construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation or replacement of
public infrastructure or the acquisition/lease of
real property for public infrastructure.
Can be used to fund construction, reconstruction,
rehabilitation or replacement of public
infrastructure or the acquisition/lease of real
property for public infrastructure.
Tax revenues cannot be used to fund operations
and general maintenance, including for public
transportation.
Tax revenues can be used to fund operations and
general maintenance.
Limited use of tax revenues for active
transportation investment.
Funds can be used for active transportation
investment.
Use of ACA-1 is dependent on approval at
November 2024 Election.
Funds can be used for operations, general
maintenance, and commuter assistance programs.
Statutory authority already exists and isn’t
dependent on the passage of ACA-1.
Public Transportation Funding
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•Passenger rail and bus transit maintenance & operations are funded with
local, state, and federal funds
Local State Federal
Measure A $26.7
million
SB1 State of Good
Repair $4.6 million
Federal Transit
Administration $62 million
Low Carbon Transit
Operations Program $7 million
State Transit Assistance $34 million
Local Transit Funding $145 million
Total: $279.3 million annually
Using ACA-1 For The TRP
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•An expenditure plan and ordinance can be considered by Riverside
County voters, in the same election and ballot, under both ACA-1 and
RCTC’s statutory authority so long as the expenditure plan and
ordinance are ACA-1 compliant.
–An ACA-1 compliant ordinance and expenditure plan could be used for fund
eligible projects in the TRP
–If ACA-1 passes a statewide vote, the voter approval threshold is 55%
–If ACA-1 fails to pass, 2/3rds is the required voter approval threshold
Decision Timeline
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Today’s Discussion and Action
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1.Receive and File Public Outreach Summary for the Draft 2024 Traffic
Relief Plan
2.Adopt the 2024 Traffic Relief Plan as an aspirational, county-wide
transportation plan
3.Direct Staff to Draft an ACA-1 Compliant Ordinance and Expenditure
Plan to Fund Eligible Projects in the 2024 Traffic Relief Plan
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Agenda Item 8
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: April 10, 2024
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM:
Projects and Funding Strategies Ad Hoc Committee
David Knudsen, External Affairs Director
Sergio Vidal, Chief Financial Officer
Erik Galloway, Project Delivery Director
David K. Thomas, Toll Project Delivery Director
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Adopt the 2024 Traffic Relief Plan
PROJECTS AND FUNDING STRATEGIES AD HOC COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Adopt the 2024 Traffic Relief Plan.
FINALIZING THE 2024 TRAFFIC RELIEF PLAN:
The proposed final 2024 Traffic Relief Plan (TRP or Plan) represents the vision, values, and
long-term transportation priorities of Riverside County residents, leaders, and community
stakeholders.
The 2024 TRP contains:
• More than $30 billion of transportation improvements;
• Policies to ensure transportation investments are balanced and made equitably;
• Accountability and transparency requirements; and
• Locally-driven implementation in each of Riverside County’s distinct subregions.
BACKGROUND:
The Commission approved the draft TRP at its October 11, 2023, meeting. Following its approval,
the Plan was presented to Riverside County residents through a comprehensive public
engagement program that included in-person and digital outreach methods. The public
engagement activities resulted in a significant public response. The proposed final 2024 TRP
contains several changes based on input from the public, city councils, stakeholder groups and
recommendations from legal counsel.
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Summary of Changes
The TRP is an aspirational plan – The TRP was initially written to serve as a potential expenditure
plan that voters could choose to approve. However, based on emerging new funding
opportunities, the TRP text was updated to reflect the Commission's and the public's
transportation aspirations and to acknowledge the need to use and leverage local, state, and
federal funding. Therefore, much of the language that would otherwise be used in an
expenditure plan was removed. As a result, the TRP has independent utility as an aspirational
plan informed by public input. The Commission may use it as a reference point for future
decisions and to communicate the transportation needs across Riverside County communities to
federal and state partners. From staff's analysis, it is clear the vast majority of the projects and
services within the Plan are unlikely to be delivered without a new and dedicated local funding
source.
New Projects Added in Western Riverside County – As a result of the public outreach and input
from city councils, forty additional projects were added to the Plan. Some examples of these
added projects include:
• Auxiliary lanes on State Route (SR) 91 and Interstate (I) 215;
• Express lanes on I-215 between the 91/60/215 to 60/215 interchanges in Riverside;
• Various interchange improvement projects on I-15, I-215, and SR-60;
• Potential transit and/or passenger rail connections on the region's highway systems
including on I-15, I-215, SR-91, and SR-60.
Adding these projects increased the overall TRP investment cost to more than $30 billion.
Investment Category Adjustments in Western Riverside County – Recognizing the
responsibilities the county and cities have to keep local roads in good condition, the Safe Streets
and Roads category in western Riverside County was adjusted based on input from city councils
and other stakeholders. The category was adjusted from eight percent to 18 percent because
project needs from cities and the county increased. The category continues to be split with half
for city and county projects and the other half for RCTC for major regional Safe Streets and Roads
projects. The Safe Streets and Roads category can fund projects requested by cities such as grade
separations, pedestrian bridges, and improvements to arterial roads.
Other changes to the project categories were made to reflect transportation needs, including:
• Active Transportation was adjusted from three percent to four percent;
• Public Transportation was adjusted from 25 percent to 24 percent based on project
alignments in other categories and now includes rideshare programs;
• Highways was adjusted from 25 percent to 35 percent and now includes Freeway Service
Patrol activities;
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• Environmental Mitigation was adjusted from 25 percent to 11 percent due to statutory
limitations on how funds can be used for non-project mitigation;
• Regional Connections was adjusted from 12 percent to eight percent as a result of
realignment of project types;
• Commuter Assistance programs were relocated to public transportation and highway
categories.
Figure 1 illustrates the updated categories versus the original investment share.
Figure 1. Investment Categories and Shares: Draft TRP vs. 2024 TRP
October 2023 - Draft April 2024 - Revised
Environmental Mitigation – Language was amended, based on legal analysis, related to
Coachella Valley’s Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) and western Riverside
County’s Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) funding allocation in the Plan. The
TRP no longer specifies a percentage of funds dedicated to CVMSHCP or MSHCP. Added to the
TRP is language that recognizes regional, state, and federal environmental protection
requirements when building infrastructure projects, including compliance with the MSHCP
administered by the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority; the CVMSHCP,
administered by the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission; and the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Coachella Valley Section Amended – Based on feedback from city councils, the Coachella Valley
Association of Governments (CVAG) updated the Coachella Valley portion of the Plan. This
update includes providing for a regional pavement program implemented by CVAG in
coordination with its members, with a focus on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of roadways
that handle substantial amounts of non-local traffic. This program will reduce the burden borne
by cities and the county by creating a cost sharing partnership. By coordinating this work across
jurisdictions in the Coachella Valley, a regional pavement management program will provide for
consistent quality, economies of scale and properly timed lane closures.
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Compliance With State Laws and Regulations Emphasized – The 2024 TRP clarifies that the Plan
is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and that any adoption
of this aspirational Plan is not a “commitment” to any particular project within the Plan – a similar
statement is made in this staff report. The TRP acknowledges projects listed in the Plan may have
impacts and mitigation requirements by state law. The Plan contains language on mitigation of
vehicle miles traveled (VMT) which provides a policy foundation for the Commission to begin
addressing VMT as necessary.
Conclusion and Next Steps
The proposed final 2024 TRP is a blueprint for transportation improvements for Riverside County
residents. The Plan is a product of our Riverside County residents’ collective voice. It is now an
aspirational document, shaped by years of public input from residents, community leaders,
stakeholders, and elected officials throughout the county. The Plan identifies transportation
projects and services that if approved and implemented in the future will maintain Riverside
County as a region of opportunity and prosperity.
If the Commission decide to seek voter approval from Riverside County residents to implement
projects and services in the TRP, an expenditure plan and ordinance and any other required
analysis will be developed in compliance with the Commission’s authorizing statutes and
applicable state law.
Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
The Traffic Relief Plan is not a “project” under CEQA and any adoption of the Plan is not a
commitment to implement any particular project within the Plan; therefore, any adoption of the
Plan is not subject to CEQA. Further, even if the Plan was subject to CEQA, it would be exempt
from substantive environmental review as a planning and feasibility study. This is because the
Plan is aspirational and a planning document and does not provide approval for any potential
future projects and programs related to the Commission’s provision of transportation or other
services. Further, the Commission is not approving the construction of any projects or
implementation of any programs that may result in a direct or indirect physical change in the
environment. At such time as any of the projects or programs identified herein are proposed to
be undertaken, any and all appropriate state and federal environmental review will be required
and completed prior to any future approval of specific projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a policy and information item. There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments: 2024 Traffic Relief Plan
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Table of Contents
Overview of the Traffic Relief Plan ...................................................................................................2
Funding the Plan and Accountability to Taxpayers .........................................................................3
Equity Among Regions and Residents ............................................................................................5
Traffic Relief Plan: Your Guide to Projects and Services ..................................................................6
Palo Verde Valley (Blythe) ................................................................................................................7
Coachella Valley ..............................................................................................................................8
Western Riverside County .............................................................................................................13
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Your Voice. Your Plan.
Riverside County residents have expressed their ideas about how to improve transportation in Riverside County. From freeways that move faster, to roads with fewer potholes, to more available public transportation, and protecting infrastructure from natural hazards like floods and earthquakes, residents and their representatives said these improvements will make a difference in their life and benefit Riverside County’s growing economy.
We’ve listened.
The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) developed the Traffic Relief Plan (Plan) based on feedback from Riverside County residents and their elected representatives. The Plan is a countywide transportation blueprint designed to reduce traffic congestion, implement roadway safety measures, and offer greater mobility options for communities across Riverside County. With the addition of 500,000 more residents anticipated over the next 25 years, improving transportation now and preparing for the future is crucial.
Highlights of improvements include:
✔ Improving freeway traffic flow on Interstates (I) and State Routes (SR), including on I-10, I-15, I-215, SR 60, and SR 91.
✔ Improving traffic flow and safety on major roads including but not limited to Temescal Canyon Road, Cajalco Road, Ramona Expressway, Gilman Springs Road, Grand Avenue, Bob Hope Drive, Fred Waring Drive, Highway 111, and Indian Canyon Drive.
✔ Improving the condition of existing roads by providing funds for basic pothole repairs, paving dirt roads, and synchronizing signals throughout Riverside County.
✔ Adding safety improvements for pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists on sidewalks and trails.
✔ Increasing frequency of and access to bus and rail public transportation by adding new tracks, new stations, more trains, more bus service, bus shelters, safety and security measures, and technology to make public transit safer and more reliable.
✔ Bringing daily rail service to the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass from Los Angeles, Orange County, and Riverside.
✔ Connecting Riverside County by
• Acquiring right of way for the realigned County Road formerly known as the State Route 79 Realignment Project from the Temecula Valley through Hemet and San Jacinto
• Widening and improving safety on Cajalco Road
• Improving roads between Lake Elsinore and Perris to shorten commutes on I-15 and I-215
• Improving Van Buren Boulevard
• Constructing a bypass to I-10 east of Banning toward the Coachella Valley
✔ Providing more independence and opportunity for residents who rely on public transportation services, such as seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, students, residents of rural communities, and those who choose to use public transportation.
✔ Using new technologies that can improve the efficiency and safety of the current roadway and public transit systems, paving the way for the future.
Implementation of the Traffic Relief Plan’s projects and services will require significant new funding. Potential funding sources could include a new sales tax measure dedicated to transportation projects, increased transportation spending by the federal government, and securing state and federal grants. A sales tax measure will require local voter approval by Riverside County residents.
Questions?
If you have questions about the Traffic Relief Plan, please contact the Riverside County Transportation Commission at info@rctc.org or 951-787-7141.
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Funding Projects in the Plan
The funding strategy for the Traffic Relief Plan is designed to anticipate the need for local, state, and federal resources. However, it’s important to note that strict legal requirements often bind state and federal funding usage. Moreover, funds for significant transportation improvements are typically distributed through competitive grants, pitting Riverside County against regions across the state and nation for limited resources. In such a scenario, local funds become a lifeline, enabling the delivery of regional transportation projects even when state and federal funds fall short. While some projects and services may be eligible for state and federal funds, the majority of projects can only be realized with the infusion of new local funding. Local funding as proposed by an ordinance and expenditure plan is required to be approved by Riverside County voters.
Local Funds Local funds are not just a financial resource but a key to unlocking state and federal funding opportunities for transportation infrastructure projects. They are often a prerequisite to receiving other funding sources. Unlike their state and federal counterparts, local funds offer a unique advantage: flexibility. This means funding can be swiftly and directly applied to projects, bypassing state and federal bureaucratic processes that can often cause delays.
State and Federal Funding is Dwindling While every local dollar generated for transportation infrastructure is used to leverage and maximize other funding opportunities, state and federal funding has become extremely competitive or funding priorities have shifted. This shift places a heavier burden on local funding to complete projects. Local funding is not just a potential solution but a necessary one to implement traffic relief projects that Riverside County residents urgently need.
Ordinance and Expenditure Plan Local funds are tax dollars within Riverside County that voters of Riverside County have authorized with the explicit intent of funding transportation improvements in the county. By law, an ordinance and expenditure plan must specify how taxpayer funds will be utilized, and
it serves as a commitment to the residents of Riverside County to successfully complete the projects – on time and on budget.
Local Control and Efficiency
Local Control Implementing the projects in the Traffic Relief Plan will be done through locally elected representatives and local public works professionals in partnership with RCTC, which is governed by local city council members or mayors of every city and all five members of the County Board of Supervisors.
No Money Diverted to Sacramento or
Washington, D.C. State and federal government officials cannot legally divert, take, or direct funds approved by Riverside County voters intended to implement the projects in the Plan.
Fiscal Accountability and Efficiency Administrative salaries and benefits to administer the Plan would be limited to no more than 1% of net revenues approved by voters to implement the projects in the Plan. Implementation of this Plan will not require the creation of any new government entity. To achieve efficiency and local control, RCTC may delegate appropriate responsibilities for administering components of the Plan to existing local governments at its discretion.
Flexibility to Expedite Projects
RCTC, following applicable laws, may issue debt against future local revenues approved by voters to achieve the Plan’s objectives and to expedite completion of projects, as the administer of local voter-approved transportation funding. The issuances of debt will undergo a feasibility analysis to ensure the lowest borrowing costs are incurred while repayment terms are advantageous.
To expedite priority projects and services, reduce costs to taxpayers, or avoid loss of other funding, RCTC may make maximum use of funds by temporarily loaning funds between transportation purposes set forth in the Plan. In borrowing and making loans, the proportionate shares for areas and purposes over the duration of the Plan may not be changed without an amendment of the Plan as required by law.
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Transparency and Openness
The use of local, state, and federal taxpayer funds requires transparency and good stewardship. Funding and implementing the projects in the Traffic Relief Plan will occur in compliance with opening meeting and disclosure laws.
Required Public Disclosure of Funds
RCTC will follow applicable state and federal accounting transparency and accountability requirements and report findings to the public which may include financial audits and reviews, reports, and/or disclosures annually upon approval of an expenditure plan by voters.
Maintenance of Effort
The Traffic Relief Plan understands the need for investments for cities and county transportation activities and improvements. Any new local funds received by cities and the county shall supplement existing local revenues and required developer improvements used for transportation purposes. As a condition of receiving new local funds, cities and the county shall maintain their existing commitment of local funds for transportation purposes. Environmental mitigation funds provided for land conservation shall supplement and shall not supplant existing mitigation fees paid by developers.
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Equity Among Regions and Residents
Riverside County residents require a dependable and high-quality regional transportation system that connects communities, and promotes the economy. Considering the state mandate of constructing over 167,000 new housing units and the population estimated to grow to 3 million people in the next 25 years, the Traffic Relief Plan acknowledges that all regions in Riverside County need transportation improvements.
Many residents in Riverside County live in areas that lack adequate infrastructure and public transportation services. Significant numbers of residents are facing increasing traffic congestion. Implementing projects in the Plan requires fairness and equity for Riverside County residents. The Traffic Relief Plan supports the county’s diverse communities in the following ways:
Geography
The Traffic Relief Plan recognizes the three distinct subregions of Riverside County and identifies project investments to support the unique needs of each community. This ensures that the funds raised through a future ordinance and expenditure plan for transportation improvements in a specific subregion will remain there and cannot be transferred to other parts of the county. These regions are:
• Palo Verde Valley (Blythe area)
• Coachella Valley
• Western Riverside County (Riverside and Corona areas, Moreno Valley and Perris areas, Hemet-San Jacinto Valley, San Gorgonio Pass, and Temecula-Murrieta-Lake Elsinore areas)
Small, Rural, Disadvantaged Communities
Prioritization of investments shall take into account the needs of residents in small, rural, and disadvantaged communities in Riverside County.
Mitigating Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
The Traffic Relief Plan mitigates VMT with VMT-reducing projects and services.
Decisions Based On Needs
Priority for investments in areas requiring significant infrastructure repairs and upgrades and public transportation will be determined based on objective needs.
Supporting Local Roads
The county and cities have a responsibility to keep roads in good condition. The Plan supports investments for this effort.
Increased Transportation Options for Residents
Traffic Relief Plan investments focus significantly on the needs of seniors, students, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and residents of rural and underserved communities who use public transportation regularly.
Balanced Transportation System
The Traffic Relief Plan recognizes all types of transportation needs for Riverside County. Proactively addressing the transportation issues in Riverside County requires a flexible and a comprehensive approach.
Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
The Traffic Relief Plan is not a “project” under CEQA and any adoption of the Plan is not a commitment to implement any particular project within the Plan; therefore, any adoption of the Plan is not subject to CEQA. Further, even if the Plan was subject to CEQA, it would be exempt from substantive environmental review as a planning and feasibility study. This is because the Plan is aspirational and a planning document and does not provide approval for any potential future projects and programs related to the Commission’s provision of transportation or other services. Further, the Commission is not approving the construction of any projects or implementation of any programs that may result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment. At such time as any of the projects or programs identified herein are proposed to be undertaken, any and all appropriate state and federal environmental review will be required and completed prior to any future approval of specific projects.
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Transportation Investment Needs
The Plan identifies transportation-related improvements across seven categories. In the Coachella Valley, all transportation-related improvements are prioritized through the valley wide Transportation Project Prioritization Study (TPPS). In Western Riverside County, the projects are categorized by needs. In the Palo Verde Valley (Blythe), projects can be completed in any of the categories below.
Safe Streets and Roads – Pothole repair and road maintenance; sidewalks and pedestrian safety infrastructure; protected bicycle lanes; roadway improvements in high-accident areas; bus shelters; bridge repairs; improvements to railroad crossings, including bridges to separate roads from railroad tracks; traffic calming measures; bypass roads; median barriers; protecting roads, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities from flooding and other natural hazards; traffic signals, including technology to synchronize and interconnect signals; improvements to provide accessibility for persons with disabilities.
Highways – Improving traffic flow on State Routes 60, 91, 111 and Interstates 10, 15, and 215 by constructing new lanes, improving highway interchanges (on- and off-ramps and bridges) and public transportation facilities, expanding Freeway Service Patrol roadside assistance, and utilizing innovative technologies.
Public Transportation – Increasing frequency and safety of trains and buses; building new tracks, parking, and stations; extending rail service from Perris to Hemet and San Jacinto; exploring mass transit options on the I-15 corridor; extending rail service to the Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass (Banning/Beaumont/Calimesa/Cabazon area); sustaining operation of rail service throughout the county; expanding bus service options including rapid/express buses; on-demand transit options known as “micro-transit;” modernizing and adding zero-emission buses; providing targeted transit services and keeping bus fares low for seniors, veterans, students, and individuals with disabilities; upgrading bus stops and amenities; maintaining and expanding carpool/vanpool service and partnering with employers to create incentives for alternative commute methods; and improving connections between home, school, and employment centers.
Regional Connections – Constructing multi-modal transportation corridors that connect parts of Riverside County, relieving congestion on existing highways and local roads, improving safety such as realigning State Route 79 as a county road, creating a bypass to I-10 between Banning and Coachella Valley, improving Van Buren Boulevard, and providing a new Elsinore-Ethanac Expressway.
Active Transportation – Improving safety and expanding access to pedestrian and bicycle facilities such as sidewalks and bicycle lanes, in addition to improving and expanding recreational trails and access to open spaces and natural areas.
Flood and Blowsand Control – Reinforcing roadways and infrastructure against natural hazards in the Coachella Valley.
Environmental Mitigation – To construct the traffic relief improvements in this Plan, mitigation will be required to preserve and improve quality of living, including in disadvantaged communities. Additionally, public infrastructure is increasingly under threat from natural disasters. Further, population growth and development puts pressure on natural areas that make Riverside County a desirable place to live. To achieve balanced growth of the region, ensure transportation projects can move forward, withstand natural hazards, and provide for a high quality of living for current and future generations of Riverside County residents, the Traffic Relief Plan makes meaningful commitments to environmental stewardship.
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The Traffic Relief Plan aims to improve all aspects of local transportation in the Palo Verde Valley region. The Blythe City Council has the responsibility to prioritize and identify transportation investments within the city limits, while the County Board of Supervisors is responsible for implementing transportation investments in unincorporated areas of the region. All revenues raised through a future expenditure plan for projects in the Palo Verde Valley region will remain in the Palo Verde Valley and returned directly to the City of Blythe and the County Board of Supervisors.
Both the City of Blythe and the County must adhere to open meeting laws, as well as public disclosure of funds and reporting requirements when implementing the investments in the Plan. This ensures transparency and accountability in the process, and benefits the residents of the Palo Verde Valley region.
To address transportation needs in rural areas, such as the Palo Verde Valley, and to strengthen the agricultural economy and tourism, new investments will focus on:
• Safety and maintenance of local streets and roads
• Ensuring public infrastructure complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Closing sidewalk gaps and enhancing bike lanes for improved pedestrian access to and from schools
• Improving the condition of interchanges at Interstate 10, including landscaping and gateway enhancements
• Establishing a new vanpool program for residents commuting to major employment areas, such as Ironwood and Chuckawalla Valley prisons, Coachella Valley, and Arizona
• Providing reduced or free-fare public transit to increase access to education, healthcare, employment, and services
• Replacing and expanding the bus fleet to improve air quality with low- and zero- emission vehicles
• Upgrading transit operating and maintenance facilities to maintain transit vehicles and infrastructure in good condition
• Increasing frequency and expanding public transit options for education, healthcare, employment, and services in underserved neighborhoods
Investing in transportation infrastructure, like those identified in the Plan, can stimulate economic development in the community. Improving the transportation network will leverage other public and private investments and encourage new economic investments.
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The Traffic Relief Plan calls for improvements to all aspects of local and regional transportation systems in the Coachella Valley. The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) will implement projects identified in the Plan in the Coachella Valley. CVAG is a public agency governed by an Executive Committee consisting of the mayor or an elected official representing every city council in the Coachella Valley and the City of Blythe, all five County Supervisors, and the Tribal Chairs from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, and Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians.
Funds Generated in the Coachella Valley Stay in the Coachella Valley
Implementation of Plan projects and services will require an expenditure plan to be approved by Riverside County residents in addition to increased state and federal investment. Funds generated in the Coachella Valley through a future ordinance and expenditure plan, will remain in Coachella Valley for transportation investment. Funding will provide investments for projects in communities that fully participate in, and are compliant with, the Coachella Valley’s Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) and the procedures approved by the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission for the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). The Traffic Relief Plan understands the need for flexibility. The transportation improvements identified in Coachella Valley could span one or more of the project categories as they have multiple benefits.
Establishing and Updating Regional Priorities
Since 1989, CVAG has been entrusted to manage the regional transportation network. CVAG establishes its priorities according to the Transportation Project Prioritization Study (TPPS), which is a merit-based method of prioritizing all regional projects in the Coachella Valley. Project priorities are based on criteria adopted by the CVAG Executive Committee, as recommended by civil engineers and public works professionals, and publicly reviewed by elected officials representing every CVAG member jurisdiction. The TPPS is updated every few years as the Coachella Valley’s population grows and becomes more diverse in order to address different mobility needs, new technologies, state and federal policy, as well as worldwide climate and economic trends.
Funding for TPPS projects follows CVAG’s cost-splitting policy that requires a local match to unlock regional funding. Local funding is an element of the Maintenance of Effort requirements employed by RCTC and CVAG. CVAG will continue to work with RCTC to ensure new regional funding resources do not supplant current funding and commitments; rather the funding pie grows larger for all. In addition to
overall mobility related goals described under this Plan, the TPPS process shall include the following objectives:
• Achieve balance and equity
• Achieve climate resiliency
• Provide economic opportunities
• Address statewide and regional housing needs by supporting transit-oriented development and affordable housing
• Address safety by continually reducing serious accidents and fatalities on the roadways
• Reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
• Promote public health and safety, including improving air quality
The TPPS includes upgraded, safer, and more accessible regional roadways and bridges. These regional multi-modal facilities connect the Coachella Valley and ensure the transportation network helps support a stronger, more sustainable economy for the community. Some of the arterials and other roads that will continue to be improved are depicted on the map and listed at the end of this section.
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The TPPS has included projects to substantially improve connections to federal and state freeways and highways, particularly Interstate 10, Highway 111 and State Route 86. Upgrades to existing interchanges as well as new interchanges are planned and are awaiting funding to be constructed. This Plan will also allow for improvements such as managed lanes or toll lanes on I-10. Such facilities will make it easier and safer to travel along Interstate 10. Additionally, the Plan will include grade separations for State Route 86, including a new bridge at Avenue 50, and improving other areas where high numbers of accidents and fatalities occur. The TPPS process is flexible enough to incorporate improvements to connecting regions, including Highway 62 and Highway 74. Additionally, the Plan identifies projects that could substantially improve the overall condition of these roads as CVAG works in partnership with Caltrans. The Freeway Service Patrol could be expanded to I-10 in the Coachella Valley to quickly clear incidents from the freeway and keep traffic flowing.
Regional Connections
To catch up with and prepare for continued population growth, the TPPS identifies regional corridors in every community of the Coachella Valley. It also will expand to address new needs, such as an I-10 bypass and extending Avenue 50 between I-10 and State Route 86 to reduce traffic gridlock on existing highways, improve safety, open economic opportunities to disadvantaged communities, and reduce the miles traveled by drivers who must drive inefficient routes to get from one end of the region to another.
Active Transportation
This Plan and the TPPS include active transportation projects that make it easier and more accessible for people to walk or bike safely. In the Coachella Valley, eligible improvements often accommodate electric vehicles such as golf carts and low-speed electric vehicles, which are part of a multifaceted approach to meet varying degrees of mobility and independence among seniors, individuals with disabilities and underserved communities. Such projects may be stand-alone projects, such as CV Link extensions to North Shore and Desert Hot Springs, and others may expand on the existing active transportation network, such as the Palm Desert Link and bike improvements to the La Quinta village. It also may include incorporating active transportation into the design of complete streets and creating multi-modal connections, such as improvements along Dillon Road. Linking such projects to public transportation and facilitating first mile, last mile connectivity shall be a priority.
Public Transportation
Public transportation investments, such as CV Rail, is an utmost priority in this Plan. Many of the improvements needed to create consistent service between the Coachella Valley and Los Angeles have already been identified and are awaiting funding to be constructed. With Plan funding, the TPPS will be updated to include CV Rail and a fair share “local commitment” from the Coachella Valley for rail investments and operational costs of CV Rail and train stations. Those investments will be paired with investments from the Western Riverside component of this Plan to match federal and state funding. It also will facilitate the movement of goods along the rail lines, which is critical to economic opportunities. Under the TPPS update process, additional benefits to public transportation can be considered, such as transit priority lanes for buses, zero-emission buses and transit facilities, and bus shelters that are sustainable and enhance the passenger experience. The Plan supports public transportation options for veterans, individuals with disabilities, seniors, students, and disadvantaged communities, including improving access and keeping these transit options affordable. The Plan calls for partnering with employers in the Coachella Valley to encourage alternative forms of commuting, including rideshare and vanpool/carpool as a means to reduce congestion and improve air quality and safety.
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The Coachella Valley portion of the Plan will also fund investments that extend the useful life of regional transportation corridors as identified in the TPPS. Identical to other projects in the TPPS, these programs would follow a formula and approach to ensure the regional investment enhances, not replaces, investments being made by local cities and Riverside County.
This Plan will provide for a regional pavement program implemented by CVAG in coordination with its members, with a focus on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of roadways that handle substantial amounts of non-local traffic. This program will reduce the burden borne by cities and the County by creating a cost sharing partnership. By coordinating this work across jurisdictions in the Coachella Valley, a regional pavement management program will provide for consistent quality, economies of scale and properly timed lane closures.
This plan includes funding to improve the aesthetic appeal of major corridors and gateways in the Coachella Valley, particularly Interstate 10 and Highway 86. The Coachella Valley corridors and gateways should better reflect the desert’s unique characteristics and appeal to visitors and residents alike. Additionally, the program will enhance existing efforts to promote uniform standards, keep transportation infrastructure in good condition, and extend the life cycle of Coachella Valley’s transportation infrastructure. Regional corridors and gateways span cities and unincorporated communities and include, but are not limited to:
• Interstate 10 • Highway 111 • Ramon Road• Cook Street• Fred Waring Drive
• Gene Autry Trail/Palm Drive • Indio Boulevard • Highway 86• Washington Street • Monterey Avenue
• Bob Hope Drive • Dinah Shore Drive • Date Palm Drive • Little Morongo Road • Avenue 50
CVAG regularly reviews and amends the TPPS to incorporate new and innovative strategies that help reduce traffic congestion and increase economic productivity. The TPPS embraces regional mobility concepts and technologies such as signal synchronization and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies, which better connect the Coachella Valley’s workforce to the workplace and reduce seasonal and traffic bottlenecks related to major events. Such concepts are also employed during emergencies to ensure access to hospitals and the best mobility possible for first responders and emergency vehicles. ITS technologies will allow for bus priority or transit signal priority to improve service and reduce delay for mass transit vehicles at intersections on regional corridors. Technologies that eliminate or reduce vehicle miles travelled, vehicle trips, and lay the groundwork for high-speed broadband access, will also be a priority.
Flood & Blowsand Control
Building bridges and other resilient infrastructure is a very high priority in the Coachella Valley. Critical roads, such as Indian Canyon, Gene Autry Trail, and Dillon Road are regularly closed due to blowsand and rainstorms. With increasing frequency, there are prolonged closures and roads are destroyed during major rain events in the communities of Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, and Cathedral City. Such flood impacts can occur anywhere in the Coachella Valley but are often associated with areas that have not had similar flood control and road investments in the past, such as the eastern Coachella Valley. Projects to address the persistent flooding along Box Canyon Drive and other areas will be included in this Plan and future TPPS updates.
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Population growth and development puts pressure on open spaces and natural areas, such as the sand dunes and mountains, that make the Coachella Valley a desirable place to live.
The Traffic Relief Plan recognizes regional, state, and federal environmental protection requirements when building infrastructure projects, including compliance with the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) administered by the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Funding related to this Plan shall not relieve any Permittees under the MSHCPs of their pre-existing obligations to the fulfillment of the CVMSHCP. Funding efforts like these have an inherent benefit to the environment but also help expedite permitting and completion of transportation projects.
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Every city and the unincorporated communities of Western Riverside County should receive its fair share of investments for safety improvements to local streets and roads and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Additionally, major roadways that connect the region need safety improvements that will help reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities, as well as provide emergency relief to regional corridors with few or no alternative routes.
The County of Riverside and cities are essential to local transportation improvements. Fifty percent of the needs in the Safe Streets and Roads category are identified by cities and the county to keep roads in good condition. Any local funds approved by voters in a future ordinance and expenditure plan would be distributed by formula (based on population) to each city and the county for unincorporated communities.
RCTC will distribute the other half of any local funds approved by voters to major regional safety projects.
Investments may include but will not be limited to:
• Pothole repair and road maintenance
• Sidewalks and pedestrian safety infrastructure
• Protected bicycle lanes
• Roadway improvements in high-accident areas
• Bus shelters
• Bridge repairs
• Improvements to railroad crossings, including bridges to separate roads from railroad tracks
• Traffic calming measures
• Bypass roads
• Median barriers
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• Protecting roads, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities from flooding and other natural hazards
• Traffic signals, including technology to synchronize and interconnect signals
• Improvements to provide accessibility for persons with disabilities
Specific regional corridors identified for safety improvements include:
• Cajalco Road
• Gilman Springs Road
• Grand Avenue
• Ramona Expressway / Mid County Parkway
• I-10 Bypass between Banning and Cabazon
• Van Buren Boulevard
Highways
Improving the flow of traffic saves time, reduces stress, and improves safety, air quality, and economic productivity. Population is growing in Riverside County. Without action, traffic congestion will also continue to grow. The highways in Riverside County were built decades ago, in some cases severing communities and impacting local traffic circulation. Additionally, Riverside County has an incomplete highway network that does not adequately serve our residents or economy. The Traffic Relief Plan seeks to improve traffic flow by building new infrastructure and using technology to improve efficiency of how the transportation system operates. Projects may include but will not be limited to:
I-15 Corridor/Corona, Eastvale, Norco, Temescal Valley, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Murrieta, Temecula
• Add Express Lanes in each direction on I-15 between Cajalco Road in Corona and State Route 74
• Add at least one lane in each direction on I-15 between State Route 74 to the San Diego County line
• Construct auxiliary lanes on I-15 in Corona
• Construct the final phase of the French Valley Parkway interchange at I-15 in the Temecula and Murrieta area, which includes:
o Widening ramps at Winchester Road
o Constructing on and off ramps to I-15 from French Valley Parkway and a bridge over I-15
o Constructing the French Valley Parkway from Jefferson Avenue to Ynez Road
o Adding collector/distributor lanes for southbound I-15 from I-215 to Winchester Road
• Reconstruct interchanges at:
o Cantu-Galleano Ranch Road in Eastvale
o Sixth Street in Norco
o Nichols Road in Lake Elsinore
o Central Avenue (State Route 74) in Lake Elsinore
o Wildomar Trail (formerly Baxter Road) in Wildomar
o Bundy Canyon Road in Wildomar
• Construct a new interchange on I-15 at:
o Campbell Ranch Road/Temescal Canyon Road in Temescal Valley
o Franklin Street in Lake Elsinore
I-215 Corridor/Riverside, Moreno Valley, Perris, Murrieta, and Menifee
• Add at least one lane in each direction between State Route 60 and Van Buren Boulevard
• Construct auxiliary lanes on I-215 between Moreno Valley and Murrieta
• Construct new interchanges (on and off ramps) on I-215 at:
o Keller Road in Murrieta
o Garbani Road in Menifee
o Columbia Avenue in Riverside
o Center Street near Riverside
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• Reconstruct interchange at Harley Knox Boulevard in Perris
• Add express lanes on I-215 between the 60/91/215 interchange and the 60/215 junction
91 Corridor/Corona, Riverside
• Add at least one new lane on State Route 91 between:
o State Route 241 and State Route 71 in the eastbound direction
o I-15 in Corona and Pierce Street in Riverside in both directions
• Reconstruct interchanges on State Route 91 at:
o Adams Street in Riverside
o Tyler Street in Riverside
o Construct auxiliary lanes on SR-91 in Riverside
• Construct a rapid transit connection from the 91 Express Lanes to the North Main Corona Transit Center/Metrolink station
60 Corridor/Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley
• Add at least one lane in each direction on State Route 60 in Moreno Valley
• Reconstruct interchanges on State Route 60 at:
o Etiwanda Avenue in Jurupa Valley
o Rubidoux Boulevard in Jurupa Valley
o Redlands Boulevard in Moreno Valley
I-10 Corridor/Calimesa, Beaumont, Banning, Cabazon
• Reconstruct interchanges on I-10 at:
o State Route 79 (Beaumont Avenue) in Beaumont
o Highland Springs Avenue in Beaumont and Banning
o Pennsylvania Avenue in Beaumont
o Morongo Parkway and Main Street in Cabazon
o County Line Road in Calimesa
o Cherry Valley Boulevard in Calimesa
• Add express lanes on I-10 between State Route 60 in Beaumont and Highway 111 in Palm Springs
Freeway Service Patrol
When accidents occur on highways or when vehicles break down, traffic can build quickly, creating delays and additional safety hazards to motorists. Freeway Service Patrol provides roving tow trucks to quickly assist motorists so that traffic can flow again. This public service is operated with strict performance and accountability measures by the California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, and RCTC ensuring that Freeway Service Patrols reduce congestion, increase safety, and decrease air pollution.
The Plan will sustain and increase Freeway Service Patrol levels on Interstates 15 and 215 and State Routes 60 and 91, including weekend service. The Plan will also enable new service to begin on Interstate 10 and possibly other routes as determined by benefit-cost analysis.
Countywide Interconnected Highways
Using technologies that have been proven effective around the world, as well as emerging innovative technologies, investments will be made to interconnect highways, street and ramp signals, and automobiles to create more efficiency in the entire transportation network. With roadways and vehicles that can talk to each other, traffic flow can be increased and safety improved by reducing the potential for human error on the road.
Regional Connections
To catch up with and prepare for continued population growth, regional corridors are necessary to reduce traffic gridlock on existing highways, improve safety, open economic opportunities to disadvantaged communities, and reduce the miles traveled by drivers who must drive inefficient routes to get from one end of the region to another. Three regional corridors are in various stages of preparation and need
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additional funding to become a reality for Riverside County residents. These transportation facilities will include features that accommodate public transit and bicyclists and will be consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) for the protection of the environment. Investments will be prioritized based on readiness to be constructed and available funding:
• State Route 79 Realignment
• Elsinore-Ethanac Expressway
• I-10 Bypass
Public Transportation
Bringing reliable public transportation to more areas of Riverside County is a priority of the Traffic Relief Plan. Increased investment and greater access to bus, rail, and new modes of public transportation will offer Riverside County residents choices for how they travel and ensure public transportation is available for those who need it most.
Passenger Rail
Riverside County is home to several railroad rights-of-way that connect our growing communities. These rail lines serve as a public transportation backbone for our region. Projects may include but will not be limited to:
• Increase train service frequency on existing commuter rail (Metrolink) lines such as the 91/Perris Valley Line and Inland-Empire Orange County Line, with trains eventually as frequent as every 30 minutes during peak periods
• Expand rail service into new areas of Riverside County such as the Beaumont/Banning/Cabazon/Calimesa area, the Coachella Valley, and Hemet and San Jacinto
• Construct new or additional railroad tracks and supporting infrastructure within existing rail rights-of-way to allow more trains to operate and to increase efficiency and on-time performance of trains
• Construct new rail stations, such as at the Ramona Expressway, in Winchester, and in Beaumont/Banning/Calimesa/Cabazon area
• Maintain and enhance security and safety at rail stations
• Maintain and enhance management of publicly owned railroad rights-of-way to ensure proper maintenance and safety
• Enhance existing rail stations (there are currently nine stations in Corona, Riverside, Jurupa Valley, Perris, and near Moreno Valley), including:
o Construct improvements to provide better accessibility for persons with disabilities
o Construct new parking capacity at stations in Corona, Riverside, and Perris
o Construct train boarding platforms, pedestrian bridges, and crossings
• Maintain and operate existing and future rail stations
• Invest in zero-emission trains
• Study and implement options for passenger rail expansions and connections along the region’s highway systems, such as the I-15, I-215, SR-91, and SR-60, if determined to be technically viable and financially feasible with state and federal funding support.
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The Traffic Relief Plan identifies bus transit as a method to reduce traffic congestion, increase sustainability, and provide more options to residents who rely on public transit to access medical care, employment, education, and other services. Projects may include but will not be limited to:
• Sustaining and expanding where feasible local fixed-route bus services
• Exploration of mass transit alternatives for the I-15 corridor
• Sustaining and expanding rapid/commuter bus services along major corridors in Riverside County to destinations such as
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San Diego, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties, downtown Riverside, Temecula, Moreno Valley, Coachella Valley, Hemet/San Jacinto, Beaumont/Banning/Calimesa, Corona, and Perris. These routes can connect to commercial airports in the region, major educational, business, and retail/entertainment destinations
• Improving safety and security on bus transit
• Zero-emission buses and related capital, maintenance, and operation costs
• Maintenance and operation of transit centers/hubs and bus stops/shelters
• Roadway technologies that improve bus travel times
• Micro-transit (on-demand) public transit technologies
• Partnering with employers to encourage alternative forms of commuting, including rideshare and vanpool/carpool as a means to reduce congestion
Investments in support of specialized transportation providers that serve seniors, veterans, students, individuals with disabilities, and rural and underserved communities are critical. The Citizens and Specialized Transit Advisory Committee, with representatives from these populations, will assist RCTC in administering and providing oversight to the program. Investments may include but will not be limited to:
• Expansion of destinations and hours of operation for paratransit services such as Dial-A-Ride
• Keeping transit fares low for seniors, veterans, students, and individuals with disabilities
• Improved access to and from schools, colleges and universities, and employment centers for low-income families and rural communities
• Free or reduced bus fares for those who require access to medical appointments, job interviews, or other needed services
• Bringing infrastructure into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Continued operation of vital community transportation resources such as the 2-1-1 network, which provides individualized assessments with transportation and social service specialists
Environmental Mitigation
To construct the traffic relief improvements in this Plan, mitigation will be required to preserve and improve quality of living, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Additionally, public infrastructure is increasingly under threat from natural disasters. Further, population growth and development puts pressure on natural areas that make Riverside County a desirable place to live. To achieve balanced growth of the region, ensure transportation projects can move forward, withstand natural hazards, and provide for a high quality of living for current and future generations of Riverside County residents, the Traffic Relief Plan makes meaningful commitments to environmental stewardship.
The Plan recognizes environmental mitigation can include but will not be limited to:
• Actions to benefit the environment and to expedite permitting and completion of transportation projects
• Promoting public health and safety by improving air quality or safeguarding local transportation infrastructure from natural hazards, including, but not limited to, floods, fires, earthquakes, or blowsand
• Preserving Riverside County’s natural areas, including fulfillment of the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) obligations
• Mitigating Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
• Supporting transit-oriented development and housing
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• Establishing and maintaining recreational use of public open spaces by non-motorized means
The Traffic Relief Plan recognizes regional, state, and federal environmental protection requirements when building infrastructure projects, including compliance with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) administered by the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Active Transportation
Transportation options that do not require a motorized vehicle are an important element of healthy, connected communities in Riverside County. The Traffic Relief Plan includes pedestrian and bicycle facilities, trails, and access to open space and planning. Projects in this category may include but will not be limited to:
• Sidewalks and bicycle lanes
• Infrastructure that provides safer routes to school for children to walk or bike to school and decreases injuries and fatalities
• Recreational trails so that Riverside County residents can enjoy better access to our world-renowned natural open spaces
o Amenities that support these facilities such as trailheads, parking lots, restrooms, and signs are eligible for these funds; however, maintenance and operations shall be the responsibility of the local government agency, not RCTC
o Major regional trails identified in the master plan for the Riverside County Parks & Open Space District which include but are not limited to:
• Butterfield Overland Trail/Southern Emigrant Trail
• Santa Ana River Trail
• Salt Creek Trail
The projects and services listed in the Traffic Relief Plan will require coordination with local, state, and federal partners and regulatory agencies. RCTC is required to follow state and federal law when implementing projects.
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If you have questions about the Traffic Relief Plan, please contact the Riverside County Transportation Commission at info@rctc.org or 951-787-7141.
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Agenda Item 9
RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
DATE: April 10, 2024
TO: Riverside County Transportation Commission
FROM: Projects and Funding Strategies Ad Hoc Committee
David Knudsen, External Affairs Director
THROUGH: Anne Mayer, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Direct Staff to Draft an ACA-1 Compliant Ordinance and Expenditure Plan to
Fund Eligible Projects in the 2024 Traffic Relief Plan
PROJECTS AND FUNDING STRATEGIES AD HOC COMMITTEE AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
This item is for the Commission to:
1) Direct staff to develop an Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1 (ACA-1) compliant
ordinance and expenditure plan to implement projects in the 2024 Traffic Relief Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The 2024 Traffic Relief Plan (TRP or Plan) is the aspirational blueprint for transportation projects
and services for Riverside County residents. It was shaped by years of public input from residents,
community leaders, stakeholders, and elected officials throughout the county.
The TRP is a comprehensive plan that would require significant financial resources to implement.
It includes more than $30 billion worth of transportation needs within seven categories across
Riverside County’s three geographic subregions. While some projects and services may be
eligible for state and federal funding, access to local funding has historically been a prerequisite
for state and federal funding opportunities. Therefore, the majority of projects in the TRP can
only be realized with an infusion of new local funding from a voter-approved sales tax measure.
As the regional transportation planning agency for Riverside County, the Commission is
responsible for delivering mobility improvements such as the projects and programs outlined in
the TRP. To generate local funding for the TRP, the Commission has authority under Public
Utilities Code (PUC) Sections 240300 et seq. to propose the adoption of a county-wide
transportation sales tax measure. Under current law, the process for imposing a tax requires the
development and adoption of an ordinance and expenditure plan. The ordinance and
expenditure plan, per state law, require a two-thirds approval from Riverside County voters.
Measure A, the twice-voter-approved half-cent sales tax measure, was adopted using this
authority.
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Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1 (ACA-1)
ACA-1 is an Assembly Constitutional Amendment authored by Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry
(Winters), passed by the legislature, and signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2023.
This California Constitutional Amendment allows cities, counties, and special districts to impose,
extend, or increase a transaction and use tax or parcel tax, within its jurisdiction, by a 55 percent
majority vote. This would provide an alternative to the currently required two-thirds voter
threshold to approve local general obligation bonds and special taxes for affordable housing and
public infrastructure projects. The use of ACA-1, however, is dependent on its approval by
California voters in the upcoming November 2024 general election.
Under ACA-1, a sales tax measure can be enacted to fund the construction, reconstruction,
rehabilitation, or replacement of public infrastructure, affordable housing, or permanent
supportive housing, as well as the acquisition of/lease of real property for those purposes.
ACA-1 further defines “public infrastructure” to include, but is not limited to, projects that
provide any of the following:
1. Water or protection of water quality;
2. Sanitary sewer;
3. Treatment of wastewater or reduction of pollution from stormwater runoff;
4. Protection of property from impacts of sea level rise;
5. Parks and recreation facilities;
6. Open space;
7. Improvements to transit and streets and highways;
8. Flood control;
9. Broadband internet access service expansion in underserved areas;
10. Local hospital construction;
11. Public safety buildings or facilities (emergency services equipment); and
12. Public library facilities.
Absent from ACA-1 is the authority to use tax proceeds to fund road and public transportation
services, operations, and general maintenance. As applied to RCTC and based on staff analysis,
this means voter-approved funds raised through an ACA-1 compliant sales tax cannot be used for
programs that are operational in nature such as bus transit and passenger rail operations,
commuter assistance, Freeway Service Patrol, Metrolink station operations, future passenger rail
station operations, future Smart Freeway operations (and other similar technologies), and rail
and bus fare subsidies. Therefore, funds received through an ACA-1 compliant measure can only
be used for transit, streets, and highway infrastructure projects.
Table 1 outlines the key distinctions between ACA-1 and RCTC’s statutory authority.
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Table 1. ACA-1 and RCTC Statutes Sales Tax Authority Comparison
ACA–1 RCTC’s Statutory Authority
PUC 240300 et seq.
Requires 55% approval from Riverside County
voters.
Requires two-thirds (67%) approval from
Riverside County voters.
Funds can only be used for construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation, or
replacement of public infrastructure or the
acquisition/lease of real property for public
infrastructure.
Can be used to fund construction,
reconstruction, rehabilitation, or
replacement of public infrastructure or the
acquisition/lease of real property for public
infrastructure.
Tax revenues cannot be used to fund
operations and general maintenance.
Tax revenues can be used to fund operations
and general maintenance.
Limited use of tax revenues for active
transportation investment.
Funds can be used for active transportation
investment.
Use is dependent on ACA-1 approval at
November 2024 general election.
Funds can be used for operations, general
maintenance, and commuter assistance
programs.
Statutory authority already exists and is not
dependent on passage of ACA-1.
ACA-1 Compliant Expenditure Plan and Ordinance
During the 2024 Commission workshop, Commissioners were advised that the TRP could not be
submitted to voters as an expenditure plan under both ACA-1 and RCTC’s statutory authority.
This determination was made because the TRP, at the time, included funding for projects and
services that are not ACA-1 compliant. Commissioners were also told the RCTC could not put
optional expenditure plans on the same ballot. Staff and legal counsel reevaluated this approach
and have made the following determination:
An ordinance and expenditure plan can be considered by Riverside County voters,
in the same election and ballot, under both ACA-1 and RCTC’s statutory authority
so long as the expenditure plan and ordinance are ACA-1 compliant.
This means that the ordinance and expenditure plan would need to be drafted to fund only the
types of infrastructure improvements that may be funded under an ACA-1 compliant sales tax
measure. Funding for operations and general maintenance could not be included in the
expenditure plan under this approach.
If California voters approve ACA-1 statewide in the November 2024 general election, the voter
threshold to pass an ACA-1 compliant ordinance and expenditure plan will be 55 percent of
Riverside County voters. However, if ACA-1 fails to pass a statewide vote, but an ordinance and
expenditure plan receives two-thirds voter approval from Riverside County residents, the
ordinance and expenditure plan will pass and become effective. However, as stated above,
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regardless of the outcome of the statewide vote on ACA-1, the expenditure plan would be the
same and would only fund projects in compliance with ACA-1.
Discussion and Direction
ACA-1 is specific in what transportation infrastructure projects can be funded through its
authority but the vast majority of transportation projects in the TRP, worth over $25 billion,
comply with ACA-1 requirements.
During the Projects and Funding Strategies Ad Hoc Committee meeting held in March, committee
members discussed differences between the two funding authorities. Ultimately, the Committee
approved recommending the full Commission consider directing staff to begin drafting an ACA-1
compliant ordinance and expenditure plan for the Commission’s consideration because of the
great need to fund transportation infrastructure improvements in Riverside County.
The vast majority of projects in the TRP are ACA-1 compliant. This is because staff reasonably
believes projects already identified in safe streets and roads, highway, and regional connections
categories, along with projects that construct access to, and expansion of, public and active
transportation infrastructure noted in the TRP are mostly ACA-1 eligible projects. Portions of
public transportation operations and maintenance can be funded with existing state and federal
resources. Therefore, the Ad Hoc Committee and staff recommend the Commission develop an
ACA-1 compliant ordinance and expenditure plan for the Commission’s consideration at its June
2024 meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is an informational item and there is no related fiscal impact.
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