2014 Regional Transportation Plan Sustainable Communities Strategy Stanislaus County

June 2014

2014 Regional Transportation Plan

Sustainable Communities Strategy

Stanislaus County

Prepared by:

Stanislaus Council of Governments

June 2014

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On behalf of the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) Policy Board and Staff, I am pleased to present the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS), which is the first prepared under California’s landmark 2008 legislation, Senate Bill 375 (SB 375). Al-though this legislation presented new requirements for StanCOG, it rep-resents a sensible planning approach to address the growing and changing needs of the region.

The RTP/SCS Plan is the culmination of a nearly three year planning effort referred to as Valley Vision Stanislaus (VVS). I take pride in the fact that StanCOG, in coordination with the local agencies, various community groups and the public, truly embraced the intent of this legislation by fully integrat-ing the land use and transportation planning processes. Through this effort, the region took initial, but large strides in developing a plan for the future which would accommodate the significant expected growth while expand-ing housing and transportation choices, creating healthy and more complete communities and building a stronger regional economy.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved in the devel-opment of the RTP/SCS Plan, especially the residents that took the time to provide their input to help improve the region. I understand that the RTP/SCS Plan does not—and cannot—address all of the region’s challenges, but it is a significant step towards maintaining what we love about our region and ensuring it will be a great place for future generations.

Luis I. Molina Policy Board Chair Stanislaus Council of Governments

A Message From The StanCOG Policy Board Chair

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Stanislaus Council of Governments Policy Board

Luis Molina, Chairman City of Patterson

Vito Chiesa, Vice Chairman Stanislaus County

Mike Kline City of Ceres

Matthew Beekman City of Hughson

Jenny Kenoyer City of Modesto

Dave Lopez City of Modesto

Garrad Marsh City of Modesto

Ed Katen City of Newman

Michael Brennan City of Oakdale

Richard O’Brien City of Riverbank

Forrest White City of Turlock

Charles Goeken City of Waterford

Jim DeMartini Stanislaus County

Dick Monteith Stanislaus County

William O’Brien Stanislaus County

Terry Withrow Stanislaus County

Dennis T. Agar Caltrans District 10 Director

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Contents

Chapter 1 Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 2 Moving Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 3 Planning for Tomorrow, Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter 4 Planning Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Chapter 5 Investment Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Chapter 6 Transportation Plan and Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Chapter 7 A Plan for the Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Chapter 8 Environmental Justice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

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Appendices

A. Adoption Resolution

B. Response to Comments

C. Public Notices

D. Spanish Executive Summary

E. RTP Checklist

F. Final Environmental Impact Report

G. Air Quality Conformity Analysis

H. Glossary of Terms

I. Revenue Projection and Assumptions

J. Regional Demographic Forecast

K. Project List

L. 2014 RTP/SCS Goal, Performance Measures, and Results

M. ARB Data Table

N. Scenario Development Overview

O. Congestion Management Process

P. Public Participation Plans

Q. Public Engagement

R. Environmental Justice Analysis

S. Regional Housing Needs Plan

T. Transportation Development Act Fare Box Recovery Ratios

U. Operational Analysis

V. Valleywide Chapter

W. Rule 9410 Transportation Model Post-Processing

X. Roadway Functional Classification Maps

Y. Transit Service Area Maps

Z. CARB SB 375 Methodology

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Acknowledgements

VVS Steering Committee

Richard O’Brien StanCOG Policy Board

Patrick Kelly City of Modesto

Tom Westbrook City of Ceres

Jim Duval City of Hughson

Stephanie Ocasio City of Newman

Thom Clark City of Oakdale

Joel Andrews City of Patterson

Kathleen Cleek City of Riverbank

Debbie Whitmore City of Turlock

Mark Niskanen City of Waterford

Angela Freitas Stanislaus County

Marjorie Blom Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)

Chris Esther Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC)

Monica Ramos Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC)

RJ Corwin Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

Consultants

Kittelson & Associates, inc.

Mintier Harnish

Flint Strategies

Rincon Consultants, Inc.

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Stanislaus Council of Governments

Staff

Carlos Yamzon Executive Director

Rosa De Leon Park Deputy Executive Director

Vince Canales Finance Director

Cindy Malekos Manager of Administrative Services

Arthur Chen Associate Planner

Jeanette Fabela Senior Planner

Debbie Trujillo Planning Technician

Robin Whitehead Budget and Grants Coordinator

Karen Kincy Fiscal Assistant

Carla Alviso Administrative Assistant