2016 regional transportation improvement program

2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program

2016 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (2016 RTIP)

TRANSPORTATION AGENCY FOR MONTEREY COUNTY

Table of Contents

Page Number

A. Overview and Schedule Section 1. Executive Summary................................................ 1 Section 2. General Information…………………………………………………… 4 Section 3. Background of Regional Transportation Improvement Program…. 5 Section 4. Completion of Prior RTIP Projects…………………………………... 5 Section 5. RTIP Outreach and Participation…………………………………..… 6

B. 2016 STIP Regional Funding Request Section 6. 2016 STIP Regional Share and Request for Programming………. 8 Section 7. Outside Funding Sources included in RTIP………………………… 11 Section 8. Interregional Improvement Program Funding ………………. ……. 13 Section 9. Projects Planned Within the Corridor……………………………….. 13

C. Relationship of RTIP to RTP/SCS and Benefits of RTIP Section 10. Regional Level Performance Evaluation…………………………… 20 Section 11. Regional and Statewide Benefits of RTIP………………………….. 22

D. Performance and Effectiveness of RTIP Section 12. Evaluation of the Cost Effectiveness of the RTIP……….…….…... 23 Section 13. Project Specific Evaluation………………………………………….. 26

E. Detailed Project Information Section 14. Overview of Projects Programmed with Regional Funding……..… 26

F. Appendices Section 15. Projects Programming Request Forms Section 16. Board Resolution or Board Documentation of RTIP Approval Section 17. Detailed Project Programming Summary Table

Monterey County 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program - Page 1

A. OVERVIEW AND SCHEDULE

Section 1. Cover Letter and Executive Summary

Monterey County’s 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program reflects Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC)’s dedication to improving statewide and regional travel by constructing high-priority highway, regional road, rail, and bicycle and pedestrian transportation projects throughout the region. The TAMC adopts the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) every two years for consideration by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

To further our progress in improving safety and mobility across all transportation modes, in 2011, TAMC partnered with Caltrans District 5 and the other five regional transportation agencies to form the US-101 Central Coast Coalition:

the Council of San Benito County Governments

the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments

the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, and

the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments.

The Coalition’s goal is to promote investment in the US-101 Corridor, which serves as our major economic thoroughfare. Over the past several years, TAMC has worked with Caltrans to deliver several projects in the corridor, including Prunedale Improvement Project, and the US-101 Airport Boulevard Interchange.

In July 2015, we completed our highest priority project in the 2012 Regional Transportation Improvement Program, the US-101 San Juan Road Interchange Project. Our agency kept this $90.6 million project on track with $14 million in regional STIP funds, nearly $18 million in Proposition 1B Corridor Mobility Improvement Account funds, federal ARRA stimulus funds and Regional Surface Transportation Program exchange monies. This vital project has facilitated goods movement, improved safety and reduced congestion for more than 60,000 vehicles traveling per day across the Monterey – San Benito County line on US 101. We celebrated the completion of this critical project at a ribbon-cutting attended by Commissioner Inman, County Supervisor Phillips, Assemblyman Alejo, State Senator Monning, and U.S. Congressman Farr.

Looking forward, the US-101 corridor’s needs range from roadway widening and interchange improvements to operational improvements and enhanced alternative travel mode opportunities. Extending the Capitol Corridor Rail Service to Salinas is also an important mobility project in the US-101 corridor.


Key focus areas for the Central Coast Coalition, which have been highlighted in our successful US-101 Coalition town halls with the California Transportation Commission over the past three years, include:

Freight Movement: In 2012, the Coalition adopted the Central Coast Commercial Flows Study to analyze freight movement throughout the region. The study found that the top ten locations in the region for daily five-axle truck trips are all on US-101, with the highest concentration just north of Salinas in Monterey County. This study is currently being updated by the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG), in coordination with TAMC and the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, courtesy of a Caltrans State Planning Grant.

Senate Bill 375: TAMC has coordinated with AMBAG on the development of the Monterey Bay Sustainable Communities Strategy and is in the process of updating the plan. As part of this effort, TAMC supports the extension of the Capitol Corridor rail service, expanded interregional bus service, and the Coast Daylight service to provide alternative transportation for commuters and interregional travelers between Monterey County and Silicon Valley to comply with the greenhouse gas emission targets of SB 375.

With the US-101 San Juan Road Interchange project completed, the Transportation Agency is focusing on the next set of priority projects for the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program: State Route 156 Improvement Project and the Capitol Corridor Extension to Monterey County.

Five million dollars is currently programmed in the STIP to start environmental review for the US-101 South County Freeway Conversion project. However, due to the adoption of the revised fund estimate at the California Transportation Commission’s January 2016 meeting, this project is proposed for deletion from the program as a portion of Monterey County’s share of the program’s $754 million funding shortfall.

The State Route 156 Improvement Project is proposed for programming in the STIP with $1.6 million for Environmental, $19.8 million for Design, and $9.1 million for Right-of-Way activities. Tolling has been proposed as a funding option to expedite constructing the State Route 156 Improvement Project. The Transportation Agency conducted a sketch-level Traffic and Revenue study in 2013 that found:

Toll revenues will be sufficient to finance capital costs of Route 156 West Corridor, Phase 1, a new four-lane Highway 156 and interchange at Castroville Boulevard.

Toll revenue generated by the opening of Phase 1 can provide sufficient funding to construct at least a portion of Phase 2, a new interchange at Highway 156 and US-101.

The Transportation Agency is continuing to work with Caltrans and has contracted for a Level 2 Traffic and Revenue Study to further explore the possibilities of tolling and a public-private partnership. This effort also includes a supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the State Route 156 Improvement Project.


For this funding cycle, the California Transportation Commission adopted a Fund Estimate for the 2016 State Transportation Improvement Program on August 27, 2015, and further a revised fund estimate in January 2016, which has no funding capacity for programming new projects and reduces the target share of funding for Monterey County by $6.9 million. The shortfall in State Transportation Improvement Program funds is the result of the reduction of the state excise tax on gasoline.

As such, Monterey County’s 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program contains no new projects, deletes and reduces funding for several existing high priority projects, and seeks to maintain funding levels for other existing projects or to shift funds between years within existing projects to align with current project schedules.

Priority Projects

The list of projects is set by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County Board of Directors to achieve the goals and performance measures in the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan.

SR 156 Improvement Project: The Transportation Agency is requesting to alter programming of this project with $1.6 million of RIP funds for Environmental in 2016/17, $19.8 million for Design in 2017/18, and $9.1 million of RIP funds programmed for Right of Way in 2018/19. This represents a $2.0 million reduction from the 2014 Regional Transportation Improvement Program funding levels.

US-101 South County Freeway Conversion: The Transportation Agency has deleted $5 million of RIP funds for Environmental to address a portion of the reduction in STIP funds to Monterey County, resulting in this project being deleted from the program.

Capitol Corridor Extension to Monterey County, Kick-Start: This project would extend passenger rail service from Santa Clara County to Salinas. Construction could start as early as 2018, with service scheduled to start with two daily round trips. Currently, the project is programmed with $18.856 million in state-only funding for construction in FY 2017/18.

Imjin Road Widening: Imjin Road/Parkway is a critical regional route connecting the region’s largest city, Salinas, to the Monterey Peninsula, and serves as an alternative to the congested Highway 68. The Transportation Agency has delayed programming of $1.65 million of RIP funding to 2017/18 for design.

Monterey-Salinas Transit Buses: With this investment, Monterey-Salinas Transit will be able to leverage federal funding to purchase over 20 new full-size buses, supporting the transit focus of our Sustainable Communities Strategy. The project is programmed with $2.0 million in RIP funding for FY 2016/17.

Coast Daylight Rail Extension to Salinas Track Improvements: Programs $300,000 in construction funding in 2017/18.

Hwy 68 Corral de Tierra Intersection Improvements: Programs the Construction phase funding of $1.7 million in FY 2016/17.


Hwy 1 Operational Improvements, Carmel: Programs the Construction phase funding of $3.0 million in FY 2016/17.

Planning, Programming, and Monitoring: Programs $927,000 of PPM funds over 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21.

Section 2. General Information

- Transportation Agency for Monterey County

- Agency website links for Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).

Regional Agency Website Link: http://www.tamcmonterey.org

RTIP document link: http://www.tamcmonterey.org/ programs/funding/

RTP link: http://www.tamcmonterey.org/ programs/long-range-plan

- Executive Director Contact Information

Name Debra L. Hale Title Executive Director Email [email protected] Telephone 831-775-4410

- RTIP Staff Contact Information Name Michael Zeller Title Principal Transportation Planner Address 55B Plaza Circle City/State Salinas, California Zip Code 93901 Email [email protected] Telephone 831-775-4416 Fax 831-775-0897

- California Transportation Commission (CTC) Staff Contact Information Name Laurel Janssen Title Deputy Director Address 1120 N Street City/State Sacramento, CA Zip Code 95814 Email [email protected] Telephone 916-654-4245 Fax 916-653-2134


Section 3. Background of Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP)

A. What is the Regional Transportation Improvement Program?

The Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) is a program of highway, local road, transit and active transportation projects that a region plans to fund with State and Federal revenue programmed by the California Transportation Commission in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The RTIP is developed biennially by the regions and is due to the Commission by December 15 of every odd numbered year. The program of projects in the RTIP is a subset of projects in the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), a federally mandated master transportation plan which guides a region’s transportation investments over a 20 to 25 year period. The RTP is based on all reasonably anticipated funding, including federal, state and local sources. Updated every 4 to 5 years, the RTP is developed through an extensive public participation process in the region and reflects the unique mobility, sustainability, and air quality needs of the Monterey County region.

B. Regional Agency’s Historical and Current Approach to developing the RTIP

The Regional Transportation Improvement Program is a 5-year list of transportation projects adopted by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s Board of Directors every two years for inclusion in the statewide program. Projects from the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program that are currently programmed in the State Transportation Improvement Program include the Imjin Road Widening, US-101 South County Freeway Conversion project, State Route 156 Improvement Project, the and the Rail Extension to Salinas. With the “net zero” Fund Estimate for 2016, the Transportation Agency is not proposing any new projects for this funding cycle.

California Transportation Commission guidelines require Regional Transportation Planning Agencies to submit proposed programming as part of a Regional Transportation Improvement Program by December 15, 2015. Transportation Agency staff met with sponsors of the projects currently programmed in the State Transportation Improvement Program to develop a strategy regarding which projects to postpone into later years, as required to meet the State Transportation Improvement Program fund estimates for the next five year cycle. The Transportation Agency Board of Directors adopted this revised project schedule in the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program at its meeting on December 2, 2015.

Section 4. Completion of Prior RTIP Projects (Required per Section 68)

As the highest priority of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s 2012 Regional Transportation Improvement Program, the US-101 San Juan Road Interchange Project was funded in part with $14 million in STIP funds and nearly $18 million in Proposition 1B Corridor Mobility Improvement Account funds. The $90.6 million project was funded from a variety of state, federal and local sources. With more than 60,000 vehicles daily traveling through the US-101 San Juan Road area, Caltrans and TAMC began construction in April 2013 on this vital project to facilitate goods movement, improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. This project was successfully completed in July 2015, with a ribbon-cutting attended by Commissioner


Inman, County Supervisor Phillips, Assemblyman Alejo, State Senator Monning, and Representative Farr.

Project Name and Location

Description Summary of Improvements/Benefits

US-101 San Juan Road The San Juan Road area is a choke point for interregional travel along US-101 for goods movement, commuters and visitors. US-101 in this area has a high crash history and very high traffic volumes of over 63,000 a day. The project removed three at-grade intersections (Dunbarton Road, San Juan Road and Cole Road) and constructed one interchange near the Red Barn. The new interchange will help improve safety and reduce the congestion along this heavily traveled stretch of US-101.

Addresses safety concerns in a high accident corridor:

160 accidents (2001-05)

2 fatalities (2001-05) 57 injuries (2001-05)

Eliminates left turn conflicts

Reduces delays on US-101

Provides safer access for local businesses and residents

Reduces delay and improves safety for over 12,600 trucks a day

Section 5. RTIP Outreach and Participation

A. RTIP Development and Approval Schedule Action Date CTC adopted Fund Estimate and Guidelines August 27, 2015 Caltrans identified State Highway Needs September 15, 2015 Transportation Agency Board Presentation on 2016 STIP September 23, 2015 Caltrans submitted draft ITIP October 15, 2015 Transportation Agency Board received draft 2016 RTIP October 28, 2015 CTC ITIP Hearing, North October 28, 2015 CTC ITIP Hearing, South November 4, 2015 Transportation Agency Board approved draft 2016 RTIP December 2, 2015 Regions submit RTIP to CTC December 15, 2015 Caltrans submits ITIP to CTC December 15, 2015 CTC STIP Hearing Date – North Hearing January 21, 2016 CTC STIP Hearing Date – South Hearing January 26, 2016 CTC publishes staff recommendations February 19, 2016 CTC Adopts 2016 STIP March 16-17, 2016


B. Public Participation/Project Selection Process

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County presented the State Transportation Improvement Program Fund Estimate, the draft and then the final 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program over three public meetings of its Board of Directors. Members of the public were encouraged to attend those meetings to provide public testimony on the draft program of projects. Due to the lack of new funding, no new projects were added to the 2016 RTIP but changes to the project delivery schedule and programming was based on input from the general public input, project sponsors (including Caltrans) and staff. The TAMC Board of Directors reviewed the available funding and project readiness, provided feedback and direction, and approved the final list of projects on December 2, 2015.

C. Consultation with Caltrans District (Required per Section 17) Caltrans District: 5

Transportation Agency staff consulted with Caltrans District staff, as is required per Section 17 of the STIP Guidelines, during the development of the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program. These discussions centered on three primary projects:

State Route 156 Widening: A key component of these discussions was to work with Caltrans District 5 engineering and environmental staff to determine costs and scheduling for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the State Route 156 Improvement Project, and to identify programming for the future phases of the project. Transportation Agency Staff worked closely with Caltrans to develop the project phases consistent with the existing STIP funding levels, while shifting some of the phases out at least two years to accommodate the current shortfall in STIP funding.

Highway 68 Corral de Tierra: After completing an Intersection Control Evaluation, the ultimate improvements at this location were determined to operate more efficiently as a roundabout rather than a signal. Staff discussed this issue with Caltrans and County of Monterey staff to determine the steps, costs, and timeline necessary to potentially re-scope the project. Caltrans estimated that converting the project to a roundabout would delay needed safety and congestion-relief improvements for at least five years. This would result in most of the environmental and design work needing to be redone, and would not result in a significant cost savings. Staff is proposing to continue with the current intersection project and funding plan.

Highway 1 Operational Improvements: Staff had initially proposed to reduce the STIP amount from $3 million to $2 million and backfill with $1 million of Regional Surface Transportation Program funds to maintain eligibility for state-only funding. However, Caltrans District 5 has recently confirmed that they will be able to complete the federal environmental review of the project while adhering to the current project schedule. As such, TAMC is proposing to maintain the $3 million in STIP funds.


B. 2016 STIP Regional Funding Request

Section 6. 2016 STIP Regional Share and Request for Programming

Per the STIP Guidelines, the 2016 Fund Estimate indicates that the STIP is already fully programmed for the entire 5 years of the 2016 STIP, due primarily to the decrease in the price based excise tax. Some projects currently programmed in the STIP have been deleted or reprogrammed into later years, and no new funding was available for additional programming.

A. 2016 Regional Fund Share Per 2016 STIP Fund Estimate

(Not applicable for the 2016 STIP Period due to the lack of funding available for programming.)

B. Summary of Requested Programming

Project Name and Location

Project Description Requested RIP Amount

US-101 South County Freeway Conversion

This project will construct frontage roads from Main Street Overcrossing (Chualar) to Airport Boulevard Interchange (Salinas). This segment of Route 101 is currently a 4-lane expressway that includes twelve at-grade intersections and numerous private driveways within the project limits. The segment’s lack of controlled access with traffic entering and exiting numerous at-grade intersections, trucks crossing railroad tracks, and slow moving agricultural equipment mixing with high-speed interregional traffic result in congestion and safety concerns

$0

State Route 156 Improvement Project

The State Route 156 Improvement project will construct a new 4-lane freeway between Castroville and the existing 101 interchange in Prunedale. The existing 2-lane facility will be converted to a frontage road. This route is a major regional and interregional thoroughfare used by tourists, commuters, freight shipping vehicles, and residential travelers. Tolling has been proposed as a funding option to expedite constructing the State Route 156 Improvement project. TAMC is coordinating with Caltrans to prepare a supplemental Environmental Impact Report related to tolling and perform the due diligence necessary to evaluate entering into a public-private partnership to construct the SR 156 Improvement project.

$1,600,000 in FY 16/17 for PA&ED

$19,800,000 in FY 17/18

for PS&E

$9,100,000 in FY 18/19

for ROW


Capitol Corridor Extension to Monterey County, Kick Start

The full Capitol Corridor Extension to Monterey County project extends rail service 68 miles from Santa Clara County to Salinas with future stops in Pajaro/Watsonville and Castroville. The Kick-Start for the Capitol Corridor Extension focuses on constructing the Salinas Rail Station and layover facility using state-only funding, allowing the service to begin in 2018/19 and the build-out of the Castroville and Pajaro Stations to occur later. This project will save $2.2 million annually in avoided highway accidents; offset $1.8 million annually in traveler delay; and generate $3.2 million annually in revenues, with annual ridership of 150,000.

$18,856,000 in FY 17/18

for CON

Imjin Road Widening

Imjin Road, provides regional access between the City of Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula, linking commuters with residential areas, places of employment, and educational institutions. This route also serves as a primary alternative for travel on the highly congested Highway 68. This project will widen the route from two to four lanes, improve safety at intersections, and provide multimodal facilities to improve bicycle, pedestrian and transit access.

$1,650,000 in FY 17/18

for PS&E

Monterey-Salinas Transit Buses

Monterey-Salinas Transit provides bus service to the greater Monterey and Salinas areas as far south as Paso Robles and Big Sur and as far north as Santa Cruz and San Jose. Stable transit service is a critical part of the region’s Sustainable Communities Strategy.This funding will leverage an additional $8.0 million of federal funds to purchase over 20 new full-sized buses.

$2,000,000 in FY 16/17

for CON

Coast Daylight Rail Extension to Salinas Track Improvements

The project supports the planned extension of commuter rail service to Salinas as well as the planned Coast Daylight service by funding part of the required track improvements to the Union Pacific Railroad Coast Main Line. When combined with Caltrans Interregional Rail funds, these improvements will support interregional service between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

$300,000in FY 17/18

for CON

Hwy 68 Corral de Tierra Intersection Improvements

The project will improve safety and traffic flow at the Highway 68 and Corral De Tierra intersection by adding dual left turn lanes from westbound Hwy 68, adding a southbound merge lane and a northbound right turn lane on Corral De Tierra, and adding a fourth leg to the intersection.

$1,700,000 in FY 16/17

for CON


Hwy 1 Operational Improvements, Carmel

This section of highway operates under congested conditions during commute periods and on weekends due to heavy local and tourist traffic. In 2001, Monterey County and Caltrans completed a climbing lane on Route 1 from Carmel Valley Road to Ocean Avenue, greatly easing the overcrowded roadway. This project will extend that truck climbing lane from Carmel Valley Road to Rio Road. The project will also improve the intersections at Rio Road and Carmel Valley Road to allow for improved bicycle, pedestrian and motor vehicle access.

$3,000,000 in FY 16/17

for CON

Planning, Programming, and Monitoring

The Transportation Agency will use the Planning, Programming, and Monitoring funding in accordance with activities listed in Section 21 of the 2016 State Transportation Improvement Program Guidelines, such as regional transportation planning, project planning, and program development; including the preparation of Regional Transportation Improvement Programs and studies supporting and monitoring the implementation of STIP projects.

$185,400 in FY 16/17

$185,400 in FY 17/18

$185,400 in FY 18/19

$185,400 in FY 19/20

$185,400 in FY 20/21


Section 7. Overview of other funding included with delivery of Regional Improvement Program (RIP) projects.

The table below provides a summary of the projects listed in the 2016 Monterey County Regional Transportation Improvement Program and other sources of funding. In addition to the 2016 RTIP, the following fund sources are considered reasonably available:

2014 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP): The State Transportation Improvement Program is a statewide five-year program of state highway and local transportation projects, funded with revenues from state and federal funding sources for capital improvements. These funds can be used for a wide variety of transportation projects including local road rehabilitation, road widening/capacity, intersection improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, public transit, passenger rail, and other projects that enhance the region’s transportation infrastructure.

Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP): The Regional Surface Transportation Program was established by the State of California to utilize federal Surface Transportation Program funds for a wide variety of transportation projects. The State allows the Transportation Agency to exchange these federal funds for state funds to maximize the ability of local public works departments to use the funds on a wide variety of projects including bicycle and pedestrian projects, local roads, and transit. The Transportation Agency for Monterey County has the responsibility for distributing these exchanged funds to the local jurisdictions. The exchanged funds are distributed on both a fair share and competitive basis.

Developer Fees: The Transportation Agency administers the Monterey County Regional Development Impact Fee Program, which collects fees from development projects to mitigate the cumulative regional impacts of new trips on the regional road and highway network. The Regional Development Impact Fee Nexus Study establishes a relationship between the impact fees and new development, projects needed to serve new trips, and the proportion of project costs attributable to those trips. Projects included in this fee program are also included in the Regional Transportation Plan. Prepared in coordination with member jurisdictions, the last update to the fee program and the Nexus Study was completed in concert with the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan. This regional fee has been adopted by each city and the County of Monterey.

Tolling: Tolling revenues for State Route 156 Improvement Project are included in the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan for Monterey County as a reasonably available revenue source for Monterey County. The Transportation Agency has been working closely with Caltrans to outline the tasks, activities and agreements necessary to consider tolling via a public toll operator or a public‐private partnership as an option to fund construction of the State Route 156 Improvement project. The agency completed a sketch-level Tolling Traffic and Revenue Study for State Route 156 in 2013 and is currently preparing a Level 2 Traffic and Revenue Study is currently underway to further study the financial feasibility of the of funding the project in large part by tolls.


Transportation Improvement Measure: Based on numerous surveys and the successes in other regions of the state representing over 80 percent of the state population, the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan for Monterey County assumes voter approval of a new local transportation improvement measure. The revenue raised from this measure would be used to construct priority regional projects and support the maintenance of local streets and roads.

Total RTIP

Other Funding

Proposed 2016 RTIP 2014 STIP RSTP

Developer Fees Tolling

Transportation Measure

Total Project Cost

State Route 156 Improvement Project $30,500 $0 $0 $18,099 $58,401 $0 $109,000

Capitol Corridor Extension to Monterey County, Kick-Start

$18,856 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $18,856

Imjin Road Widening $1,650 $1,650 $0 $0 $0 $11,701 $15,001

Monterey-Salinas Transit Buses $2,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,000

Coast Daylight Rail Extension to Salinas Track Improvements

$300 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $300


$1,700 $0 $49 $619 $0 $0 $2,368

Hwy 1 Operational Improvements, Carmel $3,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,000

Planning, Programming, and Monitoring $927 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $927

Totals $63,933 $1,650 $49 $49,547 $58,401 $41,701 $217,281

Notes: All values in $1,000’s


Section 8. Interregional Improvement Program (ITIP) Funding

The Interregional Transportation Improvement Program (ITIP) is a five-year program managed by Caltrans and funded with 25% of new STIP revenues in each cycle. Developed in cooperation with regional transportation planning agencies to ensure an integrated transportation program, the ITIP promotes the goal of improving interregional mobility and connectivity for people and goods throughout the State of California. The ITIP is prepared in accordance with Government Code Section 14526, Streets and Highways Code Section 164 and the STIP Guidelines. As an interregional program, the ITIP is focused on increasing the throughput for highway and rail corridors of strategic importance outside the urbanized areas of the state. A sound transportation network between and connecting urbanized areas ports and borders is vital to the state’s economic vitality.

The Transportation Agency is not submitting a request for ITIP funding for the 2016 STIP Period due to the lack of funding available for programming; however, as funding becomes available, TAMC expects to request ITIP investments in its priority interregional corridor projects, such as the State Route 156 improvements and the US 101 South County Freeway Conversion .

Section 9. Discussion of the Proposed Projects on Other Projects Planned Within Corridor

The following is a description of the impacts of the proposed projects on other projects planned or underway within the corridor as required per Section 20 of the STIP Guidelines.

Corridor 1: North Monterey County Gateways: Regional routes connecting Monterey County to the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California are critical to the Monterey County economy, serving commuters and students, visitors to Monterey County, transporting county goods to market and providing access to medical facilities. Planned improvements on these gateway routes will expand transportation options, improve safety and support the county’s leading industries: agricultural and tourism.

A. Rail Extension to Salinas: This project will provide a safe, healthy alternative to driving on US 101 by establishing new daily passenger rail service between Salinas and Sacramento. Service will extend Capitol Corridor trains, with new stations planned in Pajaro/Watsonville, Castroville and Salinas. Major stops in Gilroy, San Jose and Oakland will allow convenient transfers to Caltrain and BART service to San Francisco and nearby destinations. In 2013, the Agency created the Kick-Start project, which fully‐funds the first phase of the improvements focused on bringing two trains daily to Salinas and Gilroy.

B. State Route 156 West Corridor: The Transportation Agency and Caltrans are researching the feasibility of installing an electronic toll facility as a way to finance the project, similar to other toll freeways in California. A community advisory committee is part of this effort. This funding strategy, if approved after additional environmental review, could bring the full project to construction by 2018. While


the project is described below in phases, the Agency’s goal is to construct both phases at once if funding is available.

Phase 1: This high priority project will meet critical safety needs and reduce traffic congestion by adding four lanes between Castroville and US 101 adjacent to Highway 156. The existing highway will be converted into to a frontage road for safe access to and from the Oak Hills community, and to provide a designated route for bicyclists. The project will also remove the signal and construct a new interchange at Castroville Boulevard.

Phase 2: This project will complete the State Route 156 West Corridor by replacing the existing interchange at US 101 with a new interchange connecting to the four lane freeway constructed during Phase 1. This improvement is necessary to improve safety and operations, and increase capacity to serve existing and projected travel volumes.

C. State Route 156/Blackie Road Extension: This County project will construct a new road connecting the existing Blackie Road in Castroville with Castroville Boulevard, at the State Route 156 interchange that is part of Project B above. This road will provide a new connection from the major distribution center in south Castroville to State Route 156, reducing truck traffic and congestion, thereby improving safety on Merritt Street through town.

D. Monterey County G12 Operational and Capacity Improvements: This County project will widen San Miguel Canyon Road to four lanes between Castroville Boulevard and Hall Road, and Hall Road between San Miguel Canyon Road and Elkhorn Road. Class II bike lanes will be installed and maintained throughout widened segment. Traffic signal and intersection improvements will be constructed on San Miguel Canyon Road at Castroville Boulevard. Intersection improvements will be constructed on Hall Road at Sill Road and Willow Road. Intersection improvements will also be constructed on San Miguel Canyon Road at Moro Road and Langley Canyon Road.

Corridor 2: Inland Salinas Valley/US 101 Corridor: The inland US 101 Corridor includes the City of Salinas and the South Monterey County cities of Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield and King City. This corridor serves as both a significant county commute corridor and an important interregional corridor for goods movement and Monterey County’s agricultural industry. Planned improvements in the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan will enhance mobility and expand travel options in the City of Salinas. The projects in the plan will also improve access to transportation for the South Monterey County cities for work, recreation, education and travel outside of Monterey County. Improvements to US 101 will upgrade this facility to improve safety and operations and enhance capacity.


A. Russell Road Widening: This City of Salinas project will widen Russell Road to four lanes between US 101 and San Juan Grade Road.

B. US 101 - Alvin Drive: This City of Salinas project will construct a new overpass/underpass on US 101 and a new road connecting to Alvin Drive in North Salinas.

C. US 101 - Salinas Corridor: This planned project will widen US 101 to six lanes from Boronda Road to south of the Airport Boulevard interchange within the existing right‐of‐way where feasible to increase capacity and improve operations at existing interchanges.

D. US 101 Sanborn Road Improvements: This project, funded in part with Trade Corridor bond monies, will construct operational improvements at the US 101 Sanborn Road interchange at the southbound off‐ramp and Elvee Drive/Sanborn Road intersection. This area is currently a bottleneck during peak travel times on Sanborn Road, which is an important route for goods movement providing access to agricultural coolers and truck facilities in south Salinas. Traffic queues on the off‐ramp during peak travel times also impact the US 101 mainline.

E. US 101 Harris Road Interchange: This planned project will construct a new interchange on US 101 at Harris Road south of Salinas, which will provide access to US 101 for the industrial facilities on Harris Road and in Spreckels. The project will connect to improvements planned in Project D.

F. US 101 South County Freeway Conversion: This project will eliminate highway crossings to improve safety and enhance highway capacity, and construct frontage roads between Salinas and Soledad for access to farms and cities. The first phase of this project will construct a two lane frontage road on the west side of US 101 between the Abbott Street Interchange and Chualar. This phase will also close Abbott Street between US 101 and Harris Road, construct a two lane frontage road on the east side of US 101 from Harris Road to Chualar and construct a new overcrossing at or near Spence Road. The second phase will extend frontage roads from Chualar to Soledad. The Agency is working with a coalition of Central Coast counties in to secure state funding for these improvements, which are important for moving goods to market.

G. US 101 - Gloria Road Interchange (Gonzales): The City of Gonzales project will re‐align and reconstruct the Gloria Road / US 101 interchange in Gonzales.

H. US 101 - North Interchange (Soledad): This City of Soledad project will modify the north Soledad interchange and construct related ramp improvements, which could accommodate future widening of US 101 mainline to six lanes.


I. US 101 - South Interchange (Soledad): This City of Soledad project will modify south Soledad interchange and construct related ramp improvements to accommodate possible future widening of US 101 mainline to six lanes as well as the planned SR 146 Bypass from Front Street to Metz Road.

J. State Route 146 Bypass: This City of Soledad project will realign State Route 146 and construct a new two lane arterial around the south edge of Soledad, connecting the South Soledad interchange with Metz Road with a crossing of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. This facility will serve interregional traffic traveling to the Pinnacles National Park.

K. US 101 - Walnut Avenue Interchange (Greenfield): This City of Greenfield project will reconstruct the existing tight‐diamond interchange with a wider Walnut Avenue overcrossing and implement signal improvements at the ramp intersections.

L. US 101 - 1st Street Interchange (King City): This City of King City project will extend San Antonio Drive from Lonoak Road to First Street/US 101 interchange, including a grade separated crossing over the Union Pacific railroad tracks.

M. Amtrak Coast Daylight: The Transportation Agency is coordinating with the Central Coast Coordinating Council to extend once daily Amtrak California Pacific Surfliner service from San Luis Obispo to Downtown San Francisco. The planned project will include station stops in Salinas, Soledad and King City to provide interregional access to and from South Monterey County. New stations are being planned by the City of Soledad and King City for this service, which are included in the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan as separate projects.

N. Salinas Bus Rapid Transit (North Main Street and East Alisal Routes): This Monterey-Salinas Transit project will expand transit access and improve travel options in the City of Salinas by constructing high quality Bus Rapid Transit improvements on the following routes: 1) North Main Street between the downtown Salinas Transit Center and Boronda Road, and 2) Monterey‐Salinas Transit Line 41 service in the East Salinas/Alisal corridor.

O. South Monterey County Regional Transit Improvements (Salinas to King City): This Monterey-Salinas project is designed to expand regional transit access in South Monterey County. The project will expand Monterey‐Salinas Transit Line 23 service between King City and Salinas to provide 30 minute headways and construct Bus Rapid Transit improvements on the existing route through Salinas to eliminate bottlenecks at major intersections that can impact on‐time performance on this line.


Corridor 3: Salinas‐Monterey Corridor: The Salinas‐Monterey Corridor includes two major regional commute routes between Salinas that connect employment centers in Salinas and on the Monterey Peninsula:

--State Route 68 between Salinas and Monterey; and,

--the Blanco Road/Reservation Road‐Imjin Parkway corridor.

Both of these routes are conventional two lane roadways that are congested during peak travel times. The corridor has numerous constraints in serving the major commute flows between these communities. Projects to either widen State Route 68 between Salinas and Monterey or construct a bypass through the former Fort Ord have not been pursued due to significant cost and environmental factors. Blanco and Reservation Roads have served as an alternative to travel on State Route 68, but improvements to Blanco Road are constrained by impacts to prime farmlands. Beginning with the closure of Fort Ord in 1994, the regional plan began identifying the Davis‐Reservation‐Imjin route for multi‐modal regional improvements, which were subsequently included in the Fort Ord Base Reuse Plan and refined in the Regional Transportation Plans that followed.

The 2014 Regional Transportation Plan identifies improvements to both regional routes, which are necessary to accommodate commute needs in this corridor.

A. Marina-Salinas Multi‐Modal Corridor: The Transportation Agency has identified a multimodal corridor for a transit, bicycle and pedestrian travel between Salinas and Marina to provide travel options for commuters. The planned project will accommodate high quality transit service via a dedicated busway or priority at signals, as well as improvements for bicyclists and pedestrians along an alignment through the former Fort Ord, unincorporated Monterey County and the City of Salinas. The alignment for this project will connect the Salinas Transit Center with the Monterey Branch Line at 8th Street, just west of State Route 1.

B. Marina‐Salinas Corridor Widening: A subset of the Multi-Modal Corridor, this STIP project will add capacity serving commute flows between Salinas and Marina by constructing a four lane commute corridor between Salinas and State Route 1 through Marina. The project will widen Davis and Reservation Roads between Blanco Road and the existing four lane section of Reservation Road at Intergarrison Road. The project also includes widening of Imjin Road to four lanes between Reservation Road and Imjin Parkway, and interchange improvements at State Route 1 and Imjin Parkway. This project will be planned and constructed in coordination with Project A described above.

C. State Route 68 Commuter Improvements: This project will add capacity on State Route 68 to serve commuters by widening the roadway to 4 lanes between the existing 4 lane highway at Toro Park and Corral de Tierra Road.


D. State Route 68 - Corral de Tierra Intersection Improvements: This STIP project, sponsored by the County of Monterey, will make operation improvements to the Corral de Tierra intersection, which is currently a bottleneck for regional commuters on State Route 68. The project will construct dual left turn lanes on westbound SR 68, a merge lane on southbound Corral de Tierra, and a right turn lane on northbound Corral de Tierra.

Corridor 4: Coastal Corridor/State Route 1: State Route 1 between Castroville and Carmel serves as a commute corridor for work trips between Salinas and Marina during weekdays, and provides interregional access to the Monterey Peninsula and coast from the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California on weekends, holidays and peak travel periods. The 2014 Regional Transportation Plan accommodates travel needs in this corridor through a combination of transit, rail and roadway improvements.

A. MST - State Route 1 Busway: To improve travel times and on‐time performance for regional transit between Salinas and Monterey through Marina, this project will construct bus improvements in the State Route 1 corridor between Marina and Fremont Boulevard in Seaside, either through bus improvements on the State Route 1 shoulder, or by constructing a dedicated busway parallel to the existing freeway along the Monterey Branch Line right-of-way. Monterey‐Salinas Transit has secured state legislation allowing a bus‐on‐shoulder option to be evaluated.

B. Monterey Branch Line Light Rail: This long-range project will reconstruct the Monterey Branch Line between Castroville and Monterey and establish light rail service with stops serving Castroville, Marina, Seaside, Sand City and Monterey. The first phase of the project will reconstruct tracks, construct stations, purchase rolling stock and operate service between Marina and Monterey with 15 minute headways. The second phase of the project will reconstruct tracks and extend service to Castroville with connections to interregional rail service at the station planned as part of the Rail Extension project described under Monterey County Gateways above. The second phase will also include increased frequencies during peak periods. Reconstruction of the Salinas River Railroad Bridge for service between Marina and Castroville is included as a separate project in the plan.

C. State Route 1 - Monterey Road Interchange: This City of Seaside project will construct a new interchange on State Route 1 north of the existing Fremont Boulevard interchange, connecting to Monterey Road, which is designed to serve future development on the former Fort Ord.

D. State Route 1 - Sand City Widening: This long-range project will widen State Route 1 to 6 lanes between Fremont Boulevard and State Route 218/Canyon Del Rey with interchange improvements at State Route 1 and Fremont Boulevard. The 2014 Regional Transportation Plan includes the interchange components of


the project – the roadway widening is assumed to be beyond the time horizon of this plan based on the Regional Development Impact Fee program.

E. Del Monte Avenue Widening (Camino El Estero to Sloat Avenue): This project, sponsored by the City of Monterey, will widen Del Monte Avenue by adding an additional eastbound lane between Camino El Estero and Sloat Avenue. This project could also support future Bus Rapid Transit Service in this corridor.

F. State Route 1/State Route 68 (Holman Highway) Roundabout: This fully-funded project, sponsored by the City of Monterey, will replace the existing signalized intersection at that location with a roundabout. The roundabout project, which starts construction in the spring of 2016, will allow for free movements through the intersection, reduce traffic queues onto State Route 1 and Holman Highway, and improve access to Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. The project will also include bicycle and pedestrian improvements to fill this gap in the Coastal Bike Route.

G. State Route 68 - Holman Highway Access to CHOMP: This planned project will widen the Holman Highway between State Route 1 and Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula to four lanes, which will improve access to the hospital, connect to the roundabout included in Project F above.

H. State Route 1 - Carmel Operational Improvements: This STIP project, sponsored by the County of Monterey, will construct a northbound climbing lane on State Route 1 between Rio Road and Carmel Valley Road to relieve congestion on this facility.


C. Relationship of RTIP to RTP/SCS/APS and Benefits of RTIP

Section 10. Regional Level Performance Evaluation (per Section 19A of the guidelines)

The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Monterey Bay Area. As the MPO, AMBAG is required to produce certain documents that maintain the region's eligibility for federal transportation assistance which include the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). AMBAG coordinates the development of the MTP with Regional Transportation Planning Agencies (San Benito County Council of Governments, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission and the Transportation Agency for Monterey County), transit providers (San Benito County Local Transit Authority, Monterey Salinas Transit, and Santa Cruz METRO Transit District), the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, and state and federal governments.

Senate Bill 375, passed in late 2008, requires the 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations in California to reduce per capita vehicle miles traveled and related greenhouse gases through a coordinated land use and transportation plan called the Sustainable Communities Strategy. AMBAG will adopt an updated Metropolitan Transportation Plan that incorporates the requirements of Senate Bill 375 in June of 2016.

Under SB 375, the Sustainable Communities Strategy must identify a regional development pattern and transportation system that can meet the regional greenhouse gas (GHG) targets from the automobile and light truck sectors for 2020 and 2035. Pursuant to statute, the California Air Resources Board adopted targets for each of the 18 MPOs across the state. Based upon the recommendation issued by the AMBAG Board of Directors, the California Air Resources Board adopted the following targets for the Monterey Bay Area in September 2010:

2020: 0% increase from 2005 per capita GHG emissions

2035: 5% reduction from 2005 per capita GHG emissions

The Transportation Agency worked closely with the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments and our regional partners to develop the Sustainable Communities Strategy and will coordinate the preparation of the 2016 Regional Transportation Plan with the 2016 Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy.

The Transportation Agency has supported the goals of SB 375 to ensure our planning efforts are aligned with the proposed GHG targets for our region. This 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program is consistent with these efforts by supporting projects that will relieve congestion, support multi-modal transportation (rail, transit, and bike / pedestrian), and promote environmental preservation, all of which will help to improve regional air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Regional Level Performance Indicators and Measures

Table B1 indicates quantitatively the overall regional level performance indicators and measures of the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for Monterey County and the Monterey Bay Metropolitan Transportation Plan / Sustainable Communities Strategy. The Policy Element of the RTP provides a framework for selecting and evaluating transportation projects to meet Monterey County’s mobility needs over the twenty‐year lifetime of the plan. To develop a list of transportation improvements that support land use assumptions in the regional Sustainable Communities Strategy, the Policy Element of the 2014 RTP incorporates goals, objectives and performance measures that are oriented toward achieving a balanced transportation system. This policy framework moves away from automobile‐oriented goals and measures and instead evaluates how well the planned system transports people and goods. The Policy Element of the regional plan is derived from the Smart Mobility Framework developed by Caltrans, which has been used by other regions across California to address state sustainability planning requirements. The Policy Element was also designed to be consistent with the goals, policies and measures included in the Monterey Bay 2035: Moving Forward Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy prepared by AMBAG for the Monterey Bay region.

Table B1:

Regional Level Performance Indicators and Measures

Goal Indicator / Measure 2010

Existing 2014 RTP

/ SCS Access and Mobility Work Trips within 30 Minutes (percent)

Drive Alone 84.3% 84.2%

Carpool 84.3% 84.2%

Transit 15.4% 17.1%

Commute Travel Time (minutes) 15.7 15.7Economic Vitality Jobs Near High Quality Transit (percent) 17.5% 57.3%

Daily Truck Delay (hours) 2,802 10,667Environment GHG Reductions (percent) N/A 5.9%

Open Space Consumed (acres) N/A 2,556

Farmland Converted (acres) N/A 14,316Healthy Communities

Alternative Transportation Trips (percent) 17.3% 17.7%

Air Pollution - all vehicles (tons/day) 31.3 9.4

Peak Period Congested Vehicle Miles of Travel (miles) 128,463 618,975Social Equity Access to Transit Within 1/2 Mile (percent)

Low Income Population 14.5% 48.2%

Non Low Income Population 10.3% 38.4%

Minority Population 12.8% 47.1%

Non-Minority Population 14.5% 44.3%

Poverty Population 16.0% 50.5%

Non Poverty Population 11.9% 42.6%System Preservation and Safety

Maintain the Transportation System (percent) N/A 50%

Fatalities and Injuries per Capita 0.4% 0.4%


Note that the 2014 Regional Transportation Plan build scenario/Sustainable Communities Strategy reduces the congested vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the region over the No Build scenario; however, congested vehicle miles traveled do increase over 2010 existing levels, due to population growth.

Section 11. Regional and Statewide Benefits of RTIP

The following is a qualitative narrative on the regional and statewide benefits of the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program for Monterey County.

Regional Benefits:

Access & Mobility: The 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program for Monterey County improves the ability of Monterey County residents to meet most daily needs without having to drive. Projects that improve the convenience and quality of trips, especially for walk, bike, transit, car/vanpool and freight trips, include Imjin Road Widening, Monterey-Salinas Transit Buses, Castroville Bicycle / Pedestrian Overcrossing, and Capitol Corridor Extension to Monterey County.

Safety & Health: The Transportation Agency for Monterey County coordinates with our partner agencies to design, operate, and manage the transportation system in a manner that reduces serious injuries and fatalities, promotes active living, and lessens exposure to pollution. To that end, this 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program for Monterey County includes the State Route 156 Improvement Project, a key safety project, the Capitol Corridor Extension that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by switching vehicle trips to rail, and the Castroville Bicycle / Pedestrian project to link bicycle facilities and provide a safe rail crossing for pedestrians.

Environmental Stewardship: All of the projects programmed in the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program for Monterey County seek to protect and enhance the County's built and natural environment, and act to reduce the transportation system’s emission of greenhouse gases.

Social Equity: The 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program for Monterey County reduces disparities in healthy, safe access to key destinations for transportation‐disadvantaged populations, and demonstrates that planned investments do not adversely impact transportation‐disadvantaged populations.

Statewide Benefits:

Freight Movements: In 2012, the Central Coast Coalition adopted the Central Coast Commercial Flows Study to analyze freight movements throughout the region. The study found that the top ten locations in the region for daily five-axle truck trips are all on US-101, with the highest concentration just north of Salinas, in Monterey County. This study is in the process of being updated by the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments, in coordination with TAMC and the Santa Cruz County Regional


Transportation Commission, courtesy of a Caltrans State Planning Grant. The 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program for Monterey County supports goods movement by funding to priority freight projects such as the State Route 156 Improvement Project and the US-101 South County Freeway Conversion.

Senate Bill 375: TAMC has coordinated on the development of the Monterey Bay Sustainable Communities Strategy with AMBAG, the regional Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Monterey Bay region, and is in the process of updating the plan. As part of this effort, TAMC is working to identify projects that will increase the use of alternative modes by commuters for interregional travel between Monterey County and Silicon Valley, to comply with the greenhouse gas emission targets of SB 375. Along the US-101 corridor, a key sustainable project currently in design is the extension of Capitol Corridor rail service to Salinas. In addition to the rail project, the Monterey-Salinas Transit Buses acquisition project will leverage federal funds to provide new transit capacity in the region.

D. Performance and Effectiveness of RTIP

Section 12. Evaluation of Cost Effectiveness of RTIP (Required per Section 19)

TAMC developed the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program to be cost effective in several ways:

All of the projects programmed in the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program are high-priority safety or capacity-enhancing projects on the State Highway System or regional transportation network and support a blend of multi-modal transportation options, including rail, transit, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Many of the projects are ready for construction; these projects will provide near-term traffic congestion relief and safety improvements to Monterey County residents, truckers and visitors.

The projects will stimulate the economy by creating jobs and supporting economic development in the region.

The 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program projects include leveraged funding from other federal, state and local sources.

Per Section 19B and Appendices B of the STIP Guidelines, the Transportation Agency has used the performance measures in Table B2 below to evaluate the regional cost-effectiveness of projects proposed in the STIP. The quantitative analysis was conducted using Caltrans’ Benefit / Cost model (Cal-B/C) Version 5 to evaluate the cost savings of the projects based on travel time, vehicle operating costs, accidents, and emissions.


Table B2 Evaluation Cost-Effectiveness Indicators and Measures

Highway 1 Operational Improvements, Carmel

ITEMIZED BENEFITS (mil. $) Average Annual

Total Over 20 Years

Travel Time Savings $0.82 $16.44 Vehicle Operations Cost Savings $0.11 $2.18 Accident Cost Savings $0.36 $7.26 Emission Cost Savings $0.01 $0.23TOTAL BENEFITS $1.31 $26.11



Total Over 20 Years




Total Over 20 Years




Total Over 20 Years


Imjin Road Widening


Total Over 20 Years



Combined RTIP Projects Cost-Effectiveness


Total Over 20 Years

Travel Time Savings $18.35 $366.93

Vehicle Operations Cost Savings $4.29 $85.84

Accident Cost Savings $1.50 $29.96

Emission Cost Savings $0.38 $7.67

TOTAL BENEFITS $24.52 $490.41


Section 13. Project Specific Evaluation (Required per Section 19)

Each RTIP shall include a project-specific benefit evaluation for each new project proposed that addresses the changes to the built environment, including, but limited to the items listed on page 9 of the STIP Guidelines. A project level evaluation shall be submitted for projects for which construction is proposed if:

- The total amount of existing and proposed STIP for right-of-way and/or construction of the project is $15 million or greater, or

- The total project cost is $50 million or greater.

The 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program for Monterey County does not include any new projects that meet these criteria, and is therefore exempt from preparing any Project-Specific Evaluation.

Detailed Project Information

Section 14. Overview of projects programmed with RIP funding

The following is a summary of projects programmed with Regional Improvement Program (RIP) funding, including location maps, as required per Section 19 of the STIP Guidelines.

Highway and Regional Road Projects

In its 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program, the Transportation Agency is focusing on funding construction of priority projects and advancing other high priority projects that provide safety and interregional congestion relief benefits.



The State Route 156 Improvement project will construct a new 4-lane freeway between Castroville and the existing US 101 interchange in Prunedale. The existing 2-lane facility will be converted to a frontage road. This route is a major regional and interregional thoroughfare used by tourists, commuters, freight shipping vehicles, and residential travelers. Tolling has been proposed as a funding option to expedite constructing the State Route 156 Improvement project. TAMC is coordinating with Caltrans to prepare a supplemental Environmental Impact Report and perform the due diligence necessary to evaluate creating a public tolling authority or entering into a public-private partnership to construct the State Route 156 Improvement project.

The Transportation Agency is proposing to program $1.6 million in RIP funds for Environmental work in 2016/17, $19.8 million for Design in 2017/18, and $9.1 million for Right-of-Way in 2018/19. This funding will facilitate leveraging $60 million of non-public funds for the project and will significantly expedite the project’s construction.


Imjin Road Widening

Imjin Road, a two-lane regional road, currently operates under congested conditions during commute periods. It connects to an existing four-lane section of Imjin Parkway, which extends to Highway 1, providing regional access between the City of Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula. This route links commuters with residential areas, places of employment, and educational institutions, such as Cal State Monterey Bay, Hartnell College and Monterey Peninsula College. This route also serves as a primary alternative for travel on the highly congested Highway 68. This project will widen Imjin Road from two to four lanes, removing the congestion bottleneck.

The Transportation Agency is requesting $1.65 million in RIP funds for the Design phase of the project in 2017/18. Right-of-way funding for the project has already been secured, and the cost for the construction phase is estimated at $11.701 million. The Transportation Agency expects to program future RIP funds to pay these construction costs, or to fund construction from its planned 2016 regional transportation sales tax measure.

Imjin Road Widening


Highway 1 Operational Improvements, Carmel

This section of highway operates under congested conditions during commute periods and on weekends due to heavy local and tourist traffic. In 2001, Monterey County and Caltrans completed a climbing lane on Route 1 from Carmel Valley Road to Ocean Avenue, greatly easing the overcrowded roadway. This new project will extend that truck climbing lane from Carmel Valley Road to Rio Road. The project will also improve the intersections at Rio Road and Carmel Valley Road to allow for improved pedestrian and motor vehicle access.

The Transportation Agency is requesting funding of $3.0 million in RIP funds for the construction of this project in 2016/17.

State Route 1 Operational Improvements


Highway 68 Corral de Tierra Intersection Improvements


Transportation Agency proposes programming construction phase funding of $1.7 million in 2016/17 and requests to keep state-only funding for this project.

State Route 68 Corral de Tierra Improvements


Rail, Transit, and Bike Projects

The Transportation Agency for Monterey County is proposing to maintain funding for its priority rail, transit, and bicycle projects in the 2014 Regional Transportation Improvement Program.


The full Capitol Corridor Extension to Monterey County project will extend rail service 68 miles from Santa Clara County to Salinas, with stops in Pajaro/Watsonville and Castroville. The full project includes a layover facility, bus facility and additional commuter parking in Salinas; track access rights; and right-of-way acquisition.

The Kick-Start portion of the Capitol Corridor Extension focuses on constructing the Salinas Rail Station using state-only funding, allowing the service to begin in 2018 and the build-out of the Castroville and Pajaro Stations to occur later. This project will save $2.2 million annually in avoided highway accidents; offset $1.8 million annually in traveler delays; and generate $3.2 million annually in revenues, given a projected annual ridership of 150,000.

Existing state-only STIP programming of $18.856 million is proposed to be retained in 2017/18 for the construction phase of the project.

Capitol Corridor Extension to Monterey County


Coast Daylight Rail Extension to Salinas: Track Improvements

This project supports the planned extension of commuter rail service to Salinas as well as the planned Coast Daylight service by funding part of the required track improvements to the Union Pacific Railroad Coast Main Line.

Regional Improvement Program funds of $200,000 have been allocated for environmental work. The remaining $300,000 is moved to 2017/18 for the construction of a portion of the improvements. All railway improvements will occur within the previously disturbed areas of the Union Pacific right-of-way.

When combined with Caltrans Interregional Rail funds, these improvements will support interregional service between San Francisco and Los Angeles.



Monterey-Salinas Transit provides bus service throughout Monterey County and beyond: from as far south as Paso Robles and Big Sur to as far north as Santa Cruz and San Jose. This programming request of $2.0 million in RIP funds for 2016/17 will be used to leverage an additional $8.0 million of federal funds to purchase over 20 new full-sized buses, and support stable transit service--a critical part of the region’s Sustainable Communities Strategy.

Planning, Programming, and Monitoring

The Transportation Agency will use the Planning, Programming, and Monitoring funding in accordance with activities listed in Section 21 of the 2014 State Transportation Improvement Program Guidelines, such as regional transportation planning, project planning, and program development; including the preparation of Regional Transportation Improvement Programs and studies supporting and monitoring the implementation of STIP projects. Reflecting the lack of new funding in the 2016 State Transportation Improvement Program cycle, a total of $927,000 is programmed to PPM activities in fiscal years 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2020/21.

This PPM funding supports vital transportation activities in Monterey County. Key among them is the timely delivery of improvement projects, which ensures the cost effective use of state, federal, and local dollars put towards transportation improvement projects. Two primary activities related to project delivery that TAMC currently engages in is community outreach and project monitoring. Our agency routinely meets with members of the public at workshops and open houses, as well as at Board meetings and other public engagements. This provides our agency the opportunity to discuss future plans with the community and receive their feedback.

In addition, our agency meets regularly with Caltrans and our local jurisdictions for project oversight and monitoring. These meetings facilitate project delivery by allowing our staff to address issues early in the project delivery process and work collaboratively with our partner agencies to bring in projects on time and on budget.

Monterey County 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program

E. Appendices

Section 15. Projects Programming Request Forms

Section 16. Board Resolution or Board Documentation of approval of 2016 RTIP

Section 17. Detailed Project Programming Summary Table


Section 15. Projects Programming Request Forms

DTP-0001 (Revised September 2013)

EIR/EISBegin Environmental (PA&ED) Phase

Document TypeCirculate Draft Environmental Document

Begin Design (PS&E) Phase

05 1235

96.8

E-mail Address

Highway 156 is the tourist gateway between San Jose, the Central Valley, and the Monterey Peninsula. Tourism and goods movement trucking are the principle uses, surrounded by agricultural and mixed land uses. High traffic volumes, including a high percentage of truck traffic (8.5%), cause limited passing opportunities, traffic back-ups, and collisions. The project will increase capacity and reduce congestion, and will improve safety by reducing the frequency of collision-causing conflicts. It will also strengthen the corridor's role as a major interregional connector and improve local road access.

Project Milestone

Construction

Draft Project Report

09/03/12

05/07/1205/07/1201/03/17

07/01/05

Caltrans Right of Way

Reduces Greenhouse Gas EmissionsSupports Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) Goals

MPO IDPPNO TCRP No.

MPOMON

Purpose and Need

Project Benefits

Project Study Report Approved

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ● DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

PROJECT PROGRAMMING REQUEST

Date: 2/25/16

General Instructions

Caltrans

Element

Existing

Component

Location, Project Limits, Description, Scope of Work

101

Caltrans

Proposed

[email protected]

In and near Prunedale and Castroville, from 0.6 mile west of Castroville Boulevard to the Route 101/156 separation. Widen to 4 lane divided expressway.

Includes Bike/Ped ImprovementsIncludes ADA Improvements

PM BkRoute/Corridor Project Sponsor/Lead AgencyCaltrans

CO AMBAG

District

MONCounty

0057C

EA

156

Project ID

050000049731600

PS&E

PM AhdR1.3

Project Manager/Contact Phone

David Silberberger

T5.2

94.6

PA&ED

End Environmental Phase (PA&ED Milestone)

Begin Right of Way PhaseEnd Design Phase (Ready to List for Advertisement Milestone)

(805)549-3798

Route 156 West Corridor

Project Title

Implementing AgencyCaltrans

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10/07/22

06/23/0906/23/09

Begin Closeout Phase

07/06/16

End Construction Phase (Construction Contract Acceptance Milestone)02/22/23

Begin Construction Phase (Contract Award Milestone)End Right of Way Phase (Right of Way Certification Milestone)

ADA Notice

02/22/24End Closeout Phase (Closeout Report)

07/10/17

Amendment (Existing Project)

DTP-0001 (Revised September 2013) Date: 2/25/16

ADA NoticeFor individuals with sensory disabilities, this document is available in alternate formats. For information call (916) 654-6410 or TDD (916) 654-3880 or write Records and Forms Management, 1120 N Street, MS-89, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Additional Information




District EA05 31600

Project Title:

Component Prior 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21 21/22+ Total

E&P (PA&ED) 11,694 11,694

PS&E 4,500 4,500

R/W SUP (CT) 2,000 2,000

CON SUP (CT) 8,000 8,000

R/W 26,000 26,000

CON 52,000 52,000

TOTAL 16,194 28,000 60,000 104,194

E&P (PA&ED) 11,694 1,600 13,294

PS&E 19,800 19,800

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT) 8,000 8,000

R/W 9,100 9,100

CON 52,000 52,000

TOTAL 11,694 1,600 19,800 9,100 60,000 102,194

Fund No. 1:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E 4,500 4,500

R/W SUP (CT) 2,000 2,000

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 26,000 26,000

CON

TOTAL 4,500 28,000 32,500

E&P (PA&ED) 1,600 1,600

PS&E 19,800 19,800

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 9,100 9,100

CON

TOTAL 1,600 19,800 9,100 30,500

Fund No. 2:


E&P (PA&ED) 7,700 7,700

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 7,700 7,700

E&P (PA&ED) 7,700 7,700

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 7,700 7,700




County Route Project ID PPNO TCRP No.MON, MON, 156, 101, 0500000497 0057C

Existing Total Project Cost ($1,000s)


Caltrans

Caltrans

Caltrans

Caltrans

Caltrans

Proposed Total Project Cost ($1,000s) Notes

IIP - State Cash (ST-CASH) Program Code

RIP - National Hwy System (NH) Program Code

Existing Funding ($1,000s) 20.XX.075.600

Funding Agency

Transportation Agency For Montere

Proposed Funding ($1,000s) Notes


Funding Agency

Caltrans



District EA05 31600

Project Title:




County Route Project ID PPNO TCRP No.MON, MON, 156, 101, 0500000497 0057C

Fund No. 3:


E&P (PA&ED) 3,563 3,563

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 3,563 3,563

E&P (PA&ED) 3,563 3,563

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 3,563 3,563

Fund No. 4:


E&P (PA&ED) 431 431

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 431 431

E&P (PA&ED) 431 431

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 431 431

Fund No. 5:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT) 8,000 8,000

R/W

CON 52,000 52,000

TOTAL 60,000 60,000

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT) 8,000 8,000

R/W

CON 52,000 52,000

TOTAL 60,000 60,000

Funding Agency

Demo - High Priority Projects Program (DEMO-ST) Program Code

Existing Funding ($1,000s) 20.30.010.680


Monterey County


Federal Disc. - Interstate Maintenance (IM) Program Code


Funding Agency

Federal Highway Administration (FH

Future Need - Future Funds (NO-FUND) Program Code

Existing Funding ($1,000s) FUTURE

Funding Agency



Complete this page for amendments only Date: 2/25/16

District EA TCRP No.05 31600

SECTION 2 - For TCRP Projects Only

SECTION 3 - All ProjectsApprovals

Date2/25/2016

2) Project Location Map

SECTION 1 - All ProjectsProject Background



County Route Project ID PPNOMON MON 156 101 0500000497 0057C

Letter of No Prejudice (LONP) (Please follow Guidelines at http://www.dot.ca.gov/tcrp/docs/042706.pdf)

I hereby certify that the above information is complete and accurate and all approvals have been obtained for the processing of this amendment request.*

The State Route 156 Improvement project will construct a new 4-lane freeway between Castroville and the existing 101 interchange in Prunedale. The existing 2-lane facility will be converted to a frontage road. This route is a major regional and interregional thoroughfare used by tourists, commuters, freight shipping vehicles, and residential travelers. Tolling has been proposed as a funding option to expedite constructing the State Route 156 Improvement project. TAMC is coordinating with Caltrans to prepare a supplemental Environmental Impact Report related to tolling and perform the due diligence necessary to evaluate entering into a public-private partnership to construct the SR 156 Improvement project.

Programming Change Requested $1.6 million in FY 2016/17 for PA&ED; $19.8 million in FY 2017/18 for PS&E; and $9.1 million in FY 2018/19 for ROW. This programming request represents a $2.0 million reduction in funding from the 2014 Regional Transportation Improvement Program as part of Monterey County's share of the $754 million cut from the 2016 STIP.

Reason for Proposed ChangeThe project needs to complete a supplemental environmental review as part of the tolling analysis. Work on the final design and right-of-way phases will occur in 2018/19 and 2019/20 respectively.

If proposed change will delay one or more components, clearly explain 1) reason the delay, 2) cost increase related to the delay, and 3) how cost increase will be funded

Attachments1) Concurrence from Implementing Agency and/or Regional Transportation Planning Agency

Name (Print or Type) Signature TitleMichael Zeller Principal Transportation Planner

1) A delay to the design and right-of-way phases is necessary to allow time to complete the supplemental environmental impact report. 2) There is no cost increase associated with this delay; funding is cut by $2.0 million. 3) N/A

Other Significant InformationThe Transportation Agency for Monterey County is working with Caltrans to complete a Supplemental EIR for the project, which will be funded by $1.6 million in STIP funding in FY16/17. The Supplemental EIR is a necessary first step for TAMC and Caltrans to explore funding the construction of the project through tolling and a Public-Private Partnership. So, maintaining the requested STIP funding for this project is critical for our attempts to secure additional local funding.

Alternative Project Request (Please follow Instructions at http://www.dot.ca.gov/tcrp/LETTERguidelines)

mike

MZ Signature


Begin Environmental (PA&ED) PhaseDocument TypeCirculate Draft Environmental Document


05

E-mail Address

This segment of Route 101 is currently a 4-lane expressway with an inadequate frontage road system that includes twelve at-grade intersections and numerous private driveways within the project limits. The average daily traffic volume is expected to increase by 20,000 between year 2001 and 2032. Without improvements, continued growth will result in an excalation of congestion and safety concerns. These safety concerns include lack of controlled access with traffic entering and exiting numerous at-grade intersections, trucks crossing railroad tracks, and slow moving agricultural equipment mixing with high-speed interregional traffic.

Project Milestone

Construction


/ /

/ / / / / /

08/01/15

Caltrans Right of Way


MPO IDPPNO TCRP No.

MPO

Purpose and Need

Project Benefits




Date: 2/25/16


Caltrans

Element

Existing

Component


Caltrans

Proposed

[email protected]

In and near Chualar and Salinas, from Main Street to Airport Boulevard. Construct safety and operational improvements.


PM BkRoute/Corridor Project Sponsor/Lead AgencyCaltrans

CO AMBAG

District

MONCounty

3300

EA

101

Project ID

05130001330H330

PS&E

PM Ahd77.0


David Silberberger

85.6

PA&ED



(805)549-3798

US 101 South County Freeway Conversions

Project Title



/ /

/ / / /


/ /

End Construction Phase (Construction Contract Acceptance Milestone) / /


ADA Notice

/ / End Closeout Phase (Closeout Report)

/ /



District EA05 0H330

Project Title:


E&P (PA&ED) 8,600 8,600

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 8,600 8,600

E&P (PA&ED) 3,600 3,600

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 3,600 3,600

Fund No. 1:


E&P (PA&ED) 5,000 5,000

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 5,000 5,000

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL

Fund No. 2:


E&P (PA&ED) 3,600 3,600

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 3,600 3,600

E&P (PA&ED) 3,600 3,600

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 3,600 3,600

US 101 South County Freeway Conversions



County Route Project ID PPNO TCRP No.MON, , 101, , 0513000133 3300



Caltrans

Caltrans

Caltrans

Caltrans

Caltrans


Local Funds - Local Transportation Funds (LTF) Program Code



Funding Agency




Funding Agency





District EA TCRP No.05 0H330



Date2/25/2016





County Route Project ID PPNOMON 101 0513000133 3300



This project will construct frontage roads from Main Street Overcrossing (Chualar) to Airport Boulevard Interchange (Salinas). This segment of Route 101 is currently a 4-lane expressway that includes twelve at-grade intersections and numerous private driveways within the project limits. The segment’s lack of controlled access with traffic entering and exiting numerous at-grade intersections, trucks crossing railroad tracks, and slow moving agricultural equipment mixing with high-speed interregional traffic result in congestion and safety concerns

Programming Change Requested Deletes $5.0 million of RIP funding in FY 2016/17 for PA&ED to account for Monterey County's share of the $754 million cut from the 2016 STIP.

Reason for Proposed Change$7 million was cut from Monterey County's 2016 STIP target share; deleting the $5 million from this project is to make up a portion of that funding shortfall.




Other Significant Information


mike

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ADA Notice

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Begin Closeout PhaseEnd Construction Phase (Construction Contract Acceptance Milestone)



(805)549-3677

SR-1 Operational Improvements

Project Title

Implementing AgencyMonterey County

PS&E

PM Ahd72.3


David Rasmussen

75.2

PA&ED

District

MONCounty

1814

EA

1

Project ID

05000001450L570

[email protected]

Near Carmel-by-the-Sea, on Route 1 from Rio Road to Carmel Valley Road. Construct additional climbing lane, modify intersection, and enhance turn movements.


PM BkRoute/Corridor Project Sponsor/Lead AgencyMonterey County

CO AMBAG

Element

Existing

Component


Monterey County

Proposed

Purpose and Need

Project Benefits




Date: 12/11/15


Monterey County Monterey County

Right of Way


MPO IDPPNO TCRP No.

MPO


05

E-mail Address

This section of highway operates under congested conditions during commute periods and on weekends due to heavy local and tourist traffic. In 2001, Monterey County and Caltrans completed a climbing lane on Route 1 from Carmel Valley Road to Ocean Avenue, greatly easing the overcrowded roadway. This new project will extend that truck climbing lane from Carmel Valley Road to Rio Road. The project will also improve the intersections at Rio Road and Carmel Valley Road to allow for improved motor vehicle access.

Project Milestone

Construction





District EA05 0L570

Project Title:


E&P (PA&ED) 250 250

PS&E 300 300

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 50 50

CON 3,000 3,000

TOTAL 600 3,000 3,600

E&P (PA&ED) 250 250

PS&E 300 300

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 50 50

CON 3,000 3,000

TOTAL 600 3,000 3,600

Fund No. 1:


E&P (PA&ED) 250 250

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 250 250

E&P (PA&ED) 250 250

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 250 250

Fund No. 2:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 3,000 3,000

TOTAL 3,000 3,000

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 3,000 3,000

TOTAL 3,000 3,000


Funding Agency



20.XX.075.600

Funding Agency


$200 PAED voted 12/14/06$50 PAED voted 02/14/08


Monterey County

Monterey County



RIP - State Cash (ST-CASH) Program Code

Existing Funding ($1,000s)

1, , 0500000145 1814



Monterey County

Monterey County

Monterey County

SR-1 Operational Improvements



County Route Project ID PPNO TCRP No.MON, ,


District EA05 0L570

Project Title:

1, , 0500000145 1814 SR-1 Operational Improvements




Fund No. 3:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E 300 300

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 50 50

CON

TOTAL 350 350

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E 300 300

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 50 50

CON

TOTAL 350 350

Fund No. 4:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL

Fund No. 5:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL

Funding Agency


Funding Agency

Program Code


Notes

Program Code





Monterey County

Proposed Funding ($1,000s)

Funding Agency



District EA TCRP No.05 0L570



Date12/14/2015


Principal Transportation Planner




Name (Print or Type) Signature TitleMichael Zeller

0500000145 1814



This section of highway operates under congested conditions during commute periods and on weekends due to heavy local and tourist traffic. In 2001, Monterey County and Caltrans completed a climbing lane on Route 1 from Carmel Valley Road to Ocean Avenue, greatly easing the overcrowded roadway. This project will extend that truck climbing lane from Carmel Valley Road to Rio Road. The project will also improve the intersections at Rio Road and Carmel Valley Road to allow for improved bicycle, pedestrian and motor vehicle access.

Programming Change Requested No programming change is requested.

Reason for Proposed Change





County Route Project ID PPNOMON 1

mike

MZ Signature



ADA Notice





(805)549-3677

Route 68 Safety & Operational Improvements at Corral de Tierra

Project Title


PS&E

PM Ahd12.8


David Rasmussen

13.2

PA&ED

District

MONCounty

1813A

EA

68

Project ID

05000000850H823

[email protected]

Near the city of Monterey, at the Corral de Tierra intersection. Construct turn lanes, shoulder widening and driveway realignment.


PM BkRoute/Corridor Project Sponsor/Lead AgencyMonterey County

CO AMBAG

Element

Existing

Component


Monterey County

Proposed

Purpose and Need

Project Benefits




Date: 12/11/15


Monterey County Monterey County

Right of Way


MPO IDPPNO TCRP No.

MPO


05

E-mail Address


Project Milestone

Construction





District EA05 0H823

Project Title:


E&P (PA&ED) 280 280

PS&E 150 150

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 120 120

CON 1,700 1,700

TOTAL 550 1,700 2,250

E&P (PA&ED) 280 280

PS&E 150 150

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 120 120

CON 1,700 1,700

TOTAL 550 1,700 2,250

Fund No. 1:


E&P (PA&ED) 100 100

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 1,700 1,700

TOTAL 100 1,700 1,800

E&P (PA&ED) 100 100

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 1,700 1,700

TOTAL 100 1,700 1,800

Fund No. 2:


E&P (PA&ED) 180 180

PS&E 150 150

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 120 120

CON

TOTAL 450 450

E&P (PA&ED) 180 180

PS&E 150 150

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 120 120

CON

TOTAL 450 450

Existing Funding ($1,000s) LOCAL FUNDS

Funding Agency

Monterey County


20.XX.075.600

Funding Agency


$100 PAED voted 02/14/08


Monterey County

Monterey County





68, , 0500000085 1813A



Monterey County

Monterey County

Monterey County

Route 68 Safety & Operational Improvements at Corral de Tierra






District EA TCRP No.05 0H823



Date12/14/2015







0500000085 1813A




Programming Change Requested No programming change requested.






County Route Project ID PPNOMON 68

mike

MZ Signature




05

E-mail Address

Imjin Road, a two-lane regional road, currently operates under congested conditions during commute periods. It connects an existing four-lane section of roadway with Highway 1 and provides regional access between the City of Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula, linking commuters with residential areas, places of employment, and educational institutions. This route also serves as a primary alternative for travel on Highway 68. This project would widen the route from two to four lanes.

Project Milestone

Construction


/ /

/ / / / / /

/ /

Marina, City of Right of Way


MPO IDPPNO TCRP No.

MPO

Purpose and Need

Project Benefits




Date: 2/25/16


Marina, City of

Element

Existing

Component


Marina, City of

Proposed

[email protected]

In Marina, on Imjin Road from the existing 4-lane section to Reservation Road. Widen roadway from two to four lanes.


PM BkRoute/Corridor Project Sponsor/Lead AgencyMarina, City of

LA AMBAG

District

MONCounty

2572

EA

Project ID

0515000042

PS&E

PM Ahd


Nourdin Khayata

PA&ED



(831)884-1212

Imjin Road Widening

Project Title

Implementing AgencyMarina, City of


/ /

/ / / /


/ /

End Construction Phase (Construction Contract Acceptance Milestone) / /


ADA Notice


/ /



District EA05

Project Title:


E&P (PA&ED) 1,650 1,650

PS&E 1,650 1,650

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 11,701 11,701

TOTAL 1,650 1,650 11,701 15,001

E&P (PA&ED) 1,650 1,650

PS&E 1,650 1,650

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 11,701 11,701

TOTAL 1,650 1,650 11,701 15,001

Fund No. 1:


E&P (PA&ED) 1,650 1,650

PS&E 1,650 1,650

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 1,650 1,650 3,300

E&P (PA&ED) 1,650 1,650

PS&E 1,650 1,650

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 1,650 1,650 3,300

Fund No. 2:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 11,701 11,701

TOTAL 11,701 11,701

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 11,701 11,701

TOTAL 11,701 11,701

Imjin Road Widening



County Route Project ID PPNO TCRP No.MON, , , , 0515000042 2572


Implementing AgencyMarina, City of

Marina, City of

Marina, City of

Marina, City of

Marina, City of

Marina, City of


Future Need - Future Funds (NO-FUND) Program Code



Funding Agency


$1650 PAED voted 01/22/15


Existing Funding ($1,000s) FUTURE

Funding Agency




District EA TCRP No.05



Date2/25/2016





County Route Project ID PPNOMON 0515000042 2572



Imjin Road, provides regional access between the City of Salinas and the Monterey Peninsula, linking commuters with residential areas, places of employment, and educational institutions. This route also serves as a primary alternative for travel on the highly congested Highway 68. This project will widen the route from two to four lanes, improve safety at intersections, and provide multimodal facilities to improve bicycle, pedestrian and transit access.

Programming Change Requested $1.65 million is delayed to FY 17/18 for the PS&E phase to better align with the current project schedule.

Reason for Proposed ChangeThe project sponsor has recently released a RFP for the PA&ED phase, so delaying the PS&E phase for one year matches the current project schedule.




1) The project will begin the PS&E phase in FY17/18; 2) No cost increase is associated with this change; 3) N/A



mike

MZ Signature


07/31/18


ADA Notice


08/31/15


07/31/18

04/26/06


06/01/18

End Construction Phase (Construction Contract Acceptance Milestone)



(831)775-4406

Capitol Corridor Extension to Montery County

Project Title

Implementing AgencyTransportation Agency For Monterey Co

PS&E

PM Ahd


Christina Watson

PA&ED

District

MONCounty

1155

EA

Project ID

R131TB

[email protected]

Capitol Corridor extension to Monterey County. Construct layover facility, bus facility, additional commuter parking in Salinas, track access rights, R/W acquisition and new platforms. (TCRP #14)


PM BkRoute/Corridor Project Sponsor/Lead AgencyTransportation Agency For Monterey Co

MT AMBAG

Element

Existing

Component


Transportation Agency For Monterey Co

Proposed

Purpose and Need

Project Benefits




Date: 12/11/15


Transportation Agency For Monterey Co Transportation Agency For Monterey Co

Right of Way


MPO IDPPNO TCRP No.

MPO

06/01/09

08/31/1310/01/0906/01/16

03/01/02


05 MO02TAM03 14.0

E-mail Address

Transportation alternatives are needed in Monterey County to improve commuter and healthcare access to the San Francisco Bay Area, and to relieve congestion on state highways. The project will enable commuters and those seeking access to health care in the Bay Area to avoid sitting in traffic on the congested corridors of Highways 101 and 156. This project will connect rail lines to San Jose (Caltrain, Capitol Corridor and the Altamont Commuter Express), air travel at the San Francisco International Airport and the San Jose Mineta International Airport, and light rail at the Millbrae Station to the extension of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART).

Project Milestone

Construction

Draft Project ReportEIR/FONSI




District EA05 R131TB

Project Title:


E&P (PA&ED) 4,364 4,364

PS&E 10,548 10,548

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 15,472 15,472

CON 22,415 18,856 41,271

TOTAL 52,799 18,856 71,655

E&P (PA&ED) 4,364 4,364

PS&E 10,548 10,548

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 15,472 15,472

CON 22,415 18,856 41,271

TOTAL 52,799 18,856 71,655

Fund No. 1:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E 4,520 4,520

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 4,520 4,520

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E 4,520 4,520

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 4,520 4,520

Fund No. 2:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 18,856 18,856

TOTAL 18,856 18,856

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 18,856 18,856

TOTAL 18,856 18,856


Funding Agency



30.10.070.625

Funding Agency


$4520 PSE voted 06/07/07


Transportation Agency For




RIP - Public Transportation Account (PTA) Program Code


, , 1155


Implementing AgencyTransportation Agency For




14.0Capitol Corridor Extension to Montery County






Project Title:

, , 1155 14.0Capitol Corridor Extension to Montery County




Fund No. 3:


E&P (PA&ED) 1,000 1,000

PS&E 4,258 4,258

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 14,742 14,742

CON

TOTAL 20,000 20,000

E&P (PA&ED) 1,000 1,000

PS&E 4,258 4,258

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 14,742 14,742

CON

TOTAL 20,000 20,000

Fund No. 4:


E&P (PA&ED) 652 652

PS&E 880 880

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 730 730

CON 4,918 4,918

TOTAL 7,180 7,180

E&P (PA&ED) 652 652

PS&E 880 880

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W 730 730

CON 4,918 4,918

TOTAL 7,180 7,180

Fund No. 5:


E&P (PA&ED) 991 991

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 991 991

E&P (PA&ED) 991 991

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 991 991

Funding Agency


Funding Agency

FTA Funds - ARRA - FTA 5309 (AR-5309) Program Code

Existing Funding ($1,000s) FTA-TRANSIT

Notes

Other State - Proposition 116 (P116) Program Code


TCRP (Committed) - Traffic Congestion Relief Fund (TCRF) Program Code



Caltrans

$365 PAED voted 07/16/01$635 PAED voted 07/31/02$4258 PSE voted 09/07/06$14742 RW voted 09/07/06

Proposed Funding ($1,000s)

Funding Agency



Project Title:

, , 1155 14.0Capitol Corridor Extension to Montery County




Fund No. 6:


E&P (PA&ED) 975 975

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 975 975

E&P (PA&ED) 975 975

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 975 975

Fund No. 7:


E&P (PA&ED) 81 81

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 264 264

TOTAL 345 345

E&P (PA&ED) 81 81

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 264 264

TOTAL 345 345

Fund No. 8:


E&P (PA&ED) 665 665

PS&E 890 890

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 17,233 17,233

TOTAL 18,788 18,788

E&P (PA&ED) 665 665

PS&E 890 890

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 17,233 17,233

TOTAL 18,788 18,788



Funding Agency





RSTP - STP Local (STPL) Program Code

Funding Agency


Funding Agency

CMAQ - Congestion Mitigation (CMAQ) Program Code



District EA TCRP No.05 R131TB 14.0



Date12/14/2015







1155



Programming Change Requested The title of this project should be updated to: Capitol Corridor Extension to Montery County. No change to the programming is requested at this time.






County Route Project ID PPNOMON

mike

MZ Signature


04/01/14


ADA Notice


08/01/13


03/31/14Begin Closeout PhaseEnd Construction Phase (Construction Contract Acceptance Milestone)



(831)775-4406

Coast Daylight/Caltrain Track Improvements

Project Title


PS&E

PM Ahd


Christina Watson

PA&ED

District

MONCounty

1971

EA

Project ID

0513000148R328TA

Near Salinas, on the Pacific Coast Rail Line. Track improvements.



RAILAMBAG

Element

Existing

Component


Caltrans

Proposed

Purpose and Need

Project Benefits




Date: 12/11/15


Caltrans Transportation Agency For Monterey Co

Right of Way


MPO IDPPNO TCRP No.

MPO

02/01/1212/31/12


05

E-mail Address

Construct necessary inprovements on the Coast Mainline track north of Salinas that are required for the Coast Daylight and Caltrain Extension projects. The Coast Daylight is the extension of the Pacific Surfliners from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco, which will close a gap in the State supported intercity rail system by providing direct train service from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The Coast Rail Coordinating Council is actively planning the service and it will be the only State supported route to provide direct rail service between two major population centers of the State.The Caltrain Extension to Monterey County project is a commuter rail project that extends the existing San Francisco-to-Gilroy Caltrain to Salinas.

Project Milestone

Construction





District EA05 R328TA

Project Title:


E&P (PA&ED) 200 200

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 300 300

TOTAL 200 300 500

E&P (PA&ED) 200 200

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 300 300

TOTAL 200 300 500

Fund No. 1:


E&P (PA&ED) 200 200

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 200 200

E&P (PA&ED) 200 200

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL 200 200

Fund No. 2:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 300 300

TOTAL 300 300

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 300 300

TOTAL 300 300


Funding Agency



30.10.070.625

Funding Agency


$200 PAED voted 06/11/13


Caltrans




RIP - Public Transportation Account (PTA) Program Code


, , 0513000148 1971



Caltrans

Caltrans


Coast Daylight/Caltrain Track Improvements






District EA TCRP No.05 R328TA



Date12/14/2015







0513000148 1971



The project supports the planned extension of commuter rail service to Salinas as well as the planned Coast Daylight service by funding part of the required track improvements to the Union Pacific Railroad Coast Main Line. When combined with Caltrans Interregional Rail funds, these improvements will support interregional service between San Francisco and Los Angeles.








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(831)899-2558


Project Title

Implementing AgencyMonterey Salinas Transit

PS&E

PM Ahd


Carl Sedoryk

PA&ED

District

MONCounty

2573

EA

Project ID

[email protected]

Purchase full-size buses for Monterey-Salinas Transit.


PM BkRoute/Corridor Project Sponsor/Lead AgencyMonterey Salinas Transit

MT AMBAG

Element

Existing

Component


Monterey Salinas Transit

Proposed

Purpose and Need

Project Benefits




Date: 12/11/15


Monterey Salinas Transit Monterey Salinas Transit

Right of Way


MPO IDPPNO TCRP No.

MPO

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05

E-mail Address

Monterey-Salinas Transit provides bus service to the greater Monterey and Salinas areas as far south as Paso Robles and Big Sur and as far north as Santa Cruz and San Jose. This programming request of $2.0 million of RIP funds for 2016/17 would be used to leverage an additional $8.0 million of federal funds that would purchase over 20 new full-sized buses.

Project Milestone

Construction





District EA05

Project Title:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 2,000 2,000

TOTAL 2,000 2,000

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 2,000 2,000

TOTAL 2,000 2,000

Fund No. 1:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 2,000 2,000

TOTAL 2,000 2,000

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 2,000 2,000

TOTAL 2,000 2,000

Fund No. 2:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL


Funding Agency


30.10.070.625

Funding Agency






Program Code



, , 2573


Implementing AgencyMonterey Salinas Transit













Date12/14/2015







2573



Monterey-Salinas Transit provides bus service to the greater Monterey and Salinas areas as far south as Paso Robles and Big Sur and as far north as Santa Cruz and San Jose. Stable transit service is a critical part of the region’s Sustainable Communities Strategy.This funding will leverage an additional $8.0 million of federal funds to purchase over 20 new full-sized buses.








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(831)775-4408

Planning, Programming and Monitoring

Project Title

Implementing AgencyTransportation Agency For Monterey Co

PS&E

PM Ahd


Dave Delfino

PA&ED

District

MONCounty

1165

EA

Project ID

0515000119

Planning, Programming and Monitoring.



LA AMBAG

Element

Existing

Component


Transportation Agency For Monterey Co

Proposed

Purpose and Need

Project Benefits




Date: 12/11/15


Transportation Agency For Monterey Co Transportation Agency For Monterey Co

Right of Way


MPO IDPPNO TCRP No.

MPO


05 2622

E-mail Address

Project Milestone

Construction





District EA05

Project Title:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 6,041 309 309 309 6,968

TOTAL 6,041 309 309 309 6,968

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 6,041 185 185 185 185 185 6,966

TOTAL 6,041 185 185 185 185 185 6,966

Fund No. 1:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 6,041 309 309 309 6,968

TOTAL 6,041 309 309 309 6,968

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON 6,041 185 185 185 185 185 6,966

TOTAL 6,041 185 185 185 185 185 6,966

Fund No. 2:


E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL

E&P (PA&ED)

PS&E

R/W SUP (CT)

CON SUP (CT)

R/W

CON

TOTAL

Actual amount programmed is $185,400 for FY's 16/17, 17/18, 18/19, 19/20, and 20/21


Funding Agency


20.30.600.670

Funding Agency


$123 CON voted 07/16/98$123 CON voted 11/30/99$122 CON voted 02/02/01$122 CON voted 07/10/01$500 CON voted 06/28/02$257 CON voted 02/26/04$400 CON voted 03/03/05$400 CON t d 08/18/05Proposed Funding ($1,000s) Notes




Program Code



, , 0515000119 1165


Implementing AgencyTransportation Agency For




Planning, Programming and Monitoring









Date12/14/2015



1) N/A; 2) N/A; 3) N/A





0515000119 1165



The Transportation Agency will use the Planning, Programming, and Monitoring funding in accordance with activities listed in Section 21 of the 2016 State Transportation Improvement Program Guidelines, such as regional transportation planning, project planning, and program development; including the preparation of Regional Transportation Improvement Programs and studies supporting and monitoring the implementation of STIP projects.

Programming Change Requested Programmed $185,400 in each of the following fiscal years: 2016/17; 2017/18; 2018/19; 2019/20; and 2020/21

Reason for Proposed ChangeThe programming has been updated to evenly distribute the PPM over five fiscal years






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Section 16. Board Resolution or Board Documentation of approval of 2016 RTIP


Section 17. Detailed Project Programming Summary Table

Regional Improvement Program

Lead Agency ProjectTotal RIP Funds Prior 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 20/21

State Only?

Highway and Road ProjectsCaltrans US‐101 South County Freeway Conversion PA&ED

2014 RTIP $5,000 $5,0002016 RTIP Revised Proposal $0 $0

Caltrans SR 156 Improvement Project PA&ED PS&E ROW2014 RTIP $32,500 $4,500 $28,000

2016 RTIP Revised Proposal $30,500 $1,600 $19,800 $9,100City of Marina Imjin Road Widening $1,650 PS&E

2014 RTIP $1,650 $1,6502016 RTIP Revised Proposal $1,650 $1,650

Monterey Co. SR1 Operational Improvements CON2014 RTIP $3,000 $3,000

2016 RTIP Revised Proposal $3,000 $3,000Monterey Co. SR 68 ‐ Corral de Tierra CON X

2014 RTIP $1,700 $1,700 x2016 RTIP Revised Proposal $1,700 $1,700 x

Rail, Transit, and Bike ProjectsTAMC Coast Daylight Track Improvements $200 CON

2014 RTIP $300 $3002016 RTIP Revised Proposal $300 $300

TAMC Capitol Corridor Extension to Monterey County CON X2014 RTIP $18,856 $18,856 x

2016 RTIP Revised Proposal $18,856 $18,856 xMonterey Co. Castroville Bike / Ped Overcrossing CON

2014 RTIP $6,637 $6,6372016 RTIP Revised Proposal $6,637 $6,637

MST Monterey‐Salinas Transit Buses CON2014 RTIP $2,000 $2,000

2016 RTIP Revised Proposal $2,000 $2,000AdministrativeTAMC Planning, Programming, and Monitoring $518

2014 RTIP $1,140 $213 $309 $309 $3092016 RTIP Revised Proposal $1,140 $213 $185 $185 $185 $185 $185

Totals, Current 2014 RTIP Projects $72,783 $11,350 $13,659 $47,465 $309 $0 $0Totals, Proposed 2016 RTIP Revised Projects $65,783 $6,850 $8,485 $40,791 $9,285 $185 $185

Change from 2014 RTIP to 2016 RTIP Revised: ‐$7,000

Transportation Agency for Monterey County

2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program ‐ REVISEDFunding Strategies for Current and Proposed Project Programming

2016 regional transportation improvement program

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