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1 Thursday, April 21, :30 a.m. Agenda Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Streets and Freeways Subcommittee Windsor Conference Room, 15 th Floor 1. Call to Order Action (Nicole Rizzo) 1 min 2. Approval of Minutes Action (Subcommittee) Attachment 1: Draft March 17, 2011 Minutes Attachment 2: Sign in Sheet/Attendance Sheet Attachment 3: 90-Day Rolling Agenda 1 min 3. Chairperson Report Information (Nicole Rizzo) 5 min 4. Metro Report Information (Fulgene Asuncion) 10 min 5. Caltrans Report Information (Kirk Cessna) SR-2 Angeles Crest Highway Project Update 10 min 6. State and Federal Legislative Update Information (Michael Turner, 10 min Raffi Hamparian, Marisa Yeager) 7. Call for Projects Update Information (Rena Lum) 10 min 8. CTC Update Information (Patricia Chen) 10 min

2 9. I-210 Truck Origin-Destination Study Information (Teresa Fong) 10 min 10. ITS Implementation Plan for Goods Movement Information (Jon Grace) 10 min 11. SR-2 Freeway Terminus Improvement Project Information (Ben Jong) 10 min 12. Formula Allocation Procedure (FAP) FY Information (Susan Funding Marks Richan/Carlos Vendiola) 10 min 13. New Business Discussion (Subcommittee) 5 min 14. Adjournment Action (Subcommittee) 1 min The next meeting of the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee will be tentatively held on May 19, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. on the 15 th Floor, Windsor Conference Room. Please contact Fulgene Asuncion at (213) should you have any questions or comments regarding this or future agendas. Agendas can be accessed online at: 2

3 Attachment 1 March 17, 2011 Streets and Freeways Meeting Minutes 3

4 Thursday, March 17, :30 AM Meeting Minutes Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Streets and Freeways Subcommittee Hacienda Heights Conference Room, 25 th Floor Members & Alternates Present: Fulgene Asuncion (M), John Asuncion (ex-officio), Spencer Badal (A), Kirk Cessna (M), LaDonna DiCamillo (ex-officio), Steve Forster (M), Steve Huang (M), Ken Husting (M), Bahman Janka (M), Ken Johnson (M), Michelle Mowery (M), Sharon Perlstein (M), Nicole Rizzo (Chair), Fred Zohrehvand (M). 1. Call to Order (Nicole Rizzo, Chair) The meeting was called to order at 9:30 AM. 2. Approval of the February 17, 2011 Minutes (Subcommittee) Sharon Perlstein (League of Cities, Westside Cities) made a motion to approve the January 20, 2011 minutes, which was seconded by Fred Zohrehvand (League of Cities, Arroyo Verdugo Cities). The minutes were approved with no abstentions or objections. 3. Chairperson Report (Nicole Rizzo, Chair) Ms. Rizzo reported that both she and Bahman Janka (League of Cities, San Gabriel Valley COG) are unable to attend the Streets and Freeways meeting in April due to a conflict. Ms. Rizzo asked members if Fulgene Asuncion (Metro) can chair the meeting next month, to which there were no objections. Ms. Rizzo stated her concern that the agendas for the Streets and Freeways and the Technical Advisory are very similar where, in many cases, the only difference is the Caltrans update. Ms. Rizzo would like to collaborate with members to prevent the meetings from having Metro staff simply relay information and refocus the meetings to provide and address technical guidance and concerns. Ms. Rizzo would like to put this on May s agenda to discuss ideas on achieving these objectives. 4. Metro Report (Fulgene Asuncion, Metro) Ms. Asuncion reported that at its February meeting, the Board: Received and Filed: o Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Program preliminary costing information for the SR-710 North gap project, in response to a motion by Director Najarian at the December 9, 2010 Board meeting; o A Risk-Based Cost Estimating Approach for Metro Projects; Approved on Consent Calendar: o A revised Scope of Work (SOW) including an additional $6 million from the City of Los Angeles for the Reversible Lane and Intersection Improvements Project into the I-405 Sepulveda Pass Improvements Project; Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes February 17,

5 o The following nominees: o Sergio Infanzon, new appointment to the Gateway Cities Governance Council. Term ending: June 30, 2012; and o Perri Sloan Goodman, new appointment to the Westside/Central Governance Council. Term ending: June 30, 2013; Approved on Discussion: o A number of changes to Soundwall projects, including an increase to the Life of Project (LOP) budget for the I-210 Freeway Soundwall Construction Project (Package 4); o The South Bay Measure R Highway Program Project list. There were a total of 39 projects in the Early Action Program (EAP) for Measure R funding and an additional 18 fully-funded projects which are potential candidates for Measure R funding should additional dollars be necessary; 5. Caltrans Report (Kirk Cessna, Caltrans) Mr. Cessna provided a handout to members with an update on a slope off of SR miles east of La Cañada Flintridge that was washed away by heavy rains and debris. The road has been closed, and contractors are currently working to reopen SR-2 by Spring Mr. Patrick Chandler, Public Information Officer from the California Department of Transportation, is available to any answer questions with respect to SR-2 at (213) or patrick_chandler@dot.ca.gov. Ms. Rizzo asked when the photos on the handout were taken. Mr. Cessna responded no more than two months ago. Ms. Rizzo stated that the last opening date for SR-2 was last fall and the date continues to be extended with each storm. Mr. Cessna explained that the contractor estimates the reopening date in order to anticipate unforeseen weather conditions. Ms. Rizzo asked if there is a way to mitigate delays in the reopening of the highway. Mr. Cessna replied that it is not possible to mitigate delays when it rains. Upon Ms. Rizzo s request, Mr. Cessna agreed to bring the construction manager to the next meeting to provide an overview of SR-2. Mr. Cessna provided a handout to members with a list of projects that may be in jeopardy of having funding rescinded. He reported that Caltrans does not believe that any of the 2005 Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) earmarks are in jeopardy. There are only one or two earmarks from the original Surface Transportation Assistance (STA) Act of 1982 on the list. The Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance (STURA) Act of 1987, the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991, and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) of 1998 earmarks (those with less than 10% of the funding obligated) could be in jeopardy of being rescinded. Mr. Cessna suggested that members contact Caltrans if they have a project on the list. Mr. Cessna reminded members that tomorrow is the last day for the Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) Call for Projects applications. There will be another Safe Routes to Schools (SRTS) Call for Projects in April 2011; however, the final due date is not confirmed but it may be in June or July. If an agency has any SRTS projects that have not been delivered, the agency may not be eligible to apply. Mr. Husting (City of Los Angeles) asked whether there is a date confirmed to rescind project funds. Mr. Cessna explained that the date for rescinding the funds is constantly changing. Given the current budget situation and political climate, Mr. Cessna believes Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes, March 17,

6 that the revocation of these projects funds have a good chance of passing. Ms. Perlstein (League of Cities, Westside Cities) asked if some projects on the list are finished projects that have never been closed out. Mr. Cessna responded that these projects are closed out, but it is the Obligation Authority funding (the amount of funding actually available out of the funds that have been authorized) that is still showing. Ms. Perlstein and Mr. Cessna agreed that there are other projects that have not moved forward, especially those showing that little or no money has been obligated. Mr. Husting asked that if an agency has a project that has been closed out but has a balance that is yet to be obligated, can the agency produce another Scope of Work that is consistent to the original SAFETEA-LU bill in order to obligate the remaining amount? Mr. Cessna responded by saying that creating an additional SOW may be possible. Mr Husting asked if applicants would be ineligible to apply to the SRTS Call if they have non-infrastructure projects with unobligated funds. Mr. Cessna responded that he was unsure, for he has not read the new guidelines. Mr. Husting and other members were concerned about having non-agency members on Caltrans SRTS project application evaluation committee after Mr. Cessna mentioned that there may be some advocates serving on the committee. The concern is that there have been some advocates that have not been supportive of some agencies activities, which can create a conflict when evaluating applications. Ms. Rizzo asked if there is a disclosure process that reveals the names of the evaluators who are not part of Caltrans staff, as some applicants may be unaware that there are people outside of the agency reviewing SRTS applications. Mr. Cessna responded that Caltrans would be willing to release the names. Mr. Cessna emphasized that the applications get reviewed by at least three people on the committee including an independent review by Caltrans staff to ensure that there is no conflict. He also stated that people with such conflicts of interest will not be invited back to serve on the committee. 6. State and Federal Legislative Update (Michael Turner) Mr. Turner reported that the State legislature has not yet voted on Governor Brown s proposal to extend certain taxes. The Legislature did approve State budget-related measures, consisting of the transportation trailer bill that reenacts the gas tax/sales tax swap (which helps to stabilize transportation funding). If the Legislature does not resolve the budget, as proposed by the Governor, then the Legislature may have to make another $12.5 million in cuts. States cuts can lead to a reduction in funding for transportation and possibly eliminate funding for transit operations. SAFETEA-LU has been extended at the federal level; however, funding may be reduced and unobligated SAFETEA-LU funds may be rescinded. The Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) of 1998 grant that Metro received may also be at risk of rescission. Mr. Turner reported that the State Legislature would need to authorize an exemption to bus vehicle lengths in order to accommodate triple bicycle racks. Alameda County has been exempted from the current bus vehicle code. Metro will put a provision in one of the Omnibus Bills to allow Metro to do the same. 7. SB 375 Update (Jacob Lieb, SCAG) Mr. Lieb stated that the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) will be adopted in April 2012 consisting of the first Sustainable Communities Strategies (SCS) as required by SB 375. Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes, March 17,

7 SB 375 ties together all the operative components of the RTP: transportation investments, transportation policies, and land use policies that are put forward by local governments. The Air Resources Board (ARB) conditionally approved an 8% Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHGe) for 2020 and 13% GHGe reduction target for 2035 for the Southern California region. SCAG feels that the 8% target for 2020 can be met, but the 13% target for 2035 is more ambitious. The Regional Council believed that the region would not be able to independently meet the ambitious targets and would need a full partnership from the federal and state governments. All parties must recognize the shortfalls on funding regarding transit operations and redevelopment, which would allow the region to create a land use and transportation integration system in the future. The Regional Council understands that the conditions that are being requested are not under the direct control of the ARB. The ARB has shown that they would like to be a partner and advocate for Southern California regional projects such as programming and planning. As a first step, ARB funded $450,000 towards SCAG s Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project. Mr. Lieb reported that in late January 2011, SCAG launched a series of work sessions around the region in partnership with the eight sub-regions in Los Angeles County and local governments. The last work session will be held at the end of March The purpose of the work sessions are to prompt local governments to provide SCAG information that would be needed to create the SCS. SCAG would then develop a series of options that SCAG can follow to meet the targets and consult with the public stakeholders through public workshops around June Mr. Lieb reported that Metro has incorporated sustainability components in their Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Call for Projects (Call). The Call is moving towards creating a direct linkage towards sustainability, which will be strengthened through the eventual adoption of the SCS. Mr. Husting asked for examples of possible forthcoming policies and strategies. Mr. Lieb responded that there are operative components of the SCS such as land use, transit infrastructure investment, transportation demand management, system management, non-motorized bike/walk facilities, and congestion pricing. SCAG is encouraging local governments to give them their best thinking on smart growth strategies and transitoriented development beyond the scope of cities adopted General Plans. Ms. Mowery asked how non-motorized modes will be incorporated into one of the priority projects for the SCS. Mr. Lieb responded that SCAG is looking at capturing the newly adopted Los Angeles Bicycle Plan. It should be noted that while each of the County Commissions have non-motorized programs, which have been historically incorporated into the RTP, SCAG has not captured all the local programming for nonmotorized modes and would now like to do so. If there happens to be a gap to fill, SCAG is hoping that local governments would have the ability to provide more commitment to non-motorized projects. Ms. Mowery asked if SCAG is going to incorporate something similar to Metro s Gap Map, identifying some of the gaps in an inter-jurisdictional bikeway network. Mr. Lieb responded that he could not specifically say if SCAG will incorporate a similar item. He said that he would discuss this issue with the appropriate people and ensure that this item will be included in the SCS. Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes, March 17,

8 8. Call for Projects Update (Rena Lum, Metro) Ms. Lum reported that evaluations are underway and staff has worked through most of the reconciliation issues. A preliminary fund estimate of $102 million has been identified with an additional $5 million of recertification/deobligation money that will be programmed in FY15. In addition, preliminary funding marks have been established across all the modes. Metro increased the bike funding mark to a total of 15% per the Metro Board s motion in September The Rainbow Report is scheduled to be released in late June 2011 with TAC appeals in early August 2011 and Metro Board adoptions in September Ms. Lum listed approximate funding marks for all the modes: RSTI $20 million Goods Movement $18 million Transit Capital $14 million Transportation Enhancements $2.5 million Signal Synchronization & Bus Speed Improvements $22.5 million Bikeway Improvements $15.6 million Pedestrian Improvements $8 million Transportation Demand Management $3.8 million Mr. Janka asked how the funding amount for the 2011 Call compares to the previous Calls. Ms. Lum responded that the total amount of funding available for the 2009 Call consisted of $330 million L.A. County TIP Priorities (Patricia Chen and Toye Oyewole, Metro) Ms. Chen reported that in March 2010, staff established priorities for the TIP in response to the economic downturn and constriction of funding for the LRTP priorities. Projects that are $7 million or less are able to move forward without going through the prioritization process. The Planning and Programming had some questions about the recommendation to approve the updated TIP Priorities that could not be resolved at the March 16 th meeting. The recommended approval of the programming of $236.9 million in federal operating and capital funds for Access Services (Access); $70.2 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) program funds for new rail corridor operations; and $35.3 million for the Countywide Rideshare/Vanpool program for FY through FY The committee also recommended approval of the programming of $50.1 million in FY federal State of Good Repair funding for projects. These and other recommendations were forwarded to the Metro Board for further consideration. Ken Johnson (Arterial ITS Working Group) asked if the TIP Priorities will go into the present cycle. Ms. Chen responded that this will be used for any amendments in the TIP that need to be done right away before the next cycle and for the purpose of amending grant agreements. Mr. Johnson asked when the next TIP cycle will occur. Nancy Marroquin (Metro) assisted Ms. Chen in responding that the next TIP cycle will be the 2013 TIP. Ferdy Chan asked how this would affect Measure R Local Return money. Mr. Oyewole explained that Measure R Local Return money is not part of the TIP Priorities. Local Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes, March 17,

9 Return is a percentage of the total Measure R funding pot. Ms. Chen stated that the Measure R Local Return amount is based on a city s population and not based on the TIP Priorities. 10. L.A. County Congestion Reduction Demonstration (Kathleen McCune, Metro) Ms. McCune reported on the ten elements of the Congestion Reduction Demonstration Program (CRD): ExpressLanes Program Contracts were awarded to AECOM and Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) A Design Build Operate and Maintain (DBOM) contract was awarded to Atkinson Construction in December 2010, consisting of a contract in the amount of for $77 million. and releasing the Notice to Proceed The Notice to Proceed (NTP) was given on January 11, The first 60% Design submittal Sixty percent design submittal is due at the end of March 2011 and 100% design is due approximately at the end of June Groundbreaking is expected to occur in July 2011, with the start of construction following immediately thereafter. Transit Service Improvements Ridership on the Silver Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has increased by 22% since it began operation in December The ridership increase has occurred before the implementation of the enhanced services for December 2011, which includes adding 59 new buses on both the I-10 and I-110 to augment service on the Silver Line with the anticipation of the ExpressLanes. Staff is looking to accelerate the implementation of the enhanced services as early as June July prior to the completion of the ExpressLanes. Transit Signal Priority Project LADOT is working to implement Transit Signal Priority (TSP) systems to enhance Silver Line operations. LADOT will install bus signal priority technology on Figueroa St. between Wilshire Blvd. and Adams Blvd and Flower St. between Wilshire Blvd. and Olympic Blvd. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was released in November 2010 and opened bids were released in January However, there have been delays because one of LADOT s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects has not yet been completed. Nevertheless, the TSP Project should be completed by the end of Municipal Buses All municipal partners have ordered their buses. Foothill Transit and the City of Gardena have received their buses while the City of Torrance will be receiving their buses in November Their enhanced service for the ExpressLanes Program will begin six months before the ExpressLanes are scheduled to be open. Transit Facility Improvements El Monte Transit Center completed construction of their temporary terminal in September 2010, consisting of a new 30-bay bus terminal that will accommodate service improvements and expansion. Groundbreaking occurred at the end of September 2010 for their new transit center that is scheduled to be completed in August Ms. McCune reported that the El Monte Transit Center is experiencing a four-month delay due to the relocation of a 20-inch gas line and the removal of contaminated soil. Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes, March 17,

10 Patsaouras Plaza Connector The design-build RFP is scheduled to be released in May or June Harbor Transitway Improvements The Sheriff substation was completed in December The contract for the sound attenuation pilot test project is scheduled for completion in August The Notice to Proceed (NTP) was given for the uninterrupted power supply (UPS) and station lighting in June Many of the improvements for the Harbor Transitway will be completed by the end of this year. Division 13 Facility The Project was awarded a USDOT discretionary grant of $47.75 million in October 2010 for construction of the Division 13 Facility. The RFP is expected to be released by the end of March Pomona Metrolink Station All of the Station improvements have been completed, including 143 new parking spaces, improvements of pedestrian connections and the extension of the platform to accommodate longer trains. ExpressPark ExpressPark is a demand-based parking program in downtown Los Angeles. The LADOT will be retrofitting parking meters with technology that will allow them to determine frequency of usage, etc. These new meters will charge demand-based parking rates depending on the time of day and length of stay. Additionally, real-time parking information will be provided for downtown Los Angeles parking lots so that people will know where available parking is located. The RFP was released in December 2010 and staff is expecting to award the contract in May Ms. McCune reported that LADOT will have completed all of their ExpressPark and TSP objectives by the end of Harbor Transitway Improvements are also expected to be completed by the end of The El Monte Transit Center is expected to be completed in The Patsaouras Plaza Connector will have additional buses and increase bus frequencies is to be completed sometime in by The ExpressLanes are scheduled to open in Mr. Asuncion (SCAG) asked for clarification regarding the ExpressLanes. Ms. McCune responded that the ExpressLanes Project will convert the High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes (HOV) to High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes on the I-10 and the I Bike Program Update (Lynne Goldsmith and Tony Jusay, Metro) Ms. Goldsmith reported that a Bicycle Roundtable has been created. The first roundtable was held February 19, 2010, in which members developed a list of objectives for bikeway improvements. From the Bicycle Roundtable, subcommittees have been formed to focus on specific topics and report updates during the Bicycle Roundtable. As a result of the Bicycle Roundtable, ten Board directives were reported in September 2010: Increasing the bicycle funding in the 2011 Call from 7% to 15%; Installation of triple bicycle racks on all MTA buses: because adding triple bicycle racks on MTA buses would exceed the length of buses per the vehicle Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes, March 17,

11 code, Metro Government Relations, through the Omnibus Bill, has proposed an amendment to State legislation to allow triple bicycle racks; Developing a cost estimate, implementation schedule, and possible funding sources to retrofit MTA trains for bicycles; Propose a revised Customer Code of Conduct for large items to better accommodate passengers with bicycles; Identify the feasibility and cost of adding bicycle racks to the back or top of the MTA vanpool vehicles; Provide an estimated cost and potential funding source to install improved wayfinding signage at all rail and bus stations; Incorporate bicycle mode messages in all marketing materials and campaigns. Work with the Los Angeles Sheriff s Department Transit Security Bureau to summarize crimes on MTA property affecting bicycles and bike facilities and recommend appropriate measures to improve bicycle security; If feasible, include in all future transit station designs stair channels or ramps so that bicyclists can safely wheel their bikes alongside stairways. There are plans to include stair channels at the El Monte Transit Center, in some of the Exposition Line stations, and possibly a pilot at one of the Red Line Stations; and Incorporate robust bicycle facilities in all transit project designs (e.g. increase bicycle parking at high demand stations, adjacent bike lanes or bike paths, i.e. Expo and Orange Line) to facilitate first mile/last mile transit access by bike. There are currently RFPs to create unattended bicycle parking stations. There are four bicycle stations planned: Gateway Garage Enclosure, Hollywood-Vine Store Front Facility, North Hollywood Modular Facility, and El Monte Store Front Facility. However, Metro is willing to collaborate with companies that are interested in sponsoring an attended bicycle parking station, such as those found in the city of Long Beach. There is also an update to the 2006 Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan, which will also incorporate a Bikeway Transportation Corridor and Network Connection Study. The study will identify elements of bike corridors such as identifying opportunities for shared bike-bus lanes, bike-transit connections, and gaps in connectivity. There will also be an analysis for potential multi-mobility hubs that accommodate bicycle parking, bicycle share locations, and other opportunities for first and last mile transit access by bike. The Technical Supplement component of the Bicycle Transportation Strategic Plan will document the results of inquiries made to cities countywide regarding what bicycle facilities exist within their local jurisdictions and what kind of bicycle education has been done, which will take approximately 13 months. Mr. Jusay reported that the Bicycle Roundtable developed draft bicycle parking guidelines for Metro joint development projects. The guidelines are designed to help real estate developers create the proper type of bicycle parking, consisting of definitions of bicycle parking elements (e.g., bicycle racks, proper bicycle parking spaces), facility type, location standards as defined in the 2010 Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Bicycle and Pedestrian Guidelines, and the number of parking spaces relative to the building type. Mr. Jusay also reported that Metro received 24 project applications from 14 jurisdictions for the 2011 Bikeway Improvements Call for Projects, resulting in a total of $30 million requested from all applicants. The Call currently has approximately $15 million available for funding, which is expected to be approved at the next Metro Board meeting. Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes, March 17,

12 Ms. Mowery asked if the parking on transit-oriented developments will be on a public right-of-way or on Metro s property. Mr. Jusay responded that the bicycle parking areas would be located on Metro s property, and Metro will collaborate with cities so that Metro will not duplicate any city guidelines. Ms. Goldsmith emphasized that Metro is trying to locate bicycle parking facilities in places that will mitigate bicycle theft and vandalism. Mr. Jusay announced that the next Bicycle Policy and Planning Subcommittee meeting is scheduled for March 28, 2011 at 6:00 p.m., which will discuss the transit-oriented development guidelines, directives, and requests for proposals, at Gateway Plaza. Mr. Zohrehvand asked if Metro provides funding for bikeway improvement plans. Ms. Goldsmith responded no; however, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance provides guidelines for local jurisdictions that wish to develop a plan in-house. Other sources of funding are also available. 12. Highway Projects (Brian Lin, Metro) Mr. Lin reported the following updates: The Board approved the request for an additional $4.4 million to pay for cost increases to Soundwall Package #4 due to the redesign by Caltrans. However, the Board wants to know why Metro assumed the construction and design responsibilities for the soundwall rather than Caltrans and given the lessons learned, how we proceed with future soundwall construction; Once Soundwall Package #4 problems are cleared, staff can proceed to request Life of Project approval for four Soundwall Packages Soundwall Package #5: 1-405; Soundwall Package #6: 1-405; Soundwall Package #7: SR-134; Soundwall Package #8: 1-605; There are 18 highway projects expected to go to construction in 2011 (11 of which are Measure R projects and the remaining seven are LRTP projects). Due to the State s funding challenges, future funding for the I-5 Carmenita Road Interchange remain questionable; however, Metro is still expecting to begin construction in 2011; o There are a five I-5 projects, the Alameda Corridor East San Gabriel Trench, and five sub-regional highway operational projects; o Two SR-138 Widening and Capacity Enhancement: Phase 1- Segment 5 and Segment 12 would be under construction this Summer, currently undergoing Right-of-Way (ROW) negotiations, and Measure R allocated $200 million for Phase 2, which would start its design for Segments 1, 9 and 13 this Summer; o I-5 North Capacity Enhancements: Truck Lanes from SR-14 to Pico Canyon Road costs approximately $131 million in which Measure R funds $56 million to match $75 million provided by the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) funds. However, staff is unsure about the provision of SHOPP funds due to a possible cut or elimination of these funds by the Governor. Mr. Lin reported that staff will assume that SHOPP funds are still intact and will, therefore, proceed with the I-5 North Capacity Enhancement Project. The I-5 HOV design MOU is expected to be executed soon. o Measure R provided $33 million for environmental clearance for the High Desert Corridor, within which the PPP takes $2 million, and outreach Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes, March 17,

13 costs $500,000. Because the High Desert Corridor extends from SR-14 to SR-18 in San Bernardino County, the City of Victorville is contributing $9.6 million towards the environmental clearance in order to have the 63- mile corridor completed in two and a half years. Metro conducted the scoping meetings in September 2010 and will present the scoping results to the Measure R Project Delivery in May Ms. Rizzo asked whether the City of Victorville s risk of insolvency will affect the provision of $9.6 million toward the High Desert Corridor s environmental clearance. Mr. Lin replied that the City may possibly lose the federal earmark funds, but he is unsure how that will affect the High Desert Corridor Project. However, efforts are being made to expend earmark funds first. 13. Public-Private Partnership (Kathleen Sanchez, Metro) Ms. Sanchez reported that the onset of Measure R enhanced the ability to move forward with Metro s PPP Program. She explained that the private sector would assume the design and build responsibilities and would also finance a portion of the project, accelerating project delivery. The PPP Program compliments the 30/10 Initiative, which seeks for federal financing. Therefore, Metro can leverage the PPP Program and the 30/10 Initiative together. Metro awards the bid to the company that requires the lowest annual payment from Metro over a 30-year period. The benefits of a PPP Program include insuring project quality throughout the project s life cycle though private financial participation, eliminating or reducing risks such as cost overruns and change orders, reducing public sector risks by strengthening project interfaces, achieving costs savings as the company would then be responsible for operations and maintenance on completed capital projects, and utilizing new funding sources through completed projects such as toll roads and transit-oriented development. Project delivery undergoes a programmatic approach which screens project criteria, analyzes strategic assessments and business case developments and proceeds to procurement planning and concession agreements with Metro Board approval. Metro is currently performing an initial PPP analysis for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor, Regional Connector Transit Corridor, Westside Subway Extension, High Desert Corridor, I-710 South Corridor, and SR-710 North Gap Projects. The PPP initial analysis studies elements of a project such as project delivery, schedule, funding, benefits, and responsibilities of a PPP partner. The High Desert Corridor is expected to be funded primarily though public funding and the planned center toll lane on the High Desert Corridor is expected to be funded through a PPP. Metro is collaborating with local cities, the San Bernardino Associated Governments, and Caltrans Districts 7 and 8 on this project. The I-710 South Corridor consists of a freeway widening to 10 lanes with a 4-lane exclusive tolled freight truck corridor and improvements to most existing interchanges. It was asked whether there are economic studies being done to analyze how toll fares would affect consumer prices on the goods that are being transported by freight trucks. Ms. Sanchez replied that she does not believe that an economic impact analysis would be within the scope of the Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR). Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes, March 17,

14 The PPP Program for the mentioned projects will have completed business plans by the second quarter of Metro is also expecting to undergo a PPP to deliver the I-405 Transit Corridor Project using Measure R funds to study enhanced connectivity between the San Fernando Valley and West Los Angeles. LaDonna DiCamillo (Goods Movement) asked how it would be possible to mandate that freight trucks travel the toll lanes. Ms. Sanchez replied that the toll lanes would be offered as an option to freight truck drivers, but they can choose to travel in the general purpose lanes. Ms. DiCamillo asked if cars can travel on the toll lanes. Ms. Sanchez responded that cars would not be allowed because the purpose of the project is to address truck congestion. Ms. DiCamillo stated that she does not think that trucks would travel on the toll lanes, resulting in under-utilized toll lanes. Mr. Zohrehvand asked if Measure R funding is allocated towards the I-710 South Corridor project. Ms. Sanchez responded that $5 million in Measure R money is being allocated to this project. Officer Badal asked what might be a target toll fare. Ms. Sanchez replied that Metro will possibly implementing a variable rate that reflects peak and off-peak traffic conditions and might start with charging $10 during peak traffic conditions for modeling purposes. 14. New Business (Subcommittee) No new business was conducted. 15. Adjournment (Subcommittee) The meeting was adjourned at 11:48 AM. The next meeting of the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee will be held on April 21, 2011 at 9:30 AM in the 15 th Floor Windsor Conference Room. Please contact Fulgene Asuncion at (213) or by asuncionf@metro.net should you have any questions or comments regarding this or future agendas, or wish to place an item on the agenda. Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes, March 17,

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18 STREETS AND FREEWAYS SUBCOMMITTEE Attendance Record MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES 2011 Name Agency Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Marianne Kim Automobile Club X X X Steve Finnegan (A) Automobile Club Kirk Cessna Caltrans X X X X X Alberto Angelini (A) Caltrans Jennifer Connolly California Highway Patrol X X Spencer Badal (A) California Highway Patrol X X X Paul Maselbas (Vice-Chair) County of Los Angeles Allan Abramson (A) County of Los Angeles X X X Steve Huang League of Cities (South Bay Cities COG) X X X X Victor Rollinger (A) League of Cities (South Bay Cities COG) Nicole Rizzo League of Cities (No. County Trans Coalition) X X X X Debbie O' Leary (A) League of Cities (No. County Trans Coalition) Sharon Perlstein League of Cities (Westside Cities) X X X X X Elaine Jeng (A) League of Cities (Westside Cities) Fred Zohrehvand League of Cities (Arroyo Verdugo Cities) X X X Jano Baghdanian (A) League of Cities (Arroyo Verdugo Cities) Bahman Janka (Chair) League of Cities(San Gabriel Valley COG) X X X X X Craig Bradshaw (A) League of Cities(San Gabriel Valley COG) Steve Forster League of Cities (Gateway Cities/South East) X X X X Charlie Honeycutt (A) League of Cities (Gateway Cities/South East) Robert Brager (A) League of Cities (Los Virgenes/Malibu) X Ramiro Adeva League of Cities (Los Virgenes/Malibu) X X X Fulgene Asuncion Metro X X X X Alan Patashnick (A) Metro Ken Husting City of Los Angeles X X Carlos Rios (A) City of Los Angeles X X Mark Cristoffels (A) Long Beach Sumi Gant Long Beach X X Warning! Ken Johnson Arterial ITS Working Group Warning! X X X Phill Wray (A) Arterial ITS Working Group Michelle Mowery Bicycle Coordination X X X X X LaDonna DiCamillo (ex-officio) Goods Movement X X Lupe Valdez (A) (ex-officio) Goods Movement X John Asuncion (ex-officio) SCAG X X X X Pablo Gutierrez(A) (ex-officio) SCAG X Vacant TDM/AQ Subcommittee 18

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20 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority 90-DAY ROLLING AGENDA: APRIL 2011 THROUGH JUNE 2011 MEETING DATE MEETING TYPE RECOMMENDATION EXECUTIVE LEAD 04/20/2011 Planning and Programming Adopt (Site # ) as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Maintenance Facility Site subject to the close of the comment period on April 11, 2011; and Receive and File: 1. The Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (SDEIS/RDEIR). 2. The status report on the preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project. Martha Welborne 04/20/2011 Planning and Programming Authorize The Chief Executive Officer To Approve Martha Welborne Funding Metro s Portion (75%) To The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority (Construction Authority) To Enable A Purchase From The Monrovia Redevelopment Agency ( Redevelopment Agency ) Of An Approximately Acre Site; Adopt Findings Of Supplemental Environmental Impact Report; and Approve Budget For Operation And Maintenance Facility. 20

21 04/20/2011 Planning and Programming 04/20/2011 Planning and Programming 04/20/2011 Planning and Programming Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to establish a K. N. Murthy Life of Project (LOP) budget of $75,670,000 to construct four freeway soundwall projects: 1. Package #5: The I-405 Freeway from Devonshire to Mission Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles in the amount of $28,840,000; 2. Package #6: The I-405 Freeway from the San Gabriel River to Atherton Street in the City of Long Beach in the amount of $4,620,000; 3. Package #7: The SR-134 Freeway from Cahuenga Boulevard to Riverside Drive in the cities of Los Angeles and Burbank in the amount of $14,190,000; and 4. Package #8: The I-605 Freeway from North of Slauson Avenue to South of Obregon Street in the City of Whittier and unincorporated County area in the amount of $28,020,000. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to establsih a Doug Failing Life of Project (LOP) budget of $70,270,000 to construct four freeway soundwall projects: 1. Package #5: The I-405 Freeway from Devonshire to Mission Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles in the amount of $26,290,000; 2. Package #6: Teh I-405 Freeway from the San Gabriel River to Atherton Street in the City of Long Beach in the amount of $4,620,000; 3. Package #7: The SR-134 Freeway from Cahuenga Boulevard to Riverside Drive in the City of Burbank in the amount of $12,880,000; and 4. Package #8: The I-605 Freeway from North of Slauson Avenue to South of Obregon Street within the City limits of Santa Fe Springs, Whittier and Industry and unincorporated County area in the amount of $26,480,000. Receive and file construction status report on Doug Failing grade separation projects that are being built by the Alameda Corridor East Constrcution Authority. 21

22 04/20/2011 Planning and Programming 04/20/2011 Planning and Programming 04/20/2011 Planning and Programming Approve the updated Los Angeles County Martha Welborne Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) priorities for use in programming fiscal year (FY) to FY ; Authorize the Chief Executive Officer, to assign or reassign, when necessary, federal, state and local funds to support Board-approved projects and programs, so long as the priorities of the LACMTA Board approved Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and this report are not changed by the assignment or reassignment; Direct the Chief Executive Officer to report on a monthly basis any exercise of this delegated authority; and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute funding contracts or agreements as needed with Los Angeles County jurisdictions, agencies or other entities to provide funds programmed as authorized, consistent with the priorities of the LRTP. Receive and file response to the Antonovich motion from March 2011 that directed the CEO to provide a full assessment of Los Angeles County projects impacted by the potential cancellation of Proposition 1B bond sales in Fall 2011, a comprehensive legislative strategy, a comprehensive mitigation strategy to keep projects on schedule, and an outreach plan to the Los Angeles County state legislative delegation. Martha Welborne Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to: A. Martha Welborne Award and execute: 1. firm fixed-price contract No. PS to KOA Corporation in the amount of $4,106,366 for professional services to complete the Alternatives Analysis (AA), Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Report (DEIS/R) and Conceptual Engineering (CE) for the Van Nuys Rapidway project including options for final environmental clearance, and clearance of other near and mid-term bus speed improvements; 2. Contract modifications up to 20% of the contract value to cover the cost of any unforeseen issues that may arise during the AA/DEIS/R and CE; and B. Negotiate and execute a pass-through agreement with the City of Los Angeles for the installation of pedestrian lighting at selected bus stops along Reseda Boulevard using a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) earmark, contingent upon Los Angeles City Council action to accept the funds. 22

23 04/20/2011 Finance and Budget Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a contract for the purchase of all Risk Property and Boiler and Machinery Insurance. Terry Matsumoto 04/20/2011 Finance and Budget Receive and File FY12 Budget. Paul Taylor 04/20/2011 Finance and Budget Adopt the Fiscal Responsibility Policy for Measure R Capital Project Contingency Funds. Martha Welborne 04/20/2011 Finance and Budget Approve the sale of the MTA s equity share in David Solow s residence for the amount of approximately $141,000. Terry Matsumoto 04/20/2011 Finance and Budget Receive Monthly Report from the Chief Financial Services Officer. Terry Matsumoto 04/20/2011 Ad Hoc Congestion Pricing Receive and file report on the L.A. County Congestion Reduction Demonstration (LACRD) Program Status Report. Doug Failing 04/21/2011 Executive Management and Audit Receive Federal and State Legislative Report. Arthur Leahy 04/21/2011 Executive Management and Audit Receive and file response to the Antonovich motion from March 2011 that directed the CEO to provide a full assessment of Los Angeles County projects impacted by the potential cancellation of Proposition 1B bond sales in Fall 2011, a comprehensive legislative strategy, a comprehensive mitigation strategy to keep projects on schedule, and an outreach plan to the Los Angeles County state legislative delegation. NA 04/21/2011 Executive Management and Audit Receive and file report on staff efforts to develop a Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation (LACMTA) Clean/Green Construction Policy. K. N. Murthy 23

24 04/21/2011 Executive Management and Audit Approve guiding principles to develop a Construction Careers Program (CCP) that will provide employment opportunities for Los Angeles County residents on Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation (MTA) projects that meet the program s threshold, as allowed by law; and Approve guiding principles to develop a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) as a basis for exploring partnerships among craft unions, contractors and MTA on projects including a CCP. Michelle Caldwell 04/21/2011 Executive Management and Audit Receive Chief Communications Report. Matt Raymond 04/21/2011 Executive Management and Audit Receive and File report on the status of policies, procedures and practices changed in response to the audit findings regarding competitive bidding. Michelle Caldwell 04/21/2011 Construction Receive Executive Director Project Transit Delivery Report - Construction. K. N. Murthy 04/21/2011 Construction 04/21/2011 Construction Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and award a 3 year time and material contract under RFP No. PS with, the highest qualified proposer for Construction Management Services for Highways I, (Sound Walls 5 & 7) for an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 inclusive of two 1 year option(s); and Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and award a 3 year time and material contract under RFP No. PS with,the highest qualified proposer for Construction Management Services for Highways II, (Sound Walls 6 & 8) for an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 inclusive of two 1 year option(s). Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a five-year firm fixed unit rate Contract No. OP to Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc. for Metro transit facilities elevator and escalator maintenance and repair services for an amount not-to-exceed $44,3777,356, inclusive of two one-year options, effective May 1, 2011, including supplemental information. K. N. Murthy K. N. Murthy 24

25 04/21/2011 Construction 04/21/2011 Construction 04/21/2011 Measure R Project Delivery Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to establish a Doug Failing Life of Project (LOP) budget of $71,506,000 to construct four freeway soundwall projects: 1. Package #5: The I-405 Freeway from Devonshire to Mission Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles in the amount of $26,934,000; 2. Package #6: The I-405 Freeway from the San Gabriel River to Atherton Street in the City of Long Beach in the amount of $4,618,000; 3. Package #7: The SR-134 Freeway from Cahuenga Boulevard to Riverside Drive in the cities of Los Angeles and Burbank in the amount of $13,162,000; and 4. Package #8: The I-605 Freeway from North of Slauson Avenue to South of Obregon Street in the City of Whittier and unincorporated County area in the amount of $26,792,000. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to establish a K. N. Murthy Life of Project (LOP) budget of $75,670,000 to construct four freeway soundwall projects: 1. Package #5: The I-405 Freeway from Devonshire to Mission Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles in the amount of $28,840,000; 2. Package #6: The I-405 Freeway from the San Gabriel River to Atherton Street in the City of Long Beach in the amount of $4,620,000; 3. Package #7: The SR-134 Freeway from Cahuenga Boulevard to Riverside Drive in the cities of Los Angeles and Burbank in the amount of $14,190,000; and 4. Package #8: The I-605 Freeway from North of Slauson Avenue to South of Obregon Street in the City of Whittier and unincorporated County area in the amount of $28,020,000. Adopt (Site # ) as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Maintenance Facility Site subject to the close of the comment period on April 11, 2011; and Receive and File: 1.The Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (SDEIS/RDEIR); and 2.The status report on the preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR) for the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project. Martha Welborne 25

26 04/21/2011 Measure R Project Delivery 04/21/2011 Measure R Project Delivery Adopt Findings Of Supplemental Environmental Impact Report; Approve Budget For Operation And Maintenance Facility; and Authorize The Chief Executive Officer To Approve Funding Metro s Portion (75%)To The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority (Construction Authority) To Enable A Purchase From The Monrovia Redevelopment Agency ( Redevelopment Agency ) Of An Approximately Acre Site. Martha Welborne Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to: A. Martha Welborne Award and execute: 1. firm fixed-price contract No. PS to KOA Corporation in the amount of $4,106,366 for professional services to complete the Alternatives Analysis (AA), Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Report (DEIS/R) and Conceptual Engineering (CE) for the Van Nuys Rapidway project including options for final environmental clearance, and clearance of other near and mid-term bus speed improvements; 2. Contract modifications up to 20% of the contract value to cover the cost of any unforeseen issues that may arise during the AA/DEIS/R and CE; and B. Negotiate and execute a pass-through agreement with the City of Los Angeles for the installation of pedestrian lighting at selected bus stops along Reseda Boulevard using a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) earmark, contingent upon Los Angeles City Council action to accept the funds. 04/21/2011 Measure R Project Delivery Receive and File report on the status of policies, procedures and practices changed in response to the audit findings regarding competitive bidding. Michelle Caldwell 04/21/2011 Measure R Project Delivery Receive and file construction status report on grade separation projects that are being built by the Alameda Corridor East Constrcution Authority. Doug Failing 04/21/2011 Measure R Project Delivery Receive and file status update report on the implementation of State Route (SR) 138 Capacity Enhancements. Doug Failing 26