BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA

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1 BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Wednesday, May 10, :30 PM VTA Conference Room B North First Street San Jose, CA AGENDA COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT: The VTA BPAC provides expertise and guidance to the Board of Directors on promoting and enhancing non-motorized transportation opportunities throughout Santa Clara County and serves as liaison between VTA and the Member Agency bicycle and pedestrian advisory committees. CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL 2. ORDERS OF THE DAY 3. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons desiring to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to 2 minutes. The law does not permit Committee action or extended discussion on any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. If Committee action is requested, the matter can be placed on a subsequent agenda. All statements that require a response will be referred to staff for reply in writing. CONSENT AGENDA 4. ACTION ITEM -Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 12, ACTION ITEM -Recommend that the VTA Board of Directors approve the programming of FY 2017/18 Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program Manager (TFCA 40%) funds to projects.

2 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee May 10, ACTION ITEM -Recommend that the VTA Board of Directors adopt a resolution approving the project priorities for the FY2016/17 Countywide Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 program. 7. INFORMATION ITEM -Receive the Development Review Quarterly Report for January to March INFORMATION ITEM -Receive an update on VTA's Three-Year Project Initiation Document Work Plan for Santa Clara County. REGULAR AGENDA 9. ACTION ITEM - Recommend adoption of 2016 Measure B Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Area Guidelines. 10. ACTION ITEM -Recommend that the VTA Board of Directors approve the proposed 2016 Measure B Complete Streets reporting requirements. 11. INFORMATION ITEM -Receive an overview of VTA s Bus Operator Safety Training, specifically in regards to bicyclists and pedestrians. (Verbal Report) (Operations) 12. INFORMATION ITEM -Receive a report on the Lawrence Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project Between Quito Rd and Homestead Rd. (County Item) OTHER 13. Receive Committee Staff Report. (Verbal Report) (Ledbetter) 14. Receive Santa Clara County Staff Report. (Verbal Report) (Cameron) 15. Receive Chairperson's Report. (Verbal Report) (Hertan) 16. Receive Reports from BPAC subcommittees. (Verbal Report) Travel Reimbursement Subcommittee Complete Streets Subcommittee 17. Receive Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and 2000 Measure A Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC) Report. (Verbal Report) (Wadler) 18. Review BPAC Work Plan. (Ledbetter/Cameron) 19. ANNOUNCEMENTS 20. ADJOURN In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, VTA will make reasonable arrangements to ensure meaningful access to its meetings for persons who have disabilities and for persons with limited English proficiency who need translation and interpretation services. Individuals requiring ADA accommodations should notify Page 2

3 Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee May 10, 2017 the Board Secretary s Office at least 48-hours prior to the meeting. Individuals requiring language assistance should notify the Board Secretary s Office at least 72-hours prior to the meeting. The Board Secretary may be contacted at (408) or board.secretary@vta.org or (408) (TTY only). VTA s home page is on the web at: or visit us on Facebook at: (408) : 中文 / Español / 日本語 / Çѱ¹¾î / tiếng Việt / Tagalog. All reports for items on the open meeting agenda are available for review in the Board Secretary s Office, 3331 North First Street, San Jose, California, (408) , the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday prior to the meeting. This information is available on VTA s website at and also at the meeting. Page 3

4 4 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Wednesday, April 12, 2017 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by Chairperson Hertan in Conference Room B-106, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), 3331 North First Street, San José, California. 1. ROLL CALL Attendee Name Title Representing Status Wes Brinsfield Member City of Los Altos Present Kristal Caidoy Member City of Milpitas Present Barry Chaffin Member City of Monte Sereno Present Jaime Fearer Member City of San José Absent Paul Goldstein Member City of Palo Alto Present Bill Haskell Member City of Morgan Hill Present Peter Hertan Chairperson Town of Los Gatos Present Sarah Peters Vice Chairperson City of Santa Clara Present David Simons Member City of Sunnyvale Absent Jim Stallman Member City of Saratoga Present Paul Tuttle Member City of Campbell Present Greg Unangst Member City of Mountain View Present Herman Wadler Member County of Santa Clara Present Vacant Member City of Cupertino n/a Vacant Member City of Gilroy n/a Vacant Member Town of Los Altos Hills n/a Colin Heyne Ex-Officio Member Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Present Shiloh Ballard Alt. Ex-Officio Member Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition n/a A quorum was present. 2. ORDERS OF THE DAY Chairperson Hertan requested Agenda Item #5: Status Update on Complete Streets Corridor Studies be placed on the Regular Agenda after Agenda Item #6: Next Network Final Plan. M/S/C (Wadler/Goldstein) to approve the Orders of the Day. NOTE: M/S/C MEANS MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

5 4 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: APPROVED - #1.2 Orders of the Day Herman Wadler, Member Paul Goldstein, Member Caidoy, Chaffin, Fearer, Goldstein, Hertan, Peters, Simons, Stallman, Tuttle, Unangst, Wadler None Brinsfield, Haskell 3. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: Martin Delson, Interested Citizen, made the following comments: 1) requested the BPAC develop a cross county bike route system; and 2) expressed support for protected bike lanes. Doug Muirhead, Interested Citizen, commented on the Board and Committee Orientation, highlighting the following: 1) provided valuable information; and 2) expressed disappointment that there was little mention of bicycle and pedestrian related topics.. CONSENT AGENDA 4. Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 8, 2017 M/S/C (Stallman/Wadler) to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of March 8, RESULT: APPROVED - Consent Agenda Item #4 MOVER: Jim Stallman, Member SECONDER: Herman Wadler, Member AYES: Caidoy, Chaffin, Goldstein, Hertan, Peters, Simons, Stallman, Tuttle, Unangst, Wadler NOES: None ABSENT: Brinsfield, Fearer, Haskell 5. (Removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda) Receive information on the status of three Complete Streets Corridor Studies. REGULAR AGENDA 6. Next Network Final Plan Members of the Committee discussed the following: 1) farebox recovery; 2) fare policy; and 3) increasing service. Member Brinsfield took his seat at 6:42 p.m. Member Haskell took his seat at 6:43 p.m. M/S/C (Stallman/Goldstein) to recommend that the VTA Board of Directors adopt the Final VTA Transit Service Plan. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Minutes Page 2 of 6 April 12, 2017

6 4 RESULT: MOVER: SECONDER: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: APPROVED Jim Stallman, Member Paul Goldstein, Member Brinsfield, Caidoy, Chaffin, Fearer, Goldstein, Haskell, Hertan, Peters, Simons, Stallman, Tuttle, Unangst, Wadler None Fearer 5. Status Update on Complete Streets Corridor Studies Malahat Owrang, Transportation Planner, provided an overview of the Complete Streets corridor studies. On order of Chairperson Hertan, and there being no objection, the Committee received information on the status of three Complete Streets Corridor Studies Measure B Complete Streets Reporting Requirements Lauren Ledbetter, Senior Transportation Planner and BPAC Staff Liaison, provided a brief overview of the 2016 Measure B Complete Streets Reporting Requirements. Discussion ensued, highlighting the following: 1) bringing current striping up to VTA standards; 2) project scope changes; 3) difference between a capital project and a pavement project; and 4) pedestrian plans vary with each jurisdiction. On order of Chairperson Hertan, and there being no objection, the Committee received a report on the proposed 2016 Measure B Complete Streets reporting requirements Pavement Management Program (County Item) Dawn Cameron, Deputy Director, Santa Clara County Roads and Airports, provided an overview of the 2017 Pavement Management Program. Member Simons inquired about the current square footage cost for chip seal. Ms. Cameron will report back with that information. Public Comment Mr. Muirhead would like to see where in-road loop detectors with a bike icon are located. On order of Chairperson Hertan, and there being no objection, the Committee received a report on the County Roads and Airports 2017 Pavement Management Program. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Minutes Page 3 of 6 April 12, 2017

7 4 OTHER 9. Committee Staff Report Ms. Ledbetter provided a report, highlighting the following: At their April 6, 2017 meeting, the VTA Board of Directors (Board) took the following actions: 1) approved revising the evaluation criteria and procedures for selecting projects and awarding Vehicle Emissions Reductions Based at Schools (VERBS) Program grants; 2) authorized the General Manager to enter into an Exclusive Negotiations Agreement with Republic Tamien LLC for a joint development project at Tamien Station; and 3) the Board approved a contract with Sposeto Engineering for construction of Rapid 523 Bus Stop Improvements; Monthly Bike Pedestrian webinar on Maintaining Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity in Work Zones on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at noon; Bike to Work Day on May 11, 2017 will feature VTA General Manager and CEO, Nuria I. Fernandez, as co-leader of the Movers and Shakers bike ride with the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) and the City of San José; Alum Rock/Santa Clara Bus Rapid Transit opened on April 10, 2017, with signal priority and median stops will be running in May; The Board will convene a Workshop/Special Meeting on April 21, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. in the County Board Chambers at 70 West Hedding Street to discuss the proposed biennial budget for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019, fare policy, and 2016 Measure B Program Area Guidelines; Senate Bill 1 (Beall), Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, was passed by the California Legislature dedicating money to road, bridge and freeway repairs, transit, walking, and biking through increased fuel taxes and vehicle registration fees; and A Request for Proposals (RFP s) was issued for people interested in going to schools to educate students about safe biking and helping with Safe Routes to School. Public Comment Mr. Delson suggested VTA coordinate with bike groups while planning the ride from City Hall to the VTA River Oaks Campus on Bike to Work day. On order of Chairperson Hertan, and there being no objection, the Committee received the Committee Staff Report. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Minutes Page 4 of 6 April 12, 2017

8 4 10. Santa Clara County Staff Report Ms. Cameron provided a report, highlighting: 1) the County will bank their Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA 3) funds this year; 2) road use permits for special events are being approved with one lane traffic controls and weight limits on vehicles; and 3) Page Mill Road/Interstate 280 temporary improvements project is still going through the permit process. On order of Chairperson Hertan, and there being no objection, the Committee received the Santa Clara County Staff Report. 11. Chairperson s Report Chairperson Hertan reported he attended the Board and Committee Orientation. 12. Reports from BPAC Subcommittees The Complete Street subcommittee will meet again soon. Chairperson Hertan reported the Bike Travel Reimbursement Policy subcommittee has a draft proposal of a flat rate reimbursement equal to an adult day pass almost ready for Legal to review. On order of Chairperson Hertan, and there being no objection, the Committee received the BPAC Subcommittees reports. 13. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) and 2000 Measure A Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC) Report There was no CAC/CWC report. 14. BPAC Work Plan Ms. Ledbetter provided an overview of the BPAC Work Plan. Member Wadler would like a status update for San Jose International Airport and BART connectivity, particularly bicycle accessibility. Vice Chairperson Peters noted the importance of queue item #7: Review of VTA s Transit Operator Safety Training Interacting with Bicyclists and Pedestrians. On order of Chairperson Hertan, and there being no objection, the Committee reviewed the BPAC Work Plan. 15. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ex-Officio Member Heyne announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 342, the Safe Streets Act of 2017, would allow San José and San Francisco to use automated speed enforcement, such as speed cameras, on a five-year pilot, but there is uncertainty if it will make the bill through committees. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Minutes Page 5 of 6 April 12, 2017

9 4 Member Brinsfield announced the following: 1) Los Altos farmers market begins May 4, 2017; and 2) on May 17, 2017, GreenTown Los Altos will hold a discussion night on the topic of Let s Talk Traffic. Member Wadler announced that the Almaden Cycling Touring Club (ACTC) Bike Academy will not hold the League Cycling Instructors (LCI) class due to the expense but is looking to offer the certification class. Member Stallman suggested VTA host a workshop to educate city staffs of the transportation funding available now and in the near future. Member Simons made the following comments: 1) a new office complex in Perry Park provides parking on one side of the street with the office building on the other side encouraging mid-block crossing; and 2) provided an update on the Mary Avenue/Interstate 101/State Route 237 project. Member Unangst announced the Silicon Valley Bike Festival is on May 7, 2017, including a three hour bike advocate meeting. 16. ADJOURNMENT On order of Chairperson Hertan and there being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Thalia Young, Board Assistant VTA Office of the Board Secretary Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Minutes Page 6 of 6 April 12, 2017

10 5 Date: May 3, 2017 Current Meeting: May 10, 2017 Board Meeting: June 1, 2017 BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: FROM: SUBJECT: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee General Manager, Nuria I. Fernandez Interim Director - Planning & Program Development, Carolyn M. Gonot 2017 TFCA Program Manager Fund Policy-Related Action: No Government Code Section Applies: No ACTION ITEM RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the VTA Board of Directors approve the programming of FY 2017/18 Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program Manager (TFCA 40%) funds to projects. BACKGROUND: The Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) is generated by a $4.00 surcharge on vehicle registrations in the nine-county Bay Area. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) administers the funds; money is available for allocation to alternative fuels, arterial management, bicycle, and trip-reduction projects that reduce vehicle emissions. State law is very specific as to how the funds may be spent. BAAQMD returns 40% of TFCA funds to the county in which they are collected for allocation by a program manager. This fund is called the TFCA County Program Manager Fund (TFCA 40%). VTA is the program manager for Santa Clara County and project sponsors apply directly to VTA for funding. The VTA Board of Directors allocates these funds to projects in Santa Clara County, subject to approval by BAAQMD. To be approved by BAAQMD, all TFCA projects must conform to BAAQMD's board-adopted policies, cost-effectiveness requirements, and the County Program Manager Fund Expenditure Plan Guidance-Fiscal Year Ending The VTA Board of Directors set aside up to 25% of the annual TFCA 40% allocation to bicycle projects in the Countywide Bicycle Expenditure Program (BEP) for FY 2010/11-FY 2029/30 at its December 9, 2004 meeting. Under subsequent revisions to BEP policy in March 2013, only BEP Category 1 projects are eligible for this set-aside. Eligible BEP projects are funded "off the top" subject to VTA Board-adopted screening criteria and BAAQMD policies cited above. Since

11 5 TFCA 40% funds cannot be "banked" from year to year, if less than the set-aside amount can be programmed to qualified BEP projects, the remainder is programmed via the competitive process and the difference does not carry over to the following years. Unless the program is undersubscribed, the competitive projects are evaluated by a scoring working group of the Technical Advisory Committee's Capital Improvement Program Working Group. The scoring group consists of transportation professional staff members from VTA's Member Agencies, and they serve on a volunteer basis. If necessary, this group meets, reviews project applications and ranks the projects subject to the BAAQMD policies and the VTA Board s TFCA 40% Screening/Scoring Criteria, as adopted on December 11, DISCUSSION: There is a total of $2,736,143 available for TFCA 40% projects this year. VTA received 17 applications from project sponsors requesting a total of $3,412,253. Staff reviewed all 17 applications to ensure conformity with BAAQMD's board-adopted policies and costeffectiveness requirements. During this review, one non-bep application was withdrawn, and the remaining projects can be funded with the amount available. Therefore, there was no need to score and rank the projects, and VTA staff recommends that the Board approve the remaining 16 projects. The recommended list consists of one BEP project and 15 "competitive" projects, and they are listed in Attachment A and are briefly described in Attachment B. ALTERNATIVES: The VTA Board may request other programming alternatives. However, all projects submitted for consideration in the TFCA program must adhere to state law and the BAAQMD policies cited above. FISCAL IMPACT: As the program manager for Santa Clara County, VTA distributes the TFCA 40% grant funds directly to the project sponsors, retaining 5% to cover administrative expenses. The projected administrative expense and revenue reimbursement are included in the FY18 Adopted Congestion Management Program Fund Operating Budget. The grant revenue for the DASH Shuttle project, for which VTA is the project sponsor, is reflected in the FY18 proposed VTA Transit Fund Operating Budget. Prepared by: Bill Hough Memo No ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A -- FY17-18 TFCA 40% Program (PDF) Attachment B -- FY17-18 TFCA 40% Projects (PDF) Page 2 of 2

12 Attachment A Santa Clara County FY 2017/18 TFCA 40% Program Project Sponsor Project Name Grant Request* Grant Recommended TFCA Cost/Ton Sunnyvale Arques Avenue Signal Timing Improvements $36,400 $36,400 $47,301 Sunnyvale Caribbean Drive Signal Timing Improvements $49,919 $49,919 $30,913 Sunnyvale Evelyn Avenue Signal Timing Improvements $29,804 $29,804 $105,376 Sunnyvale Fair Oaks Avenue Signal Timing Improvements $117,511 $117,511 $37,534 Sunnyvale Reed Avenue Signal Timing Improvements $29,804 $29,804 $86,269 Sunnyvale Sunnyvale Avenue Signal Timing $76,955 $76,955 $125,479 VTA DASH Shuttle $870,000 $870,000 $199,605 Palo Alto Bike Share $162,434 $162,434 $457,658 Palo Alto Charleston-Arastradero Signal Timing $250,604 $250,604 $146,367 S.C. County Weekend Expressway Signal Timing Coordination $240,000 $240,000 $121,841 San Jose Electric Vehicle Charging Stations $14,000 $14,000 $243,109 San Jose Bike Rack Purchase and Installation $63,212 $63,212 $104,954 Santa Clara Lick Mill Signal Timing $166,000 $166,000 $174,870 Santa Clara Homestead Signal Timing $300,000 $300,000 $174,998 Santa Clara Agnew/De La Cruz Signal Timing $220,000 $220,000 $174,154 Santa Clara Mission College Bike Lanes-BEP-57 $109,500 $109,500 $249,137 Total $2,736,143 $2,736,143 *Grant requested amounts were adjusted, where feasible, to comply with BAAQMD policy #18 which states that pursuant to HSC 44241(f), any County Program Manager Funds that are not allocated to a project within six months of the Air District Board of Directors approval of the County Program Manager s Expenditure Plan may be allocated to eligible projects by the Air District. Page 1 5.a

13 5.b Attachment B Santa Clara County FY 2017/18 TFCA 40% Program Recommended Project Descriptions Arques Avenue Signal Timing Sunnyvale will perform signal timing on Arques Avenue from Commercial Street to Oakmead Parkway. Caribbean Drive Signal Timing Sunnyvale will perform signal timing on Caribbean Drive from Mathilda Avenue to Lawrence Station Road. Evelyn Avenue Signal Timing Sunnyvale will perform signal timing on Evelyn Avenue from Sunnyvale Avenue to Mathilda Off-Ramp. Fair Oaks Avenue Signal Timing Sunnyvale will perform signal timing on Fair Oaks Avenue from El Camino Real to Fair Oaks Way. Reed Avenue Signal Timing Sunnyvale will perform signal timing on Reed Avenue from Timberpine Avenue to Gail Avenue. Sunnyvale Avenue Signal Timing Sunnyvale will perform signal timing on Sunnyvale Avenue from El Camino Real to Maude Avenue. DASH Shuttle VTA will use TFCA funds to help support operations of the Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) in downtown San Jose until the route is changed with the opening of Berryessa BART station. Bike Share Expansion Palo Alto will establish a bike share system with Social Bicycles to operate up to 350 bicycles in the city's bike share network. Charleston/Arastradero Adaptive Signal Timing. Palo Alto will perform signal timing on Charleston/Arastradero from East Charleston Road at Fabian Way to Arastradero Road at Gunn High School. Weekend Expressway Signal Timing Coordination Santa Clara County will perform signal timing along Central, Montague and Oregon/Page Mill Expressways. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations San Jose will install four electric vehicle charging stations in the Market/San Pedro Square garage. Bike Rack Purchase and Installation San Jose will install 300 public Bike Racks throughout the City of San Jose. Lick Mill Signal Timing Santa Clara will perform signal timing on Lick Mill Boulevard from Tasman Drive to Montague Expressway. Page 1

14 5.b Homestead Road Signal Timing Santa Clara will perform signal timing on Homestead Road from downtown Santa Clara to San Tomas Expressway. Agnew/De La Cruz Signal Timing Santa Clara will perform signal timing on Agnew/De La Cruz between Sun Fire Way and Laurelwood Road. Mission College Bike Lanes Santa Clara will add a Class 2 bike lane on Mission College Boulevard from Great America Parkway to the Sunnyvale City Limit. This project is in the BEP as BEP-57. Page 2

15 6 Date: May 3, 2017 Current Meeting: May 10, 2017 Board Meeting: June 1, 2017 BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: FROM: SUBJECT: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee General Manager, Nuria I. Fernandez Interim Director - Planning & Program Development, Carolyn M. Gonot FY2017/18 TDA3 Project Priorities Policy-Related Action: No Government Code Section Applies: No ACTION ITEM RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the VTA Board of Directors adopt a resolution approving the project priorities for the FY2016/17 Countywide Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 program. BACKGROUND: Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds are derived from a ¼-cent of the State's general sales tax. Article 3 of the TDA makes a portion of these funds available for use on bicycle and pedestrian projects. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) programs TDA Article 3 funds in the nine Bay Area counties. Each year, MTC requests that the Congestion Management Agency (CMA) in each Bay Area county coordinate and submit annual TDA Article 3 program funding priorities for their respective counties. VTA, as the CMA for Santa Clara County, develops the countywide program. After the VTA Board adopts the projects, the list is forwarded to MTC for approval and project sponsors apply for reimbursement directly to MTC. On December 9, 2004, the VTA Board of Directors dedicated 25% of Santa Clara County s TDA Article 3 funds to projects on the countywide Bicycle Expenditure Program (BEP) list through Under subsequent revisions to BEP policy in March 2013, only BEP Category 1 projects are eligible for this set-aside. The remaining 75% of the annual allocation is guaranteed to Member Agencies based on the most recent California Department of Finance population estimates. These funds may be used for any eligible project and are referred to as the Guarantee Fund.

16 6 On November 5, 2009, the VTA Board of Directors adopted a funding program for County Expressway Pedestrian Projects and dedicated up to $150,000 per year from the TDA3 BEP setaside to help fund such projects. If a Member Agency is unable to complete a TDA Article 3 funded project within the two-year period, the agency may rescind the project. When a project is rescinded, the funds are reallocated to the agency as part of its guarantee in the following cycle instead of reverting back to the countywide pool. In the event that an agency fails to rescind a project and funds lapse, the funds revert back to the countywide pool. VTA policy also allows TDA Article 3 funds to be banked for up to four years plus one year to program funds. Banked funds are added to an agency s Guarantee Fund amount in the following year. A Member Agency must inform VTA in writing of its intent to either claim or bank its TDA3 guarantee funds; failure to do so means that the funds revert to the countywide pool in the next cycle. DISCUSSION: The total TDA Article 3 funding available for programming this year is $2,822,441. The following paragraphs explain the staff recommendation for programming these funds. Attachment A summarizes the Countywide Coordinated Claim of TDA Article 3 funds and Attachment B contains a brief description of each project. The TDA Article 3 program was developed in accordance with MTC s Local Process Resolution, MTC s project requirements and the VTA board-adopted policies discussed above. Guarantee Fund: This year, a total of $2,254,448 is available to the cities and the County for the Guarantee Fund. This total includes funds that were banked or rescinded in prior years. Member Agencies claimed $1,245,128 of their Guarantee Funds this year. Per Attachment A, 11 agencies are collectively banking $1,159,319 of their guaranteed funds and this total is not being added to the amount claimed. BEP Fund: This year, there is $417,993 available for BEP projects. No applications were submitted for BEP projects this year, so the $417,993 will be banked until next year. County Expressway Pedestrian Projects: Currently $300,000, including last year's banked funds, is available for County Expressway Pedestrian Projects. County staff requested that these funds be banked this year. It will be combined with last and next year s funding for a $450,000 allocation to a project in Page 2 of 3

17 6 ALTERNATIVES: The VTA Board may recommend an alternative list of project priorities. However, all projects submitted for TDA Article 3 funds must adhere to TDA law and MTC's TDA Article 3 Rules and Procedures. FISCAL IMPACT: Approximately $1.2 million in TDA Article 3 funds will be made available to projects in Santa Clara County. The projects and programming described in this memorandum are not included in the VTA Capital Budget because VTA's role in the TDA Article 3 process is limited to prioritizing the annual program of projects. Project sponsors apply for reimbursement directly to MTC. The appropriation for costs of VTA staff support of this program is included in the current Congestion Management Program Fund Operating Budget. Prepared by: Bill Hough Memo No ATTACHMENTS: Attachment TDA3 Resolution (PDF) Attachment A -- FY TDA Article 3 (PDF) Attachment B -- FY TDA Article 3 projects (PDF) Page 3 of 3

18 6.a Resolution No. INSERT NUMBER Re: Submittal of Countywide Coordinated Claim to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2017/18 TDA Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funds to Claimants in SANTA CLARA COUNTY. WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section et seq., authorizes the submission of claims to a regional transportation planning agency for the funding of projects exclusively for the benefit and/or use of pedestrians and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the regional transportation planning agency for the San Francisco Bay region, has adopted MTC Resolution No. 4108, which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds; and WHEREAS, MTC Resolution No requires that requests from eligible claimants for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds be submitted as part of a single, countywide coordinated claim, composed of certain required documents; and WHEREAS, the SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY has undertaken a process in compliance with MTC Resolution No for consideration of project proposals submitted by eligible claimants of TDA Article 3 funds in SANTA CLARA COUNTY, and a prioritized list of projects, included as Attachment A of this resolution, was developed as a result of this process; and WHEREAS, each claimant in SANTA CLARA COUNTY whose project or projects have been prioritized for inclusion in the fiscal year 2017/18 TDA Article 3 countywide coordinated claim, has forwarded to the SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY a certified copy of its governing body resolution for submittal to MTC requesting an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY approves the prioritized list of projects included as Attachment A to this resolution; and furthermore, be it RESOLVED, that the SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY approves the submittal to MTC, of the SANTA CLARA COUNTY fiscal year 2017/18 TDA Article 3 countywide, coordinated claim, composed of the following required documents: A. transmittal letter B. a certified copy of this resolution, including Attachment A; C. one copy of the governing body resolution and required attachments, for each claimant whose project or projects are the subject of the coordinated claim;

19 6.a D. a description of the process for public and staff review of all proposed projects submitted by eligible claimants for prioritization and inclusion in the countywide, coordinated claim; PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Board of Directors on this first day of June, 2017 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Jeannie Bruins, Chairperson Board of Directors I HEREBY CERTIFY AND ATTEST that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced, passed and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, California, at a meeting of said Board of Directors on the date indicated, as set forth above. ATTEST: Elaine F. Baltao Board Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Robert R. Fabela General Counsel

20 Attachment A: Submittal of Countywide Coordinated Claim to MTC for the Allocation of FY2017/18 Funds to Claimants in Santa Clara County Project Sponsor Project Name Guarantee Request BEP Project Request Expressway Pedestrian Imps. Total Request Banked Funds Campbell FY 17/18 Bicycle and Pedestrian Project $37,638 $0 $0 $37,638 $0 Cupertino Funds banked $0 $0 $0 $0 $51,427 Gilroy Levee Trail Pavement Maintenance $128,578 $0 $0 $128,578 $0 Los Altos Funds banked $0 $0 $0 $0 $27,712 Los Altos Hills Funds banked $0 $0 $0 $0 $14,137 Los Gatos Funds banked $0 $0 $0 $0 $27,732 Milpitas Funds banked $0 $0 $0 $0 $66,750 Monte Sereno Funds banked $0 $0 $0 $0 $12,099 Morgan Hill Funds banked $0 $0 $0 $0 $132,525 Mountain View Funds banked $0 $0 $0 $0 $186,012 Palo Alto Funds banked $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,285 San Jose Citywide Bikeway Implementation $721,063 $0 $0 $721,063 $0 San Jose Citywide ADA Curb Ramps $100,000 $0 $0 $100,000 $0 San Jose Citywide Bike Parking $100,000 $0 $0 $100,000 $0 Santa Clara Funds banked $0 $0 $0 $0 $203,433 Saratoga Saratoga Avenue Pathway Project $26,709 $0 $0 $26,709 $0 Sunnyvale Mary Avenue Bike Lanes from Evelyn Avenue to Maude Avenue $131,140 $0 $0 $131,140 $0 S. C. County funds banked $0 $0 $0 $0 $77,207 S. C. County Funds banked (Expressway Pedestrian Imps.) $0 $0 $0 $0 $300,000 Totals $1,245,128 $0 $0 $1,245,128 $1,159,319 Page 1 of 1 6.b

21 6.c Attachment B Santa Clara County FY 2017/18 TDA3 Program Project Descriptions Campbell Citywide Bicycle & Pedestrian Project City will design and construct bike/ped improvements at several locations throughout Campbell including shared lane markings, electronic bike lockers and ADA traffic signal improvements. Gilroy Levee Trail Pavement Maintenance City will construct a pavement maintenance project on the existing Levee Trail adjacent to Uvas Creek between the Sports Park and Santa Teresa Blvd. San Jose Citywide Bikeway Implementation City will install new on-street bikeways, including signs, striping, signal detection, etc, throughout the City. San Jose Install ADA curb ramps on public sidewalks at various locations City will install ADA Curb ramps on public sidewalks at locations throughout the City of San Jose. San Jose Citywide Bike Parking City will purchase and install bicycle parking facilities throughout the City of San Jose. Saratoga Saratoga Avenue Pathway City will install a concrete/cement walkway along Saratoga Avenue from Park Place to Orchard Road. Sunnyvale Mary Avenue Bike Lanes City will install Class 2 bicycle lanes along Mary Avenue between Evelyn Avenue and Maude Avenue. Page 1

22 7 Date: April 17, 2017 Current Meeting: May 10, 2017 Board Meeting: N/A BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: FROM: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee General Manager, Nuria I. Fernandez Interim Director - Planning & Program Development, Carolyn M. Gonot SUBJECT: Development Review Quarterly Report for Jan-Mar 2017 FOR INFORMATION ONLY BACKGROUND: VTA s Development Review Program encompasses two separate, yet interrelated efforts to review and comment on development and transportation projects occurring in and adjacent to Santa Clara County: 1) the review of environmental documents and development proposals submitted by Member Agencies; and 2) the review of Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) reports for proposed projects meeting the Congestion Management Program (CMP) TIA Guideline requirements. The objectives of the Development Review Program include improving land use/transportation coordination, promoting alternative travel modes, and encouraging a balanced approach to addressing congestion. To share information and foster an open dialogue on land use and development matters with Member Agencies, VTA produces quarterly reports highlighting two sets of projects and types of information: Projects Reviewed by VTA: For projects or environmental documents reviewed by VTA staff under the Congestion Management Program and Development Review Program in the past quarter, relevant VTA comments are summarized. Projects Approved by Local Agencies: For projects or environmental documents approved by local agencies in the past quarter, relevant VTA comments and agency responses or conditions of approval are summarized. DISCUSSION: The following discussion provides a summary of the January through March 2017 Development Review Quarterly Report. The summary highlights key projects and topics contained in the report, which is provided as Attachment A. The report includes a table summarizing all of the reviewed and approved projects, and a reference map showing the locations of these projects.

23 7 VTA commented on 34 projects between January and March The cities that received the most comment letters from VTA were San Jose with 18 projects, followed by Santa Clara with 9 projects. 23 of the 34 projects that VTA commented on involved environmental documents such as an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Notice of Preparation (NOP), or Mitigated Negative Declaration. Five of the projects involved stand-alone TIA documents and the remainder consisted of site plan reviews and a Traffic Operations Analysis. 29 of the 34 items that VTA commented on were private development projects. The remainder consisted of two city-led planning efforts, one roadway project, one park project, and a regional clean air and climate protection plan. Seven projects which VTA previously commented on were approved by local agencies during this quarter. Key plans and documents that VTA reviewed and commented on during the past quarter included the following: Mariani s Inn, Residences and Senior Living, City of Santa Clara: The City of Santa Clara circulated a Notice of Preparation for 392 multi-family and senior residential units and 311-room hotel with an 8,000-square foot restaurant. VTA submitted a comment letter: o Supporting the land use intensification of the site, located along the El Camino corridor, and recommending upgrades to the existing immediately adjacent Rapid 522 bus stop; o Commending significant improvements to the pedestrian accommodations including transit supportive elements; o Requesting a cumulative analysis of congestion impacts on transit travel times that incorporates other nearby developments. Gateway Crossings, City of Santa Clara: The City of Santa Clara circulated a Notice of Preparation for up to 1,600 residential units and 215,000 square feet of commercial use near the future Santa Clara BART station. VTA submitted a comment letter: o Supporting the land use intensification of the site, located near significant regional transit options; o Recommending exceptional pedestrian and bicycle accommodations due to the project s proximity to the planned Santa Clara BART station; o Commenting that the draft site plan does not support walkability and connectivity to nearby amenities, and recommending modifying the street layout to form a gird network as described in the City s Station Area Focus Plan; o Recommending significant Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies to reduce auto trips, and encouraging future coordination between VTA and the City regarding the site access and configuration of the planned Santa Clara BART Station. The Grove at Glen Loma, City of Gilroy: The City of Gilroy circulated Site Plans for 112 single-family homes in south Gilroy. VTA submitted a comment letter: o Supporting improvements and connectivity from existing roadways to newly Page 2 of 3

24 7 constructed north-south roads; o Commending Gilroy for enhancing internal circulation within the development with paths, trails and roundabouts to connect with adjacent roadways and continuing to build a multi-use off street pathway along Santa Teresa Boulevard. As noted above, seven items that VTA previously provided comments on were approved during this past quarter. The following is a brief summary of key VTA comments and the local agency responses or conditions of approval on two of these items. The Graduate, City of San Jose: The City of San Jose circulated an Initial Study and EIR Addendum for 260 student housing units and 14,800 square feet of retail near the corner of South Second and San Carlos Streets. VTA submitted a comment letter: o Commending the land use intensification of the site, located in Downtown San Jose, in close proximity to multiple forms of transit; o Supporting the project s provision of 577 bike parking spaces, and recommending a bicycle parking reservation system to ensure efficient parking accommodations. o Recommending a comprehensive TDM program for the project. The project was approved by the Planning Director on March 22, N. Shoreline Blvd - Charleston East Google Development, City of Mountain View: The City of Mountain View circulated a Site Specific Traffic Analysis which provided supplemental analysis to the North Bayshore Precise Plan (NBPP) environmental analysis (certified December 2014) for 595,000 square feet of office space. VTA submitted a comment letter: o Commending the City for clearly documenting trip reductions measures outlined in the TDM program; o Supporting installation of dedicated cycletracks and clarifying how they will interact with existing bus stops along Charleston Road; o Requesting further definition and a timeline of how Transportation Improvement Projects identified in the NBPP will be implemented to mitigate project-specific impacts. The project was approved by the City Council on March 7, 2016, with conditions to adopt a stringent TDM program with third party monitoring that includes 50% reduction of peak trips and penalties for non-compliance. An additional condition includes the creation of a Capacity Management Plan to establish a baseline employee count for Google in the North Bayshore area that cannot increase until identified transportation improvements are constructed, including but not limited to the US 101/N.Shoreline Boulevard Off-Ramp Improvement Project. This baseline count will be monitored by a third party and reported to the City of Mountain View. VTA commends the City of Mountain View for this progressive measure to minimize automobile trips in the NBPP area. Prepared By: Brent Pearse Memo No Page 3 of 3

25 7.a VTA Development Review Program Quarterly Report January, February, March 2017

26 Development Review Project Summary 7.a Lead Agency BAAQMD 1 Map No. CMP ID Project Name/Location Project Description BAAQMD 1601 Clean Air Plan 2016 Document Type Comments this Quarter? Approved this Quarter? VTA Comment Topics Update to Clean Air Plan and Regional Climate Protection Strategy Draft Plan Y Transportation Control Measures City of Campbell 2 CM1701 In-Out Burger City of Gilroy 3 GI1702 3,800 s.f. fast food restaurant replace existing restaurant TIA NF, Scope of Work Food Performance Distribution Center 340,300 s.f. commercial distribution NOP NOP Y Y Pedestrian Accommodations; Bicycle Accommodations; Site Design; Intersection and Freeway Analysis & Mitigation Measures Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Report; Freeway Analysis; Truck Intensive Uses City of Gilroy 4 GI1701 The Grove at Glen Loma 112 single-family residences on 28 acres Site Plans Y Site Circulation City of Hale Avenue Extension and Hale Avenue from W. Main Avenue to Dewitt/Spring Avenue; Santa Teresa Corridor from Dewitt/Spring Avenue to Roadway Connectivity; Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations; Corridor Operations and Maintenance; Vehicle-Miles Traveled (VMT) Morgan Hill 5 MH1607 Santa Teresa Widening Watsonville Road DEIR Y Analysis; Relevant Plans City of Mountain View 6 MV El Camino Real 144-unit apartment development City of Mountain View 7 MV1606 City of Palo Alto 8 PA1401 Comprehensive Plan Update City of Palo Alto 9 PA Hanover Street City of San Jose 10 SJ1625 CEQA Checklist, Draft SSTA, TDM Report 2000 N. Shoreline Boulevard Office 595,000 s.f. office SSTA Y Evaluate two planning scenarios not previously covered in DEIR: 1) reduce job growth/modest increase in housing; 2) reduce job growth/robust increase in housing SDEIR Y Museum Place -180 Park Avenue 110,000 s.f. office/industrial to replace existing office Initial Study, Transportatio n Study 306 residential units, 209,395 s.f. office, 14,116 s.f. retail, 60,475 s.f. additional museum space DEIR, TOA Y Y Y Land Use; Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management Land Use Mix; Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations; Transit Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management/Trip Reduction; Roadway Congestion and Improvements Land Use; Congestion Analysis on Transit Travel Times; Transportation Demand Management, General, Transit Incentives; Freeway Impacts and Mitigation Measures; CMP Intersection and Mitigation Measures Pedestrian Accommodations and Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and Trip Reduction; Transit Service; Bus Stop Improvements Land Use; Pedestrian Accommodations - Project Frontage; Pedestrian & Bicycle Accommodations - Midblock Crossing & Intersection Improvements; Pedestrian Accommodations - Site Circulation; Bicycle Accommodations - Bicycle Parking; Transportation Demand Management (TDM) & Trip Reduction VTA Development Review Quarterly Report Page 1 of 5 January, February, March 2017

27 Development Review Project Summary 7.a Lead Agency Map No. CMP ID Project Name/Location Project Description City of San Jose 11 SJ1716 St John 4th 186 residential units, 1172 s.f. retail City of San Jose 12 SJ Stevens Creek City of San Jose 13 SJ1717 The Graduate City of San Jose 14 SJ S. First Street City of San Jose 15 SJ Berryessa Gas Station City of San Jose 16 SJ W. Julian City of San Jose 17 SJ Senter Document Type TIA NF, Scope of Work Comments this Quarter? Replace 163,000 s.f. commercial/office with 244,000 s.f. office 11,500 square feet retail, and 500 residential units NOP Y 260 student housing units and 14,800 s.f. ground floor retail Replace 30,000 s.f. retail with 324 residential units and 10,000 s.f. retail Renovation and expansion of existing gas station including 3,212 s.f convenience store and 2,490 s.f. retail building Y Approved this Quarter? Initial Study, TOA Y Y TIA NF, Scope of Work 200 multi-family residential units and 40,000 s.f. of commercial uses, replacing TIA NF, 8 residential units and 25,000 s.f. light Scope of industrial Work Subdividing 124,800 s.f. of existing 133,635 s.f. industrial building into 52 industrial condominiums TIA NF Y Y VTA Comment Topics Land Use; Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA); Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and Trip Reduction; Intersection and Freeway Analysis & Mitigation Measures Land Use; Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Report; Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations; Congestion Impacts on Transit Travel Times; Roadway Connectivity; Transportation Demand Management (TDM) & Trip Reduction; Intersection and Freeway Analysis & Mitigation Measures; Bus Service Land Use; Pedestrian Accommodations and Access to Transit; Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management (TDM)/Trip Reduction Land Use; Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Report; Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management (TDM) / Trip Reduction; Intersection and Freeway Analysis & Mitigation Measures; BART Silicon Valley Initial Study, Traffic Study Y Bus Stop Improvements Y Land Use; Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Report; Pedestrian Accommodations and Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management (TDM) and Trip Reduction; BART Silicon Valley Extension Project; Intersection and Freeway Analysis & Mitigation Measures Pedestrian Accommodations and Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Report; Transportation Demand Management/Trip Reduction; Intersection and Freeway Analysis & Mitigation Measures; Bus Stop Improvements VTA Development Review Quarterly Report Page 2 of 5 January, February, March 2017

28 Development Review Project Summary Lead Agency Map No. CMP ID Project Name/Location Project Description City of San Jose 18 SJ1707 Julian Industrial City of San Jose 19 SJ1703 King Ministorage City of San Jose 20 SJ1618 City of San Jose 21 SJ1526 Greyhound Residential - South side of Post Street between South Almaden Avenue and South San Pedro Street Volar Mixed Use Project Winchester Blvd Document Type Comments this Quarter? 44,762 s.f. of industrial uses on 3.05 gross acres Site Plans Y Approved this Quarter? 133,000 s.f. ministorage and 65,000 s.f. light industrial Initial Study Y Y 785 residential units and 20,000 s.f. retail on a 1.74-acre site DEIR Y 307 residential units, 52,200 s.f. retail/restaurant uses, four levels of below-grade parking on a 0.89-acre site DEIR Y City of San Jose 22 SJ1701 Calle Artis (Bus Stop) 84,648 s.f light industrial or R&D Site Plans Y Equinix Data - South of Via Del Oro, between San Ignacio Avenue and Great Oaks City of San Boulevard; and 6402 Santa 579,000 s.f. data center and electrical Jose 23 SJ1628 Teresa Boulevard substation Initial Study Y City of San Jose 24 SJ1627 Oakmont Assisted 94-unit residential care facility Initial Study Y City of San Jose 25 SJ1629 Senter Self-Storage 89,573 s.f. of self storage units Initial Study Y City of San Jose 26 SJ1507 City of San Jose 27 SJ N. Capitol Ave Mixed Use (Live/Work) SJSC Towers - 39 N 5th Street 190 multifamily residential units Initial Study, TIA 307 condominium units, 330 apartment units, 19,000 s.f retail on 1.4 acres Site Plans Y Y Y 7.a VTA Comment Topics Land Use; Pedestrian Accommodations and Access to Transit; Bicycle Accommodations; Construction Coordination with BART Silicon Valley Extension Project Pedestrian Accommodations and Access to Transit; Bicycle Accommodations; Bus Service; Evergreen East Hills Development Policy Land Use, Pedestrian Accommodations; Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management - Transit Incentives Land Use; Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations; Congestion Impacts on Transit Travel Times; I-280/Winchester Boulevard Area TDP; Transportation Demand Management/Trip Reduction; CMP Intersection Impacts and Multimodal Improvement Plan; Bus Service Bus Service; Pedestrian Accommodations and Access to Transit; Site Design; Bicycle Accommodations Pedestrian Accommodations and Access to Transit; Land Use; Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management (TDM)/Trip Reduction Pedestrian Accommodations and Access to Transit; Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management (TDM)/Trip Reduction: Bus Service Pedestrian Accommodations and Access to Transit; Bicycle Accommodations; Bus Stop Improvements Land Use; Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management Transit Incentives Pedestrian Accommodations and Access to Transit; Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management/Trip Reduction VTA Development Review Quarterly Report Page 3 of 5 January, February, March 2017

29 Development Review Project Summary 7.a Lead Agency Map No. CMP ID Project Name/Location Project Description Document Type Comments this Quarter? Approved this Quarter? VTA Comment Topics City of Santa Clara 28 SC1705 Gateway Crossings City of Santa 967 Warburton Avenue Clara 29 SC1703 Residential City of Santa Clara 30 SC1702 Reed and Grant Street Youth Sports Park City of Santa Clara 31 SC1704 McLaren Data 413,000 s.f. data center City of Santa Clara 32 SC1701 Mariani's Inn, Residences and Senior Living City of Santa Clara 33 SC1612 Tasman East Specific Plan City of Santa Clara 34 SC1603 Mission Great America City of Santa Clara 35 SC El Camino Residential Project Location and Land Use; Transportation Integration; Site Design; Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Report; Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations; CMP Facilities; BART Silicon Valley Extension; Transportation 1,400 to 1,600 residential units and 215,000 s.f. of commercial development NOP Y Demand Management/Trip Reduction; Bus Stop Improvements Planned Development Rezoning to accommodate 4 single-family homes Initial Study Y Bus Stop Improvements Public youth sports park to include community building, playing fields, and Initial Study, Pedestrian Accommodations and Access to other neighborhood amenities. Traffic Study Y Y Transit; Bicycle Accommodations Initial Study, Traffic Study Replace 11 buildings with 392 multifamily and senior residential units, 311- room hotel and 8,000 s.f. restaurant. NOP Y Y Pedestrian Accommodations; Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management/Trip Reduction Land Use; Pedestrian Accommodations and Bicycle Accommodations; Site Design; Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Report; Cumulative Analysis of Congestion Impacts on Transit Travel Times; Transportation Demand Management/Trip Reduction; Intersection and Freeway Analysis & Mitigation Measures; Bus Service Project Location and Land Use/Transportation Integration; Tasman Corridor Complete Streets Study; Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Report; Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations; Potential Congestion Impacts on Transit Travel Times; Future Changes to the ACE/Capitol Corridor Great America Station; CMP Facilities; Transportation Demand Management (TDM)/Trip Reduction 4,500 dwelling units and 106,000 s.f. retail on 46 gross acres NOP Y Roadway improvements including bus stop improvements Site Plans Y Bus Stop Improvements, VTA Permits Land Use; Pedestrian/Bicycle Accommodations & Access to Transit; 10,000 s.f. commercial uses and 151 Transportation Demand Management - Transit apartment units Initial Study Y Incentives VTA Development Review Quarterly Report Page 4 of 5 January, February, March 2017

30 Development Review Project Summary 7.a Lead Agency Map No. CMP ID Project Name/Location Project Description Document Type Comments this Quarter? Approved this Quarter? VTA Comment Topics City of Santa Clara 36 SC1614 County of Santa Clara 37 CO1602 Cordoba Center Building V Data Center Northwestern Parkway, south of Central Expressway 69,000 s.f. data center Initial Study Y 9,000 s.f. mosque and 14,500 s.f. multiuse building on a 16-acre site NOP Y Pedestrian Accommodations and Access to Transit, Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Pedestrian Accommodations and Access to Transit; Site Circulation; Bicycle Accommodations; Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA); Transportation Demand Management (TDM)/Trip Reduction VTA Development Review Quarterly Report Page 5 of 5 January, February, March 2017

31 Development Review Projects January - March a 101 Hill «0!P 5!!( 522 Palo Alto 9! 280 6! Los Altos Los Altos Hills Miles 37!!P 101 9!( 522 South County 7! Mountain View 85 ÿ Sunnyvale!( 522 Cupertino 17 ÿ 237 ÿ Campbell Saratoga Monte Sereno ! 22 34!! ! 15! 26! 31! !!! ! San Jose!( 27!! ! 21! 25! 17! Santa Clara 2! Milpitas ÿ 85 ÿ 19!!( !!!P!( ! Projects Within Santa Clara County BART Berryessa Extension Caltrain Rapid 522!! VTA Light Rail Los Gatos «0 152 ÿ 1 2 Miles Gilroy!P 4! 3! 152 ÿ Countywide/Citywide Plans Comprehensive Plan Update (Palo Alto)!( 8!( 1 Clean Air Plan 2016 (Bay Area Air Quality Mgmt. District)

32 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW QUARTERLY REPORT GLOSSARY 7.a ABAG ABC AC ACE ATRS BART BMPs BRT BTG CDT CMP CSA CUP CWC DASH DEIR DU/AC EIR ER FAR FEIR GHG GPA HCM HOV HSR IS ITS LOS LRT LU/TD MF RES MM MMRP MND Association of Bay Area Governments Across Barrier Connections Acre(s) Altamont Corridor Express Auto Trip Reduction Statement Bay Area Rapid Transit Best Management Practices Bus Rapid Transit Bicycle Technical Guidelines Community Design & Transportation Congestion Management Program Construction Staging Area Conditional Use Permit Citizen Watchdog Committee Downtown Area Shuttle Draft Environmental Impact Report Dwelling Units Per Acre Environmental Impact Report Environmental Review Floor Area Ratio Final Environmental Impact Report Greenhouse Gas General Plan Amendment Highway Capacity Manual High-Occupancy Vehicle High-Speed Rail Initial Study Intelligent Transportation System Level of Service Light Rail Transit Land Use/Transportation Diagram Multi-Family Residential Mitigation Measure Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program Mitigated Negative Declaration MTC ND NOI NOP PCC PDA PDP PDR PE PTG PUD QOS R&D RES ROW SAR SCVWD SDP SF SF RES SOV SPA SPRR SWPPP TCE TDM TIA TIA NF TM TMA TOD TPA UPRR VMT VTP Metropolitan Transportation Commission Negative Declaration Notice of Intent Notice of Preparation Portland Concrete Cement Priority Development Area Planned Development Permit Planned Development Rezoning Preliminary Engineering Pedestrian Technical Guidelines Planned Urban Development Quality of Service Research & Development Residential Right-Of-Way Site and Architectural Review Santa Clara Valley Water District Site Development Permit Square Foot Single-Family Residential Single-Occupant Vehicle Specific Plan Amendment Southern Pacific Railroad Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program Temporary Construction Easement Transportation Demand Management Transportation Impact Analysis Transportation Impact Analysis Notification Form Tentative Map Transportation Management Association Transit-Oriented Development Transit Priority Area Union Pacific Railroad Vehicle Miles Traveled Valley Transportation Plan

33 8 Date: May 3, 2017 Current Meeting: May 10, 2017 Board Meeting: June 1, 2017 BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: FROM: SUBJECT: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee General Manager, Nuria I. Fernandez Interim Director - Planning & Program Development, Carolyn M. Gonot VTA Three-Year (FYs ) Project Initiation Document Work Plan FOR INFORMATION ONLY BACKGROUND: A Project Initiation Document (PID) is a technical report that documents the scope of work, viable alternatives, cost estimates and schedule for improvement projects on the State s highway system. PIDs are used to obtain approval for inclusion of a project into a programming document to qualify for federal and state funding and provide Caltrans approval authority for projects on the State Highway System. Caltrans may act as the lead agency or provide quality assurance/oversight services for projects where a local agency acts as the lead agency. Caltrans and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) coordinate annually with Congestion Management Agencies (CMAs), such as the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), to develop a plan and schedule for the development of PIDs across the region. The purpose of this work plan is to assist Caltrans with their staffing allocation process to support the proposed projects that are anticipated to start within the next three years, with a focus on the upcoming fiscal year. DISCUSSION: Caltrans has requested VTA to update the Three-Year PID Work Plan for Santa Clara County (FYs 18, 19, and 20). See Attachment A. Per Caltrans PID Workload Guidance, any PID that needs Caltrans oversight must be listed in this three-year work plan. Local agencies that wish to complete a PID document would need to execute a cooperative agreement and reimburse Caltrans for their oversight services. Below is a summary of projects listed in the Three-Year PID Work Plan. In addition to new

34 8 projects, the list also includes projects carried over from FY This work plan was developed with input from local agency staff. Carryover projects from FY 2017 to FY 2018: US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Modification, San Jose US 101/Zanker Road/Skyport Drive/Fourth Street New Interchange, San Jose US 101 Northbound/Shoreline Boulevard Off-ramp Improvement, Mountain View Hwy 17 Wildlife Culvert Crossing, Los Gatos There are a total of 10 projects tentatively planned to start within the next three fiscal years and are listed as follows: FY 2018: US 101/Shoreline Boulevard Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing, Mountain View SR 87 Technology-based Corridor Improvements Countywide Noise Abatement Program SR 85 Corridor Noise Reduction Measures US 101/Buena Vista Interchange Modification, Gilroy FY 2019: US 101/San Antonio Road and Charleston Road Interchange Modification, Palo Alto and Mountain View US 101/Old Oakland Road Interchange Modification, San Jose FY 2020: I-280/Oregon Expressway/Page Mill Road Interchange Modification, Palo Alto US 101/10 th Street Southbound Off-Ramp Interchange Modification, Gilroy I-880 Express Lanes Implementation: Alameda County Line to US 101, San Jose The order of the projects listed here and in the attached spreadsheet does not indicate any prioritization. Projects may be added, deferred or deleted from this list at any time, but the level of support from Caltrans may vary depending on available staffing resources. Prepared By: Eugene Maeda Memo No Page 2 of 2

35 DRAFT SANTA CLARA COUNTY THREE YEAR FYs PROJECT INTIATION DOCUMENT WORKPLAN Number Executed Reimbursement Agreement (Y/N) Lead/QA/IQA County Route Purpose & Need Improvement Description Location K Phase EA RTP Project Number RTP Tier 1 (Y/N) Estimated Initiation Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Estimated PID Completion Date (MM/YYYY) Capital Cost ($M) Support Cost ($M) STIP Programming Cycle(s) PA/ED Programming Cycle(s) Federal Funding (Y/ N) Local Funding (Measure/Other/Both/NA) Other State Funding (Bond, CMAQ, TCRP, ARRA, Other, NA) Type of PID Project Sponsor Implementing Agency Comments CARRYOVER PIDS FROM FY 2017 (July 2016 to June 2017) SCL 101 Improve traffic operations Modify interchange US 101/Blossom Hill Rd. in San Jose 1K Y 07/ / TBD NA NA Both None PSR PDS City of San Jose City of San Jose SCL 101 Improve traffic operations New interchange US 101/Zanker Road/Skyport Drive/Fourth St. in San Jose 0K Y 07/ / TBD NA NA Both None PSR PDS City of San Jose City of San Jose/ VTA SCL 101 Improve traffic operations Modify off ramp US 101 Northbound Off Ramp/Shoreline Blvd. in Mountain View 4K NA 07/ / TBD NA NA Both NA PSR PDS City of Mountain View City of Mountain View Co op agreement in development SCL 17 Improve traversability for wildlife Build culvert crossing(s) Hwy 17 Wildlife Crossings in Los Gatos vicinity 2K580 NA NA 01/ / TBD NA NA Both NA PSR PDS PROPOSED NEW PIDs for FY 2018 (July 2017 to June 2018) Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 5 NA 4 SCL 101 Improve pedestrian/bicycle connection Build new bike/pedestrian overcrossing US 101/Shoreline Blvd. Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing in Mountain View TBD NA NA 07/ / TBD TBD TBD Both TBD PSR PDS City of Mountain View City of Mountain View 6 NA 4 SCL 87 Improve traffic operations Various technology projects SR 87 Technology based Corridor Improvements TBD NA NA 07/ / TBD TBD TBD Both TBD PSR PDS Local Cities/VTA VTA 7 NA 4 SCL TBD Noise Abatement Build soundwalls Noise Abatement Program (Countywide) TBD NA NA 07/ / TBD TBD TBD Measure TBD PSR PDS Local Cities/VTA VTA 8 NA 4 SCL TBD Noise Abatement Noise reduction measures SR 85 Corridor (Various Locations) TBD NA NA 07/ / TBD TBD TBD Measure TBD PSR PDS VTA VTA 9 NA 4 SCL 101 Improve traffic operations Modify interchange US 101/Buena Vista Ave. in Gilroy TBD Y 07/ / TBD TBD TBD Both TBD PSR PDS City of Gilroy VTA PROPOSED NEW PIDs for FY 2019 (July 2018 to June 2019) 10 NA 4 SCL 101 Improve traffic operations Modify interchange US 101/San Antonio Rd. Interchange/Charleston Rd. in Palo Alto to Mountain View TBD Y 07/ / TBD TBD TBD Both TBD PSR PDS Palo Alto/ City of Mountain View Palo Alto 11 NA 4 SCL 101 Interchange Improvements Modify interchange US 101/Old Oakland Rd. in San Jose TBD Y 07/ / TBD TBD TBD Both TBD PSR PDS City of San Jose City of San Jose PROPOSED NEW PIDs for FY 2020 (July 2019 to June 2020) SCL 280 Improve traffic operations Modify interchange and improve bicycle travelway I 280/Oregon Exwy/Page Mill Rd. in Palo Alto 4G020K Y 07/ / TBD TBD TBD Both TBD PSR PDS SCL County SCL County 13 NA 4 SCL 101 Improve traffic operations Modify interchange US 101 Southbound off ramp at 10th St. in Gilroy TBD NA 07/ / TBD TBD TBD Both TBD PSR PDS City of Gilroy VTA 14 NA 4 SCL 880 Improve traffic operations Implement HOV/Express Lanes I 880 Express Lanes: Alameda County line to US 101 in San Jose TBD Y 07/ / TBD TBD TBD Both TBD PSR PDS VTA VTA NOTES: 1. The projects listed are not prioritized. The numbering of the projects is for reference purposes only. 2. For planning purposes, Project Study Report Project Development Support (PSR PDS) level studies are estimated to be completed within months, including time to execute the Co operative Agreements. NA = Information Not Available TBD = To Be Determined Revised 4/18/ a

36 9 Date: April 26, 2017 Current Meeting: May 10, 2017 Board Meeting: N/A BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: FROM: SUBJECT: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee General Manager, Nuria I. Fernandez Interim Director - Planning & Program Development, Carolyn M. Gonot 2016 Measure B Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Guidelines Policy-Related Action: No Government Code Section Applies: No ACTION ITEM RECOMMENDATION: Recommend adoption of 2016 Measure B Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Area Guidelines. BACKGROUND: On November 8, 2016, the voters of Santa Clara County overwhelmingly approved a 30-year, ½ cent sales tax measure supporting transportation projects and services known as 2016 Measure B. The ½ cent sales tax collection began on April 1, Measure B, adopted by the VTA Board of Directors in June 2016, lists and describes the following nine program categories and corresponding amounts: Program Category Local Streets & Roads BART Phase II Bicycle & Pedestrian Caltrain Grade Separations Caltrain Corridor Capacity Improvements Highway Interchanges County Expressways SR 85 Corridor Transit Operations *Capped at 25% of Program Tax Revenue Amount (in 2017 Dollars) $1.2 Billion $1.5 Billion* $250 Million $700 Million $314 Million $750 Million $750 Million $350 Million $500 Million The full text of 2016 Measure B can be found in Attachment A.

37 9 With the passage of the 2016 Measure B sales tax, VTA must develop guidelines for each of the nine program areas. VTA presented a work plan to the Board and advisory committees in December As an initial step in the development of the guidelines, VTA held a workshop with the Technical Advisory Committee on January 11, The workshop included a review of the 2016 Measure B Program and provided each city and county staff with the opportunity to provide feedback and recommendations for each of the program areas. VTA presented staff s initial draft guidelines and received feedback for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Area from VTA s Technical Advisory Committee, Citizens Advisory Committee, Policy Advisory Committee, and Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee in February. DISCUSSION: Based on the discussions with the advisory committees and CMPP, VTA developed and presented draft guidelines for each of the nine program areas, as well as recommended projected allocations for FY18 & FY19 to the VTA Board of Directors at their April Workshop. Based on input from the Board Members, VTA made minor modifications to the proposed guidelines. A summary of the recommended guidelines for Bicycle/Pedestrian program areas is included in Attachment B. The proposed program area guidelines are intended to direct the implementation for each program area and propose how the program area funds should be allocated. VTA is recommending that projected 2016 Measure B funds be allocated in two-year increments in conjunction with VTA s two-year budget cycle. VTA will maintain a ten-year outlook to assist Member Agencies and other staff to help project when funds will be available for various program areas. Below is a brief description of the guidelines for the Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Area. Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Proposed Guidelines To deliver the projects and programs described above, VTA is recommending a program that will consist of three categories: 2016 Measure B Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Program Area Funding Allocation (Proposed) Education & Encouragement 15% Planning Projects 5% Capital Projects 80% The Education & Encouragement Program will allow member agencies to fund projects and programs that will encourage the use of bicycling and walking and/or provide education regarding these modes. These include, but are not limited to, Safe Routes to School, walk audits, open streets events, and bicycle/pedestrian safety campaigns. After much discussion with VTA s Page 2 of 4

38 9 advisory committees, VTA is recommending this program be funded by a formula based on the following: a) $250,000 will be set aside for countywide (including targeting unincorporated areas) education and encouragement programs; and b) the remaining funds will be allocated by city population formula with a $10,000 annual minimum allocation. The Planning Projects Program will be administered as a competitive grant program, where Member Agencies may apply for planning funds that will allow them to advance projects of countywide significance into shovel-ready status or construction. The Capital Projects Program will also be administered as a competitive grant program. Member Agencies may apply for activities leading to/including: Environmental Clearance; Design; Right of Way; and Construction for projects currently identified in 2016 Measure B. Construction grant requests must include cost estimates supported by 30% to 35% design. VTA is recommending a minimum contribution of 10% non-2016 Measure B funds be identified for all planning and capital projects. The contribution will help maximize 2016 Measure B revenues and allow more projects to be delivered. Recommended Funding for FY To provide certainty for Member Agencies, VTA is recommending that funding for the Bicycle & Pedestrian Program be consistent from year to year over the 30-year life of 2016 Measure B. Therefore, the proposed funding for FY is $16.7 million which represents a two-year allocation based on $250 million over the life of the program. Future allocations will vary depending on the amount of sales tax revenue collected. The proposed FY18 and FY19 Education & Encouragement Program allocations by agency is listed in Attachment C. Next Steps Once the guidelines are adopted by the VTA Board of Directors, VTA will work with Member Agencies to execute funding agreements for the various program areas. VTA will also begin establishing the criteria, process and schedules for the competitive grant programs. In addition, VTA will be working with project sponsors to ensure that project costs include funding for any ongoing operations and maintenance for 2016 Measure B capital projects owned and operated by VTA. ALTERNATIVES: The Board of Directors can choose to modify the proposed 2016 Measure B program area guidelines and/or FY allocations or not approve them at this time. However, delays in approval of the guidelines and/or allocations may delay steps in developing agreements with Member Agencies as well as establishing competitive grant programs. FISCAL IMPACT: Page 3 of 4

39 9 There is no direct fiscal impact from adoption of the 2016 Measure B Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Area Guidelines. However, the approved guidelines will inform the timing and amount of funding allocated to the program area in subsequent 2016 Measure B Program budgets. Prepared by: Jane Shinn Memo No ATTACHMENTS: MT6098_AttachmentA_Resolution (PDF) MT6098_AttachmentB_Bike&PedProgramGuideline (PDF) MT6098_AttachmentC_ProposedEducandEncAllocation (PDF) Page 4 of 4

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52 9.b Proposed Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Guidelines Definition from Resolution No To fund bicycle and pedestrian projects of countywide significance identified by the cities, County and VTA. The program will give priority to those projects that connect to schools, transit and employment centers; fill gaps in the existing bike and pedestrian network; safely cross barriers to mobility; and make walking or biking a safer and more convenient means of transportation for all county residents and visitors. Bicycle and pedestrian educational programs such as Safe Routes to Schools, will be eligible for funding. Total Funding $250 million in 2017 dollars. Distribution Board of Directors will allocate funding schedule and amount for program through the budget cycle. Future allocations will vary depending on the amount of sales tax revenue collected. Funds will be distributed on a 2 year cycle. The program will consist of three categories: education & encouragement programs, planning studies, and capital projects. A total of 15% of available program area funds will be set aside each 2 year cycle for the education & encouragement category. o $250,000 for countywide (including targeting unincorporated areas) education & encouragement programs o Remaining funds allocated by city population formula with a $10,000 annual minimum allocation A maximum of 5% of available program area funds will be allocated to planning studies grants category per 2 year cycle. If the planning studies grants categories are not fully awarded, the remaining funds will roll into the capital category. If a cycle s funds are not fully awarded, the balance will roll into the next cycle s budget. Example of breakdown of grant program funding: If Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Area is programmed at $8.3 million/year: o Capital $6.6 million (minimum) o Planning $415,000 (maximum) o Education & Encouragement $1.25 million (maximum) Page 1 of 3 April 27, 2017

53 9.b Implementation Education & Encouragement (Formula Distribution) VTA and individual agencies will enter into a Master Agreement for Education & Encouragement funds. VTA will notify agency of estimated allocation for two year cycle. Agency will submit annual education & encouragement work program. Funds will be available on a reimbursable basis. Agencies may submit invoices to VTA on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. Invoices must be submitted within one year of the date posted on the contractor s invoice. Education & Encouragement funds may be banked for a maximum of three years with explanation of banking purposes. Grant Program (Competitive) Only a public agency can be a sponsor of a project. Other entities must partner with a public agency to apply for a grant. The grant program will contain two categories: o Capital projects Activities leading to/including: Environmental Clearance Design Right of Way Construction Construction grant requests must include cost estimates supported by 30% to 35% design. o Planning studies Includes planning studies to support capital project development for those projects currently listed on Attachment A of 2016 Measure B. It does not include general/master planning efforts. The minimum grant award is $50,000. The maximum grant award per sponsoring agency can be no more than 50% of the total available funds per call for projects per cycle, unless the cycle is undersubscribed. Project criteria will be developed in conjunction with the VTA Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Capital Improvement Program Working Group, and brought to the TAC and Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for input. Scoring committee for the grant program will be comprised of three BPAC members, three Member Agency staff, and one VTA staff person. Criteria Only projects currently listed on Attachment A of 2016 Measure B are eligible. Capital Projects will be scored on criteria that supports the language in 2016 Measure B. Page 2 of 3 April 27, 2017

54 9.b Countywide significance Connection to/serves schools, transit, or employment centers Fills gaps in bicycle/pedestrian network Provides safer crossings of barriers Makes walking or biking safer Makes walking or biking more convenient o Other criteria to consider: Safety benefits Increase in bicycle and pedestrian usage Community support Project readiness Projects serve Communities of Concern Requirements Competitive grant projects require a 10% non 2016 Measure B contribution. Reporting requirements will be detailed in agreements executed with VTA for project funding. All applications must include a delivery schedule. Funds will be available on a reimbursement basis. Complete Streets reporting requirements will be required for Planning and Capital projects. All collateral material will be required to display a 2016 Measure B logo. Page 3 of 3 April 27, 2017

55 Proposed FY18 FY19 Education and Encourgement Allocation Allocation by Percentage of County Population Proposal $10k Minimum Allocation Proposal Agency Prior VERBS Annualized Agency Population % of Pop Yearly Allocation by % of Pop Agency Population Percentage $10k off the top to Cities Balance split based on remaining pop percentage Total Allocation per Year $ 709,440 Entire County 1,927,888 $ 1,250,000 Entire County 1,828,403 $ 850,000 Campbell Campbell 42, % $ 27, Campbell 42, % $ 10,000 $ 19,797 $ 29,797 Cupertino Cupertino 58, % $ 37, Cupertino 58, % $ 10,000 $ 27,049 $ 37,049 Gilroy Gilroy 55, % $ 35, Gilroy 55, % $ 10,000 $ 25,648 $ 35,648 Los Altos Los Altos 31, % $ 20, Los Altos 31, % $ 10,000 $ 14,576 $ 24,576 Los Altos Hills Los Altos Hills 8, % $ 5, Los Altos Hills % $ 10,000 $ $ 10,000 Los Gatos Los Gatos 31, % $ 20, Los Gatos 31, % $ 10,000 $ 14,586 $ 24,586 Milpitas Milpitas 75, % $ 48, Milpitas 75, % $ 10,000 $ 35,109 $ 45,109 Monte Sereno Monte Sereno 3, % $ 2, Monte Sereno % $ 10,000 $ $ 10,000 Morgan Hill Morgan Hill 43, % $ 28, Morgan Hill 43, % $ 10,000 $ 20,290 $ 30,290 Mountain View $ 125,000 Mountain View 77, % $ 50, Mountain View 77, % $ 10,000 $ 36,226 $ 46,226 Palo Alto Palo Alto 68, % $ 44, Palo Alto 68, % $ 10,000 $ 31,709 $ 41,709 San Jose $ 250,000 San Jose 1,042, % $ 675, San Jose 1,042, % $ 10,000 $ 484,456 $ 494,456 Santa Clara $ 125,000 Santa Clara 123, % $ 80, Santa Clara 123, % $ 10,000 $ 57,531 $ 67,531 Saratoga Saratoga 30, % $ 19, Saratoga 30, % $ 10,000 $ 14,048 $ 24,048 Sunnyvale Sunnyvale 148, % $ 96, Sunnyvale 148, % $ 10,000 $ 68,976 $ 78,976 County Balance of Countywide Education/ 0 $ 209,440 County 87, % $ 56, Encouragement 0.00% $ 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 1,250,000 $ 400,000 $ 1,250,000 $10k Minimum Allocation Proposal: $250k for County, includes countywide coordination $10k minimum per city The 13 cities that would ve received over $10k by straight population percentage formula (of all jurisdictions) then split the remaining $850k by population percentage. 9.c

56 10 Date: May 3, 2017 Current Meeting: May 10, 2017 Board Meeting: June 1, 2017 BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: FROM: SUBJECT: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee General Manager, Nuria I. Fernandez Interim Director - Planning & Program Development, Carolyn M. Gonot Measure B Complete Streets Reporting Requirements Policy-Related Action: No Government Code Section Applies: No ACTION ITEM RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the VTA Board of Directors approve the proposed 2016 Measure B Complete Streets reporting requirements. BACKGROUND: On November 8, 2016, the voters of Santa Clara County overwhelmingly approved a 30-year, ½ cent sales tax measure supporting transportation projects and services Measure B, adopted by the VTA Board of Directors in June 2016, lists and describes the following nine program categories: Local Streets and Roads; BART Phase II; Bicycle and Pedestrian; Caltrain Grade Separations; Caltrain Corridor Capacity Improvements; Highway Interchanges; County Expressways; SR 85 Corridor; and Transit Operations. In response to input received from Member Agencies and members of the public, 2016 Measure B supports multiple modes of transportation. Specifically, 2016 Measure B requires the cities and the County [to] apply Complete Streets best practices in order to improve bicycle and pedestrian elements of the street system. Staff recommends expanding the Complete Streets requirement to apply to all capital program categories in 2016 Measure B. In recent years, Member Agencies and VTA have worked closely with the public to develop strong, visionary, multimodal planning documents. Applying Complete Streets best practices to projects funded by 2016 Measure B will assist Member Agencies in implementing bicycle and pedestrian projects identified in local plans. Below are the proposed reporting requirements that project sponsors would be required to follow in order to comply with 2016 Measure B s Complete Streets requirement and to receive funding

57 10 from the program. Definition of Complete Streets For the purposes of these requirements, Complete Streets are generally defined as streets: That are planned, designed, funded, constructed, operated and maintained for the safe travel of all users. Where designs are context sensitive, and incorporate a balanced network approach. Which prioritize the safety, comfort, and convenience of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders (including access and operations), as appropriate for the local context, while still providing safe accommodations for motorists and other roadway users. Where capital projects, once completed, should not degrade the safety, comfort, or convenience of pedestrians, bicyclists, or access to transit, nor should they degrade the travel time of transit operations (recognizing that there may be situations where one of these modes may need to be prioritized over another). Where designs are developed with input from the community and support future conditions. To fulfill the requirements of 2016 Measure B, VTA has worked with Member Agencies and stakeholders to develop Complete Streets reporting requirements that will: Ensure 2016 Measure B projects support the measure s Complete Streets requirement. Provide accountability and transparency to Santa Clara County taxpayers. Allow VTA to report to the public on how Complete Streets practices are being applied to 2016 Measure B-funded projects. Minimize additional Member Agency staff time while still being effective, and that can potentially be expanded to VTA s other funding programs, including One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) Cycle III. DISCUSSION: Member Agency and Stakeholder Outreach To develop the Complete Streets reporting requirements, VTA sought input from Member Agency staff, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Caltrans, and the following transportation advocacy organizations: California Walks, Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition, Page 2 of 6

58 10 TransForm, SPUR, and Friends of Caltrain. Below is a summary of the outreach VTA has conducted to date: Presented initial concepts and a draft proposal for the Complete Streets reporting requirements to VTA s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and associated working groups. (August November 2016) Presented the same materials to a subcommittee of the VTA Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) which includes the aforementioned advocacy organizations. (August November 2016) Met individually with staff from fifteen Member Agencies, Caltrans, MTC and the BPAC subcommittee to understand project delivery and pavement maintenance practices, and to gather feedback on the draft proposal for Complete Streets reporting requirements. (November January 2017) Hosted a facilitated workshop for 45 attendees, representing Member Agencies and advocacy organizations, to present revised requirements and to better understand commonalities and differences among stakeholders. (January 2017) Presented the proposed 2016 Measure B Complete Streets reporting requirements to VTA s Technical Advisory Committee, Policy Advisory Committee, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and Congestion Management Program & Planning Committee. (May 2017) Based on the input VTA received through the ten-month outreach process, and through research and analysis conducted by staff, VTA proposes the Complete Streets reporting requirements as outlined below. Proposed Complete Streets Reporting Requirements for 2016 Measure B VTA s approach to Complete Streets compliance keeps design decisions local, while increasing the transparency of these decisions and ensuring the requirements of 2016 Measure B are met. Member Agencies universally requested that reporting requirements for pavement management programs be structured differently, and require less staff time, than those for standalone capital projects. Accordingly, the requirements are divided into two sections: 1) Local Streets & Roads; and 2) Capital Projects. Attachment A presents a process diagram for these requirements. Page 3 of 6

59 10 Local Streets and Roads A. Member Agencies will be required to adopt a Complete Streets Resolution. The resolution will need, at a minimum, to contain the nine Complete Streets elements as outlined by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. (Attachment B). Seven of the sixteen VTA Member Agencies have already adopted the MTC resolution or a variation thereof. B. With an initial funding request, Member Agencies will submit (1) a Pavement Program Self-Declaration Form and (2) a list of street segments anticipated for repaving. The Pavement Declaration Form will require sponsors to detail the pavement condition and the types of anticipated work, as well as anticipated Complete Streets infrastructure. If the Member Agency anticipates that any project segments will not include Complete Streets accommodations identified in a local, county, or regional adopted plan, it must be noted and accompanied by an explanation. VTA will develop the Pavement Program Self-Declaration Form with input from VTA s TAC and its respective Working Groups, and VTA s BPAC. C. After pavement work has been completed, Member Agencies must submit a final list of completed projects on an annual basis, noting the Complete Street accommodations that have been added, upgraded, or maintained. If any segments did not include Complete Streets accommodations identified in an adopted plan, the exception should be noted and explained. Capital Projects A. As is the case with Local Streets & Roads, Project Sponsors will be required to adopt a Complete Streets Resolution. The resolution will need to contain the nine Complete Streets elements as outlined by the MTC. (Attachment B). B. Prior to beginning work, project sponsors must submit a Complete Streets Checklist. The checklist will ask sponsors to detail the project scope, describe anticipated complete streets infrastructure, and describe any negative impacts the project may have on bicyclists, pedestrians, or transit. If the Member Agency anticipates that the project will not include Complete Streets accommodations identified in a local, county, or regional adopted plan, it must be noted and accompanied by an explanation. VTA will develop the Complete Streets Checklist with input from VTA s TAC and its respective Working Groups, and VTA s BPAC. C. VTA and the project sponsor will check in at appropriate point(s) in the project life-cycle to confirm Complete Streets best practices are being applied, and note if an exception should be declared. Check-in points will be determined by VTA, with input from the project sponsor, at project initiation, and documented in the project funding agreement. Page 4 of 6

60 10 D. At completion of the phase(s) of the project funded through 2016 Measure B, project sponsors must submit a project close out form, which details Complete Streets elements provided by the project and, if necessary, explains why Complete Streets infrastructure identified in a local, county, or regional adopted plan has not been included in the project. E. After the project has been constructed, the project sponsor will provide VTA with before and after data and photos, determined on a project-by-project basis. Before and after data will be related to the project purpose and need, and will be determined by the project sponsor. Exceptions As referenced above, VTA will require an exception if a project: a) does not provide Complete Streets infrastructure that is identified in a local, countywide, or regional adopted plan within the project s geographical limits; b) severs an existing bicycle, pedestrian, or transit connection; or c) does not meet minimum design standards or guidelines for Complete Streets infrastructure. Should a Member Agency or project sponsor wish to declare a Complete Streets exception for a local streets and roads or capital project, the project sponsors must provide an explanation and authorization from the agency s Public Works Director, their equivalent, or a designee. Including the explanation in the Pavement Program Self-Declaration Form or Complete Streets Checklist will be sufficient to meet this requirement. While each project is unique, the following are examples of reasonable explanations for requesting an exception: Cost of providing the Complete Streets element is disproportionate to the overall cost of the project. A roadway user is legally prohibited from using the transportation facility. There is an absence of existing and future need. VTA will review the explanation for the exception and, on a case-by-case basis, determine if the project is eligible to receive 2016 Measure B funding. On-line Reporting Several stakeholders requested that pavement lists be made available prior to final design, and that public input be incorporated into final design. In response, VTA plans to facilitate the public input process by posting the Pavement Program Self-Declaration Form online, and having Member Agencies describe their public comment process. Additionally, the Complete Streets Checklist for capital projects will be posted online. NEXT STEPS: If the proposed 2016 Measure B Complete Streets reporting requirements are approved by the Page 5 of 6

61 10 VTA Board of Directors, staff will begin implementation. As a first step, VTA will work with the TAC, its respective Working Groups, and the BPAC to develop the Pavement Program Self- Declaration Form and Complete Streets Checklist. VTA will also integrate the Complete Streets reporting requirements into 2016 Measure B s overall reporting and funding processes, and develop an online reporting tool. ALTERNATIVES: The Board of Directors could choose to approve, modify, or reject staff s recommended 2016 Measure B Complete Streets Reporting Requirements. FISCAL IMPACT: If 2016 Measure B Complete Streets reporting requirements are approved, estimated staff time of 0.5 to1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) would be required to administer the reporting process. The staff cost would be funded from 2016 Measure B. Prepared by: Lauren Ledbetter Memo No ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Diagram - v2 (DOCX) Attachment B - MTC CS Elements (DOCX) Page 6 of 6

62 Attachment A: VTA Complete Streets Process Diagram 10.a Capital Projects Local Streets and Roads (Pavement Managment Programs) Member Agencies adopt Complete Streets (CS) resolution containing elements outlined by MTC Member Agencies adopt Complete Streets (CS) resolution containing elements outlined by MTC Member Agencies submit CS Checklist at initial request for funds as well as "before" data/photos as appropriate VTA reviews CS Checklist, posts online VTA check-in at appropriate points in project development Member Agencies submit project close out form describing CS elements provided as well as "after" data/photos as appropriate VTA reviews close out form, posts online Member Agencies submit Pavement Program Self-Declaration Form and draft list of street segments with anticipated exceptions at initial request for funds VTA reviews Pavement Program Self- Declaration Form, posts online Member Agencies submit final summary of CS elements provided and any exceptions by street segment VTA reviews list of segments, posts online March 17,

63 10.b March 20, 2017 ATTACHMENT B: COMPLETE STREETS ELEMENTS In order to be eligible for Measure B funding, all Member Agencies must adopt a resolution which contains the nine (9) Complete Streets elements described below. This list is drawn from Metropolitan Transportation Commission s (MTC) model Complete Streets resolution, which was in turn based on the work of SMART Growth America s National Complete Streets Coalition. More information can be found on MTC s website: The general language below gives Member Agencies flexibility to develop their own policy; Member Agencies are encouraged to develop the best policy that fits within the context of their local area, in consultation with affected departments and stakeholders, and to go beyond the required nine elements if desired. Complete Streets Principles 1. Serve all Users - All transportation improvements will be planned, designed, constructed, operated and maintained to support safe and convenient access for all users, and increase mobility for walking, bicycling and transit use. 2. Context Sensitivity The planning and implementation of transportation projects will reflect conditions within and surrounding the project area, whether the area is a residential or business district or urban, suburban or rural. Project planning, design and construction of complete streets projects should include working with residents and merchants to ensure that a strong sense of place is maintained. 3. Complete Streets in all Departments All Member Agency departments whose work affects the roadway must incorporate a complete streets approach into the review and implementation of their projects and activities. Potential Complete Streets opportunities include transportation projects, road rehabilitation, new development, and utility work, among others. 4. All Projects/Phases - The policy will apply to all roadway projects including those involving reconstruction, new construction, retrofits, repaving, rehabilitation, or changes in the allocation of pavement space on an existing roadway, as well as those that involve new privately built roads and easements intended for public use. Implementation 5. Plan Consultation Any proposed improvements should be evaluated for consistency with all local bicycle, pedestrian and /or transit plans and any other plans that affect the right of way. 6. Street Network/Connectivity - The transportation system should provide a connected network of facilities accommodating all modes of travel. This includes looking for 1

64 10.b March 20, 2017 opportunities for repurposing rights-of-ways to enhance connectivity for cyclists, pedestrians and transit users. The network should include non-motorized connectivity to schools, parks, commercial areas, civic destinations and regional non-motorized networks from publicly owned roads/land and private developments (or redevelopment areas). 7. BPAC Consultation - Input shall be solicited from the local bicycle and pedestrian advisory committee (BPAC) or similar advisory group in an early project development phase to verify bicycling and pedestrian needs for projects. 8. Evaluation Member Agencies will establish a means to collect data for the purpose of evaluating implementation of complete streets policies. Examples include tracking the mileage of bike lanes and sidewalks, the number of street crossings, or the amount of specific signage etc. Exceptions 9. Process Plans or projects that seek exemptions from the Complete Streets approach must provide written finding of how exceptional circumstances dictated that accommodations for all modes were not to be included in the project. The memorandum should be signed by the Public Works Director or equivalently senior staff person or his/her designee. Plans or projects that are granted exceptions must be made publicly available for review. 2

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66 Bicycle/Pedestrian Proposed Guidelines Three program categories: Capital Projects Planning Projects Education/Encouragement 10% non-2016 Measure B contribution for Capital & Planning Projects 2

67 Bicycle/Pedestrian Proposed Guidelines Capital Projects 80% of allocation Competitive Grant Program Planning Projects 5% of allocation Competitive Grant Program Education/Encouragement 15% of allocation Formula-based 3

68 Bicycle/Pedestrian Proposed FY18 & FY19 Allocation Annual allocation based on 1/30th of $250 million (estimated program revenue) FY18: $8.3 million FY19: $8.3 million Future allocation increases or decreases based on revenues collected 4

69 Next Steps Guidelines May Committees June 1, 2017 Board Approval Implementation Execute Agreements Establish Competitive Program criteria, process & schedules 5

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71 12 Date: May 5, 2017 Current Meeting: May 10, 2017 Board Meeting: N/A BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: THROUGH: FROM: SUBJECT: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee General Manager, Nuria I. Fernandez Interim Director - Planning & Program Development, Carolyn M. Gonot Lawrence Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project Between Quito Rd and Homestead Rd. (County Item) FOR INFORMATION ONLY BACKGROUND: County Roads and Airports staff will discuss the Lawrence Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project Between Quito Rd and Homestead Rd, as presented in the attachment. Prepared By: Lauren Ledbetter Memo No. 6094

72 12.a County of Santa Clara Roads & Airports Department Prepared by: Aruna Bodduna Associate Transportation Planner BPAC DATE: May 10, 2017 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Dawn Cameron, Deputy Director, Infrastructure Development Lawrence Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation (between Quito Road and Homestead Road) RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive report by Santa Clara County Roads and Airports Department. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION On November 6, 2012, the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors adopted a Complete Streets Policy that included the following implementation element: Transportation projects shall be reviewed by the County BPAC early in the planning and design stage to provide the BPAC an opportunity to provide comments and recommendations regarding Complete Streets features to be incorporated into the project. Transportation projects include road pavement surfacing projects. The Lawrence Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation project between Quito Road and Homestead Road includes pavement repair, microsurfacing, removal and replacement damaged curb and gutter, replacement of traffic stripes and pavement markings, and construction and/or retrofit of ADA curb ramps. County staff will be available at the meeting to answer any questions. ATTACHMENTS: Lawrence Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Striping Plans (between Quito Road and Homestead Road) Board of Supervisors: Mike Wasserman, Cindy Chavez, Dave Cortese, Ken Yeager, S. Joseph Simitian County Executive: Jeffrey V. Smith 1

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