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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17 - Measure MCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 17 March 14, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Public Works Department Richard Edmonston, P.E. 949 - 644 -3311 or rdmonston@city.newport-beach.ca.us SUBJECT: RENEWED MEASURE M — DRAFT TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT PLAN AND LOCAL PROJECTS LIST RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Mayor to send a comment letter to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) regarding the Draft Transportation Investment Plan and confirmation of local projects that the City of Newport Beach would like funded if Measure M is renewed by the voters. DISCUSSION: The Orange County Transportation Authority has been working towards the renewal of Measure M which expires in 2011. The renewal will propose a 30 year extension of the current 1/2 cent sales tax for transportation. OCTA has prepared a Draft Transportation Investment Plan that provides a framework for the Renewed Measure M (see attached). In general, the plan includes $11.8 billion in regional and local programs which include freeway, local streets and roads, transit, and environmental cleanup projects. The public review period for this plan will end on March 31, 2006. In preparing this draft plan, OCTA has met with staff from each Orange County city and has generated a draft list of potential local projects for inclusion in the proposed Measure M renewal. Newport Beach has previously submitted five projects: 1. Improve Coast Highway between Dover Drive and Newport Boulevard 2. Improve the MacArthur Boulevard and Jamboree Road Intersection 3. Improve the Bristol Street Couplet Areas and SR -73 Ramps 4. Improve Newport Boulevard from Coast Highway to SR -55 5. Construct 19t Street Bridge over the Santa Ana River The projects that were submitted by neighboring jurisdictions are attached for your information. Some of these projects are similar to Newport Beach's proposals and some are in opposition. During the next two months, OCTA will be working with cities to Renewed Measure M — Draft Investment Plan and Local Project List March 14, 2006 Page 2 compile the final list for inclusion in the proposed Measure M renewal as well as the final Draft Transportation Investment Plan. Upon the finalization of the plan in April 2006, City Council will be asked to pass a resolution of support in May 2006. Pending approval by the majority of cities, the OCTA Board plans to adopt the plan in July 2006 and put the proposed Renewed Measure M before the voters this November 2006. OCTA has asked that cities review and comment on the draft Transportation Investment Plan as well as the list of local projects to be sure it reflects the City's current position and needs. It is staff's understanding that Councilman Curry is preparing a draft comment letter which will be transmitted to the City Council on Friday, March 10. Prepared by: Richard Edmonston, P.E. Transportation and Development Services Manager Attachments: Projects Submitted Draft Transportation Investment Plan Submitted by: eph'en G. Badum Public Works Director ATTACHMENT Projects Submitted by Neighboring Jurisdictions For Funding Under Renewed Measure M Costa Mesa: 1. Construct SR -73 HOV Lanes 2. Construct 1- 405/SR -73 HOV Connectors 3. Resolve Santa Ana River Bridges Issues 4. Alleviate Northbound Newport Boulevard Congestion 5. Rehabilitate 17th Street Huntington Beach 1. Resolve Santa Ana River Bridges Issues 2. Widen PCH and Replace Parking Irvine 1. Development of Irvine Transportation Center and Business Complex Laguna Beach 1. Construct Additional Peripheral Parking Lots 2. Expand Bus/Trolley Service I 003 UR FOR YOUR REVIEW F January 9, 2006 AND COMMENT FOR INFORMATION CONTACT' ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (714) 560-5066 Visit our web site at www.octa.net Table of Contents Introduction..................... ............................... Overview......................... ............................... Freeway Projects 2 ...3 Overview................................................................................... ..............................5 Proposed Orange County Transit Projects Map .................. .............................22 Proposed Orange County Freeway Projects Map ................ ..............................6 . .. 23 1 -5 Santa Ana Freeway Interchange Improvements .._. ...................... 7 1 -5 Santa Ana /San Diego Freeway Improvements ............................. 8 SR -22 Garden Grove Freeway Access Improvements ..............................9 SafeTransit Stops ................................................................. ............................... SR -55 Costa Mesa Freeway Improvements ................................................ 9 SR -57 Orange Freeway Improvements ........................ .............................10 SR -91 Riverside Freeway Improvements ...................... .............................11 1 -405 San Diego Freeway Improvements .................................................. 13 1 -605 Freeway Access Improvements ............................ .............................15 All Freeway Service Patrol ............................. _ ...................................... 15 Streets & Roads Projects Overview................................................................................... .............................16 Proposed Orange County Streets and Roads Programs Map ........................17 Regional Capacity Program ..........................._........._....... _......._................__..18 Regional Traffic Signal Sy uhronization Program ............. .............................. 19 Flexible Local Funding Program ......................................... ............................... 20 Transit Projects Overview................................................................................... .............................21 Proposed Orange County Transit Projects Map .................. .............................22 High Frequency Metrolink Service ...................................... ............................ . .. 23 High Capacity Transit Extensions to Metrolink ................. ............................... 23 Metrolink Gateways to High Speed Rail Systems ............... .............................24 Mobility Choices for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities .............................24 Community Based Transit'Circulators .......... .................................................... 25 SafeTransit Stops ................................................................. ............................... 25 Environmental Cleanup Overview... ........... ........... .................... .......... ................................................ ....... 26 ProjectDescription .................... _.................... ....... ........................................... ... 27 Taxpayer Safeguards and Audits Overview.................................................................................. .............................28 Description............................................................................... ............................... 29 Proposed Measure M Investment Summary ......... ............................... 31 s QED Introduction Measure M Promises Fulfilled ment to maintaining and improving the network of On November 6, 1990, Orange County voters ap- streets and roads in every community, an expan- proved Measure M, a half -cent local transportation sion of Metrolink rail service through the core of sales tax for twenty years. All of the major projects Orange County with future extensions to connect promised to and approved by the voters are under - with nearby communities and regional rail systems, way or complete. Funds that go to cities and the more transit service for seniors and disabled persons; County of Orange to maintain and improve local and funds to clean up runoff from roads that leads to street and roads, along with transit fare reductions beach closures. for seniors and persons with disabilities will continue until Measure M ends in 2011. The promises made Strong Safeguards in Measure M have been fulfilled. These commitments are underscored by a set of strong taxpayer safeguards to ensure that promises Continued Investment Needed made in the Plan are kept. They include an annual Orange County continues to grow. By the year 2030, independent audit and report to the Taxpayers'; on- Orange County's population will increase by 24 per- going monitoring and review of spending by an in- cent from 2.9 million in 2000 to 3.6 million in 2030; dependent Taxpayers' Oversight Committee; require - jobs will increase by 27 percent; and travel on our ment for full public review and update of the Plan roads and highways by 39 percent. Without contin- every ten years; voter approval for any major changes ued investment average morning rush hour speeds to the Plan; strong penalties for any misuse of funds on Orange County freeways will fall by 31 percent and a strict limit of no more than one percent for and on major streets by 32 percent. administrative expenses. Responding to this continued growth and broad No Increase in Taxes support for investment in Orange County's trans- The traffic improvements detailed in this plan do not portation system, the Orange County Transportation require an increase in taxes. Renewal of the existing Authority considered the transportation projects Measure M one -half cent transportation sales tax will and programs that would be possible if Measure M enable all of the projects and programs to be imple- were renewed. The Authority, together with the 34 mented. And by using good planning and sensible cities of Orange County, the Orange County Board financing, projects that are ready to go could begin as of Supervisors and thousands of Orange County early as 2007. citizens participated during the last eighteen months in developing a Transportation Investment Plan for Renewing Measure M consideration by the voters. The projects and programs that follow constitute the Transportation Investment Plan for the renewal of A Plan for New Transportation Investments the Measure M transportation sales tax approved by The Plan that follows is a result of those efforts. It Orange County voters in November of 1990. These reflects the varied interests and priorities inherent improvements are necessary to address current and in the diverse communities of Orange County It in- future transportation needs in Orange County and dudes continued investment to expand and improve reflect the best efforts to achieve consensus among Orange Countys freeway system; commit varied interests and communities throughout the i�wm County. i The Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan is a 30 -year, $11.8 billion program designed to reduce traffic congestion, strengthen our economy and improve our quality of life by upgrading key freeways, fixing major freeway interchanges, maintaining streets and roads, synchronizing traffic signals countywide, building a visionary rail transit system, and protecting our environment from the oily street runoff that pollutes Orange County beaches. The Transportation Investment Program is focused solely on improving the transportation System and includes tough taxpayer safeguards, including a Taxpayers' Oversight Committee, required annual audits, and regular, public reports on project progress. The Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan must be reviewed annually, in public session, and every ten years, a detailed review of the Plan must take place. if changing circumstances require the voter- approved plan to be changed, those changes must be taken to the voters for approval. Freeways Relieving congestion on State Route 91 (the Riverside /Artesia Freeway) is the centerpiece of the freeway program, and will include new lanes, new interchanges, and new bridges. Other major projects will make substantial improvements on Interstate 5 in southern Orange County and the I -405 (San Diego Freeway) in western Orange County. The notorious Orange Crush, the intersection of the 1 -5, State Route 22 and State Route 57 near Angel Stadium, will be improved and upgraded. Under the Plan, major traffic chokepoints on almost every Orange County freeway will be remedied. Improving Orange County freeways will be the greatest investment in the Renewed Measure M program: Forty -three percent of net revenues, or $4.871 billion, will be invested in new freeway construction. Streets and Roads More than 6,500 lane miles of aging streets and roads will need repair, rejuvenation and improvement. City streets and county roads need to be maintained regularly and potholes have to be filled quickly. Thirty -two percent of net revenue from the Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan, or $3.625 billion, will be devoted to fixing potholes, improving intersections, synchronizing traffic signals countywide, and making the existing countywide network of streets and roads safer and more efficient. w4WU 1 4 FAR Public Transit program, or $118.6 million over 30 years, will pay As Orange County continues to grow, building a for annual, independent audits, taxpayer safeguards, visionary rail transportation system that is safe, an independent Taxpayers' Oversight Committee clean and convenient, uses and preserves existing assigned to watchdog government spending, and rights -of -way, and, over time, provides high -speed a full, public disclosure of all Renewed Measure M connections both inside and outside of Orange expenditures. A detailed review of the program must County is a long term goal. Twenty -five percent of be conducted every ten years and, if needed, major the net revenue from the Renewed Measure M, or changes in the investment plan must be brought $2.83 billion, will be dedicated to transit programs before Orange County voters for approval. Taxpayers countywide. About twenty percent, or $2.24 billion, will receive an annual report detailing the Renewed will be dedicated to creating a new countywide high Measure M expenditures. Additionally, as required by capacity transit system anchored on the existing, law, an estimated one and a half percent of the sales successful Metrolink and Amtrak rail line, and about taxes generated, or $178 million over 30 years, must five percent, or $5`al million, will he used to enhance he paid to the California State Board of Equalization senior transportation programs and provide targeted, for collecting the one -half cent sales tax that funds safe localized bus service. the Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan. Environmental Cleanup Every day, more than 70 million gallons of oily In this pamphlet, every specific project, program, pollution, litter, and dirty contaminants wash off and safeguard included in the Renewed Measure M streets, roads, and Ireeways and pour on to Orange Transportation Investment Plan is explained. Similar County waterways and beaches. When it rains, the details will be provided to every Orange County transportation - generated beach and ocean pollution voter if the measure is placed on the ballot. increases tenfold. Under the plan, two percent of the gross Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan, or $237 million, will be dedicated to protecting Orange County beaches from this transportation - generated pollution (sometimes called 'urban runoff') while improving ocean water quality. Taxpayer safeguards and audits When new transportation dollars are approved, they should go for transportation and transportation purposes alone. No bait- and - switch. No using transportation dollars for other purposes. The original Mcasure M went solely for transportation purposes. The Renewed Measure M must be just as airtight. One percent of the gross Measure M Freeway , Projects Overview Every day, traffic backs up somewhere on the Orange To make any freeway system work, bottlenecks at County freeway system. And, every day, freeway traf- interchanges also have to be fixed. The notorious fic seems to get a little worse. Orange Crush Interchange — where Interstate 5 (the Santa Ana Freeway) meets the 57 (the Orange In the past decade, Orange County has made major Freeway) and the 22 (the Garden Grove Freeway) strides in re- building our aging freeway system. But in a traffic tangle near Angel Stadium is in need of a there is still an enormous amount of work that needs major face lift. And the intersection of Interstate 5 to be done to make the freeway system work well. and the Costa Mesa Freeway (State Route 55) is also You see the need for improvement every time you slated for major repair. drive on an Orange County freeway. Pays Big Dividends Forty-three percent of net revenues from the Re- Local investment in freeways also pays big divi- newed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan dends in the search for other needed freeway dollars. are dedicated to improving Orange County freeways, Because of state and federal matching rules, Orange the largest portion of the 30 -year transportation plan. County's local investment in freeway projects acts as a magnet for state and federal transportation dollars SR -91 is the Centerpiece — pulling more freeway construction dollars into the Making the troubled SR -91 (the Riverside /Artesia) county and allowing more traffic - reducing freeway Freeway work again is the centerpiece of the Re- projects to be built sooner. newed Measure M Freeway program. The fix on the 91 will require new lanes, new bridges, new over- passes, and, in the Santa Ana Canyon portion of the freeway, a diversion of drivers to SR -241 (Foothill Corridor) so the rest of the Orange County freeway system can work more effectively. And there's more to the freeway program than the fix of SR -91 — much more. More than $1 billion is earmarked for Interstate 5 in South County. More than $800 million is slated to upgrade the 405 (the San Diego Freeway) between Irvine and the Los Angeles County line. Another significant investment is planned on the congested Costa Mesa Freeway (SR- 55). And needed projects designed to relieve traffic chokepoints are planned for almost every Orange County freeway. Proposed Orange County Freeway Projects QQ Santa Ana Freeway Interchange Improvements © Santo Ana Freeway /San Diego Freeway (1 -5) Q Santa Ana Freeway /San Diego Freeway (1 -5) (not mapped) Q Garden Grove Freeway (SR -24) QCosta Mesa Freeway (SR -55) 1, *� c c page 7 G Orange Freeway (SR -57) page 8 00 r Riverside Freeway (SR -91) page 8 Q © San Diego Freeway (1-405) Q Freeway Access Improvements (1 -605) page 9 O Freeway Service Patrol page 9 (not mopped) page 10 page 11 page 13 page 15 page 15 Project Santa Ana Freeway (1 -5) Improvements between Costa Mesa Freeway (SR -55) and "Orange Crush" Area (SR -57) Description: Reduce freeway congestion through improvements at the SR- 55/1 -5 interchange area between the Fourth Street and Newport Boulevard ramps on I -5, and between Fourth Street and Edinger Avenue on SR -55. Also, add capacity on 1 -5 between SR -55 and SR -57 to relieve congestion at the "Orange Crush ". The project will increase freeway capacity and reduce congestion. The current daily traffic volume on this segment of the 1 -5 is about 389,000. The demand is expected to grow by more than 19 percent by 2030, bringing the daily usage to 464,000 vehicles per day Cost: The estimated cost to improve this section of the I -5 is $470.0 million. Project 0 Santa Ana Freeway (1 -5) Improvements from the Costa Mesa Freeway (SR -55) to EI Toro "Y" Area Description: Build new lanes and improve the interchanges in the area between SR -55 and the SR -133 (near the El Toro "Y "), This segment of I -5 is the major route serving activity areas in the cities of Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana and north Orange County. The project will increase freeway capacity and reduce congestion. The current traffic volume on this segment of 1 -5 is about 356,000 vehicles per day and is expected to increase by nearly 24 percent, bringing I( up to 440,000 vehicles per day. Cost: The estimated cost to improve this section of I -5 is 5300.2 million. -go-111 . -- .:...'t Project fu San Diego Freeway (1 -5) Improvements South of the El Toro "Y" Description: Add new lanes to 1 -5 from the vicinity of the El Toro "Y" Interchange in Lake Forest to Crown Valley Parkway in Mission Viejo. Also add new lanes on 1 -5 between Coast Highway and Avenida Pico interchanges to reduce freeway congestion in San Clemente. The project will increase freeway capacity and reduce congestion. Current traffic volume on 1 -5 near the El Toro "Y" is about 342,000 vehicles per day. This volume will increase in the future by 35 percent, bringing it up to 460,000 vehicles per day. Cost: The estimated cost to improve these segments of 1 -5 is $627.0 million. `Aa a6 Project 0 Santa Ana Freeway/ San Diego Freeway (1.5) Local Interchange Upgrades Description: Update and improve key 1 -5 interchanges such as Ortega Highway, Avery Parkway, La Paz Road, and others to relieve street congestion around older interchanges and on ramps. Cost: The estimated cost for the 1 -5 local interchange upgrades is 5258.0 million. Project Garden Grove Freeway (SR -22) Local Interchange Upgrades Description: Construct interchange improvements at Euclid Street, Brookhurst Street and Magnolia Avenue to reduce freeway and street congestion near these interchanges. Cost: The estimated cost to improve the SR -22 interchanges is $120.0 million. Project 0 Costa Mesa Freeway (SR -55) Improvements Description: Add new lanes to SR -55 between Garden Grove Freeway (SR -22) and the San Diego Freeway (1 -405), generally within existing right -of -way, including merging lanes between interchanges to smooth traffic flow. This project also provides for freeway operational improvements for the portion of SR -55 between SR -91 and SR -22. The project will increase freeway capacity and reduce congestion. This freeway carries about 295,000 on a daily basis. This volume is expected to increase by nearly 13 percent, bringing it up to 332,000 vehicles per day in the future. Cost: The estimated cost for these SR -55 improvements is $366.0 million. Project Orange Freeway (SR -57) Improvements Description: Build a new northbound lane between Katella Avenue and Lambert Road. Other projects include improvements to the Lambert interchange and addition of a northbound truck climbing lane between Lambert and Tonner Canyon Road. These improvements will be made generally within existing right -of -way. The project will increase freeway capacity and reduce congestion. The daily traffic volume on this freeway is about 315,000. By 2030, this volume will increase by 15 percent, bringing it up to 363,000 vehicles per clay. Cost: The estimated cost to implemem SR -57 improvements is 5258.7 million. tma,� 3 Project up Riverside Freeway (SR -91) Improvements from the Santa Ana Freeway (1.5) to the Orange Freeway (SR -57) Description: Add capacity and provide operational improvements at on and off ramps to the SR -91 between I -5 and the Orange Freeway (SR -57), generally within existing right -of -way, to smooth traffic now and relieve the SR- 57/SR -91 interchange. The current daily freeway volume along this segment of SR -91 is about 256,000. By 2030, this volume is expected to increase by nearly 13 percent, bringing it Up to 289,900 vehicles per day. Cost: The estimated cost for improvements in this segment of SR -91 is 5140.0 million. Project Riverside Freeway (SR -91) Improvements from Orange Freeway (SR -57) to the Costa Mesa Freeway (SR -55) Interchange Area Description: Improve the SR- 91/SR -55 to SR- 91/SR -57 interchange complex by improving nearby local interchanges such as Tustin Avenue and Lakeview as well as adding freeway capacity between SR -55 and SR -57. Current freeway volume on this segment of the SR- 91 is about 245,000 vehicles per day. This vehicular demand is expected to increase by 22 percent, bringing it up to 300,000 vehicles per day in the future. Cost: The estimated cost for these improvements to the SR -91 is $416.5 million. 6,415 Project Riverside Freeway (SR -91) Improvements from Costa Mesa Freeway (SR -55) to the Orange/ Riverside County Line Description: This project adds capacity on SR -91 beginning at SR- 55 and extending to 1 -15 in Riverside County. The first priority will be to improve the segment of SR -91 east of SR -241. The goal is to proxdde up to four new lanes of capacity in this segment by making best use of available freeway property, adding reversible lanes, building elevated sections where feasible and improving connections to SR -241. The portion of improvements in Riverside County will be paid for from other sources. This project also includes improvements to the segment of SR -91 between SR -241 and SR -55. The concept is to generally add one new lane in each direction and improve the interchanges. `µo.% J Today, this freeway carries about 314,000 vehicles every day, This volume is expected to increase by 36 percent, bringing it up to 426,000 vehicles by 2030. Cost: The estimated cost for these improvements to the SR -91 is $925.0 million. ' 13 Project San Diego Freeway (1405) Improvements between the San Gabriel River Freeway (1.605) in Los Alamitos area and Costa Mesa Freeway (SR -55) Description: Add new lanes to the San Diego freeway between 1 -605 and SR -55, generally within the existing right - of -way. The project will make best use of available freeway property, update interchanges, add merging lanes near on/off ramps and remain consistent with approved plans. The improvements will be coordinated with other planned 1 -405 improvements in the 1- 405 /SR -22/1 -605 interchange area to the north and 1- 405/SR -73 improvements to the south. Today, 1 -405 carries about 430,000 vehicles daily. The volume is expected to increase by nearly 23 percent, bringing it up to 528,000 vehicles daily by 2030. The project will increase freeway capacity and reduce congestion. Cost: The estimated cost for these improvements to the 1 -405 is $500.0 million. Project 1.605 Freeway Access Improvements at Katella Avenue Description: Construct interchange improvements at Katella Avenue to improve freeway and arterial system connections in the Los Alamitos area. Cost: The estimated cost to make these 1 -605 interchange improvements is 520.0 million. Project Freeway Service Patrol Description: The Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) provides tow truck service for disabled motorists on the freeway system. This service helps stranded motorists and quickly clears disabled vehicles out of the freeway lanes to minimize congestion from rubbernecking. Cost: The estimated cost to support the Freeway Service Patrol Program for thirty pears beyond 2011 is $150.0 million. .� r11 vl 16 ED. Streets a � Projects . Roads Overview Li orange County has more than 6,500 lane miles of Renewed Measure M provides financial incentives for aging streets and roads many of which are in need traffic improvements that cross city and county lines, of repair, rejuvenation and improvement. Intersec- providing a seamless, county -wide transportation tions need to be widened, traffic lights need to be system that's friendly to regional commuters and fair synchronized, and potholes need to be filled. And, in to local residents. many cases, to make Orange County's transportation system work smoothly, we need to add additional Better Cooperation lanes to existing streets. To place a higher priority on cooperative, collabora- tive regional decision - making, Renewed Measure M Thirty -two percent of net revenues from the Re- creates incentives that encourage traffic lights to be newed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan coordinated across jurisdictional lines, major street are dedicated to the maintaining streets, fixing improvements to be better coordinated on a regional potholes, improving intersections and widening city basis, and street repair programs to be a high priori() streets and county roads. coumvwide. To receive Measure M funding, cities and the county have to cooperate. Making the System Work Making the existing system of streets and roads work The Streets and Roads program in Renewed Measure better — byidendlyingspo tintersectionimprove- Minvolvessharedresponsibilities — localcitiesand ments, filling potholes, repaving worn -out streets the county set their local priorities within a competi- - are the basics of making a countywide transporta- tive, regional framework that rewards cooperation, tion system work. Those basics have to be the first honors best practices, and encourages government priority. But to operate a successful, countywide sys- agencies to work together. tem of streets and roads, we need more: street widen - ings and traffic signals synchronized on a countywide basis. And there's more: pedestrian safety near local schools needs to be improved. Traffic (low must be smoothed. Street repairs must be made sooner. And, perhaps most importantly, cities and the county must work together — collaboratively —to find simple, low - cost traffic solutions. Proposed Orange County Streets and Roads Programs Q Expanded Capacity of Arterial Streets pcnc I? Qo Flexible Funding Program (not mapped) (nu( mapped) Nea;ly 1000 ntiles of new :tines SUee' n?ointenamE © Traffic Signal Synchronization Program poge 1; (mapped) aver 750 miles of roadm:w av6e 2,000 coc: dinoleti sigma!L :xIge 20 18 Project 0 Regional Capacity Program Description: This program, in combination with local matching funds, provides a funding source to complete the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH). The program also provides for intersection improvements and other projects to help improve street operations and reduce congestion. The program allocates funds through a competitive process and targets projects that help traffic the most by considering factors such as degree of congestion relief, cost effectiveness, project readiness, etc. Roughly 1,000 miles of new street lanes remain to be completed, mostly in the form of widening existing streets to their ultimate planned width. Completion of the system will result in a more even traffic flow and efficient system. `yie. , 1 Another element of this program is funding for construction of railroad over or underpass grade separations where high volume streets are impacted by freight trains along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad in northern Orange County. Cost: The estimated cost for these street improvement projects is 51,132.8 million. Project 0 Synchronize Traffic Signals Across Jurisdictions Description: This program targets over 2,000 signalized intersections across the County for coordinated operation. The goal is to improve the flow of traffic by developing and implementing regional signal coordination programs that cross jurisdictional boundaries. Most traffic signal synchronization programs today are limited to segments of roads or individual cities and agencies. For example, signals at intersections of freeways with arterial streets are controlled by Caltrans, while nearby signals at local street intersections are under the control of cities. This results in the street system operating at less than maximum efficiency. When completed, this project can increase the capacity of the street grid and reduce the delay by over six million hours annually. To ensure that this program is successful, cities, the County of Orange and Caltrans will be required to work together and prepare a common traffic signal synchronization plan before receiving funds. In addition, cities will be required to provide 20 percent of the costs. Once in place, the program will provide funding for ongoing maintenance and operation of the synchronization plan. Local jurisdictions will be required to publicly report on the performance of their signal synchronization efforts every three years. Cost: The estimated cost of developing and maintaining a regional traffic signal synchronization program for Orange County is 5453.1 million. a -- so Project 0 Flexible Local Funding Program Description: This element of the program will provide flexible funding to help cities and the County of Orange keep up with the rising cost of repairing the aging sheet system. In addition, cities can use these funds for other local transportation needs such residential street projects, traffic and pedestrian safety near schools, etc. This program is intended to augment, rather than replace, existing transportation expenditures and therefore cities must meet the following requirements to receive the funds. I . Continue to invest General Fund monies (or other local discretionary monies) for transportation and annually increase this commitment to keep pace with inflation. 2. Agree to use Measure M funds for transportation purposes only, subject to full repayment and a loss of funding elfgibfliq, for five years for any misuse. 3. Agree to separate accounting for Measure M funds and annual reporting on actual Measure M expenditures. 4. Develop and maintain a Pavement Management Program to ensure timely street maintenance and submit regular public reports on the condition of streets. 5. Annually submit a five -year Capital Improvement Program and commit to spend Measure M funds within three years of receipt. 6. Agree to assess traffic impacts of new development and require that new development pay a fair share of any necessary transportation improvements. 7. Agree to plan, build and operate major streets consistent with the countywide Master Plan of Arterial Highways to ensure efficient traffic flow across city boundaries. 8. Agree to participate in the Traffic Signal Synchronization Program to implement and maintain effective signal synchronization. This requires cities to balance local traffic policies with neighboring cities - for selected streets - to promote more efficient traffic circulation overall. 9. Agree to consider land use planning strategies that are transit- friendly, support alternative transportation modes including bike and pedestrian access and reduce reliance on the automobile. The funds under this program are distributed to cities and the County of Orange by formula once the cities have fulfilled the above requirements. The formula will account for population, street mileage and amount of sales tax collected in each jurisdiction. Cost: The estimated cost for this program for thirty years is 52.039.1 million. ��1icD Overview Building streets, roads and freeways helps Fix today's The new, localized rail programs will bring compe- traffic problems. Building a visionary rail system tition to local transportation planning, creating a that is safe, clean and convenient focuses on Orange marketplace of transportation ideas where the best County's transportation future. ideas emerge and compete for funding. The plan is to encourage civic entrepreneurship and stimulate Twenty -five percent of net revenues from the Re- private involvement and investment. newed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan are allocated towards building and improving rail Selection Criteria and bus transportation in Orange County. Approxi- Each local rail vision will be carefully evaluated on mately twenty percent of the Renewed Measure M well - defined, well -known criteria that values: funds are allocated to developing a creative county- wide rail program and five percent of the revenues Traffic congestion relief; will be used to enhance programs for senior citizens Project readiness, with priority given to projects and for targeted, localized bus service. All transit that can be implemented within the first Five expenditures must be consistent with the safeguards years of the Plan; and audit provisions of the Plan. Local funding commitments and the availability of right- of-way; A New Transit Vision Proven ability to attract other financial partners, The key element of the Renewed Measure M rail pro- both public and private; gram is improving the 100 - year -old Santa Fe rail line Proximity to jobs and population centers; through the heart of the county. Then, by using this Regional as well as local benefits; well - estahlished, operational commuter rail system Ease and simplicity of connections; as a platform for future growth, existing rail stations Compatible, approved land uses; will be developed into regional transportation hubs Modern technology, and that can serve as regional transportation gateways or A sound, long term operating plan the centerpiece of local transportation services. A se- ries of new, well - coordinated, flexible transportation In terms of bus services, more specialized transit ser- systems, each one customized to the unique trans- vices, including improved van services and reduced portation vision the station serves, will be developed. fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities, Creativity and good financial sense will be encour- will be provided. Safety at key bus stops will be aged. Partnerships will be promoted. Transportation improved. And a network of community - based, solutions for each transportation hub can range from mini -bus services will be developed in areas outside monorails to local mini -hus systems to new tech- of the central county rail corridor. nologies. Fresh thinking will be rewarded. o- ­x to _ Proposed Orange County Transit Projects Buena Fok Stotio J_ ",'� Fulledon Slalian Anaheim Station Anaheim C.,.O Station Orange St.ti.n Sam. A o Do,., honer [wmt So. lac Station Son Clemente stati.. Expand Metrolink rail service page 23 QHigh-capacity transit extensions page 23 Connections to regional high speed rail systems (Not m.pt�d) page 24 QExpand mobility choices for seniors and persons with disabilities tC'nunI ,mm. Not mopped) page 2J Community circulators and shuttles (Covo"ds. Not moppad) page 25 sole transit stops (Cwnt".de, nm moppsd) page 25 23 Project High Frequency Metrolink Service Description: This project will increase rail services within the county and provide frequent Metrolink service north of Fullerton to Los Angeles. The project will provide for track improvements, more trains, and other related needs to accommodate the expanded service. This project is designed to build on the successes of Metrolink and complement service expansion made possible by the current Measure M. The service will include upgraded stations and parking, safety improvements and quiet zones along the tracks; and frequent shuttle service and other means, to move arriving passengers to nearby destinations. The project also includes funding for improving grade crossings and constructing over or underpasses at high volume arterial streets that cross the Metrolink tracks. Cost The estimated cost of capital and operations is $1,014.1 million. Project High Capacity Transit Extensions to Metrolink Description: Frequent service in the Metrolink corridor provides a high capacity transit system linking communities within the central core of Orange County. This project will establish a competitive program for local jurisdictions to broaden the reach of the rail system to other activity centers and communities. Proposals for extensions will be evaluated against clear criteria such as congestion relief, project readiness, local funding commitment, private investment, connectivity, compatible land uses, proven technology and a sound operating plan. These connections may include a variety of transit technologies such as conventional bus, bus rapid transit or high capacity rail transit systems as long as they can be fully integrated and provide seamless transition for the users. Cost: The estimated cost to implement this program over thirty years is 51,000.0 million. +so a Project Convert Metrolink Station(s) to regional gateways that connect Orange County with high speed rail systems Description: This program will provide the local improvements that are necessary to connect planned future high speed rail systems to stations on the Orange County Metrolink route. The State of California is currently planning a high speed rail system linking northern and southern California. One line is planned to terminate in Orange County. In addition, several magnetic levitation (MAGLEV) systems that would connect Orange County to Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties are also being planned or proposed by other agencies. Cost: The estimated Measure M share of the cost for these regional centers and connections is $226.6 million. Project Expand mobility choices for seniors and persons with disabilities Description: This project will provide services and programs to meet the growing transportation needs of seniors and persons with disabilities. This includes fare discounts for bus services, specialized ACCESS services and future rail services. One percent of net revenues will be available to continue and expand local community van service for seniors through the existing Senior Mobility Program. Another one percent will supplement existing countywide senior non- emergency medical transportation services. Over the next 30 years, the population age 65 and over is projected to increase by 93 percent. Demand for transit and specialized transportation services for seniors and persons with disabilities is expected to increase proportionately. Cost: The estimated cost to provide these programs over 30 years is $339.8 million. I Project Community Based Transit /Circulators Description: This project will establish a competitive program for local jurisdictions to develop local transit programs such as community based circulators, shuttles and bus trolleys that complement regional transit services. Projects will need to meet performance criteria for ridership, connection to bus and rail services, and financial viability to be considered for funding. Cost: The estimated cost of this project is $226.5 million. Project Sate Transit Stops Description: This project provides for passenger amenities at high - transfer transit stops across the County Enhancements will include improved lighting, information systems, and easier access. Cost: The estimated cost of this project is $25.0 million. M ? ," N'J Every dad, more than 70 million gallons of oily pollution, litter, and dirty contamination washes off streets, roads and freeways and pours on to Orange County waterways and beaches. When it rains, the transportation- generated pollution increases tenfold, contributing to the increasing number of beach closures and environmental hazards along the Orange County coast. Prior to allocation of funds for freeway, street and transit projects, two percent of gross revenues from the Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan are set aside to protect Orange County beaches from transportation - generated pollution (sometimes called "urban runoff') and improving ocean water quality. Countywide Competitive Program Measure M Environmental Cleanup funds +ill be used on a countywide, competitive basis to meet federal Clean Water Act standards for controlling transportation- generated pollution by funding nationally recognized Best Management Practices, including: • Catch basins and state -of -the -art biofiltration systems; • Special roadside landscaping systems called bioswales that filter oil runoff from streets, roads and freeways: • Environmentally - sensitive street cleaning programs. The environmental cleanup program is designed to supplement, not supplant, existing transportation - related water quality programs. This clean -up program must improve, and not replace, existing pollution reduction efforts by cities, the county, and special districts. Funds will be awarded to the highest priority programs that improve water quality, keep our beaches and streets clean, and reduce transporation- generated pollution along Orange County's scenic coastline. Project Environmental Cleanup Description: implement street and highway related water quality improvement programs and projects that will assist Orange County cities, the County of Orange and special districts to meet federal Clean Water Act standards for urban runoff. The Environmentat Cleanup monies may be used for water quality improvements related to both existing and new transportation infrastructure, including capital and operations improvements such as: • Catch basin screens, filters and inserts • Roadside bioswales and bio0hration channels • Continuous Deflective Separation (CDS) units • Maintenance of catch basins and bioswales • Other street - related "Best Management Practices" for capturing and treating urban runoff This program is intended to augment, not replace existing transportation related water quality expenditures and to emphasize high - impact capital improvements over local operations and maintenance costs_ In addition, all new freeway, street and transit capital projects will include water quality mitigation as part of project scope and cost. The Environmental Cleanup program is subject to the following requirements: • Development of a comprehensive countywide capital improvement program for transportation related water quality improvements. • A competitive grant process io award funds to the highest priority, most cost - effective projects. • A matching requirement to leverage other federal, state and local funds for water quality improvements. • A maintenance of effort requirement to ensure that funds augment, not replace existing water quality programs. • Annual reporting on actual expenditures and an assessment of the water quality benefits provided. • A strict limit on administrative costs and a requirement to spend funds within five years of receipt. • Penalties for misuse of any of the Environmental Cleanup funds. Cost: The estimated cost for the Environmental Cleanup program is $237.2 million. In addition it is estimated that new freeway, road and transit projects funded by the Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan will include more than $165 million for mitigating water quality impacts. .01 r1 �:: - ss - �� Taxpayer Safeguards �Pk 4 and Audits Overview y§a d re � h When new transportation dollars are approved, Back to the Voters they should go for transportation and transportation Of course, over the next 30 years, things will change. alone. No bait - and - switch. No using transportation Minor adjustments can he made by a 2/3 vote of the dollars for other purposes. The original Measure M Taxpayer Oversight Committee and a 2/3 vote of went solely for transportation. The Renewed Measure the Orange County Local Transportation Authority M will be just as airtight. Board of Directors. Major changes must be taken back to voters for authorization. And, every ten And there will be no hidden costs in the program. years, and more frequently if necessary, the Orange County Local Transportation Authority must conduct Prior to allocation of funds for freeway, street and a thorough examination of the Renewed Measure transit projects, one percent of gross revenues from M Investment Plan and determine if major changes the Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment should be submitted to the voters. Plans are set aside for audits, safeguards, and taxpayer protection. By state law, one and one half There are other important taxpayer safeguards, percent of the gross sales taxes generated by Measure all designed to insure the integrity of the voter - M must be paid to the California State Board of authorized plans. But each is focused on one goal: Equalization for collecting the countywide one- guaranteeing that new transportation dollars arc half percent sales tax that funds the Transportation devoted to solving Orange Count's traffic problems Investment Program. and that no transportation dollars are diverted to anything else. Special Trust Fund To guarantee transportation dollars are used for transportation purposes, all funds must he kept in a special trust fund. An independent, outside audit of this fund will protect against cheaters who try to use the transportation funds for purposes other than specified transportation uses. A severe punishment will disqualify any agency that cheats from receiving Measure M finds for a five -year period. The annual audits, and annual reports detailing project progress, will be sent to Orange County taxpayers every year and will be reviewed in public session by a special Taxpayers' Oversight Committee that can raise fiscal issues, ask tough questions, and must independently certify, on an annual basis, that transportation dollars have been spent strictly according to the Renewed Measure M Investment Plan. ` _dot . � Taxpayer Safeguards and Audits Description: implement and maintain strict taxpayer safeguards to ensure that the Renewed Measure M Transportation Investment Plan is delivered as promised. Restrict administrative costs to one percent (1%) of total tax revenues and State collection of the tax as prescribed in state law (currently one -and -one -half (1.5 %) perceml . Administration of the Transportation Investment Plan and all spending is subject to the following specific safeguards and requirements: Oversight • All spending is subject to an annual independent audit. • Spending decisions must be annually reviewed and certified by an independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee. • An annual report on spending and progress in implementing the Plan must be submitted to taxpayers. Integrity of the Plan • No changes to the Plan can be made without review and approval by 2/3 vote of the Taxpayers' Oversight Committee. • Major changes to the Plan such as deleting a project or shifting projects among major spending categories (Freeways, Streets & Roads, Transit, Environmental Cleanup) must be ratified by a majority of voters. The Plan must be subject at least every ten years to public review and assessment of progress in delivery, public support and changed circumstances. Any significant proposed changes to the Plan must be approved by the Taxpayer Oversight Committee and ratified by a majority of voters. Fund Accounting • All tax revenues and interest earned must be deposited and maintained in a separate trust fund. Local jurisdictions that receive allocations must also maintain them in a separate fund. • All entities receiving tax funds must report annually on expenditures and progress in implementing projects. • At any time, at its discretion, the Taxpayers' Oversight Committee may conduct independent reviews or audits of the spending of tax funds. • The clecred Auditor /Controller of Orange County must annually certify that spending is in accordance with the Plan. Spending Requirements Local jurisdictions receiving funds must abide by specific eligibility and spending requirements detailed in the Streets & Roads and Environmental Cleanup components of the Plan. • Funds must be used only for transportation purposes described in the Plan. The penalty for misspending is full repayment and loss of funding eligibility for a period of five years. No funds may be used to replace private developer funding committed to any project or improvement. • Funds shall augment, not replace existing funds. Every effort shall be made to maximize matching state and federal transportation dollars. ta10 a. Iy °' 30 Taxpayer Oversight Committee • The committee shall consist of eleven members — two members from each of the five Board of Supervisor's districts, who shall not be elected or appointed officials —along with the elected Auditor /Controller of Orange County. • Members shall be recruited and screened for expertise and experience by the Orange County Grand Jurors Association. Members shall be selected from the qualified pool by lottery. • The committee shall be provided with sufficient resources to conduct independent reviews and audits of spending and implementation of the Plan. Collecting the Tax • The State Board of Equalization shall be paid one -and- one -half (1.5) percent of gross revenues each fiscal year for its services in collecting sales tax revenue as prescribed in Section 7273 of the State's Revenue and Taxation Code, Cost: The estimated cost for Safeguards and Audits over thirty years is $296 6 million. 31 1 -5 Santa Ana Freeway Interchange Improvements 5470.0 1 -5 Santa Ana/San Diego Freeway Improvements 1,185.2 SR -22 Garden Grove Freeway Access Improvements g0®0 0 120.0 SR -55 Costa Mesa Freeway Improvements ®�]j 366.0 SR -57 Change Freeway Improvements 0 258.7 SR -91 Riverside Freeway Improvements 000 1,481.5 1 -405 San Diego Freeway Improvements 00 819.7 1 -605 Freeway Access Improvements at Katella Avenue 0 20.0 All Fre.cway Service Patrol 150.0 reets & Roads Projects (in millions) Regional Capacity Program 1,132.8 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program 0 453.1 Flexible Local Funding Program r.nsit Projects (in millions) 0 2,039.1 Nigh Frequency Metrolink Service 0 $1,014.1 High Capacity Transit Extensicns to Metrolink ® 1,000.0 Mcirolink Gateways to High Speed Rail Systems ® 226.6 Mobility Choices for Seniors and Persons with Disahilities ® 339.8 Community Based TransiUChculatots ® 226.5 Safe Transit Stops ivironmental Cleanup ® 25.0 (in millions) Cleanup Highway and Street Runoff that Pollutes Beaches rxpayer Safeguards and Audits TO $237.2 (in millions) Collect Sales Taxes (State charges required by law) $178.0 Oversight and Annual Audits 118.6 "RECEIVED AFTER AGENDA PRINTED:" Atr7 I- ILI —Otn DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES March 14 2006 Chairman Art Brown Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA) 550 South Main Street Post Office Box 14184 Santa Ana, California 92863 -1584 Dear Chairman Brown: On behalf of the City of Newport Beach this letter expresses the interest of the City of Newport Beach and our community in the proposed reauthorization of Measure M. I believe the following components and projects are necessary to ensure both the effective utilization of Renewed Measure M funds in our community, and to ensure strong popular backing of the renewal effort. Local Roads and Streets A continued emphasis on providing funds for local roads and streets is very important to Newport Beach. While we certainly have our share of freeway commuters, our residents are not all freeway travelers on a daily basis, nor do we necessarily find Metrolink and other regional transit programs close to our homes or destinations. As such, Measure M's commitment for the repair and improvement of local roads and streets (in both the competitive and tumback programs) has high priority. We support the increased percentage of local tumback funds and encourage greater flexibility for the competitive project program. Competitive Program The following projects should be identified as eligible for Renewed Measure Measure M Funding: Improve PCH between Dover Drive and Newport Blvd. Improve MacArthur Blvd. and Jamboree Blvd. intersection Improve Bristol couplet areas and SR -73 ramps Improve Newport Blvd. from PCH to SR -55 Improve 19th Street Bridge Newport Coast Drive intersection improvements Chairman Art Brown March 14, 2006 Page 2 Water Quality The proposed water quality provisions that have been proposed within the new Measure M are admirable. We share OCTA's concern about the impacts of transportation projects on water quality, and believe that eligible projects should be broken down by watershed. Using the County of Orange's proposed Watershed Management Area structure may make sense in this regard. As a result, water quality improvement projects would be spread across the region, allowing areas like our own Upper Newport Bay to specifically benefit with other coastal resources. We believe it is important to be able to show to Newport Beach resident's specific application of these funds to water run off problems facing Newport Bay. This program should be on a competitive basis with priority on shelf -ready projects and the leveraging of additional federal and state funds. Local Coastal Transit As you may be aware, our residents and visitors are consistently challenged by overcrowded arterials and limited parking. Weekends in the summer are even more impacted. We believe Measure M's transit provisions should include a specific program, carved out of the transit allocation, for city -by -city Coastal & Beach Transit. We encourage OCTA to "think outside the box" by using smaller and more frequent buses, flexible scheduling, for example service on summer weekends and peek periods, and part time operators to reduce operating costs. Such transit would take residents and visitors to and from beach amenities, parking lots, restaurants, and local shopping destinations. Systems such as Laguna Beach's trolley and Long Beach's Passport may be good models to follow. Senior and Disabled Mobility We are appreciative that the current proposal addresses support for the expansion of mobility choices for seniors and persons with disabilities. However, we are also in agreement with the Special Needs in Transit Advisory Committee that these proposed funding levels need to be increased. The transit challenges that face our residents are forcing more and more of our senior population to seek alternative methods of getting to their medical appointments and accomplish essential daily errands. We have expanded our senior transportation program by 30% in the past two years to meet the growing demand and still incur waiting lists for services. Of utmost priority in our delivery of services to our seniors are programs that help them maintain their independence and healthy lifestyle. A strong transit program is foundational to this effort. Chairman Art Brown March 14, 2006 Page 3 We in Newport Beach strongly believe, in order to enhance our residents' enthusiasm for a re- authorization of Measure M, it must include the programs identified here. On behalf of the Council, we would be pleased to invite OCTA representatives to attend the March 28, 2006 council meeting to respond to our requests and present additional information regarding the renewal of Measure M. Sincerely, Don Webb Mayor, Newport Beach cc: Members of the Newport Beach City Council