| San Francisco County Transportation Authority - December 14, 2010 |
|
AGENDA SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITYMeeting Notice Date: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2010
1. Roll Call 2.
Approval of Minutes of November 23, 2010 Meeting - ACTION* attachment 3. Chair's Report - INFORMATION 4. Executive Director's Report - INFORMATION Recommendations from the Finance Committee 5. Increase the Amount of the Authority's Professional Services Contract with Parsons Transportation Group by a Maximum of $1,700,000, to a Total Amount Not to Exceed $3,972,046, for Environmental and Preliminary Engineering for the Van Ness Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Project and Authorize the Executive Director to Negotiate the Contract Terms and Conditions - ACTION* attachment 6. Increase the Amount of the Authority's Professional Services Contract with Jacobs Engineering Group by $1,054,565, to a Total Amount Not to Exceed $2,854,565, for Environmental Analysis for the Geary Bus Rapid Transit Project and Authorize the Executive Director to Negotiate Contract Terms and Conditions - ACTION* attachment 7. Award a Two-Year Consultant Contract to WMH Corporation, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,600,000, for Engineering and Environmental Services for the Yerba Buena Island Bridge Structures and Authorize the Executive Director to Negotiate Contract Terms and Conditions - ACTION* attachment Recommendations from the Plans and Programs Committee 8. Reappoint Glenn Davis to the Citizens Advisory Committee - ACTION* attachment 9. Appoint Jonathan Z. Goldberg and Thea Selby to the Geary Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Citizens Advisory Committee - ACTION* attachment 10. Appropriate $2,955,000 in Prop K Funds, with Conditions, for Environmental Analysis and Preliminary Engineering for the Van Ness Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, Subject to the Attached Cash Flow Distribution Schedule, and Amend the BRT/Transit Preferential Streets/Muni Metro Network 5-Year Prioritization Program, with a Commitment to Appropriate $574,000 in Fiscal Year 2010/11 Prop K Funds to Complete This Phase of Work - ACTION* attachment 11. Appropriate $1,647,515 in Prop K Funds, With Conditions, for Environmental Analysis for the Geary Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, Subject to the Attached Cash Flow Distribution Schedule, and Amend the BRT/Transit Preferential Streets/Muni Metro Network 5-Year Prioritization Program - ACTION* attachment 12. Allocate $828,353 in Prop K Funds, with Conditions, for Seven Requests, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedules, and Amend the Relevant 5-Year Prioritization Programs - ACTION* attachment Items for Direct Board Consideration 13.
Approve the Final Report of the Mobility, Access and
Pricing Study - ACTION* attachment enclosure In 2007, the Authority initiated the Mobility, Access and Pricing Study (Study) to evaluate the feasibility of implementing congestion pricing in San Francisco. The Authority's Countywide Transportation Plan and the City's Climate Action Plan call for consideration of road pricing as part of a comprehensive strategy to manage travel demand, improve travel options, and meet our ambitious goals for sustainable growth. The broad set of scenarios considered in the Study includes geographic options for a priced area, potential discount policies, and a range of local and regional transportation improvements that would be funded by a congestion pricing program. After a detailed evaluation of alternatives, the Study confirms that there are technically feasible congestion pricing scenarios for San Francisco that would be effective in advancing our goals for transportation system management, greenhouse gas reduction, and sustainable economic growth. The Study identifies three main pricing alternatives-a full-featured Northeast Cordon design, a pilot Northeast Cordon design, and a pilot Southern Gateway design (potentially paired with robust downtown parking pricing/regulatory strategies)-each of which could generate substantial congestion reduction and other co-benefits with manageable impacts. Extensive Study outreach has revealed that public opinion regarding the advisability of congestion pricing ranges widely, but there is generally willingness to continue to study the concept. However, some interests and stakeholder groups continue to have lingering concerns regarding impacts on specific sectors or geographic areas. Given the level of skepticism that exists, the Study explores the potential to pursue a pilot implementation approach, which would provide a test-bed for the effectiveness of proposed strategies, a proof-of-concept for new technology and institutional arrangements, and ample opportunity to evaluate benefits and impacts in a real-world environment. The Study identifies potential next steps should the Authority wish to continue studying a congestion pricing program for San Francisco. A separate but related agenda item and memorandum lays out these options and seeks guidance on how staff should approach a potential next stage of analysis, which would entail environmental review of congestion pricing and a more detailed analysis of alternatives. Due to considerable interest in the Study among members of the Authority Board and the general public, consideration of the Final Report and next steps will be heard at the full Authority Board rather than at the Plans and Programs Committee. We are seeking approval of the Final Report of the Mobility, Access and Pricing Study. 14. Authorize the Executive Director to Advance Further Study of Congestion Pricing Options and to Pursue Funds for the Authority to Conduct Environmental Review and Alternatives Analysis for This Purpose - ACTION* attachment At its December meeting, the Authority Board will consider a related agenda item seeking approval of the Final Report of the Mobility, Access and Pricing Study (Study). The Study evaluated the potential to use congestion pricing as a strategy to better manage and invest in our transportation system, support sustainable growth, and reduce climate change impacts. We have completed the Study's extensive technical analysis and public engagement activities and find that a congestion pricing program for San Francisco is technically feasible and would advance multiple system management, environmental, and economic goals. The Study identifies an area-wide road pricing design, the Northeast Cordon, as the highest-performing potential program. Two pilot scenarios would also be effective: a Modified Northeast Cordon; and a Southern Gateway design that could be paired with robust parking pricing in the downtown area. San Francisco is still in the early stages of exploring pricing, and there are many steps before a decision on implementation would be made. These include: environmental review and clearance at the state and federal level; alternatives analysis leading to the identification of a preferred design option; development of system design requirements and procurement strategy; obtainment of authorizing legislation and execution of operating agreements; and delivery of program infrastructure and startup investments/services. Depending on the availability of grant funding and the level of public support at each step, a program could be ready for demonstration or implementation by 2015. Due to considerable interest in the Study among members of the Authority Board and the general public, consideration of the Final Report and next steps will be heard at the full Authority Board rather than at the Plans and Programs Committee. We are seeking authorization for the Executive Director to advance further study of congestion pricing options and to pursue funds for the Authority to conduct environmental review and alternatives analysis for this purpose. Other Items 15. Introduction of New Items - INFORMATION During this segment of the meeting, Board members may make comments on items not specifically listed above, or introduce or request items for future consideration. 16. Public Comment 17. Adjournment
Please Note: that the meeting proceedings can be viewed live at http://www.sfgov.org/sfgtv or that evening at 6:00 pm on Cable Channel 26 in San Francisco, with a repeat on the weekend (either Saturday or Sunday evening). To know the exact cablecast times for weekend viewing, please call SFGTV at (415) 557-4293 on Friday when the cablecast times have been determined. In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at all public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals. To obtain a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact Erika Cheng at 415.522.4800 at least two business days before the meeting. Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements: Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code, Sec. 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the S.F. Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Ave., Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 581-2300; or website www.sfgov.org/ethics. |
