| Citizens Advisory Committee - February 7, 2007 |
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AGENDA CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEESpecial Meeting Notice Date: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 7, 2007 6:00 1. Committee Meeting Call to Order 6:05 Programming and Legislation 2. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Adoption of San Francisco's Project Priorities for the 2006 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) Augmentation – ACTION* (attachment) In November 2006 California voters approved Proposition 1B, which among other things authorizes $2 billion in general obligation bond proceeds for the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). As Congestion Management Agency for San Francisco, the Authority is responsible for establishing project priorities for San Francisco's county share STIP funds (i.e. RIP funds), subject to concurrence by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) through its Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) process. Based on fund targets provided by the California Transportation Commission (CTC), the Authority has the potential for a maximum of $67.728 million to program, comprised of $49.360 million in new programming capacity and $18.368 million in AB3090 replacement projects. The latter are projects that we advanced using sales tax funds instead of delaying projects until RIP funds became available. Authority Resolution 06-30 outlines a RTIP funding strategy that limits programming of all RIP project funds to the following projects until our $182 million (2004 $'s) in remaining RTIP commitments to these projects are fulfilled or other funds are found to replace the RIP funds: Central Subway, Doyle Drive Replacement, Caltrain Electrification, and Caltrain Downtown Extension to a Rebuilt Transbay Terminal. Our recommendations, shown in Attachment 2, complies with Resolution 06-30, as well as MTC's Resolution 3792, which commits to the RIP funding amounts identified in MTC's Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA) Program of Projects for all projects selected for CMIA bond funding by the CTC. This list includes the Doyle Drive Replacement project. We are also seeking to advance the Addison & Digby Traffic Circle Project, which has been delayed several years due to a lack of availability of RIP funds, and program additional planning, programming and monitoring (PPM) funds for the Authority and MTC. Since the disposition of PPM funds between MTC and the CMAs are still under discussion, recommended amounts for the projects may increase slightly if any PPM funds remain. We are seeking a motion of support to adopt San Francisco's project priorities for the 2006 STIP Augmentation . 3. Adopt a Motion of Support for Approval of the County Share Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program (RBPP) and Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) Capital Program Project Priorities for Submission to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) – ACTION* (attachment) On September 1, 2006, the Authority issued its first ever call for projects for county share funds for the Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Program (RBPP) and the Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) Capital program. As Congestion Management Agency for San Francisco, the Authority is responsible for establishing San Francisco 's project priorities for these two programs. The RBPP funds transportation infrastructure improvements benefiting pedestrians and cyclists. The key objective of this program is to encourage convenient and safe pedestrian and bicycle trips in order to shift trips to non-motorized modes to improve air quality. The purpose of the TLC Capital Program is to support community-based transportation projects that bring new vibrancy to downtown areas, commercial cores, neighborhoods, and transit corridors. It funds streetscape, transit, pedestrian and bike improvements that are identified through an inclusive community planning effort, provide for a range of transportation choices, and support connectivity between transportation investments and land uses. There are $2,748,000 in RBPP funds and $3,740,000 in TLC Capital funds available to program to San Francisco projects. We received eleven applications for the two programs, with a total request of more than $15.5 million, which is nearly 2.4 times the available funding. The volume and overall quality of the applications made the selection process very competitive. Project applications were evaluated based on scoring criteria established by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, as well as project readiness and local match. Our recommendations for project priorities for county share RBPP and TLC Capital funds are shown in Attachments 2 and 4 respectively. We are seeking a motion of support for approval of San Francisco 's project priorities for county share RBPP and TLC capital program funds, as presented. 4. Adopt a Motion of Support for the Allocation of $144,900 in Prop K funds to the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) for the Project Development Phases of Seven Bicycle Projects, With Conditions, Subject to the Attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule, and Amendment of the Relevant 5-Year Prioritization Program – ACTION* (attachment) (Project 1) (Project 2) (Project 3) (Project 4) (Project 5) (Project 6) (Project 7) Due to a recent court ruling that prohibits the implementation of bicycle improvements by the City and County of San Francisco, the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA) has adjusted its near term focus for the MTA Bicycle Program to include continuing project development work, along with increased bicyclist safety education and outreach. The MTA's current request for $144,900 in Prop K funds is for planning and design of seven bicycle facility projects located throughout the City. The MTA hopes to obtain project level environmental approval for all seven projects through the upcoming Bicycle Plan Environmental Impact Report, so that they will be ready to implement soon after its approval. The current request would require an amendment to the 5-Year Prioritization Program (5YPP) for the Bicycle Circulation and Safety category. The MTA is currently updating its 5YPP program of projects for Fiscal Years 2007/08 and 2008/09, which is due to the Authority by February 15. We are seeking a motion of support for the allocation of up to $144,900 in Prop K funds, with conditions, to the MTA for planning and design of seven bicycle facility projects, subject to the attached Fiscal Year Cash Flow Distribution Schedule, and amendment of the relevant 5YPP. 6:50 5. Public Comment 7:00 6. Adjournment * Materials Attached Next Regular Meeting: February 28, 2007 CAC MEMBERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND SHOULD CONTACT POOJA JHUNJHUNWALA at 522-4831 This meeting location is wheelchair accessible. In order to allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple-chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing perfume or other scented products. All times shown are for information only. Items will be called at the discretion of the Chair. |
