HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01191993 - 93-28 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on January 19, 1993 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Smith, llcPeak arid-Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None her
ABSTAIN: Supervisor Bishop RESOLUTION NO. 93/28 f
SUBJECT: In the matter of requesting the Metropolitan Transportation Commission
(MTC) not to delete State Route 4 from 1-680 to San Joaquin County Line
in the National Highway System.
The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) requires the designation of
a system of Highways with National Significance, or the National Highway System (NHS).
The designation of NHS is to be a cooperative effort between the Federal Government,
the State, the Metropolitan Planning Organizations and local agencies. It is to be based
on criteria established by the Congress. The four criteria established by the Congress
are:
* The Interstate System.
* Routes designated as part of the Strategic Highway Network (STRAHNET),
which are important to defense.
* Routes designated as STRAHNET connectors.
* Other urban and rural arterials.
In 1991, the State of California has submitted to the Congress an illustrative map of the
California NHS before ISTEA was passed. This illustrative map included SR 4 from 1-680
to San Joaquin County line in the NHS.
Both Caltrans and the MTC are in the process of reviewing this illustrative map for
recommended changes.
San Joaquin County Council of Governments (SJCCOG) .is proposing to delete State
Route 4 in San Joaquin County from the NHS. SJCCOG considers State Route 4 as a
minor arterial. MTC staff feels that the primary purpose to include State Route 4 is the
travel between San Joaquin County and the Bay Area and feels that if San Joaquin
County proposes to delete State Route 4, then MTC should also delete State Route 4.
State Route 4 is the major principal arterial linking the Bay Area to the cities in East
Contra Costa County and the Central Valley. The majority of the Bay Area to Central
Valley traffic utilizes Byron Highway to Tracy rather than State Route 4 in San Joaquin
County to complete the interregional travel.
State Route 4 is a designated STRAHNET route. It is the primary connector between the
Concord Naval Weapon Station and the ammunition Depot in Tracy. The operating
procedure in the Concord Weapon Station direct the traffic to State Route 4 rather than
to 1-680 and 1-580 because of the congestions experienced in the 1-680 and 1-580
corridors.
Designating State Route 4 and Byron Highway From 1-680 to 1-205/580 in Tracy will satisfy
the STRAHNET connector designation and will also serve the new Byron Regional Airport.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency also designates. State Route 4 as an
evacuation route for the Bay Area in the event of emergencies.
While NHS designation may not generate additional funds for the Bay Area or for Contra
Costa County, it is important to recognize the importance of State Route 4 to the defense,
welfare and economic development of the region.
RESOLUTION NO.93/28
In the Matter of Requesting the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) not to
Delete State Route 4 from 1-680 to San Joaquin County Line in the National Highway
System.
January 19, 1993
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The BOARD OF SUPERVISORS therefore resolves that:
Urge the Metropolitan Transportation Commission not to delete State Route 4 from the
recommended NHS. As an alternate, propose to MTC to adopt an alternate connector
from 1-680 using State Route 4 and Byron Highway to 1-205 in Tracy. This route parallels
the STRAHNET alternate route.
Request the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the cities along State Route 4 to .
adopt resolution in support of the County.
Orig. Dept.: Public Works (RE)
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy
cc: Congressman George Miller (Via Pia) an action taken and entered on the minutes of tre
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Congressman William Baker (Via PW) ATTESTED: jxw 1 5 1993
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
DATE: January 15, 1993
TO: Members of the Board of Supervisors
FROM: J. Michael Walford; Public Works Director
SUBJECT: National Highway System Designation o State Route 4
Attached is a Board Resolution that Supervisor Tom Torlakson will introduce on Tuesday,
January 19, 1993. The resolution urges MTC not to delete the National Highway System
designation of State Route 4.
The reason for the urgency of this resolution is that the MTC staff proposal has gone
through the Work Program and Plan Revision Committee earlier this month and will be
heard by the Commission on January 27. If we want to reverse the MTC staff
recommendation,we need to send our resolution to the Transportation Authority and to the
affected cities so that they can pass similar resolutions.
If you have any questions about this resolution, please call Maurice Shiu at 313-2251 or his
home phone at (415) 321-5570.
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V.Aleteeff,GMEDA Director
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