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TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS �1}
FROM: Supervisor Sunne Wright McPeak Contra
Costa
DATE: Introduced January 27, 1987 for Action On County
March 3, 1987 .
SUBJECT: Widening of . I-680 Northbound as Part of Martinez-Benicia
Second Span Project
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Request Caltrans to include funding for widening I-680
northbound approach to Martinez-Benicia Bridge ( from Willow
Pass to where the bridge becomes three lanes) in the new
funding package for expansion of the bridge. Further,
explore feasibility of the I-680 widening being designated
as first phase of project.
Additionally, request Caltrans and/or the previous Bridge
Task Force participants to explore the feasibility of an
aggressive TSM program for daily bridge commuters, including
designated lanes for carpoolers.
All of the Martinez-Benicia Bridge issues should be
discussed with the Solano County Board of Supervisors when
the joint meeting is scheduled.
BACKGROUND
Congestion on I-680 northbound from Willow Pass to the
Martinez-Benicia Bridge now occurs daily, not simply on
Fridays. There is an immediate need for additional I-680
capacity. In fact, this should occur at least at the same
time, if not before, of the second span construction.
Further, Contra Costa County officials need to work with
Solano County and Caltrans officials to design and implement
an effective TSM program. The daily commute of Solano
County residents through Contra Costa County must be handled
in a more efficient and effective manner.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S)
ACTION OF BOARD ON February 3, 1987 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER X
Supervisor McPeak requested that D. J. Smith include this issue in his report to the
Board on February 10, 1987. Supervisor Fanden requested that Burch Bachtold of CALTRANS
be requested to be present when the. Board discusses this issue and hears D. J. Smith 's
report.
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AYES: NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: Community Development -Transportation ATTESTED February 3, 1987
County Administrator :.Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors _& County
Administrator
M382/7-83 BY DEPUTY