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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
February 11, 2016
1:00 P.M.
651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez
Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, Chair
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair
Agenda
Items:
Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference
of the Committee
1.Introductions
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this
agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes).
3. Administrative Items. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and
Development)
4. REVIEW record of meeting for December 7, 2015, Transportation, Water and
infrastructure Committee Meeting. This record was prepared pursuant to the Better
Government Ordinance 95-6, Article 25-205 (d) of the Contra Costa County Ordinance
Code. Any handouts or printed copies of testimony distributed at the meeting will be
attached to this meeting record. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and
Development).
5. REVIEW issues associated with the recently issued municipal stormwater National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. (Cece Sellgren,
Department of Public Works).
6. CONSIDER report on Local, State, and Federal Transportation Related
Legislative Issues and take ACTION as appropriate. (John Cunningham, Department
of Conservation and Development).
7. RECEIVE update on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Regional
Goods Movement Plan and take ACTION as appropriate. (John Cunningham,
Department of Conservation and Development).
8.The next meeting is currently scheduled for March 10th, 2016.
9.Adjourn
TWIC Packet Page Number 1 of 83
The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) will provide reasonable
accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend TWIC meetings. Contact the staff
person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and
distributed by the County to a majority of members of the TWIC less than 96 hours prior to that
meeting are available for public inspection at the County Department of Conservation and
Development, 30 Muir Road, Martinez during normal business hours.
Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day
prior to the published meeting time.
For Additional Information Contact:
John Cunningham, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 674-7833, Fax (925) 674-7250
john.cunningham@dcd.cccounty.us
TWIC Packet Page Number 2 of 83
Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order): Contra Costa County
has a policy of making limited use of acronyms, abbreviations, and industry-specific language in meetings of its
Board of Supervisors and Committees. Following is a list of commonly used abbreviations that may appear in
presentations and written materials at meetings of the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee:
AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
ALUC Airport Land Use Commission
AOB Area of Benefit
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BATA Bay Area Toll Authority
BCDC Bay Conservation & Development Commission
BDCP Bay-Delta Conservation Plan
BGO Better Government Ordinance (Contra Costa County)
BOS Board of Supervisors
CALTRANS California Department of Transportation
CalWIN California Works Information Network
CalWORKS California Work Opportunity and Responsibility
to Kids
CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response
CAO County Administrative Officer or Office
CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority
CCWD Contra Costa Water District
CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CFS Cubic Feet per Second (of water)
CPI Consumer Price Index
CSA County Service Area
CSAC California State Association of Counties
CTC California Transportation Commission
DCC Delta Counties Coalition
DCD Contra Costa County Dept. of Conservation & Development
DPC Delta Protection Commission
DSC Delta Stewardship Council
DWR California Department of Water Resources
EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District
EIR Environmental Impact Report (a state requirement)
EIS Environmental Impact Statement (a federal requirement)
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FTE Full Time Equivalent
FY Fiscal Year
GHAD Geologic Hazard Abatement District
GIS Geographic Information System
HBRR Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation
HOT High-Occupancy/Toll
HOV High-Occupancy-Vehicle
HSD Contra Costa County Health Services Department
HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development
IPM Integrated Pest Management
ISO Industrial Safety Ordinance
JPA/JEPA Joint (Exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area
LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission
LCC League of California Cities
LTMS Long-Term Management Strategy
MAC Municipal Advisory Council
MAF Million Acre Feet (of water)
MBE Minority Business Enterprise
MOA Memorandum of Agreement
MOE Maintenance of Effort
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission
NACo National Association of Counties
NEPA National Environmental Protection Act
OES-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency
Operations Center
PDA Priority Development Area
PWD Contra Costa County Public Works Department
RCRC Regional Council of Rural Counties
RDA Redevelopment Agency or Area
RFI Request For Information
RFP Request For Proposals
RFQ Request For Qualifications
SB Senate Bill
SBE Small Business Enterprise
SR2S Safe Routes to Schools
STIP State Transportation Improvement Program
SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee
TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (Central)
TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County)
TWIC Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee
USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
WBE Women-Owned Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory
Committee
WETA Water Emergency Transportation Authority
WRDA Water Resources Development Act
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 3.
Meeting Date:02/11/2016
Subject:Administrative Items. (John Cunningham, Department of
Conservation and Development).
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: N/A
Presenter: John Cunningham, DCD Contact: John Cunningham
(925)674-7833
Referral History:
This is an Administrative Item of the Committee.
Referral Update:
Staff will review any items related to the conduct of Committee business.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Take ACTION as appropriate.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 4.
Meeting Date:02/11/2016
Subject:REVIEW record of meeting for December 7, 2015, Transportation,
Water and infrastructure Committee Meeting.
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: N/A
Referral Name: N/A
Presenter: John Cunningham, DCD Contact: John Cunningham
(925)674-7833
Referral History:
County Ordinance (Better Government Ordinance 95-6, Article 25-205, [d]) requires that each
County Body keep a record of its meetings. Though the record need not be verbatim, it must
accurately reflect the agenda and the decisions made in the meeting.
Referral Update:
Any handouts or printed copies of testimony distributed at the meeting will be attached to this
meeting record.
Links to the agenda and minutes will be available at the TWI Committee web page:
http://www.cccounty.us/4327/Transportation-Water-Infrastructure
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
Staff recommends approval of the attached Record of Action for the December 7, 2015
Committee Meeting with any necessary corrections.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A
Attachments
12-7-15 TWIC Mtg Sign-In Sheet
12-7-15 DRAFT TWIC Meeting Minutes
TWIC Packet Page Number 5 of 83
TWIC Packet Page Number 6 of 83
D R A F T
TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
December 7, 2015
1:00 P.M.
651 Pine Street, Room 101, Martinez
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, Vice Chair
Agenda Items:Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference of the Committee
Present: Candace Andersen, Chair
Mary N. Piepho, Vice Chair
Attendees: Michelle Blackwell (EBMUD)
Warren Lai (CCC Public Works)
Jason Chen (CCC Public Works)
Tanya Drlik (IPM Coordinator)
Dave Campbell (Bike East Bay)
Kenji Yamada (Bike Concord)
Jamar Stamps (CCC DCD)
John Cunningham (CCC DCD)
1.Introductions
Please see attached sign-in sheet, hand-outs and "Attendees" section, above.
2.Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda, (speakers
may be limited to three minutes).
3.Administrative Items, if applicable. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and Development)
4.Staff recommends approval of the attached Record of Action for the December 7, 2015 Committee
Meeting with any necessary corrections.
The Committee unanimously approved the December 7, 2015 Meeting Record.
5.RECEIVE Report on PG&E Coordination with Cities and County for Street Light Maintenance and on
PG&E Letter of Understanding (LOU) and provide DIRECTION as appropriate. (Susan Cohen,
Department of public Works).
The Committee unanimously received and approved the Report.
6.ACCEPT Integrated Pest Management report, and take ACTION as appropriate. (Tanya Drlik, IPM
Coordinator)
The Committee unanimously accepted the Report, directed staff to: bring the report to the full BOS (on
consent), continue with annual reports but bring the matrix back to TWIC if a substantial issue arises, and
delay work on the bed bug ordinance until the status of AB 551 (Nazarian) is known.
7.ACCEPT report on I-680/Treat Boulevard Bike/Pedestrian Plan and take ACTION as appropriate.
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7.ACCEPT report on I-680/Treat Boulevard Bike/Pedestrian Plan and take ACTION as appropriate.
(Jamar Stamps, Department of Conservation and Development)
The Committee accepted and unanimously approved the Report.
8.CONSIDER Report on Local, State, and Federal Transportation Related Legislative Issues and take
ACTION as appropriate including CONSIDERATION of specific recommendations. (John Cunningham,
Department of Conservation and Development)
The Committee received and unanimously approved the Report.
9.REVIEW Status Report and DIRECT staff to forward the report to the Board of Supervisors with
revisions as appropriate. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and Development)
The Committee reviewed and unanimously approved the Report.
10.REVIEW, REVISE as appropriate, and ADOPT the 2016 Calendar. (John Cunningham, Department of
Conservation and Development)
The Committee unanimously reviewed and approved the 2016 Calendar and the Committee Mailing List.
11.CONSIDER recommendations on referrals to the Committee for 2016, and take ACTION as appropriate. (John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and Development)
(John Cunningham, Department of Conservation and Development)
The Committee considered and accepted the Report.
12.The next meeting is currently scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2016.
13.Adjourn
The Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend TWIC meetings. Contact the
staff person listed below at least 72 hours before the meeting.
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the County to a majority of members of the TWIC less than 96 hours prior
to that meeting are available for public inspection at the County Department of Conservation and Development, 30 Muir Road, Martinez during normal business hours.
Public comment may be submitted via electronic mail on agenda items at least one full work day prior to the published meeting time.
For Additional Information Contact:
John Cunningham, Committee Staff
TWIC Packet Page Number 8 of 83
Glossary of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and other Terms (in alphabetical order): Contra Costa County has a policy of making limited use of acronyms,
abbreviations, and industry-specific language in meetings of its Board of Supervisors and Committees. Following is a list of commonly used abbreviations that
may appear in presentations and written materials at meetings of the Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee:
AB Assembly Bill
ABAG Association of Bay Area Governments
ACA Assembly Constitutional Amendment
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
ALUC Airport Land Use Commission
AOB Area of Benefit
BAAQMD Bay Area Air Quality Management District
BART Bay Area Rapid Transit District
BATA Bay Area Toll Authority
BCDC Bay Conservation & Development Commission
BDCP Bay-Delta Conservation Plan
BGO Better Government Ordinance (Contra Costa County)
BOS Board of Supervisors
CALTRANS California Department of Transportation
CalWIN California Works Information Network
CalWORKS California Work Opportunity and Responsibility
to Kids
CAER Community Awareness Emergency Response
CAO County Administrative Officer or Office
CCTA Contra Costa Transportation Authority
CCWD Contra Costa Water District
CDBG Community Development Block Grant
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CFS Cubic Feet per Second (of water)
CPI Consumer Price Index
CSA County Service Area
CSAC California State Association of Counties
CTC California Transportation Commission
DCC Delta Counties Coalition
DCD Contra Costa County Dept. of Conservation & Development
DPC Delta Protection Commission
DSC Delta Stewardship Council
DWR California Department of Water Resources
EBMUD East Bay Municipal Utility District
EIR Environmental Impact Report (a state requirement)
EIS Environmental Impact Statement (a federal requirement)
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FTE Full Time Equivalent
FY Fiscal Year
GHAD Geologic Hazard Abatement District
GIS Geographic Information System
HBRR Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation
HOT High-Occupancy/Toll
HOV High-Occupancy-Vehicle
HSD Contra Costa County Health Services Department
HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development
IPM Integrated Pest Management
ISO Industrial Safety Ordinance
JPA/JEPA Joint (Exercise of) Powers Authority or Agreement
Lamorinda Lafayette-Moraga-Orinda Area
LAFCo Local Agency Formation Commission
LCC League of California Cities
LTMS Long-Term Management Strategy
MAC Municipal Advisory Council
MAF Million Acre Feet (of water)
MBE Minority Business Enterprise
MOA Memorandum of Agreement
MOE Maintenance of Effort
MOU Memorandum of Understanding
MTC Metropolitan Transportation Commission
NACo National Association of Counties
NEPA National Environmental Protection Act
OES-EOC Office of Emergency Services-Emergency
Operations Center
PDA Priority Development Area
PWD Contra Costa County Public Works Department
RCRC Regional Council of Rural Counties
RDA Redevelopment Agency or Area
RFI Request For Information
RFP Request For Proposals
RFQ Request For Qualifications
SB Senate Bill
SBE Small Business Enterprise
SR2S Safe Routes to Schools
STIP State Transportation Improvement Program
SWAT Southwest Area Transportation Committee
TRANSPAC Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (Central)
TRANSPLAN Transportation Planning Committee (East County)
TWIC Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee
USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers
WBE Women-Owned Business Enterprise
WCCTAC West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory
Committee
WETA Water Emergency Transportation Authority
WRDA Water Resources Development Act
For Additional Information Contact: Phone (925) 674-7833, Fax (925) 674-7250
john.cunningham@dcd.cccounty.us
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 5.
Meeting Date:02/11/2016
Subject:UPDATE on recently issued Municipal Regional Stormwater National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
Submitted For: Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Department:Public Works
Referral No.: 5
Referral Name: REVIEW issues associated with the health of the San Francisco Bay and Delta,
including but not limited to Delta levees, flood control, dredging, drought
planning, habitat conservation, and water quality, supply, and reliability.
Presenter: Cece Sellgren, Department of Public
Works
Contact: Cece Sellgren
(925)313-2296
Referral History:
The County Watershed Program last brought the issue of the new National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System permit to the TWI Committee on July 11, 2015. At that time, the proposed
permit was in an initial draft form.
Referral Update:
Subsequent to the last TWI Committee meeting, Watershed Program staff attended numerous
meetings with staff from San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water
Board) to negotiate elements of the proposed permit. The County and the Contra Costa County
Flood Control and Water Conservation District provided written comments on the draft permit,
and Watershed Program staff and elected officials provided testimony at the November 18, 2015,
meeting of the Water Board. The NPDES Permit was adopted on November 19, 2015.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
The Public Works Department has initiated the development of a strategic plan for stormwater
management. This plan will assess the level of effort needed to successfully comply with the new
NPDES permit. It will estimate staff, consultant, and contractor resources required. Evaluation of
funding options and opportunities, in order to fully comply with the permit, is an integral
component of the plan. The Public Works Department recommends initiating compliance with the
new permit, while exploring additional funding sources to ensure the County fully complies with
the NPDES permit.
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Fiscal Impact (if any):
The County Watershed Program’s activities have been historically funded by a Stormwater Utility
Fee. These funds have been adequate to fund NPDES compliance, as well as other related water
quality activities. Expenditures exceeded revenues for the first time in FY 14/15. This was largely
due to expenditures to achieve the 40% trash reduction mandate. Expenditures are anticipated to
exceed revenues again in FY 15/16. The Stormwater Management Strategic Plan will address
funding needs and evaluate potential sources to close the funding gap.
Attachments
MRP-NPDES Implementation Schedule
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MRP 2.0 Schedule of Key Reporting Requirements - Yellow Highlights Show Challenging Provisions
MRP 2.0 Schedule of Key Reporting Requirements - Yellow Highlights show challenging Provisions
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
C.1 Compliance with Discharge Prohibitions and Receiving
Water Limitations
C.1.a. - Upon a determination by either the Permittee(s) or the Water Board that discharges are causing or
contributing to an exceedance of an applicable water quality standard, the Permittee(s) shall notify, within
no more than 30 days, and thereafter submit a report to the Water Board that describes controls or best
management practices (BMPs) that are currently being implemented, and the current level of
implementation, and additional controls or BMPs that will be implemented, and/or an increased level of
implementation, to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants that are causing or contributing to the
exceedance of water quality standards.
C.2.a Street and Road Repair Maintenance
C.2.b Sidewalk/Plaza Maintenance and Pavement Washing
C.2.c Bridge and Structure Maintenance and Graffiti Removal
C.2.d Stormwater Pump Stations The Permittees shall maintain records of inspection, maintenance, and implementation of corrective
actions (including when discharge drops below 3.0 mg/L for Dissolved Oxygen at Permittee-owned or -
The Permittees shall report on the implementation of and compliance with BMPs for the rural public
works construction and maintenance activities in their Annual Report, including reporting on increased
maintenance in priority areas.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
The Permit shall provide training incorporating these BMPs to rural public works maintenance staff at least
twice within this permit term
C.2.f Corporation Yard BMP Implementation (if not covered
under IGP)
The Permittees shall list activities conducted in the corporation yard that have BMPs in the site specific
SWPPP, date of inspections, the results of inspections, and any follow-up actions, including the date
corrective actions were implemented, in their Annual Report.
For FY 15-16,
report on
implement of
SWPPPs,
inspections,
and follow up
actions.
Starting in FY
16-17, also list
activities
conducted in
the corp yard
that have BMPs
in the site
specific SWPPP
2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.2.f Corporation Yard BMP Implementation (if not covered
under IGP)Inspection corporation yards on an annual basis between September 1 and September 30 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.a New Development and Redevelopment Performance
Standard Implementation
C.3.a.ii. - Provide a brief summary of the method(s) of implementation of Provisions C.3.a.i.(1)–(8) in the
2016 Annual Report
2016 AR
only
C.3.b.iii. - All elements of Provision C.3.b.i.-ii. shall be fully implemented immediately, including a database
or equivalent tabular format that contains all the information listed under Reporting (Provision C.3.b.iv.).
C.3.b.iv.(1) - Provide a complete list of development projects that are subject to the requirements of
Provision C.3.b.i.(2). For each project, indicate the type of stormwater treatment system required or the
specific exemption granted, pursuant to Provision C.3.b.i.(2)(a) and (b). If no projects are subject to
2017 AR
only
Implemention Level/Reporting
Schedule
Notification within 30 days. Report to be submitted in
conjuntion with the Annual Report, unless the Water Board
directs an earlier submittal, and shall constitute a request to
the Water Board for amendment of the permit. Submit any
modifications to the report required by Water Board within 30
days of notification.
C.1 - Compliance with Discharge Prohibitions and Receiving Water Limitations
2017 AR2016 AR
C.2 - Municipal Operations
The Permittees shall report on implementation of and compliance with BMPs in the Annual Report.
Permit
Section Implementation Task
C.2.e
C.3.b
C.3 - New Development and Redevelopment
implement immediately
Regulated Projects
Rural Public Works Construction and Maintenance
twice during permit term
maintain records
2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
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MRP 2.0 Schedule of Key Reporting Requirements - Yellow Highlights Show Challenging Provisions
MRP 2.0 Schedule of Key Reporting Requirements - Yellow Highlights show challenging Provisions
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Implemention Level/Reporting
SchedulePermit
Section Implementation Task
C.3.b.iv.(2) - For each Regulated Project approved during the fiscal year reporting period, the specificed
information (see C.3.b.iv.(2)(a)-(n)) shall be reported electronically in the fiscal year Annual Report, in
tabular form (as in the Provision C.3.b. Sample Reporting Table):
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.c Low Impact Development (LID)C.3.c.ii.(2) - For specific tasks listed that are reported using the reporting tables required for Provision
C.3.b.iv, a reference to those tables will suffice.2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.d Numeric Sizing Criteria for Stormwater Treatment Systems C.3.d.ii. - Permittees shall use the reporting tables required in Provision C.3.b.iv.(2)2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.e.i.(3) - For the alternative compliance options described in Provision C.3.e.i.(1) and (2), offsite and
Regional Projects must be completed within three years after the end of construction of the Regulated
Project. This may be extended, up to five years after the completion of the Regulated Project, with prior
Executive Officer approval.
C.3.e.ii. - Applicable Special Projects per provision C.3.e.ii may be treated with one or a combination of the
following two types of non-LID treatment systems: 1) Tree-box-type high flowrate biofilters, or 2) Vault-
C.3.e.iv. - Annual reporting shall be done in conjunction with reporting requirements under Provision
C.3.b.iv 2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.e.iv. - Any Permittee choosing to require 100% LID treatment onsite for all Regulated Projects and not
allow alternative compliance under Provision C.3.e, shall include a statement to that effect in each Annual
Report.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.e.v.(1) - Permittees shall track any identified potential Special Projects, including those projects that
have submitted planning applications but that have not received final discretionary approval. C.3.e.v.(2) -
In each Annual Report, Permittees shall report to the Water Board on these tracked potential Special
Projects using Table 3.1 found at the end of Provision C.3.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.e.v.(3) - Once a Special Project has final discretionary approval, it shall be reported in the Provision
C.3.b. Reporting Table in the same reporting year that the project was approved. In addition to the column
entries contained in the Provision C.3.b. Reporting Table, the Permittees shall provide supplemental
information for each approved Special Project (see C.3.e.v.(3)).
C.3.f Alternative Certification of Stormwater Treatment Systems C.3.f.iii. - Projects reviewed by third parties shall be noted in reporting tables for Provision C.3.b.2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.g.v. - All HM Projects shall meet the HM Standard in Provision C.3.g.ii. immediately. For Contra Costa
Permittees, Projects receiving final planning entitlements on or before January 3, 2018 may be allowed to
use the Contra Costa design standards from the previous Permit. After January 3, 2018, for Contra Costa
Permittees, Projects shall comply with Contra Costa design standards, including any modifications made.
C.3.g.vi.(1) - New HM Applicability Maps or equivalent information prepared pursuant to Provision C.3.g.i,
for those Permittees who do not have an approved Map, shall be submitted, acceptable to the Executive
Officer, not later than the second Annual Report following the Permit’s effective date.
2017 AR
only
C.3.g.vi.(2) - Contra Costa Permittees shall, with the 2017 Annual Report, submit a technical report,
acceptable to the Executive Officer, consisting of an HM Management Plan describing how Contra Costa
will implement the Permit’s HM requirements (e.g., how it will update or modify its practices to meet
Permit requirements). See provision for additional details.
2017 AR
only
C.3.g.vi.(3) - Reporting of HM projects shall be as described in Provision C.3.b.2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.g.vi.(4) - Permittees shall report collectively, with each Annual Report, a listing, summary, and date of
modifications made to the BAHM, including the technical rationale. This shall be prepared at the
Countywide Program level and submitted on behalf of participating Permittees.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
within 3 years after end of construction
Immediate compliance; however, per C.3.e.iii.(2) the
definitions for FAR and gross density applicable to Provisions
C.3.b
C.3.g
C.3.e
Regulated Projects
Alternative or In-Lieu Compliance with Provision C.3.b
Report in year the project was approved
Immediate compliance
Hydromodification Management
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MRP 2.0 Schedule of Key Reporting Requirements - Yellow Highlights Show Challenging Provisions
MRP 2.0 Schedule of Key Reporting Requirements - Yellow Highlights show challenging Provisions
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Implemention Level/Reporting
SchedulePermit
Section Implementation Task
C.3.g.vi.(5) - In addition, for each HM Project approved during the reporting period, Permittees shall
collect and make available the information specified in C.3.g.vi.(5). Information shall be reported
electronically, and, where appropriate, in tabular form.
C.3.h.i. - Each Permittee shall implement an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Verification Program
including, at a minimum, the elements outlined in C.3.h.ii.(1)-(7).
C.3.h.ii.(7) - Develop and implement an Enforcement Response Plan for all O&M inspections that serves as
a reference document for inspection staff so that consistent enforcement actions can be taken to bring
development projects into compliance. The ERP must contain the enforcement procedures, enforcement
tools and field scenarios, timely correction of identifyied problems outlined in C.3.h.ii.(7)(a)-(c).
C.3.h.v.(1) - The database or equivalent tabular format required in Provisions C.3.b.ii.(4) and (5) shall be
maintained by the Permittees. Upon request from the Executive Officer, information from this database or
equivalent tabular format shall be submitted to Board staff for review. The requested information may
include specific details on each inspection conducted within particular timeframes, such as several fiscal
years.
C.3.h.v.(2) - On an annual basis, before the wet season, provide a list of newly installed (installed within
the reporting period) stormwater treatment systems and HM controls to the local mosquito and vector
control agency and the Water Board. This list shall include the facility locations and a description of the
stormwater treatment measures and HM controls installed.
C.3.h.v.(3) - Each Permittee shall report the information specified in C.3.h.v.(3)(a)-(f) in the Annual Report
each year.2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.h.v.(4) - Each Permittee shall certify in the 2017 Annual Report that an ERP has been completed by July
1, 2017.
2017 AR
only
C.3.i Required Site Design Measures for Small Projects and
Detached Single-Family Home Projects
On an annual basis, discuss the implementation of the requirements of Provision C.3.i, including ordinance
revisions, permit conditions, development of standard specifications and/or guidance materials, and staff
training
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.j.i.(1)-(5) - Prepare and submit documentation of a framework or workplan that includes a statement
of purpose, and describes tasks and timeframes for completion of the GI Plan elements listed in Provision
C.3.j.i , which has been approved by the Permittee's governing body, mayor, city manager, or county
manager by July 30, 2017. See C.3.j.i.(1)-(5) for a complete description of the required elements of a GI
Plan.
2017 AR
provide
documentat
ion
framework
approved by
June 30,
2017
2019 AR
submit
completed
GI Plan
C.3.j.i.(2)(g) - For street projects not subject to Provision C.3.b.ii (i.e., non-Regulated Projects), Permittees
may collectively propose a single approach with their Green Infrastructure Plan for how to proceed should
project constraints preclude fully meeting the C.3.d sizing requirements. See C.3.j.i.(2)(g) for further
details regarding this option.
Maintain records
Annually, no later than September 30.
C.3.j
C.3.g
C.3.h
C.3.j.i. - Green Infrastructure Program Plan Development
Address pursuit of this option in the framework or workplan
to be submitted by June 30, 2017. Include the proposed
approach in the completed Green Infrastructure Plan due with
the 2019 Annual Report.
Immediately, except as follows: (1) July 1, 2016 for Provision
C.3.h.ii.(6) and all requirements pertaining to pervious
pavement systems in Provisions C.3.h.ii.(1)-(5), C.3.h.iv., and
C.3.h.v. (2) July 1, 2017 for Provision C.3.h.ii.(7).
Maintain records
Permittees must have an ERP in place by July 1, 2016.
Operation and Maintenenance of Stormwater Treatment
Systems
Hydromodification Management
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C.3.j.ii. - Early Implementation of Green Infrastructure
Projects
C.3.j.ii.(1) - Prepare and maintain a list of green infrastructure projects, public and private, that are already
planned for implementation during the permit term and infrastructure projects planned for
implementation during the permit term that have potential for green infrastructure measures.
C.3.j.ii.(2) - Submit the list with each Annual Report and a summary of planning or implementation status
for each public green infrastructure project and each private green infrastructure project that is not also a
Regulated Project as defined in Provision C.3.b.ii. Include a summary of how each public infrastructure
project with green infrastructure potential will include green infrastructure measures to the maximum
extent practicable during the permit term. For any public infrastructure project where implementation of
green infrastructure measures is not practicable, submit a brief description of the project and the reasons
green infrastructure measures were impracticable to implement.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C..3.j.iii.(1) - Permittees shall collectively or individually, track processes, assemble and submit
information, and provide informational materials and presentations as needed to assist relevant regional,
State, and federal agencies to plan, design, and fund incorporation of green infrastructure measures into
C.3.j.iii.(2) - In each Annual Report, Permittees shall report on the goals and outcomes during the reporting
year of work undertaken to participate in processes to promote green infrastructure.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.j.iii.(3) - In the 2019 Annual Report, Permittees shall submit a plan and schedule for new and ongoing
efforts to participate in processes to promote green infrastructure.
2019 AR
only
C.3.j.iv.(1) - The Permittees shall, individually or collectively, develop and implement regionally-consistent
methods to track and report implementation of green infrastructure measures including treated area and
C.3.j.iv.(2) - In each Annual Report, Permittees shall report progress on development and implementation
of the tracking methods.2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.3.j.iv.(3) - In the 2019 Annual Report, Permittees shall submit the tracking methods and report
implementation of green infrastructure measures including treated area, and connected and disconnected
impervious area on both public and private parcels within their jurisdictions.
2019 AR
only
The Inspection Plan shall be updated annually including adding the list of planned inspections the 2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
For each facility identified in Provision C.4.b.ii.(2)(d), the Permittee shall maintain a database or equivalent
tabular system
The Permittees shall include the list (i.e. inventory) of all industrial and commercial facilities requiring
inspections identified in Provision C.4.b.ii.(2)(d) in each Annual Report. 2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Each Permittee shall implement and update, as needed, its ERP
Corrective actions shall be implemented before the next rain event, but no longer than 10 business days
after the potential and/or actual non-stormwater discharges are discovered.
C.3.j.iv. - Tracking and Reporting Progress
Industrial and Commercial Business Inspection Plan
(Inspection Plan)
maintain records
C.3.j.iii. - Participate in Processes to Promote Green
Infrastructure
C.4 - Industrial and Commercial Site Controls
C.4.b
C.3.j
C.4.c Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
update as needed
within 10 business days after the discharge
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Inspections Permittees shall include inspection information in each Annual Report (see section C.4.d.iii)2016 AR
Starting in FY
16-17, slight
modification
on inspection
information
collected and
reported on.
2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Inspections Evaluate frequency of discharges by business category and identify trends. To address any observed 2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Provide inspection training annually 2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Report on training (see C.4.e.iii)2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.5.b Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
Each Permittee shall require timely correction of all potential and/or actual discharges. Active discharges
shall be required to cease immediately. Corrective actions shall be implemented before the next rain
event, but no longer than 10 business days after the potential and/or actual discharges are discovered.
The Permittee’s website shall be updated with the central contact point to report spills and dumping by
June 30, 2016.6/30/16
Permittees shall provide the following information in the 2016 and 2020 Annual Reports:
(1) The spill and dumping reporting phone number and the web address, if used;
(2) A screen shot of the Permittee’s website showing the central contact point; and
(3) A discussion of how the central contact point – spill and dumping reporting phone number and, if used,
the web address – is being publicized to Permittees’ staff and the public.
2016 AR 2020 AR
Tracking and Case Follow-up Maintain a water quality spills, dumping, and complaints tracking and followup in an electronic database
or equivalent tabular system. To include complaint information AND investigation information.
Tracking and Case Follow-up
Permittees shall provide the following information in the Annual Report:
(1) Number of discharges reported;
(2) Number of discharges reaching storm drains and/or receiving waters; and
(3) Number discharges resolved in a timely manner
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Staff Training
C.5.d
C.5.c
C.4.e
within 10 business days after the discharge
C.4.d
Spill and Dumping Complaint Response Program
C.5 - Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
maintain records
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In the 2017 Annual Report, each Permittee shall provide the following: (a) minimum standards and BMPs
for each of the various types of mobile businesses; (b) its enforcement strategy; (c) a list and summary of
the specific outreach events and education conducted to the different types of mobile businesses
operating within a Permittee's jurisdiction; (d) the number of inspections conducted at mobile businessess
and/or job sites in 2016-2017; (e) discuss enforcement actions taken against mobile businesses in 2016-
2017; (f) Permittee’s inventory of mobile businesses operating within a Permittee's jurisdiction; and (g) a
list and summary of the county-wide or regional activities conducted, including sharing of mobile business
inventories, BMP requirements, enforcement action information, and education.
2017 AR
In the 2019 Annual Report, each Permittee shall include at least the following: (a) changes to minimum
standards and BMPs for each of the various types of mobile businesses since the 2017 Annual Report; (b)
changes to the Permittee’s enforcement strategy; (c) minimum standards and BMPs developed for
additional types of mobile businesses; (d) a list and summary of specific outreach events and education
conducted to each type of mobile businesses operating within the Permittee’s jurisdiction during the
Permit term; (e) a discussion of the inspections conducted at mobile businesses and/or job sites; (f)
Permittee's inventory of mobile businesses operating within the Permittee’s jurisdiction; and (g) a
discussion of the enforcement actions taken against mobile businesses during the permit term.
2019 AR
C.5.f Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Map In the 2016 and 2019 Annual Reports, Permittees shall discuss how they make MS4 maps available to the
public and how they publicize the availability of the MS4 maps.2016 AR 2019 AR
C.6.a.Legal Authority for Effective Site Management
C.6.a.i and ii. - Permittees shall have the ability to require and implement effective stormwater pollutant
controls year-round to prevent discharge of pollutants into the storm drains, and implement progressively
stricter enforcement to achieve expedient compliance and cleanup at all public and private construction
sites.
C.6.b Enforcement Response Plan (ERP)
C.6.b.i. and ii. - Each Permittee shall implement and update, as needed, its ERP - a reference document for
inspection staff to take consistent actions to achieve timely and effective compliance at all public and
private construction sites in accordance with Provisions C.6.b.ii.(1)-(3).
C.6.c.Best Management Practices Categories C.6.c.i.and ii. - Permittees shall require all construction sites to have specific, and seasonally and phase-
appropriate, effective BMPs in the following six categories: 1. Erosion Control; 2. Run-on and Run-off
C.6.d.Plan Approval Process C.6.d.i. and ii.(1)-(3) - Permittees shall review erosion control plans for consistency with local requirements
and the appropriateness and adequacy of proposed BMPs for each site before issuance of grading permits
C.6.e.i. - Permittees shall conduct inspections to determine compliance with local ordinances (grading and
stormwater) and determine the effectiveness of the BMPs in the six categories listed in C.6.c.i in
C.6.e.ii.(1) - By September 1 of each year, each Permittee shall remind all site developers and/or owners
disturbing one acre or more of soil, hillside projects, and high priority sites to prepare for the upcoming 9/1/2016 9/1/2017 9/1/2018 9/1/2019 9/1/2020
C.6.e.ii.(2)-(4) - Inspections shall be conducted monthly during the wet season (October - April) at the sites
specified in C.6.e.ii.(2)(a)-(c). The contents of these Inspections shall conform to Provision C.6.e.ii.(3) and
C.6.e.iii.(1) - In the 2016 Annual Report, each Permittee shall certify the criteria it uses to determine
hillside developments. If the Permittee is using maps of hillside developments areas or other written
criteria, include a copy in the Annual Report.
2016 AR
only
C.6.e.iii.(2) - In each Annual Report, each Permittee shall summarize the information specified in
C.6.e.iii.(2)(a)-(i).
C.6.e.
2020 AR2019 AR
Inspections monthly (October - April)
Inspections
Control of Mobile Sources
C.6 - Construction Site Control
C.5.e
Corrective actions shall be implemented before the next rain
event, but no longer than 10 business days after the potential
and/or actual discharges are discovered. Corrective actions
can be temporary and more time can be allowed for
permanent corrective actions. If more than 10 business days
Immediate
2018 AR2017 AR
Immediate
Immediate
Immediate
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C.6.e.iii.(3) - Beginning with the 2016-2017 Annual Report, each Permittee shall summarize the
information outlined in C.6.e.iii.(3)(a)-(g).
C.6.e.iii.(4) - In each Annual Report, each Permittee shall evaluate its respective electronic database or
tabular format and the summaries produced in C.6.e.ii.(4). This evaluation shall include findings on the 2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.6.e.iii.(5) - The Executive Officer may require that the information recorded and tracked by C.6.e.ii.(4) be
submitted electronically or in a tabular format.
C.3.f.i. and ii. - Permittees shall provide training or access to training at least every other year to municipal
staff responsible for conducting construction site stormwater inspections.
C.6.f.iii. - Permittees shall include in each Annual Report the following information: training topics
covered, dates of training, and the number of the Permittees’ inspectors attending each training. If there
was no training in that year, so state.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.7.a.ii.(1) - Inspect and maintain storm drain inlet markings of at least 80 percent of municipality
maintained inlets to ensure they are legibly labeled with a no dumping message or equivalent once per
permit term.
C.7.a.ii.(2) - Storm drain inlet markings of newly developed privately-maintained streets shall be verified
prior to acceptance of the project. Permittees shall require maintenance of the storm drain inlet markings
through the development maintenance entity.
C.7.a.iii. - In the 2020 Annual Report, each Permittee shall (1) state how many municipally-maintained
storm drain inlets it has, (2) certify that at least 80 percent of municipality maintained storm drain inlet
markings are legibly labeled with an appropriate stormwater pollution prevention message during the
permit term; (3) include a picture of a labeled municipality maintained inlet; and (4) certify that all
privately maintained streets had storm drain inlet markings verified prior to acceptance of the project and
were required to maintain the storm drain inlet markings through the development maintenance entity.
2020 AR
only
C.7.b.ii.(1) - Target a broad audience with a minimum of one outreach campaign with specific stormwater
runoff pollution prevention messages. The outreach campaign(s) should utilize various electronic and
print media, and paid and free media to be reach the different target audiences. The advertising
C.7.b.ii.(2) - Permittees shall conduct a post-campaign effectiveness assessment/evaluation to identify and
quantify the audiences' knowledge, trends, and attitudes and/or practices; and to measure the overall
population's awareness of the messages and behavior changes achieved by the outreach campaigns.
Effectiveness assessment/evaluation may be done regionally or county-wide.
C.7.b.iii. - In the Annual Report following the post campaign effectiveness assessment/evaluation, each
Permittee (or the Countywide Program, if the effectiveness assessment/evaluation was done county-wide
or regionally) shall provide a report of the effectiveness assessment/evaluation completed which, at
Staff TrainingC.6.f
C.7.a
C.6.e.
Storm Drain Inlet Marking
C.7.b
2020 AR
Permittees shall submit the information within 10 working
days of the Executive Officer's requirement. Submittal of the
During permit term
During permit term
2019 AR
once during permit term
Immediate.
Every other year beginning in Fiscal Year 2015/16.
Inspections
C.7 - Public Information and Outreach
2018 AR2017 AR
In the AR following completion of the post-campaign
effectiveness assessment/evaluation.
Outreach Campaigns - Permittees shall continue to
particpate in or contribute to outreach campaigns, with the
goal of signficantly increasing overall awareness of
stormwater runoff pollution prevention messages and
behavior changes in target audiences.
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C.7.c.ii.(1) - Each Permittee shall maintain and publicize one point of contact for information on
stormwater issues, watershed characteristics, and stormwater pollution prevention alternatives. This
point of contact can be maintained individually or collectively and Permittees may combine this function
with the spill and dumping complaint central contact point required in C.5.
C.7.c.ii.(2) - Each Permitte shall place and maintain information on stormwater issues, watershed
characteristics, and stormwater pollution prevention alternatives on its website. In lieu of posting the
detailed informational pages directly on their individual websites, Permittees may choose to provide links
from their websites to the countywide Program's and/or BASMAA's websites. Each Permittee shall
publicize its website.
C.7.c.iii. - In the 2016 Annual Report, each Permittee shall list the point of contact, discuss how this point
of contact and stormwater pollution website are publicized and maintained, and certify that it has a
website dedicated to providing and maintaining information on stormwater issues, watershed
2016 AR
only
C.7.d.ii. - Each Permittee shall annually participate and/or host a mix of public outreach and citizen
involvement events according to its population, as shown in Table 7.1.
C.7.d.iii. - In each Annual Report, each Permittee shall list the events (name of event, event location, and
event date) participated in; identity whether the event is public outreach or citizen involvement; and
assess the effectiveness of efforts with appropriate measures (e.g., success at reaching a broad spectrum
of the community, number of participants compared to previous years, post-event effectiveness
assessment/evaluation results, quantity/volume of materials cleaned up and comparisons to previous
efforts).
C.7.e Watershed Stewardship Collaborative Efforts
C.7.e.iii. - In each Annual Report, each Permittee shall state the level of effort, describe the support given,
state what efforts were undertaken and the results of these efforts, and provide an evaluation of the
effectiveness of these efforts.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.7.f School-Age Children Outreach C.7.f.iii. - In each Annual Report, each Permittee shall state the level of effort, spectrum of children
reached, and methods used, and provide an evaluation of the effectiveness of these efforts.2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.7.g Outreach to Municipal Officials At least once per permit cycle, or more often. Permittees shall summarize efforts in the 2020 Annual
Report.2020 AR
C.8.c San Francisco Estuary Receiving Water Monitoring
The Permittees shall participate in implementing an Estuary receiving water monitoring program, at a
minimum equivalent to the San Francisco Estuary Regional Monitoring Program by contributing their fair-
share financially on an annual basis.
$ to RMP $ to RMP $ to RMP $ to RMP $ to RMP
Creek Status Monitoring Sampling shall occur once per year during the appropriate index period (April 15-June 30) with
consideration of antecedent rainfall. Contra Costa Permittees shall collect at least 10 samples per year.1x/yr 1x/yr 1x/yr 1x/yr 1x/yr
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Education - Permittees
shall continue to maintain a point of contact to provide the
public with stormwater pollution prevention information.
C.8.d
C.7.c
C.7.d
Immediate
Immediate
C.8 - Water Quality Monitoring
2019 AR2016 AR 2020 AR2018 AR2017 ARPublic Outreach and Citizen Involvement Events
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i. Chlorine 10 locations per year 10/yr 10/yr 10/yr 10/yr 10/yr
ii. Temperature 4 reaches per year 4/yr 4/yr 4/yr 4/yr 4/yr
iii. Continuous Monitoring of DO, T, pH, EC 2 sites per year in Spring, 2 sites per year in Summer 2/yr 2/yr 2/yr 2/yr 2/yr
iv. Toxicity in Water Column 1 site per year 1/yr 1/yr 1/yr 1/yr 1/yr
v. Toxicity and Pollutants in Sediment 1 site per year 1/yr 1/yr 1/yr 1/yr 1/yr
vi. Pathogen Indicators 5 sites per year 5/yr 5/yr 5/yr 5/yr 5/yr
Review Creek Status Monitoring (C.8.d) results annually and develop a list of all results exceeding
thresholds described therein.
review
results
review
results
review
results
review
results
review
results
The Permittees shall develop a work plan for each SSID project and submit the work plans with the Urban
Creeks Monitoring Report (UCMR) such that a minimum of half the required number of SSID projects are
started (at a minimum, have a workplan) by the third year of the permit term.
3/15/16 3/15/17 3/15/18 3/15/19 3/15/20
The Permittees shall conduct SSID investigations according to the schedule in each SSID project work plan
and shall report on the status of SSID investigations annually in the UCMR. SSID projects are intended to
be oriented toward taking action(s) to alleviate stressors and reduce sources of pollutants; thus the
Permittees shall attempt to complete all steps for half their required SSID projects, at a minimum, during
the permit term.
11/30/20
When a Permittee(s) determines that discharges to its stormwater collection system(s) contribute to an
exceedance of a water quality standard or an exceedance of a trigger threshold such that the water body’s
beneficial uses are not supported, the Permittee(s) shall submit a report in the UCMR that describes BMPs
that are currently being implemented, and the current level of implementation, and additional BMPs that
will be implemented, and/or an increased level of implementation, to prevent or reduce the discharge of
pollutants that are causing or contributing to the exceedance of WQSs. The report shall include an
implementation schedule.
3/15/16 3/15/17 3/15/18 3/15/19 3/15/20
The Permittees shall submit an SSID report in each UCMR which summarizes the actions taken in C.8.e.i-iii
above. The SSID report shall include a running summary of all SSID projects (C.8.e.ii), including start date,
brief problem definition, and schedule for each project. As projects progress, the SSID report shall describe
findings and monitoring results and outline steps for the upcoming year for each ongoing project. The
Permittees shall submit the SSID report with each UCMR.
3/15/16 3/15/17 3/15/18 3/15/19 3/15/20
C.8.f Pollutants of Concern Monitoring See Table 8.4 for POC Monitoring Parameters, Effort and Type 9/30/19
Reporting
i. Water Quality Standard Exceedance
When data collected pursuant to C.8.a.- C.8.f. indicate that discharges are causing or contributing to an
exceedance of an applicable water quality standard, the Permittees shall notify the Water Board within no
more than 30 days of such a determination and submit a follow up report in accordance with Provision C.1
requirements.
ii. Electronic Reporting
The Permittees shall submit to the California Environmental Data Exchange Network (CEDEN) all results
from monitoring conducted pursuant to Provisions C.8.d. Creek Status, C.8.e. SSID Projects (as applicable),
and C.8.f. Pollutants of Concern. Data that CEDEN cannot accept are exempt from this requirement. Data
shall be submitted in SWAMP formats and with the quality controls required by CEDEN. Data collected
during the previous October 1–September 30 period shall be submitted by March 15 of each year.
3/15/16 3/15/17 3/15/18 3/15/19 3/15/20
iii. Urban Creeks Monitoring Report
The Permittees shall submit a comprehensive Creek Status Monitoring Report no later than March 15 of
each year, reporting on all data collected during the foregoing October 1–September 30 period. (See
C.8.g.iii for specifics)
3/15/16 3/15/17 3/15/18 3/15/19
Stressor/Source Identification (SSID) Projects
C.8.d
C.8.e
as necessary
C.8.g
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iv. Pollutants of Concern Monitoring Reports
By October 15 of each year of the permit (beginning in 2016), the Permittees shall submit a report
describing the allocation of sampling effort for POC monitoring for the forthcoming year and what was
accomplished for POC monitoring during the preceding water year. The report shall include (for preceding
year and projected for forthcoming year): monitoring locations, number and types of samples collected,
purpose of sampling (management question addressed), and analytes measured. Any data not reportable
to CEDEN should also be included in this report.
10/15/16 10/15/17 10/15/18 10/15/19 10/15/20
v. Integrated Monitoring Report No later than March 15 of the fifth year of the permit term, Permittees shall submit an Integrated
Monitoring Report in lieu of the annual Urban Creeks Monitoring Report. (See C.8.g.v for specifics)3/15/20
C.9.a
Maintain and Implement an Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) Policy or Ordinance and Standard Operating
Procedures
In their Annual Reports, the Permittees shall certify they are implementing their IPM policy or ordinance
and standard operating procedures, report trends in quantities and types of pesticide active ingredients
used, and explain any increases in use of pesticides of concern to water quality as listed in the introduction
section of this Provision.
In their Annual Reports, the Permittees shall provide a brief description (e.g., one or two sentences) of
two IPM tactics or strategies implemented in the reporting year. To the extent possible, different IPM
actions should be described each year, so that a range of IPM actions is described over the permit term.
C.9.b Train Municipal Employees
In their Annual Reports, the Permittees shall report the percentage of municipal employees who apply
pesticides who have received training in their IPM policy or ordinance and IPM standard operating
procedures within the last year. This report shall briefly describe the nature of the training, such as tailgate
training provided by a Permittee’s IPM coordinator, IPM training through the Pesticide Applicators
Professional Association, etc.
C.9.c Require Contractors to Implement IPM In their Annual Reports, the Permittees shall state how they verified contractor compliance with IPM
policies. This verification shall include, at a minimum, an evaluation of lists of pesticides and amounts of
C.9.d Interface with County Agricultural Commissioners
In their Annual Reports, the Permittees shall briefly describe the communications they have had with
county agricultural commissioners and report follow-up actions to correct violations of pesticide
regulations.
Public Outreach to Consumers at the Point of Purchase
Public Outreach to Residents that Contract for Pest Control
and Landscape ServicesC.9.e
C.9 - Pesticide Toxicity Control
Starting in
the 2017
AR,
Permittees
shall report
on trends
and
quantities of
pesticide
active
ingredient
usage.
2018 AR 2019 AR2016 AR
In each Annual Report, Permittees shall describe their actions taken in the three outreach categories.
Outreach conducted at the county or regional level shall be described in Annual Reports prepared at that
respective level; reiteration in individual Permittee reports is discouraged. Reports shall include a brief
description of outreach conducted in each of the three categories, including level of effort, messages and
target audience.
2020 AR
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C.9.f Track and Participate in Relevant Regulatory Processes
In their Annual Reports, the Permittees shall summarize participation efforts, information submitted, and
how regulatory actions were affected. Permittees who contribute to a county, regional, or state-wide
effort shall submit one report at the county or regional level. Duplicate reporting is discouraged.
Permittees who do not contribute to a regional or county-wide effort shall list their own participation
efforts, information submitted, and how regulatory actions were affected.
C.9.g Evaluate Implementation of Pesticide Source Control
Actions
This task is necessary to gauge how effective the implementation actions taken by Permittees are in (a)
achieving TMDL targets and (b) avoiding future pesticide-related toxicity in urban creeks. Once during the
permit term, Permittees shall conduct a thoughtful evaluation of their IPM efforts, how effective these
efforts appear to be, and how they could be improved.
In their 2019 Annual Reports, the Permittees shall submit this evaluation, which shall include an
assessment of the effectiveness of their IPM efforts required in Provisions C.9.a-e and g; a discussion of
any improvements made in these efforts in the preceding five years; and any changes in water quality
regarding pesticide toxicity in urban creeks. This evaluation shall also include a brief description of one or
more pesticide-related area(s) the Permittee will focus on enhancing during the subsequent permit term.
Work conducted at the county or regional level shall be evaluated at that respective level; reiteration in
individual Permittee evaluation reports is discouraged.
2019 AR
Permittees shall reduce trash discharges from 2009 levels, described below, to receiving waters in
accordance with the following schedule:
60% by 7/1/16 (performance guideline)7/1/16
70% by 7/1/17 (mandatory)7/1/17
80% by 7/1/18 (mandatory)7/1/18
100% or no adverse impact to recieving water from trash by 7/1/22 (mandatory)--> 7/1/22
Permittees shall have an opportunity to correct and/or revise, based on improved information, the 2009
trash levels and trash generation areas in their February 2014 maps by submitting the correction and/or
revision no later than the 2016 Annual Report deadline.
2016 AR
Permittees shall ensure that lands that they do not own or operate but that are plumbed directly to their
storm drain systems in Very High, High, and Moderate trash generation areas are equipped with full trash
capture systems or are managed with trash discharge control actions equivalent to or better than full
trash capture systems. The efficacy of the latter shall be assessed with visual assessments in accordance
with C.10.b.ii. If there is a full trash capture device downstream of these lands, no other trash control is
required. Permittees shall map the location or otherwise record the location of all such lands greater than
10,000 ft2 that are plumbed directly to their storm drain systems by July 1, 2018, including the trash
control status of these areas. This information shall be retained the Permittees for inspection upon
Due by 2018
AR but only
need to
submit upon
request
ii. Trash Generation Area Management
i. Schedule
C.10.a
C.9.e
C.10 - Trash Load Reduction
Starting in the 2017 AR, Permittees shall report on trends and quantities of
pesticide
active
ingredient
usage.
2018 AR 2019 AR2016 AR
In each Annual Report, Permittees shall describe their actions taken in the three outreach categories.
Outreach conducted at the county or regional level shall be described in Annual Reports prepared at that
respective level; reiteration in individual Permittee reports is discouraged. Reports shall include a brief
description of outreach conducted in each of the three categories, including level of effort, messages and
target audience.
2020 AR
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iii. Mandatory Minimum Full Trash Capture
Permittees must install and maintain a mandatory minimum number of full trash capture devices as stated
in MRP 1.0. See C.10.a.iii for details
MRP 2.0 notes in this section that a stormwater treatment facility implemented in accordance with
Provision C.3 is also deemed a full capture system if the facility, including its maintenance, prevents the
discharge of trash to the downstream MS4 and receiving waters and discharge points from the facility,
including overflows, are appropriately screened or otherwise configured to meet the full trash capture
screening specification for storm flows up to the full trash capture one year, one hour storm hydraulic
Storm drain inlet type full trash capture devices in Low or Moderate trash generation areas shall be
maintained a minimum of once per year.1x/yr 1x/yr 1x/yr 1x/yr 1x/yr
Storm drain inlet type full trash capture devices in Very High or High trash generation areas shall be
maintained a minimum of twice per year at least 3 months apart. If inspection frequency is excessive after 2x/yr 2x/yr 2x/yr 2x/yr 2x/yr
All other full trash capture devices shall be maintained a minimum of one time per year.1x/yr 1x/yr 1x/yr 1x/yr 1x/yr
If any device is found plugged/blinded or greater than 50% full, must increase frequency of mainteance to
i. Full Trash Capture Systems Permittees shall retain device specific maintenance records, (per C.10.b.i.b). A summary of this
information shall be reported in each Annual Report which may be limited to the number of full capture 2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
i. Full Trash Capture Systems Permittees shall certify annually that each of their full trash capture systems is operated and maintained
to meet full trash capture system requirements.2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
ii.b.i. - iii Visual Assessment of Outcomes
Permittees must conduct observations within a TMA of the sidewalk, curb, and gutter, or locations
associated with trash generation sources. Conduct observations at randlonly selected locations covering
at least a 10% of a TMA's street miles; or at strategic locations with justification they are representative of
a trash generation in the TMA and will represent the effectiveness of the control actions implemented.
4-9
times/yr 4-9 times/yr 4-9 times/yr 4-9
times/yr
4-9
times/yr
ii.b.iv Special Study Assessment Method
Permittees may put forth substantial evidence that certain management actions or sets of actions when
performed to a specified performance yield a certain trash reduction outcome reliably. If this evidence is
presented and accepted by the E.O., Permittees may claim a similar trash trash reduction outcome by
demonstrating that they have performed these same actions within TMAs to the same performance
standard as accepted by the E.O.
iv. Source Control
Permittees jurisdiction-wide actions to reduce trash at the source may be valued toward trash load
reduction up to 10%. To claim percent reduction value, Permittees must provide substantive and credible
evidence that these actions reduce trash by the claimed value. A Permittee may reference studies in
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Permittees shall conduct receiving water monitoring and develop receiving water monitoring tools and
protocols and a monitoring program designed to answer certain management questions (see C.10.b.v).2017 AR
2018 AR if
Receiving
Water
Monitoring at represenative sites to begin October 2017 or if third party used to develop Plan, monitoring
to begin no later than October 2018.10/1/2018
10/1/2019
if third
party
v. Receiving Water Monitoring
Report and Proposed Monitoring Program See C.10.f for Reporting Requirements
v. Receiving Water Monitoring
Development and Testing Plan
as needed
Assuming On-Land
Cleanup Effectiveness
Study Would be
Conducted and
Completed by end of FY
C.10.a
C.10.b
i. Full Trash Capture Systems
a. Maintenance
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C.10.c Trash Hot Spot Selection and Cleanup
The Permittees shall clean selected Trash Hot Spots to a level of “no visual impact” at least one time per
year for the term of the permit.
Documentation the clean up activity to be retained by the Permittees and must include trash condition
before and after cleanup of the hot spot using photo documentation wiht a minimum of one photo per
100 ft of hot spot length.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.10.d Trash Load Reduction Plans
Each Permittee shall maintain, and provide for inspection and review upon request, a Trash Load
Reduction Plan, including an implementation schedule to meet the C.10.a Trash Load Reduction
requirements. A summary of any new revisions to the Plan shall be included in the Annual Report.
Optional Trash Load Reduction Offset Opportunities
i. Additional Creek and Shoreline Cleanup
A Permittee may offset part of its provision C.10.a trash load percent reduction requirement by
conducting additional cleanup of creek and shoreline areas beyond trash hot spot cleanups required by
C.10.c if the additional cleanup efforts are conducted at a frequency of at least twice per year and
sufficient to demonstrate sustained improvement of the creek or shoreline area. The maximum offset
that may be claimed is 10%.
2x/yr 2x/yr 2x/yr 2x/yr 2x/yr
ii. Direct Trash Discharge Controls
A Permittee may offset an additional part of its provision C.10.a trash load percent reduction requirement
by implementing a comprehensive Direct Discharge plan approved by the E.O. for control of direct
discharges of trash to receiving waters from non-storm drain system sources. The maximum offset that
may be claimed is 15% percent using the C.10.e.i formula. The Direct Discharge plan shall be submitted no
later than than February 1 of the first year in which the offset will be reported in the following Annual
2/1/2016 2/1/2017 2/1/2018 2/1/2019 2/1/2020
Submittal of corrected or revised 2009 trash generation rate baseline map 2016 AR
If a Permittee cannot meet the 60% trash load reduction performance guideline, that Permittee must 2016 AR
If a Permittee cannot meet the 70% trash load reduction requirement for FY 2016-2017, that Permittee 2017 AR
If a Permittee cannot meet the 80% trash load reduction requirement for FY 2018-2019, that Permittee 2019 AR
See C.10.f for other annual report submittals (summary of trash control actions, hot spot clean ups, 2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Permittes shall report on progress of the Monitoring Program in the 2018 Annual Report and submit a 2018 AR - 2019 AR - 2020 AR -
For Permittees claiming a C.10.e.i offset (additional creek and shoreline cleanups), a summary description 2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
For Permittees claiming a C.10.e.ii offset (Direct Discharge Plan), a summary of the control actions 2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
The Permittees shall report by February 1, 2016, a list of the watersheds (or portions therein) where
mercury control measures are currently being implemented and those in which control measures will be
implemented (C.11.a.ii(1)) during the term of this permit as well as the monitoring data and other
information used to select these watersheds.
2/1/16
The Permittees shall report in their 2016 Annual Report the specific control measures (C.11.a.ii(2)) that
are currently being implemented and those that will be implemented in watersheds identified under
C.11.a.iii(1) and an implementation schedule (C.11.a.ii(3)) for these control measures. (See C.11.a.iii.(2) for
report specifics).
2016 AR
Beginning with the 2017 Annual Report and continuing in all Annual Reports, Permittees shall update all
the information required under C.11.a.iii(2) as necessary to account for new control measures
implemented, but not described, in the 2016 Annual Report.
2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Reporting
Implement Control Measures to Achieve Mercury Load
Reductions.
C.11 - Mercury Control
C.11.a
Maintain and provide for inspection and reivew upon request.
Submit with the respective AR any new revisions to the Plan.
C.10.f
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The Permittees shall submit, for Executive Officer approval, by April 1, 2016, a full description of an
adequate measurement and estimation methodology and rationale for the approaches used to assess
mercury load reductions achieved through mercury source control, stormwater treatment, green
infrastructure projects, and other stormwater management measures implemented during the term of
this permit.
4/1/16
Beginning with the 2016 Annual Report, Permittees shall report annually the loads reduced using the
approved estimation methodology to demonstrate cumulative mercury load reduced from each control
measure implemented since the beginning of permit term. Permittees shall submit all supporting data and
information necessary to substantiate the load reduction estimates, including appropriate reference to
the control measures described in the reporting required under C.11.a. (See C.11.b.iii.(1) for additional
specifics)
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
In their 2018 and subsequent Annual Reports, the Permittees shall submit, for Executive Officer approval,
any refinements, if necessary, to the measurement and estimation methodologies to assess mercury load
reductions in the subsequent permit.
2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
For all Permittees combined, these county-specific average annual mercury load reductions from green
infrastructure projects total 48 g/yr during each of the final three years of the permit. The green
infrastructure load reduction performance criteria shall be assessed for compliance at the end of year 4
and will be computed as the average load reduction of years 3-5 (year 5 load reductions shall be estimated
according to the predicted benefit of control measures that Permittees commit to implement in year 5).
Sep-19
Mercury Load Reduction 9 g/year for final 3 years of permit through green infrastructure implementation 9 g/yr 9 g/yr 9/yr
The Permittees shall submit in their 2017 Annual Report (as part of reporting for C.11.b.ii(1)), the
quantitative relationship between green infrastructure implementation and mercury load reductions. This
submittal shall include all data used and a full description of models and model inputs relied on to
establish this relationship.
2017 AR
The Permittees shall submit in their 2019 Annual Report an estimate of the amount and characteristics of
land area that will be treated through green infrastructure implementation by future years 2020, 2030,
and 2040. This submittal shall include all data used and a full description of models and model inputs
relied on to generate this estimate.
2019 AR
The Permittees shall submit in their 2019 Annual Report a reasonable assurance analysis to demonstrate
quantitatively that mercury reductions of at least 10 kg/yr will be realized by 2040 through
implementation of green infrastructure projects. This submittal shall include all data used and a full
description of models and model inputs relied on to make the demonstration and documentation of peer
review of the reasonable assurance analysis.
2019 AR
The Permittees shall submit as part of reporting for C.11.b.ii(2), beginning with their 2019 Annual Report,
an estimate of the amount of mercury load reductions resulting from green infrastructure implementation
during the term of the permit. This submittal shall include all data used and a full description of models
and model inputs relied on to generate this estimate.
2019 AR
C.11.d Prepare Implementation Plan and Schedule to Achieve
TMDL Allocations Permittees shall submit the plan and schedule in the 2019 Annual Report.2019 AR
C.11.c
C.11.b Assess Mercury Load Reductions from Stormwater
Plan and Implement Green Infrastructure to reduce mercury
loads
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The Permittees shall report on the status of the risk reduction program in each of their Annual Reports,
including a brief description of actions taken, an estimate of the number of people reached, and why
these people are deemed likely to consume Bay fish.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
The Permittees shall report the findings of the effectiveness evaluation of their risk reduction program in
their Annual Report on year four of the permit term.2019 AR
Implement sufficient control measures to achieve county-specific load reductions shown in Table 12.1 and
demonstrate achievement of these load reductions by using the accounting methods established
according to provision C.12.b.
90 g/yr 90 g/yr 560 kg/yr 560 kg/yr 560 kg/yr
Report list of the watersheds (or portions therein) where PCB control measures are currently being
implemented and those in which control measures will be implemented during the term of this permit as
well as the monitoring data and other information used to select these watersheds.
2/1/16
Report specific control measures that are currently being implemented and those that will be
implemented in identified watersheds and an implementation schedule.2016 AR
Update all the information as necessary to account for new control measures implemented but not
described in the 2016 Annual Report.2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Submit, for Executive Officer approval, by , a full description of the measurement and estimation
methodology and rationale for the approaches used to assess PCBs load reductions achieved through PCBs
source control, stormwater treatment, green infrastructure projects, and other stormwater management
measures implemented during the term of this permit.
4/1/16
Report annually the loads reduced using the approved estimation methodology to demonstrate
cumulative PCBs load reduced from each control measure implemented since the beginning of permit
term.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Submit for EO approval any updates, if necessary, to the measurement and estimation methodologies to
assess PCBs load reductions.2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Implement sufficient green infrastructure projects to achieve county-specific load reductions shown in
Table 12.2 and demonstrate achievement of these load reductions by using the accounting methods.24 g/yr 24 g/yr 24 g/yr
Report quantitative relationship between green infrastructure implementation and PCBs load reductions 2017 AR
Estimate the amount and characteristics of land area that will be treated through green infrastructure
implementation by future years 2020, 2030, and 2040.2019 AR
Demonstrate with reasonable assurance that PCBs reductions of at least 3 kg/yr will be realized by 2040
through implementation of green infrastructure projects.2019 AR
Estimate of the amount of PCB load reductions result from green infrastructure implementation during
term of the permit.2019 AR 2020 AR
C.12.d
Prepare Implementation Plan and Schedule to Achieve
TMDL Wasteload Allocations
Prepare a plan and schedule for PCBs control measure
implementation and provide reasonable assurance that
sufficient control measures will be implemented to attain
the PCBs TMDL wasteload allocations.
Plan shall identify all technically and economically feasible PCBs control measures to be implemented
(including green infrastructure projects); and
(2) include a schedule according to which these technically and economically feasible control measures
will be fully implemented; and
(3) provide an evaluation and quantification of the PCBs load reduction of such measures as well as an
evaluation of costs, control measure efficiency and significant environmental impacts resulting from their
implementation.
2019 AR
C.11.e.
C.12 - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Controls
C.12.c
Plan and Implement Green Infrastructure to Reduce PCBs
Loads
Implement green infrastructure projects during the term of
the permit to achieve PCBs load reductions of 120 g/year
over the final three years of the permit term. Additionally,
Permittees shall provide reasonable assurance of PCBs load
reductions of at least 3 kg/yr throughout the Permit area by
2040 through implementation of green infrastructure plans.
C.12.a
C.12.b
Implement Control Measures to Achieve PCBs Load
Reductions
Permittees shall continue implementing existing or initiate
new PCBs source and treatment control measures and
pollution prevention strategies to achieve PCBs load
reductions throughout the area covered by the permit.
Assess PCB Load Reductions from Stormwater
Develop and implement an assessment methodology and
data collection program to quantify PCBs loads reduced
through implementation of any and all pollution prevention,
source control, and treatment control efforts required by
the provisions of this permit or load reductions achieved
through other relevant efforts not explicitly required by the
provisions of this permit. Use the assessment methodology
to demonstrate progress toward the interim load reduction
Implement a Risk Reduction Program
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C.12.e Evaluate PCBs Presence in Caulks/Sealants Used in Storm
Drain or Roadway Infrastructure in Public Rights-of-Way
Collect at least 20 composite samples (throughout the Permit area) of the caulks and sealants used in
storm drains or roadway infrastructure in public rights-of-way and analyze this material for PCBs in such a
way as to be able to detect a minimum PCBs concentration of 200 parts per billion.
2017 AR
C.12.f
Manage PCB-Containing Materials and Wastes during
Building Demolition and Renovation Activities
At the time of submittal of an application for a demolition or
renovation (demo/reno) permit, require the applicant to
determine whether PCBs are present in the structure and, if
so, to take follow up actions prior to issuance of the permit.
This requirement shall apply only to potential PCB-
containing structures which are structures built or
remodeled between the years 1950 and 1980. Single-family
residential structures are excluded.
Summarize implementation steps for requiring permit applicants to do the following:
(1) Sample caulking around concrete joints, masonry joints, doors, and windows. Sample exterior paint,
mastics, glazing, and coating on acoustic tiles.
(2) Have the samples analyzed for total PCBs.
(3) In lieu of sampling and analysis, the demo/reno permit applicant may assume the building materials
contain PCBs at concentrations equal to or greater than 50 parts per million and manage these materials
in accordance with U.S.EPA regulations.
(4) Submit all analytical results, with the potential PCB-containing structure address and permit applicant
contact information to the Permittee and to the Water Board.
(5) Where PCBs are present or assumed present in any building material at a concentration equal to or
greater than 50 parts per million, prior to issuance of a demo/reno permit the Permittee shall require and
verify that the demo/reno proponent has a letter or email from U.S. EPA, Region IX or Water Board stating
that PCBs-containing materials have been adequately removed.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.12.g
Fate and Transport Study of PCBs: Urban Runoff Impact on
San Francisco Bay Margins
Conduct or cause to be conducted studies aimed at better
understanding the fate, transport, and biological uptake of
PCBs discharged from urban runoff to San Francisco Bay
margin areas. Studies focus on understanding the in-Bay
transport of PCBs discharged in urban runoff, the sediment
and food web PCBs concentrations in margin areas receiving
urban runoff, the influence of urban runoff on the patterns
of food web PCBs accumulation, especially in Bay margins,
and the identification of drainages where urban runoff PCBs
are particularly important in food web accumulation.
Submit a workplan in 2016. Report on status of the studies in 2017 Annual Report. Report in the 2019
IMR the findings and results of the studies completed, planned, or in progress as well as implications of
studies on potential control measures to be investigated, piloted or implemented in future permit cycles.
2016 AR 2017 AR 2019 IMR
Conduct or cause to be conducted an ongoing risk reduction program with the potential to reach 3000
individuals annually who are likely consumers of San Francisco Bay-caught fish.2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Evaluate the effectiveness of the risk reduction program in Year 4.2019 AR
In the 2016 Annual Report, the Permittees shall certify that legal authority currently exists to prohibit the
discharge of wastewater to storm drains generated from the installation, cleaning, treating, and washing
of copper architectural features, including copper roofs.
In the 2016 Annual Report, the Permittees shall report how copper architectural features are addressed
through the issuance of building permits.
2016 AR
The Permittees shall report annually permitting and enforcement activities.2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.13.a
C.12.i Implement a Risk Reduction Program
Manage Waste Generated from Cleaning and Treating of
Copper Architectural Features, Including Copper Roofs,
during Construction and Post-Construction.
C.13 - Copper Controls
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In the 2016 Annual Report, the Permittees shall certify that legal authority currently exists to prohibit the
discharges to storm drains of water containing copper-based chemicals from pools, spas, and fountains.
In the 2016 Annual Report, the Permittees shall report how copper-containing discharges from pools,
spas, and fountains are addressed to accomplish the prohibition of the discharge.
2016 AR
The Permittees shall report annually on any enforcement activities.2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.13.c Industrial Sources The Permittees shall highlight copper reduction results in the industrial inspection component in the C.13
portion of each Annual Report.2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
C.14 Not applicable for CCCWP
Groundwater pumped from a monitoring well, used for groundwater basin management, which is owned
and/or operated by a Permittee is allowed if the following requirements are met.
Twice a year (once during the wet season and once during the dry season), representative samples shall
be taken from each aquifer that potentially will discharge or has discharged into a storm drain.
2x/yr 2x/yr 2x/yr 2x/yr 2x/yr
The Permittees shall maintain records of these discharges, BMPs implemented, and any monitoring data
collected.
Pumped Groundwater, Foundation Drains, and Water from
Crawl Space Pumps and Footing Drains
The Permittees shall maintain records of these discharges, BMPs implemented, and any monitoring data
collected.
Individual Residential Car Washing and Required BMPs Permittees shall encourage individuals to direct car wash waters to landscaped areas or commercial car
wash facilities.
Individual Residential Car Washing and Required BMPs Permittees shall discourage through outreach efforts individual residential car washing within their
jurisdictional areas that discharge directly into their storm drain systems.
Discharge Type – Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Spa, and
Fountain Water Discharges
Permittees shall require new or rebuilt swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, and fountains have a connection
to the sanitary sewer to facilitate draining events.
The Permittees shall keep records of the authorized major discharges of dechlorinated pool, hot tubs, spa
and fountain water to the storm drain, including BMPs employed; such records shall be available for
Discharge Type – Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Spa, and
Fountain Water Discharges
Permittees shall improve their public outreach efforts and education efforts and ensure that
implementation of the required BMPs and compliance in commercial, municipal, and residential facilities.
Discharge Type – Irrigation Water, Landscape Irrigation, and
Lawn or Garden Watering
Permittees shall implement the Illicit Discharge Enforcement Response Plan from C.5.b as necessary for
ongoing large-volume landscape irrigation runoff to their storm drain system.2016 AR 2017 AR 2018 AR 2019 AR 2020 AR
Discharge Type – Irrigation Water, Landscape Irrigation, and
Lawn or Garden Watering
Promoting outreach messages regarding the use of less toxic options for pest control and landscape
management
C.16 Not applicable for CCCWP
C.14 - City of Pacifica and San Mateo County Fecal Indicator Bacteria Controls (N/A)
C.15 - Exempted and Conditionally Exempted Discharges
C.16 - Discharges to Areas of Special Biological Significance
C.17 - Annual Reports
maintain records
No Reporting IndicatedC.15.b
No Reporting Indicated
maintain records
maintain records
Conditionally Exempted Non-Stormwater Discharges
Pumped Groundwater from Non-Drinking Water Aquifers
C.13.b Manage Discharges from Pools, Spas, and Fountains that
Contain Copper-Based Chemicals.
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The Permittees shall submit Annual Reports electronically in all cases and in paper copy upon request by
September 15 of each year. Each Annual Report shall report on the previous fiscal year beginning July 1
and ending June 30. The annual reporting requirements are set forth in Provisions C.1 – C.16.
9/30/16 9/30/17 9/30/18 9/30/19 9/30/20
The Permittees shall collaboratively develop a common annual reporting format for acceptance by the
Executive Officer by April 1, 2016.4/1/16
The Annual Report Form may be changed by April 1 of each year for the following annual report, to more
accurately reflect the reporting requirements of Provisions C.1 – C.16, with the agreement of the
Permittees and by the approval of the Executive Officer.
4/1/17 4/1/18 4/1/19 4/1/20
C.18 No deadlines
C.18.d To approve and incorporate an alternative method or methods of distributing the county load reductions
C.20 Order Expiration and Report of Waste Discharge
This Order expires on December 31, 2020, five years from the effective date of this Order. The Permittees
must file a Report of Waste Discharge in accordance with Title 23, California Code of Regulations, not later
than 180 days in advance of such date as application for reissuance of waste discharge requirements.
6/30/20
(ROWD);
12/31/20
(expires)
C.21 MRP 1.0 rescinded Order No. R2-2009-0074 is hereby rescinded on the effective date of this Order, which shall be January 1,
2016, provided that the Regional Administrator of U.S. EPA, Region IX, does not object.12/1/15
C.22 Assumed Effective Date The Effective Date of this Order and Permit shall be January 1, 2016, provided that the Regional
Administrator of U.S. EPA, Region IX, does not object.12/1/15
C.21 - Rescission of Old Orders
C.22 - Effective Date
C.17 Annual Reports
C.20 - Expiration Date
C.19 - Standard Provisions
C.18 - Modifications to this Order
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 6.
Meeting Date:02/11/2016
Subject:CONSIDER report on Local, State, and Federal Transportation Related
Legislative Issues and take ACTION as appropriate.
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: 1
Referral Name: REVIEW legislative matters on transportation, water, and infrastructure.
Presenter: John Cunningham, DCD Contact: John Cunningham
(925)674-7833
Referral History:
This is a standing item on the Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee referral list
and meeting agenda.
Referral Update:
In developing transportation related legislative issues and proposals to bring forward for consideration by TWIC,
staff receives input from the Board of Supervisors (BOS), references the County's adopted Legislative Platforms,
coordinates with our legislative advocates, partner agencies and organizations, and consults with the Committee
itself.
Recommendations are summarized in the Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s) section at the end of this report and
specific recommendations are underlined in the report below. This report includes three sections, 1) LOCAL, 2)
STATE, and 3) FEDERAL.
1) LOCAL
Transportation Expenditure Plan (TEP)
Background: The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (Authority) has been in the process of developing both
the 2014 Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) and a Transportation Expenditure Plan (TEP) to potentially be put
to a vote in November 2016. A TEP is a statutorily required component of a transportation sales tax. These items
are standing item for the foreseeable future. New material below is shown in italics.
As the TWIC has discussed at past meetings, the development of the CTP resulted in a dialog regarding the need
for additional revenue for transportation improvements. The outcome of those discussions was to initiate the
process to go to the ballot in November 2016 with a new transportation sales tax. The Authority Board approved
this activity at their March, 2015 meeting.
At their December meeting, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority decided to suspend
development of the CTP. Work on the TEP will continue independent of the CTP.
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At previous TWIC and Board of Supervisors (Board) meetings we have discussed the basis on which the Authority
is developing the plan, the process, and schedule. The Board has not yet endorsed the proposed
transportation sales tax. For background purposes the latest full report to the Board is available at the link
below.
September 15, 2015
http://64.166.146.245/docs/2015/BOS/20150915_640/650_09-15-15_826_AGENDApacket.pdf#page=128
TEP Update
In late 2015 the Authority re-assessed the approach they were taking in soliciting input from the Expenditure Plan
Advisory Committee, progress was not being made. The Authority subsequently changed the method by which they
engaged the EPAC, changing moderators and meeting with various "caucuses" to focus on the various special
interests in the County. Noting that "time is running out for a November 2016 ballot measure " the
Authority Board agreed to have two Special TEP Board meetings a month for the foreseeable future. These special
meetings are being held immediately after the regularly held monthly full Authority Board meeting and Planning
Sub-Committee meeting.
As of the distribution of this report, three special meetings have been held. Staff will provide a summary of the
direction the process is going at our TWIC meeting. More useful to the Committee, and the BOS, is how the
process is evolving relative to the BOS position on the potential sales tax as established in our October 2014, and
November 2015 comment letters. The November 2015 letter is attached to this report. That summary is below.
Local Streets and Road/Maintenance Funding: As you may recall, the BOS supported the
Regional Transportation Planning Committee's (RTPCs) position on local streets and road funding which
ranged from 25-30%. BOS support was inclusive of complete streets concepts.
Status: The Authority continues to work with the Expenditure Plan Advisory Committee (EPAC) and the
Pubic Manager's Association (PMA)/City County Engineering Advisory Committee (CEAC) on this issue. A
decision has not yet been made but concepts that have been discussed include, increase this funding category
but earmark additional funds for specific purposes (bike/ped, complete streets, etc.), make eligibility for the
additional funding contingent upon some performance standard related to the use of the funds (again
bike/ped, complete streets, etc), and no restriction of the funds has also been discussed. For this last option, it
is thought by some that existing, adopted complete streets requirements are sufficient to ensure responsible
use of the funds.
As the dialog between the Authority and the PMA/CCEAC group is ongoing, and the County is participating,
staff is not independently pursuing this issue.
Accessible Services/Mobility Management: The BOS made several specific recommendations
relative to this issue, summarized: provide for a countywide mobility management program (MMP), make
eligibility for transit funding be contingent upon participation in the MMP, examine local examples (Santa
Clara County) of successful models, ensure existing programs will be kept whole during any transition
period.
Status: County staff has been attending both West County and Central/East/ accessible transit meetings with
the Authority, advocates, and transit operators on this issue. Discussions have been positive and will
continue. There is general support with staff and the CCTA Board for the concepts in the County's November
2015 letter. Some concern during discussion at the Decebmer 2nd CCTA Planning Committee meeting was
raised regarding the proposed requirement for transit funding, specifically that eligibility be contingent upon
participation in countywide mobility management program. Staff is working to address this concern with
Authority staff and will bring further recommendations to the BOS.
Improved Land Use Coordination: The Board requested that the Authority examine the possibility
of TEP policies that support development which would reduce congestion.
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Status: After initially receiving a somewhat negative response at the December 2nd Authority Planning
Committee meeting, general support for the concept seems to be gaining momentum. At the February 3,
2016 Special TEP Authority Board meeting several board members advocated for policies that would support
commercial development and jobs in the County. Two issues are discussed, the specific mechanism on how
to support this type of development, and ensuring that there is a very clear transportation nexus. There is still
substantial concern that, paraphrased is, "...as a transportation agency, the Authority should focus on purely
transportation issues...."
Conversion to Vehicle Miles Traveled Metric: The BOS requested that the Authority further
examine local implication of a statewide shift away from level of service (LOS) as a traffic impact metric, to
vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
Status: At the December 16, 2015 Authority Board meeting the Counties comment was acknowledge.
Citing the VMT/LOS issue, the Authority made the decision to suspend development of the Countywide
Transportation Plan (CTP). CTP development will continue in 2017 and include a more comprehensive
integration of VMT related issues.
Project Priorities: The Board included a list of priorities in our November 2015 communication as seen
in the attached.
Status: Specific projects have not yet been discussed during the TEP development process. Staff will
continue to engage and pursue these priorities when appropriate.
Bicycle Transportation Issues : The BOS commented that Contra Costa County has the lowest
trip-by-bike rate in the Bay Area and that an "aspirational program" would be useful in improving this
ranking.
Status: This issue has been discussed between County and Authority staff, there was an acknowledgement
that more leadership could be shown in this area. Due to an active advocate community, there is substantial
dialog at the Authority regarding improvements to bicycle facilities.
TEP Process
Staff from the County and the Authority continue to communicate as necessary during the development of the TEP
and ordinance if the effort is successful.
During the December 2nd Authority Planning Committee meeting, the possibility of the need for a joint
CCTA/Contra Costa County BOS meeting was raised. At least one such meeting was held during the Measure C to
Measure J process. The Committee and the BOS may wish to discuss this.
RECOMMENDATION: The Committee should DISCUSS local transportation issues of interest to the
County and take ACTION as appropriate including making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at their
March 1, 2016 meeting.
2) STATE
Legislative Report
Two reports from the County's legislative advocate, Mark Watts, are attached. Mr. Watts will be present at the
February meeting to discuss the state budget, Special Session/Conference Committee, and status of state
transportation revenues.
Please note in the February 2016 State Report the effect of the gas tax swap on funding as "catastrophic". Also
attached is a California Transportation Commission Letter to the Legislature regarding the Transportation Funding
Crisis. As of the writing of this report County staff is working with the California State Association of Counties
(CSAC) to respond to this situation. An update will be provided at the February TWIC Meeting.
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Transportation Funding/Project Impact:
Again, the State gas tax swap is projected to result in the possible deletion or delay of the Contra Costa projects
below in the State Transportation Improvement Program:
Contra Costa County
Contra Costa rail Walnut Creek BART TOD Intermodal Project 5,300
Contra Costa rail Hercules Railroad Station Building 5,100
Contra Costa 80
Central Ave Interchange, Phase 2 (Local
Road Realign.)2,000
Contra Costa local
Kirker Pass Rd, North Bound Truck Climbing
Lane 2,650
Contra Costa 680
Southbound HOV Gap Closure, N
Main-Livorna Road 15,557
Contra Costa 80 San Pablo Dam Road Interchange, Phase 2 9,200
Contra Costa 680 Route 4 Interchange, Widen Route 4, Phase 3 36,610
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County Sponsored Legislation
Senate Bill 632 (Cannella) Prima facie speed limits: schools: In 2015 Anthony Cannella sponsored
this bill which is related to school zones. The original language was developed by the County. The bill was an
outgrowth of the County's school siting and safety efforts. SB 632 allows local jurisdictions to expand school zones
based on an engineering and traffic survey and modifies statutes related to "when children are present" signage. SB
632 is a two year bill and has returned in 2016.
Due to numerous technical issues raised in the legislation, it was referred to the California Traffic Control Devices
Committee. The Committee took the issue up in December 2015 and formed a School Zone Subcommittee to
address the issue. The subcommittee had a conference call on January 29th in which County staff participated. The
Committee requested data and evidence supporting the need for the legislation. County staff's response to this
request is attached.
The Subcommittee is meeting again on February 9th to discuss the legislation.
Other State Legislation of Interest to the County
SB 313 (Monning) Local Government: Zoning Ordinances: School Districts: This bill was
initiated as an agricultural preservation bill requiring school districts, when voting to prempt local city/county
zoning ordinance, to make findings demonstrating why that preemption is necessary. This mechanism is similar, if
not identical to language submitted by the County to the state legislature in 2014 as a part of our school siting
reform efforts. This bill has a new author, previously carried by Cathleen Galgiani it is now lists Bill Monning as
the sponsor. The County supported the bill when Galgiani was the sponsor, the recommendation is to
again support the legislation.
AB 1665 (Bonilla): Transactions and use taxes: County of Alameda, County of Contra
Costa, and Contra Costa Transportation Authority: This bill is addressed in the attached report from
Mr. Watts. The bill will be addressed at the February 8th Legislation Committee meeting. Staff will report out the
results of that discussion.
AB 1592 (Bonilla): Autonomous Vehicles: Pilot Project: This bill is addressed in the attached report
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from Mr. Watts. CCTA has requested support from the County. A fact sheet on the bill is attached as is a draft letter
for the Committees consideration.
RECOMMENDATION: The Committee should DISCUSS state legislative activities of interest to the
County, including specific recommendations noted above and take ACTION as appropriate.
3) FEDERAL
No report in February.
RECOMMENDATION: DISCUSS any federal issues of note and ACTION as appropriate.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
CONSIDER report on Local, State, and Federal Transportation Related Legislative Issues and
take ACTION as appropriate including CONSIDERATION of specific recommendations in the
report above.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments
CCC to CCTA Re: TEP - Nov 2015
2016 Transportation Bill Report
February 2016 State Report
DRAFT BOS Support Letter - AB 1592
AB 1592 Fact Sheet
CCC 2016 Positions on Legislation of Interest
CTC Letter to Legislature-State Trans Funding Crisis
CCC Memo to CTCDC Re: School Zones
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The Board of Supervisors
County Administration Building
651 Pine Street, Room 106
Martinez, California 94553
John Gioia, 1" District
Candace Andersen, 200 District
Mary N. Piepho, 3nt District
Karen Mitchoff, 4th District
Federal D. Glover, 5th District
November 3, 2015
Julie Pierce, Chair
Contra Costa Transportation Authority
2999 Oak Road, Suite 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Contra
Costa
County
Subject: Transportation Expenditure Plan & Potential Sales Tax Measure
Dear Chair Pierce:
David Twa
Clerk of the Board
and
County Administrator
(925) 335-1900
On November 3, 2015, the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the following
comments be transmitted to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority. This letter
details our position on policies and funding levels for the Transportation Expenditure
Plan (TEP), currently under development by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority
(Authority). At its September 15,2015 meeting the Board received a report on TEP
issues and formally recommended the positions detailed below.
This comment letter does not constitute an endorsement by the Board of the concept of
a 2016 transportation sales tax. The Board will consider that broader issue at a future
meeting in the context of the Board's assessment of the need for new funding for
transportation and other services.
Local Streets and Roads: As you are aware, the demand for increased maintenance
funding is a national, statewide, and local problem. In reviewing data regarding the
County's maintenance needs, it is clear that a substantial increase in Local Streets
Maintenance and Improvements funding is necessary.
An analysis performed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has
shown that in unincorporated Contra Costa County over a 24 year period, we have a
revenue shortfall of $442 million to address pavement and directly related non-
pavement needs. Expanding on that analysis, assuming 30% revenues from a new TEP,
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there would continue to be a $350 million shortfall over the same period. These figures
don't include the maintenance demand for the 111 bridges in unincorporated County.
In addition to our current maintenance shortfall, we also have a need for more funding
to implement and maintain complete street projects in our unincorporated communities
to serve all of the users of our roads and enhance neighborhoods.
Considering the above, the Board supports the funding levels for local streets and roads
(maintenance and improvements) in a new TEP that the Regional Transportation
Planning Committees (RTPCs) have taken. Specifically, SWAT at 25%-30%, TRANSPAC
at 30%, TRANSPLAN at 30% and WCCTAC at 28%. This support includes complete
streets concepts as detailed below. The Board recognizes the importance of improving
and maintaining our local streets and roads for all modes of transportation.
Recommendations from SWAT, TRANSPAC and WCCTAC include funding for
complete streets and multi-modal projects within the local streets and roads category.
TRANSPLAN recommends 30% for local streets maintenance and improvements and
also recommends additional funding amounts for projects for bike and pedestrian
improvements, safe transportation for schools as well as Transportation for Livable
Communities.
During our discussion on maintenance needs, the topic of progress at the state
regarding transportation finance reform was considered. While the Board has hope that
the State will reform transportation financing practices, our data show that even if the
maximum funding increases considered during the recent special session of the State
legislature were enacted, we would continue to have a substantial maintenance backlog.
We understand there is an interest in establishing a reporting mechanism to provide
additional accountability and tracking of maintenance funding. The Board is supportive
of this and is willing to work with the Authority and other member agencies to develop
a mechanism to ensure that maintenance expenditure practices are transparent.
Accessible Services/Mobility Management/Paratransit: As we indicated in our
October 21,2014 comment letter on the Countywide Transportation Plan, the issue of
improvements to transit for the elderly and people with disabilities (accessible services)
is a priority for the Board. This issue is longstanding; the Board made similar comments
in 2002 during the effort to reauthorize Measure C. The Board is making these
comments due to the forecasted growth of the target population1 and increasing costs2 .
1 65+ Bay Area population is forecasted to grow 137% by 2040. Data sources: 2010 Census, California Department
ofFinance, ABAG
260% increase in paratransit cost per trip from 2004 to 2013 (average of all Contra Costa County transit agencies)
Data source: 2004-2013 National Transit Database
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The Board believes this issue requires substantial, deliberate attention given that
accessible transit responsibilities are diffused in Contra Costa County, making progress
challenging. Accessible transit in the County consists of four different public Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) para transit providers, program specific transit providers,
city-based providers and the County itself has certain transportation obligations related
to health care and the Older Americans Act. This structure grew organically over time
and as such, no single organization falls naturally into a leadership role. With the
recommendations below, we want to provide a countywide direction and improve
services to our shared constituency while providing much needed cost controls.
In our October 2014 comment letter we indicated that accessible service would need, in
addition to additional funding, fundamental administrative changes if we are to
respond adequately in a cost-effective manner to the projected demand for service. The
recommendations below build on those earlier comments and are consistent with the
2013 Contra Costa Mobility Management Plan (CCMMP), as well as the unfulfilled
recommendations in the 2004 Contra Costa Paratransit Improvement Study. The
recommendations in this letter and found in the CCMMP are also consistent with MTC's
Coordinated Public Transit -Human Services Transportation Plan Update for the Bay Area. The
MTC Plan has the recommendation of "strengthening mobility management" which
includes the designation of a Consolidated Transportation Services Agency3 (CTSA).
The designation of a CTSA is also a recommendation in the 2013 CCMMP.
The Board supports the following relative to accessible services in a new TEP:
1) The TEP should, in addition to providing additional operations funding, fund a
countywide mobility management4 program as recommended in the CCMMP5• The
CCMMP includes preliminary cost figures for implementation which may need to be
refined as we move ahead. As implementation progresses, the Board strongly
3 CTSA: Adapted from several public sources: Created under AB 210 (1979-"Social Services Transportation
Improvement Act"). The purpose of the Act was to improve the quality of transportation services to low mobility
groups while achie\ing cost savings, lowered insurance premiums and more efficient use of vehicles and funding
resources. The legislation took the middle course between absolutely mandating and simply facilitating the
coordination of transportation services. Designation of CTSAs and implementation of other aspects of the Act were
seen as a flexible mechanism to deal with the problem of inefficient or duplicative transportation services.
4 Mobility Management Defined: Mobility management (MM) is a strategic approach to the coordination of
transportation service, revenue streams, technology implementation, and customer service. MM directs passengers
to the most appropriate and cost-effective transportation option using information, incentives, and other voluntary
measures. Best implemented on a larger scale, a mobility-managed service area provides a full range of well
synchronized mobility services in a cost effective manner.
5 A small non-profit, "Mobility Matters" (formerly, "Senior Helpline Services") has begun providing some mobility
management in Contra Costa County. However, that organization has limited funding thorough grants expiring in
2016. TRANSPAC provides Mobility Matters some Measure J funds (20a-Sr/Disabled Transportation) for a
volunteer driver program. No Measure J funds are used for mobility management functions.
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recommends consideration of a transition to the mobility management/brokerage6
model used in Santa Clara County.
2) Currently, Measure J has eligibility requirements placed on local jurisdictions in order
to receive Local Streets & Maintenance funding. As mentioned in the Local Streets and
Roads section above, additional requirements are being considered for supplementary
maintenance funding. Similar to those requirements, the Board is proposing that
eligibility for transit funding under a new TEP be contingent upon participation in the
implementation of the mobility management program and other identified
improvements to accessible services.
3) Implementing the service model proposed in #1 above is a substantial investment. We
believe that the County and Authority Board members would benefit from a tour of the
Santa Clara County accessible services operation, OUTREACH. The OUTREACH
operation is non-profit based and is a national model for cost-effective procurement,
contracting and operations7• During a time where our own transit operations show a
trend of increasing costs, the OUTREACH model has shown reduced costs8• The Board
is requesting attendance from Authority members on this tour tentatively scheduled for
December.
4) One barrier to progress on this issue is the understandable resistance to any changes
in service to a sensitive population. As we move ahead with this effort, an explicit
commitment should be made by all agencies involved to insulate current accessible
transit customers from service degradations or interruptions.
The Authority should be aware that the Board is fully committed to pursuing
improvements to accessible transit. The Santa Clara County mobility
management/brokerage model includes County support by way of competitive pricing
on vehicle maintenance, vehicle parking and bulk fuel purchases. The Board is currently
exploring the possibility of duplicating that service in Contra Costa.
Improved Land Use Coordination: In our October 2014letter and at our September 15th
discussion, the Board discussed the need for economic development and balancing jobs
6 A mobility management operation can, over time, transition to a "brokerage" model. A brokerage model splits
functions related to ADA paratransit/accessible service with a transit agency. Those functions span a continuum
starting with administrative responsibilities (contracting with service providers, monitoring performance, customer
service) all the way up to a full service brokerage (central call center/dispatch, management of a coordinated system,
etc). Adapted from FTA Report #0081, "Accessible Services for All":
http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents. 'FTA Reoort No. 0081.odf#nage=39
7 Federal Transit Administration, "Accessible Transit Services for All" December 2014
www.fta.dot.gov/documents/FT A Reoort No. 0081.pdf#page=246
8 19% decrease in cost per trip from 2004 to 2013 Data source: 2004-2013 National Transit Database
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and housing to make more efficient use of our transportation infrastructure. The
following statistics underscore the structural problems that challenge our transportation
network as well the potential benefits of addressing these problems:
1) The five cities in the Bay Area with the longest commute times are all in Contra Costa
County9;
2) Contra Costa is second only to Solano for having the lowest number of jobs relative to
housing10 and is forecast to be the only County in the Bay Area with fewer jobs than
housing units in 2040 11 ; and
3) Travel patterns are imbalanced resulting in substantially underutilized infrastructure.
For example, State Route 4 in East Contra Costa County carries approximately 2.3 times
as many vehicles in the commute direction as in the non-commute direction12 •
Long and congested commute patterns cause residents to spend more of their time
commuting than in other, more valuable activities and contribute substantially to
unhealthful and climate-altering emissions. A primary cause of this unbalanced,
inefficient and resource-intensive transportation pattern is that it can be difficult to find
jobs and housing in close proximity, or to find jobs and housing connected by transit.
The potential sales tax measure now under consideration may present an opportunity
to better address a root cause of the transportation challenges we face.
The Board would like to discuss with the Authority and other stakeholders the
possibility of developing policies in the TEP for promoting development that reduces
congestion and makes better use of transit and other existing infrastructure. We propose
that conversation include two types of approaches: a) funding allocations; and b) new
policy incentives. To stimulate discussion, we have included some initial ideas below
on each of these two approaches. We would welcome a discussion on these and other
ideas that others may have.
Initial Ideas on the Funding Allocation Approach: The TEP could allocate a portion of
the future funds to a congestion reduction program related to stimulating certain types
of new development. Funds for such a program could be used to stimulate certain infill
and other development that demonstrates positive impacts on the transportation
system, such as reduced demand on the most congested freeways and roads, better
9 MTC's "Vital Signs": Oakley, Brentwood, Antioch, Hercules, Pittsburg
10 ABAG : San Francisco Bay Area: State of the Region: Economy/Population/Housing-2015 (Figure 4 .27 (Jobs to
Housing Ratio, Bay Area Counties))
11 ABAG: Draft Plan Bay Area: Forecast of Jobs, Population, & Housing, March 2013 (Table 14 (SF Bay Area
County Housing and Job Growth, 2010-2040))
12 MTC's Vital Signs
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utilization of transit, greater off-peak utilization, reduced average commute times, and
reduction of out-of-county commute trips. This could take the form of development in
Priority Development Areas (PDAs) near transit or other types of development that
achieve the demand reduction goal. For Contra Costa County, jobs/housing balance is a
key concern. A focus on developing employment centers that would offer well-paying
jobs proximate to housing (i.e. priority industrial areas or priority employment areas)
could have merit. Stimulating development that establishes well-paying jobs in East
County, for example, could reduce strain on Highway 4, offer a far easier commute for
East County residents and make better use of prior transportation investments by
stimulating the counter commute.
Subject to feasibility studies, demonstration of congestion reduction, and Authority
approvai, iocal jurisdictions could request funding for projects that would stimulate
development that would reduce congestion. Such investments could include
transportation infrastructure (e.g. improvements to transit and roadways in areas
targeted for job growth). However, to realize the congestion reduction benefit of the
desired development, a broader range of investments could be considered, such as
advanced telecommunication/broadband infrastructure, water, sewer, power, impact fee
offsets, land assembly, or other investments. The analysis should consider not only the
direct growth in jobs (and housing) likely to result from the investment, but also the net
growth in jobs (certain jobs such as advanced manufacturing can have relatively high
job multipliers).
Initial Ideas on the Policy Incentives Approach: The TEP might include additional
policy incentives to promote infill and other development that reduces congestion. For
example, the TEP could include incentives for local agencies to adopt and implement
certain land-use policies such as PDAs, priority industrial areas or priority employment
areas, greater density along transit or employment targets. Alternatively, incentives
could be linked to certain TEP funding categories. For instance, economic
development/jobs-housing balance/congestion reduction goals could be criteria for
allocating funding to any competitively awarded pots of funds.
Finally, the Board hopes there can be a discussion regarding if and how the potential
measure can address the fundamental shifts in the statewide transportation planning
and funding landscape resulting from recent landmark greenhouse gas reduction
legislation (for instance the State's replacement of the Level of Service (LOS) metric with
a Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT) metric). At this time, it may be appropriate to consider
revisions to the Authority's Growth Management Program and Technical Procedures that
would incrementally and strategically adapt to the new VMT standard while
maintaining the local benefits of the current LOS standard.
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The Board would welcome discussion on these and other ideas related to these
challenging land use and transportation issues.
Bicycle Transportation Issues: Contra Costa County currently has the lowest rate of
trips-by-bike rate in the Bay Area according to the MTC 13 • Please consider a strategic
approach to developing and prioritizing bicycle project and program activities to
reverse this rate to improve the County's ranking.
One component of that strategic approach could be to further expand and improve the
County's network of separated, Class I trails. These facilities often have a substantial
number of users, traveling at varying speeds, on a single path. For example, a "bicycle
expressway" could be a separate project in the Iron Horse corridor that would
accommodate faster cyclists. This would increase usage, safety, and comfort for both
cyclists and pedestrians and merits consideration during development of the TEP.
Major Projects: The following is an update to the Board's priority project list
transmitted in our October 2014 comment letter. The Board also intends on pursuing
these priorities at the appropriate Regional Transportation Planning Committees.
The TriLink/State Route 239: This project continues to be a priority. In the interest of
advancing a project within a shorter time frame, the Board is requesting that the Vasco-
Byron Highway connector phase be prioritized in the TriLink program of projects.
The Kirker Pass Road Truck Climbing Lanes: This project addresses congestion and
safety along in this critical TRANSPAC and TRANSPLAN connector road.
The northbound project, estimated to cost $18 million, is scheduled for construction in
2018 and will provide a northbound truck climbing lane and paved shoulders for future
Class II bike lanes between Clearbrook Drive in the City of Concord and the
easternmost Hess Road intersection in the unincorporated area. The project is needed to
improve safety for motorists and bicyclists along this stretch of road that experiences
high truck traffic and is a major commute corridor between Central and East County.
With sustained grades steeper than eight percent, trucks are unable to match the speed
of other vehicles on the roadway, causing significant congestion and creating a safety
hazard. The southbound project will add a truck climbing lane in the opposite direction
and is estimated to cost over $20 million. There is no date yet for construction, but
project development activities are expected to be started within the next few years.
Capitol Corridor Voucher Program: This is a new proposed program that the Board is
requesting WCCTAC and CCTA explore. WCCTAC is currently involved in a high
capacity transit study that would explicitly or effectively extend BART service in West
13 MTC: Regional Bicycle Plan for the San Francisco Bay Area-2009 Update.
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Contra Costa County. Given that a service expansion of this type is typically a long-term
process; a more immediate solution should be considered.
The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) currently operates the Capitol
Corridor service through Contra Costa County. In order to provide some service
increase to West Contra Cost residents in the short term, a TEP-funded, Capitol
Corridor voucher program for Contra Costa residents should be considered. The CCJP A
is currently involved in a Capitol Corridor Vision Planning process, which calls for
coordination with WCCTAC and CCTA relative to the high capacity transit study.
Either the CCJPA planning process or the WCCTAC High Capacity Transit Study may
be an appropriate mechanism by which to explore this concept.
Marsh Creek Trail: The Board also suggests consideration of an emerging
transportation project: a multi-use path in the Marsh Creek corridor that would connect
east and west County on or near Marsh Creek Road. This project is in the concept stage
and discussion among local jurisdictions has begun. The project would be a significant
community asset and may mature enough in the next year to warrant eligibility for
funding.
The following projects continue to be a priority: North Richmond Truck Route, I-
680 HOV Gap Closure, Iron Horse/Lafayette-Moraga Trail Connector, Vasco Road
Safety Improvements, and Northern Waterfront Goods Movement Infrastructure.
The Board of Supervisors greatly appreciates staff and consultant assistance during our
deliberations on TEP development. We look forward to your response and additional
engagement on this critical issue.
Sincerely,
Gioia, Chair
ra Costa County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor, District I
C:
David Twa, County Adntinistrator
Sharon Anderson, County Counsel
Julie Bueren, Director-Public Works Department
John Kopchik, Director -Conservation and Development
Patricia Tanquary, CEO -Contra Costa Health Plan
Sherry McCoy, Chair-WCCTAC
Don Tatzin, Chair-SWAT
Robert Taylor, Chair, TRANSPLAN
Loella Haskew, Chair-TRANSPAC
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Smith, Watts &Hartmann, LLC.
Consulting and Governmental Relations
980 Ninth Street, Suite 2000 Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: (916) 446-5508 Fax: (916) 266-4580
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Cunningham
FROM: Mark Watts
DATE: January 26, 2016
SUBJECT: Legislation of Interest
Presented below are brief summaries of newly introduced 2016 legislation for your consideration.
These include two bills, AB 1665 (Bonilla) and AB 1592 (Bonilla). In addition, I have provided
summaries of the two recently introduced transportation funding bills, AB 1591 (Frazier) and the
Governor’s’ Transportation Budget Plan (waiting for it to be available in print); I have not made
recommendations for these, but the information provided would be a usable guide for Board
discussion.
In addition, accompanying this memo is a broader overview of where the Transportation Funding
legislative process and proposals stand as of now.
AB 1665 (Bonilla)
Status: Introduced, January 6, 2016; may be heard February 6.
Summary: In 2013 AB 210 included a provision to allow Contra Costa County to adopt an ordinance
proposing the imposition of a transactions and use tax for the support of countywide transportation
programs at a rate of no more than 0.50% that, in combination with other specified taxes, exceeds
the 2% statutory limitation.
AB 1665 (Bonilla) would additionally authorize this same taxing authority for a countywide
transportation program to be available to the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, as well as the
County, and extend the period of authorization from 2020 to 2024.
The bill further proposes to replace the County as the entity to impose the tax with the
Transportation Authority
Recommendation: Committee Discussion
AB 1592 (Bonilla)
Status: Introduced, January 14, 2016; may be heard February 14.
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Summary: This measure would authorize the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to conduct a pilot
project for the testing of autonomous vehicles if the testing is conducted only ay (1) a business park
designated by the authority and (2) the GoMentum Station; it further requires that the autonomous
vehicle may only operate at speeds of less than 35 miles per hour.
Current law authorizes autonomous cars to operate on public roads for testing purposes, but under
limiting conditions that include: (1) a driver is seated in the driver’s seat and must be capable of
taking control of the vehicle, (2) the vehicle must have a steering wheel, and (3) the vehicle has brake
pedals and an accelerator that can be controlled by the vehicle operator. Because the vehicles that
the Authority would like to test are not so equipped, this bill is necessary to permit operation on
portions of public roads at the facilities enumerated in the bill.
Recommendation: Support
Governor’s Transportation Funding Plan:
Governor Brown has formalized the proposal he rolled out last September by incorporating it into the
state budget he unveiled earlier this month. This plan would generate approximately $3.6 billion
annually and includes a number of protections and reforms called for by various Republicans last
year.
Key Revenue elements:
• Road Improvement Charge – $2 billion from a new $65 fee on all vehicles, including hybrids
and electrics;
• Stabilize Gasoline Excise Tax – $500 million by setting the gasoline excise tax beginning in
2017‐18 at the historical average of 18 cents, eliminating the current annual adjustments, and
adjusting the tax annually for inflation;
• Diesel Excise Tax – $500 million from an 11‐cent increase in the diesel excise tax beginning in
2017‐18, adjusted annually for inflation;
• Cap and Trade – $500 million (see below) in additional Cap and Trade proceeds for complete
streets and transit; and,
• Caltrans Efficiencies – $100 million in cost‐saving reforms.
Key Reform Elements:
Streamlined Project Delivery
• Limited California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption;
• Removes the sunset date for the federal delegation of environmental reviews so they can be
completed concurrent with the state review;
• Advance project environmental mitigation to get early buy‐in on activities and reduce late
challenges that delay projects;
Innovative procurement methods,
• Authorizes additional projects (6) for procurement by Caltrans using the Construction
Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) process.
• Extension of P3 law through 2027.
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Key Transit Elements:
The transportation‐funding package would provide these additional amounts for transit and
alternative fuel vehicles:
• Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program – $400 million (for $600 million total)
• New Low Carbon Road Program (Complete Streets) – $100 million
• Low Carbon Transportation – $500 million
AB 1591 (Frazier)
Mr. Frazier has been meeting with transportation stakeholders during the legislative interim recess to
gather input for his transportation proposal. Assemblymember Frazier’s proposal (AB 1591) was
introduced in January and his office indicates that it is intended to raise more than $7 billion annually
to be used for trade corridor improvements and road maintenance and rehabilitation.
Key Revenue elements:
Gas Tax:
Increases the excise tax on gasoline by 22.5 cents per gallon
Indexes the gas tax using the Consumer Price Index every three years thereafter;
9.5 cents used to restore funding lost from declining tax revenues due to rate adjustments by
the Board of Equalization.
Revenue raised from the gas tax increase (over $3.3 billion annually) will be split 50/50
between the state and local agencies;
A nominal portion is aside to encourage state‐local partnerships.
Diesel Tax:
Increases the diesel fuel tax by 30 cents a gallon, also indexed.
Revenues of $840 million annually will be directed to the state's trade corridors
Registration Fee:
Increases the vehicle registration fee by $38 annually (just over 10 cents a day).
Directs those funds ($1.254 billion) to road maintenance and rehabilitation.
EV Fee (Surcharge):
Imposes an electric vehicle surcharge of $165;
Cap and Trade:
20% (approximately $400 million annually) for major freight corridors. Communities near our
major freight corridors have borne the brunt of the nation's goods movement system.
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10% ($200 million) more for intercity rail and transit, for a total of 20% of the auction
proceeds.
Truck Weight Fees:
Restoring the truck weight fees, which directs $1 billion to the State Highway Account
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Smith, Watts &Hartmann, LLC.
Consulting and Governmental Relations
925 L Street, Suite 220 Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: (916) 446-5508 Fax: (916) 266-4580
MEMORANDUM
TO: John Cunningham
FROM: Mark Watts
DATE: January 26, 2016
SUBJECT: TWIC Report:
Transportation Funding, Special Session and the State Budget
This report provides an overview of the past year’s activities related to transportation funding, as well
as an overview of the current state of activity.
Recap of 2015 Activities
Legislative Special Session.
In late June, the Governor accompanied by legislative leadership, announced the formation of a
Legislative Special Session on Transportation & Infrastructure. As is typically the case, this Special
Session ran concurrently with the regular session, and the main advantage of such a Session is that it
is free from many of the normal legislative deadlines and rules.
In late summer, the Special Session committee hearings were conducted to consider several bills
introduced at that time; prominent among these were SBX1 1 (Beall) and SCAX1 1 (Huff). Senator
Beall’s bill provided a funding framework that would generate $4.3 billion, annually, while the
measure by Senator Huff was a constitutional amendment to “lock‐box” the new revenues that might
emerge from the Special Session.
Transportation & Infrastructure Conference Committee.
During the Interim Recess (Fall) a Conference Committee was established and two conference
committee meetings were conducted. Although these hearings were very well attended by industry
and transportation stakeholders, little or no action was taken by the conference committee
members.
Governor’s Initial Transportation Funding Proposal.
As the regular legislative session wound down in September, Governor Brown unveiled a $3.6 billion
funding proposal that he indicated he would approve if the Legislature adopted it. A strong coalition
of transportation stakeholders, Fix Our Roads, lead by the California Alliance for Jobs, cities, counties
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and including others, provided public support for the Governor’s proposal, which included many TV
and press interviews.
While the legislature was adjourned in the final three months of the year, the Fix Our Roads coalition
partners met regularly with conference chairs, Senator Jim Beall and Assemblymember Jimmy
Gomez, and various members of the Conference Committee to prepare for a renewed effort in 2016.
Current Developments, 2016
2016‐17 State Budget released.
Governor Brown proposed in early January a $122.6 billion General Fund budget plan for 2016‐17
that makes significant increases in funding for education, health care and state infrastructure, while
bolstering the state's Rainy Day Fund and paying down state debts and liabilities.
The Governor's budget proposes a supplemental deposit of $2 billion into the state's Rainy Day Fund ‐
this increases the balance from 37 percent today to 65 percent of its constitutional target of 10% of
the General Fund. Building up the fund is a key policy goal of the Governor to hold off deep budget
cuts in the next economic downturn.
He also indicated during his presentation that his administration had been planning for the
impending end of the Prop 30 taxes by doing multi‐year forecasts and assuming it is not re‐ enacted.
Essentially, his team structured the Proposition so that there would be a step down in revenues, with
half the sales tax component midway through the fiscal year, then hit fully in the next year; the same
approach applies to the personal income tax, which ends in 2018.
Governor Brown’s Transportation Budget Proposal.
In the meantime, Governor Brown has formalized the proposal he rolled out last September by
incorporating it into the state budget he unveiled earlier this month. His plan remains at
approximately $3.6 billion and includes a number of protections and reforms suggested by the
Republican Caucuses last year. It appears the Governor has put his transportation plan into the
budget as a demonstration of his interest in helping to reach agreement on a funding solution,
Price Based Gas Tax Adjustment (Tax Swap).
The Transportation Commission has recently alerted the transportation community at public
meetings about the shortcomings of annual gas tax swap and how it affects the State Transportation
Improvement Program (STIP, for short), as well as city/county roads and state repairs. With the
sustained, relatively low price of fuel, the swap mechanism exacerbates the funding picture by
reducing transportation revenue at a time when we need to increase investment in our mobility
system.
As the Commission considers the upcoming five‐year STIP for 2016, the effect of this swap
mechanism on a portion of the existing gas taxis projected to be catastrophic. As a result of reduced
revenue due to the swap, $876 million in 2015 alone, the 2016 Fund Estimate adopted by the CTC in
August included virtually no money for new projects in the updated program. Now, the Department
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of Finance is estimating a further reduction in the excise tax for the coming year and that has
prompted Caltrans to prepare a revised fund estimate reflecting the additional decline in revenue.
The Commission adopted these revisions at its January meeting.
Last year, due to declining prices, the BOE reduced the gas excise tax by 6 cents (bringing it to 12
cents), generating a loss of almost $1 billion in revenue this year and if BOE uses the same formula it
has been using to calculate its next annual adjustment, it will trigger an additional 3 cents reduction
effective July 1, which would create another reduction of about $450 million.
The Governor’s funding proposal includes a plan to replace the tax swap by setting the gas tax at 18
cents (its historical average) and then applying an index annually tied to the CPI.
Revised Senate Plan (SBX1 1, Beall).
Senate Transportation & Housing Chair Jim Beall has also been working on a bill since last April. As co‐
chair of the conference committee, he has continued to refine and amend his bill to reflect
discussions he has had with Senate Republicans, the environmental community and others. It is
anticipated that Senator Beall will amend his present bill, SBX1 1, within the next week after he has
had opportunity to present his proposal to the Democratic caucus. His new bill will be larger than the
$3.6 billion package that the Governor unveiled last September.
New Assembly Plan (AB 1591, Frazier).
Assembly Transportation Chair Jim Frazier has been meeting with numerous transportation
stakeholders throughout the state in an effort to gather input for a transportation proposal he has
been working on for more than a year.
Frazier’s proposal was released as AB 1591 a day before the Governor released his 2016/17‐budget
plan. According to Frazier, AB 1591 will raise more than $7 billion annually to be used for trade
corridor improvements and road maintenance and rehabilitation.
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The Board of Supervisors
County Administration Building
651 Pine Street, Room 106
Martinez, California 94553-1293
John Gioia, 1st District
Candace Andersen, 2nd District
Mary N. Piepho, 3rd District
Karen Mitchoff, 4th District
Federal D. Glover, 5th District
February 3, 2016
Honorable Susan A. Bonilla
California State Assembly, 14th District
State Capitol, Room 4140
Sacramento, CA 95814‐4900
Re: AB 1592 (Bonilla) Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Project – SUPPORT
Dear Assemblywoman Bonilla:
On behalf of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, I am writing to express our support for AB 1592 (Bonilla),
which would authorize the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) to conduct a pilot project for the testing of
shared autonomous vehicles not equipped with a steering wheel, brake pedal, or operator.
California is on the cusp of transforming everyday transportation, increasing road safety, improving traffic congestion
and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. However, it is critical that the state is committed to supporting the growth
of advanced technologies to ensure that California remains a global leader in innovation and becomes a potential
hotbed for investment, development and job creation.
In 2012, Senate Bill 1298 was signed into law, authorizing the operation of autonomous vehicles on public roads for
testing purposes and requiring the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to adopt regulations by January
2015. While DMV is still drafting the final regulations for the full deployment of autonomous vehicles on public roads, it
is imperative that research, development and testing of such rapidly advancing technologies are not stalled.
AB 1592 supports safe testing of low‐speed, multi‐passenger, electric autonomous vehicles at GoMentum Station – the
largest secure transportation technology proving grounds in the nation, and a private business park in Contra Costa
County, to be designated by CCTA.
Contra Costa County is proud to support AB 1592 (Bonilla) which will help cultivate safe, innovative, convenient, and
complementary modes of transportation in our community. I would like to thank you for your leadership on this
important policy matter and if you have any questions, please contact John Kopchik, Director of Conservation and
Development at 925‐674‐7819 or john.kopchik@dcd.cccounty.us.
Sincerely,
Candace Andersen
Chair
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
David Twa
Clerk of the Board
and
County Administrator
(925) 335-1900
Contra
Costa
County
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AB 1592: Advancing the Testing of Autonomous Vehicles
Contact: Ryan Morimune or Luis Quinonez, Office of Assemblywoman Susan A. Bonilla, (916) 319-2014,
ryan.morimune@asm.ca.gov or luis.quinonez@asm.ca.gov
Summary:
AB 1592 will authorize the Contra Costa Transportation
Authority (CCTA) to conduct a pilot project for the
testing of electric, low-speed, multi-passenger
autonomous vehicles.
Background:
With the advent of autonomous vehicles and the rapid
development of autonomous technologies and connected
vehicle applications, California is on the cusp of
transforming everyday transportation, increasing road
safety and improving mobility.
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is a
public agency which is spearheading the testing and
development of autonomous and connected vehicle
technologies in Northern California.
As a regional leader in transportation, CCTA developed
GoMentum Station at the 5,000 acre, former United
States Navy weapons station in Concord, CA, where the
convergence of automobile manufacturers,
communications companies, technology companies,
researchers and public agencies are testing next
generation transportation technologies that will redefine
mobility.
Need for legislation:
In 2012, Senate Bill 1298 was signed into law,
authorizing the operatation of autonomous vehicles on
public roads for testing purposes. This bill required the
California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to
adopt regulations for the operation of autonomous
vehicles on public roads, including any testing,
equipment, performance, and insurance standards no
later than January 1, 2015.
In September 2014, DMV enacted regulations setting
forth the requirments for testing autonomous vehicles,
but they are still drafting the final set of regulations for
the full deployment of autonomous vehicles for public
operation.
CCTA currently hosts autonomous vehicle testing at
GoMentum Station because it is a private, secure facility
located within the Concord Naval Weapons Station.
CCTA is planning to expand their testing program, but
current law does not authorize the operation of
autonomous vehicles without a steering wheel, brake
pedal, accelerator, and operator on public roads, even if
they intersect private property.
AB 1592 authorizes CCTA to continue to cultivate safe,
convenient, innovative, complementary and alternative
modes of transportation at GoMentum Station and a
private business park within Contra Costa County,
designated by CCTA.
For California to remain on the cutting edge of
transportation technology and a potential hotbed for
investment, development, and new jobs, it is imperative
that the State continues to support the growth of testing
programs that advance autonomous vehicle technology.
This bill:
Specifically, this bill:
Authorizes CCTA to conduct a pilot project for
the testing of autonomous vehicles not equipped
with a steering wheel, brake pedal, accelerator or
operator.
The autonomous vehicle shall operate at speeds
less than 35 miles per hour.
Testing shall be conducted only at GoMentum
Station at the former Concord Naval Weapons
Station and a privately owned business park
designated by CCTA, including any public roads
intersecting the designated property.
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Support:
Contra Costa Transportation Authority (Sponsor)
Contact:
Ryan Morimune
Office of Assemblywoman Susan A. Bonilla
916-319-2014
ryan.morimune@asm.ca.gov
Luis Quinonez
Office of Assemblywoman Susan A. Bonilla
916-319-2014
luis.quinonez@asm.ca.gov
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Adopted Positions on Legislation of Interest – 2016 (Information Updated from Last Month is in bold/italics) Bill Status CC County ABAG BAAQMD CCTA CSAC LofC MTC Other Notes AB 1 a (Alejo) Transportation funding Watch Watch AB 2 (Alejo) Community Revitalization Authority Staff Recommendation: Watch Watch Support AB 2a (Perea) Transportation projects: comprehensive lease agreements Watch Watch AB 4 (Linder) Vehicle Weight Fees: Transportation Bond Debt Service Watch Watch Support & Seek Amendment AB 6 (Wilk) Bonds: Transportation: School Facilities Watch Watch AB 8 (Gatto) Emergency Services: Hit-and-Run Incidents Pending Watch AB 21 (Perea) California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: Emissions Limit: Scoping Plan Staff Recommendation: Watch Support ??? AB 23 (Patterson) California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: Market-Based Compliance Mechanisms: Exemption Staff Recommendation: Watch Oppose (Martinson) Pending; (Keene) Pending Watch AB 33 (Quirk) California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: Scoping Plan (Martinson) Pending; (Keene) Pending Watch AB 148 (Holden) School Facilities: General Obligation Bond Measure Watch AB 157 (Levin) Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Staff Recommendation: Watch Staff Recommendation: Support Watch Support & Seek Amendment AB 1591 (Frazier) Transportation Funding (Road Maintenance Rehab Program/ AB 194 (Frazier) High-occupancy toll lanes Staff Recommendation: Support Watch Watch Support AB 227 (Alejo) Transportation funding Pending Watch Support TWIC Packet Page Number 53 of 83
Bill Status CC County ABAG BAAQMD CCTA CSAC LofC MTC Other Notes AB 518 (Frazier) Department of Transportation Watch Watch AB 1265 (Perea) Transportation projects: comprehensive development lease agreements Watch Support AB 1284 (Baker) Bay Area state-owned toll bridges: Toll Bridge Program Oversight Committee Staff Recommendation: Watch Watch AB 1344 (Jones) County office of education: charter schools Staff Recommendation of Oppose Oppose Oppose AB 1659 (Rodriguez) Vehicles: Prima Facie Speed Limits: Schools WAS: SB 632 (Cannella) Vehicles: prima facie speed limits: schools. Support Support? Watch Legislation based on CCC proposal AB 1665 (Bonilla) Transactions and use taxes: County of Alameda, County of Contra Costa, and Contra Costa Transportation Authority. Pending Watch AB 1592 (Bonilla) Autonomous Vehicles: Pilot Project SB 1 (Gaines) California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: Market-Based Compliance Mechanisms: Exemption Staff Recommendation: Watch Oppose (Martinson) Pending; (Keene) Pending Watch SB 1 a (Beall) Transportation funding Support Support SB 5 (Vidak) California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: Market-Based Compliance Mechanisms: Exemption Staff Recommendation: Watch Oppose (Martinson) Pending; (Keene) Pending Watch SB 8 (Hertzberg) Taxation Pending Watch SB 9 (Beall) Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Staff Recommendation: Watch Watch Watch SB 16 (Beall) Transportation funding Staff Recommendation: Watch Support Support Staff Recommendation: Support and Seek Amendments TWIC Packet Page Number 54 of 83
Bill Status CC County ABAG BAAQMD CCTA CSAC LofC MTC Other Notes SB 32 (Pavley) California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: Emissions Limit Support (Martinson) Pending; (Keene) Pending Watch SB 39 (Pavley) Vehicles: High-Occupancy Vehicle Lanes Watch Watch Oppose SB 40 (Gaines) Air Quality Improvement Program: Vehicle Rebates Pending Watch SB 114 (Liu) Education facilities: Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2016 Staff Recommendation of Watch Watch SB 313 (Monning) Local government: zoning ordinances: school districts Support Support Watch SB 491 (Committee on Transportation and Housing) Omnibus bill Staff Recommendation: Watch Watch Watch SB 654 (De Leon) Hazardous waste: facilities permitting Watch Watch CA ACA 4 (Frazier) Local government transportation projects: special taxes: voter approval Staff Recommendation: Watch Staff Recommendation: Support (Holzem) Watch; (Buss) Support Support Staff Recommendation: Support SCA 1 a (Huff) Motor vehicle fees and taxes: restriction on expenditures. Support in Concept Watch SCA 7 (Huff) Motor vehicle fees and taxes: restriction on expenditures (Holzem) Watch; (Buss) Support Watch G:\Transportation\Legislation\2016\Positions on Legislation of Interest - 2016.docx TWIC Packet Page Number 55 of 83
LUCETIA DUNN, Chair
BOB ALVARADO, Vice Chair
DARIUS ASSEMI
YVONNE B. BURKE
JAMES EARP
JAMES C. GHIELMETII
CARL GUARDINO
FRAN INMAN
CHRISTINE KEHOE
JAMES MADAFFER
JOSEPH TAVAGLIONE
SENATOR JIM BEALL, Ex Officio
ASSEMBLY MEMBER JIM FRAZIER, Ex Officio
Will Kempton, Executive Director
STATE OF CALIFORNIA EDMU ND G. BROWN Jr., Governor
C ALIFORN IA T RAN SPORTAT ION COMMIS SI O N
1120 N STREET, MS-52
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
P. 0. BOX 942873
SACRAMENTO, CA 94273-0001
FAX (916) 653-2134
(916) 654-4245
http://www.catc.ca.gov
State Transportation Funding Crisis C ontinues to W orse n
January 27,2016
Members, California State Legislature:
This letter is to inform you of recent actions by the California Transportation Commission (Commission)
that will reduce funding for state transportation projects by three-quarters of a billion dollars over the next
five years. On top of an already significant shortfall in funding for repairs to our existing system, th e
Commission recently approved a reduced estimate of $754 million to the funds expected to be available
over the five-year State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) period. This means that in addition to
no new projects for the upcoming STIP , programmed projects must be deleted or delayed. The effect of this
reduction on the state's transportation system will be nothing short of catastrophic. Attached is a list of
those projects that may be delayed or removed from the new STIP in each legislative district.
The Commission strongly urges legislators to work together to develop a compromise that will result in a
significant down payment on our transportation infrastructure needs and provide for meaningful reforms to
the state's transportation program. Failure to act and to act quickly will have serious consequences for the
future of California.
Sincerely,
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Honorable Members ofthe California State Legis lature
January 27, 2016
Page 2 of2
c: Brian Kelly, Secretary, California State Transportation Agency
Malcolm Dougherty, Director, California Department of Transportation
Executive Directors, Metropolitan Planning Organizations
Executive Directors, Regional Transportation Planning Agencies
Matt Cate, Executive Director, California State Association of Counties
Chris McKenzie, Executive Director, League of California Cities
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CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Projects at Risk for STIP Deletion or Delay
Total
Programmed Assembly Senate
County Route Project Title ($thousands) District(s) District(s)
Alameda rail Daly City BART Station lntermodallmprovements * 200 19 11
Alameda 84 East-West Connector in Fremont * 12,000 20 10
Alameda/Contra Costa 680 Freeway Performance Initiative, Phase 2 4,000 20,27 10,15
Alameda/Contra Costa rail BART Station Modernization Program * 16,726 15,16 7,9
Alameda/Santa Clara rail Oakland to San Jose Double Track, Segment 2A 7,000
18,20,
9,10,15 27,28
Alpine loc Hot Springs Creek Bridge Replacement 265 71 38
Alpine loc Hot Springs Road Reconstruction 340 71 38
Amador 88 Pine Grove Improvements * 3,951 5 8
Butte loc Midway Bridges Across Butte Creek, Replacement * 1,499 3 4
Butte 70 Passing Lanes, Cox-Palermo, Segment 2 * 3,000 3 4
Butte 70 Passing Lanes, Palermo-Ophir, Segment 1 * 22,400 3 4
Calaveras 4 Wagon Trail Expressway * 5,235 5 8
Calaveras 4 Wagon Trail Expressway (Programmed in Alpine) 1,400 5 8
Colusa loc Citywide, Various locations, Rehabilitation and Pedestrian Safety 700 3,4 4
Contra Costa rail Walnut Creek BART TOO lntermodal Project * 5,300 16 7
Contra Costa rail Hercules Railroad Station Building 5,100 . 15 9
Contra Costa 80 Central Ave Interchange, Phase 2 (Local Road Realign.) * 2,000 15 9
Contra Costa loc Kirker Pass Rd, North Bound Truck Climbing Lane * 2,650 14 7
Contra Costa 680 Southbound HOV Gap Closure, N Main-Livorna Road * 15,557 16 7
Contra Costa 80 San Pablo Dam Road Interchange, Phase 2 * 9,200 15 9
Contra Costa 680 Route 4 Interchange, Widen Route 4, Phase 3 * 36,610 14 7
ElDorado so W Placerville Interchanges, Ray Lawyer Dr Interchange, Phase 2 * 5,542 7 1
Fresno 41 Excelsior Expressway, Wid en to 4 Lanes * 2,142 31 14
Fresno 180 New freeway, Segment 3: Smith Ave-Frankwood Ave * 49,400 23 8,14
Glenn loc Lassen Street, Sycamore-Wood St, Reconstruction 503 3 4
Glenn loc County Roads 306-200-305, Rehabilitation 1,050 3 4
Glenn loc Sixth Street, South City Limit-North City Limit, Rehab. 350 3 4
Glenn loc Tehama Street, UPRR-Woodward Ave, Reconstruct 750 3 4
Glenn loc Road M 1/2, Route 32-Bryant Street, Reconstruct 630 3 4
Humboldt 101 Eureka-Arcata Corridor Improvement 30,000 2 2
Humboldt loc Highland and Koster Rehab ilitation 400 2 2
Humboldt loc Hawthorne, Felt & 14th Street Rehabilitation 400 2 2
Humboldt 101 Eureka-Arcata Corridor-Mitigation 3,000 2 2
Imperial 8 Imperial Avenue Interchange, Reconstruct * 33,650 56 40
In yo 395 Olancha-Cartage 4-Lane Expressway 88,500 26 8
lnyo loc Seibu Lane, Paiute Reservation-Schools, Bike Path 480 26 8
lnyo 395 Olancha-Cartage Archaeologica l Pre-Mitigation 5,000 26 8
Kern 58 Westside Parkway Connector * 33,001 34 16
Kern 46 Widen to 4 Lanes, Segment 4A, Lost Hill Rd-East of 1-5 * 4,100 32 16
Kern 14 Kern, Freeman Gulch Widening, Segment 1 * 31,088 34 16
Kern 14 Kern, Freeman Gulch Widening, Segment 2 * 7,610 34 16
Kings 198 12th Avenue Interchange, Hanford, Landscaping 1,376 32 14
Lake 29 Widen to 4 Lanes, Segment 2C * 24,027 4 2
Lake loc Lakeport Blvd at S. Main St, Improve Intersection * 194 4 2
Lake loc S. Main Street, Lakeport-Route 175, Widen, Bike Lane * 4,369 4 2
Lake loc Soda Bay Road, Route 175-Manning Creek, Widen, Bike lane 662 4 2
Lassen loc County Rehab B (Pumpkin Center, Ash Valley Roads) * 1,950 1 1
California Transportation Commission 1of5 January 27, 2016
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Total
Programmed Assembly Senate
County Route Project Title ($thousands) District(s) District(s)
Lassen foe City Street Rehabilitation 1,846 1 1
Lassen foe City Street Rehabilitation 955 1 1
Lassen foe City Street Rehabilitation 956 1 1
Lassen foe City Street Rehabilitation 2,320 1 1
Lassen foe Beaver Creek Bridge #7C-82 (Hwy Bridge Program Match), Replace * 254 1 1
Lassen foe Center Road, Route 395-Johnstonville Road, Reconstruct 2,890 1 1
Lassen foe New Main Street-Johnstonvi lle Road Connection 100 1 1
Lassen foe Skyline Road East/Extensi on, Phase 2 3,900 1 1
Los Angeles gsep Burbank Airport/Rail Station Pedestrian Grade Separation * 7,000 43 25
41,48,49, 22,24,25,
Los Angeles rail Light Rail Vehicles * 102,400
51,53,54,
26,30,32,
59,62,63, 33 ,35 64,70
Los Angeles 138 Widening Segment 6, 87th Street E-96th Street E * 13,700 36 21
Los Angeles 138 Widening Segment 13, 190th Street E-Route 18 * 41,900 36 21
Madera 99 Madera, Ave 12-Ave 17, Widen to 6 Lanes * 5,845 5 12
Madera 99 South of Madera, Ave 7-Ave 12, Widen to 6 Lanes * 3,000 5 12
Marin foe Parkade Area Circulation Improvements 255 10 2
Mariposa foe Silva Road, Post Miles 10-11.092, Rehabilitation 531 5 8
Mariposa foe Triangle Road , Post Miles 11.8-14.11, Rehabilitation 838 5 8
Mariposa foe Merced Falls Road, Post Miles 10 .00-12 .50, Rehab ., Phase 1 912 5 8
Mariposa foe Ben Hur Road, Post Miles 15 .00-18 .50, Reconstruction 1,115 5 8
Mendocino foe Laytonville, Branscomb Road, Multi-Use Bridge 385 2 2
Mendocino bus Revenue Vehicle Replacements, Six (6) * 88 2 2
Mendocino foe Gobbi Street/Waugh Lane Intersection, Traffic Signal 532 2 2
Mendocino foe Low Gap Road/N. Bush Street Intersection, Roundabout 703 2 2
Mendocino foe Ukiah Downtown Streetscape Improvements, Phase 1 1,155 2 2
Mendocino 101 N. State St Interchange Improvements, Roundabout, Phase 1 468 2 2
Mendocino 1 (Main St) Bike & Pedestrian Access Improvements 1,485 2 2
Mendocino 101 Willits Bypass Relinquishment * 3,442 2 2
Mendocino 101 Sherwood Road-Geometric Upgrade * 3,500 2 2
Mendocino foe East Side Potter Valley Road, Rehabilitation, Phase 1 * 3,150 2 2
Merced 99 Livingston 6-Lane Widening, Northbound and Southbound * 2,070 21 12
Merced 99 Livingston 6-Lane Widening, Southbound 34,250 21 12
Modoc foe County Road 55, Route 395-County Road 247A, Rehab. * 75 1 1
Modoc foe Pedestrian Imp rovements Alturas Central Business District 942 1 1
Modoc foe Oak and Juniper Streets, From Route 299 to 19th Street, Rehab . 890 1 1
Modoc loc County Road 87, in Ad in, Route 299-County Road 91, Rehab. 632 1 1
Modoc foe County Road 111, Route 139-County Road 108, Rehab. 687 1 1
Modoc foe Alturas, on East Street, Modoc Street-4th street, Rehab . 962 1 1
Modoc foe County Road 114, Route 139-County Road 101, Rehab. 407 1 1
Modoc foe County Road 272, Lassen-Modoc Co Line to Day Road, Rehab. 196 1 1
Mono foe Meridian Roundabout and Signal Relocation 2,610 5 8
Mono 203 (W Minaret Rd), Sidewalk & Safety 575 5 8
Mono foe Airport Road, Rehabilitation 1,273 5 8
Mono foe Countywide Pr eventive Maintenance Program 1,100 5 8
Monterey ra i l Capitol Corridor Extension -Kick Start * 18,856 29,30 12,17
Monterey 1 Operational Improvements, Carmel * 3,000 29,30 12,17
Monterey rail Coast Daylight/Caltrain Track Improvements * 300 29,30 12,17
Monterey bus Monterey Salinas Transit Buses 2,000 29,30 12,17
Monterey Joe lmjin Road Widening to 4 Lanes * 1,650 29,30 12,17
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County
Monterey
Monterey
Monterey
Napa
Napa
Napa
Napa
Napa
Napa
Nevada
Orange
Orange
Orange
Orange
Orange
Orange
Placer
Plumas
Plumas
Riverside
Riverside
Riverside
Riverside
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento
San Benito
San Bernardino
San Bernardino
San Bernardino
San Bernardino
San Bernardino
San Diego
San Diego
San Diego
San Francisco
San Joaquin
San Joaquin
San Joaquin
San Joaquin
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
Route Project Title
101 South County Frontage Roads
68 Corral de Tierra Intersection
156 4-Lane Expressway, Castroville-Prunedale
loc Devlin Road & Vine Trail Extension
lac Eucalyptus Drive Extension
loc California Avenue Roundabouts
128 Petrified Forest Road Intersection Improvements
loc Hopper Creek Pedestrian Path, Oak Circle-Mission
loc
49
rail
Airport Boulevard Rehabilitation
La Barr-McKnight Widening
Passing Siding, Laguna Niguel-San Juan Capistrano
Widening, Segment 1, Route 73-0so Parkway
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
* 5
5
57
405
HOV Lane Buffer Removal/Continuous Access, Route 57-Route 91 *
5
rail
loc
loc
loc
15
60
215
loc
loc
loc
loc
loc
loc
loc
5
bus
loc
51
51
156
10
210
Lambert Road Interchange Improvements
Auxiliary Lane Southbound, University-Route 133
HOV Lanes, Route 55-Route 57
Sacramento-Roseville Track Improvements
Graeagle-Johnsonville Road Reconstruction
North Loop, Phase 1
*
*
*
*
CV Link, Palm Springs-Coachella, Multi-Use Path, Phase 1 *
French Valley Parkway Interchange *
Truck Climb/Descend Lanes with Shoulders
Southbound Connector (SHOPP}
Grant Line Road, Waterman-Masher, Widen, Signals
ITS Master Plan, Phase 4 Implementation
Green Valley Road, E. Natoma-Sophia, Widen, Bike
*
*
*
*
Zinfandel Drive, Olson Or-White Rock Rd, Improvements *
14th Avenue Extension, Power Inn-Florin Perkins *
Hazel Avenue, Sunset-Madison, Widen, Signals
Old Town Florin Streetscape Improvements, Phase 2
HOV Lanes/Soundwalls, Route 50-Laguna Blvd, Phase 1
39 CNG Replacement Buses, Spare Parts
Laguna Creek Trail-North Camden Spur
*
*
*
Northbound Transition Lane, E Street-Eivas, Close E Street On ramp *
Ramp Meters at Various Locations on Routes 51, 80, 99
4-Lane Expressway, San Juan Bautista
HOV Lanes Haven Avenue-Ford Street
Highland Avenue-San Bernardino Avenue, Widen
*
58 4-Lane Expressway, Kramer Junction, Phase 1 *
215
215
rail
Mt Vernon/Washington Street Interchange Improvement •
Barton Interchange Reconstruction *
Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization *
Soundwalls, Manchester Avenue-Route 78
HOV Extension, Manchester Avenue-Route 78
Chinatown Broadway Complete Streets, Phase 4
*
*
5
5
foe
99 Turner Road Interchange Operational Improvements *
120 McKinley Avenue, New Interchange *
loc Stockton Avenue, 2nd Street-Doak Blvd, Widen *
rail Stockton to Escalon Double Track, Segment 4 *
101/46 Interchange Improvements, Phase 3 Roundabouts
46 Cholame, Convert to 4-Lane Expressway
California Transportation Commission 3of5
Total
Programmed
($thousands)
5,000
1,700
28,000
1,665
1,154
1,070
475
500
1,332
3,000
3,000
78,949
3,600
22,100
15,851
36,262
3,000
2,327
2,581
2,000
41,545
31,555
8,975
3,800
2,312
3,000
700
4,008
7,000
3,328
2,000
18,500
500
900
11,500
38,881
39,745
25,000
155,095
38,523
22,611
2,000
36,000
49,000
1,910
3,061
12,300
1,000
23,000
1,100
55,200
Assembly
District(s)
29,30
29,30
29,30
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
73
73
65,69
55
74
69
6
1
1
42,56
75
42,61
67
9
9
6,7
8
7
6
9
7,9
7,8,9
8
7
7
30
31,35
40
34
47
47
78
76
76
17
9
12
12
12,13
35
35
Senate
District(s)
12,17
12,17
12,17
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
36
36
29,32,34
29
37
34
1,4
1
1
28
28
23,31
24
6
6
1
4
6
1
6
6
1,4,6
6
6
6
12
20,23
23
18
20
20
39
36
36
11
5
5
5
5
17
17
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County
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
San Mateo
San Mateo
San Mateo
San Mateo
San Mateo
San Mateo
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
Santa Clara
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
Shasta
Shasta
Shasta
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Siskiyou
Siskiyou
Siskiyou
Siskiyou
Sisk iyou
Siskiyou
Siskiyou
Siskiyou
Siskiyou
Siskiyou
Siskiyou
Sisk iyou
Siskiyou
Siskiyou
Siskiyou
Solano
Stanislaus
Stanislaus
Stanislaus
Sutter
Tehama
Route Project Title
Wye, Convert to 4-Lane Expressway * 46
101 Brisco Road Interchange Improvements/Auxi li ary Lane *
loc Coun t ywide ITS Improvements
1 Operational Improvements, Pacifica, Calera Parkway, Phase 1 *
loc El Camino Real Grand Bou levard Initiative *
92/82 Interchange Improvements *
92 Route lOllnterchange Improvements
101 Willow Road Interchange Reconstruction, Phase 1
rail Siding Upgrade and Extension
217 Fow ler and Ekw ill Streets Extensions
101 Carpenteria Creek-Sycamore Creek, W iden
246 East of Lompoc, Widen, Landscaping
101 Adobe Creek Bike/Pedestrian Br idge
rail BART Extension, Berryessa -Santa Clara
680 Soundwall, Cap itol -Mueller
1 Harkins Slough Road Interchange
1 Freeway Service Patrol
1 Mar Vista Bike/Pedestrian Overcross i ng
loc Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail, Segment 7
loc
loc
loc
1/9
Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail , Segment 18
Airport Boulevard Improvements ,
Casserly Road Bridge Replacement
Intersection Modifications
41st-Soquel Auxiliary Lanes, Bi ke/Pedestrian Bridge
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
* 1
loc
loc
5
loc
Brown i ng Street, Canby Road-Churn Creek Road, Complete Street *
Sacramento River Trail to Downtown, Multiple Street Pedestrian lmprov. *
Redd i ng-Anderson, Knighton-Churn Creek Overcrossing, 6-lanes
Smithneck Creek Road Rehabilitation
89
loc
loc
loc
loc
loc
loc
loc
loc
loc
loc
lo'c
loc
loc
loc
loc
loc
loc
132
108
99
loc
loc
Truck Pull -Outs
Smithneck Creek Bike Path
South Oregon Street, Law r ence-4H Way
Oregon Street, Miner Street-North End, Rehabilitation
Li nco ln Road, Un ion Avenue, Angel Valley Road , Rehab.
Rehabilitate 6th & Ridgeview
Vista Drive Rehabilitation
Ream Avenue Rehabilitation
South 9th Street Rehabilit ation
Overlay & Rehabilitation of Various Streets
Big Springs Road Rehabilit ation, Phase 1
Dunsmuir Rood Rehabilitation
Ca liforn ia Street Rehabi litation
Howell Aven ue Rehabilitation
Matthews & Carlock Streets Pedestrian Improvements
Mount Shasta Boulevard Rehabilitation
Ager Road Rehabilitation
*
Jepson Parkway, Leisure Town Road, Commerce-Orange
4-Lane Expressway, Dakota Ave-Route 99, Phase lA *
Widen McHenry Avenue, Route 108~McHenry Bridge *
Pelandale Avenue Interchange Reconstruction *
Replace 5th Street Feather River Bridge, Improve Approaches *
Kirkwood Roa d Bridge, Jewett Creek *
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Total
Programmed
($thousands)
19,100
6,624
4,298
6,900
1,991
5,000
Assembly
District(s)
35
35
19,22,24
22
19
22
23,839 22
17,399 24
12,450 37
11,372 37
15,890 37
390 37
4,350 24
14,672 25,27,28
4,361 25,27
7,340 30
150 29
6,064 29
805 29
950
1,195
125
1,329
4,000
275
400
12,122
500
750
500
867
597
785
497
1,795
242
340
812
2,700
188
130
370
376
184
1,650
9,360
9,641
4,100
4,336
17,415
265
30
30
29,30
29
29
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11
21
12
12
3
3
Senate
District(s)
17
17
11,13
13
13
13
13
13
19
19
19
19
13
10,15
10,15
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
12
5
5
4
4
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Total
Programmed
County Route Project Title ($ thousands)
Tehama Joe Baker Road at Brickyard Creek Bridge * 130
Tehama 99 Los Mol inos Enhancements, Phase 3 1,200
Tehama Joe 99W, Glenn County Line to City of Corning 3,0SS
Tehama Joe 99W, Gyle to South Main at 1-S Overcross 2,9SO
Tehama 99 Grant Street, Route 99-Baily Rd, Los Molinos Enhancements, Phase 3 1,200
Trinity Joe Wildwood Road Reconstruction, Segment 1 * 60
Trinity Joe Lewiston Road No. 202, Postmiles 4.8-5.84, Rehabilitation 400
Trinity 299 Weaverville, Route 299-Coffee Creek, Turnouts * 8SO
Trinity Joe Lewiston Road Bike/Pedestrian Lane * 331
Tulare 6S Align Road 204, Route 65-Route 198, 4 Lanes * 1,SS7
Tulare 99 Tulare, 6-lane Freeway, Prosperity Ave Interchange-Ave 200 * 4,000
Tulare 99 Tagus 6-Lane Southbound Widening 49,000
Tulare 99 Tagus 6-Lane Northbound Widening * 10,250
Tuolumne Joe Mono Way Operational Improvements * 1,S36
Tuolumne 108 Peaceful Oaks Road Interchange Ramps 8,311
Various rail Capitalized Maintenance (Capitol Corridor) 3,000
Various rail Capitalized Maintenance (San Joaquin Corridor) 2,000
Various rail Capitalized Maintenance (Surfliner) 2,000
Various-MTC Region 80 Improved Bike/Ped Access to San Francisco Bay Bridge East Span * 1S,OOO
Ventura rail Sea cliff Siding Upgrade and Extension 7,870
Ventura 118 Widening, Los Angeles Avenue-Tapa Canyon Road 3,000
Ventura 101 HOV lanes, Moorpark Road to Route 33 14,000
Yolo foe Village Pkwy Extension, Stonegate-Pioneer Bluff bridge 2,500
Yolo Joe Mace Blvd Complete Street, Blue Oak-Cowell Blvd * 1,912
Yolo Joe Third Street Improvements, A Street -B Street * 3,292
Yolo Joe East Main Street Improvements, East St-Pioneer Ave * S80
Yuba Joe Olivehurst Avenue Roundabout at Powerline/Chesnut * 717
Yuba foe Powerline Road Safe Route to School, 9th-15th, Phase 2 . 500
Total 2,004,014
NOTES:
1. This list represents all STIP projects programmed in fiscal years 2016/17 through 2018/19 except
Planning, Programming & Monitoring, and AB 3090 Reimbursement projects.
2. Projects in italics were proposed to be deleted from the STIP in the RTIPs and ITIP submitted to the
Commission by December 1S, 201S.
3. Route acronyms:
number= state highway
Joe= local road
gsep = rail grade separation
rai l = heavy or light rail project
bus= bus transit
* These projects leverage other funds.
Ca lifornia Transportation Commission sots
Assembly Senate
District(s) District(s)
3 4
3 4
3 4
3 4
3 4
2 4
2 4
2 4
2 4
23 14,16
23 16
23 16
23 16
25 14
2S 14
18 9
37 19
38,44 27
37,44 19,27
4J 3,6
4,7 3,6
4,7 3,6
4,7 3,6
3 4
3 4
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Background Attachment:
The California Transportation Commission has a statutory responsibility to advise the Legislature on
transportation policy matters. In our 2015 Annual Report, our primary recommenda t ion to the
Legislature was to approve additional funding to support the state's transportation program . This
communication serves as a supplement to provide a clear and stark reminder of the magn itude of the
program's funding shortfall and the urgent need to respond to this critical problem.
As stated previous ly, California faces a transportation funding crisis of significant and increasing
proportions. We have underinvested in our transportation infrastructure for the past several decades
and have failed to fund needed repairs to an aging and failing system that we rely on to move people
and goods in this state. Further, we have little capacity to pay for necessary road, trans it and rail
improvements to meet the demands of a growing population and an expanding economy.
In his inaugural address last year, Governor Brown called attention to this problem and challenged the
Legislature to respond. A number of bills were introduced in 2015 but little progress was made in
moving this legislation . Over the summer, the Governor convened a special session for t he purpose of
resolving the issue, and, in late August, he proposed a plan of his own. The plan, subsequently
incorporated into his 2016-17 budget proposal, includes new revenue and several re f orm measures
sought by members of the Legislatu r e. Over the fall, Legislative Leadership appointed a conference
committee to consider solutions for addressing the funding shortfall.
Currently, there are two comprehensive bills pending in the Legislature (SB 1x1 by Senator Beall and AB
1591 by Assembly Member Frazier) along with the Governor's budget proposal. Each of these measures
would provide more revenue and i mplement serious program reforms. The Governor and legislative
authors are seeking a compromise for their proposals that can be supported by enough members to
gain approval of a package that begins to address the state's crumbling transportation infrastructure .
While these proposals are appropriately focused on repairing our failing transportation facilities, the
programmatic vehicle used to fund other state transportation projects is broken. The Commission
previously advised you of the annual gas tax swap adjustment and how it affects the State
Transportation Improvement Program (STIP, for short). The requirement fo r year ly adjustments created
by the swap seriously exacerbates the funding picture by reducing transportation revenue at a time
when we need to i ncrease investment in our mobility system .
As the Commission considers the upcoming five-year STIP for 2016, the effect of this swap mechanism
on a portion of the existing gas tax has been nothing short of catastrophic. As a result of reduced
revenue due to the swap, a whopping $876 million in 2015 alone, the 2016 Fund Estimate adopted by
the CTC in August included virtually no money for new projects in the updated program. Now, the
Department of Finance is estimating a further reduction in the excise tax for the coming year and that
has prompted Caltrans to prepare a revised fund estimate reflecting the additional decline in revenue.
The Commission adopted these revisions at its January meeting.
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The revised estimate shows a negative programming capacity of more than $750 million over the five-
year STIP period. This means that in addition to no new projects for the upcoming STIP, existing projects
already programmed must be deleted. To put this into context, the 2014 STIP included $4.7 billion in
programmed projects . The 2016 STIP will likely include only $3.2 billion or less in program m ed projects,
and, in addition to deleting planned projects, it w i ll be necessary to move many projects i nto the outer
years of the five-year plan. The attached is a list of those projects that may be delayed o r removed from
the new STIP .
All three of the funding proposals before the Legis lature include provisions to remedy the i mpact of the
yearly swap adjustment on transportation funding, and the Commission supports any refo r m and
revenue measure that will responsibly address the serious problems identified in this lette r . We also
recognize the difficult cha ll enges facing the Legislature in coming to agreement on these issues and
appreciate the efforts being expended by all parties to identify possible solutions to this enormous
-problem. While we will provide whatever assistance we can to support you in this task, we strongly urge
legislators to work together to deve lop a compromise that will result in a significant down payment on
our transportation infrastructure needs and p rovide for meaningful reforms to the state's t ransportation
program. Failure to act and to act quickly will have serious consequences for the future of California.
Thank you for your urgent consideration of th is important matter.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553-1229
Telephone: (925) 674-7878 Fax: (925) 674-7250
TO: California Traffic Control Devices Committee (CTCDC)
Subcommittee on School Zones
c/o Chris Engelmann, PE, TE, CTCDC – Executive Secretary
COPY: Tyler Munzing, 12th Senate District
Kiana Valentine, California State Association of Counties
Mark Watts, Consultant to Contra Costa County
FROM: John Cunningham, Contra Costa County – Principal Transportation Planner
DATE: February 4, 2016
SUBJECT: Senate Bill 632 (Cannella) Prima facie speed limits: schools
Background and Response to Comments/Questions from the 1/29/16 CTCDC
School Zone Subcommittee Conference Call
Summary
The memo is a follow up to the January 29th conference call with the School Zone Subcommittee of
the CTCDC regarding the subject legislation. During the call, there were questions regarding the
need for SB 632 and requests for data or other evidence supporting the bill. This memo responds to
these questions and requests.
I provide some background on the goals of the bill below, which will answer some of these
questions and should assist the Sub-Committee in understanding the context of the bill. Direct
responses to specific questions are provided after the goals.
The bill has three goals as follows:
Goal 1) Safety: The bill is intended to increase safety in school zones where it is probable that
automobiles will share the road with other, active modes. The increase in safety associated with
lowered vehicle speeds, and the need for this increase in safety, is supported by studies and
epidemiological data1.
1Increase in Safety: The connection between vehicle speed and likelihood of injury or
death is well established:
U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2014
Literature Review on Vehicle Travel Speeds and Pedestrian Injuries: “Results indicated
that higher vehicle speeds are strongly associated with both a greater likelihood of
pedestrian crash occurrence and more serious resulting pedestrian injury. It was estimated
that only 5 percent of pedestrians would die when struck by a vehicle traveling at 20
miles per hour or less. This compares with fatality rates of 40, 80, and nearly 100
percent for striking speeds of 30, 40, and 50 mph or more respectively.”
Ten Strategies for Keeping Children Safe on the Road” 2015 World Health Organization
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Goal 2) Reverse the Decline of Children to Walking/Biking to School2: In addition to safety, the
bill is intended to increase the number of K-12 student-age children using active transportation
modes for the home/school/home trip.
Driver behavior (or speeding) is one of the two most commonly cited issues for children being
discouraged from traveling to/from school using active modes3. The other reason is proximity related
issues, more simply put: the distance between home and school is too great.
The subject legislation addresses driver behavior/speeding issues. The proximity issue is already
being actively addressed by other efforts at the state, regional, and local level. These efforts are
driven largely by state greenhouse gas related legislation4 and state school siting reform efforts5.
Goal 3) Address known issues in the vehicle code and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices relative to “When Children Are Present” (WCP) signage: While no action was taken, the
discussion at the CTCDC’s February 19, 2014 meeting suggests the WCP policies are problematic. I
won’t quote the minutes back to the Committee, but the following are suggested/known issues with
the signage, some of which are consistent with the CTCDCs discussion:
“…children have a delay from the moment they make their decision to the moment they
begin to act on their decision, which can be dangerous for them during normal riding
conditions and emergency situations.” "Bicycle Safety Education for Children from a
Developmental and Learning Perspective" “Younger children are limited by their
physical, cognitive and social development, making them more vulnerable in road
traffic than adults. Because of their small stature, it can be difficult for children
to see surrounding traffic and for drivers and others to see them. In addition if they
are involved in a road traffic crash, their softer heads make them more susceptible to
serious head injury than adults. Younger children may have difficulties interpreting
various sights and sounds, which may impact on their judgement regarding the
proximity, speed and direction of moving vehicles.”
2 “How Children Get to School: School Travel Patterns From 1969 to 2009” National
Center for Safe Routes to School: In 1969, 48 percent of K-8th grade students usually
walked or bicycled to school. By 2009, only 13 percent of K-8th grade students usually
walked or bicycled to school.
3 The two most common reasons for children not being allowed to use active modes are
“proximity” and “traffic safety”:
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Barriers to Children Walking to or
from School” United States 2004, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report September 30,
2005 Available at: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5438a2.htm
- AND -
Chaufan, C, Yeh J, Fox, P. The Safe Routes to School Program in California: An Update.
American Journal of Public Health
http://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/pdf/10.2105/AJPH.2012.300703
- AND –
CCTA SR2S Master Plan 2011: Existing Conditions: Data Summary: “By far, improving
traffic congestion and speeding around schools was the number one improvement that
administrators believe would do the most to encourage walking and biking to school.
This was also consistent among all four regional planning areas, where it ranked first
or second. Being accompanied by a parent was the only other condition that ranked in
the top five in all four regions.”
4 The “Priority Development Area” concept came out of AB32/SB375 and includes compact
development as a core component.
5 2012 - California’s K-12 Educational Infrastructure Investments: Leveraging the
State’s Role for Quality School Facilities in Sustainable Communities, Report to the
CA Dept. of Education by UC Berkeley Center for Cities & Schools, and 2011 - Schools
of the Future Report, Tom Torlakson/State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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WCP signage unduly grants discretion to motorists as to when to adhere to a
posted/reduced speed limit and complicates law enforcements ability to enforce a lower speed
limit.
Schools are used for sports, community gatherings and other activities not tied to school
hours or year making WCP more difficult to interpret and anticipate.
Safety should not depend on the effectiveness of a motorist in identifying children, who
may or may not be visible, and who may not have physiological characteristics enabling them to
act in a rational or predictable manner (as evidenced in footnote 1 and 6).
It may be beneficial for the Committee to consider the following question; when, in a
residential area or school area, is it safe to assume children are NOT present?
To clarify, the original intent of the bill was to replace the WCP signage with appropriate hourly
restrictions, not wholesale elimination.
Note on Goals: Goal 1 and Goal 2 are related. Decisions by school administrators and parents to
discourage children from walking/biking to school are an intuitive reaction to the danger established
by the epidemiological data.
1/29/16 Subcommittee Conference Call Follow Up/Responses:
Comment: The one quarter mile (1,320’) expansion of the prescriptive size of the zone is
“arbitrary”. Some evidence or engineering should be provided to establish a nexus.
Response:
I agree that the legislative proposal should be based on evidence and data. This memo
provides a sample of data that establish the need. However, the existing figures in the statute
(500’/1000’) must also be subjected to the same evidenced-based test. This is consistent with the
comment heard during the subcommittee meeting, paraphrased, “…engineering wasn’t used
when the original statute and distances were established...”.
As mentioned during the conference call, the “quarter mile” distance is commonly used in
planning as the reasonable distance that people will walk to a destination. There is a body of
evidence that supports the figure.7 It is reasonable to assume that the distance students would
travel by bike is much greater than when walking. Given this, the 1320’ distance in the subject
bill could be viewed as a minimum figure.
There was a comment that the quarter mile change in the statute could be too far reaching.
I assume the comment is related to the cost or burden of expansive implementation. In writing
for the County (as one of the original contributors in the drafting of the legislation), we share this
6 Zeedyk, M. S., Wallace, L, & Spry, L., “Stop, look, listen, and think? What young
children really do when crossing the road,” Accident Analysis and Prevention, 34:43-50
(2002).
7 2010 Beyond the Quarter Mile: Examining Travel Distances by Walking and Cycling,
Montréal, Canada McGill University School of Urban Planning
~and~
2011“The Half‐Mile Circle: Does It Best Represent Transit Station Catchments?” Erick
Guerra, Robert Cervero, Daniel Tischler, Institute of Transportation Studies,
University of California, Berkeley.
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concern. A phased approach, rather than the potential need for expansive replacement or
additional signage, may be more favorably received.
Some language that either 1) strikes the quarter-mile change, or 2) provides for a range of
distances (as suggested during the conference call), or 3) has the new distance only apply to new
school sites may be acceptable to the County so long as the ability to allow local jurisdictions the
flexibility8 to expand the zone based on an Engineering and Traffic Survey remain in the bill.
Ownership of the language now resides with the sponsoring legislator(s); we are in a position of
having to make that request to the sponsors. I realize this direction may be out of scope for the
subcommittee, but wanted to suggest the alternate approach.
Comment: What is the need for the change represented by the statute, and what is the backup?
Response: In addition to the school specific examples found in the text and footnotes above, a more
general need to control speeds is established in the documents summarized below:
Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA)
National Forum on Speeding (2005) - Excerpts:
On suburban and urban roads, only 32-52 percent of traffic obeys the speed limit and the
85th percentile speed exceeds the speed limit by almost 10 mph.
Speeding is common, and on some roads almost universal. About 80 percent of all drivers
in NHTSA’s 2002 national survey reported they exceeded the posted speed limit on each
type of road -interstate, non-interstate, multi-lane, two-lane, and city streets- within the
past month, and about one-third reported this behavior on the day of the interview.
Participants agreed that raising the priority of speeding is perhaps the most important
step that can be taken.
Survey of the States: Speeding and Aggressive Driving (2012) - Excerpts:
GHSA recognizes the major role speed and aggressive driving play as contributors to
traffic death and injury.
The public’s attitude about speeding is enormously conflicted. A recent study has shown a
large disconnect between the significant majority of the public who condemn speeding
and the majority of drivers who admit to the behavior, making it a serious challenge to
create a safety-conscious environment in which speed limits are respected and obeyed.
Aggressive driving, which often involves speeding, is a great concern of motorists across
the country.
The action agenda included seven steps designed to…Set and achieve speed reduction
goals, focusing on the reduction of extreme speeders and/or all travel speeds in high risk
areas like school or work zones.
8 There was agreement during the conference call that affording local jurisdictions
flexibility was desirable.
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American Automobile Association: Foundation for Traffic Safety:
“Improving Traffic Safety Culture in the United States - The Journey Forward” (2007) -
Excerpts:
All roads have speed limits, but they are routinely ignored. Most drivers habitually speed.
Speed limits traditionally are set at the 85th percentile travel speed: this means that
speeding drivers may help raise speed limits even higher... The speeding culture can be
changed by efforts at national, state, and local levels... implement speeding control
programs in selected target areas with strong public support, again built on solid data.”
Build programs on sound scientific principles rather than on intuition or political
expediency.
Start locally: municipalities and states can lead by implementing strategies to address
their specific traffic safety problems.
Comment: “kids don’t walk like they used to…it’s not happening anymore…fear of the
public…”.
Response: The comment summarizes the very purpose of the bill. As detailed further above in this
memo, driver behavior/unsafe speeds is the largest unaddressed gap in the effort to get
children using active modes for the home/school/home trip.
“Fear of the public” or “stranger danger” are cited in surveys examining mode choice by
students/parents/school administrators. However, this issue consistently ranks lower than proximity
and unsafe speeds.
Internal Copies:
John Kopchik, Director – Department of Conservation and Development
Maureen Toms, Deputy Director – Department of Conservation and Development
Steve Kowalewski, Deputy Director – Public Works Department
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 7.
Meeting Date:02/11/2016
Subject:RECEIVE update on the Status of the Alameda County and Regional
Goods Movement Studies
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE,
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: 14
Referral Name: Freight transportation issues, including but not limited to potential increases
in rail traffic such as that proposed by the Port of Oakland and other
possible service increases...
Presenter: John Cunningham, DCD Contact: John Cunningham
(925)674-7833
Referral History:
This particular issue, Alameda Countywide Goods Movement Plan and the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission's Regional Goods Movement Plan, has not yet been discussed at the
Committee.
Referral Update:
The status of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) Regional Goods Movement
Plan (The Plan Introduction chapter is attached) is below:
Draft Final Plan Released in December (Comments Due end of Dec)
Plan goes to MTC Planning Commission on February 11
Plan goes to MTC Commission at their February Meeting
Rich Seithel, Department of Conservation and Development has been monitoring freight and
goods movement issues relative to the Northern Waterfront Initiative.
Michael Kent, Hazardous Materials Ombudsman from the Health Services Department,
represented Contra Costa Health Services on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Regional
Goods Movement Plan. He also provided technical support to the Alameda County Health
Department and other members of the Ditching Dirty Diesel Collaborative in the development of
a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of the Alameda County Goods Movement Plan.
In discussing the Regional Goods Movement Plan with Mr. Seithel and Mr. Kent, the impression
is that the plan, despite the name, is focused on the Port of Oakland with little attention paid to the
outlying ports and infrastructure.
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In addition, and related to the Alameda County/Oakland focus, the comment was made at the
recent Freight/Goods Movement Collaborative Workshop that without addressing land use the
regional plan is incomplete. County staff agrees with this comment and understands that this may
not be an issue for Alameda County, whose land use in the port area is stable relative to other,
"niche" or outlying ports.
Land use is a potential issue for Contra Costa County; unless some effort is made to preserve and
develop industrial lands around the outlying ports the region will:
• lose industrial land (to other, incompatible uses) that make the ports functional,
• become overly dependent on the port of Oakland,
• this dependency drastically limits expansive opportunities for the region as a whole,
• this dependency also results in a much more fragile freight movement infrastructure which
again, does not improve goods movement for the region but rather serves to compromise it.
• these changes are effectively permanent, and as such warrants attention in the regional plan and
action with the appropriate level of urgency.
MTC should expand the regional goods movement dialog to more substantially include outlying
ports, and related land use issues. More specifically, MTC should accelerate the development and
funding of Priority Industrial Areas (PIA) in order to diversify the region’s goods movement
infrastructure portfolio.
A plan with a more regional focus is also likely to highlight the benefits of goods movement
supportive infrastructure in Contra Costa such as state route 239 and Northern Waterfront related
projects.
These changes would support a truly regional goods movement plan and system. Staff will bring
a draft letter to MTC for review by the Committee.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE update on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's Regional Goods Movement
Plan and take ACTION as appropriate.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None.
Attachments
Introduction: MTC Regional Goods Movement Plan
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prepared for
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
prepared by
Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
December 2015
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
GOODS MOVEMENT PLAN
Draft Final Report
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background and Context
Goods movement has always played a critical role in the San Francisco Bay Area. The regional
goods movement infrastructure includes the nation’s fifth largest container port (the Port of
Oakland) and several specialized seaports, two of the most active air cargo airports in the
Western U.S. (San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport), major
rail lines and rail terminals, and highways that carry some of the highest volumes of trucks in
California. This infrastructure also plays a central role for the Northern California mega-region.
But as the Bay Area’s economy and planning priorities have evolved, so too must its approach
to considering goods movement’s role in the regional transportation system. Some of the
changes the region has experienced that will influence its approach to goods movement
include:
Changes in industry mix and downward pressure on middle wage jobs. The
economy has shifted away from manufacturing and warehouse and distribution industries
that dominated the goods movement picture in the last century and has moved towards
technology and knowledge-based industries. This change in the economy has reduced
opportunities for workers in middle-wage occupations with low educational barriers to
entry.
Changes in land use development patterns and the location of goods distribution
facilities. The region was an early leader in promoting Smart Growth and new urban
forms. In recent years there has been a growing focus on planning for compact
development in Priority Development Areas adjacent to transit. This can create
redevelopment pressure in older industrial centers, leading to conflicts between goods
movement and passenger transportation modes on congested roadways and rail lines. As
land values have risen, much of the region’s distribution network for serving consumer
demands has moved to the northern San Joaquin Valley and northern Nevada. This is
exacerbating congestion and safety conditions on the region’s interregional highways.
Urgency to address environmental justice issues while reducing greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions. Along with the region’s concern over housing affordability comes an
overarching concern about equity in land use and transportation decisions. The region’s
major goods movement corridors and facilities tend to be concentrated in close proximity to
communities where environmental justice concerns are significant and continued
investment in goods movement in these corridors must minimize impacts on these
communities. At a broader level, the region continues to pursue strategies to address
climate change and environmental sustainability goals as a core component of its
transportation plans. This will require new approaches and new technologies for goods
movement.
By developing creative solutions to address the opportunities and challenges associated with
these changes in the region, the San Francisco Bay Area can frame a new vision of the role of
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goods movement and can stake out a position of national leadership. This vision is for a goods
movement program that:
Emphasizes the connection between goods movement and middle-wage job
opportunities. Goods movement activities can provide good paying, middle-wage
jobs. By taking advantage of the unique opportunity to develop a world class logistics
hub around the Port of Oakland and the former Oakland Army Base, the region can help
replace some of the middle-income jobs that have been lost during the economic
transformation that has occurred over the last 20 years. This strategy has benefits
beyond the region, as the Bay Area remains a critical international and domestic trade
hub for all of Northern California, Nevada, and Utah.
There are also pockets of new industrial activity in the Bay Area – wine production and
organic food production in the North Bay, advanced manufacturing and biotechnology in
the East Bay, clean energy systems in the South Bay – that will support job diversity
and will need access to a wide array of efficient goods movement services.
Relies on smarter operations, technology, and land use strategies to increase
the efficiency of the goods movement system. Future goods movement planning
will need to emphasize efficiency, demand management, and multimodal approaches,
similar to how the region now plans for its passenger system. Technology and “smart”
operations will be at the center of future goods movement strategies. Freight intelligent
transportation systems (ITS), “connected” vehicles, and zero and near-zero emission
vehicles will be important elements of the future goods movement system in the Bay
Area. This represents another public-private partnership opportunity to engage the
region’s innovation sectors in helping to bring these new technologies to the
marketplace. Goods movement hubs and corridors in the region will continue to require
attention to the equity implications of growth in goods movement activity. The goods
movement plan addresses impacts on communities through strategies such as zero and
near-zero emission technology, changes in land use and truck route planning, and
improvements in goods movement efficiency.
Makes strategic investments to reduce congestion, improve reliability, and
increase safety at international gateways and along primary travel corridors.
The region’s seaports and airports continue to play an important role for businesses and
consumers throughout Northern California and neighboring states. These facilities are
often congested and inefficient. Connections to freight hubs via the region’s major
highway and rail corridors are also congested and in need of modernization. When
making investments in these systems, the region will have limited resources and must
invest strategically with an understanding of how demand patterns will continue to
change and where public and private investments can be leveraged in order to achieve
the greatest public benefits. Like the private sector has done in making decisions to
rationalize private rail and trucking networks, the public sector must invest selectively
and strategically.
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This approach to goods movement planning seeks to bring goods movement strategies into
fundamental alignment with the region’s overall transportation, economic, equity, and
environmental priorities. Rather than addressing goods movement priorities in isolation, the
plan focuses on implementing these priorities within the overall structure of Plan Bay Area.
While implementation may require new policies, institutional arrangements, and funding
sources, this re-alignment of goods movement priorities represents a path forward that should
allow the Bay Area to get the best that its goods movement system has to offer.
It is also important to note that unlike many other transportation programs undertaken in the
Bay Area, a goods movement plan can only succeed with a high level of public-private, private-
private, and public-public collaboration. Much of the goods movement system is owned and
operated by the private sector. The public sector has limited control over the actions of these
private goods movement stakeholders and can only accomplish public goals by working in
partnership. The private goods movement system is owned and operated by an array of
organizations including railroads, trucking companies, logistics service providers, shippers, and
technology companies. The decision-making of these companies is often fragmented, and this
can lead to inefficiencies that could be overcome with greater collaboration. Likewise,
jurisdiction over the public elements of the goods movement system, including regulation of
this system, involves different local, regional, state, and Federal agencies who must work
together to pool resources and implement programs. The final section of this plan considers a
number of options for how Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) can work with all of
these partners and foster the collaboration that will be necessary to realize the vision
embodied in this plan.
1.2 Plan Development Approach and Purpose
It has been 10 years since the last goods movement plan for the region was developed. The
MTC commissioned this update to the goods movement plan in order to support and underpin
the upcoming Plan Bay Area 2040s approach to economic prosperity. Plan Bay Area 2040,
scheduled for adoption in 2017, is the update to Plan Bay Area, the regional transportation
plan (RTP) and sustainable communities strategy (SCS).
This updated MTC Goods Movement Plan outlines a long-range strategy for how to move goods
effectively within, to, from and through the Bay Area by roads, rail, air and water. It provides
specific strategies – projects, programs, and policies –focused on goods movement that will
ultimately inform Plan Bay Area 2040. The Goods Movement Plan:
Establishes a vision for the sustainable movement of freight and other goods to ensure the
Bay Area continues to thrive across different industries and play a vital role in the
California, national and global economy;
Identifies strategies including infrastructure investments, policy changes and programs to
address goods movement issues and realize goods movement system opportunities;
Uses a series of performance measures consistent with the vision and goals to prioritize
these strategies;
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Focuses the strategies on key opportunities for the region that take advantage of its unique
characteristics; and
Develops short- and long-term recommendations for how to work with partners throughout
the Bay Area to advance the Plan and advocate for the policies and funding needed from
state and Federal partners.
This update to the regional Goods Movement Plan benefited significantly from a parallel
process commissioned by the Alameda County Transportation Commission (CTC) for their own
Alameda County Goods Movement Plan. Much of the region’s goods movement infrastructure
is located in Alameda County and this made collaboration on this joint long-range plan
development process crucially important as well as an ideal opportunity. Similarly, the
congestion management agencies (CMA) for all of the counties across the Bay Area took
advantage of this opportunity to examine their unique goods movement needs.
Stakeholder input was obtained through outreach to a variety of groups throughout the plan
development process. The formal stakeholder engagement effort included an Executive Team,
a regional technical advisory committee, interest groups, and public roundtables. The
Executive Team consisted of executive leaders from MTC, Alameda CTC, Contra Costa
Transportation Authority, Solano Transportation Authority, Valley Transportation Authority, the
Port of Oakland, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 4, the East Bay
Economic Development Alliance, and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD).
The regional technical advisory committee and interest groups included staff from these same
agencies, as well as stakeholders representing public health and environmental organizations,
community and social justice groups, labor, and business interests, including shippers, carriers
and logistics service providers.
The Regional Goods Movement Plan is intended to inform the upcoming Plan Bay Area 2040.
Strategies were developed with an acknowledgment of regional transportation priorities and
Plan Bay Area 2040’s Goals and Targets, including the emphasis on GHG reduction, health, and
equity goals. The Goods Movement Plan concludes with a section describing next steps that
identifies existing funding opportunities that can be highlighted in Plan Bay Area, new funding
programs that must be targets of advocacy, and new institutional arrangements, including
public-private partnerships, that must be pursued in the future. The development of Plan Bay
Area 2040 immediately subsequent to the regional Goods Movement Plan creates a fresh
opportunity to take these ideas to the next level of planning and programming.
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2.0 Challenges and a Vision for the Future
A critical part of developing the MTC Goods
Movement Plan was the development of a vision
statement and goals that respond to the
challenges that the Bay Area faces as it seeks to
realize the benefits that an efficient and
sustainable goods movement system can
provide. The region faces several tensions
inherent in the interplay between our
opportunities and challenges. For example, the
goods movement system can provide many
good middle-wage jobs, but the current housing
crisis in the region hampers the ability of
middle-income earners to live near these jobs
and our educational and vocational training
systems need to keep pace providing training programs to equip our re gion’s workers for these
jobs.
Likewise, freight’s economic benefits must be balanced with environmental concerns.
Environmental justice stakeholders and goods movement businesses can develop adversarial
relationships or partnerships as the region pursues its goods movement vision amidst the
many challenges it faces. This plan sought to gather input from many stakeholders so as to
encourage a partnership approach that will identify shared goals and areas of compromise in
developing the region’s future goods movement system. Like many other places in the
country, transformative changes in the goods movement sector here require public-private
collaboration. Public-private collaboration can reap many benefits, but is not easy to do in the
best of circumstances. Developing the right institutions to guide and foster this collaboration
will be an important next step as the strategies in the Plan are implemented.
2.1 Goods Movement Goals and Challenges
2.1.1 Quality of Life
Goal: Reduce environmental and community impacts from goods movement operations to
create healthy communities and a clean environment, and improve quality of life for those
communities most impacted by goods movement.
The Bay Area serves as a national leader in identifying and implementing strategies to improve
public health by reducing air pollution and improving water quality, strategies to protect the
environment and infrastructure by reducing GHGs, and preparing for sea-level rise and
significant weather events.
Perhaps the most critical air quality and public health issues surrounding goods movement in
Alameda County are related to impacts of goods movement-related emissions on the health
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and safety of communities directly adjacent to major goods movement facilities and connecting
infrastructure. These communities experience some of the highest exposure levels to pollution
that causes asthma and other respiratory ailments, heart disease, and other health problems.
These pollution sources include light and noise pollution that arose as a result of growing
freight activities. While future planning efforts should look to create buffers between goods
movement activity and neighborhoods wherever possible, this may be more difficult in some
locations and may require new goods movement technologies or other measures such as
building design to reduce exposure to public health risks.
Although the Bay Area does not yet attain all national and state standards for pollutants that
cause health impacts, specifically particulate matter (PM), BAAQMD, and the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) are actively seeking to reduce emissions from key sources.0F0F0F
1
Figure 2.1 shows that the region has seen a four-fold reduction in cancer risk due to air toxics
over time: from 1,300 per million in 1990 to 300 per million in 2012.
Figure 2.1 Estimated Bay Area Lifetime Cancer Risk from Toxic
Air Contaminants
Source: Improving Air Quality and Health in Bay Area Communities, Community Air Risk Evaluation
Program Retrospective and Path Forward (2004 – 2013), BAAQMD, April 2014.
1 Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), http://www.baaqmd.gov/Divisions/Planning-and-
Research/Particulate-Matter.aspx#dpm.
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Currently, CARB is developing a Sustainable Freight Strategy. The strategy is designed to
reduce localized health risk near freight facilities, reach air quality standards, and reduce
California's contributions to global climate change. One particularly innovative part of the
development process will be technological assessments across transportation modes for ability
to implement low-emission strategies.1F1F1F
2 In addition, MTC is conducting an assessment of
regional opportunities to apply zero and near-zero emission technologies for goods movement.
Information from these efforts have already been included in this plan wherever this
information was available. In the future, as these other planning studies are completed, the
relevant strategies contained in the Goods Movement Plan can be adapted to incorporate the
latest and best information on technology and operating strategies that can help reduce
impacts of goods movement on communities and the environment.
2.1.2 Safety and Reliability
Goal: Provide safe, reliable, efficient and well-maintained goods movement
facilities.
The interregional and intraregional highway corridors of the in Alameda County carry the
highest volumes of truck traffic. The high volumes of traffic, heterogeneous traffic mix, as well
as frequent weaving and merging around interchanges, also create safety issues. There is a
network of major arterial truck routes that provide an important function for urban goods
delivery, particularly to retailers, commercial businesses, and residences. Inconsistencies such
as size and weight restrictions or time-of-day controls; lack of signal coordination, and street
design features hinder the movement of goods on the system. Many of the highway and
roadway infrastructure are also dated and structurally obsolete, posing additional safety issues.
Much of the region’s rail system also is shared by passenger and freight rail traffic and several
of the key interregional rail corridors already experience capacity constraints. The region has
plans to expand intermodal rail and bulk rail terminals to meet the future demands for goods
movement without increasing truck traffic on overburdened highways. Increasing traffic on rail
lines will also create safety and community impact challenges that will require improvements
to at-grade crossings or new rail quiet zones.
Ports and airports are also crucial pieces of the goods movement system in Alameda County
and beyond. The Port of Oakland will continue to play a large part of Alameda County ’s goods
movement future. Slow turn times at the port pose significant reliability issues. In order to
serve these emerging and existing industries, Success at the Port of Oakland will require
continued improvement in the frequency and reliability of rail services so that the Port can
serve a larger market area and continue to grow as an attractive import port and increase the
economic benefits for the Bay Area residents through increased marine terminal capacity and
new transload warehouses, such as the Oakland Global Trade and Logistics Center being
developed at the former Oakland Army Base.
2 California Air Resources Board (CARB), http://www.arb.ca.gov/gmp/sfti/sfti.htm.
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2.1.3 Innovation
Goal: Promote innovative technology strategies to improve the efficiency of
the goods movement system.
The Bay Area is a leading national and international center of technology and innovation.
Although significant goods movement, environmental, and economic challenges exist, the
culture and innovative abilities of the Bay Area serve as an excellent incubator for businesses
and public agencies trying to solve these problems. As funding for expanding transportation
infrastructure has become more constrained, there has been increasing interest in
technologies, such as ITS and connected/autonomous vehicles for improving the efficiency of
freight operations, a number of which are currently being tested or applied around the nation
and could be implemented here. Other technologies, such as zero and near-zero emission
trucks also hold promise for addressing goods movement environmental challenges.
2.1.4 Interconnected and Multimodal
Goal: Preserve and strengthen an integrated and connected, multimodal
goods movement system that supports freight mobility and access, and is
coordinated with passenger transportation systems and local land use
decisions.
As the regional economy grows and changes, goods
movement-dependent industries will continue to place
increasing demands on the region’s goods movement
system, but in different ways than in the past. For
example, the rise of E-commerce is significantly
changing the ways consumers purchase goods. This
shift exacerbates “last-mile” delivery issues like
inadequate delivery van parking space in concentrated
urban centers, but may be met by a synergistic shift to smaller vehicles which have an easier
time traveling on city streets and which may be good candidates for zero and near-zero
emission technologies.
Some jurisdictions of the Bay Area have made major commitments to denser residential and
commercial development and the expansion of transit, bike, and pedestrian facilities along the
major corridors serving this development. Several of the Priority Development Areas that take
on additional housing and employment overlap with industrial areas. This changing land use
can lead to conflicts between industrial users and residents, both in those neighborhoods
historically located along goods movement corridors and those more recently designated as
residential.
E-commerce has led to a
fundamental shift in the nature
of goods movement,
exacerbating “last-mile” delivery
issues, such as delivery van
parking in urban areas.
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Another emerging area of transportation planning that represents potential opportunities for a
connected, integrated goods movement system is Complete Streets. A Complete Streets
approach involves, planning, designing, and operating transportation facilities and networks to
serve all modes and all users. Complete Streets designs frequently seek to make streets more
compact in order to reduce vehicle speeds, improving
safety of all users and comfort of active transportation
modes. The emphasis on more compact streets that
may impede maneuverability of trucks has resulted in
concern from some carriers. However, to the extent
that a Complete Streets philosophy encourages planners
and engineers to resolve modal conflicts at a network
level (e.g., prioritizing some streets for trucks and
others for biking and walking) as well as to consider
how a facility design will serve all users, Complete
Streets designs present an opportunity for incorporating
goods movement needs into urban street networks and
designs.
2.1.5 Economic Prosperity
Goal: Increase economic growth and prosperity that supports communities
and businesses.
In the 1980s and 1990s, a major force behind growth in the region was the development and
manufacturing of computer hardware driven by the growing demand for personal computer
systems, creating substantial demand for high-cost goods movement services (air cargo and
trucking). As these industries grew and changed their product mix, much of the manufacturing
activities moved off-shore, while engineering, design, and other technical activities remained
and expanded in the Bay Area. Another trend that impacted goods movement industries in the
Bay Area was the movement of older, traditional manufacturing activities overseas and
warehousing and distribution jobs to the San Joaquin Valley, primarily due to availability of
cheaper land, lower labor costs, and better access to the interstate highway system.
Employment in the transportation sector overall has remained relatively stable in the last two
decades, and declined less than the average among all industries during the 2008 to 2009
recession. This is partially due to tradeoffs made as decreases in some industries and shipping
volumes have been replaced by increasing Pacific Rim trade through the Port of Oakland, and
supporting rail and trucking activities. The growing international trade and logistics sector has
been a source of middle-wage jobs that can partially offset the loss of jobs in traditional
manufacturing. With apparent approval of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement at the
Federal level, these tradeoffs can be expected to continue in similar directions, with
manufacturing jobs moving off-shore even more amidst a growing logistics sector here
handling increased international trade.
The Bay Area economy is likely to continue to shift away from traditional manufacturing and
towards software development and information services, with increased specialty
Complete streets concepts can be
applied to industrial districts.
Source: Alameda CTC, 2012.
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manufacturing in the biotech and other high-technology industries that want to take advantage
of the region’s highly skilled workforce. These emerging industries will continue to locate in
the older industrial corridors but will require new approaches to transportation that will
emphasize higher value modes (like air cargo) for high-value products along with an increased
emphasis on access to global supply chains through international gateways.
One emerging industry in the Bay Area that runs partially counter to these trends is the clean
energy and electric vehicle sector. Tesla, a key pioneer of the electric vehicle sector with
engineering headquarters in Palo Alto, has taken over factories in Fremont formerly owned and
operated by traditional car companies. As the potential for mass market appeal of electric
vehicles gains steam, other large tech companies in Silicon Valley are rumored to be
developing similar products and buying up land in north San Jose and other nearby locations
for engineering and production activities. This industry is producing middle-wage
manufacturing jobs in addition to high-wage engineering jobs and will create demands on our
goods movement system potentially greater than the former traditional car factories in the
region, depending on the success of this sector nationally and globally. Startups such as LS9
in San Francisco are working in partnership with companies such as Proctor and Gamble and
Chevron to produce renewable fuels and sustainable chemicals for consumer goods and fuels.
These innovators are contributing to a shift in local manufacturing and employment, as well as
influencing transportation systems and operations worldwide through development of new
technology.
2.2 Goods Movement Opportunities
In order to pursue the goods movement vision and address the challenges to meeting the
goods movement goals, MTC has developed a plan focused on three main opportunities.
Strategies, which will be presented later in this plan, are combined into “opportunity packages”
where the strategies are linked to produce even greater benefits than could be achieved by
individual projects. Developing packages of strategies focused on opportunities helps the
region focus on solutions rather than problems. It is important to note that with proper
investments and policies, Bay Area residents and businesses can realize even greater benefits
from the goods movement system than they do today. Technologies, operational strategies,
and planning practices are available to ensure that these benefits can be realized while still
providing residents – even those who live near major goods movement infrastructure – with a
high quality of life and economic opportunity. Each of the opportunities described has
sustainability components built into them, to ensure that each package will not create negative
impacts on communities.
Sustainable Global Competitiveness. This opportunity package builds on the unique
combination of assets around the Port of Oakland, Oakland International Airport, and the
redevelopment of the Oakland Army Base and recommends investments to improve this
complex as a world class logistics hub. The investment approach emphasizes
improvements that will support the types of logistics activity most likely to create middle-
wage jobs and couples job training and workforce development to ensure that local
residents can benefit from this activity. A critical element of the infrastructure investments
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involves improved rail connections with the potential to remove over a thousand trucks per
day from the most congested freight highway corridors. Technology and operational
strategies are also included to reduce impacts of goods movement activity on the health,
safety, and quality of life in neighboring communities.
Smart Deliveries and Operations. Many aspects of the Bay Area’s surface
transportation system are largely built out, with limited opportunities to build new capacity
through added lanes or new corridors. Thus, the region has an opportunity to support
maximum use of ITS, connected vehicles, and other technology solutions to more efficiently
use existing roadway capacity. This opportunity can be broadened to encompass new
technologies and operating practices that will lead to a more sustainable freight system, as
well as innovative practices that can help manage local traffic and reduce conflicts.
Elements of this opportunity package will take advantage of the innovation economy and
technology sectors in the Bay Area, making them an integral provider of the systems that
will be needed to advance the strategies included in this package.
Modernizing Infrastructure. The continued growth in traffic is putting additional
pressure on goods movement infrastructure which supports a mix of traditional, as well as
emerging industries. Modernizing the backbone of the freight infrastructure is thus an
opportunity that should continue to be at the heart of the goods movement plan. This
opportunity should focus on modernizing the road network in industrial corridors, improving
safe access to industrial corridors and facilities, reducing land use conflicts along freight
corridors, and improving last-mile truck routes and rail connections to existing and
emerging industries.
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