HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOARD STANDING COMMITTEES - 10122020 - TWIC Agenda PktTRANSPORTATION,
WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE
October 12, 2020, 9:00 A.M.
61025 Escobar Street, Room TBA, Martinez**
To slow the spread of COVID-19, the
Health Officer’s Shelter Order of April
29, 2020, prevents public gatherings
(Health Officer Order). In lieu of a public
gathering, the Transportation, Water &
Infrastructure meeting will be available
via remote access per Governor’s
Executive Order N29-20.
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair
Meeting
Process
Items may be taken out of order based on the business of the day and preference
of the Committee.
Persons who wish to address the TWI Committee during public comment or with
respect to an item that is on the agenda may submit public comments before or
during the meeting by email, voicemail or online participation as described below:
1)Email to transportation@dcd.cccounty.us In the subject line, please include
"TWIC" and enter the agenda item number and description.
2)Voicemail at (925) 674-7833. The caller should start the message by stating
“TWIC public comments – not on the agenda” or “TWIC public comments –
agenda item #”, followed by the caller’s name and comments.
3)To participate in the meeting please click this
link:https://cccountyus.zoom.us/j/98199902819
Request to speak by using the "raise hand" function. Meeting ID:981 9990 2819
4)To participate directly in the meeting by phone call: (USA)888-278-0254 Toll
free
or (USA)214-765-0478 US Toll
Enter conference code:198675, request to speak by dialing#2
*Commenters will be limited to three (3) minutes each;
*Comments submitted by email or voicemail will be included in the record of
the meeting but will not be read or played along during the meeting.
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**Meeting Remotely until further notice**
Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee Agenda
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.REVIEW record of meeting for August 10, 2020, 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).
4.RECEIVE update from staff on the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail planning
effort and provide DIRECTION as appropriate. (Colin Piethe, Department of
Conservation and Development)
5.RECEIVE the Report on PG&E Coordination with Cities and Contra Costa
County for Street Light Maintenance and DIRECT county staff on actions to
secure revisions to the Letter of Understanding (LOU) for the maintenance of
PG&E streetlights in Contra Costa County and MONITOR its implementation by
PG&E. (Rochelle Johnson, Department of Public Works)
6.CONSIDER report on Local, State, Regional, and Federal Transportation Related
Legislative Issues and take ACTION as appropriate. (John Cunningham, Department
of Conservation and Development)
7.RECEIVE Communication, News, Miscellaneous Items of Interest to the
Committee and DIRECT staff as appropriate. (John Cunningham, Department of
Conservation and Development)
8.The next meeting is currently scheduled for November 9, 2020.
9.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
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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
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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:10/12/2020
Subject:REVIEW record of meeting for August 10, 2020, Transportation,
Water and Infrastructure 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 Augusts 10, 2020,
Committee Meeting with any necessary corrections.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A
Attachments
August 2020 TWIC Minutes
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D R A F T
TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE
RECORD OF ACTION FOR
August 10, 2020
Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chair
Supervisor Karen Mitchoff , Vice Chair
Present: Candace Andersen, Chair
Karen Mitchoff, Vice Chair
Staff Present:John Cunningham; Jeff Valeros; Colin Piethe; Jerry Fahy; Jody London; Lia Bristol;
Maureen Toms
Attendees:Mark Watts, Wylie Hughs
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).
Mr. Wylie Hughs introduced himself as an interested member of the
public.
No further public comment.
3.Staff recommends approval of the attached Record of Action for the July 13,
2020, Committee Meeting with any necessary corrections.
The Committee unanimously APPROVED the meeting record.
4.RECEIVE staff report and RECOMMEND that the Board of Supervisors
approve the submission of grant applications to the State Department of
Transportation under the Highway Safety Improvement Program.
The Committee RECEIVED the report and unanimously APPROVED the
recommendations.
5.CONSIDER report on Local, Regional, State, and Federal Transportation
Related Legislative Issues and take ACTION as appropriate.
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The Committee RECEIVED the report from Mr. Watts.
6.RECEIVE information and DIRECT staff as appropriate.
The Committee RECEIVED the report.
7.The next meeting is currently scheduled for September 14, 2020.
8.Adjourn
For Additional Information Contact:
John Cunningham, Committee Staff
Phone (925) 674-7833, Fax (925) 674-7250
john.cunningham@dcd.cccounty.us
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE 4.
Meeting Date:10/12/2020
Subject:Introduction to Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail planning efforts
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE,
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: 2, 5
Referral Name: Review applications for grants...Review projects, plans and legislative
matters that may affect the health of the San Francisco Bay and Delta
Presenter: Colin Piethe, DCD Contact: (925)588-5269
Referral History:
In late 2018, staff from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) working on the Bay
Trail and Bay Area Ridge Trail approached Contra Costa County asking for participation in their
Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail (CSSLT) working group. The working group identified grant
funding from the California Coastal Conservancy for a small planning study, and requested that
Contra Costa County lead this study on the feasibility of closing gaps throughout the Trail.
The study will identify any fatal flaws related to closing gaps on the Contra Costa County side of
the trail with bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and present a vision for the completion of the
Loop Trail. Pending the results of the fatal flaw analysis, staff will study one or two gaps in
greater detail.
This item was first heard at TWIC on May 14, 2019 where the committee approved a grant
application to MTC for Coastal Conservancy funding for the CSSLT Gap Closure Study.
Referral Update:
The Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail is a multi-use path that forms a loop between the
Carquinez and Benicia Bridges, with the trail running through Contra Costa and Solano Counties.
Subsequent to meeting with TWIC in May 2019, the Board of Supervisors authorized DCD staff
to receive grant funding for the CSSLT Gap Closure Study in July. As of October 1, 2020, DCD
and MTC staff selected Questa Engineering to be the lead consultant on this study after
completing a competitive bid process. The study was phased into multiple tasks:
1: Identify any “fatal flaws” related to closing existing gaps with bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure, such as right-of-way or physical constraints. Pending the results of this analysis,
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the study will continue to either:
2A: narrow the study’s focus to one or two gaps, or
2B: revisit the study of potential trail alignments to identify a preferred alignment, including interim options.
3: Development of a Vision Plan
The Vision Plan for the future of the trail is being presented to TWIC and other CSSLT partners
such as local jurisdictions along the trail, Caltrans, East Bay Regional Park District, etc. Staff's
presentation to TWIC at their October meeting is part of this outreach effort. The Vision Plan, in
depicting the completed project, helps to ensure that each individual project is valued as
contributing to the complete vision and each plays a critical part in making it a reality.
The Gap Closure portion of the effort will be complete in Spring 2021 with preliminary
information provided in this presentation.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE update from staff on the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail planning effort and
provide DIRECTION as appropriate.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
No Fiscal Impact. Previously approved grant funds are being used and staff time is covered within
existing budgets.
Attachments
CSSLT Presentation to TWIC Oct. 2020
CSSLT Vision Plan
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Carquinez Strait
Scenic Loop Trail
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TRAIL OVERVIEW
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Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop
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The Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail brings together five regionally significant trails
including the San Francisco Bay Trail, the Bay Area Ridge Trail, the Great California Delta
Trail,the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail and the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic
Trail.
It provides opportunities for safe, continuous hiking, biking and human-powered boating
around and within the Carquinez Strait by linking a magnificent mosaic of public lands that
embrace the historic Carquinez Strait communities of Martinez, Benicia, Vallejo, Port Costa, and
Crockett.
VISION
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WORKING GROUP MEMBERS
San Francisco Bay Trail
Bay Area Ridge Trail
Great California Delta Trail
San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail
Contra Costa County
City of Benicia
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Park Service
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California Coastal Conservancy
California State Parks
Caltrans
City of Benicia
City of Martinez
City of Vallejo
Contra Costa County
Delta Protection Commission
East Bay Regional Park District
Greater Vallejo Recreation District
John Muir Land Trust
John Swett Unified School District
National Park Service
Contra Costa Transportation Authority
West Contra Costa Transportation
Advisory Committee
CARQUINEZ STRAIT SCENIC LOOP PARTNERS
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VALUE OF THE TRAIL
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The Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop
connects Contra Costa County to
10,000 acres of open space
and has benefits including…
$Economic
Social Equity
Public Health and Safety
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REMAINING GAPS
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RemainingTrail Gaps
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Open in October 2020!
A total of
16.64 miles
of trail gaps
remain!
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Open in October 2020!
This includes
11.5 miles
of trail gaps in
Contra Costa
County
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4. MOCOCO ROAD
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5. DOWNTOWN MARTINEZ
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6. CARQUINEZ SHORELINE
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8. PEREIRA ROAD
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9. CHRISTIE ROAD
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10. CROCKETT BOULEVARD
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Proposed
Glen Cove Marina
Eckley Pier
Benicia State
Recreation Area
12th St/ Matthew
Turner Park
Benicia Marina/Point
Pier
Brickyard Site
Martinez Marina
San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail ACCESS SITES
Designated
West 9th St Boat
Launch
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SUCCESSES TO DATE
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SO FAR…
IN 2 YEARS WE HAVE ALREADY MADE STRIDES
●Gaps Completed
○Almond Ranch –1.6 miles
●Funding Provided by Trail Partners
○2020 Vision Plan
■National Park Service Rivers and Trails Technical Assistance Program
○San Francisco Bay Trail -$902,000
○Bay Area Ridge Trail -$290,000
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SO FAR…
●Contra Costa County Gap Closure Study
○$133,000
●Major Grant Applications
○2020 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grants
■Crockett Middle School Trail Connection
■Martinez Regional Shoreline to Negedly Staging Area (EBRPD)
■Vallejo Bluffs Trail (City of Vallejo)
■Rodeo to Crockett Complete Streets Project
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ALMOND RANCH COMPLETED 2020!
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MILESTONES
Carquinez Bridge –bicycle and pedestrian path and parking opened in 2004. 2004
2007 Benicia-Martinez Bridge –bicycle and pedestrian path opened in 2007.
2010 Rose Drive I-780 Overcrossing–bicycle and pedestrian path across I-780 opened
to provide safe access from the Bay Area Ridge Trail into Benicia State Recreation
Area.
Glen Cove Waterfront Park –the park was completed in 2012 and serves as a
trailhead for the Glen Cove neighborhood in Vallejo2012
Park Road –bike lane and sidewalk were completed to connect the Benicia
Martinez Bridge and Adams Road.
2014 George Miller Trail –a failed roadway was converted to a 1.7 mile dedicated trail
in East Bay Regional Park District’s Carquinez Regional Shoreline.
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MILESTONES
Benicia State Recreation Area –State Parks and City of Vallejo repaved most of
the trail through Benicia State Recreation Area.
2016
Fernandez Ranch –John Muir Land Trust’s Fernandez Ranch expanded by 483
acres with the addition of Franklin Canyon.
Alvarez Ninth Street Park –designated as a Bay Area Water Trail site in 2016.
Great California Delta Trail –the Delta Trail designated the Carquinez Strait Loop
as its alignment in 2017. 2017
Sign Inventory –Ridge/Bay Trail sign inventory completed in 2017 to help with
the Solano County alignment.
2019 Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area –the Delta is designated
by Congress as a National Heritage Area.
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HOW CAN WE
HELP?
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WAYS TO HELP
●Take action to support the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail Vision
●Support County staff in their work on the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail
●Work together to secure and develop funding to complete the Trail
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THANK YOU
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VISION SUMMARY
Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail
December 2019 (DRAFT)
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PHOTO: Lewis Stewart COVER PHOTO: Lewis Stewart
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VISION
The Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail brings together five
regionally significant trails including the San Francisco Bay Trail,
the Bay Area Ridge Trail, the Great California Delta Trail, San
Francisco Bay Area Water Trail, and the Juan Bautista de Anza
National Historic Trail.
It provides opportunities for safe, continuous hiking, biking
and human-powered boating around and within the Carquinez
Strait by linking a magnificent mosaic of public lands that
embrace the historic Carquinez Strait communities of Martinez,
Benicia, Vallejo, Port Costa, and Crockett.
San Francisco Bay Trail
Bay Area Ridge Trail
Great California Delta Trail
San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
10Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail | VISION SUMMARY
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CON TEXT
The Bay Area Ridge Trail, the San Francisco Bay Trail, and Great
California Delta Trail come together around the Carquinez Strait
to form a 50-mile loop. Identified as the Carquinez Strait Scenic
Loop Trail (CSSLT), the trail is unique in the San Francisco Bay
Area in that it incorporates portions of three regional multi-
county trails, and portions of both the Juan Batista de Anza
National Historic Trail and the San Francisco Bay Area Water
Trail.
In Solano County (Vallejo and Benicia), the CSSLT hugs the
shoreline. To the south in Contra Costa County (Martinez, Port
Costa, Crockett), the trail splits with the Bay Trail offering sights
and sounds along the water and the Ridge Trail providing
views of the Strait and the surrounding landscape. The Bay
Trail loop is approximately 23 miles while the Ridge Trail loop
is approximately 36 miles, with several miles overlapping along
the Carquinez Strait.
One of the unique aspects of the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop
is that it encircles a major Bay Area waterway, crossing two
interstate bridges—the Al Zampa Carquinez Bridge (Interstate
80) on the west and the Benicia-Martinez Bridge (Interstate 680)
on the east. Both bridges have separated pedestrian / bicycle
paths. Beyond the Carquinez Strait area, users of the CSSLT can
continue to travel on the Ridge, Bay, Delta, Anza, and Water
trails to numerous other regional destinations.
36miles
RIDGE LOOP
50miles
TOTAL
23miles
BAY LOOP
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Public Health Benefits
The physical benefits of hiking, biking, and paddling include: building stronger muscles
and bones, improving your sense of balance, improving your heart health, and decreasing
the risk of certain respiratory problems. Being in nature can boost your mood and improve
mental health. Spending quality time in the great outdoors reduces stress, calms anxiety,
and can lead to a lower risk of depression. The San Francisco Bay Trail Project Gap Analysis
Study (2005) estimates that trail uses will increase from 2.3 to 5.1 million annually by 2026
due to increases in growth, tourism, recreation, and alternative commute choices. Safe
and convenient connections to recreation will accommodate this increase in trail users who
would’ve otherwise driven to parts of the CSSLT, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and
improving public health outcomes due to increased rates of exercise.
Economic Benefits
C losing trail gaps will increase economic activity by encouraging more users to access the
five historic downtown areas along the CSSLT including:
BENICIA former State Capital, 1850 Arsenal, thriving arts community and
waterfront access, founded in 1847
MARTINEZ historic downtown and home to John Muir, founded in 1849
PORT COSTA historic port town once a railroad ferry port and wheat-shipping port,
founded in 1878
CROCKETT home of C&H sugar factory, waterfront access at Eckley Pier, founded
in 1866
VALLEJO former State Capital, Mare Island naval history, heritage architecture
and art gallery districts, founded in 1851
Promoting trail users’ access to these communities increases their exposure to local
historical sites, restaurants, cafes, overnight accommodations, and other retail
establishments.
Social Equity Benefits
Identifying bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements in the CSSLT will also
serve disadvantaged communities. The CSSLT passes through or near MTC-designated
“Communities of Concern” Crockett, Martinez, and Vallejo. Communities of Concern are
census tracts with a majority share of ethnic minorities, and with certain percentages of
low-income and rent-burdened households, and other indicators of poverty. In particular,
improving the quality of non-motorized infrastructure around the CSSLT will improve traffic
safety and mobility outcomes for those who are walking, bicycling, or taking transit out of
necessity.
PHOTO: Lewis Stewart
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The Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail (CSSLT) provides users
with spectacular views of the Carquinez Strait, San Pablo Bay,
Suisun Bay, and surroundings hills of Contra Costa and Solano
Counties.
Closing the CSSLT gaps will connect trail users to over 10,000
acres of open space lands in the Contra Costa hills including
Crockett Hills Regional Park, Fernandez Ranch, Pinole Valley
Watershed, Franklin Ridge Ranches, Mount Wanda, the John
Muir National Historic Site as well as providing access to
shoreline destinations such as the Glen Cove Waterfront
Park, Benicia State Recreation Area, Radke Martinez Regional
Shoreline Park, and Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline. In
addition, completing the CSSLT will create public health,
economic, and social equity benefits for the residents and
communities around the Carquinez Strait and the region.
V ALUE
The Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail connects
nearly a dozen regional open spaces and parks totaling
over 10,000 acres of public land!
Fernandez Ranch
1185 acres
Pinole Valley Watershed
3681 acres
Franklin Ridge Ranches
1099 acres
Mount Wanda
325 acres
John Muir National Historic Site
53 acres
Benicia State Recreation Area
447 acres
Radke Martinez Reg. Shoreline Park
383 acres
Carquinez Strait Reg. Shorelines
1415 acres
Glen Cove Waterfront Park
15 acres
Carquinez Park
5 acres
Crockett Hills Regional Park
1939 acres
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NEED
Ten unique gaps have been identified within the Carquinez Strait
Scenic Loop Trail corridor. Closure of these gaps is critical to
overall trail functionality and accessibility to the area’s key natural
resources and community destinations, requiring coordinated
planning and funding among regional partners.
Gap Name Length Category Regional Trail Designations
1 Vallejo Blu Trail 1.2 miles Physical Gap Bay Trail, Ridge Trail, Delta Trail
2 Glen Cove 0.4 miles Physical Gap Bay Trail, Ridge Trail, Delta Trail, Water Trail
3 Benicia Streets 3.0 miles Constrained Alignment Bay Trail, Ridge Trail, Delta Trail, Water Trail
4 Mococo Road 0.14 miles Constrained Alignment Bay Trail, Ridge Trail, Delta Trail
5 Downtown Martinez 3.7 miles Unimproved Route Bay Trail, Ridge Trail, Delta Trail, Anza Trail, Water Trail
6 Carquinez Shoreline 5.0 miles Unimproved Route Bay Trail, Delta Trail, Anza Trail, Water Trail
7 Almond Ranch 1.1 miles Physical Gap Ridge Trail
8 Pereira Road 1.6 miles Unimproved Route Ridge Trail
9 Christie Road 1.3 miles Physical Gap Ridge Trail
10 Crockett Boulevard 0.3 miles Unimproved Route Ridge Trail
Physical Gap: no formal trail alignment established, or access is restricted
Unimproved Route: alignments have been established but access constrained
by exsiting physical conditions
Constrained Alignment: on street alignment with limited right of way for
dedicated trail
A total of
17.74 miles
of trail gaps
remain!
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Vallejo Blu
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Carquinez
Park
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Constrained Street Alignment (limited ROW)
Existing Unimproved Route (constrained access)
Physical Gap (no access)
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Feet
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Bridge along the blu
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Drive
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Cove
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1. Vallejo Bluff Trail
The Ridge Trail, Bay Trail, and Delta Trail follow the same route
through this gap. The Bay Trail and Ridge Trail staffs have been
working to close this important gap for over a decade, both
have provided grant funds for planning and design. The project
is supported by the City of Vallejo, the Solano Transportation
Authority, the State Coastal Conservancy, and the local community.
The proposed trail is located on a hillside with no current access.
The Vallejo Bluff Trail is at 30% design and a Mitigated Negative
Declaration has been completed and circulated under a grant from
the Bay Trail and Ridge Trail. A decision to upgrade the trail to a
paved, Class I trail has triggered the need for additional funding
to complete final design work. Caltrans has reserved space for
a portion of the trail under I-80 as part of the I80/SR29 bridge
replacement project.
OPPORTUNITIES
This project has broad support and is well-positioned for funding. The Vallejo Blu
Trail will connect to 2.5 miles of existing trail to the west and south across the Al
Zampa / Carquinez Bridge and to 1/2 miles of existing trail to the east.
CONSTRAINTS
Lack of funding to complete the project. The project is complex, located in
geologically/geographically challenging area. Requires easement acquisition and
Caltrans coordination and encroachment approvals.
NEXT STEPS
Secure Active Transportation Program (ATP), Regional Measure 3 (RM3), Proposition 68,
or other design and construction funding.
JURISDICTION
City of Vallejo
1.2 miles
Class 1 paved multi-use
OWNERSHIP
Caltrans
2 Private Landowners
PARTNERS
Caltrans
State Coastal Conservancy
City of Vallejo
Bay Area Toll Authority
Bay Trail Ridge Trail Delta Trail Anza Trail Water Trail
PRE-PLANNING
PLANNING & FEASIBILITY DESIGN
ACQUISITION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CONSTRUCTION
STATUS
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Glen Cove
Marina
Glen Cove
Park
On-Street
Route
Constrained Street Alignment (limited ROW)
Existing Unimproved Route (constrained access)
Physical Gap (no access)
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Feet
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S Regatta DriveGlen Cove
Waterfront Park CSSLTCSSLT
1 4
2 3
1. View of the Carquinez
Bridge near Glen Cove
Marina
2. Undeveloped shoreline
view looking southwest
3. Bay Trail entering Glen
Cove Waterfront Park
4. Undeveloped shoreline
view looking east
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2. Glen Cove
The Glen Cove gap runs along the Carquinez Strait waterfront
between Glen Cove Marina and Glen Cove Waterfront Park.
The Ridge Trail and Delta Trail have different alignments along
city streets around this gap, as there is currently no access. Upon
closure of this gap with the establishment of the Bay Trail along
the waterfront, the Ridge Trail and Delta Trail would review the
opportunity to relocate their trails to this new Bay Trail off-street
alignment, consolidating the Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail
route.
OPPORTUNITIES
Closure of this gap would connect to .25 miles of existing trail to the west along the
Carquinez Strait and to 3.5 miles of existing trail to the east at Glen Cove Waterfront
Park and Benicia State Recreation Area, as well as a planned Water Trail access point at
Glen Cove Marina.
CONSTRAINTS
Trail segment is located atop a steep blu with little room for setback from existing
homes. Residents may be concerned with proximity of the trail. Topography and
soils could be challenging for trail placement. Little work has been done to identify
an exact alignment in this location. A feasibility study is needed to identify resource
issues, geology, topography, and the desires/concerns of the homeowners adjacent to
the potential trail.
NEXT STEPS
Prepare a feasibility and alignment study. Secure funding for design, environmental
review, and construction of improvements.
JURISDICTION
City of Vallejo
0.4 miles
Recreational trail
OWNERSHIP
City of Vallejo
Greater Vallejo Recreation District
Private Landowners
PARTNERS
City of Vallejo
Greater Vallejo Recreation District
PRE-PLANNING
PLANNING & FEASIBILITY DESIGN
ACQUISITION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CONSTRUCTION
STATUS
Bay Trail Ridge Trail Delta Trail Anza Trail Water Trail
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Lower East 5th Street during king tide
Benicia
Marina Turnbull
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right of way
2. Lower East 5th Street
during king tide
3. West 3rd Street, most
constrained segment
4. West I Street, 60’ right of
way with several sidewalk
gaps
5. Military East Street, 60’
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3. Benicia Streets
The Ridge Trail, Bay Trail, and Delta Trail follow the same route
through this gap. The Ridge Trail has dedicated and the Delta
Trail has accepted as complete the city streets from Benicia State
Recreation Area to the Benicia-Martinez Bridge with the exception
of a segment along Military East Street. The Bay Trail has only
designated 9th Street Park, 1st Street, Benicia Point, Benicia Marina,
a portion of E 5th Street, and Park Street segments as complete.
Sidewalks exist throughout most of the alignment but bike lanes
or cycle tracks do not. Some segments have been stamped with
sharrows, while others have not. Some segments are 80’, while
others are 60’ or less. The narrowest segment consists of a 30’ wide
street with parking allowed and incomplete sidewalks on both
sides with challenging topography.
OPPORTUNITIES
Closure of this gap would connect to 3.5 miles of existing trail to the west at Benicia
State Recreation Area, and to 3 miles of existing trail to the east and south leading up
to and over the Benicia-Martinez Bridge. Several planned Water Trail access points
would also be connected with closure of these gaps.
CONSTRAINTS
Trail alignment is primarily located on city streets with limited right-of-way available
for bike lanes or cycle tracks without removal of parking.
NEXT STEPS
City of Benicia is currently working with Solano Transportation Authority to complete
a citywide Active Transportation Plan that includes CSSLT segments, to be completed
in 2020.
JURISDICTION
City of Benicia
3.0 miles
Bike lanes, cycle tracks, sidewalks
OWNERSHIP
City of Benicia
(public roads and easements)
PARTNERS
City of Benicia
Solano Transportation Authority
Bay Trail Ridge Trail Delta Trail Anza Trail Water Trail
PRE-PLANNING
PLANNING & FEASIBILITY DESIGN
ACQUISITION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CONSTRUCTION
STATUS
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Mococo
Road
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Constrained Street Alignment (limited ROW)
Existing Unimproved Route (constrained access)
Physical Gap (no access)
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Feet
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2 3
1. Entry to CSSLT / Benicia-
Martinez Bridge at Mococo
Road
2. Blind turn looking east
near CSSLT entry
3. Wayside panel near CSSLT
entry point
4. Convergence of rail and
vehicle trace at Mococo
Road and Marina Vista Ave
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4. Mococo Road
This segment is a gap for Bay Trail, Ridge Trail, and Delta
Trail. Construction of this trail segment was left out of the
Benicia-Martinez Bridge Project. Caltrans made some interim
improvements using painted lines and plastic bollards to delineate
the trail through this gap.
The interim improvements are not safe for trail users and the
bollards have been knocked down by the heavy truck traffic in the
area. This segment requires a re-design that addresses multiple
user-safety issues: heavy truck traffic, multiple curb cuts, a pipeline,
and a railroad crossing.
OPPORTUNITIES
To construct a permanent facility that provides a safe connection between the City of
Martinez and the Benicia-Martinez Bridge. Closure of this gap would connect to 2.4
miles of existing trail north across the Benicia-Martinez Bridge and 6.2 miles of existing
trail west through the City of Martinez.
CONSTRAINTS
Lack of funding for the project and design challenges with railroad crossing, existing
pipeline, curb cut crossings.
NEXT STEPS
Prepare a feasibility and alignment study. Secure funding for design, environmental
review, and construction of improvements.
JURISDICTION
Contra Costa County
0.14 miles
Class 1 paved multi-use
OWNERSHIP
Contra Costa County
Union Pacific Railroad
Private Landowners
PARTNERS
Caltrans
Contra Costa County
Bay Area Toll Authority
PRE-PLANNING
PLANNING & FEASIBILITY DESIGN
ACQUISITION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CONSTRUCTION
STATUS
Bay Trail Ridge Trail Delta Trail Anza Trail Water Trail
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M A R IN A V ISTA AVECarquinez Strait
Regional Shoreline
Radke Martinez
Regional Shoreline Park
Amtrak
Martinez Station
MARTINEZ
CSSLT
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SSLT
CARQ
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Martinez Marina
Constrained Street Alignment (limited ROW)
Existing Unimproved Route (constrained access)
Physical Gap (no access)
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Carquinez Strait Regional
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2. Aerial view of Carquinez
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3. Downtown Martinez,
looking west on Marina
Vista Ave
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5. Downtown Martinez
This is a Bay Trail, Anza Trail, and Delta Trail gap. The Ridge Trail
is dedicated through this segment. Martinez has installed Class
II bike lanes on parts of Marina Vista Ave and Escobar Street but
not through the entire length. Contra Costa County has expressed
interest in turning over the Carquinez Scenic Drive alignment to a
trail or park organization to manage as a trail.
Existing roadways have limited widths to extend bike lanes without
losing parking in the downtown Martinez area.
OPPORTUNITIES
Contra Costa County is interested in turning over Carquinez Scenic Drive in this area
to a trail or park organization to operate as a trail connection to the existing George
Miller Trail to the west. Closure of this gap would connect to existing and planned trails
to the east through the City of Martinez, as well as a planned Water Trail access point
at Martinez Marina.
CONSTRAINTS
Lack of funding for the project. Carquinez Scenic Drive needs to be improved.
Businesses in downtown Martinez do not want to lose parking.
NEXT STEPS
Prepare a feasibility and alignment study. Secure funding for design, environmental
review, and construction of improvements.
JURISDICTION
Contra Costa County
City of Martinez
East Bay Regional Park District
3.7 miles
Class II bike lanes, sidewalks (city)
Class 1 paved multi-use (shoreline)
OWNERSHIP
Contra Costa County
City of Martinez
East Bay Regional Park District
PARTNERS
Contra Costa County
City of Martinez
East Bay Regional Park District
Bay Trail Ridge Trail Delta Trail Anza Trail Water Trail
PRE-PLANNING
PLANNING & FEASIBILITY DESIGN
ACQUISITION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CONSTRUCTION
STATUS
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Regional Shoreline
Crockett Hills
Regional Park
CSSLT
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9th Street
Park
12th Street
ParkBenicia State
Recreation Area
LORING AVENUE
Carquinez
Bridge
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Eckley Pier
Constrained Street Alignment (limited ROW)
Existing Unimproved Route (constrained access)
Physical Gap (no access)
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Feet
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1. Aerial view of George
Miller Trail
2. Trailhead at George Miller
Trail entry point
3. Aerial of Crockett
4. Downtown Crockett,
looking east on Loring Ave
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PHOTO: Lewis Stewart
George Miller Trailhead
George Miller Trail
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6. Carquinez Shoreline
This is a Bay Trail, Anza Trail, and Delta Trail gap. The Ridge Trail
has dedicated their portion of the segment along Pomona Ave
from Crockett Blvd to the Carquinez Bridge. Contra Costa County
is interested in turning the segment of Carquinez Scenic Drive
between the George Miller Trail and Port Costa over to a trail or
park organization to manage as a trail.
The entire length of this section of trail is proposed along County
roadways. The stretch along Carquinez Scenic Drive west of Port
Costa is challenging since it is a primary access point to Port Costa
with limited right-of-way and several geographical challenges.
OPPORTUNITIES
Contra Costa County is interested in turning Carquinez Scenic Drive between Port
Costa and George Miller Trail over to a trail or park organization to manage as a trail.
Closure of this gap would connect to existing trail to the north across the Carquinez
Bridge, as well as a planned Water Trail access point along the shoreline at Eckley Pier.
CONSTRAINTS
Lack of funding for the project. Lack of clear alignment west of Port Costa that will
safely accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians on a trail. Trail alignment is located on
streets with limited right-of-way. The stretch on Carquinez Scenic Drive west of Port
Costa is needed for access by Port Costa and is constrained with limited right-of-way
and slopes on both edges.
NEXT STEPS
Prepare a feasibility and alignment study. Acquire land/easements. Secure funding
needed for design, environmental review, and construction of improvements.
JURISDICTION
Contra Costa County
OWNERSHIP
Contra Costa County
PARTNERS
Contra Costa County
East Bay Regional Park District
PRE-PLANNING
PLANNING & FEASIBILITY DESIGN
ACQUISITION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CONSTRUCTION
STATUS
Bay Trail Ridge Trail Delta Trail Anza Trail Water Trail
5.0 miles
Class II bike lanes, sidewalks (city)
Class 1 paved multi-use (shoreline)
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John Muir
National Historic Site
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Almond
Ranch
Carquinez Strait
Regional Shoreline Park
Mount Wanda
(John Muir NHS)
Franklin Ridge Ranches
(John Muir Land Trust)
Constrained Street Alignment (limited ROW)
Existing Unimproved Route (constrained access)
Physical Gap (no access)
0 1500 3000
Feet
750[
1. Ridgeline view looking
east to Mt. Diablo
2. Ridgeline view looking
west to Franklin Ridge
Ranches
3. Almond Ranch gate at
Mt. Wanda property line
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7. Almond Ranch
This gap is comprised of privately-owned ranch land locally
referred to as Almond Ranch.
John Muir Land Trust has an option to acquire Almond Ranch from
the landowners by the end of 2019. The project needs $4 Million
to acquire and create infrastructure for public access. The trail
alignment will be finalized after the land is acquired.
OPPORTUNITIES
Fundraising is going well and the property will likely be acquired by the end of 2019.
John Muir Land Trust plans to open the property to the public in 2020. Closure of this
gap would connect to 6.2 miles of existing Ridge Trails to the north through the City of
Martinez to Mococo Road and 2.1 miles of existing Ridge Trail to the west.
CONSTRAINTS
Complete acquisition. Trail alignment must be nalized after acquisition.
NEXT STEPS
Complete acquisition of the project by John Muir Land Trust. Prepare design and
management plan and complete environmental review.
JURISDICTION
Contra Costa County
1.1 miles
Recreation trail, compacted earth
OWNERSHIP
Private Landowner,
purchase option by JMLT
PARTNERS
John Muir Land Trust
Bay Trail Ridge Trail Delta Trail Anza Trail Water Trail
PRE-PLANNING
PLANNING & FEASIBILITY DESIGN
ACQUISITION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CONSTRUCTION
STATUS
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Pereira
Road
Pinole Valley Watershed
(EBMUD)
C S SLT
CSSLTA L H AMBRA V A L L E Y ROAD
Constrained Street Alignment (limited ROW)
Existing Unimproved Route (constrained access)
Physical Gap (no access)
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Feet
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1. Existing gate located at
future entrance to trail
easement section between
Pereira Road and Ferndale
Road
2. Pereira Road looking
north
3. Pereira Road looking
south
4. Existing road on trail
easement
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8. Pereira Road
East Bay Regional Parks needs to acquire rights from the end of
the existing trail easement at Pereira Road and Alhambra Valley
Road from either the Pereira Family or along the County right-of-
way. East Bay Regional Park prefers the alignment to be on the
southeast side of Pereira Road due to the location of the Pinole
Creek tributary on the northwest side of the road that would be
expensive and have complicated permitting if a trail is constructed
near the tributary.
East Bay Regional Park District holds a 1.1-mile trail easement.
Additional access rights are needed along the road right-of-way or
on the Pereira property to connect to Pinole Valley Watershed.
OPPORTUNITIES
East Bay Regional Park District has prioritized this connection and plan to ramp up
work on it in 2019 and 2020. Closure of this gap would connect to 4.5 miles of existing
trail to the east on the CSSLT and to 2.1 miles of existing trail to the north.
CONSTRAINTS
Additional access rights need to be secured from either the County along the road
right-of-way or on land that has a complicated multi-family-member ownership
making it dicult to negotiate trail access easements. There are also water resource
issues because the trail would need to be constructed along a creek/drainage.
NEXT STEPS
Continued project planning by East Bay Regional Park District. Complete acquisition
of trail access rights. Secure funding to complete design, environmental review, and
construction of project. Work with East Bay Regional Park to open the 1.1-mile trail
easement section and allow trail users to walk along the shoulder of Pereira Road to
the Pinole Valley Watershed, a very low trac road with a wide shoulder.
JURISDICTION
Contra Costa County
1.6 miles
Recreational trail, low intensity
OWNERSHIP
Contra Costa County (right of way)
Private Landowner
East Bay Regional Park District
PARTNERS
Contra Costa County
East Bay Regional Park District
PRE-PLANNING
PLANNING & FEASIBILITY DESIGN
ACQUISITION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CONSTRUCTION
STATUS
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4
Crockett Hills
Regional Park
Christie
Road
CSSLT
Underpass
Constrained Street Alignment (limited ROW)
Existing Unimproved Route (constrained access)
Physical Gap (no access)
0 1000 2000
Feet
500[
Fernandez Ranch
(John Muir Land Trust)
1. Hwy underpass crossing
westbound trac lanes
only
2. Christie Road railroad
crossing
3. View of Christie Road
without shoulder
2
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9. Christie Road
The planned route crosses multiple property owners including
privately-owned ranch land, land-banked East Bay Regional Park
District land, Caltrans right-of-way, and the Union Pacific railroad
right-of-way.
The completion of the gap will require private land/easement
acquisition as well as major crossings of Highway 4 and the Union
Pacific railroad. An alternate alignment along a portion of this gap
will likely be needed in order to close the gap.
OPPORTUNITIES
An alternative alignment utilizing Christie Road and an existing Highway 4 underpass
could be further studied. Additionally, there is a potential alternative alignment along
Cummings Skyway further east that would utilize an existing Highway 4 overpass as
well as a route across the top of the Union Pacic tunnel that could be further studied.
Closure of this gap would connect to 4.5 miles of existing CSSLT to the south and to 5.4
miles of existing trail to the north.
CONSTRAINTS
Current trail alignment would require acquisition of private lands or trail easements
and complicated highway and railroad crossings. Requires Caltrans coordination and
encroachment approvals for crossing Highway 4 and negotiating access across Union
Pacic Railroad right-of-way.
NEXT STEPS
Work with East Bay Regional Park District and John Muir Land Trust to study alternative
alignments. Support EBRPD’s land acquisition in this vicinity that will support the gap
closure. Secure funding for feasibility study and analysis of route alternatives.
JURISDICTION
Contra Costa County
1.3 miles
Recreational trail, low intensity
OWNERSHIP
Caltrans
Contra Costa County
East Bay Regional Park District
Union Pacific Railroad
Private Landowner
PARTNERS
Caltrans
Contra Costa County
East Bay Regional Park District
John Muir Land Trust
Union Pacific Railroad
PRE-PLANNING
PLANNING & FEASIBILITY DESIGN
ACQUISITION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CONSTRUCTION
STATUS
Bay Trail Ridge Trail Delta Trail Anza Trail Water Trail
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Crockett
Boulevard
Crockett Hills
Regional Park
Carquinez
Middle School
Willow
High School
CSSLT
CSSLTPOMONA STREET
Constrained Street Alignment (limited ROW)
Existing Unimproved Route (constrained access)
Physical Gap (no access)
0 300 600
Feet
150[
1.Potential route could
use existing portion of
maintenance road
2. Potential alignment
looking north to middle
school
3. Looking west down
Pomona Street
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10. Crockett Boulevard
This planned route runs adjacent to the Carquinez Middle School
and Willow Technical School between the Crockett Hills Regional
Park and Pomona Street. John Swett Unified School District is in the
process of demolishing and rebuilding Carquinez Middle School,
and has been in discussion with CSSLT project partners to develop
an alignment that helps close this gap in the trail.
There is currently no safe pedestrian/bicycle access along Crockett
Blvd through this gap. This trail connection needs to cross through
Crockett Blvd right-of-way (County road) and/or School District
land.
OPPORTUNITIES
Potential funding opportunities through Safe-Routes-to-School, Proposition 68
(disadvantaged community,) and State Coastal Conservancy. Closure of this gap would
connect to 5.3 miles of existing trail to the south and to 1.7 miles of existing trail to the
north across the Carquinez Bridge.
CONSTRAINTS
Coordination of a multi-jurisdictional project with challenging topography. Funding
for long term maintenance.
NEXT STEPS
Planning eort within Contra Costa County, John Swett Unied School District, Ridge
Trail, and East Bay Regional Park District – continue discussing route alignments in
conjunction with the rebuilding of Carquinez Middle School, Safe-Routes-to-School,
and other overlapping priorities.
JURISDICTION
Contra Costa County
0.3 miles
Class 1 paved multi-use
Recreational trail, low intensity
OWNERSHIP
Contra Costa County
John Swett Unified School District
East Bay Regional Park District
PARTNERS
C ontra Costa County
John Swett Unified School District
East Bay Regional Park District
PRE-PLANNING
PLANNING & FEASIBILITY DESIGN
ACQUISITION
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CONSTRUCTION
STATUS
Bay Trail Ridge Trail Delta Trail Anza Trail Water Trail
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Bay Area Water Trail
The Carquinez Strait is at the crossroads of several major
California waterways – San Joaquin / Sacramento River, Napa
River, and San Pablo Bay – which provide vast opportunities for
water-based recreation. Kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders
watch for birds along the marshy shoreline of Benicia State
Recreation Area, while outrigger canoes clubs train on the
river’s challenging currents, and kiteboarders cruise along the
water powered by the Strait’s summer winds.
Within the shoreline of the CSSL there are eight locations that
either currently or are planned to provide public access to the
water. Continued enhancement of access facilities, provision
of rental opportunities and guides, and education about safe
boating and wildlife stewardship will continue to encourage use
of the Strait a scenic recreational destination for residents and
visitors to the region.
Glen Cove Marina
Eckley Pier
Benicia State Recreation Area
12th Street / Matthew Turner Park
Benicia Marina / Point Pier
Brickyard Site
Martinez Marina
West 9th Street Boat Launch
PROPOSED ACCESS SITE DESIGNATED ACCESS SITE
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Glen Cove Marina
The marina has expressed interest in enhancing public boat launch facilities in order to draw
more public use. Public access for non-motorized small boats (NMSBs) is currently allowed
from a high-freeboard guest dock. There are several public shore parking spaces and parking
has been accommodated for the public with permission from the harbormaster.
Eckley Pier - Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline
Informal access occurs on the east side of the Pier, where a small sheltered cove has
developed, and adjacent to the west of the Pier on a more exposed beach. Nearby parking
allows for a short walk for those carrying equipment.
Benicia State Recreation Area
The lack of shoreline access in this park limits opportunities for NMSBs. Access is currently
only informal at the easternmost portion of the park, where a dirt path leads from the parking
area to a small gravel beach.
12th Street / Matthew Turner Park
This small pocket park offers informal water access to the Strait via dirt paths to small
pocket beaches. Public parking is available next to the shore and the grass lawns can be used
to rig NMSBs. A rocky shelf is located just offshore, which can make navigating from the
informal launch to deeper water somewhat hazardous. This park is used by kiteboarders and
windsurfers in addition to kayakers and SUPs.
West 9th Street Boat Launch
The West 9th Street Boat Launch is used by both motorized and non-motorized boaters,
providing access to the Carquinez Strait and open waters of the Bay. Boat launch facilities
consist of a corrugated cement boat ramp with two high-freeboard docks located on the sides
of the ramp. The site is designed primarily for trailered boats, but is used by many different
boat types. Non-motorized small boats observed at the site include kayaks, rowboats, SUPS,
and canoes. Kiteboarders will launch from the beach when conditions are right.
Benicia Marina
The Benicia Marina provides access primarily for larger motorized boats and sailboats, but
contains a number of amenities that make it suitable for NMSBs. At the southeastern end of
the marina is a boat ramp and high-freeboard dock that can be used by the public.
Brickyard Site
The Brickyard is currently inaccessible by the public due to its land bank status by East Bay
Regional Park District. There are no existing recreation facilities at the site; however, there is
an existing pier and shoreline that could be designed to accommodate a boat launch.
Martinez Marina
The Martinez Marina provides access primarily for larger motorized boats and sailboats, but
contains a number of amenities that make it suitable for NMSBs. At the southern end of the
marina is a boat ramp and high-freeboard dock that can be used by the public.
PHOTO: Lewis Stewart
NEXT STEPS: Re-engage marina staff
on status of any public access and
accessibility improvements.
NEXT STEPS: Construct beach launch
and path, remove pilings, construct
camps, formalize RR crossing, signage.
NEXT STEPS: Work with State Parks
staff to prioritize enhancement of
access at this portion of the park.
NEXT STEPS: Existing water access
should be maintained.
NEXT STEPS: No near-term action
required.
NEXT STEPS: Ensure enhancements for
NMSBs are included with any larger
planning efforts for the Marina.
NEXT STEPS: Land use plan amendment
to allow access, develop formal water
access, complete campground.
NEXT STEPS: Ensure enhancements
for NMSBs are included with larger
planning efforts for the Marina.
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MILE STONES
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area – the Delta is designated by
Congress a National Heritage Area.
Great California Delta Trail – the Delta Trail designated the Carquinez Strait Loop as its
alignment in 2017.
Sign Inventory – Ridge/Bay Trail sign inventory completed in 2017 for the Solano alignment.
Benicia State Recreation Area – State Parks and the City of Vallejo repaved much of the trail
alignment within Benicia SRA in 2016. SF Bay Trail developed a Vizzit Tour at the SRA in 2017.
Fernandez Ranch – 483 acre Franklin Canyon addition expands John Muir Land Trust’s
Fernandez Ranch to 1,185 acres.
Alvarez Ninth Street Park – Designated a Bay Area Water Trail site in 2016, this park provides
an eective trailhead.
George Miller Trail – In 2014, a failed roadway was converted to a 1.7 mile dedicated trail in
East Bay Regional Park District’s Carquinez Regional Shoreline. The project included new
trailhead parking lots on both ends.
Glen Cove Waterfront Park – The park was completed in 2012, and provides a trailhead for
the Glen Cove Neighborhood of Vallejo.
Park Road – a bikelane and sidewalk were completed between the Benicia-Martinez Bridge
and Adams Road in 2012.
Rose Drive I-780 Overcrossing – In 2010, a bicycle/pedestrian path was completed across
I-780 to provide safe access from the Bay Area Ridge Trail in the Vallejo/Benicia Open Space
Buer to the shared Carquinez Strait Loop in Benicia State Recreation Area.
Benicia-Martinez Bridge – The bicycle/pedestrian path was opened when the new span was
completed in 2007, including a vista location with parking that can function as a trailhead.
Carquinez Bridge – the bicycle and pedestrian path was opened in 2004. There is public
parking at the Dead Fish restaurant in Crockett that functions as a trailhead.
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Carquinez Strait Scenic Loop Trail Partners
California Coastal Conservancy
California State Parks
Caltrans
City of Benicia
City of Martinez
City of Vallejo
Contra Costa County
Delta Protection Commission
for more information on the CSSLT project,
visit www...
Technical assistance on this project was provided by the National Park Service’s
Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program.
This project represents a collaborative effort between partners at the San Francisco
Bay Trail. the Bay Area Ridge Trail, the Delta Protection Commission, the Bay Area
Water Trail, Contra Costa County, and the City of Benicia
East Bay Regional Park District
Greater Vallejo Recreation District
John Muir Land Trust
John Swett Unified School District
National Park Service
Solano Transportation Authority
West Contra Costa Transportation
Advisory Committee
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 5.
Meeting Date:10/12/2020
Subject:RECEIVE the Report on PG&E Coordination with Cities and Contra Costa
County for Street Light Maintenance and DIRECT county staff on actions to
secure.
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE,
Department:Conservation & Development
Referral No.: 13
Referral Name: Monitor implementation of the Letter of Understanding with PG&E for the
maintenance of PG&E streetlights in Contra Costa County.
Presenter: Rochelle Johnson, Public Works Contact: Rochelle Johnson
(925)313-2299
Referral History:
The Transportation, Water and Infrastructure Committee (TWIC) accepted the 2019 status report
regarding the coordination between Cities (Countywide) and PG&E on November 14, 2019.
Referral Update:
The TWIC requested that Public Works management report annually on the status of street light
maintenance coordination efforts with PG&E. Management last reported to the TWIC on
November 14, 2019, regarding this item.
Background:
The Letter of Understanding (LOU) dated February 2008, between PG&E and the County, states
the commitment of PG&E for open communication, responsive service levels, and actions in
resolving issues related to street light performance. In 2018, management reviewed the LOU in an
effort to verify improved service levels and to ensure that LOU addressed the needs of the 19
Cities and Contra Costa County.
As a result of the feedback from the meeting convened on October 2, 2017, PG&E and Contra
Costa Public Works staff began updating the LOU to reflect the needs of the Cities and County,
addressing the type of support needed from PG&E Public Works staff drafted a document and
made it available to the cities for feedback. Once City feedback had been incorporated,
management provided the 2018 Draft LOU to PG&E management for review.
On August 20, 2018, Public Works staff met with PG&E to review the draft LOU at PG&Es
request to discuss the LOU and address standards of service identified in the revised LOU. At the
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end of that meeting, the agreement had been reached. However, there were two (2) items that
PG&E management wanted to confirm could be accommodated by PG&E.
These items included:
•The provision of service credits for customers who are without service for a period of greater
than 14 days; and
•The provision of monthly reports by PG&E detailing power outages and knocked down street
light poles.
During the September 2018 report to TWIC, Public Works staff made TWIC aware of the status.
Direction was provided from TWIC to place the revised LOU on the consent calendar once
confirmation was received from PG&E.
On May 23, 2019, Public Works staff were provided a redlined version of the revised draft LOU
by PG&E. We had been advised by PG&E that in light of recent catastrophic events, PG&E
management and legal revisited the document changing items that had been previously agreed to.
On September 17, 2019, Public Works staff met and determined that the items of contention in
the redlined draft of the LOU included:
1)The LOU should always designate a number of service days that a customer should expect a
response;
2)Billing discrepancies should be resolved within two billing cycles; and
3)Agencies should be provided with a GIS map annually.
Public Works staff reached out to PG&E management to schedule a meeting to discuss the
outstanding issues in an effort to resolve them. However, the meeting was cancelled by PG&E at
the last minute and there has not been a response since.
Following the 2019 report, TWIC advised Public Works staff work with TWIC to draft a letter as
there had not been a response from PG&E. As previous correspondence had not responded to,
letter was sent to William D. Johnson, CEO and President on March 11, 2020. Courtesy copies of
the letter were sent to the Compliance and Public Policy Committee, East Bay Government
Relations, and all associated cities.
To date, there has not been written response from PG&E. However, on July 20, 2020, during a
Street Light Coordination meeting, Vic Baker, Senior Manager—Diablo Division acknowledged
that communication had been delayed and would be forthcoming. As of the writing of this report,
we have not received any communications from PG&E.
The Cities have been discouraged by the delay and inquired if there is a consequence for PG&E’s
inaction.
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The lack of response from PG&E has impeded securing an updated LOU. The service needs of
the Cities and County are different now than they were in 2008. Not only is it imperative to
update the LOU to reflect current and projected service needs, but it is equally necessary that
PG&E adhere to the language of the LOU.
One method of maintaining open communication channels is conducting regular discussions at
Street Light Coordination meetings which include PG&E, the County, Cities, and Towns. Since
the 2017 report period, the Coordination meetings have convened once per quarter, as opposed to
monthly as stipulated in the 2008 LOU. This change was made based on feedback received from
participating Cities as part of the 2015 participation survey. Meetings were interrupted in 2020 as
a result of COVID-19 related shelter in place orders. The April 2020 meeting was cancelled.
Quarterly meetings resumed in July with a plan to convene future meetings in a virtual platform
until it is safe to resume in person meetings.
In addition to updated information on service levels, attendees of the coordination meetings have
also participated in presentations on the FCC Ruling and Proposed Action, California Street Light
Association (CAL-SLA) conference information—detailing international emerging technologies
related to outdoor lighting, and street light pole corrosion inspections, in addition to opportunities
to share resources and best practices.
At this time, Public Works staff is seeking further direction from the TWIC on next steps to move
the LOU process forward.
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE this status report on the street light service coordination effort between PG&E and the
County Public Works Department and Cities for street light maintenance.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
None. All costs for street lights are funded by County Service Area L-100 and Community
Facility District 2010-1.
Attachments
Proposed PGE LOU 2018 FINAL.pdf
TWIC Letter
ACTIVE LOU
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NEW PROPOSED LOU
Street Light Service Level Commitment
To Contra Costa County
[2018]
PG&E is committed to delivering a high level of service to street light customers and providing
features which enhance community safety. To ensure a high level of responsiveness to street light
maintenance issues in Contra Costa County, PG&E is committed to the following (for street light
facilities maintained by PG&E):
1)Reporting Street Light problems and tracking results
PG&E will continue to utilize its web based system where street light service requests and
problems can be reported via on-line request form. PG&E is committed to improving
communication during the resolution process. The link for reporting and checking the status of
street light outages is:
http://www.pge.com/en/myhome/servicerequests/streetlights/single/index.page
In addition, street light service requests can be reported through PG&E’s email address:
streetlighttrouble@pge.com. The workgroup that responds to these emails is Streetlight
Maintenance Department (under Electric Dispatch and Scheduling).
Outages reports are acknowledged via automated email response when received, when case
numbers are assigned, and when the street light service request work is completed. PG&E is
committed to improving this system, and developing more robust on-line reporting and tracking
systems that will serve to improve communication with all customers.
PG&E will provide a one (1) page process flow chart to county staff upon availability. Upon the
provision of the process, PG&E will clarify if email or web based platforms are preferred.
*Note that the customer will receive an automated reply and within a few days a tracking number
will be received
2)Responding to Street Light outages
a.Response to Reported Street Light Outages
PG&E will respond, assess and complete repair of reported street light outages (burnouts) within
14 days of being notified of the outage.
b.Outages Resulting from Poles that are "Knocked Down"
Where a PG&E owned or maintained street light pole is "knocked down", PG&E will provide
immediate response to the "knock-down", and will secure the site, and make the situation safe
prior to leaving the site. PG&E will complete any remaining required repairs within 90 days. If
PG&E, for any reason, will not be able to complete repairs within 90 days PG&E will notify the
customer and will provide an estimated date of completion for repairs.
If PG&E should become aware of a knocked down pole by customer call or staff inspection, they
will notify the County. This will allow for transparency in service provision and improved customer
support.
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c.Monthly Report (Tom and Vic to verify with Kari)
PG&E will provide a monthly report to Contra Costa County which details the status of outages and
knocked down poles. This report should detail if the matter has been resolved or not. If the matter
has not been resolved at the time to the report, the report should include a proposed timeline and
resolution.
d.Credit Adjustment
In the event that a customer is without service as a result of an inoperable street light beyond
fourteen (14) business days, the customer should file a claim with PG&E for a service credit. To
complete a service credit request contact PG&E at (TO BE PROVIDED)
(Tom and Vic to research feasibility)
3)Requesting Street Lights and Shields Installation
PG&E will continue to utilize Customer Connection Online web based system where street lights
and shields installation can be reported via the on-line request form. The link for requesting street
lights and shields installation is: http://www.pge.com/cco (CONTENT TENTATIVE). Shields may
also be requested by calling our Building & Restoration Service Center telephone number (1-877-
743-7782).
PG&E will acknowledge these requests via automated email response when received by the New
Business Service Planning representative. PG&E will continue communication of the planning and
installation process status via email and provide an estimated date of completion and inform of
next steps including approval, and installation. Upon receipt of new installation applications PG&E
will contact the applicant within 1-3 business days to advise them of the result and next steps.
Any contract information will be submitted via email or regular mail and any costs associated with
the planning and installation will be included in the contract. PG&E will give 10 days to sign and
return contract to initiate the installation process.
The cost of installing any shield (front, back or cul-de-sac) will be forwarded to the customer and
included in the provisions of the associated contract.
4)Pole maintenance, replacement, painting, and cleaning
For street light poles that need painting, cleaning due to graffiti, or rust staining, PG&E will
accommodate requests based on the demand of the communities. All requests can be forwarded
to the email: streetlighttrouble@pge.com or 1(800)743-5000. These services may include time and
materials costs at PG&Es expense.
PG&E will respond to an initial assessment of the request for street light graffiti removal within 14
days of being notified.
Upon notification of painting or rust abatement service need, PG&E will complete the service within
180 days.
In the event that there is not an established maintenance schedule, PG&E will provide information
to county staff pertaining to pole viability and associated replacement plans on an case by case
basis.
5)Billing Improvements
PG&E will work with Contra Costa County to explore methods to improve billing and inventory
procedures in order to help resolve discrepancies, if any.
Field Code Changed
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6)Annual Inventory Update
PG&E will make every effort to work with Contra Costa County and Cities to rectify inventory and
billing conflicts on an on-going basis to the satisfaction of the agency. This will include providing
the Cities and County with an annual inventory update in GIS format at no cost beginning October
2018.
7)On-going communication and reporting
Quarterly Coordination Meetings
As determined by the survey of participating Cities in 2015, PG&E will continue to participate in
quarterly Coordination Meetings. In preparation of these meetings, PG&E may be invited to
present evolving and new technologies, features, and services. PG&E will maintain open
communication and responsiveness in assisting the County to coordinate and plan for these
meetings.
TWIC Participation
PG&Es Public Relations representative will attend the annual Transportation Water and
Infrastructure (TWIC) meeting in October to join the County in providing an annual report on
coordination efforts.
8)Staffing Updates
To assist Contra Costa County staff in facilitating communication, PG&E will provide Contra Costa
County with a list of key management representatives on an annual basis. Additionally, PG&E will
provide an advisement of key staffing.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
LED and Photocell Group Maintenance and Replacement Program
PG&E will establish and perform a group assessment program for the newly converted to LED
street lights and photocells by the end of 2026. The life expectancy for LED street lights is
approximately 20 years (with warranty of 10 years) and for photocells is 5 years. When the
replacement of existing LED infrastructure occurs, PG&E will work closely with Contra Costa
County to provide information related to new product choices selected for characteristics related to
improved energy efficiency and as technology evolves, reduced glare and control of upward
directed light as they become available and are approved for use .
PG&E will replace LED street lights as they fail. When group lamp replacements are performed,
PG&E will also perform other maintenance work, such as testing and replacement of photocells (as
required) and cleaning of glassware, reflector, or refractor. Additionally, PG&E will provide to the
County any cleaning schedule available for glassware.
Invoice and Billing
PG&E will work with Contra Costa County to identify how to simplify invoicing and keep track of
inventory in order to resolve issues such as inaccurate inventories and multiple billing. PG&E will
accommodate requests for single billing support at no-cost basis on a case by case basis.
PG&E will address changes to the inventory to not only simplify and reorganize the current
information—but to insure that new additions or removals are reflected in the billing
documentation.
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lrl Pacific Gas and rm\ Electric Company
February 22, 2008
Mr. Maurice Shiu
Director of Public Works
Contra Costa County
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553-4825
1030 Detroit Avenue
Concord, CA 94518-2487
Bruce J. Mosley
Eneigy Delivery Director
Maint nance and Construction - Area 2
Re: Contra Costa County Streetlights
Dr. Mr. Shiu:
PG&E is committed to providing safe and reliable service to all customers. In that
regard, PG&E is pleased to provide the Streetlight Service Level Commitment to
Contra Costa County, its constituent cities and towns, and citizens. The PG&E
Streetlight Service Level Commitment document is attached, including a summary of
goals and the target dates associated with our specific actions related to our
commitment. ·
To ensure open communications, validate progress in our efforts to establish and
maintain a high level of responsiveness related to our service level commitment, and
to identify new or unresolved issues, PG&E and County staff have established a
schedule of joint meetings related to streetlight performance. To facilitate discussion
during these meetings, PG&E will report out on streetlight problems, including results
of follow up inspections and action taken to resolve the reported problem or a status
report of pending resolution.
Providing safe and reliable service is one of my top priorities. Please contact me at
any time that you have concerns about PG&E service.
Sincerely,
BJM:alm
Attachments
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1
Streetlight Service Level Corpmitment
To Contra Costa County ·
February 22, 2008
PG&E is committed to delivering a high level of service to Streetlight customers. To ensure a
high level of responsiveness to Streetlight maintenance issues in Contra Costa County, PG&E
is committed to the following (for Streetlight facilities maintained by PG&E):
1.Reporting Streetlight problems and tracking results.
PG&E will continue to utilize its web based system where treetlight service requests and
problems can be reported via on-line request form .· Original on-line reports are acknowledged
via automated email response when received.
PG&E is committed to improving this system, and developing more robust on-line reporting and
tracking systems that will serve to improve communication with all customers.
2.Responding to Streetlight outages.
a.Initial response to reported Streetlight outages.
PG&E will respond to and complete an initial assessment of reported Streetlight outages within
14 days of being notified of the outage.
b.Streetlight "burn outs".
PG&E will complete repairs of Streetlight "burn-outs" within 14 days of notification of the "burn-
out" when the outage can be resolved by simple lamp replacement or similar repair.
c.Streetlight outages - other than "burn out".
Where the Streetlight outage is not the result of "burn-auf and additional work is required,
PG&E will complete required repairs within 90 days of assessment of the Streetlight outage .
This includes repair of lights damaged due to vandalism, and repairs of wiring problems
(including subsurface wiring issues). If PG&E, for any reason, will not be able to complete
·repairs within 90 days PG&E will notify the customer and will provide an estimated date of
completion for repairs. ·
d.Outages resulting from poles that are "knocked down".
Where a PG&E owned or maintained Streetlight pole is "knocked 9own", PG&E will provide
immediate response to the "knock-down", and will secure the site, and make the situation safe
prior to leaving the site. PG&E will complete any remaining required repairs within 90 days. If
PG&E, for any reason, will not be able to complete repairs within 90 days PG&E will notify the
customer and will provide an estimated date of completion for repairs.
3• .Pole painting.
For Streetlight poles that were manufactured to be painted, PG&E will complete one cycle of
pole painting by the end of 2008, and will then move to a ten year painting cycle. PG&E is
scheduled to complete the initial cycle of pole painting in Contra Costa County by the end of
2007. After the current pole painting cycle is complete, PG&E will (if resources are available) ,
accommodate "off-cycle" pole painting requests for poles manufactured for painting, on a time
and material cost basis.
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Streetlight Service Level Corrimitment
To Contra Costa County . February 22, 2008 ..
4.Group Lamp Replacement Program.
PG&E will perform Group Lamp Replacements based on a five year schedule to replace all
lamps maintained by PG&E. When group lamp replacements are performed, PG&E will also
perform other maintenance work, such as testing and replacement of photocells (as required)
and cleaning of glassware, reflector, or refractor .
.5. New product choices.
Recognizing that some of the PG&E owned Streetlight infrastructure is aging, and will requirereplacement, PG&E will work with Contra Costa County to discuss options available for
replacement lighting. When replacement of existing lighting facilities is required, as determined
by PG&E, PG&E will work closely with Contra Costa County to provide information related to .
new product choices selected for characteristics related to improved energy efficiency, reduced
glare and control of upward directed light as they become available and are approved for use in
the PG&E Streetlight rate schedules.
On-going communication and reporting:
To ensure open communications, validate progress in our efforts to establish and maintain a
high level of responsiveness related to the items specified above, and identify new or
unresolved issues, PG&E will propose and establish a regular monthly meeting schedule with
Contra Costa County.
To facilitate discussion during the proposed monthly meetings, PG&E will report out on
Streetlight problems, including results of follow up inspections and action taken to resolve the
reported problem or a status report of pending resolution.
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Streetlight Service Level Commitment Summary of Goals and Target Dates {,?/22/2008)
Area of Focus- Service Commitment/Progress on Goals 2007 Streetlight Summary Report
ll Detail of poles painted
6; 2007 Burnout Lamp Replacements
Target Date
1 January 2008
Completed
2
2008 Forecast- Group Lamp Replacement Work
ll Notify Contra Costa County of forecast of total lamps to be replaced
in Contra Costa .County
January 2008
Completed
3 Goals and Progress to be Reported As Needed -to the City/Countv
3a
Group Lamp Replacef!lent •PG&E to perform a study of the feasibility of performing group lampreplacement by City. Report Results of Feasibility Study to Contra
Costa County.
March, 2008
3b
Standard Maintenance Cycles
•Lamps to be scheduled on a 5 year cycle basis .
•Photo controls to be scheduled on a 10 year basis .•Pole painting scheduled as needed .
On-going
3c
Replace deteriorated facilities •PG&E owned (Streetlight only) centerbore wood poles .•PG&E will report quarterly status of planned and actual centerborewood pole replacements. (Currently scheduled throuoh 12/31/2012)
On-going
3d
PG&E to streamline processes related to providing new Streetlight service
installations.
•PG&E to report status of streamlined process to Contra CostaCounty by April 2, 2008
April 2, 2008
3e
New Product Choices •PG&E to provide more Streetlight options including decorative polesand fixtures.
" When PG&E determines that it is operationally necessary to replace
a cobra head fixture, consistent with rate schedule LS1, PG&E will
install a standard cut-off fixture as a replacement.
On-going
Requires approval of
County or City for replacement proposal
3f
Streetlight maintenance reporting and tracking system
*Monthly detail report showing progress of goals
February 2008
Completed and will
be on-ooing
3g
Repair Streetlight Outages
•"Burnout Repairs" - Lamp, photo control or similar repair.14 Days from
Report
3h
Repair Streetlight Outages
" Non- burnout repairs- Repair required more extensive than lamp,
photo control or ballast.
90 Days from
Report
3i
Streetlight Repairs
.".Knockdowns""Make Safe"-- Immediate Response
6; Complete repairs -- within 90 days
90
90 days f
Days
3j
Paint "Missed" Poles .. For Streetlight poles manufactured for painting, and included under rate
schedule LS2-C prior to the elimination of the separate pole painting charge
in PG&E's tariffs, PG&E Will complete one cycle of pole painting by the end
of 2008. (Will complete by the end of 2007 in Contra Costa County.) If any
Streetlight poles meeting these tariff criteria were missed in this painting
cycle, PG&E will respond to missed poles and oaint as required.
rom report
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 6.
Meeting Date:10/12/2020
Subject:CONSIDER report: Local, Regional, State, and Federal Transportation
Issues: Legislation, Studies, Miscellaneous Updates, 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)674-7883
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 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.
This report includes four sections, 1: LOCAL, 2: REGIONAL, 3: STATE, and 4: FEDERAL .
1. LOCAL
No written report in October
2. REGIONAL
No written report in October
3. STATE
Mr. Watts will attend the October Committee meeting to provide a verbal report in addition to the
attached written report.
4. FEDERAL
No written report in October
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No written report in October
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
CONSIDER report on Local, Regional, State, and Federal Transportation Related Legislative
Issues and take ACTION as appropriate.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
There is no fiscal impact.
Attachments
Mark Watts - State Legislative Report
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Smith, Watts & Company, LLC.
Consulting and Governmental Relations
October 6, 2020
TO: Transportation, Water, and Infrastructure Committee
FROM: Mark Watts
SUBJECT: Sacramento Report – October TWIC Meeting
This report provides a status update on activities undertaken by the Newsom Administration and key
legislative or state budget activities.
Newsom Administration
COVID‐19 Related Impacts on Transportation Funding
While the transportation funding projections released with the May Revision to the Governor’s 2020‐21
State Budget were not welcome news, the estimated reduction in anticipated revenues compared to that
of prior revenue estimates was better than expected. These more recent estimates continue to reflect
that gas tax receipts will be reduced by $1.8 billion in total over the next five years (budget year through
2024‐25) and that most of the decrease ($1.1 billion) will occur through the end of FY 2020‐21.
In terms of programmatic impacts, the State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP) will
see a reduction of $556 million, cities and counties continue to expect to see a reduction of $282 million
in local streets and roads revenues, and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) which
funds state highway improvements, intercity rail, and regional highway and transit improvements will see
a reduction of $91 million through FY 2020‐21.
Interestingly, at the time of this writing, Caltrans, in its most recent report to the CTC indicates that FY
2020‐21 is shaping up to be the biggest overall construction program year in the Department’s history.
Supporting this is the immediate past CTC Allocation summary of $1.85 billion for highway allocations and
another $126 million in Mass Transit allocations, all made at the august 2020 Commission meeting.
While the updated current year projections aren’t likely to impact Caltrans work this year, Caltrans and
the CTC have suggested that the funding eroded due to the state’s response to the pandemic may have
impacts for future year programs, such as not being able to add new projects to the 2022 SHOPP.
At the regional and local level, self‐help counties are monitoring their revenues closely and have
developed an assessment of pandemic response impacts for 16 of the 25 sales‐tax measures. However,
unlike Caltrans who has access to larger amounts of cash on hand, local projects are more likely to be
impacted in the current year.
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Consulting and Governmental Relations
SB 743 Implementation / Executive Order N‐19‐19 Implementation / California Transportation Plan 2050
Over the course of the year, the executive branch has been busy implementing or preparing to
implement several administrative matters in the transportation policy arena, including:
SB 743 Implementation.
In 2013 SB 743 was enacted which essentially eliminated traffic congestion as a potentially significant
environmental impact under CEQA.
In its place, the amount of driving, measured by vehicle miles traveled (VMT), is now the metric for
assessing transportation impacts on the environment and reducing the amount of driving is the way in
which these impacts are mitigated.
The Newsom Administration, CalSTA, and Caltrans are fully committed to implementing SB 743.
Therefore, it is highly suggested that agencies participate in stakeholder implementation opportunities
and work closely with lead agencies in understanding how SB 743 implementation is impacting
transportation at the project level across the state.
Executive Order N‐19‐19 Implementation.
In September 2019, Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N‐19‐19 which calls for actions from
multiple state agencies to reduce GHG emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change, including
the transportation sector.
Immediately following the release of the EO, the Governor’s Office and CalSTA clarified that nothing in
the order calls for or otherwise requires a redirection or repurposing of SB 1 transportation funding and
that a working group would be formed the guide its implementation.
Over this immediate past summer, CalSTA and Caltrans staff has initiated a series of outreach efforts,
including an implementation survey conducted by CalSTA. Their planning horizon calls for release of an
implementation plan in the coming weeks.
California Transportation Plan 2050.
Caltrans released its Draft California Transportation Plan 2050, the State's long‐range transportation plan
prepared under statutory requirements. It is intended to set forth a vision for mobility in California,
complete with strategic goals, policies, and recommendations to improve multimodal mobility and
accessibility while reducing GHG emissions. One local transportation entity has already identified at least
one major concern with the Draft Plan – the recommendation to use potential road pricing revenues to
fund affordable housing and non‐auto modes of travel.
There is an active public comment period which ends on October 22, 2020.
Smith, Watts & Company, LLC.
Consulting and Governmental Relations
Legislature
August represented the final opportunity for a comparatively smaller slate of bills than has been typical
for the end of a legislative session to reach their final approvals in policy and fiscal committees. Bills that
were still under consideration at that point in the legislative cycle were measures previously passed by
their original house and that were facing the final parliamentary deadline to be acted upon and approved
by the Legislature of August 31. Those successful bills are presently available for gubernatorial review and
approval through the end of September. Two bills of interest to this region are:
SB 1349 (Glazer) – This bill is supported by the Authority and by Contra Costa County, among others, and
would permit the County, and cities within the County, additional legal flexibility to impose local
transactions and use taxes.
The bill passed the legislature and was approved by the governor. However, late changes to the bill
related to CCTA tax authority did not include a modification to the current sunset date on CCTA tax
authority and therefore, the amended chapter will sunset before the recent changes to the bill would
otherwise become enacted.
SB 1291 (Beall) – This measure emerged as a collaboration with the California Association of Councils
of Government (CalCOG), the statewide entity that monitors transportation planning agency
interests. The specific language provides some much‐needed flexibility to regional agencies that
otherwise face developing the Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP) in the
face of uncertainties related to federal changes under the SAFE Vehicles Rule. Together, TC and
CalCOG worked with the Senate Transportation Committee staff to establish the provision as the
basis for a committee bill, SB 1291.
The Governor approved the measure.
Other Transportation Legislation
Over the course of the legislative session a number of other measures were amended to deal with
transportation related policies of interest to the industry.
SB 1351 (Beall) – the author’s stated intent for the measure is to provide economic activity and
stimulus to address the COVID‐19 pandemic by accelerating SHOPP projects through revenue bonds
backed by SB 1. The bill was amended to include major policy improvements: (1) correction of a
potential threat to local road repair funds, (2) providing that the selection of projects be delegated to
Caltrans and (3) the requirement that eligible projects would have previously been listed within the
2020 CTC ‐ approved SHOPP program. In addition, the measure was amended in the Assembly to
include a cap on the allowable revenue bond at $5 billion; this will permit the state to seek
acceleration of SHOPP projects while retaining adequate annual revenues to fund projects on an
ongoing basis.
SB 1351 was vetoed by the governor.
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Consulting and Governmental Relations
SB 288 (Wiener) – would provide statutory CEQA exemptions for many transit, bicycle program, and
pedestrian projects. If enacted, the new statutory provisions will sunset on January 1, 2023.
The bill was approved by the Governor.
SB 757 (Allen) – would expedite administrative and judicial review procedures for major transit
projects. Although the bill was passed by the Legislature, it was tied to another bill, SB 995, which
would have provided similar expedited CEQA judicial process for housing.
SB 757 was vetoed by the governor as SB 995 did not pass the Legislature.
STATE BUDGET ‐ August Budget Trailer Bill
This year, AB 90 became the initial state government trailer bill for the 2020‐21 budget, and it contained
numerous necessary changes to implement the 2020 Budget Act. Several beneficial provisions related to
transportation programs were enacted:
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)
Current law allows the California State Transportation Secretary to assume responsibilities under the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal environmental laws for any railroad,
public transportation, or multimodal project until January 1, 2021. This bill would extend that
authority one additional year, until January 1, 2022.
Transit Agency Relief
Additionally, AB 90 included a “hold harmless” provision designed to ensure that the share of state
allocations to local transit agencies is unchanged for three transit programs for 2020‐21 and 2021‐22.
Specifically, the provision applies to the State Transit Assistance Program, the State of Good Repair
Program, and the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program.
In addition, AB 90 also temporarily suspends the financial penalties for noncompliance with certain
requirements of the State Transit Assistance Program. Specifically, transit operators are not required to
maintain a specified ratio of fare revenues to operating costs for 2019‐20 and 2020‐21. In addition,
transit providers are no longer required to keep hourly operating costs lower than costs in prior years for
2020‐21 and 2021‐22.
Finally, a later trailer bill grants transit agencies greater flexibility on the use of funds received through
the State of Good Repair Program. Normally, these funds are restricted to be used for capital expenses.
However, for the 2019‐20 through 2021‐22 fiscal years, transit agencies are allowed to use these funds
for any operating or capital expenses to maintain transit service levels.
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TRANSPORTATION, WATER &
INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE 7.
Meeting Date:10/12/2020
Subject:REVIEW Communication, News, Miscellaneous Items of Interest to the
Committee and DIRECT staff as appropriate.
Submitted For: TRANSPORTATION, WATER & INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE,
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 a standing item on the TWIC agenda.
Referral Update:
Communication Received:
Leland Frayseth - Resident
9-22-20 Email to California Water Commission, Staff and Public re: Sacramento River (copy to
TWIC)
8-20-20 Email to California Water Commission Re: Austerity and Demobilization Plan (copy to
TWIC)
8-23-20 Email to California Water Commission Re: Water Storage Investment Program (copy to
TWIC)
Recommendation(s)/Next Step(s):
RECEIVE information and DIRECT staff as appropriate.
Fiscal Impact (if any):
N/A
Attachments
Creek Fire - satellite
Mammoth Pool Reservoir - satellite
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Mammoth Pool Reservoir - satellite
09-22-20 EMail LFrayseth, Sacto River
08-20-20 Email, update 1.
08-23-20 Email, updates 2, 3, 4.
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From: Leland Frayseth
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2020 7:45 AM
Subject: Leadership failure crane topples into Sacramento River repairing Paintersville Bridge
Leadership failure crane topples into Sacramento River repairing Paintersville Bridge
Dear Commissioners, Staff and the Public,
This is my 36th letter to the California Water Commission. Please accept the attached 16 Sept 2020
pictures for the 21 Oct 2020 CWC meeting under the public comment agenda item.
For those unfamiliar with this location it is right in the middle of the Delta Conveyance Design and
Construction Authority's planned intakes. We are at the peak of the fall run Chinook salmon migration
and salmon have to swim through this area right now that is fouled with oil from the crane. This
highlights the need for safety planning, training and consequences during the Delta Conveyance 10 year
construction. Leaders at the top need to be fired when a hazardous situation, to their workers and our
salmon, like this occurs. These old bridges in the Delta cannot handle the occasional load of a
farmers truck full of tomatoes yet alone heavily loaded trucks of tunnel muck every 5 minutes during the
peak of Delta Conveyance Construction.
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Thank you,
Leland Frayseth
Concerned citizen, taxpayer, Sacramento and Mokelumne fisherman
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