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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11271990 - TC.3 To BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM; Contra Transportation Committee costa DATE November 19, 1990 CO -"' SUBJECT; Report on California Transportation Directions: Mobility for 2010 i SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUST.IF-(CATION RECOMMENDATION: : 1. Approve submittal of comments on Califonia Transportation Directions: Mobility for 2010, a preliminary discussion draft by the California Transportation Directions Policy Committee FINANCIAL IMPACT.: i None. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS/BACKGROUND: At its November "!w,19 meeting, the Transportation Committee approved staff comments "on thei�Ireport, California Transportation Directions: Mobility for 2010, a preliminary discussion draft prepared by the California Transportation 'directions Policy Committee (Exhibit A) . This effort, sponsored by Calltrans, is intended to elicit comments and ideas from those interested in planning for better mobility in California's future. The report describes ten major strategies to address the state's transportation problems, including new criteria for adding projects to the'l' State Transportation Improvement Program, and will be the basis for l'' a statewide transportation planning program. The California Transportation Commission has adopted this document as advisory policy. . Specific comments are described in the attached letter. i' RIS:SLG:ctd201U.bo orig.dept.CDD Exhibit A: CTDreport Exhibit B: Comments CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: iv 7 RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY D 1 1 ATOR ECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE ��p' �� r I Schroder //mo� /Toii,�,m Torla son SIGNATURE S : ACTION OF BOARD ON ':November 27, 1990 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. CC: ATTESTEDy_ � t/w Contra Costa Transp. Authority -.�_ d'7,_/990 _ County Administrator PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF Community Development SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Public Works i. BY M382/7-83 I ,� �„/ ,DEPUTY "' E X H I B I T A CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION DIRECTIONS MOBILITY FOR 2010 it i Wim, 1 J �yy Y G,imo} A. PRELIMINARY ___ DISCUSSION DRAFT BY THE uc C CALIFORNIA. TRANSPORTATION AUGUST 1990 DIRECTIONS POLICY COMMITTEE This preliminary discussion draft is intended to elicit com- ments and ideas from persons 1 and organizations interested in the planning for better mobility in California's future. Now it's time to tell us what you think. Please ponder these ideas, react, and tell us your suggestions or comments. With your help, citizens, the private sector, and government can work together to fashion a workable vision for the future of our state. Please address your comments and ideas to : Ir, CTD Project Caltrans DOTP P.O. Box 942874 { Sacramento, CA 942.74-0001 FAX (916),i;324-7427 t R m I tksrc . .. a2 I ^. v�- .., Itl'� FOREWORb alifornia Transportation Directions:. There are no easy answers,but there is clear Mobility 2010 offers a vision of a direction. There is a recognition that the econo- more mobile,economically healthy my,energy and land use policies,community val- society while preserving the quali- ues,and protection of the environment are all ties that make our communities desirable interwoven with transportation. All transporta- places to live. The essence of this vision tion providers and users must be partners in includes three intertwined conditions vital to making the system work. A decision about one reaching our goals: element affects all elements. Each individual must recognize that his or her choices become • Communities will wisely plan,develop and use either part of the problem or part of the solution. their land, There is recognition that the very idea of • Transportation providers will wisely manage the mobility is changing. For example,the grow- system and ing use of fax machines,computer modems, mobile phones and telecommuting,reminds us • Transportation consumers will wisely use the that mobility now means moving information system. as well as people and goods. Mobility planning These three conditions are reflected in the must be multimodal with special attention goals and strategies CTD has identified as given to the connections between each. essential to a more mobile society. They form Finally there is recognition that the a core around which communities,,private resources to improve mobility are limited,that/ enterprise and the public sector can work to dollars will continue to be scarce,and tough achieve solutions for.tomorrow choices must be made. But,these scarce This document was developed by a policy resources will be most wisely managed when committee brought together in early 1989. As a all plan,use, and operate the system in an diverse group of Californians representing many accountable manner. views,the members began a dialogue about CTD: Mobility 2010—presents a challenge today's mobility and what could be-done to to Californians to seize the opportunity to improve it by 2010. This dialogue was and will improve air quality,conserve energy and be a key feature in bringing together people of upgrade our quality of life through better the state to reach the goals envisioned in CTD. mobility. Robert K.Best and Mark Pisano Co-Chairmen COMMENTS:. GOALS FOR MOBILITY IN CALIFORNIA Wi e seeseven clear areas of con- PRESERVE AND MANAGE EXISTING cern regarding the adequacy of TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM transportation facilities and ser- Preserve and manage the sys- vices which exist today and • tem more wisely, safely, and must be addressed as the 21st Century emerges. effectively. These seven areas can be stated as goals to which the state should aspire in order to 1� achieve mo11 bility for its citizens. These goals help to focus government,the ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC private sector,and the public on a vision of the PROSPERITY future which preserves our substantial past Implement cost-effective p;, 2 investments in the existing transportation sys- • transportation investments tem,leaves no group outside a freely mobile and strategies which encourage eco- society, society, andprovides a strong economy and noetic prosperity. healthful, attractive living conditions. GENERAL GOAL Support California's goals for economic pros- PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL perity,environmental quality and public access QUALITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY to jobs,housing,.recreation and community Implement transportation services by providing and managing safe,efii- 0 strategies,facilities, services, tient and improved transportation facilities and technologiesto support the air and services. California recognizes the need to quality, energy efficiency, noise mitiga- increase our efforts Land adopt new approaches, tion, and environmental protection,, to maintain'the high standard of life which while preserving and improving our characterizes this state.. These goals must be community and natural resources. achieved in qui - °a manner which is equitable to all: in both the use of transportation services and. sharing of the financial costs. f COMMENTS:, r 4INTEGRATE LAND USE, ASSURE EQUITY Integrate land use and trans- Provide transportation access portation decisions"at the to jobs, housing, recreation and •local, regional, andj,state level 6• community services for all to provide for a quality living environ- Californians regardless of age, econom- mens which encourages travel using a ic, social, or physical condition. variety of transportation modes. GUARANTEE FINANCING ASSURE SAFETY AND MOBILITY Assure revenue from all levels Provide for movement of peo- of government, private sector, ' 740 ple, goods and information by and the users of the system is 5• the most safe and efficient sufficient,flexible, and stable to meet methods available. Increase the car- these goals. Implement this enhanced rying capacity of the system, and the financing through the use of incentives, public's ability to choose between safe, cost effective policies and programs, efficient, and reliable alternatives for and market pricing strategies. traveling. f COMMENTS: r p M' AJ.OR STRATEGIES TO MEET THE GOALS . ver the past year of CTD discussions, THESE MAJOSTRATEGIES ARE: much material has been developed Manageon the assessment of transportation 0 concerns and impacts,review of *Assure Transportation Safety trends and opportunities,and the identification and debate of potential strategies. That material Dependency is presented in the appendix to this document. Single-OccupantOn Presented here are the major strategies which it *Link Transportation and Land Use is believed,will be most productive in meeting the transportation goals for mobility. Preceding Ensure Equity In Provision each major strategy is a brief statement of the problem or condition which indicates the why of Transportationof the specific strategy. -Prornote Public Awareness These strategies call for government,business, of Transportation community organizations,and individuals to take responsibility to transform the transportation sys- *Meet Rural Mobility Needs tem to one that is more efficient,safer,environ- mentally sound,and provides more choices by: *Support New Technologies •Providing opportunities at local,regional and state levels of government to work together to Link Transportation and the Environment exercise more flexibility in decision-making,and funding; Build New Facilities and Expand •Developing options for employers and Exisiting Transportation employees,developers and transportation ser- vice providers to contribute to solving the prob -Improve Transportation Funding lems we face by helping to make more trans- ... portation choices available; •Providing sufficient information to give Cali- fornians the ability to make informed transporta- tion decisions so that our personal decisions can contribute to solutions of our transportation. problems and optimize the use of the transporta- tion system. Each strategy meets several goals,but there is not a one-to-one correspondence between individ- ual strategies and goals. The strategies interact together and should be viewed as a whole. r OMMEN'M. MULTIPLE PROVIDERS ACTION STEPS: Transportation facilities are currently Near Term built and managed by a large number 1.Unified Statewide Plan: Develop an inte- of public and private agencies, each Fated statewide system planencompassing all travel modes. Statewide policies and activities with a unique set of goals and Strate- gies. This means that tranwould provide direction for more specific sportation regional and locally developed strategies. All agencies and travelers faceIa maze of transportation options which often levels of government and the private sector + must participate in the development of this plan. make public transportation frustrat- 2.Multi-modal Strategies: Restructure ing, impractical or difficult to use and manage effectively. existing programs and redirect resources to encourage explicit multi-modal planning and investment. Transportation agencies'staff Strategy: i;` should begin coordination at the earliest plan- MANAGE A UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. Hing and development stages. Current trans- Ensure that all means of meeting transporta- portation programs concentrate on single tion demands in urban and rural)"'areas are modes. Agency staffing and budgets perpetu- planned, developed, coordinated and operat- ate competition rather than coordination of ed as a unified system to move people, strategies. information and goods.. Longer Term 3:.Facilities Management: 'Managers of • transportation facilities and services should emphasize preservation and enhancement of existing facilities in order to protect the huge public financial investment. This includes use of'real property to enhance the income derived i from operating transportation facilities. 4.Wise Investment: Initial.investments in transportation improvements including facili- ties,equipment and real property should be based on long term approaches to mainte- nance and operational cost reduction,safety of the using public.and revenue enhancement through real property investment return. COMMENTS: n SA= ACTION STEPS: Transportation,vehicle accidents and Near Term 11' 1. Reduce accidents due to physical conflicts system breakdowns produce unaccept- '�' among vehicles operated in the same able levels of loss of life, injuries or 11' transportation corridor(small car/big disabilities, risk to public health, prop- erty damage and delay and disruption truck;rail/auto;small plane/airliner;pas- of transpO"'cation facilities and Ser- senger car/motorcycle;all vehicles/pedes- vices. Whale the greatest number of trians)by facility re-design and associated 11P- low bicyclelvehicles cost improvements, transportation related accidents each 111 control of points of conflict(e.g.,access year occur on the streets and high- ways, a single air, rail, bus, pipeline, management grade separation)and I1' changes in operating regulations. or ferry accident can be catastrophic. 2. Reduce accidents due to physical deficien- cies in facilities(e.g.,roadway curves and Strategy: i alignments,structural soundness;runway ASSURE TRIRNSPORTATION SAFETY lengths;rail beds;pipeline age and loca- Assure safety in transportation facilities and tion)by updating of standards,regular services byIsetting and attaining acheivabie inspections,priority funding of identified and quantifiable safety goals for users and. safety programs and projects. providers ofltransportation vehicles,facilities, 3. Remove unsafe vehicles from the operat in stock based on safe performance services, and equipment.. g ri criteria. 1 4. Improve programs to reduce " driver/operator error as the leading cause of roadway accidents by: !, a. Strengthening driver/operator training, education,and licensing; b:Intensifying programs to eliminate vehicle operator drug and alcohol abuse; c:Requiring and enforcing use of safety equipment;, d:Enhancing the enforcement of opera- tional safety,requirements; :'COMMENTS•' ' I Ip i+ u' y 5. Improve security for the travelling public by: Longer Term a. Increasing security measures (e.g.) 9. Develop and apply collision avoidance lighting, surveillance, devices to deter systems for all vehicles. acts against person and property) at 10. Plan and develop alternative transporta- transportation facilities and on con- tion modes in major transportation corri- h veyances; dors,including back up routes within FI b. Expanding the availability acid increasing each mode,to continue transportation the capability of emergency response to services should earthquakes or other dis- incidents(medical care,traffic control, asters disrupt the transportation system. clearance). 11. Pursue installation of aviation-type"black 6. Assure the ability of the travelling public: box" recorders on all commercial a. To be aware of changing travel conditions motorized transportation vehicles to pro- by advance notice such as adequate signs vide data on safety equipment use and and warning signals; Ij operating condition. b. To understand and to use safety devices and procedures as cultural,language, physical disabilities,and age9'changes occur in the population by updating signs, signals,voice messages, and4djusting automatic doors,ramps,passenger ewer- gency equipment. 7. Ensure against failure of transportation systems due to natural causes;such as - earthquake and violent storms,by retrofit of existing and the design of neew facilities, vehicles and equipment to.withstand known seismic and natural foces. 8. Expand transportation safetyjFresearch in accident causation to develop�ways to pre- vent accidents and to reduce their severity. COMMENTS: Iu Ic ONE-PERSON AUTO TRIPS methods by public agencies and IR; Re increasing number of single-person private transit providers; c. Assure"downtown circulation" auto trips is the predominant factor in services for trips that are secondary traffic congestion in urban areas. The to the home to job commute. number ofiautomobile trips has risen 3. Promote Trip Alternatives: Create pro- 83 percent4between 1975 and 1988, I; grams in public education,information, and and 85 percent of these trips are made by single occupant drivers. marketing to advance and promote the use of travel demand strategies to reduce single occu- Strategy: pant vehicle trips. LESSEN DEPENDENCY 4. Business Incentives: Create measures at ON SINGLE OCCUPANT VEHICLES. all levels of government and in the business sector to encourage the private sector to par- Lessen dependency on sing Ie-occupancy ticipate in support of a balanced transportation vehicles through a combination of attractive system. Examples are: alternativesskillful marketing, and use of a 'a: Tax incentives for ridesharing,transit; mixture of economic incentives and deter- b. Congestion relief plans that combine rents. The purpose and result is to reduce transportation demand management eongestion,j`,number of trips and vehicle methods and operations improvements. miles traveled, improve air quality and For example: increase energy efficiency. - Reduce parking space requirements for office buildings in exchange for ACTION STEPS: implementing programs of ridesharing, Near Term Is and transit pass programs; 1.'Trip Alternatives: Research,identify, and - Provide for joint use of limited parking develop all potential approaches to reduce the spaces when operating hours of users number of trips in which one person travels are compatible(such as daytime office alone. Make these available to decision-mak- use with evening leisure use); ers throughout the state. The following ele- - Install telecommuting centers; ments should be addressed: - Create mixed use facilities such as a. Costs to implement and relative onsite child care services at large benefit to be derived; employment centers, b. Outline of operational considerations; - Expand bicycle support activities/facilities c. Methods for evaluating results. i' Lon er Term Z.Trip Reduction Action:Reduce the num- g her of vehicle trips by increasing public and pri- vate investment in expanded transit service, .,congestion pricing"project to assess workable carpool and uvanpool programs,and teleconfer- approaches. For example: encing and telecommuting. Ways to do this are: a. Select one or more state bridges to set a. Local agencies use of their authority higher bridge tolls during peak hours, to promote and implement these lower tolls during off-peak hours; strategies in making land use decisions; b. Include peak pricing,as an experiment b. Regional and state agencies promoting on one of the state's new demonstration and enforcing greater use of these privatization projects. N' POOR TRANSPORTATIONTIE-IN of mobility"incorporating consideration of per- WITH LAND USE-DECISIONS son,information and goods movement. This mobility measure should acknowledge the It is the exception rather� than the rule, k transportation service differences between that transportation services are provid- urban and rural areas. ed concurrent with the land develop- Ment that generates new transportation Longer Term demand The inter-relationship between 4.Financial Incentives: Provide financial land use decisions and transportation is incentives to public agencies and private devel- well-known but as yet no formal or e,�`ec- opers to encourage better balance of land uses five connection has been forged: and transportation facilities. 5.Control Encroachment: Create an asset Strategy: management plan at state and regional levels LINK TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE to protect California's air and sea port facili- Create a land-use decision making process ties,railroads and freight terminals from the encroachment of incompatible urban and sub- #o encourage the location of new develop- ment in away which optimizes the use of the urban land uses. Elements would include: existing and future transportation systems. a•Regional-level land use oversight agencies JW for major intermodal facilities which A new process should be developed to would perform much like the present involve local, regional and state agencies into a coordinated decision-making process. Airport Land Use Commissions do for counties with public airports; ACTION STEPS: b.An evaluation of the problems associated Near Term with the continued operation of major inter- 1.Coordinate Land Use and Transportation modal facilities and recommend noise,safety, Decisions: Develop policies to encourage the and other standards,as appropriate,for use coordination of land use and transportation by the regional-level agencies. decision-making at the local andregional level 6.State Role in Land Use: Require by law so that as land development occurs the sup- the coordination of and long range adherence to porting transportation service islavailable. balance land use and transportation decisions. 2. Urban Development Policies: Develop 7.Relationship Between Land Use and broad policies for urban growth to: Local Agency Planning Decisions:The state a, Balance employment with appropriately should evaluate ways and means to reduce the priced housing; negative aspects of the competition between b.Use multi-use development to reduce trips. cities and counties for high value land uses, 3. Mobility Measure: Fund research on the which affects the location of jobs, affordable development of an understandable "measure housing and,therefore,travel patterns. COMMENTS: i LIMITED MOBILITY ACTION STEPS: Near Term fill segments of the population should 1.Assess Community Needs: Hold planning have adequate transportation services. We must consider factors such as Cul- meetings in local communities at various hours ture and language, employment and of the day and days of the week to allow for Il better user and public participation in efforts housing patterns, and shifts in popu- to improve transportation service(e.g., to lation age as we plan. assess ridership needs,to improve access and provide for special mobility needs). Strategy: 2.Arrange for Mobility Service: Seek to ENSURE EQUITY IN PROVISION determine and provide for the transportation OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES needs of particular segments of the community (e.g.,elderly,disabled,low income)and include Ensure all segments of California's popula- in discussions those with transportation deci- tion are properly served by transportation.., sign-making responsibility. Incorporate-needs of low income, elderly, 3.Advisory Groups: Establish at local, disabled, and student populations into plan, regional and state levels community advisory ning.for delivery and construction of trans groups reflecting population diversity to evalu- portation services. Compensate fairly and ate the level and equity of services provided to equitably those persons displaced through j underserved populations. Special attention transportation system development and should be given to development of means to operation. provide rural access needs assessment. These groups should report directly to transportation policy-making bodies. Conger Term 4. Community Impacts: Develop a social impactleconomic impact review mechanism similar to the environmental impact review,as := a tool to analyze services and facilities impacts on communities. "COMMENTS: 'r IC j PUBLIC AWARENESS ACTION STEPS: Fully informed consumers make wise Near Term choices. If the traveling pubglic is made 11.Create a blue ribbon marketing/public rela- aware of the relative benefits, costs tions/management task,force which includes 9 professionals from the public and private sec- and impacts(both personal and social) of.the available transportation alter- tors and users of the transportation system. natives, then transportatioi pi use and The group should oversee an intense marketing Itll research effort which includes both analysis of transportation provision could be in better balance. current research,and costs and benefits of transportation alternatives. This would gener- ate correct and meaningful cost and benefit data to use to communicate with consumers Strategy: regarding transportation alternatives. PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESSh 2. Provide staff and financial resources to OF TRANSPORTATION CHOICES.' develop and implement the plan. 3.At local and regional levels make it easy to Make individuals aware of the impact of use public transportation by use of information their travel, housing and employment choic technology. es in quality of life. 4.Develop market plan to implement increase use of technological approaches for drivers to get current road condition and transit informa- tion such as the"smart car technology. 5.Expand public awareness of travel safety to reduce transportation-related accidents through information on primary causes(drug and alcohol abuse,driver inattention or error, vehicle maintenance neglect)and results (deaths,injuries,economic loss). .COMMENTS: �` r RURAL MOBILITY ACTION STEPS: Rural counties have multiple trans- Near Term portation responsibilities. They must 1.Supplemental Rural Fundings Secure in serve the needs of local residents. the state transportation improvement program J° adequate supplemental funding over and They must also provide intercity and interregional corridors which make , above self-help county taxes necessary to possible interregional commerce and maintain and expand rural transportation sys- tems to meet existing and projected needs to personal travel, often including travel to recreational areas. Rural communi- move people and goods. ties are providing an increasing oppor- 2.Regional Level of Coordination: Develop tunity for economic development which a balanced combination of land use and multi- causes added burdens to the rural modal transportation planning and coordina- transportation systems. Yet rural tion at the regional level which assures an counties have limited funding capabili- integrated transportation system in rural areas ties to provide for all this. and includes an understandable measure of transportation network level of service(or "measure of mobility")to respond to rural Strategy: development trends. MEET RURAL MOBILITY NEEDS Longer Term Develop, maintain and fund rural transporta- 3..Rural Trip Alternatives: Develop alter- tion facilities and services necessary to nate modes of transportation for both rural serve rural populations, recreational users,. residents and urban users of rural transporta- and interregional commerce, information tion facilities. and goods movement as part of the.total 4.Deregulation Response: The state should transportation System. continue to assess the rate structure for rural intercity transportation providers and report to state and federal agencies on needs. COMMENTS: TECHNOLOGY ACTION STEPS: New operational techniques such as Near Term HOV lanes, ramp metering and the 1.Fund Research: Establish a state techni- coordination of state-local traffic cal advisory committee composed of public and operations in "smart"corridors have Private sector technical experts from all modes improved traffic flows. But no signifi- to review and approve research programs for cant breakthroughs in technology or state funding. its application have occurred that 2. Research and Development: Establish a would match the travel demands and substantial base level research and develop- circumstances of the 19901s.' ment budget in state agencies. This should be leveraged against local,regional,and federal funds and private sector cooperative programs. Strategy: 3.Exchange Technology: Provide a trans- SUPPORT NEW TECHNOLOGIES portation technology transfer process to mar- ket and to encourage use of technology ideas Significantly increase investment in the by regional and local agencies and the private development of new transportation technolo- sector. gies and work with the private sector to 4.Accelerate Application: Establish a pro- implement and promote use of new develop- gram to fund,implement and evaluate new ments which provide alternatives;to trip mak- technology in all modes to accelerate the instat- ing, increase capacity, improve safety and lation of new transportation solutions from the cost effective operation, are environmentally proof-of-concept stage to full deployment. sound and energy efficient.. 5.Formalize Application: Develop a long- range technology planning process to incorpo- rate new technologies into state and regional transportation programming. 6.Reduce Institutional.Barriers: Assess institution barriers to use of technology(exam- ples are: tort laws,law enforcement proce- dures,anti-trust laws)and take efforts to mod- ify at local,state and federal levels to allow implementation of technological advances. COMMENTS: SUFFICIENT FUNDING ACTION STEPS: Funds to provide transportation service Near Term and facilities have steadily declined in 1.Adjustable Revenue Structure: Provide relation to both the increased demand transportation revenue mechanisms that: for these services and the overall public, a. Ensures transportation services do not expenditures. Also, current funding for suffer as a result of inflationary increases; and, transportation is limited to categories b.Periodically assesses at all levels of gov- of expenditure without regard for ernment the revenue available for future pro- - " p, gram needs. changing transportation priorities. 2.Base Level Guarantee: Establish a"base guarantee" policy to ensure the following strat- Strategy: egy objectives are met: IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING a. Maintenance and safe operations of the system receive first call on funding; Provide stable funding to preserve and oper- b.All modes and jurisdictions with special- ate the transportation system, and flexible ized funding sources such as bonds or self-help funding to develop and improve transports- county taxes retain these funds separate from tion services'and facilities that meet the fol- the base amounts; lowing criteria— c. Establish guaranteed level of support for *-'Base level guaranteed for all transportation mass transit. modes. 3.Flexible Funding: Establish flexible • Maintenance, safety, and operation activi funding system to: ties of alllmodes are given first priority a. Provide highest priority after base guaran- from base level guarantees. tees are met to projects or services which, • Flexible fund overlaying "base level" for relieve congestion and improve operation of allocation to multi-modal approaches is the existing system; used.to plan, build, operate,and efficiently b.Prioritize strategies based oncost effec- manage facilities and systems. tiveness. • Derive from users and other beneficiaries in proportion to cost and benefit. Longer Term • Able to leverage private participation. 4.Reinvest Transportation Benefits:. Enact • Pay-as-you-go to maximum extent possible. real estate income mechanisms capturing the • Usable as economic.incentives to reduce value in those publicly funded transportation congestion. improvements that provide substantial private • Funding sources which produce new rev- benefit or potential public income streams. enue commensurate with growth in usage Reinvest this value in maintaining and improv- and cost increases. ing the transportation system. COMMENTS:] Acknowledgements The success of this effort was due to the unique com- bination of participants from all walkslof life and to their dedication and hard work. The California Transportation Directions process was,conducted under the aegis of a Working Policy Committee.This committee was co-chaired by Robert K.Best,Direc- tor,Caltrans and Mark Pisano,Exec-Director,South- ern California Association of Governments.Other members of the working committee included: Arthur Bauer-Exec.Vice President,Californians for Better Transportation , Bruce Cannon-Div.Administrator,California Division,Federal Highway Administration Elizabeth Deakin-U.C.B. Professor,Dept.of City 8 Regional Ping.ii I TS Donald E.DeMers-Administrator,Fresno County Transportation Authority Magdalena Duran-Latina Professional Women's Association Dr.Andrew Fronk-U.C.D. Professor,Dept of Engineering Ed Gerber-Exec.Director,California Transit Association Miriam Ghollkely-Former APTA Vice President,SAMTRANS Board of Directors (Ret),Exec.Committee APTA Keith Gilbert-Manager,Automobile Club of Southern California Alice Gonzales-Director,Department of Aging , Margie Handley-Member,California Transportation Commission M.J.Hannigan-Commissioner,California Highway Patrol Bill Hein-Deputy Director,Metropolitan Transportation Commission Mike HoNacker-Exec.Director,Sacramento Area Council of,Govemments Michael Hoarta-Exec.Director,Port of San Francisco Roger Imadahl-Exec.Assist-Tahoe,Placer County Femando Juarez-President Los Angeles-American Institute of Architects Jack Kemmerly-Chief,Div.of Aeronautics,Caltrans Brooke Knapp-Chair,Califomia Commission on Aviation and Airports James Knox-Asst Exec.Director,Planning and Conservation League Dr.Judith Lamm-Chair,No.California Air Duality Committee,Sierra Club Wadey McDaniel-Exec.Director,San Bernardino Co.Transportation Commission Robert S.Waken-Special Consultant,California Transportation Commission Kent Olsen-Manager,Transportation Division,Fluor Daniel Corp. Victor Pothe -Legislative Representative,County SupervisorsAssociation of California Karon Rasmaesen-Dir.of Govemmerd Affairs,California Tnuddng Association Dana Reed-Member,Orange County Transportation Commsion Robert Ramen-Exec.Director,California Transportation Commission Kea Ryle-Chair,Bay Chapter,No.CalHomia Transportation Committee,Sierra Club Michael Screible-Asst-Exert Officer,California Air Resources Board Bill Sdmtte-Director of Transp.,Public Utilities Commission Sarah J.Shack-Director of Transportation Programs,South Coast Air Oualfty Man- agement District Kent Smith-Deputy Exec.Director,Calitoma Energy Commission Ken Steele-District Director,Caltrans-District 8 DndgM Stenbakken-Legislative Director,League of California Cities John R.Stmm P.E-Nevada co.Transportation Commission Kea Setter-Exec.Director,San Diego Association of Governments Don Wallace-Deputy Director,Caltrans Vida Weisser-President Calif.Council for Environmental and Economic Balance Larry Wieman-Chief,Div.of Transp.Planning,Caltrans 4: Ellen Williams-Transp.Market Manager,Pacific Bell Other contributors and pressators to the work slit l InchMik Wendy Hoyt-Assist General Manager of Sacramento Regional Transit George Gray-CalUans-Dist 4-Deputy for Planning and Public Trarhsportatton. Caltrans Support Stan to committee included: Bill Berdmn-Project Director Brooks Kin,PMI Simpson.LIMB Thrtqulst,Gene Berthatka,kntta Yoder, Mari Kopp,Helen Roberts u� E X H I B I T B The Board of Supervisors Contra Clerk il oatheh8oard and County Administration Building Co ssta county Administrator (415)646-2371 653 Pine St., Room 106 County ��` , Martinez,California 94553 v Y Tom Powers,1 st District cE � Nancy C.Fanden,2nd District Robert I.Schroder,3rd District Sunne Wright McPeak 4th District Tom Torlakson,5th District y 4 a court November 27, 1990 Mr. Bill Bertken, CTD Project Director Caltrans DOTP P.O. Box 942874 Sacramento, CA 94274-0001 Dear Mr. Bertken: The Contra Costa ,County Board of Supervisors is pleased to comment on the preliminary discussion draft of the California Transportation Directions report, Mobility for 2010. The specific comments that follow are organized according to the strategies described in the document. Manage a Unified Transportation System It is appropriate that the first strategy . addresses the need to develop a unified statewide transportation plan. The major focus of this plan should be the transportation needs between major cities and the regions of the state, and how these needs can be met in a multi-modal;,fashion. To address regional and local concerns, statewide policies and activities within regions should be based on each region's Regional Transportation Plan. This plan should provide a useful tool to ensure major infrastructure investments made by various state agencies are consistent with statewide transportation strategies. Lessen Dependency on Single Occupant Vehicles For a number of years the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisor has taken action"' to lessen dependency on single occupant vehicles, and we're pleased to see this strategy included in the CTD document. The Board first adopted trip reduction ordinances in 1986, and has repeatedly requested the State to implement toll-free programs for carpools on the bridges crossing the Carquinez Strait. The document should include a near term action to implement such a program for these bridges. The Board of Supervisors has discovered that the administrative policies and design standards of state agencies (e.g. California State University System) or affiliated agencies (e.g. school Mr. Bertken November 27, 1990 Page Two districts) , perpetuate the design of major institutional facilities oriented to one-person auto trips. Such agencies are exempt from local regulations, circumventing compliance with local policies designed to reduce single occupant commuting. Near term actions are needed to revise these state standards, procedures, and guidelines so that such institutions are required to aggressively support balanced transportation strategies. The ' "congestion-pricing" strategy mentioned under longer term actions, should be implemented in the near term as a demonstration project on a Bay Area bridge. Link Transportation and Land Use Linking transportation and land use decisions is a major interest of the Board of Supervisors, and we offer a number of comments on this strategy. Near term actions should include a major research effort to modify subdivision design standards to allow more transit-oriented development in urban areas. Often such standards prevent local agencies from approving site plans more sensitive to the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. The proposal to control encroachment of air, sea port, railroads, and freight terminal's, should also address highways. Some mechanism is needed to allow early acquisition of right-of-way for highway projects. There are a number of recent examples in Contra Costa where local land development has out-paced State right-of-way acquisition for ,inevitable freeway widening, causing significant increases in right-of-way costs or the selection of less desirable design alternatives. A recommendation is needed that requires the state to examine its own decision regarding major infrastructure investments and how they affect land use and transportation. State infrastructure investment such as water projects, flood control projects, university construction, have major impacts on land use and transportation, but little attempt is made - to optimize these impacts and maximize the public's investment. Development of a state transportation plan should provide some guidance in this area. Any proposal providing a State role in land use planning should be tied to financial incentives, similar to the way increased gas tax revenues are tied to congestion management plans under Proposition' 111. This concept could be applied to state-funded park and open space programs, state aid for water and sewer plant expansion, and the location of state educational facilities. The key is to provide incentives for the desired effect. This concept was used - Mr. Bertken November 27, 1990 Page Three in Contra Costa to link additional transportation-- revenues to locally-prepared growth management programs. Ensure Ecruity in Provision of Transportation services The strategy addressing segments of our population with limited mobility will have increasing significance in future years. If the suggested social impact/economic impact review mechanism is developed, it should be incorporated into the environmental impact review process, rather than by establishing a separate review procedure. This may require legislation amending the California Environmental Quality Act. Sufficient Funding Consider including legislation to index the gas tax to inflation as a near term action. Advocate return of a greater portion of the federal gas tax to the states without restriction to federal-aid highway, system classifications. This latter suggestion is particularly appropriate given the completion of the Federal Interstate Program. Conclusions No strategy emphasizes the maintenance needs of existing transportation facilities. The first strategy mentions the maintenance needs of transportation providers, but concentrates on coordination of transportation services. The last strategy addresses the provision of sufficient funding for maintenance needs, but does not address management techniques to ensure that maintenance needs are correctly identified and met in a cost- effective manner. Out of the ten strategies, one should place a higher emphasis on the maintenance needs of existing transportation facilities. As an overall comment, future versions of this document should be more user friendly, perhaps through use of a glossary that would explain the acronyms and terminology that are not familiar to those outside the transportation field. Please keep the Board of Supervisors informed on the progress the California Transportation Directions Policy Committe makes on this important endeavor. Sincerely, Nancy C. Fanden Chair