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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 01231996 - C49 . C0 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS - Contra FROM: HARVEY E. BRAGDON, Costa n` ' "' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR �u / o 't11 DATE: JANUARY 23 , 1996 SUBJECT: COMMENTS TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC) ON THE ALTAMONT PASS CORRIDOR STUDY OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisor to sign and transmit to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission the attached letter, stating the following comments on the Altamont Pass Interregional Corridor Study Operational Analysis : 1 . I-680/580 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION. Support that future reconstruction efforts to improve travel movements through the interchange should be in collaboration with Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Joaquin Counties . 2 . METERING. Support further analysis of ramp and mainline metering along the I-580/205 Corridor to address local concerns, with local jurisdictions and Caltrans as principals of the analysis . This analysis should also discuss complementary efforts proposed by Contra Costa jurisdictions for I-680 . 3 . MASS TRANSIT. Support the study' s recommendations for a Major Investment Study (MIS) that comprehensively examines mass transit in the corridor in terms of Rail/BART connections, complementary express/subscription bus services, HOV lanes, and the potential for increasing transit use in the area. 4 . TRACY-BRENTWOOD EXPRESSWAY. Support the creation of the inter- jurisdictional task force to ensure that land use and transportation planning activities do not preclude the viability of the Tracy-Brentwood Expressway. 5 . MITIGATION CONCEPTS. Support the " Mitigation Tool Box " concept for future developments to include the strategy of preserving right-of-way for: • major arterial roads parallel to I-580; and • transit routes to serve major new tra fic enerators planned in the Tri-Valley area. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: XYES SIGNATU - vey E . a on RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE _ OTHER SIGNATURE (S) : ACTION OF BOARD ON _ (p APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I -HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A UNANIMOUS (ABSENT TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF .THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. Contact: Daniel J. Pulon (510/646-2378) ATTESTED z3 . Orig: Community Development Department (CDD) PHIL BATCH OR, C RK O# cc: Public Works Department (PWD) THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS _ AND C LINTY ADM NISTRATOR BY ,DEPUTY ALTAMONT PASS CORRIDOR STUDY JANUARY 23 , 1996 PAGE 2 FISCAL IMPACT NONE. BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS I-580 at Altamont Pass is an inter-metropolitan corridor that primarily connects the Bay Area with the Central Valley, providing: local and long distance travel, passenger and freight traffic, and work, shopping, and recreational trips . Current East Bay and Central Valley employment and housing growth trends indicate that this corridor will have increasing traffic congestion. Several transportation organizations -- Caltrans, MTC, and Alameda Congestion Management Agency -- have entered into a formal agreement to conduct an Altamont Pass Interregional Transportation Corridor Study. The objective of the study is that to identify and evaluate options to ameliorate traffic congestion on the I-580 Altamont Pass Corridor before it becomes an unmitigable reality in the future. Contra Costa County has a vested interest in this effort since any policy and implementation decisions regarding this corridor may have ramifications on future land use planning and circulation improvement policies in East County and Tri-Valley Areas . In May 1995, the County appointed Supervisor Tom Torlakson to the Altamont Pass Policy Advisory Committee . Since then, County staff has reviewed the Altamont Pass Interregional Corridor Study Operational Analysis, published November 1995; this document is an evaluation of proposed operational improvements for the I- 580 Corridor. The following are pertinent County concerns stemming from that document : I-680/580 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION. Alameda County Transportation Authority (ALTA) , using Measure-B and local match funds, is currently coordinating the first phase of the reconstruction efforts of the interchange, involving the construction of the flyover ramp for the southbound to eastbound travel movements . The Analysis indicated that ACTA and Caltrans are conceptualizing additional flyovers for the interchange that could amount to several hundred million dollars . Recent transportation studies have indicated that the major users of the interchange have origins in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin Counties . METERING. The Analysis briefly discussed the viability of mainline and ramp metering along the Corridor. Ramp metering has the potential to reduce bottlenecks and minimize stop and go traffic on the freeway; reducing travel time from I-5 to I-680 to 52 minutes, compared to 2 . 5 hours. However, more specific analysis is needed regarding: • corridor implementation process for existing and future conditions; • impacts on freeways and local arterial roads; and • system wide metering coordination, since Contra Costa County jurisdictions in Central and East County are proposing similar efforts for I-680, which could complement metering along the I-580 corridor. MASS TRANSIT. The Analysis discussed the proposed Altamont Rail Project, Express/Subscription Bus Services, and Livermore BART Extension. The estimated cost of all these future projects is approximately $690 million -- quite an investment in mass transit in the area. To date, there has not been a coordinated analysis of mass transit needs assessment to substantiate the effectiveness of these projects . TRACY-BRENTWOOD EXPRESSWAY. The Analysis summarized that significant growth is anticipated for both Eastern Contra Costa County and San Joaquin Valley, necessitating improved transportation connections between the areas -- especially with the likelihood that economic linkages will strengthen. The Analysis proposed serious consideration of a future four lane facility from I- 580 at I-205 to Route 4 southeast of Brentwood. The Analysis proposal is similar to Caltrans' previous proposal indicated in the State Route 239 Concept Report . The Analysis advocated the creation of an inter-jurisdictional task force to ensure that land development and transportation planning activities in the area do not preclude the viability of this future road project . 0, 119 ALTAMONT PASS CORRIDOR STUDY JANUARY 23 , 1996 PAGE 3 MITIGATION CONCEPTS . The Analysis proposes a " Mitigation Tool Box, " consisting of transportation strategies, negotiated among jurisdictions, that can reduce the traffic impacts of major new developments . The Analysis indicated that future growth in the area will require more transportation capacity. To address the transportation needs of future growth, the " Mitigation Tool Box " should include the transportation strategy of preserving right-of way for: • major arterial roads parallel to I-580; and • transit routes to serve major new traffic generators planned in the Tri-Valley area. The inclusion of this right-of-way strategy would foster transportation coordination of major developments north of I-580 in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and in the Cities of Dublin and Livermore. This strategy would also support the recently adopted Tri-Valley Sub-Regional Planning Strategy. 0_ 41 EXHIBIT A Phil The Board of Supervisors Contra Clerk oaheBoard and County Administration Building County Administrator 651 Pine Street, Room 106 Costa (510)646-2371 Martinez,California 94553-1293 County Jim Rogers,list District s e L Jeff Smith,2nd District r Gayle Bishop,3rd District = Mark DeSaulnter,4th Districtg .s January 23, 1996 Tom Torlakson,5th Districts 9�o•: -_ •'cS srd coi N t Mr. John McCallum Metropolitan Transportation Commission 101 Eighth Street Oakland, CA 94607-4746 Dear Mr. McCallum: SUBJECT: COMMENTS ON THE ALTAMONT PASS- INTERREGIONAL CORRIDOR STUDY OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS Contra Costa County has a vested interest in the Altamont Pass Interregional Corridor Study since any policy and implementation decisions regarding this corridor may have ramifications on land use planning and circulation improvement policies in East County and Tri-Valley Areas. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is transmitting the following comments, based on the Evaluation of the Operationa/Analysis, for the Policy Steering Committee consideration: 1 . 1-680/580 INTERCHANGE RECONSTRUCTION. The Analysis indicated that the Alameda County Transportation Authority is currently leading the effort to reconstruct the 1-580/1-680 Interchange. The Analysis indicated that this reconstruction effort will cost several hundred million dollars to complete. Recent transportation studies have indicated that the major users of the interchange have origins in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin Counties. The Analysis was reticent about this fact and the need to develop a collaborative relationship among the three counties to reconstruct this interchange. Contra Costa County supports the collaborative efforts of Contra Costa, Alameda, and San Joaquin Counties to reconstruct the interchange to improve travel movements through it. Mr. John McCallum, (? 9 January 23, 1995 Page 2 2. METERING. The Analysis briefly discussed the viability of mainline and ramp metering along the Corridor. Ramp metering has the potential to reduce bottlenecks and minimize stop and go traffic on the freeway; reducing travel time from 1-5 to 1-680 to 52 minutes, compared to 2.5 hours. However, more specific analysis is needed regarding: • corridor implementation process for existing and future conditions; • impacts on freeways and local arterial roads; and • system wide metering coordination, since Contra Costa County jurisdictions in Central County are proposing similar efforts for 1-680, which could complement metering along the 1-580 corridor. Contra Costa County supports further analysis of ramp and mainline metering along the 1-580/205 Corridor to address local concerns, with local jurisdictions and Caltrans as principals of the analysis. This analysis should also discuss complementary efforts proposed by Contra Costa jurisdictions for 1-680. 3. MASS TRANSIT. The Analysis discussed the proposed Altamont Rail Project, Express/Subscription Bus Services, and Livermore BART Extension. The estimated cost of all these future projects is approximately $690 million - - quite an investment in mass transit in the area. To date, there has not been a coordinated analysis of mass transit needs assessment to substantiate the effectiveness of these projects. Contra Costa County supports the study's recommendations for a Major Investment Study (MIS) that comprehensively examines mass transit in the corridor in terms of Rail/BART connections, complementary express/subscription bus services, HOV lanes, and the potential for increasing transit use in the area. 4. TRACY-BRENTWOOD EXPRESSWAY. The Analysis summarized that significant growth is anticipated for both Eastern Contra Costa County and San Joaquin Valley, necessitating improved transportation connections between the areas--especially with the likelihood that economic linkages will strengthen. The Analysis proposed serious consideration of a future four-lane facility from 1-580 at 1-205 to Route 4 southeast of Brentwood. The Analysis proposal is similar to Caltrans' previous proposal indicated in the State Route 239 Concept Report. Mr. John McCallum, January 23, 1995 Page 3 The Analysis advocated the creation of an inter-jurisdictional task force to ensure that land development and transportation planning activities in the area do not preclude the viability of this future road project. Contra Costa County supports the creation of the inter-jurisdictional task force to ensure that land use and transportation planning activities do not preclude the viability of the Tracy-Brentwood Expressway. 5. MITIGATION CONCEPTS. The Analysis proposes a " Mitigation Tool Box, " consisting of transportation strategies,negotiated among jurisdictions,that can reduce the traffic impacts of major new developments. The Analysis indicated that future growth in the area will require more transportation capacity. Contra Costa County supports the " Mitigation Tool Box " concept. To address the transportation needs of future growth, the " Mitigation Tool Box " should include the transportation strategy of preserving right-of way for: • major arterial roads parallel to 1-580; and • transit routes to serve major new traffic generators planned in the Tri-Valley area. It is Contra Costa County's understanding that these comments will be considered with other comments obtained from the Policy Forum meeting, scheduled in February 1996, for developing transportation policies along the 1- 580 Corridor. erely u , J Sm , Chair Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors cc: Millie Greenberg, TVTC Chair