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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adapted this Order on March 2, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Gioia,Uilkema, Gerber, DeSaulnier and Canciamilla
NOES: None
ABSENT. None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Correspondence
C,83 LETTER, dated February 17, 1999, from Assemblymember Tom Torlakson,P.O.
Box 942849, Sacramento, CA 94249-0001,requesting the Board's assistance in
identifying additional steps that can be taken to address the severe traffic congestion
on State Route 40
*****REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR.AND THE TRANSPORTATION,
WATER AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the above recommendations as noted(*****) are
APPROVED.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE,BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED � �
Phil Batchelor,Clerk of he Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
BY Z Deputy
c.c.Correspondents (1)
Public Works Director
Transportation,Water and Infrastructure Committee
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Supervisor Joe Canciamilla, Chairman
Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors
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Martinez, CA 94553
Bear Joe:
I am writing to request the Board's assistance in identifying additional steps that can be taken
to address the severe congestion on State Route 4. As we have discussed on numerous occasions,
the major projects underway---the Bailey Road to Railroad Avenue widening,the Gap Closure
project in Franklin Canyon, and the first phase of the State Route 4 Bypass -- will provide some
relief. However,these projects are not enough to address the serious problems along the entire route
through Contra Costa County.
As chairman of the Assembly Transportation Committee, I am introducing legislation to
make highway project delivery and management more efficient and to call for a more efficient use of
the tax dollars we currently collect. I ani conducting a series of hearings on the transportation crisis
facing the state. This will include a joint hearing with the Assembly Subcommittee on
Transportation Finance (Sub 5) and will feature transportation providers—including the California
Transportation Commission, Caltrans, regional transportation agencies, and local governments -- to
consider the important question: "How can we more efficiently use the resources we now have?"
This joint hearing is tentatively scheduled for March 15, 1999.
Additionally, in the spring, I will hold a hearing in Contra Costa County, specifically on
Highway 4. I invite the county's participation in this important forum. I am anxious to examine
interim and short-terra traffic improvements on Highway 4(including the bypass)to address both
safety and traffic congestion. I have been working with Will Kempton and Bill Gray for the past
few months and would like to work with the county's engineers and planners to identify needed
improvements.
Painted on rfecyc,ed Passer
Supervisor Joe Canciamilla
February 17, 1999
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I invite the county's recommendations on how to expedite solutions to the traffic congestion
and growing gridlock on State Route 4. I am interested in ideas from your engineers on how to
expedite the larger widening and bridgework projects. I am also exploring a variety of engineering
solutions and procedural changes that could contribute to relieving the congestion on an interim
basis, while the larger projects are being engineered and implemented.
As we continue our focus on the timely completion of the major projects and the funding
needed for the widening and bridgework: at Railroad and Loveridge, can you identify some other
projects that might offer some significant relief. I would appreciate your support through your
staff s participation in generating such ideas.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
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Tom Torlakson
CC: Donna Gerber, Chair, Transportation, Water & Infrastructure Committee
J. Michael Walford, Director of Public Works
Maurice Shiu, Deputy Director, Public Works
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