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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-11 - AGENDA REPORTS - MTA CALL PROJECTS APPLICATION (2)NEW BUSINESS DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: BACKGROUND AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval Item to be presented by: Jeffrey Lambert February 11, 1997 1997 MTA CALL FOR PROJECTS APPLICATIONS Community Development The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is required by federal and state statutes to prepare a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Los Angeles County. The MTA is also required to program revenues in the TIP across all transportation modes based on the planning requirements of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991. One method by which this mandate is accomplished is by planning and programming funds on a multi -modal basis through the TIP Call for Projects. The FY 1997 TIP Call for Projects will program a variety of local, state, and federal revenues to projects from a variety of transportation modes throughout the county. The MTA will program funds through the TIP Call for Projects consistent with the MTA 1997 Long Range Transportation Plan update, the Regional Transportation Plan, the Air Quality Management Plan, and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements. To take advantage of the flexibility of various funding sources, the MTA has developed a single unified application process which allows each applicant to apply for the specific project(s) of interest to the applicant agency, without regard to funding source(s). Through the TIP Call for Projects, the MTA identifies needs and allots an amount of funds to various transportation projects. Once needs are identified and projects are selected, specific funds are assigned to meet the eligibility requirements of fund sources and to leverage the maximum amount of federal and state funds for the county. 1997 FUNDING REQUESTS The various divisions within the City have prepared their respective applications for the 1997 TIP Call for Projects under the following categories: Freeways; Regional Surface Transportation Improvements; Signal Synchronization & Bus Speed Improvements; Transportation Demand Management; Bikeways and Pedestrian Improvements; and Transit A T[M Agenda Item �.." 1997 MTA Call for Projects Page 2 Capital. The applications are due February 14, 1997; however, funds are programed within the various categories between 1997 and 2003. Included as an attachment to this staff report is a list of the projects for which the City of Santa Clarita will be requesting funds. Additionally, a listing of the funding requests the North County Transportation Coalition will be supporting has been included. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council: Approve the 1997 MTA Call for Projects list and direct staff to submit to the appropriate government agency. ATTACHMENTS NCTC Funding Requests City of Santa Clarita Funding Requests JJL:CDM:Iep cd\council\mtacfp-s.cdm Oa A0rtatiovi North County Transportation Coalition 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 255 Santa Clarita, California 91355 805 • 253-7230 City of Lancaster City of Palmdale City of Santa Clarita County of Los Angeles Re: TIP Call for Projects Dear Ms. Bohlinger: February 14, 1997 Ms. Linda Bohlinger, Interim Chief Executive Officer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority One Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 This letter is to convey the highest level of support from the North County Transportation Coalition (NCTC) for the MTA TIP Call for Projects project applications submitted by NCTC member jurisdictions and listed in Attachment A to this correspondence. As you know, the north Los Angeles region is the fastest growing area of the county and one of the fastest growing regions in the nation. A significant portion of the development and jobs created in Los Angeles County are being created in the north county. An effective and efficient multi modal transportation system is critical to increasing mobility in the region and allowing north Los Angeles County to continue its role as one of the primary economic engines for the Southern California economy. The NCTC was formed in 1995 to more effectively address the critical transportation issues facing the north Los Angeles County region. Coalition members include elected officials, senior staff members, and private sector leaders from the cities of Lancaster, Palmdale, Santa Clarita, and Los Angeles County. NCTC bylaws were adopted and representatives were appointed by official action of each of the members jurisdiction's governing boards. Over the past six months, NCTC member jurisdictions have been working cooperatively to develop and refine a proposed capital program of cost-effective, regionally important transportation projects for north Los Angeles County. This development process has also included other regional transportation agencies such as the MTA and Caltrans: After projects were initially identified, they were evaluated by a subcommittee of the NCTC to identify those projects that would best address the most critical regional needs and would most benefit the region as a whole. Priority was given to projects that were furthest along in the development process and showed the highest degree of project readiness. The result of this effort is the list of regionally significant projects shown in. Attachment A. NCTC member jurisdictions have prepared MTA Call for Projects applications for each of these high priority projects for funding under the most appropriate Call for Projects modal category. These projects are prioritized within each jurisdiction, by modal category, but are not prioritized between jurisdictions. NCTC member jurisdictions have always enjoyed a positive and productive relationship with the MTA. The NCTC values this relationship and the invaluable support the MTA has provided in the past. We look forward to working with the MTA to implement the high priority projects listed in Attachment A. Please do not hesitate to call any member jurisdiction concerning their individual project applications. Thank you in advance for your consideration of the NCTC sponsored Call for Projects applications. Linda Bohlinger February 14, 1997 Page 2 Sincerely, The Honorable Howard P. `Buck".McKeon The Honorable William J. "Pete" Knight United States Congress, 25th District California State Senate, 17th District The Honorable George Runner California State Assembly, 36th District NCTC Members: The Honorable Jo Anne Darcy, Councilmember City of Santa Clarita The Honorable Frank Roberts, Mayor City of Lancaster B.J. Atkins, President Environmental Help, Co. Ron Carter, Vice President Antelope Valley Bus, Inc. Jeff Long, Director of Public Works City of Lancaster Ken Pulskamp,.Assistant City Manager City of Santa Clarita The Honorable James Ledford, Mayor City of Palmdale Rosa Fuquay, Deputy 5th District, Supervisor Michael Antonovich Russell Bird, Senior Analyst City of Palmdale Dirk Gosda, President North Lake Pete Peterson, Vice President Kaufman and Broad John Walker, Assistant Division Engineer Los Angeles County Dept. of Public Works Attachment A 1997 MTA TII' Call for Projects NCTC Sponsored Projects .JURISDICTION Freeway-HOV, TSM, Gap Closure: Caltrans Caltrans Caltrans Caltrans Caltrans Caltrans/Palmdale Caltrans/Palmdale Caltrans/Santa Clarita Caltrans/Santa Clarita Regional Surface Trans Improvements: LA County Lancaster Lancaster Palmdale Santa Clarita Santa Clarita Santa Clarity Signal Synchronization & Bus Speed Impv: Multi -Jurisdictional Bikeways & Pedestrian Improvements: Lancaster Palmdale Santa Clarita Santa Clarita Santa Clarita Transit Capital. LA County Lancaster Santa Clarita RTE 14 HOV - Escondido to Pearblossom Hwy RTE 14 HOV - Pearblossom Hwy to Avenue L RTE 14 HOV - RTE 5 to San Fernando Road RTE 14/RTE 5 HOV Interchange RTE 5 HOV - RTE 14 to RTE 126 Ave P-8 Right -of -Way - RTE 14 to 15th St East RTE 138 Widening to San Bernardino County Line RTE 5/Magic Mountain Pkwy Interchange Improvements RTE 5/RTE 126 Interchange Improvements RTE 14/Vincent Interchange Improvements RTE 14/Ave L Interchange Improvements RTE 14/Ave I Interchange Improvements Avenue S Arterial Widening Sierra Hwy CMP Route over Santa Clara River Sierra Hwy CMP Route over Railroad Tracks RTE 5/Valencia Blvd Interchange Improvements North County Advanced Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Program Sierra Hwy/Metrolink Condor Bikeway Project Sierra Hwy Bikeway - Phase 11 Regionally Significant Bikeways Santa Clara River Trail Valencia Industrial Park Trail Vincent Hill/Acton Metrolink Station & Park -N -Ride Lancaster Metrolink Station Park -N -Ride Newhall Metrolink Station & Park -N -Ride 1997 MTA Call for Projects Modal Categories & Funding Requests City of Santa Clarita Modal Categories Freeways - HOV Lanes. TOS & Gap Closures RTE 5/Magic Mountain Pkwy Interchange Improvements RTE 5/RTE 126 Interchange Improvements Rerional Surface Transportation Improvements Sierra Highway CMP Route over Santa Clara River Sierra Highway CMP Route over Rail Road Tracks SR -126 (Magic Mountain Pkwy.) Street Widening I-5/Valencia Blvd. Interchange Improvements Wiley Cyn. Rd. Widening Newhall Ranch Road Arterial Roadway hnprovements Newhall Ranch Road Arterial Roadway Improvements Bouquet Canyon Bridge & CMP Route Feeder Capacity Enhancement Orchard Village Road Bridge Widening - Major City Arterial Description Ultimate interchange improvements including ramp modification Ultimate interchange improvements including ramp modification Bridge widening to add a 6th lane & walkway Bridge widening to add a 6th lane & walkway To provide for six travel lanes from I-5 to McBean Pkwy. Ultimate interchange improvements, including ramp modifications From Lyons Ave. to Calgrove Blvd (I-5 alternate route) Six travel lanes from Rye Canyon Rd. to Ave. Tibbitts Six travel lanes from I-5 to Rye Canyon Road Retrofit existing bridge to improve capacity Widening to provide for six travel lanes Sirnal Synchronization & Bus Speed Improvements Regional Corridor Interconnect Proposal to interconnect all traffic signals along McBean Pkwy. from Old Road & I-5 to SR -126 Santa Clarita Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) Fiber Optic lines to be installed along Valencia Blvd., Magic Mountain Pkwy., and McBean Pkwy. Modal Categories CMP/1-5 Alternate Route Interconnect SR -126 CMP Corridor Interconnect Santa Clarita Video Vehicle Detection System Bikeways and Pedestrian Improvements Santa Clara River Trail Phase 5 Santa Clarita Regionally Significant Bike Lanes Transportation Demand Management Santa Clarita Bike Station Transit Capital Newhall Metrolink Station Princessa Metrolink Improvements Pedestrian Access to Bus Stops Ventura Rail ROW Preservation Shadow Pines/Route 14 Park & Ride Valencia Town Center Transit Center (TCTC) Description Interconnect all traffic signals along Orchard Village Road & Wiley Canyon Road Interconnect all Non -interconnected Signals along San Fernando Road from Lyons Ave. to Valle del Oro Installation of IVHS type vehicle detection systems at 14 critical intersections. Acquire ROW, design & construct multi -use trail from Lost Canyon Rd. to the east side of Sand Cyn. Rd. on the north side of the Santa Clara river Install Class 2 bike lanes along regionally significant corridors in Santa Clarita Soledad Cyn. Rd. Metro Station Plan, & construct a Metrolink Station at Market Street & Railroad Avenue Funding for capital Improvements at the Via Princessa & Weyerhauser Way station Funding to construct pedestrian facilities in Santa Clarita to enhance bus stop access (52 improvements to 24 bus stops) Preservation of the existing rail right-of-way between the Ventura County line and the existing Metrolink right-of-way at Magic Mountain Parkway Funding to construct a Park & Ride facility at Soledad Cyn. Rd. & Shadow Pines Blvd. Funding to acquire property and construct a transit center at McBean Pkwy. & Valencia Blvd.