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POLICY BOARD MEETING STANCOG BOARD ROOM 1111 I STREET, SUITE 308

MODESTO,CA SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 (WEDNESDAY)

6:00PM

Board Agendas and Minutes: Policy Board agendas, minutes and copies of items to be considered by tbe StanCOG Policy Board are available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at the StanCOG oflices located at 1111 "I" Street, Suite 308, Modesto, CA during normal business hours. The documents are also available on StanCOG's website at www.stancog.org/policy-\Joard.shtm.

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Policy Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the address listed above during normal business hours. These documents are also available on StanCOG's website, subject to staffs ability to post the documents before the meeting.

Public Comment Period: Matters under the jurisdiction of the Policy Board, and not on tbe posted agenda, may be addressed by the general public at the beginning of the regular agenda and any off-agenda matters before the Policy Board for consideration. However, California law prohibits the Policy Board from taking action on any matter which is not on the posted agenda unless it is determined to be an emergency by the Policy Board. Any member of the public wishing to address the Policy Board during the "Public Comment" period will be limited to 5 minutes unless the Chair of the Board grants a longer period of time. At a Special Meeting, members of the public may address the Board on any item on the Agenda at the time the item is considered by the Board.

Public Participation on a Matter on the Agenda: Please step to the podium at the time the agenda item is announced by the Chairperson. In order to ensure that interested parties have an opportunity to speak, any person addressing the Policy Board will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes unless the Chair of the Board grants a longer period of time.

Reasonable Accommodations: This Agenda shall be made available upon request in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12132) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code § 54954.2). Persons requesting a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting should contact Cindy Malekos at (209) 525-4600 during regular business hours at least 72 hours prior to the tin1e of the meeting to enable Stan COG to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Notice Regarding Non-English Speakers: StanCOG Policy Board meetings are conducted in English and translations to other languages is not provided. Anyone wishing to address the Policy Board is advised to have an interpreter or to contact Cindy Malekos at (209) 525-4600 during regular business hours at least 72 hours prior to the time of the meeting so that Stan COG can provide an interpreter.

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AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLLCALL

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS These matters may be presented only by interested persons in the audience. Discussion is limited to five minutes or at the discretion of the Chair

5. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Motion to Approve Policy Board Minutes of 8/1315 and 8119115

6. PRESENTATION

A. Federal Highway Administration

7. PUBLIC HEARING

A. Draft 2015 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Amendment 8 and Draft 2015 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Amendment 1 and Corresponding Draft Conformity Analysis

8. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

A. Designation of State Route 132 as John Muir Highway

9. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items are for information only

A. Commute Connection Monthly Report- July 2015

B. 2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report FFY 2014/15

C. StanCOG Quarterly E-Newsletter

10. CAL TRANS REPORT

11. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

12. MEMBER REPORTS

13. ADJOURNMENT

Next Regularly Scheduled Policy Board Meeting: October 21, 2015 (Wednesday) @ 6:00pm StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA 95354

CONSENT

CALENDAR

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PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:

1. CALL TO ORDER

SPECIAL MEETING OF POLICY BOARD StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308

Modesto, CA

Minutes of August 13, 2015 (Thursday) 6:00pm

Chair Vito Chiesa, Bill O'Brien, Terry Withrow (Stanislaus County); Mike Kline (City of Ceres); Matt Beekman (City ofHughson); Jenny Kenoyer (City ofModesto); Ed Katen (City ofNewrnan); Tom Dunlop (City of Oakdale); Luis Molina (City of Patterson); Richard O' Brien (City of Riverbank); Gary Soiseth (City of Turlock); Mike Van Winkle (City of Waterford)

Rod Attebery (during Closed Session) (Neumiller and Beardslee); Cindy Malekos, Carlos Yamzon (during Open Session) (StanCOG)

Chair Vito Chiesa called the meeting to order at 6:04p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLLCALL

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS- NONE

5. OPEN SESSION DISCLOSURE REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.7

6. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION The Policy Board adjourned to Closed Session at 6:06pm.

A. Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: Executive Director

B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)

One Potential Case

7. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION The Policy Board reconvened from Closed Session at 8:12pm.

A. Report from Closed Session There was no reportable action.

8. ADJOURNMENT Chair Vito Chiesa adjourned the meeting at 8:13pm.

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PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:

1. CALL TO ORDER

POLICY BOARD MEETING StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308

Modesto, CA

Minutes of August 19,2015 (Wednesday) 6:00pm

Chair Vito Chiesa, Jim DeMartini, Bill O'Brien, Terry Withrow (Stanislaus County); Jill Silva (City of Hughson); Bill Zoslocki, Jenny Kenoyer (City of Modesto); Ed Katen (City ofNewman); J.R. McCarty (City of Oakdale); Luis Molina (City of Patterson); Richard O'Brien (City of Riverbank); Gary Soiseth (City of Turlock)

Ken Baxter (Caltrans, District 10); Rod Attebery, Monica Streeter (Neumiller and Beardslee); Carla Alviso, Jeanette Fabela, Elisabeth Hahn, Stephen Hanamaikai, Karen Kincy, Cindy Malekos, Isael Ojeda, Rosa Park, Regina Valentine, Robin Whitehead, Carlos Yamzon (StanCOG); Scott Calkins (Member ofthe Public); Kendall Flint (Flint Strategies)

Chair Vito Chiesa called the meeting to order at 6:02p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLLCALL

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS -NONE

5. CONSENT CALLENDAR

A. Motion to Approve Policy Board Minutes of 6/17/15

B. Motion to Adopt by Resolution 15-01 FY 2014/15 Local Transportation Fund Allocations for Other Purposes: City of Ceres

C. Motion to Adopt by Resolution 15-02 FY 2014/15 Local Transportation Fund Supplemental Apportionment

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D. Motion to Adopt by Resolution 15-03 FY 2015/16 Budget and Overall Work Program (OWP) Amendment 1

*By Motion (Member Luis Molina/Member Ed Katen), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board approved the Consent Calendar.

6. PRESENTATION

A. Federal Highway Administration (FHW A) It was noted in the agenda packet and at the meeting that the presentation was postponed to the September Policy Board meeting at the request of FHW A.

B. Recognition of 30 Years of Service on Stan COG Staff by Robin Whitehead On behalf of the Policy Board, Chair Vito Chiesa recognized Robin Whitehead for reaching her 30 year anniversary on the StanCOG staff. She expressed her appreciation for the honor.

C. Recognition of 7 Years of Service on Stan COG Policy Board by Ed Katen Chair Chiesa thanked Member Ed Katen for his seven years of regional leadership on the Policy Board. Member Katen offered his thanks and appreciation to serve.

D. Recognition of Retirement ofStanCOG Executive Director Carlos P. Yamzon Chair Chiesa recognized retiring Executive Director Carlos Y amzon for his contributions during his tenure with StanCOG.

7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

A. Motion to Adopt Amendments to Bylaws of Stan COG, Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), Social Services Transportation Advisory Committee (SSTAC), and Adopt Bylaws for Valley Vision Stanislaus (VVS) Steering Committee Rosa Park explained that, based upon the adoption of a JP A amendment in March by the Policy Board, the standing committees had approved amendments to their bylaws, and VVS had adopted bylaws. She said that all the updates were then incorporated into the StanCOG bylaws. She noted that the amended JP A and bylaws would be circulated to the member agencies' governing bodies for adoption by resolution.

*By Motion (Member Ed Katen/Member Luis Molina), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board adopted amendments to the Bylaws ofStanCOG, BPAC, CAC, SSTAC, and adopted Bylaws for VVS.

B. Motion to Adopt Resolution 15-04 to Authorize Executive Director to Negotiate and Execute Contract for Classification and Salary Study Carlos Y amzon indicated that Stan COG had not adopted a classification and compensation study for its staff positions. He said that the Policy Board had approved $5,000 in the FY 2015/16 budget for one to be conducted. Member Bill O'Brien suggested that all eight MPOs in the Valley be included in the list of comparator organizations.

*By Motion (Member Ed Katen/Member Richard O'Brien), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board adopted Resolution 15-04 to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute a contract for a Classification and Salary Study with the addition that all eight San Joaquin

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Valley MPOs be included as comparator agencies.

C. Air Quality Update Carlos Y arnzon provided a historical review of the Clean Air Act and Air Quality Conformity in the San Joaquin Valley. He provided an update on the Air Resources Board's (ARB) recently released emissions model and anticipated conformity budget updates, which would enable Stan COG to demonstrate conformity once approved by EPA. He indicated that staff was working with the jurisdictions on a Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) amendment to ensure that no project delays occurred during this process. Scott Calkins expressed concerns regarding the projects included in the RTP.

8. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items were provided for information only.

A. Selection of Polling Consultant Kendall Flint provided a brief update on the outreach being conducted for a voter survey that was to be done in the next few months.

B. Bike to Work 2015 Results

C. Administrative Modification #7 to the 2015 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) and Federal statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP)- Type 1 Administrative Modification

D. 2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report FFY 2014/15

E. Commute Connection Monthly Report- May and June 2015

F. Second Call for Projects for FY 2013/15 FTA Section 5310

G. Executive Committee Minutes of 8/10/15

H. Management and Finance Committee Minutes of 8/5/15

I. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Minutes of 8/5/15

9. CAL TRANS REPORT Ken Baxter said the Assembly Select Committee on Rail was holding a public hearing in Modesto the following Friday. He followed up on an item from a previous Policy Board meeting regarding the concern by a member of the public for biking and pedestrian on the Whitmore, Pelandale and Kiernan projects. He said he made site visits to all three and found that they all provide sidewalks, shoulders and/or bike lanes. Lastly, he wished Carlos Yarnzon well in his retirement and presented him with a certificate from Cal trans District 10.

10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Carlos Y arnzon introduced new Assistant Planner Stephen Hanamaikai. He expressed his appreciation to the Policy Board, the staff and the public for the opportunity to serve as Executive Director.

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11. MEMBER REPORTS Member Ed Katen introduced Council Member Bob Mmiina, his successor on the Policy Board. Vice­Chair Bill Zoslocki and Member Teny Withrow expressed their thanks to Carlos Yamzon for his leadership. Member Richard O' Brien thanked Caltrans for their assistance with the City of Riverbank. Rod Attebery wished Carlos Y amzon well on his retirement.

12. OPEN SESSION DISCLOSURE REGARDING CLOSED SESSION ITEMS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.7

13. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION The Policy Board adjourned to Closed Session at 7:05pm.

A. Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: Executive Director

B. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6: Agency Designated Representative: Chair Vito Chiesa/Rod Attebery Unrepresented Employee: Executive Director

14. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION The Policy Board reconvened from Closed Session at 7:30pm.

A. Report from Closed Session There was no repotiable action.

15. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Appointment of Executive Director

*By Motion (Member Ed Katen/Member Jenny Kenoyer), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board appointed Rosa Park as Executive Director.

16. ADJOURNMENT Chair Vito Chiesa adjourned the meeting at 7:32pm.

Next Regularly Scheduled Policy Board Meeting: September 16, 2015 (Wednesday) @ 6:00pm StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA 95354

Minutes Prepared By: -

~ }V(ahJ49A--Cindy ekos Manager of Administrative Services

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PUBLIC

HEARING

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City of Ceres ● City of Hughson ● City of Modesto ● City of Newman ● City of Oakdale ● City of Patterson City of Riverbank ● City of Turlock ● City of Waterford ● County of Stanislaus

TO: Policy Board Staff Report Public Hearing THROUGH: Rosa De León Park, Executive Director

FROM: Jeanette Fabela, Senior Planner DATE: September 4, 2015

SUBJECT: Public Review and Comment Period Schedule for the Draft 2015 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Amendment No. 8 and Draft 2014 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Amendment No. 1 and Corresponding Draft Conformity Analysis

Background The FTIP is a short range, four-year, program that implements the long-range Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) to accomplish improvements in mobility and air quality. Pursuant to federal legislation, no project may receive federal funding unless it is contained in an approved FTIP. Through collaboration with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the California Transportation Commission (CTC), StanCOG's ten member agencies, and the four public transit operators, the FTIP is updated every two years. The FTIP is a financially constrained program that identifies the current and pending uses of federal and state transportation funds. The purpose of the RTP/SCS is to provide the vision for long range (25-year) transportation planning in the Stanislaus Region, and to guide public policy decisions regarding transportation expenditures and financing. The Plan recognizes that our transportation network is a tremendous resource that has a significant bearing and impact on the region’s quality of life and economic vitality. Discussion The public review and comment period for the Draft 2015 FTIP Amendment No. 8 and the Draft 2014 RTP/SCS Amendment No. 1 and corresponding Conformity Analysis is open for 30 days commencing on August 31, 2015 and concluding on September 30, 2015. A public hearing will be held September 16, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the StanCOG office, 1111 I Street, Suite 308, Modesto, CA 95354. Associated documents are available on the StanCOG website at http://www.stancog.org/rtp.shtm .

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The following table outlines the amendment schedule:

August 31, 2015 30-day public comment period begins

September 16, 2015 Public hearing for the Draft 2015 FTIP Amendment No. 8 and Draft

2014 RTP/SCS Amendment No. 1 and corresponding Conformity Analysis

September 30, 2015 30-day public comment period ends

October 21, 2015 StanCOG Policy Board adopts the 2015 FTIP Amendment No. 8

and 2014 RTP/SCS Amendment No.1 and corresponding Conformity Analysis

For more information regarding this schedule, please contact Rosa De León Park by phone at 209.525.4600 or via e-mail at rpark@stancog.org.

DISCUSSION &

ACTION ITEMS

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TO:

THROUGH:

FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT:

Background

Policy Board

Rosa De Leon Park, Executive Director

Elisabeth Hahn, Senior Planner Stephen Hanamaikai, Assistant Planner

September 10, 2015

Designation of Highway 132 as John Muir Highway

Staff Report Discussion

The route taken in 1868 by famed naturalist John Muir on his first visit to Yosemite ran parallel to today' s existing county-maintained J -132 route north of historic Coulterville. The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors and John Muir historians have secured the J-132 segment for designation as John Muir Highway.

The John Muir Geotourism Center, headquartered in Coulterville, is currently seeking an extension of the John Muir Highway designation to the full length of the State Route 132 corridor from its western connections with I-580 and I-5 to Coulterville.

This designation is intended to memorialize the traditions and accomplishments of John Muir, provide a marketing brand for State Route 132, which is under-appreciated as an alternate scenic route to Yosemite National Park, and to attract tourists from northern California and beyond.

Discussion

At the Policy Board meeting held on June 17, 2015, Dr. Monty Thornburg, Director of the John Muir Geotourism Center, provided information about the effort to rename State Route 132 to John Muir Highway. There was consensus to secure resolutions of support from member agencies and to then return to the Policy Board for resolution.

All member agencies, with the exception of the City of Modesto, have adopted resolutions supporting the designation of State Route 132 as John Muir Highway. It is anticipated that the City of Modesto will bring this item to their City Council in the near future. A resolution of support will then be brought before the Policy Board for adoption.

Should you have any questions regarding this staff report, please contact Rosa De Leon Park, Executive Director, at 209-525-4600 or via e-mail at rpark@stancog.org.

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INFORMATION

ITEMS

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TO: Policy Board Staff Report Information THROUGH: Rosa De León Park, Executive Director

FROM: Regina Valentine, Associate Planner DATE: September 10, 2015

SUBJECT: Commute Connection Monthly Reports – July 2015

Background Commute Connection is the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program for the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG). As a designated non-attainment region, the Commute Connection program serves as Stanislaus County’s transportation control measure that satisfies the mitigation measure requirements contained in the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s air quality plan. Implementing this program also allows the Stanislaus region to receive approximately seven million dollars ($7,000,000) annually in federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funds. Discussion Commute Connection has served as the TDM program for StanCOG since 1987. Commute Connection provides the following services:

• Rideshare matching; • Vanpool formation, subsidies and maintenance; • Employer and commuter outreach promotions and education; • Emergency Ride Home Program; and • Marketing of services to the commuting public and employers.

During the month of July, Commute Connection prepared for the launch of a new TDM system anticipated in October 2015, released a Request for Proposals for a marketing plan and website development, and attended the El Concilio monthly meeting in an effort to reach out to diverse organizations in Stanislaus County. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Rosa De León Park, Executive Director, at 209.525.4600 or via e-mail at rpark@stancog.org. Attachments:

1. Commute Connection’s July 2015 Monthly Report rvalentine@stancog.org

THE MONTHLY REPORT

commuteconnection.com

July 2015 San Joaquin / Stanislaus / Merced

Pacific Coast

Producers City of Merced

Count Down to TDM System Launch!

Marketing and Website Development

Coming Soon is a much more powerful system to

assist commuters find alternative transportation

options. The new system will incorporate trip

planning and ridematching into one allowing the

user to find the best option for their situation.

The system will be convenient, accessible and fun

to use. Estimated public launch date will be Oc-

tober, 2015. Estimated Schedule

A Request for Proposal (RFP) was recently released for the development of a long term marketing strategic

plan and re-design of the current website. The project will include a research phase to examine the needs of

commuters, employers and the community. The results will then be utilized to enhance and develop a new

website and products and services to expand the reach and align with audience preferences.

2014 2015

Comple-tion Task Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct

RFP Release

RFP Evaluation

Selection & Contract Devel-opment

Program Development

Program Training & Testing

Program Launch

2015 2016

Comple-tion Task July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

RFP Release

RFP Evaluation

Selection & Contract Development

Research & Focus Groups

Marketing & Website Plan Devel-opment

Marketing Plan Implementation

Website Development

Estimated Schedule

Marketing Support / Communications / Prospecting Tesla Motors, Amazon Fulfillment Center, Restoration Hardware, Health Plan of San Joaquin, Carpenter Company,

Costco Distribution, Green Team San Joaquin, San Joaquin Partnership, GenZe e-Bike

California Health Care Facility, Stockton (CDCR)

After many attempts, Commute Connection has made contact with the Public Information Officer at the health care facility.. The Stockton facility provides medical care and mental health treatment to inmates. With over 2,000 employees, Commute Connection’s mission is to promote the alternative transportation options to employees and assist the facility comply with air district rule 9410. Initial communication indicates a potential for vanpools.

El Concilio Monthly Meeting

Commute Connection staff accompanied StanCOG staff to the El Concilio Monthly meeting. In an effort to reach a wider audience, Commute Connection staff also focuses on reaching out to community organizations that represent diverse and unique groups. Commute Con-nection will deliver a presentation to demonstrate the new system and provide an over-view on the man benefits such as emergency ride home and vanpool subsidies.

Employer and Community Outreach Highlights

Marketing Support / Communications / Prospecting Green Team Stanislaus, Stanislaus County Regional Transit, E & J Gallo Winery, Center for Human Services, El Concilio,

Riverbank Local Redevelopment Authority, SJVAPCD, Turlock Irrigation District, Turlock Bicycle Coalition

Marketing Support / Communications / Prospecting Green Team Merced, Scholle Packaging, McLane Pacific, Whitehall Frozen Foods, TEA Solar

SAN JOAQUIN

STANISLAUS

MERCED Bike to Work Supports Local Businesses

Kevin’s Bikes and Me Time Massage are two local businesses that benefited from Bike to Work Month. As recipients of Bike to Work raffle prizes, Robert Garcia and Kit Meyers had a choice of vendor, but it had to be local. Supporting local businesses also helps reduce vehicle miles trav-elled. This choice also often leads to opportunities for Commute Connection to strengthen and build long term relationships with local businesses, which helps to spread the message.

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TO: Policy Board Staff Report Information THROUGH: Rosa De León Park, Executive Director

FROM: Jeanette Fabela, Senior Planner Debbie Trujillo, Planning Technician

DATE: September 4, 2015

SUBJECT: 2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report FFY 2014/15

Background StanCOG, as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), programs and monitors federal transportation revenues in the Stanislaus Region and verifies that the delivery of projects and State and Federal funding are being executed in a timely manner per AB 1012. Failure for not meeting project delivery dates for any phase of a project may jeopardize federal funding to the region, and ensuring that all project delivery deadlines for all project phases be met or exceeded is critical. The 2015 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) programs the region's projects over the next four fiscal years (2014/15, 15/16, 16/17, and 17/18) for State and Federal approval. The purpose of the FTIP is to identify projects and ensure the delivery of projects receiving federal transportation funding in the Stanislaus region comply with federal regulations pertaining to programming. The 2015 FTIP is a compilation of projects selected in cooperation with Member Agencies and Caltrans derived from StanCOG's 2014 Regional Transportation Program (RTP), the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), state funding programs and other programs using federal funding. All surface transportation projects requiring or utilizing federal funding or a federal action to proceed must be included in the FTIP. In addition, the FTIP is financially constrained by Federal Fiscal Year (FFY). StanCOG ensures that all transportation funding is secured by tracking the obligation status of all projects programmed in the 2015 FTIP on a monthly basis. This involves contacting the local jurisdictions for status and documentation, amending the FTIP as appropriate, and mitigating procedural challenges with Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration. Discussion This report demonstrates that the Stanislaus Region has done exceptionally well in FFY 2014/15 obligations and as of August 19, 2015, has received 97.24% of its apportioned federal funds. The local jurisdictions have submitted all required FFY 2014/15 Request for Authorizations

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(RFAs) to Caltrans and continue receiving funding obligations. StanCOG expects the region to obligate well over 100% by the end of the federal fiscal year which is September 30, 2015. A copy of the “2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report for FFY 2014/15” is attached. This report includes all project activity as of August 19, 2015. A chart identifying “Project Obligations by Agency” has also been included. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Rosa De León Park at 209.525.4600 or via e-mail at rpark@stancog.org. Advisory Committee Action: No committee meetings were held in September. Attachment(s):

1. 2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report for FFY 2014/15 (updated: 08/19/15)

Agency Total Funds Obligated (Federal/State/Local) Total Amount in FTIP

Percentage Obligated from Total Amount in

FTIP

% Obligated from Total Amount Agency was Apportioned in FTIP

Ceres $3,159,675 $3,159,675 15.63% 100.00%

Hughson $0 $39,173 0.00% 0.00%

Modesto $3,826,371 $4,345,284 18.93% 88.06%

Newman $102,500 $102,500 0.51% 100.00%

Oakdale $0 $0 0.00% 0.00%

Patterson $926,617 $926,617 4.58% 100.00%

Riverbank $227,710 $227,710 1.13% 100.00%

Turlock $1,231,602 $1,231,602 6.09% 100.00%

Waterford $400,000 $400,000 1.98% 100.00%

Stanislaus County $9,272,201 $9,272,201 45.87% 100.00%

StanCOG $509,774 $509,774 2.52% 100.00%$19,656,450 $20,214,536 97.24%

2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report for FFY 2014/15(Updated: 08/19/2015)

Monhtly Project Status Report (Updated 8/19/15) Page 1

Lead Agency FTIP Program Location Work Description Date of ObligationFederal Funds

ObligatedLocal /State Funds

Obligated PhaseTotal Dollar

Amount in FTIP

Total Project Funds

Remaining Project Status

21400000672 ATP Don Pedro Road/Nadine Avenue SRTS (Multiple Schools) 1/22/2015 $0 $52,000 PE $52,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000672 ATP

Hackett & Kinser Road (Sinclear Elementary & Blaker-Kinser Jr High School) SRTS 7/15/2015 $0 $69,000 PE $69,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000567 CMAQMitchell Rd/TID Main Phase III (Whitmore to Roeding) Bike/Ped Path 8/11/2015 $1,189,251 $208,585 CON $1,397,836 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000566 RSTP

Mitchell Road Overlay Phase III: Whitmore Avenue to Roeding Road. Overlay 7/13/2015 $670,158 $376,357 CON $1,046,515 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000565 CMAQ

Roundabout (Morgan/Aristocrat, Central/Pine and Central/Industrial) Traffic Flow Improvements 6/24/2015 $106,855 $13,844 PE $120,699 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000565 CMAQWhitmore Avenue and Morgan Road Intersection Improvements Traffic Flow Improvements 7/21/2015 $246,135 $31,890 CON $278,025 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000565 CMAQ

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Signal Synchronization Phase II Traffic Flow Improvements 11/5/2014 $107,653 $13,947 PE $121,600 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000565 CMAQTraffic Signal Synchronization Improvements Traffic Flow Improvements 12/1/2014 $65,512 $8,488 PE $74,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000566 RSTP Tully Road Reconstruction Road Reconstruction $0 $0 $39,173 $39,173

Request for E-76 revision submitted with Awards package on 6-23-15.

21400000672 ATPModesto Junior College Class 1 Bicycle Path (Phase II) Bike Path 6/16/2015 $82,000 $0 $118,000 $36,000

RFA for ROW submitted by 7/21/15.

21400000567 CMAQVirginia Corridor Trail - Phase VII

Bike/Pedestrian Path For Commuters 7/13/2015 $442,650 $57,350 CON $500,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000594 CMAQ Upgrade Traffic Signals 2013 Signalize 8/4/2015 $210,101 $0 $210,101 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000594 CMAQ New Traffic Signals 2015 Signalize 7/7/2015 $95,000 $0 PE $95,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000594 CMAQ Traffic Signal Upgrades 2015 Signalize 5/28/2015 $100,000 $0 PE $100,000 $0 Funds Obligated

City of Modesto

City of Hughson

StanCOG 2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report for FFY 2014/15(Updated: 08/19/2015)

City of Ceres

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Lead Agency FTIP Program Location Work Description Date of ObligationFederal Funds

ObligatedLocal /State Funds

Obligated PhaseTotal Dollar

Amount in FTIP

Total Project Funds

Remaining Project Status

21400000565 CMAQ/RSTP Bus Turnout SB Dale Rd Traffic Flow Improvements 11/3/2014 $101,810 $13,190 ROW $197,090 $82,090Revised RFA for ROW submitted June 10, 2015.

21400000565 CMAQState Route 132 (14th Street/D Street) Intersection Improvements Traffic Flow Improvements 1/12/2015 $170,000 $0 ROW $170,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000565 CMAQ/RSTP

WB D Street to NB 9th Street (SR 132) : Right-Turn Lane Improvements Traffic Flow Improvements 1/7/2015 $35,000 $0 PE/ROW $105,823 $70,823

RFA for ROW/Utility Relocaiton submitted on 6/30/2015.

21400000565 CMAQ

Right turn lane from eastbound Standiford Ave to southbound Sisk Rd Traffic Flow Improvements 6/22/2015 $199,193 $25,807 PE $225,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000565 CMAQ

Right turn lane from Southbound McHenry Avenue and Westbound Briggsmore Avenue Traffic Flow Improvements 7/3/2015 $25,000 $0 $25,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000566 RSTP

Pavement Rehabilitation of Tully Road from 9th St. to Pelandale Ave. and Orangeburg Ave. from Martin Ave. to McHenry Ave. Pavement Rehabilitation 6/22/2015 $30,000 $0 $30,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000566 RSTP

Pavement Rehabilitation on Pelandale from Sisk to Dale; and on Standiford Ave. from McHenry to Sisk; Crows Landing Rd. from S. 7th St. to W. Whitmore Ave. (Preliminary Engineering) Pavement Rehabilitation 12/31/2014 $250,000 $0 PE $250,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000566 RSTP

Pavement Rehabilitation on Scenic Dr. from Rose to Downey; Scenic Drive from Lakewood to Claus; Claus Rd. from Santa Fe to Scenic; and Coffee Rd. from Sylvan to Scenic (Construction) Pavement Rehabilitation 5/21/2015 $1,551,983 $0 CON $1,551,983 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000566 RSTP

Conduct pavement condition survey on streets within the City of Modesto Pavement Condition Survey 2015 3/19/2015 $300,000 $0 CON $300,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000510 CMAQ Rideshare Porgram Rideshare Program 5/27/2015 $65,001 $0 CON $65,001 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000597 CMAQ ATMS and CCTV at Briggsmore Expand ATMS and CCTV at Briggsmore (Using toll credits) $0 $0 CON $330,000 $330,000

RFA for CON submitted June 16, 2015.

21400000565 CMAQRoundabout at Kodiak/Lincoln Oak Traffic Flow Improvements 6/23/2015 $63,995 $8,291 CON $72,286 $0 Funds Obligated

City of Modesto - cont'd

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Lead Agency FTIP Program Location Work Description Date of ObligationFederal Funds

ObligatedLocal /State Funds

Obligated PhaseTotal Dollar

Amount in FTIP

Total Project Funds

Remaining Project Status

21400000566 RSTP

Hwy 33 & Inyo Ave - Resurface/Reconstruction and installation of undergound conduits for intersection control and coordination systems

Traffic Signal Improvements - Rehabilitation of sidewalk, curb & gutter, paving, right/left turns 6/24/2015 $102,500 $0 $102,500 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000566 RSTPWard Avenue from American Eagle Avenue to Hwy 33 Overlay 8/11/2015 $884,375 $42,242 CON $926,617 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000567 CMAQ

Roselle Avenue between Ross Avenue and Turpin Avenue (west side)

Pedestrian & ADA Access Improvements/Path for Commuters 8/11/2015 $130,616 $17,094 CON $147,710 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000594 CMAQ

Signal @ Patterson Road & Roselle & Coordinated Pedestrian Railroad Safety Crossing Including Sidewalks Signalize 2/13/2015 $80,000 $0 CON $80,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000594 CMAQW. Main/Tegner Intersection Improvements Signalize 8/14/2015 $179,091 $0 CON $179,091 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000631 CMAQGolden State Blvd & Fulkerth Road Intersection Improvements 7/13/2015 $583,341 $0 PE $583,341 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000566 RSTPHawkeye Avenue between Del's Lane and N. Olive Avenue Rehabilitation of Hawkeye Avenue 7/22/2015 $469,170 $0 $469,170 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000566 RSTP

F Street (Yosemite to Bentley Street). Bentley Street (I Street to F Street). Tim Bell Road (Bonnie Brae to El Pomar). Overlay 8/11/15 $300,000 $100,000 CON $400,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000632 CMAQ

CNG Maintenance Facility; Construct Maintenance Facility for CNG Clean Air Vehicles and furnish with specialized equipment for CNG Clean Air Vehicles.

CNG Maintenance Facility; Construct Maintenance Facility for CNG Clean Air Vehicles and furnish with specialized equipment for CNG Clean Air Vehicles. 8/14/2015 $2,321,841 $1,174,326 $3,496,167 $0 Funds Obligated

City of Newman

City of Oakdale

City of Patterson

City of Waterford

City of Turlock

No federal funded projects programmed in FFY 14/15.

City of Riverbank

Stanislaus County

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Lead Agency FTIP Program Location Work Description Date of ObligationFederal Funds

ObligatedLocal /State Funds

Obligated PhaseTotal Dollar

Amount in FTIP

Total Project Funds

Remaining Project Status

21400000637 CMAQPurchase Alternative Fuel/Diesel Motor Grader

Purchase Alternative Fuel/Diesel Motor Grader 6/28/2015 $110,000 $157,000 CON $267,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000566 RSTP

Phase J: 1) Emerald Ave from Kansas Ave to Woodland, 2) Sperry Road from 50' +/- west of I-5 to 300' +/- east of Rogers Road, 3) Baldwin Road from Patterson limits to Zacharias Road Road reconstruction/overlay 8/12/2015 $1,750,142 $325,149 $2,075,291 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000566 RSTP

Phase K: 1) Faith Home Rd from West Main to Levine Rd, 2) Milnes Rd from Albers to Oakdale Waterford Hwy, 3) Carlibel Rd from Albers to Oakdale Waterford Hwy, 4) Howard Rd from Frank Cox Rd to McCracken Rd Road resurfacing/overlay 7/30/2015 $1,835,964 $239,327 $2,075,291 $0 Funds Obligated

11400000178 RSTP

McHenry Avenue from Ladd Road and Patterson Road to the Stanislaus River

Widen existing road to 4 lanes with a two way left turn lane median anda Class III Bike Path 7/29/2015 $1,206,958 $0 $1,206,958 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000254 CMAQ Rideshare Program Rideshare Program 8/17/2015 $71,494 CON $71,494 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000456 HSIP6-10-005Bradbury Road at S. Walnut Road. Central Ave.

Install flashing beacons, lighting, widen shoulders. 7/29/2015 $80,000 $0 PE $80,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000479 CMAQ Regional Rideshare Program Regional Rideshare Program 5/28/2015 $172,633 $22,367 $195,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000303 RSTPPlanning and Monitoring Activities Planning and Monitoring Activities 4/14/2015 $60,000 $7,774 $67,774 $0 Funds Obligated

11400000014 RIPPlanning , Programming and Monitoring

Planning, Programming and Monitoring 3/26/2015 $247,000 $0 $247,000 $0 Funds Obligated

StanCOG

Stanislaus County - cont'd

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1111 I Street, Suite 308 ● Modesto, CA 95354 ● 209.525.4600 ● Fax 209.558.7833 ● www.stancog.org

City of Ceres ● City of Hughson ● City of Modesto ● City of Newman ● City of Oakdale ● City of Patterson City of Riverbank ● City of Turlock ● City of Waterford ● County of Stanislaus

TO: Policy Board Staff Report Information THROUGH: Rosa De León Park, Executive Director

FROM: Jeanette Fabela, Senior Planner Debbie Trujillo, Planning Technician

DATE: September 9, 2015

SUBJECT: StanCOG E-Newsletter

Background StanCOG develops and distributes an electronic newsletter entitled On the Move. The purpose of the newsletter is to highlight the activities of StanCOG, its Policy Board Members and its Member Agencies in a concise and focused format and to encourage public engagement in the issues of the region. Each issue features information about projects, upcoming public meetings and events.

Discussion The latest edition of the StanCOG newsletter is attached in English and in Spanish. Regional news and events from the last few months are featured. The newsletter is distributed via e-mail. It is also posted on the StanCOG website. Additionally, a hard copy is sent to the 13 public libraries in the Stanislaus region to be posted where the public has access to it. On the Move is a tool that is used to enhance public awareness, involvement and participation in the transportation planning process in the Stanislaus region. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Rosa De León Park, Executive Director at 209.525.4600 or via e-mail at rpark@stancog.org. Attachments: StanCOG E-Newsletters in English and Spanish

A quarterly publication of the Stanislaus Council of Governments

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently allocated $239,000 to three Stanislaus-area projects that encourage the increased use of active modes of transportation such as biking and walking.

The City of Modesto received $118,000 in May for the Modesto Junior College Bicycle and Pedestrian Path which will connect the college's east and west campuses. The scope of the project includes installation of the 2.2 mile path, lighting, landscaping, traffic control devices and traffic signal modifications.

The City of Ceres was allocated $121,000 for two Safe Routes to School projects that will impact nearly 400 students living along the school routes. Located at Don Pedro Road and Nadine Avenue, and Hackett and Kinser Roads, the projects will provide a continuous and accessible route on and off the streets by filling in gaps in sidewalks, and removing barriers such as non-compliant curb ramps. A safer environment will also be established by new-striped crosswalks and display signs that warn drivers of their speed and alert them to a school zone ahead. Additional allocations are needed to complete the final phases of the projects which are expected to be received in federal fiscal year 2015/16.

Active Transportation Projects Allocated in the Stanislaus Region

The StanCOG 2014 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) was accepted by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) on June 25th after an extensive and detailed six-month technical review and evaluation. THE RTP, adopted by the Policy Board in June 2014, included its first-ever SCS component. With the passage of the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (Senate Bill 375), each of California's Metropolitan Planning Agencies (MPOs) such as StanCOG, has to prepare a SCS as part of its RTP. Senate Bill 375 supports the State's climate action goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through coordinated transportation and land use planning with the goal of more sustainable

communities. Under the bill, ARB sets regional targets for GHG emissions reductions from passenger vehicle use. In 2010, ARB established these targets for 2020 and 2035 for each MPO region. For the Stanislaus region, the GHG reduction targets were 5 percent in 2020 and 10 percent in 2035. The 2014 RTP/SCS contains land use, housing and transportation strategies that when implemented will allow the Stanislaus region meet its GHG emission reduction targets. ARB had to review the adopted SCS to confirm and accept the MPOs determination that the SCS, if implemented, would meet the regional GHG targets. This is the action that ARB took on June 25th after a lengthy but successful process.

Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy Accepted by California ARB

AROUND THE REGION

StanCOG Gets Social!

Pictured at Right:

Policy Board Member Luis Molina with Anthony R. Foxx, U.S. Secretary of Transportation

Long-time Policy Board member Ed Katen is resigning from his position as mayor of the City of Newman effective August 20, 2015. Katen announced his decision at the July 14th Newman City Council meeting explaining that he was relocating to the Sacramento

area to be closer to children and grandchildren. As a result, he will be stepping down from his position on the StanCOG Policy Board. Katen has served as the City of Newman's representative on the Policy Board since December of 2008. Executive Director Carlos P. Yamzon said, "Member Katen has been a dedicated member of the Policy Board for nearly seven years, and participated in the Valley Voice trip to Washington, DC last year where his regional leadership was valued. We wish him the best for the future."

Policy Board Member Ed Katen Resigns

Get ready to like us, follow us and join the conversation. StanCOG is establishing a social media presence to enhance our communications efforts with the region. With the number of residents, businesses and interest groups using social media, the Board recently adopted its first Social Media Policy to guide the use of various networks and support transparency in governance. “We are establishing Facebook, Next Door, Twitter and Instagram accounts to share information about upcoming projects, programs and initiatives,” said Executive Director Carlos P. Yamzon. “We want to make it as easy as possible for people to get information quickly and efficiently about the things they are interested in.” Facebook and Twitter are both well-known channels with millions of subscribers. NextDoor was launched in 2010 and is one of the fastest growing channels in the country. Subscribers sign-up using addresses to connect with neighbors in specific communities sharing everything from recommendations for services to news about local government efforts. These channels will include information about projects including the North County Corridor, State Route 132 and the South County Corridor Feasibility Study. StanCOG will be posting links to sign-up for all our channels on www.StanCOG.org. Any comments or other content submitted to this page for posting, as well as personal identifying information for the page’s users and visitors, and its list of fans, may be public records subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Cal. Gov. Code § 6250 et seq.). Any public disclosure requests must be directed to StanCOG. Finally, rest assured that StanCOG will not capture any personal information, web browsing history or internet use or other information other than actual comments, names, email addresses, “likes” or interactions with the site initiated by the user. We hope this will encourage dialogue and help our communities stay connected with us!

National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) 49th Annual Conference

StanCOG Policy Board Member Luis Molina and Deputy Executive Director Rosa De León Park attended the NARC Conference in June held in Raleigh, North Carolina. The conference is held annually in a different region around the country to provide regional planning organizations the opportunity to meet, share information, and learn. This year’s event was hosted by the Triangle J Council of Governments.

AROUND THE REGION

With the incredible participation of residents and local businesses, the Stanislaus region’s Bike to Work Month was a success! Commute Connection, the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program for StanCOG, partnered with the Cities of Modesto, Turlock, and Newman to hold Bike to Work events in May. Modesto and Newman held Bike to Work events in their respective downtowns, while Turlock combined their event with the Saturday Farmers Market drawing quite the crowd! Local employers, such as Crystal Creamery, Frito Lay, and Gallo, contributed to Bike to Work Month participation by holding events at their business sites and internal employee biking contests. In years past, Bike to Work was only held for a week, but Commute Connection extended the campaign for an entire month this year to provide more opportunity for commuters to try and give biking to work. Commute Connection’s goal is to help commuters try one small change in their daily routine to help improve air quality and traffic congestion in San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced Counties. More information about Bike to Work Month and other Commute Connection promotions can be found at www.CommuteConnection.com.

Bike to Work Month 2015: Get Happy! Get Healthy!

Upcoming Meetings

StanCOG meetings listed below are open to the public and Citizens are encouraged to attend. Meeting and agendas are available at www.stancog.org.

SEP

16 Policy Board

28 Management & Finance Committee

29 Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC)

30 Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)

30 Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

OCT

12 Executive Committee

21 Policy Board

23 San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority—Location TBD

Newman

Modesto

Turlock

NOV

3 Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC)

3 Valley Vision Stanislaus (VVS) - TBD

4 Management & Finance Committee

4 Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)

9 Executive Committee

18 Policy Board

City of Ceres

Councilmember Mike Kline

City of Hughson

Mayor Matt Beekman *

City of Modesto

Councilmember Jenny Kenoyer Councilmember Tony Madrigal Councilmember Bill Zoslocki, Vice Chair *

City of Newman

Mayor Ed Katen

City of Oakdale

Councilmember Tom Dunlop

City of Patterson

Mayor Luis Molina *

City of Riverbank

Mayor Richard O’Brien

City of Turlock

Mayor Gary Soiseth

City of Waterford

Mayor Michael Van Winkle

Stanislaus County

Supervisor Vito Chiesa, Chair * Supervisor Jim DeMartini Supervisor Dick Monteith Supervisor Bill O’Brien * Supervisor Terry Withrow

Ex-Officio

Dennis T. Agar, Caltrans Director District 10 * Executive Committee Member StanCOG Executive Director Carlos P. Yamzon Editor: Jeanette Fabela Design: Debbie Trujillo

STANCOG MEMBER AGENCIES

AND POLICY BOARD MEMBERS

1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto CA, 95354 www.stancog.org

CTSA’S CORNER

Ester was raising three children and working on a Master’s degree in Business Administration when she was diagnosed with kidney failure. She eventually lost her eyesight and was no longer able to drive, work, or meet most of her basic needs. It was hard for Ester to adjust, but she was determined to live life to the fullest. In 2012, Ester discovered the BRIDGES Volunteer Driv-

er Program at a resource fair in Salida. The BRIDGES Program, managed by the StanCOG designated Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA), reimburses mileage at the rate of 50 cents per mile on preapproved trips, to volunteer drivers who assist residents that are unable to use public transit. Ester reports that the BRIDGES Program has been a vital source of “door-through-door” transportation for her as she uses the program to travel to critical medical appointments, grocery shop, and pick up her prescriptions. According to Ester, the mileage reimbursement helps pay her self-recruited volunteer driver for gas, making it easier for her to ask the favor. After being diagnosed with kidney failure, Ester learned that there are over 1,000 people who are on dialysis in the San Joaquin Valley, yet there were no support groups. This led Ester to begin Kidney Interactive Supportive Services (KISS), a support group for people on dialysis. Ester states, “There are resources out there, you just have to use them. Being mobile is something you have to keep doing. You can’t just get depressed! Keep active and get out there!" Ester is just one of many Stanislaus County residents who benefit from the BRIDGES Program managed by the CTSA. The goal of the CTSA is to assist individuals with finding the best modes of transportation to meet their needs. The CTSA can be contacted at (209) 522-2300 to assist anyone who is unsure how to utilize public transit and travel around Stanislaus County.

BRIDGES Volunteer Driver Program: Featuring Ester - Salida Resident

New StanCOG Staff

StanCOG is pleased to announce the addition of new

staff members Elisabeth Hahn, Senior Planner, and

Isael Ojeda, E.I.T., Assistant Planner.

Welcome to Elisabeth and Isael.

Una publicación trimestral del Consejo de Gobiernos de Stanislaus

La Comisión de Transporte de California (CTC, por sus siglas en inglés) ha asignado recientemente $239 000 a tres proyectos en el área de Stanislaus que fomentan modos de traslado activos, como el ciclista y peatonal.

El Ayuntamiento de Modesto recibió $118 000 en mayo para el sendero ciclopeatonal del Modesto Junior College, mismo que conectará sus instalaciones este y oeste. La obra cubrirá la habilitación de 2,2 millas de sendero, iluminación, jardinería, aparatos de control de tráfico, y modificaciones a los semáforos.

Al Ayuntamiento de Ceres se le adjudicaron $121 000 para dos “Rutas Escolares Seguras” que beneficiarán a cerca de 400 estudiantes que viven a lo largo de dichas rutas ubicadas, una en Don Pedro Road y Avenida Nadine, y la otra en Hackett y Kinser Roads. Los proyectos ofrecen una ruta continua y accesible por las calles y áreas aledañas, completando interrupciones en las banquetas y eliminando barreras como rampas que no cumplen con las reglas. También se establecerá un ambiente más seguro por medio de cruceros de cebra y señalización que advertirá a los conductores de su proximidad a una escuela y de su velocidad. Se necesitarán fondos adicionales para completar las etapas finales, las que se espera serán asignadas dentro del año fiscal 2015-16.

Financian Proyectos de Desplazamiento Activo en la Región Stanislaus

Luego de seis meses y de un extenso y detallado análisis y evaluación, el 25 de junio la Comisión del Aire Limpio de California (ARB, siglas en inglés) aceptó el Plan Regional de Transporte/Estrategia de Comunidades Sustentables (RTP/SCS, siglas en inglés) 2014 del StanCOG. El RTP, aprobado por el Comité de Políticas en junio del 2014, es el primero en contar con una SCS como componente. Con la aprobación del Decreto de Comunidades Sustentables y Protección Climática del 2008 (Ley Senatorial 375), cada Agencia de Planificación Metropolitana (MPO, por sus siglas en inglés) de California —como StanCOG— debe preparar un SCS como parte de su RTP. La Ley 375 respalda las metas climáticas del estado, reduciendo emisiones de gases de efecto-invernadero (GHG, siglas en inglés) coordinando la planificación del transporte con el uso de suelo con el propósito de crear comunidades más sustentables. Bajo

esa ley, el ARB establece metas de reducción regional del GHG para vehículos de pasajeros. En el 2010, el ARB estableció metas para el 2020 y 2035 para la región de cada MPO. Para la Región Stanislaus las metas eran de un cinco por ciento para el 2020 y un 10 por ciento en el 2035. El RTP/SCS 2014 contiene estrategias de uso de suelo, vivienda y transporte las que, una vez implementadas, permitirán a que la región Stanislaus alcance sus metas de reducción de GHG. El ARB tuvo que revisar la SCS aprobada para confirmar y aceptar la determinación de la Organización de Planificación Metropolitana (MPO, por sus siglas en inglés) que indicaba que, de ser implementada, cumpliría con las metas regionales de reducción de GHG. Esta es una iniciativa que el ARB tomó el 25 de junio, luego de un largo pero fructífero proceso.

Panel del Aire Limpio de California Aprueba Plan Regional de Transporte/Estrategia de Comunidades Sustentables

POR LA REGIO N

¡StanCOG en las Redes Sociales

En la foto a la derecha: El miembro del Comité de políticas Luis Molina con Anthony Foxx, Sec-retario de Transporte de los EEUU.

Ed Katen, que por largo tiempo fuera miembro de Comité de Políticas, renuncia a su puesto como alcalde de la ciudad de Newman a partir del 20 de ago-sto, 2015. Katen anunció su de-cisión en la reunión del Concejo Municipal el 14 de junio expli-

cando que se mudaba al área de Sacramento para estar más cercano a sus hijos y nietos. Como re-sultado también renuncia a su puesto en el Comi-té de Políticas del StanCOG. Katen ha represen-tado al Ayuntamiento de Newman desde diciem-bre del 2008. Dijo el director de StanCOG, Carlos P. Yamzon, “Katen ha sido un dedicado miembro en el Comité de Políticas por casi siete años, y el año pasado participó en el viaje “Voz del Valle” a Washington DC, donde su liderazgo regional fue destacado. Le deseamos lo mejor para el futuro”.

Renuncia Ed Katen, Miembro del Comité de Políticas

Prepárese para premiarnos con un “Me Gusta”, seguirnos, y unirse al dialogo. StanCOG establece su presencia en las redes sociales con el objeto de mejorar nuestra comunicación con la región. Con el número de residentes, comercio y grupos interesados utilizando redes sociales, recientemente el Comité aprobó su primera Política de Redes Sociales para regularizar el uso de las varias redes y respaldar transparencia en su control.

“Estamos estableciendo cuentas en Facebook, Next Door, Twitter e Instagram para compartir información sobre próximos eventos, programas e iniciativas,” dijo el director ejecutivo Carlos P. Yamzon, “queremos hacer que la gente tenga el más fácil acceso posible a la información en la que pueden estar interesados”.

Ambos Facebook y Twitter son canales muy conocidos, con millones de suscritos. Next Door fue lanzado en el 2010 y es uno de los canales de más veloz crecimiento en el país. Los suscritos se inscriben utilizando sus domicilios para conectarse con sus vecinos en comunidades específicas, compartiendo todos —desde recomendaciones de servicio a iniciativas del gobierno local. Estos canales incluirán información sobre proyectos como el Eje Norte del Condado, Ruta Estatal 132, y el Estudio de Viabilidad del Eje Sur del Condado.

StanCOG publicará enlaces para suscribirse a todos nuestros canales en www.StanCOG.org.

En cumplimiento con el Decreto de Archivos Públicos de California (Código Gubernamental de California § 6250 et seq.), cualquier comentario o contenido sometido a esta página para su publicación —al igual que cualquier información personal identificable para visitantes y usuarios, como su lista de seguidores— puede considerarse información pública y estar sujeta a divulgación. Toda solicitud de divulgación debe ser dirigida a StanCOG.

Finalmente, no se preocupen que StanCOG capturará información personal, historial de páginas visitadas, uso de Internet, u otra información que no sean los comentarios en cuestión, nombres, y correos electrónicos, “me gusta” e interacciones con el sitio —iniciados por el usuario. Esperamos que esto fomente el dialogo ¡y ayude a que nuestras comunidades se comuniquen con nosotros!

49º Encuentro Anual de la Asociación Nacional de Consejos Regionales (NARC)

Luis Molina y Rosa de León Park, miembro del Comité de Políticas y subdirectora de StanCOG, respectivamente, asistieron al Encuentro NARC celebrado en junio pasado en Raleigh, Carolina del Norte. Este Encuentro se efectúa anualmente en una diferente región del país para brindar a las organi-zaciones regionales de planificación la posibilidad de encontrarse, compartir información, y apren-der. El evento de este año fue auspiciado por el Consejo de Gobiernos Triangle J.

POR LA REGIO N

Gracias a la increíble participación de residentes y comercios locales, el Mes “Pedalee al Trabajo” de la región Stanislaus ¡fue todo un éxito! Commute Connection (Conexión de Viaje al Trabajo) y el programa Transportation Demand Management (Manejo de Demanda enTransporte Público o TDM, por sus siglas en inglés) se unieron a los ayuntamientos de Modesto, Turlock y Newman para realizar eventos ‘Pedalee al Trabajo’ en mayo. Tanto Modesto como Newman celebraron sus eventos en su distrito céntrico mientras que Turlock combinó el suyo con el Mercado Sabatino de los Agricultores ¡atrayendo montones de público! Empleadores del área como Crystal Creamery, Frito Lay y Gallo contribuyeron a la participación de ’Pedalee al Trabajo’ efectuando eventos en sus propias instalaciones y competencias de ciclismo entre sus empleados. En años pasados ‘Pedalee al Trabajo’ se celebraba solamente una semana pero Commute Conection extendió la campaña a un mes completo este año para ofrecer más tiempo para que los trabajadores prueben ir a trabajar en bicicleta. La meta de Commute Connection es lograr que los que manejan a sus empleos traten al menos un pequeño cambio en sus rutinas diarias y así mejorar la calidad del aire y la congestión vial en los condados de San Joaquín, Stanislaus y Merced. Usted puede obtener más información sobre Pedalee al Trabajo y otras promociones de Commute Connection en www.CommuteConnection.com.

Mes ‘Pedalee al Trabajo’ 2015 ¡Más Contento! ¡Más Sano!

Próximas Juntas

Las juntas del StanCOG listadas a continuación son abiertas al público. Se invita a todo ciudadano a que asista.

Los horarios y agenda de cada reunión están disponibles en www.stancog.org.

SEPT

16 Comité de Políticas

28 Comité de Administración y Finanzas

29 Consejo Asesor de Transporte de Servicio Social (SSTAC)

30 Comité Asesor Ciclo-Peatonal (BPAC)

30 Comité Asesor Ciudadano (CAC)

OCT

12 Comité Ejecutivo

21 Comité de Políticas

23 Jurisdicción de Autoridad Unificada de San Joaquín - Local a Determinarse

Newman

Modesto

Turlock

NOV

3 Consejo Asesor de Transporte de Servicio Social (SSTAC)

3 Comité Orientador Proyección Stanislaus del Valle (VVS) - Local a Determinarse

4 Comité de Administración y Finanzas

4 Comité Asesor Ciudadano (CAC)

9 Comité Ejecutivo

18 Comité de Políticas

Ayuntamiento de Ceres Concejal Mike Kline

Ayuntamiento de Hughson Alcalde Matt Beekman *

Ayuntamiento de Modesto Concejal Jenny Kenoyer Concejal Tony Madrigal Concejal Bill Zoslocki, Vice Chair *

Ayuntamiento de Newman Alcalde Ed Katen

Ayuntamiento de Oakdale Concejal Tom Dunlop

Ayuntamiento de Patterson Alcalde Luis Molina *

Ayuntamiento de Riverbank Alcalde Richard O’Brien

Ayuntamiento de Turlock Alcalde Gary Soiseth

Ayuntamiento de Waterford Mayor Michael Van Winkle

Condado Stanislaus

Supervisor Vito Chiesa, Chair * Supervisor Jim DeMartini Supervisor Dick Monteith Supervisor Bill O’Brien * Supervisor Terry Withrow

De-Oficio Dennis T. Agar, director del 10º Distrito de Caltrans

*Miembro del Comité Ejecutivo

Director Ejecutivo: Carlos P. Yamzon

Editora: Jeanette Fabela Diseño: Debbie Trujillo

AGENCIAS Y MIEMBROS DEL

COMITÉ DE POLÍTICAS DEL

STANCOG

Calle I Nº 1111. Suite 308 Modesto CA, 95354 www.stancog.org

ESQUINA CTSA

Ester estaba criando tres niños y trabajando en obtener una Maestría en Administración de Empresas cuando le diagnosticaron insuficiencia renal. Eventualmente perdió la vista y ya no pudo seguir manejando, trabajar, o siquiera realizar la mayoría de sus necesidades básicas. A Ester le fue difícil ajustarse, pero estaba determinada a vivir la vida plenamente.

En el 2012 Ester descubrió el Programa de Choferes Voluntarios BRIDGES (Puentes) en una feria de recursos en

Salida. El programa Bridges, operado por la Agencia de Servicios de Transporte Público Consolidados (CTSA, por sus siglas en inglés), dependiente de StanCOG, reembolsa viáticos de 50 centavos por milla recorrida —en viajes pre-aprobados— a choferes voluntarios 1ue asisten a residentes impedidos de usar el sistema de locomoción pública. Ester declara que el programa BRIDGES ha sido un factor vital en su transporte “puerta-a través de puertas” dado que lo utiliza para sus citas médicas, compra de comestibles y retirar sus recetas. Según Ester, el reembolso de millas le ayuda a pagar la gasolina al chofer voluntario que ella misma consiguió, facilitándole la tarea de pedirle el favor.

Luego de ser diagnosticada con insuficiencia renal, Ester se enteró que en el Valle San Joaquín hay más de mil personas que dependen de diálisis, sin embargo no hay grupos de apoyo. Esto llevó a Ester a iniciar Servicios de Apoyo Renal Interactivo (KISS por sus siglas en inglés), grupo de respaldo a personas en diálisis. Dice ella, “Los recursos están, lo que hay que hacer es utilizarlos. Ir y venir es algo que hay que mantenerse haciendo ¡No hay que dejarse dominar por la depresión! ¡Hay que mantenerse activo y salir!”

Ester es apenas una de muchos residentes del Condado Stanislaus que se benefician del programa BRIDGES que administra la CTSA. El objetivo de la CTSA es ayudar a que las personas encuentren el modo de transporte que más se acomode a sus necesidades. Cualquier persona que no esté segura cómo utilizar el transporte colectivo para viajar por el Condado Stanislaus puede comunicarse con la CTSA al (209) 522-2300 para que le informen o asistan.

Programa de Choferes Voluntarios BRIDGES:

Presentando a Ester, Residente de Salida

Nuevo Personal en StanCOG

StanCOG se complace en presentar la incorporación de dos nuevos miembros en su personal, Elisabeth Hahn,

Planificadora Jefe, e Isael Ojeda (internado en ingeniería), asistente de planificación.

Bienvenidos, Elisabeth e Isael.