Memorandum - San Francisco County Transportation Authority...Attachment 3 shows the list of San...

Memorandum

Date: 02.18.11

To: Prospective San Francisco Project Sponsors

From: Amber Crabbe – Principal Planner

Subject: Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy and San Francisco Transportation Plan Call for Projects

INITIAL AGENCY PROJECT SURVEYS DUE TO THE AUTHORITY BY 5 P.M. ON THURSDAY MARCH 10, 2011

Note: Members of the public may submit projects through March 24, 20111

As the Congestion Management Agency for San Francisco, the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (Authority) is issuing a joint call for projects for consideration for inclusion in two related planning efforts:

• San Francisco’s portion of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Every 4 years, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) leads development of the RTP, which sets policy and transportation investment priorities in the 9 Bay Area counties for the next 28 years. The Authority coordinates San Francisco’s priorities for the RTP and submits these to the MTC. Inclusion in the financially constrained portion of the RTP, either as an individual project listing or by inclusion in a programmatic category, is mandatory for all projects seeking state or federal funds, a federal action (e.g. approval of an environmental document), or inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) prior to 2017.

This RTP has a new element, the Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS). Required under Senate Bill 375, the SCS is an integrated land use, housing, and transportation plan that must meet a greenhouse gas emission reduction target by reducing vehicle travel. In the Bay Area, the MTC and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) are responsible for developing the SCS. Because of the linkage of transportation investment to land use, housing, and greenhouse gas emissions in the SCS, the region is especially interested in transportation projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accommodate places where infill transit-oriented growth, especially affordable housing, is planned.

• The San Francisco Transportation Plan (SFTP). The Authority is updating the SFTP -, San Francisco’s 25-year transportation plan that identifies goals, policies, needs and investment priorities for San Francisco’s surface transportation system, including local streets and roads, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transit, and state highways. The SFTP serves as one of the primary inputs for San Francisco’s submittals to the RTP.

1 Members of the public may submit project ideas by completing an on-line form www.sfcta.org/RTPcallforprojects, emailing ideas to [email protected] or calling the SFTP hotline at 415.593.5244. See Section 2 (Eligible Project Sponsors) below for how this relates to agency submittals.

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While this is the sole call for projects for the RTP/SCS, a second call for projects for the SFTP (for projects that don’t need to be in the RTP/SCS) is planned for Summer 2011.

Attachment 1 is a frequently asked questions document on the RTP/SCS and SFTP, targeted at members of the public and describing their project submission process. The MTC’s SCS/RTP call for projects materials, released on February 14, 2011, are included in Attachment 2.

This call for projects is organized into the following sections:

1. Types of Projects to be Submitted 2. Eligible Project Sponsors 3. Schedule 4. Application Process 5. Evaluation Process 6. For More Information

1. TYPES OF PROJECTS TO BE SUBMITTED

This call for projects is for both the RTP/SCS and SFTP processes and specifically focuses on projects that need to be included in the 2013 RTP/SCS. There will be a second SFTP-only call for projects in Summer 2011 to solicit ideas for projects that do not need to be included in the RTP/SCS. Specific eligibility considerations for both processes are described below. Any project that meets one or both of the requirements should be submitted for consideration.

Sponsors of projects that were included in Transportation 2035 (T2035), the previous RTP, must review project entries, notify us of their status (i.e. drop or keep project), and update information for projects proposed to be carried forward. Attachment 3 shows the list of San Francisco projects from T2035, as well as a list of the Bay Area Region/Multi-County projects most relevant for San Francisco, including projects such as the Downtown Extension to a Rebuilt Transbay Terminal.

RTP/SCS: The following types of projects must be identified in the RTP/SCS in either programmatic categories or as individual projects:

• Any project seeking state or federal funding, a federal action (e.g. approval of environmental document or record of decision), or inclusion in the TIP before 2017.

• Capacity increasing projects (e.g. roadway widenings, operational improvements that increase throughput, transit improvements beyond existing levels, and new transit services) – even if 100% locally funded due to air quality conformity requirements.

• Regionally significant projects, including 100% locally funded projects that can be coded in the regional travel demand forecasting model. A regionally significant transportation project services regional needs such as access to and from the area outside of the region, major activity centers in the region, major planned developments (e.g. new retail malls, sports complexes) or transportation terminals (including most transportation terminals themselves).

Further, because of new SCS requirements, we are especially interested in transportation projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support infill transit-oriented growth, especially at the affordable level.

Projects can be included in the RTP in two different ways – individual project listings or programmatic categories:

Individual Project Listings: A project must be shown as an individual project listing in the RTP if it meets either or both of the following criteria:


• Capacity increasing projects -- e.g., roadway widenings, operational improvements that increase throughput, transit improvements beyond existing levels, and new transit services. This typically does not include projects with more localized impacts such as bicycle and pedestrian projects, transportation demand management, and bus rerouting.

• Regionally significant projects (including 100% locally funded projects) that can be coded in the MTC’s travel demand forecasting model (see definition of regionally significant projects above).

Programmatic Categories: MTC allows groups of similar projects, programs or strategies to be included under a single group for ease of listing in the RTP/SCS. Projects can only be included within programmatic categories if they do are not required to be listed individually (see individual project listing requirements above). Drawing upon the Prop K half-cent sales tax and Prop AA $10 vehicle registration fee expenditure plans, as well as T2035, the programmatic categories we are currently considering for the RTP/SCS include:

• Bus rapid transit and transit preferential streets improvements

• BART station, access, safety and capacity

• Ferry improvements

• Transit enhancements

• New and upgraded streets

• New and upgraded signals and signs

• Street resurfacing, including complete street elements

• Pedestrian and bicycle facilities rehabilitation

• Bicycle circulation and safety

• Pedestrian circulation and safety

• Traffic calming

• Curb ramps

• Tree planting and maintenance

• Transportation demand management and parking management

• Non-capacity increasing local bridge rehabilitation

Project sponsors do not need to submit programmatic categories through this call for projects, but should contact Authority staff if a programmatic category needs to be added to the above list. Authority staff will prepare initial funding estimates consulting with project sponsors and MTC to ensure we have adequate levels of funding that fit within San Francisco’s county target for discretionary funding ($6.16 billion for the 28-year period covered by the RTP/SCS), while accommodating the projects that need to be listed individually.

Please note that the county targets as defined by MTC are intended as a starting point and serve as an upper financial limit for discretionary funding on the project lists that each CMA will submit to MTC. The county targets are not a guaranteed level of funding nor do they correspond to reflect the financially constrained RTP/SCS budget. Section 5 below provides more detail on our overall approach to develop San Francisco’s list of project priorities for the RTP/SCS.


SFTP: All projects submitted to this call for projects will be considered for inclusion in the SFTP, regardless of whether it is also proposed for inclusion in the RTP/SCS.

2. ELIGIBLE PROJECT SPONSORS

Public agency staff and members of the public are invited to submit project ideas to the Authority. However, all projects must have a confirmed public agency sponsor in order to be selected for inclusion in the RTP/SCS.

Members of the public will nominate projects through a separate process (see Attachment 1 and www.sfcta.org/RTPcallforprojects). We will screen project nominations submitted by members of the public and, when appropriate, coordinate with the proposed implementing agency so it can consider formally submitting the project for consideration. In support of MTC’s public outreach requirements, we will work with project sponsors to document the reasons for not including any projects submitted by the public in our submittal to MTC.

Sponsors of multi-jurisdictional or regional projects (e.g. Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Authority, Water Emergency Transportation Authority) should submit projects directly to the MTC. Questions about the regional project submittal process should be directed to MTC’s Grace Cho at 510.817.5826 or by email at [email protected]. We request that sponsors of any San Francisco-related regional projects also copy Authority staff on MTC submissions so that we may consider these projects as we identify San Francisco priorities to fit within the county target budgets.

3. SCHEDULE

The schedule for the upcoming call for projects is shown in the table below. All meeting dates should be confirmed by visiting the Authority’s website (www.sfcta.org).

February 14, 2011 MTC issues RTP/SCS call for projects guidance to CMAs

February 17, 2011 Technical Working Group (TWG) – workshop

February 18, 2011 Authority issues RTP/SCS and SFTP Call for Projects

March 1, 2011 MTC web form available to project sponsors

March 10, 2011, 5 p.m. Initial agency project survey due to the Authority

March 17, 2011 TWG – share initial agency project surveys and any early screening recommendations

March 24, 2011 Deadline for sponsors to submit updated project information for T2035 projects to be carried forward to the RTP/SCS using MTC’s online web form

Authority staff notify sponsors about draft staff recommendation for new projects that need to fill out MTC’s online web form

April 15, 2011, 5 p.m. Deadline for sponsors to fill out MTC’s web-based application form for new projects

April 27, 2011 CAC – Unconstrained San Francisco RTP/SCS project priorities

April 29, 2011 Authority staff submits project applications to MTC via its web-based system



May 17, 2011 Plans & Programs Committee – Unconstrained RTP/SCS project priorities

May 24, 2011 Authority Board – Unconstrained RTP/SCS project priorities

May-July 2011 MTC performs project performance assessment on all submitted RTP/SCS applications

Summer 2011 Authority issues second SFTP call for projects that don’t need to be in the RTP/SCS

October 2011-February 2012

MTC leads transportation investment policy discussion

We will also be hosting a number of outreach activities related to the RTP/SCS and SFTP, which will be posted on the Authority’s calendar once scheduled. Project sponsors are welcome to attend.

4. APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1 - T2035 Projects to Drop: Project sponsors should review the list of existing T2035 projects shown in Attachment 3, and notify us as to whether any projects should be dropped from the RTP/SCS (e.g. completed or no longer a priority).

Step 2 – Initial Agency Project Survey: Sponsors should complete the Initial Agency Project Survey for new projects and for any T2035 projects that sponsors would like to carry forward into the RTP/SCS. The survey and instructions are shown in Attachment 4 and the Microsoft Excel form is available for download from the Authority’s website under the Funding Opportunities section at www.sfcta.org. It requests basic information such as project name, description, sponsor, plan status, schedule, cost, committed funding, and funding shortfall that will help inform our preliminary evaluation process. The survey is due to the Authority by 5 p.m. on March 10, 2011. At the Authority’s March 17, 2011 TWG meeting we will share a list of project submissions we received.

Step 3 – MTC Online Application Form: A screen shot of MTC’s draft web form is shown in Attachment 5. The final web-based application is scheduled to be available on MTC’s website on March 1, 2011. Please note that MTC is requiring that sponsors submit RTP/SCS project costs in 2013 dollars.

Updating T2035 Projects: Project sponsors should complete MTC’s online application form to update information for T2035 projects that they wish to carry forward to the RTP/SCS. The T2035 project updates are due to the Authority by March 24, 2011.

Submitting New Projects: After evaluating the initial agency project survey and consulting with project sponsors, we will develop a preliminary staff recommendation for which new projects and programs should be submitted to MTC for consideration in the RTP/SCS. By March 24, 2011, we will notify project sponsors that need to fill out MTC’s more detailed web-based application form for new individual projects. Projects assigned to programmatic categories (i.e. those that are not required to be listed individually in the RTP/SCS) will not need to fill out MTC’s web-based application. Online applications for new projects are due to the Authority by 5 p.m. on April 15, 2011.

The Authority will take the lead on completing applications for programmatic categories.

5. EVALUATION PROCESS

RTP/SCS: Consistent with MTC guidance, we will analyze all project submissions to see if projects meet MTC’s basic project parameters, including whether the project:


• Supports the goals and performance targets of the RTP/SCS (included in Attachment 2)

• Serves as a regionally significant component of the regional transportation network

• Derives from an adopted plan, corridor study, or project study report (e.g., countywide transportation plan, regional bicycle plan, Freeway Performance Initiative corridor study, etc.)

• Supports focused growth by serving existing housing and employment centers within the existing urban footprint and/or urban growth boundaries

Following the above project evaluation, the Authority’s main objective for the RTP/SCS is to ensure that projects ready to move forward over the next five years are able to do so within the confines of MTC’s financially constrained RTP/SCS project list. We will first evaluate the submitted project proposals to determine whether they need to included in the RTP/SCS as an individual project or if they could be grouped into a programmatic category. We will also review and verify with MTC that each project has developed an appropriate cost estimate prior to submittal (See MTC’s Call for Projects Guidance, included in Attachment 2)

We will then develop a staff recommendation that assigns our budget of discretionary funds to individual projects that meet readiness standards, have plan status, and are consistent with established San Francisco transportation and land use goals. For projects that do not require an individual listing in the RTP/SCS, we will work to assign sufficient discretionary funds to each programmatic category to accommodate anticipated projects within the category.

It is important to note that the project priorities that the Authority submits to MTC for consideration are not guaranteed to be included in the RTP/SCS. MTC will be performing its own detailed project evaluation between May and July 2011 that will inform detailed alternatives analysis and investment trade-off discussions in late 2011, leading to identification of a preferred RTP/SCS investment strategy in early 2012. MTC has indicated that there will be ongoing opportunities for discussions about investment priorities. We will continue to work with project sponsors and leaders at the local and regional levels to advocate for policies that reflect San Francisco’s priorities in the RTP/SCS.

SFTP: All submitted projects will be considered for inclusion in the SFTP, whether or not they are included in the RTP/SCS. The goals of the SFTP are to support San Francisco’s regional competitiveness, promote a healthy environment, improve livability and equity, and enhance the quality of our transportation infrastructure. We will release a second call for projects for the SFTP in Summer 2011, after which we will evaluate and prioritize projects. Details on the SFTP project evaluation process will be available when the call for projects is released this summer.

6. FOR MORE INFORMATION

We encourage project sponsors to contact us as soon as possible with any other questions or to discuss potential projects.

For RTP-related questions, contact:

• Amber Crabbe, Principal Transportation Planner: 415.522.4801, [email protected]

• Richard Marcus, Senior Transportation Planner: 415.522.4822, [email protected]

For SCS or SFTP-related questions, contact:

• Zabe Bent, Principal Transportation Planner: 415.522.4819, [email protected]

• SFTP General Hotline: 415.593.5244, [email protected]


Attachments (5) 1. RTP/SFTP Call for Projects Frequently Asked Questions 2. MTC RTP/SCS Call for Projects, released February 14, 2011 3. T2035 San Francisco County and Bay Area Region/Multi-County Project Listings 4. Initial Agency Project Survey Form 5. Screen Shot of MTC Draft Web Form

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Attachment 1

THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND SAN FRANCISCO TRANSPORTATION PLAN CALL FOR PROJECTS: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. WHAT IS THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND HOW DOES IT AFFECT SAN

FRANCISCANS? The Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is the Bay Area’s blueprint for transportation investment over the next 28 years. It is updated every four years, and any transportation project that will require federal or state funding must be included in the RTP. Projects that are significant additions to the regional transportation network, such as widened roads or significant transit projects, like bus rapid transit or light rail, also must be in the RTP. Some of the major San Francisco projects in the last RTP include: • Central Subway extension of the T-Third light rail to Chinatown • Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) implementation on Geary Boulevard • BRT implementation on Van Ness Avenue • BRT implementation on Geneva Avenue/Harney Way • Extend trolley coach infrastructure into Mission Bay along 16th Street and Third

Street and implement transit signal priority along 16th St and Fillmore • Extend Caltrain to a rebuilt Transbay Terminal (including all phases except

construction of the extension due to a funding shortfall) • Electrify Caltrain from Tamien to San Francisco • Upgrade and widen Harney way to 4 lanes (3 mixed flow, 1 bus-only) in each

direction • Upgrade south access to the Golden Gate Bridge (Doyle Drive/Presidio Parkway) • Improve the Great Highway between Lincoln Way and 48th Avenue • Improve San Francisco BART stations to enhance safety, capacity, and signage

For more information, please view the entire project listing for the previous plan.

2. WHAT IS THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES STRATEGY? In 2008, the State of California adopted SB 375, which establishes new requirements for sustainable planning. As a result, each region is required to create a new RTP element, the Sustainable Communities Strategy – a strategy that seeks to achieve ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets and to accommodate the need for new housing at all income levels. In pursuit of these Sustainable Communities Strategy requirements, the region is especially interested in transportation projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support infill transit-oriented growth, especially at the affordable level. More information is available at www.onebayarea.org.

3. WHAT IS THE SAN FRANCISCO TRANSPORTATION PLAN? The San Francisco Transportation Plan (SFTP) is the City's 25-year plan to identify goals, needs and investment priorities for San Francisco’s surface transportation system, which includes local streets and roads, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, transit (Muni and regional transit like BART), and state highways. The Authority has timed the update of the

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Regional Transportation Plan/San Francisco Transportation Call for Projects FAQs

SFTP to inform San Francisco’s input into the regional planning process. The projects identified in the 2004 Plan will serve as a starting point for potential investments in the new plan, and the current Call for Projects seeks to identify potential new projects and priorities.

4. WHAT IS THE CALL FOR PROJECTS? The Authority is issuing a Call for Projects for potential inclusion in both the RTP and the SFTP. Between February 18 and March 24, members of the public and staff from local transportation agencies are invited to submit project ideas to the Authority. The Authority will then submit some of these projects to MTC for potential inclusion in the RTP. Projects submitted to MTC will be evaluated against a set of performance targets adopted by the region. This performance assessment, as well as other considerations (RTP goals, funding policy, etc.) will inform the RTP investment decision in late 2011. The Authority will discuss the Call for Projects at the March and April meetings of its Citizens Advisory Committee and Plans and Programs Committee with the goal of submitting a staff-recommended list of projects to MTC on April 29. Authority staff will periodically update the Board on the Sustainable Communities Strategy and San Francisco’s RTP priorities through fall/winter 2011, when the MTC is expected to approve RTP investment priorities for the region. See additional information on Selecting Projects (See #7) and Schedule (See #9) below. All projects submitted through this Call for Projects will also be considered for potential inclusion in the SFTP. We will also offer the public a second opportunity to submit projects for the SFTP later this spring/summer.

5. WHO CAN SUBMIT PROJECTS? Members of the public as well as staff from agencies that implement transportation projects in the city are invited to submit project ideas to the Authority. In order for a project to be included in the RTP, MTC requires members of the public to have an agency sponsor for the project. Authority staff will help members of the public identify the appropriate agency. Please note that projects submitted for the SFTP only do not require a sponsoring agency.

6. HOW DO I SUBMIT PROJECTS? There are many ways you can submit projects, including:

• Complete the online form. • Email your ideas to [email protected]. • Call the SFTP hotline at 415-593-5244. • Speak in public comment during upcoming Authority CAC, Plans and Programs

Committee, and Board meetings agenda items on the Call for Projects (additional meeting information will be posted on the Authority’s meeting page at least 72 hours in advance of meeting times).

• Invite us to present at your neighborhood/community group meeting via email or phone indicated above.

When submitting a project, please include the following information:

1) A brief description of project.

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2) Where the project idea came from (such as from a City, neighborhood, or other transportation plan). 3) The cost (if known). 4) Project location. 5) Your contact information (optional).

7. HOW WILL THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC) SELECT PROJECTS FOR INCLUSION IN THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES STRATEGY/REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN (SCS/RTP)? The Call for Projects is only the first step in the process of identifying projects for inclusion in the SCS/RTP. Projects submitted to MTC will be evaluated against a set of performance targets adopted by the region. This performance assessment, as well as other considerations (funding policy, equity, etc.) will inform an investment decision for the RTP in fall/winter 2011.

8. HOW MUCH MONEY IS AVAILABLE AND WHAT LIMITS ARE THERE ON HOW IT CAN BE SPENT? San Francisco has been directed by the MTC to submit projects with total discretionary funding needs of no more than $6.16 billion in total over the 28 years covered by the RTP. This target is on top of funds already committed to projects and is based on the share of discretionary funding San Francisco received in the last RTP, marked up by 75%. MTC assigns these targets as a way of limiting each county to submit only the highest priority projects, while providing some flexibility for later funding policy discussions. This seems like a large number, but just the cost of maintaining our existing transit systems and roadways – e.g. rehabilitating stations and overhead wires, replacing buses and trains, resurfacing streets – exceeds the available funds. The RTP prioritizes funding among a variety of different federal, state, and regional sources, each of which has its own conditions about how the money can be spent and specifies whether guidelines must be followed in how funds are allocated to different jurisdictions or entities within the Bay Area. Most RTP discretionary funds cover only capital projects, but some funds can cover operating costs.

9. WHAT IS THE CALL FOR PROJECTS SCHEDULE? The following are key milestones for the Call for Projects:

• Call for projects open to public: February 18

• Public meetings to discuss call for projects

o Plans and Programs Committee: March 22 o Authority Board: March 22 o Citizens Advisory Committee: March 23

• Deadline for submitting public projects: March 24

• Public meetings to discuss San Francisco project priorities to submit to MTC for the

RTP (meeting information will be posted on the Authority Meetings Page at least 72

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hours in advance of the meeting). Translation services can be provided if requested 72 hours in advance of the meeting by contacting 415-522-4831.

o SFTP Community Advisory Committee: April 20 o Authority Citizens Advisory Committee: April 27 o Authority Plans and Programs Committee: May 10 o Authority Board: May 24 (tentative)

• MTC Project Performance Assessment: Summer 2011

• Second call for SFTP Projects: Spring/Summer 2011 TBD

• RTP investment decision: Fall/Winter 2011

10. WHAT ABOUT SAN FRANCISCO PROJECTS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RTP?

Many types of projects do not need to be listed individually in the RTP, such as projects that do not change capacity on the regional roadway or transit network. For example, many projects that address concerns of communities, such as traffic calming, pedestrian bulbouts, bicycle lanes and street resurfacing are grouped together in the RTP in programmatic categories and are viewed as a program of multiple projects. This approach, which is consistent with the programmatic category approach used in the Prop K expenditure plan, allows the Authority to retain flexibility in implementing specific projects. For example, rather than name specific locations in the RTP where signal priority should be implemented, there is a programmatic category for transit priority improvements. Despite being San Francisco priorities, some projects may not be included in the RTP because there are more needs than funds available. Projects not included in the RTP may be included in a vision or advocacy element of the RTP that provide a starting point for an investment plan should additional transportation revenues become available. Projects not in this RTP may also be included in subsequent plans (the RTP is updated every four years). However, transportation is chronically under-funded, so the Authority staff uses technical data, San Francisco policy objectives, and public feedback to prioritize projects to support San Francisco’s vision for its surface transportation sytem, while maximizing discretionary revenues available from regional, state, and federal agencies

11. HOW DOES THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING AVAILABLE DIFFER FROM WHAT WAS AVAILABLE IN THE PREVIOUS RTP? Revenue projections for the RTP are under development, but are expected to be lower than the last RTP due to the economic downturn. However, even though the total amount of fund available to the region may be lower, there is an opportunity for San Francisco projects to receive a greater share of total discretionary funding because of the new policy context of the Sustainable Communities Strategy. The RTP process may tie some discretionary funding to projects that will cost-effectively reduce GHGs and to projects that link to areas accommodating infill transit-oriented growth – and many potential San Francisco projects do both.

12. WHAT ROLE DO OTHER TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES THAT WORK IN SAN FRANCISCO PLAY IN THE RTP/SCS CALL FOR PROJECTS, SUCH AS SFMTA OR BART? As the Congestion Management Agency for San Francisco, the Authority will submit all projects on behalf of San Francisco to MTC. Agencies that implement projects exclusively

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in San Francisco such as the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA or MUNI) or the Department of Public Works (DPW) must submit projects to the Authority for potential inclusion in the San Francisco project submittal list to MTC. Transit operators that span multiple counties, such as BART or Caltrain, or sponsors of multi-county projects, such as Caltrans, will also submit projects directly to MTC. All of these entities will remain involved in the regional process to narrow down the list of submitted projects for the final RTP.

13. HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SCS/RTP? HOW ABOUT THE SFTP? There are several ways to stay up to date on different aspects of the SCS/RTP/SFTP:

• For information on the RTP/SFTP Call for Projects, or to submit your ideas, visit

www.sfcta.org/RTPcallforprojects. • For general information regarding the RTP process in San Francisco, including San

Francisco correspondence to the region, and upcoming meetings in San Francisco, visit the Sustainable Communities Strategy in San Francisco page (coming soon!)

• For broader information about the Sustainable Communities Strategy or the RTP process, visit One Bay Area.

• Check the SFTP home page to stay up to date on the SFTP • Sign up for email updates by sending an email to [email protected]

14. WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE CALL FOR PROJECTS?

Members of the public should contact Zabe Bent at [email protected] or 415-522-4819. Agency staff should contact Amber Crabbe at [email protected] or 415-522-4801.

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February 14, 2011 RE: Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy – Call for

Projects To: Caltrans, Congestion Management Agencies, and Multi-County Transit Operators The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is issuing an open “call for projects” for consideration in the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). MTC requests the assistance of each of the nine Congestion Management Agencies (CMAs) to coordinate project submittals for their county. Caltrans and multi-county transit operators may submit directly to MTC, but coordination with the CMAs are encouraged. Attached is the Call for Projects Guidance that lays out required elements to be carried out in the local call for projects. Project submittals are due to MTC on April 29, 2011. Projects/programs will undergo a project-level performance evaluation, which MTC will initiate starting in May 2011. MTC requests all partner agencies to adhere to this deadline. The results of the project performance assessment will inform the upcoming detailed alternatives analysis and investment trade-off discussions, ultimately leading to a preferred RTP/SCS early next year with adoption occurring a year later. As such, there will be ongoing opportunities for these discussions to occur. The SCS legislation requires closer integration between land use and transportation planning. With this in mind, MTC and ABAG have adopted goals that direct local agencies to consider how their projects support SCS principals as promulgated by SB 375. MTC is developing a web-based application form for sponsors to fill out and submit their projects. Sponsors will be able to (a) remove projects in the current plan (Transportation 2035) that are either now complete and open for service or no longer being pursued, (b) update projects in the current plan that should be carried forward in the RTP/SCS, and (c) add new projects. The web-based project application will be available

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on March 1, 2011. At that time, MTC will provide instructions to CMAs on how to access and use the web-based form. Upon request, MTC staff will also provide a brief tutorial to the CMAs and its technical advisory committee. MTC looks forward to receiving your project submittals. If you have any questions about the submittal process, please contact Grace Cho of my staff at (510) 817-5826 or [email protected]. Sincerely,

Ann Flemer Deputy Executive Director, Policy AF: GC J:\PROJECT\2013 RTP_SCS\Call for Projects\Final Version\Call for Projects Letters\Call for Projects Letter.doc Attachments:

Attachment A: Call for Projects Guidance Attachment A.1: Goals and Performance Targets Attachment A.2: Programmatic Categories Attachment A.3: MTC’s Draft Transportation Project Performance Assessment

Methodology Attachment A.4: MTC Policy Advisory Council Members


Attachment A Call for Projects Guidance

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) requests the assistance of the nine Bay Area Congestion Management Agencies (CMAs) to help with the Call for Projects within their counties. CMAs are best suited for this role because of their existing relationships with local jurisdictions, elected officials, transit agencies, community organizations and stakeholders, and members of the public within their counties. MTC expects the CMAs to plan and execute an effective public outreach and local engagement process to solicit candidate projects to be submitted to MTC for consideration in the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS). Project sponsors with projects vying for future state or federal funding must have their project identified in the financially constrained RTP/SCS. CMAs will be the main point of contact for local sponsoring agencies and members of the public submitting projects for consideration for inclusion in the 2013 SCS/RTP. Sponsors of multi-county projects (i.e. Caltrans, BART, Caltrain, etc.) may submit directly to MTC, but communication and coordination with CMAs is encouraged. Members of the public are eligible to submit projects, but must secure a public agency sponsor and coordinate the project submittal with their CMA.

CMAs will assist MTC with the Call for Projects by carrying out the following activities:

1. Public Involvement and Outreach Conduct countywide outreach to stakeholders and the public to solicit project ideas. CMAs,

as well as multi-county transit operators and Caltrans, will be expected to implement their public outreach efforts in a manner consistent with MTC’s Public Participation Plan (MTC Resolution No. 3821), which can be found at http://www.onebayarea.org/get_involved.htm. CMAs are expected, at a minimum, to:

o Execute effective and meaningful local engagement efforts during the Call for Projects by working closely with local jurisdictions, elected officials, transit agencies, community-based organizations, and the public through the project solicitation process. In addition to the CMAs’ citizen advisors, MTC’s Policy Advisory Council members are a good resource to the CMAs to help plan community outreach events, engage members of the public, and identify candidate projects. Please see Attachment A.4 for a list of MTC’s Policy Advisory Council members.

o Explain the local Call for Projects process, informing stakeholders and the public about the opportunities for public comments on project ideas and when decisions are to made on the list of projects to be submitted to MTC;

o Hold public meetings and/or workshops at times which are conducive to public participation to solicit public input on project ideas to submit;

o Hold at least one public hearing providing opportunity for public comment on the list of potential projects prior to submittal to MTC;

o Post notices of public meetings and hearing(s) on their agency website; include information on how to request language translation for individuals with limited English proficiency. If agency protocol has not been established, please refer to MTC’s Plan for Assisting Limited English Proficient Populations.

o CMA staff will be expected to provide MTC with a link so the information can also be viewed on the website OneBayArea.org;

o Hold public meetings in central locations that are accessible for people with people with disabilities and by public transit;

http://www.mtc.ca.gov/get_involved/lep.htm

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o Offer language translations and accommodations for people with disabilities, if requested at least three days in advance of the meeting.

Document the outreach effort undertaken for the local call for projects. CMAs, as well as multi-county transit operators and Caltrans, are to provide MTC with:

o A description of how the public was involved in the process for nominating and/or commenting on projects for inclusion in the RTP/SCS. Specify whether public input was gathered at forums held specifically for the RTP/SCS or as part of an outreach effort associated with, for example, an update to a countywide plan;

o A description of how the public engagement process met the outreach requirements of MTC’s Public Participation Plan, including how the CMA ensured full and fair participation by all potentially affected communities in the project submittal process.

o A summary of comments received from the public and a description of how public comments informed the recommended list of projects submitted by the CMA. Conversely, rationale must be provided if comments or projects from the public were not able to be accommodated in the list of candidate projects and a description of how the CMA, in future project nomination processes, plans to address the comments or projects suggested by the public.

2. Agency Coordination Work closely with local jurisdictions, transit agencies, MTC, Caltrans, and stakeholders to

identify projects for consideration in the RTP/SCS. CMAs will assist with agency coordination by:

o Communicating this Call for Projects guidance to local jurisdictions, transit agencies, Caltrans, and stakeholders and coordinate with them on the online project application form by assigning passwords, fielding questions about the project application form, reviewing and verifying project information, and submitting projects as ready for review by MTC

o Working with members of the public interested in advancing a project idea to find a public agency project sponsor, and assisting them with submitting the project to MTC;

o Developing freeway operations and capacity enhancement projects in coordination with MTC and Caltrans staff.

o Developing transit improvements in coordination with MTC and transit agency staff.

3. Title VI Responsibilities Ensure the public involvement process provides underserved communities access to the

project submittal process as in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

o Assist community-based organizations, communities of concern, and any other underserved community interested in submitting projects;

o Remove barriers for persons with limited English proficiency to have access to the project submittal process;

o For additional Title IV outreach strategies, please refer to MTC’s Public Participation Plan found at: http://www.onebayarea.org/get_involved.htm

http://www.onebayarea.org/get_involved.htm


4. County Target Budgets Ensure that the County project list fits within the target budget defined by MTC for the

county.

o To establish the county target budgets, MTC used the discretionary funding amount ($32 billion) from the Transportation 2035 Plan and assigned counties a target budget based on a population share formula with an additional 75% mark up. County target budgets can be seen below. This formula approach is consistent with the formula used in Transportation 2035 Plan.

o County target budgets are intended as a starting point to guide each CMA in recommending a project list to MTC by providing an upper financial limit.

o County target budgets are not intended as the financially constrained RTP/SCS budget. CMAs and MTC will continue to discuss further and select projects later in the process that fit the RTP/SCS financially constrained envelope.

County Target Budgets (in billions) Alameda: $11.76 Contra Costa: $7.84 Marin: $2.24 Napa: $1.12 San Francisco: $6.16

San Mateo: $5.60 Santa Clara: $14.0 Solano: $3.36 Sonoma: $3.92

5. Cost Estimation Review

Establish guidelines for estimating project costs. CMAs are to establish cost estimation guidelines for use by project sponsors. The guidelines may be developed by the CMAs or CMAs can elect to use other accepted guidelines produced by local, state or federal agencies. MTC has identified the following cost estimation guidelines available for use:

o Federal: National Cooperative Highway Research Program's Guidance for Cost Estimation and Management for Highway Projects During Planning, Programming, and Preconstruction (http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_w98.pdf)

o State: Caltrans' Project Development Procedures Manual Chapter 20, Project Development Cost Estimates (http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/oppd/pdpm/chap_pdf/chapt20.pdf)

o Local: Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Cost Estimation Guide (http://ccta.net/assets/documents/Cost_Est_Guide_Documentation.pdf)

Review and verify with MTC that each project has developed an appropriate cost estimate prior to submittal.

6. General Project Criteria Identify whether projects meet basic project parameters as outlined by MTC. CMAs will

encourage project sponsors to submit projects which meet one or more of the general criteria listed below, keeping in consideration that projects should support SCS principals promulgated by SB 375:

o Supports the goals and performance targets of the RTP/SCS (see Attachment A.1). o Serves as a regionally significant component of the regional transportation network. A

regionally significant transportation project serves regional transportation needs (such as access to and from the area outside of the region, major activity centers in the region,

http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_w98.pdf

http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/oppd/pdpm/chap_pdf/chapt20.pdf

http://ccta.net/assets/documents/Cost_Est_Guide_Documentation.pdf


major planned developments such as new retail malls, sports complexes, etc., or transportation terminals as well as most terminals themselves).

o Supports focused growth by serving existing housing and employment centers FOCUS Priority Development Areas.

o Derives from an adopted plan, corridor study, or project study report (e.g., community-based transportation plans, countywide transportation plan, regional bicycle plan, climate action plans, etc.).

Assess how well the project meets basic criteria

Project sponsors are welcome to use MTC’s qualitative/quantitative approach or some hybrid thereof to develop and evaluate project priorities (See Attachment A.3). Sponsors may include qualitative discussion and/or quantitative data to demonstrate how proposed projects meet the RTP/SCS goals and targets, the magnitude of project impacts and cost effectiveness. MTC will provide a function in the on-line application for this information and may use it to inform the Goals Assessment portion of MTC's evaluation.

7. Programmatic Categories

CMAs should group similar projects, which are exempt from regional air quality conformity that do not add capacity or expand the transportation network, into broader programmatic categories rather than submitting them as individual projects for consideration in the RTP/SCS. These individual projects may address a concern of the community (e.g., improved pedestrian ways to transit, curb bulb-outs to calm traffic, etc.), but do not have to be individually specified for the purposes of air quality conformity. See Attachment A.2 for guidance on the programmatic categories.

Timeline

Task Date Issue Call for Projects Letter to CMAs, Caltrans, and Multi-County Transit Operators

February 10, 2011

Open Online Project Application Form for Use by CMAs/ Project Sponsors

March 1, 2011

Close of Project Submittal Period April 29, 2011 MTC Conducts Project-Level Performance Assessment and Selection Process for Projects for Detailed SCS Scenarios

May – July 2011

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Attachment A.1 RTP/SCS Goals and Performance Targets

Goal Performance Target (from 2005 levels unless noted)

Climate Protection Dealing effectively with the challenge of climate change involves communities far beyond the shores of San Francisco Bay. Indeed, Senate Bill 375 requires metropolitan areas throughout California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks. Furthermore, our region must safeguard the shoreline due to sea-level rise through adaption strategies. By combining aggressive policies with innovative technologies, the Bay Area can act as a model for other regions around the state and nationwide.

Reduce per-capita CO2 emissions from cars and light-duty trucks by 15%

Adequate Housing A diverse and sufficient housing supply is essential to maximize livability for all Bay Area residents. The region aspires not only to ensure affordability and supply of housing for peoples of all income levels and in all nine counties, but also to reduce the concentration of poverty in low-income communities of concern.

House 100% of the region’s projected 25-year growth by income level (very-low, low, moderate, above-moderate) without displacing current low-income resident

Healthy & Safe Communities Promoting healthy and safe communities includes improving air quality, reducing collisions and encouraging more bicycle and pedestrian travel. While policy choices by regional agencies can help influence land-use decisions and the operation and design of transportation infrastructure, local governments have the biggest role to play. Cities’ and counties’ land-use authority directly shapes the development patterns that guide individuals’ travel choices.

o Reduce premature deaths from exposure to particular emissions:

Reduce premature deaths from exposure to fine particulates (PM2.5) by 10%

Reduce coarse particulate emissions (PM10) by 30%

Achieve greater reductions in highly impacted areas

Associated Indicators Incidence of asthma attributable to particulate

emissions Diesel particulate emissions

o Reduce by 50% the number of injuries and fatalities from all collisions (including bike and pedestrian)

o Increase the average time walking or biking per person per day for transportation by 60% (for an average of 15 minutes per person per day)

Open Space & Agricultural Preservation Limiting urban sprawl will help preserve productive agricultural lands and prime natural habitat, in addition to maintaining public access to shorelines, mountains, lakes and rivers. As open space and farmlands are essential to the Bay Area’s quality of life, the region

Direct all non-agricultural development within the urban footprint (existing urban development and urban growth boundaries)

Scenarios will be compared to 2010 urban footprint

Attachment A.1: RTP/SCS Goals and Performance Targets January 31, 2011 Page 2 of 2

Goal Performance Target (from 2005 levels unless noted) should focus growth in existing urban areas rather than pursue additional development in outlying areas.

for analytical purposes only

Equitable Access A high quality of life is not a privilege reserved only for the wealthy. Regional agencies must work to ensure that high-quality housing is available for people of all incomes; that essential destinations may be reached at a minimal cost of time or money; that mobility options are available not only to those who can transport themselves but also to our growing populations of senior and disabled residents; that the benefits and burdens alike of transportation investment are evenly distributed; and that air pollution, water pollution or noise pollution are not disproportionately concentrated in low-income neighborhoods.

Decrease by 10% the share of low-income and lower-middle income residents’ household income consumed by transportation and housing

Economic Vitality A strong economy is imperative to ensure continued quality of life for all Bay Area residents. This includes a healthy climate for business and growth, and plentiful employment opportunities for individuals of all skill levels and industries. Savvy transportation and land-use policies in pursuit of this goal will not only reduce travel times but also expand choices, cut total costs, improve accessibility, and boost reliability.

Increase gross regional product (GRP) by 87% – an average of 2.1% per year (in current dollars)

Transportation System Effectiveness Maximizing the efficiency of the transportation system requires preserving existing assets in a state of good repair as well as leveraging assets that are not fully utilized and making targeted, cost-effective improvements. Continued maintenance is necessary to protect safety, minimize vehicle damage, support infill development in existing urban areas and promote economic growth regionwide.

o Decrease average per-trip travel time by 10% for non-auto modes

o Decrease automobile vehicle miles traveled per capita by 10%

o Maintain the transportation system in a state of good repair: Increase local road pavement condition index (PCI)

to 75 or better Decrease distressed lane-miles of state highways to

less than 10% of total lane-miles Reduce average transit asset age to 50% of useful life

Infrastructure Security The potential for damage from natural or manmade disasters is a threat to the security of Bay Area infrastructure. To preserve the region’s economic vitality and quality of life, Bay Area government officials — in cooperation with federal and state agencies — must work to prevent damage to infrastructure systems and to minimize the potential impacts of any future disasters. Funding priorities must reflect the need to ensure infrastructure security and to avoid any preventable loss of life.

Attachment A.2

Programmatic Categories Programmatic categories are groups of similar projects, programs, and strategies that are included under a single group for ease of listing in the RTP/SCS. Projects within programmatic categories must be exempt from regional transportation conformity. Many projects which address the concerns of communities, such as pedestrian bulbouts, bicycle lanes, transit passenger shelters, ridesharing, etc. are often taken into account in a programmatic category. Therefore individual projects of this nature do not need to be specified. Projects grouped in a programmatic category are viewed as a program of multiple projects. Projects that add capacity or expand the network are not included in a programmatic category. Projects that do not fit within the identified programmatic categories are listed separately in the RTP/SCS. Programmatic categories to be used include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Bicycle/Pedestrian Expansion (new facilities, expansion of existing bike/pedestrian network) 2. Bicycle/Pedestrian Enhancements (enhancements, streetscapes, TODs, ADA compliance, mobility and

access improvements) 3. Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Rehabilitation 4. Lifeline Transportation (Community Based Transportation Plans projects such as information/outreach

projects, dial-a-ride, guaranteed ride home, paratransit, non-operational transit capital enhancements (i.e. bus shelters). Does not include fixed route transit projects.)

5. Transit Enhancements (ADA compliance, mobility and access improvements, passenger shelters, informational kiosks)

6. Transit Management Systems (TransLink®, Transit GPS tracking systems (i.e. Next Bus)) 7. Transit Safety and Security Improvements (Installation of security cameras) 8. Transit Guideway Rehabilitation 9. Transit Station Rehabilitation 10. Transit Vehicle Rehabilitation/Replacement/Retrofit 11. Transit O&M (Ongoing non-capital costs, preventive maintenance) 12. Transit Operations Support (purchase of operating equipment such as fareboxes, lifts, radios, office

and shop equipment, support vehicles) 13. Local Road Safety (shoulder widening, realignment, non-coordinated signals) 14. Highway Safety (implementation of Highway Safety Improvement Program, Strategic Highway Safety

Program, shoulder improvements, guardrails, medians, barriers, crash cushions, lighting improvements, fencing, increasing sight distance, emergency truck pullovers)

15. Non-Capacity Increasing Local Road Intersection Modifications and Channelization 16. Non-Capacity Increasing State Highway Enhancements (noise attenuation, landscaping, roadside rest

areas, sign removal, directional and informational signs) 17. Freeway/Expressway Incident Management (freeway service patrol, call boxes) 18. Non-Capacity Increasing Freeway/Expressway Interchange Modifications (signal coordination,

signal retiming, synchronization) 19. Freeway/Expressway Performance Management (Non-ITS Elements, performance monitoring,

corridor studies) 20. Non-Capacity Increasing Local Road Rehabilitation (Pavement resurfacing, skid treatments) 21. Non-Capacity Increasing Local Bridge Rehabilitation/Replacement/Retrofit 22. State Highway Preservation (Caltrans SHOPP, excluding system management) 23. Toll Bridge Rehabilitation/Replacement/Retrofit 24. Local Streets and Roads O&M (Ongoing non-capital costs, routine maintenance) 25. State Highway O&M (Caltrans non-SHOPP maintenance, minor ‘A’ and ‘B’ programs) 26. Regional Air Quality and Climate Protection Strategies (outreach programs and non-capacity projects

specifically targeting regional air quality and climate protection strategies) 27. Local Air Quality and Climate Protection Strategies (outreach programs and non-capacity projects

specifically targeting local air quality and climate protection strategies) 28. Regional Planning and Outreach (regionwide planning, marketing, and outreach) 29. Transportation Demand Management (continuation of ridesharing, shuttle, or vanpooling at current

levels) 30. Parking Management (Parking cash out, variable pricing, etc.)

Attachment A.3 – MTC’s Draft Transportation Project Performance Assessment Methodology

Transportation 2035 SCS/RTP Approach – Initial Thoughts Goals Assessment (largely qualitative)

All projects (700+) assessed, grouped into 13 project type

How well projects address each goal/number of goals addressed

Conducted by panel of MTC staff and stakeholders

Same as for Transportation 2035 – but reflecting new goals/targets and with added emphasis on:

support for focused growth statutory goals to reduce carbon dioxide and

accommodate future housing demand For larger projects, use quantitative information where available,

such as projected CO2 and particulate emissions reduction Benefit-Cost Assessment (quantitative)

60 large-scale uncommitted projects as well as uncommitted regional programs

MTC model analysis 1. B/C ratio in 2035 including

o Delay o CO2 o PM10 and PM2.5 o Injuries & fatalities o Direct user costs (vehicle operating/ownership) o Cost savings for on-time maintenance

2. Cost per reduction on CO2 3. Cost per reduction in VMT 4. Cost per low-income household served by new transit Goals not reflected in B/C are captured through the qualitative assessment

Same types of projects but potentially more (perhaps 100) - subject to final policy on committed projects

MTC model analysis 1. B/C ratio - over 25 yrs instead of horizon year (if time allows)

o Travel time (see notes below) o CO2 o PM10 and PM2.5 o Health costs associated with changes in active

transportation levels o Injuries & fatalities o Direct user costs (vehicle operating/ownership) o Cost savings for on-time maintenance

Goals not reflected in B/C are captured through the goals assessment in a qualitative fashion

Synthesis & Use of Information

Bubble chart mapping B/C and number of goals addressed

Sponsors “justify” projects with low-B/C before inclusion in the draft plan

Bubble chart mapping B/C and number of goals addressed Sponsors must “justify” projects with

(a) low B/C or meeting few goals (b) increase in CO2 emissions (c) that do not support draft land use

Considerations

Four quantitative measures was information overload for the decision makers; prefer to have a single quantitative result

Consider approaches to address to concern that current B/C model is dominated by travel time o Sensitivity tests of impact of travel time on relative ratings of

projects o Review emerging practices for travel time valuation (e.g.,

discounting small time savings, different values of time based on trip purpose, value of reliability )

o Assess significance of B/C results for each project

Attachment A.4 MTC Policy Advisory Council Members

Naomi Armenta Representing the Disabled Community of Alameda County [email protected] Cathleen Baker Representing the Low-Income Community of San Mateo County [email protected] Paul S. Branson Representing the Senior Community of Marin County [email protected] Richard L. Burnett Representing the Disabled Community of Solano County [email protected] Joanne Busenbark Representing the Senior Community of Napa County [email protected] Carlos Castellanos Economy Representative [email protected] Bena Chang Economy Representative [email protected] Wilbert Din Representing the Minority Community of San Francisco [email protected] Richard Hedges Economy Representative [email protected] Allison Hughes Representing the Disabled Community of San Francisco

[email protected] Dolores Jaquez Representing the Senior Community of Sonoma [email protected] Randi Kinman Representing the Low-Income Community of Santa Clara County [email protected] Federico Lopez Representing the Disabled Community of Contra Costa County [email protected] Marshall Loring Representing the Senior Community of San Mateo County [email protected] Evelina Molina Representing the Low-Income Community of Sonoma County [email protected] Cheryl O’Connor Economy Representative [email protected] Kendal Oku Representing the Minority Community of Marin County [email protected] Lori Reese-Brown Representing the Minority Community of Solano County [email protected] Gerald Rico Representing the Minority Community of Napa County [email protected]




















Frank Robertson Representing the Minority Community of Contra Costa County [email protected] Linda Jeffery Sailors Economy Representative [email protected] Dolly Sandoval Representing the Senior Community of Santa Clara County [email protected] Egon Terplan Environment Representative [email protected]





RTP 2035 Reference Number Agency/Sponsor Project/Program

Total Project Cost (in millions of

$YOE)

21510 SFMTA

Extend Third Street Light Rail line from North of King Street to Clay Street in Chinatown via a new Central Subway, including purchase of light-rail vehicles $1,570.0

21549 DPW

Implement direct access route from Hunters Point Shipyard to US101, including repaving existing roadway and adding new curbs, curb ramps, sidewalks, street lighting, trees and route signage $225.0

22412 SFMTA Purchase light rail vehicles to expand Muni service $44.5

22415 SFMTA, NPS

Provide new historic streetcar service along the Embarcadero between the Caltrain Station and Fisherman's Wharf; extend streetcar service from Fisherman's Wharf to Fort Mason $16.4

22512 TIDA, WETAProvide capital improvements to support ferry service between Treasure Island and San Francisco $57.1

94632 SFMTAExtend Third Street Light Rail line from Fourth and King streets to Bayshore Caltrain Station $649.0

98593 SFMTA Fund the Integrated Transportation Management System (SFgo) $138.4

230161 SFCTA, SFMTA

Implement a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on Van Ness Avenue (includes dedicated transit lanes, signal priority and pedestrian and urban design upgrades) $87.6

230164 SFCTA, SFMTA

Implement a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on Geary Boulevard (includes dedicated transit lanes, signal priority and pedestrian and urban design upgrades) $219.8

230168 DPW

Improve Great Highway between Lincoln Way and 48th Avenue (includes resurfacing roadway, installing drainage systems and constructing medians) $19.4

230207 SFMTA

Implement a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on the Geneva Avenue/Harnet Way corridor (includes new infrastructure and rolling stock) $265.0

230211 SFMTA

Extend trolley coach infrastructure into Mission Bay along 16th Street and Third Street, and implement transit signal priority along 16th Street and Fillmore Street $13.9

230490 DPW

Reconstruct and widen Harney Way to 8 lanes (6 mixed flow, 2 bus only for BRT service) and improve bicycle lanes and sidewalks $54.3

230555 SFCTA, CaltransReconstruct ramps on the east side of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge's Yerba Buena Island tunnel $183.0

21012 GGBHTD Golden Gate Bridge seismic retrofit (completes Phase 3) $699.621320 GGBHTD Construct Golden Gate Bridge moveable median barrier $26.9

21342 TJPA, PCJPB

Extend Caltrain to Transbay Terminal and replace Transbay Terminal, including the construction of the new Transbay Transit Center building and rail foundation $1,189.0

Attachment 3 T2035 San Francisco County and Bay Area Region/Multi-County Project Listings

San Francisco Projects

Bay Area Region/Multi-County Projects Related to San Francisco

RTP 2035 Reference Number Agency/Sponsor Project/Program

Total Project Cost (in millions of

$YOE)

Attachment 3 T2035 San Francisco County and Bay Area Region/Multi-County Project Listings

21627 PCJPBElectrify Caltrain from Tamien to San Francisco (includes installation of power substations and other infrastructure) $626.0

22006 WETA, GGBHTDImprove ferry facilities/equipment including the Downtown Ferry Terminal and procuring additional spare ferry vessels $192.8

22008 TJPA, PCJPB

Extend Caltrain to Transbay Terminal and replace Transbay Terminal, including preliminary engineering; environmental; plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E); and right-of-way phases of downtown extension (Phase 2a) $292.3

94089 SFCTA, CaltransReconstruct south access to the Golden Gate Bridge, from Doyle Drive to Broderick Street (design and construction phases) $1,019.4

98102 SFCTA, CaltransReconstruct the South Access to the Golden Gate Bridge: Doyle Drive (environmental study) $25.6

230290 TJPA, PCJPBExtend Caltrain to Transbay Terminal and replace Transbay Terminal, including construction phase (Phase 2b) $2,047.0

230712 GGBHTD Install suicide barrier on Golden Gate Bridge $50.0

Instructions for Completing Initial Agency Survey for the RTP/SCS and SFTP Call for Projects

COLUMNS IN SPREADSHEET

C. Project Name Enter the name of project. If listed in existing plans use official project name.

D. Brief Project Description Provide a brief description of the project scope and its goals (e.g. to improve transit reliability). Be sure to reference any capacity expanding project elements. See Column F. Expand Capacity for further guidance.

E. Project Limits/Location Identify the project’s location (e.g. street boundaries, neighborhood(s), landmarks, etc.).

F. Expand Capacity/Air Quality Implications Select “Yes” or “No” from the drop-down menu to indicate if the project expands transportation system capacity (e.g. transit lane, synchronizing traffic signals, add traffic lane, etc.) for the travel mode(s) the project addresses. Projects that expand roadway capacity for motorized vehicles or that increase transit service capacity typically must be called out individually in the RTP to address air quality conformity requirements.

G. Total Project Cost (in 2013 $) Provide the estimated total project cost for all relevant project phases (e.g., environmental clearance, design, procurement, right of way, and construction).

H. Total Committed (in 2013 $) Provide information on how much funds have already been committed (i.e., programmed or allocated) to the project.

I. Total Project Shortfall (in 2013 $) This column will automatically be calculated based on information provided in columns G and H. The total represents the uncommitted funds (i.e., not yet programmed or allocated to the project).

J. Committed Funding Sources List all sources of fund sources (e.g. Prop K, STP, Section 5307, developer fees) currently available to the project. The amount by source does not need to be entered.

K. Potential Revenue Sources List all potential sources of revenue that are planned or under consideration to close the project’s funding shortfall, if any.

L. Environmental Document Type Select from the drop-down menu which environmental review process (if any) the project must complete. Choose NEPA, CEQA, NEPA and CEQA, N/A-exempt, or TBD.

M. Date of Environmental Approval (if applicable) Provide the date of any applicable environmental approvals the project has received or the anticipated date of future approvals.

N. In Approved Plan Select from the drop-down menu if the project is currently in any existing transportation plan at any governmental level. Choose Pending, Yes, or No.

O. If Yes, Which Plan If the project is included in an existing plan which plan, provide the name of the plan.

P-Q. Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PSE) Start and End Date Provide the start (in P) and end (in Q) dates for the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PSE) phase of the project. Use the California state fiscal-year (July 1 - June 30).

R-S. Right of Way (ROW) Start and End Date Provide the start (in R) and end (in S) dates for the Right of Way acquisition phase of the project.

T-U. Procurement Start and End Date Provide the start (in T) and end (in U) dates for the procurement phase of the project.

V-W. Construction Start and End Date Provide the start (in V) and end (in W) dates of construction.

X. Mid-Point of Construction Provide the mid-point of construction.

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Agency Name:Date Submitted:

Contact Name:Contact Telephone:

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(in 2013 $) Committed Funding Sources Potential Revenue Sources Environmental Document TypeDate of Environmental Approval (if applicable)

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If Yes, Which Plan?

Mid-Point of Construction

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Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PSE) Start and End Date

PROJECT SCHEDULEFUNDINGPROJECT INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN STATUS

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