Highway 101 CorridorStatus ReportSBCAG BOARD MEETINGNOVEMBER 17, 2016

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Today’s Presentation Outline

Introduction and Overview (Jim Kemp - SBCAG)

Highway 101 Linden and Casitas Pass Update (Fred Luna - SBCAG)

Highway 101 HOV Traffic Focused Revised EIR (Scott Eades - Caltrans)

Highway 101 Decision Point Document Update (Tony Harris – pointC)

Highway 101 Related Local Projects Update (Fred Luna - SBCAG)

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Highway 101 Corridor Widening 3

4Rincon Multi-Use Trail In October, $6.8 million in ATP funding recommended for this project

One of largest grants ever recommended by CTC staff Requires CTC approval on December 7/8 Funds programmed for FY 19/20

Class I Bikeway will close 1 mile gap in California Coastal Trail Provides safe crossing over UPRR tracks for bicyclists and pedestrians

and connects to coastal resources Implemented as condition of approval with Linden Casitas Project

(Phase 3) Scheduled for construction by 2019

5Rincon Multi-Use Trail

6Rincon Multi-Use Trail

7Rincon Multi-Use Trail

8Rincon Multi-Use Trail

CONSTRUCTION HAS STARTED! Project Groundbreaking Event held on Sept. 12, 2016 Work initiated in late September 2016 4 Years of construction. Anticipated completion in 2020

9Hwy 101: Linden and Casitas Pass

10Hwy 101: Linden and Casitas Pass

MAJOR PROJECT FEATURES

Reconstruct Hwy 101 overcrossing & ramps at Linden Ave & Casitas Pass Rd

Reconstruct Hwy 101 bridges over Carpinteria Creek

Extend Via Real frontage road to close two gaps and improve local circulation

Multi-modal improvements for bikes and pedestrians at each overcrossing and Via Real

Hwy Improvements for future Hwy 101 widening

Community Outreach Strategy

Construction brochure mailed out to nearly 8,100 households / businesses in Carpinteria area

Several community meetings with residents, business groups and other stakeholders

On going meetings with City of Carpinteria staff, Caltrans

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Construction Activities to Date Due to permit restrictions, tree removals and work in creek

had to be completed in this phase by October 31, 2016

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Construction Activities to Date Work on Hwy 101 has included lane shifts, placement of

concrete barrier and median landscape removal

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Upcoming Construction Activities Construction crews will continue removal of vegetation

outside of creek areaNear Linden Ave/Ogan Road

Along Casitas Pass north of 101

Work on Hwy 101 will include shoulder widening for future lane shifts in traffic

Future short-term closure of Casitas Pass southbound on-ramp

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How to Stay Informed on Project: Subscribe to regular (weekly)

emails of construction progress Telephone Hotline: 805-845-5112 Project Website / Visit

www.SBROADS.com for latest project information

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Construction Media

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Background

Final Environmental Document – Approved August 2014

Two CEQA suits filed 1st - Regarding Noise Analysis

Judge ruled in favor of Caltrans - November 2015

2nd – Regarding intersection traffic analysis Judge ruled for plaintiffs - December 2015 Writ issued in January 2016

Hwy 101 HOV: Carpinteria to Santa Barbara

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Summary of Ruling – February 2016

Caltrans balanced intersection changes with mainline benefits

Unclear intersection standards of significance and related findings

All other portions of approved EIR remain valid

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Release Expected Next Week

Document will be available at: http://dot.ca.gov/dist05/projects/sb_101hov/

Local public libraries and Caltrans District Office

60-day public comment period

Comments accepted until mid-January

Hwy 101 HOV: Carpinteria to Santa BarbaraDraft Revised EIR

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Next Steps:

Hold public hearing - early to mid-December 2016

Accept and respond to public comments

Complete Final Revised EIR - late-spring 2017

Hwy 101 HOV: Carpinteria to Santa BarbaraDraft Revised EIR

21Hwy 101 HOV: Carpinteria to Santa BarbaraDecision Point Document

22Hwy 101 HOV: Carpinteria to Santa BarbaraDecision Point Document

Decision Point Document Goals:

Project Readiness – Enhance Funding Pursuit

Detailed information – Resolve Questions; Alternative Delivery Methods

Corridor Related Projects Coordination

Maintain and Increase Public Support

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COMPLETED

Surveying and Mapping

Co-Operative Agreements

Project Management Plan

Value Analysis

Cost Risk Analysis

WORK UNDERWAY

Environmental Studies

Preliminary Highway and Bridge Design

Geotechnical

Utility Identification

Hydrology / Hydraulic Analysis (Drainage)

Preliminary Cost Estimates

Preliminary Construction Phasing Evaluations

Coastal Permitting Process Clarification

Alternative Delivery Assessment

24Hwy 101 HOV: Carpinteria to Santa BarbaraDecision Point Document DPD Results and Other Factors - First Construction in Carpinteria

Segment 4A: Widen 101 from 4 to 6 lanes in Carpinteria (~ 2.5 miles)

25Hwy 101 HOV: Carpinteria to Santa BarbaraDecision Point DocumentSegment 4A: Potentially Most Ready for Construction Phase 3 Linden / Casitas Under Construction

Widens Carp Creek Bridge to accommodate 6 lanes

Less complex design compared to other 8 miles of corridor Local Coastal Plan Amendment for Carp segment already

approved Extends HOV lanes from Phase 2 already in operation (Mussel Shoals

to Carp.) STIP funding is programmed in FY 19/20 ($4 mil.)

Shovel ready segment is needed in that fiscal year SHOPP funding will be leveraged for construction phase to complement STIP and

Measure A

26Hwy 101 HOV: Carpinteria to Santa BarbaraDecision Point Document

Remaining Items & Timeline Corridor Construction Phasing Recommendation - March 2017

SBCAG Board Construction Phasing Approval - Spring 2017

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28Rincon Multi-Use Trail

CEQA has been completed and CDP from City of Carpinteria

Concept approval granted from UPRR CPUC approval on grade crossing Next steps include detailed design, right

of way, coastal permitting with County ATP fully funds construction phase Scheduled for construction by 2019

Hwy 150/Carpinteria Ave

Rincon State Park

29Santa Claus Lane Bikeway Project will close gap in California Coastal Trail Implemented as condition of approval with Linden Casitas Project (Phase 3) CEQA underway being led by SBCAG with Measure A ped/bike grant funding Concept design coordinated with Caltrans, County, and City Next steps: Secure additional funding to complete environmental, detailed design,

right of way, coastal permitting Potential for future ATP cycle

Carpinteria Ave(City of Carpinteria)

Santa Claus Lane(County of SB)

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MOU signed in May 2016 City of Santa Barbara to lead Preliminary Engineering and

Environmental phase of work

Work initiated August 2016 Coordination on-going with HOV design teams

Funding available to complete design No funding for construction

Target completion for environmental studies is early 2018.

31Olive Mill and San YsidroIntersection Improvements

City completed intersection control evaluation for Olive Mill in early 2016

County will complete intersection control evaluation for San Ysidro by December 2016

Coordination meetings have occurred with City, County Caltrans to outline scope of work for next phase

Federal earmark of approx. $800k available for next phase Draft MOU being reviewed by SBCAG, City of Santa Barbara and

County

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Construction began September 2016 Hwy 101 HOV: Traffic Focused EIR

Public Hearing - December 2016 Hwy 101: Decision Point Document

March 2017: Corridor Construction Phasing Recommendation Related Projects

Rincon Trail – Next step is detailed design

Santa Claus Lane Bikeway – Pursue additional funding

Cabrillo – Continue work on environmental studies/engineering

Olive Mill/San Ysidro – MOU to be recommended in early 2017

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