2014 08 21 SF Agenda v2 - Metromedia.metro.net/board/Agendas/2014/08_august/sfs_agenda_2014_… · 2014. His replacement will be Aziz Elattar, the current District 7 Transportation

Thursday, August 21, 2014 9:30 a.m.

Agenda Revised

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Streets and Freeways Subcommittee

Gateway Conference Room, 3rd Floor

1. Call to Order

1 min

Action (Bahman Janka)

2. Approval of Minutes Attachment 1: July 17, 2014 Minutes and June 19, 2014 Revised Minutes Attachment 2: Sign-in Sheet/Attendance Sheet Attachment 3: 90-Day Rolling Agenda Attachment 4: Call for Projects Summary of Changes 5 min

Action (Subcommittee)

3. Chair Report 5 min

Information (Bahman Janka)

4. Metro Report 5 min

Information (Fulgene Asuncion)

5. Draft Metro Complete Streets Policy 15 min

Information (Tham Nguyen)

6. 2015 Call for Projects Draft Application 25 min

Action (Rena Lum/Modal Leads)

7. Bicycle and Pedestrian Representatives on TAC 10 min

Action (Subcommittee)

8. State and Federal Legislative Update 10 min

Information (Raffi Hamparian/ Marisa Yeager/Michael Turner)

9. Caltrans Report 5 min

Information (David Sosa)

10. Subregional Mobility Matrices 10 min

Information (Fulgene Asuncion/Teresa Wong)

11. New Business 5 min

12. Adjournment 1 min

The next meeting for the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee will be held on September 18th at 9:30 a.m.

on the 15th floor, Mulholland Conference Room. Please contact Fulgene Asuncion at (213) 922 – 3025

should you have any questions or comments regarding this or future agendas.

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Attachment 1

June 19, 2014 Streets and Freeways MeetingMinutes Revised

&July 17, 2014 Streets and Freeways Meeting Minutes

Streets and Freeways Minutes, June 19, 2014 1

Thursday June 19, 2014 9:30am

Members & Alternates Present: Bahman Janka (Chair, San Gabriel Valley COG), Elaine Jeng (Vice Chair, South Bay Cities COG), Fulgene Asuncion (M, Metro), Sgt. Dave Nelms (M, California Highway Patrol), Sharon Perlstein (M, Westside Cities), Arsen Mangasarian (A, City of Los Angeles), Dave Roseman (A, City of Long Beach), Dale Benson (M, Pedestrian Coordination), John Asuncion (ex-officio, M, SCAG), Mike Behen (M, No. County Trans. Coalition), Allan Abramson (A, County of Los Angeles), Andrew Maximous (A, Arterial ITS Configuration), Paul Maselbas (M, County of Los Angeles), Valerie Watson (A, Pedestrian Coordination). 1. Call to Order (Bahman Janka, Chair)

The meeting was called to order at 9:40 am. 2. Approval of May 15, 2014 Minutes and April 17, 2014 Revised Minutes (Subcommittee) Minutes were approved with no comments or abstentions. 3. Chair Report (Bahman Janka, Chair)

Mr. Bahman Janka (Chair) announced that he attended the May TAC meeting on May 7th to discuss Bicycle, Pedestrian and Health Department representation on the TAC. TAC has formed a working group to review how representatives were chosen in the past and to make a recommendation to TAC. Mr. Janka stated that he is part of the working group along with David Feinberg (Westside COG), Dan Mitchell (LADOT), John Walker (County of Los Angeles) and Mark Yamarone (City of Pasadena). The working group will meet Monday June 30th to discuss the process and the selection of representatives. 4. Metro Report (Fulgene Asuncion, Metro) Ms. Fulgene Asuncion (Metro) reported that Mr. Frank Quon the current Executive Officer of Engineering and Construction, has announced his retirement. His last day will be Friday June 20, 2014. His replacement will be Aziz Elattar, the current District 7 Transportation Planning Deputy Director. Ms. Asuncion announced that Metro will be holding a Bicycle Design workshop on June 23, 2014 and a Bicycle Field Study workshop on June 25, 2014, flyers are available and e-mails have been sent.

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5. State and Federal Legislative Update (Raffi Hamparian, Marisa Yeager, Michael

Turner, Patricia Soto) Ms. Marissa Yeager reported on the reauthorization of MAP-21. The Bill expires September, 2014 and is currently in the process of re-authorization. The Obama administration has introduced their proposal and USDOT has provided additional details. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee released their proposal and Senate Banking should be out with their proposal shortly, Commerce is yet to announce their proposal. The House is yet to release their Bill, but it is anticipated that it will be released after the August recess or after elections. Ms. Yeager reported that the Senate House Appropriations Bill is on the floor and will consist of five smaller Bills packaged as one. Ms. Yeager stated that the Senate House Appropriations Bill includes funding for the Full Funding Grant Agreements for the Regional Connector and the Westside Purple Line Extension section 1. Ms. Yeager reported that it is anticipated the Highway Trust Fund will be running dry in July, 2014. This can lead to a $50 billion deficit in the State’s 2015 Transportation Budget and a $160 billion deficit in the State budget over the next decade, if the issue is not addressed. There are concerns that without action from Congress the State’s transportation departments will halt the construction of new transportation projects. Senators Chris Murphy from Connecticut and Bob Corker from Tennessee have shared a bipartisan plan which Metro staff is still reviewing. The Plan proposes to install a long term stable funding mechanism for the Highway Trust Fund as well as enact tax relief for American families and businesses. The proposal increases the Federal Gas and Diesel tax by 12 cents over the next two years in order to provide enough funding to offset the MAP-21 spending levels. 6. 2015 Call for Projects (Heather Hills)

Ms. Heather Hills (Metro) reported that over the past month a series of Working Group meetings have been held for the 2015 Call for Projects (Call). The Working Group is comprised of members of TAC, S&F, BOS, and LTSS. Staff held separate meetings for the motorized, Active Transportation, and Transit Capital modes. Ms. Hills stated that the intent is to present ideas, highlights and new program requirements for the modal applications as well as respond to the Boards motions to include First and Last Mile elements and Complete Streets policy in the application. Ms. Hills reported that the tentative schedule for the 2015 Call is as follows:

• Draft applications will be available in late September, 2014 • Subregional Call workshops will be scheduled for October and November, 2014 • Applications will be due to Metro by mid-January, 2015 • Funding marks will be available in spring, 2015 • Rainbow Report will be available in July, 2015 • TAC appeals will be held mid-July, 2015 • Board adoption will occur in September, 2015


7. Short Range Transportation Plan (SRTP) (Heather Hills)

Ms. Heather Hills reported that the comment period for the Short Range Transportation Plan (SRTP) ended Wednesday July 18, 2014 and responses to the comments are being drafted. The Planning and Programming Committee is scheduled to take action on July 16th and the full Board on the 24th. Ms. Hills clarified that the SRTP is a 10 year section of the 30 year Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) which was adopted in 2009. After Board adoption, the SRTP will be finalized and made available in September, 2014. Copies of the draft SRTP were provided as handouts.

8. Cal Trans Report (David Sosa)

Mr. Dale Benson (Pedestrian Coordination) announced that the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) has been delayed a year until Spring, 2015.

9. Active Transportation Program (Erina Hong)

Ms. Erina Hong (Metro) reported that the Active Transportation Program (ATP) applications were due to Caltrans on May 21, 2014. Applicants were required by ATP to send one copy of each application to Metro as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for Los Angeles County. Caltrans received a total of 764 applications statewide; the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) region submitted 274 applications of which 119 were from Los Angeles County and 39 were Metro Call for Projects. Ms. Hong reported on the upcoming timeline:

• Ongoing- Multidisciplinary evaluation panels reviewing ATP applications in early July 2014

• CTC to adopt funding recommendations for the statewide ATP competition August 20, 2014

• CTC to adopt SCAG funding recommendations for the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) competition November 12, 2014

• Metro staff to return to the Board with a report on the results of the statewide and SCAG ATP competitions and the financial impact to the Metro Call for projects in December 2014/January 2015

Mr. Allan Abramson (County of Los Angeles) asked out of the 119 projects for Los Angeles County how many were new projects and how many were previous Call projects? Ms. Hong responded that 80 applications were new projects, 39 were previous Call projects. Mr. Bahman Janka (San Gabriel Valley COG) asked how the 2014 ATP project evaluation committees function? Ms. Hong responded that applications are distributed amongst the eight teams for review. Teams are required to submit reviewed applications on a weekly basis until early July, 2014. Mr. Dale Benson asked if there is any news for the next Call of ATP in November? Ms. Hong responded that the next cycle of ATP will be adopted by April 2015, the Call would be put out in early 2015.


10. LACMTA Green Construction Policy (GCP) (Cris Liban) Mr. Cris Liban (Metro) reported on the Green Construction Policy (GCP) and its implementation in Metro construction projects from the third quarter of 2013 to today June 19th. Mr. Liban discussed teaming with COG’s such as the Westside, South Bay Cities, San Fernando Valley, Gateway Cities and San Gabriel Valley as training partners for GCP implementation. The GCP is committed to using greener, less polluting construction equipment and implementing best practices to reduce harmful diesel emissions on all Metro construction projects performed on Metro properties and rights-of-way. Mr. Liban reported that the Air Resources Board (ARB) has partnered with Metro over the course of two years to provide information and input on regulatory updates related to construction equipment. Information and clarifications have also been provided to explain the difference between Metro and ARB’s policy. Mr. Liban explained that the difference between Metro and the Air Resource Control Board’s policy is that Metro’s policy is equipment specific meaning every piece of equipment owned by the contractor working on a Metro project must adhere to the emission standards whereas the Air Resources Control Board assess the emission by the contractor’s fleet of equipment in aggregate by averaging emissions for all equipment. The main difference is that ARB is concerned with specific emissions thresholds that the construction equipment should not exceed. More information and a complete GCP presentation is available online at: http://www.metro.net/about/sfs/ and http://www.metro.net/gcp Mr. Dave Roseman (City of Long Beach) asked if vehicles recommended under the GCP are cleaner diesel vehicles or alternative fuel vehicles? Mr. Liban responded that they are cleaner diesel vehicles. Alternative fuel vehicles are not part of the GCP, but are encouraged. Mr. Allan Abramson (County of Los Angeles) asked if there is any additional information on how the GCP will be implemented? Mr. Liban responded that at this point Metro funded projects are not affected by the GCP, but Metro is encouraging cities to adopt the policy. Mr. Roseman asked if the ARB was coming out with stricter rules? Mr. Liban stated that stricter emissions rules were adopted, in 2008. Newer rules are being adopted but apply only to large fleets, smaller fleets do not have to comply until 2020 or later. Mr. Benson asked what are some of the rules related to dust control? Mr. Liban responded that prior to the GCP, dust control measures were essentially a product of the environmental document and associated mitigations. The GCP makes a commitment to control dust to the fullest extent. The GCP has instituted a Sustainability Plan requirement for every construction project to find the most cost effective and feasible mitigation measures. 11. I-605 Hot Spots (Adrian Alvarez)

Mr. Adrian Alvarez (Metro) reported on three recent contracts that were awarded under the arterial packages of the I-605 Hot Spots program. Metro completed the I-605 Feasibility study in 2012 that had recommendations on freeway and arterial issues. The Feasibility study evaluated hundreds of intersections within the study area and a list was compiled of the top 40 intersections for further evaluation.


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Mr. Alvarez reported that the Cities of Whittier, La Mirada, Cerritos, Long Beach and Bellflower reached out to Metro for environmental document assistance regarding 10 intersection projects. The environmental and preliminary engineering services provided by Metro were bundled into three packages; the Whittier package, consisting of three intersections, La Mirada/Cerritos package consisting of four intersections and the Long Beach/Bellflower package consisting of three intersections. The RFPs were released in February, 2014. Metro identified the most qualified proposals requested Board approval to award the contracts in May 2014. The projects are expected to be categorically exempt to be completed within a 12 month period. Funding to aid agencies with projects is provided through Measure R funds. A presentation of the I-605 Hot Spots can be accessed at http://www.metro.net/about/sfs/ Mr. Benson asked what types of improvements are being proposed for the intersections? Mr. Alvarez responded that the intersection improvements consist of left turn pockets and right turn signals. Ms. Sharon Perlstein (Westside Cities) asked if the intersection improvements were required to be part of a larger coordinated signal system? What will happen after the intersection improvements are complete? Will there be an improvement in speed or reduction in delay? Mr. Alvarez responded that he does not know the answer, but he will look into it. Ms. Perlstein asked if the goal is to reduce congestion alongside the I-605 corridor? What is it about the 605 freeway that was the basis of the entire program? Mr. Alvarez responded that the program looks at mobility issues alongside the I-605 corridor that exist now and in the future. Ms. Valerie Watson (Pedestrian Coordination) asked if collisions of all modes were part of the analysis and if safety was addressed? Mr. Alvarez responded that he is unsure, but he would look into it. Mr. Benson asked if there was an average cost per project? Mr. Alvarez responded that costs range from two to three million dollars per project. Mr. Benson asked if the intersection improvements include countdown signals? Mr. Alvarez responded that he is unsure, but he would look into it. 12. Bicycle Sketch Plan Model (Robert Calix) Mr. Robert Calix (Metro) reported on the Bicycle Sketch Plan Model. The Metro Board of Directors asked for a Bicycle Model in order to capture the benefits and impacts of the investment in Bicycle infrastructure. Due to the complexity of the issue, the Bicycle Model was broken into two phases. Phase 1 is the Web based Sketch Plan Tool which is available to jurisdictions. It looks at a community level analysis based on the number of work and recreational trips generated per jurisdiction and performance measures such as mobility, environmental, economic and public health. Phase 2 is the Route Choice Model which integrates into the Metro Travel Demand Model and allows for a more detailed analysis. Phase 1 took a year to complete working alongside jurisdictions and groups such as the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition and a National Advisory Panel.



Mr. Calix reported that the Phase 1 test results indicate the web-based Sketch Plan Model is useful in analyzing bicycle projects. Suggestions to improve its utility include easier project entry, quicker analysis of bicycle projects, updated socio-economic data and enhanced mapping capabilities. A series of enhancements will be made to the web-based Sketch Plan in order to streamline the user experience, improve its flexibility and response time, and bolster its performance reporting capabilities. Mr. Calix reported that the Route Choice Travel Demand Model Phase 2 will build upon the Bicycle Sketch Plan tool, enhance the Travel Demand Model with bicycle mode and route choice components, show where bicycle trips originate and the routes that can potentially take Bicyclists to their destinations, evaluate proposed bicycle investments and conduct corridor analysis. The next steps include working with jurisdictions on how to operate the Sketch Plan Tool and to integrate the route choice model into the Travel Demand Model. There will be an update within a year regarding the Travel Demand Model and how it works. A presentation of the Bicycle Sketch Plan Model can be accessed at http://www.metro.net/about/sfs/ Ms. Watson asked if Phase 2 will look at connectivity and the utility of the network? Are school trips incorporated into the model? Mr. Calix responded that Phase 2 is essentially a network analysis and will look into connectivity. However, at this time, there is no analysis on school trips alone. Ms. Elaine Jeng (South Bay Cities COG) asked if the data being analyzed includes Census tract data? Mr. Calix responded yes. Census tract data is included in the analysis with variables such as population, employment, land use types, densities and parking amongst others. Mr. Mike Behen (No. County Trans. Coalition) asked if the Travel Demand Model project will be tied to Metro’s Strategic Arterial Network? Mr. Calix responded that yes, the entire street network of Los Angeles County is part of the Travel Demand project so Metro’s Strategic Arterial Network is embedded into the Travel Demand Model. 13. New Business Mr. John Asuncion (SCAG) announced that the 2015 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) will be available for public review on July 1, 2014. Ms. Asuncion announced that next month’s Streets and Freeways Subcommittee meeting will be held July 17th at 9:30 a.m. on the 3rd floor, Henry Huntington Conference Room at Metro. 14. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 am. The next meeting for the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee will be held on July 17th at 9:30 a.m. on the 3rd floor, Henry Huntington Conference Room. Please contact Fulgene Asuncion at (213) 922-3025 should you have any questions or comments regarding this or future agendas. Agendas can be accessed online at: http://www.metro.net/about/sfs/



Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes, July 17, 2014 1

Thursday, July 17, 2014 9:30am

Members & Alternates Present: Bahman Janka (Chair, San Gabriel Valley COG), Elaine Jeng (Vice Chair, South Bay Cities COG), Fulgene Asuncion (M, Metro), Sgt. Dave Nelms (M, California Highway Patrol), Arsen Mangasarian (A, City of Los Angeles), Dave Roseman (A, City of Long Beach), Dale Benson (M, Pedestrian Coordination), John Asuncion (ex-officio, M, SCAG), Allan Abramson (A, County of Los Angeles), Andrew Maximous (A, Arterial ITS Configuration), Valerie Watson (A, Pedestrian Coordination), Charlie Honeycutt (A, Gateway Cities/South East COG), Andrew Brozyna (Las Virgenes /Malibu COG), Ken Johnson (Arterial ITS Configuration Management Group), Richard Dilluvio (A, Bicycle Coordination), Lupe Valdez (A, ex-officio, Goods Movement). 1. Call to Order (Bahman Janka, Chair) The meeting was called to order at 9:40 am. 2. Approval of July 17, 2014 Minutes (Subcommittee) Ms. Elaine Jeng (Vice Chair) expressed concern that minutes from Item 10 on the Green Construction Policy and Item 11 the I-605 Hot Spot Program from the June 19, 2014 Streets and Freeways meeting were missing. Ms. Fulgene Asuncion (Metro) responded that the June 19th Streets and Freeways minutes would be revised. 3. Chair Report (Bahman Janka, Chair) No report was provided. 4. Metro Report (Fulgene Asuncion, Metro) Ms. Fulgene Asuncion (Metro) reported that a Complete Streets Policy workshop will be held on August 19, 2014. The first draft of the Policy will be available Fall of 2014. Further details on the workshop will be e-mailed. 5. 2016 Potential Ballot Measure (Patricia Chen) Ms. Patricia Chen (Metro) reported on a potential 2016 Transportation Ballot Measure. Metro is working on ensuring a bottoms-up approach consistent with the direction given by the Board. Work conducted for the Transportation Ballot Measure will be done hand in hand with the Long Range Transportation Plan update and the Subregional Mobility Matrices. In order

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to keep things progressing while waiting for output from the Mobility Matrices, work will progress on researching socio-economic measures and reviewing older and recent poll results to provide insights regarding timely issues of ballot measures. Participation and input from the Sub-regional agencies and technical committees is invited. Executive group meetings will occur every other month with Metro CEO Arthur Leahy and the directors of Sub-regional agencies and COGs. Volunteers from the TAC and its subcommittees are being recruited to form a technical working group. Volunteers from the TAC are based on geographical representation consisting of Patrick V. DeChellis (County of Los Angeles DPW), Dan Mitchell (City of Los Angeles), David Kriske (Arroyo Verdugo Cities), Mohammad Mostahkami (Gateway Cities), Allen Thompson (North Los Angeles County), Larry Stevens (San Gabriel Valley), Robert Beste (South Bay Cities) and Marianne Kim (Automobile Club of California). Representatives for Las Virgenes/Malibu, San Fernando Valley and Westside Cities COGs are still needed. Two representatives from each of the subcommittees are also requested for technical input. Ms. Chen asked the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee for volunteers and nominations.

Mr. Bahman Janka (Chair) reported that per his conversation with Renee Berlin (Metro) the representatives that will be appointed for Las Virgenes/Malibu, San Fernando Valley and Westside Cities COGs would not count as representatives assigned from the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee. There will be two nominations from the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee as well as nominations for the current unrepresented COGs.

Mr. Janka asked Mr. Andrew Brozyna (Las Virgenes /Malibu COG) if he would be willing to represent Las Virgenes/Malibu COG. Mr. Brozyna responded that he would not be available to do so, but would contact Mr. Janka with a possible nomination.

Mr. Janka announced that there is no representation present for the San Fernando Valley and Westside Cities COG and suggested that Metro reach out to those COGs to obtain volunteers. Mr. Janka announced that the two representatives from the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee need to be appointed and suggested that it should be members that do not represent the COGs and Cities that are already represented.

Motion Mr. Janka made a motion to nominate two members that have shown interest to join the working group, Ms. Michelle Mowery (Bicycle Coordination) to represent non-auto travel and Mr. Ken Johnson (Arterial ITS Configuration Management Group) to represent the Arterial ITS Configuration Management Group. 16 members voted Yes; 0 members voted No. There were no abstentions. The motion passed.

Mr. John Asuncion (SCAG) asked how the 2016 Transportation Ballot Measure will be funded? Will there be repayment of bonds as a payment source? Ms. Chen responded that in previous iterations of a sales tax such as Measure J the sales tax would have been an extension of Measure R, meaning it would start collecting thirty years into the future. To use any of the funding now would mean that bonding would be required. It is possible that with the current sales tax under consideration collections will start right away which would mean less bonding would be necessary to access funding in the short term.


Mr. Allan Abramson (County of Los Angeles) asked if the proposed Transportation Ballot Measure was planned for year 2016 or 2017? Ms. Chen responded 2016. 6. CTC Update (Patricia Chen) A handout was distributed in lieu of an oral report. The handout can be accessed at http://www.metro.net/about/sfs/ under “Meeting Presentations”.

Ms. Chen reported that she spoke with Ms. Erina Hong regarding the Active Transportation Program (ATP) presentation given at the June 19th Streets and Freeways meeting. Ms. Chen noted that it was mentioned that the deadline to adopt cycle two was April 2015. Commission staff anticipate a legislative solution which changes the deadline to adopt cycle two to December 2015 in order to allow more time to apply.

Mr. Dave Roseman (City of Long Beach) asked for clarification regarding the change of dates for cycle two. Ms. Chen replied that the program of projects can be adopted statutorily until December 2015 for cycle two.

Mr. Dale Benson (Pedestrian Coordination) asked if there is an estimated schedule for cycle two? Ms. Chen responded that the schedule is not out yet. There is a verbal description that it would be similar to cycle one.

Mr. Roseman asked when will the applications be due? Ms. Chen responded that assuming the schedule is similar to Cycle 1, it would be mid-to-late May 2015.

Mr. Janka asked when will cycle one be announced? Ms. Chen responded August 8, 2015 and adopedt on August 20, 2014.

Ms. Elaine Jeng (Vice Chair, South Bay Cities COG) commented that at the June 19th Streets and Freeways meeting, Ms. Erina Hong reported on the ATP. There was a question regarding how the applications were evaluated and Ms. Hong explained that applications are distributed and reviewed amongst eight teams. Ms. Jeng asked for clarification regarding how the process of evaluating and reviewing applications is conducted? Ms. Chen asked Mr. Benson if he knew. Mr. Benson responded that he does not know all the details, but believes the distribution of applications is randomized. Ms. Chen added that she believes three reviewers evaluate each application and the the three scores are then normalized. Mr. Janka clarified that the goal was to maintain consistency by using the same criteria in the evaluating of the applications. 7. 2015 Call for Projects (Rena Lum) Ms. Rena Lum (Metro) reported that a new application package is being developed for the 2015 Call for Projects based on the 2013 Call and input received from the working group. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled with the TAC working group members in August, 2014 to discuss suggested potential changes to the Call process and application package.



Ms. Lum reported that the schedule for the 2015 Call is as follows: • Draft applications will be available in late September, 2014. The application will be

mailed as well as posted online • Board approval of the draft application in September, 2014 and a supplemental

application will be available in October, 2014, if necessary. Subregional Call workshops will be scheduled for October and November, 2014

• Applications will be due January 16, 2015 • Funding marks will be available in Spring, 2015 • Rainbow Report will be available in July, 2015 • TAC appeals will be held late-July, 2015 • Board adoption will occur in September, 2015

Mr. Abramson asked if the numbers in Figure E from the Short Range Transportation Plan (SRTP) which shows $11.7 million available a year for bicycle and pedestrian improvements and $15.7 in transit capital coincide with this year’s Call?. Ms. Lum responded no, those numbers were averages developed for the 2009 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP.) The numbers vary from year to year depending on how much money is available. Mr. Abramson asked when will the preliminary mode share numbers be available? Ms. Lum responded that marks per mode are not available until the Spring. Mr. Abramson stated that not knowing how much money there is makes it difficult to plan for the number of applications that he would like to submit. Ms. Lum suggested that applicants submit the best applications available regardless of how many. Mr. Abramson stated that if he submits 20 applications and there are forty total he would not receive 50 percent of the money. Ms. Lum responded that each agency is going to submit as many applications they feel are appropriate. Mr. Arsen Mangasarian (City of Los Angeles) asked if it is safe to assume that the amount of money available will be the same as 2013? Ms. Lum responded no, she would not assume that. There is variability from year to year. For example the 2009 Call had $340 million available, 2011 had $123 million and 2013 had $200 million. Mr. Janka stated that there are a number of things that can affect the amount of money that is available. Mr. Mangasarian asked if it is safe to assume that projects not funded under the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) can be re-applied for in the new Call? Ms. Lum responded that Metro will do its best to honor the commitments that it has made in the past. Mr. Abramson stated that Metro’s plan for the current ATP provides guidance as to which Call projects previously funded should be re-applied for in the next ATP. Most of the Call projects in 2013 were not recommended for the agencies to re-submit under the ATP so those projects are still under Metro’s guidance waiting to find funding. Ms. Lum stated that Metro is doing its best to honor those commitments. Mr. Abramson stated that he assumes Metro will provide further guidance for the next ATP by identifying projects from 2013 or prior Calls to be re-applied for in the next ATP. Mr. Abramson asked if he should wait for Metro to tell him to re-apply in the 2015 Call projects or the next ATP? Which option would give the projects the best option of moving forward? Ms. Heather Hills (Metro) responded that some decisions will be made by August, 2014 and will be back in September, 2014 with direction. Mr. Roseman stated that Metro has already made the commitment to find funding for such


projects so those projects shouldn’t have to be re-apply. Ms. Hills responded that Metro is still waiting to hear what projects are going to be funded. Mr. Janka asked Mr. Asuncion(SCAG) when will the SCAG review occur, after the CTC makes the recommendation? Mr. Asuncion responded that SCAG is waiting for State funding which will then go to the SCAG region which is divided into counties. Mr. Janka asked if the funding is divided equally or based on competition? Mr. Asuncion responded that it is done by Formulas. 8. Short Range Transportation Plan (SRTP) (Rena Lum) Ms. Lum reported that the 2014 Short Range Transportation Plan (SRTP) will be presented to the Board this month for adoption. The Planning and Programming Committee met on July 16, 2014 where the committee approved a motion to develop an Active Transportation Finance Strategy. There was not much discussion on the motion so the discussion will be raised at the Board meeting. The public comments focused on two subjects, extending the Metro Gold Line further east to Claremont and funding for Active Transportation projects. There was also a separate motion directing the CEO to update the 2009 LRTP. If the SRTP gets adopted by the Board, the next step is finalizing the SRTP for distribution by the Fall. Mr. Janka asked what was the first motion mentioned? Ms. Lum responded that it was to develop an Active Transportation Finance Strategy. Mr. Janka asked if that motion was based on the comments received on the ATP? Ms. Lum responded that she is not sure. The motion was authored by Directors Bonin, O'Connor, Fasana and Ridley-Thomas. The motion can be accessed at: http://media.metro.net/board/Items/2014/07_july/20140724rbmitem25motion.pdf 9. Public Private Partnership Program (P3) (Mark Linsenmayer) Mr. Mark Linsenmayer (Metro) reported that he presented to the July 16th Planning and Programming Committee on July 16, the Unsolicited Proposal Policy for approval or to adopt the file the status report on Metro’s P3 activities. The next step is to respond to a Board motion from February 2014 asking for evaluation, management, revenue potential and a delivery update on the P3 Program. The P3 Program is on the consent calendar for next week. The traffic and revenue forecasts requested by the Board are for only four active projects moving forward from the P3 Program which include the Sepulveda Pass Transportation Corridor, the High Desert Multipurpose Corridor, I-710 South Corridor and the I-5 North Express Lanes. A number of different studies are under way such as a traffic and revenue study for the I-5 North Express Lanes and a Preference survey to obtain an idea of the revenue potential for the Sepulveda Pass Transportation Corridor as well as a study for the High Desert Multipurpose Corridor. Mr. Janka asked if the I-5 North Express Lanes project included sound walls as part of the project package? Mr. Linsenmayer responded that the sound walls were under the Accelerated Regional Transportation Improvement (ARTI) program that was originally under P3. The procurement was cancelled by Caltrans and Metro in May, 2014 and broken up. The I-5 North Express Lanes is not being looked at as a P3, but as a potential public delivery which can be achieved working with Caltrans or as a design build procurement. Mr. Janka asked what

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section of the I-5 North is being examined under this current package? Mr. Linsenmayer responded that it is the Parker Road to SR-14 section. 10. State and Federal Legislative Update (Raffi Hamparian, Marisa Yeager, Michael Turner,

Patricia Soto) Mr. Michael Turner (Metro) reported that the State is facing a drop in overall transportation investments from $6 billion to $3 billion a year which will continue. This drop in transportation investments comes from the expiration of Proposition 1B which was the 2006 measure bond that provided $20 billion in funding for transportation projects. The State does not have anything to replace Proposition 1B. The Secretary of Transportation was tasked by Governor Jerry Brown to form working groups to look into other potential funding sources. Legislation is being considered to create a mileage based user fee program. The Legislation does not necessarily create the mileage based user fee program but rather creates a task force that would then discuss development, implementation and application. Currently, the State of Oregon has demonstration programs under way that the Secretary of Transportation has been reviewing. Mr. Turner reported that the State budget adopted an allocation plan for Cap and Trade revenues. The budget for year 2014 has specific dollar amounts for those revenues and for fiscal years 2016 and beyond there will be percentages that govern how Cap and Trade funds are allocated. There is $872 million available for year 2014 of which $250 million is allocated to the High Speed Rail project and $25 million Statewide for a competitive grant program through the CTC that is available for public transit and intercity rail projects. There is $25 million for Transit Operations that will go to the State Transit Assistance (STA) formula subject to rules established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). It will not be something that agencies will be able to plug into their existing operations, it will have to be used for reduction of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions. There is $130 million available for Sustainable Communities with half going to affordable housing. It is a competitive grant program at the State. The Strategic Growth Council is developing a list of things that will be considered for the other half of the $130 million. The Strategic Growth Council is comprised of Cabinet Secretaries from different State agencies such as the Department of Food and Agriculture. It is the Strategic Growth Council which decides if Metro will get funds for programs such as Bike Share. Mr. Turner reported the Secretary of Transportation has a group of stakeholders that are discussing long term funding issues such as tolling. The ExpressLanes project on the I-10 and the I-110 was a demonstration project that the Board approved to become permanent. Metro was authorized under State law to operate the program through year 2014, legislation was needed to make it permanent which is what SB-1298 Autonomous Vehicles does. Future opportunities for tolling are being considered such as in the I-5 North and the southern portion of the I-405. Metro identified that it would be appropriate to create a process in the State to approve additional projects. Metro is recommending that the State re-open the process that allowed the CTC to approve the Expresslane projects to move forward, that provision is in SB-983 High-Occupancy Toll lanes. Specific amendments to the Bill are being discussed with the self-help Counties, the Commission and the Secretary’s office to incorporate issues being discussed in the working group. The goal is to create a process at


the Commission level that will authorize agencies to pursue projects similar to the Expresslanes program. Mr. Turner introduced Mr. Michael Davis (Assistant Director of Federal Affairs). Mr. Davis reported that the USDOT announced they will have to start cash management procedures with the Highway Trust Fund reimbursement starting August 1, 2014. In order to avoid that scenario, the House of Representatives passed roughly $11billion that will get the Highway Trust Fund through May 2015. The Senate will address the Highway Trust Fund next week. In terms of Federal appropriations for FY15 such as the Transportation HUD Appropriations Bill, the House passed their version of the Bill, however, there have been delays due to disagreements between U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader David O’Connell. It is likely that a continuing resolution need to be approved in FY 15 to keep all current funding levels. Mr. Asuncion asked if part of the resolution in FY15 includes MAP-21? Mr. Davis responded yes, part of the Highway Trust Fund resolution includes a reauthorization of MAP-21to go through with the timeline to the end of May 2015. 11. Caltrans Report (Dale Benson) Mr. Dale Benson (Pedestrian Coordination) reported that David Sosa is now Acting Deputy Director of Planning taking over for Mr. Aziz Elattar who vacated the position to join Metro. 12. Regional Integration of ITS Program (Kali Fogel) Mr. Kali Fogel (Metro) reported on the Regional Integration of Intelligent Transportation Systems (RIITS) program. A complete presentation can be accessed at http://www.metro.net/about/sfs/ under “Meeting Presentations”. Mr. Fogel reported that RIITS is the first mobility program that concentrates only on data in the United States and has been around for ten years. RIITS is an Interagency Multimodal Mobility program that concentrates on mobility and takes into account all modes of transportation. RIITS provides near real-time data that is only delayed by system performance, data is provided by the source agencies such as Caltrans and the Information Exchange Network (IEN). The web-based platform is accessible from anywhere and is XML and SOAP based. RIITS provides secure access to the network to address any security concerns. Agencies can choose the data they wish to share with the public; however, most of the data is shared amongst agencies which is why there is a need for security. The Regional ITS architecture and standards refers to RIITS being the physical implementation of the Regional ITS architecture. Regional refers to the region such as Los Angeles County; however, RIITS has data for the five surrounding Counties. When RIITS began, the only participating agencies were Caltrans, Los Angeles City, Department of Transportation and Metro. Now it is a program that has gained interest amongst many agencies.

Mr. Fogel reported that RIITS operates with data inputs such as transportation, social media, maps, census, and weather. RIITS is building a data environment that provides data fusion, storage, unites systems, and provides performance management and performance monitoring. The data collected by RIITS is used by the public, management, planning, operations and research. RIITS is a part of the LRTP as well as the Intelligent Transportation



System (ITS) policy. RIITS is the regional ITS architecture for transportation systems and standards and has its own policies and procedures. RIITS has Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Los Angeles, Caltrans and Metro. It is a partnership that involves a Configuration Management Committee (CMC) that manages data and decides how data will be used and by whom with data agreements between private and public partners. RIITS is also a part of the Call for Projects as described in Appendix E - MTA’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Policy.

Mr. Fogel reported that the Los Angeles County region has a number of architectures. SCAG has an architecture as well as Caltrans. Internally, Los Angeles has a regional ITS architecture which defines all the systems in the region and allows for Federal aid by providing a physical product that is being used locally. The purpose of the architecture is to coordinate agencies. There is no reason for small agencies to have their own traffic control system when partnerships can be created. The architecture is also there to document sources and provide support.

A member of the audience asked what is involved in the goods movement that SCAG is doing? What are the elements? Mr. Fogel responded that the information is on the SCAG web page. The link is provided in the power point.

Mr. Fogel reported that the administration of RIITS for Metro includes MOUs with Caltrans District 7 and LADOT. MOUs are created when accessing data such as from Foothill Transit, Montebello Bus, Santa Monica, Caltrans District 8 and 12. The MOUs involve agreements for legal terms of use along with stating that Metro is the data agent and administrator. CMC approval has to be obtained in order to make such a decision. There are approximately 40 agreements with private companies primarily for Caltrans information and PeMS from Sacramento as an alternate source. It’s good to have two sources which is something that private companies look for. Websites like Traffic.com and Sigalert.com use RIITS’ data as a source along with other sources.

Mr. Fogel reported that the advantages of being in the RIITS CMC are that he handles all of the administration. There is a requirement for constant coordination and collaboration between agencies and the data. Metro can procure the goods and services to maintain transportation data in the region. The management of RIITS provides oversight, review and approvals to ensure that things are operating as they should at a regional level. The operation of RIITS includes the maintenance of a wide area network spanning approximately 750 miles of Los Angeles County roadways as well as maintaining data agreements and searching for additional data sources. Sources such as Twitter and Facebook are being considered to add to RIITS.

Mr. Janka stated RIITS was something mainly agencies used by logging into a system? Mr. Janka expressed his concern that RIITS is something that is not widely known to the public and asked what will be done to spread the word such as to Google or the public? Will there be an App.? How will the public know how to use RIITS and what they can get out of using it? Mr. Fogel responded that there is a core problem with RIITS because RIITS is an internal program, data is what is being shared, not information. Mr. Fogel explained that the public will want real time traffic data along with real time incidents. RIITS gathers data from sources


and compiles it to feed it to programs such as Metro, 511, Caltrans and Google. Those programs then translate the data into information which is given to the public. There is a need for a system that consolidates all the data so that it is all the same. For example, there can be five different versions of the same cross street. Transit designates data differently than arterial and likewise with buses and maps. All that data being collected has to be normalized so when it is given out, the programs don’t have to do it. Mr. Janka agreed that different information exists that is inconsistent and inaccurate. Mr. Fogel stated that the data being fed to the programs is raw data, RIITS does not designate how the information will be presented. When doing outreach, the public is mostly concerned with indicators not necessarily precise exact information. It is why having a number of multiple sources is important. The public is better at disseminating information through social media than any computer program. RIITS obtains data to provide information to users on how to reach their destinations, there is not a particular focus on certain modes or just traffic or transit, but rather mobility.

Mr. Janka asked if RIITS information is currently going to Google? Mr. Fogel responded yes; but not through RIITS. Companies like Sigalert, Traffic.com and Nokia re-sell the information packaged along with other types of data. Mr. Janka expressed that the most accurate way-finding program he knows of is the Waze traffic app. Mr. Fogel responded that RIITS is currently working with Waze to obtain incident data.

Ms. Valerie Watson (Pedestrian Coordination) asked what does the future look like for transit to be able to feed real time information to third party apps regarding not only incidents, but other things that are not as published such as construction? Mr. Fogel responded that at the moment Google is concentrating on General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) which is the static content for shape files which shows routes that can be laid out in maps and provides transit schedules. Google currently has a real-time GTFS that is not being used at the moment due to the overhead cost of being a member. A lot of agencies are interested in real time information, the difficult part is not the real time data in terms of where buses will be, but rather getting the changes to schedules in real time.

Mr. Mangasarian stated that social media such as Facebook is a great way to disperse information and expressed his interest in Appendix E asking if it has anything to do with Call money? Mr. Fogel responded that Appendix E is a reporting requirement that requires the reporting of systems that will be developed as part of the Call, it is not for Call money. Mr. Mangasarian stated that there is a SSPSI cap on the Call that would qualify for ITS money. Mr. Fogel responded that he does not know the specifics, but Metro’s website provides Appendix E which is a form that is used to describe the technical systems portion of the project. Mr. Mangasarian asked if it is a new source of money for Calls? Mr. Fogel responded no.

Mr. Abramson asked regarding a concern agencies have making information available. Do agencies have a concern with sharing information with Metro or with the public? Mr. Fogel responded both. Mr. Abramson stated once information is collected by a public agency it is public information that anyone can ask for, agencies just have to package it and make it available momentarily or upon request. Is the information collected not public? Mr. Fogel responded currently existing legal issues prevent the sharing of real time data. Public records requests generally have to be documents that provide static information. Information such as the timing of signals is not a public record request, it is real time operational data that can’t


be given out in a report. Mr. Abramson asked if the timing of signals is based on phasing diagrams? Mr. Fogel responded that it is, but the source agencies have the data not RIITS. Ten years ago when the program started there was no thought of sharing data, but now there is a change in transportation agencies understanding and sharing is an important part of the program.

Ms. Jeng asked what is the interface with IEN? Mr. Fogel responded that the RIITS connection is a planning connection that is not real time that is used to control traffic signals. If traffic signals need to be controlled and such information needs to be obtained, then you would go to the IEN. From RIITS perspective the signals can be shown for the cities that have chosen to share that information with other agencies. Some agencies state specifically who they will share with and who they won’t. RIITS only gets the IEN data shared with every agency and understand that it is planning information not real time second by second information. Ms. Jeng asked how is the RIITS program funded? Mr. Fogel responded that RIITS is funded and monitored by the LRTP under System Maintenance. Ms. Jeng asked what is the data retention policy with the MOUs when agencies submit data? Is it a year? For how long is the data that is collected kept? Mr. Fogel responded that currently there is a contract with the University of Southern California (USC) to archive the data. Metro does not want to get into the business of storing and providing public records. Planners need that data so Metro is considering having USC archive the data as a private institution and have the data accessible to the public not necessarily through a public records request. Ms. Jeng asked if that was an indefinite storing of the data? Mr. Fogel responded that indefinite in this case means approximately ten years of archived data due to how inexpensive it is to store. The contract with USC archiving data is just an exercise so some of the details have not been discussed yet. RIITS is only real time, there is no storage of data. 13. New Business Mr. Janka reported that TAC will not be meeting for the month of August 2014 and suggested that the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee consider canceling the August 2014 meeting unless there is an urgent need to meet. The Streets and Freeways Subcommittee agreed. 14. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:35 am. The next meeting for the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee will be held in August 21st at 9:30 a.m. on the 3rd floor, Gateway Conference Room. Please contact Fulgene Asuncion at (213) 922-3025 should you have any questions or comments regarding this or future agendas. Agendas can be accessed online at: http://www.metro.net/about/sfs/


Attachment 2

Sign In Sheet/Attendance Sheet

Streets and Freeways Subcommittee - August 21, 2014MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES

Name Agency Phone Fax E-mail InitialMarianne Kim Automobile Club (714) 885-2325 (714) 885-2331 [email protected]

Stephen Finnegan (A) Automobile Club (714) 885-2307 (714) 885-2331 [email protected]

David Sosa Caltrans (213) 897-0409 (213) 897-2999 [email protected]

Alberto Angelini (A) Caltrans (213) 897-0208 (213) 897-0618 [email protected]

Sgt. Dave Nelms California Highway Patrol (323)259-2098 (323) 258-8121 [email protected]

Ofc. Christian Cracraft (A) California Highway Patrol (323) 259-2010 (323)258-8121 [email protected]

Paul Maselbas County of Los Angeles (626) 458-3902 [email protected]

Allan Abramson (A) County of Los Angeles (626)458-3950 (626)458-3192 [email protected]

Elaine Jeng (Vice Chair) League of Cities (South Bay Cities COG)

(310) 318-0661

x2279 [email protected]

Wisam Altowaiji (A) League of Cities (South Bay Cities COG)

(310) 318-0661

x2431 [email protected]

Mike Behen League of Cities (No. County Trans Coalition) (661) 267-5337 (661) 267-5322 [email protected]

Allen Thompson (A) Leaque of Cities (No. County Trans Coalition) (661)945-6896 [email protected]

Sharon Perlstein League of Cities (Westside Cities) (323) 848-6383 (323)-848-6564 [email protected]

Charles Herbertson (A) League of Cities (Westside Cities) (310)253-5635 (310) 253-5626 [email protected]

Fred Zohrehvand League of Cities (Arroyo Verdugo Cities) (818)-548-3960 (818)-409-7027 [email protected]

Vacant (A) League of Cities (Arroyo Verdugo Cities)

Bahman Janka (Chair) League of Cities (San Gabriel Valley COG) (626) 744-4610 (626) 396-8693 [email protected]

Phil Wray (A) League of Cities (San Gabriel Valley COG) (626) 574-5488

Vacant League of Cities (Gateway Cities/South East)

Charlie Honeycutt (A) League of Cities (Gateway Cities/South East) (562) 989-7351 (562) 989-7391 [email protected]

Robert Brager (A) League of Cities (Las Virgenes/Malibu)

(310)-456-2489

x247 (310) 456-3356 [email protected]

Andrew Brozyna League of Cities (Las Virgenes/Malibu) (818)224-1600 (818)225-7338 [email protected]

Vacant TDM/AQ Subcommittee

Fulgene Asuncion LACMTA (213) 922-3025 (213) 922-6996 [email protected]

Vacant (A) LACMTA (213) 922-3080 (213) 922-6996 [email protected]

Arsen Mangasarian City of Los Angeles (213) 972-4981 (213) 473-0912 [email protected]

Lupe Sandoval (A) City of Los Angeles (231) 928-9628 (213) 972-5023 [email protected]

Dave Roseman (A) City of Long Beach (562) 570-6665 (562) 570-6012 [email protected]

Vacant City of Long Beach

Ken Johnson Arterial ITS Configuration Management Group (818) 238-3965 (818) 238-3918 [email protected]

Andrew Maximous (A) Arterial ITS Configuration Management Group (310) 458-4982 [email protected]

Michelle Mowery Bicycle Coordination (213) 972-4962 (213) 972-4919 [email protected]

Richard Dilluvio (A) Bicycle Coordination 626-744-7254 [email protected]

Dale Benson Pedestrian Coordination (213) 897-2934 [email protected]

Valerie Watson (A) Pedestrian Coordination 213-928-9706 [email protected]

LaDonna DiCamillo (ex-officio) Goods Movement (323) 267-4041 (323) 267-4111 [email protected]

Lupe Valdez (ex-officio) (A) Goods Movement (626 935-7617 [email protected]

John Asuncion (ex-officio) SCAG (213) 236-1936 (213) 236-1963 [email protected]

Pablo Gutierrez (ex-officio) (A) SCAG (213) 236-1929 (213) 236-1963 [email protected]

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Attendance Record 2013-2014MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES 2014

Name(s) Agency Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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Marianne Kim Automobile Club

Steve Finnegan (A) Automobile Club

Dale Benson Caltrans

Alberto Angelini (A) Caltrans

Sgt. Dave Nelms California Highway Patrol

Ofc. Christian Cracraft (A) California Highway Patrol

Paul Maselbas County of Los Angeles

Allan Abramson (A) County of Los Angeles

Elaine Jeng (Vice-Chair) League of Cities (South Bay Cities COG)

Wisam Altowaiji (A) League of Cities (South Bay Cities COG)

Mike Behen League of Cities (No. County Trans Coalition)

Allen Thompson (A) League of Cities (No. County Trans Coalition)

Sharon Perlstein League of Cities (Westside Cities)

Charles Herbertson (A) League of Cities (Westside Cities)

Fred Zohrehvand League of Cities (Arroyo Verdugo Cities)

Vacant (A) League of Cities (Arroyo Verdugo Cities)

Bahman Janka (Chair) League of Cities(San Gabriel Valley COG)

Phil Wray (A) League of Cities(San Gabriel Valley COG)

Vacant League of Cities (Gateway Cities/South East)

Charlie Honeycutt (A) League of Cities (Gateway Cities/South East)

Robert Brager (A) League of Cities (Las Virgenes/Malibu)

Andrew Brozyna League of Cities (Las Virgenes/Malibu)

Fulgene Asuncion Metro

Vacant (A) Metro

Lupe Sandoval (A) City of Los Angeles

Arsen Mangasarian City of Los Angeles

David Roseman (A) City of Long Beach

Vacant City of Long Beach

Ken Johnson Arterial ITS Working Group

Andrew Maximous (A) Arterial ITS Working Group

Michelle Mowery Bicycle Coordination

Richard Dilluvio (A) Bicycle Coordination

Dale Benson Pedestrian Coordination

Valerie Watson (A) Pedestrian Coordination

LaDonna DiCamillo (ex-officio) Goods Movement

Lupe Valdez (A) (ex-officio) Goods Movement

John Asuncion (ex-officio) SCAG

Pablo Gutierrez(A) (ex-officio) SCAG

Vacant TDM/AQ Subcommittee

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Attachment 3

90-Day Rolling Agenda

MEETING DATE MEETING TYPE RECOMMENDATION EXECUTIVE LEAD

09/17/2014 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Recommendations on How to Expand Outreach and Enhance Marketing for the Rider Relief Transportation Program.

Nalini Ahuja


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a three year period with four optional renewal to selected contractor.

(Requires separate, simple majority Board vote.)

Nalini Ahuja


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and purchase construction project umbrella liability insurance.

Greg Kildare


TAP - Oral Transition Progress Update Nalini Ahuja

09/17/2014 Planning and Programming Committee

2015 Countywide Call for Projects Application Package

Approve the 2015 Call For Projects Application package.

Martha Welborne


Programming for Federally Mandated Services

Recommendations:

A. Approve the programming of $255.9 million in Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds for Access Services and $51.5 million in Proposition C 25% funds for the Countywide Rideshare/Vanpool program as shown in Attachment A for Fiscal Years (FY) 2014 through FY 2019; and

B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute funding agreements as needed to provide funds programmed as authorized.

Martha Welborne


Adopt the _________________ Program/Policy/Plan/Agreement [(Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)] (if appropriate include copy as Attachment A).

NA


Receive and file Bryan Pennington

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

90-DAY ROLLING AGENDA: AUGUST 2014 THROUGH OCTOBER 2014


Airport Metro Connector

Receive and File: (1) review of baggage check amenities that are available at other transportation centers that serve major airports;

(2) conceptual and station design approach for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) station located at 96th Street;

(3) detailed action plan to accelerate delivery of the Airport Metro Connector by 2019;

(4) specific advocacy approach; and

(5) timeline and specific Board actions necessary to accelerate the Airport Metro Connector.

Martha Welborne


Long Range Transportaton Plan Update

A. Approve a schedule for updating the Long Range Transportation Plan; and,

B. Amend the FY 2015 Budget to include resources necessary to evaluate a potential transportation ballot measure.

Martha Welborne


Westside Purple Line Extension Section 2 from LaCienega to Century City

A. Authorize the CEO to pursue a long-term Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) through the USDOT for Federal New Starts funds in the amount of $895.0 million for Westside Purple Line Extension Section 2 project; and,

B. Approve the submittal of a Letter of Interest (LOI) to the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for a Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan in the amount of $825.0 million for the Westside Purple Line Extension Section 2.

C. Approve the analysis of the Measure R Fiscal Responsibility Policy and the Measure R Cost Management Process and Policy for an anticipated cost increase in the amount of $____ for the project.

Martha Welborne


San Fernando/San Gabriel Valley High Capacity Transit Corridor

Receive and file this response to the July 2014 Board motion as amended (Item 76) directing staff to report to in September with recommendations for studying high capacity transit corridors in the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valley and connections between the two Valleys.

Martha Welborne


Culver City Station -Concession Transit Oriented Development (TOD)

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute extension of the existing Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with CCIG, LLC (CCIG) for a public-private partnership to construct a landscaped area and a retail concession on a parcel situated near the Culver City Station on the Metro Exposition Line; and amend the FY14 and FY15 budgets to allow any deposits that may be collected from CCIG to offset support costs

Martha Welborne


Recommendations from the Reconvenend Measure R Highway Advisory Committee

A. Amend Attachment(D-1), Clarification on Project Eligibility for Highway Operational Improvement and Ramp/Interchange Improvements, of the Measure R Highway Program Funding Strategy, adopted by the Board at its October 14, 20009 meeting as shown in Attachment A; and

B. Clarify that the amended Measure R Highway Program Funding Strategy, as recommended in Item A above, is applicable to all subregional "equity" funds specified in Item 84, Antonovich and Najarian Motion (Attachment B), approved at the June 2012 Board meeting, and any subsequent Measure R Highway Subregional "Equity" Programs approved by the Board thereafter.

Bryan Pennington


Blossom Plaza Connection To Chinatown Station.

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a reciprocal access easement with Forest City Blossom, LP (Forest City) together with any other related documents necessary to enable construction of a pedestrian connection between the Metro Gold Line Chinatown Station platform and the adjacent Blossom Plaza project now under construction in the City of Los Angeles, and amend the FY14 budget to allow any deposits that may be collected to offset support costs, or other consideration (as necessary) that may be collected in connection with Forest City’s patrons’/residents’ use of MTA’s facilities at the station.

Martha Welborne


Measure R Highway Subregional Program (MRHSP)

A. Approve the proposed revised project list and recertify previously programmed Measure R Highway Subfunds for the Highway Operational Improvements in Arroyo Verdugo, Las Virgenes/Malibu, and South Bay Subregions and SR-138 Capacity Enhancement shown in Attachment A; and,

B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements for approved projects. There is no change in the Board approved FY13-14 budget.

Bryan Pennington


Employer Rideshare and Annual Transit Pass Support

Modify contract for employer rideshare program and annual transit pass support implementation services

Martha Welborne


Los Angeles World Airport's Automated People Mover

Receive and File this monthly update from the Los Angeles World Airports on the status of their Automated People Mover.

Martha Welborne


Union Station Master Plan

Approve Recommendations related to the Union Station Master Plan

Martha Welborne


Sustainable Parking Demonstration Project at the North Hollywood Metro Red Line Station

A. Authorize life-of-project budget of $1,400,000 for the Sustainable Parking at the Metro North Hollywood Red Line Station; and B. Amend FY15 capital budget for $1,400,000 using Prop C 10% funds for this project.

Martha Welborne


L.A. River In-Channel Bike Path Feasibility Study

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to negotiate and execute a contract with a Planning, Engineering or Environmental bench contractor in an amount not to exceed $350,000 to conduct a feasibility study for the LA River In-Channel Bike Path between Taylor Yards and Maywood.

Martha Welborne


Approve Contract Award and Modifications Stephanie Wiggins

09/18/2014 System Safety and Operations Committee

Receive and file Lindy Lee


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a (number) year(s) (type of contract, e.g. firm fixed price, etc.) contract, Contract No. ____, to (Contractor’s Name) for (Type of Service) in an amount not to exceed/of $________ inclusive of (number of options) (number of years) year option(s), effective (date).

Lindy Lee


Approve use of Design-Build Contracting Delivery Approach for Metro Rail Capital Projects

Bill Foster


Award Contract for Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Services throughout Caltrans 41 P&R Lots

Bill Foster


Award Contract for ROW Trash and Vegetation Removal Services

Bill Foster


Award Contract for Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Services

Bill Foster


Award Contract for Graffiti Abatement Services Bill Foster


Approve Contract PS92403192 Award to GIRO, INC.

Dave Edwards


Fare Gate Project

Authorization for increase in Life-of-Project for the Fare Gate Project

Bill Foster


Receive and file: Fare Gate Project Updates Bill Foster

09/18/2014 Construction Committee

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute an amendment to an existing Caltrans or California Highway Patrol (CHP) agreement to provide enforcement services for the construction of Soundwall Packages 5, 6, 7 & 8.

Bryan Pennington

09/18/2014 Construction Committee

Division 13 Maintenance and Operations Facility

Increase the Life of Project Budget for Division 13 Maintenance and Operations Facility, increasing the Life of Project from initial project budget to increased project budget amount.

Bryan Pennington

09/18/2014 Executive Management Committee

NA


Adopt Station Names for Crenshaw/LAX Transit Project

Noelia Rodriguez


Quarterly Update on Veterans Hiring Initiative Don Ott


Receive and file Patricia Torres Bruno

10/15/2014 Ad Hoc Sustainability

Complete Streets Policy

Approve Metro Complete Streets Policy.

Martha Welborne


Management Audit Services FY 2014 Year-End Report

Receive and file the year-end report of Management Audit Services (Management Audit) for the period ending June 30, 2014.

NA


NA


Receive and file Bryan Pennington


Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant Program Round 4

Recommendation:A. Award $x,xxx,xxx in Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Grants to x recommended jurisdictions, as shows in Attachment A;

B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute grant Agreements for the funds; and

C. Approve the revised Lapsing Policy for the TOD Planning Grant Program

Martha Welborne


Report on FY 2015 Board Directed Positions for Bus Rapid Transit and Federal Grants and Loans

Receive and file this report on the Board’s direction that the CEO include two Full Time Equivalent positions in the FY 2015 Metro Budget, one for Countywide Bus Rapid Transit analysis and implementation and one sole point of contact for Federal grants and loans.

Martha Welborne


Active Transportation Program Cycle 1

A. Adopt SCAG ATP Cycle 1 Program

B. Receive and file report on impact to Call for Projects

C. Approve multi-year funding plan for projects not successful in ATP Cycle 1

Martha Welborne


Los Angeles World Airport's Automated People Mover

Receive and File this monthly update from the Los Angeles World Airports on the status of their Automated People Mover.

Martha Welborne


Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to:

A. Award a fixed price contract, Contract No. PS4710-XXXX to XXXX in the amount of $__________, for professional services to prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for various soundwall projects along the I-710 corridor, between Ocean Boulevard to State Route 60.

B. Execute individual contract modifications as requred, but not to exceed a total of up to 15% of the total contract amount to cover the cost of any unforeseen issues that my arise during the performance of the contract.

Bryan Pennington


Receive and file this status report on the Alternatives to be carreid forward into the Re-Circulated Draft I-710 EIR/EIS.

Bryan Pennington


Award Contract for Herbicide Application Services Bill Foster

Attachment 4

Summary of Changes to the 2015 CFP

8-14-14

Summary of Changes to the 2015 CFP

General

Adds First/Last Mile Improvements as evaluation criterion (up to 5 points)

Reduces weighting of Regional Significance/Intermodal Integration criterion by 5 points

Local Match requirement for RSTI/GMI decreases to 20% (from 35%)

Transit agencies eligible for federal funds are eligible applicants

Project Contact must be employee of Project Applicant

Removes redundancies; relocates general questions to Part I

Updates forecast year to 2040

Wayfinding signage encouraged, where appropriate

Submittal of project scope to CCCs no longer required

TEA mode no longer eligible

Successful projects must:o Adopt Complete Streets policyo Collect bicycle and pedestrian counts, where appropriateo Implement Sustainable Design Plan

Metro will extend the project only once, for a period up to 20 months

RSTI

Additional consideration given to projects which reduce VMT

Requires additional information on:o Any right-of-way issues which might affect project readinesso Regional Significance (CSAN, gap closure, proximity to major traffic generator, person

throughput)

Goods Movement

Defines a “major goods movement project” as a project with a total project cost of $40 millionor higher

Revises truck/traffic data questions to ask for peak hour truck volumes

Clarifies that a project can have up to 20% multimodal and up to 20% 3R components

Signal Synchronization

Modify eligible project tier descriptions: Minor change to encourage large regional complex

projects and emphasis on cross-jurisdictional integration

Updates the requirements to enter project data in to Metro’s map and database by allowing

this cost to be included under project expenses

Increases the awareness and attention to operations and maintenance plans: this includes a

request for information in the Description of Project section on how the project will be

integrated into the O&M Plan

Bicycle Improvements

Conventional Class III Bike Route (sharrow and “bike route” signs) are not eligible for funding.

However, enhanced Class III Bicycle Boulevards are still eligible

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Pedestrian Improvements

Questions on mobility and closing gaps added to Regional Significance and Intermodal

Integration

8-14-14

2015 CFP Bicycle Mode Updates: Class III Bicycle Facilities

Enhanced Class III (Bicycle Boulevards) = Eligible

Traffic calming devices

Diverters, curb-extensions

Roundabouts

Bike Directional Signage / Custom Signage

Green Paint/Green Sharrow Boxes

Bike Signals

Conventional Class III = Ineligible

ONLY Sharrows & Bike Route Signs

Documents

2014 08 21 SF Agenda v2 - Metromedia.metro.net/board/Agendas/2014/08_august/sfs_agenda_2014_… · 2014. His replacement will be Aziz Elattar, the current District 7 Transportation