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TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................... 1

STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION ................................................................................................................................. 5

CORRIDOR OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................................................. 6

CORRIDOR PERFORMANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 17

CORRIDOR CONCEPT ............................................................................................................................................... 24

RESOURCES .............................................................................................................................................................. 27

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Caltrans’ mission is to provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability. Transportation Concept Reports (TCRs) play an active role in achieving this mission to serve the traveling public. The TCR is primarily a technical document that: (1) identifies trends and deficiencies within a transportation corridor, and (2) provides a basis for considering future actions to preserve the integrity of the corridor over the long‐term. This information is valuable to Caltrans and its local and regional partners as they consider needs and priorities for future investments.

Figure 1: SR 33 Location Map

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ROUTE DESCRIPTION State Route (SR) 33 is a conventional highway facility of 13 miles in length within District 5, located in a rural agricultural zoned area in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. SR 33 crosses various Caltrans Districts. SR 33 begins at US 101 near the City of Ventura in District 7 until the route reaches the Santa Barbara/Ventura County line and into District 5. SR 33 travels north through the flat and rolling terrain for 8 miles. The route continues north entering San Luis Obispo County for 3 miles until it intersects into the SR 166. It continues eastward for 2 miles, meeting the San Luis Obispo/Kern County line into District 6. From District 6 the route continues north until it eventually terminates near Vernalis, California in District 10. The route has been divided into three sub‐segments for this TCR. The route provides the only access to the small rural unincorporated community of Ventucopa within Santa Barbara County. The route also serves as main access to predominant agricultural use. The route is surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest and the Cuyama River to the west. The primary purpose of SR 33 within District 5 is to serve local and recreational traffic to the Los Padres National Forest. SR 33 serves Los Padres National Forest providing direct access for outdoor recreational enthusiasts.

Figure 2: Ventucopa

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CORRIDOR PERFORMANCE KEY FINDINGS Caltrans historical data served as a basis for the technical analysis presented in this report. This includes 2014 Base Year and 2040 Horizon Year demand projections. The following summarizes the findings from the corridor performance analysis:

Segment1:

Base Year (2014) Conditions: Congestion is low in both directions.

Horizon Year (2040) Conditions: Congestion remains low in both directions.

CONCEPT RATIONALE The primary purpose of the SR 33 TCR is to develop strategies to manage the corridor and sustain existing transportation investments. Within the 20‐25 year planning horizon, the following key findings serve as the rationale for the corridor concept. The concept for the corridor was based on its generally lower traffic volumes, which provide acceptable conditions through the 20‐25 year planning period. Segment 1 Corridor Performance Key Findings:

Base Year (2014) Conditions: Congestion levels are low throughout the Segment.

Horizon Year (2040) Conditions: Congestion projected to remain low throughout the Segment.

California Street and Highway Code Chapter 2: Article 3,

Section 333 Route 33 is from: (a) Route 101 near Ventura to Route 150.

(b) Route 150 to Route 5 near Oilfields via the vicinity of Cuyama Valley and Maricopa and via Coalinga. (c) Route 5 to Route 152 via the vicinity of Mendota. (d) Route 152 west of Los Banos to Route 5 near Santa Nella. (e) Route 5 near Santa Nella to Route 140. (f) Route 140 to Route 5 near Vernalis.

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ROUTE CONCEPT

Table 1: SR 33 Route Concept

TCR STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE ROUTE CONCEPT

Table 2: TCR Strategies to Achieve the Route Concept

Segment

Sub‐

Segment

Segment Limits Existing

Conditions

Route Concept

1

‐

SB (PM 0.00/ PM 8.184) to SLO(PM 0.00/PM 4.951)

Two‐lane conventional highway Two‐lane conventional highway

1a SB (PM 0.00/8.184) Two‐lane conventional highway

Two‐lane conventional highway

1b SLO (0.00/2.802) Two‐lane conventional highway


1c SLO (2.802/4.951) Two‐lane conventional highway


Segment Description Location

1 2‐lane conventional highway with

improvements to support multi‐modal travel

(1) Add shoulders along the route to support bicyclists sharing the highway; (2) Provide for Complete Streets

within the community of Ventucopa.

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STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION

Stakeholder participation is important to the TCR development process. The success of the TCR is dependent on collaboration with all stakeholders in the development of the document. Stakeholder participation requires outreach to local agency staff, technical advisory committees, and community groups. Table 3 shows the stakeholders associated with SR 33. The objective of stakeholder outreach for the SR 33 TCR is to partner with the stakeholders in identifying existing information and the preferred long‐term concept.

Table 3: SR 33 Stakeholders

Stakeholder Role

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional Transportation Planning Agency

Santa Barbara County county

San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional Transportation Planning Agency

San Luis Obispo County county

Bike SLO County bicycle advocacy group

The Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) bicycle advisory committee

Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition bicycle advocacy group & resource organization

San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLORTA) Public transportation

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CORRIDOR OVERVIEW

ROUTE SEGMENTATION The segment is defined by post mile (PM) measures and commonly identifiable jurisdictional boundaries or landmarks (Table 4).

Table 4: SR 33 Route Segmentation

Segment

Sub‐Segment

Location Description

County_Route_Beg.

PM

County_Route_End

PM

1

SR 33 begins at Santa Barbara and Ventura County line and travels north for 8 miles. The route continues north entering San Luis Obispo County for 3 miles until it intersects into SR 166 located near the Kern

County line.

SB_33_0.00 SLO_33_0.00

SB_33_8.184 SLO_33_4.951

1a

Ventura‐Santa Barbara County

Line to Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo

Co Line

SB_33_0.00 SB_33_8.184

1b

Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo

Co Line to Jct. Rte.166 West

SLO_33_0.00 SLO_33_2.802

1c

Jct. Rte.166 West

To San Luis Obispo‐Kern County

Line

SLO_33_2.802 SLO_4.951

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ROUTE DESCRIPTION

Route Location and Characteristics:

SR 33 within District 5 is a rural conventional highway that stretches approximately 13 miles in length located in the counties of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. SR 33 begins at the Santa Barbara/Ventura County line and travels north for 8 miles. The route continues north entering San Luis Obispo County for 3 miles until it intersects SR 166 and continues eastward for 2 miles until the San Luis Obispo/Kern County line before continuing on into District 6.

Route Purpose:

The main purpose of SR 33 within the District is to accommodate regional and interregional traffic, which includes agricultural trucking and moving agricultural equipment from one farm site to another. SR 33 serves as access to the Los Padres National Forest as well as the small rural community of Ventucopa, which according to the United States Census, is counted with the population total of Santa Barbara County.

Route Designations:

The designations provide information regarding the facility itself and its intended use and also indicate the availability of special purpose funding related to the designation. The functional classification of SR 33 is a Rural Minor Arterial. This classification recognizes the need to link cities and larger towns with a system network capable of providing trips of relatively long lengths (Figure 2). Table 5 provides the route designations and characteristics for the Segment of SR 33.

Major Route Features:

SR 33 provides access to the Los Padres National Forest. SR 33 provides rural views of farmlands, orchards and open space leading to the very rural setting of the route’s corridor in the community of Ventucopa.

The corridor passes through farmlands within rural Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County in District 5. Any new project(s) proposed in the Route 33 corridor will be evaluated for their potential project‐related impacts to biological resources in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. In addition to the natural landscape, large portions of the land along the route are utilized for agriculture.

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Table 5: Route Designations

Segment 1

Freeway & Expressway No

Facility Type Conventional

Access Control No

National Highway System No

Strategic Highway Network No

Scenic Highway Eligible

Interregional Road System No

High Emphasis No

Focus Route No

Federal Functional Classification Minor Arterial

Goods Movement Route No

Truck Designation CA Legal Advisory/ Terminal Access

Rural/Urban/Urbanized Rural

Metropolitan Planning Organization

SBCAG

Regional Transportation Planning Agency

SBCAG

Congestion Management Agency

SBCAG

Local Agency Santa Barbara County

Tribes Chumash

Air District Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control

District

Terrain Flat

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LAND USE The existing land use along SR 33 is predominately agricultural with the exception of the unincorporated rural community of Ventucopa in the upper Cuyama Valley. Per the Santa Barbara County Zoning and Land Use map, existing land uses classified as agricultural shall remain unless changed by a county General Plan amendment. Per the Santa Barbara County Important Farmland 2012, the agricultural land use areas are predominantly defined as prime farmland and farmland of statewide importance. These categories identify quality soil having the ability to produce sustained high yields of crops. The Santa Barbara County Land Use Element of the General Plan indicates the potential for implementation of a utility‐scale solar photovoltaic facility located in the rural area of Cuyama Valley rural region. The County of Santa Barbara Planning and Development Energy Division website indicates that a proposed solar project which received Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisor approval known as the Cuyama Solar Array Project. The project would be located on approximately 330 acres of land southeast of the town of Cuyama along SR 166 west of SR 33. According to the Santa Barbara County Long Range Planning Division, there are no anticipated major growth traffic generators planned along the SR 33 that would be associated with continued agricultural use. Land uses currently in operation are expected to continue. The visual characteristics and existing land uses within the SR 33 corridor are natural rolling hills, farmland, and some sparse low density residential housing.

Community Characteristics:

The 2011 Santa Barbara County General Plan describes the rural community of Ventucopa in the upper Cuyama Valley as being a predominant agriculture industry for the community. The closest neighboring rural communities include Cuyama and New Cuyama located northwest along SR 166 which also has a primary land use in agriculture. Los Padres National Forest surrounds SR 33 with the Cuyama River located to the west.

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PEDESTRIAN FACILITY

SR 33 route in District 5 does not restrict pedestrians from using the highway. Currently, the existing land uses are mainly farmland with some sparse low density residential housing. Without any separated pedestrian facilities within the small rural community, pedestrians rely on the shoulder areas of the route for walking to the local restaurant/store. There are no proposed major developments of residential or commercial uses planned along SR 33. SR 33 traverses through the community creating two sides east and west.

Table 6: Pedestrian Facility

Segment 1

Post Mile SB (PM 0.00/ PM 8.184) to SLO(PM 0.00/PM 4.951)


SR 33 begins at Santa Barbara and Ventura County line and travels north for 8 miles. The route continues north

entering San Luis Obispo County for 3 miles until it intersects into SR 166 located near the Kern County line.

Pedestrian Access Prohibited

No

Sidewalk Present

No

Sidewalk Width N/A

Crossing Distance 30 ft.

Facility Description no obstacles

Role Minor

Volume Very Low

Alt. Facility N/A

Junction

Location SR 33/SR 166

Role MinorType At‐grade, not signalized

Large Corner No

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BICYCLE FACILITY

Currently, bicyclists ride along SR 33. Shoulder width is approximately 0‐4 feet and there are no parallel bike facilities to the route. The SBCAG 2015 Regional Active Transportation Plan and the San Luis Obispo County 2015/16 Bikeways Plan do not indicate any planned bike routes along SR 33. A social network for recreational bicyclists known as Strava is a free online platform that can be used by participants to record their personal bicycle activity using a compatible GPS device to upload activity to analyze and compare data. As frequency of use increases on a specific route or trail increases, the Strava Heat Map intensity alters from blue indicating lower usage to a bold red color of a thicker line weight for increased participant usage. The Strava Heat Map can be accessed by the following link: http://svgcesridvweb.ct.dot.ca.gov/arcgis/apps/OnePane/basicviewer/index.html?appid=6e38d42e6f924c5dabe91d16c6ce3f1b The predominately agricultural uses along the SR 33 route, with the exception of the unincorporated rural community of Ventucopa in the upper Cuyama Valley, currently do not contain any defined bikeways. Currently, the existing land uses are mainly farmland with some sparse low‐density residential housing. Any local bicyclists residing within Ventucopa or passing through traverse the shoulder areas and travel lanes of the route. There is no anticipated residential or commercial growth planned along SR 33 that would likely influence a connected bicycle lane network throughout Ventucopa, nor is a bicycle facility planned for the near future.

Table 7: Bicycle Facility

Segment 1

Post Mile SB (PM 0.00/ PM 8.184) to SLO(PM 0.00/PM 4.951)


SR 33 begins at Santa Barbara and Ventura County line and travels north for 8 miles. The route continues north entering San Luis Obispo County for 3 miles until it bisects into SR 166 located near the Kern

County line. Bicycle Access Prohibited No

Facility Type None

Outside Paved Shoulder Width

0‐4 ft.

Facility Description no obstacles

Distressed Shoulder Pavement

Major/Minor

Volume Low

Role Minor

Posted Speed Limit 55 mph.

Parallel Facility Present No

Parallel Bicycle Facility

Seg ID N/A

Name N/ALocation Description N/A

Facility Type N/A

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TRANSIT FACILITY

SR 33 is located partially in both Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County. According to public transit information provided by SBCAG and San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), there is no public transit service provided to the rural community of Ventucopa. Transit options are located primarily near and within the more densely populated centers of the counties’ and the regional transportation plans do not indicate intention for the expansion of services along this route.

FREIGHT SR 33 within District 5 is a rural conventional highway that stretches approximately 13 miles in length located in the counties of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. SR 33 begins at the Santa Barbara/Ventura County line and travels north for 8 miles. The route continues north entering San Luis Obispo County for 3 miles until it intersects SR 166 and continues eastward for 2 miles until the San Luis Obispo/Kern County line before continuing on into District 6.

The California Legal Advisory Route continues north entering San Luis Obispo County for 2 miles until it bisects SR 166 and continues eastward as a Terminal Access (STAA) for 5 miles ending at the San Luis Obispo/Kern County line. Mainly agricultural uses are located along the SR 33 corridor. SR 33 serves freight and goods movements needs through the region but is not identified as a Major Freight Facility as defined by the Caltrans 2014 California Freight Mobility Plan. (California Legal Advisory Route)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS The agricultural land use areas along SR 33 are predominantly defined as prime farmland and farmland of statewide importance. Prime farmland is located along the entire corridor. These categories identify quality soil having the ability to produce sustained high yields of crops. The Section 4(f) lands are publicly‐owned parks, recreation lands, or wildlife and waterfowl refuges located adjacent to the existing highway. Los Padres National Forest surrounds SR 33. The Cuyama River is located just to the west of the corridor. There are a handful of sections traversing the corridor categorized as 100‐Year flood zones. The SR 33 corridor is unique with large tracts of public land, open space, and agricultural lands occurring near or adjacent to the highway. These lands provide important habitat for many species of wildlife and plants. Identifying important habitat linkages along the highway corridor in long‐range plans provides transportation planners with better baseline information for aligning transportation projects in a regional perspective that will help maintain landscape connectivity for wildlife and plants, reduce habitat fragmentation and promote public safety.

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Table 8: Environmental Considerations

SEGMENT 1

Section 4(f) Land Medium

Coastal Zone No

Farmland/Timberland High

Environmental Justice N/A

Cultural Resources Low

Visual Aesthetics Medium

Geology/Soils/Seismic Low

Floodplain 100 year flood plain

Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Vulnerability

N/A

Hazardous Materials No

Natural Occurring Asbestos Low

Air

Quality

Ozone Nonattainment

PM 10 Nonattainment

PM 2.5 Unclassified

CO Attainment

Noise Low

Waters and Wetlands N/A

Wild and Scenic Rivers N/A

Special Status Species N/A

Fish passage N/A

Habitat Connectivity No

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Figure 3: SR 33 Flood Zone Classification

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Figure 4: SR 33 San Luis Obispo County Important Farmland 2012

IMPORTANT FARMLAND 2012 LEGEND

Prime Farmland

Farmland of Statewide Importance

Unique Farmland

Farmland of Local Importance

Grazing Land

Urban and Built‐Up Land

Other Land

Water

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Figure 5: SR 33 Santa Barbara County Important Farmland 2012

IMPORTANT FARMLAND 2012 LEGEND

Prime Farmland

Farmland of Statewide Importance

Unique Farmland

Farmland of Local Importance

Grazing Land

Urban and Built‐Up Land

Other Land

Water

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CORRIDOR PERFORMANCE

Performance of the SR 33 corridor is analyzed as follows:

System Characteristics identifies the general elements of the route.

System Operation is evaluated through regional traffic models and Caltrans historic data. For all segments, the base year Annual Average Daily Traffic is based on Caltrans historical data. Horizon year AADT projections were based on regional traffic model data.

Peak Hour analysis evaluated congestion during the PM Peak period as congestion is typically higher than during the AM Peak period. With commute traffic, when one direction is heavy in the morning commute, the opposite direction is typically heavy during the afternoon commute.

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SEGMENT1:

SB (PM 0.00/ PM 8.184) to SLO (PM 0.00/PM 4.951)

System Characteristics

The existing route is a 13‐mile two‐lane conventional highway within District 5. There are no existing separate bicycle or pedestrian facilities along the route. There are no transit routes along SR 33. This route is agricultural land use dominant with farm equipment utilizing the route along with unimproved frontage roads on the periphery. There are varying locations along the route that are considered minor to major distressed pavement. Outside paved shoulder width along SR 33 is approximately 0‐4 feet.

System Operations 2014 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) volume is approximately 550 to 4,730 vehicles per day (Table 9) along SR 33 Segment1. Daily volumes are expected to increase slightly by 2040 to a range of 1,060 to 5,310 (Table 9). The highest volume in 2013 is 5,100 located at the San Luis Obispo/Kern County line (PM 4.591) (Figure 11).

PM Peak Hour Data

Congestion is low in both directions for both base and horizon years (Figure 11).

Bottlenecks

In both the base year and horizon year, there are no projected bottlenecks.

Table 9: Segment 1‐Daily Traffic Data

AADT Base Year 2014 550 to 4,730

AADT Horizon Year 2040 1,060 to 5,310

AADT: Growth Rate (Vehicles/Year)

10 to 20

VMT Base Year 2014 17,290

VMT Horizon Year 2040 23,210

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Table 10: System Characteristics

Segment# 1

Existing Facility


General Purpose Lanes 2

Lane Miles 26.216

Centerline Miles 13.108

Median Width N/A

Median Characteristics N/A

HOV Lanes 0

HOV Characteristics N/A

HOT/Express Lanes 0

HOT/ Express Lanes Characteristics

N/A

Toll Lanes 0

Toll Lane Characteristics N/A

BRT Lanes 0

Auxiliary Lanes 0

Passing Lanes 0

Truck Climbing Lanes 0

Distressed Pavement Minor/Major

Concept Facility



Lane Miles 26.216


HOV Lanes 0

HOT Lanes 0

BRT Lanes 0

Toll Lanes 0

Aux Lanes 0

Passing Lanes 0


Post 25 Year facility



Lane Miles 26.216


HOV Lanes 0

HOT Lanes 0

BRT Lanes 0

Toll Lanes 0

Aux Lanes 0

Passing Lanes 0


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Figure 6: Segment 1‐ Historical AADT by Year

Figure 7: Segment 1‐ Historical AADT by Location

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

PM 0.000 AheadVentura‐Santa Barbara CountyLine

PM 0.000 AheadSanta Barbara/San Luis Obispo CoLine

PM 2.802 AheadJct. Rte.166 West

PM 4.951 BehindSan Luis Obispo‐Kern County Line

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

PM 0.000 Ahead

Ven

tura‐Santa Barbara

County Line

PM 0.000 Ahead

Santa Barbara/San Luis

Obispo Co Line

PM 2.802 Ahead

Jct. Rte.166 W

est

PM 4.951 Beh

ind

San Luis Obispo‐Kern

County Line

2005

2010

2013

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Table 11: Segment 1‐Peak Hour Traffic Data

Northbound Southbound

SegmentLength (Miles) 13.108

PM Peak Hour Directional Split Base Year 2014

36.8% to 50.1%

49.9% to 63.2%

PM Peak Hour Directional Split Horizon Year 2040

40.7% to 50.1%

49.9% to 59.3%

PM Peak Hour Volume Base Year 2014

90 to 400

30 to 200 40 to 200

PM Peak Hour Volume Horizon Year 2040

100 to 460

40 to 230 50 to 230

PM Peak Hour Growth Rate (vehicles/year)

1 to 2

PM Peak Hour VMT Base Year 2014

810 990

PM Peak Hour VMT Horizon Year 2040

970 1,120

PM Peak Hour VHT Base Year 2014

18 21

PM Peak Hour VHT Horizon Year 2040

21 24

PM Peak Hour V/C Base Year 2014

0.036 to 0.267

0.036 to 0.266

PM Peak Hour V/C Horizon Year 2040

0.043 to 0.305

0.042 to 0.304

PM Speed (mph) Base Year 2014 (Model Data)

40.0 to 55.0 mph

40.0 to 55.0 mph

PM Speed (mph) Horizon Year 2040 (Model Data)

40.0 to 55.0 mph

40.0 to 55.0 mph

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Figure 8: Segment 1‐Base Year/ Horizon Year Congestion

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CORRIDOR PERFORMANCE KEY FINDINGS

Caltrans historical data served as a basis for the technical analysis presented in this TCR. This includes 2014 Base Year and 2040 Horizon Year demand projections. The following summarizes the findings from the corridor performance analysis:

Segment 1:

Base Year (2014) Conditions: Congestion is low in both directions.

Horizon Year (2040) Conditions: Congestion remains low in both directions.

CONCEPT RATIONALE The primary purpose of the SR 33 TCR is to develop strategies to manage the corridor and sustain existing transportation investments. Within the 20‐25 year planning horizon, the following key findings serve as the rationale for the corridor concept. The concept for the corridor was based on its generally lower traffic volumes, which provide acceptable conditions through the 20‐25 year planning period. Segment 1 Corridor Performance Key Findings:

Base Year (2014) Conditions: Congestion levels are low throughout the Segment.

Horizon Year (2040) Conditions: Congestion projected to remain low throughout the Segment.

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CORRIDOR CONCEPT

ROUTE CONCEPT

Table 1.1: SR 33 Route Concept

TCR STRATEGIES TO ACHIEVE THE ROUTE CONCEPT

Table 2.1: TCR Strategies to Achieve the Route Concept

PLANNED AND PROGRAMMED PROJECTS AND STRATEGIES The route strategy is to maintain existing 2‐lane conventional highway.

Segment

Sub‐

Segment

Segment Limits Existing

Conditions

Route Concept

1

‐

SB (PM 0.00/ PM 8.184) to SLO(PM 0.00/PM 4.951)

Two‐lane conventional highway Two‐lane conventional highway

1a SB (PM 0.00/8.184) Two‐lane conventional highway


1b SLO (0.00/2.802) Two‐lane conventional highway


1c SLO (2.802/4.951) Two‐lane conventional highway


Segment Description Location

1 2‐lane conventional highway with

improvements to support multi‐modal travel

(1) Add shoulders along the route to support bicyclists sharing the highway; (2) Provide for Complete Streets

within the community of Ventucopa.

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COMPLETE STREETS ANALYSIS

Table 12: Complete Streets Analysis

ROUTE INFORMATION

District County Route P.M.

5 Santa Barbara Co./San Luis Obispo Co.

33 Segment1 SB (PM 0.00/ PM 7.29) to SLO(PM 0.00/PM 4.951)

ROUTE DESIGNATIONS PLACE DESIGNATION

Freeway & Expressway Conventional Rural/Urban/Urbanized Rural

National Highway System No MPO/RTPA SBCAG

Strategic Highway Network No Local Agency County of Santa

Barbara

Scenic Highway Eligible Tribes Chumash

Interregional Road System No

Federal Functional Classification Minor Arterial FC (4)

Truck Designation Terminal Access (STAA) and California Legal Advisory Route

COMPLETE STREETS ASSESMENT

Further evaluation for implementation of complete streets goals may be initiated as appropriate.

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CLIMATE CHANGE

Table 13: Climate Analysis

INITIAL ROUTE INFORMATION

a

How can this route be designed to reduce GHG emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and

80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050?

If there are any projects proposed along the route, a reduction of short‐term construction impacts due

to Particulate Matter (PM) emissions from any diesel engines within construction equipment is

recommended. Additionally, reducing and recycling construction and demolition waste can help reduce

GHG Emissions.

FINAL ROUTE INFORMATION

b

Does this project build climate preparedness and reduce GHG emissions? Y__/N _X_. If yes, describe. If

no, explain.

The analysis does not include redesign of the route function to implement reduced vehicle trips or the

addition of multi‐modal options for alternative travel methods.

c Does this route incorporate flexible and adaptive approaches to prepare for uncertain climate impacts?

No

d Does this route protect vulnerable populations?

No

e Does this route incorporate natural infrastructure solutions?

No

f

Is there a nexus between the project and the California Air Resource Board Climate Change Scoping Plan?

Y__/N_X. If yes, describe. If no, explain.

There is no nexus with the California Air Resource Board Climate Change Scoping Plan as the route is not

a part of any plans for increasing alternative transportation facilities (multi‐modal). No climate adaptive

materials have been included thus far.

g

Is there a nexus between the project and the state’s climate adaptation strategy, Safeguarding California?

Y__/N_X. If yes, describe. If no, explain.

There is no nexus at this time between the route and the state’s climate adaptation strategy,

Safeguarding California considering the route has no plans for increasing alternative transportation

facilities (multi‐modal). No climate adaptive materials have been included at this time.

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RESOURCES

LIST OF PREPARERS

The following people contributed directly and significantly to the production of this document and the project in general and were instrumental in managing the project through to the preparation of this document.

Rider, Brandy – Senior Transportation Planner

Fifteen years of experience in preparing TCRs, CSMPs, and environmental documents for CEQA/NEPA. Responsible for supervision and review of this document.

Berkman, Jeff – Transportation Engineer

Ten years of experience in transportation demand modeling. Responsible for analyzing existing and future traffic conditions in Corridor Performance.

Utter, Cindy – Associate Transportation Planner

Seventeen years of transportation planning experience. Facilitated review of TCR.

Streder, Melissa – Associate Transportation Planner

Six years of experience in transportation planning. Facilitated review of TCR.

Ochoa, Jimmy – Associate Transportation Planner

Four years of experience in transportation planning. Assisted in development of TCR.

Leal-Morales, Jillian – Transportation Planner

Seven years of experience in city planning. Responsible for overall preparation and management of TCR.

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SBCAG regional growth forecast

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Mindy Fogg, Interim Deputy Director. Santa Barbara County Long Range Planning Division.

County of Santa Barbara Planning & Development. 123 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101. (805) 884‐6848

State of California Department of Conservation CGS Regulatory Maps

http://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/informationwarehouse/index.html?map=regulatorymaps Strava Cycling Heat Map

http://svgcesridvweb.ct.dot.ca.gov/arcgis/apps/OnePane/basicviewer/index.html?appid=6e38d42e6f924c5dabe91d16c6ce3f1b

Environmental Considerations section addressing habitat connectivity

Spencer, W.D., P. Beier, K. Penrod, K. Winters, C. Paulman, H. Rustigian‐Romsos, J. Strittholt, M. Parisi, and A. Pettler. 2010. California Essential Habitat Connectivity Project: A Strategy for Conserving a Connected California. Prepared for California Department of Transportation, California Department of Fish and Game, and Federal Highways Administration.

APPENDICES:

The following appendices can be accessed at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/planning/system_planning.htm#TCRs.

Appendix A: SR 33 Data Sheet Appendix B: About the TCR

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Documents

FINAL SR33 TCR 2017 - dot.ca. · PDF file33 begins at US 101 near the City of Ventura in District 7 until the route reaches the Santa Barbara/Ventura County line and into