POLICY BOARD MEETING 3/16/16 · 3/16/2016 · of the regular agenda and any off-agenda matters before the Policy Board for consideration. However, California law prohibits the Policy

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

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

MODESTO, CA MARCH 16, 2016 (WEDNESDAY)

6:00 PM Board Agendas and Minutes: Policy Board agendas, minutes and copies of items to be considered by the StanCOG Policy Board are available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at the StanCOG offices located at 1111 “I” Street, Suite 308, Modesto, CA during normal business hours. The documents are also available on StanCOG’s website at www.stancog.org/policy-board.shtm. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Policy Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection at the address listed above during normal business hours. These documents are also available on StanCOG’s website, subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting. Public Comment Period: Matters under the jurisdiction of the Policy Board, and not on the posted agenda, may be addressed by the general public at the beginning of the regular agenda and any off-agenda matters before the Policy Board for consideration. However, California law prohibits the Policy Board from taking action on any matter which is not on the posted agenda unless it is determined to be an emergency by the Policy Board. Any member of the public wishing to address the Policy Board during the “Public Comment” period will be limited to 5 minutes unless the Chair of the Board grants a longer period of time. At a Special Meeting, members of the public may address the Board on any item on the Agenda at the time the item is considered by the Board. Public Participation on a Matter on the Agenda: Please step to the podium at the time the agenda item is announced by the Chairperson. In order to ensure that interested parties have an opportunity to speak, any person addressing the Policy Board will be limited to a maximum of 5 minutes unless the Chair of the Board grants a longer period of time. Reasonable Accommodations: This Agenda shall be made available upon request in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12132) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code § 54954.2). Persons requesting a disability related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting should contact Cindy Malekos at (209) 525-4600 during regular business hours at least 72 hours prior to the time of the meeting to enable StanCOG to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. Notice Regarding Non-English Speakers: StanCOG Policy Board meetings are conducted in English and translations to other languages is not provided. Anyone wishing to address the Policy Board is advised to have an interpreter or to contact Cindy Malekos at (209) 525-4600 during regular business hours at least 72 hours prior to the time of the meeting so that StanCOG can provide an interpreter. Aviso con Respecto a Personas que no Hablan el Idioma de Inglés: Las reuniónes de la Mesa Directiva del Consejo de Gobiernos de Stanislaus son conducidas en Inglés y traducciones a otros idiomas no son disponibles. Cualquier persona que desea dirigirse a la Mesa Directiva se le aconseja que traiga su propio intérprete o llame a Cindy Malekos al (209) 525-4600 durante horas de oficina regulares o a lo menos 72 horas antes de la reunión de la Mesa Directiva del Consejo de Gobiernos de Stanislaus, para proporcionarle con un intérprete.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS These matters may be presented only by interested persons in the audience. Discussion is limited to five minutes or at the discretion of the Chair.

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5. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Motion to Approve Policy Board Minutes of 2/17/16

B. Motion to Adopt Resolution 15-26 to Approve the Amended FFY 2013-15 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 Second Call for Projects Regional Project Priority List

6. PRESENTATIONS

A. Commute Connection Annual Report

B. South County Corridor Project Status Update 7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

A. State Route 132 West Freeway/Expressway Project Update (Verbal Report)

B. Motion to Adopt Resolution 15-27 to Adopt the FY 2016/17 Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report

C. State Budget Procurement Efforts (Verbal Report)

D. Transportation Expenditure Plan for the Stanislaus Region Update (Verbal Report)

8. INFORMATION ITEMS The following items are for information only.

A. 2017 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 3 Update

B. 2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report FFY 2015/16

C. Executive Committee Minutes of 3/7/16

D. Management and Finance Committee Minutes of 2/29/16 E. Citizens Advisory Committee Minutes of 3/2/16 F. Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) Minutes of 3/1/16 G. Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Minutes of 3/2/16 9. CALTRANS REPORT

10. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

11. MEMBER REPORTS

12. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

A. Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: Legislative Consultant/Lobbyist

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13. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION

A. Report from Closed Session

14. ADJOURNMENT

Next Regularly Scheduled Policy Board Meeting: April 20, 2016 (Wednesday) @ 6:00 pm StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA 95354

CONSENT CALENDAR

• stanCOG ~ Stanislaus Council of Governments

PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:

1. CALL TO ORDER

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

Modesto, CA

Minutes of February 17,2016 (Wednesday) 6:00pm

Chair Vito Chiesa, Jim DeMartini, Bill O'Brien, Terry Withrow (Stanislaus County); Vice-Chair Bill Zoslocki, Jenny Kenoyer, Tony Madrigal (City of Modesto); Mike Kline (City of Ceres); Jill Silva (City of Hughson); Nick Candea (City ofNewman); Tom Dunlop (City of Oakdale); Luis Molina (City of Patterson); Richard O'Brien (City of Riverbank); Gary Soiseth (City of Turlock); Mike Van Winkle (City of Waterford)

Ken Baxter (Caltrans, District 1 0); Monica Streeter (Neumiller and Beardslee); Jeanette Fabela, Elisabeth Hahn, Cindy Malekos, Isael Ojeda, Rosa Park, Regina Valentine, Robin Whitehead (StanCOG); Gus Khouri via teleconference (Kl1ouri Consulting); Scott Calkins, Nick Stokman, Don Calkins (Members of the Public); Cliff Chambers (Mobility Planners)

Chair Vito Chiesa called the meeting to order at 6:01p.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLL CALL

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Scott Calkins asked about the status of the State Route 132 project. Nick Stokman provided comments on behalf of Eileen Wyatt Stokman regarding the proposed transportation measure and her support of ACE.

5. CONSENT CALLENDAR

A. Motion to Approve Policy Board Minutes of 1/20/16

B. Motion to Adopt Resolution 15-20 to Adopt the Methodology for the Distribution of Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) Funds for FFY 2018/19 - 2019/20 Member Bill O'Brien suggested reviewing the formula in the future to make it more balanced based on the use of roads; Member Jim DeMartini agreed.

C. Motion to Adopt Resolution 15-21 to Adopt the Methodology for the Distribution of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Funds for FFY 2018/19 -2019/20

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*By Motion (Member Tony Madrigal/Member Richard O'Brien), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board approved the Consent Calendar.

6. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS

A. Motion to Adopt Resolution 15-22 to Adopt the FY 2016/17 Local Transportation Funds (L TF) and State Transit Assistance Funds (STA) Apportionments Robin Whitehead explained that the County Auditor-Controller had recommended an LTF estimate of $20,400,000. She also said an STA estimate of $2,300,000 had been announced by the State Controller the prior day.

*By Motion (Member Bill Zoslocki/Member Jenny Kenoyer), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board adopted Resolution 15-22 to adopt the FY 2016/17 Local Transportation Funds (L TF) and State Transit Assistance Funds (STA) Apportionments.

B. Motion to Adopt Resolution 15-23 to Approve the Public Transit- Human Services Coordination Plan Cliff Chambers provided an overview of the Human Services Coordination Plan. He described the public outreach process that provided input for the plan, and detailed the strategies identified for coordinating services to meet mobility needs and gaps identified in the region.

*By Motion (Member Jenny Kenoyer/Member Tony Madrigal), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board adopted Resolution 15-23 to approve the Public Transit - Human Services Coordination Plan.

C. Motion to Adopt Resolution 15-24 to Revise the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) Jeanette Fabela repmted that the 2016 STIP Fund Estimate had been reduced based on the decline in the 2016-17 Price-Based Excise Tax projections which was resulting in the California Transportation Commission (CTC) having to delete and delay many 2016 STIP projects. She said it was proposed to delay the McHenry Avenue Widening project from FFY 2017/18 to FFY 2019/20 for this reason. Rosa Park and Gus Khouri explained that StanCOG was working to maintain funding for the region's projects in the 2016 RTIP. Scott Calkins suggested deleting the SR 132 West project.

*By Motion (Member Luis Molina/Member Richard O'Brien), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board adopted Resolution 15-24 to revise the 2016 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP).

D. Motion to Adopt Resolution 15-25 to Approve the Transportation Expenditure Plan Expense Distribution to Member Agencies Rosa Park said that it had been discussed how to distribute the expenses of the Expenditure Plan Environmental Impact Rep01t and the Education and Outreach to each jurisdiction at the last Management and Finance Committee meeting. She said that three options--by population, sales tax or road tax-had been reviewed and it was unanimous to use the sales tax fmmula. Don Calkins expressed concerns about spending money for this purpose.

*By Motion (Member Bill Zoslocki/Member Gary Soiseth), and a unanimous vote, the Policy Board adopted Resolution 15-25 to approve the Transportation Expenditure Plan Expense Distribution to Member Agencies.

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

A. 2016 Sacramento VaUey Voice


C. Management and Finance Committee Minutes of 2/1116

D. Citizens Advisory Committee Minutes of 2/3/16

E. Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) Minutes of2/2/16

F. Valley Vision Stanislaus (VVS) Steering Committee Minutes of2/2/16

8. CALTRANS REPORT Ken Baxter reported on attending the Califomia Transportation Foundation Summit on February 10 where the state's funding shortage was discussed. He provided information on a comprehensive statewide rail plan that was being developed.

9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Rosa Park said she made the first presentation on the Expenditure Plan at the Patterson City Council the prior night. She also reported that she and Member Luis Molina had attended the NARC Conference in Washington, DC, and that the Valley Voice trip to Sacramento was upcoming that Member Bill O'Brien would be leading. Monica Streeter provided members with updated copies of the Brown Act.

10. MEMBER REPORTS- NONE

11. ADJOURNMENT Chair Vito Chiesa adjoumed the meeting at 7:03pm.

Next Regularly Scheduled Policy Board Meeting: March 16, 2016 (Wednesday) @ 6:00pm StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA 95354

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

FROM: Elisabeth Hahn, Senior Planner Regina Valentine, Associate Planner

DATE: March 7, 2016

SUBJECT: Amended FFY 2013-15 FTA Section 5310 Second Call for Projects Regional Project Priority List

Recommendation By Resolution: Adopt Resolution 15-26 approving the Amended FFY 2013-15 FTA Section 5310 Second Call for Projects Regional Project Priority List, submitted by Manteca C.A.P.S. Corporation, Howard Training Center, and Paratransit Inc. and authorize the Executive Director to execute documents required under FTA Section 5310. Background In accordance with MAP-21, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is working in collaboration with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Rail and Mass Transportation, to administer Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2013-15 FTA Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program grant funds. The FTA 5310 is a competitive grant program intended to enhance mobility for seniors and persons with disabilities by providing funds for programs to serve the special needs of transit-dependent populations beyond traditional public transportation services and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) complementary paratransit services. For FFY 2013-15, the State of California is receiving approximately $13 million in 5310 apportionments from the FTA for eligible projects. During this grant cycle, applicants had the option of submitting a “traditional” application for capital projects or an “expanded” application for alternative transportation projects that exceed the requirements of the ADA. Eligible applicants include states or local government agencies, private non-profit organizations, or operators of public transportation. With StanCOG’s assistance, Caltrans released a Call for Projects October 1, 2014 with applications received from Manteca C.A.P.S. Corporation and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton. Both projects were fully funded with a remaining balance for the FTA 5310 regional apportionment. For this reason, StanCOG released a Second Call for Projects on July 29, 2015 and applications were due on September 8, 2015.

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For the Second Call for Projects, StanCOG received applications from three private, non-profit organizations for this competitive grant cycle: Manteca C.A.P.S. Corporation, Howard Training Center, and Paratransit Inc., operator of the Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA) of the Stanislaus Region. At the October 21, 2015 Policy Board meeting, Resolution 15-07 was adopted approving the FFY 2013-15 FTA Section 5310 Second Call for Projects Regional Project Priority List, which included these projects. Discussion As the Regional Transportation and Planning Agency (RTPA) for Stanislaus County, StanCOG is responsible for evaluating the applications and completing a prioritized project list for Stanislaus County in accordance with FTA Circular C9070.1G and the 5310 Ineligible Expenses Lists, as well as, the California Transportation Commission’s criteria for establishing project eligibility, project need, project effectiveness, applicant ability, and overall transit coordination efforts. StanCOG staff reviewed and evaluated the three applications received for this Second Call for Projects. As was included in Resolution 15-07, the scores for the requests in the grant applications are provided in Table 1, below.

Table 1: Project Scoring and Funding Included in Adopted Resolution 15-07 Traditional Application Projects

Applicant Project Request Section I Score

Section II Score

Section III Score

Section IV Score

Total Project Score

Funding Request

Manteca C.A.P.S. Corporation

Medium Bus (12 Ambulatory, 2 Wheelchair)

32 16 20 19 87 $67,000


32 16 14 19 81 $67,000

Howard Training Center

Small Bus (8 Ambulatory, 2 Wheelchair)

30 15 12 18 75 $60,000

Expanded Application Projects

Applicant Project Request

Section A Score

Section B Score

Section C Score

Section D Score

Section E Score

Total Project Score

Funding Request

Paratransit Inc.

Volunteer Coordinator Pilot Project

19 20 14 19 6 78 $88,468

On February 18, 2016, Caltrans notified StanCOG that the price for all FTA 5310 buses has been increased by $3,000 per vehicle per their contract with the bus manufacturers. For this reason, the project funding amounts included in adopted Resolution 15-07 must to be amended to reflect the price increase. These project funding changes are provided in Table 2, below.

Table 2: Amended Project Funding Amounts Traditional Application Projects

Applicant Project Request Funding Request Adopted in Resolution 15 -07

Amended Funding Request

Manteca C.A.P.S. Corporation


$67,000 $70,000


$67,000 $70,000

Howard Training Center Small Bus (8

Ambulatory, 2 Wheelchair)

$60,000 $63,000

Expanded Application Projects

Applicant Project Request Funding Request Adopted in Resolution 15 -07

Amended Funding Request

Paratransit Inc. Volunteer Coordinator Pilot Project $88,468 $79,468

Advisory Committee Action At the March meeting, the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) recommended that the Policy Board adopt Resolution 15-26 approving the amended FFY 2013-15 FTA Section 5310 Second Call for Projects Regional Project Priority List. Should you have any questions regarding this staff report, please contact Rosa De León Park, Executive Director, at 209-525-4600 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Attachments:

1. Resolution 15-26 Approving the Amended FFY 2013-15 FTA Section 5310 Second Call for Projects Regional Project Priority List, Submitted by Manteca C.A.P.S. Corporation, Howard Training Center, and Paratransit Inc. and Authorizing the Executive Director to Execute Documents Required Under FTA Section 5310

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STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RESOLUTION 15-26

APPROVING THE AMENDED FFY 2013-15 FTA SECTION 5310 SECOND CALL FOR PROJECTS REGIONAL PROJECT PRIORITY LIST, SUBMITTED BY

MANTECA C.A.P.S. CORPORATION, HOWARD TRAINING CENTER, AND PARATRANSIT INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO

EXECUTE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED UNDER FTA SECTION 5310 WHEREAS, the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is a Regional

Transportation Planning Agency and a Metropolitan Planning Organization, in accordance with to State and Federal designation; and

WHEREAS, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Grant Program was

established for meeting the transportation needs of elderly persons and persons with disabilities in areas where public mass transportation services are otherwise unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate; and

WHEREAS, StanCOG has reviewed the FTA Section 5310 “traditional” and “expanded” Grant Program applications for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2013-15, submitted by Manteca C.A.P.S. Corporation, Howard Training Center, and Paratransit Inc.; and

WHEREAS, the project funding requests, submitted by Manteca C.A.P.S. Corporation,

Howard Training Center, and Paratransit Inc., have been evaluated pursuant to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) adopted project-scoring criteria; and

WHEREAS, StanCOG certifies that the projects recommended for funding are consistent

with the StanCOG Public Transit – Human Services Coordination Plan, Regional Transportation Plan, and Federal Transportation Improvement Program; and

WHEREAS, the StanCOG Policy Board adopted Resolution 15-07 on October 21, 2015

approving the FFY 2013-15 FTA Section 5310 Second Call for Projects Regional Project Priority List; and

WHEREAS, StanCOG was notified by Caltrans that the price for all FTA Section 5310

buses has been increased by $3,000 per vehicle per their contract with the bus manufacturers; and

WHEREAS, the increase in vehicle prices has resulted in the need to amend the funding

amounts per project included in the FFY 2013-15 FTA Section 5310 Second Call for Projects Regional Project Priority List.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the StanCOG Policy Board approves the

project requests and evaluations identified on the Amended FFY 2013-15 FTA Section 5310 Second Call for Projects Regional Project Priority List, submitted by Manteca C.A.P.S. Corporation, Howard Training Center, and Paratransit Inc., as described in Exhibit A.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director is hereby authorized and empowered to execute, in the name of the Stanislaus Council of Governments, administrative modifications and file all certification of assurances, contracts or agreements, and any other documents required by the Federal Transit Administration to implement and carry out the purposes specified in this resolution.

The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Stanislaus Council

of Governments, on the 16th day of March, 2016. A motion was made and seconded to adopt the foregoing Resolution. Motion carried and the Resolution was adopted.

MEETING DATE: March 16, 2016

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VITO CHIESA, CHAIRMAN

ATTEST:

__________________________________________ ROSA DE LEÓN PARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

EXHIBIT A

FFY 2013-15 FTA Section 5310 Regional Project Priority List (Traditional)

Applicant Project Type Quantity If Replacement Vehicle - VIN

Section I Score

Section II Score

Section III Score

Section IV Score

Project Score

Funding Request

Manteca C.A.P.S.

Corporation

Vehicle

Medium Bus, 12 Ambulatory

Passengers, 2 Wheelchair

(Replacement)

1 40383 32 16 20 19 87 $70,000

Vehicle

Medium Bus, 12 Ambulatory

Passengers, 2 Wheelchair (Service

Expansion)

1 N/A 32 16 14 19 81 $70,000

Howard Training Center

Vehicle

Small Bus, 8 Ambulatory, 2

Wheelchair (Service Expansion)

1 N/A 30 15 12 18 75 $63,000

FFY 2013-15 FTA Section 5310 Regional Project Priority List (Expanded) Applicant Project Type Quantity Section A

Score Section B

Score Section C

Score Section D

Score Section E

Score Project Score

Funding Request

Paratransit Inc.

Operating Assistance

Volunteer Coordinator Pilot Project 1.25 Years 19 20 14 19 6 78 $79,468

PRESENTATIONS

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


DATE: March 7, 2016

SUBJECT: Commute Connection Annual Report

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

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

Annually, Commute Connection provides a report to the StanCOG committees and Policy Board highlighting the program’s latest accomplishments.

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New Projects and Enhancements Trip Planning/Ridematching System In October 2015, MyCommuteConnection.com was launched serving as a multi-modal transportation trip planning system for the community. The goal of the system is to offer commuters convenience and accessibility, provide employers with a self-supporting tool, and present stakeholders and the community with data and more information about their commute options. Since its launching, the database of users has grown by 20%. Features of the system include the following:

• Multi-Modal Trip Planner • Mobile Option • Commuter Dashboard • Competitions/Campaigns • Survey Management • Event Planning & Ridesharing • GIS Cluster Mapping & Analysis • Multiple Language Support

Enhanced Vanpool Subsidy Vanpooling is a very efficient, flexible and effective method of reducing traffic congestion. With a large number of long distance commutes to and from Stanislaus County, Commute Connection enhanced the existing vanpool subsidy program in an effort to increase interest and participation. The existing subsidy offered $150 per month for up to a year for new vans. The new program, which began in 2016, offers $200 per month during the first year of operation for new vans, and $100 per month for subsequent years. Database Sharing with Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Nearly 65,000 commuters travel to the Bay Area for employment from the Commute Connection service area: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Merced Counties. Since Commute Connection does not have direct access to employers in the Bay Area, an agreement with MTC was executed in November 2014 to access the Bay Area 511 commuter database. With this access, Commute Connection is able to reach residents that are commuting to the Bay Area for employment from the Stanislaus region. This effort provides a new target list of approximately 1,400 commuters originating in the Commute Connection service area. Long Term Strategic Marketing Plan and Website Development With changes in consumer interests, behavior and technology, Commute Connection is currently working with a marketing and research agency to revamp program tools and services to align with audience preferences. Elements such as the program name, logo, marketing collateral, website, and outreach strategies are being examined and enhanced as part of this effort. A research phase is currently in progress which includes stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and surveys.

Commute Connection’s July 2014 – December 2015 Outreach Activity

Employer and Community Outreach During this period, Commute Connection’s outreach resulted in 923 new commuters (238 from Stanislaus County) added to the Commute Connection database as well as the addition of 120 vanpools (26 from Stanislaus County). Commute Connection worked with employers and community organizations in the Stanislaus region to educate employees on the benefits, tools and services available for alternative transportation. This involved 74 one-on-one meetings, exhibits at employer sites, city council presentations and workshops to customize programs based on the various needs.

Community Events Commute Connection helped cities plan events for Rideshare Week and Bike Month by providing tools such as raffle prizes, promotional items, planning assistance, proclamation presentations and staff resources to attract and increase participation. There were 1,041 Rideshare Week participants and 821 Bike to Work Month participants from the Commute Connection tri-county service area. Of those numbers, the Stanislaus region saw enthusiastic participation in these community outreach campaigns, with 355 Rideshare Week participants and 291 Bike to Work Month participants.

Partnerships Commute Connection staff worked directly with employers providing tools to the businesses for the implementation of Trip Reduction Rule 9410, a mandate established by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) requiring employers with 100 or more eligible employees at a worksite to establish employee trip-reduction programs. Staff also presented and participated in a SJVAPCD Marketing Workshop providing outreach services to 85 employers registered within Stanislaus County.

Additionally, regarding partnerships for special events such as Bike to Work and Rideshare Week, Commute Connection solicited sponsorships and contributions/donations from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, Diamond Foods, Frito Lay, The Cupcake Lady, San Joaquin Bike Coalition, and REI. Contributions and donations were applied to county-wide raffles and promotional items to encourage more community participation. Advisory Committee Action This item was presented to the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), the Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council, and Management and Finance Committee (MFC). No comments were identified at the meetings. Should you have any questions regarding this staff report, please contact Rosa De León Park, Executive Director, at 209-525-4600 or via e-mail at [email protected].


Background On March 19, 2014, the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) issued a request for proposals for soliciting the professional services of a qualified consultant for conducting a South County Corridor Feasibility Study (SCC) analysis. In October 2014, StanCOG entered into a Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin International, a multi-disciplinary engineering firm, to perform the work.

StanCOG is facilitating the South County Corridor Feasibility Study, and the Cities of Patterson, Newman, Turlock, Stanislaus County and StanCOG are contributing to the study as part of a joint effort to provide the $350,000 needed for funding the Feasibility Study Analysis.

The SCC is a proposed 4-lane divided expressway connecting SR 99 to I-5. The study analyzes potential corridor alignments for enhancing east-west travel in the southern portion of Stanislaus County.

The purpose of the study is to foster and promote a viable and vital expressway facility to improve east-west goods movement and promote a successful business climate, including the inclusion of appropriate, desirable land uses to increase investments and enhance the SCC area for all travel modes.

Discussion A total of nine public workshops were conducted for the study with three meetings held in each of the Cities of Newman, Patterson, and Turlock. As a result of the workshops, T.Y. Lin identified 97 conceptual alignment alternatives, based on the project development team and public input, that span the entire length of the corridor study area. To reduce the 97 conceptual alternatives to a more manageable number, a subsequent alternative screening was conducted with consideration of the project purpose and need, constructability and operational feasibility. Another alternative screening analysis was then performed that took into consideration each alternative’s ability to:

• Provide the efficient movement of people, as well as goods and services,

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

FROM: Elisabeth Hahn, Senior Planner Isael Ojeda, Assistant Planner

DATE: March 2, 2016

SUBJECT: South County Corridor Project Status Update

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• Enhance local, regional, interregional, and statewide connectivity, • Promote and support general plans, • Reduce travel times within the corridor, • Minimize environmental impacts, • Improve safety, and • Be cost effective.

The Draft South County Corridor Feasibility Study is available for review on the StanCOG website at http://www.stancog.org/pdf/draft-south-county-corridor-feasibility-study.pdf. Staff anticipates bringing a resolution to the Policy Board for approval of the Final Draft South County Corridor Feasibility Study in May. Advisory Committee Action: This staff report was presented to the Technical Advisory Committee, Management and Finance Committee, and the Citizens Advisory Committee. No comments were made. Should you have any questions regarding this staff report, please contact Elisabeth Hahn, Senior Planner, at 209-525-4633 or via e-mail at [email protected].

http://www.stancog.org/pdf/draft-south-county-corridor-feasibility-study.pdf


DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS

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


DATE: March 7, 2016

SUBJECT: FY 2016/17 Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report

Recommendation By Resolution: Adopt Resolution 15-27 adopting the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report with the finding that there are no unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet for the FY 2016/17. Background In accordance with the Transportation Development Act (TDA), regional transportation planning agencies must complete an annual unmet needs assessment process to identify potential transit needs within the County, which are not being met by current public transit operators. Any identified transit need is further analyzed for reasonableness based upon definitions and guidelines adopted by the State and Policy Board. If an “unmet transit need” is identified as “reasonable to meet,” Local Transportation Funds (LTF) must be budgeted for the service for the upcoming 2016/17 Fiscal Year (FY) prior to funds being allocated for non-transit purposes. Discussion Staff has completed extensive outreach for the FY 2016/17 unmet transit needs process, which included the following activities:

• Fourteen presentations of the unmet transit needs assessment process, and announcement

of the public hearings, were provided to the City Councils in, or adjacent to, the cities where the public hearings were held, as well as the Stanislaus County Commission on Aging, Services to Older Adults Advisory Committee, Veterans Advisory Commission, and El Concilio; and

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• StanCOG staff, in coordination with staff from MOVE, StaRT, MAX/MADAR, CAT/CDAR, and BLST/DART, visited 13 senior congregate meal sites adjacent to the public hearing locations to describe the unmet transit needs assessment process, announce the public hearings, provide members of the public with information about existing transportation services in the region, and solicit public comments regarding any potential transit needs; and

• Notices for the public hearings were circulated in the region's English and Spanish

newspapers for general circulation, and in the local newspapers for the cities where, or adjacent to where, the public hearings were held; and

• Special flyers (in English and Spanish) announcing the StanCOG Policy Board, Patterson,

Oakdale, and Ceres public hearings were placed in all of the StaRT, BLST/DART and CAT/CDAR buses prior to the hearing dates and distributed at various locations throughout the County; and

• Public hearing notices (in English and Spanish) were placed in the utility bills for

residents in the cities of Oakdale and Patterson. In addition, staff provided an Unmet Transit Needs form for distribution to the region’s public transit operators and various social service agencies to solicit public comments on transportation needs. These forms were also posted online on the StanCOG website for members of the public to fill out and e-mail directly to StanCOG staff should they wish to identify a potential unmet transit need. Furthermore, StanCOG staff coordinated with the MOVE, the region's four public transit operators, and the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) to promote awareness of the unmet transit needs assessment process occurring in the region. Lastly, as required by the TDA, four public hearings were held to gather public comments regarding potential unmet transit needs in the Stanislaus County region. The hearings were conducted on: October 21, 2015 at the StanCOG Policy Board Room; November 12, 2015 at the Hammon Senior Center in Patterson; December 15, 2015 at the Gene Bianchi Community Center in Oakdale; and January 19, 2016 at the Ceres Community Center in Ceres. Staff received a total of 102 comments during this year's assessment. These comments are documented and analyzed in the FY 2016/17 DRAFT Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report. These comments are accessible via the following website link http://www.stancog.org/pdf/draft-fy-2016-17-unmet-transit-needs-report.pdf . Three comments identified unmet transit needs due to a lack of dial-a-ride service in the unincorporated communities of Valley Home and Knights Ferry, and two comments identified unmet transit needs due to a lack of Sunday service for BLST and StaRT. Although these comments were found to be unmet transit needs, they do not satisfy the "reasonable to meet" definition established by the Policy Board.

http://www.stancog.org/pdf/draft-fy-2016-17-unmet-transit-needs-report.pdf

The following sections briefly describe additional comments that were received. Through the analysis that was performed, staff determined that these comments are not "unmet transit needs" per the StanCOG Policy Board's adopted definition. Comments Regarding Changes to Routes and Schedules Comments included requests for changes to daily bus service schedules throughout the region. Such requests are not “unmet transit needs” per the Policy Board’s adopted definitions, though they provide valuable feedback from the community to the transit operators. All of the region’s operators continually monitor their services, bus routes and schedules and adjust operations to maximize ridership and service area. Any future changes to accommodate these service requests will be made at the discretion of the transit operators. Comments Regarding Public Awareness of Existing Services Several comments were received that identified a need for transit services that, if established, would duplicate existing services provided in the region. Some individuals also specifically identified that they needed specialized service outside of existing public transportation because of their physical and/or cognitive condition(s). While these comments do not identify any unmet transit need, they illustrate the need to educate the public regarding existing transit services already provided in Stanislaus County. MOVE also coordinates with both the region's public transit, and public and private social service agencies to provide specialized transportation services to individuals who may not be able to utilize traditional public transportation services due to their physical and/or cognitive condition(s). StanCOG recognizes that additional public outreach and education regarding the transit service opportunities in this region is vital. In coordination, MOVE, the four public transit operators, SSTAC, and StanCOG will continue to promote efforts to raise public awareness and an understanding of the many existing transit services afforded throughout Stanislaus County. Comments Regarding Transit Service to Areas Outside of Stanislaus County Similar to last year's assessment, comments were received regarding interregional transportation services to neighboring counties. While some of the region's transit operators provide limited interregional services to neighboring counties during the work week commute periods and/or for special medical appointments in the Bay Area, StanCOG recognizes that these services are being provided at the discretion of the operators. Should demand exist, these operators can establish future interregional services at their discretion. Comments Regarding Facility Matters Several comments were received this year that pertained to bus stop facility needs and/or operational matters such as transit operator policies. While not identified as unmet transit needs, these comments were captured and provided to the transit operators so that they may be taken into consideration in evaluating and maintaining their transit systems’ ongoing operations.

Advisory Committee Action The Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) and the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) recommended that the Policy Board adopt Resolution 15-27 adopting the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report with the finding that there are no unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet for the FY 2016/17. This item was also presented to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Management and Finance Committee (MFC) for review and discussion. No comments were identified at the meetings. Should you have any questions regarding this staff report, please contact Rosa De León Park, Executive Director, at 209-525-4600 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Attachments:

1. Resolution 15-27 Adopting the FY 2016/17 Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report With the Finding That There Are No Unmet Transit Needs That Are Reasonable to Meet for the FY 2016/17

2. An Electronic Copy of the FY 2016/17 Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report is accessible on StanCOG’s website, via the following link:




STANISLAUS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RESOLUTION 15-27

ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS REPORT WITH THE FINDING THAT THERE

ARE NO UNMET TRANSIT NEEDS THAT ARE REASONABLE TO MEET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/17

WHEREAS, the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is a Regional

Transportation Planning Agency and a Metropolitan Planning Organization, with the responsibility of administering the Transportation Development Act (TDA); and

WHEREAS, StanCOG has a Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC),

established pursuant to Section 99238 of the TDA; and WHEREAS, the SSTAC has met on a monthly basis during the year to obtain public

input on unmet transit needs; and WHEREAS, StanCOG has identified the transit needs of each jurisdiction through an

annual assessment of the size and location of identifiable groups likely to be transit dependent or transit disadvantaged; an analysis of the adequacy of existing public transportation services and specialized transportation services; an analysis of potential alternative public transportation and specialized transportation services and service improvements that would meet all or part of the transit demand; and an analysis of the need for farmworker vans or related equipment; and

WHEREAS, StanCOG has adopted definitions for “unmet transit needs” and “reasonable

to meet” by Resolution 14-21; and WHEREAS, StanCOG has held four formal, noticed, public hearings on October 21,

2015, November 12, 2015, December 15, 2015, and January 19, 2016 to solicit comments on potential unmet transit needs pursuant to Section 99238.5; and

WHEREAS, an analysis of comments regarding unmet transit needs is contained in the

FY 2016/17 Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that after reviewing documentation and

analyzing public comments, the Policy Board approves the Fiscal Year 2016/17 Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report and finds that: There are no unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet for the Fiscal Year 2016/17.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that StanCOG will process claims

and allocate TDA funds consistent with the above findings and with TDA Section 99401.5(e); and that the Executive Director is hereby authorized and empowered to execute, in the name of the Stanislaus Council of Governments, administrative modifications and file all certification of assurances, contracts or agreements, and any other documents required to implement and carry out the purposes specified in this resolution.

The foregoing Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the Stanislaus Council of Governments, on the 16th day of March 2016. A motion was made and seconded to adopt the foregoing Resolution. Motion carried and the Resolution was adopted.

MEETING DATE: March 16, 2016

_______________________________________

VITO CHIESA, CHAIR ATTEST:

__________________________________________ ROSA DE LEÓN PARK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

INFORMATION ITEMS

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

FROM: Jeanette Fabela, Senior Planner Marcus Tucker, Associate Planner

DATE: March 3, 2016

SUBJECT: 2017 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 3 Update

Background The Active Transportation Program (ATP) was created by Senate Bill 99 (Chapter 359, Statutes of 2013) and Assembly Bill 101 (Chapter 354, Statutes of 2013) to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. ATP was signed into law on September 26, 2013 and combines small-dedicated grant programs, which fund programs like Safe Routes to Schools, bicycle programs, and recreational trails. The intent of combining this funding is to improve flexibility and reduce the administrative burden of having several small independent grant programs. The goals of the ATP are to: • Increase the proportion of biking and walking trips. • Increase safety for non-motorized users. • Increase mobility for non-motorized users. • Advance the efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals. • Enhance public health, including the reduction of childhood obesity through the use of projects eligible for Safe Routes to Schools Program funding. • Ensure disadvantaged communities fully share in program benefits. • Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users. Discussion The guidelines and fund estimates for the 2017 ATP Cycle 3 are scheduled to be adopted by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) at the March 2016 CTC meeting. The CTC is responsible for competitively awarding fifty percent of funds on a statewide basis and ten percent competitively to small urban and rural areas with populations of 200,000 or less. The remaining forty percent of ATP funds goes to Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) in urban areas with populations greater than 200,000. The approval of the 2017 ATP guidelines by the CTC will initiate the 2017 ATP state call for projects scheduled to begin within the first week of April 2016 and conclude in mid-June 2016. StanCOG encourages the local jurisdictions to submit applications.

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ATP Applications from our region who do not get selected for funding in the statewide call for projects will be part of the regional ATP Cycle 3 call for projects expected to begin in early summer. Information on the upcoming regional ATP Cycle 3 call for projects can be expected in the May StanCOG agenda packets. Advisory Committee Action: This staff report was presented to the Technical Advisory Committee, the Management and Finance Committee, Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and the Citizens Advisory Committee. No comments were made.

Should you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Rosa De León Park, at 209.525.4600 or via e-mail at [email protected].


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

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

DATE: March 3, 2016

SUBJECT: 2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report FFY 15/16

Background StanCOG, as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), programs and monitors federal transportation revenues in the Stanislaus Region and verifies that the delivery of projects and State and Federal funding are being executed in a timely manner per AB 1012. Failure for not meeting project delivery dates for any phase of a project may jeopardize federal funding to the region, and ensuring that all project delivery deadlines for all project phases be met or exceeded is critical. The 2015 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) programs the region's projects over the next four fiscal years (2014/15, 15/16, 16/17, 17/18) for State and Federal approval. The purpose of the FTIP is to ensure that federal transportation funding continues to flow into the Stanislaus region as a result of complying with federal regulations pertaining to programming. The 2015 FTIP is a compilation of projects selected in cooperation with our Member Agencies and Caltrans from StanCOG's 2014 Regional Transportation Program (RTP), the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), state funding programs and other programs using federal funding. All surface transportation projects requiring or utilizing federal funding or a federal action to proceed must be included in the FTIP. In addition, the FTIP is financially constrained by Federal Fiscal Year (FFY). StanCOG ensures that all transportation funding is secured by tracking the obligation status of all projects programmed in the 2015 FTIP on a monthly basis. This involves contacting the local jurisdictions for status and documentation, amending the FTIP as appropriate, and mitigating procedural challenges with Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration. Discussion This report demonstrates that as of February 18, 2016 the Stanislaus Region has yet to obligate 96.25% of its FFY 15/16 federal funds. To ensure that our local agency projects are delivered, Caltrans Headquarters is requesting that Request for Authorization (RFAs) be submitted as soon as possible. The annual release of FY 2015/16 Obligation Authority (OA) is expected to begin in May. After this date, formula OA will

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be on a first come, first serve basis until gone. The cutoff date to submit RFAs and guarantee processing and approval is July 1, 2016. A copy of the “2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report for FFY 2015/16” is attached. This report includes all project activity as of February 18, 2016. A chart identifying “Project Obligations by Agency” has also been included. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please contact Rosa De León Park, at 209.525.4600 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Advisory Committee Action: This staff report was presented to the Technical Advisory Committee and Management and Finance Committee. No comments were made. Attachment(s):

1. 2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report for FFY 2015/16 (updated: 02/18/16)


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

Percentage Obligated from Total Amount in

FTIP

% Obligated from Total Amount Agency was Apportioned in FTIP

Ceres $90,857 $2,518,625 0.45% 3.61%

Hughson $0 $468,827 0.00% 0.00%

Modesto $400,000 $6,313,327 1.97% 6.34%

Newman $0 $747,500 0.00% 0.00%

Oakdale $0 $455,436 0.00% 0.00%

Patterson $0 $524,868 0.00% 0.00%

Riverbank $25,000 $1,311,223 0.12% 1.91%

Turlock $0 $2,037,614 0.00% 0.00%

Waterford $0 $0 0.00% 0.00%

Stanislaus County $0 $5,413,812 0.00% 0.00%

StanCOG $246,000 $513,774 1.21% 47.88%$761,857 $20,305,006 3.75%

2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report for FFY 2015/162/18/2016

Monthly Project Status Report (Updated 02/18/16) 1 of 4

Lead Agency FTIP Program Location Work Description Date of ObligationFederal Funds

ObligatedLocal /State Funds

Obligated PhaseTotal Dollar

Amount in FTIP

Total Project Funds

Remaining Project Status

21400000672 ATP Don Pedro Road/Nadine Avenue SRTS (Multiple Schools) $0 $0 CON $321,000 $321,000

Allocation Request to CTC in January 16, 2016. Expect Allocation March 2016.

21400000672 ATP

Hackett & Kinser Road (Sinclear Elementary & Blaker-Kinser Jr High School) SRTS $0 $0 CON $749,000 $749,000

Allocation Request to CTC in March 2016. Expect Allocation May 2016.

21400000567 CMAQMitchell Rd/TID Main Phase IV (Roeding to Service) Bike/Ped Path $0 $0 CON $316,700 $316,700

PES was submitted January 2016; waiting on Caltrans approval.

21400000565 CMAQTraffic Signal Modification at Roeding Rd and Mitchell Rd Traffic Flow Improvements 12/24/2015 $34,970 $4,530 CON $39,500 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000678 CMAQ

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Signal Synchronization Phase II Traffic Control Devices $0 $0 CON $396,300 $396,300

CE Approved January 11, 2016. ROW to be submitted March 2016.

21400000678 CMAQTraffic Signal Synchronization Improvements Traffic Control Devices $0 $0 CON $305,900 $305,900

CE Approved January 11, 2016. ROW to be submitted March 2016.

21400000566 RSTP

Herndon Rd Reconstruction/Overlay Hatch Rd to Herndon Rd Reconstruction/Overlay $0 $0 CON $338,868 $338,868

CE Approved January 11, 2016. ROW submitted February 2016; waiting on Caltrans approval.

21400000566 RSTPService Rd Overlay, Phase 1: Blaker Rd to Morgan Rd Overlay 12/24/2015 $45,466 $5,891 CON $51,357 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000672 ATP Fox Road Pedestrian Improvement Project $0 $0 CON $408,000 $408,000 Will submit RFA April 2016.

21400000566 RSTPWhitmore Avenue - Tully to Charles Street Pavement Rehabilitation $0 $0 CON $60,827 $60,827 PES to be submitted March 2016.

21400000672 ATPModesto Junior College Class 1 Bicycle Path (Phase II) Bike Path $0 $0 CON $594,000 $594,000

Acquiring ROW. Will be requesting one year extension from CTC in March 2016. Expect extension approval in May 2016.

21400000678 CMAQSynchronize Traffic Signals Downtown 2015 Traffic Control Devices 1/15/2016 $400,000 $0 CON $400,000 $0 Funds Obligated

21400000594 CMAQ/RSTP New Traffic Signals 2015 Signalize $0 $0 CON $523,450 $523,450

Approved NEPA received February 2016. Encroachment permit application to be submitted 3/2016. RFA for CON anticipated to be submitted May 2016.

21400000594 CMAQ Traffic Signal Upgrades 2015 Signalize $0 $0 CON $512,000 $512,000

PES Form submitted January, 2016. RFA for CON anticipated to be submitted May 2016.

City of Modesto

City of Hughson

StanCOG 2015 FTIP Monthly Project Status Report for FFY 2015/162/18/2016

City of Ceres





Amount in FTIP

Total Project Funds


21400000565 CMAQ Bus Turnout SB Dale Rd Traffic Flow Improvements $0 $0 CON $210,000 $210,000RFA for CON to be submitted April 2016.

21400000565 CMAQRight turn lane on southbound Prescott Rd at Plaza Parkway Traffic Flow Improvements $0 $0 CON $55,000 $55,000

RFA for CON for anticipated to be submitted March 2016.

21400000565 CMAQState Route 132 (14th Street/D Street) Intersection Improvements Traffic Flow Improvements $0 $0 CON $519,630 $519,630

Project will be programmed to an outer year in an upcoming amendment.

21400000566 RSTP

Pavement Rehabilitation on Pelandale from Sisk to Dale; and on Standiford Ave. from McHenry to Sisk; Crows Landing Rd. from S. 7th St. to W. Whitmore Ave. Pavement Rehabilitation $0 $0 CON $2,101,983 $2,101,983

Project construction to be programmed in FY 2018/2019 pending FTIP amendment. Waiting for environmental approval.

21400000566 RSTP

Tully Road from 9th St. to Pelandale Ave. and Orangeburg Ave. from Martin Ave. to McHenry Ave. Pavement Rehabilitation $0 $0 CON $770,000 $770,000

Waiting for environmental approval from Caltrans.

21400000679 CMAQ

WB D Street to NW 9th St (SR 132); Right Turn Lane Improvements Traffic Flow Improvements $0 $0 CON $562,265 $562,265

RFA for CON anticipated to be submitted April 2016.

21400000510 CMAQ Rideshare Porgram Rideshare Program $0 $0 CON $64,999 $64,999RFA to be submitted by Februray 29, 2016.

21400000566 RSTPInyo Avenue and Canal School Road Intersection Rehabilitation $0 $0 CON $250,000 $250,000

RFA for PE to be submitted March 2016.

21400000663 RSTP Hwy 33 & Inyo Resurfacing/Reconstruciton Project $0 $0 CON $497,500 $497,500

Funds for construction to be moved out to FFY 19/20 per upcoming amendment.

21400000566 RSTPC Street Pavement Rehab Phase 1 - from Yosemite to 6th Pavement Maintenance Program $0 $0 CON $308,871 $308,871

PES to be submitted February 22, 2016.

21400000566 RSTP

S. Yosemite (F St to J St): Realignment of curb, relocation of traffic signal, and overlay Traffic Modifications & Overlay $0 $0 CON $146,565 $146,565

PES approved on January 19, 2016. Waiting on NEPA clearance. ROW to be submitted March 2016.

21400000565 CMAQWard Avenue & W. Las Palmas Intersection Improvements Traffic Flow Improvements $0 $0 CON $143,179 $143,179

PES to be submitted February 2016.

21400000566 RSTPSperry Avenue from Del Puerto to Hwy 33 Overlay $0 $0 CON $227,388 $227,388

RFA for PE to be submitted February 2016.

21400000566 RSTP

Sperry Avenue Improvements: on Sperry Ave from S. Del Puerto to Ward Ave Roadway Rehabilitation $0 $0 CON $154,301 $154,301

RFA for PE to be submitted February 2016.

City of Newman

City of Patterson

City of Oakdale

City of Modesto - cont'd





Amount in FTIP

Total Project Funds


21400000594 CMAQ/RSTP

Signal @ Patterson Road & Roselle & Coordinated Pedestrian Railroad Safety Crossing Including Sidewalks Signalize $0 $0 CON $1,061,223 $1,061,223

Currently working on PE and Waiting for CE from Caltrans Environmental.

21400000566 RSTPMorril Road from Oakdale Road to Jackson Avenue Overlay 12/18/2015 $25,000 $0 CON $250,000 $225,000 RFA to be submitted May 2016.

21400000565 CMAQ

Intersection Improvements at Golden State Blvd & Fulkerth Rd; Duel left turn lanes on the South, West and East traveling directions, modify the existing traffic signal to include a protected left turn phase for each turn phase and add pedestrian facilities thoughout the intersection. Traffic Flow Improvements $0 $0 CON $909,090 $909,090

NEPA expected in Feb 2016. RFA to be submitted June 2016.

21400000594 CMAQ Traffic Signal at F St and Lander Signalize $0 $0 CON $37,615 $37,615 RFA PE submitted by May 2016.

21400000594 CMAQW. Main/Tegner Intersection Improvements Signalize $0 $0 CON $1,090,909 $1,090,909

NEPA expected in Feb 2016. RFA to be submitted June 2016.

No federal funded projects programmed in FFY 15/16.

21400000594 CMAQGeer Rd/Whitmore Ave Signalization Signalize $0 $0 CON $2,125,000 $2,125,000

Working on finalizing PE and Environmental phase.

21400000594 CMAQKeyes Rd/Faith Home Rd Intersection Signalize $0 $0 CON $300,000 $300,000

Working on finalizing PE and Environmental phase.

21400000594 CMAQGeer Rd/Santa Fe Ave Signalization Signalize $0 $0 CON $2,295,000 $2,295,000

Finalizing PE and Environmental phase.

21400000254 CMAQ Rideshare Program Rideshare Program $0 $0 CON $84,794 $84,794RFA to be submitted by March 31, 2016.

21400000610 RSTP Golden State/Golf/Berkeley Intersection Improvements $0 $0 CON $609,018 $609,018

Submitting Justification letter to update E-76 showing RSTP to finalized design.

21400000479 CMAQ Regional Rideshare Program Regional Rideshare Program $0 $0 CON $200,000 $200,000RFA to be submitted by February 29, 2016.

21400000303 RSTPPlanning and Monitoring Activities Planning and Monitoring Activities $0 $0 CON $67,774 $67,774

RFA to be submitted by February 29, 2016.

11400000014 RIPPlanning , Programming and Monitoring

Planning, Programming and Monitoring 12/10/2015 $0 $246,000 CON $246,000 $0 Funds Obligated

StanCOG

City of Waterford

City of Turlock

City of Riverbank

Stanislaus County



EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308

Modesto, CA

Draft Minutes of March 7, 2016 (Monday) 5:00pm

PRESENT: Chair Vito Chiesa, Bill O'Brien (Stanislaus County); Luis Molina (City of Patterson); Bill Zoslocki (City ofModesto)

ALSO PRESENT: Rod Attebery (Neumiller and Beardslee); Cindy Malekos, Rosa Park (StanCOG); Gus Khouri (Khouri Consulting)

1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Vito Chiesa called the meeting to order at 5:05 pm.

2. ROLLCALL

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS- NONE

4. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Motion to Approve Executive Committee Meeting Minutes of 1/11/16

*By Motion (Member Bill O'Brien/Member Luis Molina), and a unanimous vote, the Executive Committee approved the Consent Calendar.


A. Motion to Appoint Members to Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BP AC) and Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Rosa Park reported that several individuals had applied to be members ofthe BPAC and CAC.

*By Motion (Member Bill O'Brien/Member Luis Molina), and a unanimous vote, the Executive Committee appointed Jim Dosenbach of Riverbank to serve on the BP AC and Sue Stevens of Modesto to serve on the CAC, both for four-year terms.

B. Draft FY 2016/17 Overall Work Program (OWP) Rosa Park reviewed the draft budget and FY 2016/17 OWP that had been prepared and submitted as required to FHWA, FTA and Caltrans for their review. She indicated that once comments were received, the budget and OWP would be

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brought back to the Executive Committee and to the Policy Board.

C. State Budget Procurement Efforts Rosa Park introduced Gus Khouri who reviewed the status of effmts to secure state funds for the Stanislaus region. He updated the committee on legislative efforts on transportation funding.

D. Transportation Expenditure Plan for the Stanislaus Region Update Rosa Park updated the Executive Committee on presentations she and Kendall Flint had been making about the Expenditure Plan to the city councils. She also said member agencies were in the process of preparing their project lists. Gus K.homi reported that there was a bill introduced by Assemblymember Adam Gray to allow the local ballot measure to be placed ahead of statewide measures on the November ballot.

E. Draft March Policy Board Agenda Review The agenda was reviewed.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. FY 2015/16 Budget Report 2nd Quarter

7. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT- NONE Rosa Park recognized Member Bill O'Brien for leading the recent Valley Voice trip and thanked both him and Member Molina for their active participation.

8. ADJOURN to CLOSED SESSION The Executive Committee adjourned to Closed Session at 5:42pm.

A. Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: Legislative Consultant/Lobbyist

9. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION The Policy Board reconvened from Closed Session at 6:40 pm.

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

10. ADJOURNMENT Chair Vito Chiesa adjourned the meeting at 6:41pm.

Next Regularly Scltetluled Executive Committee Meeting: Aprilll, 2016 (Monday) @ 5:00 pm StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA 95354

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SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308

Modesto, CA

Draft Minutes of February 29, 2016 (Monday) 3:00 pm

PRESENT: Vice-Chair Raul Mendez (City ofHughson); Toby Wells (City of Ceres); Jim Holgersson (arrived during Item SA; departed during Item 6C)/Bill Sandhu (City of Modesto); Michael Holland (City of Newman); Bryan Whitemyer (arrived during Item SA) (City of Oakdale); Ken Irwin (City of Patterson); Jill Anderson (City of Riverbank); Michael Cook (City of Turlock); Keith Boggs (departed during Item 6C)/Matt Machado (Stanislaus County)

ALSO PRESENT: Jeanette Fabela, Elisabeth Hahn, Stephen Hanamaikai, Karen Kincy, Isael Ojeda, Cindy Malekos, Rosa Park, Debbie Trujillo, Marcus Tucker, Regina Valentine, Robin Whitehead (StanCOG); Kendall Flint via teleconference (RGS); Kari McNickle (Commute Connection) Vito Chiesa (Policy Board Chair)

1. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Raul Mendez called the Management and Finance Committee meeting to order

at 3:00pm.

2. ROLLCALL

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS- NONE

4. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Motion to Approve Management and Finance Committee Minutes of 2/1116

*By Motion (Stanislaus County/City of Newman), and a unanimous vote, the Management and Finance Committee approved the Consent Calendar.

5. PRESENTATIONS

A. Commute Connection Annual Report Kari McNickle presented a summary of the Commute Connection program for the past year. She also demonstrated mycommuteconnection.com, the new trip planning and ride matching serviCe.

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B. South County Corridor (SCC) Project Status Update Elisabeth Hahn provided an update on the Feasibility Study being conducted on the SCC project. She said it was nearing completion and that a final report would be presented at the May meeting.


A. FY 2016/17 Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report Regina Valentine summarized the public outreach for the Unmet Transit Needs process, and reported that no unrnet transit needs that were reasonable to meet had been identified.

B. FY 2016/17 Overall Work Program Rosa Park reported that the FY 2016/17 OWP had been prepared and submitted as required to FHW A, FT A and Cal trans for their review. She indicated that once comments were received from them, the budget and OWP would be brought back to the MFC and to the Policy Board.

C. Transportation Expenditure Plan for the Stanislaus Region Update Kendall Flint updated the MFC on the education effort for the Expenditure Plan. There was also a discussion about the preparation of the member agencies ' project lists.

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

A. 2017 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 3 Update


C. Local Transportation Fund (L TF) Schedule of Actual Receipts

D. Policy Board Minutes of 1/20/16

E. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Minutes of 1/6/16

F. Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC) Minutes of 1/5/16

G. Valley Vision Stanislaus (VVS) Steering Committee Minutes of 1/5/16

8. CAL TRANS REPORT- NONE

9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Rosa Park provided an update on the presentations that were being conducted to the city councils about the Expenditure Plan.

10. MEMBER REPORTS- NONE

11. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chair Raul Mendez adjourned the meeting at 4:10pm.

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Next Regularly Scheduled Management and Finance Committee Meeting: AP-ril6, 2016 (Wednesday) @ 3:00 pm StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA 95354

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SOCIAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL (SSTAC) MEETING StanCOG Board Room

MEMBERS PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:

1. CALL TO ORDER

1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA

Draft Minutes of March 1, 2016 (Tuesday) 10:00 am

Lillian Castigliano (COA); Eunice Lovi (Stanislaus County); Stacie Morales (MOVE); Simona Rios (Catholic Charities); George Sharp (DRAIL)

Fred Cavanah (City of Modesto/City of Ceres); April Henderson-Potter (Stanislaus County); Scott Medeiros (City of Turlock); Elisabeth Hahn, Regina Valentine, Debbie Trujillo (StanCOG); Yvette Davis (Commute Connection)

Chair Stacie Morales called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

2. ROLLCALL

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS -None

4. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Motion to Approve SSTAC Minutes of2-2-16

*By Motion (Lillian Castigliano/Eunice Lovi), and unanimous vote, the Council approved the minutes of2-2-16.

5. PRESENTATION

A. Commute Connection Annual Report Yvette Davis of Commute Connection provided an update and overview of the program that includes events, such as, Bike to Work and Rideshare Week. She gave an online demonstration of the new trip planner tool that would assist commuters to match up with various carpool, vanpool, and transit options.

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A. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Adopt by Resolution the 2016/17 Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report Regina Valentine provided a summary of the 2016/17 Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report. She briefly highlighted the various public outreach efforts provided through the process and mentioned that 102 comments had been received. She stated that it was determined that there were no unmet needs that were reasonable to meet for Fiscal Year 2016/17.

*By Motion (George Sharp/Lillian Castigliano ), and unanimous vote, the Council recommended that the Policy Board adopt by resolution the 2016/17 Unmet Transit Needs Identification and Analysis Report.

B. Motion to Recommend Policy Board Adopt by Resolution the Amended FFY 2013-15 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 Second Call for Projects Regional Project Priority List Regina Valentine reported that StanCOG was contacted by Caltrans regarding the need to amend StanCOG Resolution 15-07, adopted October 21, 2015, approving the FTA 5310 Second Call for Projects regional project priority list. This amendment is required to address the recent increase in prices for each FTA 5310 vehicle.

*By Motion (Lillian Castigliano/Eunice Lovi), and unanimous vote, the Council recommended that the Policy Board adopt by resolution the Amended FFY 2013-15 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5310 Second Call for Projects Regional Project Priority List.

C. Transportation Expenditure Plan for the Stanislaus Region Regina Valentine provided members with an update regarding the approved framework for a Transportation Expenditure Plan and briefly reviewed the timeline with members.

7. TRANSIT MANAGERS/CTSA REPORT Eunice Lovi reported that the County had received a letter from the Senior Citizens Foundation regarding duplication of services and would be meeting with the organization to discuss further. She also provided a brief report on StaRT services and discussed minor service changes for Fiscal Year 2016/17. She mentioned that the Board of Supervisors had approved the purchase of a commuter bus and paratransit buses. She said that StaRT would be scheduling public hearings to discuss fare structure to make sure that StaRT is in compliance with FTA half-fare policy and ADA implementation.

Fred Cavanah provided a report on Ceres Area Transit (CAT) services and mentioned that ridership was down. He said that the City would be reviewing the transit system to determine how best to make fare recovery ratio.

Fred Cavanah provided a repmt on Modesto Area Express (MAX) services and mentioned that ridership was down, however, Route 22 on McHenry A venue was up, and Route 21 would be going to a 15- minute frequency. He also mentioned that four new buses were on order and would be delivered in about eighteen months. He said that a new commuter bus should be delivered in June and that the City was going out to bid for refurbishing fourteen buses. He mentioned that the City should have a new transit manager in April.

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Scott Medeiros reported that the City was in the middle of its Short Range Transit Plan and that public comments were being received regarding potential route changes and configuration. He mentioned that changes would possibly take place in August/September. He stated that service hours had been extended to 6:30p.m. He also said that five new paratransit low-floor vehicles would be going into service soon and that electronic fare boxes would be on buses in May.

Stacie Morales provided a report on the Travel Training and BRIDGES programs provided by MOVE. She also mentioned that MOVE was awaiting notification of the location of the future Stanislaus County one-stop shop veterans' facility to determine whether to relocate their office there. She also mentioned that MOVE was working on a TDA claim and budget.

8. CAL TRANS REPORT -None

9. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT -None

10. MEMBER REPORTS Simona Rios reported that Catholic Charities had an increase in new calls and rides had increased significantly. She mentioned that Catholic Charities had prepared a grant for senior victims of crime, which would provide emergency transpmiation for those that need door-through-door services.

George Sharp reported that he was working with Melissa Molina of Modesto Area Dial-A-Ride (MADAR) regarding a design issue on buses for wheelchairs and the walk space for passengers.

Lillian Castigliano reported that the Commission on Aging (COA) had sent out surveys to seniors seeking comments on their concerns. She said that Senator Cannella has asked the COA to have seniors present any issues to him on March 11, 2016 in Ceres. She mentioned that there would be a City of Modesto public meeting regarding the remodel of the kitchen at the Senior Center located on Bodem Street. She also said that Senior Day at the Modesto Nuts game would be held in May. She said that the Stanislaus Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance (S.E.A.P.A.) would be partnering with more organizations to provide more information to the public.

11. ADJOURNMENT

Chair Stacie Morales adjoumed the meeting at 12:05 p.m.

Next Regularly Scheduled SSTAC Meeting: April 5, 2016 (Tuesday) @ 10:00 am StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA

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MEMBERS PRESENT:

ALSO PRESENT:

1. CALL TO ORDER

BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE StanCOG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308

Modesto, CA

Draft Minutes of March 2, 2016 (Wednesday) 10:00 am

Steve Bonrepos, Kari Casey, RJ Corwin, Leisser Mazariegos, Chuck Shoup

Carla Alviso, Elisabeth Hahn via teleconference, Stephen Hanamaikai, Marcus Tucker, Regina Valentine, (StanCOG); Yvette Davis (Commute Connection); Charles Turner (John Muir Geotourism Center); Kyle Fliflet (Stanislaus County HSA); Joel Campos (Member of the Public)

Chair RJ Corwin called the meeting to order at 10:31 a.m.

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. ROLLCALL

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Charles Turner provided information regarding an author/photographer on assignment for Adventure Cyclist Magazine that will be cycling the John Muir Geo Tourism Highway/Muir Ramble in April. He asked members for suggestions on routes from Modesto, and places to visit and stay along the way. A discussion followed and Chair RJ Corwin said he would contact them.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR

A. Motion to Approve Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee Minutes of 116/16

*By Motion (Vice Chair Chuck Shoup/Member Steve Bonrepos) and a unanimous vote, the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee approved the Consent Calendar.

6. PRESENTATION

A. Commute Connection Annual Report Yvette Davis provided an overview of the Commute Connection program and highlighted their accomplishments and goals for the year. She also gave an online demonstration of mycommuteconnection.com, the new trip planning and ride matching service that helps commuters connect to transit options. A discussion followed and questions were answered.

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A. Bike to Work Month- May 2016 Yvette Davis reported on Commute Connection's Bike to Work month that would take place in May. She reviewed the activities that traditionally take place throughout the jurisdictions. She outlined the tools they could provide to help coordinate any community events, and asked members to contact them with any suggestions.

B. California Bicycle Coalition's Proposed Bicycle Purchase Incentive Program Stephen Hanamaikai reported that the California Coalition (CalBike) had submitted a request to the California Air Resources Board to establish a Bicycle Purchase Incentive Pilot Program. He outlined what CalBike envisioned the program to include and stated that the petition could be found at www.calbike.org.

C. 2017 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 3 Update Marcus Tucker stated that the ATP application and guidelines were being updated by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). He reported that for Cycle 3, the Stanislaus region could expect to receive approximately $725,000 for FY2019/20 and FY 2020/21. He also stated that the ATP statewide Call for Projects would begin in the first part of April and conclude in mid-June, and encouraged the members to submit applications for projects.

D. Transportation Expenditure Plan for the Stanislaus Region Update Regina Valentine provided members with an update regarding the Transportation Expenditure Plan. She shared the framework options that had been adopted by the Policy Board, reviewed the proposed timeline and discussed the next steps. Members' questions were answered.

8. MANAGEMENT REPORT- None

9. MEMBER REPORTS- None

10. ADJOURMENT Chair RJ Corwin adjomned the meeting at 11:31 a.m.

Next Regularly Scheduled BPAC Meeting: May 4, 2016 (Wednesday) @ 10:00 am Stan COG Board Room 1111 I Street, Suite 308 Modesto, CA 95354

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