Timely Implementation of TCMs

History

2001-2002 RACM developed for Severe Ozone Rate of

Progress (ROP) Plan

2003 Incorporated in 2003 PM-10 Plan

2004 EPA approves RACM in PM-10 plan as

Transportation Control Measures (TCMs)

Conformity Rule requires that the RTP & TIP: “must provide for the timely implementation of

TCMs in the applicable implementation plan”

Documentation of Timely Implementation

2004 MPOs agree to document RACM/TCM

commitments that have specific projects For example, Reedley committed to install

traffic signal at "I" Street and Reed Ave. & coordinate equipment from Manning to 11th Street

119 specific commitments 85 “Complete” Still providing updates on 34 specific

commitments

1200+ measures

“Screens”

Eliminate all measures that are

not TCMs

TCMs that might be eligible for federal funding

Eliminate all measures not eligible for federal funding TCMs that are eligible for

federal funding

INRequire timely implementation

Documentation of Timely Implementation (continued)

OUTNot Subject to Timely

Implementation

2005-2006 MPOs negotiate with EPA and FHWA on which other “general”

measures are subject to timely implementation

Decisions finalized at March 2006 workshop hosted by Fresno COG

Eliminated 460 of the 1200 measures

55 General Commitments for Fresno County agencies

What Does This Mean For My Jurisdiction? Fresno COG must provide TCM updates as part of the

conformity documentation 89 commitments still require documentation Local jurisdictions must provide status on measures noted

with “TID” or “T2” on enclosed spreadsheet

Need to demonstrate: Priority funding is given to TCMs TIP/RTP do not interfere with implementation of any TCM

Failure to provide this information or complete these projects could result in a conformity lapse

Which would halt over $250 million in transportation funding to the San Joaquin Valley each year

Formal substitution process necessary to replace approved TCMs

How long does this last?

Through 2010

OR

PM-10 Maintenance Plan San Joaquin Valley now in Attainment(?) Guidance allows for removal of control

measures not necessary to maintain attainment