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AD HOC COMMITTEE - ENVISION SILICON VALLEY

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

10:00 AM

PLEASE NOTE MEETING DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION

VTA Conference Room B-104

3331 North First Street

San Jose, CA

AGENDA

3331 North First Street ∙ San Jose, CA 95134-1927 ∙ Administration 408.321.5555 ∙ Customer Service 408.321.2300

CALL TO ORDER 1. ROLL CALL

2. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:

This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons desiring to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to 2 minutes. The law does not permit Committee action or extended discussion on any item not on the agenda except under special circumstances. If Committee action is requested, the matter can be placed on a subsequent agenda. All statements that require a response will be referred to staff for reply in writing.

CONSENT AGENDA

3. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2015.

4. ACTION ITEM - Approve the 2015 Ad Hoc Committee - Envision Silicon Valley Meeting Schedule.

REGULAR AGENDA

5. ACTION ITEM - Recommend the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors adopt the Final Draft Goals and Principles for Envision Silicon Valley.

6. INFORMATION ITEM – Discuss Potential Metrics for Envision Silicon Valley. (Verbal Report) (Haywood)

7. INFORMATION ITEM - Receive demonstration of Envision Silicon Valley Microsite.

8. Announcements

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Ad Hoc Committee - Envision Silicon Valley April 29, 2015

9. ADJOURN

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NOTE: THE COMMITTEE MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM IDENTIFIED ON THE AGENDA.

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON ENVISIONING SILICON VALLEY

Monday, January 12, 2015

MINUTES


CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Ad Hoc Committee on Envisioning Silicon Valley was called to order at 4:04 p.m. by Chairperson Woodward in the VTA Auditorium, River Oaks Campus, 3331 North First Street, San Jose, California.

1. ROLL CALL

Attendee Name Title Status Cindy Chavez Member Present Ash Kalra Member Present Rich Larsen Member Present Sam Liccardo Member Absent Jamie Matthews Member Present Perry Woodward Chairperson Present

A quorum was present.

2. Public Presentations There were no Public Presentations.

CONSENT AGENDA 3. Regular Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2014 M/S/C (Larsen/Matthews) to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 2, 2014. REGULAR AGENDA

4. Phase I of Communications Plan There was no Phase I Communications Plan report.

5. Past Tax Measures John Ristow, Director of Planning and Program Development, provided a brief report and

a presentation, highlighting: 1) Santa Clara population and jobs; 2) 1976 Measure A; 3) 1984 Measure A; 4) 1996 Measure A/B; 5) 2000 Measure A; 6) 2000 Measure A projects; 7) Measure A sales tax revenue - cumulative forecast projections; and 8) 2000 Measure A - milestones 2015.

Member Chavez arrived at the meeting and took her seat at 4:09 p.m. NOTE: M/S/C MEANS MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED AND, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED,

THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.

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Member Chavez questioned the tax dollars collected to date. She expressed interest in looking at measure outcomes and the historical outline of what was raised and spent relative to what is being presented. She expressed concern with the inability to plan based on the information presented. Mr. Ristow indicated staff will provide the information.

Nuria I. Fernandez, General Manager, indicated Raj Srinath, Chief Financial Officer, will be providing a presentation with current forecast numbers.

Member Larsen questioned how VTA compares to other transit systems in California with funds generated by local taxes. Member Chavez stressed the importance of noting differences between VTA and other agencies. Mr. Ristow indicated staff can provide comparison information.

Member Chavez suggested staff provide what the Board voted on previously and include ballot language and attachments for more transparency. She recommended staff present it as a starting point and note disparities, if any.

Public Comment Roland LeBrun, Interested Citizen, expressed concern with the use of Caltrain funds.

On order of Chairperson Woodward and there being no objection, the Committee received a report on Past Tax Measures.

6. Stakeholder Committee Meetings Update Scott Haywood, Policy and Community Relations Manager, provided a brief report

highlighting: 1) stakeholder groups; 2) summary of meetings; 3) draft goals; 4) common themes - goals; 5) Transportation Advocacy Group unique goals; 6) Community-based Organizations unique themes; 7) Draft principles; 8) Common themes - principles; and 9) Next steps.

Public Comment Omar Chatty, Interested Citizen, expressed concern with safety issues and reduced

vehicle hours travelled not being addressed. Member Kalra commended staff on the extensive outreach efforts. He questioned the best

way to engage neighborhood groups and requested there be information put together that council staff can disseminate at smaller meetings and have VTA staff present at larger ones.

Member Larsen suggested several Bay Area transit related groups be added to the list of stakeholders. He also suggested outreach to corporations to solicit support and get them involved.

Member Chavez recommended the following; 1) engage neighborhood association early; 2) have conversations with the Santa Clara Valley Water District on how public outreach was done on their ballot measure; 3) address safety issues; 4) look at geographic equity and how need is prioritized; and 5) think about new business and diversify lines of revenue.

Ms. Fernandez noted staff has developed an innovation laboratory which will include exploration of flexibility and on-demand services.

On order of Chairperson Woodward and there being no objection, the Committee received the Stakeholder Committee Meetings Update.

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7. Stakeholder Workplan Mr. Haywood provided a brief overview of the Stakeholder Workplan. M/S/C (Matthews/Larsen) to approve Stakeholder Workplan.

9. Announcements There were no Announcements.

10. Adjournment On order of Chairperson Woodward and there being no objection, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Menominee L. McCarter, Board Assistant VTA Office of the Board Secretary

Date: April 15, 2015 Current Meeting: April 29, 2015 Board Meeting: N/A

BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Ad Hoc Committee - Envision Silicon Valley

THROUGH: General Manager, Nuria I. Fernandez

FROM: Board Secretary, Elaine F. Baltao SUBJECT: 2015 Ad Hoc Committee - Envision Silicon Valley Meeting Schedule


Policy-Related Action: No Government Code Section 84308 Applies: No

ACTION ITEM

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve the 2015 Ad Hoc Committee - Envision Silicon Valley Meeting Schedule.

BACKGROUND:

The VTA Board of Directors Ad Hoc Committee - Envision Silicon Valley (ESV), generally meets monthly or bi-monthly. The following meeting dates are proposed for 2015. The Ad Hoc ESV Committee generally meets at VTA River Oaks Campus, 3331 North First Street, Conference Room B-104, or as otherwise posted. Friday, May 22, 2015 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, June, 25, 2015 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2015 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Friday, November 20, 2015 3:00 p.m.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no Fiscal Impact.

Prepared by: Menominee McCarter Memo No. 5020

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Date: April 21, 2015 Current Meeting: April 29, 2015 Board Meeting: May 7, 2015

BOARD MEMORANDUM TO: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Ad Hoc Committee - Envision Silicon Valley

THROUGH: General Manager, Nuria I. Fernandez

FROM: Policy & Community Relations Mgr Scott Haywood SUBJECT: Envision Silicon Valley Final Draft Goals and Principles


Policy-Related Action: No Government Code Section 84308 Applies: No

ACTION ITEM

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommend the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors adopt the Final Draft Goals and Principles for Envision Silicon Valley.

BACKGROUND:

One of the first tasks in Envision Silicon Valley process is to develop goals and principles for the program. The principles provide a framework for staff and the community to guide our activities. They also help us determine if a potential project is consistent with the values we have established. The goals detail the end result that we wish to achieve with a potential new revenue stream.

The attached goals and principles were developed through an iterative process with VTA’s advisory committees and stakeholder groups over the past several months. The process began at the November 2014 Ad-hoc Committee for Envision Silicon Valley meeting with the introduction of draft goals and principles. They were then taken to the stakeholder groups and advisory committees for their review and feedback. Below is a summary of the process:

November 2014 - Presented draft goals to Ad-hoc Committee for Envision Silicon Valley.

November 2014 - Stakeholder groups received draft goals and principles and provided input through a group exercise.

January 2015 - Presented summary of the input we received from the stakeholder groups

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regarding the goals and principles to the Ad-hoc Committee for Envision Silicon Valley and received their feedback.

January 2015 - Presented the same summary to the advisory committees and received their feedback.

February 2015 - Presented revised draft goals and principles to stakeholder groups and received their feedback.

March/April 2015 - Based on the input from the stakeholder groups, the goals and principles were further refined and presented to the advisory committees for further feedback.

In addition, staff received comments from other organizations and individuals. The final draft is a reflection of the ideas and overall vision expressed by the community.

Once the draft goals and principles are adopted by the Board, staff will generate metrics to measure potential projects and determine how well each project meets each goal. Staff will work with the Ad-hoc Committee for Envision Silicon Valley in the coming months to develop the metrics.

ALTERNATIVES:

The Board could modify the proposed goals and principles or reject them entirely in order to propose other principles and goals.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the adoption of these principles and goals.

Prepared by: Scott Haywood Memo No. 5026 ATTACHMENTS:

Draft Goals - February (PDF) Draft Principles (PDF)

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Draft Goals & Strategies Envision Silicon Valley

Goal: Revitalize Transportation Infrastructure & Provide Congestion Relief

• Maximize opportunities for regional connectivity, fares and services.

• Increase transit service with fewer transfers for faster travel times.

• Relieve roadway bottle necks by adding capacity to key arterials and minimize traffic in residential neighborhoods.

• Increase funding for roadway maintenance and promote complete streets.

• Reconstruct streets where needed for safety improvements.

• Projects will promote healthy communities and a high quality of life.

Goal: Increase Safety

• All projects will result in a safe, reliable and comfortable transportation system.

Goal: Improve Trip Experience

• Deliver widespread use of new technology to empower the transportation experience.

• Provide amenities to attract transit riders including wifi service, shelter improvements and capacity for bikes & strollers.

Goal: Expand Access and Mobility Choices

• Promote transit access.

• Promote programs and projects for seniors as well as the disabled community.

• Place special emphasis on transit dependent areas.

• Deliver all types of bicycle and pedestrian projects that close gaps and promote regional connectivity.

5.a

Goal: Develop and Integrated, Efficient & Sustainable System

• Develop zero-emission transit fleet to reduce greenhouse gases.

• Promote and fund Intelligent Transportation System projects.

• Promote regional integration of regional service and fares as well as eliminate barriers when transferring between systems.

• Promote financial stability.

• Transit should support local land use decisions, plans and mode-share targets.

• Foster partnerships with communities and local jurisdictions.

5.a

Draft Principles

Envision Silicon Valley

Sustainability

• An effective transportation system is needed for a vibrant and thriving economy and to accommodate expected growth.

• All projects and programs must have high levels of support from the residents of Santa Clara County.

• Decisions should promote long-term financial stability for operations and maintenance.

Equity

• Decisions should consider the needs of residents of all income levels, all levels of abilities and all levels of English proficiency.

• Decisions should take into considerations the geographical needs of the county. • Distribution of new funds should consider whether or not there are opportunities to obtain

similar funds through existing funding sources. • Decisions should consider opportunities to leverage any new revenues with other funding

sources.

Minimize/Reduce Environmental Impact

• Projects and programs should reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled.

• Decisions should reduce traffic congestion. • Decisions should be coordinated with the cities/county’s land-use plans and maximize

use of developer contributions. • Projects and programs should result in positive health impacts for the community. • Projects should reduce vehicle dependence and increase transit ridership.

Encourage Innovation

• Projects should use technology whenever possible to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the transportation system.

• Overall program should consider the potential of autonomous vehicles and the wide-ranging impacts they would have on infrastructure and transit delivery.

5.b

Partnerships

• Programs and projects should result in a positive impact to communities. • Public/Private partnerships should be utilized whenever possible. • Alliances with stakeholder organizations, schools, and employers should be developed.

5.b

Draft Goals & Principles

Item #5

Draft Goals and Strategies

• Enhance Safety • Revitalize Transportation Infrastructure &

Provide Congestion Relief • Improve Trip Experience • Expand Access & Mobility Choices

Draft Principles

• Sustainability • Equity • Minimize/Reduce Environmental Impact • Encourage Innovation • Partnerships

Introduction to Evaluation Metrics

Item #6

Input Process

• Transportation Stakeholder Groups • VTA Advisory Committees • Other Stakeholders • Envision Ad-Hoc Committee • VTA

Board-adopted Performance Measures and Evaluation Criteria

• Transit • Highway Program • Bicycle Expenditure Plan (BEP) • ITS Program • Local Streets & Roads Program • Community Design & Transportation (CDT) Program • One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) Program • County, Caltrans, MTC, State and Federal

Initial Draft Metrics Quantitative

*Both Quantitative and Qualitative

- Vehicle miles traveled - Vehicle hours traveled - Jobs created* - Economic benefit* - Ridership - Air quality/greenhouse gas

emissions - Pavement condition index - Mode split - Gap closure - Travel time - Safety/security - Revenue per passenger - Benefit/cost assessment

- VMT/capita - GHG emissions (lbs)/capita - Number of Jobs reached by

Transit - Travel reliability - Collision history - Potential to generate new

transportation revenues - Percentage of project funding

already secured - Amount of local funding on

project (from developer fees or other private sources)

Initial Draft Metrics April 2015 Qualitative

*Both Quantitative and Qualitative

- Community livability - Streetscape quality* - Trip experience - Health* - Facilitates active transport - Productivity - Incorporates sustainable design - Facilitates public / private

partnerships - Transport diversity - Freight and commercial

transport efficiency - Geographic equity - Level of political support

- Ability to provide enhancement to non-automobile mode of travel

- Connectivity to jobs centers - Connectivity to existing dense

residential areas - Connectivity to planned growth

areas - Connectivity for people with

disabilities - Connectivity for seniors - Connectivity for students - Connectivity for low-income

individuals

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Next Steps • Sift / Refine the list • Link with Goals • Link with MTC / RTP

process • Work through with

Stakeholder Groups • Back in summer 2015

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