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Thursday, March 15, 2012 9:30 a.m. Agenda Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Streets and Freeways Subcommittee Mulholland Conference Room, 15 th Floor 1. Call to Order Action (Bahman Janka) 1 min 2. Approval of Minutes Action (Subcommittee) Attachment 1: Draft February 16, 2012 Minutes Attachment 2: Sign in Sheet/Attendance Sheet Attachment 3: 90-Day Rolling Agenda 1 min 3. Chairperson Report Information (Bahman Janka) 5 min 4. Metro Report Information (Fulgene Asuncion) 5 min 5. Caltrans Report Information (Kirk Cessna) 5 min 6. State and Federal Legislative Update Information (Michael Turner, 10 min Raffi Hamparian, Marisa Yeager) 7. CTC Update Information (Patricia Chen) 10 min 8. Inter-County Agreements for Optimizing Use of Information (Patricia Chen) FHWA Apportionments within SCAG Region 10 min 9. LA County Signal Synchronization and IEN Update Information (Jane White) 20 min

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Page 1: March 15, 2012 - Agenda - Streets and Freeways Subcommittee · The next meeting of the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee will be held on April 19, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. on the 15th Floor,

Thursday, March 15, 2012 9:30 a.m.

Agenda

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Streets and Freeways Subcommittee

Mulholland Conference Room, 15th Floor

1. Call to Order Action (Bahman Janka) 1 min 2. Approval of Minutes Action (Subcommittee) Attachment 1: Draft February 16, 2012 Minutes Attachment 2: Sign in Sheet/Attendance Sheet Attachment 3: 90-Day Rolling Agenda 1 min

3. Chairperson Report Information (Bahman Janka) 5 min 4. Metro Report Information (Fulgene Asuncion)

5 min 5. Caltrans Report Information (Kirk Cessna)

5 min 6. State and Federal Legislative Update Information (Michael Turner,

10 min Raffi Hamparian, Marisa Yeager)

7. CTC Update Information (Patricia Chen) 10 min

8. Inter-County Agreements for Optimizing Use of Information (Patricia Chen)

FHWA Apportionments within SCAG Region 10 min

9. LA County Signal Synchronization and IEN Update Information (Jane White) 20 min

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10. SR-710 Project Update Information (Michelle Smith) 15 min

11. Call for Projects Update Discussion (Rena Lum) Attachment 4: Measure R Regional Funds Alignment Motion 30 min 12. Strategy for Short Range Transportation Plan Information (Rena Lum) 10 min 13. New Business Discussion (Subcommittee) 10 min 14. Adjournment Action (Subcommittee) 1 min The next meeting of the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee will be held on April 19, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. on the 15th Floor, William Mulholland Conference Room. Please contact Fulgene Asuncion at (213) 922-3025 should you have any questions or comments regarding this or future agendas. Agendas can be accessed online at: http://www.metro.net/about/sfs/

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Attachment 1

February 16, 2012 Streets and Freeways Meeting Minutes

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Draft Streets and Freeways Minutes February 16, 2012

Thursday, February 16, 2012 9:30 AM

Members & Alternates Present: 1. Call to Order (Bahman Janka, Chair)

2. Approval of the January 19, 2012 Minutes (Subcommittee)

3. Chairperson Report (Bahman Janka, Chair)

No report provided. 4. Metro Report (Fulgene Asuncion, MTA)

Ms. Asuncion reported that at its meeting on January 26th, the Board: • Approved on Consent Calendar:

o Award a cost plus fixed fee contract to HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $5,858,000 for professional services to prepare a Utility Relocation Study that includes conceptual and PE, and technical studies for utility relocation and structural components of the I-710 Corridor Project, specifically, for the North Segment, between the Los Angeles River overcrossing to State Route 60; and

o Award a firm fixed contract to Consensus, Inc. in the amount of $3,896,728 for a professional services contract to facilitate and support public participation in the development of the Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report /Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for the State Route 710 project from Interstate 10 to State Route 134/Interstate 210. The environmental services contract that this companion public outreach contract will support was approved by the Board in October 2011;

• Authorized on Consent Calendar: o The CEO to determine a strategy for the Interstate 5 South (Orange

County Line to Interstate 605) Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA) program Contingency Plan and implement, as necessary to preserve Los Angeles County CMIA funds, and request the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to swap $167.7 million of Proposition 1B CMIA funds from the Interstate 5 South widening project (Segment 4) with an equal amount of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) and/or other project funds from the Interstate 5 South High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) (Empire Avenue and Burbank Boulevard) and Interstate 10

Meeting Minutes Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Streets and Freeways Subcommittee

Mulholland Conference Room, 15th Floor

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HOV (Puente Avenue to Citrus Avenue) projects, as necessary to preserve Los Angeles County CMIA funds;

Ms. Asuncion reported that at the February 15th Planning and Programming Committee meeting, the Committee recommended the following items to the Board for consideration at its February meeting:

• Authorize the award of a cost plus fixed fee Contract No. PS4710-2769 to Mark Thomas and Company in the amount of $4,952,298 for professional services to prepare a Utility Relocation Study that includes conceptual and preliminary engineering, and technical studies for utility relocation and structural components of the I-710 Corridor Project, specifically, for the Central Segment, between the I-405/I-710 Interchange to the Los Angeles River; and

• AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a funding agreement with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 7 for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for FY 2011-12 through FY 2013-14 for project delivery support services for the I-710 South Corridor Project EIR/EIS.

• Consider the Measure R Alignment Motion that will allow the Measure R Highway “equity funds” to be available as a source of local match for future Call for Projects.

Ms. Asuncion announced that the Measure R Independent Taxpayers Oversight Committee Workshop is scheduled on February 21, 2012 at the Metro Board Room.

Mr. Abramson asked for clarification about the Measure R Alignment motion. Ms. Asuncion responded that the Measure R highway sub-funds are allocated to three subregions: Arroyo Verdugo, Las Virgenes/Malibu, and the South Bay. There are also other projects such as the I-605 “Hot Spot” Interchanges, BNSF Grade Separations, and I-710 South and/or Early Action projects in the Gateway Cities that are receiving Highway sub-regional funds. The Board motion is to allow projects that are on the Approved Project lists for highway sub-regional funding to use these funds as local match for future Call for Projects applications as long as the projects being considered are eligible to apply in the Call for Projects.

5. Caltrans Report (Kirk Cessna, Caltrans) Mr. Cessna reported that Caltrans announced the Cycle 10 of the SRTS Program. Caltrans will hold a workshop on February 29th in the District Office Building from 9am to 11am. Ryan Snyder has agreed to lead the training session and Caltrans staff will be there as support. Anybody is welcome to attend but an RSVP is necessary for a head count. Caltrans will hold an identical session in Thousand Oaks of Ventura Country the very next day. Any agencies in the northern part of Los Angeles County that do not want to drive all the way down here are welcome to attend this one. For more information please call Dale Benson. Mr. Cessna reported that Caltrans staff sent out the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) 2012 Grant Call about a week and a half ago. $500 million of funding is available. This is the fourth Tiger Call and the amount of funding available is less than previous Calls, particularly the Tiger 1 Call. There is also a short turnaround for this Call and the applications have to come to District 7 before they are sent to headquarters. Applicants must submit a pre-application by February 20th and

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the final applications must be submitted by the end of this month. The minimum grant request amount is $10 million and the maximum is $200 million although not more than $125 million may be awarded to projects in a single state. Additional information is available on the Tiger 2012 website. Mr. Janka asked if there is a flyer or an announcement on the Caltrans website with the details of the Cycle 10 of the SRTS Program workshops. Mr. Cessna responded that he will send out all the information to the Subcommittee.

6. State and Federal Legislative Update (Marisa Yeager, MTA) No report provided.

7. CTC Update (Patricia Chen, MTA)

Ms. Chen reported that at the January 25th and 26th CTC Meeting: • It was mentioned that Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21)

has a large rescission in it. $2.4 billion is the amount nationwide and since California typically receives about a tenth of that action, it might receive a rescission of about $240 million. If past experiences are any guide, the rescission will likely be taken mostly or all from the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Program. Staff would encourage project sponsors who have CMAQ funds on their projects to try to spend it down and keep it safe from the possible rescission;

• There was a status update on the I-5 Carpool Lane and Freeway Widening Project from the Orange County Line to the I-605 freeway. For a change there were many expressions of support, so the project appears to be moving in the right direction; and

• It was mentioned that the CTC and MTA staff completed a statewide; transportation system needs assessment that folds into the local roads streets assessment. Bob Leiter, formerly a high-ranking planning staff member at the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) will give a presentation on it at the TAC meeting on March 7th for those who are interested.

• Ms. Chen reported on an example of assistance staff provided to the City of Los Angeles on a matter before the CTC that City staff was not able to be present for and offered her assistance to others who may need help at a CTC meeting. She can be reached by e-mail and would be happy to help.

8. Call for Projects Update (Rena Lum, MTA)

Ms. Lum reported that staff will report to the Board in April to initiate the Call. Staff presented the results of the survey for the 2011 Call to the Board last month. Ms. Lum invited the members to provide input on potential changes to the Call process and reiterated that today’s discussion will focus on the process itself and concerns about the actual application will be addressed at next month’s Streets and Freeways meeting. Last Fall the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee, in particular, expressed a lot of concerns with the application process. Mr. Janka responded that last year, comments from the Streets and Freeways Subcommittee were forwarded to Metro’s internal Steering committee but the comments were not acted upon. There was never anything in writing for the Committee to comment on. Perhaps the members could receive something in writing beforehand so

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people can take a look at it and make comments. Mr. Abramson asked what other issues the Committee will address. Ms. Lum responded that the application itself will be discussed next month. Mr. Abramson asked how you define “the process.” Ms. Lum responded that the process encompasses anything related to the Call schedule. Mr. Abramson responded that it is difficult to provide feedback because many of the comments come from his staff, which actually completes the applications. He is only responsible for reviewing them. His staff has commented that producing some of the exhibits is cumbersome because some of the required maps went beyond the area of the project or what is valuable. Perhaps a special forum could be set up where representatives who actually worked on the applications could be invited. Ms. Lum responded that this is the reason why staff has reached out to some of the agencies that have expressed concerns with the online application. Mr. Zohrevand asked why a hard copy of the application is required, in addition to the online application. Ms. Lum responded that not everyone is submitting applications online. Mr. Zohrevand suggested that submittal of the application be solely online. Mr. Janka responded that there have been some positives changes, namely that the process has started earlier this year. Most of the applications in the past were due at the end of December or in January and people have expressed concern over the time frame but extending the deadline has been beneficial. Mr. Forster responded that it would be helpful to see some physical document to comment on as opposed to receiving an oral presentation. Having a physical document six months in advance of the Call would allow for adequate time for agencies to read and adapt to what is being proposed.

9. Congestion Management Program (Robert Calix, Stacy Alameida, MTA)

Mr. Calix reported that he is speaking on behalf of Stacy Alameida, who is the Congestion Management Program (CMP) manager. Yesterday, a public hearing was held on the annual conformance findings for the 89 jurisdictions in Los Angeles County for the CMP. The finding results found all 89 jurisdictions are in conformance and there was no public comment so now the item is being forward to the full Board for its consideration next week. Mr. Calix also reported on the Congestion Mitigation Fee Program. He reported that four nexus analyses were completed for the four different pilot studies in San Gabriel Valley, South Bay Cities, Arroyo Verdugo, and Westside Cities. Two of the areas have given Metro the green light to share the information with the Council of Governments (COGs). Staff anticipates completing the nexus analyses for the other four subregions by the middle of March. Staff is in the process of conducting a nexus analysis in the City of Los Angeles, which has a large project list. The nexus analyses for Palmdale, Lancaster, North LA County, and Santa Clarita should be conducted and completed in the next few days, and more information can be shared with everyone if all the regions agree to share information. Staff plans to complete all the nexus analyses and pilot studies and receive the green light from all the subregions to share the information with neighboring cities and COGs by this Summer. The Board approved the proposed modifications several weeks ago because staff needed additional resources to complete this task. The hope is to go to the full Board by fall with all the information staff received from all the COGs and subregions including the results from the pilot studies. Lastly staff is going to do an economic/impact analysis of all the pilot studies to show the benefits of the congestion reduction resulting from these projects and the costs that would be felt by the communities as a result of any type of fee. This action was requested by the jurisdictions.

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Mr. Forster ( ) announced that pilot studies are being conducted in the Gateway Cities COG area. One of the pilot studies are being conducted in his city. Towards the end of the last year Metro staff contacted his city for additional information but there has been no dialogue or follow-up since then. Mr. Calix will follow up with Stacy Alameida on the pilot study in his area. Mr. Forster responded that the pilot study program is a great program and anticipates that there will be a lot of good information coming from it. He just wanted to make sure that the study in his area was not forgotten. Mr. Calix responded that staff just received Board approval for additional resources and will continue with the studies.

10. LACMTA Green Construction Policy (Cris Liban, MTA)

Mr. Liban reported that in August the Board approved a bifurcated policy, which means that Metro will implement a green construction policy for all of its own projects and all projects on Metro property. Metro will collaborate with the cities and special jurisdictions that have projects within Metro property. In October 2011, staff provided an update to the Board and reported that it will form a Technical Working Group, which is to meet on a quarterly basis. Metro’s TAC also invited the TWG to provide an update on a monthly basis. The TWG has already updated the design criteria to reflect the Green Construction Policy (Policy) and met with Caltrans in November or December to compare respective policies point-by-point. Caltrans does not have a policy like this. The design specification for projects will first be implemented with the rehabilitation of the Lankershim Depot Project. The policy will also affect the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor Project and the Regional Connector Transit Corridor Project. The TWG also conducted research to determine the impacts of the policy on the Local Return Program such as Proposition A, Proposition C, and the Call for Projects. The results show that for Proposition A, the mean project cost is about $600,000, but 96% of those projects are $3 million or less. For Proposition C, the mean project cost is about $700,000 and about 97% of those projects are $3 million or less. For Call for Projects, the mean project cost is about $3.5 million and 85% of those projects are $3 million or less. For projects that cost at least $2 million, the total cost for implementation is about 1-2%. Based on the research, it appears that for projects that are $3 million or less, the costs of compliance are so high that agencies do not even bother trying to implement these kinds of policies for their projects. Two more studies are about to be completed. The first study analyzes the incremental costs for these current projects. The second study analyzes the incremental cost of compliance when incremental pieces of equipment get folded into this type of program because the regulations will come into effect in 2014 and 2015. There will also be a phasing period until 2028. Both studies will be completed in about a month or two along with staff recommendations on Proposition A and Proposition C. Mr. Janka asked if the policy that the Board passed is for Metro projects or projects on Metro properties and does not apply to projects that local jurisdictions are receiving from Metro, for what kind of projects will Metro work with local jurisdictions. Mr. Liban responded that Metro would like other cities to implement projects like this, but they have no guidance. Metro is willing to assist other cities in implementing a green construction policy and provide an example of how to do so. Mr. Janka asked when local jurisdictions must implement this policy. Mr. Liban responded that the federal government is requiring all construction equipment to be green for all local jurisdictions by 2014. Metro cannot force local jurisdictions to implement this policy, but if cities want to prepare now they can use Metro as a resource. Mr. Janka asked what is the

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makeup of the TWG. Mr. Liban responded that its members have been recommended and nominated by the TAC. Out of 14 members two are from Metro and the rest are from local agencies. Mr. Liban stated that Metro is not an agency that enforces regulations, so this policy is a contracts-based enforcement method. Since January 1, 2011, every piece of construction equipment must be registered with the Air Resources Board (ARB). Agencies must receive a registration number from the ARB for every piece of equipment they own. The number must be placed on the side of each piece of equipment. The current compliance rate is approximately 80%. Although the regulations will take effect in 2014, agencies are already starting to comply. The TWG has scheduled a contract compliance training session for Metro staff on March 7th. The TWG also plans to schedule at least two meetings with the ARB and the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to determine how to help cities learn about and comply with ARB standards. Mr. Janka asked if it makes sense to get Caltrans to do this process earlier as well because it is a state agency that local jurisdictions will look to for guidance. Mr. Liban responded that District 7 wants to implement a Green Construction Policy and is in contact with Caltrans headquarters. Mr. Asuncion asked if the results of the studies and reports will be released to the public. Mr. Liban responded that the information will be available on the MTA website. Mr. Forster asked if this policy will be included in the Call for Projects as a requirement or simply allow for earning more points. Mr. Liban responded that any Call for Projects project that was assigned a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prior to September 22, 2011 is not affected by this policy. The 2011 Call for Projects will essentially commence in the 2014/2015 time frame. Mr. Janka responded that there will be budget impacts because projects may cost more than initially thought. Mr. Liban responded that the project cost increase is at most 2%. Mr. Janka responded that existing and future projects budgets must account for these costs. Mr. Liban responded that more funding is available to the public to assist organizations who want to comply ahead of time. Mr. Janka asked if the technology is available for the new equipment. Mr. Liban responded that they are already available and agencies even have several options. Mr. Rios asked why the phasing period will last until 2028. Mr. Liban responded that the ARB realized that not every agency will be able to afford this equipment. Only large fleets must be converted by 2028, but agencies have until 2028 to convert all fleets. Mr. Janka suggested that Mr. Liban should give a presentation highlighting the main regulations and technologies at a future Streets and Freeways Subcommittee meeting.

11. Election of Pedestrian Representative (Subcommittee) Mr. Janka reported that at last month’s Streets and Freeways Subcommittee meeting the committee discussed the election of the pedestrian representative. At the last month’s meeting, Mr. Janka conferred with Mr. Cessna about the possibility of electing Dale Benson from Caltrans. Mr. Benson may be able to provide valuable insight into pedestrian- and bicycle-related projects and programs at Caltrans. Mr. Abramson asked if this position is an advisory position. Mr. Janka responded that the representative would be a voting member of this committee. Mr. Abramson asked if the bylaws need to be amended. Mr. Janka responded no because the bylaws only need to be changed if the representative is not from a public agency. Ms. Asuncion responded that the election of the representative also needs to be approved by TAC. Mr. Forster made a motion to elect Mr. Benson. Ms. Kim responded that adding Mr. Benson as a voting member may put too much pressure on him to attend every meeting. Mr. Janka responded that it would be more of a problem if a person were from an academic agency and that Mr. Benson

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would have the time. Mr. Zohrehvand seconded the motion and Mr. Janka approved the motion. Ms. Asuncion responded that the committee needs a representative to introduce the pedestrian representative to TAC. Mr. Rios volunteered to introduce the representative.

12. New Business (Subcommittee) Mr. Janka asked Mr. Waclaw to give a quick FHWA update. Mr. Waclaw reported on the following House and Senate’s proposals for the New Authorization Bill:

• Many programs will be consolidated such as the National Highway System (NHS) Interstate Maintenance and the Surface Transportation Program (STP); and

• Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) will have the ability to transfer up to 20% of funds from one program to another depending on project needs;

• Funding for the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program will be expanded to $1 billion. Funding for Emergency Relief (ER) will remain at $100 million, but the time period for mercy openings will be expanded 180 days to 270 days;

• Earmarks that have not been obligated will likely be rescinded; and • The Senate Bill’s initial allocation of $80 billion was expanded to $160 billion, but

FHWA is still trying to secure additional funding. The Senate is putting together a two-year bill while the House is putting together a five-year bill. The goal is to get this signed by March 31st but if not, hopefully it can be signed by the end of the fiscal year. FHWA is waiting for Congress to determine what the ultimate plans are going to be.

Mr. Waclaw also reported that he has been communicating with the County and City of Los Angeles about using alternative contracting methods for construction projects. Mr. Waclaw stated that before FHWA approves alternative contracting methods FHWA wants to ensure that the use of alternative contracting methods are legal in California. Mr. Waclaw asked committee members to contact him if they know anything about this. Mr. Forster asked if there will be an update for the signal synchronization program any time soon. Ms. Asuncion responded that Jane White will give a presentation at the arterial ITS meeting on February 28th. Mr. Janka reported that Michelle Smith will provide an update on the EIS/EIR of the I-710 project at the next month’s Streets and Freeways Subcommittee meeting. Mr. Forster responded that the I-710 project is moving along as well. Jerry Wood, a representative from the Gateways Cities COG, could provide an update on these early action projects.

13. Adjournment (Subcommittee)

The meeting was adjourned at 10:48 AM.

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Attachment 2

Sign In Sheet/Attendance Sheet

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STREETS AND FREEWAYS SUBCOMMITTEEAttendance Record 2011-2012MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES 2012

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

Marianne Kim Automobile Club X X XSteve Finnegan (A) Automobile ClubKirk Cessna Caltrans X X X XAlberto Angelini (A) CaltransSgt.Cindy Pontes California Highway Patrol X X XSpencer Badal (A) California Highway Patrol XPaul Maselbas County of Los AngelesAllan Abramson (A) County of Los Angeles X X XSteve Huang League of Cities (South Bay Cities COG) X X XVictor Rollinger (A) League of Cities (South Bay Cities COG) XNicole Rizzo League of Cities (No. County Trans Coalition) XDebbie O' Leary (A) League of Cities (No. County Trans Coalition) X X XSharon Perlstein League of Cities (Westside Cities) X XCharles Herbertson (A) League of Cities (Westside Cities) X XFred Zohrehvand League of Cities (Arroyo Verdugo Cities) X X XJano Baghdanian (A) League of Cities (Arroyo Verdugo Cities)Bahman Janka (Chair) League of Cities(San Gabriel Valley COG) X X X XCraig Bradshaw (A) League of Cities(San Gabriel Valley COG)Steve Forster (Vice-Chair) League of Cities (Gateway Cities/South East) X X XCharlie Honeycutt (A) League of Cities (Gateway Cities/South East)Robert Brager (A) League of Cities (Los Virgenes/Malibu)Ramiro Adeva League of Cities (Los Virgenes/Malibu) X XFulgene Asuncion Metro XAlan Patashnick (A) MetroKen Husting City of Los AngelesCarlos Rios (A) City of Los Angeles X X X XMark Cristoffels (A) Long BeachNancy Villasenor Long Beach X X X XKen Johnson Arterial ITS Working Group XPhill Wray (A) Arterial ITS Working GroupMichelle Mowery Bicycle Coordination XDale Benson Pedestrian CoordinationLaDonna DiCamillo (ex-officio) Goods Movement XLupe Valdez (A) (ex-officio) Goods MovementJohn Asuncion (ex-officio) SCAG X X XPablo Gutierrez(A) (ex-officio) SCAG XVacant TDM/AQ Subcommittee

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Attachment 3

90-Day Rolling Agenda

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MEETING DATE MEETING TYPE RECOMMENDATION EXECUTIVE LEAD

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Recertify the Measure R Highway Operational Improvement Project Lists for projects for the Highway Operational Improvements in Arroyo Verdugo and Las Virgenes/Malibu Subregions, and for Interstate 405, I-110, I-105 and SR-91 Ramp and Interchange Improvements (South Bay).

Doug Failing

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Receive and file this report on potential options for providing transit services to Westchester.

Martha Welborne

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Receive and file report on the Metro Freeway Beautification Pilot Project.

Doug Failing

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute Cooperative Agreement with the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) for administration of the Approved Project List for Interstates 405, I-110, I-105 and SR-91 Ramp and Interchange Improvements (South Bay).

Doug Failing

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

90-DAY ROLLING AGENDA:MARCH 2012 THROUGH MAY 2012

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03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

A)Amend the Measure R Contingency Policy to stipulate that it applies to net bond interest costs after: 1. Adding Measure R interest earnings, and

2. Exempting interest costs for the Build America Bond (BABs)/tax exempt bond package that predated the policy.

B)Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Budget Policy to Reimburse Funding Sources Used as Advance Funding to Accelerate Measure R Projects to: 1. Permit reimbursements at the end of the Measure R scheduled funding period for each project; 2. Permit the use of the funds reimbursed to the State Repayment of Capital Project Loans (SRCPL) funds for subsequent project segments included in the funded Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP); and/or III, Exposition Phase II, and Gold Line Foothill Phase 2b; and, 3. To include the definitions and assumptions described in Attachment A.

C)Receive and file the report in Attachment B, which includes a summary status on the use of authority delegated to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Martha Welborne

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

A. Defer construction of the Division 13 maintenance and operating facility;

B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary actions to reprogram $85 million in remaining funds from Division 13 construction to bus acquisitions; and

C. Delete two full-time equivalent (FTE) positions for a Project Manager and Senior Engineer previously approved to support Division 13, due to action A of this recommendation.

Martha Welborne

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Receive and file Antelope Valley Line Infrastructure Improvement Strategy.

Paul Taylor

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03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a Funding Agreement with Caltrans in the amount of $100,000 for development of the Project Study Report (PSR) for the Highway 101 Auxiliary Lane Project.

Doug Failing

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Receive and file the Restoration of Historic Streetcar Service in Downtown Los Angeles (Streetcar) Alternatives Analysis (AA) Study. Attachment A contains the executive summary. The full AA report is available upon request.

Martha Welborne

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Receive and file NTD 9166 Reporting Status. Paul Taylor

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Oral Report - Countywide Bus Rapid Transit Study Status Report

Martha Welborne

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Approve reducing the scope of work for the 3rd Street and La Verne Avenue Parking Structure - Call for Projects #F1414 from a parking structure with 370 parking spaces to a surface lot with 87 parking spaces for transit patrons.

Martha Welborne

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Oral Report - Bicycle Model Development Status Martha Welborne

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Approve adding a San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG) member and alternate to our legislatively mandated Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

Martha Welborne

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Receive and file Regional Rail Update Paul Taylor

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Oral Report - Receive report on highway projects budget schedule status report.

Brian Boudreau

03/14/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to amend MOU P0015JPA with the I-5 Joint Powers of Authority (JPA) to include an additional pre-construction mitigation project and extend the period of performance.

Doug Failing

03/14/2012 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Receive and file - FY12 Second Quarter Financial Performance Report.

Paul Taylor

03/14/2012 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Oral report - Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Update and Longterm Financial Outlook

Paul Taylor

03/14/2012 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Receive and file report on the proposed property insurance program

Terry Matsumoto

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03/14/2012 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

A. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a 27 month, firm fixed price, contract under RFP No. PS63502579 with Zanett Commercial Solutions, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for development and implementation of a Contract Information Management System, for an amount not to exceed $6,231,032 inclusive of sales tax. (See Attachment A)

B. Increase the Life-of-Project (LOP) Budget for the Contract Information Management System, CP207130 (CIMS Ph I) and CP207096 (CIMS Ph II) by $2,247,850, increasing the combined LOP budget from $5,313,400 to $7,561,250. (See Attachment B)

Michelle Caldwell

03/14/2012 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Receive and file the

A. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's basic financial statements and component financial statement audits completed by KPMG LLP for the fiscal year ended June 30,2011; and

B. KPMG's Management Letter presenting internal control and other operational matters noted for consideration.

Ruthe Holden

03/14/2012 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Oral Report - Monthly Report from the Chief Financial Services Officer and Treasurer

Terry Matsumoto

03/15/2012 Executive Management Committee

Receive and file report to review of the Metro Gold line Foothill Extension Construction Authority, the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority, and the Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority

Karen Gorman

03/15/2012 Executive Management Committee

Receive and file report on results of $5 Day Pass implementation.

NA

03/15/2012 Executive Management Committee

Adopt a revised delegation of authority to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for contract modifications on a sliding scale up to $5M per modification, as detailed in Attachment A. (Acquisition Policy)

Michelle Caldwell

03/15/2012 Executive Management Committee

Oral Report - Receive report of the Chief Communications Officer

Matt Raymond

03/15/2012 Executive Management Committee

Receive and file gate locking implementation plan. Matt Raymond

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03/15/2012 Executive Management Committee

Receive and file the progress being made to rectify each item of non-compliance identified in the Civil Rights Compliance Review of Metro conducted by the FTA.

Paul Taylor

03/15/2012 Construction Committee

Oral Report - Executive Director Project Transit Project Delivery Update - Significant Issues.

K. N. Murthy

03/15/2012 Construction Committee

Oral Report - Receive report on project budget and schedule status.

Brian Boudreau

03/15/2012 Operations Committee

A. Approve finding of no disparate or disproportionate adverse impacts from the operation of the Orange Line Extension to Chatsworth; and,

B. Approve finding that the proposed reallocation of articulated and standard size buses on Lines 40, 710 and 740 to better meet passenger demand with capacity utilization will have an adverse disparate impact on some riders, but there is substantial justification for proceeding with this major service change in order to meet Metro’s goals of achieving a balanced operating budget and complying with adopted service standards, and that studied alternatives to this service change would have a more severe adverse effect on Title VI protected populations than the indicated service change.

Lonnie Mitchell

03/15/2012 Operations Committee

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed price contract under Bid No. 12-0024 with Valley Power Systems, Inc., the single lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the procurement of 75 engine rebuild kits for an amount not-to-exceed $2,230,779 inclusive of sales tax.

Lonnie Mitchell

03/15/2012 Operations Committee

Adopt the updated 2012 Metro Transit Service Policy

Lonnie Mitchell

03/15/2012 Operations Committee

Oral Report - Report on System Safety Paul Taylor

03/15/2012 Operations Committee

Receive and file report on Traveler's Aid in Union Station.

Matt Raymond

03/15/2012 Operations Committee

Receive and file report on Regional TAP Working Group

Matt Raymond

03/15/2012 Operations Committee

Authorize a life-of-project budget of $297,070,000 for procurement of up to 550 forty foot transit buses

Lonnie Mitchell

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03/15/2012 Operations Committee

A.�Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a 53 month, firm fixed price contract under Request for Proposal No. P3010, to Kinkisharyo International, LLC for the manufacturing and delivery of 78 light rail vehicles (LRV), in the amount of $299,061,827 for the base contract buy, exclusive of four Contract Options totaling 157 LRVs.

B.�Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute up to four Contract Options to Contract P3010, for a total delivery of 157 LRVs, in an aggregate amount of $591,080,448, for a total Contract Not-to-Exceed amount of $890,142,275, not including allowable contract escalation.

C.�Approve an increase of $7,590,000 in the life-of-project budget for CP#206035 – Light Rail Vehicle Procurement (P3010) from $335,410,000 to $343,000,000.

Lonnie Mitchell

03/15/2012 Operations Committee

A.�Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a 5 year firm fixed labor rate/task order contract under Request for Proposal No. OP39602795, to LTK Engineering Services for Element A, Consultant for Light Rail Vehicle Acquisition, Technical Support Services, for an amount Not To Exceed $15,236,445 for the base contract, exclusive of three (3) one year options.

B.�Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute up to three (3) one year options to Contract No. OP39602795, to LTK Engineering Services for Element A, Consultant for Light Rail Vehicle Acquisition, Technical Support Services, in an aggregate amount of $5,972,304, for a total Contract Not To Exceed amount of $21,208,749.

C.�Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award a 5 year firm fixed labor rate/task order contract under Request for Proposal No. OP39602795, to CH2M Hill, Inc. for Element B, Consultant for Light Rail Vehicle Acquisition, Program Management Support Services, for an amount Not To Exceed $6,087,246 for the base contract exclusive of three (3) one year options.

Lonnie Mitchell

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03/22/2012 Regular Board Meeting

A. Approve the Project Definition, which is based on the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) of a 1.9 mile Light Rail project with three stations previously designated by the Board in October 2010 and which incorporates several design refinements, including: 1.�Creating an enhanced pedestrian walkway along the east side of Flower Street between 4th and 7th Streets; 2.�Relocating the Little Tokyo/Arts District underground station to minimize property required and eliminate the cut-and-cover segment on 2nd Street in Little Tokyo originally required for construction; 3.�Launching the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) from the northeast corner of 1st and Alameda Streets, the Mangrove property formerly known as the Nikkei development, instead of 2nd Street; 4.�Tunneling to Flower and 4th Streets in the Financial District, further reducing cut/cover in the area.

Attachment A shows the project map.

B. Certify the Regional Connector Transit Corridor Final Environmental Impact Statement/Final

Martha Welborne

04/18/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

A. Certify the Los Angeles Westside Subway Extension Final EIS/EIR (Executive Summary- Attachment A) and authorize staff to file the Notice of Determination; B. Adopt the Locally Preferred Alternative (“Recommended LPA”) as previously approved by the Metro Board in October 2010 (“Base LPA”) and modified in the Final EIS/EIR as the Metro Purple Line Subway Extension from Wilshire/Western to Westwood/VA Hospital incorporating the following station and entry portal locations; a. (Specific Recommendations to be Listed);C. Adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Attachment B);D. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Plan (MMRP) (Attachment C); and E. Authorize Staff to File a Request to Enter Final Design with the Federal Transit Administration.

Martha Welborne

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04/18/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Approve the proposed update to the Proposition C 25% Guidelines as shown in Attachment A.

Martha Welborne

04/18/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Receive and file this status report on the I-605 Hot Spots Feasibility Analysis.

Doug Failing

04/18/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Receive and file this update on the Gateway Cities Technology Plan for Goods Movement Project.

Doug Failing

04/18/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Oral Report on High Program Project Budget and Schedule Status.

Brian Boudreau

04/18/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

A. Approve renaming the Metro Green Line to LAX to LAX Connector;

B. Receive and file alternatives analysis study recommendations on alternatives to move forward into the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Report (DEISR)

Martha Welborne

04/18/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Status report on rounds 1-3 of Transit Oriented Development Planning Grant.

Martha Welborne

04/18/2012 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

A. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a five-year fixed rate multiple award agreement, with the firms listed below, inclusive of two one-year options, effective July 1, 2012 with a cumulative total amount not to exceed xxx; and

B. Authorize the CEO to execute Task Orders under these contracts for services in a total amount not to exceed xxx.

Ruthe Holden

04/18/2012 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Oral Report - Monthly Report from the Chief Financial Services Officer and Treasurer

Terry Matsumoto

04/18/2012 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to purchase All Risk Property and Boiler and Machinery insurance policies for all property, at a cost not to exceed [$______] for the 12 month period effective May 10, 2012 through May 10, 2013.

Terry Matsumoto

04/18/2012 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to appoint underwriters for a negotiated refunding.

Terry Matsumoto

04/18/2012 Ad Hoc Congestion Pricing

Approve funding agreement Paul Taylor

04/18/2012 Ad Hoc Congestion Pricing

Receive and file ExpressLanes Risk Management Plan Update

Paul Taylor

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04/18/2012 Ad Hoc Congestion Pricing

Authorize Amendment to Contract No. XXXX for Public Outreach

Paul Taylor

04/18/2012 Ad Hoc Congestion Pricing

Approve Ordinance No. XXX Paul Taylor

04/18/2012 Ad Hoc Congestion Pricing

Receive and file report on Marketing of ExpressLanes Project

Paul Taylor

04/18/2012 Ad Hoc Congestion Pricing

Receive and file CRD Program Status Report Paul Taylor

04/19/2012 Executive Management Committee

Receive and file the progress being made to rectify each item of non-compliance identified in the Civil Rights Compliance Review of Metro conducted by the FTA.

Paul Taylor

04/19/2012 Construction Committee

Oral Report - Executive Director Project Transt Project Delivery Oral Update- Significant Issues.

K. N. Murthy

04/19/2012 Construction Committee

RECOMMENDATION

Receive the attached ordinance revision which modifies procedures for processing construction change orders.

Michelle Caldwell

04/19/2012 Construction Committee

Oral Report - Receive report on project budget and schedule status.

Brian Boudreau

04/19/2012 Construction Committee

A. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to exercise option to Contract No. E0117 for Phase III Design Services during construction to Hatch Mott McDonald.

K. N. Murthy

04/19/2012 Operations Committee

Receive and file Lonnie Mitchell

04/19/2012 Operations Committee

Oral Report - Report on System Safety Paul Taylor

04/19/2012 Operations Committee

Receive and file report on Implementation Plans to increase Productivity and Cost Efficiency of the Following Line with lowridership; Line 442

Lonnie Mitchell

04/19/2012 Operations Committee

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

Lonnie Mitchell

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04/19/2012 Operations Committee

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

Matt Raymond

04/19/2012 Operations Committee

Receive and file review to improve customer experience.

Matt Raymond

04/19/2012 Operations Committee

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

Lonnie Mitchell

04/19/2012 Operations Committee

Receive and file Lonnie Mitchell

04/19/2012 Operations Committee

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

Lonnie Mitchell

04/19/2012 Operations Committee

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

Michelle Caldwell

04/19/2012 Ad Hoc Sustainability

Adopt resolution for the State of California's Sustainable Communities Planning Grant.

Martha Welborne

05/16/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

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

Doug Failing

05/16/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Receive and file the I-710 South Corridor Project Draft EIR/EIS Release.

Doug Failing

05/16/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

Oral Report on Highway Program Project Budget and Schedule Status.

Brian Boudreau

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05/16/2012 Planning and Programming Committee

A. Approve the updated Los Angeles County Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) priorities shown in Attachment A for use in programming fiscal year (FY) 2011-12 to FY 2023-24.B. Approve the re-programming of state Proposition 1B State and Local Partnership Program (SLPP) funds as described in Attachment B.C. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute funding contracts or agreements as needed with Los Angeles County jurisdictions, agencies or other entities to provide funds programmed as authorized, consistent with the priorities of the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and this report.

Martha Welborne

05/16/2012 Finance, Budget and Audit Committee

Oral Report - Monthly Report from the Chief Financial Services Officer and Treasurer.

Terry Matsumoto

05/17/2012 Executive Management Committee

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

Matt Raymond

05/17/2012 Executive Management Committee

Receive and file the progress being made to rectify each item of non-compliance identified in the Civil Rights Compliance Review of Metro conducted by the FTA.

Paul Taylor

05/17/2012 Executive Management Committee

Adopt the Fare Transfer Policy. Matt Raymond

05/17/2012 Construction Committee

Oral Report - Executive Director Project Transit Project Delivery Oral Report - Significant Issues.

K. N. Murthy

05/17/2012 Construction Committee

Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute a 36-month base contract with two 12-month options for Program Management Support and Implementation Services to __________ for an amount not to exceed $__________.

Brian Boudreau

05/17/2012 Construction Committee

Oral Report - Receive report on project budget and schedule status.

Brian Boudreau

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05/17/2012 Measure R Project Delivery

Receive and file this report regarding the High Desert Corridor EIR/EIS

Doug Failing

05/17/2012 Operations Committee

Receive and file Metrolink Quarterly Report Paul Taylor

05/17/2012 Operations Committee

Oral Report - Report on System Safety Paul Taylor

05/17/2012 Operations Committee

A. Approve the Rail Technical Careers Training Program.B. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC) to collaborate in the implementation of the program.C. Amend the FY12 Budget to add one FTE to Training and Development Cost Center 6220 for the purpose of coordinating, evaluating and reporting the success of the program.

Michelle Caldwell

05/24/2012 Regular Board Meeting

Adopt the Fiscal Year 2012 - 2013 (FY 13) budget for the operation and administration of the Los Angeles County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE). This budget amunt includes allocations to the Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC) and Metro for Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) and the ExpressLanes project.

Doug Failing

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Attachment 4

Measure R Regional Funds Alignment Motion

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I Revised Motion by Directors Najarian, Dubois, OYConnor, and Knabe I

I

February 16,2012

Measure R Regional Funds "Alignment" Motion

In 2008 Measure R was passed by voters to move transportation projects forward to improve mobility throughout Los Angeles County through specific transit and highway projects. Not every subregion was the beneficiary of a major transit project and some sub region transit projects are included only in the 3rd decade of Measure R.

In an effort to "balance the scales," between "transit" and "highway" projects subregional Measure R funds were allocated to provide equity to those cities/subregions that did not have major transit projects included in the ordinance or were included only in the latter decades.

To further balance these scales, we believe that cities/subregions applying for current and future Call for Projects should be allowed to use these highway "equity funds" as a local match for future Call-for-Projects, as is currently the case with Prop A and C local funds.

Measure R Highway "equity funds" are local sales tax funds and should not be included in any current or contemplated MTA policy, (a) which places restrictions on state and federal funds for Call for Projects match, or (b) would impose MTA-policy requirements not anticipated in the legislative intent of the 2008 Measure R; as they were specifically assigned to those subregions for transportation and mobility improvement purposes.

The information requested at the January 2012 Planning and Programming Committee is included in Attachment A.

WE, THEREFORE, MOVE:

I. That Measure R highway "equity" funds shall be allowed to be used as a source of local match for future Call for Projects applications;

2. That Measure R regional funding categories be brought into alignment with the same guidelines used with Propositions A and C as reflected in the last paragraph of this Motion; and

3. MTA staff shall integrate this Measure R Highway subfund policy into the Call for Projects process, and will advise the Board in April on how this policy is integrated into the Call and on initiating the 201 3 Call for Projects process.

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Metropolitan Transportation Authority One Gateway Plaza ~13.g2z.zooo Tel Los Angeles, CA 90012-2952 metro.net

ATTACHMENT A

FEBRUARY 3,2012

TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

THROUGH: ARTHUR T. L E A H Y ~ ~ T CHIEF EXECUTIVE F CER

FROM: MARTHA WELBORNE, FAlA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COUNTYWIDE PLANNING

SUBJECT: MEASURE R REGIONAL FUNDS "ALIGNMENT" MOTION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ISSUE

At the January 18, 2012 Planning and Programming meeting, Directors Najarian, Dubois, O'Connor and Knabe agendized a motion to allow Measure R Highway "equity" (subregional) funds to be used as a source of local match for future Call for Projects applications. Questions arose as to the source of these funds, types of eligible projects, and a list of approved projects currently being funded. This Board Box provides the requested information.

DISCUSSION

The Measure R Highway Subfund approved by the Los Angeles County voters in 2008 included Highway Operational Improvement projects for the Arroyo Verdugo ($170 million), and Las VirgenesIMalibu ($175 million) Subregions as well as Ramp and Interchange Improvements for the 1-405, 1-1 10, 1-1 05 and SR-91 in the South Bay ($906 million), 1-605 Corridor "Hot Spot" Interchanges ($590 million), BNSF Grade Separations ($35 million) and 1-71 0 South andlor Early Action projects ($590 million) in the Gateway Cities. To clarify the definition of Operational and Rampllnterchange Improvements, we formed a Highway Advisory Committee. Representatives from each Council of Governments, City and County of Los Angeles and Caltrans composed the Committee which met six times. The work of the Committee was incorporated into the 2009 Long Range Transportation Plan approved by the Board in October 2009.

With regard to the definition clarification for Operational and Rampllnterchange Improvements, the Committee requested as much flexibility as possible. Therefore, both Soundwalls (which are not eligible for the Call for Projects) and Bike Lanes are eligible for up to 20% of the funds in the Arroyo Verdugo, Las VirgenesIMalibu and South Bay subregions. Additionally, intersection and street widening projects on roadways generally within a one-mile corridor of a State

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highway are also eligible. Other types of eligible projects include, but are not limited to park and ride facilities, turnouts, safety improvements (also not eligible for the Call for Projects) that reduce incident delay to name a few. Attachment A lists the types of Board approved eligible projects.

To receive Measure R Highway Operational lmprovement funds, each subregion must submit an approved project list for a nexus analysis prior to Board consideration. The Board approved five-year implementation plans for the Arroyo Verdugo, Las Virgenes Malibu and South Bay Subregions. These approved project lists are included in Attachment B. To date, project lists have not been approved for the 1-605 Corridor "Hot Spots" Interchanges, BNSF Grade Separations and 1-71 0 South andlor Early Action projects in the Gateway Cities.

Call for Proiects

Given that Measure R funds are a relatively new funding source, there has been no prior Board direction on the use of Measure R Highway sub-regional funds in the Call for Projects process. In the 201 1 Call for Projects, we restricted these funds from being used as local match since subregional dollars were not available in all subregions. (Local match consists of a minimum required match and an optional "overmatch" that can be awarded up to 10 points based on a sliding scale).

As a policy decision, the Board has discretion to allow Measure R Highway sub- regional funds to be used as local match for the Call for Projects as long as the project being considered is 1) eligible for Measure R Highway sub-fund money; and 2) eligible to compete in one of the Call for Projects modal categories. It should be noted that Measure R Highway sub-regional funds are a different funding source than Measure R Local Return funds. Measure R Local Return funds are currently eligible as local match in the Call.

NEXT STEPS

Based on Board direction, we will incorporate changes to future Call for Projects applications and return to the Board in April for Board consideration of initiating the 201 3 Call for Projects process.

ATTACHMENTS A. Project Eligibility for Highway Operational lmprovement and

Rampllnterchange Improvements B. Approved Project List for Arroyo Verdugo, Las VirgenesIMalibu, and South

Bay Subregions

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ATTACHMENT A

Clarification on Proiect Eligibility for Highway Operational lmprovement and Rampllnterchan~e lmprovements

The intent of a Measure R Highway Operational lmprovement is to improve traffic flow in an existing State Highway corridor by reducing congestion and operational deficiencies at spot locations that do not significantly expand the design capacity of the system and are intended to address recurrent congestion. In addition to those eligible projects on the State Highway System, for Measure R, projects located on primary roadways located generally within a one mile corridor of any State Highway, including principal arterials, minor arterials, and key collector roadways, will be considered eligible for Operational lmprovements and for ramp and interchange improvements. Examples of eligible improvement projects include:

interchange modifications (but not to accommodate traffic volumes that are significantly larger than the existing facilities were designed for); ramp modifications (acceleration - decelerationlweaving); auxiliary lanes for merging or weaving between adjacent interchanges; curve corrections/improve alignment; signals andlor intersection improvements; two-way left-turn lanes; intersection and street widening; traffic signal upgrade1 timinglsynchronization; traffic surveillance; channelization; Park and Ride facilities; turnouts; shoulder wideninglimprovement; safety improvements that reduce incident delay.

Up to 20% of the Arroyo Verdugo and Las VirgeneslMalibu Subregions' Operational lmprovement dollars may be used for soundwalls and bike lanes.

Other projects could be considered on a case-by-case basis as long as a nexus to State Highway Operational lmprovements can be shown.

*Balded words reflect Committee's input

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ATTACHMENT B Arroyo Verdugo Subregion Measure R Highway Operational Improvements

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Las VirgeneslMalibu Subregion Measure R Highway Operational Improvements

Cash Flow (000's)

~INOTE: Fiscal Years subject to MTA priority setting & budget processes. 1 2010 201 1 2016 1 Total

ghway 101 Park and Ride

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South Bay Measure R Highway Program

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ITS Elements

4th Phase of Citywide ITS Master Plan (central computer system with fiber optic

interconnection linking all signalized intersections for two-way communications)

Add dual southbound left-tum lanes. Aviation Boulevard Phase I: Intersection

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Construct westbound right-tum lane.

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$1.500.000

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$3.000.000

53,500.000

$1,500.000

5600.000

$22,000

$5.175.000

$30,000

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Intersection

Arterial

Arterial

Park and Ride and

Intersection

Vermont Avenue

Maple Avenue

Torrance Transit Park

and Ride

Terminal Proiect

Torrance Transit Center Contingency Projects

at Artesia Boulevard

Rosecrans Avenue 'Ireet

from Sepulveda Boulevard to Avenue

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465 ,-Enshaw Boulevard

H w Program with

Tomnce

Torrance

Torrance

Torrance

Torrance

Torrance

Torrance

Action Program of the South Bay Measure R Add northbound left-turn lane; widen and restripe for dual eastbound lefl-turn lanes and westbound right-turn lanes, modify

sianals. Add a second southbound lefl-turn lane, add northbound right-turn overlap phase.

$ , " ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ l T , " ~ ~ , " d ~ ~ , " e ~ " , ~ ~ a f intersection. Add an eastbound far side bus

turn-out. Restripe to add southbound through lane &

signal modification for protected northboundlsouthbound lefl-turn phasing. Modify striping to accommodate a longer

northbound lefl-turn lane Restripe to add southbound through lane &

signal modification for protected northbound/southbound lefl-turn phasing. Modify striping to accommodate a longer

northbound lefl-tum lane

Bundled Projects Group 9: N27. N28, N29

Add dual northbound right-turn lanes and for three westbound through lanes

Widen signalized intersection and restripe

t O ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , " , " ~ ~ h ~ ~ , " , " . ~ , " , " ~ d parking and upgrade traffic signal

Reconst~ct intersection (remove median and restripe) - Add one northbound lefl-turn

lane, part of Bundle B9

(Note:

F55

F52

F50

F50'

B9

N27

N28

N29

funds that remain from the Torrance Transil

Construct northbound right-turn lane.

Addiiion of turn pockets, channelization, pavement upgrade, traffic signal

improvements. and minor concrete work

lmpmve signage and pmvide a connection between northbound Sepulveda Boulevard and the eastbound 1-105 ramps.

Construct a regional Transit Center including an 8 bus berth transit center

building, a kiss-n-ride passenger dropoff, and a park-and-ride vehicle lot for 250 vehicles for the initial parking space

provision

Center allocation

$~900.000

These proiects

intersection

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Intersection

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Intersection

Intersection

Intersection

Intersection

completion.) following h

Gardens

El Segundo

$ TBDI

$TED'

B TBD*

52,900,000

S TED*

$TED'

$TED'

S TBD*

will onlv be

;

Pa$hz:"t

Highway

Coast Highway

190th Street

190th Street

19Mh Street

190th Street

funded as part of the Early

at Sepulveda Boulevard

at Crenshaw Boulevard

at Avenue

at Vista Avenue

Street intersection Projects

at Prairie Avenue

at Van Neso Avenue

at Crenshaw Boulevard

$847.000

$150,000

$2,500.000

S1.000,OOO

$132,000

$10,500,000

$2,068,000

$847,000

$2,350,000

$2,500,000

5 18.100,000