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1 Members Jim Desmond, Chair Mayor, City of San Marcos (Representing North County Inland) Bill Sandke, Vice Chair Councilmember, City of Coronado (Representing South County) Georgette Gomez Councilmember, City of San Diego Ron Roberts Supervisor, County of San Diego Bill Baber Councilmember, City of La Mesa (Representing East County) Catherine Blakespear Mayor, City of Encinitas (Representing North County Coastal) David Arambula Metropolitan Transit System John Aguilera Vice Chair, North County Transit District April Boling Director, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Garry Bonelli Vice Chair, San Diego Unified Port District Transportation Committee Agenda Friday, December 14, a.m. to 12 noon SANDAG Board Room 401 B Street, 7th Floor San Diego Alternates Judy Ritter Mayor, City of Vista (Representing North County Inland) Mary Salas Mayor, City of Chula Vista (Representing South County) Mark Kersey Councilmember, City of San Diego Bill Horn Supervisor, County of San Diego Greg Cox Supervisor, County of San Diego Jennifer Mendoza Councilmember, City of Lemon Grove (Representing East County) Jewel Edson Deputy Mayor, City of Solana Beach (Representing North County Coastal) Lorie Bragg Metropolitan Transit System Bill Horn / Mark Packard North County Transit District Vacant San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Michael Zucchet Commissioner, San Diego Unified Port District Advisory Members Cory Binns / Ann Fox Caltrans District 11 Erica Pinto, Jamul Allen Lawson, San Pasqual Southern California Tribal Chairmen s Association Agenda Highlights Proposed FY 2019 Program Budget Amendment: Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways North Coast Corridor Program: Status Update Caltrans Litter Abatement Plan and Partnership Strategies Please silence all electronic devices during the meeting You can listen to the Transportation Committee meeting by visiting our website at sandag.org Mission Statement The 18 cities and county government are SANDAG serving as the forum for regional decision-making. SANDAG builds consensus; makes strategic plans; obtains and allocates resources; plans, engineers, and builds public transit; and provides information on a broad range of topics pertinent to the region s quality of life. San Diego Association of Governments 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA (619) Fax (619) sandag.org Hasan Ikhrata Executive Director, SANDAG

2 Welcome to SANDAG. Members of the public may speak to the Transportation Committee (Committee) on any item at the time the Committee is considering the item. Please complete a Request to Comment form located in the lobby. Members of the public may address the Committee on any issue under the agenda item entitled Public Comments/Communications/Member Comments. Public speakers are limited to three minutes or less per person. The Committee may take action on any item appearing on the agenda. Both agenda and non-agenda comments should be sent to the Clerk of the Committee via clerk@sandag.org. Please include the meeting date, agenda item, your name, and your organization. Any comments, handouts, presentations, or other materials from the public intended for distribution at the meeting should be received by the Clerk no later than 5 p.m. two working days prior to the meeting. All public comments and materials received by the deadline become part of the official public record and will be provided to the members for their review at the meeting. In order to keep the public informed in an efficient manner and facilitate public participation, SANDAG also provides access to all agenda and meeting materials online at sandag.org/meetings. Additionally, interested persons can sign up for notifications at sandag.org/subscribe. SANDAG operates its programs without regard to race, color, and national origin in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. SANDAG has developed procedures for investigating and tracking Title VI complaints, and the procedures for filing a complaint are available to the public upon request. Questions concerning SANDAG nondiscrimination obligations or complaint procedures should be directed to the SANDAG General Counsel, John Kirk, at (619) or john.kirk@sandag.org. Any person who believes himself or herself or any specific class of persons to be subjected to discrimination prohibited by Title VI also may file a written complaint with the Federal Transit Administration. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SANDAG will accommodate persons who require assistance in order to participate in SANDAG meetings. If such assistance is required, please contact SANDAG at (619) at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. To request this document or related reports in an alternative format, please call (619) or (619) (TTY), or fax (619) SANDAG agenda materials can be made available in alternative languages. To make a request, call (619) at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Los materiales de la agenda de SANDAG están disponibles en otros idiomas. Para hacer una solicitud, llame al (619) al menos 72 horas antes de la reunión. 如有需要, 我们可以把 SANDAG 议程材料翻译成其他語言. 请在会议前至少 72 小时打电话 (619) 提出请求. SANDAG offices are accessible by public transit. Phone 511 or visit 511sd.com for route information. Bicycle parking is available in the parking garage of the SANDAG offices

3 Item No. Transportation Committee Friday, December 14, 2018 Recommendation +1. Approval of Meeting Minutes Approve The Transportation Committee is asked to review and approve the minutes from its October 19, 2018, meeting. 2. Public Comments/Communications/Member Comments Members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the Transportation Committee on any issue within the jurisdiction of SANDAG that is not on this agenda. Anyone desiring to speak shall reserve time by completing a Request to Comment form and giving it to the Clerk prior to speaking. Public speakers should notify the Clerk if they have a handout for distribution to Transportation Committee members. Public speakers are limited to three minutes or less per person. Transportation Committee members also may provide information and announcements under this agenda item. Consent +3. Proposed FY 2019 Program Budget Amendment: Overhead Contact System Insulator and Catch Cable Replacement (Dale Neuzil) The Transportation Committee is asked to approve an amendment to the FY 2019 Program Budget, transferring $270,892 from the completed Substation Standardization [Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No ] and Light Rail Vehicle Car Wash (CIP Project No ) projects to the Overhead Contact System Insulator and Catch Cable Replacement (CIP Project No ) project. +4. TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program Land Management Grant Program: Quarterly Status Update (Sarah Pierce) Approve Information This report provides an overview of progress made by TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program Land Management Grant recipients. +5 TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program and Active Transportation Grant Program: Quarterly Status Update (Tracy Ferchaw) This report provides an overview of progress made by TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program and Active Transportation Grant Program recipients. Information 3

4 Reports +6. Border to Bayshore Bikeway Project: California Environmental Quality Act Exemption (Alison Moss and Sandra Lavender-Martin) The Transportation Committee is asked to approve the California Environmental Quality Act exemption for the Border to Bayshore Bikeway project. This item was not ready at the time of posting and will be posted when complete. +7. Proposed FY 2019 Program Budget Amendment: Carlsbad Village Railroad Trench Study (Linda Culp) The Transportation Committee is asked to approve an amendment to the FY 2019 Program Budget, accepting $369,440 from the City of Carlsbad to fund the Carlsbad Village Railroad Trench Study (Capital Improvement Program Project No ). +8. Proposed FY 2019 Program Budget Amendment: Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways (Chris Romano) The Transportation Committee is asked to recommend that the Board of Directors approve an amendment to the FY 2019 Program Budget, accepting $2.2 million from the City of San Diego to fund the design and construction of the Normal Street Promenade as part of the Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways (Capital Improvement Program Project No ). +9. North Coast Corridor Program: Status Update (Allan Kosup, Caltrans) Allan Kosup will present an update on the North Coast Corridor Program Middletown-Old Town San Diego Quiet Zone Feasibility Study (Linda Culp) Staff will present an update on the recently completed Middletown-Old Town San Diego Quiet Zone Feasibility Study. 11. Caltrans Litter Abatement Plan and Partnership Strategies (Andrew Rice and Caridad Sanchez, Caltrans) Andrew Rice and Caridad Sanchez will present an update on the Caltrans Litter Abatement Plan and partnership strategies along regional highways and bikeways. Approve Approve Recommend Information Information Information 12. Continued Public Comments If the five-speaker limit for public comments was exceeded at the beginning of this agenda, other public comments will be taken at this time. Subjects of previous agenda items may not again be addressed under public comment. 13. Upcoming Meetings Information The next Transportation Committee meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 4, 2019, at 9 a.m. 14. Adjournment + next to an item indicates an attachment 4

5 Transportation Committee Item: 1 December 14, 2018 October 19, 2018, Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes Chair Jim Desmond (North County Inland) called the meeting of the Transportation Committee to order at 8:59 a.m. 1. Approval of Meeting Minutes (Approve) Action: Upon a motion by Vice Chair Garry Bonelli (San Diego Unified Port District [SDUPD]), and a second by Vice Chair Bill Sandke (South County), the Transportation Committee approved the minutes from its October 5, 2018, meeting. Yes: Chair Desmond, Vice Chair Sandke, Councilmember Georgette Gomez (City of San Diego), Councilmember Bill Baber (East County), Councilmember Lorie Bragg (Metropolitan Transit System [MTS]), Vice Chair John Aguilera (North County Transit District [NCTD]), Director April Boling (San Diego County Regional Airport Authority [SDCRAA]), and SDUPD Vice Chair Bonelli. No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: County of San Diego and North County Coastal. 2. Public Comments/Communications/Member Comments Deputy Mayor Jewel Edson (North County Coastal), expressed interested in taking a tour of the Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project. John Wotzka, a member of the public, submitted written comments and spoke about various transportation matters. Consent 3. Specialized Transportation Grant Program Quarterly Status Report (Information) This report provided an overview of the progress made by Specialized Transportation Grant Program recipients. Action: This item was presented for information. Reports Action Requested: Approve The Transportation Committee is asked to review and approve the minutes from its October 19, 2018, meeting. 4. San Diego Forward: The Regional Plan Network Concepts (Discussion) Coleen Clementson, Principal Regional Planner; Phil Trom, Senior Regional Planner; and Rachel Kennedy, Senior Regional Planner, presented the item. Sophie Wolfram, Climate Action Campaign, spoke about concerns related to climate change, and in support of transit and active transportation. Mary Oren, a member of the public, spoke about concerns related to climate change, and in support of transit and active transportation. Maya Rosas, Circulate San Diego, submitted written comments and spoke in support of transit. Minjie Mei, City of Santee, submitted written comments and spoke about the need for improvements on SR 52. Jennifer Hunt, San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, spoke in support of trolleys and buses that support onboard bike racks, multi-modal accessibility, and increased bike parking in the region.

6 Nicole Burgess, a member of the public, spoke in support of the regional bike network. As part of the 2019 Regional Plan process, three distinct network concepts have been developed and evaluated to see how different combinations of projects, programs, and policies would perform. The Transportation Committee provided feedback on components of the network concepts most important for inclusion in the 2019 Regional Plan. Action: This item was presented for discussion. 5. Regional Transit Fare Study Update (Discussion) Brian Lane, Senior Regional Planner; Israel Maldonado, Fare Systems Administrator, MTS; and Damon Blythe, Chief Operations Officer, NCTD, presented the item. Ms. Rosas spoke in opposition of the proposed elimination of free trolley transfers and asked the Transportation Committee to consider free or reduced-price bus to bus transfers, similar to other major metropolitan areas. Ms. Hunt spoke in opposition of the proposed elimination of free trolley transfers. The Transportation Committee provided feedback on the proposed fare changes and revisions to the Regional Comprehensive Fare Ordinance and the TransNet Ordinance. Action: This item was presented for discussion. 6. Regional Bikeway Program Status Report (Information) Linda Culp, Principal Regional Planner, provided a status report on the Regional Bike Plan Early Action Program. Marty Graham, a member of the public, asked for proposed traffic circles near her property that are being built as part of the Meade Avenue bike project to be removed. Ralph Teyssier, Talmadge Community Council, spoke about the Monroe Bikeway and concerns related to the process and outreach. Brian Helmich, Talmadge Community Council, spoke about concerns related to the Monroe Bikeway. Andy Hanshaw, San Diego County Bicycle Coalition, spoke in support of the item. Ms. Burgess spoke in support of the item and asked the Transportation Committee to consider prioritizing the Old Town Corridor as part of the Regional Bike Plan. Judi Tentor, Bike San Diego, spoke in support of the item and related concerns about delays to urban bikeway projects. Jeff Hamblin, a member of the public, submitted written comments about concerns related to traffic calming on Meade Avenue. Chair Desmond asked staff to meet with the public speakers. Action: This item was presented for information. 7. Continued Public Comments There were no continued public comments. 8. Upcoming Meetings The next Transportation Committee meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 9, 2018, at 9 a.m. 9. Adjournment Chair Desmond adjourned the meeting at 11:03 a.m. 2

7 Meeting Start Time: 8:59 a.m. Meeting Adjourned Time: 11:03 a.m. Confirmed Attendance at SANDAG Transportation Committee Meeting October 19, 2018 Jurisdiction North County Inland South County City of San Diego County of San Diego East County North County Coastal Metropolitan Transit System North County Transit District San Diego County Regional Airport Authority San Diego Unified Port District Name Member/ Alternate Jim Desmond, Chair Member Yes Judy Ritter Alternate Yes Bill Sandke, Vice Chair Member Yes Mary Salas Alternate No Georgette Gomez Member Yes Mark Kersey Alternate No Ron Roberts Member Yes Bill Horn Alternate Yes Greg Cox Alternate No Bill Baber Member Yes Jennifer Mendoza Alternate Yes Catherine Blakespear Member No Jewel Edson Alternate Yes David Arambula Member No Lorie Bragg Alternate Yes John Aguilera Member Yes Bill Horn Alternate Yes Mark Packard Alternate No April Boling Member Yes Vacant Alternate -- Garry Bonelli Member Yes Michael Zucchet Alternate No Attended Advisory Members Caltrans Southern California Tribal Chairmen s Association Other Attendees Cory Binns Member Yes Ann Fox Alternate Yes Erica Pinto Member Yes Allen Lawson Member No Matt Tucker NCTD Yes Sharon Cooney MTS Yes Steve Vaus SANDAG Board Vice Chair No 3

8 Transportation Committee Item: 3 December 14, 2018 Proposed FY 2019 Program Budget Amendment: Overhead Contact System Insulator and Catch Cable Replacement Overview The Overhead Contact System (OCS) Insulator and Catch Cable Replacement Project is a Metropolitan Transit Systems (MTS) funded project included in the SANDAG FY 2019 Program Budget to perform catenary system improvements along the Trolley Orange and Green Lines. Funding constraints required SANDAG to split the work and award the Orange Line portion first. The Green Line portion was an option in the contract that all or part could be awarded once funds are available. Key Considerations The Orange Line work was awarded on March 17, 2017, and is nearly complete. The work has gone smoothly, and MTS is planning to fund a portion of the Green Line from its FY 2020 Operating Budget. The Green Line work is estimated to cost more than $4 million and MTS has earmarked $1.323 million in FY 2020 to fund and start a portion of this work. In the meantime, the MTS Executive Director has authorized $270,892 available from the completed Substation Standardization and Light Rail Vehicle Car Wash projects to be transferred to the Overhead Contact System Insulator and Catch Cable Replacement project to reduce the total that MTS needs to transfer to award the work. Next Steps Action Requested: Approve The Transportation Committee is asked to approve an amendment to the FY 2019 Program Budget, transferring $270,892 from the completed Substation Standardization [Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No ] and Light Rail Vehicle Car Wash (CIP Project No ) projects to the Overhead Contact System Insulator and Catch Cable Replacement (CIP Project No ) project, in substantially the same form as shown in Attachment 1. Fiscal Impact: Approval of the proposed budget amendment would allow SANDAG to move $270,892 from closed MTS projects to help fund catenary system improvements along the Trolley Green Lines. Schedule/Scope Impact: The proposed budget amendment would allow catenary system improvements along the Trolley Green Lines to begin soon after construction funds are available in FY The proposed budget amendment would allow SANDAG to issue a change order directing the contractor to order parts that take three to four months to procure. Another change order to begin work on catenary system improvements along the Trolley Green Line would be issued soon after construction funds are available in FY Jim Linthicum, Director of Mobility Management and Project Implementation Key Staff Contact: Dale Neuzil, (619) , dale.neuzil@sandag.org Attachment: 1. Proposed FY 2019 Budget Amendment for Capital Improvement Program Project No OCS Insulator and Catch Cable Replacement

9 FY 2019 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT IN '000'S Project Number: Corridor Director: Chip Finch RTIP Number: SAN36 Project Manager: Dale Neuzil Project Name: OCS Insulator & Catch Cable Replacement PM Phone Number: (619) Attachment 1 PROJECT SCOPE Installation of catch cables at all balance weight locations to comply with General Order 95 and replacement of aging stick insulators on the Orange and Green Trolley lines to provide better reliability. SITE LOCATION PROGRESS TO DATE Awarded construction contract in February Construction is underway. Installation of catch cables at all balance weight locations to comply with General Order 95 and replacement of aging stick insulators on the Orange and Green Trolley lines to provide better reliability. Awarded construction contract for Orange Line in March Construction is underway. PROJECT LIMITS Orange Line from 12th & Imperial to Main Street in El Cajon. Green Line from County Center/Little Italy to Mission San Diego and Main Street in El Cajon to Santee. Draft Environmental Document Final Environmental Document Ready to Advertise Begin Construction Open to Public Construction Complete MAJOR MILESTONES N/A MM/YY MM/YY N/A N/A Jun-16 Orange Line from 12th & Imperial to Main Street in El Cajon. Green Line from County Center/Little Italy to Mission San Diego and Main Street in El Cajon to Santee. MM/YY MM/YY MM/YY Apr-17 Nov-18 Jan-21 SANDAG EXPENDITURE PLAN ($000) TASK PRIOR YEARS FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 FY 27 Total Administration $447 $150 $175 $50 $100 $3 $20 $0 $4 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $650 $746 Environmental Document $0 $0 Design $361 $361 Right-of-Way Support $0 $0 Right-of-Way Capital $0 $0 Construction Support $1,100 $1,328 Construction Capital 291 3,450 3, , $4,592 $4,864 Vehicles $3 $3 Legal Services $0 $0 Communications $50 $50 Project Contingency $425 $100 Total SANDAG $1,148 $4,486 $4,254 $1,544 $1,818 $3 $220 $0 $12 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,181 $7,452 OUTSIDE AGENCY EXPENDITURE PLAN ($000) PRIOR TASK YEARS FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 FY 27 Total Environmental Document $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Design $0 $0 Right-of-Way Support $0 $0 Right-of-Way Capital $0 $0 Construction Support $0 $0 Construction Capital $0 $0 Total Caltrans $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total SANDAG & Caltrans $1,148 $4,486 $4,254 $1,544 $1,818 $3 $220 $0 $12 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,181 $7,452 TransNet Pass-Through FUNDING PLAN ($000) FUNDING SOURCE FEDERAL: PRIOR YEARS $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 FTA Section 5307 $669 $2,403 $2,620 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $3,072 $3, FTA Section $312 $312 LOCAL: TransNet -TSI $496 $ TDA $349 $ MTS 0 1, ,544 1, $2,952 $2,952 TOTAL: $1,148 $4,486 $4,254 $1,544 $1,818 $3 $220 $0 $12 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,181 $7,452 FY 27 Total 2

10 Transportation Committee Item: 4 December 14, 2018 TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program Land Management Grant Program: Quarterly Status Update Overview The Board of Directors entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with state and federal agencies on the implementation of the TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program (EMP) in A provision of the MOA allocates $4 million annually for ten years to implement regional habitat management and monitoring efforts. The Board allocates a portion of the $4 million annually for the TransNet EMP Land Management Grant Program to assist land managers in filling funding gaps to promote regional priorities. The purpose of this report is to provide information to the Transportation Committee on the quarterly status of active land management grant projects (Attachment 1). Key Considerations Since the program s inception, 117 land management grants, totaling approximately $16.6 million in TransNet funding, have been awarded to land management entities. Eighty-seven of those projects have been completed and have no further billing. Between July 1 and September 30, 2018, nine projects were completed. Attachment 1 provides the status of the 11 active projects. The 19 grants awarded funding by the Board on July 27, 2018, will be added to this report after contracts for those projects have been executed. Projects under the EMP Land Management Grant Program are placed on the Watch List if a grantee is not making timely progress toward their milestones (which are defined in SANDAG Board Policy No. 035: Competitive Grant Program Procedures) and the grantee has not yet sought corrective action. As of the date of this quarterly report, no projects currently are on the Watch List. Next Steps Action Requested: Information This report provides an overview of progress made by TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program Land Management Grant recipients. Fiscal Impact: In the last quarter, nine TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program Land Management Grant projects were completed, representing an investment of more than $1.5 million throughout the San Diego region. Schedule/Scope Impact: All TransNet Environmental Mitigation Program Land Management Grant projects are on schedule and no projects are on the Watch List. The next quarterly status report (covering October 1 to December 31, 2018) is expected to be presented in March Charles Muggs Stoll, Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning Key Staff Contact: Sarah Pierce, (619) , sarah.pierce@sandag.org Attachment: 1. Status of Active TransNet EMP Land Management Grant Program Projects: Reporting period July 1, 2018, to September 30, 2018

11 Status of Active TransNet EMP Land Management Grant Program Projects: Reporting period July 1 to September 30, 2018 Attachment 1 # Grantee Project Description of Project Activities Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* Status/ Amendment History 7th Cycle County of San Diego Otay River Valley Cactus Wren Restore and enhance areas of degraded habitat along Otay River Valley to increase the amount of suitable habitat and improve connectivity for the coastal cactus wren. $66,840 10/20/15 10/20/18 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments United States Fish and Wildlife Service Mother Miguel Mountain Protect sensitive species, including Mexican flannelbush and critical habitat on the southwestern slope of Mother Miguel Mountain, while managing public access and awareness. $21,454 12/01/15 12/01/18 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments. 8th Cycle County of San Diego Quino Habitat Restoration Enhance and improve Quino butterfly habitat conditions and connectivity by closing roads to vehicle activity, preventing off-road vehicle use, installing fencing and signage to limit access, and controlling and removing non-native grasses. $44,000 1/27/17 1/27/19 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. One Amendment- Six Month Extension Chaparral Lands Conservancy Crest Canyon Veldt Grass Treatment of invasive purple veldtgrass throughout the Crest Canyon Preserve, achieving greater than 90% reduction. $49,991 4/5/17 4/5/19 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. One Amendment- Six Month Extension San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy Veldt Grass Removal Begin phase 1 of eradication of perennial veldtgrass from SELER, reducing cover to less than 10% (100% reduction in coastal dunes). $49,003 2/13/17 2/13/19 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. One Amendment- Six Month Extension San Diego Audubon Society Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary Invasive plant control in priority habitat areas within the reserve, reducing invasive cover by 90%. Approx. 65 acres of invasive species hotspots are to be treated with herbicide and 5 acres via hand management. $36,301 2/15/17 2/15/19 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. One Amendment- Six Month Extension San Diego Zoo Global Native Seed Bank Seed collection, processing, and maintenance for 8 plant species within for seed banking purposes in addition to bulking and propagation efforts required to provide seed for regional restoration projects; 3 of which are part of FY17 LMG cycle. $492,396 3/13/17 3/13/20 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments. *Watch List Projects are those grantees not making timely progress toward their milestones (which are defined in Board Policy No. 035) and not yet sought corrective action. Delays in tasks leading up to either the award of a contract or project completion may place grantees on the watch list. 2

12 Status of Active TransNet EMP Land Management Grant Program Projects: Reporting period July 1 to September 30, 2018 # Grantee Project Description of Project Activities Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* Status/ Amendment History Chaparral Lands Conservancy Otay Mesa Rare Plants Seed collection and bulking for two rare species and the establishment of new occurrences for five MSP species through seeding, planting, and maintenance. $141,319 4/5/17 4/5/22 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments Chaparral Lands Conservancy Proctor Valley Vernal Pools and Uplands Restoration of 19 acres of vernal pool and coastal sage scrub habitat in Proctor Valley specific to the needs of MSP species and the establishment of two high-priority MSP plant species through collection, bulking, seeding, and maintenance efforts. $393,864 4/5/17 4/5/22 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy North County Dunes 2 Phase 2 of North County Dunes Restoration Project focusing on the implementation and completion of site specific plan for Cardiff State Beach and invasive management and support for existing coastal dune and bluff species at South Carlsbad State Beach Campground. $197,799 2/13/17 5/13/20 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation San Diego Thornmint Restoration Improve and expand areas occupied by San Diego thornmint in MTRP by restoring and enhancing degraded habitat. $72,265 3/21/17 3/21/20 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments. Recently Closed-Out Projects City of Chula Vista Increase the amount of suitable habitat and improve Otay River Valley and connectivity for the coastal cactus wren along Otay River Salt Creek Cactus Wren 3 Valley and Salt Creek through restoration and enhancement of degraded habitat areas. $189,863 09/17/15 09/17/18 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments Mission Resource Conservation District San Luis Rey, Santa Margarita & San Dieguito Watersheds Re-treatment of Arundo and maintenance of the rightof-entry (ROE) database, to allow re-treatments to occur on over 350 public and private properties in these watersheds. $300,000 09/28/15 09/28/18 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments San Diego Audubon Society Nuttall's Lotus Maintain and expand certain extant small and large populations of Nuttall s Lotus within Mission Bay Park. $110,017 09/14/15 09/14/18 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments San Diego Zoo Global Cactus Wren 2015 Implement active restoration of critical cactus wren habitat in the Lake Hodges area and developing a North County Cactus Nursery that will supply local native cacti to restoration projects throughout the region for 2 years. $230,721 09/22/15 08/28/18 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. One Amendment- Six Month Extension *Watch List Projects are those grantees not making timely progress toward their milestones (which are defined in Board Policy No. 035) and not yet sought corrective action. Delays in tasks leading up to either the award of a contract or project completion may place grantees on the watch list. 3

13 Status of Active TransNet EMP Land Management Grant Program Projects: Reporting period July 1 to September 30, 2018 # Grantee Project Description of Project Activities Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* Status/ Amendment History Recently Closed-Out Projects City of Chula Vista Salt Creek Cactus Wren Increase the quality of habitat and improve connectivity for the coastal cactus wren along Salt Creek through shrub thinning within suitable wren habitat. $49,972 2/13/17 8/13/18 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments City of San Diego Vernal Pool Restoration Installation and maintenance of 5,000 linear feet of fencing to protect vernal pools at the Spring Canyon/Goat Mesa complex from further off-road damage. $50,000 2/15/17 8/15/18 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments Lakeside's River Park Conservancy Riparian Restoration &Arundo Removal Arundo treatment and removal throughout an 11 acre parcel of "old growth" riparian forest along the San Diego River and coordinated development of a control plan to prevent re-infestation. $48,895 2/22/17 8/22/18 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments Living Coast Discovery Center Pallid Bat Surveying and monitoring to determine bat species composition around the Sweetwater Marsh Unit of San Diego Bay NWR. Surveys will be used to develop a sitespecific management plan to be submitted for implementation by land owners. $15,810 2/21/17 8/21/18 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments Lakeside's River Park Conservancy San Diego River Channel Work with local authorities and organizations to address homeless encampments along the San Diego River between Santee and Lakeside. Coordinate volunteer river cleanups and public education campaigns. $49,530 2/22/17 8/22/18 No Project IS making timely progress toward their milestones. No Amendments. 4

14 Transportation Committee Item: 5 December 14, 2018 TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program and Active Transportation Grant Program: Quarterly Status Update Overview This report provides the status of projects funded through the TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) and Active Transportation Grant Program (ATGP). Key Considerations During the reporting period (April 1, 2018 through September 30, 2018), seven projects were completed. The following SGIP projects were completed: El Cajon Transit Center Transit-Supportive Land Use and Mobility Plan Lemon Grove Broadway Downtown Village Specific Plan Update National City s Westside Mobility Plan The following ATGP projects were completed: National City Citywide Midblock Crossing Project Solana Beach Stevens/Valley Avenue Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project Santee Riverwalk Drive Crossing Project The following ATGP/Active Transportation Program (ATP) Exchange project was completed: Chula Vista F Street Pedestrian Promenade Project All other projects are on schedule and no projects are on the Watch List. Attachment 1 provides the status of projects that currently are active and shows the projects that have been completed in the current cycle. Information on projects completed in previous cycles is posted at sandag.org/grants. Next Steps Action Requested: Information This report provides an overview of progress made by TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program and Active Transportation Grant Program recipients. Fiscal Impact: Combined, the seven completed TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program and Active Transportation Grant Program projects were awarded a total of $4.3 million and leveraged approximately $500,000 in local funds, representing a total investment of $4.8 million throughout the San Diego region. Schedule/Scope Impact: All TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program and Active Transportation Grant Program projects are on schedule and no projects are on the Watch List. In addition, as of September 30, 2018, 74 percent of Cycle 3 Smart Growth Incentive Program, Active Transportation Grant Program (ATGP), and ATGP Exchange projects have been completed. TransNet grantees will continue to work on grant implementation. In addition, the Board of Directors approved the funding recommendations for the Cycle 4 SGIP Planning and ATGP projects last summer, and on October 26, 2018, the Board approved the funding recommendations for the Cycle 4 SGIP Capital grants. The next quarterly report will include information on the Cycle 4 grants, pending execution of their contracts. Charles Muggs Stoll, Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning Key Staff Contact: Tracy Ferchaw, (619) , tracy.ferchaw@sandag.org Attachment: 1. Status of TransNet SGIP, ATGP, and ATGP/ATP Funds Exchange Projects: Reporting period through September 30, 2018

15 Status of TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Grant Program Projects Reporting period through September 30, 2018 Attachment 1 Exhibit A Grantee Project Description of Project Activities 1 San Diego Morena Boulevard Station Area Study Phase 2 PLANNING: Supports mixed-use, transit-oriented development in the Mid-Coast Trolley station areas by preparing amendments to Linda Vista and Clairemont Mesa planning documents, processing rezones, and developing a programmatic environmental document. Cycle 2 (FY ) (This project is the only remaining Cycle 2 project) Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* $400,000 01/21/ /21/2019 No Status and Amendment History Project IS making timely progress toward its revised milestones. Am 1 (RPC) 18-month extension Am 2 (RPC) 12-month extension Am 3 (RPC) 6-month extension 2 Escondido Transit Center Active Transportation Connections CAPITAL: Fills important gaps in the active transportation network immediately adjacent to the Escondido Transit Center (ETC) where active transportation demand is the highest. The project connects the ETC to grocery, commercial, residential, and office centers to the west by constructing a bridge for pedestrians and by providing bike lanes between Tulip and Quince streets. Cycle 3 (FY ) $1,270,000 12/03/ /03/2019 No Project IS making timely progress toward its milestones. No Amendments 3 Imperial Beach Palm Avenue Mixed-Use and Commercial Corridor Plan West End Sector PLANNING: Builds upon the 2009 Master Plan taking the plans from a 30 percent level to 100 percent construction drawings for the project area (West End Sector). Project details include public right-of-way improvements, traffic calming measures, and significant pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements. Cycle 3 (FY ) $400,000 01/11/16 11/26/18 No Project IS making timely progress toward its revised milestones. Am 1 (RPC) 6-month extension Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee approval Staff = Administrative staff approval 2

16 Status of TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Grant Program Projects Reporting period through September 30, 2018 Grantee Project Description of Project Activities 4 La Mesa North Spring Street Smart Growth Corridor CAPITAL: Enhances public infrastructure, encourages/supports future private development, contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gases, and serves as a model smart growth project for the region. Enhancements include ADA-compliant ramps, high-visibility cross walks, lighting, safety fencing, a Class III bicycle route with sharrow markings along the corridor, a pedestrian railroad crossing, and sidewalk improvements. Cycle 3 (FY ) Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* $992,503 11/12/ /12/2019 No Status and Amendment History Project IS making timely progress toward its revised milestones. No Amendments 5 Lemon Grove Lemon Grove Avenue Realignment CAPITAL: Realigns and reconstructs segments of Lemon Grove Avenue (LGA) and North Avenue, the trolley/railroad crossing, and the LGA State Route 94 entrance/exit. Upgrades existing substandard improvements at the trolley/railroad crossing; water and storm drains; and underground San Diego Gas & Electric, Cox, and AT&T transmission and/or distribution overhead lines. Cycle 3 (FY ) $805,000 11/20/ /20/2018 No Project IS making timely progress toward its revised milestones. Am 1 (staff) 6-month extension Am 2 (RPC) 12-month extension 6 San Diego (Civic San Diego) 14th Street Pedestrian Promenade Demonstration Block CAPITAL: Creates an approximately 30-foot wide pedestrian promenade/linear park. Plans to link City College to Barrio Logan through East Village, including connecting several existing and future park sites. Serves to connect Downtown s densely populated neighborhoods with enhanced landscaped corridors focused on improving pedestrian and other non-vehicular circulation. Cycle 3 (FY ) $1,000,000 12/08/ /8/2020 No Project IS making timely progress toward its revised milestones. Am 1 (RPC) location change Am 2 (staff) 6-month extension Am 3 (RPC) 12-month extension Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee approval Staff = Administrative staff approval 3

17 Status of TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Grant Program Projects Reporting period through September 30, 2018 Grantee Project Description of Project Activities 7 San Diego 8 San Diego 9 Vista San Ysidro Wayfinding Signs Pacific Beach Greenways, Parks, and Transit Paseo Santa Fe Phase II CAPITAL: Includes the design and installation of wayfinding signs in the San Ysidro Port of Entry District to improve the area's mobility and respond to changes in the configuration of the Port of Entry. Signs will help visitors easily locate public services, popular destinations, and transportation options. Cycle 3 (FY ) PLANNING: Expands community open space and improves multimodal circulation by identifying new public spaces, improves mobility, supports transit, and fosters development in an existing smart growth area. The study effort will include the creation of public open spaces, multimodal infrastructure, safety improvements for all modes of travel, expanded beach access, improvements to the beach boardwalk, and integration of arts and culture in urban design. Cycle 3 (FY ) CAPITAL: This infrastructure and street scape project is located in Vista's Town Center on South Santa Fe Avenue. It is a livable streets revitalization project that includes a road diet that will reduce the street width from five lanes to two lanes; install new curbs, gutters, and enhanced sidewalks; construct roundabouts at key intersections; and install decorative elements such as landscaping, street lights, street signs, and pedestrian furniture. Cycle 3 (FY ) Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* $350,000 12/04/ /04/2018 No $400,000 12/04/ /04/2019 No $2,000, /19/ /19/2019 No Status and Amendment History Project IS making timely progress toward its revised milestones. Am 1 (staff) 6-month extension Am 2 (RPC) 12-month extension Project IS making timely progress toward its revised milestones. Am 1 (staff) 6-month extension Project IS making timely progress toward its milestones. No Amendments 1 The Vista Paseo Santa Fe Phase II Project also received $3.7 million through the Active Transportation Grant Program-Active Transportation Program Funds Exchange awarded in October 2015 (see Exhibit C). Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee approval Staff = Administrative staff approval 4

18 Status of TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Grant Program Projects Reporting period through September 30, 2018 Grantee Project Description of Project Activities Grant Amount Execution Date Cycle 3 Smart Growth Incentive Program Projects (Completed) Expiration Date Watch List* Status and Amendment History 10 El Cajon El Cajon Transit Center Transit-Supportive Land Use and Mobility Plan PLANNING: Comprehensively analyzes the study area surrounding the El Cajon Transit Center to plan a new vision for the area to include transit-supportive land use, improved mobility options, and an enhanced public realm. Cycle 3 (FY ) $400,000 PROJECT COMPLETE JUNE Lemon Grove Broadway Downtown Village Specific Expansion PLANNING: Considers promoting mixeduse with increased residential densities and commercial intensities within the proposed boundaries consistent with the adopted Downtown Village Specific Plan (DVSP). However, the proposed project also will consider a form-based code for the expansion as well as areas of the existing DVSP. This area falls within a walkable distance to the Lemon Grove Trolley Depot and several bus stops. Cycle 3 (FY ) $175,000 PROJECT COMPLETE MAY National City Downtown Specific Plan Update PLANNING: Provides an overall update to the original plan adopted in Incorporates new elements related to smart growth, specifically Transportation Demand Management and parking policies. Revises land use zones and urban design standards and recommends future implementation programs/projects in a manner that will provide direction for development that will create a unique sense of place in National City s vibrant Downtown core. Cycle 3 (FY ) $320,000 PROJECT COMPLETE DECEMBER 2017 Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee approval Staff = Administrative staff approval 5

19 Status of TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Grant Program Projects Reporting period through September 30, 2018 Grantee Project Description of Project Activities Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* Status and Amendment History 13 National City Downtown Westside Wayfinding and Community Gateways CAPITAL: Includes the installation of new wayfinding/gateway signs throughout the Downtown and Westside Communities. The visually unified street space will attract and support future development and serve as a model example for smart growth in the region. Cycle 3 (FY ) $825,000 PROJECT COMPLETE MARCH National City Westside Mobility Improvements CAPITAL: Enhances bicycling and pedestrian connections in the Downtown and Westside Specific Plan areas and encourages smart growth development. Includes the installation of Class II bicycle facilities, intersection curb bulb-outs at key intersections, and ADA-compliant curb ramps at intersections with improved crosswalks. Cycle 3 (FY ) $2,000,000 PROJECT COMPLETE MARCH San Diego Grantville Trolley Station/ Alvarado Creek Enhancement Project PLANNING: Restores the Alvarado Creek channel to a naturalized creek with bridges and walking/cycling trails, the pedestrian and bicycle experience between future transit-oriented developments and the transit stop will be greatly enhanced. The station s full potential cannot be fully realized without supporting amenities such as a restored creek. Cycle 3 (FY ) $400,000 PROJECT COMPLETE AUGUST San Diego Kearny Mesa Smart Growth Employment Area Plan PLANNING: Will produce an updated land use and zoning strategy to expand employment potential of the project area and allow complementary residential uses in a mixed-use context. Cycle 3 (FY ) $105,000 PROJECT COMPLETE DECEMBER 2017 Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee approval Staff = Administrative staff approval 6

20 Status of TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Grant Program Projects Reporting period through September 30, 2018 Grantee Project Description of Project Activities Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* Status and Amendment History 17 San Diego (Civic San Diego) Sixth Avenue Bridge Promenade Feasibility and Conceptual Design PLANNING: Will complete a Feasibility and Conceptual Design study for an enhanced pedestrian connection between Downtown and Bankers Hill/Balboa Park. The preliminary concept for this project includes an enhanced pedestrian pathway or promenade from Downtown to Balboa Park with treatments such as widened sidewalks, landscaping, benches, and trellises. Cycle 3 (FY ) $200,000 PROJECT WITHDRAWN FEBRUARY 2018 * Watch List Projects are projects not making timely progress toward their milestones (as defined in SANDAG Board Policy No. 035: Competitive Grant Program Procedures) and that have not yet sought corrective action. Delays in tasks leading up to either the award of a contract or project completion may cause a project to be placed on the watch list. Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee approval Staff = Administrative staff approval 7

21 Status of TransNet/Transportation Development Act Active Transportation Grant Program Projects Reporting Period through September 30, 2018 Exhibit B 1 Grantee Project Description of Project Activities Chula Vista Multimodal Pedestrian/ Bikeway Master Plan PLANNING: Develops plans to promote and upgrade interconnected pedestrian and bicycle transportation facilities within the City of Chula Vista. Cycle 3 (FY ) Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* $250,000 07/17/ /16/2020 No Status and Amendment History Project IS making timely progress towards its milestones. No Amendments 2 Coronado Coronado Comprehensive Active Transportation Strategy PLANNING: Provides a complete multimodal transportation network in Coronado that accommodates the needs of all users and modes. Specifically, the Comprehensive Active Transportation Strategy will include a pedestrian master plan component, an updated bicycle master plan component, and the development of Safe Routes to School and traffic calming recommendations for the City of Coronado. Cycle 3 (FY ) $90,000 02/01/ /01/2018 No Project IS making timely progress towards its milestones. No Amendments 3 Escondido Escondido Creek Trail Signalized Bike/Pedestrian Crossing at El Norte Parkway Project CAPITAL: Provides active transportation connectivity for the Escondido Creek Trail in accordance with the Escondido Creek Trail Master Plan. The project also includes a bridge that will provide a sidewalk, decorative fencing, a safety barrier, bike lanes, and buffers across the Escondido Creek. Cycle 3 (FY ) $335,000 12/03/ /03/2019 No Project IS making timely progress toward its milestones. No Amendments 4 Lemon Grove ADA Transition Plan PLANNING: Develops plans for updating ADA compliance to existing facilities within the City of Lemon Grove. Cycle 3 (FY ) $50,000 07/21/ /20/2019 No Project IS making timely progress toward its milestones. No Amendments Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee approval Staff = Administrative staff approval 8

22 Status of TransNet/ Transportation Development Act Active Transportation Grant Program Projects Reporting Period through September 30, 2018 Grantee Project Description of Project Activities Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* Status and Amendment History Cycle 3 Active Transportation Grant Program Projects (Completed) 5 Carlsbad Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project CAPITAL: Provides enhanced facilities for pedestrians, transit users, and bicyclists. The proposed project will establish a new standard for a pedestrian scramble, provide and demand actuated No Turn on Red blank out signs, modify traffic detection to count cyclists, and provide unique clearance times. Bicyclists will be provided with northbound and southbound bike boxes. Cycle 3 (FY ) $270,000 2 ATGP CONTRACT COMPLETE PROJECT PROGRESSING UNDER EXCHANGE CONTRACT 6 Chula Vista Walk + Bike Chula Vista Education Encouragement Awareness Campaign EDUCATION: Creates a positive multimedia campaign and coordinates and promotes new walking and biking infrastructure projects to increase awareness on bicycle and pedestrian access, educate businesses and residents, and promote alternative transportation choices and improved safety in Chula Vista. $100,000 PROJECT COMPLETE JANUARY El Cajon Be Safe, El Cajon SUPPORT: Circulate San Diego and the City of El Cajon will initiate a multimedia, multilingual, multimodal, and multifaceted education, encouragement, and awareness campaign to encourage active transportation and pedestrian safety for residents. $50,000 PROJECT COMPLETE DECEMBER National City National City Bicycle Parking Enhancements (Bike Parking) BIKE PARKING: Installs bicycle racks throughout National City's bicycle network. The bicycle racks will provide cyclists with safe, secure, and convenient parking for endof-trip storage and enhance regional and local bicycle networks. $50,000 PROJECT COMPLETE JUNE The Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project received both Cycle 3 Active Transportation Grant Program Funds and 2015 Active Transportation Grant Program-Active Transportation Program Exchange Funds (see Exhibit C). The ATGP contract has been completed, and work continues under the Funds Exchange program. Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee 9

23 Status of TransNet/ Transportation Development Act Active Transportation Grant Program Projects Reporting Period through September 30, 2018 Grantee Project Description of Project Activities Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* Status and Amendment History 9 National City Citywide Midblock Crossing Enhancements Project CAPITAL: Provides additional pedestrian lighting enhancements at 14 existing mid-block pedestrian crossing locations throughout the city, creates a safe environment for pedestrians through complete street design principles, and encourages the development for a well-connected pedestrian network. Improvements include new solar-powered lights and curb bulb-outs, enhanced crosswalk striping, and upgrades to the curb ramp to be ADA compliant. Cycle 3 (FY ) $625,000 PROJECT COMPLETE JUNE Santee Citywide Bike Lanes Project CAPITAL: Provides for bike lanes along Fanita Parkway from Mast Boulevard to Carlton Oaks Boulevard, Cuyamaca Street from Riverpark Drive to Mast Boulevard, El Nopal from Magnolia Avenue to eastern city limits, Fanita Drive from Prospect Avenue to southern city limits, Riverview Parkway from Mission Gorge Road to Town Center Boulevard, and Woodside Avenue North from SR 67 off-ramp to eastern city limits. Cycle 3 (FY ) $156,000 PROJECT COMPLETE AUGUST Santee Riverwalk Drive Crossing Project CAPITAL: Installs new concrete bulb-outs, pedestrian ramps, pedestrian warning signage, a new ladder crosswalk, and enhanced area lighting. It also will add parking lanes to narrow the lanes and add sharrows down the length of the project. Cycle 3 (FY ) $216,900 PROJECT COMPLETE APRIL 2018 Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee 10

24 Status of TransNet/ Transportation Development Act Active Transportation Grant Program Projects Reporting Period through September 30, 2018 Grantee Project Description of Project Activities Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* Status and Amendment History 12 Solana Beach Stevens/ Valley Avenue Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project CAPITAL: Reduces the number of lanes on Stevens/Valley Avenue in order to provide for bike lanes along all of Stevens/ Valley Avenue to construct sidewalks in missing locations, provide enhanced crosswalks, construct curb ramps consistent with current standards, and provide traffic calming features to slow down traffic. Cycle 3 (FY ) $500,000 PROJECT COMPLETE MAY 2018 * Watch List Projects are projects not making timely progress toward their milestones (as defined in Board Policy No. 035) and that have not yet sought corrective action. Delays in tasks leading up to either the award of a contract or project completion may cause a project to be placed on the watch list. Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee 11

25 Status of TransNet Active Transportation Grant Program/Active Transportation Program Funds Exchange Projects Reporting Period through September 30, 2018 Exhibit C Grantee Project Description of Project Activities 1 Carlsbad Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project CAPITAL: Provides enhanced facilities for pedestrians, transit users, and bicyclists. The proposed project will establish a new standard for a pedestrian scramble, provide a demand actuated No Turn on Red blank out signs, modify traffic detection to count cyclists and provide unique clearance times. Bicyclists will be provided with northbound and southbound bike boxes. Awarded October Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* $1,054, /09/ /09/2019 No Status and Amendment History Project IS making timely progress toward its milestones. No Amendments 2 County of San Diego Active Transportation Plan PLANNING: Prepares a comprehensive master plan and policy document for the unincorporated area to guide the development and maintenance of active transportation infrastructure and supportive programs. Awarded November 2014 $500,000 06/12/ /12/2018 No Project IS making timely progress toward its revised milestones. No Amendments 3 Escondido Escondido Creek Bikeway Missing Link CAPITAL: Constructs Class I and Class II bike facilities that connect the Escondido Creek Trail and Inland Rail Trail. Awarded November 2014 $1,092,000 09/03/ /03/2019 No Project IS making timely progress toward its milestones. No Amendments 3 The Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project also received $270,000 in Cycle 3 of the Active Transportation Grant Program (see Exhibit B). Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee 12

26 Status of TransNet Active Transportation Grant Program/Actiev Transportation Program Funds Exchange Projects Reporting Period through September 30, 2018 Grantee Project Description of Project Activities 4 Vista Paseo Santa Fe Phase II CAPITAL: This infrastructure and streetscape project is located in Vista's Town Center on South Santa Fe Avenue. It is a complete and livable streets revitalization project that includes a road diet that will reduce the street width from five lanes to two lanes; install new curbs, gutters, and enhanced sidewalks; construct roundabouts at key intersections; and install decorative elements such as landscaping, street lights, street signs, and pedestrian furniture. Awarded October 2015 Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* $3,700, /12/ /12/2019 No Status and Amendment History Project IS making timely progress toward its milestones. No Amendments 4 The Vista Paseo Santa Fe Phase II Project also received $2,000,000 in Cycle 3 of the Smart Growth Incentive Program (see Exhibit A). Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee approval Staff = Administrative staff approval 13

27 Status of TransNet Active Transportation Grant Program/Actiev Transportation Program Funds Exchange Projects Reporting Period through September 30, 2018 Grantee Project Description of Project Activities Grant Amount Execution Date Expiration Date Watch List* Status and Amendment History Cycle 3 Active Transportation Grant Program Exchange Projects (Completed) 5 Chula Vista F Street Promenade Streetscape Master Plan PLANNING: Provides a plan using Complete Street principles, improves access to nearby recreational facilities, and promotes water conservation through improved landscaping features. Awarded November 2014 $491,000 PROJECT COMPLETE AUGUST Imperial Beach Bikeway Village Bayshore Bikeway Access Enhancement Project CAPITAL: Constructs streetscape improvements and a Class II bike facility along 13th Street. Improvements will be implemented in conjunction with the adaptive reuse of two commercial warehouse structures into a commercial/retail-serving "Bikeway Village." $1,800,000 PROJECT COMPLETE APRIL National City Euclid Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Enhancements CAPITAL: Implements a road diet and provides approximately 1.7 miles of a Class II buffered bike lane along Euclid Avenue between Cervantes Avenue and East 24th Street. $425,000 PROJECT COMPLETE MAY National City Division Street Road Diet CAPITAL: Implements pedestrian improvements and installs approximately one mile of Class II buffered bike lanes along Division Street. Awarded November 2014 $875,000 PROJECT COMPLETE NOVEMBER 2017 * Watch List Projects are projects not making timely progress toward their milestones (as defined in Board Policy No. 035) and that have not yet sought corrective action. Delays in tasks leading up to either the award of a contract or project completion may cause a project to be placed on the watch list. Am = Amendment RPC = Regional Planning Committee approval Staff = Administrative staff approval 14

28 Transportation Committee Item: 6 December 14, 2018 Border to Bayshore Bikeway Project: California Environmental Quality Act Exemption This item was not ready at the time of posting and will be posted when complete. Action Requested: Approve

29 Transportation Committee Item: 7 December 14, 2018 Proposed FY 2019 Program Budget Amendment: Carlsbad Village Railroad Trench Study Overview In 2014, the City of Carlsbad requested that SANDAG and the North County Transit District (NCTD) participate in a feasibility study to double track the city s downtown village area below grade in a railroad trench. This study was completed in 2017 and the next step in the project s development is completion of preliminary engineering and alternatives analysis. Action Requested: Approve The Transportation Committee is asked to approve an amendment to the FY 2019 Program Budget, accepting $369,440 from the City of Carlsbad to fund the Carlsbad Village Railroad Trench Study (Capital Improvement Program Project No ), in substantially the same form as Attachment 1. Key Considerations The Carlsbad Village Double Track Railroad Trench Alternative Economic Analysis and Feasibility Study identified that a trench would be feasible in the downtown village area and would accommodate additional double-tracking that is necessary along the corridor included in San Diego Forward: The Regional Plan. Two alternatives were studied at the preliminary level, either a short or long trench, and total costs in current year dollars ranged from a low of $215 million for the short trench to a high of $350 million for the long trench (Attachment 2). As part of a separate but parallel effort, SANDAG has completed 30 percent Preliminary Engineering on an at-grade double track project through the remaining single-track section of the project area, and the federal lead agency, the Federal Railroad Administration, currently is finalizing the environmental document. On November 27, 2018, the City of Carlsbad approved the transfer of funds not to exceed $375,000 to SANDAG to complete the preliminary engineering and alternative analysis for the Carlsbad Village Railroad Trench Study project (Attachment 3) 1. Next Steps Fiscal Impact: Approval of the proposed budget amendment would allow SANDAG to accept $369,440 from the City of Carlsbad for the Carlsbad Village Railroad Trench Study project. Schedule/Scope Impact: The proposed budget amendment would enable SANDAG, the City of Carlsbad, and the North County Transit District to complete preliminary engineering and alternatives analysis for the Carlsbad Village Railroad Trench Study project. The proposed budget amendment would enable SANDAG, the City of Carlsbad, and NCTD to complete preliminary engineering and alternatives analysis for the project. Additional design work would be contingent on the identification of additional funding. Charles Muggs Stoll, Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning Key Staff Contact: Linda Culp, (619) 6957, linda.culp@sandag.org Attachments: 1. Proposed FY 2019 Budget Amendment for Capital Improvement Program Project No Carlsbad Village Double Track Trench 2. Carlsbad Village Railroad Trench Study Location Map 3. City Council of the City of Carlsbad Resolution No $369,440 is the final cost for this work.

30 Attachment 1 PROPOSED FY 2019 BUDGET Project Number: Corridor Director: Bruce Smith RTIP Number: N/A Project Manager: Linda Culp Project Name: Carlsbad Village Double Track Trench PM Phone Number: (619) PROJECT SCOPE SITE LOCATION PROGRESS TO DATE Preliminary Engineering for a future railroad trench in the City of Carlsbad. Alternatives Analysis is underway. PROJECT LIMITS Railroad milepost (MP) to MP MAJOR MILESTONES Draft Environmental Document Final Environmental Document Ready to Advertise Begin Construction Open to Public Construction Complete TBD TBD N/A N/A N/A N/A SANDAG EXPENDITURE PLAN ($000) PRIOR YEARS FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 FY 27 TOTAL Administration $0 $0 $7 $11 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $18 Environmental Document Design Right-of-Way Support Right-of-Way Capital Construction Support Construction Capital Vehicles Legal Services Communications Project Contingency Total SANDAG $0 $0 $185 $184 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $369 CALTRANS EXPENDITURE PLAN($000) PRIOR YEARS FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 FY 27 TOTAL Environmental Document $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Design Right-of-Way Support Right-of-Way Capital Construction Support Construction Capital Total Caltrans $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total Proposed SANDAG & Caltrans $0 $0 $185 $184 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $369 TransNet Pass-Through $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 FUNDING PLAN($000) FUNDING SOURCE PRIOR YEARS FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26 FY 27 TOTAL Local City of Carlsbad $0 $0 $185 $184 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $369 TOTAL $0 $0 $185 $184 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $369 2

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34 Transportation Committee Item: 8 December 14, 2018 Proposed FY 2019 Program Budget Amendment: Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways Overview The Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways is part of the Uptown Bikeways approved by the Board of Directors as part of the Regional Bike Plan Early Action Program (Bike EAP) in The 1.1-mile project runs mainly along University Avenue and Normal Street in the City of San Diego, connecting to other regional and local bikeways in the Hillcrest and North Park communities (Attachment 2). In 2016, the Hillcrest Business Association, Uptown Planners, and KTU+A developed a design for the Normal Street Promenade - a community-led project that proposes a pedestrian promenade along the west side of Normal Street between University Avenue and Washington Street. Key Considerations The City of San Diego has asked that SANDAG incorporate the design and construction of the Normal Street Promenade into the Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways Project and is scheduled to consider the transfer of $2.2 million to SANDAG for these purposes at its meeting on December 11, Action Requested: Recommend The Transportation Committee is asked to recommend that the Board of Directors approve an amendment to the FY 2019 Program Budget, accepting $2.2 million from the City of San Diego to fund the design and construction of the Normal Street Promenade as part of the Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways (Capital Improvement Program Project No ), in substantially the same form as Attachment 1. Fiscal Impact: Approval of the proposed budget amendment would allow SANDAG to accept $2.2 million from the City of San Diego for the design and construction of the Normal Street Promenade as part of the Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways Project. Schedule/Scope Impact: Incorporating the Normal Street Promenade would add approximately three to six months to the Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways project schedule. Design on the Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways is nearing completion; however, in order to complete design, a decision must be made on whether to include the Normal Street Promenade as part of final design and construction. Including the Normal Street Promenade would integrate the SANDAG and City of San Diego projects, meet city and regional goals, and bring to life the vision proposed in the Uptown Community Plan. It also would add three to six months to the Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways project schedule to gather public input and finalize design plans. 1 Staff will provide a verbal confirmation of the Council s action at the December 14, 2018, Transportation Committee meeting.

35 Next Steps If approved by the SANDAG Board of Directors and the City of San Diego, staff will move forward with completing final design and construction of the Normal Street Promenade as part of the Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways project. Charles Muggs Stoll, Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning Key Staff Contact: Attachments: Chris Romano, (619) , 1. Proposed FY 2019 Budget Amendment for Capital Improvement Program Project No Uptown Bikeways: Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways 2. Uptown Bikeways - Eastern Hillcrest Bikeway Project Map 2

36 FY 2019 CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT IN '000'S Project Number: Corridor Director: RTIP Number: SAN234 (Part of SAN228) Project Manager: Project Name: Uptown Bikeways: Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways PM Phone Number: Linda Culp Chris Romano (619) Attachment 1 Scope: Design 1.1 miles of on-street bikeway. PROJECT SCOPE SITE LOCATION Progress to Date: Design is 65 percent complete. PROGRESS TO DATE Design is 65 percent complete. PROJECT LIMITS MAJOR MILESTONES Draft Environmental Document Approved N/A Proposed N/A Final Environmental Document Jul-16 Jul-16 Ready to Advertise Jan-20 TBD University Avenue at SR 163 and connecting to the North Park - Mid-City Bikeways. Begin Construction TBD TBD Open to Public TBD TBD Close-Out TBD TBD SANDAG EXPENDITURE PLAN ($000) TASK Administration $17 $17 $30 $23 $80 $87 $60 $60 $34 $34 $10 $10 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $231 $231 Environmental Document $ $0 $0 Design $ , $1,574 $1,989 Right-of-Way Support $ $19 $19 Right-of-Way Capital $ $0 $0 Construction Support $ $329 $729 Construction Capital $ , $40 $1,425 Vehicles $ $0 $0 Legal Services $ $0 $0 Communications $ $43 $43 Project Contingency $ $408 $408 Total SANDAG $381 $381 $283 $137 $1,157 $1,518 $529 $729 $284 $1,484 $10 $595 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,644 $4,844 CALTRANS EXPENDITURE PLAN ($000) TASK Environmental Document $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Design $ $0 0 Right-of-Way Support $ $0 0 Right-of-Way Capital $ $0 0 Construction Support $ $0 0 Construction Capital $ $0 0 Total Caltrans $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Total SANDAG & Caltrans $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 TransNet Pass-Through $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Caltrans RE Services $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 TN AC Pass-Through FUNDING PLAN ($000) FUNDING SOURCE LOCAL: PRIOR YEARS PRIOR YEARS PRIOR YEARS FY18 FY19 FY20 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 $0 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25 FY26 FY24 FY25 FY TransNet -MC $283 $137 1,157 1,157 $529 $ $10 $ $0 $0 0 0 $0 $0 0 0 $2,644 $2,644 City of San Diego 0 0 $0 $ $0 $ ,110 $0 $0 0 0 $0 $0 0 0 $0 $0 0 0 $0 $2,200 TOTAL: $381 $381 $283 $137 $1,157 $1,518 $529 $729 $284 $1,484 $10 $595 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,644 $4,844 FY27 FY27 FY27 TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL 3

37 Attachment 2 UPTOWN BIKEWAYS EASTERN HILLCREST BIKEWAYS MORENA BLVD FRIARS RD MISSION VALLEY FASHION VALLEY CAMINO DE LA REINA CAMINO DEL RIO N PRESIDIO PARK BACHMAN PL UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS MEADE AVE HOWARD AVE CONGRESS ST PACIFIC HWY SAN DIEGO AVE HANCOCK ST MISSION HILLS WASHINGTON ST WASHINGTON ST UNIVERSITY AVE HILLCREST THIRD AVE WALNUT AVE 9 TH AVE UNIVERSITY AVE ROBINSON AVE RICHMOND ST NORMAL ST PARK BLVD LINCOLN AVE LANDIS ST GEORGIA ST FLORIDA ST TEXAS ST NORTH PARK UPAS ST UTAH ST Proposed Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways Propuesta Eastern Hillcrest Bikeways Proposed SAN Normal DIEGOStreet Promenade INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Propuesta Plaza Normal Street Proposed Uptown Bikeways Propuesta Uptown Bikeways Other Regional Bikeways Otras ciclovías regionales City of San Diego University Avenue Bikeway University Avenue Bikeway de la ciudad de San Diego HARBOR DR INDIA ST NUTMEG ST LAUREL ST BANKERS HILL LITTLE ITALY DOWNTOWN JUNIPER ST GRAPE ST FOURTH AVE FIFTH AVE SIXTH AVE B ST CORTEZ HILL BALBOA PARK 17 TH ST 19 TH ST C ST FLORIDA DR NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER SAN DIEGO PERSHING DR 28 TH ST 4 #GObyBIKEsd SANDAGregion

38 **REVISED** Transportation Committee Item: 9 December 14, 2018 North Coast Corridor Program: Status Update Overview The North Coast Corridor (NCC) Program is a comprehensive set of transportation, environmental, and coastal access projects to reduce congestion, improve the quality of life for residents, create a stronger local and regional economy for the future, and enhance the coastal environment. Projects are being built using the Construction Manager/General or (CM/GC) delivery method, which is a best value construction procurement method. The CM/GC contractor is a joint venture of Flatiron, Skanska and Stacy Witbeck contractors. The project budget for construction currently is $846 million and includes federal, state, and TransNet funds. Action Requested: Information Allan Kosup will present an update on the North Coast Corridor Program. Fiscal Impact: The project budget for construction of the North Coast Corridor Program currently is $846 million and includes federal, state, and TransNet funds. Schedule/Scope Impact: The first phase of construction of the NCC Program, known as Build NCC, is on schedule and within budget. The Transportation Committee was last briefed on the status of the NCC Program in July This item provides an update on the status of the project s progress, schedule, cost, and risk. Key Considerations The first phase of construction of the NCC Program, known as Build NCC, will extend through the cities of Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad (Attachment 2). Construction began in late 2016 and is scheduled to be fully open to the public in late The scope of Build NCC includes the extension of the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane from Manchester Avenue to State Route 78 (SR 78), replacement of the San Elijo Lagoon highway and rail bridges, restoration of the San Elijo Lagoon, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The project continues to be on schedule and within budget. Major accomplishments in the last six months include the groundbreaking of the HOV lane from Manchester Avenue to Palomar Airport Road, and the completion of the new rail bridge over San Elijo Lagoon. Next Steps Complete the Coastal Rail Trail Project, San Elijo Double Track Project, and phase one (new outside bridge) of San Elijo Highway Project. Continue design of the HOV extension from Palomar Airport Road to SR 78 and study opportunities to improve operations and reduce congestion at the north end of the project. Staff will return in three months with another Build NCC update. Jim Linthicum, Director of Mobility Management and Project Implementation Key Staff Contact: Allan Kosup, (619) , allan.kosup@dot.ca.gov Attachments: 1. North Coast Corridor Program Update December Build NCC Project Fact Sheet

39 Attachment 1 North Coast Corridor Program Update December 2018 The first phase of construction of the North Coast Corridor (NCC) Program, known as Build NCC, will extend through the cities of Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad (Attachment 2). Construction began in late 2016 and is scheduled to open to the public in late Highway Improvements Caltrans will extend high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes for 14 miles on Interstate 5 (I-5) from Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach to State Route 78 (SR 78) in Oceanside. Additional highway improvements include replacing and lengthening the San Elijo highway bridge to accommodate the HOV lanes and help improve lagoon tidal flow; constructing sound walls on private property; a new Park & Ride facility at the I-5/Manchester Avenue interchange; and auxiliary lanes. The Park & Ride will provide parking for carpools and vanpools, secure bike parking, electric vehicle charging stations, and recreational access to the San Elijo Lagoon and the new North Coast Bike Trail. Rail Improvements Improving the coastal rail line is a central component of Build NCC. The San Elijo Lagoon Double Track project is part of a larger plan to improve the coastal rail system by adding a second track. The addition of the second track will allow trains traveling in opposite directions to pass without slowing down or stopping, increasing the corridor s efficiency and reliability. Other project features include the replacement and lengthening of the rail bridge that spans over the San Elijo lagoon. Additionally, at-grade rail crossing improvements are being made at Chesterfield Drive in Encinitas. Finally, a pedestrian undercrossing is being built on the south side of the lagoon to provide improved lagoon and coastal access. Lagoon Restoration Build NCC includes the restoration of the San Elijo Lagoon. The restoration project is being coordinated with the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy and resource agencies. Restoration will enhance the lagoon s wetland and upland areas, improve tidal flushing, and facilitate beach sand replenishment. Improving coastal access is a critical component of the NCC Program. Build NCC will include new east-west and north-south bicycle and pedestrian trails in and around the San Elijo Lagoon. Active Transportation Improvements Build NCC includes construction of 7 miles of the North Coast Bike Trail, a planned bike trail stretching approximately 27 miles between Gilman Drive in the City of San Diego and Harbor Drive in the City of Oceanside. Build NCC also includes segments of the Coastal Rail Trail (CRT), a planned continuous bike route approximately 44 miles between the City of Oceanside and Santa Fe Depot in Downtown San Diego. The first 1.3 mile segment of the CRT in the City of Encinitas, from Chesterfield Drive to Santa Fe Drive, currently is under construction. Overall Capital Project Budget and Schedule The capital budget for the projects currently in construction is $ million. Actual expenditure through October 2018 is $178 million, or 20.5 percent of the capital budget. Highway Improvements The San Elijo highway project, which includes the Santa Fe Drive and Encinitas Boulevard bicycle and pedestrian improvements, is 46 percent complete with an anticipated completion date of December Utilities are 80 percent complete. The foundation system for Stage One of the new bridge over the San Elijo Lagoon has been completed. Falsework and column construction for Stage One will continue over the next six months. The community improvements at Santa Fe Drive and Encinitas Boulevard are scheduled to be completed in summer

40 The extension of the HOV lanes from Manchester Avenue to Palomar Airport Road began construction in November 2018 and the entire 8 miles is expected to be open to traffic by the end of The design of the HOV lanes from Palomar Airport Road to SR 78 is underway with construction beginning in late Rail Improvements The San Elijo Lagoon Double Track project, on the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor, is 80 percent complete with an anticipated completion in mid Construction crews recently placed in service one new track on the new rail bridge and embankment over the San Elijo Lagoon. Crews also installed rip rap on the East side of the lagoon inlet channel. At Chesterfield Drive a second track has been constructed across the roadway and along San Elijo Avenue where a new retaining wall has been completed. Crews have also built a pedestrian undercrossing on the south side of the San Elijo Lagoon to improve coastal access. In winter 2018, track crews will be laying the passing track across the lagoon and the new track will be placed into service early in the new year. Chesterfield Drive grade crossing will be closed to traffic for three weeks in early 2019 in order to reconfigure the intersection. Lagoon Restoration Lagoon restoration team members completed dredging in the main channel of the Central Basin. The or has mobilized two smaller dredges into the Central Basin to complete the widening of the smaller reaches and channels while the large dredge is mobilized into the East Basin. Mud flats in the East Basin are complete along with the large upland transitional area. The I-5 NCC team, working with the or and the San Elijo Conservancy, was able to cut 157 working days from the lagoon restoration project which should result in cost savings between $3 million to $4.5 million. Coastal Rail Trail Construction The first CRT segment in the City of Encinitas began construction in April Current construction activities include grading the project area, working on drainage, and recent installation of a bicycle and pedestrian bridge in the southern part of the project area. Although some construction delays were encountered, the CRT is expected to be completed along with the San Elijo Lagoon Double Track project, in mid

41 Attachment 2 Integrating Transportation and Environmental Enhancements San Elijo Lagoon highway bridge San Elijo Lagoon About the Project Build NCC is the first phase of construction of the North Coast Corridor (NCC) Program in the cities of Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad. Build NCC is part of a comprehensive set of transportation, environmental, and coastal access projects to improve the quality of life for residents, create a stronger local and regional economy for the future, and enhance the coastal environment. Highway Improvements Caltrans will extend carpool lanes on Interstate 5 (I-5) from Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach to State Route 78 (SR 78) in Oceanside. Additional highway improvements include replacing and lengthening the San Elijo highway bridge to accommodate the carpool lanes and help improve lagoon tidal flow; some sound walls on private property; a new Park & Ride/Multi-Use Facility at the I-5/Manchester Avenue interchange; and auxiliary lanes. The multi-use facility will provide parking for carpools, bike lockers, electric vehicle charging stations, and recreational access to the San Elijo Lagoon and the new North Coast Bike Trail. The San Elijo Lagoon highway bridge will be replaced and lengthened to help improve tidal flow in the lagoon. The wider bridge will accommodate an additional carpool lane in each direction. In addition, a suspended bike and pedestrian bridge will be built underneath the San Elijo Lagoon highway bridge to further increase north-south and east-west connectivity, and create more travel options. The North Coast Bike Trail bike trail will be constructed to expand the regional bike and pedestrian network. Rail Improvements Project Schedule and Funding Construction Start Date 2017 Completion Date 2021 Funding Sources Federal State SANDAG (TransNet) or Improving the coastal rail line is a central component of Build NCC. The San Elijo Lagoon Double Track Project is part of a larger plan to improve the coastal rail system by adding a second track, allowing trains traveling in opposite directions to pass without slowing down or stopping, increasing efficiency and reliability. Other project features include the replacement and lengthening of the rail bridge spans over the San Elijo Lagoon. Additionally, at-grade rail crossing improvements will be made at Chesterfield Drive in Encinitas. Preserving Community Character and Improving Coastal Access Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas Flatiron-Skanska-Stacy and Witbeck Total Project Cost Approximately $1.1 billion (Highway $846 million; Rail $80 million; Environment $130 million) The budgeted amounts are per the Draft FY19 budget provided to the SANDAG Board of Directors. For more information: Lagoon/Bike/Pedestrian KeepSanDiegoMoving.com/BuildNCC Construction Hotline: (844) NCC-0050 Build NCC includes the restoration of the San Elijo Lagoon. The restoration project will be coordinated with the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy and resource agencies. Restoration will enhance the lagoon s wetland and upland areas, improve tidal flushing, and includes beach sand replenishment. Improving coastal access is a critical component of the NCC Program. Build NCC will include new east-west and northsouth bicycle and pedestrian trails in and around the San Elijo Lagoon. Build NCC includes local bike/pedestrian path improvements in Encinitas and Carlsbad. The interchanges at Encinitas Boulevard and Santa Fe Drive will be upgraded with new bike and pedestrian paths. To help reduce freeway noise for nearby residents, Caltrans is proposing to construct some sound walls on private property. In areas with views, transparent sound walls will be offered to residents. See inside map for details. KeepSanDiegoMoving.com/BuildNCC #BuildNCC KeepSanDiegoMoving.com/BuildNCC #BuildNCC 4 Arturo Jacobo, Project Manager (619) SANDAGregion CaltransDistrict11 SANDAGregion CaltransDistrict11 As of August 2018

42 5 HOV/Carpool Lanes from Lomas Santa Fe Dr. to SR 78 A San Elijo Lagoon Double Track B Carlsbad Blvd. Vista Way Carlsbad Rail Station Carlsbad Village Dr. Tamarack Ave. Buena Vista Lagoon Agua Hedionda Lagoon Hallmark Site Encinitas Blvd./Santa Fe Dr. Bike/Pedestrian Enhancements Avenida Encinas Oceanside Blvd. A Cannon Rd. Las Flores Dr. F Carlsbad LEGEND New HOV/Carpool Lanes (one in each direction) New Auxiliary Lane Sound Walls Street Improvements Bike/Pedestrian Access Improvements Coastal Rail Line New Double Track Bike Route Class 1 Bike Path New Pedestrian Path Existing Path Pedestrian Path/Bridge Lagoon Bridge Replacement Rail Crossing Improvements New Overpass/Underpass Point of Interest Carlsbad Blvd. Poinsettia Rail Station Palomar Airport Rd. E C Poinsettia Ln. Avenida Encinas Batiquitos Lagoon F San Elijo Lagoon Bridge Replacements* La Costa Ave. La Costa Property Batiquitos Bluffs Piraeus St. F D D Sound Walls** N. Vulcan Ave. Leucadia Blvd. Encinitas Blvd. Encinitas COASTER Station C Requeza St. A Saxony Rd. Westlake St. C Nardo Rd. E San Elijo Lagoon Restoration and Environmental Enhancements F * Bridge replacements will help improve tidal flow and overall lagoon health. ** Not all proposed sound walls will be transparent (glass). Highway 101 D B San Elijo Ave. Santa Fe Dr. B Birmingham Dr. Chesterfield Dr. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center Devonshire Dr. Encinitas Community Park F Mackinnon Ave. Laser Property Villa Cardiff Dr. Playa Riviera Dr. Nolbey St. Park & Ride (Multi-Use Facility) D Encinitas Manchester Ave. F San Elijo Lagoon El Camino Real Solana Beach F Gateway Parcel Lomas Santa Fe Dr.

43 Transportation Committee Item: 10 December 14, 2018 Middletown-Old Town San Diego Quiet Zone Feasibility Study Overview The Middletown-Old Town San Diego Quiet Zone Project includes modifications to five at-grade highway-rail crossings at Palm, Sassafras, Washington, Noell, and Taylor Streets along the Los Angeles- San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor in the City of San Diego pursuant to regulations established by the Federal Railroad Administration (Attachment 1). These modifications would facilitate a quiet zone to minimize the effect of train horns as long as certain conditions and criteria are met. The City and County of San Diego provided funding and requested that SANDAG complete an initial project study on their behalf. An initial study was conducted and found that it was feasible for the City of San Diego to implement a quiet zone in this section of the LOSSAN corridor. Action Requested: Information Staff will present an update on the recently completed Middletown-Old Town San Diego Quiet Zone Feasibility Study. Fiscal Impact: The City and County of San Diego provided $70,000 to SANDAG to complete the Middletown-Old Town San Diego Quiet Zone Feasibility Study through the SANDAG Service Bureau. Schedule/Scope Impact: The Middletown-Old Town San Diego Quiet Zone Feasibility Study has been completed; no further steps currently are identified. Key Considerations The Middletown-Old Town section of the LOSSAN rail corridor is owned by the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and, on behalf of MTS, is operated and maintained by the North County Transit District (NCTD). Commuter and intercity passenger rail services share the corridor with freight trains. Federal regulations dictate that a locomotive engineer must sound a train horn when approaching a public highway-rail grade crossing (typically a location where a roadway crosses a train track at the same grade). The rule also dictates the duration and pattern in which the horn is sounded, as well as the volume level of the horn. These regulations also provide an opportunity for cities and other localities to minimize the effects of train horn noise by establishing a quiet zone, a section of a railroad corridor in which train horns are not routinely sounded as the trains approach a grade crossing. Because train horns are not routinely sounded for a grade crossing within quiet zones, the agency with jurisdiction over the roadway in this case, the City of San Diego must show that the crossing(s) will be as safe under a quiet zone condition as it is currently when the horn is sounded. The City of San Diego could accomplish this through the installation of supplemental safety measures (SSMs) including additional vehicle exit and entrance gates, extended medians, and vehicle detection loops embedded in the roadway. Eliminating the routine sounding of train horns would provide noise benefits for residents who live adjacent to and farther away from the grade crossing. However, it is possible that the SSMs required for implementation of a quiet zone may result in increases in noise emanating from the crossings due to the addition of grade crossing signal assemblies or stationary horns. The City and County of San Diego provided funding and requested that SANDAG complete an initial project study through the SANDAG Service Bureau (Attachment 2). The project development team of agencies with roles and responsibilities in the LOSSAN corridor met three times to provide input on the study. The cost estimate for the proposed improvements at the five crossings totals $4.5 million.

44 Next Steps A field visit with the project development team has been scheduled for January 2019 to review the proposed improvements. At this time, the City of San Diego has not identified funding to further design plans or construct the improvements. Charles Muggs Stoll, Director of Land Use and Transportation Planning Key Staff Contact: Attachments: Linda Culp, (619) , linda.culp@sandag.org 1. Middletown-Old Town San Diego Quiet Zone Feasibility Analysis Project Area Map 2. Middletown-Old Town San Diego Quiet Zone Project Study Report 2

45 3 Attachment 1