Redefining Mobility Ready or not: Autonomous and connected vehicle planning and policy, now and in the future Randy Iwasaki November 30, 2017 WHO WE ARE The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is a public agency formed by Contra Costa voters in 1988 to manage the county s transportation sales tax program and to lead the county s transportation planning efforts. CCTA is responsible for maintaining and improving the county s transportation system by planning, funding, and delivering critical transportation infrastructure projects and programs that connect our communities, foster a strong economy, increase sustainability, and safely and efficiently get people where they need to go. MEASURE C Passed by voters in 1988, Measure C provided for a half cent on the dollar sales tax for twenty years (through March 2009) to pay for an ambitious list of transportation projects and programs. Who over 20 years for a We BART extension, Are freeway Measure C was estimated to generate $1 billion improvements, better bus service, enhanced bicycle facilities and more transportation options for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
MEASURE J In November 2004, 71% of Contra Costa voters approved Measure J. The measure provided for the continuation of our county s half cent transportation sales tax until 2034, and will provide approximately $2.0 billion for countywide and local transportation projects and programs for the life of the measure. WHAT WE DO BUSES- Invest in a reliable, comfortable and convenient bus network BICYCLE- Invest in safe routes and infrastructure improvements for bicyclists LOCAL STREETS- Smooth traffic flow on major roads and invest in neighborhood improvements such as repairing potholes and road surfaces PEDESTRIAN - Make improvements to sidewalks, crosswalks, trails, and paths BART- Make improvements to BART service and stations, such as extensions to new routes and parking at stations HIGHWAYS- Complete Contra Costa s highway system, and improve air quality and noise protection along these corridors SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS- Focus on programs and projects aimed at bicycle and pedestrian safety for K-12 students CARPOOL/RIDESHARE- Implement programs aimed at reducing traffic congestion by encouraging carpooling and ridesharing FERRIES- Expand the Bay Area ferry system by looking to ferries as an alternate commute method between West County and San Francisco PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES- Enhance transit options to improve mobility for seniors and people with disabilities 1 A little bit of history
Race to the Moon $25.4 B $2.44 B Futurama $3.75 $63.35 $2.,00 $15.31 Tomorrowland 1964 $1.60 2016 $95
Tesla Electric Vehicle in Autopilot Model 3 - $35,000 Model S - $67,000 135,700 17,878 Model X for One Saturn V Launch Gen 2 Autonomous Vehicles Gen 2 Autonomous Vehicles
Autonomous Trucks Autonomous Trucks Platooning
Drones How cities have evolved i City 1.0
City 2.0 City 3.0 City 5.0 Data Driven Mobility Sensible & Digital City Intermodal Innovations
City 5.0 Environment Uber s History 30 YEARS Transportation Funding at the Self Help Counties Level
Self Help Counties 20 Self-Help Counties in California Fund CA Infrastructure through Sales Tax Measures which require 2/3 voter approval 81% of the population live in a Self-Help County in California Self-Help tax measures generate $4 billion per year for transportation investments on: State highways Local roads All forms of mass transportation Active transportation Habitat restoration Local voters have approved these measures with confidence knowing that local needs would be addressed and local accountability would be preserved. Transportation Funding in California California and the United States have not made substantial investments in transportation and infrastructure in the last 25 years. 65% of the dollars spent on transportation in California come from local sales taxes that agencies like us collect. Local 65% Federal 13% State 22% CTC April 19, 2012 Sales Tax vs. Federal/State/Local
Measure J Delivery 25 in 10 Measure J Revenues and Expenditures ($ millions) $180 $160 $140 $120 $100 $80 $60 $40 $20 Actual Project Delivery Programs Projects $ Measure J Revenues Programmed Measure J funds for Capital Projects Measure J Revenues Capital Projects Continuing Needs Change 2010-2040 Transportation Planning
Regional Transportation Planning Committees Four Distinct Subregions Responsible for prioritizing local projects and programs Develop Action Plans for Routes of Regional Significance Long Range Planning The Countywide Transportation Plan Updated Every 4 5 Years Documents the Authority s Goals, Vision, and Strategies Action Plans are Developed by the Regional Committees Includes 10 and 20 Year Financially Constrained Project Lists Countywide Transportation Plan Change 2010-2040
Design Procurement and Standards Do we need ever to widen a roadway and highway? Do we need to design12 foot lanes anymore?
Shoulder Lane Utilization? outside shoulder inside shoulder Complete Streets Complete Street Design Create a Safe Environment Street modifications can have a significant positive impact on safety GoMentum Station Program Connected Vehicle and Autonomous Vehicle (CV/AV) Program and Test Facility i
GoMentum Station CV/AV Program Vision Create a hub for CV/AV transportation innovation in Contra Costa called the GoMentum Station Program where technology, innovation and commercialization converge. GoMentum Station More than 5,000 acres with 2,100 acres currently available for testing GoMentum Station
CV/AV Program Overarching Goals SAV Shared Autonomous Vehicles i Complementing Mass Transit Autonomous Transit Autonomous 12 passenger vans serving as shuttles to BART and other destinations Testing to begin at Bishop Ranch business park COMPLEMENTING MASS TRANSIT
Impacted Industries https://www.cbinsights.com/blog/13-industries-disrupted-driverless-cars/ i Insurance Auto Repairs Professional Drivers Hotels Airlines Auto Parts TNCs Public Transit Parking lots Fast Food Gas Stations Real Estate Media Auto Industry How to prepare for the future! i
Education & Outreach Planning Process Engagement Flexibility Leverage Consistency Collaboration Partnerships CCTA CV/AV Program Thank you! Randy Iwasaki (925) 256-4724 riwasaki@ccta.net @riwasaki2