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FROM: Michael McCluskey, Public Works Director' `
PREPARED BY: Terry Sanville, Principal Transportation Planner�'_S
SUBJECT: Financial assistance applications for roadway and bicycle transportation projects.
CAO RECOMMENDATIONS:
Adopt resolutions authorizing the City Administrative Officer to execute and file
financial assistance applications for the following five transportation projects with the
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG):
1. Jennifer Street Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge.
2. Orcutt Road Widening and Frontage Facilities (north side, Laurel Lane to
McMillan Avenue).
3. Los Osos Valley Road Landscaped Medians (Royal Way to west city limits).
4. South Higuera Street Sidewalks and Bicycle Lane Reconstruction (west side,
Elks Lane south 1,110 feet).
5. Phase II of the Railroad Bicycle Path (east side of railroad from Bushnell
Street to Jennifer Street).
A. DISCUSSION
1. BACKGROUND
Each year, SLOCOG invites cities and the county to file applications for financial assistance from
various Federal and State transportation programs. The attached memorandum from Ronald DeCarli
describes each program (Exhibit A). The two primary funding sources are:
Regional State Highway Account Funds (RSHA): These funds are administered by SLOCOG staff
who estimate that there is about $500,000 available this year on a competitive basis to local agencies.
RSHA funds can be used for the research, planning, construction, improvement, maintenance and
operation of public streets and highways and their related public facilities for non-motorized traffic.
RSHA funds may support up to 100% of the design and construction cost of a project. The decision
to approve RSHA funding and establish a funding level for a particular project is made by SLOCOG.
Transportation Enhancement Activity Funds (TEA): These funds are administered by Caltans.
SLOCOG staff estimates that local agencies in San Luis Obispo County might receive about
$5002000 TEA funding — although the county-wide bid target is $1 million. TEA funds must be
used for non-traditional facilities that enhance the transportation experience. Projects for which the
City has received TEA funding include the rehabilitation of the historic railroad water tower across
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from the AMTRAK train station, and the construction of Phase I of the railroad bicycle path (Orcutt
Road to Bushnell Street). TEA funds will cover 80 to 88% of a project's cost -- depending on the
type of project with the City providing a 12 to 20% local funding match. The final decision to
approve TEA funding is made once a year by the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
2. EVALUATION
After receiving notice of the grant programs on August 30th, staff selected a blend of projects that
conform to the transportation priorities set by the Circulation Element. Applications for the five
projects were submitted to SLOCOG on September 29th to meet the October 2nd deadline.
SLOCOG Board is scheduled to consider all applications on November 8, 1995.
Of the five candidate transportation projects, two have not been previously considered by the City
Council. A brief synopsis of each project is provided below and summarized on the table on the
following page. As required by SLOCOG, staff has suggested priorities for use of RSHA funding.
Full descriptions and justifications for each project are included in the grant applications that are
available in the City Council office for review. Resolutions approving the grant applications are
attached as Exhibits B and C.
The Jennifer Street Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge (Priority 1): This project has been before the Council
on a number of occasions. The grant application requests that Proposition 116 funds left over from
the San Diegan Layover Facility project and RSHA funds be used in combination with approved City
funds and a Proposition 116 grant to cover the full project cost. The full cost of the project
(including $160,000 contingencies and design services) is projected to be $1.05 million with the City
contributing $228,000. The total request for financial assistance is$222,000. (For further discussion,
see the Fiscal Impact Section below and the attached grant application.)
Orcutt Road Widening, Sidewalls and Bicycle Lanes (Priority 2): The City Council recently
approved new plan lines for Orcutt Road between Broad Street and the railroad. The most dramatic
changes to this street section will occur along its south side as vacant properties are developed and
developers are required to install frontage facilities. Along the north side of Orcutt Road, the City
is taking the lead in providing consistent right-of-way, sidewalks, parkways, bicycle and travel lanes.
Part of the street is already changed to its ultimate design. This project will complete the changes
to the north side of the street. The request for financial assistance is for $425,000
Los Osos Valley Road Landscape Medians (Priority 3): This is a new project that would install
medians in Los Osos Valley Road between Royal Way and the western city,limits. Medians will
not be installed where they preclude left turns onto or from fronting properties. The installation of
medians with landscaping will beautify this community entryway and important regional route and
improve safety for motorists using intersections and pedestrians crossing the street. This project is
consistent with adopted Circulation Element policies and programs. The total request for financial
assistance is for $500,000, although the project can be built in phases to match available grant
funding.
South 13iguem Street Sidewalks and Bicycle Lane Reconstruction (Priority 4): This new project
would involve constructing sidewalks on the west side of South Higuera Street from Elks Lane
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from the AMTRAK train station, and the construction of Phase I of the railroad bicycle path (Orcutt
Road to Bushnell Street). TEA funds will cover 80 to 88% of a project's cost -- depending on the
type of project with the City providing a 12 to 20% local funding match. The final decision to
approve TEA funding is made once a year by the California Transportation Commission (CTC).
2. EVALUATION
After receiving notice of the grant programs on August 30th, staff selected a blend of projects that
conform to the transportation priorities set by the Circulation Element. Applications for the five
projects were submitted to SLOCOG on September 29th to meet the October 2nd deadline.
SLOCOG Board is scheduled to consider all applications on November 8, 1995.
Of the five candidate transportation projects, two have not been previously considered by the City
Council. A brief synopsis of each project is provided below and summarized on the table on the
following page. Full descriptions and justifications are included in the grant applications attached
as Exhibit B and C. As required by SLOCOG, staff has suggested priorities for use of RSHA
funding.
The Jennifer Street Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge (Priority 1): This project has been before the Council
on a number of occasions. The grant application requests that Proposition 116 funds left over from
the San Diegan Layover Facility project and RSHA funds be used in combination with approved City
funds and a Proposition 116 grant to cover the full project cost. The full cost of the project
(including $160,000 contingencies and design services) is projected to be $1.05 million with the City
contributing$228,000. The total request for financial assistance is$222,000. (For further discussion,
see the Fiscal Impact Section below and the attached grant application.)
Orcutt Road Widening, Sidewalks and Bicycle Innes (Priority 2): The City Council recently
approved new plan lines for Orcutt Road between Broad Street and the railroad. The most dramatic
changes to this street section will occur along its south side as vacant properties are developed and
developers are required to install frontage facilities. Along the north side of Orcutt Road, the City
is taking the lead in providing consistent right-of-way, sidewalks, parkways, bicycle and travel lanes.
Part of the street is already changed to its ultimate design. This project will complete the changes
to the north side of the street. The request for financial assistance is for $425,000
Los Osos Valley Road Landscape Medians (Priority 3): This is a new project that would install
medians in Los Osos Valley Road between Royal Way and the western city limits. Medians will
not be installed where they preclude left turns onto or from fronting properties. The installation of
medians with landscaping will beautify this community entryway and important regional route and
improve safety for motorists using intersections and pedestrians crossing the street. This project is
consistent with adopted Circulation Element policies and programs. The total request for financial
assistance is for $500,000, although the project can be built in phases to match available grant
funding.
South Higuem Street Sidewalks and Bicycle Lane Reconstruction (Priority 4): This new project
would involve constructing sidewalks on the west side of South Mguera Street from Elks Lane
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southward 1,100 feet. The existing bicycle lane would be reconstructed and striped. The design of
the project would minimize the need for purchasing additional right--of-way along the cemetery
property. The cemetery itself will not be effected by this project. This project will fill in a
significant gap in the sidewalk network and provide safe separation for pedestrians from vehicular
traffic. The request for financial assistance is for $160,000.
Phase II Railroad Bicycle Path: The City has previously received federal grant approval (TEA
fiords) for constructing the first phase of a bicycle path along the east side of the railroad from Orcutt
Road to Bushnell Street. This second phase of the path will extend from Bushnell Street to Jennifer
Street where it will connect with the Jennifer Street bicycle-pedestrian bridge. The City Council
previously approved a grant application for this project(Resolution 8233, 1993). The application was
given a low priority by SLOCOG and was not approved by the CTC at that time. The total cost of
the project is now estimated to be $396,000. The City is applying for 80% project funding from the
Federal Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) program ($316,800). The City will need to
fund at least 20% of the project -- a local match of $79,200.
1995 TRANSPORTATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS
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Jennifer Street Bicycle- $1,050,000 $222,000 $1502000 Prop 116 from 1
Pedestrian Bridge layover facility
$72,000 RSIM supplement
Orcutt Road Widening $425,000 $425,000 RSHA 2
Sidewalks & Bike Lanes
Los Osos Valley Road $500,000 $500,000 RSHA 3
Landscaped Medians
South Higuera Street $160,000 $160,000 RSHA 4
Sidewalks & Bike Lane
Reconstruction
Phase II Railroad $3962000 $3162800 TEA NA
Bicycle Path
B. FISCAL PUPA CTS
Three of the four applications for Regional State Highway Account (RSHA) funding ask for 100%
financing of the projects. If SLOCOG does not approve 100% financing but offers something less, the
City will be required to provide supplemental financing, reduce the scope of the project, or both. The
City has the option of abandoning a project at this point if the local match requirement is too onerous.
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The Jennifer Street bridge project will receive funding from a variety of sources including the
"reprogramming" or transfer of$200,000 RSHA funds from the Foothill Boulevard Turn Pocket project.
This reprogramming was authorized by the SLOCOG Board at its October 11, 1995 meeting. In 1993,
SLOCOG approved RSHA funding for 50% for the turn pocket project (total cost $400,000+). The tum
pocket was envisioned as part of a program to improve traffic flow eastbound on Foothill Boulevard onto
Santa Rosa Street to enable traffic calming on Chorro Street south of Foothill Boulevard. Further review
of the tum pocket project,however, indicates that it will be more expensive than anticipated, the adverse
impacts on land use and pedestrians and bicyclists at the intersection more significant, and the support
of the Chorro Street residents is not evident. If the City wants to pursue this difficult project in the
future, it can apply for subsequent year funding. However, given the immediate need for the Jennifer
Street bridge, the authorized funding transfer is appropriate.
The Orcutt Road Widening project is included in the adopted 1995-97 Financial Plan (Appendix B,page
76) with the City using its General Fund to construct it in FY 1997-98. If the City's grant request is
approved, RSHA funds would be used and impacts on the City's General Fund would be reduced or
eliminated.
The Phase 11 Bicycle Path project is also included in the adopted 1995-97 Financial Plan (Appendix B,
page 95) with the City using Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) to construct it in FY 1998-99. For this
TEA program application, the resolution stipulates that the City is prepared to commit local funds to
support 20% of the total project cost. The local match requirement is $76,800. Since the budget
currently shows this project as entirely funded by TIF Fees, staff recommends that the same funding
source be used to provide the local funding match. If the City is successful in receiving TEA dollars,
it will save over $200,000 in TIF revenues.
C. ALTERNATIVES.
The City Council may decide not to approve one or more of the five applications or may change the
priority ranking of a project for use of RSHA funding.
Staff notes that the City's total request exceeds $1.6 million. This amount exceeds the total amount of
funds available to local agencies in the county from these two grant sources.. Therefore, San Luis
Obispo should not expect to be completely successful. However, in future years similar grant programs
may be available and these (and other) projects may be candidate applications.
Competition for funding is very high. As of the writing of this report, SLOCOG has received 18
applications for TEA funding (totalling $4.2 million) and 32 applications for RSHA funding (totaling
$4 million). Staff will provide an oral report to the City Council at the November 7th meet that
identifies SLOCOG staff recommendations concerning our City's applications.
D. ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Memorandum from Ronald DeCarli, Executive Director, SLOCOG (summary of
grant programs). �/ ��
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Exhibit B:: A resolution approving applications for financial assistance from the RSHA
program for: (1) the Jennifer Street Bicycle-Pedestfian Bridge; (2) Orcutt Road
Widening; (3) Los Osos. Valley Road Medians
Sidewalks.. ; and (4) South Higuera Street
Exhibit C: A resolution approving an .application for financial assistance from the Federal
TEA program for Phase II of the Railroad Bicycle Path.
Note: A copy of it complete grant applications for'each project is available in the City Council office
for review.
• EXHIBIT A
San Luis Obispo; Council of governments
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Regional. Transportation PlanningAgencyGiovtaesrce,
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metropolitan.Planning Organization Paso Robles
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Congestion Management Agency sap iw=obuP oon
DATE: AUGUST 30, 1995
TO:: CITY/CO. ADMINISTRATORS, PUBLIC WORKS'&COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS
FROM:. RONALD L.-.DeCARLI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: URBAN.& REGIONAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP),
STATE HIGHWAY ACCOUNT (SHA);TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT
ACTMTIES.(TEA) PROGRAM; & TRANSIT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT (TCI)
PROGRAM FUNDING APPLICATIONS
This memorandum is a follow-up of a recent announcement of the extended application deadline to .
notify all jurisdictions of the application details necessary to be addressed in order to receive funding
from the following sources:
A. . Additional Surface.Transportation Program (STP)/State Highway Account (SHA) funds from the
current ISTEA for regionally significant projects in FY 96/97;
B. Urban Area &Regional STP/SHA .funds expected to be allocated to the region after enactment
of the next ISTEA in FY 97/98,
C. Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) program for,projects to be funded in FY 96/97:
D. ''Transit Capital Improvement (TCI) program for projects to be funded in FY 96/97.
SLOCOG staff will be contacting the City Managers, Public Works Directors, and Community
Development Directors to arrange a meeting between in each jurisdiction September 11th and
26th to discuss the.specifics of each funding opportunity. Attached with this memorandum are
descriptions of the allowable uses of both STP and SHA funds, including the project prioritization
process for regionally significant.projects, and an application form to be used to describe all projects
proposed for funding. Applications for all funding categories, including STP, SHA, TEA &TCI must
be received by the Council of Governments by Monday, October 2, 1995.
A. Regional STP/SHA.funding - SLOCOG staff recently recalculated the amount of funds
estimated to be.received over the entire six years of ISTEA based on the amounts received in the
first four years. It is projected that an additional $500,000 of funding for regionally significant projects
will be available in FY 1996/97 for programming. If your jurisdiction does not have a project ready
to construct in this time frame you may want to consider applying for funding to prepare a needed
Project Study Report (PSR) and/or design that will be a necessary step in constructing the project
during the next funding cycle. For more information call Mike Harmon at 781-5724.
B. Urban &Regional STP/SHA funding - SLOCOG staff are also calling for applications for the
use of $1.35 million STP/SHA funds expected to be available in the first year of the next surface
transportation act in FY 97/98. This is necessary to conform to Federal requirements for preparation
of the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP). Of the total funding projected to be
available in FY 97/98, $715,042 will be reserved, per Federal requirements, for applications by the
County for projects in unincorporated urban areas and by the cities based on the population of the
applicable areas in 1990 (funding targets are included in attachment A).
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The remaining $634,958 is to be reserved for regionally significant projects throughout the region.
The County of San Luis Obispo will continue to receive $478,000 as its direct allocation,from the
State per Federal law for projects not covered by this project prioritization process. For more
information call Mike Harmon at 781-5724.
C. Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) Funding -As was previously announced, the
San Luis Obispo region has a bid target of $1 million for project applications through the TEA
program in FY 96/97. We expect to receive approximately $400,000 to $500,000. The projects
types which may receive funding are as follows:
1. Pedestrian and bicycle paths and facilities
2. Acquisition of scenic easements and scenic or historic sites
3. Scenic or historic highway related programs
4. Landscaping and other scenic area beautification
5. Rehabilitation of historic transportation facilities
6. Preservation of historic sites and railway corridors for trails
7. Control and removal of outdoor advertising
8. Planning and research related to archaeological sites
The minimum project funding request for a project is $100,000. The amount of funding actually
approved by the CTC for projects in the region will depend on the competitiveness of the
applications in meeting the scoring priorities, which are as follows:
1. Extent to which the project provides a regional and community enhancement
2. Overall cost effectiveness of the project and how reasonable the cost is
3. How well the proposal meets project specific performance
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has made it clear that while a wide range of project
types are eligible, there will be a focus on projects that provide a direct transportation benefit. For
more information and application forms, contact Richard Murphy at 781-5754.
D. Transit Capital Improvement (TCI) Funding - The San Luis Obispo region is guaranteed a
County Minimum of$130,000 for projects to be funded in FY 96/87 based on a total of$30 million
in funding being made available statewide from the Transportation Planning & Development (TP&D)
Account. In past years the region has been granted approval for projects totaling from 150% to
200% of the County Minimum. SLOCOG staff intend, therefore, to request funding at a level higher
that the County Minimum, based on the competitive strength of the applications. TCI program funds
may be used for any of the following project types:
1. Railroad right-of-way acquisition
2. Bus rehabilitation
3. Exclusive public mass transit guideway and rolling stock
4. Railroad grade separations
5. Intermodal transfer stations
6. Ferry vessels and terminals
7. Short line railroad rehabilitation
The SLOCOG staff project programming priorities are as follows:
1. Under funded intercity rail projects to expand passenger rail services
2. Bus and rail coach rehabilitation projects
3. Construction of intermodal stations
All projects other than for intercity passenger rail service require a 50% local match. Feasibility and
planning studies require a 75% local match. For applications and other information on the State
project submittal threshold and ranking criteria, call Peter Rodgers at 781-5712.
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Attachment A
STP/SHA PROJECT SELECTION &PRIORITIZATION PROCESS
Draft amended August 16, 1995
A. Project Threshold Requirements - Projects submitted by a city or the county for urban or
regional STP or SHA funding per the revised funding targets shall be recommended for
approval as long as they meet the following minimum threshold requirements:
1. Projects using SHA funding must be consistent with the requirements of Article XIX of
the State Constitution, and all projects using STP funds must be consistent with the
requirements of Section 133 of ISTEA, as detailed below.
2. Projects must be consistent with the adopted 1994 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP
and the Congestion Management Plan (CMP), including the seven-year Capital
Improvement Program (CIP).
3. Project submittals must be included in local plans or be approved by the governing
board of that jurisdiction on or before the November 8, 1995 SLOCOG meeting, with such
approval including certification that the funds will be expended within 24 months of the
SLOCOG action.
B. Urban Area and Regional Project Nomination -The project nomination process for the use
of the additional State Highway Account (SHA) funds projected to be received in exchange for
STP funds in Fiscal Years 95/96 & 96/97 of ISTEA, urban area and regional funds estimated
to be received in first year of the next Surface Transportation Act in FY 97/98, and STP funds
not exchanged, is as follows:
1. Local jurisdictions may submit a request(s) for the additional regional funding estimated to
be available in FY 96/97 and for the amount projected to be available in FY 97/98. Each city
and the county may also submit a request(s) for urban area funding allocated to that
jurisdiction for the first year of the next surface transportation act in FY 97/98.
2. The funding request(s) shall consist of a map showing the location of the proposed project
together with a written description of the project including the estimated cost breakdown and
project justification.
3. Since it is possible that one or more jurisdictions do not have a project in an urban area in
FY 97/98 or that the allocated funding is not adequate to complete a project, these
jurisdictions may defer project programming and allow other jurisdictions to program projects
in excess of their allocation (subject to an agreement between the affected jurisdictions).
4. Urban Area Funding Allocation Targets for FY 97/98:
Arroyo Grande $63,435 Atascadero $102,090
Grover Beach $51,429 Morro Bay $42,640
Paso Robles $81,993 Pismo Beach $33,837
San Luis Obispo City $185,128 Cambria urban $23,747
Los Osos urban $63,435 Oceano urban $27,219
C. Regional Project Prioritization - Projects submitted by a city or the county to be funded
from the additional projected STP/SHA funds to the region shall be prioritized by staff and
given up to 100 points based on the following criteria:
1. Up to 15 points when addressing a safety problem of regional significance.
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2. Up to 15 points based on the demonstrated need for the project.
3. Up to 15 points when addressing a regionally significant multimodal or interconnectivity
related transportation need.
4. Up to 15 points when mitigating a regionally significant congestion or air quality problem.
5. Up to 15 points based on the demonstrated cost effectiveness of the project.
6. Up to 15 points based on whether the project enhances or increases the equitable
distribution of funding throughout the region.
7. Up to 10 points based on the funding contribution provided by the local jurisdiction.
8. Up to 10 points for planning studies needed to develop policies, standards, guidelines
addressing livable communities and intermodal access, including project study reports and
project alternative analysis reports to scope and define project alternatives for subsequent
programming.
D. ELIGIBLE SHA & STP PROJECTS
1. Use of SHA Funds - Projects to be funded with State Highway Account (SHA) must be
consistent with Article XIX of the State Constitution, for purposes related to public streets and
highways and public mass transit guideways, as follows:
a) The research, planning, construction, improvement, maintenance, and operation of
public streets and highways (and their related public facilities for nonmotorized
traffic), including the mitigation of their environmental effects, the payment for
property taken or damaged for such purposes, and the administrative costs
necessarily incurred in the foregoing purposes.
b) The research, planning, construction, and improvement of exclusive public mass
transit guideways (and their related fixed facilities), including the mitigation of their
environmental effects, the payment for property taken or damaged for such purposes,
the administrative costs necessarily incurred in the foregoing purposes, and for the
maintenance of the structures and the immediate right-of-way for the public mass
transit guideways, but excluding the maintenance and operating costs for mass
transit power systems and mass transit passenger facilities, vehicles, equipment and
services.
A "mass transit guideway" is interpreted to be: a channel, slot or track in which a
common carrier vehicle is fitted or linked so that its line of motion is controlled. No
other type of mass transit would qualify for the expenditure of gas tax monies. Based
on this restriction, jurisdictions in the San Luis Obispo region would not be able to
use the SHA funds for public transit improvements (including the purchase of buses,
etc). Bikelanes would still be able to be funded, since they are related public facilities
for nonmotorized traffic.
2. Use of STP Funds- Projects that may be carried out with Surface Transportation Program
(STP) funds may be any of the following from Section 133, of the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA):
a) Construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, resurfacing, restoration, and operational
improvements for highways, (including interstate highways) and bridges (including
bridges on public roads of all functional classifications), including any such
construction or reconstruction necessary to accommodate other transportation
modes, and including the seismic retrofit and painting of and application of calcium
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magnesium acetate on bridges and approaches thereto and other elevated
structures, and mitigation of damage to wildlife, habitat, and ecosystems caused by
a transportation project funded under this title.
b) Capital costs for transit projects eligible for assistance under the Federal Transit Act
(FTA) and publicly owned intracity or intercity bus terminals and facilities.
C) Carpool projects, fringe and corridor parking facilities and programs, and bicycle
transportation and pedestrian walkways.
d) Highway and transit safety improvements and programs, hazard eliminations,
projects to mitigate hazards caused by wildlife, and railway-highway grade crossings.
e) Highway and transit research and development and technology transfer programs.
f) Capital and operating costs for traffic monitoring, management, and control facilities
and programs.
g Surface transportation planning programs.
h Transportation enhancement programs.
1) Transportation control measures listed in Section 108 (f)(1)(A) (other than clauses
(xii) and ((xvi) of the Clean Air Act.
j) Development and establishment of management systems under Section 303.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDING APPLICATION
PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
(You may use this form or your own. Please follow the outline format shown below)
A. Jurisdiction:
B. Contact Person:
C. Project Name:
D. Type Funding Requested (ie. STP or SHA):
E. Priority, if more than one project is submitted:
F. Amount Requested & Fiscal Year Needed:
G. Project Description (attach additional information if necessary):
H. DESCRIBE HOW THE PROJECT MEETS THE THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS:
1. For STP funds, describe consistency with Section 133 of ISTEA:
2. For SHA funds, describe consistency with Article XIX of State Constitution:
3. Is the project consistent with the 1994 RTP.
4. Is local governing board approval expected by November 1, 1995.
5. Will the funds be expended within 24 months of scheduled project start
I. FOR REGIONAL PROJECT FUNDING ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
1. How does the project address a safety problem
2. How is the need for the project clearly demonstrated.
3. How does the project address a multimodal need.
4. How does the project mitigate a congestion or air quality problem.
5. Describe the cost effectiveness of the project.
6. How will the project provide an equitable distribution of funding.
7. What local funding contribution is being provided.
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EXHIBIT B
RESOLUTION NO. (1995 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
APPROVING THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDS FROM
THE REGIONAL STATE HIGHWAY ACCOUNT (RSHA) PROGRAM FOR
FOUR ELIGIBLE TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo desires to carry out improvements to its transportation
system to include: (1) The Jennifer Street Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge; (2) Orcutt Road Widening; (3)
Los Osos Valley Road Landscaped Median Islands; and (4) South Higuera Street Sidewalks as described
in attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City, in consultation with staff of the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
(SLOCOG) has determined that these candidate projects are consistent with Article XIX of the State
Constitution and are eligible for State Highway Account funding; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that these candidate projects are consistent with the 1994
Regional Transportation Plan, the San Luis Obispo Circulation Element (1994) and, where applicable,
the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Transportation Plan (1993); and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that if Regional SHA funding is approved for the candidate
projects; the funds will be expended with twenty four months of the final SLOCOG action to approve
funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as
follows:
1 Approves the filing of four (4) separate applications for the use of Regional State Highway
Account (RSHA) funds to carry out the projects described in Exhibit A.
3. Certifies that the City of San Luis Obispo will make adequate provisions for the operation and
maintenance of projects that are constructed using RSHA funding .
4. Appoints John Dunn, City Administrative Officer as agent of the City of San Luis Obispo to
conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to
application, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for
the completion of the projects presented in Exhibit A.
Upon motion of seconded by and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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the foregoing resolution was adopted this day of November, 1995
Mayor Allen K. Settle
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED:
J r9 org se City Attorneyey
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RESOLUTION NO. (1995 Sefles)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 8233 (1993 SERIES AND
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM THE TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM UNDER THE INTERMODAL SURFACE
TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY ACT OF 1991 FOR THE
PHASE II RAILROAD BICYCLE PATH PROJECT
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has enacted the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency
Act of 1991, which is intended to provide over $200 million in federal dollars over a six year period as
matching funds to local,state and federal agencies and non-profit entities for transportation enhancement
activities; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation has established the procedures and criteria for reviewing
proposals and is required to submit to the California Transportation Commission a list of recommended
projects from which the recipients will be selected; and
WHEREAS, said procedures and criteria established by the California Department of Transportation
resolution certifying the approval of application by the applicants governing body before submission of
said application to the California Transportation Commission and the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry
out the transportation enhancement activities project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, California the
following:
I Approves the filing of an application for the Transportation Enhancement Activities Program for
consideration of funding for the Phase II Railroad Bicycle Path Project.
2. Estimates that the total cost of the project is $396,000. The City will commit to using local
funds to support 20% of the total project cost.
3. Certifies that the City of San Luis Obispo will make adequate provisions for the operation and
maintenance of the project.
4. Appoints John Dunn, City Administrative Officer as agent of the City of San Luis Obispo to
conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to
application, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for
the completion of the aforementioned project.
Upon motion of seconded by and on the
following roll call vote:
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the foregoing resolution was adopted this _ day of November; 1995
Mayor Allen K. Settle
ATTEST:
City Clerk - --
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October 30, 1995 MEETING AGENDAS� JJ!!
DATE //- 7 93- ITEM #
TO: City Council Members
VIA: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer �7
FROM: Michael McCluskey, Public Works Director V'
Terry Sanville, Principal Transportation Planner
SUBJECT: Supplemental Information: Financial Assistance Requests for Transportation
Projects (November 7, 1995 Consent Agenda)
After the agenda report was completed, the Public Works staff received additional information from
SLOCOG. Attached are a series of tables and charts that show SLOCOG staffs recommendations for
distributing Regional State Highway Account(RSHA) and Transportation Enhancement Activities'TEA)
funds.
At first glance the tables showthat the City's five projects did not score high enough to warrant funding
(see table on page B-1-3). However, in an effort to equitably distribute funds throughout the region,
SLOCOG staff and SLOCOG's technical advisory committee have recommended that San Luis Obispo
receive $503,450 (see table on page B-1-5). $255,000 would be used to rehabilitate three SLO Transit
buses. The remaining $248,450 would be available to help support the top ranked projects submitted
by the City.
Our discussion with SLOCOG staff indicate that they believe that the City should have the flexibility
to use the $248,450 to support the top three projects -- the Orcutt Road Widening project, the Jennifer
Street Bridge project, and the Phase H Railroad Bicycle Path project. The funding strategy recommended
by SLOCOG staff allows the City to pursue the first two projects consistent with the current City budget.
The current budget includes use of general fund revenues to construct the Orcutt Road widening project.
In sum, the City was successful in receiving funding support for it's top ranked projects -- although not
to the extent requested. The SLOCOG board will take action on November 8, 1995 to either support
or modify their staffs recommendations.
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STATE HIGHWAY ACCOUNT/SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM PRIORITY OF PROJECTS
TOTAL REGIONAL ALLOCATION$1,566,000
Project Name Jur. Proposed Rcmd. Notes FY Funding Draw Poin
Amount Funding t Slorl
Pavement Management System Program,Inventory, MB-2 I 7,5001 .7'500 96/97
Assessment&Computer 7,5001 95
Pavement Management System Program,Inventory, & AT-2 20,000 :17;500 j 96/97 i
Assessment I 25,000 95
Pavement Management Software PR-6 ; .1,000 1,000, 95/96 26,000 95
Pavement Management Software and Computer Upgrade. GB-2 11750 .T750 95/96
27,750 95
CCAT/Runabout Radio System SLORTA-2 ':'150,000 ,,:'20;000 Feasibility Study and 96/97
Cost Estimates I 47,750 95
Regional Freeway Ramp Bus Stop Feasibility and SLORTA - 20;000 20,000 96/97
Engineering Study SLOCOG-2 67,750 95
Network of SLORTA/SLOCOG Computers SLORTA 50;000 X45;000 96/97
SLOCOG-1 112,750 95
Widen Oak Park Blvd.-Construction Phase AGIGB-1 . .125,000 .125,000 95196 237,750 73
Avila Valley Bikeway-San Luis Underpass SLOCO- 15,000 15,000 Prop 116-$350K 96/97 -
ENG9 TEA-$285K,+dev. 252,750 72.6
South Higuera-Rehab.Shoulders for Bikes SLOCO- ... 142,000 142,000 Prop 116-$50K 96197
ENG1 394,750 72.5
Engineering for Traffic Way Bikeway Extension(San Jacinto AT-5 20,000 :20,000 96/97
to San Benito) 414,750 72
Engineering for EI Camino Real Bikeway Extension AT-6 30,000 .30,000 86/87 444,750 72
Oak Park Boulevard-Engineering Design Phase AGIGB-2 50,000 :50,000 86/87 I 494,750 70.6
Vine Sl./Theater Or PR-7 185,000 185;000 97188 807,550 68.7
Regional Bus Stop Upgrade Program SLORTA4 1 '75,000 75;000 97/98 j 569.750 67.8
1Two 16 foot Passenger Vehicles RI6EON-1I . .105,600 : :52;800 One 16 ft.vehicle 96/97 j 622,550 67.7
Widen and Reconstruct EI Camino Real IGB-1 250,000 200;000 Revised Estimate I 95/96
1,007,550 66.2
5 Runabout Replacement Vehicles SLROTA-3 1 300,000 60;000 One Replacement 197/98-99100 i
I Vehicle j
1,067,5501 65.7
South Bay Boulevard Raising MB-1 750,0001 '.200,000 96/97 1,267,550 64.6
Underfunded Traffic Way Bike Lanes AT-3 j 70,000 '50000 1 86/97 1,317,550 62
SUB TOTAL 2,367,850 1,317,550
Remaining Regional Funding Allocation Available 248,450
Orcutt Road Widening(Sidewalks 8 Bike Lanes) SLO-2 4251000 0, 96/97 j 51.6
Jennifer St.Bicycle Ped.Bridge SLO-1 72,000 .0 COG Frog.$600K 95196
Use Bal.Prop 116 47.6
Phase II Railroad Bikepath SLO.5 ,316,800 .91 96/97 Swap from TEA
Los Osos Valley Road Landscaped Medians SLO-3 500,000 0' 96197 39.3
(South Higuera St.Sidewalks&Bike Lane Reconstruction SLO4 I 160,000 '0 1 97198 37.4
Avila Valley Bikeway-Traffic Signal San Miguel SL SLOCO- :70,000: 0 96/97
ENG-98 I 35.6
Beacon Rd.Drainage PR-2 ..150,00.0 1 0 95196 22.8
Graphic Design/Bus Paint ProjectI SLORTA-6 I 35,000 .0� 96/97 16.4
I
Widen Naciemento Lake for Climbing Lane SLOCO- 11300,000! O No Application 96/97
ENG4 I j Submitted j 0
PE for EI Camino Real Bikeway &Extension AT4 i 49,9001 :':q Funded via Prop.116 96/97
0
Riverbank Bike Path PR-3 i 200,000 ?0 Developer Funded. 95/96
Walmart Phase 3 0
;PE/CE Bikeway Study-Creston to the Northerly City Limits PR-5 150,0001 0 Rcmd.Developer 97198
Fund 1 0
SUB TOTAL 1,654,900 0
TOTAL 4,022,750 1,566,000
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TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES PRIORITY OF PROJECTS
TOTAL REGIONAL BID TARGET$1,000,000
FundingProject Name Jur. Proposed Rcmd.
Amount
�PismO Beach Boardwalk-Phase 2 PB-1 :240,000 240,0001 I 96/97
I
I 240,000
Las Osos Effin Forest Gateway/interpretive Site SLOCO- >1D1,000 :101;000' g6/g7
GS213 >:..: :.I I 341,000 81.2
ISanta Rosa Creek Multi Use Trail CCSD1 -i-338;564 :1200,000 96!97
541,000 78.9
Vine St.ITheater Dr.Bike Path I PR-7 184;800 0 Rcmd.SHA funds 97/98 ! 72.5
;Los Osos.Elfin Forest Pedestrian Improvements SLOCO. . 154,000 0 Rcmd.EEM funds i 96/97
i
GS2A and/or LWCF. 72 3
'Traffic Way Bikeway Extension IAT-7 211;244 0 Rcmd.SHA funds 97/9 1 68.9
!Santa Ysabel Traffic Calming SLOCO- 175,000 175,000; 96/97
ENG71 716,000' 67.7
Cypress Mountain Dr.Resurface/Water Pollution Preventioh SLOCO- '418 889 .390 000 Unique statewide 96!97
ENG13 ro'ecl. 1,106,000 57.5
SUB TOTAL 1,823,497 1,106,000
[Extend Underfunded ECR Bikeway to Del Rio Rd. AT-9 228,407 0 Not competitive 1 96/97
Construct NortherNortherlyLink of Bikeway From LO to M8 Central
67.5
al M83 :225,000 01 Not competitive 96/97
'Business District !statwide 66.3
Phase 11 Railroad Bicycle PAth SLO5 .316,800 01 Not competitive '96/97-97/981
statwide.Rcmd SHA
. funds "95/9r-97198 65.3
IAtaswtleroHighway 101 Landscaping AT-8 _750,000 . :01Notcompetitive
Rehabilitation of Old Train Depot I PR-8 300,000 O 1 Not coldmpetitive 97/88 65.3
Istatwide 63.3
(Creston Road Sidewalk PR-9 '..144,000 01 Not competitive 97/98-98/99
.' stateside 59.'
IAshwood/Larkfiel/Oriole Walkway PR-17 136;400 O Not competitive 1 98/99
I I . Istalwide 1 41.2
�LOVR Landscaped Median SLOCO- .523,900 : 01 Not competitive 96/97
ENG10 ;statwide 40.7
11-andsceping at City Limits PR-10 139,0401 01 Not competitive ! 98/99
statwide 39.6
INipomoRegional Park Class/ Bikeway ISLOCO-GS1I208,0001 .0'Notcompetitive 96/97-97/98
Istatwide j 35.4
SUB TOTAL 2,371,547 0
TOTAL 4,195,044 1,106,000
TRANSPORTATION CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM PRIORITY OF PROJECTS
TOTAL REGIONAL BID TARGET$95,000
Project Name Jur. Proposed Rcmd. Notes FY
Amount Ammount
IBus Rehabilitation for Three SLOTransit Buses ISLO.7 I 255,0001 255;0001 Scheduled 97/98
I 'Replacement:No S
;Multi-Modal Facility(Enhancements and Improvments) PR-9 .:500,000 OI 1 97/98
TOTAL 755,000 255,000
SHA URBAN AREA ADVANCE FOR FISCAL YEARS 1997/98,98/99.
,ProjeCt Name Jur. Proposed Rcmd.
I Amount Ammount Notes FY
Storm Damages Repair IAT-1 225,853' >204,180 95 Winter Storm 95/96
Damage.Rcmd
approval
TOTAL 225,853 204,180
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SUB REGIONAL ALLOCATION DISTRIBUTION
SHA, STP,TEA,and TCI Programs
Central
San Luis Obispo 503,450
San Luis Obispo Co. 142,000
$645,450
North County
Paso Robles 186,000
Atascadero 117,500
San Luis Obispo County 390,000
$693,500
North Coast
Morro Bay 207,500
San Luis Obispo County 476,000
$683,500
South County
Pismo Beach 240,000
Arroyo Grande 125,000
Grover Beach 251,750
San Luis Obispo County 15,000
$631,750
Region
SLORTA 155,000
SLORTA/SLOCOG 65,000
RIDE-ON 52,800
$272,800
TOTAL RECOMMENDED FUNDING $2,927,000
ALLOCATIONS
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Region
9% Central
22%
So.County
22%
f No.County
No.Coast 24%
23%
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