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February 4, 1999
TO: Council Colleagues
FROM: Dave Romero �WA
SUBJECT: SLOCOG LL41SON REPORT
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SLOCOG received a report from the Director that the Highway 46 project has now been
extended to construct four lanes from the rest stop to the Highway 41/46 wye, including a study
of an inter-change at that location. This is very good news for the citizens of San Luis Obispo
County, since there is now the likely prospect that this entire roadway will be improved within
the next few years.
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The director reported that SLOCOG staff is working with Caltrans on a$1.1 million program to
modify the railroad signal system near the San Luis Obispo. This project will expedite train
movement and reduce delays to passenger trains.
Unmet Transit Needs
The Board held an unmet transit needs hearing with very little testimony regarding San Luis
Obispo's unmet needs,although there is some pressure to extend our route to provide regular
service to the airport. There was a great deal of testimony from residents in the Nipomo/Ocean
area. Obviously,there is a clear and continuing need for additional bus service which will be the
County's obligation to fund. Because of the obvious need,the Board requested a consultant
study on routing, service schedules and costs to provide the desired service.
:SLORTA Operational Improvements:_
Currently, SLORTA buses must sometimes double park on Osos alongside the Courthouse until
bus parking becomes available. The Board directed staff to work out an improved parking plan
with the City, County and SLORTA staff to work out a solution. This may result in the loss of
some parking spaces either full or part-time in the Courthouse/City Hall area
The director reported that$524,000 of a state grant for development of the Multi-Model Center
along Santa Barbara Avenue may be at risk if the funds are not expended by 6/30/99. City staff is
aware of this deadline and is working to expedite the project.
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c: John Dunn L1-1