San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council

Thursday, July 16, 2020 9:30 a.m.

**Teleconference Meeting**

Agenda Highlights • Regional Arterial Management System Update

• Effects of COVID-19 on Local Traffic Patterns

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San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council Thursday, July 16, 2020

Item No. Action

1. Introductions

+2. Approval of Meeting Minutes Approve

The SANTEC is asked to review and approve minutes from its February 20, 2020, meeting.

3. Public Comments

Members of the public shall have the opportunity to address the San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council (SANTEC) 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 Speak” form and giving it to the meeting coordinator prior to speaking. Public speakers should notify the meeting coordinator if they have a handout for distribution to working group members. Public speakers are limited to three minutes or less per person. SANTEC members also may provide information and announcements under this agenda item.

Reports

+4. Regional Arterial Management System Update

Stan Glowacki, SANDAG

Discussion/ Possible Action

An update on the Regional Arterial Management System Regional Maintenance and Support ongoing efforts and User Group activities will be provided.

+5. Effects of COVID-19 on Local Traffic Patterns Discussion

Open roundtable discussion regarding the recent impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent Stay-At-Home orders on local and regional roadway traffic. Topics to include any new traffic policies under consideration or practice, impacts of local street closures to accommodate increased bicycle and pedestrian traffic, new traffic patterns generated during quarantine, lesson learned from local activities or practices, etc.

+6. Caltrans Updates and Announcements Information

Caltrans staff will provide updates on various local programs, funding program deadlines, and announcements regarding upcoming conferences.

7. Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Briefing Information

SANTEC members will be provided with an overview of the Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) discussion items presented during the most recent CTAC meeting.

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8. Matters from Members Information

SANTEC members are encouraged to discuss additional topics of general interest.

9. Upcoming Agenda Items Discussion/ Possible Action

Members are asked to provide input to SANDAG staff on possible items for future meeting agendas.

10. Upcoming Meetings Information

The next SANTEC meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.

11. Adjournment

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Item: 2 July 16, 2020 Action Requested: Approve

February 20, 2020, Meeting Minutes

Please note: The audio file of the meeting is available on the SANDAG website, sandag.org, on the San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council (SANTEC) page.

Outgoing Chair Mario Sanchez (El Cajon) called the meeting of the SANTEC to order at 9:39 a.m.

1. Welcome and Introductions

Self-introductions were made. The attendance sheet for this meeting is included.

2. Approval of meeting minutes (Approve)

Action: Upon a motion by Vice Chair Jim Newton (Coronado) and a second by Mike Kinnard (La Mesa), the SANTEC approved the minutes from its December 19, 2019, meeting. Yes: Chair Sanchez, Vice Chair Newton, Mike Kinnard, Teala Cotter (Oceanside). No: None. Abstain: Paul Oberbauer (Chula Vista), Ryan Zellers (Del Mar), Abraham Bandegan (Encinitas), Luca Zappiello (National City), Melody Rocco (Poway), Nicholas Abboud (San Marcos), Minjie Mei (Santee), Raj Singh (Caltrans). Absent: City of Carlsbad, City of Escondido, City of Imperial Beach, City of Lemon Grove, City of Vista, City of San Diego, City of Solana Beach, County of San Diego, Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), and North County Transit District (NCTD).

3. Public Comments/Communications/Member Comments

Members of the public had the opportunity to address the SANTEC on any issue. No public comments were made.

4. Nomination and Election of SANTEC Chair and Vice Chair (Appoint)

Ellison Alegre, Senior Regional Planner, conducted elections for the 2020 term, now February 2020 to January 2021.

Ryan Zellers nominated Minjie Mei as 2020 SANTEC Vice Chair. Yes: Chair Sanchez, Vice Chair Newton, Teala Cotter, Paul Oberbauer, Abraham Bandegan, Luca Zappiello, Melody Rocco, Nicholas Abboud, Raj Singh, Duncan Hughes (City of San Diego), Zoubir Ouadah (County of San Diego), and Mark Jugar (Lemon Grove). No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: City of Carlsbad, City of Escondido, City of Imperial Beach, City of Vista, City of Solana Beach, MTS, and NCTD.

Abraham Bandegan nominated Vice Chair Newton as 2020 SANTEC Chair. Yes: Vice Chair Mei, Mario Sanchez, Teala Cotter, Paul Oberbauer, Ryan Zellers, Luca Zappiello, Melody Rocco, Nicholas Abboud, Raj Singh, Duncan Hughes, Zoubir Ouadah, and Mark Jugar. No: None. Abstain: None. Absent: City of Carlsbad, City of Escondido, City of Imperial Beach, City of Vista, City of Solana Beach, MTS, and NCTD.

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Reports

5. 2020 Membership Roster and Other Administrative Items (Discussion)

SANTEC members were asked to review the 2020 meeting schedule and membership roster and submit any changes in writing during the meeting. Information on the Form 700, which SANTEC members and alternates are required to submit for 2020, were provided.

6. Update on SB 743 and San Diego Regional Transportation Impact Study Guidelines (Discussion)

Senate Bill 743 (Steinberg, 2013) is set for implementation on July 1, 2020. A task force of the San Diego Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers has prepared revised Transportation Impact Study Guidelines for the San Diego region to incorporate SB 743. An update on recent changes was presented.

SANTEC members discussed the Transportation Impact Study Guidelines and the possibility of recommending the guidelines be formally adopted by SANTEC or SANDAG.

7. Fiberoptic Cable Sharing Agreement (Discussion)

In 2017, Caltrans District 11, Metropolitan Transit System, North County Transit District, and SANDAG entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing agencies to share unused fiberoptic strands as needed for specific projects. Raj Singh presented an overview of the MOU, which provides a regional example of interagency cooperation and collaboration considered for future regional transportation initiatives.

8. The Boulevard Bus Way (Information)

The Boulevard Bus Way is a three-mile, dedicated bus lane along El Cajon Boulevard between Park Boulevard and Fairmount Avenue in the City of San Diego. The bus lane supports MTS passengers using the Rapid 215, Route 1, and Route 6 along El Cajon Boulevard. This pilot dedicated bus lane was designed to improve transit performance, benefit local street safety, and create more sustainable communities. Everett Hauser of the City of San Diego presented an overview of the Boulevard Bus Way Project, a collaborative effort between the City of San Diego, MTS, SANDAG, and the local business improvement district.

9. California Department of Transportation Updates and Announcements (Information)

Rob Owen, Caltrans, provided members with an update on various local programs and funding program deadlines.

10. Cities/County Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Briefing (Information)

There was no February CTAC meeting.

11. Matters from Members (Information)

There were no matters from members.

12. Upcoming Agenda Items (Discussion)

SANTEC members discussed future agenda items including elements and functions under the current SANTEC Charter, which includes approving Regional Traffic Impact Study Guidelines, revising membership, revising voting weights, etc.

13. Upcoming Meetings (Information)

The next SANTEC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.

14. Adjournment

Chair Newton adjourned the meeting at 11:18 a.m.

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Meeting Start Time: 9:39 a.m. Meeting Adjourned Time: 11:19 a.m.

Confirmed Attendance at SANDAG San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council Meeting

February 20, 2020

Jurisdiction Name Attended Comments

Caltrans Rajpreet Singh Yes

Melina Pereira, Alternate No

City of Carlsbad

Vacant No

Doug Bilse, Alternate No

John Kim, Alternate No

City of Chula Vista

Eddie Flores No

Paul Oberbauer, 1st Alternate Yes

Scott Barker, 2nd Alternate No

City of Coronado Jim Newton, Chair Yes

David Johnson, Alternate No

City of Del Mar Ryan Zellers Yes

Jake Swim, Alternate No

City of El Cajon Mario Sanchez Yes

Raul Armenta, Alternate No

City of Encinitas

Abraham Bandegan Yes

Bob Goralka, 1st Alternate No

Ed Wimmer, 2nd Alternate No

City of Escondido Ali Shahzad No

Miriam Jim, Alternate No

City of Imperial Beach Henry Trang No

Jason Stack, Alternate No

City of La Mesa Michael Kinnard Yes

Philip Kern, Alternate No

City of Lemon Grove Mike James No

Mark Jugar, Alternate Yes Late

City of National City

Luca Zappiello Yes

Carla Hutchinson, 1st Alternate No

Stephen Manganiello, 2nd Alternate No

City of Oceanside David DiPierro No

Teala Cotter, Alternate Yes

City of Poway Melody Rocco Yes

Jon Collins, Alternate No

City of San Diego

Duncan Hughes Yes Late

Maureen Gardiner, 1st Alternate Yes Late

Mariana Sadek, 2nd Alternate No

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Jurisdiction Name Attended Comments

City of San Marcos Nicholas Abboud Yes

Michael Rafael, Alternate No

City of Santee Minjie Mei, Vice Chair Yes

Jeff Morgan, Alternate No

City of Vista Sam Hasenin No

Melinda Rehfeldt, Alternate No

City of Solana Beach Jim Greenstein No

Dan Goldberg, Alternate No

County of San Diego Zoubir Ouadah Yes Late

Murali Pasumarthi, Alternate No

Metropolitan Transit System Vacant N/A

Vacant, Alternate N/A

North County Transit District Vacant N/A

Vacant, Alternate N/A

Other Attendees

Rob Owen (Caltrans)

Ralph Boaz (Pillar Consulting)

Everett Hauser (City of San Diego)

Erik Ruehr (Institute of Transportation Engineers)

SANDAG Staff

Ellison Alegre

Gabe Jensen

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Item: 4 July 16, 2020 Action: Discussion/Possible Action

Regional Arterial Management System Update

Introduction

The following report provides an update on current regional maintenance and support efforts for the Regional Arterial Management System (RAMS) as well as an update on migration efforts to the Transparity platform. Operational costs of supporting and maintaining RAMS cover: (1) application support by McCain, Inc., (2) warranty for network equipment and (3) communications support.

This staff report will update members on year 8 of RAMS operations of the current regional model for ongoing RAMS support and maintenance for consideration by the CTAC.

Discussion

Regional Fund Pool

The annual cost for regional RAMS operations in FY 2020 was $236,000 for the 16 participating agencies. Based on the May 2019 CTAC recommendation, staff worked with local agencies on the transfer of funds into the regional pool established for ongoing SANDAG operations. Staff estimates that the annual operational costs will again remain flat for FY 2021. Staff provided local agencies with two options for transferring local funds to SANDAG:

1. Reprogram Local TransNet Funds via Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) Amendment –Agencies may opt to program existing local TransNet funds to cover the RAMS cost share. These agenciesprovided updated project information as part of the 2016 RTIP update cycle and are currently in theprocess of adding projects to the new 2018 RTIP.

2. Direct Payment – Agencies may also opt to fund their respective RAMS cost share with other local fundsand pay SANDAG directly. Direct payment by local agencies requires entering into an interagency fundingagreement with SANDAG.

The agency cost shares and fund transfer options for FY 2021 RAMS Operations are shown on Attachment 1. Regional RAMS operations efforts were included in the approved FY 2021 SANDAG Budget and Overall Work Program (OWP) under ITS Operations (OWP No. 3311000).

Transparity and ICMS Integration

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been significant challenges to completing the remaining FY 2020 agency transitions to Transparity. Staff has shifted focus to completing any off-premises work that was possible throughout the last quarter of FY 2020. This includes completing the interface between Transparity to ICMS, as well deployment of the Transparity hub that will allow signal timing data to be shared regionally. This work is scheduled for completion in Q1 of FY 2021. The work to transition the remaining will commence as soon as possible with respect to COVID-19 mandates and local agency availability.

Key Staff Contacts: Stan Glowacki, (619) 710-4044, stan.glowacki@sandag.org Alex Estrella, (619) 699-1928, alex.estrella@sandag.org Ellison Alegre, (619) 699-0729, ellison.alegre@sandag.org

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Travel on our Freeways Since the COVID-19 Orders Began

May 2020

Key FindingsTwo measures of the amount of traffic on our freeways are available to track over time – VMT and the number of vehicles on our roads, or daily traffic volumes. From mid-March to mid-April 2020, vehicles traveled almost 434 million miles on our eight local freeways on weekdays, which was 44% lower than the more than 769 million miles traveled in 2019. The greatest decreases in VMT were on State Route 163, down 52%, and Interstate 5 (I-5), down 50%.

On March 19, 2020, a statewide stay at home order was issued to protect the health and well-being of Californians. During this time, daily travel on San Diego regional freeways has been drastically reduced, either because San Diegans are working from home or are not working at all.

In this InfoBit, SANDAG analyzes the differences in travel patterns between mid-March and mid-April 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019. SANDAG will continue to monitor the information throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: Performance Measurement System (PeMS), Caltrans

Change in weekday VMT mid-March to mid-April 2019 to 2020

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Weekday vehicle miles traveled (VMT) on local freeways decreased by 44%

Did you Know?When comparing traffic changes between mid-March and mid-April 2020 (compared to 2019)

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Daily traffic volumes at a variety of high traffic spots dropped an average of 41%

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Traffic speeds during peak periods averaged 30 mph higher

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Agenda Item No. 5 SANTEC

July 16, 2020

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Travel on our Freeways Since the COVID-19 Orders Began

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When examining eight of the busiest areas in the County’s freeway system, the average daily traffic volume during the four-week period in 2020 was down an average of 41% with drops ranging from 34% at northbound I-5 and E Street to 51% at southbound I-5 at Manchester Avenue.

In addition, because of the significant reduction in freeway traffic, travel speeds during peak period travel times have increased. Across the eight locations examined, the speed during peak periods was 30 mph higher in mid-March to mid-April 2020, compared to 2019, with the greatest difference at northbound I-805 and I-15 where speeds increased an average of 49 mph.

Southbound I-5 at Manchester Avenue -51% daily traffic volumes

Speed at peak period 35 mph higher

Northbound I-805 at Governor Drive -44% daily traffic volumes

Speed at peak period 37 mph higher

Eastbound I-8 at Waring Road -41% daily traffic volumes

Speed at peak period 29 mph higher

Northbound I-805 at I-15 -37% daily traffic volumes

Speed at peak period 49 mph higher

Northbound I-5 at E Street -34% daily traffic volumes

Speed at peak period 19 mph higher

Westbound SR 52 at Mast Blvd -37% daily traffic volumes

Speed at peak period 28 mph higher

Eastbound SR 78 at Barham Drive -38% daily traffic volumes

Speed at peak period 31 mph higher

Southbound I-15 at Deer Springs Road -42% daily traffic volumes

Speed at peak period 15 mph higher

SOURCE: Performance Measurement System (PeMS), Caltrans

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An Update on Freeway Travel since the COVID-19 Orders Began: Two Months of Statistics

May 2020

Key FindingsTwo measures of the amount of traffic on our freeways are available to track over time – vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and the number of vehicles on our roads, or daily traffic volumes.

From mid-April to mid-May 2020, vehicles traveled almost 460 million miles on our eight local freeways on weekdays. While this is 40% lower than the 770 million miles traveled in 2019, it is higher than the previous month, when 434 million miles were traveled (a figure which is 44% lower than the same time period in 2019).

Vehicles traveled about 26 million more miles on freeways from mid-April to mid-May 2020 than they did from mid-March to mid-April 2020, resulting in a jump of 6%.

On March 19, 2020, a statewide stay home order was issued to protect the health and well-being of Californians. Since then, daily travel on San Diego regional freeways has been drastically reduced because San Diegans are working from home or are not working at all. In early May, SANDAG analyzed the differences in travel patterns between mid-March and mid-April 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. This updated InfoBit includes additional data through mid-May 2020.

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Change in weekday VMT mid-March to mid-April and mid-April to mid-May 2019 to 2020

The total average daily traffic volume hit its lowest point the 2nd week of April.

Did you know?Despite the stay home order, travel on the region’s freeways did not stop.

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The number of vehicle miles traveled increased from mid-April to mid-May, as compared to the previous 4 week period.

The average peak period speed at eight local hot spots continued to be significantly faster during the past 4 weeks, even though traffic was increasing.

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Travel on our Freeways since the COVID-19 Orders Began

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How have daily freeway traffic volumes changed week to week during this eight-week period? As the figure below shows, when examining eight hot spots on the region’s freeway system (described in Figure 3), the average daily traffic volumes decreased from the first week to the fourth week, but have increased every week since.

Due to the significant reduction in freeway traffic, travel speeds during peak period travel times have increased. While daily traffic volumes have increased during the most recent four weeks, traffic was still moving 29 mph faster in mid-April to mid-May 2020 on average, compared to 2019.

As the San Diego region’s economy gradually reopens, traffic on our freeway system is beginning to increase, although it is still significantly lower when compared to the same time in 2019. SANDAG will continue to monitor regional economic measures and evaluate telecommuting rates and how they may relate to regional long-term planning.

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Average Decreases in Daily Traffic Volumes at Eight Freeway Hotspots Mid-March to Mid-May 2019 and 2020

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An Update on Freeway Travel Since the Stay Home Order Began: Three Months of Statistics

June 2020

Key FindingsSANDAG used two measures to track freeway activity: VMT and the number of vehicles on our roads, or daily traffic volumes.

During Month 3 of the stay home order, vehicles traveled more than 514 million miles on our eight local freeways on weekdays. While this is 30% lower than the 730 million miles traveled compared to the same time in 2019, it is higher than Months 1 and 2, where nearly 434 (19% lower than in Month 3) and 460 (12% lower than in Month 3) million miles were traveled.

When comparing the three months analyzed, the greatest decrease in VMT was on SR 163 and I-5.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 19, 2020, a statewide stay home order was issued to protect the health and well-being of Californians. During the first month following the stay home order, when San Diegans were working from home or were not working at all, there were drastic impacts to weekday travel patterns. More recently, as the statewide orders have allowed counties to move into different phased reopening procedures, people are traveling more. In May, SANDAG released two InfoBits analyzing eight freeway traffic hot spots in the region. In the reports, SANDAG analyzed the differences in weekday travel patterns between mid-March and mid-April 2020 (Month 1), and between mid-April and mid-May 2020 (Month 2), compared to the same periods in 2019. This new report continues this analysis, looking at the next four weeks of data between mid-May and June 5, 2020 (Month 3).

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Change in weekday VMT mid-March to early June 2019 to 2020

Average daily traffic volume was down 21% the first week in June, versus the 50% drop when it was at its lowest the second week in April.

Did you know?Despite the stay home order, travel on the San Diego region’s freeways did not stop, and has been increasing.

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The number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) increased in Month 3, up 19% since the stay home order took effect in Month 1.

The average peak period speed at the eight local hot spots analyzed continued to be significantly faster in Month 3, compared to last year, even though traffic continued to increase.

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How have daily freeway traffic volumes changed week to week during the past three months? As the figure below shows, when examining eight of the region’s freeway hot spots (described in Figure 3), the average daily traffic volumes decreased 27% from the first week to 50% in the fourth week, but have increased every week since, with volumes decreasing 21% in the first week of June (Week 12).

Due to the significant reduction in freeway traffic, travel speeds during peak period travel times have increased. While daily traffic volumes have increased in Month 3, traffic was still moving 27 mph faster on average, compared to the same timeframe in 2019. This increase was 30 mph faster in Month 1 and 29 mph faster in Month 2.

As the region continues to monitor and respond to the current public health situation, freeway traffic patterns will be affected. As it does, SANDAG will track these and other data and the effects on the region’s long-term planning efforts.

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Average Decreases in Daily Traffic Volumes at Eight Freeway Hotspots Mid-March to Early June 2019 and 2020

Source: Performance Measurement System (PeMS), Caltrans

Source: Performance Measurement System (PeMS), Caltrans

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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 11 DISTRICT LOCAL ASSISTANCE ENGINEER (DLAE) UPDATES

San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council (SANTEC) July 16, 2020

Inactive Projects Projects must be billed within the specified and agreed-upon timeframe to avoid de-obligation of funds. As of June 19, 2020, the INACTIVE and FUTURE Inactive list was updated. Action is required by these cities: Coronado, Encinitas, National City, and San Diego. August 20, 2020 is the next deadline to submit Inactive invoices. District 11 must receive accurate and complete invoices to prevent de-obligation of federal funds! Verify on the “Inactive” link shown below for Inactive Project dates. Note: An invoice is not cleared from either “Inactive” or “Future Inactive” lists until paid by the State Controller’s Office. Provided local agencies adhere to the format described in Chapter 5 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), invoices typically are paid by check within 60 days of receipt (or 50 days if paid through Electronic Funds Transfer). A complete list of Inactive Projects is online at this webpage – https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/projects/inactive-projects

Summer 2020 Deadlines: Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 5 Call for Projects The California Transportation Commission call for Active Transportation Program (ATP) projects began March 25, 2020. The extended deadline was July 15, 2020 for “Quick-Build” ATP Projects. September 15, 2020 is the new deadline for all other ATP project types. Check this link for all available details, including a revised schedule – https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/active-transportation-program/cycle5

September 4, 2020 – Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Call for Projects Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) announced the local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10 Call for Projects on May 5, 2020. The application deadline is September 4, 2020. For additional information on the HSIP Cycle 10, please see the following link – https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/hsip/2020/hsipcycle10announcement.pdf

Resources and presentations from the recent Webinar are now posted through the following link – http://www.localassistanceblog.com/2020/06/13/new-resources-hsip-cycle-10-webinar

January 31, 2020: Federal Fiscal Year 19/20 Requests for Authorization/Obligation – PAST DUE! Funding Requests for Authorization (RFA) during this federal fiscal year were due by January 31, 2020. Please continue to transmit all RFA submittals and minimize delay in obtaining fund authorizations.

Note the Obligation Authority (OA) funds for redistribution are dwindling faster than in prior years. Also, make sure that funds are programmed appropriately.

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Agenda Item No. 6, SANTEC, July 16, 2020

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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 11 DISTRICT LOCAL ASSISTANCE ENGINEER (DLAE) UPDATES

San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council (SANTEC) July 16, 2020

New Invoice Form Required – Effective Immediately In January 2020, Caltrans updated the new invoice form to incorporate many suggestions from staff and local agencies. Please transmit all invoices on this new LAPM Exhibit 5-A. These following links have details with instructions - https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/projects/local-agency-invoice-process https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=LAPM5A

For questions, please contact either the assigned Local Area Engineer or the Local Assistance Program Support Analyst, Alma Sanchez, via email at Alma.Sanchez@dot.ca.gov or by phone: 619-278-3735.

Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) Requirement Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 (around April 2022) will require a mandatory Local Roadway Safety Plan (or the equivalent) from any agency applying for HSIP project funds. Details regarding this requirement are available through the following link – https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/highway-safety-improvement-program/local-roadway-safety-plans

Preparation Schedule for California Transportation Commission (CTC) Allocation Requests Please review the following schedule of deadlines to send allocation request packages for California Transportation Commission (CTC) approval by the July 2020 CTC meeting. When possible, do not wait to submit requests. All documents must be received by the Caltrans District 11 Office at least two months prior to the preferred CTC meeting date. Friday, August 14, 2020 is the next deadline (for the meeting on October 14-15, 2020).

Per the Interim Timely Use of Funds Policy (officially adopted at the May 13-14, 2020 CTC meeting), project components that are programmed in Fiscal Year 2019-20 that have not yet allocated:

The deadline to request an allocation was extended from the June 24-25, 2020 CTC meeting to the December 2-3, 2020 CTC meeting.

Under this new Interim Timely Use of Funds Policy, any agencies that need extensions past the extended December deadline will need to submit new time extension requests for consideration at CTC meetings in October or December 2020.

In addition, per the Interim Timely Use of Funds Policy, projects that received a construction allocation (capital and/or support) at the October 2019, December 2019, or January 2020 Commission meetings:

The contract award deadline will be revised to allow 12 months to award instead of six months. Agencies require no additional action for this extension.

Further information is in a list of “Frequently Asked Questions” available online at the following link –

https://catc.ca.gov/-/media/ctc-media/documents/reports-resources/resources/2020413-interim-timely-use-funds-policy-faq-a11y.pdf

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2020 PREPARATION SCHEDULECALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (CTC) MEETINGS

AGENDA ITEM(S) DUE DATESPrepared by:

OFFICE OF CTC LIAISONDIVISION OF TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMMING

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

As of:August 2019

2020California Transportation

Commission (CTC)

Meeting Schedule

Local Agency Submits Off System

Funds Requests, Program

Amendments, and Time Extensions to Caltrans Districts

District Submits

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Jan 29-30 - Sacramento Area Mon, Dec 2, 19 Mon, Dec 9, 19 Fri, Dec 13, '19 Fri, Dec 20, '19 Tue, Dec 24, '19

Mar 25-26 - Santa Barbara Mon, Jan 27, 20 Mon, Feb 3, 20 Mon, Feb 10, '20 Wed, Feb 19, '20 Thu, Feb 20, '20

May 13-14 - San Diego Mon, Mar 16, 20 Mon, Mar 23, 20 Mon, Mar 30, '20 Wed, Apr 8, '20 Thu, Apr 9, '20

June 24-25 - Sacramento Area Mon, Apr 27, 20 Mon, May 4, 20 Mon, May 11, '20 Wed, May 20, '20 Thu, May 21, '20

Aug 12-13 - Oakland Mon, Jun 15, 20 Mon, Jun 22, 20 Mon, Jun 29, '20 Wed, Jul 8, '20 Thu, Jul 9, '20

Oct 14-15 - Central Valley Mon, Aug 17, 20 Mon, Aug 24, 20 Mon, Aug 31, '20 Wed, Sep 9, '20 Thu, Sep 10, '20

Dec 2-3 - Riverside Mon, Oct 5, 20 Mon, Oct 12, 20 Mon, Oct 19, '20 Wed, Oct 28, '20 Thu, Oct 29, '20

* No Scheduled Meeting in: February, April, July, September and November

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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 11 DISTRICT LOCAL ASSISTANCE ENGINEER (DLAE) UPDATES

San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council (SANTEC) July 16, 2020

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Temporary Exception for Requiring “Wet” Signatures on Invoices The current process of requiring wet signatures on invoice documents in order to process for payment is temporarily exempted. Until further notice, scanned copies of invoices will be accepted. For questions, please contact either the assigned Local Area Engineer or the Local Assistance Program Support Analyst, Alma Sanchez, via email at Alma.Sanchez@dot.ca.gov or by phone: 619-278-3735.

Division of Local Assistance Blog (LAB) – http://www.localassistanceblog.com The Caltrans Local Assistance Blog (LAB) provides clarity on issues and contributes to the successful delivery of transportation projects using federal resources.

Construction Contract Administration Guidance Construction on critical transportation infrastructure and most public works is designated an “essential service” by the U.S Department of Homeland Security. Check this link for general guidance on potential impacts to current and upcoming (awarded) projects – http://www.localassistanceblog.com/2020/04/08/construction-contract-administration-guidance-covid-19/ For questions, please contact the Local Area Engineer, Ben Guerrero: 619-220-5485.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Running Tally Procedure: Office Bulletin (OB) 20-02 For projects awarded after March 1, 2020, when submitting an invoice for reimbursement that includes a payment to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), no later than the 10th of the following month, the prime contractor/consultant shall email a complete LAPM Exhibit 9-F: DBE Running Tally of Payments to business.support.unit@dot.ca.gov (with a copy to local administering agencies). Caltrans Division of Local Assistance OB 20-02 has further details available through the following link – https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/ob/2020/ob20-02.pdf

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract Goal Calculation and Good Faith Efforts (GFE) Review Procedures: Office Bulletin (OB) 19-03 Caltrans Division of Local Assistance released OB 19-03, effective November 22, 2019, which implements LAPM Exhibit 9-D, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract Goal Methodology by setting DBE contract goals and providing simplified responsibilities for all stakeholders. The following link has further details – https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/local-assistance/documents/ob/2019/ob19-03.pdf Quality Assurance Program (QAP) – Documentation Expiring 2020 or 2021! The schedule on the following page lists due dates for all eligible agencies in San Diego County. As a reminder, Quality Assurance Program (QAP) approval is expiring within one year for SANDAG, as well as the cities of El Cajon and San Diego. Poway, Solana Beach, and the Port of San Diego must have QAP approval if federal funds are anticipated for future projects.

Updated QAP packages must be submitted to the Local Area Engineers ASAP. Otherwise, no funding for Construction authorization requests will be processed.

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Agency QAP Current QAP Expires Additional Comments

City of Carlsbad 2/23/2017 2/23/2022

City of Chula Vista 10/17/2019 10/17/2024

City of Coronado 10/15/2019 10/15/2024

City of Del Mar 2/28/2020 2/28/2025

City of El Cajon 9/13/2015 9/13/2020

City of Encinitas 12/11/2019 12/11/2024

City of Escondido 4/13/2020 4/13/2025

City of Imperial Beach 7/9/2024

City of La Mesa 10/10/2019 10/10/2024

City of Lemon Grove 11/7/2019 11/7/2024

City of National City 10/10/2019 10/10/2024

City of Oceanside 2/12/2020 2/12/2025

City of Poway

City of San Diego 5/14/2016 5/14/2021

City of San Marcos 1/31/2020 1/31/2025

City of Santee 10/10/2019 10/10/2024

City of Solana Beach

City of Vista 5/12/2020 5/12/2025

County of San Diego 10/31/2019 10/31/2024

SD Association of Govts. 3/11/2016 3/11/2021

Port of San Diego

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM (QAP)Updated on 7/7/2020 by A. Sanchez

7/9/2019

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California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 11 DISTRICT LOCAL ASSISTANCE ENGINEER (DLAE) UPDATES

San Diego Regional Traffic Engineers Council (SANTEC) July 16, 2020

Architectural & Engineering Contract Procurement Training Webinar Recording Now Available This recording of a recently delivered class is now available online. Training focuses on Chapter 10 of the LAPM and provides an overview of step-by-step procedures that local agencies must follow to select and procure Architectural & Engineering service contracts related to State and federal aid highway projects. Click this link for the recording – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtJGAzh1iJc&feature=youtu.be

LAPM Ex. 10-C: New Online Process for Submission (Link to Details and the Instructions) A new online database entry replaces the traditional way of completing a LAPM Exhibit 10-C – http://www.localassistanceblog.com/2020/01/14/new-online-submission-process-exhibit-10-c

Subsidized Classes for Local Agencies The California Local Technical Assistance Program is a jointly funded effort between Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration to provide local governments with training, information, technology and direct assistance to help transportation infrastructure. Upcoming courses are listed at the following link – http://californialtap.org/index.cfm?pid=1077

Send any questions to the California Local Technical Assistance Program Center: californialtap@csus.edu

For questions about additional training opportunities, please contact the District 11 Local Assistance Training Coordinator, Alma Sanchez, via email at Alma.Sanchez@dot.ca.gov or by phone: 619-278-3735.

Title VI Nondiscrimination Program A reminder that local agencies shall comply with all Title VI requirements. See LAPM Section 9.2, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) and Related Statutes: Title VI and the additional nondiscrimination requirements are applicable to all programs and activities administered by a recipient, in addition to programs receiving federal financial assistance, due to the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987. Nondiscrimination provisions apply to all programs and activities of federal-aid recipients, subrecipients, and contractors, regardless of tier (49 CFR part 21). The requirements include providing and maintaining the following, as detailed in LAPM Section 9.2: Title VI Nondiscrimination Statement, Assurances (as part of the Master Agreement and Program Supplement Agreement), Designation of a Title VI Coordinator, Complaint Procedures, Data Collection, Training, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) accessibility, Dissemination of Information, Contracts and Agreements, Environmental Justice, Public Hearings and Meetings, Right-of-Way activities, Construction Contract Compliance, Monitoring, and others. Note that an agency is subject to Title VI program and compliance review at any time. Please note this new link, with guidance to local agencies for Title VI complaints - https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/guidance-and-oversight/title-vi

2020 Updates for Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) and LA Program Guidelines (LAPG) Please refer to the following page with links to this latest documentation for 2020.

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2020 Updates! – Local Assistance ProceduresManual and Program GuidelinesJanuary 13, 2020 by Caltrans Division of Local Assistance

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance has released the 2020 Local Assistance ProceduresManual (LAPM) and 2020 updates to the Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG). Allchanges to the LAPM and LAPG have been documented in Local Programs Procedures 19-01 (LPP 19-01) and can be viewed here.

The LAPM helps California local agencies scope, organize, design, construct and maintaintheir public transportation facilities when participating in Federal Highway Administration(FHWA) funded federal-aid or state funding. The manual describes the processes,procedures, documents, authorizations, approvals and certi�cations required in order toreceive federal-aid and/or state funds for many types of local transportation projects.

2020 Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM)2020 Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM)

To view the 2020 LAPM in its entirety, click here.To view the 2020 LAPM by individual chapter, click here.

The LAPG provides local project sponsors with a complete description of the federal andstate programs available for �nancing local public transportation-related facilities. Eachprogram is discussed in detail by chapter and addresses such topics as: project eligibility,project selection process, funding levels, key decision makers, signi�cant dates, relevantstatutory references and related publications.

2020 Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG)2020 Local Assistance Program Guidelines (LAPG)

To view the 2020 updates to the LAPG, click here.

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