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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-02-15; City Council; 4077; Advisory Group to Division of Mass TransportationI U February 15, 1977 C. Atty. QfA Public Works _ C. 1•f�, _ ..._ ADVISORY GROUP TO DIVISION OF MASS TRANSPORTATION :i'i: Ci ,_ J .�' •r i1 � . is �.•r Senate Bill 1879 (Mills), Statutes of 1976, was approved and incorporated into State Code as Chapter 1349. The bill authorized the State Department of Transportation to implement 3-year demon- stration projects -to encourage ground public transit services along the Sacramento -Stockton -San Francisco and the Los Angeles -San Diego corridors. In implementing these projects, the department is required to seek assistance of advisory groups consisting of representatives appointed by the Secretary from various specified entities. Carlsbad has been asked to designate a representative from the Council. The projects undertaken by CalTrans shall be comprised of three elements: 1. Administration and evaluation - This utilizes the efforts of the advisory groups being appointed. 2. Low -capital intensive improvement programs such as improvement of existing railroad track and passenger facilities. 3. Operating assistance such as additional passenger rail service or the provision of feeder bus service from population centers to rail terminals. The first meeting of the advisory group is scheduled for "larch. EXHIBIT Department of Transporation letter of January 26, 1977 RECOM14ENDATION That the Mayor appoint a representative from the City'Council to the Division of Mass Transportation Advisory Group. Council Action:, 2-15-77 It was agreed that Councilman Skotnicki serve on the Division Mass Transportation Advisory Group. STATE OF CALIFORNIA--BUSINESS AND TRANSPORTATION AGENCY EDMUND G. BROWN JR." Governor DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ✓,: DIVISION OF MASS TRANSPORTATION 31-',�d',• 1120 N STREET ,,rA .4. SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA 9581A b "`�� (916) 445-3175 ':R1977 January 26, 1977 The City Council City Hall Carlsbad, CA 92008 Gentlemen: ]RCECEI 'V ED-. JAN 1 1977 ' E CITY OF CARLSBAD Engineering Department You are invited to designate a representative to an advisory group to assist the Division of Mass Transportation in the administration, implementation, marketing and evaluation of transportation demonstra- tion projects in the Los Angeles -San Diego corridor. The appointment of advisory groups for this purpose is required by Section 2172 of Senate Bill 1879, Statutes of 1976. The major responsibility of the advisory group will be to react to the proposals for projects that are described in the Intercity Cor- ridor Demonstration Program sections of the Bill (Sections 9-12). A copy of SB 1879 is attached for your reference. Because you are familiar with the transportation needs in this corridor, your help will be valuable to this endeavor. Meetings will be held at central locations and will be called as necessary throughout the term of the project. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. I encourage your acceptance of this invitation by February 11, 1977, so that the first meeting may be called in March, 1977. At that meeting, the Bill will be explained. If you have questions, please call Charles Welches or Rich Trimble at (916) 322-5480. Sincerely, Harry L. Parrish Assistant Director for Mass Transportation Attachment 1200 ELM AVENUE �r TELEPHONE: CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008 (14) 729.1181 Cifp of Carl.�bab February 16, 1977 Harry L. P�rrish Assistant irector for Mass Trans ortation 1120 'N' Street Sacramento, California 95814 At the February 15, 1977 meeting of the Carlsbad City Council, Councilman Anthony J. Skotnicki was appointed as the representative to the Division of Mass Trans- portation Advisory Group. This appointment is in response to your letter of January 26, 1977 indicating the appointment of advisory groups for this purpose is required by Section 2172 of Senate Bill 1879, Statutes of 1976. i ROBERT C. FRAZEEt, Mayor RCF:ar cc: Public Works Director Councilman Skotnicki City Manager