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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
TITLE:
PROPOSITION A - NOVEMBER 1987 BALLOT
City Council adopt Resolution No. 92q7 endorsing Proposition A on the November
1987 ballot.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Proposition A is identified as "the San Diego Transportation Improvement Program."
Proposition A is designed to provide key transportation improvements to the San
Diego region which have been stalled by the lack of adequate funding from existing
Federal, State and local sources. The purpose of Proposition A is to reduce traffic
congestion by funding major, regional highway improvements, expand bus and trolley
service and improve the condition of local streets.
The San Diego region's voters are being asked, through Proposition A, to approve
a half percent local sales tax, and designate the revenue for transportation improve-
ments. The extra half cent per dollar on taxable purchases will spread the cost of
improvements among everyone who uses the system - visitors, businesses and resi-
dents. The revenue will be allocated equally to highways, public transit and local
streets and roads.
The half cent sales tax will raise about $2.29-billion over twenty years.
of Carlsbad's estimated allocation is about $17.57-million. These monies will be used
to supplement locally generated funds and specifically are not to replace private
developers' funding, which has been, or will be, committed for any project as
stated in Proposition A.
The City
FISCAL IMPACT:
If Proposition A passes in November, there will be a positive impact on Carlsbad's
transportation system as well as the region's tre:ioporiation system. If Proposition
A does not pass, major improvements to the transportation system will continue to
lag behind need, and the local and regional quality of life will deteriorate.
EXHl B ITS:
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Proposition A: The San Diego Transportation Improvement Program -
SANDAC Information Paper.
AB 8893 - Carlsbad's "Recommended Projects for SANDAC's Local Transportation
Sales Tax, 1987 Transportation Improvement Program, and 1987 Federal Highway
Act.
3. Resolution No. 92L/?.
EXHIBIT 1
The San Diego Transportation /mprovement Program
The Probkm; Until recently, transportation in the San Diego region has always been ahead of the tratf ic. The quality of our highways,
public transit, and local streets and roads made it easy to move people, goods, and services throughout the region. It made easy access a
key characteristic of the quality of life enjoyed in the region. But the entire system is being slowed by a major problem. More trips are being
made on the system at the same time that fewer improvements can be made to it. Key improvements to each part of the system have
been stalled by lack of adequate funding from existing federal, state, and local sources. These sources have strictly defined uses and
provide little if any funding for the projects that are needed most to reduce traffic congestion, expand bus and trolley service, and improve
the condition of local roadways. And the longer these projects are delayed, the more the system - and our quality of life - will deteriorate.
The Propose/; To allow for immediate action on these projects, the region's voters are being asked to approve a 1 /2 percent local
sales tax and designate the revenue for transportation improvements. The extra half cent per dollar on taxable purchases will help spread
the cost of the improvements among everyone who uses the system -visitors. businesses. and residents. It will raise about $2.25 billion
over twenty years through a source tied to the region's strong economy. The revenue will be allocated equally!o the three major parts of
the system: highways, public transit. and local streets and roads. It also will provide $1 million per year for bicycle routes In all cases, it will
be used only for the specific purposes approved by the region's voters.
Highway Improvements: One-third of the revenue will provide $750 million for essential highway Vrajects that will help reduce
future freeway congestion by more than half. It will be combined with $85 million from other sources to widen and construct over60 miles
of highway. The proposed projects and their total estimated cost are listed below.
Route 52 .................. .$240 million
Route 54 ................... .$90 million
Route 56 .................... $65 million
Route 56 .................... $10 million
Route 76 .................. .$lo0 million
Route 78 .................... $40 million
Route 78 Corridor Reserve .... $40 million
Route 125.. ................. $90 million
Route 125 ................. .$l35 million
Project Reserve Fund ........ $25 million
Construct 8.6 miles of initial 4-lane freeway from Tierrasanta to Santee
Widen South Bay Freeway (5.0 miles) to 8 lanes including Route 125 interchange
Upgrade initial city arterial (9.0 miles) to a 4-and 6-lane freeway between 1-5 and 1-1 5.
with no expenditure of Proposition A funds in a designated future urbanizing area
Widen Poway Road grade (2.7 miles) to 4 lanes from Espola Road to Route 67
(cost sharing project)
Widen to 4 lanes (1 4.6 miles) from Frontier Drive in Oceanside to 1-1 5
Widen freeway to 6 lanes (1 6.5 miles) from 1-5 to 1-1 5
Reserve for highway-related interchange and arterial improvements and additional
Route 78 widening
Construct 3.5 miles of 8-lane freeway between SR54 and SR94
Construct 3.8 miles of 6-lane freeway from Grossmont Summit to. Route 52
Route location. right-of-way protection. environmental work
Public Transit Improvements: One-third of th? revenue will provide $750 million for bus, trolley, and commuter rail
improvements. It will be combined with $1 90 million from other sources to add about 35 miles to the trolley system and provide commuter
rail service on about 65 miles of existing train tracks. It also will be used to expand bus, trolley. and dial-a-ride service and to reduce the
price of a monthly transit pass for seniors. the disabled. and students. The proposed projects and their total estimated cost are listed
below.
Trolley Extensions ........... $55 million Old Town Line - 2.8 miles from downtown San Diego to Old Town $35 million Santee Extension - 3.3 miles from El Cajon to Santee
$150 million Mission Valley Line - 5.6 miles from Old Town to the Stadium $130 million Mid-Coast Line - 12.1 miles from Old Town to N University City
$150 million Mission Valley Line - 6 0 miles from Stadium to La Mesa $100 million North Coast Line - 3.8 miles from N. University City to North City West
Commuter Rail Service ..... .$130 million 43 miles from downtown San Diego to Oceanside and 22.3 miles from
Oceanside io Escondido
Express Bus & Other
Service Improvements ....... $150 million New and expanded commuter express bus, trolley, local bus. and dial-a-ride services;
Project Reserve Fund ....... .$40 million Right-of-way protection. project studies. environmental work
reduced price monthly pass for seniors, the disabled. students
local Streets and Roads Improvements: One-thiro of the revenue will provide $750 million to improve and mainiain ih?
region's 6,400 miles of local roadways. It will be used to reduce the backlog of local maintenance and reconstruction projects as well as
for new construction. Each city and the County will receive an allocation based two-thirds on population and one-third on miles of
maintained roadway, with an annual base of $50,000 Eligible projects will be identified in five-year improvement programs prepared
annually by each local government The projects will be selected through a process that includes extensive public participation.
rhe Procedure: Proposition A will go before the region's voters on November 3,1987. If approved by a majority, the half percent sales
tax increase will go into effect in April 1988 and continue for no more than twenty years. It will be administered by the San Diego County
Regional Transportation Commission. To avoid the need for a new government agency, the Board of Directors of the San Diego
Association of Governments (SANDAG) will serve as the Commission (SANDAG's Board is composed of elected officialsfrom each of
the region's cities and the County ) The Commission will hold regular, public meetings to review eligible projects and approve allocations.
It also is authorized to issue bonds to accelerate work on major c.apital projects.
For more information, call or write. SANDAG, 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 524. San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 236-5300
Sutl IHr<t!c, IlS! )(-lAl'l( 1s ()I; c;< )\'I." 31 l<S'I?3 San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission
How JIII It Improve local atrm8tr mnd r08d.t
The measure will provide about $750 million to reduce the backlog of maintenance and reconstruction projects and to make other
local roadways. Each city and the unincorp -. ted area will receive an allocation based
two-thirds on population and one-third on miles of maintained roadway, with an annual base of. ,,OOO. This allocation will be used in addition
to, not instead of,the fundsfrom local governmenfs for local transportation projects. Eligible projects will be selected through a process that . will include extensive public participation. They will be identified in five-year improvement programs prepared annually by each local
Qovernment. The 1986 population, roadway mileage, and estimated allocations for the cities and unincorporated area are a$follows:
'
. imlprovements on the region's 6.400 mile
1986
Population
Maintained
Roadway
Mileage
Estimated
Allocation'
(in $1,000'~)
Carlsbad
Chula Vista
Coronado
Del Mar
El Cajon
Encinitas
Escondido
Imperial Beach
La Mesa
Lemon Grove
National City
Oceanside
Poway
San Diego
San Marcos
Santee
Solana Beach
Vista -
County unincorporated area
Regional Total
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48,872
11 6,325
19,462
5,097
81,752
48,564
79,605
24,918
51,785
21,798 55,408
96,553
37,947
1,002.895
20,902
49,258
14,241
46,746
344.041
2,166,169
146.4
21 9.8
40.6
22.5
183.2
138.6
236.6
42.6
129.1 64.8
90.9
278.2 127.1
2,393.0
95.9
114.9
40.8
148.4
1,886.3
6,399.7 -
17,570
35,540
6,920
3,000
26,370
17,200
27.920
8,230
17,570
8.370 16,930
33,310
14,380
31 7,740
9,350
16.460
5,760
17,170
150.220
$750,000
Revenue estimated for planning purposes only. Revenue distribution will be updated annually using current population and maintained
roadway mileage.
Will It replmce funds from prlv8te developer8t
No. Praposition A specifically states' "Revenues provided from this measure shall not be used to replace private developer funding which has
been or will be committed for any project."
How were the project8 In the measure mlectod?
The projects in the measure were selected based on the needs identified in the Regional Transportation Plan. This plan is prepared by
SANDAG on behalf of the region's local governments. It covers total transportation needs over twenty years. It estaSlishes priorities and
c~nsens~s regarding the llming and funding of improvements. It is recognized by federal, state, and local agencies as the official
transportation plan for the San Diego region.
Who prapoud the mmaaure?
The measure was proposed by SANDAG's Board of Directors acting as the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission. It was
developed through a special task force that included elected officials, planners, and interested citizens from all parts of the region. This group
examined the funding problem and alternative solutions for over a year before recommending the sales tax increase.
Why wman't iocml 98s tmx increase recommended?
The existing gas tax is 18 cents per gallon. Due to increasedfuel efficiency in cars as well as inflation, it would take an additional 20cents per
gallon to raise $2.25 billion overtwenty years This increase would raise the total gasoline tax inthe region to at least 38 cents per gallon. Tne
sales tax increase adds only a half cent 10 the six cent sales tax on purchases made in the region. It will spread the cost of transportation
improvements among everyone who uses the system-households, businesses, and tourists. In contrast to a gas tax. the sales tax revenue
a!so will grow rather than shrink with inflation.
How wlll tho me88ure be mdmlnlstered?
The measure will be administered by the SANDAG Board, acting as the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission. This
arrangement will avoid the need for a new government agency and minimize administrative costs The Commission will hold regular, public
meetings to review eligible projects and approve allocations. It also is authorized to issue bonds to accelerate work on major capital projects.
When would the meraure go into effect?
If approved by a majority of the region's voters on November 3,1987, the measure will go into effect on April 1,1988. It will continue for no
more than twenty years.
Where I8 more Information rvmiimble?
For more information and a copy of the detailed expenditure plan for the measure, call SANDAG at 61 9/236-5300
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1 E PT. 4- I AND 1987 FEDERAL HIGHWAY ACT ICITY MGR.~
TITLE. RECOMMENDED PROJECTS FOR SANDAG'S
'LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX, 1987
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review list of proposed projects for SANDAG's Local
T ransport at ion Sales Tax Proposal and 1987 Regional
Transportat ion Improvement Program including FAU funded projects
from the proposed 1987 Federal Highway Act. No formal Council
action is required at this time.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Staff submits for the City Council's review a status report on
three (3) areas of potential funding sources for future City
projects.
SANDAG'S HALF-PERCENT (1/2X) SALES TAX PROPOSAL
In a letter dated October 8, 1986, Mr. Lee F. Hultgren, Director
of Transportation of the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG), requested a list of proposed Carlsbad projects to be
funded by SANDAG's half percent (1/2%) sales tax proposal. The
November, 1987 county-wide election will include a SANDAG
sponsored half percent (1/2b) local sales tax ballot measure for
. local and Tegional transportation needs. Staff was requested to
assemble a list of future Carlsbad projects qualified for this
funding resource if available. Staff subsequently assembled and
submitted on November 3, 1986 to SANDAG the following list of
future projects:
La Costa Avenue Widening,
El Camino Real to 1-5
$ 6,000,000
Bridge over 1-5 at Palomar Airport Road 4,105,000
Bridge over 1-5 at La Costa 'Avenue
Bridge over 1-5 at Poinsettia Lane
Tamarack Avenue, Jefferson to
Carlsbad Boulevard
Olivenhain Road Widening, Rancho Santa
Fe Road to El Camino Real
Bridge over ATSF Railroad at Palomar Airport Road
4,312,000
4,000,000
1,900,000
Bridge over ATSF Railroad at Poinsettia Lane
Total of Submitted Projects
3,000,000
2,400,000
1 I 500,000
$27,217,000
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Page Two of Agenda Bill No. gfu
SANDAG's estimate of Carlsbad's portion of the local street and
road revenues generated by the proposed sales tax proposal for
the twenty (20) year period through 2008 would be $17,570,000.
This assumes a county-wide distribution formula of one-third
(1/3) of all revenues designated for local streets and roads.
Please reference attached Exhibit 1.
SANDAG'S 1987 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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n a letter dated January 12, 1987 from Mr. Hultgren and Mr. Tom
arwin, General Manager of the Metropolitan Transit Development
oard, SANDAG requested a list of proposed projects for the
regional 1987 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Staff
subsequently assembled and submitted on February 9, 1987 the .
following list of TIP projects:
La Costa Avenue Widening, 1-5 to El Camino Real $6,000,000 - construction: $5,000,000 - engineering, inspection, right-of-way,
environmental and administration: $1,000,000
Freeway Overpass at Palomar Airport Road and 1-5 4,105,000 - construction: $3,105,000 - engineering, inspection, environmental,
City and CALTRANS administration: $1,000,000 i
Freeway Overpass at La Costa Avenue and 1-5 4,312,000 - construction: $3,312,000 - engineering, inspection, environmental,
City and CALTRANS administration: $1,000,000
Freeway Overpass at Poinsettia Lane and 1-5 4,000,000 - construction: $3,000,000 - engineering, inspection, environmental,
City and CALTRANS administration: $1,000,000
Tamarack Avenue, Jefferson to Carlsbad Boulevard 1,900,000 - construction: $1,500,000 - engineering, inspection, right-of-way,
environmental and adminstration: $400,000
Railroad Overpass at Palomar Airport Road - construction: $1,900,000 - engineering, inspection, right-of-way,
environmental and administration: $500,000
Railroad Overpass at Poinsettia Lane - construction: $1,000,000 - engineering, inspection, right-of-way, environmental and administration: $500,000
2,400,000
1,500,000
Page Three of Agenda Bill No. rgu
The attached project description list (Exhibit 2, Table 1) for
the 1987 regional TIP prioritizes the three (3) 1-5 freeway
overpass projects and establishes the following recommended
design and construction schedule:
1-5 and Palomar Airoort Road
- CALTRANS Project Study Report (PSR) and design engineering: 1987 - Begin Construction: 1988-89
1-5 and La Costa Avenue
- CALTRANS Project Study Report (PSR) and design engineering: 1989 - Begin Construction: 1990-91
1-5 and Poinsettia Lane
- CALTRANS Project Study Rep-ort (PSR) and design engineering: 1990 - Begin Construction: 1991-92
The above project lists have been assembled and were submitted to
SANDAG for future planning purposes only.
The freeway overpass project at 1-5 and Palomar Airport Road is
currently being carried by .both SANDAC for the regional TIP list
add CALTRANS for' the State TIP list. The City has the present
ability to request CALTRANS begin the required Project Study
Report (PSR) as a prelude to design and construction. Funding is
the obligation of the City of Carlsbad. Staff is preparing a
status report on this project to be reviewed by the City Council
within thirty (30) days.
1987 FEDERAL HIGHWAY ACT (FAU FUNDED PROJECTS)
The proposed four-year Federal Highway Act (1987 through 1990) is
anticipated to be approved by Congress this Spring. Carlsbad is
estimated to receive $112,992 of FAU funds per year for the next
four (4) years yielding a total of $451,968. Additionally,
Carlsbad's remaining uncommitted FAU fund balance from the 1982
Highway Act is $76,475. Therefore, Carlsbad's total allotment of
available FAU funds is $528,443 at this time, Please reference
attached Exhibit 2, Table 2.-
Carlsbad is obligated contractually with CALTRANS to complete
Carlsbad Boulevard, Phase I1 from the bridge south to Cannon
Road. This phase of the project is scheduled for construction
immediately following the Labor Day holidays this coming
September. This project has been reviewed and approved by
CALTRANS and has secured all necessary environmental agency
permits. The City's commitment of its $528,443 FAU funds will
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omplete this project with a minimum investment of other City
unding sources. Staff is preparing a status report on this
roject to be reviewed by the Council within thirty (30) days.
City Council directed changes, if any, to either the Local
Transportation Sales Tax project list and the 1987 Transportation
Improvement Program project list will be communicated to SANDAG
by staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The submitted project lists were assembled for future planning
purposes only. The City of Carlsbad retains the authority and
obligation to prioritize, design, and secure funding sources for
the future construction of these projects. The City Council has
taken formal action on only one (1) future project submitted to
SANDAG. The Council appropriated funds for the design of the La
Costa Avenue Widening project in the 1985-86 fiscal budget which
is nearing completion of design. Funding for the construction of
this project has not as yet been appropriated.
The City's Bridge and Thoroughfare Benefit District is
accumulating funds for the future construction of the 1-5 freeway
overpasses at Palomar Airport Road, La Costa Avenue, and
Poinsettia Lane. 9
EXHIBITS:
1. SANDAG letter of October 8, 1986.
2. SANDAG letter of January 12, 1987.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9247
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING
PROPOSITION A ON THE NOVEMBER 1987 BALLOT
IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY
WHEREAS, the San Diego Region's Transportation system has historically
been ahead of traffic demand; and
WHEREAS, the quality of our highways, public transit and local streets
and roads made it easy to move people, goods and services throughout the
region; and
WHEREAS, easy access has been a key characteristic of the quality of
life enjoyed in the region; and
WHEREAS, the transportation system is now being slowed by the combina-
tion of more trips being generated and fewer improvements being made to it;
and
WHEREAS, adequate funding for needed projects are not available through
existing, Federal, State and local sources; and
WHEREAS, projects are delayed due to the lack of adequate funds,
the quality of life in Carlsbad and the San Diego Region will deteriorate; and
WHEREAS, Proposition A on the November 1987 ballot proposes a one-half
cent sales tax increase to raise about $2.25-billion over 20 years to fund pro-
jects to maintain our desired quality of life;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Carlsbad does hereby support Proposition A on the November 1987 ballot
as a realistic and reasonable measure to fund San Diego's Transportation
Improvement Program and maintain our quality of life.
ad j ourned PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a/regular meeting of the Carlsbad
City Council held on the 29th day of September , 1987, by the
following vote, to wit:
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AYES: Council Members Lewis, Pettine, Mamaux and Larson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Kulchin
ATTEST:
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ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City dlerk
(SEAL)
September 23, 1987
TO : MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: Mayor Pro Tem Ann J. Kulchin
I hope you will join me in endorsinq the 1, tes tax item which will be before the Council on Tuesday, September 29, 1987. I feel this measure is important
to the residents of our community that are here now, and
that the measure is in no way growth inducing, the
deficiencies are already here.
The Transportation Advisory Committee has reviewed this measure and feel it is the most equitable way to raise the necessary funds. The North County Transit
District has also unanimously endorsed the measure.
Our Council, by a unanimous vote, has previously directed our SANDAG representative, Council Member Mamaux, to endorse this measure at a recent SANDAG meeting.
Again, I would request your support on this measure.
Respectfully,
ANN J. KULCHIN
Mayor Pro Tem
2C sa
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City Clerk
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PROPOSITION A: The San Diego Transportation Improvement Program
The Problem: Until recently, transportation in the San Diego region has always been ahead of the traffic. The quality of our highways,
public transit, and local streets and roads made it easy to move people, goods, and services throughout the region. It made easy access a key characteristic of the quality of life enjoyed in the region. But the entire system is being slowed by a major problem. More trips are being
made on the system at the same time that fewer improvements can be made to it. Key improvements to each part of the system have
been stalled by lack of adequate funding from existing federal. state, and local sources. These sources have strictly defined uses and provide little if any funding for the projects that are needed most to reduce traffic congestion, expand bus and trolley service, and improve
the condition of local roadways. And the longer these projects are delayed, the more the system - and our quality of life - will deteriorate.
The Proposal: To allow for immediate action on these projects, the region's voters are being asked to approve a 1 12 percent local
sales tax and designate the revenue for transportation improvements. The extra half cent per dollar on taxable purchases will help spread
the cost of the improvements among everyone who uses the system -visitors. businesses, and residents. It will raise about $2.25 billion
over twenty years through a source tied to the region's strong economy. The revenue will be allocated equally to the three major parts of
the system: highways, public transit, and local streets and roads. It also will provide $1 million per year for bicycle routes. In all cases, it will
be used only for the specific purposes approved by the region's voters.
Highway Improvements: One-third of the revenue will provide $750 million for essential highway projects that will help reduce
future freeway congestion by more than half. It will be combined with $85 million from other sources to widen and construct over 60 miles
of highway. The proposed projects and their total estimated cost are listed below.
Route 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . $240 million Construct 8.6 miles of initial 4-lane freeway from Tierrasanta to Santee
Route 54 . , . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . $90 million Widen South Bay Freeway (5.0 miles) to 8 lanes including Route 125 interchange Route 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $65 million Upgrade initial city arterial (9.0 miles) to a 4-and 6-lane freeway between 1-5 and 1-1 5,
with no expenditure of Proposition A funds in a designated future urbanizing area Route 56 . . . , . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . .$lo million Widen Poway Road grade (2.7 miles) to 4 lanes from Espola Road to Route 67 (cost sharing project)
Route 76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$lo0 million Widen to 4 lanes (1 4.6 miles) from Frontier Drive in Oceanside to 1-1 5 Route 78 . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$40 million Widen freeway to 6 lanes (16.5 miles) from 1-5 to 1-1 5 Route 78 Corridor Reserve . . . . $40 million Reserve for highway-related interchange and arterial improvements and additional
Route 125.. . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90 million Construct 3.5 miles of 8-lane freeway between SR54 and SR94
Route 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135 million Construct 3.8 miles of 6-lane freeway from Grossmont Summit to Route 52
Project Reserve Fund . . . . . , . . $25 million Route location, right-of-way protection. environmental work
Route 78 widening
Public Transit Improvements: One-third of the revenue will provide $750 million for bus, trolley, and commuter rail
improvements. It will be combined with $1 90 million from other sources to add about 35 miles to the trolley system and provide commuter
rail service on about 65 miles of existing train tracks. It also will be used to expand bus, trolley, and dial-a-ride service and to reduce the
price of a monthly transit pass for seniors, the disabled, and students. The proposed projects and their total estimated cost are listed
below.
Trolley Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . $55 million
$35 million
$150 million
$130 million
$150 million $100 million
Commuter Rail Service . . . . . . $130 million
Express Bus & Other
Service Improvements.. . . . . . $150 million
Project Reserve Fund . . . . . . . . $40 million
Old Town Line - 2.8 miles from downtown San Diego to Old Town
Santee Extension - 3.3 miles from El Cajon to Santee Mission Valley Line - 5.6 miles from Old Town to the Stadium
Mid-Coast Line - 12.1 miles from Old Town to N. University City Mission Valley Line - 6.0 miles from Stadium to La Mesa
North Coast Line - 3.8 miles from N. University City to North City West
43 miles from downtown San Diego to Oceanside and 22.3 miles from
Oceanside to Escondido
New and expanded commuter express bus, trolley, local bus, and dial-a-ride services; reduced price monthly pass for seniors, the disabled, students
Right-of-way protection, project studies, environmental work
Local Streets and Roads lmprovements: One-third of the revenue will provide $750 million to improve and maintain the
region's 6,400 miles of local roadways. It will be used to reduce the backlog of local maintenance and reconstruction projects as well as
for new construction. Each city and the County will receive an allocation based two-thirds on population and one-third on miles of
maintained roadway, with an annual base of $50,000. Eligible projects will be identified in five-year improvement programs prepared
annually by each local government. The projects will be selected through a process that includes extensive public participation.
The Procedure: Proposition A will go before the region's voters on November 3,1987. If approved by a majority, the half percent sales
tax increase will go into effect in April 1988 and continue for no more than twenty years. It will be administered by the San Diego County
Regional Transportation Commission. To avoid the need for a new government agency, the Board of Directors of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) will serve as the Commission. (SANDAG's Board is composed of elected officialsfrom each of the region's cities and the County.) The Commission will hold regular, public meetings to review eligible projects and approve allocations.
It also is authorized to issue bonds to accelerate work on major capital projects.
For more information, call or write: SANDAG, 1200 Third Avenue, Suite 524, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 236-5300.
San Ikgo ASSOCIATION OF W)\ZKNhlENTS San Diego County Regional Transporfafion Commission