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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-18; City Council; 14680; Coastal Rail Trail- Cl7 Y OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA IS~LL 4B# iy 680 TITLE: UlTG. 511 al98 COASTAL RAIL TRAIL RATIFICATION OF EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT NO. 3 WITH CITY ATTY. b@ IEPT. ENG I TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. CITY MGR. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 9 8 - tq b authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ratification of Extension and Amendment No. 3 with Transtech Engineers Inc. for the continued development of the Coastal Rail Trail project. ITEM EXPLANATION: The Coastal Rail Trail project is envisioned as a multi-purpose, non-motorized path for both bicycle and pedestrian users within the San Diego Northern railway (SDNR) right-of-way between the Oceanside Transit Station and the Santa Fe Deport in downtown San Diego - a distance of 42 miles. On February 13, 1996, the City of Carlsbad, acting as lead agency for the six north county coastal cities, approved a consultant agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc. for the development of a comprehensive Feasibility Study and the preparation of preliminary design plans for the development of the Coastal Rail Trail. The Feasibility Study report and design plans are substantially complete and the final alignment issues have been resolved with the associated cities. However, since the project is utilizing federal funding, the final study report must also comply with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. Therefore, a more focused environmental evaluation is necessary and must be completed as part of the adoption of the feasibility report. On June 17, 1997 the Council approved Amendment No. 2 authorizing Transtech Engineers to conduct necessary field surveys which included the completion of the biological, noise, and cultural resource studies as well as the evaluation of the transportation, safety and liability components. These studies were completed and routed to Caltrans for their concurrence. However, after further review of the documents by the Caltrans Archaeologist, it was determined that in order to adequately assess potential impacts to cultural resources, a site survey by a certified archeologist must be conducted. Therefore, Contract Amendment No. 3 is to cover the costs for the archaeology survey and ongoing project management services beyond the original contract and two (2) subsequent amendments. This contract amendment also allows for an extension of terms of the original agreement for another 12 months. FISCAL IMPACT: In 1995, the Council approved a Supplemental Agreement with Caltrans allowing the use of $960,000 in ISTEA funds for the Feasibility Phase of the Coastal Rail Trail project. The City was specifically granted $768,000 in Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality (CMAQ) funds with the state providing the 20% match with $192,000 in State Transportation Management System (TSM) funds. The additional tasks to complete the environmental approvals is still covered under the feasibility portion of the project. The original contract amount for the Feasibility Phase was established at $518,885. Amendment No. 1 included provisions for compliance with the Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBE) requirements and had no increased cost implications. Amendment No. 2 will be completed at a cost not to exceed $125,000. The costs to accomplish the tasks of Amendment No. 3 is established at $78,680. The total contractual commitment for the completion of the Feasibility Study report and the preliminary design plans totals $722,565 which is below the current funding allocations. Page 2 of Agenda Bill No. rfL lb so - EXHIBITS: 1. Ratification of Extension and Amendment No. 3 to agreement for the preparation of a feasibility report and preliminary design plans for the Coastal Rail Trail project. 2. Resolution No. 9s-\48 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Ratification of Extension and Amendment No. 3 with Transtech Engineers Inc. for the continued development of the Coastal Rail Trail project. 3 RATIFICATION OF EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY REPORT AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS FOR THE COASTAL RAIL TRAIL PROJECT This Amendment is entered into the !I ‘\ day of /tiAt/ , 199& but effective as of the 13TH day of February, 1998, amending the agreement dated February 13, 1996 by and between the City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as “City”, and Transtech Engineers, Inc., hereinafter referred to as, “Contractor” for the preparation of a feasibility report and preliminary design plans for the Coastal Rail Trail project. RECITALS WHEREAS, the initial agreement expired on February 13, 1998 and the Contractor continued to work on needed services without benefit of agreement; and WHEREAS, the City and Contractor desire to ratify the extension of the term of the agreement dated February 13, 1996 for a period of one (1) year ending on February 13, 1999; and WHEREAS, the initial agreement, dated February 13, 1996 identified a scope of work for the preparation of a feasibility report and preliminary design plans for the Coastal Rail Trail project; and WHEREAS, Contract Extension and Amendment No. 2 dated June 23, 1997 identified a scope of work for the preparation of the Environmental Assessment/Initial Study documents and ongoing project management for the Coastal Rail Trail project; and WHEREAS, the parties to this aforementioned agreement and Extension and Amendment No. 2 desire to alter the scope of work as follows: to provide for additional archaeological surveys required by Caltrans and ongoing project management beyond previous contract obligations; and 04/17/98 WHEREAS, a supplemental scope of work and fee schedule have been negotiated and agreed to between the parties hereto, and as shown on Exhibit “A” Scope of Services and Fee; and WHEREAS, the City and Contractor desire to ratify any amended scope of work already performed; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, City and Contractor hereby agree as follows: 1. The retroactive extension and amendment of the Agreement and Extension and Amendment No. 3 is ratified. 2. The term of the agreement shall end on February 13, 1999. 3. Contractor shall provide services as outlined on the attached Exhibit “A”. 4. City shall pay Contractor for all work associated with Paragraph 3 above, on a time and materials basis not-to-exceed $78,680. Contractor shall provide City on a monthly basis, copies of invoices sufficiently detailed to include hours performed, hourly rates, . and related activities and costs for approval by City. 5. All other provisions of the aforementioned agreement entered into on February 13,1996, Amendment No. 1 entered on April 1,1996, and Extension and Amendment No. 2 entered on June 23, 1997, by and between City and Contractor shall remain in full force and effect. Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill Ill III Ill Ill 04/17/98 6. All requisite insurance policies to be maintained by the Contractor shall include coverage for the amended assignment and scope of work for the extension period. Acknowledged and Accepted: CONTRACTOR: TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. By: CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal of the State of California ATTEST: (sign here) ,sYa IL (,9ViR- SPCrd-“3 (print name/title) w-L&t, 22, / rqf DATE I I (Proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by Contractor must be attached.) (President or vice-president and secretary or assistant secretary must sign for corporations. If only one officer signs, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal empowering that officer to bind the corporation.) APPROVED AS TO FORM: RONALD R. BALL City Attorney 04117i98 State of California personally appeared the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Though the information below is not required by law, it may prove valuable to persons relying on the document and could prevent fraudulen Description of Attached Title or Type of Document: Document Date: Signer(s) Other T 0 Partner - 0 Limited 0 General 0 Attorney-in-Fact 0 Trustee r 0 Guardian or Conservator 0 Other: RIGHT THUMSPRlNT OF SIQNER Top d thumb here Signer is representing: Signer’s Name& q 0 Attorney-in-Fact Cl Trustee 0 Guardian or Conservator RlQHTTHUMSPRlNl 0 Other: OF SIGNER Top d thumb here Signer is representing: lranslech ENGINEERS = PLANNERS = MUNICIPAL CONSULTANTS 424 Summit Street, Suite 120 m Oceanside H California 92054 = Tel: (760) 721-5977 m Fax: (760) 721-5975 EXHIBIT ‘A’ May 7, 1998 Steven Jantz City of Carisbad 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008 Reference: Coastal Rail Trail - Contract Amendment #3 Dear Steve: Dr. Leslie, the subconsultant contracted with Transtech to conduct cultural and biological surveys for the Coastal Rail Trail, recently completed a thorough records search of archaeological and paleontological resources within and adjacent to the San Diego Northern Railway right of way. This records search revealed that approximately 14.5 miles of the right of way has not been previously surveyed for cultural resources. Upon consultation with Martin Rosen, Caltrans Archaeologist, it was determined that in order to adequately assess potential impacts to cultural resources for the Coastal Rail Trail, a site survey by certified archeologist must be conducted. The intent of this letter is to request an amendment to the Coastal Rail Trail Contract to cover costs for the archaeology survey, wetland delineation required by the regulatory agencies, and ongoing project management beyond the previous contract and contract amendment. The specific scope of work for the contract amendment is as follows: I. Archeoloeical Investigations alone the alignment (per the attached proposal by Thomas Leslie & Associates) a. Field check of four prehistoric archaeological sites. b. Conduct survey of previously unsurveyed proposed trail alignment. i: Complete archeological report to be included in the environmental assessment. Significance testing as determined appropriate by M. Rosen, Caltrans. 2. Regulatorv Consulting Services for State & Federal Annrovals (per attached proposal by Thomas Leslie & Associates) a. Delineation of 3 jurisdictional areas along CRT b. Applications for regulatory Approvals i: Application processing & agency coordination Meeting attendance with staff, state & federal agencies. 3. Ongoing uroiect management, a. Management coordination of archaeology report 1. Processing Right to Enter Permits for archeology team, 2. Site meetings with archeologist for specific sites 3. Coordination with M. Rosen, Caltrans and Dr. Leslie 4. Process permit with State Historic Preservation Office. b. Coastal Rail Trail Committee meetings and coordination 1. Coordination of local, regional, statewide, and national issues 2. Conducting CRT meetings through 12/3 l/98. C. Environmental Coordination 1. Meetings with Caltrans, Coastal Commission, Dr. Leslie As needed to complete Environmental Assessment 2. Coordinate submittal of EA to FHWA 3. Preparation of Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program 4. Preparation of public notice 5. Coordination with each agency d. Presentations to local community groups e. Agency adoption of Project Study Report 1. Preparation of staff report for each city 2. Council meetings and Commission meetings (estimate 16) 3. Preparation of summary document 4. Coastal Commission Meeting f. Joint Powers Authority Agreement 1. Coordinate and attend agency meetings 2. Preparation of draft JPA agreement 3. Mtgs with rail attorneys/Carlsbad staff 4. Coordination of joint committee meetings Actively pursue funding for design and construction through federal and state funding programs. h. Prioritization of trail segments I. Preparation of priority matrix 2. Summary report The Archaeology Survey and Wetland Delineation Process will be completed for an amount not to exceed $39,500. The total amount requested for the additional project management is 39,180.OO. The total amount for the change order, project management and archeological review, is $78,680.00. A list of tasks, hours estimated to complete each task, and costs are attached for your review. I would be happy to discuss the proposed change order at your convenience. Sincerely, Q*- -_ f3sY Proje anager enc. Proposal for Archaeological Investigations, Thomas Leslie & Associates 43 Pruucd 08, rccykd paps Coastal Ra11 Trail Contract Amendment #3 Transtech Engineers, Inc. Exhibit A - May 7,1998 pg 3 of 3 I. Archaeological Investigations a. Field check 4 prehistoric sites b. Alignment survey c. Archaeological Report d. Significance Testing (as required) 2. Wetland Delineation Hours cost $2,500.00 $12500.00 $2,500.00 $S,OOO.OO Total a. Delineation of 3 jurisdictional areas along CRt b. Applications for regulatoryapprovals c. Application processing and agency coordination d. Meeting attendance Subtotal 3. Project Management a. Archaeology Survey 1. Right to Enter Permits $3,000.00 $S,OOO.OO $4,000.00 $3,000.00 $39,500.00 2. Site Meetings with Archeologist (est.2 ) 3. Caltrans Meetings (est. 2) 4. SHPO Permit b. Local, Regional, Statewide, National Coordination 1. Agency staff meetings (est. 18) 2. CRT meetings, agendas, minutes. (9) 3. Regional Issues (6) 4.Statewide Coodination - ITE 5. Federal Railroad Admin. Coordination/Best Practices c. Environmental Analysis Coordination 1. Preparation of permits 2. Coordinate EA submittal to FHWA 3. Prep. of Neg. Dec./Mitigation Monitoring Prog. 4. Prep. of Public Notice 5. Coordination w/ ea. agency d. Public Presentations to community groups (est. 9) I e. Project Study Report Adoption 1. Preparation of staff reports 2. Council/Commission Mtgs (est. 16) 3. Preparation of summary document for mtgs. 4. Coastal Commission meeting f. Joint Powers Agreement 1. Additional coordinate mtgs. (est. 4) 2. Preparation of draft document 3. Mtgs w/NCTD attorney/agency staff (est 6) 4. Liability attorney/city mgr. mtg. (est 4) g. Pursue Federal Funding Programs h. Prioritization of Segments 4. Copies, binding, presentation materials Subtotal I. T 43 Pmwd 01, rcc>clcd paprr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 98-148 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A RATIFICATION OF EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT NO. 3 WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC., FOR THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF THE COASTAL RAIL TRAIL PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad has been designated as the lead agency coordinating the efforts to develop a comprehensive feasibility study and preliminary design plans for the Coastal Rail Trail project; and WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad entered into a Supplemental Agreement with CALTRANS authorizing the use of $960,000 in Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) funds for the development of the Coastal Rail Trail project; and WHEREAS, an initial agreement, dated February 13, 1996 with Transtech Engineers, Inc., identified a scope of work for the preparation of a feasibility report and preliminary design plans for the Coastal Rail Trail project; and WHEREAS, Amendment No. 1 to agreement, dated April 1, 1996, included missing language relating to Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBE’s) as required by Caltrans for federally funded projects; and WHEREAS, Contract Extension and Amendment No. 2, dated June 23, 1997, identified a scope of work for the preparation of the Environmental Assessment/Initial Study documents and ongoing project management for the Coastal Rail Trail project; and WHEREAS, the parties to the aforementioned agreement and Extension and Amendment No. 2 desire to alter the scope of work to provide for additional archaeological surveys required by Caltrans and ongoing project management beyond previous contract obligations; and WHEREAS, the initial agreement expired on February 13, 1998 and Transtech Engineers, Inc., continued to work on the needed services without benefit of agreement; and WHEREAS, the City and Transtech Engineers, Inc., desire to ratify the extension of the term of the original agreement dated February 13, 1996 for a period of one (1) year ending on February 13,1999; and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 WHEREAS, Transtech Engineers, Inc., has submitted a detailed scope of work and cost proposal for the completion of the necessary archaeological survey documents required by CALTRANS in order to comply with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. The extension and amendment of the original agreement by Ratification of Extension and Amendment No. 3 is ratified. 3. The term of the agreement shall end on February 13,1999. 4. All other provisions of the agreement entered into on February 13, 1996, Amendment No. 1 of agreement entered on April 1, 1996, and Extension and Amendment No. 2 entered on June 23, 1997 by and between City and Transtech Engineers, Inc., shall remain in full force and effect. 5. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Ratification of Extension and Amendment No. 3 with Transtech Engineers, Inc., for the continued development of the Coastal Rail Trail project. 18 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council 19 20 held on the 19 day of May 1 1998 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Finnila, Nygaard, Hall & Kulchin 21 NOES: None 22 ABSENT: Council Member Lewis 23 24 &w 7a CL&LIE A. LEWIS, Mayor 25 II RAMONA FINNILA, Mayor Pro Tern 26 II ATTEST: 27 28 ALETHA L. (SEAL) May 29,1998 Ali Cayir, President Transtech Engineers, Inc. 624 Brea Canyon Road Walnut, CA 91789 RE: EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO COASTAL RAIL TRAIL AGREEMENT On May 18, 1998, the Carlsbad City Council adopted Resolution No. 98-148 authorizing the extension to, and amendment no. 3 to an existing agreement with your company, for the continued development of the Coastal Rail Trail project. 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The project includes the following components: construction of three lanes separate from the existing freeway junction to Carmel Valley Road to be used by through truck traffic and motorist accessing State Route (SR) 56 and Carmel Valley Road; widening of I-5 to 12 lanes between Carmel Valley Road and De1 Mar Heights Road; construction of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes initially from the 1-5/I-805 junction to De1 Mar Heights Road; construction of two of the four connectors for the SR-56 interchange; construction of direct connectors to the separated freeway lanes including an undercrossing at El Camino Real and the addition of auxiliary lanes; and the provision of a local access interchange for the separated freeway at Carmel Valley Road. The I-5 widening improvements between Carmel Valley Road and De1 Mar Heights Road and part of the SR-56 interchange were completed last summer at a cost of approximately $60 million. The noise barrier project between Cannel Valley Road and De1 Mar Heights Road that began this month is estimated to cost $2.1 million. The construction of the HOV lanes in the I-5 median, from the junction to De1 Mar Heights Road, that began last August is estimated to cost $7.5 million. The remainder of the dual freeway project is expected to begin in 2000/2001 and is estimated to cost $85 million. SANDAG’s 1996-2020 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) includes the widening of I-5 from eight to ten lanes from De1 Mar Heights Road to SR78 in the FY201 l-2020 Preferred Plan at an estimated cost of $60 million. The RTP also identifies three HOV projects (I-5 from De1 Mar Heights Road to SR-76, I-5 from SR-76 to Orange County line, and extending the existing HOV lanes on I-15 to Escondido) at an estimated cost of $172 million. Funding has not been programmed for neither the widening of I-5 nor the HOV projects; however, SANDAG policy states that HOV lane projects will get top priority. These projects, as well as the SR-78 southbound connector and the Melrose Drive extension, are being evaluated in the North Coast Major Investment Study (MIS) and the North Coast Transportation Study. Under the auspices of SANDAG, the North Coast Transportation Study is evaluating the entire transportation network throughout the north coastal subregion for the purpose of planning and implementing an efficient multi-modal integrated transportation system benefiting the entire region. State Route 56 gap from Carmel Valley to Ranch0 Pedasquitos - This project is intended to provide an east-west connection between the coastal communities and the 1-15 corridor in order to reduce traffic congestion on local roadways and complete the region’s “outer loop” of the freeway network. The project will initially consist of 1 O’ROURKE ENGINEERING -. h - - CITY OF CARLSBAD Transit Workshop June 23, 1999 approximately five miles of four-lane freeway, including a freeway interchange at Black Mountain Road, and an adjacent bicycle path. This first leg of the project is expected to begin this summer. Ultimately, the freeway will be expanded to six lanes, including two more interchanges at Camino Santa Fe and Camino Ruiz, and will feature a median for future transportation facilities. The facility is expected to be open to through traffic by the end of 2002. The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been completed and an alignment has been chosen. This project is estimated to cost $109 million (including property acquisition and construction) will be funded by a combination of federal, state, county, and city sources. Furthermore, a State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) reserve has been established to provide additional funding if needed. State Route 78 Southbound l-5 Connector - Numerous improvements are scheduled to upgrade SR 78; however, at this time only the widening of the I-5 northbound to eastbound connector and the addition of an auxiliary lane has been programmed to begin in 2001 with an estimated construction cost of $4 million. State Route 76 Extension to I-15 - This project intends to increase highway capacity and relieve traffic congestion on the current facility by constructing a new highway and adding lanes to the existing highway. The initial 5.2 miles of new four-lane expressway and widening of the existing expressway from I-5 to Jefferies Ranch Road is anticipated to be completed by September. The project cost has been estimated at $85 million and has been funded through TransNet, State Transportation Improvement Program (SDP) funds, and miscellaneous federal and local funds. The remaining ten miles of new four-lane highway will be constructed along the existing alignment and is estimated to cost $115 million. It is anticipated to be completed by 20 10. Route 78 Ranch0 de1 Ore Interchange - This City of Oceanside project proposes to construct an interchange to serve Ranch0 de1 Oro to the north of the freeway with eastbound and westbound ramps. The City of Oceanside is conducting a project report and an environmental assessment that is scheduled to be completed in a year. Design work is scheduled for completion in 2001 followed by construction to be completed in fifteen months. The total budget for this project has been estimated at 12.8 million. Route 78 El Camino Real Interchange - This City of Oceanside project proposes to restripe the existing interchange from four lanes to six lanes and downgrade the existing Class II bikeway to a Class III bikeway. The City of Oceanside will ask Caltrans to support the City’s restriping plan and provide funding for the City to perform a Project Study Report. A schedule is pending Caltrans concurrence. Funds for this project have not been programmed. 2 O’ROURKE ENGINEERING - 1c - CITY OF CARLSBAD Transit Workshop June 23, 1999 Cannon Road, El Camino Real to Oceanside - Local and TransNet funds have been programmed to fund this $17.7 million project. Route 52 Extension - This project proposes to construct 10.4 miles of four-lane freeway from I-l 5 to SR-67 as part of the “inner-loop” of the freeway network. Moving in an eastemly direction, segments up to SR-125 have been completed at a cost of $118.2 million. The final two segments are scheduled to be completed in 2009 and cost approximately $178.7 for construction and right-of-way alone. The combined project is estimated to cost a total of $386 million. Twin Oaks Valley Road Extension - This City of San Marcos project proposes to extend Twin Oaks Valley Road from the Californian State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) campus to Questhaven Road. The project is scheduled to be completed over five years. Phase I consists of design and construction of the segment between Ranch0 Santa Fe Road and Elfin Forest Road, approximately 8,000 feet; design is scheduled to commence in 2000 followed by construction in the next two years. Phase II consists of the 12,000-foot segment between Elfin Forest Road and the Ranch0 Coronado development just south of CSUSM; design for this segment is scheduled to begin in 2002 followed by construction in the next two years. With an estimated 6,000 new housing units planned along this new extension, traffic impacts on Questhaven Road and Ranch0 Santa Fe Rad will most likely be significant and can potentially infiltrate adjacent City of Carlsbad roadways. Assuming the connection, average daily trips on Twin Oaks Valley Road south of Craven are estimated at 14,000; average daily trips from Questhaven ea.st.of Ranch Santa Fe Road are estimated at 20,000. This project will be funded by developers, via City development fees, and is estimated to cost a total of $17 million (including two million for design). - Mid County Arterialblelrose Drive Extension - SANDAG’s North Coast Transportation Study is evaluating an arterial alternative that includes, among other segments, Camino Ruiz extensions to Melrose Drive. It is intended to provide a north-south linkage rather than an east-west linkage like its predecessor SA-680. To date, no project or funding has been included in SANDAG plans or programs. TRANSIT Oceanside-Escondido Diesel Multiple Unit Rail Transit System - This is a North County Transit District (NCTD) project consisting of a light rail-type of transit system using diesel multiple units on, primarily, existing railway between the Cities of O’ROURKE EiiGIiEERliVG h CITY OF CARLSBAD Transit Workshop June 23. 1999 - - Oceanside and Escondido. The 23.7 mile project is expected to be completed in 2005 and cost approximately $214 million. Several NCTD bus routes serving the City of Carlsbad will interface with the rail system providing Carlsbad residents access to Mira Costa College, Palomar College, CSU San Marcos, and various employment centers. Environmental and preliminary engineering work have been completed. Preliminary design should be finished by the end of the year. Ridership estimates will be updated shortly. Improved Coaster access and service - While the North County Transit District (NCTD) is not planning any operational changes to Coaster service, it is planning access improvements. NCTD is planning to expand parking at the Encinitas Station and is exploring the addition of parking structures at the Oceanside and Solana Beach Stations. NCTD plans to study the feasibility of expanding parking at the Poinsettia and Carlsbad Village Stations. Construction of a third access driveway at the Carlsbad Village Coaster Station has begun. It is important to note that NCTD will soon award a contract to develop a Business Plan that will study all aspects of NCTD services. Essentially, the operations of the transit district will be restructured in order to integrate current public transit services and facilities in the North County to better meet today’s public needs. The Business Plan will closely examine bus routes, as well as Coaster access, evaluate route alternatives, and develop new routes. A Notice to Proceed with the Plan has been issued and it is expected to be completed in eighteen months. Mid Coast Trolley Extension - This Metropolitan Transit Development Board (MTDB) project consists of a light rail transit (LRT) system 10.7-mile extension from Old Town to north University City along the I-5 and the San Diego Northern Railway corridor. The first 3.4 miles, known as the Balboa segment, includes three LRT stations and is estimated to cost a total of $96.5 million. Preliminary engineering and the Final EIR have been completed. MTDB is preparing for fmal design and construction. The second phase, called the University City extension, is in the final stages of the alignment studies and is estimated to cost $270.3 million. Station locations for the University City extension have not been finalized. In addition to the three stations in the Balboa segment, this project also includes major improvements to the existing Sorrento Valley Coaster Station. The improvements include the addition of parking and enhancements to the platforms, bus stops, and pedestrian access. The Environmental Assessment for the Sorrento Valley Station improvements has been completed. A Finding of No Significant Impact will be submitted to the Federal Transit Administration. Design work will follow shortly. 4 O’ROURIYE ENGINEERING - h CITY OF CARLSBAD Transit Workshop June 23, 1999 - Coaster UTC Tunnel - This project is not active. MTDB studies are looking at an alternative to the I -5 alignment. Coaster Del Mar Tunnel - NCTD intends to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with SANDAG to include the De1 Mar Alternative Alignment Study in the North Coast Transportation Study. Alignment alternatives include a tunnel under Camino De1 Mar, an I-5 alignment, the current alignment through further stabilization., and acquisition of adjacent land to move the tracks to the east. NCTD has budgeted $75,000 for the Study. Mission Valley East Trolley Extension - This MTDB project consists of an LRT system 5.9-mile extension from I-15 to Fletcher Parkway. Construction is anticipated to begin in the latter part of 2000, opening in the latter part of 2004. The total project cost is estimated at $361 million (including all engineering and planning studies, right-of-way ., purchase, and construction). The project features four stations providing access to major destinations such as Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego State University, and Cox Arena. The Coaster interfaces with the San Diego Trolley at the Old Town Station and provides North County residents with virtually direct access to school, work, or special events in the Mission Valley area. This project is currently in the design phase including preliminary track alignment, station layouts, hydraulic analysis, street and retaining wall designs. Increased Express Bus Services - To be determined by NCTD Business Plan. Palomar Airport Road Transit Corridor - NCTD’s Business Plan will explore the addition of transit service along the Palomar Airport Road corridor to provide a connection between employment centers and the Coaster. SANDAG’s Regional Transportation Plan identifies the Palomar Airport Road&R 78 corridor as the third largest travel corridor in the region; therefore, placed an express/limited bus service along the Palomar Airport Road corridor on the Re~~~.Constrained Transit Plan. Anticipating a major east-west and north-south bus connection, as well as local shuttle service, SANDAG’s North Coast Transportation Study recommends an urban interchange transit stop at the intersection of El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road. The urban interchange will improve traffic flow, optimize transit operations, facilitate - pedestrian access, and enhance safety for all travel modes. El Camino Real Transit Corridor - NCTD’s Business Plan will study transit service along the El Camino Real transit corridor. Nonetheless, the issue is addressed in SANDAG’s North Coast Transportation Study which recommends enhancing bus service by adding an express or limited stop bus service between the Oceanside Transit Center 5 O’ROURKE ENGRVEERLNG h h CITY OF CARLSBAD Transit Workshop June 23, 1999 and the Sorrento Valley Coaster Station. The added service would provide an inland north-south alternative to I-5 and the Coaster. The service is also intended to create new east-west linkages that provide interface with Coaster stations. The Study recommends that special attention be given to bus stations, transfer centers, and connecting services in order facilitate pedestrian access, enhance. safety, and promote public transit visibility. The Study also suggests implementing various transit oriented intelligent transportation systems and transit preferential treatment techniques. Increased Bus Service/Changes in Bus Service - To be determined by NCTD Business Plan. The Plaza Camino Real Transit Center improvement project continues to be on hold. The original project was ready to proceed with construction; however, NCTD entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the shopping mall developer, Westfield America, to revise the project and incorporate it into the larger mall redevelopment project. The MOU caps NCTD expenditures at $512,000 and commits the developer to pay for any costs ovemms. The all-encompassing mall redevelopment plan calls for the transit center to be relocated at the west end of the mall with a pedestrian pathway leading to the western entrance of the mall. Although this site is not operationally optimal, additional bus stops are proposed on Matron Road to provide better access for shoppers. The relocated transit center will adequately accommodate non-shopping ridership. The existing site has the four& heaviest boardings and alightings of all NCTD routes. The mall redevelopment plan is pending City of Carlsbad review. BICYCLE Coastal Bail Trail - This multi-jurisdictional project will provide the coastal communities with a Class I multi-use pathway primarily within the San Diego Northern Railway right-of-way. The Project Study Report for this project has been completed. The NEPA process is near completion (a Mitigated Negative Declaration is out for public review) and the CEQA process is about to begin. The total cost of this undertaking is estimated at $21.2 million, including the City of Carlsbad’s local share of $2.2 million. This project will culminate the City’s bikeway network providing Carlsbad residents bicycle access to the rest of the region. 6 O’ROURKE Eh’GdVEERlNG v San Ok- County Line -REGIONAL PROJECTS HIGHWAY PROJECTS ii2 !OP, l/S Conructar P Mid County Artmial/ Mdmw Extambn SR-52 Gftmntion SR-7Q 0 Camlno Rat Inbmha 0 I-I Wlderih~ & I-!J/l-LbOQ JCL “g 1-5 HOU Lanw MI Fmwq Qnon Road Exta~bn Sl?-76 Extamfon to l-15 S-78 Ratwho da Oro Intemhngr Twin Oob Valley Road t3dwa1ot.1 TRANSIT PROJECTS Wbdon V&y E&t Trelky Edendon Improved hooter Acww and SlwvFes Polomor AIrport Rood TmmIt tbrrIdor kcmawd/ohongw In BUD Swbr Mid Coamt Ewt Tmlly Extmdon Incma8o Ewprem Bur Omaruldr-bcondldo Roll Tmmtt System Bicycle Project Coalbat RatI Tmil ! I I I I I 1 I I : I I I I t I I I I ?lJuana 7 - CITY OF CARLSBAD Transit Workshop JUNE 23. I’)‘)‘) C MAJOR RTP ISSUES FOR DISCUSSION 1. What is the appropriate mix or balance of transportation facilities and services (i.e. highways, transit, and local streets) for the RTP? 2. What is an appropriate or acceptable level of peak-period freeway congestion considering the forecast travel growth and the high cost of transportation improvements? 3. To what extent should the public sector attempt to influence travel behavior? What methods are appropriate (ramp metering, value pricing, etc.)? 4. What should the RTP recommend for a future regional airport? 5. How should the California High Speed Rail Authority’s proposed statewide rail plans be incorporated into the RTP? 6. Should an extension of the TransNet Program be recommended as a major component of the RTP financial plan? 7. Should the development of a regionwide high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) system (including managed lanes) remain a priority in the RTP highway element? 8. What is the relative priority between maintenance and rehabilitation of the existing transportation systems compared to new capacity improvements? 9. How much transportation system improvements should be recommended from the deployment of advanced or intelligent transportation system activities and improved :elecommunications? 8 O’ROURKE ENGINEERING - (‘ITY OF C’AKLSBAD TKIIISII Workshop JUNE 73. 1999 ADDITIONAL ISSUES FOR CONSIDERATTON 9 O'ROURKEENGINEERING CITY OF CARLSBAD Transit Workshop JUNE 23. 1999 A COUNCIL INTERVIEWS- Transit In March 1999, the Carlsbad city council members were interviewed individually to identify council objectives and priorities related to regional transportation. The role of rail and transit as a component of the transportation system was discussed. The following key transit themes were identified among the council members: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Whereas roadways and highways provide the backbone of the transportation system, rail and transit provide a necessary, supporting component of the system. In this role, transit must provide high quality, frequent service to be effective. While transit oriented development and high density land use has tremendous merit, it may not be desirable for alI components of Carlsbad. However, land use policies should not preclude nor inhibit the effectiveness of transit. In order to enhance the effectiveness of transit, the transportation system should be seamless. People and goods should be able to move virtually effortlessly within the system. Transit service should be targeted as a means to provide enhanced accessibility to tourists, employees and those with restricted mobility, while reducing vehicular impacts.