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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-01-15; City Council; ; Semiannual Transportation Report~ CITY COUNCIL ~ Staff Report Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: Subject: Jan. 15,2019 Mayor and City Council Scott Chadwick, City Manager Marshall Plantz, Transportation Director marshall.plantz@carlsbadca.gov or 760-602-2766 Semiannual Transportation Report Recommended Action CA Review tr'-<3-- Receive a presentation describing the management of transportation assets by the City of Carlsbad. Executive Summary The city's work as an asset manager includes planning, funding, designing, constructing, maintaining and operating billions of dollars of public infrastructure assets. The scope of this work includes a set of transportation assets related to automobile, bicycle, pedestrian and transit modes of travel along the public right-of-way that facilitate safe and efficient mobility throughout the community. By continuously working on each of these phases of asset management, the city is proactively managing transportation assets throughout the city. This presentation provides an overview of the asset management concept as it relates to transportation infrastructure and it includes examples of work being accomplished in each phase to illustrate the concept. Discussion The discipline of transportation engineering has been experiencing a series of significant and dynamic changes over the last 13 years. Starting in 2005, the state began implementing a set of laws that have resulted in changes at both the state and local levels. During this same timeframe, and in accordance with the changes at the state level, the City adopted an updated General Plan with the associated Mobility Element, an updated Growth Management Plan Citywide Facilities Improvement Program (CFIP) and the Climate Action Plan (CAP). In 2005, the Governor's Executive Order S-3-05 (EO S-3-05) established targets to reduce Green House Gas {GHG) emissions to 2000 levels by 2010, to 1990 levels by 2020, and to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. In 2006, the state enacted Assembly Bill (AB) 32 the Global Warming Solutions Act, which codifies the target included in EO S-3-05 to reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. AB 32 directs the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to develop and implement a scoping plan and regulations to meet the 2020 target. CARB approved the Scoping Plan in 2008, which provides guidance for local communities to meet AB 32 and EO S-3-05 targets. In 2008, the state of California enacted AB 1358, the California Complete Streets Act, which requires that all Circulation Elements of General Plans developed after January 1, 2011 include a complete streets approach that balances the needs of all users of the street, including motorists, pedestrians, January 15, 2019 Item #1 Page 1 of 4 bicycles, children, persons with disabilities, seniors, movers of commercial goods and users of public transportation. In 2013, the state enacted Senate Bill (SB) 743 which creates a process to change the way that transportation impacts are analyzed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). SB 743 requires the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (QPR) to amend the CEQA Guidelines to provide an alternative to Level of Service (LOS) for evaluating transportation impacts. Measurements of transportation impacts may include "vehicle miles traveled, vehicle miles traveled per capita, automobile trip generation rates, or automobile trips generated". Once the CEQA Guidelines are amended, automobile delay will no longer be considered a significant impact under CEQA for projects that are not roadway expansion -projects. The process of adopting the CEQA guidelines amendments is still underway. In September 2015 and in accordance with these new laws, the city updated the General Plan and the associated mobility element and CFIP and adopted the CAP. The General Plan includes a mobility element, previously called a circulation element, which is based on the complete streets approach per the requirements of AB 1358. The CFIP includes an updated LOS performance standard for circulation facilities consistent with the multi-modal nature of the mobility element. The CAP includes a variety of actions that will implement the goals and policies of the General Plan through 2035. By the time the updated General Plan was adopted in 2015, development of the roadway infrastructure as envisioned in the previous General Plan circulation element had been substantially completed. As a result, the city has a significant amount of transportation assets as well as the related public right-of-way which will facilitate the efforts to implement the multi-modal policies as included in the updated/current General Plan and associated mobility element which will in turn contribute to successful implementation ofthe CAP. As an asset manager, the city is continuously planning, funding, designing, constructing, maintaining and operating transportation assets. The following examples of current work activities in each phase of the asset management concept illustrate the range of work necessary to proactively manage transportation assets in support of the goals and policies of the city. Planning: Planning activities include development of plans and analysis tools to implement the policies adopted in conjunction with the approval of the General Plan, the CAP and the CFIP which describes the Growth Management Plan performance standards. One example of this work is the ongoing development of the Sustainable Mobility Plan (SMP). The SMP is essentially a master plan for bicycle, pedestrian and transit modes of travel and as such it will provide a roadmap for developing the networks that will support these modes of travel. A second example is the ongoing development and implementation of the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) guidelines. The TIA guidelines are in response to adoption of the updated General Plan mobility element which includes policies related to the various modes of travel and the use of analysis tools from the current Highway Capacity Manual. In addition, the TIA guidelines take into account the pending update to the CEQA guidelines in conjunction with SB 743 which will eliminate the use of automobile delay as a measure of significance for CEQA purposes. The TIA guidelines include a description of the analysis January 15, 2019 Item #1 Page 2 of 4 methodology as well as a set of analysis tools to complete the LOS analysis for each mode of travel. In addition, the TIA guidelines include directions to facilitate meaningful and effective operational analysis of intersections. The complexity of the analysis is calibrated to the size and type of the related development proposal. Funding: Funding activities include efforts to manage the process required to access the city's share of TransNet funding as well as state gas tax funds and various grant programs offered through the San Diego Association of Governments (SAN DAG), the state and the federal government. In addition to regional, federal and state funding, the city has a Traffic Impact Fee {TIF) program, which is financed by private development and provides funding for a set of transportation improvement projects that are needed as a result of development throughout the community. The work to secure and program the various sources of transportation funding enables the city to receive a stream of income dedicated to the management of transportation assets. Design: Design activities include the work by the city as part ofthe Capital Improvement Program {CIP) as well as design activities by the development community. Design activities by the city are typically related to implementation of the CIP and are.focused on modifying the existing transportation infrastructure in response to the planning efforts noted above and opportunities to improve the quality of the infrastructure for all modes of travel. Design by the development community is typically related to new infrastructure as needed to accommodate the proposed development. Construction: Construction activities include management and inspection during construction of transportation assets. This work includes management and inspection of the city's CIP projects as . well as inspection of private development projects. For CIP projects, construction activities include ensuring that the project is constructed as specified while at the same time managing the interest of the City as the owner and source of funding for the improvements. For private development projects, management and inspection activities ensure that the assets are constructed in accordance with city standards and the discretionary project approvals from the city. Maintenance: Maintenance activities include implementation of the Pavement Management Program (PMP) as well as other similar maintenance activities that are funded through the CIP budget and/or the operating budget. The PMP results in construction of slurry seal and overlay projects on an ongoing basis. By completing these maintenance projects in a timely manner, the city is able to efficiently preserve the quality of the roadway surface without incurring the excessive costs related with repair of roadways that have deteriorated beyond a condition that can be efficiently maintained. The city currently appropriates $3. 7 million per year to implement the PM P which includes maintenance of approximately 360 miles of public roadways. Operations: Operations activities include ongoing oversight of the traffic signal system via the Traffic Management Center as well as implementation and upgrading of technology assets which are key components of the system. Over the past ten years the city has implemented a series of traffic signal system improvements. The improvements have included the installation of video detection equipment, the installation of a wireless communication system, the installation and staffing of the traffic management center, various equipment upgrades, and the installation of traffic January 15, 2019 Item #1 Page 3 of 4 measurement equipment. These improvements have enabled the city to proactively manage the traffic signal system as part of our ongoing work to respond to the growth of traffic volumes that are traveling within and through Carlsbad. The most recent improvement, along this path of continuous improvement, is related to the Adaptive Traffic Signal Program project which is upgrading traffic signal controllers throughout the system so the city can implement an upgraded traffic management software that will be more responsive to side street access onto arterial roadways. By upgrading the traffic signal controllers, the project also provides the foundation needed to implement future technology solutions that will leverage the strategic location of traffic signals and technology inherent in the traffic signal infrastructure. The central goal of the presentation is to provide an overview of the asset management concept relative to the city's transportation infrastructure. Each ofthe asset management phases, as illustrated above, contribute to the purpose of delivering high quality transportation infrastructure consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan and the associateti mobility element which is aligned with and supports the community values. Fiscal Analysis This item is a presentation on the work related to management of the city1s transportation assets and as such there is no financial impact related to this item. Next Steps This is one in a series of transportation reports to the City Council. Future transpo_rtation reports can begin to drill down into the work related to a specific r:r,ode of travel and/or a phase of the asset management concept. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, receiving a presentation on the work of the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department does not constitute a "project}J within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA} in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review. Public Notification This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting date. Exhibits None January 15, 2019 Item #1 Page 4 of 4 January 15, 2019 Marshall Plantz, P.E. Transportation Director Transportation Report In response to the City Council’s motion that “Twice annually the City Council will receive an update from staff on the progress of multimodal transportation.” Transportation…… Significant and Dynamic Changes Modes of Transportation Asset Management Presentation Overview Significant and Dynamic Changes State 2005 -AB32, Global Warming Solutions Act 2008 -AB 1358, California Complete Streets Act 2013 -SB 743, Environmental Quality/CEQA Guidelines City of Carlsbad 2015 -General Plan Mobility Element 2015 -Climate Action Plan 2015 -Growth Management Program/Citywide Facilities and Improvement Plan Modes of Transportation Modes Asset Management Operate Plan FundDesign Construct Maintain Operate Plan FundDesign Construct Maintain Plan 6 Sustainable Mobility Plan Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines Mobility Element Sustainable Mobility Plan Sustainable Mobility Plan 2018-19 Bicycle Master Plan 2007 Pedestrian Master Plan 2008 ADA Transition Plan 2013 Livable Streets Assessment 2013 Carlsbad Active Transportation Strategy 2015 Climate Action Plan 2015 General Plan Mobility Element 2015 Coastal Mobility Readiness Plan 2016 Trails Plan 2016 Sustainable Mobility Plan Identify existing networks Stakeholder Working Group Travel Pattern Data Internet Survey .. Te1lusaboutyoursustamabletravelpooot1eslC1tystaff techn1C81 experts and community partners are reviewing data and community mput about what 11 takes to provide Carlsbad residents workers and v1s11orsw1thefflClefltandsustamableoptJonsforthe1rda1lytnps Sustainable Mobility Plan Identify future networks Stakeholder Working Group Internet Survey GIS Evaluation Sustainable Mobility Plan Timeline Summer 2018: Existing Conditions Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Planning Winter 2018: Design Guidelines Development Stakeholder Engagement Efforts Project Criteria and Identification Spring 2018/2019: Project Prioritization Plan Development and Adoption Transportation Impact Analysis State LawsAB 32 -Global Warming Solutions ActAB 1358 -California Complete Streets ActSB 743 -CEQA Guidelines Local PlansMobility ElementClimate Action PlantGrowth Management Program Street Typology Multimodal Level of Service ="ODATED ~OS STlllJTffOt.O(iYl>ESCaTIONAND .. 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Account $1,900,000 Integrated Waste Management Grants $8,500,000Active Transportation Grants Other Caltrans Grants FederalHighway Bridge ProgramEmergency Relief ProgramOccasional one time distributions such as the ARRA Funds Fund Design ConstructMaintain Operate Plan Design 15 Capital Improvement Program Private Development Regional Partners Design Construct MaintainOperate Plan Fund Construct 16 Capital Improvement Program Private Development Regional Partners Construct Maintain OperatePlan Fund Design Maintain 17 Pavement Management Program Concrete Repair Program General Services Pavement Management Program System Maintained 360 miles of public roadways Funding -$3.7 million per yearGas TaxTransNet LocalTrash Transfer Station Host Fee Program ComponentsSlurry SealOverlayLocalized RepairsTrench Repair Standards Pavement Management Program Management Strategy Deterioration Curves Timely action TimePavement QualityTarget Zone for Pavement Rehabilitation Pavement Life Cycle Curve Increased Pavement Life TimePavement Qualityhas a 15% drop in quality 15% of pavement life $1 spent now Costs $8 if delayed Very Good Good Very Poor Poor Excellent Fair 40% of pavement life has a 40% drop in quality Pavement Management Program Roadway Condition Surveys Pavement Condition Index -80 0 10 20 30 40 50 Very Poor (0 to 25) Poor (25 to 45)Marginal (45 to 55) Fair (55 to 65)Good (65 to 75)Very Good (75 to 85)Excellent (85 to 100)Percentage of Network by AreaPavement Condition Index (PCI) Using Descriptive Terms City of Carlsbad, CA Current Network Average PCI = 79, Backlog < 1% Pavement Condition Index (PCI) Distribution by Area Using Descriptive Terms Cityol rl ?ffa/~:,1ufl/ Pavement Analysis Pavement Condition Roting by Segment • Maintain Operate PlanFund Design Construct Operate 21 Traffic Signal System Traffic Signal System Continuous Improvement Process Video Detection Wireless Communications Traffic Management Center Measurement Equipment Traffic Signal Controllers Connected Monitor Traffic Management Center Communication Detection Basic Functionality Traffic Signal System Traffic Signal Controllers Trafficware agreement in June 2018 2070 ATC Controllers 45 of 180 $ 9,000-12,000 per signal On schedule for June 2020 Traffic Signal Controllers Advanced Transportation Controllers Connected Cities Opportunities Traffic Signal System NEMA TS-1 170 2070 2070 ATC 1980’s 2015 2070 ATC Controller •Best of NEMA, 170 and 2070 •Adaptive Timing •Hi-Res / Signal Performance •ITS Applications •Interoperability •Connected Vehicle --◄--~to ....... ll(VlV) ,i◄O vtllidt10lt1fras1N<tU11:(Vll) ,i◄□ -...hide10-,y\h1"9(V2X) CVIQ..-lhec«.-d(¼ -,.i<Ud "1IOll¥1Cl-~UI ,.,..,,.,, .. i.11,""l.uth"'""'-~.-.~bi ... =~u,; ~~ ..!::.'!!:.~ +~ir!'!:~.., ro.xl fhtlt_.,,Mf5$cc.-wr.u-,ul!Ol'l$.ioeihiredbl!i:..1~ rl'N)lo""Pf(IWroodwlo!lr CVIUtirKNWr.:illiu:ianshom.....,_,_LMnlV2Xl-lkl ~bt,ncr,,..-df<WICl..-lm 10 inwf1blM CVl•>0Ul'l<annunic.>tt"wf,t.o'fl<(cw,1'<11f'lff.tKtuaureN21) lblr.ltlcllQl',lls.r.anpntWt,,1dlll'ICIP1111.inQ~~"""-wt...t,couklorP<"'f~fb,w;,,d~•- 1r1:~~ ,___.KGl'lrtpOlt'INlw!lt'lhll\' clitplo,fod.C'hco,<1-i,...IIO'li,ul..,n,.....,KOotfOs. 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