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ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission A New Direction Alameda CTC Overview  Agency merger, new mission and direction Key factors affecting transportation Major planning activities  Countywide transportation plan and expenditure plan  Relationship to regional plans Community engagement Presentation Overview

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission  Created in 1991 by a joint-powers agreement between Alameda County and all its cities  Prop 111 (1990) requires urban counties to designate a Congestion Management Agency  Prop 111 added $.09/gallon to the state fuel tax  Funds local, regional and state transportation projects and services  First authorized by voters in 1986  Reauthorized in 2000 by 81.5% of voters  Half-cent sales tax for transportation in Alameda County  Generates roughly $100M per year  One of the first Self–Help Counties in state  Funds countywide projects, programs, and local operations maintenance and services Merger of Two Countywide Transportation Agencies

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission A New Direction Moving Forward: A New Direction Build on success of both ACCMA and ACTIA for enhanced effectiveness in:  Transportation planning and programming  Programs and project delivery  Advocacy for: Congestion relief Mobility and accessibility Sustainability and livability Merger Goals: Save tax dollars, eliminate redundancies, streamline processes

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission Plan, fund and deliver transportation programs and projects that expand access and improve mobility to foster a vibrant and livable Alameda County. Alameda CTC Mission A New Direction

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission Implementation Principles Accomplish the Alameda CTC mission through the application of the following principles: Accountability: Plan, fund and deliver programs and project in an open, transparent and effective manner. Relationships:Foster cooperative relationships/partnerships with federal, state, regional, local partners and other stakeholders. Public Service: Serve the public in the development and delivery of transportation programs and projects. A New Direction

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission Commission Board The Alameda CTC Board is comprised of 22 members, with the following representation: All five Alameda County Supervisors Two Oakland representatives One representative from each of the other 13 cities AC Transit BART Chair – Mayor Mark Green, City of Union City Vice Chair – Supervisor Scott Haggerty A New Direction

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission Key Factors in Moving Forward Decreased funding, volatility, challenges for adequately delivering multi-modal needs Legislative mandates:  AB 32: Global Warming Solutions Act – reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020  SB 375: Transportation planning, sustainable communities strategy, environmental review to reduce GHG emissions Successes in delivering current Measure  Need to plan for new projects Address declines in program funding

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission Short-Term Funding Success Measure F Election Results Voters approved Measure F on November 2, 2010  Measure passes with 62.78% Measure F will provide funds to four planning areas:  Distributions based on population and number of registered vehicles Annual increase in funds for local streets and roads, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission 1.A new sales tax measure could be placed on the November 2012 ballot. 2.Requires 67% voter approval. 3.Alameda CTC seeking significant involvement to develop the new Transportation Expenditure plan. 1.Every four years, Alameda County updates its 25-year Countywide Transportation Plan (CWTP) for federal and state funds 2.Alameda CTC is working to: a.Update the CWTP, and b.Develop a new sales tax Transportation Expenditure Plan 1.Alameda County has an existing half-cent sales tax that collects almost $100 million/year. 2.A 20-year plan was approved by 81.%5 of voters in Expenditures from for projects and programs. 4.Almost all projects to construction by mid-point of measure. 5.Any new funding would be from an extension of the sales tax. Half-Cent Sales Tax PlanningVote 321 Long-Term Funding Opportunity: $100 million/year

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission 11 Why These Plans are Important Create a premier transportation system, connected and multi-modal Complete communities, both livable and affordable Provide a sustainable transportation system: – Economically – Environmentally – Equitably

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission Integrated land use and transportation plan  Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)  Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) RTP/SCS Must:  Identify areas to accommodate region’s population (growth over next 25 years)  Develop an RTP that meets the region’s needs  Reduce GHGs from automobiles and light trucks Countywide Transportation Planning:  Feeds projects and programs into RTP/SCS  Supports goals of RTP/SCS  Integrates land use at the County level Relationship with Regional Planning

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission Major Plan Activities Development of CWTP to guide future transportation investments, policy and legislative advocacy:  Vision  Technical studies  Outreach/stakeholder involvement Develop Transportation Expenditure Plan from CWTP

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission Countywide Players Alameda CTC committees are key in this effort:  Steering Committee  Community Advisory Working Group (CAWG)  Technical Advisory Working Group (TAWG)  Planning Managers at the table to address land use

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission 15 Countywide Activities* (January – March) *Steering Committee/TAWG/CAWG Adopt Vision and Goals (January) Begin discussion on transportation needs, project/program performance and prioritization processes (January) Adopt public participation and outreach approach (January) Discuss polling questions

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission 16 Countywide Activities continued * (January – March) *Steering Committee/TAWG/CAWG Begin discussion on SCS and how it is incorporated into the CWTP and land use scenarios (February/March) Adopt Performance Measures (March) Begin discussion on programs (March) Continue discussion on transportation needs, issues and best practices, and committed project policy Issue direction on call for projects (late February)

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission Community Workshops: January – March Polling: March On-line web questionnaire: Feb- March Website for planning efforts Click on Planning button Countywide Public Participation and Outreach

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission A New Direction Full Engagement Countywide Transportation Plan and Expenditure Plan Development Process  Elected Officials Steering Committee  Technical Advisory Working Group  Community Advisory Working Group Community Advisory Committees  Paratransit Advisory and Planning Committee (PAPCO)  Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)  Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC)  Citizens Watchdog Committee (CWC) Technical Advisory Committees  Alameda County Technical Advisory Committee (ACTAC)  Partatransit Technical Advisory Committee (BPAC) Quarterly Countywide Transportation Forums  April 21, 2011, Dublin City Hall

Timeline 2010: Establish Steering and Advisory Committees and Hire Consultant Team JAN 2011: Finalize Countywide Plans’ Vision and Goals SPRING 2011 : Public Workshops, Outreach and Polling JULY 2011: Project and Program Evaluation Outcomes SEP 2011: 1 st Draft CWTP NOV 2011: 1 st Draft TEP and Public Workshops JAN 2012: 2 nd TEP, Final Draft CWTP MAY 2012: Polling JUL 2012: Adopt Final Plans AUG 2012: TEP on Ballot NOV. 6, 2012: VOTE!

ALAMEDA County Transportation Commission Thank You for Your Support Feel free to contact us at: Alameda County Transportation Commission Art Dao, Executive Director Beth Walukas, Planning Manager Tess Lengyel, Manager of Programs and Public Affairs A New Direction