Changes to the California Highways Website: January – June 2016

Yes, I know updates are starting late. Between all my theatre (you do read my theatre reviews, don’t you), the Hollywood Fringe Festival, and other volunteer activities, I haven’t had time to do much on the site. But it is May (and now it is June … and now it is July 4th weekend), and I really should get something done. So let’s at least catch up…

But first, if you take a look at the bottom of this page, you’ll see that this site has existed, in some form, for 30 years. It started as posting of a highway list to the various highway related USENET groups. It then became a site of its own on Pacificnet (which, surprisingly, is still around, but I have no idea who still uses it). During the days at Pacificnet, the cahighways.org domain was created. When Pacificnet got rid of shell accounts in 2004, I moved the site to Westhost, where it has been since. But 30 years. Wow.

I have debated making some changes to the look and feel, possibly going to a content management system. I’m not sure if I could juggle two WordPress installations (as my blog is a WordPress installation on the site). I’ve also though about possibly moving the main information to a wiki. There’s a possibility those would make it easier to edit. However, editing isn’t the time sink — it is going through all the headlines, all the legislative actions, and all the CTC minutes. That simply takes time, whatever the content management approach. I am aware that the look and feel is dated (and not at all well-suited to mobile). I’m open to your comments on this. Please leave your comments on potentially changing the look and feel on this change post on the blog, or mail them to me at faigin -at cahighways.org.

One change that I will likely explore is moving the site to https://. Part of me objects to that change: encryption is really only needed if you have something to protect, and this site is public information. But search engines are starting to insist on it, so when I find time, I’ll check with Westhost and see what is involved. It may mean moving to a newer virtual machine, and will mean upgrading the blog and possibly all the other sites hosted here (mljewish.org, scjfaq.org, casaeclectica.com). But the key words are: when I find time. For now, let’s look at the last four-five months of updates:

Updates were made to the following highways, based on my reading of the papers (which are posted to the roadgeeking category at the “Observations Along The Road” and to the California Highways Facebook group) as well as any backed up email changes. I also reviewed the the AAroads forum. Both of the before are through the end of May 2016. I’ve given up on misc.transport.road. This resulted in changes on the following routes, with credit as indicated [my research⁽¹⁾, contributions of information or leads (via direct mail) from John Culbert⁽²⁾, djsekani@AAroads⁽¹⁷⁾, Andy Field⁽³⁾, Ralph Herman⁽⁴⁾, Inyomono395@AAroads⁽⁵⁾, Jeffe@AAroads⁽⁶⁾, Jonathan Ledbetter⁽⁷⁾, JustDrive@AAroads⁽⁸⁾, Laurence Maller⁽⁹⁾, OccidentalTourist@AAroads⁽¹⁰⁾, Joe Rouse⁽¹¹⁾, Rschen7754@AAroads⁽¹²⁾, Arturo Salazar⁽¹³⁾, Chris Sampang⁽¹⁴⁾, Larry Scholnick⁽¹⁵⁾, sparker@AARoads⁽¹⁸⁾, Jeffrey Stone⁽¹⁷⁾, and Joel Windmiller⁽¹⁶⁾: Route 1^(1,14,8), Route 3⁽¹⁾, Route 4⁽¹⁾, I-5^(1,7,3), I-8⁽³⁾, I-10⁽¹⁾, Route 11⁽¹²⁾, Route 12^(1,3), Route 14⁽¹³⁾, I-15⁽¹⁾, Route 17⁽¹⁾, Route 20⁽¹⁾, Route 23⁽¹⁾, Route 25⁽¹⁾, Route 24⁽¹⁷⁾, Route 29^(1,3), Route 37^(1,3), Route 39⁽¹⁾, US 50^(1,3), Route 41⁽³⁾, Route 43⁽³⁾, Route 52⁽¹⁾, Route 57⁽¹⁾, Route 60⁽¹⁾, Route 65⁽¹⁾, Route 66^(1,3), Route 69⁽¹⁸⁾, Route 71⁽¹⁾, Route 74⁽¹⁾, Route 75^(1,3), Route 76⁽³⁾, I-80^(1,16), Route 89⁽¹⁾, Route 90⁽¹⁾, Route 91⁽¹⁾, Route 92⁽¹⁾, Route 99⁽¹⁾, Route 100⁽¹⁴⁾, US 101^(1,3,6), Route 103^(10,3), I-105⁽¹⁾, Route 110^(1,13), Route 111⁽¹⁷⁾, Route 118⁽¹⁾, Route 119⁽¹⁾, Route 120⁽¹⁾, Route 121⁽¹⁾, Route 126⁽³⁾, Route 132⁽¹⁾, Route 134⁽¹⁾, Route 138⁽¹⁾, Route 140⁽¹⁾, Route 148⁽⁹⁾, Route 154⁽¹⁾, Route 160⁽¹⁾, Route 162⁽³⁾, Route 180⁽¹⁾, Route 198⁽³⁾, I-210⁽⁴⁾, I-215⁽¹⁾, Route 221⁽¹⁾, Route 245⁽¹⁸⁾, Route 246⁽¹⁾, I-280⁽¹⁾, US 395^(1,5,16), I-405⁽¹⁾, I-580^(1,11), I-605⁽¹⁾, I-680⁽¹⁾, I-710⁽¹⁾, I-805⁽¹⁾, I-880⁽¹⁾, Santa Clara County Route G4⁽¹⁾, Sacramento County Route J10⁽²⁾. Los Angeles County Route N4⁽¹⁵⁾, Los Angeles County Route N6⁽¹⁵⁾, Los Angeles County Route N7⁽¹⁵⁾.

Marked Robert V. Droz’s sites as “Do Not Enter”. All of his sites are down and the domain registrations have lapsed, and he is off the net indefinately (per his Facebook page). However, there is an effort to recover the sites from the Wayback Machine, so I haven’t deleted the references. Yet. H/T to H.B. Elkins for bringing this to my attention.

Added a FAQ question regarding advertising on cahighways.org. For the record, I do not accept advertising on this site or on blog.cahighways.org.

Reviewed the Pending Legislation page, based on the new California Legislature site. As usual, I recommend to every Californian that they visit the legislative website regularly and see what their legis-critters are doing. Right now, we’re at the point where most of this stuff is moving through committees, although resolutions are getting through. Noted the passage of the following bills and resolutions (for some of these, I’ve highlighted key phrases in red):

• ACR 104 (Rodriguez) Officer Shaun Diamond Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of I-10 from the Route 57 Interchange to the North Towne Avenue exit in the County of Los Angeles as the “Officer Shaun Diamond Memorial Highway“.
  06/01/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 53, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 107 (Grove) Bakersfield Police Officer David J. Nelson Memorial Bridge.
  Designates the Hosking Road interchange over Route 99 in the City of Bakersfield as the “Bakersfield Police Officer David J. Nelson Memorial Bridge“.
  05/23/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 45, Statutes of 2016.
• SCR 45 (Berryhill) Joe Levy Memorial Highway.
  Redesignates the portion of Route 41 from Bullard Avenue to Herndon Avenue in the County of Fresno as the “Joe Levy Memorial Highway“, instead of the “Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Freeway“, and adjusts the portion of Route 41 designated as the “Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Freeway” to be the portion from Golden State Boulevard to Bullard Avenue in the County of Fresno.
  02/01/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 1, Statutes of 2016.
• SCR 51 (Stone) Special Deputy Frank Hamilton Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of Route 371 from Howard Road to Tribal Road near the community of Anza in Riverside County as the “Special Deputy Frank Hamilton Memorial Highway“.
  the portion of Route 371 from Howard Road to Tribal Road near the community of Anza in Riverside County as the “Special Deputy Frank Hamilton Memorial Highway“.
  02/01/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 2, Statutes of 2016.

I checked the CTC Liaison page for the results of the CTC meetings from January through July 1st. This included the January, March, May, and June meetings. The following items were of interest (note: ° indicates items that were below the level of detail for updating the specific route pages) :

2.1a. STIP Program/Project Amendments

(Jan) (1) Request to: (a) Add 10 new projects into the 2014 SHOPP; (b) Revise 42 projects currently programmed in the 2014 SHOPP. The following amendments were significant enough to be of interest for the pages. Uninteresting projects included slope and slide mitigation, repairs of damage from fires, bridge repairs; roadway rehabilitation; and bridge replacements (for the most part). [Approved]

• 7-LA-605 R10.1/15.7 I-605: In Pico Rivera and Whittier, from Telegraph Road to Rose Hills Road; also in El Monte and Baldwin Park from Ramona Boulevard to Route 210 (PM 20.9/25.6). Replace damaged concrete slabs, grind and groove concrete pavement to increase roadway surface friction during wet conditions. $12K (R/W); $4,618K (C) Completion ~ Sep 2018.

(Mar) (1) Request to: (a) Add 19 new projects into the 2014 SHOPP; (b) Revise 14 projects currently programmed in the 2014 SHOPP. The following amendments were significant enough to be of interest for the pages. Uninteresting projects included slope and slide mitigation, repairs of damage from fires, bridge repairs; roadway rehabilitation; and bridge replacements (for the most part). [Approved, as modified]

• US 395 in Sierra and Lassen Counties, from Nevada State line to one mile north of Route 70. Rehabilitate pavement. This project is located in a remote location and requires significant lab and materials support. A structures maintenance review identified bridgework that was not originally in the scope, which requires additional lab support and services. In addition, there is increased support needed for the superpaving methodology. This increase is consistent with the required work for a CAPM and adds $412,000 to the cost of the project.

(May) (1) Request to: (a) Add 28 new projects into the 2014 SHOPP; (b) Revise 15 projects currently programmed in the 2014 SHOPP. All projects were at the level of slope and slide mitigation, repairs of damage from fires, bridge repairs; roadway rehabilitation; and bridge replacements (for the most part). [Approved]

(May) (2) Request to: (a) Add six new projects into the 2016 SHOPP; (b) Revise 27 projects currently programmed in the 2016 SHOPP; (c) Develop two Long Lead projects.The following amendments were significant enough to be of interest for the pages. Uninteresting projects included slope and slide mitigation, repairs of damage from fires, bridge repairs; roadway rehabilitation; and bridge replacements (for the most part). [Approved, as distributed in the Yellow Book item]

• Route 36 near Mineral, from 0.1 mile to 1.2 miles east of Route 89 for curve improvement.
• Route 299 near Canby, at Caldwell Creek Bridge No. 03-0028. Replace bridge. Additional design, survey, and environmental clearance effort is necessary to develop a newly identified full detour instead of the original planned stage construction of the bridge. Also, hydraulics studies have since identified the need to raise the profile of the bridge and address greater creek flows. The increase to support costs also reflects an adjustment using current rates. These changes add $725,000 to the cost of the project.
• Route 9 near Saratoga, PM 4.9, at Saratoga Creek Bridge No. 37-0074. Replace bridge. The age of the existing bridge at this location makes it eligible for the National and California historic registers. The two alternatives in the Project Initiation Document (PID) have been expanded to six alternatives during the PA&ED phase and has led to an increase in support for that phase. A change in the project schedule is necessary due to the expanded alternatives in the environmental document, public input and right-of-way acquisition efforts for multiple properties, including a private picnic and campground resort adjacent to the existing bridge. These changes add $1,600,000 to the cost of the project.

(Jun) (2a) SHOPP Amendment Request to: (a) Add 9 new projects into the 2016 SHOPP; (b) Revise 87 projects currently programmed in the 2016 SHOPP. The following amendments were significant enough to be of interest for the pages. Uninteresting projects included slope and slide mitigation, repairs of damage from fires, bridge repairs; roadway rehabilitation; and bridge replacements (for the most part).

• Route 36 near Red Bluff, from 2.3 miles east to 2.8 miles east of Dry Creek Bridge. Curve improvement. Estd. completion around 2020.
• Amended a project on US 101 near Crescent City from 0.2 mile north of the Smith River Overflow Bridge. Replace bridge. Completion of environmental studies and consultations with resource and regulatory agencies will take longer than previously anticipated due to the complexities in staging and constructing the new bridge in this sensitive environmental setting in both a coastal zone and over a classified wild and scenic river. Regulatory agencies are asking unexpected questions that require additional efforts to resolve. These items were previously identified in the project risk management plan, but now result in a delay to the project. Right of Way capital and support increases are due to permitting requirements and additional land acquisition for mitigation of wetlands impacts. This will be made a contingency project. These changes add $2,530,000 to the cost of the project and remove $58,848,000 due to contingency conversion, resulting in a net reduction of $56,318,000 to the cost of the program.
• Amended a project on Route 36 In and near Dinsmore, on Route 36 (Forest Highway 4). PM 36.1/40.5. Roadway improvements. Increases to support are due to unanticipated increased land surveys, Right of Way capital, Right of Way support, and environmental mitigation staff work to complete the project and coordinate with the Federal Lands partnership to construct the project. Right of Way capital increases are caused by increased utility relocations. These changes add $2,372,000 to the cost of the project. Additionally, there was also an amendment to a parallel project near Dinsmore (PM 36.6/39.9), from west of Burr Valley Road to west of Buck Mountain Road. Widen to make lane and shoulder widths standard, realign curves, and improve roadway cross-slope. Right of Way support cost has increased due to unplanned additional survey work to monument the new state right of way and to record maps in accordance with State law. Previously this work was assumed to be addressed by Federal Lands participation on project. This change in responsibility adds $510,000 to the cost of the project. The two projects were also going to be combined for construction.
• Converted a project to fully funded: Route 99 PM 22.7/28.1 In the city of Fresno, from Shaw Avenue to Belmont Avenue. Install ramp meters and construct auxiliary lanes.

2.1b. STIP Program/Project Amendments/Approvals for Notice

(May) STIP Amendment for Notice: The Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the San Mateo City/County Council of Governments (C/CAG) and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority are proposing to program an AB 3090 cash reimbursement project (PPNO 0690B) to use local funds for construction of the US 101/Willow Road Interchange project (0690A) in San Mateo County. [Approved]

2.2a. Submittal of Notice of Preparation for Comments

None / None of Interest.

2.2b. Submittal of Notice of Documents Available for Comment (DEIRs)

None / None of Interest.

2.2c. Approval of Projects for New Public Road Connection / Future Consideration of Funding

(Jan) (1) Approval of Projects for Future Consideration of Funding:

1. 05-SB-1, PM 15.6 Route 1: Salsipuedes Creek Bridge Scour Mitigation Project (MND) (PPNO 1501) (SHOPP) [Approved]

(Mar) (1) Approval of Projects for Future Consideration of Funding: [Approved]

1. 02-Plu-89, PM 19.8/20.8 Route 89: Greenville Drainage and Streetscape Project. Construct roadway improvements including streetscape features and drainage on a portion of Route 89 in Plumas County. (ND) (PPNO 3355) (STIP)
2. 03-Yol-275, PM 13.07 Tower Bridge Fender Replacement Project. Replace fender system on the Tower Bridge on Route 275 in Yolo County. (MND) (PPNO 9427) (SHOPP)
3. 03-Yub-20, PM 20.1/21.7, 03-Nev-20, PM 0.0/0.1 Route 20 Smartsville Safety Improvement Project: Construct roadway improvements on a portion of Route 20 in Yuba and Nevada Counties. (MND) (PPNO 9588) (SHOPP)
4. 05-Mon-68, PM 12.8/13.2 Route 68/Corral de Terra Road Intersection Improvement Project: Construct intersection improvements on Route 68 at Corral de Terra Road in Monterey County. (MND) (PPNO 1813A) (STIP)

(May) (1) Approval of Projects for Future Consideration of Funding: [Approved]

1. ° 02-But/Plu-70, PM 35.9/47.9, 13.1 Feather River Drainage Project: Repair culverts and install additional drainage facilities on a portion of Route 70 in Plumas and Butte Counties. (MND) (EA 02-0H030)
2. 06-Kin-198, PM R15.5 Hanford-Armona Road Intersection Improvements Project: Construct roadway improvements to an existing interchange on Route 198 in Kings County. (MND) (PPNO 6651) (SHOPP)
3. 06-Ker-43/119, PM 0.1/0.4, 17.8/18.5 Route 43/Route 119 Intersection Improvements Project: Construct roadway improvements to an existing interchange on Route 43 and Route 119 in Kern County. (MND) (PPNO 6698) (SHOPP)
4. 06-Kin-43/137, PM 1.3/1.7, 0.0/0.2 Whitley Avenue Intersection Improvements Project: Construct roadway improvements to an existing intersection on Route 43 and Route 137 in Kings County. (ND) (PPNO 6619) (SHOPP)
5. ° 09-Mno-395, PM 93.4/95.7 Little Walker Shoulders Project: widen shoulders, install rumble strips, and construct drainage improvements on a portion of US 395 in Mono County near Route 108. (MND) (PPNO 0615) (SHOPP)
6. 10-Ama-88, PM 21.6/24.6 Route 88 Pine Grove Corridor Improvement Project: Construct Roadway improvements on a portion of Route 88 in Amador County. (MND) (PPNO 2454) (STIP)
7. 12-Ora-57, PM 20.1/21.8 Route 57/Lambert Road Interchange Improvements Project: Construct roadway improvements to an existing interchange on Route 57 in Orange County. (MND) (PPNO 3834) (STIP)

(Jun) (1) Approval of Projects for Future Consideration of Funding:

1. 01-DN-199, PM 8.0/8.5 Smith River Curve Improvement Project: Construct roadway improvements including curve corrections on a portion of Route 199 in Del Norte County. (ND) (PPNO 1076) (SHOPP)
2. 04-Ala-680, PM 0.0/4.0 I-680 Northbound Pavement Rehabilitation Project: Construct roadway improvements including pavement rehabilitation on a portion of I-680 in Alameda County. (MND) (PPNO 0587J) (SHOPP)
3. 04-Nap-121, PM 8.9/9.4 Sarco Bridge Replacement Project: Replace existing bridge on Route 121 in Napa County. (ND) (PPNO 0380L) (SHOPP)
4. 06-Fre-180, PM 26.9 Fresno Slough Scour Mitigation Project: Construct improvements on the Fresno Slough Bridge on Route 180 in Fresno County. (MND) (PPNO 6680) (SHOPP)
5. ° 12-Ora-1, PM R18.38 Route 1 Permanent Restoration Project: Construct restoration improvements on Route 1 at the Newport Bay bridge in Orange County. (MND) (PPNO 2382) (SHOPP)

(Jun) (6) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of Funding: 04 – Napa County, Route 29 First Street Ramps and California Boulevard Roundabouts Construct ramps and two roundabouts. (MND) (PPNO 2130F) (SHOPP)

2.3a. Route Adoptions

(Mar) Notice of Intent to Consider Rescinding Freeway Declaration in the county of San Diego. Route 76 – 11-SD-76 PM R9.0/R17.3 [Approved]

2.3b. New Public Road Connection

None / None of Interest.

2.3c. Relinquishments

(Jan) One Relinquishment Resolution:

1. 06-Fre-180-PM 72.34/73.84: Right of way along Route 180 between Quality Avenue and Smith Avenue, in the county of Fresno. [Approved]

(Mar) Three Relinquishment Resolutions:

1. 12-Ora-5-PM 43.1/43.7, Right of way along Route 5 from Western Avenue to Stanton Avenue, in the city of Buena Park. [Approved]
2. 03-Sac-16-PM T1.78/4.08, Route 16 from the US 50/Howe Avenue Interchange to South Watt Avenue, in the city of Sacramento. [Approved]
3. 03-Sac-16-PM 3.28/4.16, Route 16 from the city of Sacramento east boundary line to South Watt Avenue, in the county of Sacramento. [Approved]

(May) Three Relinquishment Resolutions:

1. 08-Riv-86-PM R16.7 Right of way along Route 86 on Desert Cactus Drive, in the county of Riverside. [Approved]
2. 11-SD-8-PM 6.7/9.6 Right of way along Route 8 on Alvarado Canyon Road, Alvarado Road and 70th Street, in the city of San Diego. [Approved]
3. 11-SD-8-PM 9.3/9.8 Right of way along Route 8 on Alvarado Road and 70th Street, in the city of La Mesa. [Approved]

(Jun) Three Relinquishment Resolutions:

1. 03-Ed-50-PM 77.3/79.3: Right of way along Route 50 between Trout Creek and Ski Run Boulevard, in the city of South Lake Tahoe.
2. 08-Riv-10-PM 33.1: Right of way along Route 10 at Indian Canyon Drive and 20th Avenue, in the city of Desert Hot Springs.
3. 09-Mno-203-PM 4.8/5.1: Right of way along Route 203 between Mountain Boulevard and Minaret Road, in the Town of Mammoth Lakes.

2.3d. Vacation Resolutions

None / None of Interest.

2.5a Minor Projects

(Mar) Financial Contributions for the following minor projects of interest: [Approved]

• In Los Angeles County, westbound Route 118 at Tampa Avenue Off-ramp. Outcome/Output: Widen Off-ramp to improve intersection operations.

(May) Request of $2,425,000 for three Minor projects: [Approved]

• In El Dorado County, on Route 49 from north of the intersection of Route 49 and Fowler Lane to Bradley Avenue. Outcome/Output: Improve traffic safety and operations by realigning Route 49. $1,000,000.
• In King County, construct a roundabout at the intersection of Route 43 and realign Lacey Boulevard. Outcome/Output: Construct a roundabout to improve capacity operations and safety. $425,000
• In Colton, at the Rancho Avenue Overcrossing on I-10, widen ramp from one lane to two lanes at the eastbound on-ramp. Outcome/Output: Widen ramp to improve the State Highway System (SHS). $1,000,000

2.5b. Financial Allocations for SHOPP Projects / Federal Discretionary Grant Funds

(Jan) (1) Request of $45,860,000 for 17 SHOPP projects as follows: $45,860,000 for 17 SHOPP projects. The following projects were of significant interest; other projects included actions such as restoration of storm damage, vegetation, roadway rehabilitation, and such: [Approved, as modified]

• In Del Norte County, on Route 101 at Railroad Avenue Overcrossing No. 01-0063, Smith River Overflow Bridge No. 01-0046, Rowdy Creek Bridge No. 01-0023; also on Route 199, at Route 199/101 Connector Overcrossing No. 01-0058F. Outcome/Output: Install seismic retrofit measures on four bridges to maintain bridge structural integrity. $1,650,000.
• In Plumas County, on Route 147 near Canyon Dam, from 0.1 mile south to 0.4 mile north of Hamilton Branch Bridge No. 09-0065. Outcome/Output: Replace bridge on same alignment. $6,610,000.
• In San Bernardino County, on I-40 near Essex, from 0.3 mile west to 0.4 mile east of Hoff Wash Bridge (No. 54-0889L/R). Outcome/Output: Replace two bridges due to cracking on bridge deck, wing/pier walls and concrete barrier railing. Future Consideration of Funding approved under Resolution E-14-23; June 2014. $8,036,000.

(Mar) (1) Request of $114,476,000 for 24 SHOPP projects as follows: (1a) $46,125,000 for 15 SHOPP projects; (1b) $68,351,000 for nine projects amended into the SHOPP. The following projects were of significant interest; other projects included actions such as restoration of storm damage, vegetation, roadway rehabilitation, and such: [Approved]

• In Prather, on Route 168 at Auberry Road. Outcome/Output: Construct single-lane roundabout to reduce the number and severity of collisions. Future Consideration of Funding approved under Resolution E-14-36; August 2014. $2,928,000

(May) Request of $112,954,000 for 20 SHOPP projects as follows: 2.5b.(1a) $85,031,000 for 11 SHOPP projects; 2.5b.(1b) $27,923,000 for nine projects amended into the SHOPP. The following projects were of significant interest; other projects included actions such as restoration of storm damage, vegetation, roadway rehabilitation, and such: [Approved]

• $60,464,000 for a project near Livermore, on I-580 from the San Joaquin County line to the Greenville Overhead (PM0.1/R8.0); also on I-205 from Midway Road to the San Joaquin County line (PM L0.0/0.4); also near Castro Valley on Route 580 from Eden Canyon Road to Strobridge Avenue (PM R26.1/30.3); also in San Joaquin County near Tracy on Route 580 from Patterson Pass Road to the Alameda County line (PM 13.5/15.3). Outcome/Output: Improve safety and ride quality by rehabilitating 54.6 lane miles of distressed mainline and ramp pavement and install signs, lighting, and vehicle pullouts. Also, install ramp metering at 12 locations.

(Jun) Request of $232,044,000 for 36 SHOPP projects as follows: 2.5b.(1a) $195,855,000 for 24 SHOPP projects; 2.5b.(1b) $36,189,000 for 12 projects amended into the SHOPP. The following projects were of significant interest; other projects included actions such as restoration of storm damage, vegetation, roadway rehabilitation, and such:

• $3,268,000 for a project on US 199 near Hiouchi, at 1.0 mile north of South Fork Road. Outcome/Output: Widen roadway and shoulders to make standard. Install rumble strips and high friction surface treatment and other curve improvements to reduce the number and severity of collisions. Concurrent Consideration of Funding under Resolution E-16-33; June 2016
• $2,700,000 for a project on Route 44 in Shasta County (PM 44.9/45.5) near Viola, from 1.7 miles to 1.1 miles west of North Battle Creek Reservoir Road. Outcome/Output: Provide standard shoulders, and improve roadway alignment, cross slope, and clear recovery zone to increase safety and reduce the number and severity of collisions.
• $16,593,000 for a project in El Dorado County on Route 49 near Coloma, from 0.1 mile east of Marshall Road to 0.3 mile east of Lotus Road. Outcome/Output: Provide seismic standards and structural integrity by replacing South Fork American River Bridge No. 25-0021 on new alignment, constructing retaining walls, installing drainage systems, and relocating utilities
• $5,419,000 for a project in Napa County near Napa, at Sarco Creek Bridge No. 21-0008 and Silverado Trail Road. Outcome/Output: Replace bridge to address scour critical issues, include standard shoulders on new bridge, make improvements to facilitate fish passage, and increase stream bed capacity to meet 100 year storm event needs. Concurrent Consideration of Funding under Resolution E-16-35; June 2016
• $6,899,000 for a project on Route 246 in Santa Barbara County (R20.7/26.3) near Buellton, from 0.4 mile east of Santa Rosa Creek Bridge to Route 246/101 Separation. Outcome/Output: Rehabilitate 22.8 lane miles of roadway by grinding existing lanes and shoulders and overlaying with rubberized asphalt to improve the ride quality and extend the service life of the existing pavement. Ramp reconstruction to meet current ADA standards also included.
• $55,567,000 for a project on US 101 Near Paso Robles, from 0.4 mile south of San Marcos Creek Bridge to the Monterey County line; also in Monterey County (PM R0.0 to R2.0). Outcome/Output: Rehabilitate 32 lane miles of roadway by reconstructing roadway to improve the ride quality and extend the service life of the existing pavement. Project also includes constructing new bridges, retaining walls, installing new and/or upgrading guardrail, reconstructing drainage systems and installing new lighting at on/off ramps. Future Consideration of Funding approved under Resolution E-13-83; December 2013

2.5c Financial Allocations for STIP Projects

(Mar) (1) Request of $3,735,000 for the State administered Greenville Route 89 Rehabilitation (PPNO 3355) STIP project, in Plumas County. [Approved]

(May) (1) Request of $4,736,000 for two State administered STIP projects, on the State Highway System. The following project was of interest: [Approved]

• Adjust the funding to 1,800,000 for Terra Bella Expressway – Segment 1. Near Porterville, on Route 65 from Avenue 120 to 0.3 mile south of Route 190. Widen from 2-lane conventional highway to 4-lane expressway.

(Jun) (1) Request of $13,567,000 for three State administered STIP projects, on the State Highway System. The following project was of interest:

• Adjust funding for the Route 138 Widening, Segment 9. Near Pearblossom, from 0.7 mile west of 121st Street East to Longview Road. Widen from 2 to 4 lanes with a median turn lane. CON ENG increase of $285,000 and CONST increase of $1,218,000 to come from Los Angeles County regional shares.

(Jun) (6) Request of $35,000,000 for the locally administered Local Alternative Transportation Improvement Program Mission Boulevard/Route 880 Interchange – Phase 1B/2 project (PPNO 0016V) in Alameda County, on the State Highway System.

(Jun) (7b) Request of $7,126,000 for the State administered multi-funded BIP/STIP Route 98 Widening (West of Route 111) Phase 1 project (PPNO 0549A), in Imperial County.

2.5e Supplemental Fund Allocations

(Mar) (1) Request of $1,900,000 in additional funds to award the construction contract for the SHOPP Median Barrier project (PPNO 4486) on I-405 in Los Angeles County. This results in an increase of 16.9 percent over the current allocation. [Approved]

(Mar) (2) Request of $520,000 in additional funds to award the construction contract for the SHOPP ramp widening (PPNO 4095H) project on Route 73 in Orange County. This results in an increase of 26.1 percent over the current allocation. [Approved]

(Mar) (3) Request of $2,332,000 in additional funds to complete construction for the multi-funded I-80/Route 12 Interchange Improvement project (PPNO 5301L) in Solano County. This results in an increase of 27.6 percent over the current allocation. [Approved]

(Mar) (5) Request of $4,600,000 in additional funds to complete construction for the SHOPP I-10/605 Interchange Improvement project (PPNO 3529) in Los Angeles County. This results in an increase of 8.9 percent over the current allocation. [Approved]

(Mar) (6) Request of $1,000,000 in additional funds to complete construction for the SHOPP Bridge Rehabilitation project (PPNO 4147) on Route 18 in Los Angeles County. This results in an increase of 48.3 percent over the current allocation. [Approved]

(Mar) (8) Request of $58,540,000 in additional funds to complete construction for the SHOPP Schuyler Heim Bridge Replacement project (PPNO 0444E) on Route 47 in Los Angeles County. This results in an increase of 27.8 percent over the current allocation. [Approved]

(Mar) (9) Request of $2,700,000 in additional funds to close-out the construction contract for the SHOPP/STIP Freeway Widening project (EA 0607U) on Route 101 in Ventura County. This results in an increase of 3.2 percent over the current allocation. [Approved]

(Mar) (10) Request of $6,855,000 in additional funds to award the construction contract for the SHOPP Vincent Thomas Bridge Seismic Restoration project (PPNO 4497) on Route 47 in Los Angeles County. This results in an increase of 64.4 percent over the original allocation. [Approved]

2.5f Financial Allocations for SHOPP

(Jan) (1) Informational Reports on Allocations Under Delegated Authority: Emergency G-11 Allocations (2.5f.(1)): $10,400,000 for 12 projects; SHOPP Safety Lump Sum Sub-Allocations (2.5f.(3)): $13,110,000 for five projects; Minor G-05-05 Allocations (2.5f.(4)):$600,000 for one project. In general, these projects are all repairs after fires or rains, or repairs to culverts in danger of collapse. The following items were of significant interest. [Information Only]

• On US 101 in Gaviota, from 0.7 mile north of Beckstead Overcrossing to 0.8 mile south of Gaviota Tunnel. Outcome/Output: Realign highway, replacing multiple sharp curves with a single curve that will provide improved visibility around the curve. The project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.Future Consideration of Funding approved under Resolution E-14-07; March 2014. $6,979,000
• On I-405 in Irvine, Fountain Valley and Seal Beach at Route 133, Brookhurst Street, Warner Avenue, and Seal Beach Boulevard. Outcome/Output: Widen ramp, overlay connector and ramps with open graded hot mix asphalt, upgrade guardrail and install lighting to reduce the number and severity of collisions. $1,313,000

(Mar) Reports on SHOPP Allocations Under Delegated Authority: Emergency G-11 Allocations (2.5f.(1)): $24,215,000 for 19 projects; SHOPP Safety Lump Sum Sub-Allocations (2.5f.(3): $7,267,000 for four projects; Minor G-05-05 Allocations (2.5f.(4)): $2,924,000 for three projects.In general, these projects are all repairs after fires or rains, or repairs to culverts in danger of collapse. The following items were of significant interest. [Information Only]

• On Route 16 near Capay, from 0.3 mile west of County Road 82B to County Road 82B. Outcome/Output: Increase curve radius, widen shoulders, install rumble strips, flatten vertical curve, and modify drainage systems to improve safety and reduce the number and severity of collisions.

2.5g Prop 1B Project Allocations

(Jan) (3) Request of $59,486,000 for the State administered multi-funded Proposition 1B STIP/STIP-RIP Casitas Pass & Linden Avenue Interchanges on US 101 (PPNO 0482) project, in Santa Barbara County. [Approved]

4. TCIF and Aeronautic Program Updates / Policy Matters

(Mar) (4.22) Approval of State Route 108 Highway Alternative Projects (East Sonora Bypass) in Tuolumne County [Approved]

FREQUENTLY USED TERMS IN CTC MINUTES: California Transportation Commission (Commission or CTC), California Department of Transportation (Department or Caltrans), Regional Improvement Program (RIP), Interregional Improvement Program (IIP), State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP), Traffic Congestion Relief Program (TCRP), Public Transportation Account (PTA), Clean Air and Transportation Improvement Act of 1990 (Proposition 116), High Speed Passenger Train Bond Program (Proposition 1A), Highway Safety, Traffic Re-duction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 1B), Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA), State Route 99 Bond Program (RTE or SR 99), Local Bridge Seismic Retrofit Account (LBSRA), Trade Corridors Improvement Fund (TCIF), Highway-Railroad Crossing Safety Account (HRCSA), State-Local Partnership Program (SLPP), Traffic Light Synchronization Program (TLSP), Letter of No Prejudice (LONP), Environmental Phase (PA&ED), Design Phase (PS&E), Right of Way (R/W), Fiscal Year (FY)