🛣️ Changes to the California Highways Website – October/November 2018

What did you do over the Thanksgiving weekend? Me? I didn’t eat turkey; instead, I finished updating the California Highways web pages with all the changes accumulated since the end of June.

You can thank me later. For now, read on, McDuff.

After two updates that added maps to every route page, it’s time to do a regular update. As I’ve written before, I’m do some remodeling around here. Over the past year, the site has been moved to HTTPS: all the time, and (as noted) maps will be added. I’ve gotten a book on Responsive Design, and after I read it, I’ll be moving the site to a responsive design, together with some basic graphic changes of the headers and menus. I have no plans to change the content or my method of content generation. As always, I’m on the lookout for a good WSYWYG with “Tags Mode” HTML editor that I like (both of the ones I use, HoTMetaL Pro and Amaya are abandonware). You can see my thoughts on what I would like from the redesign here; it also explains how the site is generated.

Moving on to the 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. This resulted in changes on the following routes, with credit as indicated [my research(1), contributions of information or leads (via direct mail) from Tom Fearer​ (​Max Rockatansky)(2), Andy Field(3), Mark F/AARoads(4), Gonelookin/AARoads(5), Alex Nitzman(6), Joe Rouse(7), Chris Sampang(8), Sparker/AARoads(9), Jim Umbach(10), Joel Windmiller(11): Route 1(1,2), Route 2(1), Route 4(1,2), I-5(1,2), US 6(2), Route 8(1,2), Route 9(1,8), Route 11(1), Route 12(1,2), Route 14(1), I-15(1,9,6,10), Route 16(11,8,9), Route 20(2), LRN 23(2), Route 24(11,8,9), Route 25(1), Route 26(2), Route 28(2), Route 29(1), Route 30(8), Route 31(9), Route 32(1), Route 33(2,9), LRN 34(2), Route 36(1), Route 37(1), Route 41(1), Route 42(1), Route 44(8), Route 49(1,2), US 50(1,2,5), Route 51(2,9,7), Route 52(1), Route 57(1), Route 58(1,2,8), Route 60(1), Route 61(1), Route 65(1,2), Route 74 (including the Mid-County Parkway)(1), Route 76(1), Route 79(1), I-80(1,2,9,7), Route 82(1,8), Route 84(1), Route 85(1), Route 88(2), Route 89(1,2), Route 92(8), US 97(2), Route 99(1,2,11,9), US 101(1,9), Route 108(1,2), Route 110(1),Route 111(1), Route 118(1,9), Route 122(9), Route 128(1), LRN 129(1,2), Route 132(1,2,9), LRN 136(1,2), Route 138(1), Route 141(6), Route 155(1,2), Route 156(1), Route 161(2), Route 163(1), Route 166(1), Route 174(2), Route 188(2), Route 190(1,2), Route 196(9), Route 198(1), Route 201(1), Route 202(2), I-210(1), I-215(1), Route 211(1,2), I-215(1), Route 216(1), Route 221(1), Route 229(2), Route 237(1), Route 238(1,9), Route 241(1,4), Route 249(9), Route 263(1), Route 267(2), Route 275(1), Route 276(1,2), Route 283(1), Route 299(1,2), US 395(1), Route 371(1), I-380(1), I-405(1), US 466(2), I-580(1), I-680(1), I-710(1), I-780(6), County Sign Route E2 – Capitol Southeast Connector(3,8), County Sign Route E15(2), County Sign Route E18(2), County Sign Route G1(2), County Sign Route J16(2), County Sign Route J22(2), County Sign Route J28(2), County Sign Route J29(2), County Sign Route J37(2), County Sign Route J41(2), County Sign Route N2(1), County Sign Route N3(1).

Noted the useful responses to an AAroad query for when I move to the “one highway per page” as part of Phase 3 of the site refresh.

Updated the Chronology based on the Caltrans chronology.

Noted a change in the definition of a Landscaped Freeway. In January 2018, the California Assembly voted unanimously to endorse a plan that could raise $500 million annually for each billboard classified as a digital billboard. The revenue could be applied for road work in the state. Sponsored by Assemblywoman Blanca Rubio, D-Baldwin Park, the bill would convert the state’s signage definition from static signs to include digital billboards. AB3168 would also clarify and limit what can be considered as a landscaped highway. The change would permit existing billboards to be relocated along highways. The digital billboards would also be taller than existing billboards. State and federal law are set up to protect landscaped areas along highways. Changes to allow affected digital billboards in the Golden State would also require federal approval. Failure to enforce federal law could result in the loss of 10 percent of federal highway funds. California receives $3.5 billion annually from the feds, which equates to the possibility of losing out on $350 million for failure to comply with the federal billboard rule. The bill was approved by the governor 9/29/2018, Chapter 926, Statutes of 2018.
(Source: Land Line Mag, 8/1/2018)

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. I noted the passage/veto of the following bills and resolutions (for some of these, I’ve highlighted key phrases in red):

  • AB 91 (Cervantes) High-occupancy vehicle lanes.
    Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation to designate certain lanes for the exclusive or preferential use of high-occupancy vehicles. When those exclusive or preferential use lanes are established and double parallel solid lines are in place to the right thereof, existing law prohibits any person driving a vehicle from crossing over those double lines to enter into or exit from the lanes, and entrance or exit from those lanes is authorized only in areas designated for these purposes or where a single broken line is in place to the right of the lanes, except as specified.This bill would require the department to report to the transportation policy committees of the Legislature, on or before January 1, 2020, on the feasibility and appropriateness of limiting the use of high-occupancy vehicle lanes to high-occupancy vehicles and eligible vehicles, as defined, only during the hours of heavy commuter traffic on both Route 91 between I-15 and I-215 in the County of Riverside, and Route 60 in the County of Riverside.
    09/18/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 468, Statutes of 2018.
  • AB 2272 (Mayes) State highways: relinquishment.
    This bill would authorize the commission to relinquish to the City of Palm Springs any portion, or the entirety, of Route 111 within its city limits, upon terms and conditions the commission finds to be in the best interests of the state, if the department and the city enter into an agreement providing for that relinquishment.
    09/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 433, Statutes of 2018.
  • AB 2473 (Bonta) State Highway Route 185: relinquishment: City of San Leandro.
    Existing law authorizes the commission to relinquish all or a portion of Route 185 in the City of Hayward to that city, as specified, and to relinquish all or a portion of Route 185 in the County of Alameda to that county, as specified.This bill would additionally authorize the commission to relinquish all or a portion of Route 185 in the City of San Leandro to that city, as specified.
    09/10/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 321, Statutes of 2018.
  • AB 2535 (Obernolte) High-occupancy toll lanes: notice of toll evasion violation.
    Existing law requires an issuing agency or a processing agency to forward a notice of toll evasion violation to the registered owner of a vehicle that is found, by automated devices, visual observation, or otherwise, to have evaded tolls on a toll road or toll bridge within 21 days of the violation, except as specified. Existing law requires the notice of toll evasion violation to set forth the violation, including reference to the code section violated, the approximate time thereof, and the location where the violation occurred. Existing law also requires the notice of toll evasion violation to include the vehicle license plate number, a clear and concise explanation of the procedures for contesting the violation and appealing an adverse decision, and, if practicable, the registration expiration date and the make of the vehicle.This bill would also require the notice of toll evasion violation to include a copy of photographic evidence on which the toll evasion determination was based if the vehicle was found, by automated devices, to have evaded the toll through failure to meet occupancy requirements in a high-occupancy toll lane. Because this bill would require an issuing agency or a processing agency to include additional materials in the notice, it would impose a state-mandated local program.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.

    This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
    09/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 435, Statutes of 2018.

  • AB 2548 (Friedman) Commute benefit policies: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
    Existing law declares that the fostering, continuance, and development of public transportation systems are a matter of statewide concern. Existing law creates the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, with various powers and duties with respect to transportation planning, programming, construction, and operations.This bill would authorize the authority to adopt, and revise as necessary, a commute benefit ordinance that requires covered employers operating within the authority’s area with a specified number of employees to offer certain employees commute benefits, as specified, except that the bill would prohibit the ordinance from affecting employers covered by certain South Coast Air Quality Management District rules or regulations. The bill would require the ordinance to specify certain matters, including any consequences for noncompliance. The bill would, if the authority adopts a commute benefit ordinance, require the authority, before January 1, 2022, to submit a report to the transportation policy committees of each house of the Legislature and the Senate Committee on Environmental Quality that includes specified elements.
    08/20/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 173, Statutes of 2018.
  • AB 2615 (Carrillo) State highway system: parks and recreation: accessibility for bicycles and pedestrians.
    Existing law provides that the Department of Transportation has full possession and control of all state highways and all property and rights in property acquired for state highway purposes, including any portion of a state highway within a state park. Existing law also authorizes the department and any county having a park commission to enter into and carry out cooperative agreements for the grading, development, planting and maintenance of roadside areas, including a roadside park, along any state highway and within the right of way of that state highway. Existing law also authorizes the department to enter into any agreement with the United States or any federal department or agency when the construction of any federal facility or any feature of that facility requires construction, relocation, or other change in any state highway or bridge.This bill would, to the extent possible, and where feasible and cost effective, require the department to partner with appropriate public agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Parks and Recreation, any federal department or agency, and any regional or local public entity, to develop strategies and plans to improve access for bicycles and pedestrians to federal, state, regional, and local parks adjacent to or connected to the state highway system.
    09/18/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 496, Statutes of 2018.
  • AB 2734 (Frazier) California Transportation Commission.
    Existing law establishes in state government the Transportation Agency, which includes various departments and state entities, including the California Transportation Commission. Existing law vests the California Transportation Commission with specified powers, duties, and functions relative to transportation matters. Existing law requires the commission to retain independent authority to perform the duties and functions prescribed to it under any provision of law.This bill would exclude the California Transportation Commission from the Transportation Agency, establish it as an entity in state government, and require it to act in an independent oversight role. The bill would also make conforming changes.
    09/14/18 Vetoed by Governor. Veto Message: I signed legislation in 2012 that affirmed the Commission’s independent authority to perform its duties and no evidence has been presented which would suggest a need to now change the existing framework.
  • AB 2865 (Chiu) High-occupancy toll lanes: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.
    Existing law authorizes the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to conduct, administer, and operate a value pricing high-occupancy toll (HOT) lane program on 2 corridors included in the high-occupancy vehicle lane system in the County of Santa Clara and on Route 101 in the County of San Mateo in coordination with the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, as prescribed.This bill would authorize the Santa Clara Transportation Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to apply to the commission pursuant to the above-described provisions to conduct, administer, and operate HOT lanes or other toll facilities on Route 101 and a specified portion of Route 280 in the City and County of San Francisco if the San Francisco County Transportation Authority (SFCTA) approves the facilities before VTA submits an application to the commission for approval. The bill would require VTA to conduct, administer, and operate the facility in coordination with SFCTA. The bill would require SFCTA, in collaboration with the department and VTA, to develop the expenditure plan and would require the governing board of SFCTA to review and approve the expenditure plan and any updates.Existing law authorizes VTA to conduct, administer, and operate a value pricing high-occupancy toll (HOT) lane program on 2 corridors included in the high-occupancy vehicle lane system in the County of Santa Clara and on Route 101 in the County of San Mateo in coordination with the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, as prescribed. For the value pricing program authorized on Route 101 in the County of San Mateo, existing law requires all remaining revenue generated by the program after specified expenditures are made to be used in the corridor from which the revenues were generated exclusively for certain purposes.

    This bill would provide that those remaining revenues may also be used for projects that benefit the corridor, as specified. The bill would make other nonsubstantive and minor substantive changes.
    09/18/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 501, Statutes of 2018.

  • AB 3075 (Berman) Office of Elections Cybersecurity.
    Existing law establishes the Secretary of State as the chief elections officer of the state.This bill would create within the Secretary of State the Office of Elections Cybersecurity to coordinate efforts between the Secretary of State and local elections officials to reduce the likelihood and severity of cyber incidents that could interfere with the security or integrity of elections in the state, and to monitor and counteract false or misleading information regarding the electoral process that is published online or on other platforms and that may suppress voter participation or cause confusion and disruption of the orderly and secure administration of elections.
    08/28/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 241, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 67 (Aguiar-Curry) Veterans’ Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of Route 29 in the City of Yountville in the County of Napa from Darms Lane to Yount Mill Road as the “Veterans’ Memorial Highway“.
    08/21/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 159, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 103 (Cunningham) Matthew “SLOStringer” Frank Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of US 101 located between Avila Beach Drive (approx.SLO-101-R21.113) and Spyglass Drive (SLO-101-R19.826) in the County of San Luis Obispo as the “Matthew “SLOStringer” Frank Memorial Highway“.
    08/28/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 169, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 135 (Limón) Ventura County Fire Engineer Ryan Osler Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of US 101 from South Seaward Avenue (PM 28.452) to Vista Del Mar Drive in the County of Ventura as the “Ventura County Fire Engineer Ryan Osler Memorial Highway“.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 142, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 142 (Mathis) Colonel Charles Young Memorial Highway.
    Designate the portion of Route 198, extending from the postmile marker starting at Salt Creek Road (TUL 41.226, which is near Salt Creek at TUL 41.247) on Route 198 to the end at Sequoia National Park (TUL 44.163) in the County of Tulare, in the County of Tulare as the “Colonel Charles Young Memorial Highway“.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 143, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 149 (Choi) Officer and Medal of Valor Recipient Waldron G. Karp Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of I-5 from northbound Tustin Ranch Road, approximately post mile 28.224, to southbound Tustin Ranch Road, approximately post mile R.28.456, in the City of Tustin as the “Officer and Medal of Valor Recipient Waldron G. Karp Memorial Highway“.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 144, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 154 (Voepel) Border Patrol Agent Jarod Charles Dittman Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of Route 94 from post mile SD 24.50 to SD 29.50 in the County of San Diego as the “Border Patrol Agent Jarod Charles Dittman Memorial Highway“.
    from post mile SD 24.50 to SD 29.50 in the County of San Diego as the “Border Patrol Agent Jarod Charles Dittman Memorial Highway“.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 145, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 169 (Mathis) Deputy Sheriff Scott Ballantyne and Sheriff’s Pilot James Chavez Memorial Highway.
    Designates the four-mile portion of Route 190 between its intersection with Pleasant Oak Drive and just south of HQ Drive, in the County of Tulare between postmile TUL 22.53 and postmile TUL 26.53, as the “Sheriff’s Officers Deputy Sheriff Scott Ballantyne and Sheriff’s Pilot James Chavez Memorial Highway“.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 146, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 179 (Flora) Stanislaus County Deputy Sheriff Robert “Bob” Paris, Jr., Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of Route 88 between Comstock Road (SJ 4.913) and East Harney Lane (SJ 9.641), in the County of San Joaquin as the “Deputy Sheriff Robert “Bob” Paris, Jr., Memorial Highway“.
    08/21/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 161, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 181 (Flora) Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of Route 132 from Root Road (STA 20.645) to McEwen Road (STA 25.167) in the County of Stanislaus as the “Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall Wallace Memorial Highway“.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 147, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 184 (Bigelow) Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of Route 88 from 5 miles southwest of the Nevada State Line (ALP 20.000) to the Nevada state line (ALP 25.14) in the County of Alpine as the “Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway‘.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 148, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 188 (Quirk-Silva) Colonel Young Oak Kim, United States Army, Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of southbound I-5 in the County of Orange, from the eastbound Route 91 exit (ORA 42.671) to near its boundary with the County of Los Angeles (ORA 44.382) as the “Colonel Young Oak Kim, United States Army, Memorial Highway“.
    07/10/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 122, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 201 (Fong) Jesse L. Acebedo Memorial Rest Area.
    Designates the Shandon Safety Roadside Rest Area (SLO 49.599) on Route 46 in the County of San Luis Obispo as the “Jesse L. Acebedo Memorial Rest Area“.
    09/05/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 188, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 202 (Dahle) Robert “Bob” Thompson Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of Route 299 located between SHA 83.03 and SHA 84.00 in the County of Shasta as the “Robert “Bob” Thompson Memorial Highway“.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 151, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 205 (Waldron) CAL FIRE Firefighter Cory Iverson Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of I-15 between Route 78 (SD R31.5) and Via Rancho Parkway Overcrossing (SD M26.970) in the County of San Diego as the “CAL FIRE Firefighter Cory Iverson Memorial Highway”.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 152, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 212 (Kiley) Deputy Sheriff Robert “Bobby” French Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of US 50 in the County of El Dorado from (ED 0.01) to the Latrobe Road Under Crossing (ED 0.857) as the “Deputy Sheriff Robert “Bobby” French Memorial Highway“.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 153, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 214 (Gipson) Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Didier M. Hurdle Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of I-105 from I-110 (~ LA R7.386) to the Long Beach Boulevard Undercrossing (~ LA R11.506) in the County of Los Angeles as the “Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Didier M. Hurdle Memorial Highway“.
    08/28/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 170, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 220 (Mathis) Private First Class Keith M. Williams Memorial Overpass.
    Designates the Akers Street overpass at TUL 6.765 on Route 198 in the County of Tulare, as the “Private First Class Keith M. Williams Memorial Overpass“.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 154, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 224 (Gray) Joe Cox Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of Route 152 that runs through the City of Los Banos, from the entrance of the Los Banos Campus of Merced College (MER 17.995) to San Luis Street (MER 22.874) in the County of Merced, as the “Joe Cox Memorial Highway“.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 155, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 230 (Reyes) Medal of Honor Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of I-215 from Barton Road (~ SBD 1.312) to West Orange Show Road (~ SBD 5.025) in the County of San Bernardino as the “Medal of Honor Memorial Highway“.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 156, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 236 (Rodriguez) Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of I-10 between the North San Antonio Avenue undercrossing (LA 46.718) in the County of Los Angeles, to the Mountain Avenue undercrossing (SBD 2.37) in the County of San Bernardino, as the “Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas Memorial Highway“.
    08/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 157, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 250 (Holden) Arroyo Seco Victims Memorial Overcrossing.
    Designates the North Arroyo Boulevard Overcrossing (LA R22.495) on I-210 as the “Arroyo Seco Victims Memorial Overcrossing“. Named by Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 250, Res. Chapter 208, 9/7/2018.
    09/07/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 208, Statutes of 2018.
  • ACR 263 (Rivas) Caltrans District 7 Fallen Workers Memorial Interchange.
    Designates the interchange at I-210 and I-5 (LA 5 R43.904; LA 210 R0.000) in the County of Los Angeles as the “Caltrans District 7 Fallen Workers Memorial Interchange“.
    09/11/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State – Res. Chapter 220, Statutes of 2018.
  • SB 957 (Lara) Vehicles: high-occupancy vehicle lanes.
    Existing state law authorizes the Department of Transportation to designate certain lanes for the exclusive use of high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs). Existing law also authorizes, until January 1, 2019, ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs), and until September 30, 2025, or until the date federal authorization expires, or until the Secretary of State receives a specified notice, whichever occurs first, super ultra-low emission vehicles (SULEVs), enhanced advanced technology partial zero-emission vehicles (enhanced AT PZEVs), or transitional zero-emission vehicles (TZEVs), as specified, that display a valid identifier issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles to use these HOV lanes. Existing law makes it a crime to drive one of those vehicles in an HOV lane without properly displaying the issued identifier and having the vehicle registration with the vehicle, or to operate or own a vehicle displaying an identifier if the identifier was not issued for that vehicle. Existing law makes identifiers for ULEVs valid until January 1, 2019, and makes identifiers for SULEVs, enhanced AT PEZEVs, and TZEVs valid until January 1, 2019, January 1, 2022, or January 1 of the 4th year after the year in which they were issued, as specified. Existing law, except as specified, prohibits a vehicle from being issued an identifier more than once.This bill would authorize an identifier to be issued commencing January 1, 2020, until January 1, 2024, to SULEVs, enhanced AT PEZEVs, and TZEVs for a vehicle that had previously been issued an identifier and would make that identifier valid until January 1, 2024, if the applicant for the identifier has a household income at or below 80% of the state median income. The bill would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to report to the Legislature the number of identifiers issued pursuant to those provisions, and would require the report to be issued after January 1, 2023, but before June 1, 2023. The bill would prohibit a person who obtained an identifier for a vehicle prior to January 1, 2017, from obtaining another identifier pursuant to those provisions, notwithstanding the person’s qualifying income. The bill would also make a conforming change and technical, nonsubstantive changes.
    09/13/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 367, Statutes of 2018.
  • SB 989 (Wieckowski) State highways: relinquishment.
    Existing law provides that the Department of Transportation has full possession and control of all state highways. Existing law describes the authorized routes in the state highway system and establishes a process for adoption of a highway on an authorized route by the California Transportation Commission. Existing law authorizes the commission to relinquish to local agencies state highway segments that have been deleted from the state highway system by legislative enactment or have been superseded by relocation, and in certain other cases.This bill would authorize the commission to relinquish to the City of Fremont a specified portion of Route 84 within its city limits, upon terms and conditions the commission finds to be in the best interests of the state, if the department and the city enter into an agreement providing for that relinquishment.
    09/17/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 461, Statutes of 2018.
  • SB 1259 (Nielsen) Signage: tourist oriented directional signs.
    Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation to administer a program for the placement of tourist oriented directional signs for businesses, attractions, or facilities near state highways in nonurbanized areas. Existing law specifies various requirements for placement of these signs, including a requirement that the maximum distance from a highway intersection to an attraction or facility may not exceed 10 miles, except as provided.This bill would exempt signs to facilities or attractions located in the County of Tehama that are directly related to an American Viticultural Area located in that county from this requirement. The bill would also express the intent of the Legislature to authorize the County of Tehama to place wayfinding signage on state highways in support of an American Viticultural Area located in the county.This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the County of Tehama.
    07/20/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 156, Statutes of 2018.
  • SB 1289 (Committee on Judiciary) Maintenance of the codes.
    This bill would make nonsubstantive changes in various provisions of law to effectuate the recommendations made by the Legislative Counsel to the Legislature (including to the Streets and Highways Code).
    07/09/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 92, Statutes of 2018.
  • SB 1328 (Beall) Mileage-based road usage fee.
    Existing law requires the Chair of the California Transportation Commission to create a Road Usage Charge (RUC) Technical Advisory Committee in consultation with the Secretary of the Transportation Agency. Under existing law, the purpose of the technical advisory committee is to guide the development and evaluation of a pilot program to assess the potential for mileage-based revenue collection as an alternative to the gas tax system. Existing law requires the technical advisory committee to study RUC alternatives to the gas tax, gather public comment on issues and concerns related to the pilot program, and to make recommendations to the Secretary of the Transportation Agency on the design of a pilot program, as specified. Existing law repeals these provisions on January 1, 2019This bill would extend the operation of these provisions until January 1, 2023. The bill would, in addition, require the technical advisory committee to continue to assess the potential for mechanisms, including, but not limited to, a mileage-based revenue collection system, to use as alternative methods to the existing gas tax system for generating the revenue necessary to maintain and operate the state’s transportation system. The bill would, instead, require the committee to gather public comment related to the assessment of those mechanisms.
    09/22/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 698, Statutes of 2018.
  • SCR 92 (McGuire) Deputy Sheriff Robert Rumfelt Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of Route 29 from the intersection of Route 175 in the City of Lakeport (LAK R40.144) to the 11th Street Undercrossing (LAK R42.677) in the County of Lake as the “Deputy Sheriff Robert Rumfelt Memorial Highway”.
    07/06/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 116, Statutes of 2018.
  • SCR 105 (Nielsen) CHP Officer Archie E. Nichols Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of Route 99 from 9th Avenue (TEH 16.264) to 61st Avenue (TEH 16.691) in the County of Tehama as the “CHP Officer Archie E. Nichols Memorial Highway“.
    07/06/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 117, Statutes of 2018.
  • SCR 111 (Leyva) Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge.
    Designates the Pepper Avenue overcrossing, Bridge Number 54-1324 EA 08-1E030, SBD 20.96 (on I-10), in the City of Colton as the “Douglas Stephen Franco Memorial Bridge“.
    09/11/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 226, Statutes of 2018.
  • SCR 112 (Leyva) Cesar Chavez Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of I-215 from SBD 12.75 to the interchange of I-215 and I-15, SBD 17.75, in the County of San Bernardino as the “Cesar Chavez Memorial Highway”.
    07/06/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 118, Statutes of 2018.
  • SCR 124 (McGuire) Harold Del Ponte Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of US 101 in the County of Del Norte that is bordered on the south by the county line separating the Counties of Del Norte and Humboldt and continuing north for two miles, from DN M0.0 to DN R2.0, as the “Harold Del Ponte Memorial Highway”.
    07/06/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 119, Statutes of 2018.
  • SCR 133 (Berryhill) Senator David E. Cogdill, Sr., Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of US 395 from the South Buckeye Creek Bridge (Bridge 47–33; MNO 79.168) to the junction of Route 182 (MNO 76.3) in the County of Mono as the “Senator David E. Cogdill, Sr., Memorial Highway.
    09/12/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 243, Statutes of 2018.
  • SCR 159 (Bates) Long Beach Fire Captain David Rosa Memorial Highway.
    Designates the portion of I-5 between Camino Las Ramblas (ORA 6.761) and the Ortega Highway (ORA 9.428) in the County of Orange as the “Long Beach Fire Captain David Rosa Memorial Highway“. Named by Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) 159, Res. Chapter 234, 9/11/2018.
    09/11/18 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 234, Statutes of 2018.

I checked the CTC Liaison page for the results of the CTC meetings from July through November 2018 (August 2018October 2018). Note that I tend not to track items that do not impact these pages — i.e., pavement rehabilitation or replacement, landscaping, drainage, culverts, roadside facilities, charging stations, or other things that do not impact the routing or history. As such, the following items were of interest (note: ° indicates items that were below the level of detail for updating the specific route pages; ♠ is an indicator used to keep track of what has been added to the pages) :

2.1a. STIP Program/Project Amendments

(Aug) (1) 7 Request to: (SHOPP Amendment 18H-004) [Approved]

  • Add 40 new projects into the 2018 SHOPP.
  • Revise 3 projects currently programmed in the 2018 SHOPP.

The following amendments and new projects were at the level of interest for the highway pages:

  • 05-Mon-68 3.4/3.8 PPNO 2742, Project 0517000113, EA 1J460 Route 68 Near Pacific Grove, from Skyline Forest Drive to west of Route 1; also from Haul Road to west of Skyline Forest Drive (PM 2.7/3.2). Increase safety by improving roadway cross slope at curve, sight distance, widen shoulders, install rumble strip, tapered edge treatment and construct drainage improvements. Expected cost: $12,427,000 Construction begins 1/24/2023.
  • 05-SBt-25 54.0 PPNO 2746, Project 0517000185, EA 1J480. Route 25 Near Hollister, at the intersection of Route 25 and Route 156. Improve safety by constructing a roundabout. Est. cost: $10,628,000. Est. construction start: 10/28/2021.
  • 05-SLO-101 61.9 PPNO 2766 Project 0518000052 EA 1J780. US 101 Near Wellsona, at the intersection of Route 101 and Wellsona Road. Improve safety by constructing an undercrossing. Est. cost: $23,881,000. Est. construction start: 10/17/2022. 2.1a.(1)
  • 08-Riv-62 81.6/82.2. PPNO 3010Q. Project 0818000175. EA 1E611. Route 62 Near Twentynine Palms, from 3.4 to 2.8 miles west of Route 177 Junction. Widen shoulders to 8 feet, install shoulder and centerline rumble strips. Est. cost: $2,019,000. Est const. start: 5/1/2019.
  • 11-SD-52 5.1/8.7. PPNO 1302. Project 1118000079. EA 43025. Route 52 In San Diego, from 0.4 mile west of Convoy Street Overcrossing to Santo Road Overcrossing. Roadway rehabilitation to mitigate highway settlement, construct auxiliary lane, transportation management systems, lighting, and roadside safety improvements. Est. cost: $44,970,000. Est. const. start: 7/29/2022. 2.1a.(1)

(Aug) (2) The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments and the Department propose to amend the STIP to split the South Coast US 101 HOV Lanes – Carpinteria through Summerland (Segments 4A-4C) project, in Santa Barbara County, into 3 projects for design and construction phasing. (PPNO 7101A) STIP Amendment 18S-04 [Approved, as modified.]

(Aug) (4) Request to: (SHOPP Amendment 16H-026) [Approved]

  • Add 8 new projects into the 2016 SHOPP.

The following amendments and new projects were at the level of interest for the highway pages:

  • 08-SBd-15 160.8/161.1. PPNO 3010V. Project 0818000195. EA 1K120. Route 15 Near Baker, at Valley Wells Safety Roadside Rest Area (SRRA). Abandon existing well and drill new well. Est. cost: $1,270,000.

(Oct) (1) Request to: (SHOPP Amendment 18H-005) [Approved]

  • Add 28 new projects into the 2018 SHOPP.
  • Revise 41 projects currently programmed in the 2018 SHOPP.
  • Develop 1 Long Lead project.

The following amendments and new projects were at the level of interest for the highway pages:

  • 03-Sac-12 0.0/0.4 PPNO 5962. Project 0319000026. EA 4H690. Route 12 Near Rio Vista, at the Sacramento River (Rio Vista) Bridge No. 23-0024. Repair electrical, mechanical, and structural damaged components of bridge. Total Est. Cost $3,900,000. Est. completion: FY19.
  • 01-Lak-175 0.2/0.4. PPNO 3118. Project 0117000226. EA 0H460. Route 175 Near Hopland, from 0.2 mile east to 0.4 mile east of Mendocino County line. Curve realignment and shoulder widening. Est. cost: $5,770,000. Est. const. begin: 12/22/2021.
  • 01-Men-1 R65.1/65.5. PPNO 4656. Project 0117000026. EA 0G600. Route 1 Near Fort Bragg, from north of Mill Creek Drive to north of Ward Avenue. Widen shoulders. Est. cost: $5,048,000. Est. const. begin: 9/15/2022.
  • 01-Men-20 19.1/19.6. PPNO 4691. Project 0117000225. EA 0H450. Route 20 Near Willits, from 0.9 mile west to 0.4 mile west of James Creek Bridge. Improve curve, install center and edge-line rumble strips, upgrade guardrail, and widen shoulders. Est. cost: $5,483,000. Est. const. begin: 10/17/2021.
  • 04-SCl-35 14.1/17.1. PPNO 1462H. Project 0417000450. EA 0P480. Route 35 Near Saratoga, from Route 9 Junction to San Mateo County line. Install centerline rumble strips, curve signs, and high visibility striping. Est. cost: $3,266,000. Begin const. 2/1/2022.
  • 04-Sol-12 19.2/19.4. PPNO 8060B. Project 0419000066. EA 4G561. Route 12 Near Rio Vista, at the intersection of Route 12 and Route 113; also on Route 113 from PM 0.0/0.2. Environmental mitigation for safety project EA 4G560. Note: Split off environmental mitigation work to provide funding assurance to California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for EA 4G560/PPNO 04-8060A.

(Oct) (3) The Kern Council of Governments and the City of Bakersfield propose to amend the STIP to program an AB 3090 cash reimbursement project (PPNO 3705B) in order to use local funds for construction of Westside Parkway – Route 58 Connector Mainline-Phase 1 (Centennial) (PPNO 3705) in Kern County, with reimbursement to be scheduled over a four-year period beginning in FY 2019-20. STIP Amendment 18S-07 [Approved]

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

(Aug) (3) The Kern Council of Governments and the City of Bakersfield proposes to amend the STIP to program an AB 3090 cash reimbursement project (PPNO 3705B) in order to use local funds for construction of Westside Parkway – Route 58 Connector Mainline-Phase 1 (Centennial), (PPNO 3705) in Kern County, with reimbursement to be scheduled over a three year period beginning in FY 2019-20. STIP Amendment 18S-07 [Information only.]

2.2a. Submittal of Notice of Preparation for Comments

No Items / No Items of Interest in the Review Period.

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

No Items / No Items of Interest in the Review Period.

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

(Aug) (1) Approval of Projects for Future Consideration of Funding (only the projects of interest for the pages are shown; omitted are productsion such as sidewalk installation, pavement rehabilitation, electric vehicle charging stations, drainage systems, culverts, etc.): [Approved]

  • 01-DN-101, PM 8.2/8.7 Hunter and Panther Creek Bridges Seismic Restoration Project. Seismic retrofit of two existing bridges on US 101 in Del Norte County. (MND) (PPNO 1072) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-89 (Related Item under Ref. 2.5b.(2).)
  • 03-Pla-80, PM 28.7/63.5 Placer/Nevada-80 Bridge Rehabilitation and Replacement Project. Rehabilitate and/or replace six bridges on I-80 in Placer County. (ND) (PPNO 5097) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-91 (Related Item under Ref. 2.5b.(2).)
  • 05-SLO-1, PM 32.61 Toro Creek Bridge Replacement Project. Replace existing bridge on Route 1 in San Luis Obispo County (MND) (PPNO 0072) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-94 (Related Item under Ref. 2.5b.(2).)
  • 07-LA-110, PM 20.10/20.92 Interstate 110 High-Occupancy Toll Lanes Flyover Project. Construct an elevated off-ramp structure on I-110 in Los Angeles County.(MND)(EA 27800)(Local, Federal Grant, STIP) Resolution E-18-97
  • 08-SBd-18, PM 101.5/115.9 Route 18 Shoulder Widening and Rumble Strips Project. Construct roadway improvements on a portion of Route 18 in San Bernardino County. (MND) (PPNO 0191G) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-98
  • 08-SBd-62, PM 41.04/41.5 & 60.6/61.1, 08-Riv-62, PM 81.6/82.2 Route 62 Widen Shoulders and Install Rumble Strips Project. Construct roadway improvements on a portion of Route 62 in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. (MND) (PPNO 0225K) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-99
  • 08-SBd-127, PM 28.0/28.5 Route 127 Shoulder Widening and Rumble Strips Project. Construct roadway improvements on a portion of Route 127 in San Bernardino County. (MND) (PPNO 0216F) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-100
  • 08-Riv-10, PM 27.69 Rehabilitate Whitewater River Bridges Project. Repair and upgrade two existing bridges on I-10 in Riverside County. (ND) (PPNO 3002F) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-101

(Aug) (10) Approval of Projects for Future Consideration of Funding: 04-Ala-84, PM 17.9/22.9, 04-Ala-680, PM 10.3/15.3 Route 84 Expressway Widening and Route 84/I-680 Interchange Improvements Project. Construct roadway and intersection improvements on portions of Route 84 and I-680 in Alameda County. (FEIR) (EA 29763) (Local) Resolution E-18-113 [The Commission approved the environmental document, and approve the project for future consideration of funding.]

(Aug) (11) Approval of Projects for Future Consideration of Funding: 04-SCl-237, PM 2.7/3.3, 04-SCl-101, PM 45.2/45.8 Mathilda Avenue Improvements at Route 237 and US 101 Project. Construct roadway improvements on portions of Route 237 and US 101 in Santa Clara County. (FEIR) (PPNO 0462H) (LPP) Resolution E-18-114 (Related Item under Ref 2.5s.(2).) [The Commission approved the environmental document, and approve the project for future consideration of funding.]

(Aug) (12) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of Funding: 04 – Santa Clara County US 101 Improvements Project. Widen and upgrade freeway interchange modifications, including other improvements. (FEIR) (PPNO 0462G) (SB 1 – TCEP) Resolution E-18-115 (Related Item under Ref 2.5s.(4).) [The Commission approved the environmental document, the Finding of Facts, Statement of Overriding Considerations and approve the project for future consideration of funding.]

(Aug) (13) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of Funding: 04-Mrn-1, PM 28.4/28.6 Route 1 Lagunitas Creek Bridge Project. Replace existing bridge on Route 1 in Marin County. (FEIR) (PPNO 0756K) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-116 (Related Item under Ref. 2.5b.(2).) [The Commission approved the environmental document, and approve the project for future of consideration of funding.]

(Oct) (1) Approval of Projects for Future Consideration of Funding: (only the projects of interest for the pages are shown; omitted are projects such as sidewalk installation, pavement rehabilitation, electric vehicle charging stations, drainage systems, culverts, etc.): [Withdrawn from Consent Calendar and approved. (Chair Inman recused herself.)]

  • 01-Men-20, PM 16.8/17.2 Camp 20 Safety Project. Construct roadway and safety improvements on a portion of Route 20 in Mendocino County. (MND) (PPNO 4613) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-120
  • 03-ED-50, PM 21.95/24.45 Camino Safety Project. Construct safety improvements on a portion of US 50 in El Dorado County. (MND) (PPNO 3290) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-123
  • 05-Mon-101, PM R6.6 San Antonio River Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project Construct seismic retrofit of an existing bridge on US 101 in Monterey County. (MND) (PPNO 2565) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-124
  • 05-SB-101, PM 56.0 Nojoqui Creek Bridge Railing Upgrade Project Upgrade railings on an existing bridge on US 101 in Santa Barbara County. (MND) (PPNO 2561) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-125
  • 05-SB-135, PM R7.2 San Antonio Creek Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project. Construct seismic retrofit on an existing bridge on Route 135 in Santa Barbara County. (MND) (PPNO 2567) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-126
  • 08-Riv-10, PM 44.8/46.6 I-10/Portola Avenue New Interchange Project Construct new interchange on I-10/Portola Road in Riverside County. (ND) (EA 0F120) (Local) Resolution E-18-128
  • 08-SBd-40, PM R75/R100 I-40 Regrade Median Cross Slopes Project Regrade existing median on a portion of I-40 in San Bernardino County. (MND) (PPNO 3001R) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-129
  • 09-Mono-395, PM 6.92/9.62 North Sherwin Shoulders Project. Construct roadway improvements on a portion of US 395 in Mono County. (MND) (PPNO 0662) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-130
  • 10-SJ-88, PM 22.09 Liberty Safety Improvements Project. Install safety improvements on Route 88 at Liberty Road in San Joaquin County. (MND) (PPNO 3207) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-132
  • 10-SJ-99, PM 30.7-31.3 Victor On Ramp Project. Construct on ramp improvements on Route 99 at Victor Road in San Joaquin County. (MND) (PPNO 3145) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-133
  • 10-SJ-205, PM R4.5/R9.0 Tracy I-205 Smart Corridor Project. Install cameras and ramp metering on a portion of Route 205 in San Joaquin County. (MND) (PPNO 3146) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-134
  • 10-SJ/CC-4, PM 48.2/0.1 SJ Bridge Maintenance Project. Renovate the mechanical portions of an existing bridge on Route 4 in Contra Costa and San Joaquin Counties. (MND) (PPNO 3113) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-135
  • 12-Ora-405, PM 0.2/8.7 I-405 Improvement Project from I-5 to Route 55. Add one additional lane to a portion of I-405 in Orange County. (MND) (ORA 131304) (RSTP) Resolution E-18-138
  • 08-SBd-210, PM R25.00/R33.2 Route 210 Mixed Flow Lane Addition from Highland Avenue to San Bernardino Avenue Project. Construct roadway improvements on a portion of Route 210 in the city of Highland. (MND) (PPNO 0195N) (SHOPP/STIP) Resolution E-18-154 (Related item under Ref. 2.5b.(1) and 2.5c.(2)

(Oct) (4) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of Funding: 03 – Sacramento County. B2 Elk Grove Capital SouthEast Connector Project. Widen Grant Line Road and other improvements. [See County Sign Route E2] (MND) (PPNO 1784-1666) (LPP) Resolution E-18-141 [Approved]

(Oct) (5) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of Funding: 03 – Sacramento County. D3-E1 Folsom Capital SouthEast Connector Project. Widen White Rock Road and other improvements. [See County Sign Route E2] (MND) (PPNO 1785) (LPP) Resolution E-18-142 [Approved]

(Oct) (10) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of Funding: 03 – Sacramento County. A2 Elk Grove Capital SouthEast Connector Project. Reconstruct Kammerer Road and other improvements. [See County Sign Route E2] (FEIR) (PPNO 1789) (LPP) Resolution E-18-147 [The Commission accepted the environmental document, Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations and approved the project for funding.]

(Oct) (13) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of Funding: 10-Sta-132, PM 11.0/15.0, 10-Sta-99, PM 15.7/17.5. Route 132 West Freeway/Expressway Project Construct a four lane expressway on an adopted route in Stanislaus County. (FEIR) (PPNO 3125) (SHOPP) Resolution E-18-150 [The Commission accepted the environmental document, Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations and approved the project for funding.]

(Oct) (15) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of Funding: 08-Riv-79, PM R15.78/R33.8 Route 79 Realignment Project. Construct a new alignment for a portion of Route 79 in Riverside County. (FEIR) (EA 49400) (Local) Resolution E-18-152 [The Commission accepted the environmental document, Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations and approved the project for funding.]

2.3a. Route Adoptions

No Items / No Items of Interest in the Review Period.

2.3b. New Public Road Connection

No Items / No Items of Interest in the Review Period.

2.3c. Relinquishments

(Aug) Two Relinquishment Resolutions: [Approved]

  • 08-SBd-215-PM 2.775, Right of Way along Route 215 at Washington Avenue, in the city of Colton. Resolution R-4010
  • 11-SD-75-PM 9.9/11.1, Right of Way on Route 75, in the city of Imperial Beach. Resolution R-4011

(Oct) One Relinquishment Resolution: [Approved]

  • 05-SLO-101-PM 57.1 Right of Way along Route 101 at 16th Street, in the city of El Paso de Robles. Resolution R-4012

2.3d. Vacation Resolutions

No Items / No Items of Interest in the Review Period.

2.5a Minor Projects

No Items / No Items of Interest in the Review Period.

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

♠ (Oct) (2) Request of $102.2 million for 103 2018 SHOPP preconstruction project phases for environmental, design and R/W support: Resolution FP-18-21 (Related Item under Ref. 4.10.) [Approved]

  • 2.5b.(2a) – $29.4 million for 41 2018 SHOPP phases.
  • 2.5b.(2b) – $72.8 million for 62 2018 SHOPP – SB1 phases.

The following reports/allocations were of interest:

  • PA&ED $510,000. 01-Lak-175 0.2/0.4. Route 175 Near Hopland, from 0.2 mile east to 0.4 mile east of Mendocino County line. Curve realignment and shoulder widening. PPNO 3118. Project 0117000226. EA 0H460.
  • PA&ED $833,000. 01-Men-1 R65.1/65.5. Route 1 Near Fort Bragg, from north of Mill Creek Drive to north of Ward Avenue. Widen shoulders. PPNO 4656. Project 0117000026. EA 0G600.
  • PS&E $775,000. RW Sup $129,000. 01-Men-20 16.9/17.2. Near Fort Bragg, from 0.34 mile west of Road 200A to 0.13 mile west of Road 200A. Improve curve, install center and edge-line rumble strips, and install guardrail.

2.5c Financial Allocations for STIP Projects

(Aug) (2) Request of $31,555,000 for the locally-administered STIP Route 60 Truck Climbing/Descending Lanes project, on the State Highway System, in Riverside County. (PPNO 0046J) Resolution FP-18-04 [Approved]

(Oct) (2) Request of $30,351,000 $5,351,000 for four three locally-administered STIP projects, on the State Highway System. Resolution FP-18-23 (Related Item under Ref. 2.2c.(1).) [Approved]

  • Project 3 (PPNO 0195N/EA 0C700) – Route 210 Widening – San Bernardino County – $25,000,000 Withdrawn prior to the CTC Meeting

The following reports/allocations were of interest:

  • $2,000,000. 01-Hum-101 79.8/85.8. US 101 Eureka/Arcata Corridor Improvement. In Eureka and Arcata, from Eureka Slough Bridge to Route 101/Route 255 separation. Upgrade 4 lane facility (Alternative Y 4). Future consideration of funding approved under Resolution E-17-19; May 2017.

2.5d Allocations for Projects with Costs that Exceed 20 Percent of the Programmed Amount

(Aug) (1) Request for an allocation of $6,536,000 in Construction Capital and $922,000 in Construction Support for the SHOPP Roadside Safety Improvement project on Route 12 and Route 113 in Solano County. (PPNO 8060A) Resolution FP-18-12 [Approved, as modified.]

(Oct) (2) Request for an allocation of $6,605,000 in Construction Capital and $1,903,000 in Construction Support for the SHOPP Collision Reduction Safety Improvement project on Route 17 in Santa Cruz County. This is a 16 percent increase in Construction Capital and a 35 percent increase in Construction Support. (PPNO 2422) Resolution FP-18-30 [Approved]

2.5e Supplemental Fund Allocations

(Oct) (2) Request for an additional $1,178,000 in Construction Capital for the SHOPP Bridge Rehabilitation project on Route 44 in Shasta County, to award a contract. This is an increase of 21.8 percent over the allocated amount. (PPNO 3483) Resolution FA-18-12 [Approved]

(Oct) (4) Request for an additional $3,608,000 in Construction Capital for the SHOPP Safety Improvement project on Route 36 in Trinity County, to award a contract. This is an increase of 56.8 percent over the allocated amount. (PPNO 3526) Resolution FA-18-14 [Approved]

(Oct) (5) Request for an additional $6,182,000 in Construction Capital in TCEP funding and $5,593,000 in STIP funding for the multi funded TCEP/STIP I-5 project in Shasta County, to award a contract. This is an increase of 25.2 percent over the original allocated amount. (PPNO 3445A) Resolution FA-18-15 [Approved]

(Oct) (12) Request for an additional $14,659,000 in Construction Capital for the STIP project on Route 101 in Marin and Sonoma Counties, to complete construction. This is an increase of 29 percent over the allocated amount. (PPNO 0360G) Resolution FA-18-22 [Approved]

2.5f Financial Allocations for SHOPP

(Aug) Informational Reports on Allocations Under Delegated Authority [Information only.]

  • Emergency G-11 Allocations (2.5f.(1)): $77,510,000 for 20 projects;
  • SHOPP Safety Sub-Allocations (2.5f.(3)): $115,890,000 for 20 projects.

The following reports/allocations were of interest:

  • $1,200,000 Humboldt 01-Hum-36 19.0/44.0: Route 36 Near Bridgeville, from 0.3 mile west of Jaymar Lane to 1.7 miles west of Trinity County line. Beginning on January 7, 2017, a series of storm events caused multiple slides, sinkholes, slipouts, and distressed pavement. Responding day and night to the damages, Department forces were inundated beyond the Department’s capacity. The project will remove and dispose of slide debris and hazardous trees, support ongoing geotechnical investigations, and repair roadway. Supplemental work that consists of temporary shoring, excavation, guardrail repair, and construction of Hilfiker Welded Wire retaining wall is needed to address additional slides (PM 3.0 and PM 15.8) that are in proximity to existing work limits. Additional supplemental work necessary to complete drainage work at PM 16.21, 16.24, and 43.42. This supplemental will also allow for the completion of work while maintaining the route open to traffic at PM 31.4.
  • $19,700,000 Mendocino 01-Men-1 75.5/76.5: Route 1 Near Westport, from 0.6 mile to 1.4 miles north of Blue Slide Gulch. Heavy rainfall in March 2016 caused sudden movement in the Westport Landslide Complex, causing substantial settlement and cracking of the roadway. This project will reconstruct the roadway, repair drainage, install a geotechnical monitoring system, and install erosion control measures. The work is necessary to prevent further roadway deterioration and pavement loss and provide a safe alignment for the traveling public while providing time for a more permanent repair strategy. Supplemental work is necessary to construct solider pile ground anchor walls.
  • $1,100,000 San Bernardino 08-SBd-15 160.8/161.1: Route 15 Near Baker, at Valley Wells Safety Roadside Rest Area (SRRA). Four years of drought have lead to a reduction in groundwater and water quality at the Valley Wells SRRA, forcing this heavily used facility to be closed to public use. An adjacent SRRA is also closed for similar reasons resulting in a very large section of isolated Route 15without these types of services for the traveling public. This project will abandon the existing failing well, drill a new well, and connect to the existing system, allowing the facility to be reopened.
  • $14,044,000 Lake 01-Lak-175 R25.0/27.5: Route 175 Near Middletown, from 0.1 mile east of Putah Creek Bridge to Dry Creek Bridge. Outcome/Output: Improve safety by widening shoulders, installing rumble strips, improving roadside clear recovery zone, and extending existing culverts. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $3,755,000 Lassen 02-Las-44 31.9/32.6 Route 44: Near Susanville, from 0.3 mile west to 0.4 mile east of Big Springs Road. Outcome/Output: Improve safety by realigning roadway curves, improving roadside clear recovery zone and sight distance, and modifying drainage and fencing. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $4,074,000 Modoc 02-Mod-299 51.9/52.5: Route 299: Near Cedarville, from 0.6 mile west of Cedar Pass Ski Tow Road to Cedar Pass Ski Tow Road. Outcome/Output: Improve safety by realigning roadway curves, widening lane and shoulder widths, improving roadside clear recovery zone and drainage, and installing a drapery system to prevent rockfall. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $2,731,000 Plumas 02-Plu-70 11.5/11.9: Route 70 Near Belden, from 2.1 miles to 1.6 miles west of Chipps Creek Bridge. Outcome/Output: Improve safety by realigning roadway curves, widening shoulders, adding new guardrail, and constructing a gabion-style retaining wall. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $10,982,000 Riverside 08-Riv-74 37.7/44.7 Route 74 In and near Hemet, from 0.1 mile west of West Acacia Avenue to Ramona Expressway. Outcome/Output: Improve safety by constructing raised curb median, left turn pockets, and widening outside shoulders. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $2,715,000 San Bernardino 08-SBd-62 41.0/41.5 Route 62 Near Twentynine Palms, from 0.7 mile to 1.2 miles east of Godwin Road and from 5.6 miles to 6.1 miles east of Ironage Road. Outcome/Output: Widen shoulders and construct rumble strips. This project will increase safety and reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $1,339,000 San Bernardino 08-SBd-127 28.0/R28.5 Route 127 Near Baker, 28.0 miles north of Route 15 to 1.2 miles south of Saratoga Springs Road. Outcome/Output: Construct shoulders and install ground-in rumble strips. This will reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $1,625,000 San Bernardino 08-SBd-247 39.5/40.0 Route 247 Near Lucerne Valley, from 0.1 mile south to 0.4 mile north of Camp Rock Road. Outcome/Output: Improve safety by constructing shoulders and installing shoulder and centerline rumble strips. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $15,171,000 San Bernardino 08-SBd-395 35.5/39.1 US 395 Near Adelanto, from 1.0 mile south of Kramer Hills to 2.6 miles north of Kramer Hills. Outcome/Output: Widen median and shoulders and construct rumble strips. This project will increase safety and reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $4,711,000 San Diego 11-SD-94 29.4/29.7: Route 94 Near Dulzura, from 0.3 mile east of Grande Creek Bridge to 0.1 mile west of Marron Valley Road. Outcome/Output: Roadway realignment, curve improvement, and shoulder widening. This project will increase safety and reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $14,800,000 Orange 12-Ora-22 R5.6/R10.9 Route 22 In the cities of Garden Grove, Orange and Santa Ana, from 0.1 mile west of Brookhurst Street to Bedford Road. Outcome/Output: Improve safety and enhance traffic flow by reconfiguring collector-distributor roadway channelization and connector ramps to Route 5 and Route 57, and adding auxiliary lane. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.

(Oct) Informational Reports on Allocations Under Delegated Authority: [Information only.]

  • Emergency G-11 Allocations (2.5f.(1)): $75,660,000 for 14 projects.
  • SHOPP Safety Sub-Allocations (2.5f.(3)): $122,098,000 for 11 projects.
  • Minor G-05-16 Allocations (2.5f.(4)): $2,819,000 for three projects

The following reports/allocations were of interest:

  • $12,200,000 Humboldt 01-Hum-36 31.4. Route 36 Near Bridgeville, at 1.2 miles east of Mcclellan Mountain Road. Beginning on January 7, 2017, a series of storm events caused multiple slides, sinkholes, slipouts, and distressed pavement. Responding day and night to the damages, Department forces were inundated beyond the Department’s capacity and a Director’s Order 01-0G920 was approved. That project removed and disposed of slide debris and hazardous trees, supported ongoing geotechnical investigations, and temporarily repaired the roadway. This project (01-0J170) will use the geotechincal investigation data to construct a soldier pile ground anchor type retaining wall, repair drainage systems, restore roadway, and provide erosion control. This work is necessary to stabilize storm damaged slopes and embankments prior to subsequent rain events, prevent lane closures, and restore safe passage for the traveling public. Initial G-11 Allocation 08/08/18: $12,200,000. (Additional $100,000 was allocated for right of way purposes.)
  • $1,227,000. Fresno 06-Fre-43 0.0/7.3. Route 43 Near Selma, from Kings County line to East Mountain View Avenue. Outcome/Output: Improve safety by installing rumble strips and updating pavement delineation. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $30,833,000 Riverside 08-Riv-74 28.1/37.5. Route 74 In and near Hemet, from 0.6 mile east of Route 215 to 0.3 mile west of Acacia Avenue. Outcome/Output: Construct raised curb median to reduce the number of vehicles crossing the median. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $28,848,000 San Bernardino 08-SBd-18 101.5/115.9. Route 18 In and near Adelanto, from 0.5 mile west of Route 395 to 0.9 mile west of Oasis Road. Outcome/Output: Widen shoulders and add centerline and shoulder rumble strips. This project will reduce the number and severity of collisions.
  • $2,383,000 San Bernardino 08-SBd-95 65.4/66.0. US 95 Near Needles, from 1. 4 miles to 2.0 miles north of Goffs Road. Outcome/Output: Widen shoulders and install ground-in rumble strips. This will reduce the number and severity of collisions.

2.5g Prop 1B Project Allocations

(Oct) (2) Request of $14,970,000 from the Route 99 Proposition 1B Bond Program for the Madera 99 Widening project, in Madera County. (PPNO 06-5335) Resolution R99-A-1819-01 (Related Items under Ref 4.17, 4.18 & 2.5b.(1).) [Approved]

2.5s Senate Bill 1 Programs Project Allocations Local Partnership Program (LPP) Allocations

(Aug) (2) Request of $17,000,000 for the locally-administered LPP (Competitive) Mathilda Avenue Improvements at Route 237 and US 101 project, on the State Highway System, in Santa Clara County. (PPNO 04-0462H) Resolution LPP-A-1819-01 (Related Items under Ref 2.2c.(11) and 4.11b.) [Approved]

(Aug) (4) Request of $4,200,000 for the locally-administered TCEP US 101/Route 25 Interchange – Phase 1 project, on the State Highway System, in Santa Clara County. (PPNO 04-0462G) Resolution TCEP-A-1819-01 Related Item under Ref 2.2c.(12) and 4.11a) [Approved]

(Aug) (7) Request of $266,078,000 for the State-administered multi-funded SCCP/STIP I-5 North Coast Corridor HOV Extension – Phase 1 – Encinitas HOV project, on the State Highway System, in San Diego County, programmed in FY 19-20. (PPNO 11-0615F) Resolution SCCP-A-1819-01 Resolution FP-18-10 (Related Items under Ref. 2.5b.(1) and 4.11f) [Approved]

(Aug) (8) Request of $47,468,000 for the locally-administered multifunded SCCP/STIP Silicon Valley Express Lanes Program – Phase 3 project, on the State Highway System, in Santa Clara County, programmed in FY 19-20. (PPNO 04-2015E) Resolution SCCP-A-1819-02 Resolution FP-18-11 (Related Item under Ref. 4.11d.) [Approved]

(Aug) (9) Request of $33,625,000 for the locally-administered multi-funded TCEP/STIP Route 395 Widening from Route 18 to Chamberlaine Way project, on the State Highway System, in San Bernardino County. (PPNO 04-08-0260J) Resolution TCEP-A-1819-04 Resolution FP-18-09 (Related Item under Ref. 4.11a.) [Approved]

(Oct) (7) Request of $74,705,000 for the State-Administered multifunded TCEP/STIP Route 57 – Lambert Road Interchange Improvements project, on the State Highway System, in Orange County. (PPNO 3834) Resolution TCEP-A-1819-06 Resolution FP-18-28 [Approved]

2.5t Traffic Congestion Relief Program (TCRP) Allocations

No Items / No Items of Interest in the Review Period.

4. TCIF and Aeronautic Program Updates / Policy Matters

(Oct) 4.17 Route 99 Bond Program Amendments: Request to add two projects to the Route 99 Program: Resolution R99-P-1819-01. (Related Items under Ref 4.18 & 2.5g.(2).) [Approved]

  • Madera 99 Widening Project.
  • Northbound Livingston Widening Project.

(Oct) 4.18 Route 99 Bond Program Baseline Agreement: Request to approve one Baseline Agreement for: (Resolution R99-P-1819-02) (Related Items under Ref 4.17 & 2.5g.(2).) [Approved]

  • Madera 99 Widening Project.
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