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Transportation Committee Item 9 | September 4, 2020
PROJECT OVERVIEW
• 11-mile extension of the Blue Line Trolley
• Old Town Transit Center to University City
• Nine new stations (five with parking)
• 36 Trolley cars
• Revenue service begins in fall 2021
• $2.17 billion (52% TransNet, 48% FTA)
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MID-COAST CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
80% COMPLETE
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Milestone Baseline Sept. 2020 Update
Heavy Construction Duration 56 months 57 months
Reach 14 Track Construction Complete August 2020 October 2020
Start MTS Pre-Revenue Testing April 2021 May 2021
Final Completion by MCTC July 2021 September 2021
Revenue Service Date September 2021 November 2021
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
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MID-COAST CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
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PROJECT WORKFORCE SUMMARY
Hours Worked
Total = 3,435,426.5
SD Workers = 2,346,068
Amount Paid (excluding fringe benefits)
Total = $159,426,565
SD Workers = $106,109,208
4,077 Workers = Jobs Created
44%
56%
Local Workforce Comparison
Workers Outside SDC San Diego County Workers
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MID-COAST DBE UTILIZATION
0.01% 0.17% 0.47% 0.91%1.47%
2.22%
2.94%
3.67%
4.52%
5.34%
6.16%
6.91%
7.62%
8.35%9.20%
9.90%10.43%
10.86%11.16%
11.32%
0.22%0.39%
0.78%
1.31%
1.96%
2.79%
3.47%
4.10%
5.07%
5.60%
6.38%
7.10%
8.20%
9.20%
10.41%
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2%
4%
6%
8%
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Projected Attainment Realized Attainment To Date
Linear (Projected Attainment) Linear (Realized Attainment To Date)
Projected vs. ActualDBE Goal: 11.3%
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Sequoia Consultants
• Established in 2006
• DBE certified as Subcontinent-Asian American firm
• Overall company has grown from 2 to 135 employees
• Subcontracted by Twinning in 2017 for the QA/QC for north segment of the project
Mid-Coast Trolley Project Success
• Contract value growth from $2.5M to $6M
• Purchase of 25 new trucks
• Locations expanded across Southern California and several states
• Opened new office in Los Angeles
DBE SUCCESS STORY
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PROJECT SAFETY STATUS
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Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) and Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR)
Average RIR (all US States, Private Industry Heavy, and Civil Engineering Construction): 2.5*
*2017 Bureau of Labor Statistics
Average LTIR (all US States, Private Industry): 1.7*
CONSTRUCTION ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Removal of all falsework along Trolley alignment• Began construction of Nobel Drive Trolley Station parking structure• Completion of Trolley underpass• Significant progress at stations and platforms, including installation of all
elevator towers• Track placement nearing completion • Landscaping underway along Trolley alignment• Signal system work on schedule• Completion of San Diego River Bridge Double Track project• Completion of Elvira to Morena Double Track project• Voigt Drive Improvements project underway
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San Diego River Bridge11
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Tecolote Road Trolley Station12
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
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Clairemont Drive Trolley Station13
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Balboa Avenue Trolley Station14
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
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Trolley Flyover along Rose Canyon15
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Trolley Underpass at La Jolla Colony Drive16
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
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Trolley Underpass at La Jolla Colony Drive17
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Trolley Overcrossing and Nobel Drive Trolley Station18
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
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Nobel Viaduct19
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Nobel Viaduct20
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
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VA Medical Center Trolley Station21
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
VA Medical Center Trolley Station – March 201722
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
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VA Medical Center Trolley Station – June 201823
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
VA Medical Center Trolley Station – June 201924
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
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VA Medical Center Trolley Station – January 202025
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Aerial Guideway26
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
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Pepper Canyon Trolley Station27
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Voigt Drive Trolley Station28
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
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Executive Drive Trolley Station29
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
Genesee Viaduct Finish Work30
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
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UTC Transit Center31
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
PROJECT RISKS
Risk Item Potential Impact
Right of Way Cost – Mediations, Settlements, Trials Cost
Right of Way – Goodwill Claims Cost (no federal participation)
Fez Street Substation Schedule, Redesign, and Cost
Construction Cost, Provisional Sums Cost
Construction Unknowns Schedule and Cost (diminishing)
COVID-19 Schedule and Cost
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SAN DIEGO RIVER BRIDGE DOUBLE TRACK
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ELVIRA TO MORENA DOUBLE TRACK
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ROSE CANYON BIKE PATH
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ROSE CREEK BIKEWAY
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GILMAN DRIVE BRIDGE
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PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
• Public outreach activities modified in accordance with government policies enacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19
• Public awareness social media campaign launched in April to promote work safety measures in place during COVID-19
• Team providing project updates through electronic media
• Ongoing attendance at virtual community planning group meetings
• Ongoing bi-monthly briefings with City Council staff
• Significant construction events covered on multiple news outlets
• Opening day planning has commenced
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(877) 379-0110
KeepSanDiegoMoving.com/MidCoast
Mid-Coast Trolley @MidCoastTrolley
Contact Us
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Questions?
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North County Corridor –CMCP Transportation Committee Item 10 | September 4, 2020
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• July 12, 2019 - Board direction to develop a Regional Plan that meets federal and state laws/targets, assumes realistic and transparent revenues, utilizes the 5 Big Moves and Complete Corridors model, and prioritizes corridors previously scheduled for investment such as SR 78, 52, 67, and 94/125
• September 27, 2019 - Board approves $40 million for Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plans (CMCPs)/Advanced Planning over the next 5 years
• February, June 2020 - Informational CMCP reports provided to Transportation Committee
Previous Actions
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• Integrated multimodal transportation corridor planning, aligned with state goals and funding
• Details Complete Corridors included in the Regional Plan
• CMCPs suggested by California Transportation Commission to be competitive for SB1 and other state and federal funding
Why Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plans (CMCPs)?
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North Coast Corridor Plan –First Generation CMCP
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Fully Integrated CMCP
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CMCPs - Phase One
1. Purple Line/I-805
2. Blue Line/I-5 South
3. High Speed Transit/SR 52/SR 67
4. SPRINTER/Palomar Airport Road/SR 78
5. Central Mobility Hub and Connections
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• Workshop held with Caltrans District 11
• Teams formed and work plans established
• Geographical study areas defined
• Issues and opportunities statements drafted for discussion
CMCP Work Underway
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CMCP Draft Study Area Boundaries
1. Purple Line/I-805/Blue Line/I-5 South
2. Sea to Santee (SR 52)
3. San Vicente Corridor (SR 67)
4. North County Corridor (SR 78)
5. Central Mobility Hub and Connections
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1. Public safety and security2. Preserve existing transportation infrastructure3. Multimodal focus4. Economic development and goods movement5. System operations and congestion relief6. Low income and disadvantaged communities7. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions/vehicle miles traveled8. Improve air quality and public health9. Active transportation and micromobility10.Prevent residential and small business displacement11. Increase supply of affordable housing12. Improve jobs-housing balance
Policy Considerations
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Implementation Schedule
Develop
Work PlansData
AnalysisCommunity Outreach
Draft and Final Plans
Spring 2020
Summer/Fall 2020
Fall/Winter 2020/2021
Summer/Fall2021
Planned Check-ins• Summer/Fall 2020
Present data analysis and stakeholder engagement findings for review and discussion
• Fall/Winter 2020/2021Conduct community outreach
• Summer/Fall 2021Present draft and final CMCPs
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1. North Coast Corridor/I-5 North
2. High Speed Transit/I-8
3. High Speed Transit/I-15
4. High Speed Transit/SR 56
5. High Speed Transit/SR 94
6. High Speed Transit/SR 125
7. Airport to Airport (Cross Border Xpress to San Diego Airport)
Phase 2 CMCPs
North County Regional CorridorComprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (CMCP) &
I-15/SR 78 Express Lanes Direct Connectors Project Update
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Allan Kosup, Caltrans Corridor Director
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Implementation Blueprint for Corridor North County Regional CorridorCMCP
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North County Regional CorridorCMCP
Alignment with State Goals
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IDENTIFY Corridor Characteristics
ANALYZE Gaps, Opportunities, and Reasons for Poor Performance
SELECT Solution Strategies and Apply 5 Big Moves
DEVELOP Implementation Blueprint
Holistic System-Based ApproachNorth County Regional CorridorCMCP
We Are Here
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North County Regional Corridor Travel ShedNorth County Regional CorridorCMCP
Initial Activities
• Define Travel Shed
• Initial Outreach
• Identify Corridor Transportation Characteristics
• Initiate Working Group
• Identify Key Corridor Deficiencies & Objectives
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42%Increase in
RESIDENTS
since 1994
67%Increase in
JOBSsince 1994
28%Increase in
HOMESsince 1994
Since 1994…
Rapid Recent Growth… But Slowing DownNorth County Regional CorridorCMCP
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Initial Outreach to Agency PartnersNorth County Regional CorridorCMCP
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Leverage Existing Partner StudiesNorth County Regional CorridorCMCP NCTD Studies
• Land Use & Transit Integration Study
• Strategic Multimodal Transit Plan
• SPRINTER Station Access Study
County/Corridor Cities• General Plan Updates• Sustainable/Mobility/TDM
Plans• Arterial and Congestion
Studies• Safe Routes to School Plans• Bike Master Plans• Trail Master Plans
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Identifying Corridor Employment Centers
15.6K
36.1K
20.9K 33.0K
30.6K
15.1K
North County Regional CorridorCMCP
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Palomar Airport/Vista Tech Job Centers
North County Regional CorridorCMCP
Where People Travel: Top Routes to Job Centers
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Key Challenges/Deficiencies
Connecting job and residential centers to transportation system
Limited competitive travel options
Too much lost time traveling Limited
funding
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Example Corridor Opportunities
Faster, More Frequent SPRINTER Service
SR 78 Managed Lanes
Transit Alternatives and Next Gen Rapids
Smart Arterials
North County Regional CorridorCMCP
Complete Corridors
Transit Leap
Improved Access to I-5 and I-15
Travel Optionsand Amenities
Mobility Hubs
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Example Corridor Opportunities
Micro-Transit
Real Time Travel Information
North County Regional CorridorCMCP
Flexible Fleets
Next OS
Micromobility
Integrated Corridor Management
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CMCP Development Timeline
AUG 20 – JUL 21
MAR 21 – JUL 21
SUMMER 21
Identify Strategies and System Integrations
Release DRAFT CMCP for Public Review
Conduct Performance Analysis and Prepare Cost & Phasing Plan
North County Regional CorridorCMCP
FALL 21 Release FINAL Draft CMCP
OCT 20 – JUL 21Engage Stakeholders and Collect Public Input
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Corridor Projects Under DevelopmentNorth County Regional CorridorCMCP
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Improved Connectivity to Key Destinations
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55% of WB Traffic Exits Within 3 Miles of I-15
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Why Managed Lanes?
• Managing access maximizes traffic throughput while minimizing congestion
• Access strategies include:
o Occupancyo Dynamic tollso Vehicle classification
• Dynamic tolls change in price based on the level of congestion
• Can adapt to changing technology and future travel patterns
I-5/I-805 Managed
Lanes
I-15/ SR 78
Express Lanes Direct
Connectors
I-5/SR 78 Managed
Lanes Direct Connectors
SR 78 Managed Lanes
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Managed Lane
Commuter Rail
Complete Corridor(including Managed Lanes)
Current Plan
SPRINTER
Next Gen Rapid
Mobility Hubs
Special Projects(High Speed Rail)
5 Big Moves
SPRINTER
Arterials(Complete Corridors andNext OS)
10-minute Connections to Transit(via Flexible Fleets)
North County Regional CorridorCMCP
Project Consistency & Evolving Vision
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Key Project Milestones
Key ENVIRONMENTAL Phase Milestones
October 2020 – Public Scoping MeetingJune 2022 – Draft Environmental DocumentMay 2023 – Final Environmental Document
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