2016 Changes

December 2016:

First and foremost, the numbers at the start of the update are 39,653 songs on the iPod, with approx 383 on the "5 or Less" list and about 7200 on the "10 or Less" list. This is because updating the highway pages is a chance to play down the music lists. We know what is important. Alas, I added some music during the process, and ended up at 39707 songs total. 5 or less playlist at 407. 10 or less playlist at 7168.

We're at the end of 2016. Updates were a lot less frequent this year -- perhaps every four months, which is far too far apart. The end of 2016 has seen the election of Donald Trump, promises of Infrastructure Funding that may be like sugar plums, the passage of Measure M here in Southern California which will fund massive transit and less massive transportation improvements. What will the future bring? It is anyone's guess, but most people are glad that we're looking at 2016 in the rear view mirror.

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 Mike Ballard (sdmichael @ AARoads)⁽²⁾, Ryan Carrigan⁽³⁾, Coatamundi @ AARoads⁽⁴⁾, Mike Cussen⁽⁵⁾, pderocco @ AARoads⁽⁶⁾, DTComposer @ AARoads⁽⁷⁾, Andy Fields (Andy3175 @ AARoads)⁽⁸⁾, Neal Parish⁽⁹⁾, Sparker @ AARoads⁽¹⁰⁾, Michael Regan⁽¹¹⁾, Max Rockatansky⁽¹²⁾, Joe Rouse (jrouse @ AARoads)⁽¹³⁾, Joel Windmiller ⁽¹⁴⁾: Route 1^(1,7), Route 4⁽¹⁾, I-5^(1,2,10), I-8⁽¹⁾, I-10⁽¹⁾, Route 11⁽¹⁾, Route 12⁽¹¹⁾, I-15^(1,2), Route 17^(1,9), Route 20⁽¹³⁾, Route 24⁽⁹⁾, Route 25⁽¹²⁾, Route 29⁽¹⁾, LRN 33⁽¹²⁾, Route 36⁽¹⁾, Route 39^(1,10), Former US 40⁽⁹⁾, Route 41^(14,12), Route 46⁽¹²⁾, Former US 50⁽⁹⁾, Route 58⁽⁶⁾, Route 65⁽¹⁾, US 66⁽¹⁾, Route 67⁽¹⁾, Route 71⁽¹⁾, Route 75⁽¹⁾, Route 76⁽¹⁾, I-80^(1,4,13), Route 84⁽¹⁾, Route 85⁽¹⁾, Route 86⁽⁸⁾, Route 91⁽¹⁾, Route 99^(1,14), US 101^(1,4,13,8), Route 108⁽¹⁾, Route 113⁽¹¹⁾, LRN 120⁽¹²⁾, Route 125⁽¹⁾, LRN 125⁽¹²⁾, Route 126⁽¹⁾, Route 138⁽¹⁾, Route 146⁽¹²⁾, Route 156⁽¹⁾, Route 163⁽¹⁾, Route 180⁽¹⁴⁾, I-215⁽¹⁾, Route 237⁽¹⁾, Route 241⁽⁸⁾, Route 246⁽¹⁾, I-280⁽¹⁾, Route 299⁽¹⁾, Former US 399⁽¹²⁾, Route 371⁽¹⁾, I-405⁽¹⁾, Former US 466⁽¹²⁾, I-580⁽¹⁾, Route 710⁽¹⁾, I-805⁽¹⁾, Route 905⁽¹⁾, and Santa Clara County Sign Route G4⁽¹⁾. In terms of link lists, the history links were updated⁽³⁾. Also updated was the page with links to historical maps of relevance to California Highways^(9,12). I'll note there were some particular good background information posts on AAroads -- I've hopefully been able to capture that information so it isn't lost into the void (with attribution, of course). I'll also note that reading AAroads reminded me of my philosphy on this website, and why it is so important: I focus on the history and actual routings. I don't view it as my place to speculate on numberings, control cities, or opinions on what should be or what Caltrans got right and wrong. That way leads to Dyspepsia, which I understand is a city on an underserved state route somewhere.

Discovered the Caltrans Mile Marker publication. I'll need to add this to my regular review list.

A public note to self: Gribblenation.com has closed, and Gribblenation.net is closing as of January 2017. Per the discussion over on AAroads, a number of pieces will be moving to new sites as of January 2017. This means I can't catch them in the December 2016 updates, but need to remember to catch them in the first update of 2017. I'll note the discussion paid this site a nice complement when it was noted: "The sites best-suited for long-term survival are pure historical sites, like cahighways.org". This is why I haven't emphasized the pictures, but have emphasized the history and keeping track of major projects -- new routings, new ramps, major construction. I like to be that source of history and reference. Updates may be less frequent, but they will continue. [However, Gribblenation.org is continuing.]

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 everything for this legislative session has been sent to the Governor for signature. This time period included the end of the previous legislative session and the start of the new one. For the prior legislative session (2015-2016), I noted the passage/veto of the following bills and resolutions (for some of these, I've highlighted key phrases in red):

• AB 620 (Roger Hernández) High-occupancy toll lanes: exemptions from tolls.
  Existing law authorizes a value-pricing and transit development program involving high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes to be conducted, administered, developed, and operated on State Highway Route 10 and Route 110 in the County of Los Angeles by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) under certain conditions.

  Existing law requires LACMTA, in implementing the program, to continue to work with the affected communities in the respective corridors and provide mitigation measures for commuters and transit users of low income, including reduced toll charges and toll credits. Existing law requires eligible commuters and transit users to meet the eligibility requirements for specified assistance programs.

  This bill would instead require LACMTA to take additional steps, beyond the previous implementation of a low-income assistance program, to increase enrollment and participation in the low-income assistance program, as specified, through advertising and work with community organizations and social service agencies. The bill would also require LACMTA and the Department of Transportation to report to the Legislature by December 31, 2018, on efforts to improve the HOT lane program, including efforts to increase participation in the low-income assistance program.
  09/28/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 738, Statutes of 2016.

• AB 1549 (Wood) Department of Transportation: state highway rights-of-way: fiber optic cables.
  Existing law provides that the Department of Transportation has full possession and control of state highways and associated property. Existing law provides for the department to issue encroachment permits with respect to structures and activities in, under, or over any portion of the right-of-way of a state highway.

  This bill would require the department to notify companies and organizations working on broadband deployment on its Internet Web site of specified department-led highway construction projects and would authorize those companies and organizations to collaborate with the department to install a broadband conduit as part of each project. The bill would require the department, in consultation with stakeholders, on or before January 1, 2018, to develop guidelines to facilitate the installation of broadband conduit on state highway rights-of-way.
  09/23/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 505, Statutes of 2016.

• AB 2542 (Gatto) Streets and highways: reversible lanes.
  Existing law provides that the Department of Transportation is in full possession and control of the state highway system. Existing law generally provides for the California Transportation Commission to program available funding for transportation capital projects, other than state highway rehabilitation projects, through the State Transportation Improvement Program, which includes projects recommended by regional transportation planning agencies through the adoption of a regional transportation improvement program and projects recommended by the department through the adoption of an interregional transportation improvement program, as specified. [Note: This has already had an impact; see Route 84]

  This bill would require the department or a regional transportation planning agency, when submitting a capacity-increasing project or a major street or highway lane realignment project to the commission for approval, to demonstrate that reversible lanes were considered for the project.
  09/23/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 525, Statutes of 2016.160AB2542

• AB 2730 (Alejo) Department of Transportation: Prunedale Bypass: County of Monterey: disposition of excess properties.
  This bill would require the net proceeds from the sale of any excess properties originally acquired for a replacement alignment for State Highway Route 101 in the County of Monterey, known as the former Prunedale Bypass, to be reserved in the State Highway Account for programming and allocation by the commission, with the concurrence of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County, for other state highway projects in the State Highway Route 101 corridor in that county. The bill would exempt these funds from the distribution formulas otherwise applicable to transportation capital improvement funds.
  09/22/16 Vetoed by Governor. Veto Message: This bill directs the Department of Transportation to use the revenues from surplus property sold in Monterey County towards local highway projects in the county, rather than transfer the proceeds to the General Fund. These revenues are used to pay existing debt service on transportation construction projects statewide, which is an important purpose. Maintaining this funding stream to the General Fund is even more necessary when the state's budget remains precariously balanced.
• AB 2741 (Salas) Long-range transportation planning: California Transportation Plan.
  Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to complete the first update of the California Transportation Plan by December 31, 2015, and to update the plan every 5 years thereafter. Existing law requires the California Transportation Commission to review the plan and make certain recommendations. Existing law requires the Governor to adopt the plan and to submit it to the Legislature and the United States Secretary of Transportation.

  This bill, beginning in 2020, would require updates to the plan to be approved by the commission prior to submission to the Legislature and the Governor. The bill would require the department to submit a draft of its proposed update to the commission for its comments by June 30, 2020, and every 5 years thereafter. The bill, if the commission does not approve an updated plan, would require the department to revise its proposed update in consultation with the commission. The bill would make other conforming changes.
  09/26/16 Vetoed by Governor. Veto Message: This bill shifts the responsibility to approve the state Transportation Plan from the Transportation Agency to the Transportation Commission. This would diminish my authority as chief executive, something that I am not inclined to do.

• ACR 121 (Gomez) Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Thomas H. Pohlman Memorial Interchange.
  Designate the interchange of I-10 and I-710 in the County of Los Angeles as the "Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Thomas H. Pohlman Memorial Interchange".
  09/09/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 192, Statutes of 2016.
• SB 838 (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) Transportation.
  [...] Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to charge a registration fee of $43 on every vehicle or trailer coach, as specified, registered on or after July 1, 2011. Existing law authorizes the department to adjust specified fees every January 1 by increasing the fee by an amount equal to the increase in the California Consumer Price Index for the prior year.

  This bill would provide that the $43 fee applies to registrations until April 1, 2017. The bill would require the department to charge a registration fee of $53 on every vehicle or trailer coach, as specified, that is registered on or after April 1, 2017. The bill would apply the annual fee increase provisions described above to the $53 registration fee. The bill would delete obsolete language pertaining to registration fees and make other conforming and technical, nonsubstantive changes.

  Existing law authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue and renew driver’s licenses and identification cards, including senior citizen identification cards. Existing law requires senior citizen identification cards to expire on the 10th birthday of the applicant for the card following the date of application. The existing federal Real ID Act requires specified security requirements to be met in order for a state’s driver’s licenses and identification cards to be accepted for certain official purposes.

  This bill would, on and after January 1, 2018, prohibit the department from issuing a driver’s license or identification card that is in compliance with the requirements of the Real ID Act to a person who possesses a driver’s license or identification card in compliance with the Real ID Act. The bill would authorize the department to cancel a driver’s license or identification card for the purpose of ensuring that a person does not have both a driver’s license and identification card. The bill would additionally on and after January 1, 2018, require a senior citizen identification cards to expire on the 8th birthday of the applicant for the card following the date of application.

  Existing federal law, until September 30, 2019, authorizes a state to allow specified labeled low emission and energy efficient vehicles to use lanes designated for high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs). Existing federal law, until September 30, 2025, grants similar authority with respect to alternative fuel and electric vehicles.

  Existing law authorizes the Department of Transportation to designate certain lanes for the exclusive use of HOVs, which lanes may also be used, until January 1, 2019, the expiration of a designated federal authorization relating to HOV facilities, or until the Secretary of State receives a specified notice, by certain low-emission, hybrid, or alternative fuel vehicles not carrying the requisite number of passengers otherwise required for the use of an HOV lane, if the vehicle displays a valid identifier issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Existing law authorizes the DMV to issue no more than 85,000 of those identifiers. A violation of provisions relating to HOV lane use by vehicles with those identifiers is a crime.

  This bill would delete the maximum number of identifiers that the DMV is authorized to issue. The bill would extend the operation of the above provisions for super ultra-low emission vehicles and ultra-low emission vehicles, as defined, to January 1, 2019. However, with respect to vehicles that meet the state’s enhanced advanced technology partial zero-emission vehicle standard or transitional zero-emission vehicle standard, the provisions would be operative only until the earlier of January 1, 2019, the date of the federal authorization, or the receipt date of the notice by the Secretary of State. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to prepare and submit a report to the Legislature by December 1, 2017, on the degradation status of high-occupancy vehicle lanes on the state highway system. [...]
  09/13/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 339, Statutes of 2016.

• SCR 137 (Wolk) Police Officer Vilho Ahola Memorial Interchange.
  Designates the portion of US 101 known as the “Old Redwood Highway Interchange,” located at the north end of the City of Petaluma as the "Police Officer Vilho Ahola Memorial Highway Interchange".
  09/09/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 179, Statutes of 2016.
• SCR 139 (Gaines) Merle Haggard Memorial Overpass.
  Designates the overpass on I-5 at the interchange of I-5 and Route 44 in Shasta County in the City of Redding as the "Merle Haggard Memorial Overpass".
  09/09/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 180, Statutes of 2016.
• SCR 147 (Anderson) Historic Highway Route 79.
  Designates the portion of Route 79 from where it intersects with I-8 at post mile L 0.044 at Japatul Valley Road in the County of San Diego to its intersection at post mile RIV 15.74 at Butterfield Stage Road in the County of Riverside as Historic Highway Route 79.
  09/09/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 181, Statutes of 2016.CR147
• SCR 149 (Gaines) Firefighter Michael “Mikey” Hallenbeck Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of US 50 from the intersection with Mount Ralston Road (post mile R61.845) to Echo Summit (post mile R66.483) in the County of El Dorado as the "Firefighter Michael “Mikey” Hallenbeck Memorial Highway".
  09/09/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 182, Statutes of 2016.
• SCR 151 (Gaines) Detective Michael D. Davis, Jr. Memorial Highway.
  Designates the Horseshoe Bar Road Interchange on I-80 in Placer County as the "Detective Michael D. Davis, Jr. Memorial Highway".
  09/09/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 183, Statutes of 2016.
• SCR 152 (Gaines) Deputy Sheriff Danny P. Oliver Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of US 50 in El Dorado County from Cambridge Road Over Crossing 2583 (PM 4.962) to Cameron Park Drive Under Crossing 25-84 (PM 6.570) as the "Deputy Sheriff Danny P. Oliver Memorial Highway".
  09/09/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 184, Statutes of 2016.

It is too early in the 2017-2018 legislative session for anything significant to have passed, but interesting bills have started to accumulate on the legislative information page. In particular, take a look at both AB1 and SB1 -- both are major changes to transportation funding.

I checked the CTC Liaison page for the results of the CTC meetings from September through December 2016. 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

[Oct] (1) SHOPP Program: Request to: (•) Add 38 new projects into the 2016 SHOPP. (•) Revise 16 projects currently programmed in the 2016 SHOPP. Most of these projects were damage repair from fires, mudslides, or theft; roadbed rehabilitation; drainage systems; basic safety improvements (install center and edge-line rumble strips, install guardrail, median barriers, restriping, signage); bridge preservation activities (and some bridge replace-in-place); ramp meters; curb ramps and ADA compliance measures; seismic retrofits; and other items that do not affect routing and such. The following items were of interest: / Approved

• (New) 7-Ven-1 4.0/4.2 | Route 1 In Ventura County, south of Point Mugu State Park (PM 4.0) and Sycamore Canyon Road (PM 4.2). Construct secant walls at two locations as a permanent slope restoration solution to stabilize the slope and prevent continued erosion. Allocation: $766K (R/W), $27.179MM (C), Support (PA & ED $1.2MM / PS & E $1.9MM / RW Sup $100K / Con Sup $2.6MM / Total $5.8MM). FY 19/20.
• (New) 1-Men-20 16.9/17.2 | Route 20 Near Fort Bragg and Dunlap, from 0.34 mile west of Road 200A to 0.13 mile west of Road 200A. Widen shoulders, install center and edge-line rumble strips, and install guardrail. Allocation: $88K (R/W), $1.339MM (C), Support (PA & ED $782K / PS & E $1.117MM / RW Sup $129K / Con Sup $1.063MM / Total $3.091MM). FY 18/19
• (New) 3-Pla-49 2.2/2.4 | Route 49 In Auburn, from 0.3 mile south of Lincoln Way/Borland Avenue to Lincoln Way/Borland Avenue. Realign curves. Allocation: $764K (R/W), $1.697MM (C), Support (PA & ED $732K / PS & E $1.003MM / RW Sup $306K / Con Sup $819K / Total $2.86MM). FY 19/20.
• (New) 6-Ker-184 L0.9/L1.1 | Route 184 Near Lamont, from 0.1 mile south to 0.1 mile north of Sunset Boulevard. Construct roundabout at intersection of Route 184/Sunset Boulevard. Allocation: $950K (R/W), $3.6MM (C), Support (PA & ED $1.1MM / PS & E $1.3MM / RW Sup $530K / Con Sup $970K / Total $3.9MM). FY 19/20.
• (Amendment) 2-MOD-299 0.51, 1.02 | Route 299 Near Adin, at Butte Creek Bridge No. 03-001 and at Ash Creek Bridge No. 03-002. Replace bridges. During the environmental phase, additional work was identified due to increased project footprint and a new community volunteer fire station in the project vicinity. Additional design support is needed to consider hazardous materials, hydraulics evaluations, community impact coordination and park impacts. Construction Support has increased to account for the use of consultants for inspection over two seasons instead of one. R/W support has increased to cover the cost for two additional parcels and their environmental mitigation. These changes add $1,269,000 to the cost of the project. Allocation: $47K $131K (R/W), $5.6MM (C), Support (PA & ED $1.82MM / PS & E $680K $940K / RW Sup $270K $485K / Con Sup $1.15MM $1.86MM). FY 17/18.
• (Amendment) 04-SON-1 15.1/15.8 | (Gleason Beach Project - See Below) Route 1 Near Camet, 0.1 mile north of Del Sol Road. Realign roadway. Additional design support, construction support and construction capital is needed for the now identified preferred alternative and evolved scope associated with a new longer roadway bridge and pedestrian/bicycle bridge required by the California Coastal Commission permit process. Additional support costs are also required for extensive coordination with community and resource agencies to fulfil environmental commitment. Increase in R/W capital cost is needed for mitigations identified during environmental phase. These changes add $8,430,000 to the cost of the project. Allocation: $3MM $5MM (R/W), $21.8MM $24.3MM (C), Support (PA & ED $8MM / PS & E $1.8MM $5MM / RW Sup $500K / Con Sup $3.27MM $4MM). FY 17/18.
• (Amendment) 08-SBd-210 0.0/10.3 | Route 210 In the cities of Upland and Rancho Cucamonga, from Los Angeles County line to east of Etiwanda Avenue. Convert existing limited access HOV lanes to continuous access HOV lanes to allow safer ingress and egress movements for HOV. Project split. FY 16/17.
• (Amendment) 08-Riv-91 7.4/15.6 | Route 91 In the cities from Corona and Riverside, from Route 15/Route 91 separator to Adams street overcrossing. Convert existing limited access HOV lanes to continuous access HOV lanes to allow safer ingress and egress movements for HOV. Project Split. FY 18/19.
• (Amendment) 11-SD-94 29.6/29.8 | Route 94 Near Dulzura, from north of Marron Valley Road to south of Dutchman Canyon Road. Roadway realignment, curve improvement, and shoulder widening. During preliminary design, the excavation boundary increased. This will result in additonal easement and acquisition areas. Furthermore, to allow for future maintenance for proposed drainage outlets, additional utility relocations and access easements are required. These changes add $154,000 to the cost of the project.
• (Amendment) 12-Ora-55 R8.0/R9.2 | Route 55 In the cities of Santa Ana and Tustin, from Dyer Road on ramp to Edinger Avenue off ramp. Construct northbound auxiliary lane. The project is proposed to be combined with a mobility OCTA Measure M improvement project 12-0J340 on Route 55 from Route 405 to Route 5. The final environmental document for 12-0J340 will incorporate the north bound auxilary lane from 12-0G950. The environmental document will clear the auxilary lane as an indpendent project in the event 12-0J340 does not proceed forward. As a result, of creating one single environmental document there is a reduction in resources to complete PA&ED. However, there is an increase in right of way support to address condemnation activities that were not accounted for whle programming the project. These changes result in a net zero cost change in the project.

[Oct] (2) SHOPP Amendment Request to: (•) Add Wildlife Crossing Advance Mitigation project –Route 17 in Scotts Valley (PPNO 2593) into the 2016 SHOPP. / Approved / Approved, per staff recommendation that the Commission approve the project with the following condition that the Department is not authorized to spend any of the $3.1 million in mitigation credits on any pre-construction development activities until the Commission approves the formal Department/California Department of Fish & Wildlife negotiate credit agreement

[Oct] (3) STIP Amendment for Approval: The Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the San Mateo City/County Council of Governments and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority propose to program an AB 3090 cash reimbursement project (PPNO 0668B) in order to use local funds for construction of the Route 92/Route 82 Interchange Improvements - Phase 1 project (0668A) in San Mateo County, with later reimbursement over a two year period beginning in FY 19-20. / WITHDRAWN AT THE CTC MEETING.

[Oct] (5) TCRP Amendment for Approval: Caltrans and the Alameda County Transportation Commission propose to amend TCRP Project 4.0 (Route 680; add northbound and southbound HOV lanes over Sunol Grade, Milpitas to Route 84 in Santa Clara and Alameda Counties) to revise the project funding plan. The Alameda County Transportation Commission and the Department are requesting to amend TCRP Project 4.0 to reprogram $1,500,000 in Tier 2 TCRP funds from the Northbound HOV lane (Phase 1) construction contract (PPNO 0177) to Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (Design), and construction capital for the Southbound follow-up landscaping contract PPNO A0157J). These funds are needed to update support and capital costs after the project had been delayed. Additionally, the Northbound project will be phased and the unfunded need for the first phase will be fully funded from local funds.

[Dec] (1) SHOPP Program Amendments for Approval: Request to: (•) Add 21 new projects into the 2016 SHOPP (•) Revise 26 projects currently programmed in the 2016 SHOPP. Most of these projects were damage repair from fires, mudslides, or theft; roadbed rehabilitation; drainage systems; basic safety improvements (install center and edge-line rumble strips, install guardrail, median barriers, restriping, signage); bridge preservation activities (and some bridge replace-in-place); ramp meters; curb ramps and ADA compliance measures; seismic retrofits; and other items that do not affect routing and such. The following items were of interest:

• (New) 2-Tri-36 R34.7/R35.3 | Route 36 Near Platina, from 3.7 miles to 3.0 miles west of Hayfork Creek Bridge. Curve improvement. Allocation: $52K (R/W), $5.280MM (C), Support (PA & ED $760K / PS & E $1.13MM / RW Sup $130K / Con Sup $1.68MM / Total $3.7MM). FY 19/20.
• (New) 5-SCr-129 PM 1.4 | Route 129 Near Watsonville, at Lakeview Road. Construct roundabout and improve street lighting. Allocation: $684K (R/W), $4.481MM (C), Support (PA & ED $782K / PS & E $1.341MM / RW Sup $441K / Con Sup $1.335MM / Total $3.899MM). FY 19/20.
• (Amendment) 1-Men-1 42.4/43.3 | Route 1 Near Albion, from 2.2 miles north of Route 128 Junction to 0.2 mile north of Salmon Creek Bridge No. 10-0134. Bridge replacement. Additional time is required to complete the project due to delays to the environmental studies and completion of the PA&ED milestone. Delays are a result of difficulty acquiring access to adjacent private property to complete studies, regulatory agencies requiring further studies of an endangered butterfly related to drought conditions, lead contamination present at the site and in groundwater and the need to define the contamination limits, and delays to on-going consultations with regulatory agencies on environmental impacts. These changes will move the schedule to FY 19/20.

[Dec] (2) TCRP Amendments for Action: The Department and the Alameda County Transportation Commission propose to amend the Tier 1 - TCRP Project 4.0 (Sunol Grade HOV Corridor-Southbound project (PPNO A0157D) and the Sunol Grade Sabercat Mitigation for Southbound HOV (PPNO 0157M) on I-680 from Route 237 in Milpitas to Stoneridge Drive near Pleasanton) to revise the project funding plan and re-allocate previously allocated funds.

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

None / Nothing of InterestNone / Nothing of Interest

2.2a. Submittal of Notice of Preparation for Comments

None / Nothing of InterestNone / Nothing of Interest

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

None / Nothing of InterestNone / Nothing of Interest

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

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

1. 01-Hum-36, PM 36.1/40.5 | California Route 36 Improvement Project: Construct roadway improvements on a portion of Route 36 in Humboldt County. The total programmed amount is $10,352,000 for capital and support. Construction is estimated to begin in Fiscal Year 2016-17.(MND) (SHOPP)
2. 01-Men-101, PM 45.89, 01-Men-128, PM 38.8, 01-Men-20, PM R41.87 | Mendocino Bridge Scour Project : Construct roadway improvements to repair bridge scour (the removal of sediment such as sand and rocks from around bridge abutments or piers) on US 101 (Baechtel Creek near Willits), Route 128 (Beebe Creek between Old Ornbaun Hot Springs and Yorkville), and Route 20 (North Fork Cold Creek in the middle of nowhere between US 101 and Upper Lake) in Mendocino County. The total programmed amount is $2,198,000 for capital and support. Construction is estimated to begin in Fiscal Year 2017-18. (MND) (SHOPP)
3. 02-Mod-299, PM 24.5/33.5 | Caldwell Creek Roadway Rehabilitation Project: Construct roadway improvements including pavement rehabilitation on a portion of Route 299 near the city of Alturas in Modoc County.The total programmed amount is $14,335,000 for capital and support. Construction is estimated to begin in Fiscal Year 2017-18. (MND) (SHOPP)
4. 04-Ala-84, PM 20.7/23.0 | Route 84 Realignment and Widening Project: Construct roadway improvements including realignment and widening of a portion of Route 84 in Alameda County. The funding was for environmental mitigation of a project already completed. (ND) (SHOPP)
5. 04-SCl-152, PM 6.1/6.68 | Uvas Creek Bridge Replacement Project: Replace existing bridge on Route 152 in Santa Clara County. This funding was for environmental mitigation of an already completed project. (ND) (SHOPP)
6. 05-Mon-1, PM 2.5/67.3 | Monterey Route 1 Culvert Replacement Project: Replace seven existing drainage culverts on a portion of Route 1 in Monterey County near the SLO county line. (MND) (SHOPP)
7. 06-Tul-190, PM R15.1/16.97 | Porterville Median Barrier: Construct roadway improvements including median barriers on a portion of Route 190 in Tulare County. (MND) (SHOPP)
8. 07-LA-405, PM 14.4/15.6 | I-405 at Crenshaw Boulevard/182nd Street Interchange Improvement Project: Construct interchange improvements on I-405 in Los Angeles County. (ND) (Local)
9. 08-Riv-15, PM 34.7 to 08-SBd-15, PM 1.3 | I-15 Express Lanes Project: Construct toll lanes on a portion of I-15 in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. (MND) (Local)
10. 08-Riv-60, PM 22.10/26.61 | Route 60 Truck Lanes Project: Construct truck lanes on a portion of Route 60 in Riverside County. (MND) (SHOPP)
11. 10-Mpa-140, PM 31.9/32.5 | Route 140 Slope Repair Project: Construct repairs to a failed slope on Route 140 in Mariposa County. (MND)
12. 10-SJ-4, PM 2.1 SJ Route 4 Rock Slope Protection Project: Construct erosion control on a portion of SR 4 in San Joaquin County. (MND)

[Oct] (2) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of Funding: 04-Son-1, PM 15.1/15.7 Route 1 Gleason Beach Roadway Realignment Project: Construct new roadway on a new alignment east of existing alignment of a portion of Route 1 in Sonoma County. (FEIR) (SHOPP) / The Commission accepted the environmental document, Statement of Overriding Considerations and Findings of Fact and approve the project for funding

[Oct] (3) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of Funding: 07-LA-710, PM 10.5/20.5 Route 710 Surplus Property Sales: Sale of surplus properties on the Route 710 realignment project in Los Angeles County. (FEIR) / The Commission accepted the environmental document and Findings of Fact and approve the project for funding.

[Oct] (4) Approval of Projects for Future Consideration of Funding: 04–San Mateo County US 101 Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing Project: Construct a Class I Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing over US 101. (MND) (ATP) / Approved

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

1. 02-Sha-5, PM R3.8/R11.7 | Redding to Anderson 6-Lane Project: Construct roadway improvements on a portion of I-5 in Shasta County. (ND) (STIP)
2. 03-Nev-80, PM 18.3/19.3 | Nevada-80 Water Supply Pipeline for Truckee CHP Inspection Station: Install a water supply line to an existing CHP Inspection Station on I-80 in Nevada County. (ND) (SHOPP)
3. 03-Nev-174, PM 2.7/4.6 | Route 174 Highway Realignment Project: Realign a portion of Route 174 in Nevada County. (MND) (SHOPP)
4. 03-Col-20, PM 31.8/32.8 | Colusa Rehabilitation Project: Construct roadway improvements on a portion of Route 20 in Colusa County. (ND) (SHOPP)
5. 05-Mon-1, PM 72.3/72.9 | Route 1/Rio Road to Carmel Valley Road Operational Improvement Project: Construct roadway improvements on a portion of Route 1 in Monterey County. (MND) (STIP)
6. 05-SCr-17, PM 0.2/0.5 | Pasatiempo Shoulder Widening: Widening existing shoulders on a portion of Route 17 in Santa Cruz County.This project in Santa Cruz County will construct a retaining wall and widen the outside shoulder of Route 17 near the city of Santa Cruz. The project is programmed in the 2016 State Highway Operation and Protection Program. The total programmed amount is $10,057,000 for capital and support. Construction is estimated to begin in Fiscal Year 2018-19. (MND) (SHOPP)
7. 05-SLO-101, PM 16.4 | Pismo Creek Scour Repair Project: Repair scour damage on an existing bridge on US 101 in San Luis Obispo County. (MND) (SHOPP)
8. 06-Ker-99, PM 23.6/28.4 | Bakersfield Route 99 Rehabilitation Project: Construct roadway improvements on a portion of Route 99 in the city of Bakersfield from approximately Stockdale Highway to approximately Norris Road in Kern County. (MND) (SHOPP)
9. 06-Kin-41, PM 34.4/35.0 | Kansas Avenue Intersection Improvement Project: Construct intersection improvements on Route 41 at Kansas Avenue in Kings County.This project in Kings County will construct a left turn lane and widen right turn lanes on Route 41 near the community of Stratford. The project is programmed in the 2016 State Highway Operation and Protection Program. The total programmed amount is $3,450,000 for capital and support. Construction is estimated to begin in Fiscal Year 2017-18. (ND) (SHOPP)
10. 08-SBd-395, PM 35.5/39.1 | US 395 Widen Median and Shoulder and Install Rumble Strips Project: Construct roadway improvements on a portion of US 395 near the community of Kramer Hills in San Bernardino County. This project in San Bernardino County will widen the existing roadway to provide a four-foot median buffer and eight-foot shoulders, and install rumble strips. The project is programmed in the 2016 State Highway Operation and Protection Program. The total programmed amount is $24,895,000 for capital and support. (MND) (SHOPP)

[Dec] (4) Approval of Projects for Future Consideration of Funding: 03-Pla-80, PM 1.9/6.1, 03-Pla-65, PM R4.8/R7.3 I-80/Route 65 Interchange Improvement Project: Construct interchange and roadway improvements on Interstate 80 at Route 65 in Placer County. (FEIR) (SHOPP)

2.3a. Route Adoptions

[Oct] (1) One Route Adoption as a controlled access highway at: 05-Sbt-25-PM 51.5/60.1, 04-SCl-25-PM 0.0/2.6 On Route 25 from San Felipe Road to Route 101, in the counties of San Benito and Santa Clara. / Approved

[Oct] (2) One Notice of Intent: Notice of Intent to consider Rescinding Freeway Adoption on Route 54 in the county of San Diego. 11-SD-54 PM 6.7/16.9 / Approved

[Oct] (3) Rescission of Freeway Declaration for: A portion of Route 76 from the easterly limits of the City of Oceanside to Interstate 15 in the county of San Diego. 11-SD-76-PM R9.0/R17.3 / Approved

2.3b. New Public Road Connection

None / Nothing of InterestNone / Nothing of Interest

2.3c. Relinquishments

[Oct] Seven Relinquishment Resolutions: / Approved

1. 04-Ala-262-PM R0.1/R0.4 Right of way along Route 262 on East Warren Avenue and Kato Road, in the city of Fremont.
2. 06-Ker-166-PM 14.86 Right of way along Route 166 at Old River Road, in the county of Kern.
3. 07-LA-187-PM 3.5/8.9 Right of way on Route 187 from Lincoln Boulevard (Route 1) to the Santa Monica Freeway (Route 10), in the city of Los Angeles. [Note: This also connects to 2.5d(2): Request of $14,500,000 for one SHOPP project to relinquish Route 187 in Los Angeles County to the City of Los Angeles. This is an adjustment of 38.1 percent over the original programmed amount. Financial Contribution Only.]
4. 07-LA-210-PM R21.1/R21.3 Right of way along Route 210 at Meadow Grove Street, in the city of Los Angeles.
5. 08-SBd-210-PM 20.0/22.2, 08-SBd-210U-PM 20.8/22.2, and 08-SBd-215-PM 9.7/9.9 Right of way on Route 210U (Highland Avenue) from the west city boundary to 0.1 miles east of Route 210, along Route 210 from Macy Street to 26th Street, and along Route 215 from Route 210 to 27th Street, in the city of San Bernardino.
6. 08-SBd-215-PM 6.8/7.6 and 08-SBd-66-PM S23.16/S23.41 Right of way on Route 66 (“H” Street) from 4th Street to 6th Street and along Route 215 from 2nd Street to 16th Street, in the city of San Bernardino.
7. 08-Riv-74-PM 27.3/27.4 and 08-Riv-215-PM 26.2/26.3 Right of way on Route 74 between Seventh Street and Redlands Avenue and along Route 215 between San Jacinto Avenue and 4th Street, in the city of Perris.

[Dec] Five Relinquishment Resolutions:

1. 04-SCl-101-PM 50.7/51.2 Right of way along Route 101 on East Bayshore Road, in the city of Palo Alto.
2. 08-SBd-215-PM 5.0/9.5 Right of way along Route 215 from Auto Center Road to Massachusetts Avenue, in the city of San Bernardino.
3. 11-SD-125-PM-13.5/14.0, 11-SD-94-PM 10.5/10.8 Right of way along Route 125 on Bowling Green Drive and Echo Drive and along Route 94 on Panorama Drive, in the city of La Mesa.
4. 11-Imp-86-PM 8.8/12.3 Right of way on Route 86 (Imperial Avenue) between the south and north city boundaries, in the city of Imperial.
5. 12-Ora-5-PM 8.3/8.6 Right of way along Route 5 on Camino Capistrano, in the city of San Juan Capistrano.

2.3d. Vacation Resolutions

[Oct] One Vacation Resolution: / Approved

1. 07-LA-1-PM 41.1/41.7 Right of way along Route 1 from 0.4 mile west of Tuna Canyon Road to 0.2 mile east of Tuna Canyon Road, in the city of Malibu.

[Dec] One Vacation Resolution:

1. 07-LA-1-PM 41.1/41.7 Right of way along Route 1 from 0.4 mile west of Tuna Canyon Road to 0.2 mile east of Tuna Canyon Road, in the city of Malibu.

2.5a Minor Projects

None / Nothing of InterestNone / Nothing of Interest

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

[Oct] (1) SHOPP Allocations: Request of $67,874,000 for 14 SHOPP projects. Most allocations were below the level of interest: replacing crash cushions and safety barrels, rehabilitation of water supplies, pavement rehabilitation, guard rail and barrier repair and improvements, drainage system repairs, scour and seismic repairs, environmental mitigations, relocation of roadside facilities, landscaping, bridge railings, and so forth. The following allocations were of particular interest: / Approved

• 01-Hum-36 36.1/40.5 | Route 36 Near Dinsmore, from west of Burr Valley Road to Buck Mountain Road. (Forest Highway 4). Outcome/Output: Improve highway operations and mobility along 4.4 miles by realigning, widening, upgrading geometrics and providing long term roadway stability. $6,142,000.
• 01-Hum-36 36.6/39.9 | Route 36 Near Dinsmore, from west of Burr Valley Road to west of Buck Mountain Road. (Forest Highway 4). Outcome/Output: Widen to make lane and shoulder widths standard, realign curves, and improve roadway cross slopes. This project will improve safety by reducing the number and severity of collisions. $7,481,000

[Dec] (1) SHOPP Allocations: Request of $190,038,000 for 10 SHOPP projects. All of these were lower level maintenance.

2.5c Financial Allocations for STIP Projects

[Oct] (5) Advance - STIP Allocation: Request of $71,503,000 for four State administered STIP projects, programmed in FY 17-18, FY 18-19 and FY 19-20. The following allocations were of particular interest: / Approved

• 03-Sie-89 0/11.8 | Route 89 Truck Pull-outs Sierra County to Sierraville. Construction of truck turnouts on Route 89 at 7 locations between Sierra/Nevada County line and Sierraville. $750,000
• 04-SM-92 10.3/10.7; 11.0/11.5 | Route 92/Route 82 Interchange Improvements - Phase 1. In San Mateo. Modify existing on/off ramps at the Route 92/Route 82 interchange. It is proposed to remove the southeast and the northwest quadrant loops. Two new signalized intersections would be created at new on and off ramps on Route 82 (El Camino). $5,000,000
• 06-Fre-180 R74.1/R78.6 | Route 180 Kings Canyon Expressway - Segment 3. Near Centerville and Minkler, from 0.5 mile west of Smith Avenue to 0.6 mile east of Frankwood Avenue. Construct 4-lane expressway on existing alignment. $34,665,000
• 06-Ker-14 58.3/62.3 | Route 14 Freeman Gulch Widening - Segment 1. Near Ridgecrest, from 0.5 mile north of Route 178 west to 1.7 miles north of Route 178 east. Convert from 2-lane conventional highway to 4-lane expressway. $31,088,000

[Dec] (1) STIP Allocations: Request of $8,058,000 for two State administered STIP projects, on the State Highway System. One project was of significant interest:

• 06-Tul-99 39.6/41.3 | Route 99 Betty Drive Interchange Improvements. Near Goshen, on Route 99 at Betty Drive. Widen interchange and construct operational improvements. $5,000,000.

2.5e Supplemental Fund Allocations

[Oct] (1) Request of $2,084,000 in additional funds to award the construction contract for a STIP environmental mitigation for the Willits Bypass project along Route 101 in Mendocino County. This results in an increase of 49.2 percent over the current allocation. / Approved

[Oct] (2) Request of $1,063,000 in additional funds to award the construction contract for the SHOPP Pavement Rehabilitation project on Route 580 in Alameda County from Fruitvale Avenue to Hollis Street and Route 24 at the westbound off-ramp to Market Street. This project will resurface ramps with asphalt to extend pavement service life and improve ride quality. It will also upgrade guardrail, modify drainage inlets, and upgrade 12 curb ramps to Americans with Disabilities Act standards. This results in an increase of 37.9 percent over the current allocation. / Approved

[Oct] (3) Request of $465,000 in additional funds to award the construction contract for the SHOPP roadside safety improvement project on Route 101 in Santa Barbara County. This roadside safety improvement project will provide extended pavement areas beyond the gore and maintenance access gates, irrigation improvements (placement of mulch at ramp interchanges, vegetation control under the metal beam guardrail), two additional maintenance pull-out areas and relocation of utility boxes from the gore to the outside shoulder. This results in an increase of 28.5 percent over the current allocation. / Approved

[Oct] (4) Request of $24,206,000 in additional funds for construction support and $32,960,000 for construction capital for the Gerald Desmond Bridge Project on Route 710 in Los Angeles County (TCIF/SHOPP) (PPNO 4425). This results in an increase of 2.5 percent of construction support and an increase of 3.4 percent of construction capital over the current project budget. / Commission approved the project for $32.9 million in construction capital and $15 million in construction support.

[Dec] (1) Supplemental Request - Allocations for Capital Outlay Support: Request of $23,200,000 in additional funds for construction support and $1,700,000 for right of way support for the Schuyler Heim Bridge Replacement project on Route 47 in Los Angeles County. This results in an increase of 6.4 percent in construction support and 0.5 percent in right of way support, over the current project budget. (PPNO 0444E)

2.5f Financial Allocations for SHOPP

None / Nothing of InterestNone / Nothing of Interest

2.5g Prop 1B Project Allocations

[Oct] (5a) Proposition 1B TCIF Project Allocation: Request of $7,771,000 for the locally administered TCIF Project 122 - I-405 from Route 73 to I-605 project, on the State Highway System, in Orange County. (PPNO 5028A)

4. TCIF and Aeronautic Program Updates / Policy Matters

None / Nothing of InterestNone / Nothing of Interest

July/August 2016:

Labor Day weekend. A traditional time for me to do computer updates, be it writing code while on vacation in Hawaii listening to the Jerry Lewis Telethon when I was in college, or doing updates in the early morning while on vacation (while looking at I-15 in front of me, near one of the most spectacular bridges on that route). Hopefully, these will take less time than the last batch. [Update: They didn't, which is why I'm finishing things post-vacation at my desk, listening to the music I picked up on vacation.]

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 Mike Ballard⁽²⁾, Coatimundi @ AAroads⁽³⁾, Concrete Bob @ AAroads⁽⁴⁾, DTComposer @ AARoads⁽⁵⁾, Jonathan Ledbetter⁽⁶⁾, Sparker @ AARoads⁽⁷⁾, Scott Presnel (ACSAMapCollector) @ AARoads⁽⁸⁾, Quillz @ AARoads⁽⁹⁾, Max Rockatansky at AAroads⁽¹⁰⁾, Joe Rouse at AAroads⁽¹¹⁾, and Joel Windmiller⁽¹²⁾: Route 1^(7,8,5), Route 2^(1,8), Route 4⁽¹⁾, I-5^(1,7,11), I-8⁽⁶⁾, I-10⁽¹⁾, Route 11⁽¹⁾, Route 14^(2,11), I-15^(1,7), Route 17⁽¹⁾, Route 29⁽¹⁾, Route 37⁽¹⁾, LRN 43⁽⁷⁾, Route 45⁽⁷⁾, Route 49^(1,11), US 50⁽¹¹⁾, Route 58^(7,11), Route 59⁽⁷⁾, Route 65^(7,4), Former US 66^(1,7), Route 76⁽¹⁾, I-80^(1,12), Route 85⁽¹⁾, US 97⁽⁶⁾, Former US 99 and current Route 99^(1,7), US 101^(1,7,9), Route 102^(7,11), Route 107⁽⁷⁾, Route 116⁽¹⁾, Route 120^(1,7), Route 140⁽⁷⁾, LRN 161⁽⁷⁾, Route 167⁽⁷⁾, Route 172⁽⁷⁾, Route 180⁽⁷⁾, LRN 190⁽⁷⁾, I-210⁽⁷⁾, Route 262⁽⁷⁾, Route 263⁽¹⁾, Route 271⁽⁷⁾, Route 276⁽³⁾, US 299/Route 299^(1,10), Route 371⁽¹⁾, US 395^(1,2), I-405^(1,8), I-580⁽¹⁾, I-710⁽¹⁾, Riverside County Sign Route R2^(7,10). I'll note there were some particular good background information posts on AAroads -- I've hopefully been able to capture that information so it isn't lost into the void (with attribution, of course).

Added a link in the FAQ to California's Postmile Service, an interesting site to map postmiles to geographic locations. Hat tip to Jonathan Ledbetter for the link.

Noted a post by Quillz on AAroads on 7/16/2016 that provided the sign specifications for the 1934 "bear" shield signage. This was put on the pre-Interstate numbering page.

Added some observations on the chronology of LRNs from Sparker at AAroads.

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 everything for this legislative session has been sent to the Governor for signature. A large number of bills -- in particular, a large number of Senate naming resolutions -- were on the Governor's desk at the time of this update, so check the Pending Legislation page and follow the link to the bill to see if they have been signed (I'll catch those in the next update). Noted the passage/veto of the following bills and resolutions (for some of these, I've highlighted key phrases in red):

• AB 51 (Quirk) Vehicles: motorcycles: lane splitting.
  (1) Existing law requires, whenever a roadway has been divided into 2 or more clearly marked lanes for traffic in one direction, that a vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until the movement can be made with reasonable safety.

  This bill would define “lane splitting” as driving a motorcycle, that has 2 wheels in contact with the ground, between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane, as specified. The bill would authorize the Department of the California Highway Patrol to develop educational guidelines relating to lane splitting in a manner that would ensure the safety of the motorcyclist, drivers, and passengers, as specified. The bill would require the department, in developing these guidelines, to consult with specified agencies and organizations with an interest in road safety and motorcyclist behavior.
  08/19/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 141, Statutes of 2016.

• AB 2289 (Frazier) Department of Transportation: capital improvement projects.
  Existing law requires the Department of Transportation to prepare a state highway operation and protection program for the expenditure of transportation funds for major capital improvements that are necessary to preserve and protect the state highway system and that include capital projects relative to maintenance, safety, and rehabilitation of state highways and bridges that do not add a new traffic lane to the system.

  This bill would add to the program capital projects relative to the operation of those state highways and bridges.
  07/22/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 76, Statutes of 2016.

• AB 2469 (Frazier) Specialized license plates: breast cancer awareness.
  This bill would authorize the State Department of Health Care Services to contact the department by September 5, 2016, and indicate its intent to undertake collection of additional applications and fees or deposits for an additional period of 12 months in order to obtain the minimum 7,500 applications for a special license plate the State Department of Health Care Services is seeking to sponsor pursuant to existing law.
  08/29/16 Vetoed by Governor. Veto Message: "This bill would authorize the Department of Health Care Services to request an additional year to collect a minimum of 7,500 applications to qualify a breast cancer awareness specialized license plate without notifying existing applicants of the extension or their option to cancel their order and receive a refund. Since the department has already requested an extension and notified existing applicants of their option to request a refund, I believe this bill is unnecessary."
  08/30/16 Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
• AB 2906 ( Committee on Transportation) Transportation: omnibus bill.
  (1) Existing law authorizes the Treasurer and the California Transportation Commission to pledge amounts deposited in the State Highway Account from federal transportation funds for the purposes of issuing federal highway grant anticipation notes, commonly known as GARVEE bonds, to fund transportation projects selected by the commission. Existing law requires the commission to prepare an annual analysis of the bonding capacity of those federal transportation funds.

  This bill would instead require the commission to prepare this analysis when the Department of Transportation anticipates the issuance of new notes and makes a written request in that regard, but not more than once annually.

  (2) [definition of "motor carrier" changed]

  (3) [changed definition of administrative costs for the Legacy License Plates]

  (4) [repeals environmental license plate restrictions for 1984 Olympic plates]

  (5) Existing law authorizes certain tow truck drivers to utilize the center median or right shoulder of a roadway in the event of an emergency that requires the rapid removal of impediments to traffic or rendering of assistance to a disabled vehicle obstructing a roadway, if specified conditions are met.

  This bill would additionally give this authority to a tow truck driver who renders towing service or emergency road service to motorists while involved in freeway service patrol operations, pursuant to an agreement with a regional or local entity.

  (6) Existing law requires a vehicle stopped or parked upon a roadway where there are adjacent curbs to be stopped or parked with the wheels of the vehicle parallel to, and within 18 inches of, the curb, as provided, except as specified.

  This bill would additionally apply these provisions to vehicles stopped or parked upon a roadway where there are adjacent class IV bikeways, as defined.

  (7) Existing law requires that every vehicle be equipped with stoplamps that emit red light unless the vehicle was manufactured before January 1, 1979, in which case it may emit a red or yellow light.

  This bill would prohibit commercial vehicles from being equipped with amber stoplamps, amber taillamps, or other amber lamps that are optically combined with a stoplamp or taillamp.

  (8) [trailer weight stuff]

  (9) [use of flares near flammable material]

  (10) Existing law prescribes maximum stopping distances and sets forth requirements for emergency brake systems and service brake systems for specified vehicles.

  This bill would revise and reorganize those maximum stopping distances and standards for emergency brake systems and service brake systems.

  (11) [prohibits a vehicle from displaying hazardous materials markings or placards unless permitted or required by specified federal regulations.]

  (12) [more trailer regulations]

  (13) [prohibits a driveaway-towaway combination, as defined, from exceeding 97 feet in length when transporting up to 3 saddle-mounted vehicles and one full-mounted vehicle.]

  (14) [imposes a state-mandated local program.]

  (15) [deletes obsolete provisions and make other technical, clarifying, and organizational changes.]

  (16) [no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.]
  08/26/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 208, Statutes of 2016.

• ACR 100 (Travis Allen) Kevin Woyjeck Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of I-405 between postmile 24.178 and postmile 20.4 in the County of Orange as the "Kevin Woyjeck Memorial Highway".
  08/16/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 116, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 115 (Mathis) Richard “Dick” Noles Memorial Highway.
  Designates Route 168 from 4090 West Line Street to the junction of US 395, in the County of Inyo, California, as the "Richard “Dick” Noles Memorial Highway".
  08/16/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 118, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 123 (Steinorth) Sheriff’s Deputies Ronald Wayne Ives and Daniel Jess Lobo, Jr., Memorial Highway.
  Designates that portion of I-15 from its junction with Route 210 to Sierra Avenue in the County of San Bernardino, California, as the "Sheriff’s Deputies Ronald Wayne Ives and Daniel Jess Lobo, Jr., Memorial Highway".
  08/16/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 119, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 134 (Wilk) Simi Valley Police Officer Michael Clark Memorial Overcrossing.
  Designates the First Street Overcrossing of Route 118 in the City of Simi Valley as the "Simi Valley Police Officer Michael Clark Memorial Overcrossing".
  08/16/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 120, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 135 (Dahle) The Officer Jack Polen Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of Route 44 between post mile R 27.882 at Wilson Hill Road and post mile 35.930 at Airport Way in the County of Shasta as the "Officer Jack Polen Memorial Highway".
  08/16/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 121, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 138 (Lackey) Senator Sharon Runner Memorial Highway and the Larry Chimbole Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of Route 14 in the County of Los Angeles from West Avenue H to West Avenue K in the City of Lancaster as the "Senator Sharon Runner Memorial Highway". Designates the portion of Route 138 in the County of Los Angeles from the interchange at Route 14 to 40th Street East in the City of Palmdale as the "Larry Chimbole Memorial Highway".
  09/01/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 160, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 142 (Williams) Ventura County Deputy Sheriff Peter Aguirre, Jr. Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of Route 33 in the County of Ventura from West Ojai Avenue at post mile 11.21 to Fairview Road at post mile 12.8 as the "Ventura County Deputy Sheriff Peter Aguirre, Jr. Memorial Highway".
  07/11/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 83, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 157 (Hadley) Louis Zamperini Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of I-405 from Redondo Beach Boulevard to South Western Avenue in the County of Los Angeles as the "Louis Zamperini Memorial Highway".
  08/16/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 122, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 159 (Salas) CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange.
  Designates the interchange at Routes 43 and Route 198 in the County of Kings as the "CHP Officer Keith M. Giles Memorial Interchange".
  08/16/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 123, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 163 (Atkins) Blue Star Memorial Highway.
  Designate Route 282 from Orange Avenue in the City of Coronado to Naval Air Station North Island as a ★ Blue Star Memorial Highway.
  08/16/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 124, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 165 (Bigelow) America’s Heroes–Veterans Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of Route 49 at Valley View Way post mile R7.298 to approximately post mile R10.560 before the Jay-D Ornsby-Adkins Bridge (bridge number 26-0043), located at post mile R10.576, in the County of Amador as the "America’s Heroes–Veterans Memorial Highway".
  08/16/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 125, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 174 (Bigelow) Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Highway.
  Designates that portion of Route 41 from post mile 1.841 at the Mariposa-Madera county line to post mile 4.918 at the entrance to Yosemite National Park, as the "Buffalo Soldiers Memorial Highway".
  08/23/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 134, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 177 (Frazier) Solano County Deputy Sheriff Hale Humphrey Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of Route 12 between Marina Boulevard and Pennsylvania Avenue, near the south end of Union Avenue and the north end of Main Street, in the County of Solano, as the "Solano County Deputy Sheriff Hale Humphrey Memorial Highway".
  08/23/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 135, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 178 (Gipson) Kevin Burrell and James MacDonald Memorial Highway and the Dess K. Phipps Memorial Overcrossing.
  Designates the portion of I-710 from Route 91 approximately at post mile 12.97 to Alondra Boulevard approximately at post mile 13.94 in the County of Los Angeles as the "Kevin Burrell and James MacDonald Memorial Highway"; and also designates overcrossing number 53-822, which spans I-710 at Alondra Boulevard approximately at post mile 13.945 in the County of Los Angeles as the "Dess K. Phipps Memorial Overcrossing".
  09/01/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 161, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 180 (Obernolte) Sergeant Brian Walker Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of Route 247 in the County of San Bernardino, beginning at the intersection of Route 247 and Allen Way at postmile 44.366 and continuing to Camp Rock Road at postmile 39.598, as the "Sergeant Brian Walker Memorial Highway".
  09/01/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 162, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 191 (Gallagher) National Purple Heart Trail.
  Designates the portions of Route 16, Route 20, and Route 45 in the County of Colusa for inclusion in the ♥ National Purple Heart Trail.
  09/01/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 163, Statutes of 2016.
• ACR 197 (Gatto) Jackie Robinson Memorial Highway
  Designates the portion of I-210 from Gould Avenue to Orange Grove Boulevard in the County of Los Angeles near where Jackie Robinson grew up as the "Jackie Robinson Memorial Highway". Note: I did my part -- my page also remembers Jackie's brother, Mack Robinson, who has an equally if not more inspiring story (see this link)
  09/01/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 165, Statutes of 2016.
• SB 1399 (Hueso) Department of Motor Vehicles: license plate alternatives pilot program.
  Existing law requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue license plates for vehicles, as specified, and authorizes the department to issue one or more stickers, tabs, or other suitable devices in lieu of the license plates, as specified. Existing law also authorizes the department to establish a pilot program, to be completed no later than January 1, 2017, to evaluate the use of alternatives to stickers, tabs, license plates, and registration cards, subject to certain requirements, and to report the results of the pilot program, as specified, to the Legislature no later than July 1, 2018.

  This bill would instead require the department to complete any pilot program established pursuant to those provisions no later than January 1, 2019, and to report the results of the pilot program to the Legislature by July 1,2020.
  08/19/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 155, Statutes of 2016.

• SCR 102 (Nguyen) Joan Lind Van Blom Memorial Bridge.
  Designates the Los Alamitos Bay Bridge (bridge number 53-0064), and any successor bridge, on Route 1 south of Loynes Drive and north of East 2nd Street, in the City of Long Beach, as the "Joan Lind Van Blom Memorial Bridge".
  08/05/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 94, Statutes of 2016.
• SCR 111 (Mendoza) Downey Police Officer Ricardo Galvez Memorial Highway.
  Designates the portion of I-5 between the San Gabriel River Bridge (bridge number 53-213) at post mile 7.06 and the Rio Hondo River Bridge (bridge number 53-639) at post mile 9.46 in the City of Downey in the County of Los Angeles County as the "Downey Police Officer Ricardo Galvez Memorial Highway".
  08/05/16 Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 95, Statutes of 2016.

I checked the CTC Liaison page for the results of the CTC meetings from July 2nd through September 1. 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

(1) SHOPP Amendment Request: Add 31 new projects into the 2014 SHOPP. All of these projects were addressed under 2.5f. / Approved

(2) SHOPP Amendment Request: (a) Add 25 new projects into the 2016 SHOPP. (b) Revise 4 projects currently programmed in the 2016 SHOPP. The following projects were of interest for the highway pages: / Approved, as modified

• On Route 29 near Lower Lake, at various locations. Widen for truck climbing lanes and shoulders.
• On Route 1, in and near Santa Cruz (05-SCR-01 16.7/17.0), from 0.1 mile south of Route 1/Route 17 Separation to 0.4 mile south of Pasatiempo Overcrossing; also on Route 17 (PM 0.0/0.3). Realign southbound Route 17 connector to southbound Route 1.

(3) STIP Amendment Request: 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) in order to use local funds for construction of the US 101/ Willow Road Interchange project (PPNO 0690A) in San Mateo County, with later reimbursement over a two year period beginning in FY 2019-20. / Approved

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

(1) 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 0668B) in order to use local funds for construction of the Route 92/Route 82 Interchange Improvements - Phase 1 project (PPNO 0668A) in San Mateo County, with later reimbursement over a two year period beginning in FY 2019-20. / Information only

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

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

• 01-Hum-254, PM 0.8/43.1 Avenue of the Giants-Four Bridges Project. Upgrade the railings on four bridges on Route 254 in Humboldt County. (MND) (PPNO 0046D) (SHOPP)
• 02-Sis-96, PM 52.48, 60.17, 88.26 Siskiyou 3 Bridges Rail Upgrade Project. Upgrade the railings on three bridges on Route 96 in Siskiyou County. (MND) (PPNO 3473) (SHOPP)
• 02-Sis-5, PM R58.1 Randolph Collier Safety Roadside Rest Area Project. Construct upgrades including waste water treatment systems at a roadside rest on I-5 in Siskiyou County. (MND) (PPNO 3476) (SHOPP)
• 03-Pla-65, PM R5.4/R6.4 Galleria Boulevard/Stanford Ranch Road/Route 65 Northbound Ramps Improvement Project. Construct roadway improvements on a portion Route 65 in Placer County. (MND) (PPNO 5108) (SHOPP)
• 03-Yub-20, PM 8.0/10.2 Loma Rica Road to Spring Valley Road Widening and Rehabilitation Project. Widen and rehabilitate a portion of Route 20 in Yuba County. (MND) (PPNO 9587) (SHOPP)
• 04-Nap-128, PM 19.7/20.7 Capell Creek Bridge Replacement Project. Replace existing bridge on Route 128 in Napa County. (MND) (PPNO 0830B) (SHOPP)
• 06-Ker-99, PM 10.5/20.5 Route 99/Taft Highway Rehabilitation Project. Construct roadway improvements including pavement rehabilitation on a portion of Route 99 in Kern County. (MND) (PPNO 3036) (SHOPP)
• 11-SD-76, PM 32.6/33.3 Intersection Improvement and Curve Realignment at Route 76 and Valley Center Road Project. Construct intersection improvements including curve realignment on Route 76 and Valley Center Road in San Diego County. (MND) (PPNO 1020) (SHOPP)
• 11-SD-94, PM 13.6/14.6, 11-SD-125, PM R10.5/T11.5 Route 94/Route 125 Interchange Project. Construct roadway improvements including direct freeway to freeway connections on Route 94 and Route 125 in San Diego County. (MND) (PPNO 0356) (TCRP)
• 01-Hum-169, PM 26.4/29.9 Weitchpec Slips Project. Repair slipouts on a portion of Route 169 in Humboldt County. (MND) (PPNO 2342) (SHOPP)
• 06-Ker-58, PM R55.4/R59.7 Cottonwood East Rehabilitation Project. Construct roadway improvements including pavement rehabilitation on a portion of Route 58 in Kern County. (MND) (PPNO 6730) (SHOPP)

(2) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of Funding: 05-Mon-101, PM R41.5/49.8 CURE Safety Improvement Project. Construct roadway improvements including removing trees and utility poles on a portion of US 101 in Monterey County. (FEIR) (PPNO 2312) (SHOPP) / The Commission approved the environmental document and Statement of Overriding Considerations and approved the project for funding.

(3) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of a Route Adoption: 05-SBt-25, PM 51.5/60.1, 04-SCl-25, PM 0.0/2.6 Hollister to Gilroy Route 25 Route Adoption. Select a corridor for Route 25 between Hollister and Gilroy in San Benito and Santa Clara Counties. (FEIR) (PPNO 4854) (Local) / The Commission approved the environmental document and Findings of Fact and approved the project for funding.

(5) Approval of Project for Future Consideration of Funding and a Route Adoption: 03 – Placer County. Route 89 / Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project. Realign portion of Route 89 with a replacement bridge. (FEIR) (FLAP) / The Commission approved the environmental document and Findings of Fact and approved the project for funding

2.3a. Route Adoptions

Request to Approve a Route Adoption as a conventional highway at: 03-Pla-89-PM R8.2/R8.5 On Route 89 from 0.3 mile north of Granlibakken Road to 0.1 mile west of Fairway Drive, in the county of Placer. / Approved

2.3b. New Public Road Connection

None / None of Interest.

2.3c. Relinquishments

Six Relinquishment Resolutions: / Approved

• 07-LA-10-PM 32.7 Right of Way along Route 10 on Francisquito Avenue and Garvey Avenue, in the city of Baldwin Park.
• 10-SJ-5-PM R22.5 Right of Way along Route 5 on French Camp Road, in the city of Stockton.
• 10-SJ-5-PM R22.0/R22.7 Right of Way along Route 5 between Mathews Road and French Camp Road, in the county of San Joaquin.
• 11-SD-52-PM 6.9 Right of Way along Route 52 at Kearny Villa Road, in the city of San Diego.
• 12-Ora-5-PM 34.0/36.9 Right of Way along Route 5 on Disney Way, in the city of Anaheim.
• 03-Pla-65 M8.2 Right of Way along Route 65 on Blue Oaks Boulevard, in the city of Roseville.

2.3d. Vacation Resolutions

One Vacation Resolution: / Approved

• 02-Plu-89-PM 29.1 Right of Way along Route 89 approximately 0.5 mile east of Route 147, in the county of Plumas

2.5a Minor Projects

None / None of Interest.

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

(1) Request of $725,252,000 for 70 SHOPP projects. The following projects were of sufficient interest to require highwya page modification. "Uninteresting", from the point of updates, would be pavement rehabilitation, ADA ramps, guard rails, storm damage repair, retaining walls, culvert systems, bridge walls, ... for the most part / Approved, as modified

• $11,512,000. US 395 in Sierra (PM R0.0/R3.1) and Lassen (PM R0.0/5.6) Counties, from Nevada State line to 1 mile north of Route 70; also, on Route 70 from PM 3.5 to 3.9. Outcome/Output: Rehabilitate 34.2 lane miles of pavement to extend pavement service life and improve ride quality. Project will overlay pavement, upgrade nine culverts, install approach slabs at eight locations, rehabilitate four bridges with polyester concrete overlay, install one intelligent transportation system (ITS) monitoring device, and make ADA and drainage improvements at the Agriculture Inspection Station.
• $13,545,000. Plumas 02-Plu-70 50.6/51.7. Route 70 near Quincy, from 0.6 mile west to 0.5 mile east of Spring Garden Bridge Overhead No. 09-0062. Outcome/Output: Rehabilitate the existing structure by replacing the bridge deck, widening to make shoulders standard, retrofitting the sub-structure, and installing standard bridge rail.
• $14,000,000. Tehama 02-Teh-36 R75.1/78.4 Route 36 near Mineral, from Little Giant Mill Road to 0.7 mile west of Diamond Road. Outcome/Output: realigning highway curves, improving drainage facilities and clear recovery zone, increasing shoulder widths, and installing guard rail to reduce the number and severity of collisions.
• $14,737,000. Marin 04-Mrn-1 50.1/50.5 Route 1 near Valley Ford, from 0.4 mile south to 0.2 mile north of Estero Americano Bridge No. 27-0028; also in Sonoma county (PM 0.0 to 0.2). Outcome/Output: Replace structurally deficient structure with new bridge and retaining walls using standard lane and shoulder widths. New bridge and approaches will be constructed at higher elevation to prevent over-topping and roadway flooding. Project also includes willow cutting harvesting, willow propagation and mitigation plantings, and plant establishment period maintenance.
• $11,828,000. Solano 04-Sol-80 31.4/32.6 I-80 near Vacaville, at Meridian Road Overcrossing No. 23-0147 and Midway Road Overcrossing No. 23-0148. Outcome/Output: Seismic retrofit for Meridian Road Overcrossing and replacement of the Midway Road Overcrossing to improve structure resistance to earthquakes and minimize the potential for collapse. Retrofit work will include polyester overlay, reconstruct barrier rail, construct approach slabs, improve existing drainage system and reconstruct deck overhang. Replacement work will include demolishing existing bridge.
• $31,477,000. Los Angeles 07-LA-118 R0.0/R14.4 Route 118 in the city and county of Los Angeles, from Ventura County line to Route 210; also on Route 27 (Topanga Canyon Boulevard) from Devonshire Street to Route 118. Outcome/Output: Rehabilitate 65.0 lane miles of roadway to extend pavement surface life and improve ride quality. Replace approach slabs and upgrade curb ramps to meet current ADA standards.

2.5c Financial Allocations for STIP Projects

None / None of Interest.

2.5e Supplemental Fund Allocations

(1) Request of $3,646,000 in additional construction support funds to complete the construction contract for a highway widening project on Route 138 in San Bernardino County. This results in an increase of 51.7 percent over the current construction support allocation. (STIP) (PPNO 0239D) / Approved, including the change shown in the Pink Replacement Attachment distributed at the meeting

(3) Request for $91,100,000 in additional funds for the Public Private Partnership, Presidio Parkway project on Route 101 in San Francisco County. (STIP/SLPP/SHOPP) (PPNO 0619P). [Note that this was a post construction funding adjustment -- no update to the pages occurred] / Approved by the Commission, per staff recommendation as follows: 1) Approved $91.1 million for the project to settle all known developer claims and State contract obligations with direction that Caltrans seek maximum federal participation of federal funds in settlement costs and report back to the Commission on the final federal participation determination; 2) Approved the landscape modification request under the following conditions (a) Presidio Trust Landscape Work (PTLW) remains a Presidio Parkway Project commitment not a SHOPP commitments (b) Caltrans submits the PTLW for Commission consideration and approval once scope, cost and schedule for work is finalized with the Presidio Trust; and (c) Caltrans submits to the Commission a future Presidio Parkway Project supplemental funds request for the PTLW when funds are required to fund the landscape work; and 3) That a proportional share of all Presidio Parkway Project supplemental allocations be charged against future San Francisco County STIP shares per the Commission approved STIP Guidelines.

2.5f Financial Allocations for SHOPP

Informational Reports on Allocations Under Delegated Authority. Details are provided for the items of interest; most are repair actions (such as slipout repairs, removal of dead trees prior to tree failure, repairs after nearby wildfires) or minor modifications (rumble strips, surface treatments, roadway rehabilitations, lighting updates) not at the level of interest for the highway pages. / Information only

• Emergency G-11 Allocations (2.5f.(1)): $67,112,000 for 36 projects
  • Marin 04-Mrn-01 14.4/14.5. Route 1 near Stinson Beach, at 2.2 miles north of Panoramic Highway. During March 2016 storm events, a washout began along the roadway slope adjacent to Bolinas Lagoon, part of a National Marine Sanctuary. Later wave action in May caused the slope washout to expand and is now undermining the southbound lane. Slope armoring can not be environmentally cleared without a protracted schedule. Shifting the roadway away from the slope is acceptable to the resource agencies as a temporary repair. Permanent restoration repairs will require follow-up programming. This project will pave and allow shifting of the traffic lanes away from the damaged slope to minimize traffic impacts. $1,100,000
  • San Diego 11-SD-94 50.6. Route 94 near Campo, at Campo Creek Bridge No. 57-0120. Following a recent bridge inspection, it was concluded this bridge needs replacement due to extensive deterioration of the existing deck and timber stringers and the potential high scour threat to the bridge foundations. Temporary shoring has been installed; however, shoring could fail as a result of monsoonal rainstorms and flash floods, thus placing the bridge at risk of collapse. This project will demolish the existing bridge and construct new to current standards. $3,450,000
• SHOPP Safety Lump Sum Sub-Allocations (2.5f.(3)): $52,254,000 in construction capital for 13 projects
  • Tulare 09-Tul-190 4.0/5.0. Route 190 Near Tipton, from 0.4 mile west of Road 152 to 0.7 mile west of Road 160. Outcome/Output: Construct roundabout, sidewalk, curb and gutter and reconstruct 1.0 mile of Route 190 and 0.5 mile of Road 152 to increase safety and reduce the number and severity of collisions. $3,290,000
  • Stanislaus 10-Sta-99 R18.0/R19.7 Route 99 in Modesto, from 0.1 mile north of West Modesto Overhead to 0.5 mile south of Beckwith Road. Outcome/Output: Reconstruct off-ramp and construct acceleration and deceleration lanes at southbound ramps to improve safety and reduce the number and severity of collisions. $7,923,000
• Minor G-05-16 Allocations (2.5f.(4)): $465,000 for one project.

2.5g Prop 1B Project Allocations

None / None of Interest.

4. TCIF and Aeronautic Program Updates / Policy Matters

None / None of Interest.

May/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 Sign Route G4⁽¹⁾, Sacramento County Sign Route J10⁽²⁾. Los Angeles County Sign Route N4⁽¹⁵⁾, Los Angeles County Sign Route N6⁽¹⁵⁾, Los Angeles County Sign 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)

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