Transcript Planning, Programming, and Project Development

Caltrans State Programs
Wendy Johnsen
Caltrans, Division of Mass Transportation
[email protected]
916-651-8239
March 19, 2009
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Updates
Prop 1B PTMISEA updates
 TDA Audit requirement
 Annual report to the CTC, legislature, and
website.
 AB 1072
 Researching various issues
 Survey results from November
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PTMISEA
Funds are currently frozen
 FY 8/9 Cycle 1 survey
 Continuing to accept FY 8/9 Cycle 2
requests until April 15, 2009
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TDA Audit Requirement
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PTMISEA audits need to be included in
annual TDA audits.
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PTMISEA
FY 2007/08 CTC Annual Report
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Gov Code 8879.55 (g) requires the Division
of Mass Transportation to report annually to
the CTC
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AB 1072
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AB 1072, Sponsored by Assembly Member
Eng, will continue the program throughout
the life of the bond and apply the current
formula.
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Research Areas
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Several research projects underway
Caltrans is working with our districts and local
agencies to identify key issues transit providers
are facing
Our goal is to identify all challenges and help
find or create a solution
The main areas are Operations, Design,
Funding, and Research
Let us know if you have new suggestions
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Survey Results
DMT invited the participants of the fall joint
CalACT/CTA conference to take part in a survey
on Barriers to Implementing transit projects on the
State Highway System.
 Participation was very good and we appreciate your
insight
 A summary of the results can be found on our
website, under “Items of Interest”
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/MassTrans/
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Results
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42 agencies responded to the survey and
approximately 90 people attended the
evening session at the conference.
 Most answers related to funding
 Several answers asked for improved
communication and information sharing
 A few raised specific issues
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DMT activities
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Training and workshops
– Example “Bus Rapid Transit - Policy &
System Operation Basics” held via webinar
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BRT Technical Advisory Committee
– Next meeting April 2, 2009
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DMT activities
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Problem Statements
Integrate BRT into the California
Transportation Plan
Bus on Shoulder operations guidance
State and Clarify the Purpose and Need for
Project Initiation Document (PID) and
Project Study Report (PSR)
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Thank you!
Any questions or feedback please contact
[email protected]
(916) 651-8239
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