AGENDA
ITEM
12 CAC AGENDA STAFF REPORT
CALEXICO
DATE: October 19, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY:
PREPARED BY: Lilliana Falomir, Public Works Manager - Administrative Tel SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Ratifying the Submittal of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Application in the Amount of $519,000 with a Local Match of $251,000 (Measure "D"), Project Milestone Dates, and Timely Use of Funds.
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Recommendation:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Ratifying the Submittal of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Application in the amount of $519,000 with a local match of $251,000 (Measure "D"), Project Milestone Dates, and Timely Use of Funds.
Background:
On September 2, 2022, the Imperial County Transportation Commission (ICT) called out for project under the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) for Fiscal Year 2025/2026. All Imperial Valley agencies were instructed to submit project listings based on the locally adopted criteria by ICTC Technical Advisory Committee. The adopted criteria are as follows:
• STBG funded projects must be located on roads functionally classified as Urban Minor Collector or higher (Major Collector, Minor Arterial, Other Principal Arterial, Other Freeway or Expressway, and Interstate).
The ICTC Technical Advisory Committee will evaluate the projects submitted, rank them and submit their recommendation to ICTC for final adoption and STBG programming.
Discussion & Analysis: AGENDA
ITEM
On September 23, 2022, the Public Works Department submitted the following application to ICTC for consideration under STBG: 12
• Cole Boulevard between Scaroni Road and Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation Project
Cole Boulevard between Scaroni Road and Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation Project will consist of extensive overlay of existing pavement. The overlay will include asphalt rubber aggregate membrane (ARAM), adjustment of manholes and valves, replacement of striping and installation of ADA ramps in locations where ADA ramps are not in compliant. By rehabilitating Cole Boulevard the City will be able to improve the roadway for both local and regional traffic. In addition, it will reduce safety concerns by eliminating uneven driving surfaces.
On October 6, 2022, members of ICTC Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) met to review, score and rank five (5) projects. ICTC TAC will be recommending to ICTC to fund the City of Calexico Cole Boulevard between Scaroni Road and Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $770,000 ($519,000 STBG and $251,000 Local Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Application, Project Milestone Dates, and Timely Use of Funds.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget FY 2025-2026
REVENUE
Federal Grant - STBG $519,000.00
Local Match - Measure "D" $251,000.00
Total $770,000.00
EXPENDITURE
Fund No. 412-90-XXX-56000-000 $770,000.00
Total $770,000.00
Coordinated With:
City Manager's Office.
Public Works Department.
Imperial County Transportation Commission.
Attachments):
1. Resolution of the City Council of the City of Calexico Ratifying the Submittal of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Application, Project Milestone Dates, and Timely Use of Funds.
2. STBG Grant Application for Cole Boulevard between Scaroni Road and Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - _
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO RATIFYING
THE SUBMITTAL OF SURFACE TRANSPORATION BLOCK GRANT (STBG)
APPLICATION, PROJECT MILESTONE DATES, AND TIMELY USE OF FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Calexico is eligible to apply for and receive Federal and State transportation funds including STBG funds; and
WHEREAS, AB 1012 requires that state and federal funds be expended in a timely manner; and WHEREAS, the City of Calexico desires to ensure that its projects are delivered in a timely manner to avoid losing funds for non-delivery; and
WHEREAS, it is understood by the City of Calexico that failure for not meeting project milestone dates for any phase of a project may jeopardize federal or state funding to the Region; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Calexico hereby agrees to ensure that all project milestone schedules for all project phases will be met or exceeded. and:
a. The opportunity for public comment was provided at a public meeting; b. Local funds in the amount of $251,000.00 from Measure "D" will be used to leverage the federal funds for the project;
c. Project is consistent with the circulation element of the City of Calexico General Plan planning process;
d. Project is consistent with the adopted pavement management plan (for rehabilitation projects only);
e. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute grant application, and/or any documentation pertaining to STBG funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that failure to meet project milestone schedules may be deemed s sufficient cause for the Imperial County Transportation Commission Policy Board to terminat unding and reprogram the funds as deemed necessary
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of October 2022.
Javier Moreno, Mayor
Attest:
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2022-—
Approved as to Form:
Carlos Campos, City Attorney
State of California)
County of Imperial) ss.
City of Calexico )
1, Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk of the City of Calexico, California do hereby certify that above and foregoing Resolution No. 2022-_ was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 19" of October, 2022 by the following vote to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk
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CMAQ AND STBG PROGRAM GUIDELINES, APPLICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS STBG ProJect ApplIcatIon Form
Agency: City of Calexico
Project Title: Cole Boulevard between Scaroni Road and Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation Project
Prepared by: Lilliana Falomir, Public Works Manager - Administrative Project Priority (if agency submits more than one project i.e. 1 of 2): 1 of 1 Enter the amount of STBG Program funds requested (in whole numbers) in the box below by project phase and FFY of obligation (notes: FFY begins October 1 and ends September 30; PA&ED and PS&E phases are programmed in the FTIP as one phase "Preliminary Engineering (PE)"; Construction Engineering should be included with Construction if applicable).
Project
STBG Amount Requested FFY
Phase
PA&ED
PS&E
ROW
CON 519,000 25-26
Total 519,000
Baseline Screening Criteria
Check if true:
[X California Road Systems (CRS) Map that identifies the project location is attached to the application.
City Council or County Board of Supervisors Resolution is attached to the application.
Resolution approved on Exhibit A - Estimated date 10/19/2022 Resolution indicates:
Opportunity for public comment was provided at Council/Board meeting.
Identification of specific local match amount, and, source or type of any other funds used to leverage the project.
Compliance with the circulation element of the agency's general plan.
Confirmation that a pavement management plan is in place for rehab projects.
Comments:
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CMAQ AND STBG PROGRAM GUIDELINES, APPLICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION (ZERO POINTS)
a. Describe the project and the transportation issue or problem the project will improve The existing asphalt on Cole Boulevard between Scaroni Road and Railroad Crossing has been severely damaged by high volume of local and regional heavy traffic and extreme weather conditions. The asphalt has deep and wide cracks and uneven driving surface (See Exhibit B).
Last time Cole Boulevard was rehabbed in 2008 and the road is in major need of rehabilitation. According to the Circulation Element of the City of Calexico General Plan traffic congestion is a concern on Cole Boulevard, and with its improvements Cole Boulevard has become a major commercial and industrial arterial, relieving some of the pressure on State Route 98 (Birch Street) (See Exhibit C).
b. Describe the location of the project including project limits Project location is within Cole Boulevard right-of-way between Scaroni Road and Railroad Crossing. The project is within City limits.
c. Describe the project scope and how the project will improve the transportation issue or problem
Cole Boulevard between Scaroni Road and Railroad Crossing Rehabilitation Project will consist of extensive overlay of existing pavement. The overlay will include asphalt rubber aggregate membrane (ARAM), adjustment of manholes and valves, replacement of striping and installation of ADA ramps in locations where ADA ramps are not in compliant. By rehabilitating Cole Boulevard the City will be able to improve the roadway for both local and regional traffic. In addition, it will reduce safety concerns by eliminating uneven driving surfaces.
d. What is the functional classification of the road?
The function classification of Cole Boulevard between Scaroni Road and Railroad Crossing is identified as Other Principal Arterial in the California Road System - Functional Classification Map (See Exhibit D).
e. Does the project expand capacity?
No, this project does not expand capacity. All vehicle lanes will remain the same along Cole Boulevard between Scaroni Road and Railroad Crossing.
f. What is the condition of the existing facility (if applicable)? The condition of the road is rough and deteriorating. There is a mixture of rutting and alligator cracking. Cole Boulevard is heavily used by both passenger and large commercial vehicles due to its location. Cole Boulevard is one of the City's main functioning east and west corridor from State Route 111 to State Route 98. In addition, it also serves as a link to the STBG Guidelines
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CMAQ AND STBG PROGRAM GUIDELINES, APPLICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS Calexico East Port-of-Entry and Portico industrial zone. It is crucial to keep Cole Boulevard operational and in good condition at all times for local and regional traffic. g. Describe the consequences, if any, of not completing the project.
If the City does not rehabilitate Cole Boulevard the pavement will continue to deteriorate and can cause extensive and expensive damage to vehicles and/or pedestrians who use Cole Boulevard.
h. Enter the total project budget in the box below. Include all funding sources by phase. In the project budget comment section, describe which funds have and have not been secured for the project (notes: FFY begins October 1 and ends September 30; PA&ED and PS&E phases are programmed in the FTIP as one phase "Preliminary Engineering (PE)", use PA&ED year of obligation).
Project Budget
Funding Sources and Amounts FFY of
Project Phase Total Cost
enter enter Obligation
STBG
Measure D source #3 source #4
Environmental
(PA&ED)
Design (PS&E)
Right-of-Way
Construction 770,000 519,000 251,000 25-26
Total 770,000 519,000 251,000
Project Budget Comments:
The City will fund the Preliminary Engineering Phase of this project using LTA funds. All the work will be done within City right-of-way.
SECTION 2: COMPETITIVE QUESTIONS (100 POINTs MAx.)
1. Community Benefits (30 points max.)
Describe the benefits that would be generated by the project for the community including but not limited to improving safety, increasing employment, reducing emissions, improving connectivity between communities, improving aesthetics, etc. Provide supporting documentation as an attachment.
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CMAQ AND STBG PROGRAM GUIDELINES, APPLICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS Connectivity between Communities: Cole Boulevard is one of the City's main functioning east and west corridor from State Route 111 to State Route 98. It links industrial zones, commercial zones and medical facilities.
Commercial: East of Scaroni Road you can find Walmart which is one of the busiest Walmart's in the United States and the No. 1 sales tax generator for the City of Calexico. In addition, to several business and restaurants that serve both local and regional customers.
Medical Facilities: The City of Calexico does not have a hospital but it does have several medical facilities. West of Scaroni Road on Cole Boulevard you can find the Clinical de Salud del Pueblo as well as several medical offices for both local and regional patients.
Industrial: East of Scaroni Road on Cole Boulevard there are several warehouse facilities that store international products that are distributed in the United States. Including a FedEx distribution center which creates heavy traffic congestions along Cole Boulevard.
Calexico East Port-of-Entry: Thousands of vehicle on a daily basis cross the Calexico East Port-on- Entry and use Cole Boulevard as the main corridor to work, shop and and/or connect to other Imperial County jurisdictions (Exhibit E).
Safety: This project will enhance the region by adding much needed time to the life cycle of the roadway used by local and regional commuters.
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2. Project Readiness (40 points max.)
Add project milestone dates in the box below. Select an environmental document type from the drop-down box titled "Choose an item" (CEQA/NEPA format). Project milestone dates should be consistent with the FFY Obligation information included in the Project Budget in Section 1 h. of the application (notes: FFY begins October 1 and ends September 30; The "Begin Environmental (PA&ED) phase" date represents the obligation date for PE).
Project Milestone Date
Begin Environmental (PA&ED) Phase Document Type CE/CE 10/01/25 End Environmental Phase (PA&ED Milestone) 10/30/25
Begin Design (PS&E) Phase 11/01/25
End Design Phase (Ready to List for Advertisement Milestone) 12/31/25 Begin Right of Way Phase 11/01/25
End Right of Way Phase (Right of Way Certification Milestone) 12/31/25 Begin Construction Phase (Contract Award Milestone) 06/01/26 End Construction Phase (Construction Contract Acceptance Milestone) 12/31/26 Begin Closeout Phase 01/01/27
End Closeout Phase (Closeout Report) 06/30/27
3. Regional Significance (20 points max.)
Describe the regional significance of the project as identified in approved public documents including but not limited to adopted planning documents such as the 20 Year Local Transportation Plan and the Regional Transportation Plan, traffic analysis reports, and project study reports. Attach supporting documentation.
Cole Boulevard is one of the City's main functioning east and west corridor from State Route 111 to State Route 98 and although Cole Boulevard is not included in the Imperial County 2007 Transportation Plan Highway Element it is directly affected by Project No. 5 - State Route 98 East (See Exhibit F). Local and regional commuters going north or south on State Route 111 take a short cut and use Cole Boulevard to connect to State Route 98 and/or vice versa.
4. Continuity (10 points max.)
Explain if the project has received STP/STBG funds (or other ICTC programmed funds) in previous years for earlier project phases, and why the project should receive continued support. Also explain if the project would provide continuity of transportation infrastructure or service between jurisdictions. Attach supporting documentation.
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KOIC 2022 CALL FOR PROJECTS
CMAQ AND STBG PROGRAM GUIDELINES, APPLICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS This project has not received STP/STBG funds in previous years but in 2008, Cole Boulevard between Scaroni Road and Railroad Crossing did receive funding from the United States Department Commerce Economic Development Administration. Cole Boulevard Rehabilitation project would be an extension of what has already been completed by the City. mall Name
Prepared By.
Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager
Date: 09/21/22
STBG Guidelines
EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - _
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CALEXICO RATIFYING
THE SUBMITTAL OF SURFACE TRANSPORATION BLOCK GRANT (STBG)
APPLICATION, PROJECT MILESTONE DATES, AND TIMELY USE OF FUNDS WHEREAS, the City of Calexico is eligible to apply for and receive Federal and State transportation funds including STBG funds; and
WHEREAS, AB 1012 requires that state and federal funds be expended in a timely manner; and WHEREAS, the City of Calexico desires to ensure that its projects are delivered in a timely manner to avoid losing funds for non-delivery; and
WHEREAS, it is understood by the City of Calexico that failure for not meeting project milestone dates for any phase of a project may jeopardize federal or state funding to the Region; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Calexico hereby agrees to ensure that all project milestone schedules for all project phases will be met or exceeded, and:
a. The opportunity for public comment was provided at a public meeting; b. Local funds in the amount of $251,000.00 from Measure "D" will be used to leverage the federal funds for the project;
c. Project is consistent with the circulation element of the City of Calexico General Plan planning process;
d. Project is consistent with the adopted pavement management plan (for rehabilitation projects only;
e. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to execute grant application, and/or any documentation pertaining to STBG funding.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that failure to meet project milestone schedules may be deemed as sufficient cause for the Imperial County Transportation Commission Policy Board to terminate funding and reprogram the funds as deemed necessary.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of October 2022.
Javier Moreno, Mayor
Attest:
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2022-_
Approved as to Form:
Carlos Campos, City Attorney
State of California)
County of Imperial) ss.
City of Calexico )
I, Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk of the City of Calexico, California do hereby certify that above and foregoing Resolution No. 2022- was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 19th of October, 2022 by the following vote to-wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk
EXHIBIT B
CITY OF CALEXICO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COLE BLVD. BETWEEN SCARONI ROAD AND ROALROAD CROSSING
CITY OF CALEXICO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COLE BLVD. BETWEEN SCARONI ROAD AND ROALROAD CROSSING
CITY OF CALEXICO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COLE BLVD. BETWEEN SCARONI ROAD AND ROALROAD CROSSING
CITY OF CALEXICO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COLE BLVD. BETWEEN SCARONI ROAD AND ROALROAD CROSSING
CITY OF CALEXICO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COLE BLVD. BETWEEN SCARONI ROAD AND ROALROAD CROSSING
EXHIBIT C
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3.0 CIRCULATION ELEMENT
3.1 Introduction
The Circulation Element defines plans for the various methods of transportation on the City streets for automobiles, truck traffic and public transit as well as pedestrians and bicyclists. The purpose of the Circulation Element is to ensure adequate access throughout the City through the improvement and maintenance of the transportation system. system strongly influences the distribution of land uses throughout the City.
Streets and public access are the primary motivator in the determination of
3.2 Existing Conditions
The circulation system in the City of Calexico is oriented to the automobile.
The system is dominated by Imperial Avenue/Highway 111 which travels Shows the Existing Chr station system ith tch travels cast west. Figure C-1 D2223
Safety issues relating to crossing Highway 111 affect both pedestrians and ehicular traffic. Recent efforts to alleviate accidents and congestion includ he closure of Jasper Road at Highway 111 until a signal light is installed; ar City of Calexico General Plan 3-1
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the installation of a raised median from the U.S. and Mexico International Border to sth Street to prevent crossings of the highway.
Two other issues affect existing traffic conditions within the City. The first is created by truck traffic. Truck traffic to/from Calexico businesses and through truck traffic on major and secondary arterial streets, and collector and local roads creates unsafe conditions and traffic congestion. A second traffic impact is caused by the location of school sites. Due to the proximity of some school sites immediately opposite each other on major and secondary arterials, congestion is a problem during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times.
3.2.1 Existing Roadways
Imperial Avenue/Highway 111
Imperial Avenue/Highway 111 is the primary north/south arterial in the City of Calexico. The roadway basically divides the City in half. All traffic that travels north to Interstate 8 or south into Mexico, travels on this roadway. The traffic is so substantial that Imperial Avenue (within the City limits south of Birch Street) is usually jammed with not only through traffic, but also with north/south local traffic, and automobiles that are trying to get from one side of town to the other. The fact that there are only two traffic signals on this portion of the roadway contributes greatly to the congestion. Many four-way stop signs also contribute to constant stop and go traffic, both heading in and out of Mexico. To ease this situation closest to the border, a raised median was built between Second Street and Fifth Street, thus eliminating cross traffic at Third and Fourth Streets. The stop signs at Third and Fourth Streets were removed for north/south traffic. Traffic control personnel assist with traffic flow through this area during peak traffic times.
Traffic Signals along Imperial Avenue
Although quite expensive, signalization is the easiest way to alleviate the congestion on Imperial Avenue. With the creation of a system that enables vehicles to travel between the border and Birch Street with the fewest possible delays would dramatically reduce the congestion on Imperial Avenue in the City. Traffic tends to flow smoothly into and out of the City via Birch Street, and considering its inadequacies as a primary east/west thoroughfare, the trouble spots are few and manageable.
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Birch Street (State Route 98)
Birch Street/State Route 98 is classified as a State Highway and is a primary east/west arterial in the City of Calexico. SR 98 currently provides two lanes of travel in each direction east of its intersection with Ollie Avenue. West of Ollie Avenue, Birch Street becomes a two-lane (one in each direction) road forming a bottleneck which when combined with a lack of left turn lanes at Cezar Chavez Blvd., aggravates congestion within the area. Caltrans plans to R-98 east of SR-111 is currently two lanes in each direction between SR-11 and Encinas Ave. This section of roadway currently experiences significan congestion. East of Encinas Avenue to Bowker Road, SR-98 is a 4-land divided road. From Bowker Road easterly, SR-98 varies between one and two lanes in each direction. According to the Caltrans District 11 website, SR-98 is planned to be widened and/or realigned between SR-111 and SR-7 from two lanes to four lanes (six lanes in some locations). A portion is planned to be realigned northerly to coincide with portions of the Jasper Avenue right-of- way.
Second Street/Anza Road
Second Street, which becomes Anza Road east and west of the City, is one of the major east/west cross town arterials near the southern edge of the City, parallel to the International Border. In the section west of Imperial Avenue, there are two lanes in each direction. As the street enters the Central Business District, the street narrows to one lane each way with angular parking along most of the segment between Paulin and Heber Avenues where it is only one- way in the eastbound direction. Second Street is one of only three east/west arterials that enable traffic to cross the railroad tracks located west 01 Highway 111. As the cross-street located closest to the U.S./Mexico border Second Street is impacted most when queues (lines) of autos form waiting to be processed at the border. The Calexico/Mexicali Border Transportation Study, June 2000, by Katz, Okitsu & Associates states that the impact to Second Street is substantial as a result of delays at the border.
Cole Road
Cole Road is classified as a Collector on the Imperial County Circulation Element. Cole Road is the most northern of east/west roadway within the City limits. Cole Road currently is constructed as a two-lane undivided roadway from west of the City limits to Enterprise Boulevard. At Enterprise Boulevard it transitions into a four-lane undivided roadway between Imperial Avenue West/Scaroni Road and SR 111. East of SR 111, Cole Road is currently constructed as a four-lane divided roadway between SR 111 and M. L. King Avenue. It then transitions back into a four-lane undivided roadway east of M City of Calexico General Plan 3-5
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Jasper Road
Jasper Road is an unclassified east/west roadway that forms the northern City Dogwood Road
of Calexico.
Kloke Road
Kloke Road is a north-south roadway that connects Jasper Road with Grant Street. Currently constructed as a two-lane undivided roadway, Kloke Road is an important north-south roadway on the western side of the City.
Cesar Chavez
parallels the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. Caesar Chavez Boulevard runs northwest from Second Street to SR 98 through a predominantly industrial Second set is aliven pois, the errine inar of ave adi adM City of Calexico General Plan 3-6
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Andrade/Meadows Road
Currently a two-lane undivided arterial, Andrade/Meadows Road runs north from Second Street to Heber Road. Andrade/Meadows Road provides an important north-south link in the eastern portion of the City.
Bowker Road
Bowker Road is currently constructed as a north-south two-lane divided arterial that runs from Anza Road to Jasper Road. Bowker Road is located ir the eastern portion of the City's Sphere of Influence.
3.2.2 Existing Transit System and Planned Trails
The Imperial Valley, including the City of Calexico, is served by Imperial Valley Transit (ICT), an inter-City fixed route bus system. The ICT system is administered by the County Department of Public Works, operated by LAIDLAW TRANSIT SERVICE INC., and subsidized by the Imperial Valley Association of Governments (IVAG). According to IVAG's 2005-2006 Transit Finance Plan, June 2005, the bus service has "ten (10) wheelchair accessible 40 ft. transit buses and two (2) wheelchair accessible minibus.
Service is provided from 6:00 AM until approximately 11:00 PM weekdays, and 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays, within the areas classified as the Primary Zone: a North-South axis through Brawley, Imperial, El Centro, Heber and Calexico, and from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM in the Secondary Zones; outlying cities and communities of Niland, Calipatria, Westmorland, Seeley and Holtville." Calexico also has a Dial-A-Ride demand response service which is subsidized by IVAG and administered by the City of Calexico. This demand response service is available to seniors and persons with disabilities seven days a week.
In late 2003, the City adopted the City of Calexico Bicycle Master Plan. The Master Plan is incorporated by reference as an integral part of the City's Circulation Element. Figure C-1.5, Proposed Bicycle Network, shows the bicycle and multi-use trail/lane system.
3.3 Level of Service
The Circulation Element has been developed in recognition of the need to relieve existing congestion and to provide a circulation system that can accommodate future anticipated growth. Levels of Service (LOS) standards are used to assess the performance of a street or highway system and the capacity of a roadway. An important goal when planning the transportation highna ys an tie focal roadway nervork. to accomplish this, die alteria Department of Transportation (Caltrans), City of Calexico, County of City of Calexico General Plan 3-7
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Imperial, and the other local agencies adopt minimum levels of service t determine future infrastructure needs
Traffic analysis uses the Level of Service (LOS) system of categorization to The circulation system of the City of Calexico is primarily composed of a with such congestion problems needs to be evaluated in a detailed traffic study at the time that development in the area or roadway improvements are proposed. With the programmatic level of information available in the General Plan, LOS along roadway segments can be evaluated and the roadways sized to accommodate future traffic needs which is the purpose of TABLE C-A: LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS) STANDARDS
Level of Service Description of Operation Range of V/C Ratios Describes primarliy freo-flow conditions at average travel spoods.
A Vehicles are seldom impooed in their ability to maneuver in the traffic 0.00-0.60 stream Delays at intersections are minimal.
Represents reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds.
The ability to maneuver in the traffic stream is slightly restricted and 0.61-0.70 delays are not bothersome.
Represents stable operations, however, ability to change lanes and maneuver may be more restricted than LOS B and longer queues are 0.71-0.80 experienced at intersections.
D Congestion occurs and a small change in volumes increases delays 0.81-0.90 substantially.
E Severe congestion occurs with extensive delays and low travel speeds 0.91-1.00 occur.
F Characterizes arterial flow at extremely low speeds and intersection > 1.00 congestion occurs with high delays and extensive queuing.
Source: "Highway Capacity Manual; Highway Research Board Special Report 209, National Research Council, Washington D.C., 2000
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3.3.1 Traffic Studies
The City of Calexico conducted a traffic study (Appendix E) as part of the 2005 General Plan update. The objectives of the study were to determine the future traffic volumes in the City of Calexico and its Sphere of Influence, to determine whether the City's required level of service standard will be maintained at General Plan buildout year, and if not, what proposed roadway classifications will be necessary to maintain said level of service. The study was conducted in order to
Element and research available options on alleviating congestion along Imperial Avenue and other primary/major roadways, as well as anticipating and accommodating future growth allowed by the 2005 General Plan.
Due to Calexico's unique proximity to the U.S./Mexico border and the traffic ongestion challenges that proximity raises on both local and regional levels nany traffic analyses have been completed over the years. Most recently (relation Anagiois, dune 20. Past Studies addressin the border dos sing . Past studies addressing the border crossins
U.S. GSA Calexico West Border Station
Expansion/Renovation Feasibility Study, 2002-2003; the Calexico West Border Station Expansion Circulation Analysis 2003; the Imperial County Arterial Plan, 2000; and Imperial County Transportation Plan Highway Element (Caltrans District 11), 2002.
Traffic studies are also required by the City for major development projects and even small projects that pose traffic/congestion issues (see Circulation Element Policies which follow).
Circulation System
3.4.1 Classification of Streets
The circulation system consists of five standard street classification types:
other smale a road, The General lan Ondary tom Element polins for thd secondary roads, arterials, and highways but does not address the collector and local roads. In addition, the City is bisected by two State Routes that are re illustrated in Figure C-2. The Recommended General Plan Circulatio lement planned roadway system is illustrated in Figure C-3 with roadwa classification information Circulation Element Roadways shown in Table C- c.
Any classification of street can be designed as divided or undivided roadway.
Divided roadways have the ability to incorporate turning lanes to improve the City of Calexico General Plan 3-11
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TABLE C-B: STANDARD GENERAL PLAN STREET CLASSIFICATIONS Classification Right-of-Way/Paved Width (in feet)'
Freeway 210 / 172
Expressway 210 / 172
Highway 148-178 / 120-124
Primary Arterial 100 - 126 / 76 - 84
Major Arterial 80 - 126 / 60 - 80
Secondary Arterial 75 / 55
' City of Calexico Circulation Element Recommendations, September, 2005, Appendix E.
3.4.2 Truck Routes
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TABLE C-C: CIRCULATION ELEMENT ROADWAYS
East-West Roads
E-W Segments ROW Recommended Recommended
Limits (f.)) Classification Lanes
Heber Rd SR-I11 to Barbara Worth Rd 75 Secondary 2U
Jasper Rd Dogwood Rd to Bowker Rd* 210 Highway 6D
Jasper Rd Bowker Rd to Barbara Worth Rd 100 Major 4U
Cole Rd Dogwood Rd to Meadows Rd 126 Primary 4D
Cole Rd Meadows Rd to SR-98 126 Major 4U
SR-98 Dogwood Rd to Bowker Rd 154 Highway 4D
SR-98 Bowker Rd to Barbara Worth Rd* 178 Highway 6D
Grant St All-American Canal to Imperial Ave 75 Secondary 2U 7th St Harold St. to E. City Limits 75 Secondary 2U
Anza Rd/2nd St W. City Limits to Dogwood Rd 100 Major 4U Anza Rd/2nd St Dogwood Rd to Imperial Ave 100 Primary 4D Anza Rd/2nd St Imperial Ave to Barbara Worth Rd 100 Major 4D * Planned 6-Lane realignment of SR-98 along Bowker Rd, Jasper Rd, and Dogwood Rd D = Divided, U = Undivided
North-South Roads
N-S Segments ROW Recommended Recommended
Limits Classification
(A.) Lanes
Dogwood Rd Anza Rd/2nd St to SR-98 126 Primary 4D
Dogwood Rd SR-98 to Jasper Rd* 148 Highway 6D
Kloke Rd Grant St to All-American Canal 100 Major 2u
Kloke Rd All-American Canal to Jasper Rd 100 Major 4U
Cesar Chavez BI Border to SR-98 126 Primary 4D
Imperial Ave Border to SR-98 126 Primary 4D
SR-111 SR-98 to Cole Rd 178 Highway 6D
SR-111 Cole Rd to Jasper Rd 210 Expressway 6D
SR-111 Jasper Rd to N. City Limits 210 Freeway 6D
Rockwood Ave 2nd St to Cole Rd 80 Major
Encinas Ave 2nd St to SR-98 75 Secondary 2U
E Riviera Ave 2nd St to SR-98 75 Secondary 2U
Andrade Rd Ist St to SR-98 100 Major 4U
Meadows Rd SR-98 to N. City Limits 100 Primary 4D
Bowker Rd Anza Rd/2nd St to LaVigne Rd 100 Major 4U
Bowker Rd LaVigne to SR-98 126 Primary 6D
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Bowker Rd Cole Rd to Jasper Rd* 148 Highway 6D
Bowker Rd Jasper Rd to N. City Limits 100 Major
Barbara Worth Rd 2nd St to Jasper Rd 75 Secondary 2U
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3.5 Design Standards
3.5.1 Interstate Highways
circulation system. The Calexico area is served by Interstate 8, located about 5
3.5.2 Freeways, Expressways, and Highways
3.5.3 Primary Arterial
maximum capacity of 37,500 vehicles per day (see Table C-D).
3.5.4 Major Arterial
Major arterial roadways are planned as four lane undivided roadways with partial control of access. Major streets move moderate volumes of through traffic and serve as routes for local traffic to connect with highways and primary arterials. They serve as access routes for local residents to reach activity areas in the City, and may also provide direct access to commercial City of Calexico General Pian 3-18
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properties. This classification of roadway is striped for two travel lanes in each direction, with on-street curbside parking and left-turn lanes at major intersections. The maximum capacity for limited secondary highways is
3.5.5 Secondary Arterial
Secondary arterial roadways are planned as two lane undivided roadways with limited access. These roads serve more local traffic from residential, commercial, and industrial areas and feed into the arterial system. Secondary arterials provide a necessary connection to the major traffic carriers and have a typical maximum capacity of 17,500 vehicles per day (see Table C-D).
TABLECD: MAXIMUM CAPACITY BY ROADIAN CLASSICA MON Right-of-Way OSE Maximum
Classification
8-Lane Freeway 8F 140,000
6-Lane Freeway 6F 105,000
6-Lane Expressway §.... 6E 90,000
Highway 4D 80-148 56,300
Highway 111 6D 200 60,000
Primary 80 4D 100-126 37,500
Major 60 4U 80-126 25,000
Secondary 50 2U 70-75 17,500
2-Lane Divided 50 2D 70-75 17,500
Collector 40 2U 60 16,200
Local 40 2U 60 12,500
* These roadway capacities are approximate figures only, and are used at the General Plan level. They are affected by such factors as intersections (numbers & configuration), degree of access control, roadway grades, design geometries (horizontal & vertical alignment standards), sight distance, level of truck and bus traffic, and level of pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Average daily traffic (ADT) is used in this model application as a long range planning tool to assist in determining road way
3.6 Goal, Objectives, and Policie
3.6.1 Goal
The circulation system should promote the safe, efficient movement of people, goods and vehicles, and protect and enhance the environmental quality of Calexico.
3.6.1.1 Land Use and Circulation
Objective 1
Land use should be planned in conjunction with the circulation so that it does not overburden the City's existing and/or planned circulation system.
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Policy 1
a. The City shall establish Level of Service "C" as the minimum acceptable Level of Service. No development project shall be approved that will increase the traffic on a planned or existing City street above the street's existing design capacity at Level of Service b. The City should monitor the impact of development proposals as well as intra- and inter-City land uses on circulation to ensure that the c. The City shall work with Calexico Unified School District and other private or public educational institutions to site schools in such a way as to reduce traffic congestion problems at key drop-off and pick-up hours to benefit both the safety of the students and other local residents.
Industrial land uses should be located and site planned to encourage the use of designated truck routes and discourage truck traffic from using non-industrial secondary, collector, and local streets. e. Commercial, civic uses, schools, and services should be located near eugh to residential areas to allow for and encourage pedestrian
3.6.1.2 Street Network and Standards
Objective 2
The General Plan shall establish a system of street classifications and set standards for each.
Policy 2
a. The City shall utilize Level of Service (LOS) as a measure of acceptable traffic flow and operational conditions at intersections. b. The City shall establish intersection LOS "C" as the minimum c. The City shall adopt the street classifications described in Sections 3.4 and 3.5 of the Circulation Element, herein.
The City shall require all public rights-of-way to be landscaped and seek funding sources for ongoing maintenance.
3.6.1.3 Access
Objective 3
Access to highways, primary arterials and major arterials shall be limited to maintain capacity, efficiency and the safety of the traffic flow on the City's City of Calexico General Plan 3-20
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Policy 3
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3.6.1.4 Transportation Systems Management
Objective 4
The City should use state-of-the-art transportation system management planning programs to increase the efficiency on all of Calexico's street system, while keeping down capital costs. (See also Section 3.6.1.5, Objective Policy 4
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3.6.1.5 Public Transportation
Objective 5
The City shall develop a transit network capable of satisfying both local and regional travel demand:
Policy 5
a. The City shall work with IVAG and other local and regional transit agencies to develop an adequate public transportation system that best serves the needs of the entire community.
The City should develop a short-range transit plan to implement an efficient and useful public transportation system.
d. Encourage maximum utilization of the existing transit system in Calexico through education and provision of bus shelters and benches. e. The City should require developers of new industrial, residential, or commercial projects to coordinate with the local transit provider(s) to best incorporate design features that increase the potential for public transit service and provide effective transit use as the City grows. f. To assist international pedestrians that need or want to reach destinations within Calexico, public transportation should be routed to easily pick up consumers and/or students within walking distance of the border. Destinations should include major retail centers such as Val-Mart, Las Palmas, and Price Center for those who may want 1 hop, and private schools where international students atten g. Requip the ded pr of rani stop to be osies an with diace. h.
use of "transit village development districts" as defined and regulated by state law (Government Code sections 65460.3 through 65460.10).
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3.6.1.6 Pedestrian Facilities
Objective 6
Pedestrian facilities shall be developed throughout the City to encourage walking as an alternative to the automobile.
Policy 6
a. All urban standard streets should have improved sidewalks on both sides of the road.
b. Rural streets which lead to schools or bus stops should have improved sidewalks on one side of the road.
3.6.1.7 Bicycle Facilities
Objective 7
Develop a well-designed bicycle network throughout the City that provides for safe and efficient means of transportation and recreation.
Policy 7
The City shall implement the Bicycle Master Plan, September 30, 2003, and any amendments thereto, to promote bicycle travel as an alternate mode of transportation.
b. Encourage cycling by planning accordingly and incorporating bike racks when developing new schools, parks, residential communities, and retail/employment centers.
c. Integrate Master Plan bicycle facilities as part of the design and construction of new roadways and upgrade of existing roadways.
3.6.1.8 Local Streets
Objective 8
Local streets should be designed to discourage non-local traffic.
Policy 8
a. Local streets should not be used to link arterial roads and create "short- cuts."
Devices such as, but not limited to, landscaped encroachments, traffic circles, or medians may be used to inhibit or slow general traffic in City of Calexico General Plan 3-23
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a local traffic study to indicate needed measures to mitigate increased traffic levels.
d. The City should explore the feasibility of closing some of the existing hrough streets in the developed portion of town to reduce throug raffic in residential area:
e. The eventual paving and furthered development of East Railroad Boulevard as an important north/south arterial for truck traffic shall be f. To up maintain safe speeds on local strets, the City shail discourage long straight streets within residential areas. The City should review all residential tract maps and require one or more traffic slowing/stopping measures on local streets such as, but not limited to:
curvilinear streets, all-way stop signs at tee and four-way intersections, items listed in Policy 8a, above, and reduced street lengths.
For safety purposes, cul-de-sacs should not exceed in length or turning radii those that meet Fire Department requirements.
3.6.1.9 Financing Improvements
Objective 9
The financing of expansion to the City circulation system made necessary by development shall be borne by the proposal applicants, while the maintenance and improvement of the existing street system shall be borne by the City and Policy 9
The City shall determine and update, as necessary, the cost of improvements to maintenance of the City circulation system.
The City shall adopt and implement appropriate tee ordinances, resolutions, financing districts or other mechanisms that require development proposal applicants to build and/or to pay appropriate "fair share" fees for the improvement of the City circulation system.
The City shall also require applicants to include their development projects in financing mechanisms created to address maintenance of circulation system facilities.
c. The City shall adopt and implement appropriate measures to detray the costs of improvements to the exiting street system through the use of assessment district financing, grants and other sources of revenue.
Develop 5-year capital improvement plans to develop the roadway system, as necessary for buildout of the General Plan.
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3.6.1.10 Landscaping and City Identity
Objective 10
To create streets, highways, and trails that add to the positive experience of Calexico by drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Policy 10
a. The City shall ensure that streetscape design along roadways creates a strong landscaped edge, provides a coherent high-quality appearance along each route, and enhances the image of adjacent development.
Coherent design elements can include such things as designated street trees, trails installed pursuant to the Bicycle Master Plan, enhanced paving, lighting, and consistent setbacks.
b. The City shall promote the establishment of entry monument signs as a means of stimulating community, district, and neighborhood identity. c. The City should coordinate with the railroad to develop and install a landscape plan for the railroad right-of-way in conjunction with the implementation of the trail system identified in the Bicycle Master Plan.
d. To enhance impressions of Calexico at places that serve as entry oints, or "gateways", to the City (e.g., international border, Hwy. 11 and Jasper Road, SR 98 at Dogwood Road), landscaping and Cit identification monument signs should be developed at key locations.
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Border Crossing Entry Data | Annual Data
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3,707,777 1,983,805 2.224,123 1,475,716|
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9,005,892 5,854,619 7,122,628 4,573,659
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258,227 207,582 224,949 95.917
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EXHIBIT F
FINAL REPORT MAY 2008
287:2 002 IMPERIAL COUNTY
20 2007 TRANSPORTATION PLAN
YEARS OF
EXCELLENCE
HIGHWAY ELEMENT
PREPARED FOR THE IMPERIAL VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS BY KOA CORPORATION
IMPERIAL COUNTY
2007 TRANSPORTATION PLAN
FINAL REPORT
MAY 2008
Prepared for:
Imperial Valley Association of Governments
940 Main Street, Suite 208
El Centro, CA 92243
Prepared by:
KOA Corporatior
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San Diego, CA 92123
(619) 683-2933
Fax: (619) 683-7982
Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...8
Background.. ...8
Regional Setting. 8
Transit Program .1l
CHAPTER 2 METHODOLOGY .. ...16
CHAPTER 3 EXISTING CONDITIONS ..... ...19
CHAPTER 4 FUTURE CONDITIONS.... ..27
CHAPTER 5 FINANCIAL COMPONENT ... ...32
Funding Programs ..32
Cost Estimates... .37
CHAPTER 6 PROJECT LISTINGS.... ...38
List of Figures
FIGURE ES-1 PROPOSED PROJECTS
FIGURE 1-1 REGIONAL SETTING....
FIGURE 2-1 STUDY PROCESS....
FIGURE 3-1 EXISTING CONDITIONS AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (ADT) FIGURE 3-2 EXISTING CONDITIONS LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS).....
FIGURE 4-1 FUTURE CONDITIONS AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (ADT) FIGURE 4-2 FUTURE CONDITIONS LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS)....
FIGURE 6-1 NEAR TERM (2007 TO 2015) PROJECTS
FIGURE 6-2 MID TERM (2015 TO 2025) PROJECTS...
FIGURE 6-3 LONG TERM (2025 AND BEYOND) PROJECTS
FIGURE 6-4 PROPOSED PROJECTS..
List of Tables
TABLE 1-1 2000 CENSUS POPULATION DATA..... ...11
TABLE 2-1 PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA... ...17
TABLE 3-1 PORT OF ENTRY ANNUAL CROSSINGS ....22
TABLE 3-2 EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR NORTH-SOUTH FACILITIES ...23 TABLE 3-3 EXISTING CONDITIONS FOR EAST-WEST FACILITIES... ...24 TABLE 4-1 FUTURE CONDITIONS FOR NORTH-SOUTH FACILITIES .28 TABLE 4-2 FUTURE CONDITIONS FOR EAST-WEST FACILITIES... 29 TABLE 5-1 SUMMARY OF SCAG FORECAST OF AVAILABLE FUNDING FOR IMPERIAL COUNTY. .36 TABLE 6-1 NEAR TERM (2007 TO 2015) PROJECT LISTINGS ... .39 TABLE 6-2 MID TERM (2015 TO 2025) PROJECT LISTINGS . .41 TABLE 6-3 LONG TERM (2025 AND BEYOND) PROJECT LISTINGS.. .43 Appendices
APPENDIX A BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDIX B TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE PARTICIPANTS
APPENDIX C PROJECT EVALUATION CRITERIA EXPLANATION
APPENDIX D PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
APPENDIX E INDIVIDUAL PROJECT EVALUATION SUMMARIES
APPENDIX F CALTRANS CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX DATA
APPENDIX G ACRONYM LIST
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Imperial County 2007 Transportation Plan Highway Element Executive Summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Introduction
This report consists of an introduction describing the background of the report and the regional setting (Chapter 1), a description of the process methodology (Chapter 2), an evaluation of existing conditions (Chapter 3), an assessment of future conditions (Chapter 4), a discussion of potential funding and an estimation of the costs for improvements (Chapter 5) and a presentation of the prioritized list of improvement projects (Chapter 6) for the near term (2007 to 2015), mid term (2015 to 2025) and long term (2025 and beyond).
KOA Corporation would like to thank the staff of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the Imperial Valley Association of Governments (IVAG), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 11 (D-I1), and all of the members of the Technical Review Committee (TRC) for their time, expertise, and dedication to the process of determining the priorities for improvements to Imperial County's regional roadways.
Summary
The Imperial County Long Range Transportation Plan Update is being prepared by the SCAG, IVAG, and Caltrans (D-11). This report develops a prioritized list of highway facility and roadway improvement projects to be used as the basis for the highway element in the Imperial County Long Range Transportation Plan Update.
An update to the 2002 Highway Element Report, necessary due to increases in population, housing, trade, and changes in land use developments was prepared by assembling the most current information regarding existing conditions, reviewing the most recent results of traffic modeling to predict future conditions, by obtaining critical input from the general public through a series of workshops, and by achieving the consensus of the TRC through a series of technical review sessions.
The TRC used the following criteria to evaluate potential projects, and as a basis for discussion while reaching consensus.
Project Evaluation Criteria
Project Cost
Plan or Program Status / Deliverability
Environmental and Physical Constraints
Social and Community Equity
Consistent with Local Plans
Existing LOS and ADT
Future LOS and ADT
Safety
Benefit to Region and/or Goods Movement
Additional Funds Available
KOA Corporation May 2008
Imperial County 2007 Transportation Plan Highway Element Executive Summary The Imperial County region is characterized by sustained agricultural production ranging in value from $1.02 billion in 1990, to $1.27 billion in 2006 (source: Imperial County Agricultural Commissioner). While the agricultural industry is important in Imperial County, the growth in this industry has been relatively flat compared with the growth in development of residential properties.
Population growth in Imperial County has been increasing due to the availability of affordable Regional Setting
The regional roadway network consists of one interstate route (1-8), seven state routes, and several important regional and city arterials. Additionally, there are three international Ports of Entry (POEs) between Baja California and California within the Imperial County limits.
Existing Conditions
Existing conditions were ascertained through a comprehensive review of existing data (see Appendix A for a bibliography of information sources). The primary sources of data for existing conditions include the Imperial County Circulation Element, the Imperial County Circulation and Scenic Highway Element, the IVAG Transportation Impact Fee, the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District's Operational Development Schedule Fee (Rule 310), and the City of Calexico's C.M. Ranch Traffic Impact Study. Existing conditions are graphically depicted in the report in Figure 3-1, which shows Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on area roadway segments, and Figure 3-2, which shows segments that operate at or below a Level of Service (LOS) of D.
Future Conditions
Substantial growth in population is anticipated for the County. Development activity for residential and industrial uses has been fairly active, and appears to be driven by land availability. The California Department of Finance estimated the rate of growth in Imperial County to be 3.1% in 2005. If that rate of growth continues, the population will more than double in the next 25 years.
Future conditions could also include potential developments such as the expansion of the Calexico POE, the Silicon Border Development, a cargo airport, and a Calexico casino.
Funding
Funding for transportation projects and improvements may be obtained from a variety of sources, including federal, state and local sources, as well as traffic impact fee programs. Imperial County developer fee programs would include, if adopted the draft Central Imperial County Traffic Impact Fee Program (TIF), the County Wide Developer Fee Program (DIF), and the El Centro Traffic Impact Fee Program. These developer impact fee programs are being implemented to obtain fees that are more consistent with the need for new facilities than the earlier, traditional method of exacting fees from developers in connection with the issuance of building permits. The programs provide for a comprehensive and uniform approach to generate funding for the improvements that are needed to maintain adequate levels of service on regional roadways due to new development.
A prioritized list of improvement projects was developed by the TRC through a consensus building process that is described in more detail within this report. • The list includes three time horizons for project implementation: Near Term (2007 to 2015), Mid Term (2015 to 2025), and Long Term (2025 and beyond). Near Term projects would be implemented from 2007 to 2015, Mid Term Projects would be implemented from 2015 to 2025, and Long Term Projects would be implemented beyond 2025. Detailed information about the projects is presented in Chapter 6 and Appendix E of this KOA Corporation 2 May 2008
Imperial County 2007 Transportation Plan Highway Element Executive Summary report. The following is a list of the projects with brief project descriptions, grouped according to time horizon.
Near Term Projects:
Project 1 - SR-78 / SR-111 Expressway (Brawley Bypass - Stage Three) - $56.0 million The project will provide a four lane divided expressway over an eight mile distance from SR-86 and SR-78 north of Brawley to a location 1.5 miles south of the eastern junction of SR-111 and SR-78.
The project consists of 3 Stages.
This project will provide a full interchange at Dogwood Road and I-8. The existing facility consists of a two lane bridge over I-8, and access to and from I-8 via single lane at-grade ramps. The project will provide a four lane bridge and expanded width ramps according to modern standards. Thi project will also accommodate the future expansion of Dogwood Road to a four lane prime arteria. (4PA).
Project 3 - Imperial Avenue / I-8 - full interchange - $30.0 million This project will provide a full interchange at Imperial Avenue and I-8. The existing facility consists of a two lane bridge over I-8, and single lane at-grade access ramps. This project will provide access to the segment of Imperial Avenue south of I-8, where there is currently no access. The project will provide a four lane bridge and expanded width ramps according to modern standards. This project will also accommodate the Imperial Avenue connection to the north.
Project 4 - SR-98 West (Dogwood Road to SR-111) - S46.7 million This project will widen and/or realign SR-98 over a length of approximately two miles from Dogwood Road to SR-111. The route will be widened from two to four lanes with improvements to intersections and improved motorist and pedestrian safety.
Project 5 - SR-98 East (SR-111 to SR-7) - $66.8 million This project will widen and/or realign SR-98 over a length of approximately eight miles from SR-111 to SR-7. The route will be widened from two to four lanes (and to six lanes in some locations).
Project 6 - SR-111 (SR-98 to I-8) widen - $456.0 million This project will widen SR-111 to a six lane freeway over a length of approximately six and a half miles. The route will be widened from four lanes (two lanes in each direction separated by a wide ted eager road, pico Ran in median) to a six lane freeway. Interchanges will be provided at Jasper Road, McCabe Road and Heber Road. An over-crossing will be provided at Chick Road.
Project 7 - SR-115 (I-8 to Evan Hewes Highway) - construct expressway - $115.3 million This project will provide a new facility that will connect the interchange at SR-7 and I-8 to the junction of Evan Hewes Highway and SR-115 just south of Holtville. The facility will be constructed as a four lane expressway, covering a length of approximately 2.6 miles.
Project 8 - Jasper Road (SR-111 to SR-7) - improve to six lane expressway (6E or 6PA) - $480.0 million
This project will widen and/or realign Jasper Road over a length of approximately 6.8 miles from SR- 111 to SR-7. The route will be constructed as a six lane expressway or prime arterial (depending on jurisdiction) with limited access. The roadway travels parallel to irrigation canals along certain segments, and crosses over irrigation canals in certain locations. The roadway alignment will need to KOA Corporation 3 May 2008
Imperial County 2007 Transportation Plan Highway Element Executive Summary be straightened in several locations in the eastern portion near existing junctions with north-south roadways. Jasper Road is presently constructed as a two lane roadway.
Mid Term Projects:
Project 9 - Austin Road / I-8 - construct full interchange - $30.0 million This project will provide a full interchange at Austin Road and I-8. Currently, there is no access to I- 8 at Austin Road. The Austin Road existing facility consists of a two lane roadway passing under I-8, immediately west of the I-8 bridges that cross over an irrigation canal.
Project 10 - POE / Cesar Chavez (City of Calexico) - operational improvements - $372.5 million This project consists of several components that taken together provide for improved operations in the vicinity of the Calexico POE. The major components include: grade separated railroad crossings; a new segment from Cesar Chavez (at Grant Street) to Imperial Avenue (at Jasper Road), and an extension of Cesar Chavez (from SR-98 to Dogwood Road); as well as other improvements such as intersection signalization and roadway geometry improvements.
Project 11 - Imperial Avenue (McCabe Road to I-8) - improve to six lane prime arterial (6PA) - $28.2 million
This project will improve Imperial Avenue over a length of approximately 1.5 miles from McCabe Road to 1-8. The roadway will be constructed as a six lane prime arterial. This planned extension of Imperial Avenue is currently not constructed.
Project 12 - Forrester Road (SR-98 to SR-78/86) - improve/construct north-south corridor (6PA) - $440.3 million
This project will provide a new north-south corridor in the western portion of the region over a length of approximately 25.5 miles from SR-98 to SR-78/86. The corridor will most likely be generally aligned with the existing Forrester Road, and will be constructed as a six lane prime arterial.
Forrester Road is presently constructed as a two lane roadway.
Project 13 - Dogwood Road (SR-98 to Mead Road) - improve to four lane prime arterial (4PA) - $182.4 million
This project will improve Dogwood Road over a length of approximately 20.5 miles from SR-98 to Mead Road. The roadway will be improved to a four lane prime arterial (4PA). Dogwood Road is presently constructed as a two lane roadway for the majority of its length.
Project 14 - SR-115 North (Evan Hewes Highway to SR-78) - improve to four lane expressway (4E) - $146.8 million
This project will improve SR-115 over a length of approximately 11.5 miles from Evan Hewes Highway to SR-78. The roadway will be upgraded from the existing two lane conventional highway to a four lane expressway (4E).
Project 15 - Westmorland Bypass (SR-78/SR-86) - construct four lane expressway (4E) - $167.8 million
This project will provide a new facility that will allow through traffic on SR-78/86 to bypass the City of Westmorland. The facility will be constructed as a four lane expressway with an alignment to the south of Westmorland over a distance of approximately four miles.
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Imperial County 2007 Transportation Plan Highway Element Executive Summary Project 16 - McCabe Road (Austin Road to SR-111) - improve to six lane prime arterial (6PA) - $28.2 million
This project will improve McCabe Road over a length of approximately 2.5 miles from Austin Road to SR-111. The roadway will be improved to a six lane prime arterial. This segment of McCabe Road is presently constructed as a two lane roadway.
Project 17 - SR-111 (Shank Road to SR-115) - upgrade to four lane conventional highway - $56.0 million
This project will improve SR-111 over a length of approximately 8.5 miles from Shank Road (which runs east-west along the northern edge of Brawley) to SR-115. The roadway will be upgraded from the existing two lane conventional highway to a four lane conventional highway.
Project 18 - New east/west corridor (Keystone Road) from Forrester Road to SR-115 - six lane prime arterial (6PA) - $251.6 million
This project will provide a new east-west corridor in the central portion of the region (south of Brawley). The corridor will cover a length of approximately 13.5 miles from Forrester Road to SR- 115. The corridor will be generally aligned with the existing Keystone Road, and will be constructed as six lane prime arterial (6PA). Keystone Road is presently constructed as a two lane roadway.
Project 19 - Bowker Road / I-8 - improve interchange - $30.0 million This project will provide improvements to the interchange at Bowker Road and I-8. The existing facility consists of a two lane bridge over I-8, and single lane at-grade access ramps.
Long Term Projects:
Project 20 - SR-186 / I-8 - interchange improvements - $7.3 million (funded through the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Reservation - Quechan Indian Casino Project) This project will provide improvements to the interchange at SR-186 and I-8. The existing facility consists of a two lane bridge over I-8, and single lane at-grade access ramps.
Project 21 - Austin Road (McCabe Road to SR-86) - improve to six lane prime arterial (6PA) - $52.6 million
This project will improve Austin Road over a length of approximately 18 miles from McCabe Road to SR-78/86. The roadway will be improved to a six lane prime arterial (6PA). This segment of Austin Road is presently constructed as a two lane roadway.
Project 22 - SR-111 (I-8 to SR-78) - widen to six lanes and construct interchanges - $500.0 million
This project will improve SR-111 over a length of approximately 14.5 miles from I-8 to SR-78. The roadway will be improved to a six lane freeway with interchanges at Aten, Worthington, Keystone and SR-78. This segment of SR-111 is presently constructed as a four lane expressway (4E).
Project 23 - SR-115 (SR-111 to SR-78) - improve to four lane expressway (4E) - $146.8 million This project will improve SR-115 over a length of approximately 14.2 miles from SR-78 to SR-111 The conventional highway will be improved to a four lane expressway. This segment of SR-115 is presently constructed as a two lane conventional highway.
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Imperial County 2007 Transportation Plan Highway Element Executive Summary Project 24 - SR-78/115 (SR-78 to Brawley Bypass) - construct four lane conventional highway - $74.5 million
This project will improve SR-78/115 over a length of approximately 5.6 miles from the Brawley Bypass to the junction of SR-78 and SR-115. The roadway will be improved to a four lane conventional highway.
Project 25 - Rail Road Crossings (ten crossings) - construct roadway grade separations - $300.0 million
This project will construct 10 grade separated rail road crossings at various locations along the length of the Union Pacific Rail Road line that runs in a north-south orientation through the central portion of the region.
Project 26 - SR-78 (SR-115 to Riverside County Line) - operational improvements - $55.6 This project will provide operational improvements such as intersection improvements and roadway profile corrections to SR-78 over a length of approximately 60.5 miles from SR-115 to the Riverside County line. This segment of SR-78 is presently constructed as a two lane conventional highway.
Project 27 - I-8 (Forrester Road to SR-111) - improve to six lane freeway (6F) - $188.7 million This project will improve I-8 over a length of approximately eight miles from Forrester Road to SR- 111. The roadway will be improved to a six lane freeway. This segment of I-8 is presently constructed as a four lane freeway.
Project 28 - SR-7 Airport Interchange - construct new interchange - $30.0 million This project will provide a full interchange on SR-7 to accommodate an access road that will serve the future airport. The project will provide a four lane bridge and expanded width ramps according to modern standards.
Project 29 - SR-111 (Young Road to Riverside County Line) - upgrade to four lane conventional highway (4C) - $253.6 million
This project will improve SR-111 over a length of approximately 32.5 miles from Young Road (just north of Calipatria) to the Riverside County line. The roadway will be widened from the existing two lane conventional highway to a four lane conventional highway (4C).
Project 30 - Imperial Avenue (I-8 to Aten Road) - improve to six lane prime arterial (6PA) - $26.2 million
This project will improve Imperial Avenue over a length of approximately 3.5 miles from I-8 to Aten Road. The roadway will be improved to a six lane prime arterial. This segment of Imperial Avenue is presently constructed as a four lane roadway.
Project 31 - 8th Street Overpass (Overpass I-8 at 8th Street) - widen to four lanes $4.0 million This project will expand the overpass that crosses over I-8 to four lanes. The existing facility consists of a two lane bridge over I-8.
Project 32 - 8th Street (Wake Avenue to Centinela) - widen to four lanes - $8.0 million This project will improve 8th Street over a length of approximately one half mile from Wake Avenue (south of I-8) to Centinela Avenue (north of I-8). The roadway will be improved to four lanes. This segment of 8th Street is presently constructed as a two lane roadway.
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Imperial County 2007 Transportation Plan Highway Element Executive Summary Sinclai
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Near Term Project (2007 2015)
1. SR-78/SR-111 Expressway (Brawley Bypass - Stage 3) Dowden Rd
2. Dogwood Road & 1-8 Kalin Rd
3. Imperial Avenue & 1-8
4. SR-98 West (Dogwood Road to SR-111) Rutherford Rd
5. SR-98 East (SR-111 to SR-7)
6. SR-111 (SR-98 to I-8)
7. SR-115 (I-8 to Evan Hewes Highway) Andre Rd
8. Jasper Road (SR-111 to SR-7) Shank Rd
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10. P.O.E. / Cesar Chavez (City of Calexico)
11. Imperial Avenue (McCabe Road to I-8)
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12. Forrester Road (SR-98 to SR-78/86) Keystone
13. Dogwood Road (SR-98 to Mcad Road)
SR-115 North (Evan Hewes Highway to SR-78)
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17. SR-111 (Shank Road to SR-115) Vorthington Rd AVI
18. New East/West Corridor (Forrester Road to SR-115) 21 gl »Aten Rd
19. Bowker Road & I-8
Long-term Projects (2025 to Beyond)
20. SR-186 & 1-8
21. Austin Road (McCabe Road to SR-86)
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22. SR-111 (I-8 to SR-78)
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25. Rail Road Crossings ander
26. SR-78 (SR-115 to Riverside County Line) Drew Rd Brockman All American Canal
27. I-8 (Fortester Road to SR-111)
28. SR-7 Airport Interchange Mexico
29. SR-111 (Young Road to Riverside County Line) Anza Rd
30. Imperial Avenue (I-8 to Aten Road)
31. 8th Street Overpass (1-8 at 8th Street)
32. 8th Street (Wake Avenue to Centinela Drive)
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Proposed Projects
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