Summary of Potential Funding Sources Hercules RITC
Program Information Notes Program Funding Level
NON-FEDERAL
Regional Measure 3
Funds for project(s) located on/near toll bridges. -Grant revenue currently held up due to a lawsuit. Resolution of suit may not be until late 2022.
-Funds administered by MTC.
-RM3 could be used to match against state or federal funding sources.
San Francisco Bay Trail/Safe Routes to Transit -Provide funding for bicycle and pedestrian access improvements on and in the vicinity of the state-owned toll bridges connecting to rail transit stations and ferry terminals.
-Development of a program will take 6-9 months and will be followed by a call for projects, and will not occur until the lawsuit is successfully resolved. -Initiate discussion with MTC to brief on the RITC project components. $150M grant program
Goods Movement and Mitigation -Reduce truck traffic congestion and mitigate its environmental impacts.
Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, improvements in Alameda County to enable more goods to be shipped by rail; access improvements on Interstate 580, Interstate 80 and Interstate 880; and improved access to the Port of Oakland.
-Would require partnering with others to support of the RITC track improvements that would also support the I-80 Corridor. Initiate discussion with CCTA, Caltrans, and MTC to determine viability of this option. $160M program.
Ferries -Provide funding to purchase new vessels, upgrade and rehabilitate existing vessels, build facilities and landside improvements, and upgrade existing facilities.
Shallow boats. Autonomous vehicles to ferry (1st/last mile).
Initiate discussion with CCTA, WETA, and MTC to determine viability of this option.
$300M program
CCTA Meaure J
Local funds programmed by CCTA
-One half cent sales tax collected in Contra Costa County, with possible programs including:
Local Streets Maintenance and Improvements
TLC Project Grants
Ped., Bike, & Trail
Ferry Service
-Initiate discussion with CCTA to brief on project status and remaining phases, including need for local funds to match other funding sources. -Include discussion about including RITC in any efforts to create a NEW TEP and revenue stream.
-CCTA funds are considered local funds and can be used to match state and federal sources
About $2 B over a 25 year
period.
West county programs
include:
TLC Project Grants - $32 M
Ped., Bike, & Trail - $3 M
Ferry Service - $45 M
WCCTAC - STMP
-Sub-regional transportation mitigation fee program (STMP). STMP Expenditure Plan includes funds for the RITC in Hercules. Funds available each year depend on development activity in West Contra Costa. -City has been successful in receiving allocations of funds in the past to support prior RITC work.
-Continue to work with WCCTAC staff and look for options for future allocations.
-WCCTAC funds are considered local funds and can be used to match state and federal sources
City Controlled Funds Gas tax subventions; SB-1 Direct allocations; Local development funds;
FUNDING SOURCES
Summary of Potential Funding Sources Hercules RITC
Program Information Notes Program Funding LevelFUNDING SOURCES STATE
SB1 Programs
Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP) -The SCCP funds projects designed to reduce congestion in highly traveled and highly congested corridors through performance improvements that balance transportation improvements, community impacts, and provide environmental benefits.
-City is not eligible directly and would need to apply with a partner agency (i.e. such as Caltrans). Project also needs to be included in a corridor plan. -Initiate discussion with Caltrans and MTC about I-80 Corridor plan and inclusion of RITC.
$250M annually
Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) -For projects related to the routes and transportation infrastructure vital to California’s trade and freight economy.
-Nominations by local agencies and the state.
-Goes to projects that will make:
-Freight rail system improvements
-Enhancements to build up the capacity and efficiency of ports -Would need to demonstrate a strong nexus with freight movement and support support the goals of the National Highway Freight Program, the California Freight Mobility Plan, and the guiding principles in the California Sustainable Freight Action Plan..
-Initiate discussion with Caltrans and MTC about I-80 Corridor plan and inclusion of RITC.
-Last program cycle adoped end of 2020.
$300 M - $800 M per year
statewide
Local Partnership Program (LPP) Provides funding to counties, cities, districts, and regional transportation agencies on a formulaic basis in which voters have approved fees or taxes dedicated solely to transportation improvements.
-CCTA recieves a portions of these funds based on annual Measure J revenues.
-Initiate discussion with CCTA regarding possibility to use LPP formulaic funds to support
remaining phases, including need for local funds to match other funding sources.
$2M annually
Active Transportation Program -Statewide competitive program created to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking, increasing the safety and mobility of non-motorized users, advancing efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals, enhancing public health, and providing a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of users including disadvantaged communities
-Applicants should address the potential for the project to support existing and planned housing, especially affordable housing, and show evidence of comprehensive community planning, zoning, and design standards supporting location-efficient development that encourages walking and biking.
-Not best fit for RITC. Complicated application and oversubscribed program.
-Next cycle applications due June 2022
$450 M Statewide
2 year programming cycle
MTC - ATP Component (2023 ATP Cycle 6) -Similar to the statewide program (see above) -Not best fit for RITC. Complicated application and oversubscribed program.
-Next cycle applications due June 2022
$40 M Bay Area Region
2 year programming cycle
Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP)
-Funds capital improvements: intercity, commuter, urban rail & bus and ferry transit. Also looking to fund transformative projects that will significantly reduce vehicle miles traveled, congestion, and greenhouse gas emissions. Projects related to mitigating the impacts on freight rail services that are causedby growth in passenger rail may also be eligible for TIRCP funding
-Funded with Cap-and-Trade and SB-1 funds
-Initiate discussion with CCJPA to brief on the RITC and its role in the regions rail service plans and collaboration opportunities for a funding request.
-Call for projects every 2 years
$500 M - $600 M
Statewide
5 year program
Summary of Potential Funding Sources Hercules RITC
Program Information Notes Program Funding LevelFUNDING SOURCES STATE (continued)
Natural Resources Agency
Urban Greening -Urban greening and urban forestry projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide multiple additional benefits. This program will give priority consideration to projects located within and benefitting disadvantaged communities.
-Call for projects schedule appears to be based on a funding availability. -Cycle 5 applications due March 2022
-Typical project $1-3 M (Cap and Trade funded)
$47 M
Statewide
Clean California -Funds will go to local communities to beautify and improve local streets and roads, parks, pathways, and transit centers to clean and enhance public spaces. Through the combination of adding beautification measures and art in public spaces along with the removal of litter and debris, this effort will enhance communities and improve spaces for walking and recreation. -Last cycle applications due February 1, 2022.
-Schedule for subsequent cycle not yet available.
$296 M Statewide
State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
(RIP + ITIP = STIP)
-STIP projects are funded in large part by the state excise tax on gasoline. -Fund sources include State and Federal funds
-The California Transportation Commission/Caltrans administers the funds Regional Improvement Program (RIP) -Made up of 75% of overall STIP expenditures. Sub-allocated to counties by formula. Intercity rail improvements are eligible for these funds. -CCTA proposes projects for the RIP portion of the STIP -CCTA approved 2022 STIP program in fall 2021.
$23 M (2022 STIP Cycle)
Contra Costa Share
Interregional Improvement Program (ITIP) -The ITIP improvements complement transportation improvements funded by RTIPs and other locally controlled funds. Robust transportation networks connecting the State’s major regions, ports,
and borders are vital to California’s larger economic vitality and the economic health of local communities.
-At least 60 percent of the program shall be programmed to projects outside urbanized areas.
-Up to 40 percent may be programmed for projects anywhere in the State subject to the north/south 40/60 split and projects may be State highway, mass transit fixed guideways, or rail grade separations. -State released the 2022 ITIP in fall 2021.
-CTC may be considering a policy change to increase the target amount of rail projects in the future.
$195 M (2022 ITIP Cycle)
Statewide
Summary of Potential Funding Sources Hercules RITC
Program Information Notes Program Funding LevelFUNDING SOURCES
FEDERAL
One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) 3 (MTC)
Federal funds programmed by MTC
-OBAG 3 guidelines support policies to strategically advance Plan Bay Area 2050 implementation and include items for:
Growth Framework Implemention
Climate, Conservation, and Resilience
Multimodal Systems Operations and Performance County & Local Programs Investing in PDAs and community-identified projects in Equity Priority Communities (EPCs)
-Initiate discussion with MTC and CCTA to determine how to fund this project within the OBAG3 framework.
-Funds technically administered by Caltrans and/or federal government. -The funds are anticipated to be federal STP and CMAQ funds. -The RITC, as a transit oriented development project should be eligible for both STP and CMAQ.
$375 M
Overall program
Infrastructure Investment and Job Act (IIJA)
RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity -Grant funds are intended to invest in road, rail, transit and port projects that promise to achieve national objectives. Multi-modal, multi- jurisdictional projects that are more difficult to support through traditional DOT programs are eligible.
-Complicated application and oversubscribed program.
-Next cycle applications due April 2022
-Applications have been requested on annual cycle
$1.5 B
(nationwide)
INFRA (Infrastructure for Rebuilding America) -INFRA grants are eligible to fund a project rail project that benefits freight. -Complicated application and oversubscribed program. -Would need to create a strong nexus with freight movement and support for national freight movement and economic benefit.
-Applications have been requested on annual cycle with the last grants approved in mid 2021.
$900 M available in 2021
(nationwide)
-Program to "Modernize and expand passenger rail and improve freight rail efficiency and safety"
-Based on IIJA information sheets, there appears to be new programs or funding categories that we can look to be relesed at a future date. - Description includes: "... and $12 billion for partnership grants for intercity rail service, including highspeed rail. On top of this, California will be eligible to compete for $5 billion for rail improvement and safety grants and $3 billion for grade crossing safety improvements"
-Continue to monitor IIJA for new rail programinformation to be released.
Earmarks -Continue to monitor for opportunities.
WATCH
Link 21
-The program aim is to connect urban and intercity rail throughout the Northern California Megaregion, as envisioned by the California State Rail Plan. The Program’s main goal is to transform the passenger rail network serving the 21-county Northern California Megaregion, which includes the greater San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay area, the Sacramento area, and the Northern San Joaquin Valley. Our goal is to connect, upgrade, and build upon the current passenger rail system, including the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA/Capitol Corridor).
-Initiate discussion with Link 21 staff (CCJPA/BART) to brief on the RITC and its role in the regions rail service plans.
-Request a presentation from Link 21 staff for City Council FASTER Bay Area
-Proposal for a regional revenue source. Soonest expected to be considered by the electorate would be 2024.
-Initiate discussion with MTC to brief on the RITC project components, role in the regions transportation system, and place in the regional funding program.