Subregional ID: South Bay Project# MM4601.16
FA# 9200000000M460116
June 21, 2024
Ryan Liu, PE
Transportation Engineer
City of Redondo Beach
Public Works Department
415 Diamond Street
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
RE: South Bay Local Travel Network in Redondo Beach Project – Letter of No Prejudice for Expenditure of Local Funds
Dear Mr. Liu:
This is in response to your June 17, 2024, letter requesting a Letter of No Prejudice from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”). This Letter of No Prejudice will allow the City of Redondo Beach (the “Grantee”) to spend its local funds for the South Bay Local Travel Network in Redondo Beach (the “Project”) prior to execution of a Measure M Funding Agreement (FA) with the understanding of an agreement to the following:
• Uncertainty in transportation revenues and costs prevents LACMTA from guaranteeing that the Measure M funds planned for the Project under the Transportation System & Mobility Improvements Program will be available to the Grantee at a specific time within the schedule of the funding availability identified in the Measure M Expenditure Plan. Accordingly, any work and related local expenditures that the Grantee makes under this Letter of No Prejudice is undertaken solely at the risk of the Grantee, as LACMTA cannot guarantee the availability of funds to be programmed. LACMTA shall have no responsibility or obligation to fund the Project based on anything contained in this letter.
• The Grantee understands and agrees that should the Grantee choose to initiate any work under this Letter of No Prejudice, it in no way implies or assures that the Project will be given a higher priority by LACMTA in the assignment of available funds over other projects within the Measure M program.
With this understanding, if the Grantee still desires to go forward with the Project at this time, LACMTA agrees that if the Grantee chooses to spend local funds in an amount up to $1,272,700 for the scope of work contained in Attachment A, then such funds shall be considered local expenditures contingent upon meeting the following conditions:
• LACMTA shall consider expenditures in an amount up to $1,272,700 as local expenditures for the Project effective as of the date of this letter.
• All expenses made prior to the execution of the FA and as of the date of this letter must be fully documented, in compliance with the scope of the Project approved by the LACMTA Board.
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• The Grantee understands that funds are subject to programming by the LACMTA Board and no guarantee is made as to when such funds will be available for the Grantee’s use; • Upon commencement of local expenditures, the Grantee shall submit Quarterly Progress/Expense Reports consistent with the Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Funding Agreement;
• Any local expenditures incurred under this Letter of No Prejudice will be audited and any expenses found not to be in compliance with the terms and conditions of the FA will be disallowed;
• The Grantee will comply with LACMTA’s Funding Agreement - Funding Recipient Communications Guidelines including installing signage and media notification, etc.; and • The indemnity requirements as provided in the FA shall apply to any local match funds expended as described in this letter.
If the Grantee fails to meet the above conditions, this letter shall be void and not binding upon LACMTA. Nothing in the letter is intended to or shall be construed to allow the Grantee to spend Measure M funds.
If you should have any questions regarding the terms and conditions of this Letter of No Prejudice, please call Fanny Pan, Executive Officer, at (213) 418-3433 or email [email protected].
Sincerely,
Ray Sosa
Chief Planning Officer
Attachment A- Project Scope of Work, Schedule, and Funding Plan FTIP #: N/A
Subregion ID: South Bay
Project# MM4601.16
Funding Agreement#: 9200000000MM460116
Attachment A- Project Scope of Work
PROJECT TITLE: South Bay Local Travel Network in the City of Redondo Beach PROJECT LOCATION:
The project is located in the City of Redondo Beach.
PROJECT LIMITS:
This project limits are citywide. Specific street segments are available in the spreadsheet included as Exhibit 1 with the project maps.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION INCLUDING MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAM AND PROJECT NEXUS:
The purpose of this project is to support the goals of active transportation, reduce vehicle miles travelled and greenhouse gas emissions, and support the adoption of zero-emission micro-mobility vehicles. This project will implement a Class III shared lane (sharrow) network and branded wayfinding system on low-speed neighborhood streets to connect individuals with key destinations.
PROJECT BACKGROUND:
Over the past 15 years, research conducted by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) demonstrated that approximately 70% of trips in the South Bay are within 3 miles of an individual’s home, and 90% are within 10 miles. The data showed that these trips are too short for the frequency and quality of the transit service in the South Bay, but too far to walk. Micro-mobility however does offer a solution. By replacing the trips that are currently being made with internal combustion engine powered cars with zero-emission micro-mobility vehicles, GHG emissions would be reduced. Micro-mobility devices are generally low-speed pedal/battery powered devices including, but not limited to, bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, and neighborhood electric vehicles (street legal golfcarts). The market and use of these types of vehicles continues to grow. Ebike use has exploded through the COVID-19 pandemic and is likely to continue as the State of California implements an e-bike rebate program.
The initial conceptual plan for a “slow-speed” network to support micro-mobility modes was funded by Metro in 2017. From this effort a Caltrans Sustainability grant provided funding to refine the concept into what is now called the South Bay Local Travel Network (LTN). A route network of South Bay streets which connects neighborhoods to neighborhood to destinations both within and between South Bay cities. The plan proposes a system of low-speed neighborhood streets with crossings of major streets at controlled intersections. The network was specifically designed to operate predominately on 25 mph streets, but never on streets above 35 mph. Although many micro-mobility devices, such as bikes and e-bikes, can travel on streets with posted speeds higher than 35 mph, the mixing of these slow-moving vehicles with significantly higher speed and heavier weighted automobile traffic on major streets poses significant safety concerns.
Through a collaborative process, the SBCCOG worked with the City of Redondo Beach to develop the network of neighborhood streets as shown in the project maps in the city. Through a Class III shared lane (sharrow) network and a branded wayfinding system, users will be able to reach destinations such as schools, parks, civic centers, business/employment centers, and other FTIP #: N/A
Subregion ID: South Bay
Project# MM4601.16
Funding Agreement#: 9200000000MM460116
destinations throughout the city and between cities. It’s also the goal that the wayfinding sings include QR codes to further guide travelers if they so desire. Motorists will identify the shared nature of the street through the sharrow markings and network signs. A subsequent goal is to eventually add the LTN to electronic wayfinding (e.g. Google Maps, Apple Maps, etc.).
REQUESTED FUNDING SOURCE:
Please indicate the program from which you are requesting funds. _____Measure R South Bay Highway Program
_____Measure M Highway Efficiency and Operational Improvements Program ___X__Measure M Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program PROJECT BUDGET:
Funding Source Total Amount Requested
PS&E $78,320 $78,320
Construction Support $78,320 $78,320
Construction Capital $ 1,116,060 $1,116,060
Total $1,272,700 $1,272,700
ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS:
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST
PS&E $78,320
Construction Support $78,320
Sign and Paint Materials
Wayfinding Sign Assembly (w/New Posts) 304 EA $1200 $364,800 Wayfinding Sign Assembly (Modifications
Existing Signs)
76 EA $500 $38,000
Class III Facility (Green Backed) 760 EA $500 $380,000
Misc. (@ 10% of Construction Costs) $78,720
Contingency (@ 20% of Project Costs) $254,540
GRAND TOTAL $1,272,700
SCOPE:
FTIP #: N/A
Subregion ID: South Bay
Project# MM4601.16
Funding Agreement#: 9200000000MM460116
Deploy a Class III shared lane system (sharrow markings) on the identified street segments. The city will also implement an accompanying wayfinding system.
DESIGN:
I. Final Design – Plans, Specifications and Estimates
Tasks to be performed include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Design the ultimate build out of Multiple Roads (See exhibit 1) B. Prepare civil roadway plans for the required improvements, consistent with City format. At a minimum, the plan set shall include Title Sheet, Site Plan, General Construction Notes, Horizontal Control, Typical Sections and Details, Plan and Profile, Drainage/BMP Structure(s) Details, Traffic Striping/Signage/Signal Plans, Street Lighting/Electrical, Bike Lane Plans, and Median/Landscaping Plans.
C. Submittal of plan set shall be delivered at 50% and 90% complete and final (five (5) sets per submittal). When project is complete, the Consultant shall provide AutoCAD files for all plan sheets.
D. Prepare construction specifications consistent with City format (SSPWC “Greenbook” APWA, current edition with updates.
E. Submittal of specifications shall be delivered to the City at 90% complete and final. When project is complete, the Consultant shall provide a digital file of specification package in Microsoft Word format for Windows.
F. Prepare an engineer’s construction cost estimate based on the itemized quantity take-off from the contract documents.
G. Submittal of the engineer’s construction cost estimate shall be delivered to the City at 90% complete and final in a spreadsheet format.
II. Project Management and Preparation of Periodic Updated Schedule, Deliverables and Meetings
Tasks to be performed include, but are not limited to, the following:
A. Meet as needed with the City to accomplish Project tasks as outlined. Meetings expected between the Consultant and City, shall be and not be limited to: Project Kick-off Meeting, progress meetings and preparation for the Community Information Workshop at 90% design completion.
B. Provide periodic schedule updates on deliverables and meetings as changes to original schedule occur or as needed based on the needs of the project.
CONSTRUCTION:
Grantee expects to provide construction oversight, procure a consultant for construction management, award a contract for construction and to perform the following tasks:
A. Contract with a separate engineering firm to provide Construction Management for the Project. This will be accomplished through an RFP.
B. Contract with a Contractor for construction or have City Staff do the installation or a combination of both.
FTIP #: N/A
Subregion ID: South Bay
Project# MM4601.16
Funding Agreement#: 9200000000MM460116
MILESTONES: The implementation schedule for this project will be as follows.
CONSTRUCTION MILESTONES: The implementation schedule for this project will be as follows.
START DATE COMPLETION DATE
Solicitation (Bid/Proposal)
Develop Solicitation Package January 2025 February 2025 Solicitation Response February 2025 March 2025
Evaluations March 2025
Selection April 2025 April 2025
Board Approval Process June 2025 June 2025
Contract Award July 2025 July 2025
Fully Executed Contract July 2025 July 2025
Traffic Control
TMP July 2025 July 2025
Materials
Long-Lead Equipment
Staging
Material Lay Down Area
Signage July 2025 July 2025
General Construction/close out project July 2025 November 2025 Change Orders
P.O. Processing Time
Weather
Third Party Issues
Strike Labor Walk Outs
Force Majeure
START DATE COMPLETION DATE
PS&E
65% PS&E
Civil Design Plans July 2024 October 2024
Right-of-Way Engineering
Structural Design
Prepare Project Cost Estimate
95% PS&E
Civil Design Plans October 2024 January 2025
Structural Design
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Subregion ID: South Bay
Project# MM4601.16
Funding Agreement#: 9200000000MM460116
Claims
Location Map(s)
(Please see below)
This list is the proposed street segments divided by the two halves of the City. Contingent segments are subject to separate projects to facilitate LTN access, such as new traffic signals or upgraded biking/walking facilities.
Exhibit 1
N Redondo Beach LTN Street Segments
Street Name From To
Length
(Mi)
Redondo Beach Ave Marine Ave Manhattan Beach Blvd 0.60
Vail Ave Manhattan Beach Blvd Robinson St 0.61
Phelan Lane Johnston Ave Robinson St 0.12
Robinson St Green Lane
Inglewood Ave/City
Boundary 1.08
Rindge Lane Robinson St Ripley Ave 1.52
Herrin St Ford Ave Ormond Lane 0.02
Ormond Lane Herrin St Aviation Blvd 0.18
Grant Ave Aviation Blvd Kingsdale Ave 1.84
Felton Lane Grant Ave Ripley Ave 0.21
Marshallfield Lane Harper Ave Ripley Ave 1.35
Ford Ave
Artesia Blvd/City
Boundary Marshallfield Lane 0.74
Harper Ave Marshallfield Lane Speyer Lane 0.10
Speyer Lane
Reynolds Lane/City
Boundary Harper Ave 0.05
Spreckels Lane Flagler Lane Ripley Ave 0.13
Ripley Ave Spreckels Lane Felton Lane 1.04
Flagler Lane Grant Ave Beryl St 1.17
10.76 N Redondo Contingent
Segments
Farrell Ave
Aviation Blvd/City
Boundary Vail Ave 0.60
FTIP #: N/A
Subregion ID: South Bay
Project# MM4601.16
Funding Agreement#: 9200000000MM460116
Robinson St
Aviation Blvd/City
Boundary Green Lane 0.12
Voorhees Ave
Aviation Blvd/City
Boundary Rindge Lane 0.50
Ormond Lane Harper Ave Ford Ave 0.21
Harper Ave 21st St Ormond Lane 0.35
182nd St Felton Lane
City Boundary (just E of
Firmona) 0.29
2.07 S Redondo Beach LTN Street Segments
Beryl St N Harbor Dr Flagler Lane 1.33
N Harbor Dr
Herondo St/City
Boundary Beryl St 0.60
N Maria Ave Beryl St Diamond St 0.31
Diamond St N Broadway N Maria Ave 0.74
N Broadway Beryl St Emerald St 0.51
Emerald St Broadway N Lucia Ave 0.64
N Lucia Ave Vincent St Emerald St 0.32
Vincent St El Redondo Ave N Lucia Ave 0.26
El Redondo Ave Sea Hawk Way N Helberta Ave 0.23
N Helberta Ave El Redondo Ave Emerald St 0.09
S Broadway Emerald St Pearl St 0.44
Torrance Blvd Coral Way S Broadway 0.40
S Helberta Ave Emerald St Torrance Blvd 0.39
Camino Real Torrance Blvd Pearl St 0.16
Pearl St Catalina Ave S Juanita Ave 0.62
S Juanita Ave Pearl St Knob Hill Ave 0.62
Sapphire St Esplanade Knob Hill Ave 0.74
Knob Hill Ave Esplanade Julia Ave 0.72
Julia Ave Knob Hill Ave Serpentine St 0.08
Esplanade S Catalina Ave Vista del Mar 1.76
Avenue C Esplanade S Gertruda Ave 0.43
S Gertruda Ave Avenue C Avenue D 0.09
Avenue D S Gertruda Ave S Helberta Ave 0.10
S Helberta Ave Avenue D S Prospect Ave 0.49
Avenue F Esplanade S Prospect Ave 1.01
Avenue I Esplanade S Catalina Ave 0.10
Vista del Mar Esplanade Via el Prado 0.27
13.45 FTIP #: N/A
Subregion ID: South Bay
Project# MM4601.16
Funding Agreement#: 9200000000MM460116
Total Redondo Beach (not including contingent
segments) 24.21
The map below shows the proposed LTN in Redondo Beach, slower speed neighborhood streets designated for “Class III style” wayfinding and in-road sharrow treatments. These streets cross major arterials at signals, are less steep than parallel routes, and have lower speed limits. The routes connect neighborhoods with various destinations like schools and parks. The network complements the local/regional bicycle master plan. Signs and sharrows would be placed periodically per the SBCCOG’s LTN Playbook and in accordance with the CAMUTCD and other relevant laws governing the public right-of-way.
FTIP #: N/A
Subregion ID: South Bay
Project# MM4601.16
Funding Agreement#: 9200000000MM460116