Meeting_Body
AD HOC CONGESTION, HIGHWAY AND ROADS COMMITTEE
JULY 19, 2017
Subject
SUBJECT: FUNDING FOR PREPARATION OF NOISE BARRIER
SCOPE SUMMARY REPORTS (NBSSRs) FOR
SOUNDWALLS ON I-210 AND I-405
Action
ACTION: APPROVE PROGRAMMING $1.5 MILLLION FOR NBSSRs
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
PROGRAM $1,500,000 to Caltrans to prepare Noise Barrier Scope Summary Reports (NBSSRs) for three soundwall segments identified as follows: Westbound I-210 from Orcas Ave to Foothill Blvd (Lake View Terrace), Eastbound I-210 from Yarnell St to Roxford St (Sylmar) and Northbound I-405 north of Devonshire St to the I-405/SR-118 connector crossing (North Hills).
Issue
ISSUE
The proposed soundwalls have been deemed eligible for implementation by Caltrans. Caltrans will seek funds under SB-1 for the design, right-of-way and construction of those soundwalls but needs assistance with funds for the NBSSRs.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Preparation of NBSSRs entails assessment of the feasibility of soundwall projects and defines the project scope by recommending the locations, lengths and heights of soundwalls; identification of the right-of-way needs; and development of cost estimates for proposed projects. Upon completion of NBSSRs, soundwalls meeting all thresholds of eligibility will be designed in accordance with the parameters set in the NBSSR. For the referenced projects, Caltrans will fund the design, right-of-way and construction of the proposed soundwall projects. Metro’s contribution toward preparation of the NBSSRs will leverage a larger amount of State funds. The cost of design, potential right-of-way and construction of those projects will be estimated by the NBSSRs.
The I-405 soundwalls are continuation of walls built under Phase 1, Priority 2, Package 5. The eligibility of the proposed extension will be determined by the NBSSR.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
The proposed action has no known adverse impact on the safety of Metro’s patrons, employees or users of the facility. Caltrans’ highway safety standards will be adhered to in the design and construction of the proposed improvements. Any exceptions to the standards will be incorporated in accordance with Caltrans and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) procedures.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of the recommendation will program up to $1,500,000 for the NBSSRs for a multi-year period. The Highway Program is funded in FY18 for the anticipated approval of this item. Upon approval of this action, staff will use approved FY18 budget to allocate $750,000 in Highway Subsidies Cost Center 0442, Soundwall Program Project 410040, Task 01.01, Subsidies to Others Account 54001. Since this will be a multi-year project, the Project Manager, Cost Center Manager and the Senior Executive Officer, Program Management-Highway Program will be responsible for budgeting the remaining costs of the project in future fiscal years.
Impact to Budget
The source of funds for the project is Proposition C Administration. These funds are not eligible for bus and rail operation and capital expenditures.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The Board may choose to not fund the NBSSRs. This is not recommended as Projects can’t be implemented without completed NBSSRs. Caltrans’ significant participation in funding these projects justifies NBSSR funding by Metro.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Upon approval by the Board, staff will execute the Funding Agreement with Caltrans to program the funds for the NBSSRs.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Location Map
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Benkin Jong, Senior Transportation Manager (213) 922-3053
Abdollah Ansari, Senior Executive Officer (213) 922-4781
Bryan Pennington, Deputy Chief Program Management Officer (213) 922-7449
Reviewed_By
Reviewed by: Richard F. Clarke, Chief Program Management Officer (213) 922-7557
