Meeting_Body
CONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
JANUARY 15, 2025
Subject
SUBJECT: CALTRANS QUARTERLY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UPDATE
Action
ACTION: RECEIVE ORAL REPORT
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
RECEIVE the quarterly oral report on the status of the Caltrans construction projects.
Issue
ISSUE
Caltrans is a Metro funding partner and the lead agency on a few highway projects that are under construction in Los Angeles County. These projects include, but are not limited to, safety, mobility and operational improvements on freeways and state highways that are Measure M-funded.
At the request of Directors Horvath and Hahn, this report includes an update on the status of the Pacific Coast Highway Safety Enhancement Project and the I-105 at Studebaker Safety Enhancement Project, respectively.
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EQUITY PLATFORM
Projects administered by Caltrans have federal aid and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) commitment goals based on the contract bid amount for federal aid projects.
The I-405 Crenshaw Auxiliary Lane Project's DBE goal of 14% has been achieved. The I-405 Crenshaw Auxiliary Lane Project has been open to traffic for some time, only plant establishment construction activities remain.
The SR-71 South Segment Project did not have federal participation, so a DBE goal was not required, however, the Contractor achieved 0.45% in DBE participation. The SR-71 South Segment Project is under construction and expected to be completed and open to traffic by October 2025.
The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Safety Enhancement Project and the I-105 at Studebaker Safety Enhancement Project were emergency contracts administered by Caltrans to address unsafe conditions. The proposed safety and operational improvements for PCH Safety Enhancement Project are intended to reduce speeds and collision rates along the corridor, enhance safety through increased surveillance, and provide better and safer access for those who choose to walk, roll, cycle or drive. ...
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