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AD HOC CONGESTION, HIGHWAY AND ROADS COMMITTEE
MAY 16, 2018
Subject
SUBJECT: METRO EXPRESSLANES CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY
PATROL (CHP) ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATION
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to execute a three (3) year funding agreement with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) to provide enforcement services on the I-10 and I-110 ExpressLanes from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2021 in the not-to-exceed amount of $9,713,310.
Issue
ISSUE
CHP has proven to be an invaluable partner in the safe operation and enforcement of the ExpressLanes. While ExpressLanes' staff focuses on improving the ExpressLanes performance and implementing best-in-class technology, CHP presence is essential to the safety of the ExpressLanes customers, as well as enforcement of the ExpressLanes policies and procedures. CHP records show an increase in enforcement citations for the following unsafe behaviors over the last year on the ExpressLanes:
* Texting/ Using a Cellphone: 59% increase;
* Illegal Lane Changes/ Crossing Double Lines: 23% increase;
* Obscured or Missing License Plates/ Lack of Registration: 16% increase.
In addition to enforcing traffic and safety laws, CHP presence expedites the resolution of incidents on the ExpressLanes, including, but not limited to:
* Accident response,
* Off-loading of passengers from disabled buses, and
* The removal of debris or other issues necessitating traffic stops.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Background
In California, enforcement of the ExpressLanes is regulated by the California Vehicle Code (CVC). Per California Vehicle Code Section 23251, the CHP is designated with the responsibility for policing of all toll highways. SB 1298, which allows for the ongoing operation of the 110 and 10 ExpressLanes, outlines that Metro shall have a reimbursable agreement with CHP. Metro has had an enforcement agreement with the CHP since the inception of the Express...
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