Meeting_Body
PLANNING AND PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Subject
SUBJECT: MEASURE M MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAM & MEASURE R TRANSIT INVESTMENTS PROGRAM UPDATE - SOUTH BAY SUBREGION
Action
ACTION: APPROVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
CONSIDER:
A. APPROVING:
1. Programming of an additional $12,334,189 within the capacity of Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program (MSP) - Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 50), as shown in Attachment A;
2. Programming of an additional $23,168,000 within the capacity of Measure M MSP - South Bay Highway Operational Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 63), as shown in Attachment B;
3. Inter-program borrowing and programming of an additional $6,375,000 from Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 50) to Measure M MSP - Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 66), as shown in Attachment C;
4. Programming of an additional $4,000,000 within the capacity of Measure R South Bay Transit Investments Program, shown in Attachment D; and
B. AUTHORIZING the CEO or their designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements and/or amendments for approved projects.
Issue
ISSUE
Measure M MSPs and Measure R South Bay Transit Investments Programs, whose funds are limited to capital uses, are included in the Measure M and/or Measure R Expenditure Plans. The update approves additional eligible projects for funding and allows the South Bay Subregion and implementing agencies to revise scopes of work, schedules, and project budgets.
This update includes changes to projects that previously received prior Board approvals and funding allocations for new projects. The Board’s approval is required, to program additional funds and acknowledge the updated project lists, which will serve as the basis for Metro to enter into funding agreements and/or amendments with the respective implementing agencies.
Background
BACKGROUND
In September 2019, the Metro Board of Directors approved South Bay Subregion’s first MSP Five-Year Plan and programmed funds in: 1) Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (expenditure line 50); 2) South Bay Highway Operational Improvements (expenditure line 63); and 3) Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (expenditure line 66). Since the first Plan, staff provided annual updates to the Board in August 2020 and September 2021.
In July 2021, the Metro Board of Directors approved the Measure R Ordinance Amendment that authorized the transfer of up to $400 million from the Measure R Highway Capital Subfund to eligible Transit Capital projects. The South Bay Transit Investments Program was added to the Measure R Expenditure Plan and the Measure R Transit Investments Program Guidelines were also approved. In September 2021, the Metro Board of Directors approved the project list and programmed funds to ten projects.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
Metro staff worked closely with the SBCCOG and the implementing agencies on project eligibility reviews for this annual update. To confirm project eligibility and establish the program nexus during project reviews, Metro requested, among other things, detailed scopes of work, project location information, schedules, total estimated expenses, and links between provided information and funding requests. Staff expects the collection of these project details in advance of Metro Board action to enable timely execution of project Funding Agreements for approved projects. For those proposed projects with funds programming in FY 2024-25 and beyond, Metro accepted higher level, relevant project details for the review process. Through an annual process, Metro staff will work with the SBCCOG and the implementing agencies to update and refine project details. Those projects are proposed for conditional approval as part of this action. Final approval of funds for those projects shall be contingent upon the implementing agency demonstrating the eligibility of each project as required in the Measure M Master Guidelines and/or the Measure R Transit Investments Program Guidelines.
The changes in this annual update include additional programming in the Transportation System & Mobility Improvement Program (Attachment A), South Bay Highway Operational Improvements Program (Attachment B), Transportation System & Mobility Improvement Program (Attachment C) and Transit Investments Program (Attachment D).
Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 50)
This update includes funding adjustments to eight existing and four new projects as follows:
Inglewood
• Deobligate $4,259,772 from MM5502.03 - Inglewood Intermodal Transit/Park and Ride Facility. The deobligation of funds is the result of the close-out audit. The city concurred with the audit results.
LA City
• Reprogram $7,245,710 as follows: $199,303 in FY 20, $61,357 in FY 21, $137,946 in FY 22, $809,013 in FY 23, $3,372,445 in FY 24 and $2,665,546 in FY 25 for MM4601.01 - San Pedro Pedestrian Improvements. The funds will be used for the project’s Project Approval and Environmental Document (PAED), Plans Specification and Estimates (PS&E) and construction phases.
• Program an additional $2,157,400 and reprogram previously approved funds as follows: $3,157,400 in FY 24, $5,880,000 in FY 25 and $1,170,000 in FY 26 for MM4601.03 - Avalon Promenade and Gateway. The funds will be used for the construction phase of the project.
LA County
• Reprogram $4,228,500 as follows: $200,000 in FY 23, $370,000 in FY 24, $380,000 in FY 25 and $3,278,500 in FY 26 for MM5502.04 - 182nd St./Albertoni St. Traffic Signal Synch Program. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
• Reprogram $1,702,000 as follows: $80,000 in FY 23, $135,000 in FY 24, $320,000 in FY 25 and $1,167,000 in FY 26 for MM5502.06 - Van Ness Traffic Signal Sych Program. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
• Reprogram $1,324,500 as follows: $70,000 in FY 23, $110,000 in FY 24, $280,000 in FY 25, and $864,500 in FY 26 for MM5502.07 - Del Amo Blvd. (East) Traffic Signal Sych Program. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
• Reprogram $6,682,000 as follows: $176,000 in FY 20, $10,000 in FY 21, $120,000 in FY 22, $942,400 in FY 23, $831,809 in FY 24, $3,660,000 in FY 25 and $941,791 in FY 26 for MM4601.04 - Westmont/West Atjens Pedestrian Improvements. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
• Program $1,038,000 in FY 23, FY 24, FY 25 and FY 26 for MM4601.06 - El Camino Village Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED and PS&E phases.
Torrance
• Program $1,050,000 in FY 23 and 24 for MM5502.11 - Torrance Fiber Network and Traffic Signal Optimization. The funds will be used for the project’s PS&E phase.
• Program $650,000 in FY 23 for MM4601.07 - Torrance Active Transportation Open Space Corridor Multi-Use Trail. The funds will be used for project’s PAED and PS&E phases.
• Program $10,372,609 in FY 23 and FY 24 for MM4601.08 - Torrance School Safety and Accessibility Program. The funds will be used for PS&E and construction phases of the project.
Rolling Hills Estates
• Program an additional $1,325,952 and reprogram previously approved funds as follows: $51,300 in FY 20, $63,000 in FY 21, $1,581,802 in FY 23, and $1,184,150 in FY 24 for MM5502.08 - Palos Verdes Drive North at Dappleygray School. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E, Right-of-Way (ROW) and construction phases.
South Bay Highway Operational Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 63)
This update includes funding adjustments to three existing and six new projects as follows:
Carson
• Program an additional $5,878,000 and reprogram previously approved funds as follows: $5,473,078 in FY 23, $5,830,014 in FY 24 and $594,907 in FY 25 for MM5507.03 - Sepulveda Blvd. Widening from Alameda St. to ICTF. The funds will be used for the project’s PS&E and construction phases.
• Program $350,000 in FY 23, FY 24 and FY 25 for MM5507.10 - Traffic Signal Upgrade - Avalon Blvd. and Gardena Blvd. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
Inglewood
• Program an additional $1,000,000 and reprogram previously approved funds as follows: $100,000 in FY 24 and $1,400,000 in FY 25 for MM5507.05 - Manchester Blvd./Prairie Ave. ITS & Traffic Signal Improvements. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED and PS&E phases.
• Program an additional $3,800,000 and reprogram previously approved funds as follows: $800,000 in FY 23, and $10,300,000 in FY 24 for MM5507.06 - Downtown ITS. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
• Program $8,800,000 in FY 24 and FY 25 for MM5507.11 - Crenshaw Blvd. ITS. The funds will be used for the project’s construction phase.
Manhattan Beach
• Program $1,200,000 in FY 23, FY 24 and FY 25 for MM5507.12 - Manhattan Beach Blvd. at Pacific Ave. Improvements. The funds will be used for the project’s PS&E and construction phases.
• Program $740,000 in FY 23 for MM5507.13 - Manhattan Beach Blvd. at Peck Ave. Traffic Signal Improvements. The funds will be used for the project’s construction phase.
• Program $400,000 in FY 23 and FY 24 for MM5507.14 - Manhattan Beach Blvd. Transportation Corridor Improvements. The funds will be used for the project’s PS&E phase.
Torrance
• Program $1,000,000 in FY 23, FY 24, FY 25 and FY 26 for MM5507.15 - Right Turn Lane at Lomita Blvd./182nd St. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (Expenditure Line 66)
This update includes funding adjustments to six existing projects as follows:
Hawthorne
• Reprogram $3,320,000 as follows: $500 in FY 20, $24,500 in FY 21, $25,000 in FY 22, $150,000 in FY 23, $349,400 in FY 24 and $2,770,600 in FY 25 for MM4602.03 - Hawthorne Moneta Garden Mobility Improvements. The funds will be used for the project’s PS&E, ROW and construction phases.
Inglewood
• Reprogram $1,000,000 as follows: $100,000 in FY 24 and $900,000 in FY 25 for MM5508.10 - Changeable Message Signs. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED and PS&E phases.
LA County
• Reprogram $3,600,000 as follows: $408,000 in FY 23, $259,500 in FY 24, $1,492,500 in FY 25 and $1,440,000 in FY 26 for MM4602.05 - Dominguez Channel Greenway. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
• Reprogram $1,165,000 as follows: $80,000 in FY 23, $80,000 in FY 24, $625,000 in FY 25 and $380,000 in FY 26 of MM4602.07 - Westmont/West Athens Pedestrian Improvements, Phase II. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E and construction phases.
Palos Verdes Estates
• Program an additional $4,840,000 and reprogram previously approved funds as follows: $519,000 in FY 21, $158,000 in FY 22, $3,000,000 in FY 23 and $1,840,000 in FY 24 for MM5508.11 - Palos Verdes Drive West Corridor Expansion Project. The funds will be used for the project’s PAED and PS&E phases.
Redondo Beach
• Program an additional $1,535,000 and reprogram previously approved funds as follows: $60,000 in FY 21, $140,000 in FY 22, and $1,535,000,000 in FY 23 for MM4602.09 - North Redondo Beach Bikeway (NRBB) Extension - Inglewood Ave. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E and ROW phases.
Measure R Transit Investments Program
This update includes funding adjustments to three existing projects as follows:
Gardena
• Reprogram $12,375,000 as follows: $4,000,000 in FY 24 and $8,375,000 in FY 25 for MR524.03 - GTRANS: Purchase of Up To 15 Expansion Buses. The funds will be used for the project’s construction capital phase.
• Program an additional $4,000,000 and reprogram previously approved funds as follows: $3,000,000 in FY 23 and $3,000,000 in FY 24 for MR524.04 - GTRANS: Solar Energy Generation/Bus Fueling Infrastructure Project. The funds will be used for the project’s PS&E and construction phases.
• Reprogram $233,700,000 as follows: $26,575,570 in FY 22 and $207,124,430 in FY 23 for MRINGITC - Inglewood Transit Connector Project. The funds will be used for the project's PAED, PS&E, ROW, and construction phases.
Determination_Of_Safety_Impact
DETERMINATION OF SAFETY IMPACT
Programming of Measure M MSP and Measure R Transit Investments funds to the South Bay Subregion projects will not have any adverse safety impacts on Metro’s employees or patrons.
Financial_Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT
In FY 2022-23, $9.59 million is budgeted in Cost Center 0441 (subsidies budget - Planning) for the Active Transportation Program (Project #474401), $208.7 million is budgeted in Cost Center 0441 (subsidies budget - Planning) for South Bay Transit Investment Program (Project #465524) and $6 million is budgeted in Cost Center 0442 (Highway Subsidies) for the Transportation System Mobility Improvement Program (Project #475502). Upon approval of this action, staff will reallocate necessary funds to appropriate projects within Cost Centers 0441 and 0442. Since these are multi-year projects, Cost Centers 0441 and 0442 will be responsible for budgeting the cost in future years.
Impact to Budget
The sources of funds for these projects are Measure M Highway Construction 17% and Measure R Transit Capital. These fund sources are not eligible for Metro bus and rail operating and capital expenditures.
Equity_Platform
EQUITY PLATFORM
The South Bay subregion comprises 15 cities and the adjacent unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. Cities within the defined South Bay subregional boundary of the Measure M and Measure R programs contain Equity Focus Communities in jurisdictions, including Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, City of Los Angeles, and unincorporated County of Los Angeles. The jurisdictional requests are proposed by the cities and approved/forwarded by the subregion. In line with the Metro Board adopted guidelines and June 2022 Objectives for Multimodal Highway Investments, cities provide documentation demonstrating community support, project need, and multimodal transportation benefits that enhance safety, support traffic mobility, economic vitality and enable a safer and well-maintained transportation system. Cities lead and prioritize all proposed transportation improvements, including procurement, the environmental process, outreach, final design and construction. Each city and/or agency independently and in coordination with the subregion undertake their jurisdictionally determined community engagement process specific to the type of transportation improvement they seek to develop. These locally determined and prioritized projects represent the needs of cities.
Implementation_of_Strategic_Plan_Goals
IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
The recommendation supports the following goals of the Metro Vision 2028 Strategic Plan:
Goal 1: Provide high-quality mobility options that enable people to spend less time traveling by alleviating the current operational deficiencies and improving mobility along the projects.
Goal 4: Transform LA County through regional collaboration by partnering with the Council of Governments and the local jurisdictions to identify the needed improvements and take the lead in development and implementation of their projects.
Alternatives_Considered
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
The Board could elect not to approve the additional programming of funds for the Measure M MSP and Measure R Transit Investments Program projects for the South Bay Subregion. This is not recommended as the Subregion developed the proposed projects in accordance with the Measure M Ordinance, Guidelines and the Administrative Procedures, as well as the Measure R Transit Investments Program Guidelines.
Next_Steps
NEXT STEPS
Metro staff will continue to work with the Subregion to identify and deliver projects. Funding Agreements will be executed with those who have funds programmed in FY 2022-23. Program/Project updates will be provided to the Board annually.
Attachments
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (expenditure line 50) Project List
Attachment B - South Bay Highway Operational Improvements Program (expenditure line 63) Project List
Attachment C - Transportation System and Mobility Improvements Program (expenditure line 66) Project List
Attachment D - Measure R Transit Investments Program Project List
Prepared_by
Prepared by: Fanny Pan, DEO, Countywide Planning & Development, (213) 418-3433
Isidro Panuco, Senior Manager, Highway Programs, (213) 418-3208
Shawn Atlow, Executive Officer, Countywide Planning & Development, (213) 418-3327
Laurie Lombardi, SEO, Countywide Planning & Development, (213) 418-3251
Reviewed_By
Reviewed by: James de la Loza, Chief Planning Officer, (213) 922-2920
