- Shasta View Drive Extension (PPNO 2146): Delete Construction programming from FY
03/04. This project needs to be
delivered this year. CTC funding
this summer is unlikely given State cash flow problems. Local resources are now proposed to fund
this project.
- South Bonnyview Widening (PPNO 2306): Move Environmental and PS&E/ROW forward
from FY 04/05 and FY 05/06 respectively to FY 03/04 and FY 04/05. Program
Construction in FY 05/06 with capacity freed-up by deletion of the Shasta
View Drive Extension Project (Item #4 above). This project was delayed several years
by the CTC as part of the 2002 STIP “respread” and construction programming
was removed. This amendment would
restore full project programming starting in FY 03/04.
- Shasta Bridge Replacements (PPNO 2308): Move a portion of Construction forward
from FY 04/05 to FY 03/04 (State-only cash). The project was delayed several years by the CTC as part of
the 2002 STIP “respread.” Capacity
freed by delay of other projects described in this amendment would allow
this project to advance. HBRR funding
for the project is at risk due to a decision by Caltrans this March to eliminate
State seismic matching funds for HBRR projects.
- Ox Yoke Signal (PPNO 2369): Move Construction forward
from FY 05/06 to FY 04/05. Caltrans
is delivering this project and believes the schedule could be accelerated
one year. Capacity freed by delay
of other projects described in this amendment would allow this project to
advance.
- Redding Downtown Couplets (PPNO 6651): Move Construction back from FY 03/04 to
FY 04/05. This project could likely
be delivered in the current programmed year; however, uncertainties remain
in the ROW process and Caltrans felt it would be prudent to delay programming
to avoid a potential lapse of funds.
In summary, projects #1,
#2 and #8 represent project delays. These
delays presented opportunities to accelerate Projects #3, #5, #6 and #7.
Removal of the Shasta View Drive programming also created capacity
to program the Construction component of the Bonnyview project which could
accelerate delivery by two to five years.
The net effect of these amendments will be removal of $6,074,000 programming for FY 03/04 and the addition of $5,989,000 and $85,000 of programming capacity in FY 04/05 and FY 05/06 respectively. Below is a summary of RTIP amendment amounts and changes:
The entire RTIP and STIP as
proposed with this amendment are shown in the attached table. Amendment request letters from Redding and
Caltrans are also attached.
ALTERNATIVES
The Agency may take no action.
This could result in lapsed funds to the region and further project
delays.
The Agency may choose to advance
other currently programmed projects not listed as part of this amendment.
Based on discussions with local agency staffs, the projects currently
proposed for advancement (North Street, South Bonnyview Widening, Shasta Bridge
Improvements, Ox Yoke Signal) represent the only projects than can be delivered
on an accelerated schedule.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
This STIP amendment has been
reviewed individually with the affected agencies (Redding, Caltrans, Shasta
County, and Anderson) and with the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). All amendments are based on requests from the
delivering agency and, under present circumstances, represent the best opportunities
to advance projects or avoid further delays.
FINANCING
STIP projects are funded from
State and Federal sources generated by taxes levied on fuel. The proposed amendment does not change the
total amount of dollars programmed, or add new projects.
Daniel J. Kovacich, Executive
Officer
DSL/jac
Attachments: Proposed RTIP Amendment Summary (available
at RTPA office)
Amendment Request Letters