REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY RTPA

 

 

 

SUBJECT

 

 

 

MEETING

DATE

 

ITEM

NUMBER

 

 

Conduct Public Hearing and Approve Amendment #1 to the 2002 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP).

 

 

 

7/22/03

 

 

5

 

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the Agency:

 

(1)   Hold a public hearing and take testimony on Amendment #1 to the 2002 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP); and

 

(2)   Adopt Resolution No. 03-06 approving Amendment #1 to the 2002 FTIP.

 

SUMMARY

An amendment to the 2002 FTIP has been prepared for consideration by the Agency in conformance with Federal regulations.  A public hearing is required prior to approval.

 

DISCUSSION

In order to qualify for federal funding, projects must be included in the FTIP. This amendment is needed to reflect two changes:  A shift in priorities for Caltrans safety projects; and changes to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) consistent with Agency action in April 2003.  Specific actions are described below.

 

Amendments Consistent with April 2002 Regional Transportation Improvement Program Amendment:

 

  1. Cypress B (PPNO 2038):  Move Construction from FY 03/04 to FY 04/05 due to project delays.  

 

  1. Shasta View Drive Extension (PPNO 2146):  Delete Construction programming from FY 03/04.  This project will be funded with local resources.

 

  1. South Bonnyview Widening (PPNO 2306):  Advance all project phases by one year. 

 

  1. Ox Yoke Signal (PPNO 2369):  Move Construction forward from FY 05/06 to FY 04/05. 

 

  1. Redding Downtown Couplets (PPNO 6651):  Delay Construction from FY 03/04 to FY 04/05.  

 

Amendments By Caltrans for Emergency Projects:

 

Caltrans has proposed several changes for needed emergency projects.  The most significant is a $7.4 rehabilitation project for the Interstate 5 Sacramento River Bridge (over Shasta Lake).  Emergency projects are programmed in the FTIP as “lump sums” which show total amounts in project categories, but not individual projects. Lump summing streamlines the programming and allocation process.  The State Highway Operation Protection Program (SHOPP) lump sum has been modified to increase    annual amounts for several identified emergency projects, including the Interstate 5 Bridge near Lakehead.

 

Pursuant to the Agency’s Public Involvement Procedures, a public hearing is required for amendments to the FTIP.

 

ALTERNATIVES

The Agency could decide not to amend the FTIP.  This would result in denial of Federal Highway Administration funds for these projects.

 

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has reviewed this FTIP amendment and approval is recommended. 

 

FINANCING

These projects are funded in amounts set by FHWA and the California Transportation Commission.  These funds cannot be increased are shifted to other priorities.

 

 

 

 

Daniel J. Kovacich, Executive Officer

 

DSL/jac

 

Attachment: Resolution 03-06

            Caltrans Letter of July 3, 2003

            2002 FTIP Amendment #1 Pg. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7