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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBCAG - Proposition 6 to Decide Future of Transportation Funding Menchaca, Clarissa From: Butte County Association of Governments <info@bcag.org> Sent: Tuesday,August 14, 2018 9:09 AM To: Menchaca, Clarissa Subject: Proposition 6 to decide future of transportation funding 44 BCAG 326 Huss Drive, Suite 150 IS Chico, CA 95928 (530)809-4616 BUTTE COUNTY ASSOCIATION www.bcag.orq OF GOVERNMENTS Voters will decide the future of California's transportation funding in November with Proposition 6 If approved by the voters, Proposition 6 will repeal the recent fuel tax (SB 1) and require all future transportation taxes and road usage fees to be approved by a majority of the voters. The last fuel tax increase was in 1994. California currently has a backlog of$130 billion in safety, operational, maintenance, rehabilitation and capacity improvements needed on State highways, local streets and roads. SB 1 provides $5.4 billion annually to repair and improve the operations and safety of state highways and local streets, county roads and bridges. Below are links to the Yes on Prop 6 website and the No on Prop 6 website. YEOS66 • N [j1 REPEALTHEGAS TAX -,w .,. Yes on Prop 6 Website 1 No on Prop 6 Website What happens if the gas tax is repealed? It will have an immediate and significant funding impact to the state's transportation projects and programs and will require the California State Transportation Agency (CaISTA), Caltrans, and the California Transportation Commission (CTC)to re-evaluate transportation projects and programs. STATE HIGHWAYS LOSS of$1.8 billion annually for maintenance and rehabilitation of the state highway system. Projects statewide will be eliminated and/or delayed. LOSS of$49.4 million to Butte County for State Route 70 to widen the highway to four- lanes from Ophir Road to the County line currently programmed in the State Transportation and Improvement Program (STIP). Significant reduction and long range reprogramming of$113.6 million for State Route 70 to address safety needs by adding two-lanes and a center left-turn lane from Ophir Road to the County line currently programmed in the State Highway Operation Protection Program (SHOPP). Note—the STIP and SHOPP funds identified above fully fund the widening of SR 70 to four-lanes with a center left turn-lane in Butte County. The loss and delay of funding escalates the cost of improvements to SR 70 and extends the extreme risk of ongoing fatalities observed on the highway. LOCAL STREETS & ROADS LOSS of approximately$12 million annually to Butte County and the incorporated cities for local street and road improvements. TRANSIT LOSS of$1.5 million annually to Butte Regional Transit(B-Line)for capital and operations. This funding reduces the contribution from the cities and county to fund a portion of the B-Line service. OTHER SB 1 PROGRAMS LOSS of annual funding to State transportation programs as follows: • $400 Million- Maintaining and repairing state bridges and culverts; • $100 Million - Bike and pedestrian project funding for cities and counties; • $ 25 Million - Freeway service patrol; • $300 Million -State Highway Trade Corridor Enhancement Program; • $250 Million - State Highway Congested Corridors Program; • $ 25 Million - Local Planning Grants; • $ 7 Million -Transportation-Related Research at state universities 2 Proposition 6 alternative funding plans for transportation? The Yes on Proposition 6 coalition has proposed the Road Repair Accountability Initiative. According to their website, "the measure is written not by the politicians, but taxpayer watchdogs and infrastructure experts." and includes the following three proposals: • 100% Lock Box on Existing Gas Tax: Proposes to dedicate 100% of the pre- SB1 gas tax (i.e. the rate paid before enacted SB 1)to road maintenance and improvements for concrete and asphalt repairs only and will require legislative action. • Car Sales Tax: Proposes to dedicate 100% of the existing sales tax on the purchase of cars to regional infrastructure maintenance and expansion. • Efficiency Reforms: Proposes to enact competitive bidding and other efficiency reforms to ensure that infrastructure funds are properly spent and will require significant reform to existing policies and procedures throughout state funding agencies. According to the coalition, "this alternative solution generates more funds for road repairs and road expansion than the gas and car tax hikes—and proves we can rebuild our state without tax increases." The measure as presented on the Yes on Proposition 6 website does not identify any specific funding amounts or how funds would be distributed to highways, local streets and roads and other transportation programs. Read about the Road Repair Accountability Initiative Here. Rebuilding California - SB 1 The California State Transportation Agency \�OIG CAcrF�45 (CaISTA), Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) all have a role with implementation of SB 1. These agencies maintain a website that includes information about SB 1ro rams, provides an p g interactive statewide map identifying all projects currently funded by SB 1, and includes lists of projects submitted by cities, counties and state agencies utilizing SB 1 funds. Rebuilding California For more information concerning SB 1 funding and Website projects, click the link to the right. 3 State Route 70 Environmental 70s Documents Available for Public Review and Comments �y. BCAG has prepared the required state and federal environmental documents for two projects on State Route 70 in Butte County, identified as Segments 1 & 2 on the map below. A thirty day public review period is being provided from August 6th through September 4th, whereby the public may view the environmental documents and provide comments. The Draft SR 70 environmental document may be viewed at this link- SR 70 Project Draft Environmental Document, The public may also view hard copies of the documents at the BCAG office or at the Oroville Public Library. BCAG is hosting a public meeting on August 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Southside Oroville Community Center located at 2959 Lower Wyandotte Rd, in Oroville. The Segment 1 project entails widening State Route 70 to four-lanes with a continuous center left turn-lane from Ophir Road to Palermo Road. Segment 2 would also include widening to four-lanes with a continuous center left turn-lane from Palermo Road to Cox Lane. Segment 1 is currently funded at a total cost of$48.6 million and Segment 2 is funded at a total cost of$50.8 million. Caltrans will construct the Segment 1 project first and has prepared the following schedule: • January 2019 -Advertise Project • February 2019 -Award Bid on Project • May 2019 - Begin construction Caltrans has indicated Segment 2 will start construction in 2020. Note- If Proposition 6 passes, construction of the Segment 9 project will likely be delayed and construction of Segment 2 will be delayed or eliminated. The figure below identifies the location of the Segment I and 2 projects on State Route 70 in Butte County. 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