Community Outreach Spring 2016

Transportation vs. Mobility A New Way to Think Transportation vs. Mobility Photo credits: Top right, Richard Masoner, Flickr; bottom right: Wldehart, Flickr

The Numbers 9900 62 326 325 642,000 303,000 9900- miles of local paved lanes 62- miles of expressways (8 expressways) 346 - square miles of transit coverage 325 – miles of on-road bicycle network 642,00- projected increase in population by 2040 (VTP 2040) 303,000 – projected job growth by 2040 (VTP 2040) 25% - percentage of the population that will be considered seniors (age 60+) in 20 years (Sources: VTP 2040, US Census) The point: A) Growth will bring a heavy burden on existing roadways and transit systems B) This is a county with diverse needs, from solo commuters travelling in and out of the county, to those who desire to get around with an active commute that incorporates bicycle travel, sometimes in combination with buses, light rail and Caltrain, to people who rely purely on mass transit (buses and light rail) to get around…including low-income individuals/families and seniors. The makeup of our population is changing. As people age, they must have access to transit options beyond the car. With the influx of people and jobs in the next 25 years, we have to figure out how to help everyone move around in a county that is already largely built-out. 25%

Growth in the County

Commute Origins Of the ~ 900,000 commuters who work in Santa Clara County, approximately 80% commute within the county. (Data 2006-2010; assessment 2014)

Growth Patterns (Next 25 Years) Santa Clara County grows more than other counties; we must meet the transportation demand of the growing population 27% percent of job growth in the Bay Area 30% percent of population growth in the Bay Area 31% percent of household growth in the Bay Area

What VTA Does Congestion Management Agency Countywide Transportation Planning and Programming Countywide Transit Planning and Operations Develop, Construct, and Deliver Funding Authority

• Inclusive approach to updating the long-range county-wide transportation (mobility) plan • Big picture: − Discuss current/future transportation (mobility) needs − Identify solutions − Craft funding priorities • Input from stakeholders group, existing VTA committees, and citizens • Guidance from VTA Board of Directors Ad Hoc Committee • Shorter-term: Potential transportation sales tax measure in 2016

Envision Silicon Valley Stakeholders Group Developed goals Developed corresponding evaluation criteria for projects/programs Reviewed Call for Projects, project lists, costs and project analysis by VTA staff Developed expenditure proposals for program and project areas Review draft transportation plan and funding scenarios

Envision Silicon Valley Stakeholders

Transit Accessibility Envision Silicon Valley Advisory Committees Similar work to Stakeholders Group Review and/or provide input on goals, criteria, project analysis, project list and community feedback Review draft transportation plan, funding sources Policy Transit Accessibility Bicycle & Pedestrian Citizens Technical

Envision Silicon Valley Ad Hoc Committee Oversee efforts of Stakeholders Group Examine transportation needs of Silicon Valley, recommend goals, evaluation criteria to VTA Board Review project analyses Guide VTA staff in development of draft transportation plan, projects/programs for potential sales tax measure Guide creation of potential transportation ballot initiative

Envision Silicon Valley Goals Enhance Safety Provide Congestion Relief Expand Transportation Choices and Improve Travel Experience Expand Transit Ridership and Continue to Promote Quality Transit for Everyone – Including Low-income Areas Actively Promote Healthy Communities, Environmental Sustainability and Plan for the Next Generation Improve System Financial Sustainability and Maintenance Continue to Support Silicon Valley’s Economic Vitality

Evaluation Criteria 32 qualitative and quantitative criteria to analyze projects/programs in relation to goals Stakeholders reviewed projects of $100M+ analyzed by VTA staff Developed funding scenarios for potential sales tax measure

Envision Silicon Valley Call for Projects VTA released “Call for Projects” in May 2015 Public encouraged to submit ideas 600+ projects; $48.7B Initial project submissions approved by VTA Board in October 2015

Project Analysis Example

Stakeholders Sample Expenditure Plan *Received 8 of 18 votes

Funding Realities • We have to find creative ways to fund the transportation improvements we desire. • What’s worked in the past?

Past Measures 1976 Measure A – ½ cent Sales Tax (Perpetuity) Funded transit operations State of “good repair” 1984 Measure A – ½ cent Sales Tax (10 yrs. through 1997) Funded construction of SR 85, SR 237 improvements US 101 widening

Past Measures 1996 Measure A/B – ½ cent Sales Tax (1998-2005) Pavement Transit Improvements Highway Interchanges

Past Measures 2000 Measure A/2002 Measure B – ½ cent Sales Tax (2006-2036) BART extension Improve Caltrain service Light Rail extension

Past Measures 2008 Measure B – 1/8 cent Sales Tax (2012-2042) 2010 Vehicle Registration Fee - $10 each vehicle registered (perpetuity)

2016? • Possible sales tax measure on the 2016 ballot to fund transportation projects • ½-cent, 30 years; $6B • Broad based

Envision Silicon Near-Term Activities June – September 2015: Development of Evaluation Criteria September 2015: VTA Board Adopts Evaluation Criteria October 2015: VTA Board Adopts Preliminary Envision Project List Fall 2015: VTA Evaluates Preliminary Envision Project List Early 2016: VTA Refines Envision Project List Summer 2016: VTA Prepares Ballot Measure

Envision Silicon Timeline

We Want to Hear from You Members of the public can engage in several ways: Learn more: www.vta.org/ envision-silicon-valley/ envision-silicon-valley Transportation budget tool and survey: www.envisionsv.org Email envision.sv@vta.org or call (408) 321-7544 Attend public meetings in May

Public Meetings in May Start at 7 p.m.: May 3: Gilroy City Hall, Council Chambers   May 9: San Jose City Hall, Wing Rooms 118-120 May 23: Campbell Community Center, Roosevelt Redwood Room May 26: Mountain View City Hall, Council Chambers May 31: Santa Clara University, Locatelli Student Activity Center

Thank You! Q&A

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