1. Community Outreach
Spring 2016

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

3. 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%

4. Growth in the County

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

6. 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

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

8. • 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

9. 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

10. Envision Silicon Valley Stakeholders

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. Project Analysis Example

17. Stakeholders Sample Expenditure Plan
*Received 8 of 18 votes

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

19. 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

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

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

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

23. 2016? • Possible sales tax measure on the 2016 ballot to fund
transportation projects
• ½-cent, 30 years; $6B
• Broad based

24. 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

25. Envision Silicon Timeline

26. We Want to Hear from You
Members of the public can engage in several ways:
Learn more:
envision-silicon-valley/ envision-silicon-valley
Transportation budget tool and survey:
or call (408)
Attend public meetings in May

27. Public Meetings in May Start at 7 p.m.:
May 3: Gilroy City Hall, Council Chambers
May 9: San Jose City Hall, Wing Rooms
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

28. Thank You!
Q&A

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