HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - February 18, 2004 E-10AGENDA ITEM E41D
CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Lodi's Submittal of Reasonably Available
Control Measures (RACM) for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control
District's 2010 Ozone Attainment Plan
MEETING DATE: February 18, 2004
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council adopt a resolution approving Lodi's submittal
of Reasonably Available Control Measures (RACM) for the
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's (SJVAPCD) 2010
Ozone Attainment Plan.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The San Joaquin Valley, of which San Joaquin County and Lodi are
part, has applied for re -designation of its air quality status to
"extreme" for ozone non -conformity. The San Joaquin Valley's new
designation would make our status equivalent to the Los Angeles
Air Basin, which is "extreme" for ozone, the worst designation in the country. This was done to provide
additional time to achieve compliance.
As part of this process, the SJVAPCD has re -looked at an exhaustive list of Reasonably Available
Control Measures (RACM) for implementation in the San Joaquin Valley. Because numerous lawsuits
have been filed against sixteen states and their RACM process, the San Joaquin Valley has gone
through this extensive process again in order to comply with the Federal Clean Air Act. Attached are
measures that staff feels are feasible for implementation by the City of Lodi and other measures that we
feel are not feasible.
FUNDING: Not Applicable
Prepared by Tiffani M. Fink, Transportation Manager
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Interim City Attorney
Julia Greene, SJCOG
Richard C. Prima, Jkx
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H. Dixon Flynn, City Manager
CRACMMeasures.doc 2/4/2004
Explanations for Non -Commitment to Control Measures
SJC1.1 Regional Express Bus Program
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the Regional Transit
District's efforts.
SJC1.2 Transit Access to Airports
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the Regional
Transit District's efforts.
SJC1.3 Study Benefits of Bus Retrofit Program
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. However, it should be noted that 80% of
Lodi's current Transit fleet is CNG fueled. The City of Lodi supports the Regional Transit District's efforts.
SJC1.4 Mass Transit Alternatives
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the Regional
Transit District's efforts.
SJC1.5 Expansion of Public Transportation Systems
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the Regional
Transit District's efforts.
SJC1.6 Transit Service Improvements in Combination with Park -and -Ride Lots and Parking
Management
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the Regional
Transit District's and the San Joaquin Council of Governments' efforts.
SJC1.7 Free (to the Public) Transit During Special Events
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the Regional
Transit District's efforts.
SJC1.9 Increase Parking at Transit Centers or Stops
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. It should be noted, however, that the
City of Lodi's Lodi Station Parking Structure provides parking for the Lodi Multi -modal Station, which is
served by numerous transit agencies. The City of Lodi supports the Regional Transit District's and
San Joaquin Council of Governments' efforts.
SJC3.1 Commute Solutions
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the
San Joaquin Council of Governments' efforts.
SJC3.2 Parking Cash -Out
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure.
SJC3.3 Employer Rideshare Program Incentives
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the
San Joaquin Council of Governments' efforts.
SJC3.5 Preferential Parking for Carpools and Vanpools
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the
San Joaquin Council of Governments' efforts.
SJC3.8 Purchase Vans for Vanpools
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the
San Joaquin Council of Governments' efforts.
SJC3.16 Telecommuting
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the
San Joaquin Council of Governments' efforts.
SJC5.1 Develop Intelligent Transportation Systems
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the
San Joaquin Council of Governments' and Regional Transit District's efforts.
SJC5.4 Site Specific Transportation Control Measures
The City of Lodi already works with real-estate developers; however, there is no way to predict a
schedule or funding sources for these measures. As such, the City of Lodi does not find it to be fiscally or
logistically feasible to implement this measure.
SJC5.6 Reversible Lanes
Reversible lanes have been considered but not adopted because of the lack of benefit and adverse
economic impact they would have. As such, the City of Lodi does not find it to be fiscally or logistically
feasible to implement this measure.
SJC5.7 One Way Streets
The City studied these measures during the Downtown Revitalization project in the mid-90's. It would
have been counterproductive to the revitalization efforts. The City of Lodi does not find it feasible to
implement this measure.
SJC5.8 On-Street Parking Restrictions
The City of Lodi evaluates locations on an on-going basis; however, it is not possible to predict a
schedule of funding for this measure. As such, the City of Lodi does not find it to be fiscally or logistically
feasible to implement this measure.
SJC5.9 Bus Pullouts in Curbs for Passenger Loading
Bus pullouts in Lodi are not economically feasible because it is an older city with many of the homes and
businesses at the back of the sidewalk. However, the City does alleviate traffic on State Highway 12 by
routing the City buses on-site of the Target and Wal-Mart shopping centers.
SJC5.10 Additional Freeway Service Patrol
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports Caltrans and
the San Joaquin Council of Governments' efforts.
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SJC5.17 Freeway Bottleneck Improvements (Add lanes, Construct Shoulders, Etc.)
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be economically feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports Caltrans
efforts.
SJC6.2 Park and Ride Lots Serving Perimeter Counties
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be economically feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the
San Joaquin Council of Governments' and Regional Transit District's efforts.
SJC7.3 Involve School Districts to Encourage Walking/Bicycling to School
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be economically feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the
school district's efforts.
SJC7.4 Adjust School Hours so They Do Not Coincide with Peak Traffic Periods and Ozone
Seasons
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the school
district's efforts; however, the City of Lodi has no control over school hours.
SJC7.11 Auto Restricted Zones
The City of Lodi does not have any high emissions or congestion concentrated in any location that would
warrant this measure. As such, the City of Lodi does not find it fiscally feasible to implement this
measure.
SJC8.1 Financial Incentives
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the
San Joaquin Council of Governments Commute Connection and the Regional Transit District's efforts.
SJC8.2 Internet Ridematching Services
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the
San Joaquin Council of Governments' and Regional Transit District's efforts.
SJC8.3 Preferential Parkinq for Carpoolers
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports employers'
efforts.
SJC8.4 Credits and Incentives for Carpoolers
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports employers'
efforts.
SJC8.5 Encourage Employers to Provide Vehicles to Carpoolers for Running Errands or
Emergencies
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports employers'
efforts.
SJC8.6 Subscription Services
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the Regional
Transit District's efforts.
SJC9.5 Encouragement of Bicycle Travel
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the County's
efforts.
SJC13.1 Alternative Work Schedules
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it fiscally feasible to implement this measure citywide; however, these schedules are
available in certain departments and workgroups. The City of Lodi supports employers' efforts.
SJC13.2 Modifications of Work Schedules
This measure would be better served by implementation at the employer level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports employers' efforts.
SJC13.3 Telecommunications -Telecommuting
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports employers' efforts.
SJC13.4 Telecommunications- Teleconferencing
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the San Joaquin
Council of Governments' efforts.
SJC14.6 Transportation for Livable Communities
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the county's
efforts.
SJC15.1 Encouragement of Pedestrian Travel
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure; however, it does do its part to ensure
that there are suitable sidewalks for safe pedestrian travel. The City of Lodi supports the county's efforts.
SJC17.1 Enforcement of Traffic, Parking and Air Pollution Regulations
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the air
district's efforts.
SJC17.6 Satellite Campuses
This measure would be better served implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi does
not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the county's efforts.
TCM3 Rideshare Programs
The measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the
San Joaquin Council of Governments.
EPA Commute Benefits
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the
San Joaquin Council of Governments efforts.
District Heavy Duty Engine Emission Reduction Incentive Program
This measure would be better served by implementation at the regional level. As such, the City of Lodi
does not find it to be fiscally feasible to implement this measure. The City of Lodi supports the air
district's efforts.
Commitment to Control Measures
Measure Title: SJC3.9: Encourage Merchants and Employers to Subsidize the Cost of Transit for
Employees
Measure Description: This measure provides outreach and possible financial incentives to encourage
local employers to provide transit or subsidies to encourage less individual vehicle travel.
Measure Title: SJC5.2: Coordinate Traffic Signal Systems
Measure Description: This measure implements and enhances synchronized traffic signal systems to
promote steady traffic flow at moderate speeds.
Measure Title: SJC5.3: Reduce Traffic Congestion at Maior Intersections
Measure Description: This measure implements a wide range of traffic control techniques designed to
facilitate smooth, safe travel through intersections. These techniques include signalization, turn lanes or
median dividers. The use of grade separations may also be appropriate for high volume or unusually
configured intersections.
Measure Title: SJC5.16: Adaptive Traffic Signals and Signal Timing
Measure Description: This measure is self-explanatory.
Measure Title: SJC6.1 Park and Ride Lots
Measure Description: This measure is self-explanatory.
Measure Title: SJC9.1: Establish Auto -Free Zones and Pedestrian Malls
Measure Description: This measure establishes auto -free zones and pedestrian malls where
appropriate.
Measure Title: SJC9.2: Encouragement of Pedestrian Travel
Measure Description: This measure involves encouraging the use of pedestrian travel as an alternative
to automobile travel. Pedestrian travel is quite feasible for short shopping, business or school trips.
Promotion of pedestrian travel could be included in air pollution public awareness efforts to remind people
of this basic alternative.
Measure Title: SJC9.3: Bicycle/Pedestrian Program
Measure Description: This measure funds high priority projects in countywide plans consistent with
funding availability.
Measure Title: SJC9.4: Close Certain Roads for Use by Non -Motorized Traffic
Measure Description: This measure provides that during special events, weekends, or certain times of
day, some roads be closed to all by non -motorized traffic, when/where appropriate.
Measure Title: SJC9.8: Close Streets for Special Events for Use by Bikes and Pedestrians
When/Where Appropriate
Measure Description: This measure is self-explanatory.
Measure Title: SJC 10.2: Bike Racks on Buses
Measure Description: This measure is self-explanatory.
Measure Title: SJC10.4: Development of Bicycle Travel Facilities
Measure Description: This measure encourages a variety of capital improvements to increase bicycle
use.
Measure Title: SJC14.3: Land Use/Development Alternatives
Measure Description: This measure includes encouraging land use patterns which support public
transit and other alternative modes of transportation. In general, this measure would also encourage land
use patterns designed to reduce travel distances between related land uses (e.g., residential -
commercial). Shorter trip lengths ultimately relieve traffic congestion and improve air quality.
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Measure Title: SJC15.2: Pedestrian and Bicycle Overpasses Where Safety Dictates
Measure Description:
This measure provides for ongoing implementation as development occurs.
Measure Title: TCM1:
Traffic Flow Improvements
Measure Description:
The CMAQ program is a major funding source for traffic flow improvements.
On-going flow improvements include commuter rail, a number of signalization improvements and various
corridor improvements.
Measure Title: TCM4:
Bicycle Programs
Measure Description:
CMAQ and TEA programs are used to fund bicycle projects throughout the
County.
Measure Title: TCM5:
Alternative Fuels Program
Measure Description:
Alternative Fuels Programs are not defined as TCM's, rather they are mobile
source control programs. SJCOG has encouraged the use of alternative fuels in our CMAQ programming
process.
Expanded Definitions and Implementation Information
Measure Title: SJC3.9: Encourage Merchants and Employers to Subsidize the Cost of Transit for
Employees
Measure Description: This measure provides outreach and possible financial incentives to encourage
local employers to provide transit passes or subsidies to encourage less individual vehicle travel.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The feasibility of this measure will depend on local employers. The City can
encourage the employers to participate. The measure can be studied within 24 months.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The City of Lodi's Transportation and/or General Fund can
absorb the staff costs associated with evaluating this measure.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: SJC5.2: Coordinate Traffic Signal Systems
Measure Description: This measure implements and enhances synchronized traffic signal systems to
promote steady traffic flow at moderate speeds.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The City of Lodi is currently advertising the Lodi Avenue Signal
Interconnect Project. The project should be complete in 2004. No other locations have been identified as
needing synchronized traffic signals.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The City of Lodi did not have enough local funds to
complete this project, so it applied for and received Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Funds for the
project. The City will continue to evaluate available funding sources for future projects.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: SJC5.3: Reduce Traffic Congestion at Maior Intersections
Measure Description: This measure implements a wide range of traffic control techniques designed to
facilitate smooth, safe travel through intersections. These techniques include signalization, turn lanes
and/or median dividers. The use of grade separations may also be appropriate for high volume or
unusually configured intersections.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The feasibility of this measure depends on the time constraints of funding
sources. For example, the City of Lodi was able to leverage funding, with the assistance of the
San Joaquin Council of Governments, to deliver the Kettleman Lane (Highway 12) Gap Closure ahead of
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schedule. This project is currently underway and is expected to be completed in 2004, two years ahead
of schedule. Since state and federal funding is required for these projects, the schedules are nearly
impossible to predict. In addition to improving congestion at Kettleman Lane and Mills Avenue and
Kettleman Lane and Tienda Drive, the project will add dual left -turn lanes at Tienda Drive into the
Sunwest Marketplace. The single left -turn lane had historically been a cause for major traffic congestion.
Additionally, the City of Lodi has utilized Hazard Elimination and Safety Grants to reduce traffic
congestion at other Kettleman Lane locations. The City will continue to evaluate other locations as the
needs arise.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The City of Lodi and the San Joaquin Council of
Governments have committed Measure K funds to construct this project construction.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: SJC5.16: Adaptive Traffic Signals and Signal Timing
Measure Description: This measure is self-explanatory.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The City of Lodi is currently advertising the Lodi Avenue Signal
Interconnect Project. The project should be complete within 2004. No other locations have been
identified as needing synchronized traffic signals. Additionally, the City has actuated signals at all but one
traffic signal. The last actuated signal at Church and Lockeford Streets does not have funding available.
Once funding is identified and appropriated to the project, it can become actuated within six months.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The City of Lodi did not have enough local funds to
complete the project so it applied for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds for the project. The City
will continue to evaluate locations and evaluate available funding sources for future projects. No
available funding exists for an actuated signal at Church and Lockeford Streets.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: SJC 6.1: Bicycle Racks on Buses
Measure Description: This measure is self-explanatory.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The City of Lodi is in the process of trying to acquire a Park and Ride lot
along Beckman Road. The City will continue to try and implement Park and Ride lots as funding allows.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: This project is utilizing Measure K Park and Ride lot funds
as well as a REMOVE grant from the Air District.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: SJC9.1: Establish Auto Free Zones and Pedestrian Malls
Measure Description: This measure establishes auto -free zones and pedestrian malls where
appropriate.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The feasibility of this measure has been studied and implemented in the
downtown for the weekly Farmers Markets in the summer and for special events on School Street. No
other streets have been identified as feasible for auto -free zones, although the City will continue to
evaluate streets as development occurs.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: Was evaluated as part of the downtown revitalization
effort.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
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Measure Title: SJC9.2: Encouragement of Pedestrian Travel
Measure Description: This measure involves encouraging the use of pedestrian travel as an alternative
to automobile travel. Pedestrian travel is quite feasible for short shopping, business, or school trips.
Promotion of pedestrian travel could be included in air pollution public awareness efforts to remind people
of this basic alternative.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The feasibility of this measure depends on funding availability. The City
annually in the Capital Improvement Plan TDA funds for Bicycle and Pedestrian projects.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The City of Lodi's General Fund covers the engineering
costs for evaluating locations for sidewalk installations. $25,000 of Measure K funds are allocated to
sidewalk installations where none exist.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: SJC9.3: Bicycle/Pedestrian Program
Measure Description: This measure funds high priority projects in countywide plans consistent with
funding availability.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi within City of Lodi limits.
Implementation Schedule: The feasibility of this measure depends on funding availability and the street
rehabilitation schedule. The Bicycle Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes with street rehabilitations.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The City utilizes gas tax funds and Measure K funds for
street rehabilitations and bike lanes. If the gas tax funds and Measure K funds disappear, and no new
funding sources are made available, this measure would be economically infeasible.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: SJC9.4: Close Certain Roads for Use by Non -Motorized Traffic
Measure Description: This measure provides that during special events, weekends, or certain times of
day, some roads be closed to all but non -motorized traffic, when/where applicable.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The feasibility of this measure has been studied and implemented in the
downtown for the Farmers Markets in the summer and for special events on School Street. No other
streets have been identified as feasible for auto free zones.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: Was evaluated as part of the downtown revitalization
effort.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: SJC9.8: Close Streets for Special Events for Use by Bikes and Pedestrians
When/Where Appropriate
Measure Description: This measure is self-explanatory.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The feasibility of this measure has been studied and implemented in the
downtown for the Farmers Markets in the summer and for special events on School Street. No other
streets have been identified as feasible for auto -free zones.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: Was evaluated as part of the downtown revitalization
effort.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: SJC10.2: Bicycle Racks on Buses
Measure Description: This measure is self-explanatory.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The City of Lodi currently has bicycle racks on all Fixed Route buses. It is
not feasible to install these racks on the Dial -A -Ride buses due to the nature of Dial -A -Ride service. The
City will continue to install bicycle racks on Fixed Routes buses as acquired, as long as funding remains
available to do so.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The City utilizes Transportation Development Act funds
and Federal Transit Administration funds to fund Transit operations. Should these funds disappear, and
no new funding sources are made available, this measure would be economically infeasible.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: SJC10.4: Development of Bicycle Travel Facilities
Measure Description: This measure encourages a variety of capital improvements to increase bicycle
use.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi within City of Lodi limits.
Implementation Schedule: The feasibility of this measure depend on funding availability, and the street
rehabilitation schedule. The Bicycle Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes with street rehabilitations.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The City utilizes gas tax funds and Measure K funds for
street rehabilitation and bike lanes. If the gas tax funds and Measure K funds disappear, and no new
funding sources are made available, this measure would be economically infeasible.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: SJC14.3: Land Use/Development Alternatives
Measure Description: This measure includes encouraging land use patterns which support public
transit and other alternative modes of transportation. In general, this measure would also encourage land
use patterns designed to reduce travel distances between related land uses (e.g., residential -commercial)
Shorter trip lengths ultimately relieve traffic congestion and improve air quality.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The implementation of this measure will depend on how quickly the new
Redevelopment Agency in Lodi can help deliver projects. The redevelopment agency is just getting
started, since the City has never had one, and it is difficult to predict when we will see projects. However,
because the Lodi Station is now completed and is in the heart of the city, the City is encouraging
high-density housing and light commercial near the station. The developers, though, will need to be
convinced that building housing near the station is the best for all Lodi residents.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The housing development and light commercial
construction costs will be borne by the real-estate developers. The City of Lodi will use redevelopment
agency funds to pay for staff to encourage land use patterns that will support the Lodi Station.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide annual information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: SJC15.2: Pedestrian and Bicycle Overpasses Where Safety Dictates
Measure Description: This measure provides for ongoing implementation as development occurs.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The feasibility of this measure depends on available funding and working
with Union Pacific Railroad and the Public Utilities Commission.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The City of Lodi has identified Century Boulevard as a
good location for a pedestrian/bicycle overpass. However, the City has only received $39,000 for the
design of the project. The City needs to find $105,000 additional funds for design and $1.2 million for
construction.
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Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: TCM1: Traffic Flow Improvements
Measure Description: The CMAQ program is a major funding source for traffic flow improvements.
Ongoing flow improvements include commuter rail, a number of signalization improvements and various
corridor improvements.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The City of Lodi is currently bidding the Lodi Avenue Signal Interconnect
Project. Project should be completed by the end of 2004. No other locations has been identified as
needing synchronized traffic signals.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The City of Lodi did not have enough local funds to
complete the project so it applied for and received Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality funds for the
project. The City will continue to evaluate locations and evaluate available funding sources for future
projects.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: TCM4: Bicycle Programs
Measure Description: CMAQ and TEA programs are used to fund bicycle projects throughout the
county.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The feasibility of this measure depends on funding availability, and the
street rehabilitation schedule. The Bicycle Master Plan calls for bicycle lanes with street rehabilitations.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The City utilized gas tax funds and Measure K funds for
street rehabilitations and bike lanes. If the gas tax funds and Measure K funds disappear and no new
funding sources are made available, this measure would be economically infeasible.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
Measure Title: TCM5: Alternative Fuels Program
Measure Description: Alternative Fuels Programs are not defined as TCM's, rather they are mobile
source control programs. SJCOG has encouraged the use of alternate fuel in our CMAQ programming
process.
Responsible Agency for Implementation: City of Lodi
Implementation Schedule: The feasibility of this measure has already been studied. The City of Lodi
was required to submit a plan for its heavy-duty buses: Alternative Fuel Path or Zero Emissions Path to
the ARB. The City of Lodi chose the Alternative Fuel Path and is in full compliance. Twenty of the City's
Twenty -Five Transit Vehicles are CNG -fueled. Additionally, the City of Lodi is working with Lodi Unified
School District to acquire CNG buses and build a CNG fueling facility.
Funding Allocated to Measure and Source: The City used CMAQ funds from the Air District and
SJCOG to implement this measure. In order to replace existing CNG buses in the future, or to purchase
expansion CNG buses, sufficient federal funding will need to be available.
Monitoring: The City of Lodi agrees to provide information to the Air Pollution Control District as
requested on this measure to complete the Air District's Annual Report.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
approve the City of Lodi's submittal of Reasonably Available Control Measures for the
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's 2010 Ozone Attainment Plan.
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2004-25 was passed and adopted by the Lodi
City Council in a regular meeting held February 18, 2004, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Beckman, Howard, Land, and Mayor
Hansen
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ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS - Hitchcock
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
LARRY D. HANSEN, Mayor
JOHN BECKMAN
Mayor Pro Tempore
SUSAN HITCHCOCK
EMILY HOWARD
KEITH LAND
CITY OF LODI
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
P.O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209)333-6706
FAX (209) 333-6710
EMAIL pwdept@lodi.gov
http:\\www.lodi.gov
February 12, 2004
Julia Greene, Executive Director
San Joaquin Council of Governments
555 E. Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA 95202
H. DIXON FLYNN
City Manager
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
D. STEVEN SCHWABAUER
Interim City Attorney
RICHARD C. PRIMA, JR.
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Approving Lodi's Submittal of Reasonably Available
Control Measures (RACM) for the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control
District's 2010 Ozone Attainment Plan
Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council agenda of
Wednesday, February 18, 2004. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the
City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street.
This item is on the consent calendar and is usually not discussed unless a
Council Member requests discussion. The public is given an opportunity to address
items on the consent calendar at the appropriate time.
If you wish to write to the City Council, please address your letter to City Council,
City of Lodi, P. O. Box 3006, Lodi, California, 95241-1910. Be sure to allow time for the
mail. Or, you may hand -deliver the letter to City Hall, 221 West Pine Street.
If you wish to address the Council at the Council Meeting, be sure to fill out a speaker's
card (available at the Carnegie Forum immediately prior to the start of the meeting) and
give it to the City Clerk. If you have any questions about communicating with the
Council, please contact Susan Blackston, City Clerk, at (209) 333-6702.
If you have any questions about the item itself, please call Tiffani Fink,
Transportation Manager, at (209) 333-6800, extension 2678.
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Richard C. Prima, Jr.
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Enclosure
cc: City Clerk
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