Project Status Update : Novato Boulevard, 4th & 3rd Streets, Sir Francis Drake Boulevard (3), and Miller Avenue Major roads projects target the most heavily traveled roads in Marin County for repairs, as well as safety and usability improvements for motorists, pedestrians, transit and cyclists. These are roads of countywide significance that often cross jurisdictional boundaries. The prioritization of Major Roads projects is based on the following performance criteria identified in the Measure A 1/2 cent Transportation Sales Tax Expenditure Plan, passed in 2004. Condition of roadway Average daily traffic Transit frequency Bicycle and pedestrian activity School access Accident history TAM s role is to administer the allocation of Measure A funds for major roads projects. The detailed scoping of the project will occur at the local level by the project sponsor/local jurisdiction. Five planning areas were identified for Major Roads Projects and funds are allocated. All Marin County jurisdictions, Department of Public Works staff and the Technical Advisory Committee. MAJOR ROADS FUNDING Major Road Projects total estimated Measure A funding is $60.5 million and State Local Partnership Program (SLPP) Contribution is $6 million. Additional competitive grant funding is available from other sources, such as One Bay Area Grant (OBAG), not shown in the chart below. Opportunities for matching funds Geographic equity Funds Available for Each Planning Area (in millions) Planning Areas Distribution Based on Approximate Measure Allocated Funding Remaining 50% Population and A Funding and SLPP 50% Lane Miles funds Northern Marin 19.9% $13.2 $1.3 $11.9 Central Marin 25.4% $16.9 $4.5 $12.4 Southern Marin 20.0% $13.4 $11.45 $1.95 Ross Valley 21.6% $14.4 $0.8 $13.6 Western Marin 13.1% $8.8 $7.9 $.09 CONTACT: David Chan, Manager of Programming and Legislation, dchan@tam.ca.gov
Northern Marin Planning Area: Novato Boulevard Improvement Project, Novato The Novato Boulevard Improvement Project, sponsored by the City of Novato, is designed to improve the safety and usability of a 2.8-mile section of this busy roadway. The project has been divided into three segments, of which segment 1 (Diablo Avenue to Grant Avenue) is underway, and segments 2 and 3 (from San Marin Drive to Grant Avenue) have been completed. The main components of Segment 1 include: Widening the existing two-lane street to four lanes between Diablo Avenue and Grant Avenue Signal improvements at the intersections of Grant and Novato Boulevard, Seventh and Novato Boulevard and at Diablo and Novato Boulevard Concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements Access improvements at the intersections with Pine Avenue, Cypress Court and Los Alondras Court Upgrades to ADA amenities Continuous class II bike lanes This project is sponsored by the City of Novato and is managed by the City of Novato Department of Public Works. FUNDING Approximately $1.28 million was allocated to complete segments 2 & 3. Approximately $10 million is available to construct segment 1 and $400,000 has been allocated for the environmental document and preliminary engineering. In 2015, the City of Novato hired a consultant team to update the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for Segment 1. Novato anticipates having an updated administrative document available in 2017, followed by a release of the public DEIR. Construction is anticipated to start in the spring of 2018. STATE OF COMPLETION Planning Environmental Design ROW & Permits Construction CONTACT: Russ Thompson, City of Novato Public Works Director, rthomposon@novato.org
Central Marin Planning Area: 4th & 3rd Streets Rehabilitation Projects, San Rafael The 4th Street Rehabilitation Project The 4th Street Rehabilitation project, sponsored by the City of San Rafael, was the top prioritized project in the Central Marin Planning Area and the first of the Major Roads projects under the sales tax program to be completed. The project included street rehabilitation, sidewalk, drainage and bus stop improvements, ADA compliance as well as streetscape, planting and lighting improvements. The 4th Street Project was completed in 2010. The 3rd Street Rehabilitation Project The 3rd Street Rehabilitation project is the second prioritized project in the Central Marin planning area. The project spans from 2nd Street to Grand Avenue and is intended to provide a variety of roadway, bikeway, sidewalk and pathway improvements. COST & FUNDING Approximately $4.1 million was allocated and expended for the 4th Street project. Approximately $11.4 million of Measure A funding is available for the 3rd Street Project and $300,000 has been allocated to initiate project planning and scoping. The initial phase will identify and evaluate potential projects, conduct outreach meetings with stakeholders to define project scope. Once a project scope is defined, expected in late 2017, funding will be requested for the preparation of preliminary engineering plans, permitting and environmental clearance, final engineering plans and construction. The 4th and 3rd Street Rehabilitation Projects are sponsored by the City of San Rafael. STATE OF COMPLETION 3RD STREET Planning Environmental Design ROW & Permits Construction CONTACT: Kevin McGowan, City of San Rafael Public Works Director, Kevin.McGowan@cityofsanrafael.org
Central Marin Planning Area: Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Rehabilitation Project Between US 101 and Ross Town Limits Sir Francis Drake Rehabilitation project, sponsored by the County of Marin, is the top priority Major Roads Project for the Ross Valley Planning Area. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard is one of the busiest roads in Marin County. The objectives of this project are to repair the roadway and improve traffic flow, bus operations and pedestrian and bicycle safety on the 2.5-mile section of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard between Highway 101 and the Ross town limits. The project is sponsored by the County of Marin and managed by the Marin County Department of Public Works. COST & FUNDING Approximately $13.2 million of Measure A funding is available for the Sir Francis Drake Rehabilitation project. $1.35 million has been allocated to conduct preliminary engineering, alternatives analysis and environmental review. A series of workshops has been conducted by the County of Marin to provide project information and solicit ideas from the public. Input from the workshop and other public outreach will guide the preparation of design alternatives. The County is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) which is expected to be released for review and public comment in Summer 2017. Construction is expected to occur over two spring/summer periods targeted for approximately May-October 2018 and 2019. STATE OF COMPLETION Planning Environmental Design ROW & Permits Construction CONTACT: Dan Dawson, Principal Transportation Planner, sfdrakeimprovements@marincounty.org
Southern Marin Planning Area: Miller Avenue, Mill Valley The Miller Avenue Streetscape Project, sponsored by the City of Mill Valley, is designed to make Miller Avenue safer, more efficient and enjoyable for all who use this busy roadway, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, transit users, visitors and more. The main components of the project include: A continuous bike lane from Sunnyside to Almonte Sidewalk repair and widening in some sections Improvements to bus shelters Improvements to the drainage and pavement of the roadway PARTNERS The project is managed by the City of Mill Valley. COST AND FUNDING $10.25 million has been allocated from Measure A 1/2 cent transportation sales tax.. In October 2014, following completion of 30% design plans, the Mill Valley City Council confirmed project funding and approved an implementation plan for the Project. In November 2015, the City Council reviewed the 60% design plans, approved the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, and approved working toward the 90% design plans. In March 2016, the Mill Valley City Council approved final design. A construction contract was awarded in May 2016 and construction began in June 2016. Construction is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2017. STATE OF COMPLETION MILLER AVENUE Planning Environmental Design ROW & Permits Construction CONTACT: Andrew Poster, City of Mill Valley Public Works Director, aposter@cityofmillvalley.org
Western Marin Planning Area; Sir Francis Drake Boulevard: Samuel P. Taylor to the Platform Bridge: and from Samuel P. Taylor Park to the Fairfax Town Limit Sir Francis Drake Blvd Wild Iris Drive Lagunitas Rd COST AND FUNDING Sir Francis Drake Boulevard from Samuel P. Taylor to the Platform Bridge Project, sponsored by the County of Marin, was the top priority project for the Western Marin Planning Area. The project rehabilitated and re-paved a 5.2-mile-long section of Sir Francis Drake west of the Town of Lagunitas through Samuel P. Taylor to the Platform Bridge. The project was completed in January 2014. The second priority project for the Western Marin Planning area is Sir Francis Drake from Samuel P. Taylor Park to the Fairfax Town Limit. Due to limited funding, the second priority project will concentrate on improvements to a 1.35-mile section of roadway from Lagunitas Road to Wild Iris Drive in the town of Lagunitas. The roadway will be resurfaced and the project will include improvements to bus stops as well as pedestrian and bicycle conditions. The first prioritized project used approximately $7.9 million of the $8.8 million available for the West Marin Planning Area, leaving approximately $937,000 available for the second prioritized project. In October, TAM allocated $100,000 to the County of Marin to develop the preliminary engineering and design. The County estimates that Categorical Exemption will be signed in February and design will be completed in May 2017. Construction is expected to begin as soon as June 2017. Prior to construction, the County will request a supplemental allocation of the Measure A remaining funds for the construction phase. PARTNERS The project is sponsored by the County of Marin and managed by the Marin County Department of Public Works. STATE OF COMPLETION SIR FRANCIS DRAKE WEST MARIN PRIORITY 2 Planning Environmental Design ROW & Permits Construction CONTACT: Ernest Klock, County of Marin, eklock@marincounty.org