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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 4.B 10/03/20054.B CITY OF PET. October 3, 2005 POST OFFICE BO__ _ PETALUMA, CA 94953-0061 David Glass Originally, a southbound auxiliary lane between East Washington and route 116E, Alavor was considered to be a good project to advance from the larger Narrows project, Petahana, Cl 94952 September 30, 2005 Keith Canevaro programmed with IIP and RIP funds as part of the 2000 STIP. Unfortunately, the Mike Harris aux lane project faced several hurdles that ultimately rendered it less effective Mike Mealy than originally anticipated. While analyzing the operational viability of the aux Karen Nan lane, it became apparent that improvements to the interchange would provide Mike O'Brien greater benefit. At that point, Caltrans reviewed the options with the City and Pamela Torliatt Mr. Bljan Sartlpl Councihnembers interchange improvement project. The City Council agreed to support this Fax (707) 778-4397 District Director Caltrans District Four Risk manage» rent Post Office Box 23660 I English sweet Petaluma, Cl 94957 Oakland, California 94623 Subject: Highway 101 —East Washington Interchange Dear Mr. Sartipi: The East Washington Interchange is part of the larger Marin/Sonoma Narrows project on Highway 101. The interchange ramps are sub -standard, cause congestion on the mainline and are a safety concern. In 2004, it was determined that the East Washington interchange improvements should be pulled out from the larger Narrows project and accelerated as a stand-alone project. Since that time, Caltrans, the City of Petaluma and SCTA have been working to fully fund the project, and proceed with construction in 2006. The project will bring the on and off ramps up to standard, widen them to accommodate future HOV ramps and provide safe and controlled exit and entry to Hwy 101. Originally, a southbound auxiliary lane between East Washington and route 116E, csq Manager's � I I E gt sh Street e was considered to be a good project to advance from the larger Narrows project, Petahana, Cl 94952 in order to relieve congestion and improve safety. This aux lane project was Phone (707) 778-4345- programmed with IIP and RIP funds as part of the 2000 STIP. Unfortunately, the Fat (707) 778-4419 aux lane project faced several hurdles that ultimately rendered it less effective e-Alat ci4,mgr(a2ci.pelahuna. ca. uss than originally anticipated. While analyzing the operational viability of the aux lane, it became apparent that improvements to the interchange would provide Anneal services greater benefit. At that point, Caltrans reviewed the options with the City and 840 Hopper street Ext. SCTA, and encouraged both to support replacing the aux lane project with the Petaluma, 4953 Phone (707) 778-4396 interchange improvement project. The City Council agreed to support this Fax (707) 778-4397 alternative on July 12, 2004. Caltrans further provided assurances that the funds would be transferred over to the interchange improvement project. Risk manage» rent I English sweet Petaluma, Cl 94957 The Narrows project will have to be done in phases given its size and cost. B P j P gi Y Phone (707) 778-1118 pulling out elements such as the interchange improvements and moving forward rat (707) 778-8213 with them, , the State is prudently doing what it can to reduce future costs icabdr@aol.cmn or reslvugl@a ci.petalrmra.ca as Mr. Bijan Sartipi September 30, 2005 Page 2 Subject: Highway 101 —East Washington Interchange associated with the project. The SCTA and the City of Petaluma support transferring the IIP and RIP funds programmed for the aux lane, to the interchange improvement project in the 2006 STIP. If the funds are not transferred, the interchange improvements will be delayed, costs will increase and the local funds will be lost to other non -highway projects. The City of Petaluma strongly supports the transfer of the aux lane funds to the interchange improvement project. Sincerely, Michael A. Bierman City Manager