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Bay Area Regional Express Lane Network. Public Infrastructure Advisory Commission December 16, 2010. Backbone Concept. B A Y A R E A R E G I O N AL E X P R E S S L A N E N E T W O R K. 2. 460 directional miles Emphasizes operational benefits, cost feasibility
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Bay Area Regional Express Lane Network Public Infrastructure Advisory Commission December 16, 2010
Backbone Concept B A Y A R E A R E G I O N AL E X P R E S S L A N E N E T W O R K 2 • 460 directional miles • Emphasizes operational benefits, cost feasibility • Provides strong north-south connectivity 2
B A Y A R E A R E G I O N AL E X P R E S S L A N E N E T W O R K Options Under Existing Law • Until December 31, 2011, CTC can grant authority to MTC for 2 express lane “facilities” (including conversions) in Northern California AB 1467 (Torrico, 2006) as amended by AB 798 (Nava, 2009) • California Transportation Financing Authority can give MTC authority to bond finance express lanes and implement them AB 798 (Nava, 2009) • CTC can authorize MTC P3 SB 4 (Codgill, 2009) • Already authorized express lanes could become part of the network through negotiated agreements among willing partners M E T R O P O L I T A N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N
B A Y A R E A R E G I O N AL E X P R E S S L A N E N E T W O R K Current Approach Through Summer 2011 • Seek authorization from the CTC under AB 1467 for the Backbone. • Review project delivery and financing options including design/build, P3 and public financing options. • Continue to work with Caltrans to enable “realistic delivery” design approach.
Initial Express Lanes Projects B A Y A R E A R E G I O N AL E X P R E S S L A N E N E T W O R K 5 M E T R O P O L I T A N T R A N S P O R T A T I O N C O M M I S S I O N 5
B A Y A R E A R E G I O N AL E X P R E S S L A N E N E T W O R K I-680 Express Lane • Opened September 20 • AM peak period toll has ranged from $1.00 to a high of $2.50 • Some back-up north of initial entry point; decreasing daily 6
B A Y A R E A R E G I O N AL E X P R E S S L A N E N E T W O R K Timeline