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Caltrans State Programs. Wendy Johnsen Caltrans, Division of Mass Transportation Wendy_N_Johnsen@dot.ca.gov 916-651-8239 March 19, 2009. Updates. Prop 1B PTMISEA updates TDA Audit requirement Annual report to the CTC, legislature, and website. AB 1072 Researching various issues
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Caltrans State Programs Wendy Johnsen Caltrans, Division of Mass Transportation Wendy_N_Johnsen@dot.ca.gov 916-651-8239 March 19, 2009
Updates • Prop 1B PTMISEA updates • TDA Audit requirement • Annual report to the CTC, legislature, and website. • AB 1072 • Researching various issues • Survey results from November
PTMISEA • Funds are currently frozen • FY 8/9 Cycle 1 survey • Continuing to accept FY 8/9 Cycle 2 requests until April 15, 2009
TDA Audit Requirement • PTMISEA audits need to be included in annual TDA audits.
PTMISEA FY 2007/08 CTC Annual Report • Gov Code 8879.55 (g) requires the Division of Mass Transportation to report annually to the CTC
AB 1072 • AB 1072, Sponsored by Assembly Member Eng, will continue the program throughout the life of the bond and apply the current formula.
Research Areas • Several research projects underway • Caltrans is working with our districts and local agencies to identify key issues transit providers are facing • Our goal is to identify all challenges and help find or create a solution • The main areas are Operations, Design, Funding, and Research • Let us know if you have new suggestions
Survey Results • DMT invited the participants of the fall joint CalACT/CTA conference to take part in a survey on Barriers to Implementing transit projects on the State Highway System. • Participation was very good and we appreciate your insight • A summary of the results can be found on our website, under “Items of Interest” http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/MassTrans/
Results • 42 agencies responded to the survey and approximately 90 people attended the evening session at the conference. • Most answers related to funding • Several answers asked for improved communication and information sharing • A few raised specific issues
DMT activities • Training and workshops • Example “Bus Rapid Transit - Policy & System Operation Basics” held via webinar • BRT Technical Advisory Committee • Next meeting April 2, 2009
DMT activities • Problem Statements Integrate BRT into the California Transportation Plan Bus on Shoulder operations guidance State and Clarify the Purpose and Need for Project Initiation Document (PID) and Project Study Report (PSR)
Thank you! Any questions or feedback please contact Wendy_N_Johnsen@dot.ca.gov (916) 651-8239