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Home My WebLink AboutPW Measure A Transportation Sales Tax Renewal PPTTransportation Authority of Marin Renew Existing ½-cent Transportation Sales Tax Request for Approval of the Final Sales Tax Renewal Expenditure Plan City of San Rafael June 18, 2018 Request Council to Approve the Plan •TAM requests Council approval of TAM’s Final Transportation Sales Tax Renewal Expenditure Plan. Approval Requirements •State statutory requirements per PUC Code Section 180206: •Two-Thirds majority approval by the TAM Board (Unanimous approval received 4/26/18) •50+% of the cities or towns representing 50+% of the incorporated population •A majority vote of the Board of Supervisors. Note: TAM staff are seeking unanimous approval from all 12 jurisdictions Process to Date •May 2017 TAM Board considers initial input from Local Jurisdictions& Polling; establishes 24–member Expenditure Plan Advisory Committee •June –November 2017 Expenditure Plan Advisory Committee Process-consideration of needs, assessment of renewal or increase of the tax •December 2017 EPAC presents and TAM Board unanimously accepts Draft Expenditure Plan – renew tax/ change how money being spent. Authorizes proceeding to next step of briefing local councils and conducting follow-up poll •February 2018 TAM receives poll results –73.2% approval of tax renewal under Draft Expenditure Plan; TAM authorizes seeking input from all Local Jurisdictions •March -April 2018 TAM staff brief 11 Local Jurisdiction Councils and County BOS on EPAC’s Draft Expenditure Plan-councils provide input on components •April 26, 2018 –TAM Board Approves Final Expenditure Plan –making changes from input . Directs staff to seek approval by 11 cities and towns and the County of Marin •End April through mid-July-TAM staff seeks approval of Final Expenditure Plan from all 11 cities/towns and the BOS Input from City & Town Councils, the BOS, Public and Partners •Support of renewal of current tax, rather than an increase •Recognition of benefit dedicated local sales tax provides •Acknowledgement of limited funding; needs exceed funds •Support for Crossing Guard program and Safe Routes to Schools •Support for Yellow School Bus program and expansion to reduce congestion •TAM should use GHG reduction as goal in all decisions •Interest in oversight and accountability •Acknowledgement of rapidly changing technology •Understanding of what SB1 does, what RM3 does, and need for Local Sales Tax to continue to fund what these other sources do not fund •Conversation about electric vehicle funding •Ongoing backlog in local streets and roads funds Response to Input •Independent Citizen’s Oversight Committee retained: •The COC reports directly to the public and is charged with reviewing all of TAM’s expenditures. The committee is responsible for the following tasks: •The committee holds public hearings and issues reports, on at least an annual basis, to inform Marin County residents how funds are being spent. The hearings are open to the public and held in compliance with the Brown Act, California’s open meeting law. Information announcing the hearings is well- publicized and posted in advance. •The committee has full access to TAM’s independent auditor whose work they oversee. The committee has the authority to request and review specific information and to comment on the auditor’s reports. •The committee publishes an annual report. Copies of these documents are made widely available to the public at large. Response to Input •San Rafael receives ~$625,000 under the existing measure. Funding will be expanded to over $1 million annually under the renewed measure •LSR funds will be eligible for a variety of needs as determined by the local jurisdiction, including •flood management w/r/t infrastructure, •congestion relief in local road corridors, including 7 •Alternative Fuel Infrastructure, including electric vehicles •Fleet vehicles •Bicycle and pedestrian facilities, per City approved Complete Streets policy Response to Input •Expand existing program of Crossing Guards for a total of 7.0% dedicated to Crossing Guards, up from original 4.2% , enabling funding of up to 96 guard sites •TAM Board review of Expenditure Plan every six years to consider amendments/ strict amendment process. Will allow consideration of rapidly changing technology regarding transportation. •Add flexibility regarding eligibility, specifically eligibility for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Infrastructure including electric vehicles •Add flexibility in LSR funds-at local discretion-for congestion relief, infrastructure-related flood management/ sea-level rise strategies, and alt fuel fleet vehicles Response to Input Change Goal : GOAL: Reduce congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,maintain and improve local transportation infrastructure, and provide high quality transportation options for people of all ages who live, work, and travel in Marin County. Key Policy Elements in the Sales Tax Renewal Expenditure Plan •Fulfill existing commitments to Major Roads and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge approaches via Reserve fund Major Roads •Novato Boulevard -$11.58m •Third Street -$12.52m •East Blithedale -$1.89m •Sir Francis Drake Boulevard -$11.87m •West Marin carryover -$74k •Richmond-San Rafael Bridge -$3.8 m •$2.35 Annual Reserve –consistent with current amount reserved for financing TAM response to Alternative Fuel needs, including EV’ s Plans To Do More •In April 2018, the TAM Board approved an Increase of TAM Measure B $10 Vehicle Registration Fee funding for Alternative Fuel -EV Adoption Program in Marin. Total over $1.1 mil over next three years •Continue and expand TAM’s coordination with local stakeholders and partners to develop updated Plan for TAM Board to consider Committed to: •TAM Alternative Fuel Ad Hoc to guide work •Fold efforts into Marin County –Draw-down subcommittee on Clean Transportation •Continue and Expand EV Charging Rebate Program •Continue and Expand EV Fleet Rebate Program •Education and Outreach Response to Input -School Transportation Marin Transit will continue100% funding of direct service to Marin’s High Schools •13 public schools •All public high schools in Marin •2,500+ daily youth trips Marin Transit will continue the youth pass program •2000+ annual passes • Response to Input -School Transportation Marin Transit and TAM support for Yellow School Bus service •Top priority in 10-year Short Range Transit Plan adopted Spring 2018 •Marin Transit will be developing a mechanism to normalize funding amongst our school districts, cities, and towns, over the next year •Marin Transit and TAM will continue to seek new revenues for Yellow School Bus service. •Target congestion relief Response to Local Input –School Transportation On June 28th, 2018, the TAM Board will consider approval of ~ $1.1 million in sales tax interest reserve funding to support Yellow School Bus funding The TAM Board is likely to make the funds contingent on the sales tax renewal passing Final Sales Tax Renewal Expenditure Plan 55% 7.0% 26.5% 11.5% Local Bus Transit Highways and Interchanges Local Streets and Roads School Safety and Access All details of Expenditures are in the Final Plan Timeline & What Happens NextNext Dec. 11 --Present EPAC findings to TAM board --Approval to circulate plan to stakeholders for comment Dec.–Apr. --Conduct Poling -Meet with All Cities and Towns to Receive Input --Draft Expenditure Plan --Continue public education Apr. 26 --TAM vote on Expenditure Plan with adjustments from outreach incorporated June–July --Votes of all 11 cities and Board of Supervisors --Education campaign continues End of July --Final approval for ballot by TAM, --Board of Supes places measure on the ballot Aug. 10 --Expenditure plan and ballot argument (75 words) deadline for submission to registrar for November ‘18 ballot Seeking Unanimous Approval Questions and Answers The following slides are public information, but will only be shown to answer specific questions if need be Category 1-Reduce Congestion on Highway 101/ Improve Interchanges Previous Plan-7.5% •Fully Fund and ensure the completion of the Highway 101 Carpool Lane Gap Closure project through San Rafael New Plan-7.0% •1.5% Provide local matching funds to accelerate completion of the MSN carpool lane and MUP •2.0% Provide local matching funds to accelerate completion of the Highway 101/ I-580 Direct Connector •3% Improve Highway 101 local interchanges and freeway access routes •0.5% Implement commute alternatives and trip reduction Category 2-Maintain, Improve, and Manage Local Transportation Infrastructure Previous Plan-26.5 % •13.25% for Major Roads and related infrastructure •13.25% for Local Roads for all modes/ Complete Streets (direct to Local Jurisdictions and the County) New Plan-26.5% •22% for Local Roads for all modes/ Complete Streets •3% Safe Pathways to Schools (moved over from the Safe Routes category) •1% Develop projects to address sea-level rise and resiliency including alternative fuel facilities •0.5% support operational improvements through innovative technology Category 3-Reduce School -Related Congestion & Provide Safer Access to Schools Previous Plan-11.0% •3.3 % Education and Encouragement •4.2 % Crossing Guards •3.5% Safe Pathways New Plan-11.5% •3.5% Education and Encouragement •7.0% Crossing Guards •4.0% Safe Pathways •3.0% of this is moved into Category 2, Local Transportation Infrastructure, for major safe pathway projects, •1.0% is in here in Category 3 Safe Access, for small safety related improvements Category 4-Maintain and Expand Local Transit Services in Marin County Previous Plan –55% •37% Maintain and Expand Local Bus Transit Service •3% Maintain and Expand the Rural Bus Transit System •9% Maintain and Expand Services for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities •6% Invest in Bus Transit Facilities New Plan-55% •33% Maintain and Improve existing levels of Transit Service •3% Maintain and Expand Rural and Recreational Services •9.5% Maintain and Expand Services for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities •5% Provide Transit Services to Schools to Reduce Local Congestion •4% Invest in Bus Transit Facilities •0.5% Expand Access to Ferries and Regional Transit managed by Golden Gate Q4. Features of the Measure I November 2018 (n=794) Note: The above rating questions have been abbreviated for charting purposes, and responses were recoded to calculate mean sc ores: “Much More Likely” = +2, “Somewhat More Likely” = +1, “No Effect” = 0, “Somewhat Less Likely” = -1, and “Much Less Likely” = -2. Somewhat More Likely Somewhat Less Likely Much Less Likely -2 -1 0 1 2 E. Provide local transit, including options for seniors and persons with disabilities N. Protect local roads and highways from flooding and sea level rise C. Improve interchanges and access on and off of Highway 101 P. Provide options to get to and from work to relieve traffic congestion G. Provide matching funds to build a direct connector from Highway 101 to I-580 and the San Rafael-Richmond Bridge F. Relieve congestion by improving intersections and better timing of signals B. Fix potholes and maintain local roads A. Relieve traffic congestion on Highway 101 and local roads 0.80 1.09 1.08 1.02 1.07 1.24 0.89 0.90 0.97 1.00 1.03 1.13 1.22 1.26 Much More Likely 2018 2017 Tier 2Tier 180.2% 67.3% Q4. Features of the Measure II November 2018 (n=794) Note: The above rating questions have been abbreviated for charting purposes, and responses were recoded to calculate mean sc ores: “Much More Likely” = +2, “Somewhat More Likely” = +1, “No Effect” = 0, “Somewhat Less Likely” = -1, and “Much Less Likely” = -2. Somewhat More Likely Somewhat Less Likely Much Less Likely -2 -1 0 1 2 I. Fill in critical gaps in bike paths O. Increase incentives to use electric vehicles including providing electric vehicle charging facilities M. Maintain and expand school crossing guards and the Safe Routes to Schools and Pathways programs H. Fill in critical gaps in pedestrian pathways L. Provide matching funds to complete highway carpool lanes and multi-use pathway improvements through the Marin Sonoma… J. Provide more local bus service to relieve traffic congestion K. Support door-to-door transit services for seniors and people with disabilities such as Whistlestop Wheels D. Expand safe routes to schools, including school bus service, relieving local congestion 0.36 0.54 0.58 0.85 0.74 0.85 0.33 0.39 0.54 0.58 0.73 0.79 0.80 0.81 Much More Likely Tier 5Tier 3Tier 465.9% 47.9% 2018 2017 Public Support 0%20%40%60%80%100% Initial Test Final Test 47.5% 39.7% 30.4% 33.5% 6.9% 7.3% 12.3% 14.3% 2.9% 5.2% Definitely Yes Probably Yes Probably No Definitely No DK/NA 73.2% In order to: •relieve traffic congestion on Highway101 and local roads; •fix potholes and maintain local roads; •improve interchanges and access on and off of Highway101; •expand safe routes to schools, including school bus service, relieving local congestion; and, •provide local transit, including options for seniors and persons with disabilities; shall Marin County extend the existing half-cent, voter approved sales tax without increasing the current rate, providing $25 million dollars annually for 30 years, with citizens’ oversight, that the State cannot take away? 77.9% 2017 3/4¢ Data Final Nov 18 Total Yes 61.5% Total No 32.1% 55% to Transit –Rural, Local, School, Seniors and Persons with Disabilities 55% 7.0% 26.5% 11.5% Local Bus Transit -Funding percentages for fixed route transit and facilities are reduced -alternative funding options and cost efficiencies will be pursued -Readjust percentages to provide dedicated funding for school services including yellow school bus. -Increase funding for transit for seniors, persons with disabilities and low income residents -Expand access to regional transit and ferries Continue and Enhance Local Transit •Local Fixed Route service •Service for those with special needs-Seniors, those with disabilities, and low-income residents •Rural and Recreational transit service •School transportation •A clean fleet •Bus transit facilities •Access to regional transit including ferries Marin Transit Improvements Countywide •Doubled service levels since 2004 •3.3 million passenger trips per year •New programs for seniors and disabled persons •Expanded school transportation •Expanded service to West Marin 28 Advertising and Other… Fare Revenue 13% Measure A Sales Tax Revenue 41% Measure B Vehicle License Fee 3% Other Agency Reimbursement s… Property Tax 13% State Transit Assistance (STA) 4% Transit Development Act (TDA) 14% Federal 4% FY 2017/18 Budget Operation Revenue $32,874,780 Fixed Route Service in San Rafael •All 9 local Marin Transit routes serve San Rafael •4 of 6 community shuttle routes serve San Rafael including Santa Venetia and Terra Linda •Connecting service every 15 minutes from Downtown San Rafael to San Anselmo, Northgate/Civic Center, and Canal; via Bettini Transit Center •5,000 daily passenger trips 29 Student Transportation Service in San Rafael •Route 139, 145: Terra Linda High School •Routes 23, 23x, 29, 35, 36: San Rafael High School Youth Pass •996 annual passes distributed to Davidson, Madrone, San Rafael HS, TLHS, & Venetia Valley •All were distributed free to income qualified students 30 Senior and Disabled Transportation in San Rafael •Over 900 residents in San Rafael registered as Marin Access customers •68,000+ passenger trips on paratransit •10,000+ passenger trips on Catch A Ride (taxi subsidy program) 31 Key Policy Elements in the Sales Tax Renewal Expenditure Plan •What is not funded in this plan •Extend or operate SMART •Support of parks/open space •Fund the planning, construction or renovation of housing Key Policy Elements in the Sales Tax Renewal Expenditure Plan •Fulfill existing commitments to Major Roads and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge approaches via Reserve fund Major Roads •Novato Boulevard -$11.58m •Third Street -$12.52m •East Blithedale -$1.89m •Sir Francis Drake Boulevard -$11.87m •West Marin carryover -$74k •Richmond-San Rafael Bridge -$3.8 m •$2.35 Annual Reserve –consistent with current amount reserved for financing The Plan retains TAM’s commitment to alternative modes, sustainability and further reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction •More than 75% of the Measure is dedicated to Alternative Modes _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ •55% Transit •14% Safe Routes to Schools: Education, Infrastructure and Crossing Guards •22% to Local Streets and Roads –of which 30% over last 12 years has been dedicated-at local discretion- to complete streets policy features-sidewalks, bike paths and bus facilities •Plus new categories for sea level rise protection, innovation and trip reduction/ commute alternatives Marin Climate and Energy Partnership GHG Inventories -17% -19% Adopted Fiscal Year 2017-18 Alt. Fuels Program 6 activities and a budget of $240,000 $10 Vehicle Registration Fee TO BE EXPANDED •$20,000 -Public Agency EV Fleet Incentive –Increase outreach to Fleet managers •$55,000 -EV Public Charging Infrastructure –Focus on agency employee parking and public schools •$35,000 -SMART Station EV Charging Infrastructure •$75,000 -Electric Bus Pilot Program •$35,000 -EV Outreach and Education –Ride & Drive events, Media Campaign, etc. •$20,000 -EV Consultant Support to conduct survey of needs, Identify future trends funding opportunities Complete Streets Current Marin Transportation Sales Tax, 2004 Measure A –Requirement for Local Streets and Roads funds: •Projects must consider the needs of all roadway users •Where feasible, locally defined transit stops, & bicycle and pedestrian projects will be implemented at the time a roadway is improved. •From FY 2006/07 to FY 2017/18, total of 12 years, our collective 12 local jurisdictions receiving these funds expended 30.9 percent for transit, bike, and ped elements 39 Segment 1: Corte Madera Creek Project Segment 2: Calpark Hill Project Segment 3: Central San Rafael Project Segment 4: Puerto Suello Hill Project RIP CMAQ TCRP Total $3,470,000 $6,227,000 $823,000 $10,520,000 RIP TCRP SHOPP STIP CMAQ City of San Rafael Total $28,424,989 $10,125,000 $12,450,000 $2,172,200 $1,127,000 $575,700 $54,874,889 IIP RIP TCRP Total $7,885,000 $524,000 $688,000 $9,097,000 STIP CMAQ RIP City of San Rafael TFCA RBPP Swap TE (Meas. A Swap) STP (Meas. A Swap) Measure A Measure A Interest ARRA State TE Total $10, 346,000 $20,173,000 $2,065,000 $1,050,000 $520,000 $880,000 $2,432,000 $3,480,000 $10,559,000 $225,000 160,000 2,200,000 $54,090,000 7.5% Carpool Lane Gap Closure -Complete Completed 1998 Completed 2000 Completed 2004 Completed 2010 SB1 –Annual Distribution •Formula: •37%-$1.9 Billion for State Highway System •30%-$1.5 Billion for Local Streets and Roads •13%-$750 Million for Transit and Rail •Competitive: •$300 Million for Trade Corridor Enhancement •$250 Million for Solutions for Congested Corridors •$200 Million for Local Partnership Program •$100 Million for Active Transportation •$25 Million for Local Planning Grants Senate Bill 1 •~ $ 8 million to Marin County jurisdictions for road maintenance (~ double the current amount received from the state) Regional Measure 3 •Regional Measure 3 passed on the June 5th, 2018 ballot. RM3 will increase tolls on the Seven State owned toll bridges in the Bay Area ( not the Golden Gate Bridge) •$1 increase in 2019, additional $1 in 2022, additional $1 in 2025 •Achieved the required > 50% approval •Projects funded by the toll revenue show a nexus –a benefit – to the toll bridge users who pay the fee. Regional Measure 3 –Marin County funds several large critical capital projects that would otherwise not easily be funded •The Downtown San Rafael Transit Center Relocation-$30m •NB Highway 101 to EB I-580 Direct Connector –$135m ($210m for overall Richmond-San Rafael approaches) •Marin-Sonoma Narrows -$120m •State Route 37 Improvements –$100m 44 Regional Measure 3 –Marin County -additional revenue that will benefit Marin •San Francisco Bay Trail Improvements / Safe Routes to Transit -$150 million •SMART Extension -$40 million •North Bay Transit Access Improvements –$100 million 45 Safe Routes to School –Green Trips 46 •Current plan is nearly 15 years old-categories not included are needed now •Adjust expenditure plan to respond to current / future needs •Create an ongoing, reliable stream of revenue before it is an emergency; enable long-term reliability •Public opinion supports renewal •Review plan every 6 years to respond to rapidly changing landscape Moving Forward with No Tax Increase •Maintain and expand successful projects and programs, including the Safe Routes to Schools, local road maintenance and local transit •Provide school-related transit and yellow bus programs •Prevent cuts in the current Crossing Guard program –New Plan Funds ~ 96 Guards instead of 58 •Provide a local funding source for key operational improvement projects including the Marin-Sonoma Narrows and the Northbound US-101 to Eastbound I-580 Direct Connector •Leverage other regional, state and federal funding •Provide seed funding for projects related to sea-level rise, innovative technologies and for support of mobility concepts for first/last mile transit solutions and peak hour trip reduction Moving Forward with No Tax Increase Residential/ Multi Family -Local Jurisdictions -Utility Providers -Air Districts -CCA’s Commercial/Business -Local Jurisdictions -Utility Providers -Air Districts -CCA’s Public Infrastructure -Local Jurisdictions -Air Districts -CMAs-including TAM -CCAs -Utility Providers Transit and Public Fleets -Transit Operators -Local Jurisdictions -Air Districts -CMAs-including TAM Vehicle Choice -Auto Makers -State DOTs -Public Preference Current Governance in the EV Space Current Rebate/Fund Scenario Charging Programs •CEC - –$2M -Electric Vehicle Charging Station Financing Program (CalCAP)-Small Business –Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program – Residential/Municipal Financing ($500M to date) •CARB – –$800M VW Settlement •PGE&E – –EV Charge –EV Rate Programs •BAAQMD – –Charge! Program •TAM – –Public charger program •MCE – –Charger Program •Others (US EPA, US DOE) Vehicle Programs •State rebate CVRP - –$5000 rebate for car buyers •Federal Tax Credit - –$7500 car rebate for buyers •PGE&E – –$500 rebate for car buyers •BAAQMD – –$2500 Zero Emissions Vehicle Grants (fleet) •TAM – –$3500 Public Fleet Rebate •CARB - –$110,000 Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher (HVIP) •Others (Employee Corporate Incentives) Residential/ Multi Family -BAAQMD Charge! Rebate -PGE EV Charge Rebate -PG&E Rate discounts -MCE Charger Rebate -Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing Commercial/Business -BAAQMD Charge! Rebate -PGE EV Charge Rebate -MCE Charger Rebate -CalCAP Financing -Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing Public Infrastructure -PGE EV Charge Rebate -TAM Public Charger Rebate -MCE Charger Rebate -BAAQMD Charge! Rebate -CARB VW Settlement Program Transit and Public Fleets -BAAQMD ZEV Rebate -TAM Public Fleet Rebate -TAM Electric Bus Rebate Vehicle Choice -CVRP Rebates -Federal Tax Credit -BAAQMD ZEV Rebate -PG&E Rebate Funding Streams