PAG Management Committee Meeting

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1 PAG Management Committee Meeting 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Pima Association of Governments 1 East Broadway, Suite 401 Santa Rita Conference Room AGENDA* 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Consent Agenda Staff is available to report on any of these items upon request. a. Approval of the Jan. 8, 2014, Meeting Minutes Action: Approval of Minutes. b. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Subcommittee Report including information on Amendment #8 to FY TIP Action: Management Committee will be asked to recommend Regional Council approval of Amendment #8, items A-E, to the FY TIP. c. Diesel Emissions Reductions Act Sub-grant Approval Action: Management Committee will be asked to recommend that Regional Council authorize the PAG Executive Director to enter into sub-grant agreements with three school districts; Amphitheater Unified School District, Chandler Unified School District and Marana Unified School District. These sub-grant agreements will allow PAG to administer awards received under the Diesel Emission Reductions Act (DERA) grant received in January d. Transportation Planning Committee (TPC) Report This is an information item. e. Regional Transportation Studies This is an information item. 3. Mega-region Initiative discussions at the 2nd Bi-national Economic Forum On April 10 and 11, the City of Nogales, Sonora will host the 2nd Bi-national Economic Forum for municipal leaders and other stakeholders from Arizona and Sonora. Pima Association of Governments 1 East Broadway, Suite 401, Tucson, AZ (520) [tel] (520) [fax] [web]

2 At this Forum, attendees will discuss ways in which these two states can collaborate on economic, cultural, social, and security efforts as part of a Bi-national Mega Region, which is based on the Cali Baja Bi-national Mega Region concept. A symbolic, collaborative agreement for the Bi-National Mega Region is being drafted by City of Nogales staff members. At the Forum, it is anticipated that the elected leaders of MAG, CAG, SCMPO, PAG, and the Sonoran Mayors Association will be asked to sign this non-binding agreement. This is an information item. 4. Budget/Overall Work Program (OWP) for FY Each year, the Regional Council adopts a budget and overall work program known as the OWP. The OWP identifies funding for PAG activities from federal, state and local sources. A draft of PAG s FY Overall Work Program will be available soon. After review, a final draft will be presented for approval in April or May. This is an information item for review and possible direction from Management Committee. 5. Series 2014 RTA Bonds The FY 14 RTA Budget included the issuance of revenue bonds to allow the continued implementation of the RTA Plan in the construction periods identified on the RTA Plan. The Management Committee will review the staff recommended size and timing of this bond issue. Action: Management Committee will be asked to recommend pursuit of bond issuance to the RTA Board. 6. Legislative Update PAG staff will update the Committee on relevant legislative issues that may impact transportation as appropriate. This is an information item. 7. Future Agenda Items 8. Adjournment *Action May be Taken on Any Item The Meeting Room is accessible to persons with handicaps. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), those requiring special assistance, such as large-type face print, sign language or other reasonable accommodations, may request those through the administrative offices at: 1 E. Broadway, Suite 401, Tucson, Arizona (520) , at least twenty-four hours before the meeting. Si necesita ayuda con traducción, llame por favor al y comuníquese con Nathan Barrett. Pima Association of Governments 1 East Broadway, Suite 401, Tucson, AZ (520) [tel] (520) [fax] [web]

3 SUBJECT: Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Subcommittee Report including Amendment #8 to FY TIP Meeting Meeting Date Agenda Category Agenda Item # Management Committee March 12, 2014 Consent/Action b REQUESTED ACTION/SUGGESTED MOTION Management Committee will be asked to recommend Regional Council approval of Amendment #8, items A-E, to the FY TIP. ASSOCIATED OWP WORK ELEMANT/GOAL Work Element 1441, Transportation Programming and Finance SUMMARY Amendment #8 to the PAG TIP includes the following items: Two items (A&E) create new projects. One item (B) shifts funds from 2014 to 2016 One item (C) increases the programmed RTA amount to match the IGA One item (D) exchanges STP to an ADOT project in exchange for RTA funds. PRIOR BOARD AND/OR COMMITTEE ACTION TIP Subcommittee recommended approval of items A-D at its Feb. 4, 2014, meeting. TIP Subcommittee recommended approval of item E at its Feb. 11, 2014, meeting. TPC Subcommittee recommended approval of items A-E at its Feb.19, meeting. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Amendment #8 to the PAG TIP has the following financial impacts and changes: Item A: TIP ID 1.14 (SR 77: Wildlife Crossing Off-Highway Fencing). This item creates a new project to be administered by the RTA which will design and construct wildlife linkages outside of the ADOT ROW on SR 77. Total project cost is $1,005,000, spread over 2014, 2015 and Item B: TIP ID (SR 86: San Isidro Segment). This item shifts $7,800,,000 of HURF 2.6% funding from 2014 to Item C: TIP ID (Ina and Thornydale: EB/WB Right Turn Lanes). This item adjusts the amount of RTA funding on the project to match the IGA. Funding for design increases from $89,000 to $114,000, and funding for construction increases from $421,000 to$ 446,000. Item D: This item exchanges funding between two projects o TIP ID 3.02 (I-10: Ina Road TI). This project will receive a total of $1,500,000 of STP--$900,000 in 2014 and $600,000 in In exchange, the amount of RTA funding programmed for this project in 2016 is reduced by $1,500,000, from $34,218,000 to $32,718,000. o TIP ID (Pima Mine Road Bridge Replacement). This project will receive $1,000,000 of RTA funds in 2015 in exchange for $1,500,000 of STP--$900,000 in Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

4 2014 and $600,000 in Item E: TIP ID 2.14 (Luckett Road Cemetery Access). This item creates a new project that will scope the proposed Luckett Road Cemetery Access project. Funds come from $50k of PDAF that were relinquished by Sahuarita during the TIP rollover process in July TECHNICAL, POLICY, LEGALL OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS This amendment will maintain fiscal constraint of the STP, HURF 2.6%, and HURF 12.6% funding sources. ATTACHED ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION PAG TIP Amendment #8. Staff Contact/Phone Farhad Moghimi, , ext Cherie Campbell, , ext 4418 John Liosatos, , ext 4417 Nathan Barrett, , ext 4474 Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

5 SUBJECT: Diesel Emissionss Reductions Act Sub-grant Approval Meeting Meeting Date Agenda Category Agenda Item # Management Committee March 12, 2014 Consent/Action c REQUESTED ACTION/SUGGESTED MOTION Management Committee will be asked to recommend that Regional Council authorize the PAG Executive Director to enter into sub-grant agreements with three school districts; Amphitheater Unified School District, Chandler Unified School District and Marana Unified School District. These sub-grant agreements will allow PAG to administer awards received under the Diesel Emission Reductions Act (DERA) grant received in January ASSOCIATED OWP WORK ELEMANT/GOAL Work Element 1435, Clean Cities EPA DERA Grant. SUMMARY In January 2014, PAG received a Diesel Emission Reductions Act (DERA) grant to assist school districts in the purchase of alternative fueled school busses, replacing diesel powered busses. The total award was $150,000. Each school district (Amphitheater, Chandler, and Marana) will be replacing two vehicles with these funds. PAG is the administrator of the grant and as such, must enter into sub-grant agreements with the school districts in order to fulfill grant requirements. Bus replacement serves to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and also reduce emissions including youth exposure to diesel fumes at schools. This grant application was a collaborative effort spearheadeded by the Tucson Clean Cities program housed at PAG. PRIOR BOARD AND/OR COMMITTEE ACTION None FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS PAG will receive 10% of the funds for administration of the grant over the two year grant period. TECHNICAL, POLICY, LEGAL OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS PAG s legal council has reviewed sub-grant agreements and finds them to be acceptable for signature. ATTACHED ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION Sub-Grant Agreement between Pima Association of Governments and Amphitheater Unified School District Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

6 Sub-Grant Agreement between Pima Association of Governments and Chandler Unified School District Sub-Grant Agreement between Pima Association of Governments and Marana Unified School District Staff Contact/Phone Farhad Moghimi, , ext Claire Zucker, , ext 4435 Colleen Crowninshield, , ext Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

7 SUBJECT: Transportation Planning Committee (TPC) Report Meeting Meeting Date Agenda Category Agenda Item # Management Committee March 12, 2014 Consent/Information d REQUESTED ACTION/SUGGESTED MOTION This is an information item. ASSOCIATED OWP WORK ELEMENT/GOAL Work Element 1440, Regional Transportation Planning Work Element 1441, Transportation Planning and Finance SUMMARY Staff is available to report on the Feb. 19, 2014, PAG Transportation Planning Committee (TPC) meeting. Items discussed at the meeting and which will be reported to Management Committee include: o PAG s FY Overall Work Program (OWP) See Separate agenda item. o TIP Subcommittee Report including Amendment #8 to FY TIP Staff will report on the PAG TIP Subcommittee meetings of Jan. 21, Feb. 4 and Feb. 11. See separate agenda item. o Legislative Update The 2014 session of the Arizona Legislature is to open on January 13, At the time this memo was prepared, only 1,098 bills had been filed. The deadline for bills to be introduced without special permission passed on Feb. 10. See separate agenda item. o RTA Report See separate agenda item(s). o TPC Finance Subcommittee Report The Transportation Finance Subcommittee chair or representative reported on the Feb. 19, 2014 meeting o Summary of Regional Transportation Studies PAG provides quarterly updates to the Transportation Planning Committee on transportation related studies in the region, including a brief summary of the study and its goals, as well as a brief description of the project status. See separate agenda item. PRIOR BOARD AND/OR COMMITTEE ACTION N/A FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS Individual items that have financial considerations are set out as separate memos, this is a meeting summary only. TECHNICAL, POLICY, LEGALL OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS None. Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

8 ATTACHED ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION None. Staff Contact/Phone Farhad Moghimi, , ext Cherie Campbell, , ext 4418 John Liosatos, , ext 4417 Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

9 SUBJECT: Regional Transportation Studies Meeting Management Committee Meeting Date Agenda Category Agenda Item # March 12, 2014 Consent/Information e REQUESTED ACTION/SUGGESTED MOTION This is an information item only ASSOCIATED OWP WORK ELEMANT/GOAL Work Element 1440, Regional Transportation Planning SUMMARY PAG provides quarterly updates to the Transportation Planning Committee on transportation related studies in the region, including a brief summary of the study and its goals, as well as a brief description of the project status. PRIOR BOARD AND/OR COMMITTEE ACTION None. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS This is an information item. TECHNICAL, POLICY, LEGALL OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS This is an information item ATTACHED ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION A. Regional Transportation Studies Update a. North-South Corridor Study b. I-10: Junction I-19 to SR 83 c. SR 210: Golf Links Road to I-10 d. I-10: Tangerine Road to Ina Road Corridor Study e. Passenger Rail Study f. Modern Streetcar Land Use Compatibility Study Staff Contact/Phone Farhad Moghimi, , ext Cherie Campbell, , ext 4418 John Liosatos, , ext 4417 Nathan Barrett, , ext 4474 Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

10 SUBJECT: Mega-region Initiative discussions at the 2 nd Bi-national Economic Forum Meeting Meeting Date Agenda Category Agenda Item # Management Committee March 12, 2014 Discussion/ Information 3 REQUESTED ACTION/SUGGESTED MOTION This is for information only. ASSOCIATED OWP WORK ELEMENT/GOAL Work Element 1453, Intermodal and Goods Movement Planning, including Freight and Border Crossings SUMMARY At the Dec. 11, 2013, Joint Planning Advisory Council meeting, Mayor Ramón Guzmán from Nogales, Sonora, extended an invitation to mayors from Arizona's Sun Corridor and border region to attend the 2nd Binational Economic Forum. The event is scheduled for April 10 and 11, 2014, in Nogales, Sonora, and is being coordinated by the City of Nogales, Sonora. In addition to mayors from Arizona's Sun Corridor and border region, mayors from throughoutt the state of Sonora, Mexico, have been invited to the Forum for the purpose of exchanging ideas as well as to discuss international trade and economic strategies. A key component of the Forum will involve presentations and discussions on the concept of a bi-national mega-region. This is modeled to a large extent on the Cali Baja Bi-National Mega-Region initiative. According to the Cali Baja website ( The Mega-Region Initiative is a long-term economic development strategy partnering San Diego County, Imperial County and Baja California in Mexico for global competition. The Cali Baja Bi-National Mega-Region Initiative brings together businesses, civic and government leaders to assess the advantages and challenges of doing business in the bi-national region, and ultimately market the region internationally.. Similarly, a Sonora-Arizona bi-national mega-region and initiatives of regional significance on both sides of the would foster collaboration to advance projects border in areas such as transportation and infrastructure, education, economic development, border security, trade and tourism. The attached bi-national mega-region proposal includes the draft vision and mission along with short, mid-term and long-term objectives. PRIOR BOARD AND/OR COMMITTEE ACTION None. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS None. Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

11 TECHNICAL, POLICY, LEGALL OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS The mega-region initiative, as currently described, is consistent with established regional support for transportation infrastructure legislation, projects and initiatives that enhance trade and economic development, including those that facilitate international trade between the U.S. and Mexico. The draft forum agenda lists Collaboration agreement signature between MAG, PAG, CAG and SCMPO with AAS [Sonoran Mayors Association] relating to the bi-national mega-region initiative. A draft of this collaboration agreement has been requested from event organizers and will be provided once available. It is anticipated that this agreement will be a symbolic gesture of support and will not legally bind PAG. ATTACHED ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION Draft mega-region proposal developed by City of Nogales, Sonora, staff Staff Contact/Phone Farhad Moghimi, , ext Cherie Campbell, , ext 4418 John Liosatos, , ext 4417 Jamison Brown, , ext 4473 Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

12 SUBJECT: Budget/Overall Work Program (OWP) for FY Meeting Meeting Date Agenda Category Agenda Item # Management Committee March 12, 2014 Information/ Discussion 4 REQUESTED ACTION/SUGGESTED MOTION This is an information item for review and possible direction. ASSOCIATED OWP WORK ELEMENT/GOAL All Work Elements. SUMMARY Each year, the Regional Council adopts a budget and overall work program known as the OWP. The OWP identifies funding for PAG activities from federal, state and local sources. A draft of PAG s FY Overall Work Program will be available soon. After review, a final draft will be presented for approval in April or May. The majority of funding received is from federal and state sources for activities that support or directly relate to PAG activities as the federally designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO), many of which are required components of the regional transportation planning program. Local funding from each of the PAG member agencies is needed as the required match for the federal and state funds, and is also used to fund activities that are not eligible for other federal or state funds. PAG s OWP is designed to address the roles and responsibilities that are required of PAG to meet specific federal and state mandates as well as to address major issues that are best addressed at a regional level. PAG activities also ensure that the region maintains eligibility for several categories of federal and state funds, especially for transportation improvement projects. PAG is designated as the Regional Transportation Authority for Pima County and must adhere to specific legislative requirements. The schedule calls for additional approval by Regional Council. committee review over the coming months followed by action for PRIOR BOARD AND/OR COMMITTEE ACTION Initial Information on the schedule and anticipated work efforts for the FY OWP was presented to Management Committee and to Regional Council at their January 2014 meetings. The draft document will be available soon for review. Additional review also occurs annually through the PAG committee process. The Intermodal Planning Group (IPG) consisting of officials from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), and other stakeholder agencies, will meet with PAG staff to review the draft document on March 21, Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

13 After IPG and committee review, a final document will be presented for Regional Council action in either April or May The final document will become the basis for an agreement with ADOT through which the majority of federal funding for PAG programs and activities is secured. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS A Budget for PAG activities will be included as part of the OWP package as it is developed. The majority of PAG s funding received is from federal and state sources for activities that support or directly relate to PAG responsibility as the federally designated metropolitan planning organization (MPO). Local funding from each of the PAG member agencies is needed as the required match for the federal and state funds and is also used to fund activities that are not eligible for other federal or state funds. The draft OWP maintains current levels of local share funding, with no increases. TECHNICAL, POLICY, LEGALL OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS PAG s OWP is designed to address the roles and responsibilities that are required of PAG to meet specific federal and state mandates including PAG s designation as the Regional Transportation Authority for Pima County and related legislative requirements. ATTACHED ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION Information about PAG s current OWP for FY will be available on PAG s website: Staff Contact/Phone Farhad Moghimi, , ext 4420 Cherie Campbell, , ext 4418 Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

14 SUBJECT: Series 2014 RTA Bonds Meeting Meeting Date Agenda Category Agenda Item # Management Committee March 12, 2014 Action/ Discussion 5 REQUESTED ACTION/SUGGESTED MOTION Management Committee will be asked to recommend pursuit of bond issuance to the RTA Board. ASSOCIATED OWP WORK ELEMENT/GOAL Work Element 1446, Regional Transportation Authority Work Element 1441, Transportation Programming and Finance SUMMARY The FY RTA Budget included the issuance of $75 million in new bonds to ensure the continued, timely delivery of projects in accordance with the RTA Plan. The staff report for the Budget recommended that the bond sale occur in early 2014, so that a minimum fund balance of $25 million could be maintained as working capital. Current cashflow projections show million level in June $200,000, $180,000, $160,000, $140,000, $120,000, $100,000, $80,000, $60,000, $40,000, $20,000, $0.00 the RTA fund balance (excluding reserve funds) dropping to the $25 RTA Accounts, less Reserves RTA Accounts, less Obligations and Reserves Fig. 1 RTA Fund Balance, throughh Jan. 31, 2014 Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

15 The RTA had a fund balance of approximately $71.4 million (excluding reserve funds) on Jan. 31, With current construction, operations, streetcar vehicles, right-of-way acquisition and professional services contracts existing between the RTA and Lead Agencies, request for reimbursements are anticipated to exceed revenues for the next several years. Additionally, several major Roadway Element projects are expected to be ready for construction in the next several years. These projects include the next phase of Grant Road, the final phases (3 & 4) of Downtown Links, the first phase of Tangerine Road and the Ina Railroad Crossing (as a part of the Ina/I-10 interchange reconstruction project). Layering these projects into the RTA cashflow, we recommend the RTA Board authorize $125 million in additional bonds to ensure that the RTA can continue timely project implementation in accordance with the RTA Plan. ProjectedRTA Fund Balance $200,000, Projected $150,000, $100,000, $125 MBond $50,000, $0.00 -$50,000, $100,000, RTA Accounts, less Obligations and Reserves RTA Accounts projected, no Bonds RTA Accounts Projected, w/bonds Fig. 2 Projected RTA Balance, With and Without Bonding, and Construction of Planned Projects PRIOR BOARD AND/OR COMMITTEE ACTION The RTA Board was presented financial forecasts identifying the need to bond in order to continue project development with the FY 14 budget. The approved FY 14 Budget included the sale of $75 million in new RTA Revenue bonds. The RTA Board subsequently authorized IGAs for continued construction, design and right-of-way acquisition on a number of corridors, including Houghton Road, Tangerine Road and Grant Road. Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

16 FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS The RTA fully expended the Series 2011 Bond proceeds within 24 months of the bond sale, meeting federal requirements for expenditure within 36 months. Our cashflow forecasts show a similar expenditure period for bonds issued in The Construction bid environment remains favorable. While the differences between the engineer s estimates prior to bid and the bids are tightening, this is largely due to the estimates better reflecting current market prices. The local construction industry has not yet seen a substantial increasee in private sector construction activity, and the volume of public works construction has declined following the end of Federal Stimulus funding. Further, the continued stagnation of HURF revenues to both ADOT and local governments suggests that there will be no substantial increase in public works construction unless new revenue sources are developed. What discretionary funding is available to local governments is largely being spent on pavement preservation projects, which are material intensive rather than labor intensive. The net effect of these trends is substantial available capacity in the local construction industry. Interest rates for municipal bonds remain favorable; however, rates have climbed from the record low levels in Industry forecasts are for continued slow growth in interest rates in 2014, accelerating in 2015 as the economy continues to recover and the Federal Reserve adjusts monetary policy. In the short term, the financial markets adjust over the summer, with fewer offerings and lowered demand following mid-june. Staff recommends bond issuance in late spring 2014, subject to refinement based upon the recommendations of our financial advisors. The estimated annual debt service for a level payment series, 11-year term issue would be approximately $14 million. The RTA would have a revenue-to-debt service ratio of approximately 2.85:1 in FY 15, which complies with the RTA Master Bond Covenants. TECHNICAL, POLICY, LEGAL OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS The issuance of Bonds is necessary to ensure compliance with the implementation schedule shown in the RTA Plan. The RTA Plan was predicated upon the issuance of bonds, with a total amount of bonding projected to be $350 million over the life of the RTA Plan. The issuance of $125 million in bonds will bring the amount of debt issued to $275 million. ATTACHED ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION To be presented. Staff Contact/Phone Farhad Moghimi, , ext James DeGrood, , ext Rob Samuelsen, , 4468 Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

17 SUBJECT: Legislative Update Meeting Meeting Date Agenda Category Agenda Item # Management Committee March 12, 2014 Information 6 REQUESTED ACTION/SUGGESTED MOTION This is an information item only. ASSOCIATED OWP WORK ELEMANT/GOAL Work Element 1441, Transportation Finance and Policy. SUMMARY The 2014 session of the Arizona Legislature opened on Jan. 13, At the time this memo was prepared, 1,186 bills had been filed. The deadline for bills to pass out of committee in their house of origin passed on Feb. 21. The deadline for bills to pass out of committee in their counterpart house is March 21. Bills that have been grayed out in the report failed to meet the above deadline( (s). Staff will provide an update on bills of interest or concern to the PAG region. PRIOR BOARD AND/OR COMMITTEE ACTION None. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS None. TECHNICAL, POLICY, LEGAL OR OTHER CONSIDERATIONS None. ATTACHED ADDITIONAL BACKUP INFORMATION PAG Legislative Tracking Report. Staff Contact/Phone Farhad Moghimi, , ext Cherie Campbell, , ext 4418 John Liosatos, , ext 4417 Nathan Barrett, , ext 4474 Packet Material Prepared: March 6, 2014

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23 Pima Association of Governments Tip Projects TIP Amendment # Proposed TIP ID RTA ID Sponsor ID Length State ID Exist Lanes Fed ID After Lanes ITEM A STREET/PROJECT NAME LOCATION DESCRIPTION TOTAL PROJECT COST AQ STATUS TIP STATUS (000's) PROPOSED FUNDING (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) FISCAL YEAR Existing Approval 1.14 RTA-42j SR 77: Wildlife Crossing off highway $1,005 SR 77 Wildlife fencing out of the ADOT ROW Undetermined Reserve Proposed Request 1.14 RTA-42j SR 77: Wildlife Crossing off highway SR 77 $1, RTA 52 TOTAL D 450 RTA 450 TOTAL C 503 RTA 503 TOTAL C Wildlife fencing out of the ADOT ROW Undetermined Active SPONSOR: RTA ACTION: Add new project to be administered by the RTA Pima Association of Governments Tip Projects 2/11/ :37:52 PM Page 1 of 5

24 Pima Association of Governments Tip Projects TIP Amendment # Proposed TIP ID Sponsor ID State ID Fed ID RTA ID Length Exist Lanes After Lanes STREET/PROJECT NAME LOCATION DESCRIPTION AQ STATUS TIP STATUS TOTAL PROJECT COST (000's) ITEM B SR 86: MP (San Isidro Rd. $11, MP to MP Reconstruct & widen to 40 ft. 2 Exempt Active SR 86: MP (San Isidro Rd. $11, MP to MP Reconstruct & widen to 40 ft. Existing Approval 7800 HURF26 C 470 HURF26 D 8270 TOTAL Proposed Request 470 HURF TOTAL D PROPOSED FUNDING (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) FISCAL YEAR HURF TOTAL C 2 Exempt Active SPONSOR: ADOT ACTION: Move 7800 of HURF 2.6 from 2014 to 2016 Pima Association of Governments Tip Projects 2/11/ :37:52 PM Page 2 of 5

25 Pima Association of Governments Tip Projects TIP Amendment # Proposed TIP ID RTA ID STREET/PROJECT NAME TOTAL PROPOSED FUNDING Sponsor ID Length LOCATION PROJECT (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) State ID Exist Lanes DESCRIPTION COST FISCAL YEAR Fed ID ITEM C RTA-36bs Ina and Thornydale: EB/WB right turn lane RTA-36bs After Lanes AQ STATUS TIP STATUS (000's) Ina and Thornydale Widening of the right turn lane at intersection $ Existing Approval 421 RTA C 89 RTA D 510 TOTAL 0 Exempt Active RTA-36bs Ina and Thornydale: EB/WB right turn lane 0.0 Ina and Thornydale 0 Widening of the right turn lane at intersection $560 Proposed Request 446 RTA 114 RTA 560 TOTAL C D 0 Exempt Active SPONSOR: Marana ACTION: Increase RTA Funding by 50 to match IGA Pima Association of Governments Tip Projects 2/11/ :37:52 PM Page 3 of 5

26 Pima Association of Governments Tip Projects TIP Amendment # Proposed TIP ID RTA ID STREET/PROJECT NAME TOTAL PROPOSED FUNDING Sponsor ID Length LOCATION PROJECT (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) State ID Exist Lanes DESCRIPTION COST FISCAL YEAR Fed ID ITEM D 3.02 RTA-06 I-10: Ina TI RTA-06 After Lanes 1.5 AQ STATUS TIP STATUS (000's) Ina Rd. I-10 $105, Existing Approval 8000 ASTP D 8000 TOTAL RTA C TOTAL NH C TOTAL 0 Reconstruct TI and construct RR overpass 0 Analyzed Active Proposed Request 3.02 RTA-06 I-10: Ina TI 1.5 Ina Rd. I-10 0 Reconstruct TI and construct RR overpass $105, ASTP 900 STP 8900 TOTAL D D RTA 600 STP TOTAL C C NH TOTAL C 0 Analyzed Active SPONSOR: ADOT ACTION: Trade 1500 of STP for equal amount of RTA Existing Approval RTA-39d Pima Mine Rd. Bridge Replacement RTA-39d Pima Mine Rd./Santa Cruz River Bridge replacement at Santa Cruz River $3, STP C 849 RTA D 1749 TOTAL 1000 HURF126 C 1000 TOTAL 600 STP C 600 TOTAL 2 Exempt Active Proposed Request RTA-39d Pima Mine Rd. Bridge Replacement 0.0 Pima Mine Rd./Santa Cruz River 2 Bridge replacement at Santa Cruz River $3, RTA 849 TOTAL D 1000 HURF RTA 2000 TOTAL C C 2 Exempt Active SPONSOR: Sahuarita ACTION: Remove 1500 of STP in exchange for 1000 of RTA Pima Association of Governments Tip Projects 2/11/ :37:52 PM Page 4 of 5

27 Pima Association of Governments Tip Projects TIP Amendment # Proposed TIP ID Sponsor ID State ID Fed ID RTA ID Length Exist Lanes After Lanes STREET/PROJECT NAME LOCATION DESCRIPTION AQ STATUS TIP STATUS TOTAL PROJECT COST (000's) ITEM E 2.14 Luckett Road Cemetery Access $2, Luckett Road north of Hardin Paved access to Veteran's Cemetery Undetermined Reserve PROPOSED FUNDING (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS) FISCAL YEAR Existing Approval 2.14 Luckett Road Cemetery Access 1.0 Luckett Road north of Hardin Paved access to Veteran's Cemetery Undetermined Active SPONSOR: Pima County $2,600 Proposed Request 50 PDAF 50 TOTAL S ACTION: Add new project, program funding to scope the project. Funding to come from previous project TIP ID 73.09, which was removed from the 2014 TIP during rollovers in July Pima Association of Governments Tip Projects 2/11/ :37:52 PM Page 5 of 5

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58 Pima Association of Governments 177 N. Church Ave., Transamerica Building 5 th Floor Main Conference Room, Suite 501 Regional Transportation Studies Management Committee March 13, 2014 North-South Corridor Study (Pinal County) Staff Contact: Nathan Barrett Summary: The Arizona Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration are studying the area between US 60 in Apache Junction and I-10 near Eloy and Marana. The purpose of the study is to identify and evaluate a possible route to provide a connection between these two areas. This study has elicited significant interest from the public and other stakeholders. Approximately 55,000 post cards were sent out and over 400 responses have been received. Currently there are several alignments being considered. The goal is to narrow it down to three or four options. There is also communication taking between the FTA and FRA and the ADOT Intercity Rail Study. Status: Progress continues to be made on the Traditional Cultural Properties evaluation, the tolling and revenue study, and the Arizona Statewide Travel Demand Model; activities critical to allowing work to advance into the next phase of the project. The project team is also beginning to discuss the timing of the next round of public information meetings, which we are still targeting to occur in April or May, Pima Association of Governments 177 N. Church Ave, Suite 405, Tucson, AZ (520) [tel] (520) [fax] [web]

59 I-10: Junction I-19 to SR 83 and SR 210: Golf Links Road to I-10 Staff Contact: Jamie Brown Summary: Improving mobility along I-10 southeast of downtown Tucson has been a major goal of ADOT, USDOT, the City of Tucson, Pima County, and PAG. This project consists of two phases. The first phase was a feasibility study that evaluated six 1-10 and SR 210 connections, including Alvernon Way, Valencia Road, Craycroft Road, Wilmot Road, Kolb Road, and Rita Road. Of these six, only Alvernon Way and Valencia Road were determined to be feasible. This is because the study found that alignments east of Valencia would potentially affect Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, the Army National Guard Facility, the Pima Air and Space Museum, Lauffer Middle School, Craycroft Elementary School, Thomas Jay Regional Park, and residential communities. Phase two is the Design Concept Study, which will involve National Environmental Policy Act compliance. Status: A kick-off meeting for Phase 2 of this study was held on January 17, I-10: Tangerine Road to Ina Road corridor study Staff Contact: Nathan Barrett Summary: The Arizona Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration are beginning an engineering and environmental study of Interstate 10 between Tangerine Road and Ina Road. The goal for this study is to develop a long-range plan for providing an improved roadway for general traffic, commuters and truck traffic traveling along this portion of the I-10 corridor. To support that goal, the study will: Develop and evaluate possible alternatives for widening I-10. Develop and evaluate possible alternatives for reconstructing the Cortaro Road and Avra Valley Road interchanges to provide grade-separated crossings with the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR). Look at potential improvements to frontage roads in the study area. The study will include: An Alternative Selection Report (ASR) to identify and assess possible alternatives, including the consequences of not making any improvements along this corridor (no-build alternative). A Design Concept Report (DCR) to document the preferred alternative. An Environmental Assessment (EA) to document public and agency outreach and the potential impacts to the social, economic and natural environments.

60 Status: A Corridor Implementation Plan for recommended improvements. AECOM distributed the Pre-Final DCR to the project team for informational purposes only. Other reports have been submitted for limited ADOT review, including the Final Traffic Report, the Preliminary Drainage Report, the Preliminary Structure Selection Reports, the Final Preliminary Geotechnical Report, and the Preliminary Administrative Draft Environmental Assessment. Passenger Rail Study Staff Contact: Jeremy Papuga Summary: The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Passenger Rail Corridor Study is continuing study of high capacity regional transportation to move passengers between the Cities of Phoenix and Tucson. This study builds on previous work performed by ADOT and other agencies. Because federal funds are being used to fund the work program, and federal funds will likely be sought to help implement a preferred alternative, an environmental document is being prepared to satisfy requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) are providing funds for this study. The agencies are designated as co-federal lead agencies for the study process. NEPA contains certain requirements that all federal agencies must follow. This project is designed to meet both FRA and FTA requirements to recommend a preferred alternative for a fixed guideway project to improve the intercity connectivity and the commuter mobility within urban areas in the same study area. Status: Currently, the study has completed project scoping and is now in the initial screening process to identify the project corridor, stations and type of service Modern Streetcar Land-Use Compatibility Study Staff Contact: Patrick Hartley Summary Pima Association of Governments has contracted with The Planning Center and their subconsultants to develop a Tucson Modern Streetcar Land Use and Development Implementation Plan. The purpose of the Plan is to prepare properties within ¼ mile area of the modern streetcar alignment for transit-oriented development (TOD) by addressing barriers, gaps, and needed refinements in the current City of Tucson land use plans, zoning maps, and development and design standards. The Plan is to lead directly to

61 legislative planning and zoning processes (e.g. land use plan amendments, rezoning, urban overlay districts, amendments to the City s Downtown Area Infill Incentive District, form based code, and/or land use plan amendments) and revised procedures so that the Plan s recommendations can influence development proposals along the streetcar line and allow proposed development to occur in an expeditious manner. The Planning Center has signed a supplementary contract with the City of Tucson to conduct a public involvement process in the form of a design charrette for the study area. The Implementation Plan, including public involvement, is to be completed February 28, Status: PAG worked with the Planning Center to approve a no-cost contract extension to the plan lasting until February The plan is currently at 85% completion and is anticipated to fully complete in the next 1-2 months, likely requiring an additional no-cost extension. The project team is finalizing recommendations for refining the City of Tucson s Infill Incentive District, completing recommendations for each segment of the streetcar alignment, and meeting with City staff and stakeholders to review the preliminary recommendations.

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64 PAG LEGISLATIVE TRACKING REPORT 2/28/2014 Bill Title H2024: AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION; OFFENSE Summary A person is prohibited from soliciting money or the sale of goods or services within 15 feet of a bank entrance or ATM, in any public transportation vehicle or within 10 feet of a bus stop, or in various situations involving making physical contact with or obstructing the passage of the person being solicited, or in a manner that is likely to cause a reasonable person to fear imminent bodily harm. A first violation is a petty offense, and subsequent violations are a class 3 misdemeanor. It is no longer considered "loitering" (a class 3 misdemeanor) to be present in a public place to beg. Sponsor First Sponsor: Rep. Kavanagh Action Updated: 2/28/2014 1/15 referred to House jud. 2/20 from House jud do pass. 2/27 from House rules okay. H2027: GOLF CARTS; NEVS; PASSING; DRIVING In an age restricted community located in an unincorporated First sponsor: Rep. Lesko area of a county with a population of more than 3 million Others: Sen. Burges, Rep. Fann, Rep. (Maricopa County), a person is permitted to drive a golf cart Gray, Rep. Livingston, Rep. Lovas or a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) on a paved shoulder adjacent to a roadway or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb if there is no paved shoulder. Drivers may overtake and pass a golf cart or NEV even if the driver's vehicle shares a lane with the golf cart or NEV when the overtaking and passing occur. A person driving a golf cart or NEV must yield the right-of-way to a vehicle travelling in the same direction that is intending to turn to the right. Updated: 2/28/2014 2/18 passed House 60-0; ready for Senate. 2/19 referred to Senate trans. 2/26 from Senate trans do pass. H2069: ASRS; POLITICAL SUBDIVISION ENTITIES Employees of "political subdivision entities" (defined in statute) who are hired on or after the effective date of this legislation are excluded from membership in the Arizona State Retirement System. First sponsor: Rep. Ugenti Others: Rep. Kwasman, Rep. Mesnard, Rep. Petersen, Rep. Townsend Updated: 2/28/2014 2/12 from House ins-ret do pass. 2/24 from House rules okay. 2/27 House COW approved with floor amend #4402. H2074: STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD; TRIBAL REPRESENTATION The membership of the State Transportation Board is expanded to include a representative of tribal government. First sponsor: Rep. Hale Others: Sen. Begay, Rep. Campbell, Rep. Gallego, Rep. Gonzales, Rep. Peshlakai, Rep. Steele, Rep. Wheeler Updated: 2/28/2014 2/3 referred to House trans. Page 1 of 11

65 PAG LEGISLATIVE TRACKING REPORT 2/28/2014 Bill Title H2075: NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES; TPT REVENUES H2114: ADOT; LAND ACQUISITION; CONVEYANCES; RELOCATION H2148: MUNICIPALITIES; COUNTIES; TRANSFER; RIGHT-OF-WAY Summary Each Indian tribe in the state is to receive 50 percent of transaction privilege tax collections from its reservation. Funds are to be used for telecommunications infrastructure and community development projects. The remainder of collections are deposited in the state general fund. Various changes relating to land acquisition by county agencies or the Department of Transportation. The maximum amounts the displacing agency is required to pay a displaced person, business or farm operation for various expenses related to relocating a dwelling, farm or business are increased. The amount of time the person is required to have actually owned and occupied a dwelling to qualify for replacement housing payments is reduced to 90 days, from 180 days, before the initiation of negotiations for property acquisition A transfer of a county right-of-way or roadway to an adjacent municipality must be treated by the municipality as if the transferred property was newly annexed territory. Sponsor First sponsor: Rep. Hale Others: Sen. Begay, Rep. Campbell, Rep. Gallego, Rep. Gonzales, Rep. Peshlakai, Rep. Steele, Rep. Wheeler First sponsor: Rep. Fann First sponsor: Rep. Borrelli Others: Rep. Allen, Sen. Barto, Sen. Biggs, Rep. Carter, Sen. Crandell, Rep. Fann, Rep. Kavanagh, Rep. Livingston, Rep. Lovas, Rep. Mesnard, Rep. Mitchell, Rep. Petersen, Sen. Reagan, Sen. Shooter, Rep. Smith, Rep. Thorpe, Rep. Townsend, Sen. Ward Action Updated: 2/28/2014 1/22 referred to House waysmeans, com. Updated: 2/28/2014 2/17 from House rules okay. 2/20 House COW approved with amend # /24 passed House 59-0; ready for Senate. Updated: 2/28/2014 2/17 to House consent calendar. From House rules okay. 2/24 passed House 59-0; ready for Senate. 2/25 referred to Senate govenv. Page 2 of 11

66 PAG LEGISLATIVE TRACKING REPORT 2/28/2014 Bill Title H2178: LOTTERY; FUNDING; LTAF; RESTORATION H2216: DRIVING; WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES; REGULATION Summary Establishes the Local Transportation Assistance Fund (LTAF) and requires the Legislature to appropriate an amount necessary to provide that the total monies available in LTAF for each fiscal year (FY) equal $20.5 million. The State Treasurer is required to pay municipalities a maximum of $23 million each FY from the available monies in LTAF in proportion to the population of each municipality, except that each municipality is entitled to receive at least $10,000. The State Treasurer is also required to distribute up to $18 million each FY to counties. Establishes the County Assistance Fund and specifies distributions from the Fund. Establishes the State Parks Board Heritage Fund, and requires the Heritage Fund to be administered by the State Parks Board for specified purposes. State Lottery Fund (SLF) monies must be used to reimburse the general fund for payment to LTAF of $18 million each FY. Of the monies remaining in the SLF, up to a maximum of $23 million each FY must be deposited in the general fund to be used to offset reimbursements to LTAF and up to a maximum of $7.65 million each FY must be deposited in the general fund to be used to offset reimbursements to the County Assistance Fund. Of the monies remaining in SLF, $10 million must be deposited in the Heritage Fund. Monies equivalent to the amount of SLF monies specified must be transferred from the general fund to the other funds specified at the beginning of each FY. More. It is a nonmoving civil traffic violation to use a wireless communication device without a hands-free device while operating a motor vehicle. Some exceptions. Violations are subject to a civil penalty of $50, or $200 if the person is involved in a motor vehicle accident. Establishes a warning period of January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2015, which allows law enforcement officers to stop motor vehicles and issue verbal warnings to a person who would be in violation if this legislation was effective. Becomes effective February 1, Sponsor First sponsor: Rep. Orr Others: Rep. Borrelli, Rep. Fann, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Shope First sponsor: Rep. Sherwood Others: Rep. Mendez Action Updated: 2/28/2014 1/28 referred to House energy-env, appro. Updated: 2/28/2014 2/10 referred to House trans. Page 3 of 11

67 PAG LEGISLATIVE TRACKING REPORT 2/28/2014 Bill Title H2273: RIDE-SHARING NETWORKS; REGISTRATION H2330: MUNICIPALITIES; DEANNEXATION; PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY H2359: TEENAGE DRIVERS; COMMUNICATION DEVICES PROHIBITED H2376: PROHIBITION; TEXTING WHILE DRIVING Summary Establishes regulations for "ride-sharing networks" (defined), including registration with the Department of Weights and Measures, safety inspections of motor vehicles, proof of liability insurance coverage, and background checks for ridesharing operators. A public right-of-way that is partially located within a municipality and partially located within a county may be deannexed and severed from the municipality and returned to the county by following specified procedures. For the first six months that a class G driver licensee holds the license, the licensee is prohibited from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device for any reason, except during an emergency in which stopping the vehicle is impossible or will create an additional hazard. Does not apply beginning on the licensee's 18th birthday. Instruction permit holders for a class D or G driver license are prohibited from driving a motor vehicle while using a wireless communication device for any reason, except during an emergency in which stopping the vehicle is impossible or will create an additional hazard. Effective July 1, Sponsor First sponsor: Rep. Forese Others: Rep. Fann First sponsor: Rep. Livingston Others: Rep. Allen, Rep. Barton, Rep. Borrelli, Rep. Cardenas, Rep. Forese, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Gray, Rep. Lovas, Rep. Mesnard, Rep. Montenegro, Rep. Smith, Rep. Thorpe First sponsor: Rep. Fann Others: Rep. Borrelli, Rep. Brophy McGee, Rep. Cardenas, Rep. Coleman, Rep. Livingston, Sen. McComish, Rep. Peshlakai, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Saldate, Rep. Shope, Rep. Steele It is a nonmoving civil traffic violation to use a handheld First sponsor: Rep. Steele wireless communication device to manually write, send or Others: Rep. Alston, Sen. Begay, Rep. read a written message while operating a motor vehicle. Campbell, Rep. Cardenas, Rep. Fann, Some exceptions. Violations are subject to a civil penalty of Rep. Gabaldon, Rep. Gallego, Rep. $50 or $200 if the person is involved in a motor vehicle Hale, Rep. Hernandez, Sen. Hobbs, accident. Establishes a warning period from January 1, 2015 Rep. McCune Davis, Rep. Mendez, through January 31, Effective January 1, Rep. Meyer, Rep. Miranda, Rep. Orr, Sen. Pancrazi, Rep. Quezada, Rep. Saldate, Rep. Sherwood, Sen. Tovar, Rep. Wheeler Action Updated: 2/28/2014 1/28 referred to House gov. 2/19 from House gov with amend #4229. Updated: 2/28/2014 2/24 House COW approved with floor amend # /25 passed House 59-0; ready for Senate. 2/26 referred to Senate govenv. Updated: 2/28/2014 2/10 referred to House trans. 2/20 from House trans do pass. 2/27 from House rules okay. Updated: 2/28/2014 2/11 referred to House trans. Page 4 of 11

68 PAG LEGISLATIVE TRACKING REPORT 2/28/2014 Bill Title Summary Sponsor H2379: SPECIAL DISTRICTS; Beginning in tax year 2014, the maximum amount of the First sponsor: Rep. Olson SECONDARY LEVY LIMITS secondary property tax levy for a county free library district, county jail district, juvenile detention facilities district or public health services district is the amount of the levy in the preceding tax year, adjusted annually by the rate of change in the primary property tax levy limit for the county in which the district is located. H2545: BICYCLISTS; PUBLIC WAYS H2576: YELLOW LIGHT CHANGE INTERVAL TIME H2580: ALT FUEL VEHICLES; REGISTRATION; INSPECTION A person driving a motor vehicle is permitted to cross the center land double yellow line if necessary to pass a bicycle and no traffic is approaching from the opposite direction. If while overtaking a bicycle the driver is involved in a collision with the bicycle, the collision is prima facie evidence of the driver's failure to leave a safe distance between the vehicle and the bicycle. The Department of Transportation is required to establish minimum yellow light change interval times for traffic control devices in Arizona. A violation of red light running that is detected by photo enforcement may only result in a traffic ticket if the yellow light change interval time is equal to or greater than the recognized national standard plus one additional second. Alternative fuel vehicles are required to be emissions tested beginning in the sixth registration year, instead of the fourth registration year. The requirement for owners of alternative fuel vehicles to either have the vehicle emissions tested or pay a fee for the first three registration years is deleted. First sponsor: Rep. Orr Others: Rep. Brophy McGee, Rep. Coleman, Sen. Farley, Rep. Meyer, Rep. Pratt, Rep. Sherwood, Rep. Shope, Rep. Steele, Rep. Thorpe First sponsor: Rep. Dial Others: Rep. Barton, Rep. Gowan, Rep. Smith First sponsor: Rep. Pratt Others: Sen. Burges, Rep. Fann, Rep. Shope, Sen. Ward Action Updated: 2/28/2014 2/12 re-referred to House ways-means. 2/17 House ways-means amended 2/18 from House ways-means with amend #4186 on rereferral. Updated: 2/28/2014 2/3 referred to House trans. 2/13 House trans held. Updated: 2/28/2014 2/5 referred to House trans. Updated: 2/28/2014 2/17 from House energy-env do pass. 2/24 from House rules okay. 2/27 House COW approved. Page 5 of 11