DOT FTA U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Award Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) CA-03-0808-00 Temporary Application Number CA-03-0808-00 Award Name Mid-City Rapid Bus (12400100) Award Status Active (Executed) Award Budget Number 0 Part 1: Recipient Information Name: SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS Recipient ID Recipient OST Type Recipient Alias Recipient DUNS 1620 Council of Government 073370843 SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS Location Type Address City State Zip Headquarters 401 B ST STE 800 SAN DIEGO CA 921014231 Physical Address 401 B ST STE 800 SAN DIEGO CA 92101 Mailing Address 401 B STREET SAN DIEGO CA 92101 Union Information Union Name AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION Address 1 5025 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. Address 2 City Washington State District of Columbia Zipcode 20016 Contact Name James La Sala Telephone 2025371645 Fax 2022447824 E-mail dispatch@atu.org Website Union Name BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS Address 1 1370 Ontario Street Address 2 Messanine City Cleveland State Ohio Zipcode 44113 Contact Name Clarence Monin Telephone 2162412630 Fax 2162416516 E-mail execstaff@ble.org Website Union Name INLANDBOATMEN`S UNION Address 1 National Office Address 2 1711 Nickerson, Suite D City Seattle State Washington Zipcode 98119 Contact Name David Freiboth Telephone 2062846001 Fax 2062845043 E-mail david.ibu@mindspring.com Website Union Name INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS Address 1 1125 15th Street, NW Address 2 Room 1003 City Washington State District of Columbia Zipcode 20005 Contact Name Daniel David Telephone 2028337000 Fax 2027287676 E-mail ibewpoliticaldept@ibew.org Website Union Name INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS Address 1 9000 Machinists Place Address 2 City Upper Marlboro State Maryland Zipcode 20772 Contact Name William Scheri Telephone 3019674500 Fax 3019674588 E-mail websteward@goiam.org Website Union Name INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD TEAMSTERS Address 1 25 Louisiana Ave. N.W. Address 2 City Washington State District of Columbia Zipcode 20001 Contact Name Steve Keegel Telephone 2026246800 Fax 2026248110 E-mail tkeegelgst@teamster.org Website Union Name MASTERS, MATES & PILOTS UNION Address 1 Pacific Maritime Region Address 2 E. Mess., Room 201 City San Francisco State California Zipcode 94105 Contact Name Raymond SHIPWAY Telephone 4155435694 Fax 4155432533 E-mail rshipway@bridgedeck.org Website Union Name TRANSPORTATION-COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL UNION Address 1 3 Research Place Address 2 City Rockville State Maryland Zipcode 20850 Contact Name Robert Scardelletti Telephone 3019484910 Fax 3019481872 E-mail cparcelli@geclaw.com Website Union Name UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION Address 1 14600 Detroit Ave Address 2 Bus Department City Cleveland State Ohio Zipcode 44107 Contact Name Roy Arnold Telephone 2162289400 Fax 2162285755 E-mail Bus@utu.org Website Part 2: Award Information Title: Mid-City Rapid Bus (12400100) FAIN Award Status Award Type Date Created Last Updated Date From TEAM? CA-03-0808-00 Active (Executed) Grant 6/2/2010 6/2/2010 Yes Award Executive Summary 1.15.2010: SANDAG TIP ID: SAN78 This is a New Starts application for Mid-City Rapid, San Diego E2009-NWST-024 and E2010-NWST-016. UZA FY of Appropriations Amount Appropriated Amount in This Application Remaining Balance 060000 CALIFORNIA 2009 $ 19,290,150 $ 19,290,150 $ 060000 CALIFORNIA 2010 $ 2,360,000 $ 2,360,000 $ $ 21,650,150 $ 21,650,150 $ Other Federal Funds on this project: CA-03-Y230 $320,000 CA-03-0723 $729,000 The Mid-City Rapid Bus Project is a 10-mile, high-speed, limited-stop service between San Diego State University (SDSU) and downtown San Diego, along El Cajon and Park Boulevards, one of the key transit corridors in the county. It is one of the Major Corridor projects included in the local TransNet Extension Ordinance and Expenditure Plan approved by the voters in 2004. This grant will provide funds for new stations, curb pop-outs, larger waiting areas, advance ticket sales, raised platforms, low-floor buses and signal priority with queue jumping. The alignment will be mixed-flow lanes except for 0.6 miles on dedicated guideway. Three transit centers are on the alignment. They are City College, El Cajon Boulevard (I-15) Transit Plaza and San Diego State University. The project will benefit existing transit riders and attract new riders by transforming existing Metropolitan Transit System Route 15 into a Rapid Bus service characterized by faster travel times, improved customer service, shorter headways and improved schedule reliability. The route will be converted to BRT as more dedicated transit lanes are added. Two other grants provided funds for the Project: CA-90-Y230 for $320,000 and CA-03-072 for $729,000. The Mid-City Rapid Bus project includes the design and implementation of a ten-mile, high-speed, limited-stop service between San Diego State University (SDSU) and downtown San Diego along El Cajon and Park Boulevards. The line will provide North Park, City Heights, and College area residents, students, and workers with a limited-stop, high-speed service in one of the key transit corridors in the region. Project features include stop consolidation, enhanced vehicles and stations, transit signal priority, real-time information, and improved frequencies. The Rapid Bus project represents the initial step toward implementing a full Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service in this corridor, as envisioned by the Regional Transportation Plan. The Mid-City BRT project also is one of the Major Corridor projects included in the TransNet Extension Ordinance and Expenditure Plan approved by the voters in 2004. Rapid Bus services are designed to provide higher-speed alternatives to local bus services in key arterial corridors utilizing a range of lower capital cost signal priority treatments and limited station spacing to achieve faster travel times. Rapid Bus services can be upgraded to BRT over time through use of dedicated transit lanes to bypass congested arterial segments. Advanced planning and conceptual engineering work for the middle segment of the project (between Park Boulevard/University Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard/College Avenue) have been completed. This includes development of a signal priority treatment plan, station designs, street improvements and a small segment of transit-only lanes. The middle segment provides the best opportunity to implement signal priority, bus-only queue jump lanes, station upgrades, and to achieve significant transit travel time savings. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Mid-City Rapid is a rapid bus project running from downtown San Diego to San Diego State University (SDSU) along one of the oldest and most densely populated corridors in the San Diego region. The projectÆs vision is to demonstrate how increased efficiency, speed, and service can attract new transit ridership, improve customer satisfaction, and benefit the broader community by providing trolley-like service using bus technology. The project is identified as a high-priority project in the Regional Transportation Plan and is a significant element of the City of San DiegoÆs City of Villages program and the SANDAG Smart Growth Concept Map, both of which are designed to spur redevelopment and transit use in older urban communities. Additionally, the corridor presents an opportunity to integrate regional transit service, including a pair of bus rapid transit (BRT) lines, one planned to connect Escondido and downtown via Interstate 15 (I-15), and the other planned to connect South Bay communities to University Towne Center (UTC)/Sorrento Mesa. The corridor will connect with three existing transit centers, each serving several bus routes and providing access to all three of San DiegoÆs light rail routes. Currently, there are several bus lines that operate along or intersect the Mid-City Rapid corridor. Many of these lines experience high ridership, including several of the highest ridership bus routes in the San Diego region. Route 15 is most similar to the proposed Mid-City Rapid alignment. It carries over 4,500 daily riders, with weekday peak headways of 15 minutes. Along the corridor lie three transit centers: City College, El Cajon Boulevard (I-15) Transit Plaza, and SDSU, each with several thousand users. The Mid-City Rapid alignment extends from downtown San Diego to SDSU via Park Boulevard, El Cajon Boulevard, and College Avenue. The alignment extends 9.9 miles, primarily on mixed-flow lanes, with a portion (0.6 miles) on dedicated guideway. The Mid-City Rapid project is designed to address problems with travel times and schedule reliability on the corridor, and to provide an enhanced customer experience that will make the service more attractive to existing and prospective riders. Travel time savings will be achieved through design of efficient stations, including curb pop-outs, which provide a larger waiting area and enable buses to stop in the traffic lane and avoid delays from merging back into traffic; advance ticket sales for faster boarding; raised platforms and low-floor buses to provide for near-level boarding; queue jumpers at key intersections; and transit signal priority, providing green extensions to transit vehicles arriving at the end of the green phase. In addition, transit lanes are provided where adequate right-of-way exists and community support could be gained. BRT stations generally are located adjacent to, but separate from, local bus stops. This will enable convenient transfers but allow the BRT route to achieve its own identity and eliminate stacking at the stations. Several stations will be combined with local bus stops. The customer experience will be enhanced with Next Bus signage; comfortable, uniquely-branded stations and vehicles; shade trees; and pedestrian amenities. PROJECT ELEMENTS ò The route is planned for 10-minute weekday peak headways, with 15-minute weekday off-peak and weekend service. ò The service will operate from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., seven days per week. Thus, the service will operate for 20 hours every day. ò Fifteen (15) new articulated, low-floor, low emission (alternative-fuel and/or hybrid-drive) vehicles will be used to operate this service. The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has an option from a previous order on fifteen (15) NABI buses for this service. However, MTS is also considering a New Flyer vehicle currently in design. ò The route will feature a clear system identity that is unique and differs from the current local (short distance) bus service. This unique identity will be evident in the character and design of the routeÆs stations, which generally will be separate from existing local bus stations. The routeÆs buses also will have a different appearance and incorporate special signage differentiating them from local service. ò Enhanced amenities such as ôNext Busö and other technologies will be implemented to ease transfers, increase comfort, improve safety, improve accessibility, and decrease time delays. ò Technologies and information will be deployed to make it easier for the general public to understand how to best use and integrate the service into their transportation requirements. ò Connections with other local and regional transit services, including neighborhood shuttles, local buses, light rail, commuter rail, and Amtrak, will be facilitated. ò The project design will increase access to stations and buses and remove barriers to encourage walking and cycling to transit stations. ò The project includes transit signal priority to provide for green time extensions, improving transit vehicle speed and efficiency. ò The project will Increase signal synchronization to improve traffic flow for transit and other through traffic. ò Elements such as advanced signal timing techniques, low-floor buses, raised curbs, and reduced stops are projected to lower route travel time from the current high for Route 15 of 52 minutes in the afternoon peak to 38 minutes throughout the day for Mid-City Rapid. ò Transit stations will limit negative effects on adjacent uses through well-designed station elements and proper site planning. Rapid Bus stations also will differentiate themselves from other bus stations through unique design and signage. Seventeen (17) stations will be provided along the route. ò Transit stations will help support existing businesses as well as encourage future development. ò Transit station circulation will accommodate transit riders and other pass-by pedestrians and be fully accessible. Project Benefits The project would benefit both existing transit riders and serve to attract new riders by transforming existing Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Route 15 into a Rapid Bus service characterized by faster travel times, enhanced customer experience, and more frequent service. Specific improvements include: ò Faster Travel Times: The key focus of the project is improving transit travel times along the corridor for both local bus service (MTS Route 1) and the proposed Rapid Bus service. Because the project is focused on improvements throughout the length of El Cajon Boulevard, it will be especially attractive to passengers making longer distance trips. Improved travel times will be achieved by consolidating transit stops, prepaid fares, coordinated signal timing, extended green signal phases for buses, and level boarding. - El Cajon Boulevard Simulation - Park Boulevard Simulation ò Enhanced Customer Experience: The customer experience will be improved through creation of transit stations with distinctive shelters branded for the Rapid Bus service, next vehicle information, and new articulated vehicles branded with a distinctive Rapid Bus theme. The project will also improve the pedestrian environment and safety in and around station areas through better crosswalks and hardscape/landscape enhancements. ò Frequent Service: Service frequency will be upgraded on the Rapid Bus service to operate every 10 minutes in the peak period, and every 15 minutes in the off-peak. The Mid-City Rapid Bus route runs through several of San DiegoÆs older densely developed urban communities that are identified as Smart Growth areas in the Regional Comprehensive Plan. New development continues to occur along the route, with an emphasis on residential in-fill and walkability. In addition, El Cajon Boulevard has been enhanced with landscaped medians to improve its image and appeal. The Mid-City Rapid Bus project will continue this trend and help support the continued revitalization of El Cajon Boulevard. Frequency of Milestone Progress Reports (MPR) Quarterly Frequency of Federal Financial Reports (FFR) Quarterly Pre-Award Authority This award is using Pre-Award Authority. Will this Grant be using Lapsing Funds? No Selection Made Requires E.O. 12372 Review No, this application does not require E.O. 12372 Review. Delinquent Federal Debt No, my organization does not have delinquent federal debt. Award Point of Contact Information FTA Point of Contact Susan Chu Recipient Point of Contact Kim York / Kerri Everett Award Budget Control Totals Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount 49 USC 5309 - New Starts 5309-5 20500 $21,650,000 Local $21,827,000 State $0 Other Federal $1,049,000 Total Eligible Cost $44,526,000 Adjustment Amount $0 Gross Award Cost $44,526,000 Award Budget Budget Item 131NEW START - ROLLING STOCK 00 13.13.06 PURCHASE EXP - ARTICULATED BUS 140NEW START 00 13.31.02 ENG/DESIGN - NEW START STATIONS FTA Amount Non-FTA Amount Total Eligible Quantity Amount $9,758,000.00 $5,042,000.00 $14,800,000.00 15 $9,758,000.00 $5,042,000.00 $14,800,000.00 15 $11,892,000.00 $17,834,000.00 $29,726,000.00 0 $639,000.00 $2,261,000.00 $2,900,000.00 0 13.79.00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION 14.02.20 STATIONS, STOPS, TERMINALS, INTERMODAL 14.06.60 ROW, LAND, EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS $614,000.00 $1,512,000.00 $2,126,000.00 0 $10,319,000.00 $12,381,000.00 $22,700,000.00 0 $320,000.00 $1,680,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Earmark and Discretionary Allocations Earmark ID Earmark Name Amount Applied FAIN Congressional Release Date E2009-NWST024 Mid-City Rapid, San Diego $19,290,150 CA-03-080800 Aug 25 2010 10:19PM E2010-NWST016 San Diego-Mid-City Rapid $2,359,850 CA-03-080800 Aug 25 2010 10:19PM Sources of Federal Financial Assistance UZA Code Area Name Account Class Code FPC Description Amendment Amount Cumulative Amount 060190 San Diego, CA 2010.47.03.33.1 00 NEW STARTS $2,359,850 $2,359,850 060190 San Diego, CA 2009.47.03.33.1 00 NEW STARTS $19,290,150 $19,290,150 Part 3: Project Information Project Title: Mid-City Rapid Bus (12400100) Project Number Temporary Project Number Date Created Start Date End Date CA-03-0808-00 N/A 6/2/2010 3/31/2009 12/31/2012 Project Location (Urbanized Areas) UZA Code Area Name 060000 California Congressional District Information State District Representative California 53 Susan A Davis 0 Project Budget Activity Line Items Budget Activity Line Item: 14.02.20 - STATIONS, STOPS, TERMINALS, INTERMODAL Scope Name / Code Line Item Line Item Name # NEW START (140-00) 14.02.20 Activity Quantity STATIONS, STOPS, TERMINALS, STATIONS, STOPS, TERMINALS, 0 INTERMODAL INTERMODAL Extended Budget Description TIP ID: SAN78 activities under this scope encompass the construction (including construction support activities) and implementation of the project, including transit signal priority, enhanced stations including larger station platforms with raised curbs, passenger staging area, shelters and benches and drainage infrastructure. The project also provides for enhanced technologies (e.g. Next Bus), pedestrian improvements, and dedicated transit lanes. Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount 49 USC 5309 - New Starts 5309-5 20500 $10,319,000 Non-FTA Amount $12,381,000 Total Eligible Cost $22,700,000 Milestone Name RFB/IFB OUT FOR BID Contract Complete Est. Completion Date Description 1/28/2011 TIP ID: SAN78 activities under this scope encompass the construction (including construction support activities) and implementation of the project, including transit signal priority, enhanced stations including larger station platforms with raised curbs, passenger staging area, shelters and benches and drainage infrastructure. The project also provides for enhanced technologies (e.g. Next Bus), pedestrian improvements, and dedicated transit lanes. 4/7/2012 TIP ID: SAN78 activities under this scope encompass the construction (including construction support activities) and implementation of the project, including transit signal priority, enhanced stations including larger station platforms with raised curbs, passenger staging area, shelters and benches and drainage infrastructure. The project also provides for enhanced technologies (e.g. Next Bus), pedestrian improvements, and dedicated transit lanes. Budget Activity Line Item: 14.06.60 - ROW, LAND, EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS Scope Name / Code Line Item Line Item Name # NEW START (140-00) 14.06.60 ROW, LAND, EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS Extended Budget Description Activity Quantity ROW, LAND, EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS 0 TIP ID: SAN78 activities under this scope encompass all activities related to purchase of Right-of-way for the project, including negotiaions with property owners for construction easements, access, and right of way acquisition necessary to accomodate Rapid Bus Station platforms. Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount 49 USC 5309 - New Starts 5309-5 20500 $320,000 Non-FTA Amount $1,680,000 Total Eligible Cost $2,000,000 Milestone Name RFB/IFB OUT FOR BID Contract Complete Est. Completion Date Description 12/1/2009 TIP ID: SAN78 activities under this scope encompass all activities related to purchase of Right-of-way for the project, including negotiaions with property owners for construction easements, access, and right of way acquisition necessary to accomodate Rapid Bus Station platforms. 12/1/2010 TIP ID: SAN78 activities under this scope encompass all activities related to purchase of Right-of-way for the project, including negotiaions with property owners for construction easements, access, and right of way acquisition necessary to accomodate Rapid Bus Station platforms. Budget Activity Line Item: 13.79.00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION Scope Name / Code Line Item # Line Item Name NEW START (140-00) 13.79.00 Activity Quantity PROJECT ADMINISTRATION PROJECT ADMINISTRATION 0 Extended Budget Description SANDAG TIP ID: SAN78 This activity includes all direct staff, fringe, overhead and administrative costs for the project. This would include such staff activities and miscellaneous supplies and services necessary to accomplish the job Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount 49 USC 5309 - New Starts 5309-5 20500 $614,000 Non-FTA Amount $1,512,000 Total Eligible Cost $2,126,000 Milestone Name Ongoing Est. Completion Date Description 12/31/2012 SANDAG TIP ID: SAN78 This activity includes all direct staff, fringe, overhead and administrative costs for the project. This would include such staff activities and miscellaneous supplies and services necessary to accomplish the job Budget Activity Line Item: 13.31.02 - ENG/DESIGN - NEW START STATIONS Scope Name / Code Line Item # Line Item Name Activity Quantity NEW START (140-00) 13.31.02 ENG/DESIGN - NEW START STATIONS ENG/DESIGN - NEW START STATIONS 0 Extended Budget Description TIP ID: SAN78 activities under this scope encompass the assessment, design, and preparation of the project, including transit signal priority, enhanced stations including larger station platforms with raised curbs, passenger staging area, shelters and benches and drainage infrastructure. The project also provides for enhanced technologies (e.g. Next Bus), pedestrian improvements, and dedicated transit lanes. Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount 49 USC 5309 - New Starts 5309-5 20500 $639,000 Non-FTA Amount $2,261,000 Total Eligible Cost $2,900,000 Milestone Name RFP/IFB Issued Contract Complete Est. Completion Date Description 3/31/2009 TIP ID: SAN78 activities under this scope encompass the assessment, design, and preparation of the project, including transit signal priority, enhanced stations including larger station platforms with raised curbs, passenger staging area, shelters and benches and drainage infrastructure. The project also provides for enhanced technologies (e.g. Next Bus), pedestrian improvements, and dedicated transit lanes 9/30/2010 TIP ID: SAN78 activities under this scope encompass the assessment, design, and preparation of the project, including transit signal priority, enhanced stations including larger station platforms with raised curbs, passenger staging area, shelters and benches and drainage infrastructure. The project also provides for enhanced technologies (e.g. Next Bus), pedestrian improvements, and dedicated transit lanes Budget Activity Line Item: 13.13.06 - PURCHASE EXP - ARTICULATED BUS Scope Name / Code Line Item Line Item Name # NEW START - ROLLING STOCK (131-00) 13.13.06 PURCHASE EXP ARTICULATED BUS Activity Quantity PURCHASE EXP ARTICULATED BUS 15 Extended Budget Description TIP ID: SAN78 15 articulated, low-floor, low emission (alternative-fuel (CNG) and/or hybrid-drive) vehicles. Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount 49 USC 5309 - New Starts 5309-5 20500 $9,758,000 Non-FTA Amount $5,042,000 Total Eligible Cost $14,800,000 Milestone Name Est. Completion Date Description RFP/IFB OUT FOR BID 10/31/2010 TIP ID: SAN78 15 articulated, low-floor, low emission (alternative-fuel (CNG) and/or hybrid-drive) vehicles. CONTRACT AWARDED 1/31/2011 TIP ID: SAN78 15 articulated, low-floor, low emission (alternative-fuel (CNG) and/or hybrid-drive) vehicles. FIRST VEHICLE DELIVERED 2/28/2012 TIP ID: SAN78 15 articulated, low-floor, low emission (alternative-fuel (CNG) and/or hybrid-drive) vehicles. ALL VEHICLES DELIVERED 4/30/2012 TIP ID: SAN78 15 articulated, low-floor, low emission (alternative-fuel (CNG) and/or hybrid-drive) vehicles. CONTRACT COMPLETE 6/30/2012 TIP ID: SAN78 15 articulated, low-floor, low emission (alternative-fuel (CNG) and/or hybrid-drive) vehicles. Project Environmental Findings Finding: Class 2D Class Level Description Categorical Exclusion Description Type 02: Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting. Finding: Class 2D Class Level Description Categorical Exclusion Description Type 02: Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting. Scope Name / Line Item Code Number Line Item Name Quantity FTA Amount NEW START (140-00) STATIONS, STOPS, TERMINALS, INTERMODAL 0 14.02.20 Total Eligible Cost $10,319,000.00 $22,700,000.00 Finding: Class 2D Class Level Description Categorical Exclusion Description Type 02: Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting. Scope Name / Code Line Item Number Line Item Name Quantity FTA Amount Total Eligible Cost NEW START (140-00) ROW, LAND, EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS 14.06.60 0 $320,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Finding: Class 2D Class Level Description Categorical Exclusion Description Type 02: Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting. Scope Name / Code Line Item Number Line Item Name Quantity FTA Amount NEW START (140-00) 13.79.00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATION 0 $614,000.00 $2,126,000.00 Total Eligible Cost Finding: Class 2D Class Level Description Categorical Exclusion Description Type 02: Highway safety or traffic operations improvement projects including the installation of ramp metering control devices and lighting. Scope Name / Code Line Item Number Line Item Name Quantity FTA Amount Total Eligible Cost NEW START (140-00) 13.31.02 ENG/DESIGN - NEW START STATIONS 0 $639,000.00 $2,900,000.00 Finding: Class 2C Class Level Description Categorical Exclusion Description Type 17: The purchase of vehicles by the applicant where the use of these vehicles can be accommodated by existing facilities or by new facilities which themselves are within a CE. Finding: Class 2C Class Level Description Categorical Exclusion Description Type 17: The purchase of vehicles by the applicant where the use of these vehicles can be accommodated by existing facilities or by new facilities which themselves are within a CE. Scope Name / Code Line Item Number Line Item Name Quantity FTA Amount Total Eligible Cost NEW START ROLLING STOCK (131-00) 13.13.06 PURCHASE EXP ARTICULATED BUS 15 $9,758,000.00 $14,800,000.00 Part 4: Fleet Details Fleet Type: Fixed Route Fleet Comments "Before" data represents MTS fleet plan for its regular fixed-route and paratransit services. MTS fleet plan attached as follows: 1. MTS Bus Fleet Plan Revised 6.2.09 is what was approved by FTA 2. MTS Bus Fleet Plan Proposed July-- Sept 2010 4.15.10 is just an update to that. 3. CIP MTS Fleet Replacement FY 11-16 2.5.10 is our CIP fleet replacement plan. MTS does not include buses for any of the SANDAG BRT projects in that plan except SuperLoop. MidCity BRT is a dedicated fleet where the TSP transponders, plus potentially other equipment, will make the buses unique from the rest of the MTS fleet. These buses are shown in teh "Change" area of the fleet status as follows: MidCity BRT Fleet Plan: A. Peak Requirement: 12 B. Spares: 3 C. Total (A+B) 15 Current Value I. Active Fleet A. Peak Requirement B. Spares C. Total (A+B) D. Spare Ratio (B/A) II. III. 464 95 559 20.47% Inactive Fleet A. Other 0 B. Pending Disposal 0 C. Total (A+B) 0 Total (I.C and II.C) 559 Fleet Type: Paratransit Fleet Comments None provided. Current Value I. Active Fleet A. Peak Requirement B. Spares C. Total (A+B) D. Spare Ratio (B/A) II. III. 115 12 127 10.43% Inactive Fleet A. Other 0 B. Pending Disposal 0 C. Total (A+B) 0 Total (I.C and II.C) Part 5: FTA Review Comments Application Review Comments Comment By Leslie Rogers Comment Type FTA Budget Revision Date 8/25/2010 Comment Application Review Comments Comment By Hymie Luden Comment Type General Application Date 4/21/2010 Project Title Mid-City Rapid Bus (12400100) Project Number CA-03-0808-00 ok Comment Need NEPA for bus ALI Comment By Hymie Luden Comment Type General Application Date 4/21/2010 Project Title Mid-City Rapid Bus (12400100) Project Number CA-03-0808-00 127 ok Comment Need FTA grant manager's name Comment By Hymie Luden Comment Type General Application Date 4/21/2010 Project Title Mid-City Rapid Bus (12400100) Project Number CA-03-0808-00 ok Comment Add Fleet Status numbers for the whole fleet not just these buses. If these buses canÆt be used on the other routes, add the fleet status for just these buses beneath the TEAM table, in its own table with a narrative explanation. Comment By Hymie Luden Comment Type General Application Date 6/2/2010 Project Title Mid-City Rapid Bus (12400100) Project Number CA-03-0808-00 ok Comment Correct earleir grant's number Comment By Hymie Luden Comment Type General Application Date 7/12/2010 Project Title Mid-City Rapid Bus (12400100) Project Number CA-03-0808-00 Comment Need NEPA Findings for ALI's not Scope Part 6: Agreement UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANT AGREEMENT (FTA G-16, October 1, 2009) On the date the authorized U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) official's electronic signature is entered for this Grant Agreement, FTA has Awarded Federal assistance in support of the Project described below. Upon Execution of this Grant Agreement by the Recipient named below, the Recipient affirms this FTA Award, and enters into this Grant Agreement with FTA. The following documents are incorporated by reference and made part of this Grant Agreement: (1) "Federal Transit Administration Master Agreement," FTA MA(16), October 1, 2009, http://www.fta.dot.gov/documents/16-Master.pdf (2) The Certifications and Assurances applicable to the Project that the Recipient has selected and provided to FTA, and (3) Any Award notification containing special conditions or requirements, if issued. FTA OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAY WITHDRAW ITS OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE FEDERAL ASSISTANCE IF THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT EXECUTE THIS GRANT AGREEMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF THIS FTA AWARD SET FORTH HEREIN. FTA AWARD Federal Transit Administration (FTA) hereby awards a Federal grant as follows: Recipient Information Recipient Name: SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS Award Information Award Number: CA-03-0808-00 Award Name: Mid-City Rapid Bus (12400100) Award Executive Summary: 1.15.2010: SANDAG TIP ID: SAN78 This is a New Starts application for Mid-City Rapid, San Diego E2009-NWST-024 and E2010-NWST-016. UZA FY of Appropriations Amount Appropriated Amount in This Application Remaining Balance 060000 CALIFORNIA 2009 $ 19,290,150 $ 19,290,150 $ 060000 CALIFORNIA 2010 $ 2,360,000 $ 2,360,000 $ $ 21,650,150 $ 21,650,150 $ Other Federal Funds on this project: CA-03-Y230 $320,000 CA-03-0723 $729,000 The Mid-City Rapid Bus Project is a 10-mile, high-speed, limited-stop service between San Diego State University (SDSU) and downtown San Diego, along El Cajon and Park Boulevards, one of the key transit corridors in the county. It is one of the Major Corridor projects included in the local TransNet Extension Ordinance and Expenditure Plan approved by the voters in 2004. This grant will provide funds for new stations, curb pop-outs, larger waiting areas, advance ticket sales, raised platforms, low-floor buses and signal priority with queue jumping. The alignment will be mixed-flow lanes except for 0.6 miles on dedicated guideway. Three transit centers are on the alignment. They are City College, El Cajon Boulevard (I-15) Transit Plaza and San Diego State University. The project will benefit existing transit riders and attract new riders by transforming existing Metropolitan Transit System Route 15 into a Rapid Bus service characterized by faster travel times, improved customer service, shorter headways and improved schedule reliability. The route will be converted to BRT as more dedicated transit lanes are added. Two other grants provided funds for the Project: CA-90-Y230 for $320,000 and CA-03-072 for $729,000. The Mid-City Rapid Bus project includes the design and implementation of a ten-mile, high-speed, limitedstop service between San Diego State University (SDSU) and downtown San Diego along El Cajon and Park Boulevards. The line will provide North Park, City Heights, and College area residents, students, and workers with a limited-stop, high-speed service in one of the key transit corridors in the region. Project features include stop consolidation, enhanced vehicles and stations, transit signal priority, real-time information, and improved frequencies. The Rapid Bus project represents the initial step toward implementing a full Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service in this corridor, as envisioned by the Regional Transportation Plan. The Mid-City BRT project also is one of the Major Corridor projects included in the TransNet Extension Ordinance and Expenditure Plan approved by the voters in 2004. Rapid Bus services are designed to provide higher-speed alternatives to local bus services in key arterial corridors utilizing a range of lower capital cost signal priority treatments and limited station spacing to achieve faster travel times. Rapid Bus services can be upgraded to BRT over time through use of dedicated transit lanes to bypass congested arterial segments. Advanced planning and conceptual engineering work for the middle segment of the project (between Park Boulevard/University Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard/College Avenue) have been completed. This includes development of a signal priority treatment plan, station designs, street improvements and a small segment of transit-only lanes. The middle segment provides the best opportunity to implement signal priority, bus-only queue jump lanes, station upgrades, and to achieve significant transit travel time savings. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Mid-City Rapid is a rapid bus project running from downtown San Diego to San Diego State University (SDSU) along one of the oldest and most densely populated corridors in the San Diego region. The projectÆs vision is to demonstrate how increased efficiency, speed, and service can attract new transit ridership, improve customer satisfaction, and benefit the broader community by providing trolley-like service using bus technology. The project is identified as a high-priority project in the Regional Transportation Plan and is a significant element of the City of San DiegoÆs City of Villages program and the SANDAG Smart Growth Concept Map, both of which are designed to spur redevelopment and transit use in older urban communities. Additionally, the corridor presents an opportunity to integrate regional transit service, including a pair of bus rapid transit (BRT) lines, one planned to connect Escondido and downtown via Interstate 15 (I-15), and the other planned to connect South Bay communities to University Towne Center (UTC)/Sorrento Mesa. The corridor will connect with three existing transit centers, each serving several bus routes and providing access to all three of San DiegoÆs light rail routes. Currently, there are several bus lines that operate along or intersect the Mid-City Rapid corridor. Many of these lines experience high ridership, including several of the highest ridership bus routes in the San Diego region. Route 15 is most similar to the proposed Mid-City Rapid alignment. It carries over 4,500 daily riders, with weekday peak headways of 15 minutes. Along the corridor lie three transit centers: City College, El Cajon Boulevard (I-15) Transit Plaza, and SDSU, each with several thousand users. The Mid-City Rapid alignment extends from downtown San Diego to SDSU via Park Boulevard, El Cajon Boulevard, and College Avenue. The alignment extends 9.9 miles, primarily on mixed-flow lanes, with a portion (0.6 miles) on dedicated guideway. The Mid-City Rapid project is designed to address problems with travel times and schedule reliability on the corridor, and to provide an enhanced customer experience that will make the service more attractive to existing and prospective riders. Travel time savings will be achieved through design of efficient stations, including curb pop-outs, which provide a larger waiting area and enable buses to stop in the traffic lane and avoid delays from merging back into traffic; advance ticket sales for faster boarding; raised platforms and low-floor buses to provide for near-level boarding; queue jumpers at key intersections; and transit signal priority, providing green extensions to transit vehicles arriving at the end of the green phase. In addition, transit lanes are provided where adequate right-of-way exists and community support could be gained. BRT stations generally are located adjacent to, but separate from, local bus stops. This will enable convenient transfers but allow the BRT route to achieve its own identity and eliminate stacking at the stations. Several stations will be combined with local bus stops. The customer experience will be enhanced with Next Bus signage; comfortable, uniquely-branded stations and vehicles; shade trees; and pedestrian amenities. PROJECT ELEMENTS ò The route is planned for 10-minute weekday peak headways, with 15-minute weekday off-peak and weekend service. ò The service will operate from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., seven days per week. Thus, the service will operate for 20 hours every day. ò Fifteen (15) new articulated, low-floor, low emission (alternative-fuel and/or hybrid-drive) vehicles will be used to operate this service. The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has an option from a previous order on fifteen (15) NABI buses for this service. However, MTS is also considering a New Flyer vehicle currently in design. ò The route will feature a clear system identity that is unique and differs from the current local (short distance) bus service. This unique identity will be evident in the character and design of the routeÆs stations, which generally will be separate from existing local bus stations. The routeÆs buses also will have a different appearance and incorporate special signage differentiating them from local service. ò Enhanced amenities such as ôNext Busö and other technologies will be implemented to ease transfers, increase comfort, improve safety, improve accessibility, and decrease time delays. ò Technologies and information will be deployed to make it easier for the general public to understand how to best use and integrate the service into their transportation requirements. ò Connections with other local and regional transit services, including neighborhood shuttles, local buses, light rail, commuter rail, and Amtrak, will be facilitated. ò The project design will increase access to stations and buses and remove barriers to encourage walking and cycling to transit stations. ò The project includes transit signal priority to provide for green time extensions, improving transit vehicle speed and efficiency. ò The project will Increase signal synchronization to improve traffic flow for transit and other through traffic. ò Elements such as advanced signal timing techniques, low-floor buses, raised curbs, and reduced stops are projected to lower route travel time from the current high for Route 15 of 52 minutes in the afternoon peak to 38 minutes throughout the day for Mid-City Rapid. ò Transit stations will limit negative effects on adjacent uses through well-designed station elements and proper site planning. Rapid Bus stations also will differentiate themselves from other bus stations through unique design and signage. Seventeen (17) stations will be provided along the route. ò Transit stations will help support existing businesses as well as encourage future development. ò Transit station circulation will accommodate transit riders and other pass-by pedestrians and be fully accessible. Project Benefits The project would benefit both existing transit riders and serve to attract new riders by transforming existing Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Route 15 into a Rapid Bus service characterized by faster travel times, enhanced customer experience, and more frequent service. Specific improvements include: ò Faster Travel Times: The key focus of the project is improving transit travel times along the corridor for both local bus service (MTS Route 1) and the proposed Rapid Bus service. Because the project is focused on improvements throughout the length of El Cajon Boulevard, it will be especially attractive to passengers making longer distance trips. Improved travel times will be achieved by consolidating transit stops, prepaid fares, coordinated signal timing, extended green signal phases for buses, and level boarding. - El Cajon Boulevard Simulation - Park Boulevard Simulation ò Enhanced Customer Experience: The customer experience will be improved through creation of transit stations with distinctive shelters branded for the Rapid Bus service, next vehicle information, and new articulated vehicles branded with a distinctive Rapid Bus theme. The project will also improve the pedestrian environment and safety in and around station areas through better crosswalks and hardscape/landscape enhancements. ò Frequent Service: Service frequency will be upgraded on the Rapid Bus service to operate every 10 minutes in the peak period, and every 15 minutes in the off-peak. The Mid-City Rapid Bus route runs through several of San DiegoÆs older densely developed urban communities that are identified as Smart Growth areas in the Regional Comprehensive Plan. New development continues to occur along the route, with an emphasis on residential in-fill and walkability. In addition, El Cajon Boulevard has been enhanced with landscaped medians to improve its image and appeal. The Mid-City Rapid Bus project will continue this trend and help support the continued revitalization of El Cajon Boulevard. Total Award Eligible Cost: $44,526,000.00 Award Budget Control Totals (The Budget includes the individual Project Budgets (Scopes and Activity Line Items) or as attached) Funding Source Section of Statute CFDA Number Amount 49 USC 5309 - New Starts 5309-5 20500 $21,650,000 Local $21,827,000 State $0 Other Federal $1,049,000 Total Eligible Cost $44,526,000 Adjustment Amount $0 Gross Award Cost $44,526,000 Maximum Percentage(s) of FTA Participation Percentages of Federal participation are based on amounts included in the Approved Project Budget, modified as set forth in the text following the Project Description. U.S. Department of Labor Certification of Public Transportation Employee Protective Arrangements: Original Certification Date: Special Conditions There are no special conditions. Awarded By: Leslie Rogers Regional Administrator FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Contact Info: Award Date:8/25/2010 EXECUTION OF GRANT AGREEMENT The Grantee, by executing this Grant Agreement, affirms this FTA Award; adopts and ratifies all statements, representations, warranties, covenants, and materials it has submitted to FTA; consents to this FTA Award; and agrees to all terms and conditions set forth in this Grant Agreement. By executing this Grant Agreement, I am simultaneously executing any Supplemental Agreement that may be required to effectuate this Grant Agreement. Executed By: Renee Wasmund Director of Finance SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS 8/28/2010