Transit Alliance About Section
on this page you will find information about:
Transit Alliance Goals
Transit Alliance Board of Directors
Transit Alliance Committees
Projects in North County and San Diego
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Transit Alliance Electronic Newsletter Spring 2007
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Transit Alliance Goals
We aim to highlight congestion relief opportunities and mobility alternatives that will spur our region toward a world-class transportation system, thereby solidifying North County as dynamic community in which to live, work and play. Specific goals include: Educating the public about the transit funding opportunities, including the TransNet transportation sales tax extension. Increasing community awareness as to the benefits of the SPRINTER rail project (Oceanside to Escondido). Ensuring community consciousness of ongoing service improvements and capital projects in North County, including the Solana Beach Intermodal Facility, Solar Panel Bus Shelter Enhancements, the San Luis Rey Transit Center, and the Oceanside Transit Center Parking Structure. Creating a communications channel to inform residents of the many public transportation services offered. Establishing new and exciting partnerships that will deliver enhanced and innovative transit solutions for North County.
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Transit Alliance Board of Directors
Information about the Board
Bio President Ted Owen
Bio Vice President David Bennett
Bio Secretary Brad Wiscons
Bio Treasurer Gerry Seelman
Bio Vice Chair Business and Community Development Jenny Marinko
Bio Vice Chair Communications Frankie Laney
Bio Vice Chair Membership Debra Rosen
Bio Vice Chair Programs Rich Brasher
Bio NCTD Advisory Officer Pete Aadland
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Our Board of Directors has made a commitment to work towards having a transit infrastructure that supports mobility for all of North County's residents. Over crowded roadways and parking lots affect our ability to get to work on time, or to deliver goods and services. Efficient transit helps to relieve this situation. They believe we must start now to educate North County about the benefit of public transportation and work closely with our leaders to create a system that works today and in the future. This is why they lead the Transit Alliance for a Better North County. The board meets quarterly and the meetings are open to general membership. The Transit Alliance consists of a visionary team of officers, who include: President Ted Owen, Vice President David Bennett, Secretary Brad Wiscons, Treasurer Gerry Seelman, Vice Chair Business and Community Development Jenny Marinko, Vice Chair Communications Frankie Laney, Vice Chair Membership Debra Rosen, Vice Chair Programs Rich Brasher, Advisory Officer Pete Aadland.
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President: Ted Owen of the Carlsbad Chamber (view Carlsbad Chamber site)
Ted Owen is a committed leader focused on serving businesses and communities in North County and San Diego. He has received special recognition for his leadership by San Diego Jr. Achievement, American Chamber Executives Association, County of San Diego, San Diego Venture Group, US Small Business Administration, American Cancer Society, Bank of America, Greater San Diego Chamber, Private Industry Council, Boy Scouts of America, National Association of Women Business Owners, Centre City Development Corporation, Carlsbad ConVis, Golden Triangle Rotary Club and Rotary International.
The President is the Chief Executive Officer of TABNC, and shall, subject to the control of the Board, have general supervision, direction and control all of its business and affairs. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board and be an ex-officio member of all committees.
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Vice President: David Bennett Of California State University San Marcos (view Cal State San Marcos site)
David Bennett is a Professor of Management & Leadership as well as the Director of Business Community Relationships and Outreach for the College of Business at CSUSM. He did his undergraduate work at Northwestern University and his graduate work at Harvard Graduate School of Business. He has over 25 years of experience as a senior executive at PepsiCo, Marriott and Mail Boxes, Etc. Worldwide. He has a thorough background in all business disciplines with emphasis in strategic planning, organizational structure, organizational culture, nation/international expansion and leadership. He has served on over 18 Boards of Directors/Advisors. He is a founding member of the Center for Leadership Innovation and Mentorship Building (CLIMB).
The Vice President shall, in the absence or disability of the President, perform all the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to, all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice President shall perform such other duties as may be (i) required by law, the Articles of Incorporation, by these Bylaws; or (ii) assigned from time to time by the Board or the President.
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Secretary: Brad Wiscons
of Palomar Pomarado Health (view Palomar Pomerado Health site)
Brad Wiscons is the District Director for Grant Services at Palomar Pomerado Health – California’s largest hospital district. He serves on a number of community advisory boards and is committed to bringing together the diversity of residents of our area, making it the safest, healthiest, and most prosperous region in the nation.
The Secretary shall and shall keep or cause to be kept the minutes of all meetings in the Minute Book of the Alliance. The Secretary shall, in general, perform all duties incidents to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may be: (i) required by law, the Articles of Incorporation, by these Bylaws; or (ii) assigned from time to time by the Board of the President.
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Treasurer: Gerry Seelman
of Psomas (view Psomas site)
Gerry Seelman has extensive executive oversight experience, as well as project management and engineering for transportation and infrastructure programs. Gerry was responsible for the development of the Light Rail and Subway programs in Los Angeles, the Alameda Corridor goods movement program and Tren Urbano, and the new metro system in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was special assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, responsible for the operation of the Office of the Secretary, directing and coordinating the development of all briefing materials on all modes of transportation as well as integrated multimodal programs coordinated at the assistant secretary level.
The Treasurer of the Alliance is responsible for the receipt, maintenance, and disbursement of all funds of the Alliance and for the safekeeping of all securities of the Alliance. The Treasurer may also be designated by the alternate title Chief Financial Officer. The Treasurer shall provide a financial report at every meeting.
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Vice Chair Business and Community Development Jenny Marinko Of San Diego Workforce Partnership (view San Diego Workforce Partnership site)
Jenny Marinko moved into the position of Director of the North County Career Centers in July of 2004. She has over 10 years experience in workforce development in the state of California. In her current position she provides leadership and program management for the Workforce Investment Act Programs and other workforce related programs in North County. During her tenure at the North County Career Centers, she has managed a total of more than 8 million dollars in state, local or federal funding that includes programs such as the Disability Program Navigator and Life Science Pilot Project. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles and is a graduate of Leadership North County.
The Vice Chair for Business and Community Development shall be responsible for educating communities about TABNC, including chambers, civic organizations, professional transportation groups and engineering associations. This person will assist TABNC efforts to increase members and sponsorship contributions.
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Vice Chair Communications Frankie Laney Of Carlsbad ConVis (view Carlsbad ConVis site)
Frankie Laney is the Director of Public Relations for Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau. She has an extensive background in public and media relations, and has represented the City of Carlsbad in the travel industry since 1999. In 2005, the travel industry was the 3rd largest business industry in San Diego, drawing 27 million visitors and adding 5.9 billion dollars into its economy. Sixty five percent of the visitors drove automobiles. She is committed to TABNC efforts to help create a world-class transit system for North County, in effort to balance the impact of driving tourists in conjunction with promoting its vital tourism economy.
The Vice Chair for Services shall be responsible for dissemination of information to the community, primarily through the TABNC electronic newsletter. The Vice Chair for Communications will also coordinate written correspondence, such as letters of supports and editorials written by members.
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Vice Chair Membership Debra Rosen Of Downtown Escondido Business Association (view Downtown Escondido Business Association site)
Debra Rosen has been Chief Executive Officer for the past two years with the Downtown Business Association of Escondido. Prior to that, she spent 15 years with the San Diego Union-Tribune and SignOnSanDiego in Display and Online Ad Sales and Management. She received her degree from San Diego State University in Public Administration. During her years in San Diego she has been actively involved in Rotary, National Charity League, and Pediatric Aids and was named Woman of the Year by the Leukemia Society. While at the Downtown Business Association she has been committed to bringing a downtown community together for a stronger alliance and more programs to generate more "feet to the street". She looks forward to the SPRINTER transit service coming to Escondido's downtown.
The Vice Chair for Membership shall have primary responsibility for membership development and retention.
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Vice Chair Programs Rich Brasher Of STANTEC (view STANTEC site)
Rich Brasher is an Associate in Urban Planning with the San Marcos office of Stantec Consulting., a large multi-disciplined design firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Registration in both civil engineering and planning afford him sensitivity to the aesthetics and implementation of residential and commercial site designs. A Carlsbad resident, he was raised on Florida's Gulf Coast and received his B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Rich is a Past President of Citizens Coordinate for Century 3; a Newsletter Chair for the San Diego section of the American Planning Association; Membership Chair for the San Diego/Tijuana District Council of the Urban Land Institute, and a 1996 graduate of LEAD/San Diego.
The Vice Chair of Programs shall seek speaking opportunities for TABNC, including at workshops, conferences and professional organizations, etc. This person will coordinate the Speakers Bureau.
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NCTD Advisory Officer: Pete Aadland
of North County Transit District (view NCTD site)
Pete Aadland currently leads all marketing, communications, customer service and service planning functions for NCTD. Pete created and implemented many of the elements the successful Coaster commuter-rail service. Other projects include branding of NCTD’s bus fleet (Breeze); the planning and marketing aspects a major bus route restructuring, and many other rail improvement projects. Currently he is involved in the implementation of new light rail system called the Sprinter and the development of a regional automated fare collection system that will utilize smart cards.
The Advisory Officer shall be the Ex-Officio Director and shall represent the interests of the NCTD and provide technical assistance as requested by the Board or the President.
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Transit Alliance Committees
Business Affairs Committee
Communications Committee
Membership Committee
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Business Affairs Committee
If business leadership is your area of expertise, we hope you will consider joining this committee. The Business Affairs committee is focused on growing our non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. This committee coordinates events with legislators, town hall meetings with citizens, and corporate meetings with major employers. Your business leadership experience can help enhance our effectiveness!
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Communications Committee
If you have experience in marketing, communications or public relations, this is the committee for you! Our greatest endeavor is to help educate others about transit and increase personal knowledge of issues. This committee creates informational materials, manages the website, coordinates educational and public relations programs. Committee members work to increase awareness in our community about vital transit issues and the benefit of public transportation. Join the effort to help get the word out about the Transit Alliance!
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Membership Committee
If you are well connected in the community and have a little extra time to invest, weÌd like to have you on this team. This committee recruits new members and creates strategies to retain existing members. The more people who sign up to receive the Transit Alliance e-newsletters, the more effective we can be. You can help bring in new members - whether it's simply by spreading the word or participating on this committee.
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Projects
To learn the latest about San Diego County projects, click on the links below and connect to information provided by TransNet Keep San Diego Moving. This is a great resource for construction updates, project information, downloadable project images and maps, materials, public meeting and hearing notices, and it provides opportunities to get answers to your questions.
I-5
I-15
I-805
SR-52
SR-76
MidCoast
Sprinter
Another great project information resource is TransNet Dashboard. This website provides detailed information on project timelines, milestones, budgets, and expenditures and explains how your tax dollars are being put to use in effective ways to keep San Diego moving!
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How did the Transit Alliance evolve?
2. What will the Alliance actually do?
3. What is the Alliance's relationship to NCTD?
4. Why were public transportation systems first created and what prompted our federal, state and local governments to play an active role?
5. How many transit agencies are in San Diego County?
6. What are the NCTD and MTS service areas?
7. How can I find county-wide information on public transportation services?
8. How is North County Transit District governed and managed?
9. What is the role of a NCTD board member?
10. What role does San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) play in regards to public transportation agencies?
11. How is North County Transit District (NCTD) funded?
12. How is NCTD funding regulated?
13. What are some North County projects that were funded by county tax dollars?
14. Why aren't transit agencies able to operate like private enterprise and structure the fares high enough to cover costs, so they don't have to rely on tax dollars?
15. What is ADA Paratransit Service?
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How did the Transit Alliance evolve?
This organization was created in partnership with NCTD, after their Board declared it was legislative priority in December 2003. That, combined with the Carlsbad Chamber's vision of "community unity" - the partnership to give a voice to North County public transportation advocates - was a natural win-win for us and the community.
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What will the Alliance actually do?
We will educate the public on important transit funding opportunities, such as TransNet, and share information on transit projects (SPRINTER, Solana Beach Intermodal Facility, etc.). Longer term, we hope to involve the community in a visionary dialogue on how we can develop a world class transportation system. Events will likely include presentations and town halls as well as web discussions. A goal is to partner with NCTD and create a viable and productive communications channel for public input and outreach. The Alliance will raise awareness in the community about the diverse and important issues and the people who are affected by and can benefit from a better public transportation system in North County. Issues range from our community embracing mixed use development opportunities to economic development associated with new capital improvement projects, plus employment, education and housing problems that can be positively impacted by a better public transit system.
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What is the Alliance's relationship to NCTD?
We envision a close relationship of collaboration and dialogue for the benefit of our shared community. However, we are a separate and distinct non-profit organization from NCTD, who is charged with providing our region's public transportation services.
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Why were public transportation systems first created and what prompted our federal, state and local governments to play an active role?
Up until the 1950s street cars, transit buses and commuter rail service were operated by privately-owned business. Private enterprise was unable to keep service at a break even point, much less continue to operate at a profit. Because of this, various city governments throughout the US began taking over transit services. Every community and state went about it differently. The government, spurred on by the public, became involved because of the essential need for mobility, particularly for those unable to drive. Today public transportation service is subsidized, just like paramedic service, fire protection and libraries.
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5.
How many transit agencies are in San Diego County?
There are 4: North County Transit District (NCTD), Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), Chula Vista Transit and National City Transit. Because the needs and resources vary between jurisdictions, each transit agency operates service based on the needs of their area. It was for just this reason that NCTD was created.
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What are the NCTD and MTS service areas?
NCTD service area consists of 1,020 square miles, which includes Camp Pendleton east to Ramona, south to Escondido and west to Del Mar. NCTD transit modes include BREEZE (fixed route buses), FAST (on demand service), LIFT (ADA paratransit) and COASTER (commuter rail).
The MTS service area is 3,241 square miles, which includes the northern rural area of Oak Grove and eastern areas of Ocotillo Wells, reaches as far south as the US border, and serves all of San Diego. MTS transit modes include MTS Buses, DART (on demand service), Access (ADA paratransit) and San Diego Trolley. NCTD and MTS make bus connections at the Escondido Transit Center, North County Fair and University Town Center (UTC) Westfield Shopping Town malls and the VA Hospital at U.C. San Diego. NCTD also operates the COASTER commuter train which connects with buses, shuttles and/or trolleys that feed into station cities located between Oceanside and San Diego.
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7. How can I find county-wide information on public transportation services?
There is one centralized telephone system with trip planners available to answer all transit route and scheduling questions. This number also provides information on carpooling, vanpooling and other transportation alternatives, even bicycles. The phone number is 1-800-266-6883 (COMMUTE). To speak directly to a trip planning specialist, press 1 for English or 2 for Spanish. You can also plan a trip online at www.sdcommute.com
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How is North County Transit District governed and managed?
The nine member board consists of a council member from each incorporated city in North San Diego County, plus the supervisor from the 5th District of the Board of Supervisors, representing the unincorporated areas. An Executive Director manages a team of nearly 600 employees.
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What is the role of a NCTD board member?
To work on behalf of public transportation and make business decisions from a regional perspective, with input from board member's respective cities, which in turn provides North County residents with a functional transportation infrastructure.
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10. What role does San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) play in regards to public transportation agencies?
There are four public transit agencies in San Diego County and their federal, state and local funding is received and distributed through SANDAG, which is San Diego County's regional transportation planning agency. Transportation projects are prioritized and SANDAG works with Transit Agencies to secure and leverage funds. SANDAG allocates millions of dollars each year in local, state, and federal funds for the region's transportation network. SANDAG develops the Regional Transportation Plan to implement a long-range vision for buses, the Trolley, rail and highways, as well as major streets, bicycle travel, walking, goods movement, and airport services.
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11. How is North County Transit District (NCTD) funded?
NCTD is funded through local, state and federal tax dollars, as well as local, state, and federal grants. Fares also generate revenue, which offsets the subsidized portion for a ride on North County's transit system.
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How is NCTD funding regulated?
Grant monies must be spent according to each specific grant's criteria. NCTD spending guidelines are regulated by the California Public Utilities Code, California Construction Law Code, and Federal Transportation Circular 4220.1.E.
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13.
What are some North County projects that were funded by county tax dollars?
The TransNet sales tax is divided amongst local roads, highways and transit. TransNet is a 1/2 penny self-imposed countywide sales tax that enabled NCTD to complete the COASTER project. Presently, NCTD is using TransNet dollars towards the SPRINTER light rail project, which will operate between Oceanside and Escondido. Those local funds along with state monies are needed to draw in Federal dollars to complete projects. The SPRINTER project, for example, is anticipated to receive 31% local funding and 28% state funding, which in turn was leveraged to secure the additional 41% federal funding.
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14. Why aren't transit agencies able to operate like private enterprise and structure the fares high enough to cover costs, so they don't have to rely on tax dollars?
The expense of capital projects are tremendous, which is why NCTD works towards matching local funds with state and federal funds (leveraging). State and federal funds are set aside for public transportation purposes. If San Diego County transit agencies don't seek out funds that are earmarked for transportation, the funds will go to other counties or states. If passenger fares had to totally cover the cost of operations and capital projects, the fares would be so high it would eliminate much of transit ridership. Lower income residents would have no affordable transit option. Discretionary riders - those who have a choice to ride (such as COASTER passengers) - might return to driving on I-5, making it more congested. The net result would be detrimental impacts on major employers and roadways systems, trickling down to our social service system as well.
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15. What is ADA Paratransit Service?
Public transit service must be made available to all people, including persons with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulates paratransit service. When a transit agency provides fixed route service, it must offer comparable service (paratransit) for passengers with disabilities who are unable to use the accessible fixed route service because of their disability. ADA paratransit is not medical transportation - it is meant to be comparable to public transportation's fixed route service.
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Transit Alliance News
Electronic Newsletter - Spring 2007
Be In the Know (1. Pomerado Bridge Soon to Open, 2. 511 is Coming, 3. SPRINTER Goes for Full Speed Test-Drive, 4. SANDAG Newsletter Provides Access to Key Regional Information, 5. TABNC Board Installation)
Action Alerts (1. State Funds for San Diego, 2. Fiscal Year 2007 Federal Funding, 3. CEDROS CROSSING (AT SOLANA BEACH TRANSIT STATION), 4.SANDAG TO HOLD PUBLIC WORKSHOPS ON TRANSIT SERVICES PLAN)
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Be In the Know - 1. Pomerado Bridge Soon to Open
Crossing Interstate 15 will be easier for travelers in the North County as the new and improved Pomerado Bridge opened in the Rancho Bernardo area on January 20, 2007. Completed in just nine months, the bridge provides critical access to Pomerado Road and West Bernardo Drive. The new bridge design features two additional lanes for a total of four; a pedestrian and bicycle path; a signalized intersection at the west end; upgraded seismic standards; and aesthetic improvements to coincide with other construction underway along the booming corridor. The previous bridge was torn down in dramatic fashion to accommodate four new Managed Lanes from State Route 78 in Escondido to State Route 163. TransNet, the local half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements, is helping to fund the ambitious and innovative 20-mile facility for carpools, buses, and FasTrakÆ customers. When completed, it will feature a moveable barrier (similar to the moveable barriers on the San Diego-Coronado Bridge), multiple access points, and direct access ramps for buses. A high-frequency, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system also will be operated in these Managed Lanes.
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Be In the Know - 2. 511 is Coming
Click or call to connect to the new 511, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tap into current driving times for the I-15 and other San Diego County highways; and conveniently connect to the RideLink customer service center. As the 511 system develops, you'll also be able to get up-to-the-minute FasTrakÆ toll information for the I-15 Managed Lanes. Other valuable 511 features include: Real-time traffic analysis, including incident reports, and congestion delays; Traffic camera views; Transit route and fare information; Carpool and vanpool information; Bicycle and commuting information; and Road-side assistance via the San Diego SAFE call center. Whether you use the telephone, web (www.511sd.com), or Community View TV service, 511 will consolidate valuable transportation information into a one-stop, free public resource.
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Be In the Know - 3. SPRINTER Goes for Full Speed Test-Drive
In December, the SPRINTER vehicles emerged from their operations facility in Escondido and glided through a stretch of track from Escondido into San Marcos as they underwent the first operational tests. Between Woodland Pkwy., and San Marcos Blvd., a stretch of track crosses no streets for more than a mile and makes it ideal for bringing the trains up to their top speed of 55 mph. It is here that the vehicles will continue to run throughout early 2007. Check out the latest NCTD Sprinter Construction Update, which includes some great photos of construction in the corridor.
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Be In the Know - 4. SANDAG Newsletter Provides Access to Key Regional Information
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is the region's primary research and planning agency, providing the public forum for regional policy decisions about growth, transportation, transit planning and construction, environmental management, housing, open space, energy, public safety, and binational topics.
As a public service, SANDAG distributes "rEgion," a free monthly electronic newsletter. To subscribe to "rEgion," go to www.sandag.org and enter a valid e-mail address in the box at the bottom left corner of the page. Then, each month, you will receive information to keep you updated on critical projects and services underway and planned in the San Diego region. It's a great way to stay in the loop!
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Be In the Know - 5. TABNC Board Installation
Several transit alliance members attended the board installation at the General Meeting in January. Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler conducted the installation ceremony. Congressmen Darrell Issa, Congressman Brian Bilbray, County Board of Supervisor Bill Horn sent their representatives. Oceanside Mayor Pro Tem Rocky Chavez, Carlsbad City Council Member Matt Hall and NCTD's Karen King offered congratulations to the TABNC 2007 board members: Ted Owen, Carlsbad Chamber; David Bennett, CSUSM; Gerry Seelman, Psomas; Brad Wiscons, Palomar Pomerado Health; Rich Brasher, Stantec; Debra Rosen, Downtown Escondido Business Association; Frankie Laney, Carlsbad Convention and Visitors Bureau; Jenny Marinko, North County Career Centers and Pete Aadland, NCTD.
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Action Alerts - 1. State Funds for San Diego
On February 20, 2007, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) will be holding a hearing on the Corridor Mobility Improvement Account (CMIA) program of Proposition 1B, the state's newly passed $19.9 billion transportation infrastructure bond measure. The CTC will take action on the CMIA on February 28. The San Diego region has requested $1.7 billion in funding to add managed and high occupancy vehicle lanes to the Interstates 15, 5, and 805 corridors. Every single region has asked for far more money than available; there are $19.2 billion in project requests statewide for the $4.5 billion CMIA program (see www.voiceofsandiego.org/pdf/projectlist.pdf). You can help ensure San Diego receives funding for these projects by sending your comments to the CTC (California_Transportation_Commission@dot.ca.gov) and your Senate and Assembly representative. A comprehensive email list of legislative representatives is posted online at www.tabnc.com/action_so_law.htm.
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Action Alerts - 2. Fiscal Year 2007 Federal Funding
In January, the House of Representatives passed a year-long joint funding resolution to provide funds for the rest of FY 2007. The resolution funds federal highway and transit programs at the authorized funding levels in SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users). Federal highway programs are funded at $39.1 billion, which is a $3.4 billion increase over FY 2006 levels. Transit programs are funded at $8.8 billion, a $474 million increase from FY 2006. The Senate passed the measure on February 14. If signed by the President, California will receive about $350 million more in highway funding and $40 million more in transit funding in FY 2007.
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Action Alerts - 3. CEDROS CROSSING (AT SOLANA BEACH TRANSIT STATION)
The Solana Beach City Council has scheduled public hearings to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for Saturdays, March 10 and 24 at City Hall from 9am to 4pm. Please mark your calendars! A presentation of the Final EIR by City Staff and City consultants followed by public testimony on Saturday morning, March 10, 2007, is anticipated. This would be the most important time to express your views on the project and request that the City Council certify the Final EIR. Participation helps demonstrate to the City Council that the project has community support. If you have any questions, please contact Greg Shannon, Shea Properties, at 800-355-5689 or visit www.CedrosCrossing.com.
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Action Alerts - 4. SANDAG TO HOLD PUBLIC WORKSHOPS ON TRANSIT SERVICES PLAN
SANDAG is holding two public workshops on Wednesday and Thursday, February 27 and 28, 2007, in Oceanside and San Diego to introduce the new federal requirement to prepare a regional Coordinated Public Transit and Human Services Transportation Plan. Individuals who rely on public and private transit services to meet their transportation needs are encouraged to comment on the development of the new plan and potential transportation improvements, and discuss other issues related to transportation services.
The plan will include strategies to better manage transit services for senior, disabled, and limited-income riders, and will help SANDAG determine how future federal grants for these transportation services should be awarded.
For more information, e-mail ptr@sandag.org.
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
12:30 PM
Caltrans District 11 Offices
Gallegos Room
4050 Taylor Street
San Diego, CA 92110
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Noon
North County Transit District Offices
Lower Level
810 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054
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Mark Your Calendar
9 AM, April 10, 2007 ñ Membership Committee Meeting
9 AM, April 11, 2007 ñ Communications Committee Meeting
9 AM, April 12, 2007 ñ Business Affairs Committee Meeting
9 AM; April 26, 2007 ñ General Membership Meeting
Location:
North County Transit District
810 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054
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