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PROGRAMS & PROJECTS
Regional Planning
 SJCOG provides the regional framework to connect our land use to our
transportation systems, manage our population growth, preserve our
environment, and sustain our economic prosperity.
Intergovernmental Review
Under federal law, SJCOG is designated as the Regional Clearinghouse for
review of all submitted plans, plan changes, projects, and programs for
consistency with adopted regional plans and policies. Any project
involving transportation improvements is reviewed to determine whether
such improvements are included in the RTP.
PLANNING ACTIVITIES
Congestion Management Plan
SJCOG is currently revising the
Congestion Management Program for San Joaquin County. The revised
Congestion Management Plan will incorporate the congestion management
requirements adopted by SJCOG as a part of the Measure K Renewal
transportation sales tax program with an update of the 1996 San Joaquin
County Congestion Management Program.
Airport Land Use Commission
SJCOG serves the region as the
Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) to
assure that surrounding land uses are compatible with the airports,
based on the Federal Aviation Administration’s recommended height, noise
and safety rules. The law requires that each County's ALUC prepare an
Airport Land Use Plan with a twenty-year planning horizon.
Rail Shuttle Study
Inland inter-modal facilities served by short haul rail shuttle
operations offer potential solutions to Northern California's increasing
need for better trade lifelines to Bay Area ports. The overall objective
of the rail shuttle concept is to take trucks off the freeways, with
expected improvements in congestion, reliability, and emissions.
HOV/Ramp Metering
High occupancy vehicle lanes (HOV) and ramp metering are effective
operational tools for managing congestion on freeways and thereby
improving regional and interregional mobility. The purpose of this joint
Caltrans, SJCOG, and Stanislaus Council of Governments effort is to
develop a Ramp Metering and HOV Master Plan through system analysis and
political consensus, resulting in a product that all stakeholders will
be able to adopt and implement, in collaboration with State and local
partners.
Measure K Smart Growth Element
The Measure K Renewal Expenditure Plan and Ordinance identify a minimum
of $65 million in federal transportation funding or Measure K funding to
be made available during the life of the Measure K Renewal program for
smart growth incentives to local jurisdictions in San Joaquin County.
These funds will be available for infrastructure improvements that will
assist local agencies in better integrating transportation and land use
and to enhance infill development, neighborhood revitalization and
downtown improvements. The development of the Smart Growth Incentive
Program is occurring as part of the preparation of the Measure K Renewal
Strategic Plan with the assistance of an advisory group comprised of
various community and environmental interest groups as well as the
Directors of the Community Development Departments.
Port Access Study
The
Port Access Feasibility Study - Phase II was a continuation of a
previous Port Access Feasibility Study prepared in September 2003. The
initial study looked at improving local roadways as a solution to meet
the projected increased traffic demands from the Port and local
industrial areas. The purpose of Phase II of this study was to ascertain
the feasibility of a State Route 4 extension west of the I-5/SR 4
interchange in conjunction with providing the necessary access to the
Port of Stockton.
Park and Ride Lot Master Plan
In October 2007, SJCOG adopted the
San
Joaquin County Park-and-Ride Master Plan. This plan incorporates
corridor-level park-and-ride demand estimates for the next 10 years and
identifies potential lot locations for current and future development.
The plan has received Caltrans' endorsement and is supported by member
jurisdictions.
RTIP 2008
SJCOG is currently seeking comments on the
Draft 2008 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) for
San Joaquin County. The 2008 RTIP is a multi-year capital improvement
program of transportation projects on and off the State Highway System.
The 30-day public comment period begins Tuesday, December 26, 2007. The
SJCOG Board of Directors will consider the Draft 2008 RTIP for adoption
at the January 24, 2008 regularly scheduled meeting.
Public Notice RTIP 2008
Regional Transit Systems Plan
The upcoming long-range Regional Transit Plan will address how the
agency should respond to projected growth in San Joaquin County and also
coordinate existing transit services. Rapid growth in the San Joaquin
Valley has led to an increased need for services within the constraints
of available resources.
Regional Transit Study 1998
Project Manager:
Dana Cowell, Deputy Director of
Regional & Transportation Planning
Phone: (209) 468-3913
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