06 Staff Report - Transportation PrioritiesDATE:
TO:
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
AUGUST 14,2007
MA YOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING DATE:8/20/07
ITEM NO:b
FROM:PAMELA JACOBS,INTERIM TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT:TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES FOR THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
DISCUSS TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES IN PREPARATION FOR A
PRESENTATION TO THE SANTA CLARA V ALLEY TRANSPORTATION
AGENCY'S (VTA)POLICY ADVISORY COMMITTEE IN SEPTEMBER,
2007
RECOMMENDATION:
Discuss transportation priorities in preparation for a presentation to Santa Clara Valley
Transportation Agency's (VTA)Policy Advisory Committee in September,2007.
BACKGROUND:
The VTA's Policy Advisory Committee (PAC)is compromised of elected officials from
municipalities in Santa Clara County along with representatives from VT A.This committee sets
policy and guidelines for long-range transportation planning in Santa Clara County.
In 2005,PAC identified a need for their committee to receive current transportation-related
information from each municipality in Santa Clara County.PAC has requested that each
community present information about its transportation needs and priorities.PAC will use this
information to formulate long-range plans for funding and allocation of resources countywide.
Council member Steve Glickman is the current Town representative and chairperson of the PAC.
PREPARED BY:KEVIN ROHANI
Interim Director of Parks and Public Works
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MA YOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT:TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES FOR THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AUGUST 14,2007
DISCUSSION:
Staff prepared a draft presentation for the PAC,which was reviewed by the Transportation and
Parking Commission on August 9,2007.This presentation provides general information about
the Town's profile (population,size and miles of roadway),the Town's transportation goals,
needs and priorities,and the Town's current transportation initiatives.For specifics on the
presentation topics,please refer to the attachment.This presentation will provide PAC will
current information about Los Gatos'efforts in transportation-related issues for its subsequent
plmming and resource allocation decisions.
The Town's transportation system needs and priorities will be presented at a VTA PAC meeting
in September,2007.
ENVIRONMENT AL ASSESSMENT:
This project is not defined under CEQA,and no further action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This presentation has no current direct fiscal impact.However,possible future fiscal impacts
include increased PAC approved transportation funding for any of the Town's ongoing or future
transportation -related ini tiati ves.
Attachment:
Town of Los Gatos'Transportation System Related Needs &Priorities
Distribution:
Transportation and Parking Commission
Town of Los Gatos
Transportation System
Related Needs and Priorities
Presentation to VTA
Policy Advisory Committee
By
Town of Los Gatos
Fall,2007
Town's Profile
o Area:15 square miles
o Roadway:105 miles of street with 28
signalized intersections
Population:28,592 (within incorporated
sections)
Four CMP routes:Highways 9,17 and 85,
and Los Gatos Blvd.(from 85 to Lark Ave.,
and Lark Ave.from Los Gatos Blvd.to 17).
Transportation Goals
Provide an integrated transportation
system that meets Los Gatos'
transportation needs while retaining the
Town's character,including:
Efficient,effective,safe streets
Adequate parking in Town for residents,
business customers and visitors
Continuous sidewalks,trails and bikeways to
serve as alternative transportation systems
Needs and Priorities
Safe &Effective Transportation System
Maintain existing roadway infrastructure
Provide safe &effective pedestrian and bicycle routes
Maintain existing routes
o Expand sidewalk and bicycle route linkages
Alternative transportation mode links
Community bus service -Proven success
Maintain routes and expand bus stops
Maintain long-haul connection routes
Future Light Rail Station
Los Gatos efforts -transit-oriented,high density development
Current Transportation Initiatives
in order of completion
Highway 9 Safety Improvements (Fall 2007)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (ongoing)
School route evaluations and sidewalk gaps filled
Bicycle route improvements to fill route gaps
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (ongoing)
Sidewalk,Curb &Gutter Replacement (ongoing)
Intersection Improvements (FY 2009-10)
Downtown Gateways Design (FY 2009-10)
Light Rail Station at Winchester/85
Town of Los Gatos
Contact information:
Pamela Jacobs,Interim Town Manager
Kevin Rohani,Interim Parks &Public Works Director
Thank you.