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SR85 presentation Silicon Valley Express Lanes Program Los Gatos Town Council April 21, 2014 Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus AM -Congestion Levels in Silicon Valley Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus PM -Congestion Levels in Silicon Valley Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus What are Express Lanes? Express Lanes are converted carpool • lanes that offer solo drivers the opportunity to use carpool lanes for a fee Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus Why are Express Lanes being developed? To provide congestion relief through • more effective use of existing roadways (e.g., use of existing carpool lanes) To provide commuters with a new • mobility option To provide a new source of funding for • transportation improvements including public transit Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus Who can use Express Lanes? CARPOOL USERS-Eligible vehicles with • two or more people per car (in addition to transit and motorcycles) travel in Express Lanes FREE of charge SOLO DRIVERS can use Express Lanes • for a fee Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus What is the mass transportation plan on SR 85 north of SR 87? No planned extension of the current light • railsystem Express bus service will continue on SR • 85 with potential to increase frequency due to Express Lanes revenues Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus Will use of federal funds require allowing trucks on SR 85? No, Federal Funds does not effect ban on • trucks In 1988, Caltrans recommended banning • of trucks exceeding 9000 pounds and California vehicle code was amended to include this ban Actions by the local agencies and • Caltrans would be needed to amend the ban Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus Noise Concerns Residents close to Hwy 85 have raised • concerns about noise Noise Study information provided by VTA • Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus Los Gatos Agreement 1990 Agreement between the Town and Traffic Authority (predecessor to VTA) 14. The TRAFFIC AUTHORITY agrees that no new freeway lanes shall be constructed in the Route 85 median or in the shoulders of Route 85 within the geographical limits of TOWN without prior written approval by the Town Council of the TOWN. Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus Staff is available for questions Small Town Service ~ Community Stewardship ~ Future Focus