Strategic Communications
Public Committees OVERVIEW
OCTA’s five standing committees provide the opportunity to engage diverse constituencies in transportation planning and give the public a voice in identifying ideas and issues. During Q4, the committees and their subcommittees had a total of 10 meetings. HIGHLIGHTS / KEY ISSUES Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee (TOC) On August 14, the TOC received updates on the I-405 Improvement Project, M2020 Plan, sales tax forecast, and the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center. On September 27, TOC members attended a special meeting to discuss the proposed amendment to the Measure M Investment Plan to address the $709 million needed in escalated dollars on the I-405 (Project K). The proposed amendment would utilize project cost savings on SR-91 (Project J) by allocating $709 million, a portion of the $847 million in savings currently allocated to Project J, to Project K. The TOC will vote on the item on Oct. 9. OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) During this quarter, the CAC discussed OCTA’s Federal and State Legislative Platforms, I-405 Improvement Project update, Transit System Study pilot project implementation plans and a Title VI overview. The CAC also had a roundtable to discuss the proposed fare
adjustment. In addition, the Chair of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Subcommittee discussed pedestrian priorities. OCTA staff updated the Subcommittee on non-motorized access to Metrolink strategy and survey. Special Needs Advisory Committee (SNAC) At their quarterly meeting in August, the SNAC presented two ACCESS drivers with “Exceptional Service Awards” for providing excellent customer service. The committee also received an update on the status of the ACCESS procurement in addition to providing input on the Proposed Bus Fare Adjustment, the boarding platforms at the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and the October 2012 Service Change. Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Allocation Committee (ECAC) In August 2012, the Board authorized funding of 33 projects totaling $2.76 million to 25 cities plus the County of Orange for the second Tier 1 call for projects. To date, 67 projects totaling
External Affairs Q1 Performance Measures July 2012 - September 2012
over $5.5 million have been allocated for two Tier 1 call for projects. The Tier 1 program funds equipment purchases and upgrades to devices that keep litter and debris from storm drains. The first Tier 2 call for projects was issued in June 2012 and OCTA received 12 applications from 10 cities. Staff is currently evaluating these projects and anticipates Board action in early 2013. The Tier 2 program will fund regional capital projects that may include constructed wetlands, detention basins and bioswales, which mitigate pollutants such as litter and debris, heavy metals, organic chemicals, and sediment.
Supports OCTA Strategic Plan public service and stewardship goals.
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