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March 7, 2012

North Coast Corridor Program Overview Caltrans External Advisory Liaison April 16, 2013. March 7, 2012. North Coast Corridor (NCC) Program Overview. Builds upon previously-adopted regional and city plans

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March 7, 2012

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  1. North Coast Corridor Program OverviewCaltrans External Advisory Liaison April 16, 2013 March 7, 2012

  2. North Coast Corridor (NCC) Program Overview • Builds upon previously-adopted regional and city plans • Integrates significant rail and transit, highway, environmental protection, active transportation and coastal access improvements • Balances transportation improvements with needs of communities, environment A comprehensive and sustainable solution for the region that:

  3. North Coast Corridor (NCC) Program Overview (cont.) • Serves as model for transportation and resource improvements implementation • Represents 10 years of collaboration with resource agencies, local cities and the community • Flexible enough to change with priorities of the future • Implemented through Public Works Plan, a 40-year blueprint for implementing the NCC program

  4. A Blueprint for the North Coast Corridor Consistent with Applicable Coastal Act Policies • Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction • Promotion of Public Transit • Public Access and Recreation • Marine Resources • Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas • Archaeological and Paleontological Resources • Visual Resources • Agricultural Resources • Site Stability and Management

  5. Comprehensive Solution for Transportation Implementation The Public Works Plan: • Demonstrates project consistency with the California Coastal Act • Ensures coordination with local cities and continued public outreach • Streamlines and avoids project-by-project Coastal permit process • Implements framework of assurances established by SB 468 • Results in a net benefit to coastal resources and access Buena Vista Lagoon San Dieguito Lagoon

  6. Updates to the Initial Draft PWP/TREP The PWP/TREP has been updated since its initial release in 2010 to include: • Selection of the Express Lanes only alternative for I-5 • North Coast Corridor design guidelines • Refinement of a comprehensive mitigation and enhancement plan including lengthening rail and highway bridges • Additional coastal access elements like the new 27-mile North Coast Bike Trail

  7. Improve Coastal Access and Protect the Environment Manchester Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Trail (before) Manchester Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Trail (after) 7

  8. NCC Projects Under Development • More than 30 projects currently under development in the corridor: • 14 rail and transit • 10 environmental and coastal access • 8 highway • TDM Plan to reduce demand

  9. Next Steps/Timeline • March 2013: Re-Release of Public Works Plan • April – August 2013: Collaborate with cities on LCP amendments • Summer 2013: Release of FED for I-5 Express Lanes Project • 2014: Coastal Commission action • 2015: Begin construction on I-5 HOV extension from Manchester Avenue to SR 78

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