Title
a. Receive a report on the Pajaro to Prunedale (G-12) Corridor Study; and
b. Provide direction to staff.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Capital Improvement Committee:
a. Receive a report on the Pajaro to Prunedale (G-12) Corridor Study; and
b. Provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY:
The Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) in partnership with the County of Monterey and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) conducted a study of the G12 Corridor, extending from Pajaro to Prunedale, to identify improvements that will provide safer access to all modes of travel. The Corridor Study evaluated current and future travel patterns between the US101/ San Miguel Canyon Road Interchange in Prunedale, to the State Route 1 (SR1) / Salinas Road Interchange, to the end of Main Street in Pajaro. The study explored the feasibility of affordable mid-term and long-term operational and safety improvements in context with other planned regional improvements, while retaining the unique character of the Elkhorn Slough.
Transportation Agency staff will present the study analysis and recommendations. Attachment A presents a map of the six Project Areas, including locations for new signals and roundabouts. Attachment B provides a summary (list) of the key recommendations for engineering improvements in the G12 corridor.
The link to the entire study is available on TAMC's website at the link below:
https://www.tamcmonterey.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/19_0618-G12-Corridor-Plan-FINAL-web.pdf
Projects identified in this study will be added to the capital project list pending funding. Monterey County is faced with more projects than funding is available. Existing deficiencies on roads and bridges with a magnitude of cost around $1 billion, and this Study would add about $55 million in project funding needs. A separate report on the Pavement Management Program (PMP) reflects how existing funding (SB1, Measure X, HUTA, TOT) alone is not en...
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