Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan & Transportation Expediting t transportation Strengthening our e economy Secur uring o our ur fut utur ure
STEPHEN’S KANGAROO RAT DESCRIPTION DATE LISTED: 09/30/1988 HABITAT: Coastal sage scrub and grasslands LENGTH: 4.75 in. LOCATIONS: Riverside and San Diego WEIGHT: 2.2 oz. WHERE LISTED: Wherever found COLOR: Brown CLASSIFICATION: ENDANGERED CAUTION THIS CRITTER MAY LOOK HARMLESS AND CUTE, EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN APPROACHING NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS SPECIES PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY
1986 1993 1993 1993 Protected Protected Protected Protected Least Bell’s Vireo Calif. Gnatcatcher Riverside Fairy Shrimp Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp 1993 1997 1998 2000 Protected Protected Protected Protected Delhi Sands Flower- Quino Checkerspot San Bernardino Santa Ana Sucker Butterfly Loving Fly Kangaroo Rat
Solving the ESA Adopted: 2003 Permit issued: 2004 “A plan to protect and sustain endangered and threatened animals and plants, and their habitats in a comprehensive way so local governm ents can expedite the construction of infrastructure to support growth – particularly transportation facilities .”
What is the MSHCP RCA Partners and Perm ittees U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service California Department of Fish and Wildlife Caltrans Calif. Dept. of Parks & Recreation County of Riverside Riverside County Transportation Commission Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District Riverside County Dept. of Waste Resources Riverside County Regional Park & Open Space Dist. WRCOG 18 Western Riverside Cities
MSHCP By the Num bers 20,000 permits 500,000 acres 85% of projects are 1.26 million 146 plant and 17,000 permits conserved outside of animal species acres MSHCP Criteria 300,000 acres in the not affected by covered Criteria Area Area MSHCP “NO SURPRISES”
Benefits of MSHCP Allows all projects outside Criteria Area to proceed with greater certainty (17,000 permits) Accelerated transportation projects by 1 to 5 years or m ore ( RAND ) Est. $390 million savings from early delivery ( DOT, Federal Highw ay Adm inistration )
What Changed with MSHCP 32 transportation projects expedited worth more than $5 billion 70,000 jobs created Only 3 lawsuits MSHCP: Provides NEPA & CEQA analysis
Life Without the MSHCP National leader in traffic congestion 30% - 40% increase 80+ hours per driver, per year Stifling economic growth Loss of jobs Infrastructure Delays 1-5 years per project increase Increased litigation
Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan & Transportation Expediting t transportation Strengthening our e economy Secur uring o our ur fut utur ure
Why Should RCTC Support the MSHCP? RCIP and CETAP commitment Measure A ordinance Participation required/ annual certification Plan signatory $153 M investment $146 M to date
How does RCTC Benefit from the MSHCP? Allows take of covered plant and wildlife species Reduces schedule/ cost uncertainty Streamlines environmental process Advanced mitigation = lower cost/ higher quality Environmental stewardship
Projects which have advanced thanks to MSHCP Project Value I-215 Projects (South and Central) $149M Perris Valley Line $248M 91 Express Lanes Project $1.4B Mid County Parkway $1.3B 79 Realignment $1.2B I-15 Express Lanes Project $477M Total: $4.7 Billion
Potential perils of losing the MSHCP Project-by-project mitigation Schedule and cost uncertainty Mitigation uncertainty Squandered investment benefit Dilutes Measure A project funding
Projects Expedited under the MSHCP Year Constructed Total Project Cost Newport Rd: Menifee to SR79 2006 $27M Scott Rd: Antelope to Briggs 2009 $9M Goetz Rd Bridge 2012 $10M River Road Bridge @ Santa Ana River 2012 $47M Van Buren Bridge @ Santa Ana River 2012 $36M Clinton Keith @ I-15 Interchange 2014 $23M Winchester Rd: Hunter to Domenigoni Pkwy 2006, 2013 $28M Newport @ 215 Interchange 2016 $44M Clay St Grade Separation 2016 $35M Sunset St Grade Separation 2016 $30M Magnolia Ave Grade Separation 2017 $60M Clinton Keith Ext: Whitewood to Leon (4 lanes) 2018 $36M (estimated construction costs only) Other road projects expedited under the MSHCP $798M TOTAL $1,18 3B
County Transportation Experience AFTER MSHCP BEFORE MSHCP Scott Rd @ I-215 Cantu/ Galleano @ I-15 Interchange: Interchange: Consultation with Consultation with USFWS was a 2 month USFWS was a 2 year process. process.
River Rd. Bridge at Santa Ana River Bridge Replacement - 1 Sediment/ Debris removal - interim Consultation for 3 species in 4 solution while processing federal months. bridge replacement project. Completed 4 Consultations for 3 species over 6 years. After Before
San Jacinto River Project Lake Perris MSHCP Criteria for the San Jacinto River Project 1. Conserve land and provide hydrology for the continued survival of Covered Plant Species consistent with cell criteria and Area Plan assumptions. Los Angeles 2. Conserve the two Thread-Leaved Brodiaea populations Pocket Mouse Perris located downstream of I-215. Lakeview 3. Establish a minimum 1,000-foot wide multi-species Linkage between the Ramona Expressway and Railroad Canyon, which includes the San Jacinto River channel and other land acquired for the Corridor. Spreading Navarritia Thread- LEGEND Leaved USFWS Designated Plant Critical Habitat Brodiaea
County Transportation Experience BEFORE THE MSHCP AFTER THE MSHCP Surveys for all species Surveys for some species Separate negotiations with RCA central coordination state & federal agencies Lengthy negotiation for Greater certainty in mitigation mitigation Negotiation for land Fees are set acquisition Permits 404/ 401/ 1602 Permits 404/ 401/ 1602 Operations and Maintenance: Operations and Maintenance: separate mini consultations exempt outside Cells
Future Projects to benefit from MSHCP Cajalco Rd Widening Limonite Rd @ I-15 Interchange Scott Rd @ I-215 Interchange Gilman Springs Rd Improvements Hamner Ave Bridge Replacement Temescal Canyon Rd Improvements Mission Street Bridge Replacement Market Street Bridge Replacement Ethanac Road Corridor
Sum m ary Time and taxpayer savings Paid for itself 57,000 acres conserved 10,000 acres conditioned (44% ) Increasing recreation opportunities
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