Community Information Session on Implementation of Measure M May 2, 2013 1
Welcome! Thank you for supporting Measure M and for being here to help make Berkeley a better place to live. 2
With your help, we will… Move from this To this Bicycle path Bio-swale Permeable AC paving paving 3
Agenda Open house Presentations Meeting objective and introductions Ray Yep Berkeley’s infrastructure needs Andrew Clough Measure M background Margo Schueler Planning process Ray Yep Public comments Continue visiting tables 4
Meeting Objectives 1. Provide background on: Berkeley’s infrastructure needs How Measure M will fund streets/watershed improvements 2. Inform the public on: The process to develop an implementation plan How the public can provide input in the process 5
Introductions The organizing team for the public process: • Berkeley Commissions Public Works - lead Community Environmental Advisory Transportation Parks & Recreation • League of Women Voters – Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville Coordinated with the Berkeley Public Works Department. Technical support for the public process provided by Skeo Solutions. 6
Berkeley’s Infrastructure Needs • Sewers • WMP and Storm Water • Pavement management • Complete streets • Sidewalks • Bicycle and pedestrians • Traffic calming • Pavement markings • Public buildings and ADA upgrades 7
Berkeley’s Street Condition • The City Auditor concluded in Nov 2011 that Berkeley’s streets are in poor “at risk” condition. • An additional $39.5 million is needed over 5 years to achieve an average pavement condition of “good.” • Measure M funds will support this goal, but still fall short of funding needs. 8
5-Year Street Paving Plan • Staff use the “Street - Saver” program and first - hand assessment to select streets to most cost-effectively improve pavement condition. • Staff also consider other utility improvements and the Street Rehabilitation and Repair Policy. • The 5-year plan is based on an annual budget of $3.4 million and is updated annually for Council approval. 9
Related Plans and Policies • Complete Streets Policy, adopted Dec 2010 • Pedestrian Master Plan ($30M in projects) • Berkeley Bicycle Plan ($18M in projects) 10
Watershed Management Plan • Improve overall watershed health • Address aging facilities and capacity needs • Utilize Green Infrastructure elements – Rain gardens – Swales – Bio-retention cells – Permeable paving • Projects total $208 million 11
Measure M: Report to Council on 3/19 • Staff is prioritizing streets for an accelerated 5- Year Street Plan • Using scenarios to improve Pavement Condition Index (PCI) to “good” or better • Reviewing projects for stormwater treatment • Recommend PW staff and Public Works Commission work with other relevant commissions and the public to gather input 12
Measure M: Report to Council on 3/19 • Expenditure Plan will have defined goals and evaluation methods and regular progress reports to Council • Expenditure Plan and 5-Year Street Rehabilitation Plan will be brought to Council in fall 2013 • Funding will be requested for appropriation through the Annual Appropriations Ordinance amendment process beginning in Jan 2014 13
The Measure M Language Stated • Street paving and rehabilitation consistent with the 5 year street repaving plan as it is updated annually, and sufficient to significantly accelerate the implementation of that plan. • Installation of Green Infrastructure (GI), as it is defined in the Watershed Management Plan as part of the street work described in the preceding paragraph, when appropriate. 14
Accelerating the 5-year Paving Plan • Current plan totals $13.4 million – Reconstructs 7 miles of streets ($8M) – Overlays 8 miles of streets ($2.3M) – Slurry seals 1. 7 miles of streets ($3M) • Cost allocation – 13% arterials – 43% collectors – 44% residential – 49% bike routes 15
Map of Current 5 Year Paving Plan 16
Berkeley’s Paving Policy • Maintain safe routes for vehicles ,bikes, transit and pedestrians • Integrated solutions that are safe, sustainable and economical • Encourage multi-modal transportation • Address water quality, flooding and runoff control • Support reduction in greenhouse gas emissions • Coordinate underground activities 17
What is Green Infrastructure? • Green infrastructure can be integrated into street improvements: – To reduce runoff – To improve runoff water quality • Green infrastructure examples can include: – Porous pavement, rain gardens and swales 18
Integrating GI into Streets 19
Porous Pavement Porous Asphalt Permeable Pavers 20
Swales Swales with porous sidewalk Swale with curb cut 21
Rain Gardens Bump out rain garden Sidewalk rain gardens 22
Roles in Planning Process • Commissions Organize process to gather public input Recommend priorities to PW and Council • Public Provides comments on priorities • Public Works Department Organize resources and expenditure plan Implement projects • City Council Approve expenditure plan & 5-yr paving plan 23
Planning Schedule 24
Community meetings • Meeting #1 – May 2 nd Information session • Meeting #2 – June 8 th Review range of scenarios South senior center, 10:00 am • Meeting #3 – July 18 th Review preferred scenario South senior center, 5:30 pm 25
Using Scenario Planning Scenario planning is a process that creates and compares a different set of approaches to achieve a desired outcome. Includes: • Outcome goals and objectives • Scenarios – different approaches for achieving the desired outcomes • Evaluation Criteria – for evaluating the different scenarios 26
Investment Considerations • $30M to address over $250M in street and watershed funding needs Current Situation • What type of streets should be prioritized for green infrastructure? Type of Streets • What objectives should be considered in Measure M street upgrades? Priority Objectives • Streets in good condition; Neighborhoods protected from flooding; Our environment is sustainable Desired Outcomes 27
Implementation Questions 1. What types of streets should be prioritized to include green infrastructure? – Streets with projects identified in the Watershed Management Plan? – Streets slated for full reconstruction? – Streets with flooding? – Streets draining directly to creeks and bay? – Streets that many residents will see? 28
Implementation Questions 2. Which objectives should be prioritized for Measure M street upgrades? – Improve pavement condition? – Utilize sustainable and durable paving? – Reduce flooding – Improve water quality of creeks and bays? 29
How the Public Can Provide Input • Fill out the survey form • Provide written comments to: PWEngineering@cityofberkeley.info • Attend the next two meetings 30
Questions? Thanks for coming! 31
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