HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 112-92 I580/I680 FlyoverRESOLUTION N0. 112 - 92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
REGARDING 1-580/I-680 FLYOVER
URGENT NEED TO ADDRESS POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND PROJECT FINANCING
WHEREAS, in 1986, the Alameda County Transportation Authority was formed with the
approval of Measure B by voters of Alameda County; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Authority was charged with oversight of a special 1/2
cent sales tax to implement the Alameda County Transportation Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Plan identified improvements required to the 1-580/I-680 interchange
as a specific project to be undertaken; and
WHEREAS, the interchange project was described as including the following
improvements: "...provide a portion of a full directional interchange to replace the
existing cloverleaf loops with one freeway-to-freeway direct connection in the southbound
to eastbound direction (portions). The westbound to northbound ramp will also be
improved."; and
WHEREAS, the westbound to northbound improvements have been completed with a
contribution from local agencies towards improving the Interstate Highway; and
WHEREAS,
project; and
the project sponsors have released conceptual plans for the "flyover"
WHEREAS, due to the design of the "flyover," the project will eliminate access to
the City of Dublin from Dougherty Road for all traffic transitioning from 1-680 to 1-580;
and
WHEREAS, this impact was not known until preliminary design studies were complete;
and
WHEREAS, the project sponsors have developed a conceptual review of a southbound
1-680 connection to Amador Plaza; and
WHEREAS, conceptual review has also been considered for a northbound 1-680 on ramp
from Village Parkway; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda County Transportation Authority and CalTrans do not recognize
these hook ramps as being an integral component of the "flyover" project; and
WHEREAS, a subcommittee of the Dublin Business Task Force has identified
legitimate concerns which must be addressed; and
WHEREAS, the Business Task Force Subcommittee has established a position that the
hook ramps are integral as a mitigation measure to address traffic and economic impacts
of the loss of the Dougherty Road access; and
WHEREAS, the Business Task Force Subcommittee has also identified a critical need
for flexibility in the identification of required matching funds to construct this
project; and
WHEREAS, the project sponsors must incorporate these concepts early in the
environmental review and design process in order to fulfill obligations to improve an
important regional transportation link in the Interstate Highway System.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby establish the following positions related to the 1-580/1-680 Flyover Project:
Prior to release of the proposed environmental documents CalTrans shall study
fully the economic impacts and traffic impacts of eliminating access by 1-680
traffic to Dougherty Road. The potential for significant economic impact is
great given the already limited access from the Interstate Highways to
commercial areas in Dublin. The traffic impact of the Flyover has the
potential of creating gridlock at San Ramon Road and Dublin Boulevard as all
1-680 traffic is forced to utilize this single access point to the City of
Dublin.
The project sponsors must include adequate mitigation measures to address
these concerns.
The Alameda County Transportation Authority and CalTrans must consider
replacement access to the City of Dublin along northbound and southbound 1-
680 as a mitigation measure which is an integral component of the Flyover
project.
The 1-580/I-680 Interchange is an Interstate Highway improvement which serves
traffic from throughout the region. The flow of traffic is impacted by
commute patterns from surrounding counties, as well as weekend traffic bound
for recreation destinations.
The original County Transportation Expenditure Plan anticipated that the
sales tax funding would be leveraged with other sources excluding State and
Federal funds. Subsequent to the adoption of the Plan, new sources of State
and Federal transportation funds have become available. The Alameda County
Transportation Authority must consider a flexible funding scheme which
continues to leverage sales tax dollars, including the use of State and
Federal funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate representatives of the City of Dublin are
directed to communicate these concerns with the appropriate agencies.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of August, 1992.
AYES:
Councilmembers Burton, Howard, Jeffery, Moffatt, &
Mayor Snyder.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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