VTA FY 2016 & FY 2017 ADOPTED BIENNIAL BUDGET
freeway infrastructure gaps. Such improvements include completing the carpool lane system,
including providing carpool bypass lanes on freeway on-ramps, and roadway improvements
to address regional freight issues. These improvements would be implemented on through
freeway systems in Santa Clara County.
Funding Source
Federal - CMAQ
FY16 & FY17
$2,000,000
Operating Cost Impact: None
Estimated Total Project Cost: $2.0 million
Anticipated Completion Date: June 2016
6. I-280 Corridor Improvements - Initiation Document Development
This project will develop Project Initiation Documents for improvement projects identified in
the I-280 corridor study. The improvement projects along the corridor will promote mobility
and connectivity, enhance safety, support economic vitality and sustainability, and are
sensitive to the environment and community values.
Funding Source
Fund Exchange
FY16 & FY17
$2,500,000
Operating Cost Impact: None
Estimated Total Project Cost: $2.5 million
Anticipated Completion Date: June 2017
7. I-280 / Foothill Expressway Ramp Improvements
This project will construct one new off-ramp lane, retaining walls and new lighting and offramp improvements, and striping in the section of north bound I-280 between Foothill
Expressway off-ramp and the connector ramp from SR 85. The requested budget
augmentation will fund this project through completion.
Funding Source
Fund Exchange
FY16 & FY17
$500,000
Operating Cost Impact: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) assumes
responsibility for maintenance and operations upon project completion. There is no
operating cost impact to VTA.
Estimated Total Project Cost: $3.2 million
Anticipated Completion Date: March 2017
8. I-280 / Winchester Improvements - Initiation Document Development
This project is part of a larger effort to improve I-280 traffic operation at the SR 17/I-280/I880 intersection, adjacent to the Westfield Valley Fair mall area. The project includes
evaluating roadways and development of alternatives for constructing a new off ramp from I280 and I-880 and a Project Initiation Document to implement the alternatives. The requested
budget augmentation will fund the completion of the initial document development.
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