BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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Date of Hearing: April 4, 2016
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
Jim Frazier, Chair
AB 2075
(Atkins) - As Introduced February 17, 2016
SUBJECT: State highways: relinquishment: Route 75
SUMMARY: Allows the California Transportation Commission (CTC)
to relinquish segments of State Route (SR) 75 in San Diego
County. Specifically, this bill:
1)Authorizes CTC, upon a determination that it is the best
interest of the state to do so and upon an agreement between
the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the
following local cities, to relinquish that portion of SR 75
that lies within the applicable city limits:
a) City of Coronado;
b) City of Imperial Beach; and,
c) City of San Diego.
2)Provides that the relinquishments will become effective on the
date following the county recordation of the relinquishment
resolutions containing CTC's approval of the specified terms
and conditions.
3)Specifies that, following the effective date of
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relinquishment, the relinquished segments will no longer be
state highways and may not be considered for future adoption
as state highways.
4)Requires cities that adopt a segment of SR 75 to ensure
continuity of traffic flow, including traffic signal
progression, on the relinquished segment. Also requires these
cities to install and maintain signs directing motorists to
the continuation of SR 75 to the extent that Caltrans
determines such signage is necessary.
EXISTING LAW:
1)Defines a "state highway" as any roadway that is acquired,
laid out, constructed, improved, or maintained as a state
highway pursuant to constitutional or legislative
authorization.
2)Statutorily identifies state highway system routes.
3)Specifies that it is the intent of the Legislature that the
prescribed routes of the state highway system connect
communities and regions of the state and that they serve the
state's economy by connecting centers of commerce, industry,
agriculture, mineral wealth, and recreation.
FISCAL EFFECT: Unknown
COMMENTS: Each session, numerous bills authorizing CTC to
relinquish segments of the state highway to local jurisdictions
are passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor.
Relinquishment transactions are generally preceded by a
negotiation of terms and conditions between the local
jurisdiction and Caltrans. Once an agreement has been
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established, the Legislature authorizes CTC to relinquish the
segment and CTC then approves the relinquishment and verifies
its approval via resolution. The final step is for the
Legislature to delete these segments from current law.
This bill is consistent with Caltrans' policies that encourage
the relinquishment of state highways that do not serve regional
or statewide transportation needs. Recipient agencies often
seek relinquishment of state highways so that they can have
greater control over the facility, which often serves as a local
street.
According to the author, the U.S. Navy started a series of
improvements on its property located along SR 75 in the area
between the City of Imperial Beach and the City of Coronado.
The improvements are expected to generate a significant amount
of traffic when fully constructed and occupied. The Imperial
Beach City Council would like to have more direct control over
SR 75 within its boundaries so that it can work with the Navy in
managing traffic.
SR 75 does not function as an inter-regional transportation
facility and relinquishment to the cities is appropriate if
agreeable terms can be negotiated.
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
Honorable David Alvarez, San Diego City Councilmember, Eighth
District
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Opposition
None on file
Analysis Prepared by:Janet Dawson / TRANS. / (916) 319-2093