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What's New
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality - Call for Projects
Construction on State Highway in Butte County in Chico at East First Avenue Undercrossing
BCAG Newsletter
Butte Regional HCP/NCCP Website
Chico Area Bike Map Development
TRANSIT: BCAG Accepting Nominees for SSTAC
B-Line Bus Stop Improvement Plan
Butte Regional Transit (B-Line) 2007/08 Annual Service Plan and Budget
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Calendar
| | The Butte County Association of Governments has initiated a call for projects for federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program Funds (CMAQ). Eligible applicants must have a master agreement in place with Caltrans. Typical applicants include cities and county, however, joint project sponsorship is allowed. Interested applicants without a master agreement with Caltrans are encouraged to work with the local cities and county for potential projects. New projects will be programmed as part of the development of the 2008/09 Federal Transportation Improvement Program. Questions regarding the CMAQ program or project eligibility can be directed to Ivan Garcia, Programming Manager at BCAG at 530-879-2468 or by e-mail at igarcia@bcag.org. Project nominations are due by May 9, 2008.
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On behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) is managing the construction of Project Number 03-3A0404 entitled:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAY AT EAST FIRST AVENUE UNDERCROSSING
General Project Description: Northbound off ramp re-construction at East First Avenue to replace operationally deficient and low capacity off ramp conforming to current design standards including new retaining wall and signalized intersection. The work will widen the northbound off ramp from two lanes to three lanes.
The project with Sierra Nevada Construction of Sparks, Nevada for $4,548,007.00 began the week of April 14, 2008 and is expected to be under construction through the end of the 2008 calendar year. A Phase II project expected in the spring of 2010 is currently in design.
Throughout construction, BCAG will be distributing a bi-weekly project newsletter. The most current newsletter may also be downloaded and viewed on this website.
Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. of Sacramento, CA, will be performing contract administration for the construction project with Keith Flaherty, PE, acting as the Resident Engineer. Questions regarding the project may be directed to Keith at 916-826-3943 or Andy Newsum, PE, BCAG Deputy Director at 530-879-2468 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Project Website - Coming Soon! | |
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| | Keep current on what's happening, check out the Fall 2007 BCAG Bulletin
Topics for this edition include:
Annual Unmet Transit Needs Workshops Conducted
Construction Management Firm Selected for SR 99 Projects
Environmental Mitigation for SR 70/Ophir Rd Signalization Project
Local Streets and Roads to Receive $7.2 Million from Prop 1B
AQMD Grants Awarded
B-Line Fleet Outfitted with New Fareboxes
HCP/NCCP Planning Agreement Up for Approval
Click here if you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive future newsletter editions.
For previous editions of the BCAG Bulletin, visit the BCAG Archives. | |
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| | On behalf of its member jurisdictions, BCAG supports a website focused on the development of the Butte Regional Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan (HCP/NCCP) at www.buttehcp.com.
The website provides up-to-date information on the progress of the Plan development, upcoming meetings and milestones, documents for review, as well as general information on HCP/NCCPs. | |
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| | The public is invited to review and comment on the Chico Area Bicycle Map currently being developed by the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG). The map is in DRAFT form. The public is encouraged to provide input into the development process. The map will be approximately 22 inches in height and 28 inches in width. The front side will encompass the Chico area with existing bike routes as defined by the City of Chico Bicycle Plan. The development of the map is scheduled to be completed by May 24, 2008.
The draft map represents progress completed thru January 2008. Current work efforts that will be incorporated in the next draft map update by BCAG will include: - Additional street names
- Connectivity between established routes
- Cleanup of CSUC campus map inset with larger labels
- Additional landmarks, bridges, shopping centers and labeling
- Development of the Index
- Connectivity through Bidwell Park
- Safety information and riders guide information on back side and cover
- Photos representing key areas
- Enlargement of back side of map showing Lower and Upper Bidwell Park for increased clarity
Comments and suggestions should be directed to Mr. Iván García, BCAG Programming Manager at igarcia@bcag.org or by phone at (530) 879-2468 by February 8, 2008. Comments regarding the CSUC campus portion of the map should be forwarded to Beverly Gentry, bgentry@csuchico.edu or (530) 898-6231. A hard copy of the map will be available for review during business hours at: - CSU, Chico, 400 West First Street located in Kendall Hall 107
- Cycle Sport located at 222 West 2nd Street in Chico
- Pullins Cyclery located at 801 Main Street in Chico
- BCAG office located at 2580 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, Suite 100 in Chico
Click here for the FRONT SIDE OF CONCEPT BIKE MAP (Chico Area) Jan. 2008
Click here for the BACK SIDE OF CONCEPT BIKE MAP (Lower and Upper Bidwell Park) Jan. 2008
If you would like to be placed on a notification distribution list for items concerning the development of the bike map, please ask to be placed on the list. Be sure to include a mailing address or e-mail address. Once the project is completed, the City of Chico will host the electronic files on their web site with the goal to allow individuals turn on or off various layers to suite individual mapping needs. | |
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| | Butte County Association of Governments is accepting nominees for the Social Services Transportation Advisory Council (SSTAC).
SSTAC council members review information on possible unmet transit needs within Butte County, as well as provide a forum to address other transportation issues facing persons who rely on public transit. The SSTAC is a direct advisory council to the BCAG Board of Directors and includes representation as directed by statute. The term of each appointment is 3 years. The council members meet on an “as needed” basis approximately 2-4 times per year during the work day.
While applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, to be considered for the 2008/2009 cycle, applications must be received by May 2, 2008.
Click here for the Application for Appointment. Applications are also available by calling (530) 879-2468. Please direct all questions to Kristy Bonnifet, kbonnifet@bcag.org.
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| | B-Line is developing a Comprehensive Bus Stop Improvement Plan, which includes a complete inventory and listing of all public transit stops in Butte County. This plan is currently in draft stage. Please contact BCAG if you have questions or comments about the plan. | |
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