Chapter 9Treasure Island Transportation Management
Section § 1967
This section gives the official name for a specific piece of legislation: the Treasure Island Transportation Management Act. It allows the act to be referred to by this name.
Section § 1967.1
This section highlights the importance of efficient transportation systems in California to reduce traffic, improve air quality, and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. It references the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and the need for innovative strategies that integrate land use and transportation. The development of Treasure Island is used as an example of sustainable development focusing on reducing vehicle travel and promoting public transit.
The legislation supports congestion pricing, which charges drivers a fee to alleviate traffic and encourage transit use. Treasure Island's unique location makes it an ideal testing ground for this approach, aiming to fund public transport and reduce emissions.
The transportation program for Treasure Island includes goals like promoting transit modes, managing transport sustainably, setting parking rates, and ensuring flexible governance. A key component is the partnership between public and private sectors to deliver infrastructure improvements. It also mandates regular reporting to assess the program's effectiveness.
Section § 1967.10
This section mandates that between one to three years after starting to collect congestion pricing fees, the transportation authority must conduct a public opinion survey about the program. They need to present a report to specific state committees, analyzing how well the program reduces vehicle travel on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and boosts public transit use. The report should also evaluate the economic effects on funding public transportation improvements and operations.
Section § 1967.11
Section § 1967.2
This section defines key terms used in the chapter about Treasure Island's development and management. It specifies that the 'Authority' refers to the Treasure Island Development Authority, a nonprofit with responsibilities over redevelopment and managing public trust matters on Treasure Island. The 'board of supervisors' and 'city' refer to San Francisco's governing body. 'Congestion pricing fees' are charges for driving in specific areas to manage traffic, and fees adjust based on traffic conditions. The 'transportation authority' is the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, and the 'transportation management agency' is the Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency. The 'transportation program' is a comprehensive initiative for Treasure Island's transit goals. 'Treasure Island' includes both Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island.
Section § 1967.3
This law involves creating a transportation program as part of redevelopment efforts on Treasure Island. The board of supervisors will ensure there's reliable funding for transit services, including the city's bus services. They can designate or change the transportation management agency responsible for this program. This agency will manage fees, parking regulations, and transit pass structures, ensuring they help relieve traffic issues on the island.
Key activities of the agency include setting and collecting congestion pricing fees, managing parking regulations, and obtaining funding to support transportation improvements. It can also conduct studies and enter into agreements to enhance transit services and facilities. Overall, the aim is to improve traffic flow and encourage transportation alternatives on Treasure Island.
Section § 1967.35
The transportation management agency is an independent public entity in charge of its own responsibilities and is not liable for other agencies’ debts. It operates under the authority of the transportation authority's board, according to guidelines set by the board of supervisors. The agency can hire people, manage public facilities, engage in legal actions, and invest funds as necessary.
It must create an annual budget, and board members receive payment and reimbursements for their duties. Furthermore, the transportation authority can support the agency financially to help it fulfill its designated roles.
Section § 1967.4
This law states that once the transportation management agency is given exclusive control to make rules and handle fees related to the transportation program for Treasure Island, the city and its various parts like departments and boards can't interfere with these actions.
Section § 1967.5
This law allows the board of supervisors and the transportation authority to introduce congestion pricing fees for vehicles entering and exiting Treasure Island via the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, requiring a two-thirds majority vote. These fees won't affect local trips that don't use the bridge. The fees can only be stopped with another two-thirds vote following recommendations from relevant agencies.
Before starting these fees, both bodies must agree by a two-thirds vote that the fees benefit those paying them. Fees won't be set until residents start moving to Treasure Island and a development agreement is in place.
All collected fees will fund transportation improvements, and property sellers or lessors must inform potential buyers or renters about these fees. High-occupancy vehicles can always access the island for free.
Section § 1967.6
This law outlines how a transportation program should facilitate public access to waterfront, recreational, and open-space areas on Treasure Island. It requires specific measures such as providing a shuttle and secure bicycle parking, while also limiting long-term parking on certain streets to prioritize recreational use. It prohibits special parking privileges for residents on public trust lands and mandates that parking revenues be reinvested into transportation services or other trust-related purposes.
Section § 1967.7
This law states that meetings of the transportation management agency must follow the rules set out in the Ralph M. Brown Act. This means the meetings are required to be open and public, ensuring government transparency.
Section § 1967.8
This section states that a specific rule in the Vehicle Code, referred to as Section 9400.8, does not apply to the fees mentioned in this chapter. Essentially, any fees charged under this chapter are exempt from the provisions of that specific rule.
Section § 1967.9
This law section allows a city to legally challenge or validate any decision made by the board of supervisors or the transportation management agency. They can do this by initiating an action under specific sections of the Code of Civil Procedure.