Monterey County Grand Jury
• 2016-2017
“California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
There is little doubt that an agency like TAMC is necessary to provide substantive long range planning for regional roadways within Monterey County. To get the job done, TAMC is faced with several obstacles including lack of funding and jurisdictional support.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
TAMC Board of Directors should identify specific “regional” freeways or highways which would resolve commuter and tourist traffic problems.
F2
The annual distribution of excise taxes in accordance to the Local Streets and Cities Program is well short of necessary funding for routine county and city road maintenance. A solution to this dilemma is beyond the scope of this report.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Local jurisdictions should be required to contact the TAMC Board of Directors prior to making amendments to the “identified” regional arterial roadway.
F3
Tourist routes to the peninsula and daily commuter traffic between Salinas and Monterey remains unresolved.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
TAMC Board of Directors should limit the use of stop lights and roundabouts as solutions for local traffic problems. Major regional freeways or highways should utilize on and off- ramps, overpasses and clover-leafs to expedite traffic. Request for Responses: None.
F4
TAMC’s Board of Directors is comprised of local cities who have voting control over the disbursement of funds. TAMC has no voting privileges, but is responsible for the planning of regional highway systems. Recommendations:
No recommendations for this finding