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Local interchange improvements, although located in Caltrans right-of-way, are always funded by the local agency. Any improvements to the interchange must be completed through the Caltrans project development process, generally consisting of four phases: Project Initiation Document (PID); Preliminary Analysis & Environmental Document (PA&ED); Design; and Construction. The City completed the PID, also known as the Project Study Report — Project Development Report, in 2020. Later that year, the PA&ED commenced, with CalTrans as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) lead agency. CalTrans is finalizing the approval of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration CEQA document. DISCUSSION The STIP is one of only a few grant programs for which the 1-680/Sunol Blvd Interchange Modernization Project is eligible for funding. Projects selected for STIP inclusion typically demonstrate the following (all of which this project fulfills): • Projects must be consistent with the goals of the Alameda Countywide Transportation Plan • Projects must demonstrate complete streets and multi-modal characteristics • Projects can leverage funds from other federal, state, and regional programs • Projects must be able to or have already successfully navigated the first step in the Caltrans Project Development Process, typically called the Project Initiation Document (PID) • Projects must have the ability to obtain environmental clearances. The 2024 STIP fund estimate for Alameda County is $64,236,000. However, considering prior funding commitments to AC Transit, MTC, and STIP Administration, the total new STIP funding available to Alameda County is $43,804,000, which will be available for use in FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28. The Alameda CTC requested member agencies submit project nominations and information by September 22, 2023. The City submitted the 1-680/Sunol Interchange Modernization Project, Cip No. 15551, which the Alameda CTC recommended for further consideration with MTC. The approved Resolution of Local Support and final STIP application materials are due to MTC by November 10, 2023. Final recommendations for STIP inclusion are anticipated in December 2023. The current estimated construction cost for CIP 15551 is $26 million. The programed budget for CIP 15551 through FY 2026/27 is $9,230,168, which includes $4,903,132 for design and $4,327,036 for construction. Should the project be included in the final 2024 STIP list, $6 million will be allocated in FY 2027/28 and applied toward construction, for a total of $10,327,036. Pursuing additional funding sources/grants for construction would make this project more viable for award, as a STIP allocation would demonstrate a commitment of state highway funds toward an impactful community project. Staff will return to the City Council to execute the required funding agreement upon award notification. Page 3 of 4