DISTRICT 7 1008. MAIN STREET, SUITE 100 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION S PHONE (213) 897-0362 sro rough FAX (213) 897-0360 Heipeow mr Ty 7 vind. gov May 20, 2016 Mr. Phillip A. Washington, Chief Executive Officer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority 1 Gateway Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90012 Dear Mr. Washington: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 7 supports the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Draft Potential Ballot Measure Expenditure Plan (Plan) to be presented to voters in November 2016. The Plan is consistent with the Caltrans mission to provide a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability. The Plan provides an excellent framework to leverage local funding that aligns with Caltrans’ soon to be released California Transportation Plan 2040 (CTP 2040), which provides more choices in travel for all economic groups, ensures energy efficiency, and reduces greenhouse gas, emissions. CTP 2040 improves multimodal mobility, supports a vibrant economy, enhances public safety and security, fosters livable and healthy communities, promotes social equity, and practices environmental stewardship. ‘We commend Metro for devoting funds to Active Transportation Projects, Complete Streets, First and Last Mile Connections, which coincides with CTP 2040 to expand the use and safety of bike and pedestrian facilities. Recognizing about 85 percent of commuters drive alone or carpool, we ask the Metro Board of Directors consider a proportionate amount of funding for state highway related needs since these multi-modal projects are the backbone for effective regional sustainable mobility. Caltrans released the Draft California Sustainable Freight Action Plan in late April 2016, which includes new federal, state, local and private investment for major freight transport system improvements. Local funding is essential for leveraging dedicated federal funding sources. ‘We look forward to working closely with Metro as you implement the Plan. Sincerelv. Cac 4. Rewer CARRIE L. BOWEN Distict Director ‘Provide a safe. usaimable,imegrated and efcienransporation system Toenhance California's econan} and livability