HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02082011 - C.05RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2011/41 to APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit
a 2011/2012 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant Applications to the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission in the total amount of $342,000 for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 for the Clyde Pedestrian Path, North
Richmond Railroad Pedestrian Crossing, and the Willow Pass Road Sidewalk Gap Closure projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to the general fund. Funding for each proposed project is
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/08/2011 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Mary Halle, 925.313.2327
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 8, 2011
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: EMY L. SHARP, Deputy
cc:
C. 5
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:February 8, 2011
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County
Subject:Request for Allocation of Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Transportation Development Act, Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project
Funding
FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)
as follows:
Clyde Pedestrian-Bicycle Path, Clyde
1. Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant $150,000
2. Navy Mitigation Fund $1,000,000
North Richmond Railroad Pedestrian Crossings, North Richmond – This project is funded primarily through a grant
from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Funding is anticipated to break down as follows:
1. TDA Grant $92,000
2. Section 130 CPUC $302,000
3. Local Funds $30,000
Willow Pass Road Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, Bay Point
1. TDA Grant $140,000
2. Proposition 1B $400,000
BACKGROUND:
Applying for and obtaining grants allows the County to construct more improvements than would be possible without
obtaining these grants.
The projects listed above were submitted to the Countywide Bicycle Advisory Committee (CBAC) for their review
and comments. The following is a brief description of the projects:
The three candidate projects for TDA grants include the Clyde Pedestrian Path, North Richmond Railroad Pedestrian
project, and Willow Pass Road Sidewalk Gap Closure project, which are briefly described below.
The Clyde Pedestrian Path project will construct a pedestrian-bicycle path parallel to Port Chicago Highway and
Norman Avenue from Sussex Street to Warwick Street within the former Union Pacific Railroad right of way. The
path is approximately 0.5 miles in length and will be an 8-foot wide asphalt path with 2-foot wide graded shoulders
on both sides. The path will be accessible and have intermediate access points from Norman Avenue. The sidewalk
on Sussex Street will be extended to connect to the path and accessible curb ramps will be installed.
The North Richmond Railroad Pedestrian project will provide pedestrian crossings at two locations along the Union
Pacific Railroad line through North Richmond: Market Avenue and Chesley Avenue. The proposed pedestrian
facilities will be constructed within the existing right-of-way and will include new accessible sidewalks to guide
pedestrians across the railroad tracks and curbs will be installed in front of warning devices to protect drivers from the
devices.
The Willow Pass Road Sidewalk Gap Closure project will construct a total of approximately 700 linear feet of
sidewalk, four curb ramps, four driveway conforms, remove and replace an existing traffic signal pole, and minor
drainage improvements. The proposed sidewalk is located on the North side of Willow Pass Road
from approximately 350 feet east of Clearland Drive Bailey Road. Sidewalks will be installed fronting properties on
APN# 098-240-021, 098-270-011, and 098-270-010. A total of four driveway conforms and four curb ramps will be
constructed to accommodate ADA access along this segment. Additionally, these driveways will allow vehicle access
to the fronting properties with controlled ingress/egress which will be clearly defined to avoid potential conflicts with
pedestrians. The traffic signal pole located at the northwest corner of Willow Pass Road and Bailey Road intersection
will be relocated to provide the required width of travel to meet ADA standards.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve the submittal of these applications will eliminate a potential funding source.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not Applicable.