HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03272012 - C.10RECOMMENDATION(S):
AUTHORIZE the Public Works Department on behalf of Contra Costa County (County) to
submit an application requesting Safe Routes to School Program funds for the Canal Road
Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project and APPROVE the Chair of the Board to sign
a letter of support on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. (District V)
FISCAL IMPACT:
If application is approved, the County may be granted up to $450,000 toward the
$1,400,000 project budget. There is a 10% County match requirement which would total up
to $45,000 and would be funded entirely by Area of Benefit fees.
BACKGROUND:
The project consists of construction of bike lanes on both sides of Canal Road for
approximately 2,700 feet from Bailey Road to Loftus Road. The project will also include
construction of a five foot wide sidewalk and curb and gutter for approximately 2,000 feet
from Bel Air Elementary School to Emerald Cove Drive which
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/27/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Chris Lau, (925)
313-2293
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: March 27, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: STACEY M BOYD, Deputy
cc:
C. 10
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:March 27, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Safe Routes to School Program funds for the Canal Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
will fill a gap in the existing sidewalk facilities. Additional improvements include curb
ramps, speed feedback sign and additional pavement markings as needed to facilitate the
school commute.
The Canal Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvement Project will provide an important link
in the pedestrian and bicycle network as requested by Bay Point residents. Residents have
been interested in implementation of this project to provide access to the BART Rail and
Transit Center at Bailey Road and connect to Bel Air Elementary School. There is a 2,000
foot gap in the existing sidewalk along Canal Road between Bel Air Elementary School and
Emerald Cove Drive. Pedestrians currently must walk within the traveled way or on the
uneven earth shoulder. This gap in pedestrian facilities serves as a barrier to wheelchair
users. If funded, the proposed project would provide a complete connection for Bay Point
and Pittsburg residents which will expand transportation mode choices to include walking,
bicycling, rail or bus. Filling this gap will facilitate low income residents to commute to
school or work and reach any desired destination in the Bay Area. The Service Area is an
area in need as reflected by the poverty level of approximately 50% per census.
The project will serve the communities of Bay Point and Pittsburg as improvements on
Canal Road will improve accessibility for residents in Bay Point and Pittsburg who want to
travel to Bailey Road and the BART Rail and Transit Center. The project location is Canal
Road from Bailey Road to Emerald Cove Drive.
The project has the support of Bel Air Elementary School and the San Francisco Bay Area
Rapid Transit System.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Delay in authorization will eliminate chances for receiving funding for this project.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life.