HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08062013 - C.02RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit, on behalf of the County, grant
applications to Caltrans Local Assistance for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and High Risk Rural
Road Program (HRRR), for safety projects being considered along Byron Highway, Appian Way, and Norris Canyon
Road.
FISCAL IMPACT:
90% Federal funds and 10% Local Road funds.
BACKGROUND:
Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) retains the HSIP. This is the sixth cycle of the HSIP, and
the fourth cycle of the HRRR Program.
The applications for HSIP and HRRR funds require a 10% local match. The maximum grant amount for any single
project is $1,500,000 with a maximum total allocation of $3,000,000 to any agency for all projects awarded. Any
funding received from a HSIP/HRRR grant would be combined with other funds, such as Measure J, Area of Benefit
funds, other grants, or local road funds.
PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Public Works Department recommends the following projects as candidates for this cycle of HSIP/HRRR
funding. Staff has prepared preliminary designs and cost estimates for the application package. If during project
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/06/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
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: August 6, 2013
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 2
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:August 6, 2013
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Authorize Grant applications for the Highway Safety Improvement Program and High Risk Rural Road Program
research prior to the application deadline staff discovers a critical constraint that would result in the project being cost
prohibitive or not meeting the eligibility requirements of the funding program, staff will hold the application for
further study to increase project readiness for the following grant cycle.
The four projects recommended (in no particular priority order), based upon collision history and initial project
scoping, include:
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Intersection Improvements at Byron Highway and Camino Diablo
Location: This project is located at the intersection of Byron Highway and Camino Diablo, Byron area (Supervisorial
District 3).
Project Description: The purpose of this project is to improve safety at the intersection of Byron Highway and
Camino Diablo by installing a traffic signal to control movements at the intersection and reduce the rate of collisions.
The project will include right of way acquisition, installation of a traffic signal, slight realignment of Byron
Highway, pavement widening for exclusive turn lanes, and coordination with the railroad company.
Cost Estimate: $3,900,000
Intersection Improvements at Byron Highway and Balfour Road
Location: This project is located at the intersection of Byron Highway and Balfour Road, Byron area (Supervisorial
District 3).
Project description: The purpose of this project is to improve safety at the intersection of Byron Highway and Balfour
Road by installing a traffic signal to control movements at the intersection and reduce the rate of collisions. The
project will include right of way acquisition, installation of a traffic signal, and pavement widening for exclusive turn
lanes.
Cost Estimate: $1,200,000
Norris Canyon Road Safety Rail Installation
Location: This project is located along Norris Canyon Road west of Ashbourne Drive, San Ramon area
(Supervisorial District 2).
Project Description: Norris Canyon Road is a narrow, two-lane rural road commonly used as a commuter route. The
road extends adjacent to San Catano Creek which is relatively deep at some locations. Guard rails or safety rails are
proposed at various locations along the road where past collisions have occurred. To minimize impacts to the creek, a
non-traditional rail, piling, or shoring system may be utilized. Innovative construction methods will be researched
during preparation of the grant application in efforts to minimize environmental impacts.
Cost Estimate: $1,500,000
Appian Way Complete Streets Project
Location: Appian Way from San Pablo Dam Road to Valley View Road, El Sobrante area (Supervisorial District 1).
Project Description: Install continuous pedestrian and bicycle facilities on the northbound and southbound directions
of Appian Way to include bulb outs and other pedestrian safety measures to reduce collisions for bicyclists and
pedestrians.
Cost Estimate: $1,500,000
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to direct Public Works to submit these applications will make it more difficult to provide funding to construct
these projects.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.