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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06242014 - C.02RECOMMENDATION(S): ADOPT Resolution No. 2014/212 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to file an application for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding for the Port Chicago Highway and Willow Pass Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Project (Project No. 0662-6R4054) for up to $1,000,000 and committing local support and assurance to complete the project. (District V) FISCAL IMPACT: If awarded, the ATP will provide approximately $1,000,000 (43%) of federal funds for the Port Chicago Highway and Willow Pass Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Project, and the local match for the project will be funded by County Road Funds (25%). The remaining 32% of the project will be funded by Safe Routes to School (SR2S), Measure J, and Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant funds. BACKGROUND: On September 26, 2013, Governor Brown signed legislation creating the Active Transportation Program (ATP) in the Department of Transportation (Senate Bill 99, Chapter 359 and Assembly Bill 101, Chapter 354). The ATP consolidates existing federal and state transportation programs, including the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 06/24/2014 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: June 24, 2014 David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy cc: C. 2 To:Board of Supervisors From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer Date:June 24, 2014 Contra Costa County Subject:Authorize the filing of an application for ATP funding for the Port Chicago Highway & Willow Pass Road Bicycle & Pedestrian Project, Bay Point area. BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) and State Safe Routes to School (SR2S), into a single program with a focus to make California a national leader in active transportation. The ATP is administered by Caltrans' Division of Local Assistance, Office of Active Transportation and Special Programs. The purpose of ATP is to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation by achieving the following goals: • Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking; • Increase safety and mobility for non-motorized users; • Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals; • Enhance public health; • Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program; and, • Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users. Project Description: The overall intent is to construct pedestrian and bicycle-friendly facilities as active mode options which will provide public benefits related to public health and environmental sustainability for the residents of Bay Point. The project will tie into existing facilities like the Delta De Anza Trail, Class II bike lanes, and the existing sidewalk pedestrian infrastructure to provide vital connections resulting in an overall completion of the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure on arterial roadways in Bay Point. Given the completion of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure on a major commute route with access to transit and trails in a disadvantaged community, this project will implement all six (6) goals of the ATP program. In summary, this project includes construction of 1,400 linear feet of sidewalk and bike lane, approximately 9,000 square feet of pavement widening. If awarded, the ATP will provide approximately $1,000,000 (43%) of federal funds for the Port Chicago Highway and Willow Pass Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Project, and the local match for the project will be funded by County Road Funds (25%). The remaining 32% of the project will be funded by Safe Routes to School (SR2S), Measure J, and Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant funds. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: ATP funding will not be provided if a resolution of local support is not submitted. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Pedestrian safety will be improved for students that walk to any of the three schools along Pacifica Avenue in Bay Point. The proposed improvements will also improve the connectivity to the regional Delta De Anza Trail which also connects to BART. If sidewalk and bike lanes were continuous, more students would feel encouraged to walk or bike to school which helps to achieve the goals of the ATP grant program. ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 2014/212