HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01132015 - C.02RECOMMENDATION(S):
ADOPT Resolution No. 2015/20 to approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit a
2015/2016 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant Application to the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission in the total amount of $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 for the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
Project – Central County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The project is funded by 34% TDA Grant Funds and 66% Local Road Funds.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this project is to construct pedestrian crosswalk enhancements to improve pedestrian safety and
increase driver awareness at existing crosswalks located at four schools in Central Contra Costa County. Crosswalks
were chosen due to their close proximity to schools and site locations where the existing crossings are uncontrolled.
Without a stop sign or traffic signal, drivers tend to travel at higher speeds at uncontrolled crosswalks and are a
safety concern near schools where anticipated pedestrian traffic is higher and drivers may have difficulty seeing
students. Improvements include installation of Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs) and Americans
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 01/13/2015 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: Angela Villar, (925)
313-2016
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: January 13, 2015
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:January 13, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2015/2016 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant Application for the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
Project – Central County
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps, where feasible. Four school locations were selected:
1. Shore Acres Elementary School located on Marina Road in Bay Point;
2. Riverview Middle School located on Pacifica Avenue in Bay Point;
3. Parkmead Elementary School located on Magnolia Way in unincorporated Walnut Creek; and,
4. Northgate High School located on Castle Rock Road in unincorporated Walnut Creek.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Delay in approving the project may jeopardize a potential funding source for the project and ultimately delay
improvements.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 2015/20
Attachment A
Attachment B