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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01132015 - C.03RECOMMENDATION(S): ADOPT Resolution No. 2015/21 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 $100,000 for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 for the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project – East County. FISCAL IMPACT: The project is funded by 37% TDA Funds and 63% 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 three schools in East 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 with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps, where feasible. Three school locations were selected: 1. Knightsen Elementary School located on Delta Road in Knightsen. 2. Timber Point Elementary School located on Newberry 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. 3 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 – East County BACKGROUND: (CONT'D) Lane in Discovery Bay. 3. Discovery Bay Elementary School located on Willow Lake Road in Discovery Bay. 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. 2015/21 Attachment A Attachment B