HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12171991 - 1.9 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: December 17, 1991
SUBJECT: 1992/93 Pedestrian & Bicycle Path Application
Project No.: 0676-6P1025
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) &BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
I. Recommended Action:
Approve and authorize the submittal of the following Transportation Development Act (TDA)
applications Article 3, Bike/Pedestrian.
1. A pedestrian/bike trail in EBMUD right-of-way from Willow Pass Road to Bailey Road in
West Pittsburg.
2. A pedestrian/bike trail on Manor Road and Loma Linda Drive from EI Sobrante
Elementary School to Crespi Junior High School in EI Sobrante.
3. A pedestrian/bike trail on Camille Ave. and a County owned easement from the Iron
Horse Trail to Hap Magee Park in Danville.
4. A bicycle safety education project to be administered by the Contra Costa Health
Services Department.
11. Financiallmpact:
TDA funding will be applied for 100 percent of the estimated project costs of the EBMUD trail
and the Manor Road bike path. Total project costs are $245,000 and $88,000 respectively.
TDA will be asked to a fund approximately 15 percent of the Hap Magee Park access trail with
East Bay Regional Park District covering the remainder. Total estimated cost of the project is
$470,000. EBRPD will fund a$400,000 bridge to span San Ramon Creek. The County will apply
for TDA funding for the $70,000 path that connects ttyhe Iron Horse Trail to this bridge.
Continued on Attachment: X SIGNATURE:
_ RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
_ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON DEC 17 1991 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER —
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
✓ UNANIMOUS (ABSENT )
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
NL:eh an action taken and entsied on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown,
c:BO17a.t12 nF('. 17 1991
ATTESTED:
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
Orig. Div: Public Works (Rd. Engineering) of Supervisors and County Administrator
Cc.: R. Gilchrist, Accounting , n
By ,._ �ii,�.yrt n �l1�s ,deputy
1992/93 Pedestrian & Bicycle Path Application
December 17, 1992
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II. Financial Impact: (Cont.)
TDA funding will be applied for 100 percent of the bicycle education project costs. Total project
cost is estimated at $17,500.
III. Reasons for Recommendations and Background:
The TDA process allows for the County to apply for one project each from the East , West and
Central parts of Contra Costa County. TDA also permits the County to apply for one bicycle
safety education project. Based on community support, public safety, and readiness for
implementation the aforementioned projects were selected as each area's top candidates. All
three pathways are designated in the County's General Bikeway Plan.
The Manor Road path will provide safer access for children attending the schools which are
linked to the proposed path.
The EBMUD trail is a segment of the Delta DeAnza Trail which will extend from,Concord to
Oakley. Funding has been secured for other segments of the trail. EBRPD has agreed to
maintain this segment of the Delta DeAnza Trail.
The Hap Magee Park access trail not only connects the popular Iron Horse Trail to a park but
also connects to a Mount Diablo Park access trail via the park. The town of Danville will take
the lead on the maintenance of the trail.
The bicycle safety education project will be managed by the County's Health Services
Department. Bicycling professionals will teach children about bicycle maintenance, riding skills,
and the importance of helmet use. Bicycle helmets will also be distributed with these funds. The
safety of young bicyclists will improve as a result of this project.
The Transportation Committee has reviewed and approved these four TDA projects.
IV. Consequences of Negative Action:
Failure to approve these projects will eliminate a potential funding source (at no cost to the
County) and delay implementation of the County's General Plan as it relates to pathways.