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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 07111995 - SD4 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS f ' Contra Costa FROM: Supervisor Tom Torlakson County DATE: July 11, 1995 SUBJECT: APPLICATION TO BAAQMD FOR AB 434 TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR CLEANER AIR FOR A BICYCLE COMMUTE PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Health Services Director or designee to submit a funding application to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for AB 434 Transportation Funds for Cleaner Air in the amount of$54,500, for the period from December 1, 1995, through November 30, 1997, for a bicycle commute project entitled, "the Non-Polluting Commuting Project." FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approval of this application will result in $54,500 from the BAAQMD, during the period December 1, 1995, through November 30, 1997, for the Non-Polluting Commuting Project. No county match is required. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The goal of the Non-Polluting Commuting Project is to assist in the implementation of employer-based single occupant motor vehicle trip reduction programs through the promotion of safe bicycle commuting. This project will have several associated benefits for the County, including a decrease in traffic congestion, cleaner air, reduced commute related stress, and improved quality of life. The Non-Polluting Commuting Project will allow the Health Services Department's Prevention Program to form a working committee of representatives from agencies addressing commute alternatives and to coordinate joint efforts, exchange information on successful strategies, and resolve barriers to implementation. The project will also allow the Prevention Program, through the Transportation Demand Management Programs and the Employee Transportation Coordinators that they work with, to identify businesses with interest in increasing their numbers of employee bicycle commute trips. The Prevention Program will take the lead with the working committee in organizing and implementing the Contra Costa County Bike to Work Day campaign and activities, targeting 50 businesses and 4000 individuals. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT_YES SIGNATURE: �IY✓y�� RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S) ACTION OF BOARD ON July 11, 1995 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED: X OTHER: X APPROVED the Submission of grant application HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY for approximately $122,000.00 for a two (2) OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF year period. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED July 11, 1995 PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR VOTE OF SUPERVISORS: BY DEPUTY - UNANIMOUS(ABSENT Z-1 ) AYES: I,II,IV,V NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN' III SD.4(a,) THE BOARD OR SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on July 11, 1995 by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Smith, DeSaulnier, Torlakson NOES: None ABSENT: Supervisor Bishop ABSTAIN: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SUBJECT: Bicycle Commute Project In an earlier action this day, the Board authorized the Health Services Director to submit a funding application to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for AB 434 funds for the bicycle commute project. Following discussion on this matter, the Board REQUESTED the Transportation Committee to monitor the grant for maximized results in terms of actual bike commuting taking place. I hereby certify that this is a true and Correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Boar!of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: aA1Q; /Q J -- PHI BAT ELOR,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator fay .. ,Deputy cc: Transportation Committee Community Development Director Health Services Director