Title
Approval to Apply for Transportation Grant Opportunities
Issue:
Request approval to pursue grant funds for priority transportation projects.
Committee Recommendation:
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) discussed the proposed sidewalk grant proposals and concur with these recommendations.
City Manager’s Recommendation:
Move to approve and authorize staff to apply for projects in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Program and the Transportation Improvement Board Sidewalk Program.
Staff Contact:
Randy Wesselman, Transportation Engineering and Planning Manager, 753-8477
Background and Analysis:
Each year, staff looks for federal and state grant opportunities to stretch City dollars and help complete priority projects in the Capital Facilities Plan. Proposals have been developed for three upcoming grant opportunities:
Pedestrian and Bicycle Program
· West Bay Drive sidewalk from Brawne Avenue to Schneider Hill Road
· Eastside Street/22nd Avenue Sidewalk from Boulevard Road to Cain Road
· Fern Street sidewalk from 9th Avenue to Cambridge Court Apartments
These projects include a pedestrian and bicycle encouragement and safety education element to be implemented in coordination with Intercity Transit.
Transportation Improvement Board Sidewalk Program
· Fern Street sidewalk from 9th Avenue to Cambridge Court Apartments (this project does not include an encouragement and education element).
Attachment 1 is a more detailed description of the grant programs and the proposed projects.
These grant proposals are in addition to Safe Routes to School grant opportunities reviewed by City Council in April 2012 and the City Safety Program reviewed in October 2011.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Neighborhoods were not specifically consulted on these grant proposals. These sidewalk projects were identified in the 2003 Sidewalk Program, which neighborhoods had the opportunity to review and provide comment. Multiple public requests have b...
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