To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Grant applications for Cycle 7 of the Active Transportation Program, El Sobrante and North Richmond areas
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit grant applications to the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for Cycle 7 of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant program for the Appian Way Pedestrian Improvements Project, San Pablo Dam Road Complete Streets Project, Verde Elementary Safe Routes to School Project, and North Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Project, El Sobrante and North Richmond areas. (District I)
FISCAL IMPACT:
79% Federal Funds and 21% Local Road Funds.
BACKGROUND:
On March 22 and March 27, 2024, the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), respectively, issued a Call for Projects for Cycle 7 of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant program. In the Call for Projects, Caltrans and MTC solicit applications for projects that have an overall purpose of encouraging active modes of transportation such as walking and biking. The program aims to increase the share of walking and biking trips, increase safety and mobility for non-motorized users, help regional agencies achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals, enhance public health, ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in program benefits, and provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users. Applications must be submitted by June 17, 2024.
Caltrans and MTC have authorized approximately $284 million and $49 million for the statewide and regional components, respectively, of the ATP grant program. The County intends to apply for four grants for Cycle 7 of the ATP...
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