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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.03 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-25r DUBLIN CALIFORNIA STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: .Line 4, 2024 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager Agenda Item 5.3 SU ELECT : Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Prepared by: Oliver Castillo, Assistant Civil Engineer EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider approving the use of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Funding for the construction of the Regional Street Mid -Block Crossing Improvement and pedestrian improvements along Amador Valley Boulevard, from the Iron Horse Regional Trail to Stagecoach Road. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution Approving a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is $286,445 in Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds for Fiscal Year 2024- 25 available to the City, which Staff proposes to use to partially fund construction costs for the Regional Street Mid -Block Crossing Improvement and for pedestrian improvements along Amador Valley Boulevard. The current cost estimates for the work on Regional Street and on Amador Valley Boulevard are $586,000 and $600,000, respectively. There are no matching fund requirements associated with TDA Article 3 funds. Additional funds needed to complete the project are available in the adopted Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project, CIP No. ST0517. Once the Metropolitan Transportation Commission approves the use of the TDA Article 3 funds, Staff will reflect the funds in the budget. DESCRIPTION: The Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act (Senate Bill 325) was enacted by the California Legislature to improve existing public transportation services and encourage regional transportation Page 1 of 3 1 coordination. Known as the Transportation Development Act (TDA) of 1971, this law provides funding to be allocated to transit and non -transit related purposes that comply with regional transportation plans. The TDA funds a wide variety of transportation programs, including planning and program activities, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, community transit services, public transportation, and bus and rail projects. TDA Article 3 funds are apportioned based on the population of a local jurisdiction. The funding distribution involves a three -step process: (1) apportionment, (2) allocation, and (3) payment. Annually, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) determines the nine -county share of the anticipated TDA funding. Allocation to local jurisdictions is a discretionary action by MTC, which designates funds to a specific City or unincorporated County area for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Payment is authorized by allocation instructions issued by MTC, which may call for payment in lump sum, in installments, or as funds become available. To receive the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds, MTC requires the local jurisdiction to adopt a resolution that requests the allocation from funding that is already apportioned to that jurisdiction. MTC also requires that the resolution include specific findings and a copy of the TDA Article 3 Project Application Form, which are included as Attachment 1 to this report. The City Council previously adopted Resolution No. 69-21 on June 15, 2021, requesting the allocation of $188,038 in TDA funds, which are being used to fund the design phase of the Safe Routes to School - Safety and Access Improvements project. For the Fiscal Year 2024-25 allocation, Staff plans to use TDA funds for improvements on Regional Street and along Amador Valley Boulevard, as described below. Regional Street Mid -Block Crosswalk Improvement This project will install a mid -block crosswalk, a rectangular rapid -flashing beacon with bulbouts, sidewalk, driveway and ADA curb ramp upgrades, signing, and striping improvements on Regional Street between Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard. This project is one of the high - priority improvements identified in the Downtown Dublin Streetscape Plan and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The work will improve pedestrian visibility, safety, and access to various commercial destinations along Regional Street, and is part of the Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements project, CIP No. ST0517. Pedestrian Improvements along Amador Valley Boulevard This project will remove the existing sidewalk along Amador Valley Boulevard from west of the Iron Horse Regional Trail to Stagecoach Road and replace it with a wider sidewalk (curb and gutter), upgrade the trail curb ramps and median refuge to current ADA standards, and install high visibility pedestrian crosswalk markings. This portion of the project will be constructed with the Green Stormwater Infrastructure project, CIP No. ST0121, but the improvements are funded through CIP No. ST0517. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. Page 2 of 3 2 NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. The proposed use of the TDA Article 3 funding for the Regional Street Mid -Block Crossing Improvement and pedestrian improvements along Amador Valley Boulevard was presented to the Alameda Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee on May 9, 2024. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Resolution Approving a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding 2) MTC Resolution No.4108 - TDA Article 3 Policies and Procedures 3) Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project, CIP No. ST0517 Page 3 of 3 3 Attachment I RESOLUTION NO. XX — 24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING A REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99200 et seq., authorizes the submission of claims to a regional transportation planning agency for the funding of projects exclusively for the benefit and/or use of pedestrians and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the regional transportation planning agency for the San Francisco Bay region, has adopted MTC Resolution No. 4108, Revised, titled "Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects," which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of "TDA Article 3" funding; and WHEREAS, MTC Resolution No. 4108, Revised requires that requests for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funding be submitted as part of a single, countywide coordinated claim from each county in the San Francisco Bay region; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Attachment B to this Resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dublin declares it is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might adversely affect the project or projects described in Attachment B to this Resolution, or that might impair the ability of the City of Dublin to carry out the project BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Dublin attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment A to this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution and its attachments, and any accompanying supporting materials shall be forwarded to the congestion management agency, countywide transportation planning agency, or county association of governments, as the case may be, of Alameda County for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or designee is authorized to approve the budget change to add TDA Article 3 funds to Capital Improvement Program, Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, CIP No. ST0517 upon MTC's approval of the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds. Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 1 of 11 4 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June 2024, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 2 of 11 5 Attachment A Re: Approving Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Proiect Funding Findings 1. That the City of Dublin is not legally impeded from submitting a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds, nor is the City of Dublin legally impeded from undertaking the project(s) described in "Attachment B" of this resolution. 2. That the City of Dublin has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the project(s) described in Attachment B. 3. A review of the project(s) described in Attachment B has resulted in the consideration of all pertinent matters, including those related to environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances, attendant to the successful completion of the project(s). 4. Issues attendant to securing environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances for the projects described in Attachment B have been reviewed and will be concluded in a manner and on a schedule that will not jeopardize the deadline for the use of the TDA funds being requested. 5. That the project(s) described in Attachment B comply with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.). 6. That as portrayed in the budgetary description(s) of the project(s) in Attachment B, the sources of funding other than TDA are assured and adequate for completion of the project(s). 7. That the project(s) described in Attachment B are for capital construction and/or final design and engineering or quick build project; and/or for the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed to motorized traffic and/or Class IV separated bikeway; and/or for the purposes of restriping Class II bicycle lanes; and/or for the development or support of a bicycle safety education program; and/or for the development of a comprehensive bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities plan, and an allocation of TDA Article 3 funding for such a plan has not been received by the City of Dublin within the prior five fiscal years. 8. That the project(s) described in Attachment B which are bicycle projects have been included in a detailed bicycle circulation element included in an adopted general plan, or included in an adopted comprehensive bikeway plan (such as outlined in Section 2377 of the California Bikeways Act, Streets and Highways Code section 2370 et seq.) or responds to an immediate community need, such as a quick -build project. 9. That any project described in Attachment B bicycle project meets the mandatory minimum safety design criteria published in the California Highway Design Manual or is in a National Association of City and Transportation Officials (NACTO) guidance or similar best practices document. 10. That the project(s) described in Attachment B will be completed in the allocated time (fiscal year of allocation plus two additional fiscal years). 11. That the City of Dublin agrees to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of, the project(s) and facilities described in Attachment B, for the benefit of and use by the public. Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 3 of 11 6 1. Agency 2. Primary Contact 3. Mailing Address 4. Email Address ATTACHMENT B TDA Article 3 Project Application Form City of Dublin Oliver Castillo 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 oliver.castillo@dublin.ca.gov 5. Phone Number 6. Secondary Sai Midididdi Contact (in the event primary is not available) 7. Mailing address (if 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 different) N/A❑ 8. Email Address Sai.midididdi@dublin.ca.gov 9. Phone Number 925-833-6630 925-833-6630 10. Send allocation N/A instructions to (if different from above): 11. Project Title Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements, CIP No. ST0517 12.Amount requested $286,445 13. Fiscal Year of Claim 2024-25 14. Description of Overall Project: This project provides for the planning, design, and construction of improvements to various pedestrian and bicycle facilities throughout the City of Dublin. This project will provide for the phased construction of the Regional Street Mid - Block Crosswalk and Amador Valley Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements and may be constructed with other CIP projects where there is opportunity. 15.Project Scope Proposed for Funding: (Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible uses of TDA funds.) For Regional Street Mid -Block Crossing, a crosswalk will be installed with bulbouts on Regional Street between Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard. This project is one of the high -priority improvements identified in the Downtown Dublin Streetscape Plan and Dublin's Bicycle and Pedestrian plan. The project will improve pedestrian visibility, safety, and access to various commercial destinations along Regional Street. For the Amador Valley Boulevard Improvements, the existing sidewalk along Amador Valley Boulevard from west of the Iron Horse Regional Trail to Stagecoach Road will be replaced with a wider sidewalk (curb and gutter), updated curb ramps, and high visibility pedestrian crossing. Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 4 of 11 7 16. Project Location: A map of the project location is attached or a link to an online map of the project location is provided below: Project Relation to Regional Policies (for information only) 17. Is the project in an Equity Priority Community? Yes❑ No❑x 18. Is this project in a Priority Development Area or a Transit -Oriented Community? Yes No❑ (Only Regional Street Mid -Block Crossing is in a PDA and TOC) 19. Project Budget and Schedule Project Phase Bike/Ped Plan ENV PA&ED PS&E ROW CON Total Cost TDA 3 1 286,445 286,445 Other Funds Total Cost 899,555 899,555 Estimated Completion (month/year) 1,186,000 December 2024 1,186,000 Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 5 of 11 8 Project Eligibility A. Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee? Yes No❑ If "YES," identify the date and provide a copy or link to the agenda. If "NO," provide an explanation). Date of BPAC Meeting: May 9, 2024. Agenda: May 9, 2024 BPAC Meeting Agenda B. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? If "NO," provide expected date: C. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? (If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page) Yes No❑ Yes❑ No❑x D. For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria Yes No❑ pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual? E. 1. Is the project categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to CCR Section 15301(c), Yes No❑ Existing Facility? 2. If "NO" above, is the project is exempt from CEQA for another reason? Yes❑ No❑ Cite the basis for the exemption. N/A❑x If the project is not exempt, please check "NO," and provide environmental documentation, as appropriate. F. Estimated Completion Date of project (month and year): December 2024 G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or YesE No❑ facility, or has the claimant arranged for such maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility, please identify below and provide the agreement. H. Is a Complete Streets Checklist required for this project ? YesE No❑ If the amount requested is over $250,000 or if the total project phase or construction phase is over $250,000, a Complete Streets checklist is likely required. Please attach the Complete Streets checklist or record of review, as applicable. More information and the form may be found here: https://mtc.ca.gov/planning/transportation/complete- streets Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 6 of 11 9 Contact Name Email Address Contact Phone Number City/Jurisdiction/Agency (If your option is not listed, select "Other") County Is your project seeking regional discretionary funds or an endorsement? Please include the name of the regional discretionary funding program that this project is seeking. Project Name/Title Project Area/ Location Project Area Map (Attach if applicable) Please save the file with the project name and the jurisdiction submitting checklist. Add the name of the file being uploaded below. Then Click Here to upload your file. Project Description (2000 character limit). You may also attach additional project documents, cross sections, plan views or other supporting materials. Complete Streets Checklist Oliver Castillo oliver.castillo@dublin.ca.gov 925-833-6630 Dublin Alameda Regional discretionary funding Transportation Development Act Article 3 Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Regional Street between Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard, Intersection of Amador Valley Boulevard and Iron Horse Trail Citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements_Dublin For Regional Street Mid -Block Crosswalk, a crosswalk would be installed with bulbouts on Regional Street between Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard. This project is one of the high -priority improvements identified in the Downtown Dublin Streetscape Plan and Dublin's Bicycle and Pedestrian plan. The project will improve pedestrian visibility, safety, and access to various commercial destinations along Regional Street. For the Amador Valley Improvements, the existing sidewalk along Amador Valley Boulevard from west of the Iron Horse Regional Trail to Stagecoach Road would be replaced with a wider sidewalk (curb and gutter), updated curb ramps, and high Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 7 of 11 10 Please choose the project phase(s). visibility pedestrian crossings. These improvements will be phased and may be constructed with other CIP projects where there is opportunity. CON Do you think your project qualifies for a No Statement of Exception? Topic: Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Planning Does the project implement relevant plans, or other locally Yes adopted recommendations? Please provide details on plan recommendations affecting the project area, if any, with Plan adoption date. If the project is inconsistent with adopted plans, please provide explanation. Does the project area contain segments of the regional Active Transportation (AT) Network? [See MTC's AT Network map here] If yes. describe the how project adheres to the National Association of City Transportation Official's (NATCO's) "Designing for All Ages & Abilities Contextual Guidance for High - Comfort Bicycle Facilities" and/or the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's "Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right -of - Way.," The City of Dublin's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan was adopted by the City Council on January 10, 2023. Regional Street Mid - Block Crosswalk was identified as a Tier 1 (high priority) project. The proposed project will implement the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan recommendations by installing the crosswalk with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons, bulbouts. and ADA compliant curb ramps. Yes The curb ramps and pedestrian improvements that will be constructed with the project will comply to PROWAG and ADA standards. Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 8 of 11 11 Is the the project on a known High Injury Network (HIN) or has a local traffic safety analysis found a high incidence of bicyclist/ pedestrian -involved crashes within the project area? Please summarize the traffic safety conditions and describe the project's traffic safety measures. The Bay Area Vision Zero System may be a helpful resource. Does the the project seek to improve conditions for people biking, walking and/or rolling? If the project includes a bikeway, was a Level of Traffic Stress (LTS), or similar user experience analysis conducted? Describe how project seeks to provide low - stress transportation facilities or reduce a facility's LTS. A. Are there existing public transit facilities (stop or station) in the project area? B. Have all potentially affected transit Yes On Regional Street, there is a fair amount of vehicular traffic traversing through the corridor, as it connects two arterials in the City, Dublin Boulevard and Amador Valley Boulevard. Additionally, retail and commercial uses on both sides of Regional Street generate pedestrian activity, resulting in crossings that occur outside of the established crosswalks at Amador Valley Boulevard and Dublin Boulevard. The installation of RRFBs and crosswalk will alert drivers of pedestrians who are crossing Regional Street. Iron Horse Trail is heavily used by pedestrians and bicyclists as a way to exercise and/or commute to work or school. The trail intersects with Amador Valley Boulevard which is a corridor that is used to provide access to 3 schools in the area. The project will upgrade and widen sidewalks on Amador Valley Boulevard adjacent to the Iron Horse Trail, in addition to providing ADA compliant curb ramps at the intersection with Amador Valley Boulevard. Yes On Regional Street, the project will establish a crosswalk with RRFBs, which will make pedestrians more visible to vehicles. The crosswalk will provide an established crossing between commercial and retail uses, and pedestrians won't have to jaywalk or walk to adjacent signalized intersections. Along Amador Valley Boulevard near the Iron Horse Trail, the sidewalks will be widened and ADA compliant curb ramps will be installed. No No Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 9 of 11 12 agencies had the opportunity to review this project? If yes, please save the email from transit operator(s) below. C: Is there a MTC Mobility Hub (map) within the project area? If applicable, please describe the pedestrian focused improvements and cite the design standards used (links to standards are not needed). If applicable, please provide the class designation for bikeways included in the project and cite the design standards used. Will the project improve active transportation in an Equity Priority Community (EPC)? Please list census tracts that are designated as EPCs and affected by this project. Has a local (city or county) Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) reviewed this Checklist? The Checklist will begin MTC review once the BPAC meeting has occurred. Please provide the meeting date(s). No The pedestrian focused improvements at both locations (Regional Street and Amador Valley Blvd/Iron Horse Trail) follow the standards established in the City of Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Engineering and Design Guide, as well as ADA Standards. At Regional Street, there are existing Class IIB Bike Lanes, which will follow the City of Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Engineering and Design Guide. At Amador Valley Boulevard/Iron Horse Trail, there is an existing Class II Bike Lane along Amador Valley Boulevard and Iron Horse Trail is a Class I facility. The project will follow the City of Dublin and Pedestrian Engineering and Design Guide. Compliance and Exemption No N/A The submission of this checklist will be reviewed by the BPAC. May 9, 2024 Please check below if Yes Yes. If no, complete the Statement of Exception. Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 10 of 11 13 If Yes, this Checklist is complete and the rest of the form can be skipped. If No, please fill out the Statement of Exception section. Has a local (city or county) Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) reviewed this Checklist? The CS Checklist will begin review once the BPAC meeting notes are included in this form. The Checklist is being submitted to send to the BPAC for review. Reso. No. XX-24, Item X.X, Adopted XX/XX/2024 Page 11 of 11 14 Attachment 2 Date: W.I.: Referred By: Revised: ABSTRACT Resolution No. 4108, Revised June 26, 2013 1514 PAC 02/24/16-C 12/16/20-C This resolution establishes policies and procedures for the submission of claims for Article 3 funding for pedestrian and bicycle facilities as required by the Transportation Development Act in Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99401.(a). Funding for pedestrian and bicycle projects is established by PUC Section 99233.3. This resolution supersedes MTC Resolution No. 875, Revised commencing with the FY2014-15 funding cycle. This resolution was revised on February 24, 2016 to make pedestrian safety education projects eligible for funding, in accordance with recent state law changes. This resolution was revised on December 16, 2020 to add quick builds and separated bikeways as eligible project types and make other minor updates. Further discussion of these procedures and criteria are contained in the Programming and Allocations Summary Sheet dated June 12, 2013 February 10, 2016, and December 9, 2020. 15 Date: June 26, 2013 W.I.: 1514 Referred By: PAC RE: Transportation Development Act. Article 3. Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 4108 WHEREAS, the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99200 et seq., requires the Transportation Planning Agency to adopt rules and regulations delineating procedures for the submission of claims for funding for pedestrian and bicycle facilities (Article 3, PUC Section 99233.3); state criteria by which the claims will be analyzed and evaluated (PUC Section 99401(a); and to prepare a priority list for funding the construction of pedestrian and bicycle facilities (PUC Section 99234(b)); and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the Transportation Planning Agency for the San Francisco Bay Region, adopted MTC Resolution No. 875 entitled "Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects", that delineates procedures and criteria for submission of claims for Article 3 funding for pedestrian and bicycle facilities; and WHEREAS, MTC desires to update these procedures and criteria commencing with the FY2014-15 funding cycle, now therefore be it RESOLVED, that MTC adopts its policies and procedures for TDA funding for pedestrian and bicycle facilities described in Attachment A ; and be it further RESOLVED, that the prior policy governing allocation of funds contained in Resolution No. 875 is superseded by this resolution, effective with the FY 2014-15 funding cycle. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Amy Rein W 1 h, Chair The above resolution was approved by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission at a regular meeting of the Commission held in Oakland, California, on June 26, 2013. Date: W.I.: Referred By: Revised: June 26, 2013 1514 PAC 02/24/16-C 12/16/20-C Attachment A Resolution No. 4108 Page 1 of 7 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT, ARTICLE 3, PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECTS Policies and Procedures Eligible Claimants The Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code Sections 99233.3 and 99234, makes funds available in the nine -county Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Region for the exclusive use of pedestrian and bicycle projects. MTC makes annual allocations of TDA Article 3 funds to eligible claimants after review of applications submitted by county coordinator which may be the county, County Transportation Agency (CTA) or Congestion Management Agency (CMA) of the county. All cities and counties in the nine counties in the MTC region are eligible to claim funds under TDA Article 3. Joint powers agencies composed of cities and/or counties are also eligible provided their JPA agreement allows it to claim TDA funds. Application 1. The county coordinator will be responsible for developing a program of projects not more than annually, which they initiate by contacting the county and all cities and joint powers agencies within their jurisdiction and encouraging submission of project applications. 2. Claimants will send one or more copies of project applications to the county coordinator (see "Priority Setting" below). 3. A project is eligible for funding if: a. The project sponsor submits a resolution of its governing board that addresses the following six points: 1. There are no legal impediments regarding the project. 2. Jurisdictional or agency staffing resources are adequate to complete the project. 3. There is no pending or threatened litigation that might adversely affect the project or the ability of the project sponsor to carry out the project. 4. Environmental and right-of-way issues have been reviewed and found to be in such a state that fund obligation deadlines will not be jeopardized. 5. Adequate local funding is available to complete the project. 17 Attachment A Resolution No. 4108 Page 2 of 7 6. The project has been conceptually reviewed to the point that all contingent issues have been considered. b. The funding requested is for one or more of the following purposes: 1. Construction and/or engineering of a bicycle or pedestrian capital or quick build proj ects. 2. Maintenance of a Class I shared -use path and Class IV separated bikeways. 3. Bicycle and/or pedestrian safety education program (no more than 5% of county total). 4. Development of a comprehensive bicycle or pedestrian facilities plans (allocations to a claimant for this purpose may not be made more than once every five years). 5. Restriping Class II bicycle lanes and buffered bicycle lanes. Refer to Appendix A for examples of eligible projects. c. The claimant is eligible to claim TDA Article 3 funds under Sections 99233.3 or 99234 of the Public Utilities Code. d. If it is a Class I, II, III, or IV bikeway project, it must meet the mandatory minimum safety design criteria published in Chanter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual (Available via Caltrans website); or if it is a pedestrian facility, it must meet the mandatory minimum safety design criteria published in Chanter 100 of the California Highway Design Manual. Funds may not be used for Class III projects on arterials or streets with posted speed limits above 25 mph. e. The project is ready to implement and can be completed within the three-year eligibility period. f. If the project includes construction, that it meets the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) and project sponsor submits an environmental document that has been stamped by the County Clerk within the past three years. g. A jurisdiction agrees to maintain the facility. If the project is a quick build project, the jurisdiction agrees to maintain the project until permanent improvements are implemented. If the project is removed before such time, justification shall be provided to MTC. h. The project is included in a locally approved bicycle, pedestrian, transit, multimodal, complete streets, or other relevant plan. 18 Attachment A Resolution No. 4108 Page 3 of 7 Priority Setting 1. The county coordinator shall create a process for establishing project priorities in order to prepare an annual list of projects being recommended for funding. 2. Each county and city is required to have a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) or equivalent body review and prioritize TDA Article 3 bicycle and pedestrian projects and to participate in the development and review of comprehensive bicycle pedestrian, or active transportation plans. BPACs should be composed of both bicyclists and pedestrians. A city BPAC shall be composed of at least 3 members who live or work in the city. More members may be added as desired. They will be appointed by the City Council. The City or Town Manager will designate staff to provide administrative and technical support to the Committee. An agency can apply to MTC for exemption from the city BPAC requirement if they can demonstrate that the countywide BPAC provides for expanded city representation. A countywide BPAC shall be composed of at least 5 members who live or work in the county. More members may be added as desired. The countywide agency will appoint BPAC members. The county or congestion management agency executive/administrator will designate staff to provide administration and technical support to the Committee. 3. All proposed projects shall be submitted to the county coordinator for evaluation/prioritization. Consistent with the county process, the Board of the county coordinator will adopt the countywide list and forward it to MTC for approval. 4. The county coordinator will forward to MTC a copy of the following: a) Applications for the recommended projects, including a governing body resolution, stamped environmental document, and map for each, as well as a cover letter stating the total amount of money being claimed; and confirmation that each project meets Caltrans' minimum safety design criteria and can be completed before the allocation expires. b) The complete priority list of projects with an electronic version to facilitate grant processing. c) A resolution of the county coordinator approving the priority list and authorizing the claim. 19 Attachment A Resolution No. 4108 Page 4 of 7 MTC Staff Evaluation MTC Staff will review the list of projects submitted by each county. If a recommended project is eligible for funding, falls within the overall TDA Article 3 fund estimate level for that county, and has a completed application, staff will recommend that funds be allocated to the project. Allocation The Commission will approve the allocation of funds for the recommended projects. The County Auditor will be notified by allocation instructions to reserve funds for the approved projects. Claimants will be sent copies of the allocation instructions and funds should be invoiced in accordance with the "Disbursement" section below. Eligible Expenditures Eligible expenditures may be incurred from the start of the fiscal year of award plus two additional fiscal years. Allocations expire at the end of third fiscal year following allocation. For example, if funds are allocated to a project in October 2021, a claimant may be reimbursed for eligible expenses that were incurred on or after July 1, 2021. The allocation expires on June 30, 2024 and all eligible expenses must be incurred before this date. All disbursement requests should be submitted by August 31, 2024. Disbursement 1. The claimant shall submit to MTC the following, no later than two months after the grant expiration date: a) A copy of the allocation instructions along with a dated cover letter referring to the project by name, dollar amount and allocation instruction number and the request for a disbursement of funds; b) Documents showing that costs have been incurred during the period of time covered by the allocation. c) With the final invoice, the claimant shall submit a one paragraph summary of work completed with the allocated funds. This information may be included in the cover letter identified in bullet "a" above and is required before final disbursement is made. Reimbursement requests should be emailed to acctpav@,bavareametro.gov. 2. MTC will approve the disbursement and, if the disbursement request was received in a timely fashion and the allocation instruction has not expired, been totally drawn down nor been rescinded, issue an authorization to the County Auditor to disburse funds to the claimant. 20 Attachment A Resolution No. 4108 Page 5 of 7 Rescissions and Expired Allocations Funds will be allocated to claimants for specific projects, so transfers of funds to other projects sponsored by the same claimant may not be made. If a claimant has to abandon a project or cannot complete it within the time allowed, it should ask the county or congestion management agency to request that MTC rescind the allocation. Rescission requests may be submitted to and acted upon by MTC at any time during the year. Rescinded funds will be returned to the county's apportionment. Allocations that expire without being fully disbursed will be disencumbered in the fiscal year following expiration. The funds will be returned to county's apportionment and will be available for allocation. Fiscal Audit All claimants that have received a disbursement of TDA funds are required to submit an annual certified fiscal and compliance audit for that fiscal year to MTC and to the Secretary of Business and Transportation Agency within 180 days after the close of the fiscal year, in accordance with PUC Section 99245. Article 3 applicants need not file a fiscal audit if TDA funds were not disbursed (that is, reimbursed by MTC) during a given fiscal year. Reimbursement may cover eligible expenditures from a previous fiscal year. Failure to submit the required audit for any TDA article will preclude MTC from making a new Article 3 allocation. For example, a delinquent Article 4.5 fiscal audit will delay any other TDA allocation to the city/county with an outstanding audit. Until the audit requirement is met, no new Article 3 allocations will be made. TDA Article 3 funds may be used to pay for the fiscal audit required for this funding. 21 Attachment A Resolution No. 4108 Page 6 of 7 Appendix A: Examples of Eligible Projects Below are some examples of eligible projects. If you have questions about whether a proposed project is eligible for funding, please contact the MTC Program Coordinator. 1. Projects that eliminate or improve an identified problem area (specific safety hazards such as high -traffic narrow roadways or barriers to travel) on routes that would otherwise provide relatively safe and direct bicycle or pedestrian travel use. For example, restriping or parking removal to provide space for bicycles; a bicycle/pedestrian bridge across a stream or railroad tracks on an otherwise useful route; a segment of multi -purpose path to divert young bicyclists from a high traffic arterial; a multi -purpose path to provide safe access to a school or other activity center; replacement of substandard grates or culverts; adjustment of traffic -actuated signals to make them bicycle sensitive. Projects based on NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials) guidance or similar best practices guidance. 2. Roadway improvements or construction of a continuous interconnected route to provide reasonably direct access to activity centers (employment, educational, cultural, recreational) where access did not previously exist or was hazardous. For example, development of multi -purpose paths on continuous rights -of -way with few intersections (such as abandoned railroad rights -of -way) which lead to activity centers; an appropriate combination of shared -use paths (Class I), bike lanes (Class II), Class III, or separated bikeways (Class IV) 3. Secure bicycle parking facilities, especially in high use activity areas, at transit terminals, and at park -and -ride lots. Desirable facilities include lockers, sheltered and guarded check - in areas; self-locking sheltered racks that eliminate the need to carry a chain and racks that accept U-shaped locks. 4. Other provisions that facilitate bicycle/transit trips and walk/transit. For example, bike racks on buses, paratransit/trailer combinations, and bicycle loan or check -in facilities at transit terminals, bus stop improvements, wayfinding signage. 5. Maintenance of multiple purpose pathways that are closed to motorized traffic or for the purposes of restriping Class II bicycle lanes (provided that the total amount for Class II bicycle lane restriping does not exceed twenty percent of the county's total TDA Article 3 allocation). 6. Funds may be used for construction and plans, specification, and estimates (PS&E) phases of work. Funds may be used for quick build projects. Quick build projects are interim capital improvements that are built with durable, low to moderate cost material to immediately address pedestrian and bicycle needs until capital upgrades are possible. Project level environmental, planning, and right-of-way phases are not eligible uses of funds. 22 Attachment A Resolution No. 4108 Page 7 of 7 7. Projects that enhance or encourage bicycle or pedestrian commutes, including Safe Routes to Schools projects. 8. Projects that address bicycle and pedestrian safety such as those in the Local Roadway Safety Manual. Intersection safety improvements including protected intersections, bulb- outs/curb extensions, transit stop extensions, installation of pedestrian countdown or accessible pedestrian signals, or pedestrian signal timing adjustments. Striping high - visibility crosswalks or advanced stop -back lines, where warranted. 9. Purchase and installation of pedestrian traffic control devices, such as High -intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) beacons, rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), or pedestrian safety "refuge" islands, where warranted. 10. The project may be part of a larger roadway improvement project as long as the funds are used only for the bicycle and/or pedestrian component of the larger project. 11. Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Education Programs. Up to five percent of a county's Article 3 fund may be expended to supplement monies from other sources to fund public bicycle and pedestrian safety education programs and staffing. 12. Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Plan. Funds may be allocated for these plans (emphasis should be for accommodation of bicycle and walking commuters rather than recreational uses). A city or county may not receive allocations for these plans more than once every five years. Environmental documentation and approval necessary for plan adoption is an eligible expense. 23 Attachment 3 Number CITYWIDE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS Program STREETS PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project includes planning, design, and construction of improvements to various pedestrian and bicycle facilities throughout the City, including pedestrian/bicycle bridges. This project includes design and construction of improvements recommended in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The project includes an update to the ADA Transition Plan. The plan update will include a review of City buildings, parks, and rights -of -way. The ADA Transition Plan update will be funded by General Fund. It is anticipated that the ADA Transition Plan update will be completed in 2023. An update of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan was adopted by City Council on January 10, 2023. ANNUAL OPERATING IMPACT: None MANAGING DEPARTMENT: Public Works 2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ESTIMATED COSTS PRIOR 2022-2023 YEARS BUDGET 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 FUTURE YEARS TOTALS 9100 9200 9400 9500 TOTAL Salaries & Benefits Contract Services Improvements Miscellaneous $66,995 $659,402 $1,636,757 $768 $2,3- $64,185 $398,948 $1,145,899 $29,190 $1,638,223 $30,160 $30,160 $222,350 $302,350 $390,988 $390,988 $9,730 $9,730 $653,228 $733,228 $191,500 $1,583,050 $3,564,632 $49,418 FUNDING SOURCE PRIOR YEARS 2022-2023 BUDGET 2023-2024 202- 2025-2026 2026-2027 FUTURE YEARS TOTALS 1001 General Fund 2203 Transportation Development Act Measure B Sales Tax - Local Streets 2204 Fund Measure B Sales Tax - Bike & 2205 Pedestrian Fund $387,008 $192,683 $365,992 $17,317 $509,900 $100 $142,900 $105,000 $105,000 $963,000 $210,000 $510,000 $142,900 FUNDING SOURCE PRIOR YEARS 2022-2023 BUDGET 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 FUTURE YEARS TOTALS Measure BB Sales Tax - Local Streets 2214 Fund Measure BB Sales Tax - Bike & 2215 Pedestrian Fund 2212 Vehicle Registration Fee 2217 Measure BB Grants $911,600 $280,000 $280,000 $280,000 $219,830 $113,814 $268,228 $348,228 $726,000 $135,000 $2,363,921 $1,638,223 $653,228 $ $1,751,600 $950,100 $726,000 $135,000 imiimplumiiimitrwi ANNUAL OPERATING IMPACT