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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 41-24 Item 5.3 Approving a Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the AllocaDocuSign Envelope ID: 18F374E7-BB2F-42F5-82C6-28ABC1B2890E RESOLUTION NO. 41 — 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. 41-24, Item 5.3, Adopted 06/04/2024 Page 1 of 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18F374E7-BB2F-42F5-82C6-28ABC1B2890E PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June 2024, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Josey, McCorriston, Qaadri and Mayor Pro Tempore Hu NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: rDocuSigned by: Mayor «,I.R5„IND ATTEST: DocuuSiigneedbyy: lVV YLV`W r Citytler( r4u"-- Reso. No. 41-24, Item 5.3, Adopted 06/04/2024 Page 2 of 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18F374E7-BB2F-42F5-82C6-28ABC1B2890E 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. 41-24, Item 5.3, Adopted 06/04/2024 Page 3 of 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18F374E7-BB2F-42F5-82C6-28ABC1B2890E 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. 41-24, Item 5.3, Adopted 06/04/2024 Page 4 of 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18F374E7-BB2F-42F5-82C6-28ABC1B2890E 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: Regional Street Mid -Block Crossing 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 lii= 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. 41-24, Item 5.3, Adopted 06/04/2024 Page 5 of 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18F374E7-BB2F-42F5-82C6-28ABC1B2890E 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? Yes1=1 No❑ If "NO," provide expected date: C. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? Yes❑ No❑x (If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page) 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/AD 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 YesO 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 ? YesO 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. 41-24, Item 5.3, Adopted 06/04/2024 Page 6 of 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18F374E7-BB2F-42F5-82C6-28ABC1B2890E Contact Name Email Address Contact Phone Number Complete Streets Checklist Oliver Castillo oliver.castillo@dubl in .ca.gov 925-833-6630 City/Jurisdiction/Agency (If your option is not Dublin 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. 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 Iran Horse Regional Trail to Stagecoach Road would be replaced with a wider sidewalk (curb and gutter), updated curb ramps, and high Reso. No. 41-24, Item 5.3, Adopted 06/04/2024 Page 7 of 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18F374E7-BB2F-42F5-82C6-28ABC1B2890E 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 - a y- ,. 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. 41-24, Item 5.3, Adopted 06/04/2024 Page 8 of 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18F374E7-BB2F-42F5-82C6-28ABC1B2890E 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 andlor 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 andlor 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. 41-24, Item 5.3, Adopted 06/04/2024 Page 9 of 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18F374E7-BB2F-42F5-82C6-28ABC1B2890E 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) No within the project area? If applicable, please describe the pedestrian focused improvements and cite the design standards used (links to standards are riot 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). 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 Boulevardflron 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. No N/A The submission of this checklist will be reviewed by the BPAC_ Compliance and Exemption Please check below if Yes. If no, complete the Statement of Exception. May 9, 2024 Yes Reso. No. 41-24, Item 5.3, Adopted 06/04/2024 Page 10 of 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 18F374E7-BB2F-42F5-82C6-28ABC1B2890E 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. Hasa 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. 41-24, Item 5.3, Adopted 06/04/2024 Page 11 of 11