HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 028-98 Bike/PedImpr/MTC $RESOLUTION NO. 28 - 98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND DIRECTING STAFF
TO APPLY TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FUNDING
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dublin is concerned regarding the safety of bicyclists
and pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, Mape Memorial Park is a park in the Ci~ 9fDublin; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a project to construct' a'bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Martin
Canyon Creek in Mape Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, bicycle and pedestrian walkways encourage the use of alternative modes of
transportation which reduce congestion on roadways and improve air quality; and
WHEREAS, bicycle facility and pedestrian walkway projects are eligible for funding through the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission under Transportation Development Act Article 3; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has determined that said project is Categorically Exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council does hereby approve said project
to construct a bicycle.and pedestrian bridge at Mape Memorial Park;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works or his designee is hereby
authorized to apply to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Transportation Development
Act Article 3 funding for said project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works or his designee is hereby
authorized to submit all claims for the Transportation Development Act Article 3 reimbursement for the
costs of said projects; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby direct Staff
to submit and application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for funding of the projects under
Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act.
PASSED, APPROVED AN~ ADOPTED this 17th day of March, 1998.
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