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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	January 13, 2015

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

2015/2016 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant Application for the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project – Central County

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 01/13/2015

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Angela Villar, (925) 313-2016

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: January 13, 2015
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2015/20 to approve and authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit a 2015/2016 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission in the total amount of $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 for the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project – Central County.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The project is funded by 34% TDA Grant Funds and 66% Local Road Funds.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this project is to construct pedestrian crosswalk enhancements to improve pedestrian safety and increase driver awareness at existing crosswalks located at four schools in Central Contra Costa County. Crosswalks were chosen due to their close proximity to schools and site locations where the existing crossings are uncontrolled. Without a stop sign or traffic signal, drivers tend to travel at higher speeds at uncontrolled crosswalks and are a safety concern near schools where anticipated pedestrian traffic is higher and drivers may have difficulty seeing students. Improvements include installation of Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFBs) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps, where feasible. Four school locations were selected:

1. Shore Acres Elementary School located on Marina Road in Bay Point;
2. Riverview Middle School located on Pacifica Avenue in Bay Point;
3. Parkmead Elementary School located on Magnolia Way in unincorporated Walnut Creek; and,
4. Northgate High School located on Castle Rock Road in unincorporated Walnut Creek.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Delay in approving the project may jeopardize a potential funding source for the project and ultimately delay improvements.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Not applicable.