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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	February 8, 2022

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Subject:

APPROVE the Appian Way at Fran Way Pedestrian Crossing Safety Enhancements Project and take related actions under CEQA

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/08/2022

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Shravan Sundaram, (925) 313-2366
cc:	Shravan Sundaram Ave' Brown

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: February 8, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2022/46 to APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit a 2022/2023 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) in the total amount of $100,000 for fiscal year 2022/2023 for the Appian Way at Fran Way Pedestrian Crossing Safety Enhancements Project.


APPROVE the Appian Way at Fran Way Pedestrian Crossing Safety Enhancements Project and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to advertise the Project, El Sobrante area. [County Project No. WO1025, DCD-CP#21-44] (District I)

RECOMMENDATION(S): (CONT'D)

DETERMINE the Project is a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1(c) Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, and

DIRECT the Director of Conservation and Development to file a Notice of Exemption with the County Clerk, and

AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to arrange for payment of a $25 fee to Conservation and Development for processing, and a $50 fee to the County Clerk for filing the Notice of Exemption.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Estimated Project cost: $399,000. This Project will be funded by approximately 25% TDA Funds and 75% Local Road Funds.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of this Project is to improve pedestrian safety and increase driver awareness at an existing uncontrolled crosswalk. Uncontrolled pedestrian crossings are a safety concern because drivers tend to be traveling at a higher rate of speed versus a stop or signal-controlled crosswalk. This particular crosswalk was chosen due to close proximity to schools, safety data, and limited line of sight for pedestrians and drivers. The County proposes the following safety enhancements: double-sided rectangular rapid flash beacons with pedestrian-actuated buttons at both ends of the uncontrolled crosswalk, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps with detectable warning surfaces where feasible, a pedestrian refuge island in the center of the crossing, and curb extensions/bulb-outs to reduce crossing distance for pedestrians.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

CEQA clearance is a requirement for the TDA grant eligibility. If TDA funding is not obtained, the Project will not be constructed.