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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	March 14, 2017

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/81 to file an application for ATP funding for the Fred Jackson Way First Mile/Last Mile Connection Project (District 1)

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 03/14/2017

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:	Mary Halle, (925) 313-2327
cc:	Mary Halle, 925-313-2327 liza mangabay, 925-313-2232

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: March 14, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2017/81 to file an application for Active Transportation Program (ATP) funding for the Fred Jackson Way First Mile/Last Mile Connection Project (District 1)

FISCAL IMPACT:

This project will be funded by 77% Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 3 Funds and 23% North Richmond Area of Benefit Funds.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of ATP is to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation. The Fred Jackson Way First Mile/Last Mile Connection Project is proposed to construct sidewalk and bike lanes in North Richmond in order to improve safety and connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project would construct 3,300 linear feet of sidewalk and bike lane, from Grove Avenue to Brookside Drive. When completed, the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure will provide ADA accessible multi modal options for residents to travel to Verde Elementary School, North Richmond Ballpark, Wildcat Creek Regional Trail, Urban Tilth organic farm, new employment opportunities north of Wildcat Creek, Richmond Senior Center, Contra Costa Family Services, places of worship, and transit.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

The project will be a major victory for the people of North Richmond in terms of connectivity and mobility by creating a corridor for all users to utilize during their first mile or last mile of their commute. The project directly implements Contra Costa's policies regarding Complete Street Infrastructure and Safe Routes to School.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

ATP funding will not be provided if a resolution of local support is not submitted.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Pedestrian safety will be improved for students who walk to Verde Elementary School.