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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Brian M. Balbas, Interim Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	September 12, 2017

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Subject:

2017 Active Transportation Program Augmentation to Cycle 3 to the California Transportation Commission

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 09/12/2017

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:

Michelle Cordis, (925) 313-2381

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: September 12, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Public Works Director, or designee, to apply and, if awarded, accept a grant for the 2017 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Augmentation to Cycle 3 to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) for the Appian Way Complete Streets Project and San Miguel Drive Complete Streets Project, as recommended by the Public Works Director. (District I & IV)

FISCAL IMPACT:

ATP will provide approximately $10,256,000 (84%) of funds for the Appian Way Complete Streets Project if awarded. The remaining project costs will be funded by $1,917,000 (15%) of local gas tax and $130,000 (1%) Richmond El Sobrante Area of Benefit (AOB) fees.

FISCAL IMPACT: (CONT'D)

ATP will provide approximately $1,160,000 (74%) for the San Miguel Complete Streets Project if awarded. The remaining project costs will be funded by $265,000 (17%) Central County Area of Benefit Funds, $25,000 (1%) local gas tax, and $120,000 (8%) City of Walnut Creek funds.

BACKGROUND:

The purpose of the ATP is to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as walking and bicycling.

The Appian Way Complete Streets Project is proposed to transform Appian Way in unincorporated El Sobrante into a complete street, in order to improve safety and connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project would construct sidewalks, curb ramps, and uniform bike lanes along Appian Way between San Pablo Dam Road and Valley View Road. Bulb-outs, median refuge islands, and flashers will be implemented at crossing locations. A roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Appian Way and Valley View Road. When completed, the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure will provide ADA accessible multi-modal options for residents to travel to nearby schools, the Boys and Girls Club, various businesses, the Post Office, bus transit stops, and the El Sobrante Public Library. The roundabout design will also promote less idling of vehicles at the intersection when compared to a signalized intersection, therefore reducing greenhouse gases.

The San Miguel Drive Complete Streets Improvements Project is a joint project with the City of Walnut Creek and proposed to construct sidewalk and bike lanes in portions of incorporated and unincorporated Walnut Creek in order to improve safety and connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project would construct approximately 2,200 feet of pedestrian improvements and 975 feet of Class II bike lanes along San Miguel Drive between Andrea Court and Adeline Drive. When completed, the pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure will provide ADA accessible multi-modal options for residents in the vicinity of downtown Walnut Creek.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The grant applications will not be submitted and ATP funding will not be used for these projects.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

For the Appian Way Complete Streets Project, pedestrian safety will be improved for children who walk to the nearby schools, including Juan Crespi Middle School and Murphy Elementary School.