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July 28, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Active Transportation Program: Authorize the Submittal of Cycle 8 Grant Application for Bayshore Bikeway - Lagoon Drive to H Street; and Confirm the City’s Assurance to Complete the Projects Report Number: 26-0206
Location: Westerly and parallel to Bay Boulevard between Lagoon Drive and H Street within the inactive railroad corridor for the Coronado Branch Line Railroad Department: Engineering
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Therefore, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for the Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 grant for Bayshore Bikeway Segment 6B between Lagoon Drive and H Street and confirming the City’s commitment to complete this project and enhance the local transportation infrastructure.
SUMMARY
In the interest of obtaining grant funding toward roadway and transportation improvement projects, City staff prepared an application for the statewide Active Transportation Program (ATP) – Cycle 8 grant administered by Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission (CTC). The goal of this program is to fund projects that encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking, increase safety and mobility for non-motorized vehicles and advance active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals. The grant application is for the Bayshore Bikeway - Lagoon Drive to H Street project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and it has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the P a g e | 2
State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
This determination is predicated on State CEQA Guidelines Section 15004 which provides direction to lead agencies on the appropriate timing for environmental review. The future Bayshore Bikeway between Lagoon Drive and H Street (Segment 6B) project resulting from award of the Active Transportation Program (ATP) – Cycle 8 grant will require environmental review and preparation of appropriate documentation in accordance with applicable state requirements, including CEQA and applicable provisions of the City Municipal Code.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
On March 19, 2026, the CTC announced the ATP - Cycle 8 Call for Projects. The purpose of the ATP is to increase roadway usage by all active modes of transportation, giving preference to areas of high pedestrian and bicycle activity, as well as disadvantaged communities. Cycle 8 is expected to include approximately $574 million in ATP funding made up of Federal funding, State SB1, and State Highway Account (SHA) funding. The funding/programming years include the fiscal periods of 2027-28, 2028-29, 2029-30, and 2030-31.
The goal of the Bayshore Bikeway - Lagoon Drive to H Street project (Attachment 1) is to provide a critical gap segment closure of bikeway for the overall Bayshore Bikeway route that continues through Chula Vista along the 24-mile perimeter of the San Diego Bay. This project will install a Class I Separated Bikeway that provides improved safety for cyclists traveling to and from Chula Vista along the Bayshore Bikeway (from National City) and along the Sweetwater Bike Path (from Bonita). This project will also encourage travel to Chula Vista’ s Bayfront and Downtown areas. The need for the project is identified in the City’s Bayfront Master Plan (https://www.portofsandiego.org/projects/chula-vista-bayfront), the Bayshore Bikeway Master Plan ( https://www.sandag.org/projects-and-programs/bikeways-and-walkways/bikeway-and- walkway-projects/bayshore-bikeway) and the Chula Vista Active Transportation Plan (https://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/engineering/active-transportation-plan) Proposed improvements include enhancing bicycle facilities by providing at least a 12’ minimum to 15’ wide Class I Separated Bikeway along the existing inactive MTS Coronado Branch Line Railroad Corridor approximately 200’ to the west of, and parallel to, Bay Boulevard. The presence of the Collins Aerospace Facility restricts any widening of Bay Boulevard along this corridor. MTS has agreed to the addition of the proposed bikeway along the railroad corridor, similar to actions they have approved in Imperial Beach and South San Diego segments. A Construction and Maintenance Agreement between the City and MTS was amended in 2021 to include the proposed improvements still needed within their railroad corridor between E Street and H Street (Attachment 2). On June 2, 2026, MTS provided the City a letter of support for the Bayshore Bikeway – Segment 6B project (Attachment 3).
Since ATP requires all projects to be completed within four years of being awarded funding, staff recommend applying for grant funding to cover preliminary engineering, right -of-way, and construction costs. If this P a g e | 3
grant application is approved, staff will return to Council to establish a Bayshore Bikeway capital project and appropriate the necessary funds, including the ATP grant funds.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and has found no property holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this item does not present a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current-year fiscal impact to the General Fund or other funds as a result of this action. If the grant is awarded, staff will return to Council staff to establish a Bayshore Bikeway capital project and appropriate the necessary funds, including the ATP grant funds. The project is estimated to cost approximately $7.8 million, of which $7.4 million is expected to be funded through ATP grant contributions.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Should the Bayshore Bikeway project be completed, it will be maintained according to the Bayshore Bikeway Cooperative Agreement adopted by Council Resolution 9035, dated October 30, 1978. Currently, the Bike Facilities Gap Project Program (CIP Project) is a TransNet funded maintenance project that is currently used for bike facility maintenance citywide, including Bayshore Bikeway.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Bayshore Bikeway Between Lagoon Drive and H Street Attachment 2 - Construction & Maintenance Agreement for Bayshore Bikeway (Amendment No. 1 MTS) Attachment 3 - MTS Letter of Support for Bayshore Bikeway (Segment 6B)
Staff Contact: Luis Schaar, Director of Engineering/City Engineer Patrick Moneda, Principal Civil Engineer