11 September 22, 2026
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement, and all necessary documents or subsequent amendments, including amendments to the award amount or terms, with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to accept and expend grant funding in the amount of $854,000 for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Non-Infrastructure Project to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, promote active transportation, and reduce preventable traffic-related injuries in the Mid- City area of Long Beach, for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional three-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and,
Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department in the amount of $854,000 offset by grant revenue.(Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into an agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to accept and expend funding to support implementation of the Health and Human Services Department's (Health Department) Active Transportation Program (ATP) Non-Infrastructure Project led by the Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention's Walk and Roll Long Beach program.
The Health Department will use Caltrans funding to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, encourage active transportation, and reduce preventable traffic-related injuries through community education, engagement, and partnerships with local organizations. Activities include youth and adult bicycle and pedestrian safety education, bicycle and e-bike safety rodeos, pedestrian safety programming for older adults, crossing guard and League Cycling Instructor trainings, community traffic safety events, citywide communication campaigns, and the distribution of no-cost traffic safety equipment such as helmets, bicycle lights, and reflective safety gear. The program will also establish a bicycle and pedestrian safety kit lending program and conduct community outreach and data collection to strengthen long-term traffic safety efforts and promote safer walking and bicycling throughout the project area.
This initiative aligns with the City's Strategic Plan by supporting efforts to reduce preventable deaths and injuries among children and youth (Strategy 21.1), expand community education that promotes safe interactions among drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other roadway Health and Human Services
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Honorable Mayor and City Council
September 22, 2026
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APPROVED:
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THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER
users (Strategy 21.1.a), and advance equitable opportunities for safe active transportation and physical activity throughout Long Beach (Strategy 18.3.b).
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Nicholas Masero on August 28, 2026, and by Budget Analysis Officer Greg Sorensen on September 3, 2026.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on September 22, 2026, to meet the Caltrans deadline to accept the funding and begin implementation of the approved scope of work by the start of the grant term.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive funding in the amount of $854,000 for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. An appropriation increase is requested in the amount of $854,000 in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department, offset by grant revenue.
Acceptance of this grant will result in a net positive impact to the Health Operating fund of $55,370 due to grant reimbursable Indirect Costs. In-kind costs in the amount of $85,700 requested from the grantor have been budgeted into the grant award budget. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
Alison King
Director
Health and Human Services