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CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
RESOLUTION NO.
SERIES 2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
APPROVING A REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING
WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99200 et seq ., authorizes the submi ssion of claims to a regional transportation planning agency for the funding of projects exclusively for the benefit and/or use of pedestrians and bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the regional transportation planning agency for the San Francisco Bay region, has adopted MTC Resolution No. 4108, Revised, entitled “Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects,” which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of “TDA Article 3” funding; and
WHEREAS, MTC Resolution No. 4108, Revised, requires that requests for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funding be submitted as part of a single, countywide coordinated claim from each county in the San Francisco Bay region; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mountain View desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Exhibit B to this Resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists; now, therefore, and be it
RESOLVED: that the City of Mountain View declares it is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might adversely affect the project or projects described in Exhibit B to this R esolution, or that might impair the ability of the City of Mountain View to carry out the project; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Mountain View attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Exhibit A to this Resolution; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this R esolution and its exhibits , and any accompanying supporting materials shall be forwarded to the congestion management agency, countywide transportation planning agency, or county association of governments, as the case -2-
may be, of Santa Clara County for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
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Exhibits: A. Findings
B. TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Exhibit A
KR/4/RESO Exhibit A
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Exhibit A
Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding
FINDINGS
1. That the City of Mountain View is not legally impeded from submitting a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds, nor is the City of Mountain View legally impeded from undertaking the project(s) described in “Attachment B” of this resolution.
2. That the City of Mountain View has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the project(s) described in Exhibit B.
3. A review of the project(s) described in Exhibit B has resulted in the consideration of all pertinent matters, including those re lated to environmental and right -of-way permits and clearances, attendant to the successful completion of the project(s).
4. Issues attendant to securing environmental and right- of-way permits and clearances for the projects described in Exhibit B have been reviewed and will be concluded in a manner and on a schedule that will not jeopardize the deadline for the use of the TDA funds being requested.
5. That the project(s) described in Exhibit B comply with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.).
6. That as portrayed in the budgetary description(s) of the project(s) in Exhibit B, the sources of funding other than TDA are assured and adequate for completion of the project(s).
7. That the project(s) described in Exhibit B are for capital construction and/or final design and engineering or quick-build project; and/or for the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed to motorized traffic and/or Class IV separated bikeway; and/or for the purposes of restriping Class II bicycle lanes; and/or for the development or support of a bicycle safety education program; and/or for the development of a comprehensive bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities plan, and an allocation of TDA Article 3 funding for such a plan has not been received by the City of Mountain View within the prior five fiscal years.
KR/4/RESO Exhibit A
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8. That the project(s) described in Exhibit B which are bicycle projects have been included in a detailed bicycle circulation element in cluded in an adopted general plan, or included in an adopted comprehensive bikeway plan (such as outlined in Section 2377 of the California Bikeways Act, Streets and Highways Code Section 2370 et seq.), or responds to an immediate community need, such as a quick-build project.
9. That any bicycle project described in Exhibit B meets the mandatory minimum safety design criteria published in the California Highway Design Manual or is in a National Association of City and Transportation Officials (NACTO) guidance or similar best practices document.
10. That the project(s) described in Exhibit B will be completed in the allocated time (fiscal year of allocation plus two additional fiscal years).
11. That the City of Mountain View agrees to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of, the project(s) and facilities described in Exhibit B, for the benefit of and use by the public.
Exhibit B
KR/4/RESO Exhibit B
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Exhibit B
Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Transportation Development Act
Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
1. Agency City of Mountain View
2. Primary Contact Brandon Whyte
3. Mailing Address 500 Castro Street
4. Email Address [email protected]
5. Phone Number 650-903-6525
6. Secondary Contact
(in the event
primary is not
available)
Ria Hutabarat Lo
7. Mailing address (if
different) N/A☒
8. Email Address [email protected]
9. Phone Number 650.903.6595
10. Send allocation
instructions to (if
different from
above):
Kathryn Robertson ([email protected]), Robert Gonzales ([email protected]);
Nancy Doan ([email protected])
11. Project Title Miramonte Avenue Improvement Project
12. Amount requested $121,052
13. Fiscal Year of
Claim
2024/25
14. Description of Overall Project:
The project will provide a road diet lowering motor vehicle travel lanes from four to two with a continuous two -way left turn lane. The project will also upgrade Class II buffered bike lanes to a C lass IV protected bikeway from Castro St reet to Hans Avenue and Class II bike lanes to Class II buffered bike lanes everywhere else in the project boundary. Other improvements include a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) crossing at Hans Avenue, green pavement markings at all conflict points, sidewalk gap closure between Starr Way and Barbara Ave nue, some curb extensions, a new pavement surface, refreshed pavement markings, and upgrades to yellow school pavement markings where applicable as this area is a crucial Safe Routes to School connection to several schools.
KR/4/RESO Exhibit B
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15. Project Scope Proposed for Funding:
(Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible uses of TDA funds.)
Construction.
16. Project Location: A map of the project location is attached or a link to a n online map of the project location is provided below:
Project Relation to Regional Policies (for information only)
17. Is the project in an Equity Priority Community?
Yes ☐ No ☒
18. Is this project in a Priority Development Area or a Transit-Oriented Community?
Yes ☐ No ☒
19. Project Budget and Schedule
KR/4/RESO Exhibit B
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Project
Phase
TDA 3
(FY23-24)
TDA 3
(FY24-25) Other Funds Total Cost
Estimated
Completion
(month/year)
Bike/Ped
Plan N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
ENV - - May-23
PA&ED N/A N/A N/A
PS&E N/A N/A $400,000 $400,000 Jun-24
ROW N/A N/A
CON $346,497 $121,052 $5,012,000 $5,479,549 Sep-24
Total
Cost $346,497 $121,052 $5,412,000 $5,879,549 Jun-25
Project Eligibility
A. Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee?
Yes ☒ No ☐
If “YES,” identify the date and provide a copy or link to the agenda.
If “NO,” provide an explanation.
May 13, 2024. The agenda is located here:
https://mountainview.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1195655&GUID=C969C5C D-FA94-43FB-968E-E38CBD67E366
B. Has the project been approved by the claimant’s governing body?
Yes ☒ No ☐
If “NO,” provide expected date:_ _________________
C. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding?
Yes ☒ No ☐
(If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page)
This project was previously awarded $346,497 in TDA3 funds in June 2023. Then, in July 2023, the City was approached by CalWater requesting to complete their water main and service lines replacement project within the project limits. By constructing the utility main project first, it avoids damaging the new roadway pavement. CalWater began construction in February 2024 and will be completed in
KR/4/RESO Exhibit B
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midsummer 2024. This delay in construction contributed to increased construction costs with recent inflation. Project construction is planned to commence in late summer 2024.
D. For “bikeways,” does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual?
Yes ☒ No ☐
E. 1. Is the project categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to CCR Section 15301(c)?
Yes ☒ No ☐
Existing Facility?
2. If “NO” above, is the project is exempt from CEQA for another reason? Yes ☐ No ☐
Cite the basis for the exemption. __________________________ N/A ☐
If the project is not exempt, please check “NO,” and provide environmental documentation, as appropriate.
F. Estimated Completion Date of project (month and year):
June 2025
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility, please identify below and provide the agreement.
Yes ☒ No ☐
H. Is a Complete Streets Checklist required for this project?
Yes ☒ No ☐
If the amount requested is over $250,000 or if the total project phase or construction phase is over $250,000, a Complete Streets checklist is likely required.
Please attach the Complete Streets checklist or record of review, as applicable.
More information and the form may be found here:
https://mtc.ca.gov/planning/transportation/complete-streets