RESOLUTION NO. -24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE
PROJECT FUNDING FOR THE PLEASANT HILL PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99200 et seq., authorizes the submission 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 Pleasant Hill desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds to support the project described in Attachment B to this Resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists; and WHEREAS, the Pleasant Hill Road/Oak Park Boulevard Crosswalk Enhancement project cost is estimated at $391,000, and the local match would be $216,000, which represents 55% of the total cost.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill 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 Attachment B to this Resolution, or that might impair the ability of the City of Pleasant Hill to carry out the project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Pleasant Hill attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment A to this Resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution and its attachments, 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 may be, of Contra Costa County for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill at a regular meeting held on the 16
th of December, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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MATTHEW RINN, Mayor
ATTEST:
LYONE CONNER, City Clerk
Resolution No. -24
Attachment A
Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 25/26 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding Findings
1. That the City of Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill legally impeded from undertaking the project(s) described in “Attachment B” of this resolution.
2. That the City of Pleasant Hill has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the project(s) described in Attachment B.
3. A review of the project(s) described in Attachment B has resulted in the consideration of all pertinent matters, including those related 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 Attachment 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 Attachment 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 Attachment 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 Attachment 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 Pleasant Hill within the prior five fiscal years.
8. That the project(s) described in Attachment B, which are bicycle projects, have been included in a detailed bicycle circulation element included 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 project described in Attachment B bicycle project 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 Attachment B will be completed in the allocated time (fiscal year of allocation plus two additional fiscal years).
11. That the City of Pleasant Hill agrees to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of, the project(s) and facilities described in Attachment B, for the benefit of and use by the public.
Resolution No. _____ page ___
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Attachment B
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
1. Agency City of Pleasant Hill
2. Primary Contact Ryan McClain, PE, Transportation Manager
3. Mailing Address 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
4. Email Address [email protected] 5. Phone Number 925-671-5203
6. Secondary Contact (in
the event primary is
not available)
Danny Urrutia, Assistant Engineer
7. Mailing address (if
different) N/A☒
8. Email Address [email protected] 9. Phone Number 925-671-5260
10. Send allocation
instructions to (if
different from above):
11. Project Title Pleasant Hill Road Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
12. Amount requested $175,000 13. Fiscal Year of
Claim
2025/2026
14. Description of Overall Project:
15. Project Scope Proposed for Funding: (Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible uses of TDA funds.)
16. Project Location: A map of the project location is attached or a link to a 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☒
The proposed Pleasant Hill Pedestrian Crossings Enhancements Project (Project) would install new rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) systems with LED overhead pedestrian lights at two existing crosswalks on Pleasant Hill Road (PHR), Contra Costa Canal Trail at Westover Drive, and Doris Drive at Linda Drive Intersection. When the project is completed, the four crossings would all have pedestrian activated RRFBs and overhead lighting. This project will be in partnership with Contra Costa County whose right-of-way covers the west side of PHR at Teigland Road. These locations were selected due to existing pedestrian demand, resident requests, and identified as key pedestrian/bicycle corridors.
For many Pleasant Hill Elementary School (PHE) students as well as residents living on the west side of Pleasant Hill Road (PHR) in both Pleasant Hill and unincorporated Contra Costa County, PHR is a major barrier to walking and riding to school and areas to the east. PHR between Diablo View Road and just north of Withers Avenue/Lucinda Lane is lacking sidewalks and has limited shoulder that can be used to comfortably walk or bike. However, Teigland Road provides an access point to PHE and destinations beyond, allowing pedestrians and bicyclists to avoid walking along PHR (as long as they can get across it). The current crosswalk have high visibility striping and signage, but lack ADA accommodations and do not meet current best practices given the vehicle volumes and speeds on PHR. Enthusiasm for improving the crossings has been expressed by residents who recently raised funds to install flags that pedestrians can use to increase their visibility to drivers as they cross PHR.
The Contra Costa Canal Trail provide a regional connection for people walking and biking. They connect neighborhoods to schools, parks, , and shopping areas throughout the City. The City has over time upgraded many of the trail crossings, installing raised crosswalks, pedestrian activated flashing beacons, and advanced yield lines. This Project would upgrade the one trail crossings across Westover Drive. This would upgrade the crossing to be consistent with the recently installed crosswalks on the trail.
The Doris Drive and Linda Drive Intersection would connect the Gregory Village Shopping Mall with neighborhoods and other shopping areas that are used heavily by pedestrians without any crossing striping or signage.
The proposed TDA funds will be applied towards construction of the improvements as listed on the detailed estimate.
Project location map attached.
18. Is this project in a Priority Development Area or a Transit-Oriented Community? Yes☐ No☒
19. Project Budget and Schedule
Project Phase TDA 3 Other Funds Total Cost Estimated Completion (month/year)
Bike/Ped Plan
ENV
PA&ED
PS&E $20,000 $20,000 November 2025
ROW $0
CON $175,000 $196,000 $371,000 June 2026
Total Cost $175,000 $216,000 $391,000
Project Eligibility
A. Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee? Yes☐ No☒
If “YES,” identify the date and provide a copy or link to the agenda.
If "NO," provide an explanation).
Submitting for review.
B. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? Yes☐ No☒
If "NO," provide expected date:___12/16/24__________
C. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? Yes☐ No☒
(If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page)
D. For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria Yes☒ No☐
pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual? 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 2026______
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has Yes☒ No☐
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.
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