CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: June 1, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.__-26 AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO THE
CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE
ALLOCATION OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP)
CYCLE 8 PROJECT FUNDING FOR THE MONUMENT BOULEVARD
AND CONTRA COSTA BOULEVARD ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT
SYNOPSIS
The City is proposing to submit an Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant application in the amount of $26,028,000 to improve pedestrian and bicycle access through the Monument Boulevard and Contra Costa Boulevard corridor. Key improvements include modifications to the I-680 on-ramps and off-ramps, 10-foot-wide shared use paths with 5-foot buffer (Class I) and connection to the Iron Horse Trail.
The purpose of this item is to consider adopting a Resolution to authorize the Public Works Director to submit an ATP Cycle 8 grant application for the Monument Boulevard and Contra Costa Boulevard Active Transportation Project
DISCUSSION
Background
The ATP was created by Senate Bill 99 to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as walking or biking. California’s ATP draws both state and federal funds to provide approximately $320 million annually to support bike and pedestrian projects across California. The goals of the ATP include, but are not limited to, increasing the proportion of trips accomplished by walking or biking, increasing the safety and mobility of non-motorized users, advancing greenhouse gas reduction efforts, enhancing public health and providing a broad spectrum of projects to benefit may types of users, including disadvantaged communities.
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and California Transportation Commission (CTC) notified agencies of available ATP grant funds in March 2026. Eligible projects may include capital projects, plans, and education and encouragement programs. The MTC and CTC requires a supporting Resolution from the City Council to be eligible for grant funds.
The ATP program allows the City to submit one grant application per cycle. The grant award process has historically been very competitive. Although agencies are not required to provide a local funding match for the grant, it is strongly encouraged in order to remain competitive in the grant selection and award process. Staff is proposing a 5% local match ($1,310,000), which will provide 2 points to the City’s final grant score.
The City previously applied for ATP Cycle 6 grant funding in June 2022, which included the installation of a Class I shared-use path along the Monument Boulevard corridor from the City Limits to Contra Costa Boulevard and Lisa Lane from Monument Boulevard to the Fair Oaks Elementary School. The ATP Cycle 6 grant application was unsuccessful for the following reasons:
Insufficient support from project-adjacent disadvantaged communities Insufficient documentation illustrating the lack of connectivity along the corridor Insufficient disadvantaged community public engagement Project limits should be extended to West Hookston Road at the EBMUD trail to provide connectivity to the Library, schools, and other facilities To address the feedback from the ATP 6 grant committee, staff then applied for and received $50,000 in MTC Technical Assistance Grant funds to strengthen the grant application for the next round of ATP funding. The grant funding was used for PS&E that extended the project limits to include a Class IV separated bikeway along Contra Costa Boulevard from Monument Boulevard to West Hookston Road with additional East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Trail crossing improvements. Additionally, as part of the Safe Streets for All action plan, staff has conducted significant public outreach for the Monument Boulevard and Contra Costa Boulevard corridors, including tabling at City sponsored events, public meetings, direct mailings to the project-adjacent disadvantaged communities, and a City sponsored survey.
In May 2026, staff submitted a preliminary application for the Monument Boulevard and Contra Costa Boulevard Active Transportation Project to MTC for review and to obtain feedback on the application. This feedback will be included in the final ATP grant application.
Analysis
Staff has identified the Monument Boulevard and Contra Costa Boulevard Active Transportation Project (Project) as the ideal project for the Cycle 8 grant application to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation. The project will construct approximately 3,480 feet of a Class I shared-use path along the Monument Boulevard between the City Limits to Contra Costa Boulevard and Lisa Lane from Monument Boulevard to Fair Oaks Elementary School. The project will also construct approximately 1,400 feet of a Class IV separated bikeway along the Contra Costa Boulevard corridor from Monument Boulevard to West Hookston Road. Additional improvements include, but are not limited to, traffic signal improvements, additional landscaping, pedestrian crossing upgrades, and drainage improvements along both the Monument Boulevard and Contra Costa Boulevard corridors. This section of Monument Boulevard and Contra Costa Boulevard are identified as high priority corridors in the City’s approved Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP). In addition, the City’s draft Safety Action Plan identifies both of these corridors along the draft High Injury Network (HIN).
Monument Boulevard is a busy principal arterial in the City of Pleasant Hill with an average daily traffic volume of 45,320 vehicles per day within the project extents. Contra Costa Boulevard is a busy principal arterial in the City of Pleasant Hill with an average daily traffic volume of 30,623 vehicles per day. Residents and pedestrians are currently reluctant to utilize Monument Boulevard and Contra Costa Boulevard as a safe path of travel due to the high volumes of motorized traffic.
The proposed improvements are needed to provide students, residents, and bicyclists a safe means of access to the many facilities in the area. The project will encourage walking/biking to schools and other civic destinations from the surrounding neighborhoods.
If the ATP grant application is successful, funds would become available in FY 27/28 through FY 30/31.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total project improvement cost, including environmental, design, and construction is estimated at $26,028,000. The local match for the project is $1,310,000 (5%) and will be funded by Measure K and Traffic Impact Fee funds.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public Contact was made through posting of the City Council agenda on the City’s official notice bulletin board, at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center, and at the Pleasant Hill Police Department. The agenda and staff report are posted on the City’s web page.
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Move to adopt Resolution No. __-26 Authorizing a Request to the California Transportation Commission Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Project Funding for the Monument Boulevard and Contra Costa Boulevard Active Transportation Project
ALTERNATIVES TO RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council can choose not to adopt the proposed Resolution and not authorize the filing of the ATP grant application. Funding could be sought from other sources, or the City could choose not to construct the Project.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Proposed Resolution
Project Location Maps
Attachment A - ATP Grant Attachment A Signature Page
Attachment B - Monument Boulevard Feasibility Study
Attachment C- Contra Costa Boulevard Conceptual Layouts Attachment D: Project Programmed Request
Prepared by: Anthony Nuti, Associate Engineer
Reviewed by: Ann James, Public Works Director
Reviewed by: Erick Cheung, Chief Financial Officer
Approved by: Ethan Bindernagel, City Manager