April 19, 2022
Public Works
DATE: May 3, 2022
TO: Mayor Butt and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Joe Leach, PE, Director of Public Works
Patrick Phelan, Infrastructure Administrator
Subject:
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Grant Contracts
with Bike East Bay and SOS! Richmond
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is provided by an award from the TDA grant program totaling $25,000 for Bike East Bay (Account
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
February 16, 2021 – City Council adopted a resolution
authorizing the grant application and accepted and
appropriated the funds
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The Department of Public Works is requesting City
Council approval to award a contract to Bike East Bay for bicycle safety education.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE a Transportation Development Act (TDA)
grant-funded contract with Bike East Bay to provide two years of bicycle safety education, in an amount not to
exceed $25,000. Contract will have a term starting May
3, 2022, and ending May 3, 2024 – Public Works (Joe
Leach/Patrick Phelan 307-8111).
AGENDA
REPORT
April 19, 2022
DISCUSSION:
In November 2020, City staff collaborated with the Richmond Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee to propose a project application for the 2021-22 Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA 3) fund. The project includes a 2-year bicycle safety education program with Bike East Bay. Contract start date is May 3, 2022, and end date is May 3, 2024.
In February 2021, City Council adopted a resolution authorizing a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of fiscal year 2021-22 TDA 3 pedestrian/bicycle project funding, and accepted and appropriated the grant funds for the successful application.
Bike East Bay collaborates with the City of Richmond in many ways and is a logical partner as their award-winning education program has provided free classes to tens of thousands of adults, youth, and families in multiple languages over two decades. This contract will bring important programming to Richmond, providing one-on-one support and encouragement for residents to take advantage of the investments being made by the City in active transportation infrastructure. Having programming tailored to the City’s needs will go a long way to encourage more local residents to try out bike lanes and paths, especially new or less-confident bike riders. The proposed program includes four (4) one (1)-hour workshops, one (1) adult learn-to-ride class, and four (4) family cycling workshops.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Contract with Bike East Bay
Attachment 2 – Minutes from Feb 16, 2021, Council Meeting Attachment 3 – Resolution 5-21 authorizing funding allocation Attachment 4 – County Resolution
Attachment 5 – Email Notice to Proceed