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CIVIL RIGHTS WALK GRANT
REQUEST FOR MATCHING FUNDS
City Council
December 13, 2022
Public Works
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2 1. The Active Transportation Program seeks to enhance public health and achieve equity-oriented outcomes
through the deployment of biking and walking
infrastructure
2. The City has participated in the ATP program with
multiple successes since its inception in 2014
3. On June 7, 2022 the City Council authorized submittal of a $3.5M grant application for the Civil Rights Walk
BACKGROUND
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3 1. Project would be similar to the
Boston Freedom Trail
2. Would use technology such as
“Guide By Cell” or similar
3. The Civil Rights Walk features a
core 1.8 mile loop with
thermoplastic markings routing
walkers to 18 points of interest
4. The expanded 2.9 mile loop
features 7 points of interest
DISCUSSION
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4 1.Reconstruct 170 Linear Feet of
sidewalk;
2.Reconstruct 87 pedestrian
ramps;
3.Enhance 76 individual
crosswalks;
4.Install Accessible Pedestrian
Systems and Leading
Pedestrian Intervals at
approximately 13 traffic signals;
DISCUSSION: KEY PROJECT COMPONENTS
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5 5. Install 10 decorative traffic
signal wraps;
6. Install 1.8 miles of
thermoplastic wayfinding;
7. Install 4.7 miles of wayfinding
signage; and
8. Enhance 4 intersections with
LED Signage
DISCUSSION: KEY PROJECT COMPONENTS
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6 1. Project preliminarily
recommended for $2,340,000
partial funding by RCTC, full
recommendation to SCAG in
January
2. Funding gap of $876,000 for
construction in FY 2025/26
3. Measure A is an appropriate
source of matching funds
DISCUSSION: MATCH FUNDING
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7 The proposed project contributes to Strategic Priority No. 1 Arts, Culture and Recreation Goals 1.1 – 1.5 and Strategic Priority No. 6 Infrastructure, Mobility and Connectivity goals
6.1, 6.2, and 6.4
Cross-Cutting Threads
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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8 That the City Council:
1. Approve the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $2,340,000 under the Active Transportation Program Cycle VI program as administered by the Southern California Association of Governments / Riverside County Transportation Commission; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents in the process of applying for and securing funds under the Active Transportat ion Program Cycle VI, including making minor and non-substantive changes and executing
agreement amendments and extensions, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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