Resolution/Authorization to file application for FY 26/27 TDA Funds Page 1 of 2 Rev: 11/22/17
RESOLUTION NO. 26-9559
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE
METROPOLITAN TRANS PORTATION COMMISSION FOR
ALLOCATION OF TRANS PORTATION DEVELO PMENT ACT
ARTICLE 3, PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
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;
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 and Bicycle Projects,” which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of “TDA Article 3” funding;
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 Santa Clara desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City of Santa Clara declares it is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code.
2. 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 Santa Clara to carry out the project.
3. That the project has been reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) of the City of Santa Clara.
4. That the City of Santa Clara attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment A to this resolution.
5. 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 Santa Clara County for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TOA Article 3 claim.
6. Effective date . This resolution shall become effective immediately .
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED
AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 19TH DAY OF MAY, 2026, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT : COUNCILORS :
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
Attachments incorporated by reference:
1. Attachment A - Findings
Chahal, Gonzalez, Hardy, Jain, and Park, and Mayor
Gillmor
None
Cox
None
ATTEST:~
NORA PIMENTEL
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
2. Attachment B - TOA Article 3 Project Application Form Resolution/Authorization to file application for FY 26/27 TOA Funds Rev: 11 /22/17
TDA Article 3 Resolution – Attachment A Page 1
Attachment A
Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026/27 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding Findings
1. That the City of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara legally impeded from undertaking the project(s) described in “Attachment B” of this resolution.
2. That the City of Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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.
TDA Article 3 Resolution – Attachment A Page 2
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 Santa Clara 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.
TDA Article 3 Resolution – Attachment B Page 1
A
ttachment B
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
1. Agency City of Santa Clara
2. Primary Contact Ralph Garcia
3. Mailing Address 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050
4. Email Address [email protected] 5. Phone
Number
408-615-3026
6. Secondary
Contact (in the event
primary is not
available)
Carol Shariat
7. Mailing address (if
different) N/A☐
Same as above
8. Email Address [email protected] 9. Phone
Number
408-615-3024
10. Send allocation
instructions to (if
different from above):
11. Project Title Bicycle Route Wayfinding
12. Amount
requested
$416,545 13. Fiscal Year of
Claim
2026/2027
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☒
18. Is this project in a Priority Development Area or a Transit-Oriented Community? Yes☐ No☒ Develop and install a bicycle wayfinding system along bicycle routes that will facilitate access to various City destinations including schools, commercial centers, libraries, government facilities and parks .
Design, construction, construction engineering
TBD – Various locations based on the City of Santa Clara Bicycle Plan Update.
TDA Article 3 Resolution – Attachment B Page 2
19. Project Budget and Schedule
P
roject 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).
Jan
uary 26, 2026
https://santaclara.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?ID=1356081&GUID=7E844B34-A0E5-4F4A-A880- 1B068C5698EB&Options=info|&Search=
B. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? Yes☐ No☒ I
f "NO," provide expected date:_May 19, 2026________
C. H
as this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? Yes☐ No☒ (If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page)
D. Fo
r "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 2029_____ 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 Project Phase TDA 3 Other Funds Total Cost Estimated Completion (month/year)
Bike/Ped Plan
ENV
PA&ED
PS&E
ROW
CON
Total Cost
$416,545
$416,545
$416,545
$416,545
06/2029