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REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Filing of an Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2021/22 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Funding of $156,554 for Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway Spot Improvements and to Prepare a Stop Warrant Analysis and Arborist’s Report
SUMMARY OF COMMISSION ACTION
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) considered this item on February 18 and April 15, 2021.
At the April 15 BPAC meeting, the Commission voted 7-0 to approve a recommendation to City Council to use Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA Article 3) grant funds for Fiscal Year 2021/22, estimated at $156,554 for the following:
· Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway Spot Improvements
Description: Spot improvements at the entrances of pedestrian and bicycle pathways to improve accessibility and safety, such as modification of channeling devices, construction of bicycle ramps, and improvement of sight distances of potential conflicts. The improvements will be constructed at the following locations:
o Columbia Park pathway access from Alturas Avenue
o Pathway between Evelyn Avenue and Reed Avenue intersection and Cassia Way o Pathway between Bluebonnet Drive and Reed Avenue (approximately 250 feet east of Wolfe Road)
The BPAC also recommended staff to:
· Prepare a stop warrant analysis for the intersection of Helena Drive and Kennewick Drive · Prepare a City Arborist report to determine the extent of tree work needed to widen fence at the Crawford Drive bicycle/pedestrian access to Las Palmas Park · Use future TDA Article 3 funds to implement improvements to Helena Drive and Kennewick Drive and Las Palmas Park access from Crawford Drive
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City's official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall, Sunnyvale Public Library and Department of Public Safety. In addition, the agenda and report are available at the Office of the City Clerk and on the City's website.
File #: 21-0120, Version: 1
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File #: 21-0120, Version: 1
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Filing of an Application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2021/22 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Funding of $156,554 for Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway Spot Improvements and to prepare a stop warrant analysis and arborist’s report.
The Active Transportation Plan (ATP), as adopted by City Council on August 25, 2020 (RTC 20- 0249), includes recommended spot improvements at various pedestrian/bicycle pathways to improve accessibility and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. The proposed project would provide modifications to three pedestrian/bicycle pathways as identified in the ATP.
Prepared by: Lillian Tsang, Principal Transportation Engineer Reviewed by: Dennis Ng, Transportation and Traffic Manager Reviewed by: Chip Taylor, Director of Public Works
Reviewed by: Jaqui Guzmán, Deputy City Manager
Approved by: Kent Steffens, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Report to Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission 21-0399, April 15, 2021 (without attachments)
2. Excerpt of the BPAC meeting minutes of February 18, 2021
3. Excerpt of the BPAC Draft meeting minutes of April 15, 2021
4. Resolution to Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of fiscal year 21/22 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle project funding
5. MTC Resolution 4108
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