City Council
June 20, 2023
Adopt a Resolution to
Authorize the Filing of an
Application to the MTC for
the Allocation of FY2023/24
TDA Article 3 Funding
2City of Sunnyvale – FY2023/24 TDA Article 3 Funding – June 2023
1. TDA Article 3 Funding for FY 2023/24
2. Candidate Projects
3. Recommendation to City Council
Agenda
3City of Sunnyvale – FY2023/24 TDA Article 3 Funding – June 2023 TDA Article 3 Funding for FY
2023/24
4City of Sunnyvale – FY2023/24 TDA Article 3 Funding – June 2023 • What can the funding be used for?
Design & construction
• Bicycle/pedestrian capital or quick build project
• Safe Routes to School projects
• How much TDA funding do we get?
About $140,000/year – based on sales tax
• How much TDA funding do we have now?
$336,620 (combination of last year’s banked funds and this year’s funds)
TDA Article 3 Funding for FY 2023/24
5City of Sunnyvale – FY2023/24 TDA Article 3 Funding – June 2023 Candidate Projects
6City of Sunnyvale – FY2023/24 TDA Article 3 Funding – June 2023
1. Widen fence opening at Crawford Dr. near Las
Palmas Park
• Widen fence opening
• Level the pathway
• Design & Construction
• Discussed with City
arborist re potential
impacts to existing
redwood trees
• Increase accessibility for
bicyclists
Staff Comments
In ATP? Cost
No $130,000
Description
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2. Reduce Pork Chop Islands on Westbound El
Camino Real at Murphy Ave. and at Frances St.
• Reduce Pork Chop Islands at:
El Camino Real & Murphy
Ave.
El Camino Real & Frances St.
• Design & Construction
• Provide a more direct and
improve safety for bicyclists
traveling WB
Staff Comments
Description
In ATP? Cost
No $60,000
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3. Implement Class III Bicycle Route on Pastoria
Ave.
• On Pastoria Ave. between
Olive Ave. and Evelyn Ave.
• Install “Bicycle May Use Full
Lane” signs, Bicycle Sharrow
markings, shoulder striping
and double yellow centerline
• Design & Construction
• Adds 1.34 miles (both
directions) of Class III Bicycle
Route
Staff Comments
Description
In ATP? Cost
Yes $30,000
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4. Implement Crossing Improvements at the
Intersection of Gail Ave. & Iris Ave.
• Install
Curb extension at southwest corner
High visibility crosswalk on all 4 legs
• Green Stormwater Infrastructure
(GSI)
• Design & Construction
• SRTS Improvements for Braly
Elementary School
• CIP 835010 – GSI Plan Implementation
Cost Estimate: $329,000
Staff Comments
Description
In ATP? Cost
Yes SRTS Improvements
$215,000
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5. Install Class IIIB Bicycle Facilities where Striping Improvements have Already Been Implemented
• Install
“Bicycle May Use Full Lane” signs
Bicycle Sharrow markings
• Design & Construction
• Adds 8.0 miles (both directions)
of Class IIIB Bicycle Boulevard
• Prioritize bike travel on low-
volume, low-speed streets to
connect bicyclists to their local
destinations
Staff Comments
Description
In ATP? Cost
Yes $142,000
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6. Install Sidewalk on Poplar Ave.
• Complete Sidewalk Gap
East side of Poplar Ave
North & South side of Bryant
Way (East of Poplar Ave)
• GSI Improvements
• Design & Construction
• SRTS Improvements for
Peterson Middle School
• CIP 835010 – GSI Plan
Implementation
Staff Comments
Description
In ATP? Cost
Yes Design $160,000
Construction $895,000
12City of Sunnyvale – FY2023/24 TDA Article 3 Funding – June 2023 Recommendation to City Council
13City of Sunnyvale – FY2023/24 TDA Article 3 Funding – June 2023 BPAC Recommendation: 5-2 Vote
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
(BPAC) Recommendation
• Alternative 2: Recommend to City Council to use the
TDA Article 3 grant fund for FY 2023/24 for:
Project No. 2 - Reduce pork chop islands on westbound El Camino Real at Murphy Avenue and at Frances Street
($60,000)
Project No. 3 - Implement Class III Bicycle Route on
Pastoria Avenue ($30,000)
Project No. 6 – Design Phase of the Installation of Sidewalk on Poplar Avenue ($160,000)
Bank the remainder funding ($86,620) for future use
14City of Sunnyvale – FY2023/24 TDA Article 3 Funding – June 2023 Justification
Recommendation to City Council
• City Council’s Priority –Implement ATP Improvements
Projects No. 1 & 2 – not in ATP
Projects No. 3, 4, 5 & 6 – in ATP
• May 23, 2023 – City Council Accepted Findings of Poplar Avenue Sidewalk Study (Study Issue 21-04)
Close sidewalk gap
Provide improved, connected, safe and convenient walking and biking access to Peterson Middle School students
• To Implement Projects No. 2 and 3
Add to Staff’s existing workload
Need to delay other approved/planned projects
15City of Sunnyvale – FY2023/24 TDA Article 3 Funding – June 2023 Staff Recommendation
Recommendation to City Council
• Alternative 1: Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Filing of an Application to the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2023/24
Transportation Development Act Article 3 Funding of
$160,000 for the design phase of the Installation of
Sidewalk on Poplar Avenue and Bank the Remainder of
the Funding ($176,620) for the Construction Phase of
the Project