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RESOLUTION NO. 1300-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SUNNYVALE TO REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE
ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3
PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING
WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code 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; and
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/Bicycle Projects,” which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of “TDA Article 3” funding; and
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 Sunnyvale 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 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE THAT:
1. The City of Sunnyvale declares it is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code.
2. 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 Sunnyvale to carry out the project.
3. The City of Sunnyvale attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment A to this resolution.
4. A certified copy of this resolution and its attachments, and any accompanying supporting materials shall be forwarded to the congestion management agency, countywide Attachment 1
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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 TDA Article 3 claim.
Adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on June 17, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: KLEIN, SELL, CISNEROS, MEHLINGER, SRINIVASAN, CHANG, LE NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RECUSAL: NONE
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________________ _________________________________
DAVID CARNAHAN
City Clerk
LARRY KLEIN
Mayor
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
REBECCA L. MOON
City Attorney
Attachment 1
Attachment A
Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding
FINDINGS
1. That the City of Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale legally impeded from undertaking the project(s) described in “Attachment B” of this resolution.
2. That the City of Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale 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.
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 Sunnyvale 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.
Attachment 1
MTC, November 2022 TDA Article 3 Model Resolution Page 1 Attachment B
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
1. Agency City of Sunnyvale
2. Primary Contact Angela Obeso
3. Mailing Address 456 West Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
4. Email Address [email protected] 5. Phone Number 408-730-7557
6. Secondary Contact (in
the event primary is
not available)
Lillian Tsang
7. Mailing address (if
different) N/A
8. Email Address [email protected] 9. Phone Number 408-730-7556
10. Send allocation
instructions to (if
different from above):
11. Project Title Evelyn Avenue Multi-Use Trail
12. Amount requested $811,845 13. Fiscal Year of
Claim
2025/2026
14. Description of Overall Project:
15. Project Scope Proposed for Funding: (Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible uses of TDA funds.)
The project will result in a multi-use trail on the north side of Evelyn Avenue from Western City Limits to Mathilda Place with crossing improvements, such as curb extensions and directional curb ramps along the segment. The project is funded by other sources to complete the design and construction; however, more funding is needed due to additional design elements that were identified to help enhance the safety of the multi-use path users. The TDA fund will fund the additional improvements including vertical separation along the path to comply with ADA requirements and rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at the intersections of Pastoria Avenue & Evelyn Avenue and Sunset Avenue & Evelyn Avenue.
Construction Phase
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November 2022 TDA Article 3 Model Resolution Page 2
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
19. Project Budget and Schedule
Project Eligibility
A. Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee? Yes No
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If "NO," provide an explanation).
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November 2022 TDA Article 3 Model Resolution Page 3
B. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? Yes No If "NO," provide expected date: 06/17/2025
C. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? Yes No (If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page)
D. For "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
documentation, as appropriate.
F. Estimated Completion Date of project (month and year): 08/2026
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 Attachment 1
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