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RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE
TO REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
C O M M I S S I O N F O R T H E A L L O C A T I O N O F F I S C A L Y E A R 2 0 2 6 / 2 7 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 11
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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 __________, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
RECUSAL:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________________ _________________________________
DAVID CARNAHAN
City Clerk
LARRY KLEIN
Mayor
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
REBECCA L. MOON
City Attorney
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Attachment A
Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 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.
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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.
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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 (1) Design Phase for Mathilda Bike Lane Project, (2) Design Phase for Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons and Curb Extensions at California Avenue & Frances Street, and (3) Design Phase for Quick Build Projects to Implement ATP
12. Amount requested $225,000 and bank $79,947 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 an online map of the project location is provided below:
(1) Design the removal of the southbound travel lane and install Class IIB buffered bicycle lane on the west side of Mathilda Avenue between Ahwanee-Almanor and Maude avenues. This project would implement improvements identified in the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and help close a bicycle network gap on Mathilda Avenue.
(2) Design the addition of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon and Curb Extensions at the intersection of California Avenue & Frances Street. This project would implement pedestrian improvements identified in the ATP.
(3) Design the addition of curb extensions with delineators and high visibility crosswalks at two locations: Kennewick Drive & Helena Drive and Henderson Avenue & Lily Avenue which are near elementary schools. This project would implement pedestrian and Safe Routes to School Improvements identified in the ATP.
Design Phase
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Project Relation to Regional Policies (for information only)
17. Is the project in an Equity Priority Community? Yes☐ No☒ Attachment 11
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18. Is this project in a Priority Development Area or a Transit-Oriented Community? Yes☐ No☒
19. Project Budget and Schedule
Project Phase TDA 3 Other Funds Total Cost Estimated Completion (month/year)
Bike/Ped Plan
ENV
PA&ED
PS&E $225,000 12/2028
ROW
CON
Total Cost $225,000 12/2028
Project 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. LINK to Agenda: April 16,2026 If "NO," provide an explanation).
B. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? Yes☒ No☐ If "NO," provide expected date:_______n/a___________
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. ___15304(h) __________ 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): _December 2028_
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 Attachment 11
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