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Item No.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: May 11, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager l,�
PREPARED BY: Fermin Preciado, Director of Development ervices/City Engineer Todd Gutjahr, Public Works Analyst A
SUBJECT: Letters of Support for San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Grant Applications
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute letters of support for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority's (SBCTA) two (2) grant applications for the Student Safe360 project; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
SBCTA is currently preparing applications for two (2) grant funding programs for their Student Safe360 project and would like to secure letters of support from the City of Yucaipa and other cities in San Bernardino County to demonstrate support to the California Transportation Commission (Active Transportation Program grant) and U.S. Department of Transportation (Safe Streets and Roads for All grant) for this important project.
Student Safe360 is a countywide Active Transportation Safety and Education initiative led by SBCTA to improve how students safely walk, bicycle, and access transit. The program includes traffic garden demonstration sites, K-12 multimodal safety curriculum, micromobility guidance, and educator training.
The project prioritizes disadvantaged communities and uses low-cost, adaptable materials. Through evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and a train -the -trainer model, it supports a sustainable, countywide system for transportation safety education.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachment(s):
1. Letter of Support — Active Transportation Program
2. Letter of Support — Safe Streets and Roads for All
ATTACHMENT 1
CITY OF
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May 11, 2026
Ms. Laurie Waters, Deputy Director
Programming — Active Transportation Program
California Transportation Commission
1120 N Street, MS 52
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Letter of Support for SBCTA's Active Transportation Program Application Dear Ms. Waters,
On behalf of the City of Yucaipa, I am pleased to express strong support for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority's (SBCTA) application to the California Transportation Commission's Active Transportation Program for the Student Safe360 project.
SBCTA has demonstrated a strong commitment to improving mobility and safety across the region, and this project builds on that foundation in a thoughtful and impactful way. Programs like Student Safe360 are critical to advancing safer, more accessible transportation systems that serve all users.
For these reasons, I respectfully urge the California Transportation Commission to fund this important project.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Chris Venable, Mayor
City of Yucaipa
34272 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA 92399
909-797-2489
ATTACHMENT 2
C[TY OF
May 11, 2026
Honorable Sean Duffy
Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Letter of Support for SBCTA's Safe Streets and Roads for All Application Dear Secretary Duffy,
On behalf of the City of Yucaipa, I am pleased to express strong support for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority's (SBCTA) application to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program for the Student Safe360 project.
Traffic safety remains a critical issue in communities across San Bernardino County, particularly for students and other vulnerable road users. The Student Safe360 project takes a proactive and comprehensive approach to improving safety by focusing on education, awareness, and behavior change strategies that complement infrastructure investments and broader safety initiatives.
SBCTA has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing roadway safety and reducing serious injuries and fatalities throughout the region. This project builds on that commitment by equipping students, families, and school communities with the tools and knowledge needed to make safer travel decisions and contribute to a culture of safety.
For these reasons, I respectfully urge the U.S. Department of Transportation to fund this important proj ect.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Chris Venable, Mayor
City of Yucaipa
34272 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA 92399
909-797-2489