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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-22; City Council; 18030; Transportation Development Act/Transnet Fundingcir DA BILL 0 w ii f $ Y F i 0 z 3 0 0 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2005-078 authorizing staff to pursue Transportation Development Act (TDA)/TransNet funding from SANDAG for preparation of a Pedestrian Master Plan, completion of the Carlsbad Bicycle Master Plan, and for construction of a pedestrian facility on a portion of Valley Street. ITEM EXPLANATION: In 2005, SANDAG will administer distribution of approximately $3,200,000 for non-motorized facilities throughout San Diego County for bicycle and pedestrian projects under special provisions of the Transportation Development Act (TDA)/TransNet program. Claims for this money can be initiated by any city located in San Diego County by completing an application form and the annual TDA claim form. Projects submitted must be included in an adopted regional, county, city, or community plan. A resolution from the City Council for each funding cycle to request TDA funding is required as part of the application process. The proposed projects will be in competition for funding from other projects in cities throughout the County of San Diego. The SANDAG Bicycle Pedestrian Working Group (BPWG) will review and prioritize the submitted projects and then forward the prioritized list of projects for final approval to the SANDAG Board of Directors to authorize funding. Proiect No. 1 - Pedestrian Master Plan A Pedestrian Master Plan will help promote further development of a pedestrian environment in Carlsbad and establish a pedestrian route network that supports safe routes to school and connections to transit facilities. The Pedestrian Master Plan can identify priority street segments along these routes for future capital improvements to be included in local and regional transportation improvements plans. Pedestrian Master Plans are eligible for TDA/TransNet funding up to $100,000. Consultants will be retained to help prepare the master plan. Estimated cost of completion is $250,000. Proiect No. 2 - Bicycle Master Plan A Bicycle Master Plan is intended to guide bicycle facility planning. The plan will include general design and engineering guidelines for revisions to existing facilities, construction of new facilities, and an implementation program. Bicycle Master Plans are eligible for TDA/TransNet funding up to $1 50,000. Estimated cost of completing the Carlsbad Bicycle Master Plan is $1 50,000, including preparation of the Environmental Impact Report. A consultant will be retained for this project. Proiect No. 3 - Valley Street Sidewalk The portion of Valley Street being considered for sidewalk funding is located between Chestnut Avenue and Magnolia Avenue. Approximately 400 feet of sidewalk on the north side of Magnolia Avenue is included in the Valley Street sidewalk project. The sidewalk portion of the project is eligible to receive TDA/TransNet funding in the amount of $364,125. A total of 2,100 feet of sidewalk will be funded with the TDA/TransNet funds, if received. Costs for other roadway improvements in this road segment will be addressed in the annual Carlsbad Capital Improvement Program. Page 2 of Agenda Bill No. 18,030 FISCAL IMPACT: Minor administrative costs to prepare the application to request funding. EXHl B ITS: 1. Location Map. 2. Resolution No. 2005-078 authorizing staff to pursue Transportation Development Act (TDA)/TransNet funding from SANDAG for preparation of a Pedestrian Master Plan, completion of the Carlsbad Bicycle Master Plan, and for construction of a pedestrian facility on a portion of Valley Street. DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Brandon Miles, (760) 602-2745, bmile8ci.carlsbad.ca.us 2 LOCATION MAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-078 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PURSUE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA)ITRANSNET FUNDING FROM SANDAG FOR PREPARATION OF A PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN, COMPLETION OF THE CARLSBAD BICYCLE MASTER PLAN, AND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN FACILITY ON A PORTION OF VALLEY STREET. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, has determined that bicycle and pedestrian facilities shall be part of roadway improvements as indicated in the Circulation Element of the General Plan; and WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has solicited from cities projects involving the construction and planning of bicycle and pedestrian-related facilities; and WHEREAS, Transportation Development Act (TDA) and TransNet funds have been established and are available through SANDAG to local governments for construction and planning of non-motorized improvements which include bicycle and pedestrian facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. 2. That the above recitations are true and correct. That the City Council authorizes the submittal of an application to the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) for funds for preparation of a Pedestrian Master Plan, 2ompletion of the Carlsbad Bicycle Master Plan, and for construction of a pedestrian facility on a Dortion of Valley Street. VI VI Ill Yl Yl 71 Yl Yl Yl 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3. The Deputy Public Works Director, Engineering Services, of the City of Carlsbad is hereby authorized and empowered to execute in the name of the City of Carlsbad all necessary applications to implement and carry out the purposes specified in this resolution. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council held on the 22nd day of MARCH , 2005 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Lewis, Hal lchin, Packard, Sigafoose CLAUDE A. LEWIX Mgyor ATTEST: (SEAL)