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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant for up to $5,625,000 for the Colma South San Francisco El Camino Real Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project (tr2415) (Audriana Hossfeld, Senior Civil Engineer)
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RECOMMENDATION
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City staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant for up to $5,625,000 for the Colma South San Francisco El Camino Real Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project (tr2415).
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Town of Colma proposes to design and construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements along El Camino Real. In October 2023, Colma reached out to South San Francisco to request partnership to extend this project into South San Francisco.
The precise Project limits include Albert M. Teglia Boulevard at the northern end and Hickey Boulevard at the southern end. The project area is divided into three segments:
• Segment A from Albert M. Teglia Boulevard to Mission Road in the Town of Colma;
• Segment B from Mission Road to Arlington Drive in the Town of Colma; and
• Segment C from Arlington Drive to Hickey Boulevard in the City of South San Francisco (Attachment 1).
The Project proposes to install Class IV bike lanes, landscaping, and sidewalks along Segment A, Class IV bike lanes and sidewalk along Segment B, and a Class I multi-use path along Segment C (Attachment 2). Two new signalized intersections and bus stop improvements are also proposed.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program provides grants for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact. The eligibility requirements of RAISE allow project sponsors, including state and local governments, counties, Tribal governments, transit agencies, and port authorities, to pursue multi-modal and multi-jurisdictional projects that are more difficult to fund through other grant programs.
The RAISE program, previously known as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) and Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) discretionary grants, was established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and operated under annual appropriations acts until authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) in November 2021.
As of June 2024, the program has awarded more than $15 billion over sixteen rounds to local governments, Tribes, transit and port authorities, states, and other entities for capital and planning projects that will improve safety, environmental sustainability, quality of life, mobility and community connectivity, economic competitiveness, state of good repair, partnership and collaboration, and innovation.
South San Francisco will partner with Colma on this grant application, and Colma will manage the total grant funds if awarded. The total request of RAISE Funds would be up to $4.5 million to fund the design for Segments A and C. Segment B has already secured design funds. A maximum of $1.2 million in RAISE funds would be allocated for Segment C design (South San Francisco). Grant applications are due January 30, 2025. Selections are expected to be announced no later than June 28, 2025. A breakdown of the grant funds and local match requirements are shown in the table below.
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Segment |
RAISE Funds |
Local Match (20% of total) |
Total Design |
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A (Colma) |
$3,300,000 |
$825,000 |
$4,125,000 |
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C (South San Francisco) |
$1,200,000 |
$300,000 |
$1,500,000 |
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Total |
$4,500,000 |
$1,125,000 |
$5,625,000 |
FISCAL IMPACT
The RAISE Grant requires a 20% local match for urban locations. Pending approval of the final grant amount, the City would be responsible for a match up to $300,000. There is funding available in FY 2024-2025 Citywide Traffic Impact Fees to cover the matching funds. A budget amendment would be requested if the grant is awarded.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Approval of this action will contribute to the City’s Strategic Plan outcome of improved Quality of Life by maintaining and improving infrastructure to serve the public.
CONCLUSION
City staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant for up to $5,625,000 for the Colma South San Francisco El Camino Real Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project (tr2415).