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Report regarding a resolution supporting the Junipero Serra Boulevard/Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycles Connectivity and Safety Project and submission of an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding (Project No. st3201). (Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting the Junipero Serra Boulevard/Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycles Connectivity and Safety Project and submission of an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding (Project No. st3201).
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of South San Francisco (“City”) Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, known as Active South City, has identified Junipero Serra Boulevard and Westborough Boulevard project area as having minimal pedestrian and bicyclist facilities, which hinders access to BART stations, shopping centers, schools, libraries, and more. These existing conditions are unfavorable for active transportation safety, comfort, and enjoyment as documented in the SSF Active Transportation Plan.
The City has developed the Junipero Serra Boulevard/Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycles Connectivity and Safety Project (Project) as part of the FY 2022-23 adopted Capital Improvement Program to improve pedestrian and bicyclist connectivity to the City of South San Francisco's commercial centers and attractions. This project will provide a major East-West bicycle route on Westborough Boulevard and a major North-South bicycle route on Junipero Serra Boulevard. These routes will assist with bicycle access to the SSF BART station, the San Bruno BART station, and other key destinations.
This application requests funding to assist the City in the plan and PAED phases, to gain Caltrans concurrence, and define the project for the design phase.
This project proposes over six (6) miles of new or upgraded pedestrian facilities, over three (3) centerline-miles of separated Caltrans Class IV bike facilities along Westborough Boulevard and Junipero Serra Boulevard, and five (5) protected intersections.
It is estimated to cost $1,990,275 to fund the Project Approval & Environmental Document phases.
The City seeks $1,530,981 for the Project from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA). The TA issued a Call for Projects for the Cycle 6 Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program on August 4, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City would commit to funding a 30% match of the requested TA funds in the amount of $459,294, if awarded the grant. It is possible that the TA will choose to fund a smaller portion of the project in which case the City will still be required to fund the 30% match. If awarded, the City will be required to enter in to a funding agreement or memorandum of understanding with the TA for Measure A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for the Project.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Approval of this action will contribute to the City’s Strategic Plan outcome of improved Quality of Life by improving the bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting the Junipero Serra Boulevard/Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycles Connectivity and Safety Project and approve submission of an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding.