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Resolution Supporting the Junipero Serra Blvd/Westborough Blvd Pedestrian and Bicycles Connectivity and Safety Project and submitting an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding.
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WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (Sponsor) 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; and
WHEREAS, these existing conditions are unfavorable for active transportation safety, comfort, and enjoyment as documented in the SSF Active Transportation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor has developed the Junipero Serra Boulevard/Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycles Connectivity and Safety Project (Project) to improve pedestrian and bicyclist connectivity to the City of South San Francisco's commercial centers and attractions; and
WHEREAS this project will provide a major East-West bicycle route on Westborough Boulevard and a major North-South bicycle route on Junipero Serra Boulevard; and
WHEREAS 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; and
WHEREAS, this project proposes over 6 miles of new or upgraded pedestrian facilities, over 3 centerline-miles of separated Caltrans Class IV bike facilities along Westborough Boulevard and Junipero Serra Boulevard, and five (5) protected intersections; and
WHEREAS, it will cost $1,990,275 to implement the Project to fund the Project Approval & Environmental Document phases; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor seeks $1,530,981 for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) issued a Call for Projects for the Cycle 6 Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program on August 4, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the TA requires the Sponsor's governing board to adopt a resolution:
1. Supporting the Project and application for $1,530,981 in TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for Project;
2. Committing the Sponsor to the completion of the Project, including the commitment of matching funds in the amount of $459,294 needed for implementation;
3. Certifying that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
4. If funds are awarded, authorizing the Sponsor's City Manager, or designee, to sign a funding agreement or memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the TA for TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding for the Project and to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco:
1. Directs staff to submit an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for $1,530,981 for the Junipero Serra Boulevard/Westborough Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycles Connectivity and Safety Project;
2. Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute a funding agreement or MOU with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority to encumber TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds;
3. Commits to the completing of the Project, including contributing $459,294 of matching funds needed for Project implementation, if the requested TA funds are awarded;
4. Certifies that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
5. Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution.
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