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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Active Transportation Capital Design Technical Assistance Grant for $300,000 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 approving an application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Active Transportation Capital Design Technical Assistance Grant for $300,000 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 northerly end and Hickey Boulevard at the southerly 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.
To facilitate the build out of MTC’s 3,244-mile Active Transportation Network (Network), design assistance is available to local jurisdictions for active transportation projects located on the Network. El Camino Real is included in the Network. MTC is seeking to award technical assistance to conceptual projects that incorporate All Ages and Abilities design principles, advancing design to the point that they are ready to move to construction. The maximum grant amount is $300,000. Applications are due December 20th, 2024, and grant results are expected to be released in Spring 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT
The MTC Active Transportation Capital Design Technical Assistance Grant does not require a local match.
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 approving an application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Active Transportation Capital Design Technical Assistance Grant for $300,000 for the Colma South San Francisco El Camino Real Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Project (tr2415).