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Report regarding three separate resolutions authorizing the submittal of three grant applications to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 3 Transportation Demand Management Program Funding and similar grant applications requiring less than a total of $1,220,000 in local match funds. (John Wilson, Senior Engineer)
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City staff recommends that the City Council adopt three separate resolutions authorizing the submittal of three grant applications to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 3 Transportation Demand Management Program Funding and similar grant applications requiring less than a total of $1,220,000 in local match funds.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) 2025 Call for Projects under the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program offers funding opportunities for projects that improve multimodal mobility and reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips. Grant categories include Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Planning and Design, TDM Planning, and TDM Competitive projects.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Planning & Design refers to the use of advanced technologies-such as real-time data, traffic control software, and connected vehicle systems-to optimize transportation network performance. These systems play a critical role in achieving TDM goals by improving travel reliability, safety, and efficiency for all users, particularly transit riders and emergency responders. Through SMCTA's grant opportunity, funding is available for planning and design of ITS systems for improving highway / transit capacity.
Funding is also available for TDM Planning, which includes funding for developing TDM plans and policies that identify projects and actions for local jurisdictions to lead. In the final category, TDM Competitive Projects, funding is available for projects, programs, or subsidies that support alternative congestion...
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