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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the submittal of two grant application to the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) and requesting allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and authorizing the use of local matching funds. (John Wilson, Senior Engineer)
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RECOMMENDATION
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City staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of two grant application to the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG), requesting allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and authorizing the use of local matching funds.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program provides funding for projects that encourage and improve bicycling and walking conditions throughout San Mateo County. The program is administered locally by the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) and supports capital projects, planning efforts, and programs that enhance safety, accessibility, and mobility for people walking and bicycling.
City staff have identified two strong candidates for the current call for projects: the Centennial Trail Active Transportation Safety and Rehabilitation Project, and the Orange Avenue Active Transportation Planning Study.
The Centennial Trail project will improve approximately 5,550 feet of the existing Centennial Trail shared-use path between Mission Road and Chestnut Avenue. The Centennial Trail is an important car-free corridor that runs north-south through the City and provides connections between neighborhoods, schools, parks, and civic facilities. The trail connects destinations including Orange Memorial Park, the Centennial Way Dog Park, S...
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