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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the submittal of two grant applications for the Caltrans fiscal year 2027-28 Sustainable Communities Competitive Grant Program for Connect4SSF and Safe Routes to School Walk and Roll Maps and Circulation Plans. (John Wilson, Senior Civil Engineer)
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RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to submit two applications to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the fiscal year 2027-28 Sustainable Communities Competitive Grant Program for Connect4SSF and Safe Routes to School Walk and Roll Maps and Circulation Plans, and authorizing local matching funds from the Citywide Traffic Impact Fee Fund.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 140-2026 on October 14, 2026, authorizing staff to submit qualifying competitive transportation grant applications consistent with adopted City plans and priorities, subject to specified local matching requirements. Pursuant to this authorization, staff submitted the applications by the applicable grant deadlines. These staff reports and accompanying resolutions were prepared before those deadlines but were subsequently scheduled for Council consideration after the application periods closed. The resolutions are therefore being presented to document Council support for the submitted applications, satisfy applicable grant program requirements, and authorize any additional actions specified therein. Any grant awards will return to Council for acceptance and necessary budget appropriations.
Executive Summary
The City proposes to submit two applications to Caltrans under the fiscal year (FY) 2027-28 Sustainable Communities Competitive Grant Program. The first, Connect4SSF, would identify and advance practical multimodal improvements along Linden Avenue, Spruce Avenue, and Colma Creek. The second would develop citywide Safe Routes to School Walk and Roll Maps and circulation plans to help students and families ...
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