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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application to the California Transportation Commission for Cycle 8 Active Transportation Program funding and similar grant applications requiring no more than $3,800,000 in local match funds for the South City Active Connections to Jobs and the Bay Project. (John Wilson, Senior Civil Engineer)
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RECOMMENDATION
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City staff recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an application for Cycle 8 Active Transportation Program funding or similar grant applications requiring no more than $3,800,000 in local match funds for the South City Active Connections to Jobs and the Bay Project.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Active Transportation Program (ATP) is a statewide competitive grant program administered by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) to fund projects that improve walking and bicycling safety, mobility, and access. The program is funded through a combination of federal and state sources and prioritizes projects that improve connectivity, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and benefit disadvantaged communities.
The City of South San Francisco has identified the need to improve multimodal access between residential areas, employment centers, the Caltrain Station Area, and the San Francisco Bay shoreline. These needs have been documented through prior planning efforts, including the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan (Active South City) and the Caltrain East Access Study.
The South City Active Connections to Jobs and the Bay Project proposes implementing a series of multimodal improvements along key corridors, including Poletti Way, the Caltrain Station Area, and East Grand Avenue. These improvements are intended to enhance safety, close gaps in the active transportation network, and improve access to transit and major employment destinations.
City staff have identified two strong candidate projects for ATP Cycle 8 funding that b...
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