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Report regarding the El Camino Real Complete Streets Demonstration Project and Corridor Study and a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $161,922 in grant funding from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority and amending the Economic and Community Development Department's FY 23-24 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment Number 24.042. (Christopher Espiritu, Senior Transportation Planner)
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RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that City Council receive a presentation on the El Camino Real Complete Streets Demonstration Project and Corridor Study and adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $161,922 in Measure W Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning grant funding from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) to support the City's evaluation of bicycle and pedestrian improvements on El Camino Real and amending the Economic and Community Development Department's fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment Number 24.042.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In July 2022, Caltrans District 4 staff approached the City of South San Francisco for support on their application to Smart Growth America's Complete Streets Leadership Academies Program. The Program is a technical assistance and peer learning program with virtual and in-person workshops funded by a Cooperative Agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity.
After a successful application, the City and its partners in the Academy (California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA), San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE), and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC)) attended workshops and collaborated with other cities to obtain a better understanding of the challenges and potential for implementing Complete Streets concepts on South San Francisco streets.
In late-April 2023, City...
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