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Home My WebLink About011221-05.6 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 5.6 TO: Mayor and Town Council January 12, 2021 SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2-2021, authorizing the submittal of a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2021/22 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funds BACKGROUND The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (“MTC”) is soliciting applications for Fiscal Year 2020/21 Transportation Development Act (“TDA”) Article 3 funds for pedestrian and bicycle projects. TDA is a state grant program administered by MTC that provides annual funding for pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements. Contra Costa County Public Works Department acts on MTC’s behalf to review and prioritize applications so that one consolidated county-wide application for local agency funding can be submitted for MTC’s consideration. Last year, approximately $550,000 was available for Contra Costa County jurisdictions, of which $82,500 was awarded to the Town for the Diablo Road Bicycle Improvements project. A similar countywide allocation is anticipated this coming fiscal year. Only one project per jurisdiction will be considered. Final applications must be submitted to the County no later than January 28, 2021. The County’s TDA Subcommittee will then prioritize the projects, obtain Mayors’ Conference and Board of Supervisors’ approval of the prioritized list, and then submit the approved project list to MTC in June 2021. DISCUSSION The Town is requesting TDA funding for the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle at- grade crosswalk system at the intersection of Diablo Road and Fairway Drive as part of the Diablo Road Trail project, CIP No. C-055 (Attachment B). The crosswalk will connect the existing segment of the Diablo Road (a.k.a. “Barbara Hale”) Trail with a new 8-foot- wide asphalt concrete path that is planned to be constructed along the south side of the Diablo Road corridor from Fairway Drive to approximately 360 feet west of Avenida Nueva (Attachment C). The proposed crosswalk system will consist of crosswalk pavement markings, signage, advance warning beacons, and a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (“PHB”) traffic control system. PHB systems are used at mid-block or uncontrolled crosswalks and provide more intensive traffic control than standard warning beacon systems while being more cost effective than a standard traffic signal. Authorizing submittal of request to 2 January 12, 2021 MTC for TDA Article 3 funds for CIP C-055 Final plans, specifications and estimates for the crosswalk system is expected to be completed in summer 2021 with construction contingent upon funding and the construction schedule of the Diablo Road Trail project. The preliminary engineering estimate for the Diablo Road Trail crosswalk system is approximately $232,875. The Town’s TDA grant application request is $150,000 to cover a portion of the project costs. PUBLIC CONTACT Posting of the meeting agenda serves as notice to the general public. The Town’s preliminary TDA application was reviewed by the Bicycle Advisory Committee (“BAC”) of Contra Costa County, on December 14, 2020. Comments received from the BAC will be addressed in the Town’s final application that will be forwarded to MTC as part of the county-wide application submittal. FISCAL IMPACT None. RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 2-2021, authorizing the submittal of a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2021/22 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funds. Prepared by: Andrew Dillard Transportation Manager Reviewed by: Tai J. Williams Assistant Town Manager Attachments: A – Resolution No. 2-2021 B – TDA Article 3 Project Application C – Project Location Map D – CIP Page C-055 RESOLUTION NO. 2-2021 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDS WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99200 et seq., authorizes the submission of claims to a regional transportation planning agency for the funding of projects exclusively for the benefit and/or use of pedestrians and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the regional transportation planning agency for the San Francisco Bay region, has adopted MTC Resolution No. 4108, entitled “Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects,” which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of “TDA Article 3” funding; and WHEREAS, MTC Resolution No. 4108 requires that requests for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funding be submitted as part of a single, countywide coordinated claim from each county in the San Francisco Bay region; and WHEREAS, the Town of Danville desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds to support the project described in Attachment B to this resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Town of Danville declares it is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the project has been reviewed by the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) of Contra Costa County; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the Town of Danville attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment A to this resolution; and, be it further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution and its attachments, and any accompanying supporting materials shall be forwarded to the congestion management agency, county-wide transportation planning agency, or county association of governments, as the case may be, of Contra Costa County for submission to MTC as part of the county-wide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim. DocuSign Envelope ID: 68D82FFA-C54C-43FE-9E10-3F7292BA53FF ATTACHMENT A PAGE 2 OF RESOLUTION NO. 2-2021 APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on January 12, 2021 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED: ABSENT: ______________________________ MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: _______________________________ ______________________________ CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK DocuSign Envelope ID: 68D82FFA-C54C-43FE-9E10-3F7292BA53FF October 2014 TDA Article 3 Model Resolution for Claimants Page 1 Resolution No. TBD Attachment A Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2021/22 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding Findings Page 1 of 1 1.That the Town of Danville is not legally impeded from submitting a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds, nor is the resolution. 2.That the Town of Danville has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the project(s) describedin Attachment B. 3. A review of the project(s) described in Attachment B has resulted in the consideration of all pertinent matters, including those related to environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances, attendant to the successful completion of the project(s). 4. Issues attendant to securing environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances for the projectsdescribed in Attachment B have been reviewed and will be concluded in a manner and on a schedule thatwill not jeopardize the deadline for the use of the TDA funds being requested. 5.That the project(s) described in Attachment B comply with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.). 6. That as portrayed in the budgetary description(s) of the project(s) in Attachment B, the sources of fundingother than TDA are assured and adequate for completion of the project(s). 7. That the project(s) described in Attachment B are for capital construction and/or design engineering; and/or for the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed to motorized traffic; and/or for the purposes of restriping Class II bicycle lanes; and/or for the development or support of a bicycle safety educationprogram; and/or for the development of a comprehensive bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities plan, and anallocation of TDA Article 3 funding for such a plan has not been received by the Town of Danville withinthe prior five fiscal years. 8. That the project(s) described in Attachment B is included in a locally approved bicycle, pedestrian, transit, multimodal, complete streets, or other relevant plan. 9.That any project described in Attachment B that is a bikeway meets the mandatory minimum safety designcriteria published in Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual. 10. That the project(s) described in Attachment B will be completed before the funds expire. 11.That the Town of Danville agrees to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of, the project(s) and facilities described in Attachment B, for the benefit of and use by the public. ATTACHMENT B October 2014 TDA Article 3 Model Resolution for Claimants Page 2 Resolution No. TBD Attachment B page 1 of 6 TDA Article 3 Project Application Form Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2021-22 Applicant: Town of Danville Contact person: Andrew Dillard, Town of Danville Mailing Address: 510 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526 E-Mail Address: adillard@danville.ca.gov Telephone: (925) 314-3384 Secondary Contact (in event primary not available): Steven Jones E-Mail Address: sjones@danville.ca.gov Telephone: (925) 314-3339 Short Title Description of Project: Diablo Road Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing Improvements Amount of claim: $ 150,000 Functional Description of Project: Installation of a new pedestrian/bicycle crossing on Diablo Road at intersection of Diablo Road/Fairway Drive to connect existing Class I pathway segment to new Class I pathway. New pathway segment is currently under design and will be constructed in FY21-22 as a separate project. This Project includes installation of crosswalk striping and signing, HAWK traffic signal, advanced warning beacons, and at-grade curb ramp modifications. Financial Plan: List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning, engineering, construction, contingency). Use the table below to show the project budget for the phase being funded or total project. Include prior and proposed future funding of the project. Planning funds may only be used for comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plans. Project level planning is not an eligible use of TDA Article 3. Project Elements: Construction and contingency Funding Source All Prior FYs Application FY Next FY Following FYs Totals TDA Article 3 $150,000 $150,000 list all other sources: 1.Local (Danville)$82,875 $82,875 2. 3. 4. Totals $82,875 $150,000 $232,875 Project Eligibility: YES?/NO? A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," provide the approximate date approval is anticipated). Yes B. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page. No C. For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet via: http://www.dot.ca.gov). Yes D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)? (If "NO," provide an explanation). Enter date the project was reviewed by the BAC:________________________________ TBD E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to CEQA) been evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects that include construction). TBD F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year) October 2022 Yes G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name: ) Yes Planned Diablo Road Trail (Construction in 2022) Existing Diablo Road Trail (existing 0.5-mile multi-use paved path) Magee Preserve/Diablo Rd Trail Extension (Construction in 2021) East Bay Regional Parks District Trails (future public multi-use trail, dirt/gravel) Blackhawk Road Path (existing multi-use paved path) LEGEND Diablo Road Trail Crossing (“Project”) Diablo Road Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing Improvements To Mt. Diablo State Park Diablo Road Trail Crossing (“Project”) ATTACHMENT C ATTACHMENT D