Agenda Item Wording:
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ATP Grant Applications - Authorize the City Manager to submit funding applications for the Active Transportation Program Cycle 7 to the California Transportation Commission for multiple proposed capital improvement projects.
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Deadline for Action: 6/17/2024 - Application Submission Deadline
Submitting Department: Community Development
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Dolores Verduzco, Financial Analyst, Dolores.Verduzco@visalia.city, (559) 713-4540
Diego Corvera, Senior Civil Engineer, Diego.Corvera@visalia.city , (559) 713-4209
Jason Huckleberry, Engineering & Building Director, Jason.Huckleberry@visalia.city, (559) 713-4495
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to submit four (4) funding applications for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 7. The following projects to improve safety and promote active modes of transportation will be submitted for funding to the California Transportation Commission (CTC), for a statewide selection.
1. Goshen-Visalia Corridor Connection Project (estimated cost $35M)
2. Beyond Bike Lanes - Elevating Santa Fe Street with Traffic Calming and Urban Beautification (estimated cost $9M)
3. Washington Elementary Community Connectivity Project (estimated cost $6.5M)
4. Highland Elementary Community Connectivity Project (estimated cost $6.5M)
Background Discussion:
The ATP is a state grant program created to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation. The purpose of and goals of the ATP include the following:
* Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking.
* Increase the safety and mobility of nonmotorized users.
* Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction.
* Enhance public health, including reduction of childhood obesity.
* Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program.
* Provide a broad spectrum of projects to be...
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