Title
Adopt Two Resolutions to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Program Supplement Agreement No. F031 with the State of California, to Accept and Appropriate $4,000,000 in Federal Highway Infrastructure Program Grant Funds; and to Accept and Appropriate $2,000,000 in Comprehensive Investment Plan Grant Funds from the Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Bancroft Avenue and Williams Street Crosstown Corridor Project
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
• Public Safety
• Infrastructure
SUMMARY
The City was awarded $4,000,000 in federal grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP). A Program Supplement Agreement must be executed between the City and State to receive the funds for the Bancroft Avenue and Williams Street Crosstown Corridor Project (Project).
The City was also awarded $2,000,000 in grant funds from the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) through the 2026 Comprehensive Investment Plan (CIP). Under Resolution No. 2024-129, the City Manager was authorized to enter into a Project Funding Agreement (PFA) with Alameda CTC for these grant funds.
This action will accept and appropriate funding from the two grants to the Project.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommend approval of resolutions, approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute Program Supplement Agreement No. F031, to accept and appropriate $4,000,000 in federal funding, and to accept and appropriate $2,000,000 in local grant funding from Alameda CTC for the Bancroft Avenue and Williams Street Crosstown Corridor Project.
BACKGROUND
The Crosstown Corridors Study (Study), completed in 2022, identified Bancroft Avenue and Williams Street as high priority corridors in the 2018 Update of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) through a community-based planning process. The Study sought to review and identify how to enhance safety, access, and mobility for all roadway users along Bancroft Avenue and Williams Street. These two major corridors provide important connections to schools (six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school), transit (two BART stations), new and planned housing developments, recreation areas, as well as regional and local parks. The Project proposes multimodal improvements on the Bancroft Avenue and Williams Street corridors and will install an All Ages and Abilities bikeway facility connecting schools and business districts. The Project will also include intersection improvements as well as safety upgrades to pedestrian and transit facilities along the corridors. The Study’s recommendations have allowed the City to pursue grant funding opportunities.
Highway Infrastructure Program Grant
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Public Law 117-328) appropriated a total of $3,417,811,613 for the Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) from the General Fund of the Treasury for Fiscal Year 2023. Of such amount, $1,862,811,613 was set aside for 562 projects for “Community Project Funding/Congressional District Spending” (CPFCDS). The Bancroft Avenue and Williams Street Crosstown Corridor Project was one of the projects selected and was awarded $4,000,000 in Federal HIP funds.
Alameda CTC Comprehensive Investment Plan Grant
Alameda CTC administers funding programs such as Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF), Measure BB Sales Tax, Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA), One Bay Area Grant (OBAG), and other programs that benefit the Alameda County transportation system. The Comprehensive Investment Plan (CIP) is Alameda CTC's near-term strategic planning and programming document through which fund sources administered by Alameda CTC are programmed towards transportation infrastructure and program operations needs essential for developing and maintaining the Alameda County's transportation system. The Alameda CTC 2026 CIP Program Guidelines allow applicants to request a maximum of $2,000,000 for each project submitted for consideration. In October 2024, the City submitted a grant application to Alameda CTC requesting $2,000,000 in 2026 CIP funding for the Bancroft Avenue and Williams Street Crosstown Corridor Project. In May 2025, the City received notification that the Project was awarded $2,000,000 in CIP funds.
Analysis
The USDOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) allocates HIP funds to projects through State Departments of Transportation (DOTs). Caltrans requires that jurisdictions receiving federal funds enter into a Program Supplement Agreement and comply with all funding requirements as set forth in the Agreement. The grant provides $4,000,000 in federal funding to the Project, while the City’s required local match is $518,243 (or 11.47% of the total project cost).
Alameda CTC allocated $2,000,000 in 2026 CIP funds for the Design Phase of the Project with a required local match of $666,600 (or 25% of the total project cost). Under Resolution No. 2024-129, the City Manager was authorized to enter into a Project Funding Agreement (PFA) with Alameda CTC for these grant funds.
The City’s local match requirement for the Federal HIP grant may be satisfied using Alameda CTC 2026 CIP grant funds, and vice versa. No additional local funds are required.
Previous Actions
• On June 29, 2017, by Resolution No. 2017-085, the City Council approved the Administering Agency-State Agreement No. 04-5041F15
• On November 21, 2022, by Resolution No. 2022-201, the City Council approved the San Leandro Crosstown Corridor Study
• On October 21, 2024, by Resolution No. 2024-129, the City Council authorized the City Manager to file a Project application for Alameda CTC 2026 CIP funding, and if awarded, enter into an agreement with Alameda CTC.
Committee Review and Actions
• Several updates on the Study have been provided to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC), the most recent update occurring on July 20, 2022.
• On November 3, 2022, the City Council Facilities and Transportation Committee reviewed and recommended approval of the Crosstown Corridor Study.
Applicable General Plan Policies
• Policy T-2.1 Complete Streets Serving All Users and Modes: Create and maintain “complete” streets that provide safe, comfortable, and convenient travel through a comprehensive, integrated transportation network that serves all users.
• Policy T-3.1 Citywide Bikeway System: Develop and maintain a bikeway system that meets the need of both utilitarian and recreational users, reduces vehicle trips, and connects residential neighborhoods to employment and shopping areas, BART stations, schools, recreational facilities and other destinations throughout San Leandro and nearby communities.
• Policy T-3.2 Funding: Maximize the City’s eligibility for funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements and aggressively pursue such funding to complete desired projects.
• Policy T-3.3 Designing for Multiple User Groups: Recognize the dual needs of experienced cyclists relying on bicycles for commute trips and daily travel and less experienced cyclists using bicycles principally for recreation. Where needed, develop facilities designed to serve each user group, with recreational routes primarily using low-volume streets and off-street bike paths.
• Policy T-3.7.C - Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossing Improvements: Improve crossings for pedestrians and cyclists at intersections in the City through the use of variable pavement materials, small curb radii, bulb outs, street trees and landscaping near corners, and other measures which shorten pedestrian crossings or increase driver awareness of non-vehicle traffic.
• Policy T-7.2 - Capital Improvements: Identify capital improvements and other measures which improve the safety of bicyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicles on San Leandro streets
Environmental Review
The Project will be required to undergo environmental review and obtain environmental clearance in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Summary of Public Outreach Efforts
• During the project study from August 2021 to July 2022, Pilot City student ambassadors distributed project information fact sheets by walking door-to-door to encourage the community to provide project feedback
• On August 7, 2021, a community pop-up workshop was conducted at the Farrelly Pool ribbon cutting event to receive feedback on the project
• On August 21, 2021, a community pop-up workshop was conducted at the Bay Fair Farmer’s Market to receive feedback on the project
• On August 25, 2021, a community pop-up workshop was conducted at the Downtown Farmer’s Market to receive feedback on the project
• On March 12, 2022, a community open house was hosted at John Muir Middle School to discuss the project’s design concept and preferred alternative conceptual design
• On March 19, 2022, a community open house was hosted at San Leandro High School to discuss the project’s design concept and preferred alternative conceptual design
• On August 13, 2022, the City conducted a pop-up temporary bicycle facility at three locations: Williams Street in front of Halkin Elementary School, Bancroft Avenue at Victoria Circle, and Bancroft Avenue at Toyon Park. The community was invited to provide feedback and experience the two-way separated bikeway
Financial Impacts
The FHWA HIP is granting a total of $4,000,000 in grant funds for the Bancroft Avenue and Williams Street Bicycle Corridor Project. As part of the Program Supplement Agreement, the City must commit to providing a local match of $518,243 (or 11.47% of the total project cost).
Alameda CTC 2026 CIP is granting a total of $2,000,000 for the project. As part of the PFA, the City must commit to providing a local match of $666,600 (or 25% of the total project cost).
This action will not affect City reserves as the two funding sources will be leveraged by mixing both funds and utilizing each funding source as its local match.
The current funding allocation available for the project is listed below:
Highway Infrastructure Program $4,000,000
Alameda County 2026 Capital Investment Program $2,000,000
Total $6,000,000
ATTACHMENTS
A: Resolution PSA No. F031
B: Resolution PFA A25-0055
C: PSA No. F031
D: PFA A25-0055
PREPARED BY: Robin Chee, Associate Engineer, Public Works Department - Engineering Division