Title
Adopt A Resolution To Authorize The City Manager To Execute A Submission Request To The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) For The Allocation Of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding To Install Pedestrian Improvements
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Infrastructure
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution that authorizes the City Manager to submit a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the allocation of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle project funding to install pedestrian improvements.
BACKGROUND
The Local Transportation Fund, which is a one-quarter percent sales tax in Alameda County initiated by the State Legislature, funds the TDA grant program. In the nine-county Bay Area region, the MTC makes TDA Article 3 funds available for pedestrian/bicycle purposes. Each year, the MTC allocates TDA funds to eligible claimants after review of applications from counties and congestion management agencies. Alameda County is responsible for submitting an annual program of projects that are implemented by each local agency in the county. The TDA funds are distributed by population.
Analysis
Annually, the City applies for TDA funds from the MTC for pedestrian improvements throughout the City. The City is entitled to $141,443 for this next fiscal year (FY 2023-2024). The TDA funds will be used to install pedestrian improvements. The work will be completed as part of the City's Sidewalk Repair project (2023.0060), which has been expanded to include requested curb ramp installations not associated with street resurfacing work.
Current Agency Policies
* Maintain and enhance San Leandro's infrastructure
Previous Actions
* The City Council annually authorized staff to apply for these funds.
* On May 16, 2022, by Resolution No. 2022-072, the City Council authorized ...
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