REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
May 12, 2016
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
MANUEL A. MOLLINEDO, Director
Parks, After School Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department
BY: SHELBY MACNAB, MPA, Grants Administrator
Public Works Department
IRMA YEPEZ-PEREZ, Senior Management Analyst
Parks, After School Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) Department
SUBJECT
Title
RESOLUTION - Authorizing the submission of applications for grant funds from the California Department of Transportation 2016 Statewide Active Transportation Program Cycle 3 Call for Projects (Citywide)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of applications for grant funds from the California Department of Transportation Statewide Active Transportation Program (ATP) and authorize the execution of documents by the Public Works Director, PARCS Director or designee.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The third cycle of the Statewide ATP Call for Projects Application was released on April 15th, 2016. The Call for Projects is competitive, with a minimum requirement of 25% of funds distributed to disadvantaged communities. The ATP encourages the use of active modes of transportation such as biking and walking by funding education and infrastructure projects which support active commuting. Applications for the statewide call are due on June 15, 2016.
BACKGROUND
The ATP created by Senate Bill 99 and Assembly Bill 101 to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and walking. According to the California Transportation Commission, "the ATP consolidates various transportation programs, including the Federal Transportation Alternatives program, state Bicycle Transportation Account and federal and state Safe Routes to School programs into a single program to: increase the proportion of biking and walking trips, increase safety and mobility for non-motorized...
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