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HomeMy WebLinkAboutexplanationExplanation Staff is requesting authorization to file a Caltrans Community -Based Transportation Planning grant application for preparation of a Comprehensive Citywide Sustainable Transportation Systems Plan to enhance mobility, access and safety. The grant request is for $300,000 with a local match of $75,000 resulting in a total project cost of $375,000. The purpose of the Plan is to enhance access and safety to encourage multi - modal transportation such as walking, bicycling, and transit, through a comprehensive Citywide evaluation of existing and proposed land uses and transportation facilities, including integration of current policies and recommendations established in the General Plan Update, recently adopted Bicycle Master Plan, and existing Specific Area Plans. Elements of the Plan may include, but are not limited to: • Development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) maps that utilize demographic, socio-economic, land use, and transportation data to identify opportunities for expanding non -vehicular access to public parks, open space and other recreational facilities. This effort would include review of policies, CIP projects and implementation strategies for pedestrian and bicycle facilities to ensure an equitable distribution of resources and new facilities across the City. • Expansion of the Community Corridors / Complete Streets concepts proposed in the General Plan Update and Bicycle Master Plan to identify opportunities for improved access, multi -modal transportation, connecting routes (including bikeways and walking paths), wayfinding signage for key destinations, and safety enhancements. • Integration of current planning efforts involving circulation and mobility elements, smart growth redevelopment and urban infill strategies, to identify new transportation facilities and pedestrian enhancements to support these programs. • Coordination of proposed street improvements to ensure that access requirements of bikes, pedestrians, disabled persons and transit are incorporated into these future projects, as required by complete streets legislation. • Review of the role that improved pedestrian / bicycle facilities and integrated land use and transportation planning of alternative modes of travel can assist the City in obtaining conformance with the proposed Climate Action Plan, including reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Vehicle Miles Traveled.