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Review Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans (Information)
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Transportation Commission
July 26, 2017
Item 6A
(Information)
Review Quarterly Report on Activities Related to Transportation Policies and Plans
BACKGROUND
Alameda Municipal Code (AMC) Section 2-8.1 states that the Transportation Commission (TC) "shall monitor, via quarterly staff reports, implementation of approved transportation plans and policies."
DISCUSSION
The below progress report lists various work tasks completed or are being worked on by staff relating to Transportation Plans from February through June 2017 sorted by the relevant transportation plan.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans
Bicycle Safety Education: A multi-faceted bicycle education program was included as a non-infrastructure component of the Jean Sweeney Cross Alameda Trail Active Transportation Program grant totaling $123,000 plus an $18,000 local match, for a grand total of $141,000. The two-year effort will fund on-bike bicycle safety education at four schools near the trail, citywide bike safety education classes for all ages, and education programs targeted to low-income, homeless and formerly homeless youth. Staff received approval from Caltrans for the work program in June 2016, and approval to begin to expend the funds in early 2017. Staff released an RFP for program implementation in late May, and expect to have a provider under contract by July 31, 2017. Next Steps: Receive Council approval for contract with bicycle safety education providers to begin programs in August 2017.
Central Avenue Safety Improvement Project: In November 2015, the TC approved the recommended concept. In February 2016, the City Council approved the recommended concept, and requested more analysis on the Webster Street/Central Avenue intersection once the design and construction is funded. In December 2016, the City won an ATP grant for $7.3 million of the $12 million project. In April...
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