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CHULAVISTA
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF FISCAL YEAR
2011/2012 BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT (BTA)
GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BIKEWAYS
ALONG BROADWAY AND INDUSTRIAL BLVD. AND
CERTIFYING THAT MATCHING FUNDS ARE OR WILL BE
AVAILABLE THEREFOR
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENGINE
CITY MANAGER ~ `7
ASSISTANT CITY NAGER ~7~
4/STHS VOTE: YES ^ NO
SiJMMARY
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced available grant funding
for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 projects through its competitive Bicycle Transportation Account
(BTA) grant program. The grant application deadline is March 18, 2011. Staff recommends
submitting grant applications for $41,699 for the installation of Class III bike route signs and
pavement mazkings along Broadway from C Street to Main Street and $194,530 for the
construction of a Class II bike lane on Industrial Blvd. from L Street to Moss Street and L Street
from Industrial Blvd. to Bay Blvd.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a
"Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the request for
grant funds has not been approved and the action approving the project has not yet been
approved, adopted or funded by the City of Chula Vista. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060
(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no
environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt the resolution.
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BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) issued a Call for Projects on December
15, 2010, announcing available grant funding for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 projects through its
competitive Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) grant program. The intent of the program is
to improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters in the region. The BTA grant
program is available to local agencies with adopted Bicycle Transportation Plans less than five
years old. For Fiscal Yeaz 2011/2012 funding, the plan must be adopted by the local agency
between January 1, 2006 and March 31, 2011. The plan must subsequently be approved by the
Metropolitan Planning Agency (MPO) by April 15, 2011. A total of $7.2 million is anticipated
to be available statewide with a maximum award for a single project not to exceed $1.8 million.
The grant application deadline is Mazch 18, 2011. Funds must be encumbered the fiscal Yeaz
that they aze awazded. Funds are then available for expenditure during the succeeding two fiscal
years.
The latest Bikeway Master Plan Update was approved by Council on February 1, 2011. It is
anticipated that the report will be approved by the San Diego Association of Governments
(SANDAG) by the end of February. These actions will qualify the City to apply for BTA grant
funding in the Fiscal Year 2011-12 cycle.
Staff reviewed the priorities in the recent Bikeway Master Plan to come up with
recommendations for the BTA grant applications. The following projects are recommended by
staff. All projects have gone through the environmental review process in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and have received a categorical exemption.
Broadwav Bike Route
Broadway has not been included as a bikeway in the past because it is a major arterial with heavy
traffic, and staff wanted to encourage cyclists to use other routes. However, it continues to be
widely used by commuter bicyclists as a major north-south route through western Chula Vista.
The issue has become how the City can make this a safe route for bicyclists. KTU+A, the City's
consultant for preparation of the Bikeway Master Plan, lists Broadway from C Street to the south
City limits as the #1 priority for bike routes.
This would be classified as an enhanced bike route, which would include shared lane markings
(sharrows) as well as bike route signage. The "sharrow" mazkings would be painted on the faz
right travel lanes in order to notify vehicle drivers that they will be shazing this lane with
bicyclists. City staff will coordinate these improvements with local businesses in order to make
sure that the improvements will be implemented smoothly.
Total cost for this project is estimated to be $46,332. Staff recommends applying for a grant
amount of $41,699 and providing a 10 percent local match of $4,633.
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Industrial Boulevard
Industrial Blvd. from LStreet/ Bay Blvd. to Main Street was included as Priority #5 in the 2005
Bikeway Master Plan. It was assumed that an interim Class III bike route would be installed,
with a Class II bike lane as the ultimate improvement. Subsequent to that date, the City
constructed full street improvements, including curb, gutter and sidewalk and bike lanes, for the
segment of Industrial Blvd. from Palomar Street to Ada Street, as part of the Palomaz Trolley
Center improvements. Since the area immediately north of Palomaz Street is in a SANDAG-
designated Smart Growth area, the City applied for and received Transnet Smart Growth grant
funding for the construction of street improvements between Naples Street and Palomar Street
(STL-361). The improvements include curb, gutter and sidewalk on the east side of Industrial
Blvd. (there aze existing improvements on the west side) and bike lanes on both sides. The City
subsequently received Federal funding for the construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike
lanes along Industrial Blvd. between Moss Street and Naples Street as part of the Hazborside
Elementary Pedestrian Improvements (TF-361). It is anticipated that construction for STL-361
and TF-368 will take place between August and November 2011.
This project is included as Priority #6 in the 2011 Bikeway Master Plan. The staff estimate
includes an additional five feet of pavement width on Industrial Boulevard from L Street to Moss
Street and pavement marking/ striping on Industrial Blvd. and on L Street from Industrial Blvd.
to Bay Blvd. This project will link the existing bike lane on Bay Blvd. to the north to the funded
bike lane on Industrial Blvd. south of Moss Street. Historically, bikeway projects that provide
linkage aze more likely to receive grant funding. Additional curb, gutter and sidewalk on the east
side of Industrial Blvd. would not be eligible for funding and are therefore not included in the
proposal.
The total estimated cost is $216,144. Staff recommends applying for a grant of $194,530 and
providing a 10 percent local match of $21,614.
DECISION MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings
within 500 feet of the boundaries of the properties that aze the subject of this action.
Staff Member Conflicts Verification By: Roberto Solorzano
Date: January 26, 2011
CURRENT FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund from this action. The estimated total cost of $46,332 for
the Broadway bike route and $216,144 for the Industrial Blvd. bike lane will be met, in part, with
$236,229 in Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) Grant funds, if awarded. The remaining
required match of $26,247 will be met with funds from the City's annual Transnet allocation. If
the grant is awarded, staff will return to Council with a recommendation to accept the funds,
create a new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project, and appropriate the grant funds into
the CIP in Fiscal Yeaz 2011/2012 or 2012/2013.
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ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
After installation of these improvements, there will be minimal expenditures for routine
maintenance. It is anticipated that rehabilitation of the bike routes and lanes would be done in
conjunction with the City's pavement rehabilitation program.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Bikeway Facility Types
2. Cost estimate for Broadway Bike Route
3. Cost estimate for Industrial Blvd. Bike Lane
Prepared by: Elizabeth Chopp, Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works Dept.
J:IEngineerlAGENDAICAS2011102-22-IIIBTAgrant submittal.doc
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Bike Path
Class 2
Bike Lane
Class 3
Bike Route
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AT1'ACH~AENT ~
City of Chula Vista
PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Infrastructure Services
Date
Prepared By:
Checked By:
18-Jan-11
R Solorzano
Project Number: N/A
Project Title: Class III Bikeway on Broadway from C Street to Main Street
Design & install bike route signs and "Sharrows" pavement
DBSCriptlOn: markings both directions on Broadway from C Street to Main
Street.
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Construction & Contingencies ~ $ 40,122 ~
Preliminary Engineering/Design ~ 7 5 % ~ $ 3,000
Construction Enaineerina 8.0~~ 1 $ 3,210
TOTAL COST OF PROJECT $ 46,332
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CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
City of Chula Vista
PUBLIC WORKS/ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Infrastructure Services
Date
Prepared By:
Checked By:
4-Feb-11
R Solorzano
Project Number: N/A
Class II Bikeway on Industrial Boulevard, Moss Street to L Street to
Project Title: Bay Boulevard
Design 8. construct bike lanes on both directions on Industrial
Boulevard from Moss Street to L Street, and along L Street from
Description: Industrial Boulevard to Bay Boulevard, including: bike lane edge
stripe on northbound Industrial Blvd., bike legends and signs.
~ '' TOTAL COST
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1 Cleanng & grubbing & $15 000 '
~ 1 ' LS ~ $15 000
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2 Excavation and grading _ _ _
~ 1 _. ~ LS Y _ $15,000 ~ $15 000
3 AC avement 5inches 5 feet L St to Moss St
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4 Crushed aggregate base ( 12 inches)
- + 186 CY __ $100 i
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5 Pavement markings & legends (Bike) 8 EA (56 sf)_ $1,000 ~
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- - __ $1,000
6 Pavement striping (Bike lane) _ __
t 4900 ~ LF $2 L $9 800
7;Regulatory signs 6 ~ EA $600 ~ $3 600
8 Road construction signs _. 2 , , EA __ _ $650 , $1 300
9 Public convernence & safety (Traffic controq _
_. 1 LS $15 000 ~ $15 000
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Subtotal $ 118,500
Contin encies 20 % $ 23,700
Construction 8 Contin encies $ 142,200
Preliminary Engineering/Design s 20.0 % ' $ 28,440
Construction En ineerin I 20.0, $ 28,440
Surve 10.Oa% I $ 14,220
Other Costs Environmental, soils etc. 2.0=% $ 2,844
TOTAL COST OF PROJECT $ 216,144
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RESOLUTION NO.2011-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF FISCAL
YEAR 2011/2012 BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT
(BTA) GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
BIKEWAYS ALONG BROADWAY AND INDUSTRIAL BLVD
AND CERTIFYING THAT MATCHING FUNDS ARE OR
WILL BE AVAILABLE THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted a comprehensive update of the City of Chula Vista
Bikeway Master Plan (Plan) on February 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, installation of an enhanced Class III bike route on Broadway and
construction of a Class II bike lane on Industrial Blvd. are recommended by the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced
available grant funding for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 projects through its competitive Bicycle
Transportation Account (BTA) grant program, with a grant application deadline of March 18,
2011; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the installation of an enhanced Class III bike route along
Broadway between C Street and Main Street at an estimated cost of $46,332 in order to improve
the safety of bicyclists who use this route; and
WHEREAS, staff also recommends the construction of a Class II bike lane on Industrial
Blvd. and L Street between Bay Blvd. and Moss Street at an estimated cost of $216,144 in order
to complete a link in the City's bike lanes north and south of this project; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to provide a minimum ten percent match of local funds.
It is proposed that the City apply for a total grant amount of $236,229 and matching funds of
$26,247 from the City's annual Transnet allocation. The City will have sufficient funds in the
Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Transnet allocation to commit these funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista authorizes submittal of Fiscal Year 2011/2012 Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA)
grant applications for construction of bikeways along Broadway and Industrial Blvd. ay~Q
certifies that matching funds are or will be available therefor. s
Presented by
Richard A. Hopkins
Director of Public Works
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