Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Jim Eggemeyer, Director, Office of Sustainability
Subject: Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a California Department of Transportation Sustainable Communities Grant for the Unincorporated San Mateo County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt resolutions authorizing:
A) The County of San Mateo to accept a $228,820 grant from the California Department of Transportation and to enter a grant agreement to fund the project "Unincorporated San Mateo County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan"; and
B) An Appropriation Transfer Request recognizing $228,820 in grant funds from the California Department of Transportation to fund the "Unincorporated San Mateo County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan" project.
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BACKGROUND:
Caltrans' Sustainable Communities grants are funded by the State Highway Account and the Road Maintenance and Repair Account (Senate Bill 1, Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017). The objective of the Sustainable Communities Competitive Grants is to encourage local and regional multimodal transportation and land use planning that furthers the region's Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)/Sustainable Communities Strategy, contributes to the State's greenhouse gas reduction targets, addresses the needs of disadvantaged communities, and also assists in achieving the Caltrans Mission and Grant Program Overarching Objectives.
As the County seeks to reduce congestion on local roadways and greenhouse gas emissions, walking and bicycling will become increasingly popular forms of transportation for people accessing public transit, getting to work, or running errands. In order to promote walking and bicycling as safe and effective means of transportation, the County must plan for infrastructure, support facilities, and educational programs.
This Caltrans grant award will enable the County to plan for closing gaps i...
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