HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - SAFE ROUTE GRANT APPLICATION (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: May 14, 2002
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Mark Yamarone
SUBJECT: 2002 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION
DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Engineering Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve the proposed 2002 Safe Routes to School project, and direct staff to
submit completed grant application to Caltrans by the May 31, 2002 deadline.
BACKGROUND
The State of California is currently accepting applications to fund the construction of
capital projects that improve pedestrian safety for school children. The Safe Routes to
School grant program is administered through the California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans). Projects seeking funding through this program must demonstrate the ability to
reduce pedestrian injuries and fatalities. Successful projects should also encourage
increased walking among students. Projects will compete for the approximately $30 million
available to fund projects throughout the state. Staff has identified a project that is eligible
for submittal and that should rank well against the evaluation criteria.
The proposed project would construct 1,400 feet of new sidewalk along the east side of
Canyon View Drive. This portion of Canyon View Drive does not have a sidewalk and
serves as a pedestrian access route to Sierra Vista Junior High School. This project seeks
$100,000 in grant funds and would require a $25,000 local match, for a total estimated
project cost of $125,000.
The applications are due to Caltrans by May 31, 2002. Caltrans will then review and score
each application. Funds will be awarded to projects starting in Fiscal Year 2003.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
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Agenda Item:.
2002 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate fiscal impact from submitting the recommended grant applications.
Should grant funds be awarded, the projects would be programmed for implementation
through the City's Fiscal Year 2003/04 Annual Budget.
ATTACHMENT
Project Location Map
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