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REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City CoUncil From the City Manager July 15, 2002 Subject Advertisement for Bids - 2001-2002 Bike Path Improvement Project Engineering File No. 806-04 Recommendation Adopt a resolution approving the Contract Documents entitled, "2001-2002 Bike Path Improvement Project," and authorize the advertisement for bids. Background Some of the existing bike paths at Redwood Shores are in poor condition due to their age, and many have suffered settlement and erosion problems. There have been requests from residents to improve these pathways, because during the winter months the pathways become "muddy" and difficult to use for parents with strollers, elderly, children, and recreational joggers/walkers. The best and most economical approach is for the City of Redwood City to improve the existing paths and upgrade them to the standard Class 'T' bike path. ^ Class "1" bike path is for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians with a two-way width minimum of eight feet (8'). The standard for a Class "1" pathway was established by the State, and was the criteria for grant selection using Federal TEA funds. At its December 10, 2001 meeting, the City Council had a discussion regarding the multi-use paths and a presentation was provided by City Engineer, Jon Lynch. This presentation was to summarize the several meetings which transpired over the past year between the Homeowners Associations (RSHO^, and RSOA) and the City. Representatives of both groups, including Councilwoman Jordan, were also invited to meet with the City for a "field visit" and discussion, moderated by the PCRC (Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center). The RSHOA did not approve proposed construction primarily because of the widening of the pathways to the State standard of 8', which they felt would reduce landscaping and promote higher speeds of bicycles. The RSOA did approve the proposed construction because it would make the pathways accessible during all times of the year for parents, children and elderly. The RSOA did also appoint representatives to assure that landscaping was being addressed in the proposed pathway designs. Council approved an action to move forward with an eight foot wide panel pathway. After almost 3 ~ years from the original application, the state has approved the plans and specifications, and has authorized the expenditure of the Federal TEA grant for this project.