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6.2A Page 2 Seauoia School Cluster Pedestrian Crossina Improvement Proiect proposes to increase pedestrian safety in an area served by five different elementary. middle, and high schools. The number of schools in this area results in a concentration of pedestrian and bicyclist activity from students. Proposed improvements include replacing worn school crossings, ADA compliant curb ramps, and pedestrian warning signage. North-South Bike Route Imorovements Proiect proposes to install standardized county approved signage along the main bike route connecting Peninsula communities. Staff has received numerous requests from bicycle commuters for better identification of the route. Proposed improvements include bike route signage, bicycle detectors at signalized intersections, and bike racks in downtown. ALTERNATIVES Council may choose not to accept funding from MTC and direct staff to seek other funding sources. FISCAL IMPACT The city will receive $141,236.00 in funding from MTC that will require matching funds from the City as follows. . Middlefield In-Roadway Warning Light System - MTC grant of $64,860.00 requires city funding of $25,944.00 (40% of total cost estimate). City funds in the amount of $100,000 are available from the Gas Tax Construction Fund, Middlefield Road Improvements (Main to Jefferson), as approved and appropriated in the FY 2008- 2009 budget. . Sequoia School Crosswalk Cluster - MTC grant of $33,584.00 requires city funding of $6,717.00 (200/0 of total cost estimate). City funds in the amount of $250,358.92 are available from the Traffic Mitigation Fees Fund, ADA Ramp Program, as approved and appropriated in the FY 2008-2009 budget. . Improvements to the North-South Bicycle Route - MTC grant of $42,792.00 requires city funding of $8,558.00 (20% of total cost estimate). City funds in the amount of $69,689.86 are available from the Traffic Mitigation Fees Fund, Bicycle/Pedestrian Enhancement Program, as approved and appropriated in the FY 2008-2009 budget. Receipt of MTC "TDA Article 3" grant funding is anticipated in FY 2009-2010. Staff will budget to reflect receipt and intended expenditure of these grant funds in FY 2009- 2010. ~A~~~ TaniSh~stant Engineer Chu Chang, P.E., D~ Community Development Services S. eterVorametsanti, P.E., Acting Manager Engineering and Construction Division Peler Ingram ~ City Manager / ATTACHMENTS Resolution - Request to MTC for allocation of grant funds RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Terms and Conditions of MTC's "TDA Article 3" Funding