REPORT TO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Report on Funding Opportunities (Garcia)
Report
BACKGROUND
In July 2024, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Member Kratz requested to have BPAC discuss funding opportunities for bicycle and pedestrian programs and infrastructure (Attachment 1).
DISCUSSION
Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects and programs are initiated by several sources including:
* General Plan
* Specific and Precise Master Plans
* City-wide Bicycle Master Plan
* City-wide Pedestrian Master Plan
* Specific Roadway Corridor Bicycle/Pedestrian/Complete Streets Plans
* Vision Zero Plan (Future)
* ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan
* Annual Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Projects
* Multi-jurisdictional and Agency Partner Projects
* Private Developer Projects and Improvements
* Resident/Community Requests
Infrastructure improvements developed from these sources are often grouped into a single project that can be done more efficiently, such as installing curb ramps at multiple intersections or completing school safety improvements at several locations. In order for projects to be completed or programs to be initiated, a funding source or multiple funding sources need to be identified. Funding sources for bicycle and pedestrian projects can provided by the following:
* General Fund
* Infrastructure Bond Measure
* Traffic Dedicated Funding (Gas Tax)
* Development Traffic Fees
* Developer Improvements
* Grants
Infrastructure projects are often broken up into phases to be completed in a reasonable timeline and manageable budget. Phases usually consist of an analysis / planning phase, design phase, and construction phase. Although, it may be advantageous to combine phases into a single project.
Projects initiated by the City are included in the Adopted Biennial Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget document that details the projects and identifies funding sources. Projects included in the docu...
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