REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on a Professional Services Agreement with Safe Moves, Inc. for the Safe Routes to School Project
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High-Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
Since 2011, the City has completed two phases of the Safe Routes to School program (SRTS Program), which encourages students to walk, bike, or scooter to and from school through various educational activities. The SRTS Program was facilitated through a collaborative effort with the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) that includes classroom education, after school skills training, encouragement activities and events, and the creation of maps. The program has been well received and aims to increase the number of students walking and biking to the participating schools. Together staff and the SCUSD have selected 17 schools to participate in Phase 3 of the SRTS Program.
Funding for the SRTS Program was previously received through a Vehicle Emissions Reductions Based at Schools (VERBS) grant; however, VERBS grant funds are no longer available. Staff confirmed with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) that funds received from the 2016 Measure B Bicycle & Pedestrian Education and Encouragement Program are eligible to use on the SRTS Program.
On June 9, 2020, the City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with the VTA to receive funds from the 2016 Measure B Bicycle & Pedestrian Education and Encouragement Program (Agenda Item 3.E.). This program covers three main categories: 1) activities and the development and distribution of materials that are designed and intended to promote, educate, and/or encourage safe walking or bicycling for residents or visitors of all ages and abilities, 2) communication to residents and visitors about the benefits of walking and bicycling, and 3) communication to school children, residents, and visitors about the rights and responsibilitie...
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