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a. Ratify the proposed projects list to submit to the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) as candidate projects for the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP);
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP), or designee, to act as the agent for the County of Monterey (County) in processing all documentation to accept the RSTP award and effectuate these funds; and
c. Add the awarded RSTP projects to the PWFP FY 2026-27 Annual Work Program for Road Fund.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Ratify the proposed projects list to submit to the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) as candidate projects for the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP);
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP), or designee, to act as the agent for the County of Monterey (County) in processing all documentation to accept the RSTP award and effectuate these funds; and
c. Add the awarded RSTP projects to the PWFP FY 2026-27 Annual Work Program for Road Fund.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) was established by California State Statute utilizing Surface Transportation Program Funds that are identified in Section 133 of Title 23 of the United States Code. The State of California allows smaller counties to exchange their apportionment of Federal RSTP funds for State Highway Account funds, which is easier for local agencies to use for transportation with less stringent paperwork than with federal funds.
The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) distributes these funds to local agencies as part of its responsibilities as a Regional Transportation Planning Agency through several programs, which are detailed in the following section.
The RSTP program includes the following goals:
- Delivering projects of regional significance that improve safety
- Provide maintenance for existing facilities
- S...
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