Title
Adopt a resolution to:
a. Adopt a list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to submit the list to the California Transportation Committee (CTC).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. Adopt a list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks to submit the list to the California Transportation Committee (CTC).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, is a state legislative act that provides funding for transportation such as the state highway system and local street and road system. Funds are provided through the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). Eligible uses under this account include, but are not limited to, road maintenance and rehabilitation; safety projects; railroad grade separations; complete street components, including active transportation purposes, pedestrian and bicycle safety projects, transit facilities, and drainage and storm water capture projects in conjunction with any other allowable project; traffic control devices; and to satisfy match requirements for federal and state funded projects.
By the end of the current fiscal year (FY 2024-25), the County of Monterey is anticipated to have received $11.9 million in SB 1 revenue. These funds were used to fund various projects throughout the County ranging from road reconstruction projects to routine roadside maintenance. Projects include Hitchcock Road Reconstruction, Hunter Lane Reconstruction, Alisal Road Reconstruction, Aromas - Local Road Rehabilitation, Carmel Valley Road Resurfacing, Chualar Canyon Road Bridge Replacements, Paradise Road Overlay, Proactive Drainage Maintenance, Countywide Guardrail Repairs, NPDES Street Sweeping, and Countywide Striping proje...
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