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a. Approve the recommended projects list to submit to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) as candidate projects for Cycle 5 Statewide Active Transportation Program (ATP) and the Cycle 10 G12 Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP);
b. Authorize the Resource Management Agency (RMA) Director, or his/her designee, to act as the agent for the County in processing all documentation to secure these funds; and
c. Direct the RMA to return to the Board for approval prior to acceptance of any grant award(s).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the recommended projects list to submit to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) as candidate projects for Cycle 5 Statewide Active Transportation Program (ATP) and the Cycle 10 G12 Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP);
b. Authorize the Resource Management Agency (RMA) Director, or his/her designee, to act as the agent for the County in processing all documentation to secure these funds; and
c. Direct the RMA to return to the Board for approval prior to acceptance of any grant award(s).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Statewide Active Transportation Program (ATP) was created by Senate Bill 99 and Assembly Bill 101 and signed into law on September 26, 2013. The ATP combines various elements from the Transportation Enhancements, Recreational Trails Program, and the Safe Routes to School programs into one program. The ATP is funded from various Federal and State funds appropriated in the annual Budget Act.
The goals of the ATP are to:
* Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking.
* Increase the safety and mobility of non-motorized users.
* Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals as established pursuant to Senate Bill 375 (Chapter 728, Statues of 2008) and Senate Bill 391 (Chapter 585, Statues of 2009).
* Enhance public health, including reduction of...
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