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Approve and Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) to execute a Funding Agreement between the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) and the County of Monterey for the Wayfinding Sign Program.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors approve and authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) to execute a Funding Agreement between the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) and the County of Monterey for the Wayfinding Sign Program.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On May 25, 2016, the TAMC Board of Directors adopted the Regional Pedestrian and Bicyclist Wayfinding Plan for Monterey County ("Wayfinding Plan") and authorized the submission of grant applications to implement the Wayfinding Plan. In 2020, TAMC was awarded $1,931,000 in Local Transportation Funds and State SB 1 Local Partnership Program funds for development and implementation of the Wayfinding Plan within TAMC's boundaries.
The County of Monterey desires to improve driver, bicyclist, and pedestrian safety on County roads; and, implementing TAMC's Wayfinding Plan, to the extent practicable, is one means of doing so. Implementing uniform wayfinding signage throughout Monterey County will provide an effective tool for all, especially visitors, and encourage active transportation by designating clear directions and distances to various assets throughout the County.
Pursuant to the Funding Agreement, TAMC will be responsible for procurement and initial installation of signs and posts via an Encroachment Permit issued by the County. The Funding Agreement contemplates that the County will issue the Encroachment Permit at no cost to TAMC. The Encroachment Permit will specify the County roads to receive signage along with related conditions as to specific location, etc. After installation, TAMC will provide a supply of decorative sign toppers for future use by the County if needed to replace any of the non-stan...
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