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a. Approve the proposed projects list to submit to the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) as candidate projects for the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP); and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities, & Parks (PWFP), or designee, to act as the agent for the County in processing all documentation to secure these funds.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the proposed projects list to submit to the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) as candidate projects for the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP); and
b. Authorize the Director of Public Works, Facilities, & Parks (PWFP), or designee, to act as the agent for the County in processing all documentation to secure these funds.
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 are 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
* Support the development of a multimodal transportation network utilizing the principles of Complete Streets.
On March 22, 2023, TAMC issued the call for projects for local countywide RSTP funding. PWFP plans to submit grant applications for the following projects:
Prunedale Roundabout Proje...
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