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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 43-26RESOLUTION 43-26 REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99200 et seq., authorizes the submission of claims to a regional transportation planning agency for the funding of projects exclusively for the benefit and/or use of pedestrians and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the regional transportation planning agency for the San Francisco Bay region, has adopted MTC Resolution No. 4108, Revised, entitled "Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects," which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of "TDA Article 3" funding; and WHEREAS, MTC Resolution No. 4108, Revised requires that requests for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funding be submitted as part of a single, countywide coordinated claim from each county in the San Francisco Bay region; and WHEREAS, the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS DILLS desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists; now, therefore, be it SOLVED, that the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS DILLS declares it is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code, and furthermore, be it SOLVED, that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might adversely affect the project or, projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, or that might impair the ability of the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS DILLS to carry out the project; and furthermore, be it SOLVED, that the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS attests to the accuracy of and approves the - -statements in Attachment A -to- this-r-eso-l-ution9 and -furthermore; be -it- - - - - -- SOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution and its attachments, and any accompanying supporting materials shall be forwarded to the congestion management agency, countywide transportation planning agency, or county association of governments, as the case may be, of COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim. The Town of Los Altos Hills adopted this resolution on June 18, 2026. AYES: BHATEJA, TYSON, MOK, SWAN, TANKHA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Signatures on next page. RESOLUTION 43-26 1P a g e PASSED AND ADOPTED this 181h day of June 2026. BY: .0 ATTEST: Rajiv Bhateja, Mayor Ir A Arika Birdsong -Miller, City Clerk RESOLUTION 43-26 2 1 P a cy e tn Attachment A Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding Findings 1. That the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS is not legally impeded from submitting a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds, nor is the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS legally impeded from undertaking the project(s) described in "Attachment B" of this resolution. 1 2. That the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the project(s) described in Attachment B. 3. A review of the project(s) described in Attachment B has resulted in the consideration of all pertinent matters, including those related to environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances, attendant to the successful completion of the project(s). 4. Issues attendant to securing environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances for the projects described in Attachment B have been reviewed and will be concluded in a manner and on a schedule that will not jeopardize the deadline for the use of the TDA funds being requested. 5. That the project(s) described in Attachment B comply with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.). 6. That as portrayed in the budgetary description(s) of the project(s) in Attachment B, the sources of funding other than TDA are assured and adequate for completion of the project(s). 7. That the project(s) described in Attachment B are for capital construction and/or final design and engineering or quick build project; and/or for the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed to motorized traffic and/or Class IV separated bikeway; and/or for the purposes of restriping Class 11 bicycle lanes; and/or for the development or support of a bicycle safety education program; and/or for the development of a comprehensive bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities plan, and an allocation of TDA Article 3 funding for such a plan has not been received by the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS within the prior five fiscal years. 8. That the project(s) described in Attachment B which are bicycle projects have been included in a detailed bicycle circulation element included in an adopted general plan, or included in an adopted comprehensive bikeway plan (such as outlined in Section 2377 of the California Bikeways Act, Streets and Highways Code section 2370 et seq.) or responds to an immediate community need, such as a quick -build project. 9. That any project described in Attachment B bicycle project meets the mandatory minimum safety design criteria published in the California Highway Design Manual or is in a National Association of City and Transportation Officials (NACTO) guidance or similar best practices document. 10. That the proj ect(s) described in Attachment B will be completed in the allocated time (fiscal year of allocation plus two additional fiscal years). 11. That the TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS agrees to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of, the project(s) and facilities described in Attachment B, for the benefit of and use by the public. Attachment A for RESOLUTION 43-26 3 1 P a Zn cy e Attachment B TDA Article 3 Project Application Form 1. Agency: Town of Los Altos Hills 2. Primary Contact: Astha Khanal 3. Mailing Address: 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022 4. Email Address: akhanal(a)losaltoshills.ca. og_v 5. Phone Number: (650) 947-2541 6. Secondary Contact: (in the event primary is WooJae Kim. P.E. not available) 7. Mailing Address: N/A (if different) 8. Email Address: wkim(&losaltoshills.ca.gov 9. Phone Number: (650) 941-7222 lo. Send Allocation Instructions to: N/A (if different from above) 11. Project Title: Magdalena Road Pathway Project 12. Amount Requested: $38,697.00 13. Fiscal Year of Claim: FY27 14. Description of Overall Project: The Town of Los Altos Hills has completed the design for a 5 -foot -wide proposed pathway on Magdalena Road. The Magdalena Road Pathway Project intends to construct a 1,300 linear foot pathway. The project is a part of the Town's General Plan, and it is a multi -use path to improve safety for pedestrians, equestrians, and bicyclists. 15. Project Scope Proposed for Funding: (Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible uses of TDA funds.) Construction of Magdalena Road Pathway. 16. Project Location: (Attach a map of the project location or a link to an online map of the project location below.) Magdalena Road (see attached map) Project Relation to Regional Policies: (for information only) 17. Is the project in an Equity Priority Community? YES ❑ NO X❑ 18. Is this project in a Priority Development Area or a Transit -Oriented YES ❑ NO Community? [19. Project Budget and Schedule: (see next page) Attachment B for RESOLUTION 43-26 4 Project Phase TDA3 Other Funds Total Cost Estimated Completion (month/year) Bike/Ped Plan ENV PA&ED PS&E ROW CON 83,833 407,867 491,700 October 2026 Total Cost Project Eligibility A. Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee? YES ® NO ❑ If "YES," identify the date and provide a copy or link to the agenda. If "NO," provide an explanation. LINE FOR DATE B. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? YES x❑ NO ❑ If "NO," provide expected date. C. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 Funding? YES ® NO ❑ If "YES," provide an explanation. TDA3 funds were available for Town's Pathways Project from previous cycle. D. For "bikeways," does the project meet CalTrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual? YES ❑ NO ❑ N/A 171 E. Is the project categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CCR Section 15301(c), Existing Facility? YES © NO ❑ If "NO," is the project exempt from CEQA for another reason? YES ❑ NO ❑ N/A If "YES," cite the basis for the exemption. (If the project is not exempt, please check "NO," and provide environmental documentation, as appropriate.) F. Estimated Completion Date of Project (month/year): October 2026 G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such maintenance by another agency? YES ® NO ❑ (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility, please identify below and provide the agreement.) Attachment B for RESOLUTION 43-26 5 H. Is a Complete Streets Checklist required for this project? YES ❑ NO (If the amount requested is over $250,000 or if the total project phase or construction phase is over $250,000, a Complete Streets checklist is likely required. Please attach the Complete Streets checklist or record of review, as applicable. More information and the form may be found here: httys://mtc.ca.gov/planning/transportation/complete-streets .) Attachment B for RESOLUTION 43-26 61 P a g e