Title
Funding Recommendations for the 2019 Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program
Overview
On September 24, 2018 the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors released the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program 2019 call for projects. The Orange County Transportation Authority received 20 applications requesting $32.24 million for bicycle facility projects. Funding recommendations are presented for review and approval.
Recommendation(s)
A. Approve 12 projects for $20.40 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funds, contingent on the California Department of Transportation’s approval of project eligibility.
B. Approve conditional award of four projects in the City of Santa Ana for $4.37 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funds, contingent on completion and consideration of the Bristol Street Transit Corridor Study, and the California Department of Transportation’s approval of project eligibility.
C. Approve conditional award of one project in the City of San Clemente for $1.07 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funds, contingent on the Master Plan of Arterial Highways amendment approval, and the California Department of Transportation’s approval of project eligibility.
D. Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate and execute cooperative agreements with each local agency selected to receive funding through the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program.
E. Authorize staff to process all necessary amendments to the Federal Transportation Improvement Program and execute or amend any necessary agreements to facilitate the above actions.