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Art3_RanchoCucamonga_FY23_BikePed_Day Creek_AppTDA Article 3 Grant Application: Bicycle & Pedestrian Project Project Title Day Creek Channel Bike Trail from Jack Benny Dr. to Base Line Rd. Priority if Submitting 2 Multiple Applications Project Type Installation of new facility Project Length 1.4 mile Local Match Funding Local AB2766 Funds Sources Contact Name Justine Garcia Agency Rancho Cucamonga Contact Phone 909-77 4-2046 Contact Email justine.garcia@cityofrc.us Project Need & Purpose Clear project description In an effort to increase bicycle and pedestrian access, improve safety, and encourage more walking/bicycling, the proposed project includes construction of a 1.4 mile Class 1 Bike Trail along the existing west side of Day Creek Channel providing direct walking and bicycling access to the regional Pacific Electric Trail and the newly constructed and opened RC Sports Center. The City has a long term agreement with San Bernardino County to use the Day Creek Channel maintenance access roads as trails. This project aims to construct pedestrian/ bike trail on the existing paved maintenance access road along the west side of Day Creek Channel from Jack Benny Dr. to Base Line Rd. The project includes slurry seal coating existing pavement, striping, fences and gates and new signage, construct asphalt pavement connecting from the RC Sports Center to the Day Creek Channel Trail and install flashing beacons at Church St. because of mid-block crossing. Provide data to SIDEWALK FACILITY PROPOSED IN THIS APPLICATION: support potential use The proposed Class I Bike Trail project will provide over 1,543 students(primarily of the bicycle or from Terra Vista Elementary School located in the Etiwanda School District)and sidewalk facility their families with safe,continuous places to walk or ride their bicycles that are separated from traffic. Below is a breakdown of the total number of students who are close to the Day Creek Channel Bike Trail: -Within one and one-half mile—1,543 students -Within two miles—8,610 students According to a previous survey,only 20%of residents reported feeling comfortable and confident in riding a bicycle in the City.Survey respondents reported that the top locations they were interested in walking or biking included parks or trails(78%), shopping/errands(44%),and houses of friends or family(41%). However,when asked about the obstacles preventing residents from walking and bicycling,common responses included aggressive drivers(38%)and roads/sidewalks/trails not feeling safe(24%).The top transportation spending priorities identified by respondents to increase the likelihood of walking and bicycling included expanding/improving the bicycle/pedestrian pathway or trail network(59%),constructing more bikeways (43%)and installing additional sidewalk amenities(42%). The project will ease travel for students,families,and other non-motorized users by improving bicycling routes,enhancing connectivity to existing bicycle and trail networks,and encouraging transportation alternatives.Within an approximate 1 mile radius,the area contains 4 public parks,the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center,a city library,3 elementary schools,and 1 high school(spanning across 2 school districts). Additionally,the proposed Class I Bike Trail will enhance north-south connections to the City's existing regional multi-use trail system and link residential neighborhoods, business areas, retail market places,schools,and various recreational amenities. Multi-use paths give pedestrians a place to walk and bicycle that is separate from traffic and help facilitate students'(and residents')ability to walk to school,to neighborhood amenities,and to places of employment.Constructing multi-use paths and closing gaps in the trail network system near schools can drastically increase pedestrian safety for children and families.The students and families living in the surrounding neighborhoods from the proposed project site will benefit from an enhanced trail network system as these improvements will keep them off the roadways,enhancing pedestrian crossings to get to school and work safely,and decreasing risk of injury or death. In addition,the proposed Class 1 Bike Trail will increase route options, improving the existing network of paths, paseos,sidewalks, streets,and equestrian trails and providing residents with greater travel options. Furthermore, land use decisions affect the shape,feel, and safety of a community, and the health of those who live there.To mitigate the negative impact on the health of the community and promote a healthy,safe city, Rancho Cucamonga's proposed enhancements will provide equal access to transportation. Improving the circulation system through the design and accessibility of multimodal transportation will promote physical activity by encouraging students and residents to walk or bike thus reducing health risks associated with physical inactivity such as heart disease, diabetes,and obesity.Additionally, increasing the priority of projects that promote walkability, maximizing opportunities for walking,and enhancing safety, convenience,and strategic improvements will promote a healthy and sustainable community. Describe how project The Day Creek Channel runs north to south on the west side of Rancho Cucamonga is situated in the providing a direct regional connection to the PE Trail.This project will provide regional system. additional access for the region to Victoria Gardens,the new RC Sports Center and Explain how this the southern area of the City which includes commercial, manufacturing and project is consistent industrial jobs access. with a Regional Transportation Plan Day Creek Channel Trail is identified in the San Bernardino County Non-Motorized or SBCTA's Transportation Plan(NMTP)March 2011 (Revised June 2018)as"Future Countywide Active Improvements"(Table 5.90)as well as"Priority Improvements"(Table 5.91)for the Transportation Plan, City of Rancho Cucamonga. if applicable. The proposed project will provide a direct connection to the Pacific Electric Trail which is included in the NMTP as an existing Regional Non-Motorized Asset and Class I backbone. Outline the The Day Creek Channel presently serve residential neighborhoods in the northeast destinations served area of the City.The proposed project would provide direct connection for by this project. neighborhoods in the southeast area of the City to access the Pacific Electric Trail Destinations can be which provides access to numerous parks(i.e., Red Hill Community Park, Central in a list form with Park, Ellena Park),schools(i.e.,Carlton Lightfoot Elementary,Victoria Groves potential number of Elementary, Etiwanda Intermediate, Rancho Cucamonga High School), business bike/ped users and shopping opportunities(i.e.,Victoria Gardens Regional Shopping Center,Terra described. Vista Town Center,Thomas Winery Plaza), recreational facilities and community centers,(i.e., Goldy S. Lewis Community Center,James L. Brulte Senior Center, Teen Center), libraries(i.e., Paul A. Biane,Archibald),as well as other upcoming connecting trails(i.e.,Cucamonga and Deer Creek Trails).This project will also provide access by way of an off-street trail for all neighborhoods to the new RC Sports Center. This new portion of the trail will also connect new commercial centers and a boutique hotel located on Base Line and Day Creek Blvd.with the RC Sports Center and the Epicenter where the Quakes baseball team play. In addition to the various destinations within the city,the project will provide the opportunity to commute to the neighboring cities of Upland and Fontana and beyond. Describe how this Many of the traffic-related risks associated with children walking/biking to school, project will improve people commuting to work,or traveling for recreation via traditional on-street routes cyclist and/or could be significantly lowered,should they be diverted onto the City's multi-use trail pedestrian safety. system.Trails are dedicated walking/biking paths where vehicles are prohibited Where able,site the thereby significantly reducing traffic-related risks. Instead of having to navigate number of collisions major intersections, intersections with one-directional stop signs, major/minor during an identified arterials with inadequate and/or disregarded pedestrian/bicyclist signage, timeframe this pedestrians and bicyclists can travel on a dedicated pedestrian/bicycle pathway, project aims to thus eliminating many of the aforementioned hazards. address. This project complements many of the City's efforts to promote safe active transportation.The City has a comprehensive Safe Routes to School Program aimed at improving safety and educating and encouraging children to walk/bike to school, including using the trail system as a preferred route.The City also launched a citywide pedestrian safety campaign—Look, Look, Look—which encourages motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages to travel in a safe manner.The City also adopted a Complete Streets Ordinance in 2012 with the goal of consistently designing and operating the entire roadway with all users in mind—including bicyclists, public transportation vehicles and riders,and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Explain the This project will provide a north/south connection by way of a Class I Bike Trail(Day multimodal or transit Creek Channel)to a Class I Regional Multi-use Trail(Pacific Electric Trail). In system connectivity addition the project provides access to multiple Omnitrans bus lines including Route provided by this 66 which connects to Route 67 and Chaffey College,and Route 82 which connects project. to the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station and Route 85 that heads south to the Chino Transit Center. Establish the level of This project received a previous TDA Article 3 award in the 2019 Cycle.The project the project's is currently at 100%design and construction is anticipated to begin in late 2023. readiness.Include a Since the original award,staff has determined that a full signalized crossing would discussion on the be preferable to a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon(RRFB)at Church Street. local participation Because of this we are asking for additional funding to accommodate the installation process that resulted of a full signal. in the identification and prioritization of the project. Has the agency With the exception of this project,the City of Rancho Cucamonga has a proven delivered past track record of being able to manage and deliver a wide variety of capital projects on improvement projects, including Federal and State funded project.We have needed schedule?If yes, to utilize extensions on this project due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unanticipated what steps will be retirements resulting in the shifting of project managers,and the difficulties taken to ensure experience when trying to recruit new engineers to take over the projects.The CIP similar results?If no, Team is now fully staffed and had been working diligently to push this project what steps will be forward to the finish line. taken to prevent a similar occurrence? Previously,the City was awarded TDA Article 3 grants to help fund the construction of Pacific Electric Trail/Day Creek Channel Trail Connection Project.The project was completed on schedule. After that,the City was awarded two(2)TDA Article 3 grants to help fund construction of 1.)Pacific Electric Trail Connection Project at Deer Creek Channel from Base Line Rd.to Church St.and 2.)Day Creek Channel from Highland Ave.to Base Line Rd. The combined project was completed on schedule. What provisions does City maintenance operations are funded from General Fund and Gas Tax revenues the agency have in which support a large contingent of staff and contractors that have maintained the place to ensure the world class community of Rancho Cucamonga for past four decades. facility will be properly maintained? Describe Project Design for this project is at 100%and staff is currently preparing documents to be Readiness able to bid for construction.Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2023. We are asking for additional funding to be able to fully fund the project with the preferred signal option.The ask is for the funding gap and maintains the same percentage match of the originally awarded grant(35%City,65%TDA). Attach Map(s) Location Map.jpg 210.36KB Attach Picture(s) Attach Other Preliminary Engineering/Design Cost: Preliminary N/A Engineering/Design Cost Right of Way Cost N/A Project Con Cost $165,000 Local Match $57,750 LTF,Article 3 Funds $107,250 Requested Total Project Cost $165,000 Project Evaluation Criteria Overall Quality of Application: 15 pts Project Need and Purpose: 25 pts Project Readiness: 15 pts Cost Effectiveness: 15 pts Timeliness of Prior Project Completion: 5 pts Matching Funds: 25 pts have read the (1)the total award amount will be rescinded if the agency fails to submit a Claim Form guidelines and and Authorizing Resolution within SIX months of award notification,and understand:* (2)Failure to demonstrate progress, measured by expenditure of funds,within ONE year of award notification will result in an automatic recission of funding,and (3)Failure to secure a construction contract(if included in the scope of work)within THREE years of award notification will result in an automatic recission of funding. 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