Art3_AppleValley_FY19_Transit_Thunderbird_AppSBCTA’s Transporta�on Development Act
Transit Stop Access Improvements
PREPARED FOR:
San Bernardino County Transit Authority
1170 W. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92410
DUE DATE: Friday, May 3, 2019
Town of Apple Valley
Thunderbird Road Bus Turnout Project
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TDA Transit Stop Access Improvements
Table of Contents
Project Description…………………………………………………………………………………………………..……...
Overview…………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..
Current Conditions & Proposed Improvements……………………………………………….……
Right-of-Way…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Project Location……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Key Activity Generators…………………………………………………………………………………………..……….
Project Need…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Improvements in a Disadvantaged Community Location………………………………………
Access to The Phoenix Academy………………………………………………………………………………….
Environmental Benefits…………………………………………………………………………………………
Existing Bus Service…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Routes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Ridership………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Project Implementation……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Project Timeline……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Project Cost Estimate……………………………………………………………………………………………
Previous TDA and Other Grant Funded Projects……………………………………………………
Attachment A – Site Plan
Attachment B – Letters of Support
Supervisor Lovingood
Victor Valley Transit Agency
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Thunderbird Road Bus Turnout Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
The Thunderbird Road Bus Turnout Project will provide transit riders with a bus stop (complete
with seating, shelter, signage, and pedestrian access) that will provide direct access to some of
Apple Valley’s best community resources: Thunderbird Park, The Phoenix Academy Family
Center, The Phoenix Academy K-8 School, and the Apple Valley Center for Innovation in
partnership with Apple Valley Unified School District and the Lewis Center’s Academy for
Academic Excellence. The proposed project will replace the existing substandard bus stop
which is located along a dirt shoulder with no shade or seating, and limited signage. While
Victor Valley Transit Authority’s Route 40 serves more than 29,000 riders per week, this current
location is critically deficient. The proposed improvements are expected to increase ridership
by 10% or more by locating the bus stop in an accessible location and providing complete bus
stop amenities. With the implementation of this project, the Town of Apple Valley predicts a
substantial increase in ridership due to the expansion of the Apple Valley Center for Innovation.
CURRENT CONDITIONS & PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
The proposed Thunderbird Road Bus Turnout Project includes the construction of a 1,400
square foot concrete bus pad. This will provide a stable foundation for the bus to stop while
eliminating flooding and ponding in the area adjacent. The project also includes the installation
of a new ADA compliant bus shelter equipped with benches, companion seating, and signage,
which will also be located on a concrete pad. The current bus stop on Wanaque Road is
approximately 150’ from the proposed location on Thunderbird Road. This is the closest bus
stop to the Apple Valley Center for Innovation (which includes an observatory), Thunderbird
Park, and The Phoenix Academy Family Center. The Apple Valley Center for Innovation will soon
be expanding to include a science and astronomical museum. However, visitors must walk on a
dirt shoulder to access the bus stop, and there is no seating, shade, or route information. These
conditions are particularly brutal in the summer, since the High Desert region of California
regularly exceeds 100 degrees in the summer months. In addition, the undeveloped area is
prone to flooding forcing riders to wait in the roadway or on the ne ighboring property. This bus
stop consists of only a sign that is difficult to see and access from Thunderbird Road . Wanaque
Road is classified as a local road. Thunderbird Road is classified as a minor arterial street with
much more activity. It is a more desirable and high-profile location for a bus stop, and the
change was requested by VVTA representatives.
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The bus turnout project would replace two bus stops: the existing bus stop location on
Wanaque Road, and the existing redundant bus stop on Thunderbird Road in between Wichita
Road and Washoan Road increasing efficiency and timeliness of the bus. One proposed bus
stop, complete with amenities and in an ideal location , will replace two substandard bus stops
with no seating, shade, or signage.
Please see Exhibit 1, 2, and 3 for pictures of the current conditions and existing bus stop
amenities.
Exhibit 1: Current Conditions: The Existing Bus Stop on Wanaque Road
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Exhibit 2: Current Conditions: Looking East Along Thunderbird Road
Exhibit 3: Existing Bus Stop Amenities
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The proposed sidewalk component of the project will directly connect with the existing
sidewalk in front of The Phoenix Academy to the east. To the north, the sidewalk will extend
towards the residential area to provide residents with pedestrian access to the bus stop, the
school, family center, the Center for Innovation, and park. This project creates an ideal
opportunity to provide pedestrian connections to the new bus stop location, in a much more
visible and accessible location. ADA access is a great benefit of the proposed project. Currently,
one in a wheelchair would have to put their wheelchair in the road to access the existing bus
stop and the school, family center, Innovation Center, and park.
Exhibit 4 is a map of the current and proposed bus stop locations, the upcoming sidewalk
project, the path of the bus route, and the nearby activity generators .
Exhibit 4: Proposed Project: Relocating the Bus Stop from Wanaque Road to Thunderbird Road & Providing
Sidewalk Access
RIGHT OF WAY
The project will require approximately 2,200 SF of right of way. Exhibit 5 shows the existing
right-of-way along Thunderbird Road. Initial contact has been made with the property owner
who, in turn, will benefit from the improvements, due to the addition of sidewalk around the
property as well as having ingress/egress along Wanaque Road by relocating the bus stop to
Thunderbird Road. Upon development, the owner of the zoned multi -family residential parcel
would be required to install curb, gutter, and sidewalk as well as street improvements. The
valuable improvement in exchange for right-of-way makes this a win-win opportunity for all
involved. Please see Attachment A for the full-page conceptual site plan.
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As indicated by the blue dashed line in Exhibit 4, the project closes a sidewalk gap. Because this
project has been identified in the Caltrans, Town of Apple Valley and Apple Valley Unified
District sponsored Safe Routes to School Master Plan, a design consultant has been retained to
prepare PS&E. Right-of-way is currently being obtained, and design of the sidewalk and new
bus turnout will be complete by August 2019. If awarded funding, the Town of Apple Valley
could complete the project by December, 2019.
Exhibit 5: Proposed Project Including Right-of-Way
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PROJECT LOCATION
The proposed Thunderbird Road Bus Turnout Project is located in Apple Valley, CA on
Thunderbird Road. Specifically, the proposed project is located at 34.532206 latitude and -
117.214733 longitude. Thunderbird Road is a minor arterial street that connects the residential
northeast side of Apple Valley to the nearby commercial district in northern Apple Valley. In
2016, a traffic count near the intersection of Dale Evans Parkway and Thunderbird Road shows
an average daily traffic count of 2,721.
The site in which the proposed project is located is currently vacant. Relocating the bus stop to
Thunderbird Road will be beneficial to both the adjacent Wanaque Road property owner and
transit riders as the west side of the property will not be impeded with a bus stop and the south
side of the property that has more activity and visibility will now include the bus stop.
The proposed project area is family friendly; the Apple Valley Center for Innovation (including
an observatory), Thunderbird Park, The Phoenix Academy, and The Phoenix Academy Family
Center are located approximately 750 feet east of the proposed bus turnout project. The Center
for Innovation has expansion plans including a high-profile science and astronomical museum.
These facilities provide a location for families to play at Thunderbird Park which provides two
playground areas, picnic shelters, outdoor grills, practice fields, and basketball courts. The
observatory offers group astronomical studies for the community including star gazing parties,
planetarium shows, and observatory nights. The Phoenix Academy is a K-8 school in the Apple
Valley Unified School District. The Phoenix Academy Family Center offers enrichment classes
and connections to community resources.
Exhibit 6 on the next page shows the location of the proposed project in the Apple Valley Land
Use Plan. Approximately 300 feet south of the proposed project is a commercial district that
includes shopping, restaurants, and community services such as a library, a park with an
outdoor concert venue, an aquatic center, and the police department. All Town government
offices are also located at the Civic Center location south of the project site.
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Exhibit 6: Proposed Project Location in the Apple Valley Land Use Plan
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KEY ACTIVITY GENERATORS
Apple Valley Center for Innovation. This is a unique community asset. The High Desert
Astronomical Society (HiDAS) is based out of the Luz Observatory located in the Center for
Innovation. They foster and support the members, students, and general public’s interest in the
science of astronomy. They offer several activities, including group viewing for the public and
pre-arranged classes, star-gazing parties, training and informative courses on astronomy topics,
guest speakers, workshops, and use of the members’ telescopes for school or community
events at their locations. A new high-profile expansion to include a science and astronomical
museum is planned at this location. Details have not yet been publicly released.
Thunderbird Park. This recreation space is important to the residents of Apple Valley, because
it provides much-needed park space to a community with limited access to parks. According to
Parks for All Californians, 66% of residents in Apple Valley live more than a half mile fro m a
park; 69% of residents live in areas with less than the recommended three acres of parks or
open space per 1,000 residents. This seven-acre park includes two playground areas, picnic
shelters, outdoor grills, soccer and baseball practice fields, basketball courts, and restrooms.
The park is open 365 days/year from dawn to dusk.
The Phoenix Academy Family Center. The Apple Valley USD Family Centers are a place for
families to gather, become involved in their school, and learn about school and community
resources and activities. They offer assistance with free/reduced lunch applications and parent
portal assistance. A variety of classes are offered, including budgeting, parenting, cooking,
English, and fitness classes. They provide connections to clothing banks, food banks, job listings,
volunteer opportunities, school supplies, and reading resources.
The Phoenix Academy. This Apple Valley Unified School is home to 1,08 2 students in grades K-
8. According to Public School Review, The Phoenix Academy is in the top 10% of schools in
California for having the largest percent of students eligible for free lunch. It is also in the top
20% of schools with the largest student body. The California School Dashboard reports 89.5% of
the students as socioeconomically disadvantaged and receiving free and reduced-price meals.
The Phoenix Academy serves a town-wide geographic area, and therefore has people traveling
from across the town to visit the school.
Nearby Commercial District. As illustrated in Exhibit 6, the proposed project is in very close
proximity to one of the Town’s commercial districts. In addition to multiple job opportunities,
this area includes retail shopping, grocery stores, pharmacies, a postal service, banks,
restaurants, the Aquatic Center, Civic Center Park, the Apple Valley Conference Center, Town
Hall, the Police Department, places of worship, hotels, and a bowling alley. Directly adjacent to
the shopping area is the historic Apple Valley Inn which is home to the Apple Valley Heritage
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Museum, medical providers, and other retail/job opportunities. The commercial district is
highlighted in the 2017 SBCTA Points of Interest Pedestrian Plan (PIPP), as illustrated by the
blue circle in Exhibit 7 from SBCTA’s Non-Motorized Transportation Plan.
Exhibit 7: Project Location in SBCTA’s Non-Motorized Pedestrian Plan and Proximity to the PIPP
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PROJECT NEED
IMPROVEMENTS IN A DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY LOCATION
In Apple Valley, the median household income is $47,433, compared to $54,469 in San
Bernardino County and $56,295 in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metropolitan Area.
The proposed (and existing) bus stop is located in the most Disadvantaged Community (DAC)
location within Apple Valley. This means the people living in this area of Apple Valley suffer
from a combination of economic, health, and environmental burdens including poverty, high
unemployment, and health conditions including air and water pollution and hazardous wastes.
As of 2016, the Census Tract in which the proposed project is located (tract 097.16) has a
median household income (MHI) of $30,518; this is significantly lower than the Apple Valley
MHI of $47,433. The MHI of the people living in the Census Tract of the proposed project
($30,518) is less than half of the MHI of the neighboring Census Tract ($63,382); it is 40% of the
MHI of that tract’s neighboring Census Tract ($76,599). Please see Exhibit 8 for clarification.
Exhibit 8: Median Household Income by Census Tracts (2016)
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As previously stated, The Phoenix Academy property houses multiple amenities that are
currently inaccessible to resident who are unable to drive or find a ride. According to the
FHWA, “public transportation benefits those who choose to ride, as well as those who have no
other choice: over 90 percent of public assistance recipients do not own a car and must rely on
public transportation. Public transit provides a basic mobility service to these persons and to all
others without access to a car.” While the riders in this disadvantaged area will receive the
benefit of an accessible bus stop, the entire VVTA region will benefit from the opportunities to
which it provides direct access. Since the High Desert region is disconnected from the more
urbanized areas of San Bernardino Count y and Southern California, it is important to create
opportunities for recreation and culture for those who are unable to drive; this project directly
serves that critical need.
ACCESS TO THE PHOENIX ACADEMY
In addition to their value in making the transit stop move accessible, the District’s Safe Routes
to School Master Plan (2016) identifies the sidewalk component of this project as a high priority
project for The Phoenix Academy. At the time this plan was developed, 20% of students walked
or biked to school; yet 84% of the student population lived within a one mile radius of the
school. Parents participated in a survey that reported key issues that affect their decision to not
allow a child to walk or bike to school; 49% reported a lack of sidewalks or pa thways. The Town
of Apple Valley is committed to making safe pedestrian connections to The Phoenix Academy,
The Phoenix Academy Family Center, the Apple Valley Center for Innovation, and Thunderbird
Park. The sidewalk component in the proposed project would be the start of a pedestrian
network connection to the school and community amenities. Exhibit 9 below is a latent demand
map that models route utilization for students to access The Phoenix Academy. The proposed
sidewalk is located in the highest route projected to be utilized by students.
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Exhibit 9: Route Utilization Map for Students Walking to The Phoenix Academy
Exhibit 10 on the next page shows the engineering recommendations in the Safe Routes to
School Master Plan for The Phoenix Academy. This exhibit shows the future sidewalk network
connecting residents to not only The Phoenix Academy but also the Family Center, Observatory,
and the park. The proposed sidewalk project provides direct connection to these community
amenities. The project will close a gap in the sidewalk network, making the transit stop
accessible.
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Exhibit 10: Engineering Recommendations from the Safe Routes to School Master Plan for The Phoenix Academy
The residents of Apple Valley have significantly higher commute times than the U.S. average. A
‘super commute’ is defined as a commute in excess of 90 minute s; in Apple Valley, 12.9% of
residents have ‘super commutes’, compared to a U.S average of 6%.
Easy access to transportation opportunities is of utmost importance to the residents in Apple
Valley, particularly those that live in a Disadvantaged Community where the proposed project is
located. If the goal is to improve the quality of life for our most underserved citizens, more
accessible public transportation infrastructure can help take us there. Nathaniel Hendre, a
Harvard economist wrote “the relationship between transportation and social mobility is
stronger than that between social mobility and several other factors, like crime, elementary -
school test scores, or the percentage of two-parent families in a community.” As Nicholas
Pocard noted, “the social benefits of public transportation are significant. In order for people to
access the systems and supports that would help lift them out of poverty, connect them with
jobs, provide higher quality food, better education opportunities, and approp riate healthcare –
they need real mass transit solutions.”
Relocating the bus stop to Thunderbird Road will create a shorter walk from The Phoenix
Academy Family Center, Thunderbird Park, and the Center for Innovation. Federal Highway
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Administration’s Pedestrian Safety Guide for Transit Agencies reports that people are willing to
walk ¼ - ½ mile to access a bus stop; distance and accessibility are of the upmost importance
when locating bus stops and providing pedestrian access.
TransitCenter’s 2018 study “From Sorry to Superb: Everything You Need to Know about Great
Bus Stops” defines a great bus stop as one that is a comfortable place to wait surrounded by
safe and accessible walking conditions. The study addresses a bus stop’s impact on bus
ridership and customer satisfaction. Bus stop amenities such as seating and shelter are
important to transit users and influence their willingness to use transit services. The current bus
stop does not provide these amenities; the proposed bus stop and its amenities have the
opportunity to increase ridership in a community that needs transit the most.
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
The new science and astronomical museum at the Apple Valley Center for Innovation is
expected to draw many visitors. The Town of Apple Valley is aware that more visitors means
more vehicular traffic. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration
released a report, Public Transportation’s Role in Responding to Climate Change (2010) that
reflects .96 pounds of CO2 emitted per passenger mile in a personal vehicle, compared to .64
pounds of CO2 emitted per passenger mile. By installing a bus stop (complete with amenities) in
close proximity to the Center for Innovation, the Town can promote transit access to the
Center, and therefore help to reduce carbon emissions from vehicle trips to this new regional
destination.
EXISTING BUS SERVICE
ROUTES
Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) operates bus service throughout the Victor Valley Region.
Exhibit 11 shows the location of the proposed project within VVTA’s transit system and the
location of the proposed project along route 40.
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Exhibit 11: Proposed Project in VVTA’s Transit System Routes
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The proposed project is located along route 40; it is a deviated route that operates in the
northern areas of Apple Valley. The route follows the general path of Ramona Avenue, Central
Road, Thunderbird Road, Rancherias Road, and Dale Evans Parkway in Apple Valley. Twenty-
seven foot cutaway buses serve the route. The route serves the Apple Valley Post Office,
multiple dining and shopping areas, and Apple Valley Civic Center. The Civic Center offers free
and low-cost destinations such as a public Aquatic Center, San Bernardino County library,
walking paths, a dog park, and sunset concerts. In addition, the route serves the James Woody
Park area which houses baseball/softball fields, a gymnasium, the Apple Valley Community
Center, and the town’s skate park.
Route 40 operates seven days/week. Exhibit 12 shows the operation schedule. Route 40 runs
every hour on weekdays, Saturdays, and holidays, making 14 stops/day at the current bus stop
on Wanaque Road. As you can see in Exhibit 13, Route 40 provides approximately 29,024 trips
per year or six rides per operational hour, as shown in Exhibit 14.
Exhibit 12: Route 40 Operation Schedule
Route 40 Weekdays Saturday/Holiday Sunday
Span 6:00AM-8:55PM 7:00AM-7:55PM 8:00AM-4:55PM
Frequency 60 minutes 60 minutes 120 minutes
Source: VVTA Public Timetables
Exhibit 13: Route 40 Annual Operation Details
Route 40 Weekdays Saturday/Holiday Sunday Total
Ridership 24,362 3,558 1,104 29,024
Hours 3,782 698 260 4,739
Miles 55,892 10,319 3,822 70,033
Operating
Expenses $270,526 $49,930 $18,977 $339,433
Fare Revenue $19,592 $2,834 $885 $23,311
Source: VVTA
Exhibit 14: Route 40 Passengers/Hour
Route 40 Weekdays Saturday/Holiday Sunday Total
Passengers per Hour 6.44 5.10 4.25 6.12
Passengers per Mile 0.44 0.34 0.29 0.41
Source: VVTA
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Route 40 is one of the most dependable VVTA bus routes. It ranks 5th out of 26 VVTA routes, as
seen in Exhibit 15 below.
Exhibit 15: Route 40 System Reliability
Route Early On-Time Late Rank
40 7.2% 88.1% 4.7% 5 of 26
Source: VVTA DataPoint, May 2016
Exhibit 16: VVTA Route 40 Bus at Existing Bus Stop
RIDERSHIP
A 2017 study from the University of Utah, “Gimme Shelter…and a Bench and Schedule
Information: Effects of Bus Stop Amenity Investments” shows an estimated increase in transit
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ridership of 5.9% after the installation of bus stop amenities. In January through March 2018,
VVTA inventoried the number of people getting on and off the bus at the Wanaque Ave NB &
Thunderbird Road bus stop (stop #20184). On average, every month, 18 people got on the bus
and 32 people got off the bus at the existing bus stop (a total of 50 arrivals and departures). The
University study results predict a 5.9% increase in ridership by providing bus stop amenities
alone (shelter and seating). We project more than a 5.9% increase after the installation of the
proposed project – not only will the bus stop amenities be added, but the bus stop will be in a
much more accessible and visible location, and it will have direct pedestrian access to multiple
community amenities and destinations.
Exhibit 17 shows a person (black shirt) standing in the roadway while loading her bike on the
front of the bus before boarding; it shows another person (yellow shirt) getting off the bus and
walking in dirt towards her next destination. The implementation of this project is expected to
increase boardings and alightings, and it would provide a space out of the roadway for people
to load their bicycles.
Exhibit 17: Transit Users at the Existing Bus Stop
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PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
PROJECT TIMELINE
If the proposed Thunderbird Road Bus Turnout Project is awarded on August 1, 2019, we expect
the project to be completed by December 2019. The plans for the project will be completed this
summer; it will be shelf ready by the estimated award date. Right-of-way acquisition is
currently in progress. Construction will take approximately 45 days.
PROJECT COST ESTIMATE
Thunderbird Road Bus Turnout Project Cost Estimate
Description Qty. Unit Unit Price Extended Amt.
1 Sawcut and remove existing AC pavement 2500 SF $5 $12,500
2 Grading 1 LS $10,000 $10,000
3 concrete curb and gutter 330 LF $50 $16,500
4 4" concrete sidewalk 2500 SF $7 $17,500
5 8" Concrete Bus Turnout 1537 SF $15 $23,055
6 Full Depth AC Backfill 5000 SF $5 $25,000
7 Construct Commercial Driveway Approach 500 SF $10 $5,000
8 20' radius curb return with ramp per SB 1 EA $5,000 $5,000
9 Relocate signs 1 LS $500 $500
10 Construction staking 1 LS $3,500 $3,500
11 Traffic control 1 LS $10,000 $10,000
12 Mobilization 1 LS $15,000 $15,000
TOTAL PROJECT COST $143,555
Requested Funding $60,000 42%
Matching Funds $83,555 58%
The cost estimate for the Thunderbird Road Bus Turnout Project reflects the cost of
construction only. All project management and grant reporting will be provided in -kind by the
Town of Apple Valley staff.
PREVIOUS TDA AND OTHER GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS
The Town has a history of delivering grant-funded projects on-time and within budget, and has
experience successfully managing all type of projects including small projects and large,
complex, multi-jurisdictional projects.
Three recent SBCTA projects that were successfully completed include:
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1) San Bernardino Associated Governments' Transportation Development Act (TDA)
Grant ($386,370) for the Bear Valley Class I Bike Path Project. The project was
completed in February 2017.
2) San Bernardino Associated Governments' Transportation Development Act (TDA)
Grant ($280,000) for the Ramona Road Widening Project. The project was completed
in October 2016.
3) San Bernardino Associated Governments’ Transportation Development Act (TDA)
Grant ($37,450) for three miles of Class I bicycle facilities on Yucca Loma Road and
Apple Valley Road. The project completed in May 2019.
In addition, the Town successfully completed two large Active Transportation Program (ATP)
grant funded projects from the California Department of Transportation including a $1M
project that constructed the Class I bike lanes and pedestrian improvements on Yucca Loma
Road (adjacent to the proposed project area), and a $1M project to construct the first ph ase of
the Mojave Riverwalk, a Class I multi-use trail along the Mojave River. Apple Valley was also
the lead agency (working with San Bernardino County and the City of Victorville) on the new
$17M Yucca Loma Bridge (completed in 2016), which spans the Mojave River and provides a
new east-west corridor in the Victor Valley.
Steps that will be taken to ensure timely delivery of the proposed project include:
• Use experienced staff who worked on the projects noted above. They will bring their
collective experience, knowledge, and skills to the proposed sidewalk project.
• Assign a Grant Manager to oversee and ensure that the Town abides by all of the
requirements in the grant agreement.
• Assign a Project Manager, who will serve as a dedicated liaison to the SBCTA, and will be
responsible for overseeing and monitoring the schedule and budget. The Project
Manager will follow the Town’s standard operating procedures for project management
and performance monitoring including:
1. Identifying the critical path of events necessary to ensure the project can be
advertised, bid, and awarded on time
2. Holding a kick-off meeting with the contractor and using a Timeline and Checklist
to outline expectations
3. Ensuring project submittals are delivered on time
4. Holding regularly-scheduled All Hands Meetings to assess progress against the
Timeline and Checklist
5. Consulting with the design engineer when/if problems arise
6. Provide funding agency with detailed and accurate project documentation
• Contract with leading experts whenever internal expertise is insufficient to meet project
needs.
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Proposed Bus Stop Accessibility Improvements
Town of Apple Valley Thunderbird ParkLuz Observatory
Phoenix Academy Family Center
New Concrete Bus Turnout per VVTA Standard
New ADA Accessible Curb Ramp
(E) Bus Stop Location
New Shelter & Bench New 8' Concrete Sidewalk
New ADA Compliant Commercial
Driveway Approach (if needed)
Phoenix Academy K-8 School
A�achment A: Site Plan
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ATTACHMENT B: LETTERS OF SUPPORT
Attached please find a letter of support from Supervisor Lovingood and Victor Valley Transit Agency
(operators of the transit service that will utilize the proposed bus stop).
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PREVIOUS TDA AND OTHER GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS
The Town has a history of delivering grant-funded projects on-time and within budget, and has
experience successfully managing all type of projects including small projects and large,
complex, multi-jurisdictional projects.
Three recent SBCTA projects that were successfully completed include:
1) San Bernardino Associated Governments' Transportation Development Act (TDA)
Grant ($386,370) for the Bear Valley Class I Bike Path Project. The project was
completed in February 2017.
2) San Bernardino Associated Governments' Transportation Development Act (TDA)
Grant ($280,000) for the Ramona Road Widening Project. The project was completed
in October 2016.
3) San Bernardino Associated Governments’ Transportation Development Act (TDA)
Grant ($37,450) for three miles of Class I bicycle facilities on Yucca Loma Road and
Apple Valley Road. The project completed in May 2019.
In addition, the Town successfully completed two large Active Transportation Program (ATP)
grant funded projects from the California Department of Transportation including a $1M
project that constructed the Class I bike lanes and pedestrian improvements on Yucca Loma
Road (adjacent to the proposed project area), and a $1M project to construct the first phase of
the Mojave Riverwalk, a Class I multi-use trail along the Mojave River. Apple Valley was also
the lead agency (working with San Bernardino County and the City of Victorville) on the new
$17M Yucca Loma Bridge (completed in 2016), which spans the Mojave River and provides a
new east-west corridor in the Victor Valley.
Steps that will be taken to ensure timely delivery of the proposed project include:
• Use experienced staff who worked on the projects noted above. They will bring their
collective experience, knowledge, and skills to the proposed sidewalk project.
• Assign a Grant Manager to oversee and ensure that the Town abides by all of the
requirements in the grant agreement.
• Assign a Project Manager, who will serve as a dedicated liaison to the SBCTA, and will be
responsible for overseeing and monitoring the schedule and budget. The Project
Manager will follow the Town’s standard operating procedures for project management
and performance monitoring including:
1. Identifying the critical path of events necessary to ensure the project can be
advertised, bid, and awarded on time
2. Holding a kick-off meeting with the contractor and using a Timeline and Checklist
to outline expectations
3. Ensuring project submittals are delivered on time
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4. Holding regularly-scheduled All Hands Meetings to assess progress against the
Timeline and Checklist
5. Consulting with the design engineer when/if problems arise
6. Provide funding agency with detailed and accurate project documentation
• Contract with leading experts whenever internal expertise is insufficient to meet project