Art3_AppleValley_FY25_BikePed_BearValleyPathway_AppTDA3 Bike Ped Application
Project Title: Bear Valley Pathway Project
Submitted Time: August 6, 2025 12:03 PM
Section A: Project Description (5 points total)
1. Project Title: Bear Valley Pathway Project
2. Project Cost
Preconstruction (including right-of-way): 0
Construction: 1,211,812.5
Total Project Cost: 1,211,812.5
3. Applicant Information
Agency: Town of Apple Valley
Contact Name: Julie Ryan
Contact Email: jryan@applevalley.org
Contact Phone: 7602407000
4. Priority if Submitting Multiple Applications: 1
5. Project Category: "Large" (over $250,000) - $2,689,650 available
6. Clear Project Scope of Work
Install Class I multi-use path on Bear Valley Road from Apple Valley High School
to Singh Center. The project will construct a 3,700-foot long, 10-foot wide, 4-
inch-thick concrete pathway on the south side of Bear Valley Road, closing a
critical sidewalk gap between the two major community destinations.
7. Which type of project is being proposed? Bicycle Improvement, Pedestrian
Improvement, Safe Routes to School
8. Unless you are applying to create a Plan (in which case, skip to Question 10),
the proposed project MUST be included in SBCTA's Countywide Active
Transportation Plan (CATP). Select the CATP project in the map that best
represents the proposed project.
9. Verified project from CATP
Bike Path:
Sidewalk Path:
Point of Interest: Apple Valley High School
School:
10. Optional: Enter any comments you wish to add.
The Bear Valley Road Pathway is a Class I bike path in both the CATP and
Complete Streets Plan. It links Apple Valley High and the Singh Center—each
identified as pedestrian points of interest—enhancing safe, active access to key
educational and cultural destinations.
Section B: Project Need & Purpose (30 points total)
11.A. List the destinations served. (5 points)
The Bear Valley Road Pathway is a planned Class I multi-use path spanning
3,700 feet along Bear Valley Road, linking Apple Valley High School and the
Singh Center for the Arts—both identified as pedestrian points of interest in the
Town’s Complete Streets Action Plan and SBCTA’s Countywide Active
Transportation Plan. Within a ¼-mile radius, the pathway serves Apple Valley
Square (Stater Bros., medical offices, retail), churches, clinics, and transit stops.
Within a 1-mile radius for bicyclists, it connects to Captain McConnell Park,
Apple Valley Unified School District offices, and regional bikeways via Navajo
and Central Roads, extending access to Mojave Narrows Park, Victor Valley
College, and the Civic Center. The pathway closes a critical gap, improving safe,
multimodal access to key educational, cultural, commercial, and civic
destinations.
11.B. Upload a map showing destinations served.
12. Provide data to support future use of the proposed project. (5 points)
The Bear Valley Road Pathway lies in Census Tract 112.04, a low-income area
with ~6,500 residents, 52% Hispanic/Latino, 30% youth, and 11% of households
without vehicles (Census ACS, 2023). Many rely on walking, biking, or transit to
reach school, services, and cultural sites. Apple Valley High and the Singh
Center—both key destinations—are identified in the CATP and Complete
Streets Plan. Town-wide, 17.4% are seniors and 10.1% of residents under 65 live
with a disability (CA Dept. of Finance, 2024). The Class I path will close a critical
gap in safe infrastructure, giving disadvantaged residents equal access to
education, arts, and transit. It supports ADA mobility, first/last-mile
connections, and regional bikeway access. With 500–800 daily users expected,
the project advances equity, safety, and multimodal mobility (Town of Apple
Valley, 2022).
13. Enter "City Rank" according to SBCTA's Active Transportation Prioritization. (5
points)
1
Autofill score to be verified by SBCTA staff: 5
14.A. Describe how the project will improve student, cyclists, and/or pedestrian
safety. (5 points)
The Bear Valley Road Pathway will close a critical infrastructure gap along a
corridor where multiple pedestrian fatalities have occurred over the past 10
See Attachment A
years. The area lacks safe pedestrian and bike facilities, forcing students,
seniors, and low-income residents to walk or bike along dirt shoulders and
congested intersections. Many households do not have access to a vehicle, and
residents include a high percentage of youth, seniors, and individuals with
disabilities. The Class I path will separate non-motorized users from traffic,
reducing conflict points and improving visibility. It connects Apple Valley High
School and the Singh Center—key destinations with high foot traffic—and links
to transit stops, improving first/last-mile safety. By providing ADA-compliant
access and safe routes for walking and biking, the project ensures equitable
mobility for vulnerable users and supports safer, healthier travel for all.
14.B. Upload 5-years' worth of the most recent collision data available from the UC
Berkeley's Transportation Injury Mapping System.
15. Explain the multimodal or transit system connectivity provided by this project.
(5 points)
The Bear Valley Road Pathway closes a critical sidewalk gap, enhancing
pedestrian connectivity between Apple Valley High School, the Singh Center,
and multiple VVTA bus stops within a ¼-mile radius. This Class I, ADA-compliant
path improves access to transit and links to Navajo and Central Roads,
supporting regional bikeways. It strengthens multimodal travel options and
ensures safe, equitable mobility for all users.
16. Attach other supporting documentation in a single .pdf. (5 points)
Sectoin C: Project Schedule/Readiness (15 points total)
17. Describe project readiness. (5 points)
The Bear Valley Road Pathway was prioritized through the Town’s 2025
Complete Streets Action Plan, developed with SS4A funding and robust public
engagement. It addresses a critical sidewalk gap near schools and transit.
Conceptual design and alignment studies are complete, no right-of-way is
See Attachment C
See Attachment B
needed, and environmental clearance is underway. Final design is expected by
late 2025, positioning the project for construction in 2026.
18. Has the agency delivered past projects on schedule as originally scoped? (5
points)
The Town of Apple Valley consistently delivers transportation projects on time
and within scope, including TDA Article 3-funded efforts. Success is driven by
experienced staff, in-house inspections, detailed scheduling and budget
controls, consistent SBCTA coordination, and a structured project lifecycle
management—from planning through closeout. These practices will ensure
timely delivery of the Bear Valley Pathway Project.
19. What provisions does the agency have in place to ensure the facility will be
properly maintained? (5 points)
The Town of Apple Valley maintains facilities through its Public Works
Department with routine inspections and dedicated staff. Residents provide
added oversight by reporting issues through the Town’s mobile app, enabling
prompt maintenance of pedestrian and bike infrastructure.
Section D: Cost Effectiveness (15 points total)
Total Units: 1
Units Used (ex. miles): .70
Cost per Unit: 1,211,812
Total Cost: 1,211,812
Section E: Match (25 points total)
Match $ Entry Required: 605,906
Total Cost: 1,211,812
Match %: 50
Points: 20
Section F: Historical Program Compliance (10 points total)
Total Compliance Score: 8
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C