Art3_Highland_FY25_BikePed_BoulderAveWebsterSt_AppTDA3 Bike Ped Application
Project Title: Boulder Ave & Webster St School Area Sidewalk Gap Closure Project
Submitted Time: August 6, 2025 3:32 PM
Section A: Project Description (5 points total)
1. Project Title: Boulder Ave & Webster St School Area Sidewalk Gap Closure
Project
2. Project Cost
Preconstruction (including right-of-way): 50,000
Construction: 680,000
Total Project Cost: 730,000
3. Applicant Information
Agency: City of Highland
Contact Name: Octavio Duran
Contact Email: oduran@cityofhighland.org
Contact Phone: 9098646861 x221
4. Priority if Submitting Multiple Applications: 1
5. Project Category: "Large" (over $250,000) - $2,689,650 available
6. Clear Project Scope of Work
The Project will construct a total of approximately 850 feet of new sidewalk on
the east side of Boulder Ave from ~300 feet south of Eucalyptus Ave to Webster
St and install ~700 ft of new sidewalk + curb/gutter on the westside of Webster
St from ~250 s/o Eucalyptus Av to Boulder Av to complete existing gaps in City’s
ped network near Highland Grove Elementary School and Beattie Middle School
7. Which type of project is being proposed? 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: Boulder Ave
Sidewalk Path: BOULDER AVE
Point of Interest:
School:
10. Optional: Enter any comments you wish to add.
Completion of this project allows for continued sidewalk on Boulder Ave from
Highland Ave to Greenspot Rd, a 2 mile long segment providing connection to
transit, schools, commercial centers, and other destinations, along with
completion of sidewalk gap along the school frontage road.
Section B: Project Need & Purpose (30 points total)
11.A. List the destinations served. (5 points)
This project closes the final sidewalk gap in the area, enhancing pedestrian
connectivity to Highland Grove Elementary School, Beattie Middle School,
nearby bus stops and commercial centers within a 1/4 mile. It improves safety
and accessibility for students, families, and transit users, supporting active
transportation and reducing reliance on vehicle travel.
11.B. Upload a map showing destinations served.
12. Provide data to support future use of the proposed project. (5 points)
Beattie Middle School serves approximately 1,108 students in grades 6 through
8, with a diverse student body that is 59% Hispanic, 19% White, 11% Asian, 6%
Black, and 5% identifying as two or more races. Highland Grove Elementary
School, with around 511 students in grades K–5, has a similarly diverse
population: approximately 61% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 14% White, 6% multiracial,
and 5% Black. Both schools reflect the multicultural makeup of the Highland
community and serve a majority-minority student population, with over 80% of
students identifying as non-White. Over 50% of students quality for free or
reduced lunch. The majority of Highland is considered a disadvantaged
community and the area is in two different census tracts – Census Tract:
6071007903 (Population: 4,512) has a CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Percentile Score of 84
and Census Tract: 6071007903 (Population: 4,512) gas a score of 52. Per
cde.ca.gov and calenviroscreen
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 proposed project will significantly improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by
constructing new sidewalks where none currently exist. This area is adjacent to
residential neighborhoods and is frequently traveled by students and families
accessing Beattie Middle School and Highland Grove Elementary School, as well
as local transit stops and services. The new sidewalks will provide a safe,
dedicated walking path, reducing pedestrian exposure to vehicular traffic and
eliminating the need for students to walk in the street. While specific collision
data may be limited due to the lack of existing pedestrian infrastructure, the
current conditions reflect a latent safety hazard. By closing this critical gap in
the sidewalk, the project proactively addresses potential conflicts between
vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists which will create a safer, more accessible
route for schoolchildren and the community.
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 project enhances multimodal connectivity by constructing sidewalks within
¼ mile of two schools and Omnitrans bus stops located along Boulder Avenue
and Base Line Street. These improvements provide a safe pedestrian route
linking nearby neighborhoods, schools, and USPS to transit services. The
project also supports future integration with regional bike routes and active
transportation corridors.
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)
This proposed project is a straight-forward, consisting of sidewalk
improvements behind existing curbs and gutters. There are no anticipated
environmental, utility or other issues that would delay project implementation.
Once the TDA Article 3 grant application is approved, and since local matching
funds are currently available, the project is ready to proceed within 6 months of
award, and complete construction and project close-out within 24 months of
award.
18. Has the agency delivered past projects on schedule as originally scoped? (5
points)
This proposed project is a straight-forward, consisting of sidewalk
improvements behind existing curbs and gutters. There are no anticipated
environmental, utility or other issues that would delay project implementation.
Once the TDA Article 3 grant application is approved, and since local matching
funds are currently available, the project is ready to proceed within 6 months of
See Attachment A
See Attachment B
award, and complete construction and project close-out within 24 months of
award.
19. What provisions does the agency have in place to ensure the facility will be
properly maintained? (5 points)
The City of Highland has established maintenance protocols through its Public
Works Department, which will oversee routine inspections, repairs, and
cleaning of the new sidewalk infrastructure.
Section D: Cost Effectiveness (15 points total)
Total Units: 1,550
Units Used (ex. miles): lf
Cost per Unit: 471
Total Cost: 730,000
Section E: Match (25 points total)
Match $ Entry Required: 372,300
Total Cost: 730,000
Match %: 51
Points: 25
Section F: Historical Program Compliance (10 points total)
Total Compliance Score: 8
Attachment A
Boulder Ave and Webster St
Sidewalk Gap Closure
Attachment B