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Art3_AppleValley_FY25_BikePed_BearValleyRoadBikePath_AppTDA3 Bike Ped Application Project Title: Bear Valley Road Class I Bike Path Connectivity Project Submitted Time: August 6, 2025 3:16 PM Section A: Project Description (5 points total) 1. Project Title: Bear Valley Road Class I Bike Path Connectivity Project 2. Project Cost Preconstruction (including right-of-way): 500,000 Construction: 0 Total Project Cost: 500,000 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: "Small" ($250,000 or less) - $2,689,650 available 6. Clear Project Scope of Work Prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for a 10-foot-wide Class I bike path along the south side of Bear Valley Road, from Itoya Vista St. to Flying Feather Rd. Scope includes striping, signage, ADA-compliant curb ramps, crosswalks, signal upgrades, and connections to sidewalks and bus turnouts. No right-of-way acquisition is needed; environmental review will be completed in-house. 7. Which type of project is being proposed? Plan 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: Bear Valley Rd. Sidewalk Path: ITOYA VISTA ST Point of Interest: School: 10. Optional: Enter any comments you wish to add. This segment is included in the CATP and aligns with the GIS-selected Class I path on Bear Valley Rd. It combines three CATP components—bike and pedestrian access—and connects key destinations, supporting regional goals for equity, safety, and connectivity. Section B: Project Need & Purpose (30 points total) 11.A. List the destinations served. (5 points) The Bear Valley Road Class I Bike Path Connectivity Project will serve key destinations within 1 mile of the proposed facility or ¼ mile of existing pedestrian infrastructure. Within ¼ mile: Jess Ranch Senior Community, Solstice Senior Living, Sprouts Farmers Market (opening Fall 2025), Apple Valley Faith Center, VVTA Bus Stop 20059, and adjacent residential neighborhoods. Within 1 mile: Victor Valley College (12,000+ students), Jess Ranch Marketplace (grocery, pharmacy, dining, retail), Mojave Riverwalk Trail, Target, PetSmart, CVS, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Chase Bank, Bank of America, urgent care clinics, and Stater Bros. (via transit). These destinations are directly accessible via the proposed Class I path or connected pedestrian facilities, supporting safe, equitable access for seniors, students, and transit users. 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 Class I Bike Path Connectivity Project will serve an estimated 75,000 residents in Apple Valley, including over 12,000 students at Victor Valley College and hundreds of seniors at Jess Ranch and Solstice Senior Living. The project area includes low-income and transit-dependent populations, with 35% of households earning under $50,000 and 11.2% living below the poverty line (Census, 2023). The median age is 36.8, with 18% of residents over 65 and 32% under 25, indicating strong demand for safe, non- motorized travel options for youth and seniors. Most residents drive alone, but the lack of bike and pedestrian infrastructure limits alternatives. This project will provide a safe, equitable option for active transportation and improve access to education, shopping, healthcare, and transit (Census Reporter, 2023; Esri, 2024). 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) Bear Valley Road is a high-speed, high-volume corridor with no sidewalks or bike lanes, creating unsafe and intimidating conditions for non-motorized users. Few pedestrians or cyclists currently use the corridor due to the lack of protection from traffic and the absence of safe crossings. The Bear Valley Road See Attachment A Class I Bike Path Connectivity Project will provide a physically separated, ADA- accessible facility with buffered space for walking and biking. It will include pedestrian-focused signal upgrades, high-visibility crosswalks, and curb ramps to improve safety at key intersections. The project connects Victor Valley College, Jess Ranch Marketplace, senior communities, and VVTA transit stops, offering a safe, reliable route for students, seniors, and transit riders. By reducing exposure to traffic and improving crossing conditions, the project will significantly enhance safety and encourage active transportation. 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 connects directly to three VVTA bus stops along Bear Valley Road, including Stop 20059 at Apple Valley Faith Center, and is adjacent to a fourth stop near Jess Ranch Marketplace. It links to existing sidewalks and the Mojave Riverwalk Trail, providing safe walking and biking access to transit, education, shopping, and recreation within a 1-mile bike and ¼-mile walk radius. 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) Identified as Project G1 in the Town’s Complete Streets Action Plan, this project was prioritized through extensive community engagement. Preliminary concepts are complete. No ROW acquisition is needed, and environmental review will be completed in-house. The PS&E phase will deliver a shelf-ready project aligned with state and federal active transportation standards. See Attachment B See Attachment C 18. Has the agency delivered past projects on schedule as originally scoped? (5 points) The Town of Apple Valley has consistently delivered transportation projects on time and within budget, including several funded by TDA Article 3. A dedicated in-house team oversees planning through construction, using detailed schedules, budget controls, and daily inspections. This proven approach ensures timely, high-quality delivery and positions the Town for future funding success. 19. What provisions does the agency have in place to ensure the facility will be properly maintained? (5 points) The Town will incorporate the path into its routine maintenance program, including inspections, surface repairs, vegetation control, and ADA feature upkeep. A dedicated Public Works team and reporting system ensure timely response and long-term facility care. Section D: Cost Effectiveness (15 points total) Total Units: 1.47 Units Used (ex. miles): 1.47 Cost per Unit: 500,000 Total Cost: 500,000 Section E: Match (25 points total) Match $ Entry Required: 250,000 Total Cost: 500,000 Match %: 50 Points: 20 Section F: Historical Program Compliance (10 points total) Total Compliance Score: 8 Attachment A The Bear Valley Road Class I Bike Path Connectivity Project r 01/01/2020 12/31/2024 >, Cl) 111 > Cl) C. 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