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Art3_RanchoCucamonga_FY21_BikePed_HavenSidewalk_App 1/5 TDA Article 3 Grant Application: Bicycle & Pedestrian Project Project Title Haven Ave. Sidewalk Improvements along east side of Haven Ave. from 250' north of Banyan St. to Wilson Ave. Priority if Submitting 1 Multiple Applications Project Type Installation of new facility Project Length 0.5 mile Local Match Funding Local Funds Sources Contact Name Justine Garcia Agency Rancho Cucamonga Contact Phone 909-774-2046 Contact Email justine.garcia@cityofrc.us Project Need & Purpose Clear project In an effort to increase bicycle and pedestrian access, improve safety, and description encourage more walking/bicycling, the proposed project includes construction of an 8' wide curvilinear parkway sidewalk along the east side of Haven Ave. in front of Chaffey College from 250' north of Banyan St. to Wilson Ave. 2/5 Provide data to The proposed sidewalk project will provide students (primarily from Chaffey College) support potential use and their families with safe, continuous places to walk or ride their bicycles that are of the bicycle or separated from traffic. sidewalk facility According to recent 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 primary, secondary, college students, a safe sidewalk to school. Within an approximate 1 mile radius, the area contains 3 public parks, a City library, 3 elementary schools, and 1 high school (spanning across 2 school districts). Additionally, the proposed sidewalk project 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. 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 Haven Avenue sidewalk project runs north to south providing a direct regional is situated in the connection to the PE Trail. This project will provide additional access for the region regional system. to Victoria Gardens, Community/Senior Centers and the southern area of the City Explain how this which includes commercial, manufacturing and industrial jobs access. project is consistent with a Regional The proposed sidewalk project is a compliment to the existing Haven Ave. Bike Transportation Plan Route Class III which is identified in the San Bernardino County Non-Motorized or SBCTA's Transportation Plan (NMTP) March 2011 (Revised June 2018)as "Existing Countywide Active Conditions" (Table 5.89). It also connect to Haven Ave. Bike Route Class II and will Transportation Plan, provide a direct connection to the Pacific Electric Trail which is included in the if applicable. NMTP as an existing Regional Non-Motorized Asset and Class I backbone. 3/5 Outline the The proposed project, fills a significant sidewalk gap along the Haven corridor and in destinations served the neighborhood surrounding Chaffey College, providing better connectivity to the by this project. Pacific Electric Trail which provides access to numerous parks (i.e., , Kenyon Park, Destinations can be Victoria Grove Park, Hermosa Park, Central Park, Ellena Park), schools (i.e., in a list form with Victoria Groves Elementary, Deer Canyon Elementary, Los Osos High School, potential number of Chaffey College), business and shopping opportunities (i.e., Victoria Gardens, Terra bike/ped users Vista Town Center), recreational facilities and community centers, (i.e., Goldy S. described. 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, Deer and Day Creek Trails). 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 Haven Ave. has an ADT of 10,064 cars traveling north on Haven to Wilson Ave. that project will improve poses risk to pedestrians/bicyclists who use the shoulder lane of Haven Ave. cyclist and/or Currently there are no sidewalks along the east side of Haven Ave. in front of pedestrian safety. Chaffey College from 250' north of Banyan St. to Wilson Ave. Residents and Where able, site the students near Chaffey College have no dedicated pathway to access Chaffey number of collisions College along the east side of Haven Ave. unless they are driving or riding a bike during an identified along the curb adjacent to the road. Studies by US DOT reveal that pedestrians are timeframe this more than twice as likely to be struck by a vehicle in locations without sidewalks. project aims to 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 access to multiple Omnitrans bus lines including Route 66 multimodal or transit which connects to Route 67 and Chaffey College, and Route 81 which connects to system connectivity the Ontario Mills and Route 85 that heads south to the Chino Transit Center. provided by this project. Establish the level of The proposed project will construct an 8' wide curvilinear parkway sidewalk along the project's the east side of Haven Ave. in front of Chaffey College to fill the missing gap and readiness. Include a therefore requires minimal time for design and construction. discussion on the local participation The proposed project is straightforward and therefore design of the connections and process that resulted advertisement of the project will occur in a swift timeframe if awarded the grant. in the identification and prioritization of the project. 4/5 Has the agency The City of Rancho Cucamonga has a proven track record of being able to manage delivered past and deliver a wide variety of capital improvement projects, including Federal and projects on State funded project. schedule? If yes, what steps will be Previously, the City was awarded TDA Article 3 grants to help fund the construction taken to ensure of Pacific Electric Trail/Day Creek Channel Trail Connection Project. The project similar results? If no, was completed on schedule. what steps will be taken to prevent a After that, the City was awarded two (2)TDA Article 3 grants to help fund similar occurrence? construction of 1.) Pacific Electric Trail Connection Project at Deer Creek Channel from Base Line Rd. to Church St., 2.) Day Creek Channel from Highland Ave. to Base Line Rd. and 3.) Day Creek Channel Bike Trail from Jack Benny Dr. to Base Line Rd. The combined project No. 1 and 2 were completed on schedule. No. 3 under design now and soon constructed. If the City's TDA Article 3 grant application is successful, this project will have the same project management approach as the other successful project deliveries. The same project management procedures will be followed including identifying one project manager, regular communication, regular on-site meetings, and a firm commitment to assist the contractor to stay on schedule. What provisions City maintenance operations are funded from General Fund and Gas Tax revenues does the agency which support a large contingent of staff and contractors that have maintained the have in place to world class community of Rancho Cucamonga for 44 years. ensure the facility will be properly maintained? 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