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TDA Article 3 Grant Application: Bicycle & Pedestrian Project
Project Title Cucamonga Creek Channel Bike Trail from
Foothill Blvd. to Base Line Rd.
Priority if Submitting 3
Multiple Applications
Project Type Maintenance of existing facility (10% max of
funds available for allocation)
Project Length 1.14 mile
Local Match Funding Local Funds
Sources
Contact Name Justine Garcia
Agency Rancho Cucamonga
Contact Phone 19097742046
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 maintenance of the
1.14 mile of the existing Class I Bike Trail along the existing Cucamonga Creek
Channel which provide direct walking and bicycling access to the regional Pacific
Electric Trail. The City has a long term agreement with San Bernardino County to
use the Cucamonga Creek Channel maintenance access roads as trails. This
project aims to refresh the existing paved maintenance road/bike and pedestrian
trail along the west side of Cucamonga Creek Channel from Foothill Blvd. to Red Hill
Country Club Dr. and along the east side from P.E. Trail to Base line Rd. The project
includes slurry seal coating, striping and new signage.
Provide data to The proposed Class I Bicycle Trail project will provide over 5,725 students from
support potential use seven schools (Jasper, Carnelian, Valle Vista, Los Amigos and Bear Gulch
of the bicycle or Elementary, Cucamonga Middle School, and Alta Loma High School)within the
sidewalk facility Central, Cucamonga, Alta Loma School Districts and Chaffey Joint Union High
School District and their families with safe, continuous places to walk or ride their
bicycles that are separated from traffic. Below is a breakdown of the total number of
students who are close to the Cucamonga Creek Trail:
• Immediately adjacent to the trail—461 students
•Within one-half mile—3,922 students
•Within one mile—5,725 students
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According to a 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 students, families, and other non-motorized users by
improving bicycling routes, enhancing connectivity to existing bicycle and trail
networks, and encouraging transportation alternatives. Within an approximate 1 mile
radius, the area contains 4 public parks, a city library, 7 elementary schools, and 1
high school (spanning across 4 school districts). Additionally, the proposed Class I
Bike Trail 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.
Multi-use paths give pedestrians a place to walk and bicycle that is separate from
traffic and help facilitate students' (and residents')ability to walk to school, to
neighborhood amenities, and to places of employment. Constructing multi-use paths
and closing gaps in the trail network system near schools can drastically increase
pedestrian safety for children and families. The students and families living in the
surrounding neighborhoods from the proposed project site will benefit from an
enhanced trail network system as these improvements will keep them off the
roadways, enhancing pedestrian crossings to get to school and work safely, and
decreasing risk of injury or death. In addition, the proposed Class 1 Bike Trail will
increase route options, improving the existing network of paths, paseos, sidewalks,
streets, and equestrian trails and providing residents with greater travel options.
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.
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Describe how project The Cucamonga Creek Channel Bike Trail runs north to south on the west side of
is situated in the Rancho Cucamonga providing a direct regional connection to the PE Trail and
regional system. Trailhead. This project will provide additional access for the region to Victoria
Explain how this Gardens, Community/Senior Centers and the southern area of the City which
project is consistent includes commercial, manufacturing and industrial jobs access.
with a Regional
Transportation Plan Cucamonga Creek Channel Bike Trail is identified in the San Bernardino County
or SBCTA's Non-Motorized Transportation Plan (NMTP) March 2011 (Revised June 2018)as
Countywide Active "Existing conditions" (Table 5.89).
Transportation Plan,
if applicable.
The proposed project will provide a direct connection to the Pacific Electric Trail
which is included in the NMTP as an existing Regional Non-Motorized Asset and
Class I backbone.
Outline the The Cucamonga Creek Channel Bike Trail presently serve residential neighborhoods
destinations served in the northwest area of the City. The proposed project would provide direct
by this project. connection for neighborhoods in the northwest area of the City to access the Pacific
Destinations can be Electric Trail which provides access to numerous parks (i.e., Red Hill Community
in a list form with Park, Lions Park), schools (i.e., Jasper Elementary, Carnelian Elementary, Valle
potential number of Vista Elementary, Los Amigos Elementary, Bear Gulch Elementary, Cucamonga
bike/ped users Middle School, Alta Loma High School), business and shopping opportunities (i.e.,
described. Albertson Shopping Center, Foothill Vineyard Plaza, Thomas Winery Plaza),
recreational facilities(i.e., Lion East and Lion West Center), library (i.e., Archibald),
as well as other connecting trails (i.e., 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 Presently pedestrians and bicyclists wanting to use Cucamonga Creek Channel Bike
project will improve Trail from Base Line Rd. to Foothill Blvd. must walk/ride on rough surfaces due to
cyclist and/or crackings on the existing pavement which poses a tripping hazard. The rehabilitation
pedestrian safety. of the existing pavement by slurry sealing the AC will fill the cracks and provide
Where able, site the smooth surface and a safe environment for pedestrians and bicyclists.
number of collisions
during an identified This project complements many of the City's efforts to promote safe active
timeframe this transportation. The City has a comprehensive Safe Routes to School Program
project aims to aimed at improving safety and educating and encouraging children to walk/bike to
address. 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. This policy was recently recognized as one of the top 10 in the nation by
the National Complete Streets Coalition.
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Explain the This project will provide a north/south connection by way of a Class I Bike Trail
multimodal or transit (Cucamonga Creek Channel)to a Class I Regional Multi-use Trail (Pacific Electric
system connectivity Trail). In addition the project provides access to multiple Omnitrans bus lines
provided by this including Route 66 which connects to Route 67 and Chaffey College, and Route 80
project. which connects to the Ontario Airport and Route 85 that heads south to the Chino
Transit Center.
Establish the level of The proposed project upgrades existing pavement conditions with slurry seal,
the project's striping and new signage and therefore requires minimal time for design and
readiness. Include a 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.
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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Preliminary Engineering/Design Cost:
Preliminary N/A
Engineering/Design
Cost
Right of Way Cost N/A
Project Con Cost $129,869
Local Match $45,454
LTF, Article 3 Funds $84,415
Requested
Total Project Cost $129,869
Project Evaluation
Criteria
Overall Quality of Application: 15 pts
Project Need and Purpose: 40 pts
Cost Effectiveness: 15 pts
Timeliness of Prior Project Completion: 5 pts
Matching Funds: 25 pts
have read the W (1)the total award amount will be rescinded if the agency fails to submit a Claim
guidelines and Form and Authorizing Resolution within SIX months of award notification, and
understand:*
have read the W (2)two one-year extensions may only be granted without SBCTA Board approval
guidelines and IF: (a) progress has been made on the project, and (b) an extension request
understand:* including an appropriate justification for the delay and a revised project
completion date is provided THREE MONTHS BEFORE the project sunset date.
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