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Art3_Rialto_FY21_BikePed_Sycamore SRTS_App 1/6 TDA Article 3 Grant Application: Bicycle & Pedestrian Project Project Title Sycamore Avenue Safe Routes to School Improvements Priority if Submitting 1 Multiple Applications Project Type Installation of new facility Project Length . Sycamore Avenue from Walnut Avenue to Victoria Street and Walnut Avenue from Sycamore Avenue to Chestnut Avenue Local Match Funding Measure I Local Funds Sources Contact Name Michael Tahan Agency Rialto Contact Phone 909-421-7279 Contact Email mtahan@rialtoca.gov Project Need & Purpose Clear project The City of Rialto is requesting Transportation Development Act (TDA)Article 3 description funds for the sidewalk improvements for the Sycamore Avenue Safe Routes to School Improvements. The proposed project will consist of installing sidewalk, American with Disability Act (ADA) Curb Ramps, Crosswalk and school signage along the Northside and South side on Sycamore Avenue in the City of Rialto, as identified in the City of Rialto's Safe Routes to School Plan. Currently, Sycamore Avenue has some segments that do not have existing coverage of sidewalks. The south has numerous missing segments for example, Margarita Road, Mariposa Drive, Home Street, Virginia Street, Winchester Drive, parts of Sycamore Avenue on the west side, and Mesa Drive. Towards the north-east of Sycamore Avenue there are no sidewalks along Heather Street and Encina Avenue. Additionally, Sycamore Avenue has multiple locations with missing curb ramps, exclusively on the west side. Aside from the missing curb ramps along Sycamore Avenue, there are multiple missing segments along the north side of Walnut Avenue (north-east region of the school zone.)The western neighborhood region and southern neighborhood region have a high number of missing curb ramps along all areas where there are no sidewalks (Margarita Road, Mariposa Drive, Home Street, Virginia Street, Winchester Drive, and Mesa Drive.)The proposed project will address these deficiencies that are likely to increase the usage of these routes and mitigate exposure to a medium collision prone corridor. 2/6 Provide data to Sycamore Avenue is a north/south residential street located in the City of Rialto. support potential use The proposed segments were identified as a potential infrastructure improvement in of the bicycle or the Rialto Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program . The plan is a partnership sidewalk facility program of the City of Rialto, Rialto Unified School District, and Rialto Police Department, is an effort to promote walking and biking as safe and healthy ways to get to and from school in Rialto. Specifically, Sycamore Avenue is the main arterial roadway that provides access to Morgan Elementary School campus. Overall, these improvements will remove barriers for children and families to safely walk to and from nearby schools and churches and commercial establishments. The provided data studied of children receiving free lunch, their health fitness index, and correlation to whether their household had access to a car shown in Appendix B-Figure 2 included as an attachment. Children and their families living around the vicinity of the project area are experience unhealthy conditions, and who rely on free lunch so they are most likely from disadvantage homes, who also show on the census block data as not having access to vehicle. Appendix B-Figure 3, included as an attachment shows the neighborhood has a median income of$48,914.01. Appendix B-Figure 4, included as an attachment indicates a high student population in the project area. Appendix B-Figure 5, included as an attachment demonstrations heavy population density for the two schools within a half-mile of the project area. Appendix B-Figure 6, included as an attachment provides the speed limits display the speed limit at the project site at 40 miles. Describe how project The project is regionally significant as it meets regional priorities for pedestrian is situated in the planning and project development as stated in the SANBAG Non-Motorized regional system. Transportation Plan (NMTP). Improvement of the pedestrian environment on major Explain how this regional arterials and at regional activity centers. This project complements a project is consistent sidewalk gap closure project that will construct missing sidewalk along the with a Regional Southwest Region of Sycamore Avenue. The gap closure project will install sidewalk Transportation Plan and curb ramps to enhance the pedestrian facility by designating a clear path for or SBCTA's pedestrian travel. The sidewalk gap closure project improves the pedestrian Countywide Active environment on a major arterial by improving safety and accessibility to Morgan Transportation Plan, Elementary School. if applicable. This pedestrian project is not specifically listed in the SANBAG NMTP or any other regional transportation plans, however the project will provide connectivity to several active transportation facilities that are included in the SANBAG NMTP. 3/6 Outline the There are several destinations that are served by this project and are within walking destinations served distance from the project limits. The following destinations listed below are located by this project. within 2 miles from the project location: Destinations can be in a list form with Morgan Elementary School- Morgan Elementary School is located centrally within potential number of the City of Rialto, CA along Sycamore Avenue, which is south of the 210 Freeway bike/ped users and north of the 66 Highway. There is one main pick up and drop off loop present on described. site located along Sycamore Avenue with independent entry and exit driveways. Frisbie Middle School— Frisbie Middle School is located centrally within the city of Rialto, CA along Eucalyptus Avenue, which is below the 210 Freeway and above the 66 Highway (34' 7'33.62"N) (117°21'29.54"W). There are two main pick up and drop off loops on site, both of which have independent entry and exit driveways. Commercial Establishments—The sidewalk improvement will improve connectivity between nearby residential neighborhoods and commercial development North of Baseline Between Riverside Avenue Sycamore Avenue. This site includes popular retail and shopping destinations that are attracting to area residents and the sidewalk improvements will serve to accommodate increased pedestrian traffic from the neighborhood. Community Gathering Places-There is several Churches surrounding the project site on the west and to the south. The barriers for residents living within the vicinity to access the religious institutions by walking along these segments are eliminated with the installation of the sidewalk facilities. Describe how this The project will fill in a missing gap of sidewalk along Margarita Road, Mariposa project will improve Drive, Home Street, Virginia Street, Winchester Drive, parts of Sycamore Avenue cyclist and/or on the west side, and Mesa Drive. Additionally, Heather and Encina Avenue do not pedestrian safety. currently have sidewalk on either side of the street requiring pedestrians to walk in Where able, site the the street with traffic. The proposed sidewalk will improve pedestrian safety allowing number of collisions them to walk along the outer edge of the street. Installing sidewalk facilities will during an identified provide a safer path of travel that will be constructed in accordance with Americans timeframe this with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The project will include ADA compliant curb project aims to ramps improving non-motorized mobility. address. The City has chosen to focus on these Safe Routes to School improvements as Sycamore Avenue is indicated as a high priority segment in the Safe Routes to School Plan and due to frequent community concerns voiced about the level of traffic on the corridor. Improvements will help to provide connectivity between the neighborhoods where students live and where their respective schools are located and help mitigate pedestrian and bicyclist exposure to vehicles. 4/6 Explain the The City of Rialto has active Bike Lanes Program and Omnitrans bus stops multimodal or transit throughout the City will allow the connectivity through the City and local high traffic system connectivity destinations. provided by this The proposed project is located less than 1/2 mile from Omnitrans Route 22 along project. Riverside Avenue, which is a major arterial in a north-south orientation. Route 22 operates along Riverside Avenue between Valley Boulevard and north of the State Route 210 Freeway. Installation of the subject sidewalk improvements will connect with existing sidewalk on Sycamore Avenue to provide a continuous path of travel for area residents and users to access existing transit services along Riverside Avenue. Figure 1 attached identifies Route 22 providing connectivity to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, the Rialto Civic Center, and many other commercial uses located along Riverside Avenue. Moreover, the City will be implementing a City-wide Bike Share Program, with a planned launch date of January 2022, with over 100 electrical bikes, including several hubs around N. Riverside Avenue. A hub on W. Baseline Rd & N. Willow Avenue has been recommended. This location was identified and prioritized through the outreach efforts and was determined to meet industry best practices for placement of hub within 3-5-minute walking distance to other hubs due to high demand, cluster of public input points and commercial areas. Establish the level of The City of Rialto performed a complete Sate Route to School (SRTS)study that the project's engaged the community, Rialto School District, Rialto Police and Fire Departments, readiness. Include a Parents, Students and the community at large. The SRTS developed and identified discussion on the deficiencies within the community related accessibility around and related to the local participation schools, as it relates to the accessibility and walkability in a safe and reliable process that resulted manner. in the identification Workshop participants approved of the proposed engineering improvements. They and prioritization of really appreciated the additional school signage, crosswalk on Walnut Ave and the project. Sycamore Ave, and sidewalk on Sycamore Ave. Comments received included: "I think these are all pretty good ideas." "Safety for the kids." "You guys have some good ideas." "I think it's really cool." Has the agency The city has successfully delivered past projects on schedule such as the Pacific delivered past Electric Trail that included$350,000 of TDA Article 3 funding. The Safe Routes to projects on School Cedar Avenue Sidewalk project that includes $250,000 of TDA Article 3 schedule? If yes, funding is currently under construction and with completion expected before the end what steps will be of December 2021. taken to ensure The City will use qualified consultants to prepare the design, environmental, right-of- similar results? If no, way, and construction documents for the Easton Sidewalk Project. City staff will what steps will be manage the project using qualified consultants and contractors, similar to past taken to prevent a successful TDA Article 3 projects. similar occurrence? What provisions The City of Rialto has a proactive maintenance program that maintains City of Rialto does the agency infrastructure that include streets, sidewalks, traffic signals, and stripping, which is have in place to maintained by the Public Works and Engineering Department. The City of Rialto ensure the facility will annually invests approximately$2.5 million in the Street Maintenance Division, be properly within Public Works, to address streets stripping, signage, and sidewalks repairs maintained? and on-going maintenance. 5/6 Attach Map(s) APPENDIX A-Sycamore Avenue Safe Routes to 5.94MB School Improvements Project Vicinity Map.pdf APPENDIX B.pdf 1.39MB Excerpt from SRTS_Morgan Elementary School.pdf 467.81 KB Attach Picture(s) Figure 1.png 76.67KB Sycamore_Outreach 1.png 215.55KB Sycamore_Outreach 2.png 218.27KB Sycamore—Outreach 3.png 384KB Attach Other Cost Estimate Sycamore Avenue Safe Routes to 118.85KB School I mprovements.pdf LOS-sycamore-safe routes to schools-8-3-21.pdf 116KB LOS- Sycamore Ave Safe Routes to School.pdf 173.92KB Preliminary Engineering/Design Cost: Preliminary 127,115.53 Engineering/Design Cost Right of Way Cost 0 Project Con Cost 788,116.26 Local Match 457,615.89 LTF, Article 3 Funds 457,615.89 Requested Total Project Cost 915,231.79 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 R (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:* 6/6 1 have read the (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. August 3, 2021 Ginger Koblasz, Senior Planner San Bernardino County Transportation Authority 1170 W. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor San Bernardino, CA 92410-1715 Ref: Sycamore Avenue Safe Routes to School Improvements, Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Call for Projects for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Dear Ms Koblasz, As mayor, I would like to demonstrate my enthusiastic support of the City of Rialto’s application to the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 call for projects for Bicycle and Pedestrian facilities for the sidewalk improvements on Sycamore Avenue. The proposed project will consist of installing sidewalk, American with Disability Act (ADA) Curb Ramps, Crosswalk and flashing beacons along the north side and south side of Sycamore Avenue in the City of Rialto, as identified in the City of Rialto’s Safe Routes to School Plan. The project will benefit the community by creating pedestrian accessibility to Morgan Elementary School. The target population for this project are residents and community members of all ages who live, work, and play within the CDBG identified area. Specifically, installation of sidewalks and ADA compliant access curb ramp, improves overall accessibility and, reduces hazard to the community and promotes walking. These recommendations are targeted within Morgan Elementary, residents that are most likely to walk or bike and are frequently made in locations currently experiencing a high number of pedestrian and bicycle collisions. This improvement meets one of the City's Consolidate Plan - Strategic Plan Goals in making a useable walking space for city residents and thus improving the current and existing infrastructure for the betterment of the Community. The construction of these projects will help to further my administration’s goals of making Rialto an easier place to walk and bike and increasing opportunities for our residents to live healthy lifestyles. If you have any questions regarding my support, please feel free to contact me at (909) 820-2689. Respectfully, Deborah Robertson Mayor �� �IIP!� � �. ' _ � " � � l � � i e F � � � d . �� � � � � _� August 3, 2021 Ginger Koblasz, Senior Planner San Bernardino County Transportation Authority 1170 W. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor San Bernardino, CA 92410-1715 Ref: Sycamore Avenue Safe Routes to School Improvements, Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Call for Projects for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Dear Ms. Koblasz, As Fire Chief, I would like to demonstrate my enthusiastic support of the City of Rialto’s application to the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 call for projects for Bicycle and Pedestrian facilities for the sidewalk improvements on Sycamore Avenue. The proposed project will consist of installing sidewalk, American with Disability Act (ADA) Curb Ramps, Crosswalk and flashing beacons along the north side and south side of Sycamore Avenue in the City of Rialto, as identified in the City of Rialto’s Safe Routes to School Plan. The project will benefit the community by creating pedestrian accessibility to Morgan Elementary School. The target population for this project are residents and community members of all ages who live, work, and play within the CDBG identified area. Specifically, installation of sidewalks and ADA compliant access curb ramp, improves overall accessibility and, reduces hazard to the community and promotes walking. These recommendations are targeted within Morgan Elementary, residents that are most likely to walk or bike and are frequently made in locations currently experiencing a high number of pedestrian and bicycle collisions. This improvement meets one of the City's Consolidate Plan - Strategic Plan Goals in making a useable walking space for city residents and thus improving the current and existing infrastructure for the betterment of the Community. The construction of these projects will help to further my administration’s goals of making Rialto an easier place to walk and bike and increasing opportunities for our residents to live healthy lifestyles. If you have any questions regarding my support please feel free to contact me with the information is listed below, I can be reached at sgrayson@confire.org at any time. Respectfully Submitted, Sean Grayson Fire Chief Improvement Unit QTY Unit Cost Cost New Sign & New Post (EA)2 300.00$ $690.00 High Visibility Ladder Crosswalk (EA)4 1,480.00$ $6,808.00 ADA Curb Ramps (EA)14 4,968.00$ $79,984.80 Concrete Sidewalk (1 side of street)Per Linear Foot 2100 84.00$ $202,860.00 Class II Bicycle Lane Striping (2 sides of road)Per Linear Foot 6960 10.00$ $80,040.00 Speed Awareness Sign (EA)1 12,000.00$ $13,800.00 New Sign & New Post (EA)8 300.00$ $2,760.00 School Area Pavement Marking (Per Word)(EA)6 210.00$ $1,449.00 High Visibility Ladder Crosswalk (EA)5 1,480.00$ $8,510.00 ADA Curb Ramps (EA)10 4,968.00$ $57,132.00 Curb Extension - Raised Per Intersection 2 13,740.00$ $31,602.00 Concrete Sidewalk (1 side of street)Per Linear Foot 694 84.00$ $67,040.40 $552,676.20 Construction Cost $552,676.20 Design (Subtotal *15%)$82,901.43 Environmental (Subtotal *15%$27,633.81 Construction management ((Subtotal+ Design+ Environmental) *10%)$66,321.14 Mobilization ((Subtotal+ Design+ Environmental)*5%)$33,160.57 Traffic Control ((Subtotal+ Design+ Environmental)*5%)$33,160.57 Contingency ((Subtotal+ Design+ Environmental+ Construction Management+ Mobilization and Traffic Control )*15%)$119,378.06 Project Total $915,231.79 TDA Article 3 Funding Request $457,615.89 Rialto Local Measure I Funding $457,615.89 Total Project Funding $915,231.79 Sycamore Avenue Safe Routes to School Improvements NHS Q RIALTO v.MR ® s pO Wlti 3g c.razrtxwd Y xmirt9yc' wAW • Palm AveLurelane StSycamore AveJoyce RdOakdaleRdAcacia AveJoyce AveCerritos StDate AveMarcellaAveLurelane StSage A ve Pine AveWalnut AveMariana StEncinaAveEncinaAveCascade DrScott StMagnoliaAveWinchester DrOlive AveHeather StJoyce AveOakdale AvePine AveJoyce AveMarcella AveSage AveScott StOakdale AveCerritos StCascade DrScott StLurelane StVirginia StMariana StVirginia StWinchesterDrRiverside AveABCD1/4 Mile350700Feet0¯Draft Engineering & Operational Improvement CalloutsARestripe school crosswalks with high visibilitypaint (ladder style). Install SW24-3(CA) Assembly D signage for all approaches along Walnut Avenue. BRestripe school crosswalk with high visibilitypaint (ladder style). Install SW24-2(CA) Assembly B signage. Install school pavement marking corresponding to school crosswalk. Install R1-5 sign with yield lines.Install in-roadway lights with pedestrian activated buttons. CDInstall curb ramp at southwest corner of Winchester Drive and Sycamore Avenue. Install150 ft of sidewalk on west side of Sycamore Street. Install 450 ft of sidewalk on west side of SycamoreAvenue from Winchester Drive to Home Street .General Note: Stop lines within school zone to be restriped and placed a minimum of 4 ft before the crosswalk at controlled intersections.April 28, 2017MORGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ENGINEERING & OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS MAPLEGENDSchoolSClass IIIBike RouteProposedExistingProposedSidewalkIn Road FlashersSchool CrosswalkADA Curb RampSchool Pavement MarkingSchool SignageSchool Access LocationSummary RecommendationASchool Attendance BoundaryFor Class III Bike Routes, install R4-11 signs. Safe Routtes to School  Figure 2 Percentage of School Population Meeting Healthy Fitness Zones %), Free and Reduced Lunch (%), Carless Hoouseholds Prioritizationn Memoranduum – Rialto SSafe Routes tto School  APPENDIX B Safe Routtes to School  Figure 3 Median Household Income ($) Prioritizationn Memoranduum – Rialto SSafe Routes tto School  APPENDIX B Safe Routtes to School Prioritization Figure 4 Student Body Population Density n Memoranduum – Rialto SSafe Routes tto School  APPENDIX B Safe Routtes to School Prioritization Figure 6.6 Student Enrollment (# of Students) n Memoranduum – Rialto SSafe Routes tto School  APPENDIX B Safe Routtes to School  Figure 6 Speed Limit Analysis Prioritizationn Memoranduum – Rialto SSafe Routes tto School  APPENDIX B Vicin ity M ap SYCAMORE AVENUE SAFE RO UTES TO SCHO OL IMPROVEMENTS Legend CHURCH CITY (FIRE STATION, PARK) CO MMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT Morgan Elem entary SCHOO L 2000 ft N➤➤N Image © 2021 Max ar Tec hnologies Image © 2021 Maxar Tec hnologies Image © 2021 Maxar Tec hnologies