REPORT TO BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Recommend to City Council a Project for the Application of Transportation Development Act Article 3 Funding for Fiscal Year 2025/26
Report
BACKGROUND
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 is a source of funding created by State legislation and processed through the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) that annually returns sales tax revenues designated for bicycle and pedestrian projects to local agencies.
The eligibility requirements to receive funds in the FY 2025/26 funding cycle are outlined in the MTC Resolution No. 4108, "Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects, Policies and Procedures" (Attachment 2). The resolution requires each city to have a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) review and prioritize TDA Article 3 bicycle and pedestrian projects.
Combined with the funding amount banked last year ($411,038) and rescinded funds from prior years ($210,475), the City has $811,845 for reimbursement of eligible projects for FY 2025/26.
The City Council is scheduled to consider this item at their June 17, 2025 meeting.
EXISTING POLICY
* Council Policy Manual 7.2.19, subsection 2.H(II)(b)i: Boards and Commissions, Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission - Recommend priorities for bicycle and pedestrian projects for the annual Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funding application cycle.
* Resolution No. 793-16 Complete Streets Policy (and Resolution No. 896-18 amending Resolution No. 793-16): The City wishes to improve its commitment to Complete Streets and desires that its streets form a comprehensive and integrated transportation network promoting safe, equitable, and convenient travel for all users while preserving flexibility, recognizing community context, and using the latest and best design guidelines and standards.
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