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2 Bike Racks, Bus Stop Shelters, Sidewalks in Kings Canyon/Ventura Corridor Page 1 of 10 Project Summary 1. Project Title: Bike Racks, Bus Stop Shelters, Sidewalks in Kings Canyon/Ventura Corridor 2. Project description: This grant will provide funding to place bicycle racks, bus canopies and sidewalk construction for the Kings Canyon/Ventura corridor area. 3. Total TOD fund request: $223, Sponsoring jurisdiction: 5. Primary contact person: Elliott Balch 6. Title: Downtown Revitalization Manager 7. Address: 2600 Fresno St., Room 2156, Fresno, CA Phone: (559) Elliott.Balch@fresno.gov 10. Other project partners: Bike Fresno, Kings Canyon/Ventura Merchants Association

3 Bike Racks, Bus Stop Shelters, Sidewalks in Kings Canyon/Ventura Corridor Page 2 of 10 Project Description 1. Introduction. Please provide a description of project objectives, setting, and relationship of the proposed project to existing and planned infrastructures in the project area. The Ventura/Kings Canyon corridor has been identified by the PTIS study as a good candidate for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line and for Transit Oriented Development investment. It is a busy mixed use corridor with multifamily residential, retail, and services are in relatively close proximity. The following projects are designed to improve the multimodal connectivity to and from transit so as to better serve the community and promote investment. The projects are all located on or within walking distance from the main corridor. Residents in this area have identified these projects as being important for increasing transportation options in their community. The infrastructure will not only benefit current area residents and businesses, but also current and future residents of Fresno and the surrounding areas. The Ventura/Kings corridor is a popular shopping, services and recreation destination which serves the entire metropolitan area and the communities in south east Fresno County. Significant growth is also planned for the surrounding area. Making concrete public investments now is important to attract the kind of private investment that will be needed to ensure the long term financial viability of BRT and other forms of transit. Projects will support a proposed new affordable senior housing complex (Ventura/8 th ). Elderly and disabled residents will have improved access to transit and vital services. Parents and children will also have a safer and more convenient access to school and health services. There are also significant health benefits from increased active transportation. The increased shade will not only provide comfort, but also lessen potentially fatal heat exposure. These projects will also improve the aesthetics of the corridor and surrounding neighborhoods making it more attractive for potential investors. This BRT line will connect downtown and the northernmost point of the city, making it easier to people to commute without the need for a passenger vehicle. By making it easier and more comfortable to use alternative forms of transportation, parking demand is eased and congestion reduced. 2. Nexus to Transit Oriented Development. Describe the nexus of the proposed project to transit oriented development. Through an existing policy or an adopted plan, explain how the project will boost transit ridership, encourage biking & walking and support a livable and viable transit oriented community. The Ventura/Kings Canyon corridor has been identified by the PTIS study as a good candidate for a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line and for Transit Oriented Development investment. It is a busy mixed use corridor with multifamily residential, retail, and services

4 Bike Racks, Bus Stop Shelters, Sidewalks in Kings Canyon/Ventura Corridor Page 3 of 10 are in relatively close proximity. The following projects are designed to improve the multimodal connectivity to and from transit so as to better serve the community and promote investment. The projects are all located on or within walking distance from the main corridor. Residents in this area have identified these projects as being important for increasing transportation options in their community. The infrastructure will not only benefit current area residents and businesses, but also current and future residents of Fresno and the surrounding areas. The Ventura/Kings corridor is a popular shopping, services and recreation destination which serves the entire metropolitan area and the communities in south east Fresno County. Significant growth is also planned for the surrounding area. Making concrete public investments now is important to attract the kind of private investment that will be needed to ensure the long term financial viability of BRT and other forms of transit. These projects will also improve the aesthetics of the corridor and surrounding neighborhoods making it more attractive for potential investors. This BRT line will connect downtown and the northernmost point of the city, making it easier to people to commute without the need for a passenger vehicle. By making it easier and more comfortable to use alternative forms of transportation, parking demand is eased and congestion reduced. 3. Use of TOD Fund. Please describe how the incentive funding will be expended. Provide details on the project/program the incentive funding will be expended on. Specific sites (Bike racks): Kings Canyon/Chance (in front of Fresno Fairgrounds), Kings Canyon/Cedar and Kings Canyon/Chestnut. These are areas of high density, close to schools, shopping centers and multiple residential housing complexes. Bike racks are needed to make travelling safer and more convenient for riders using the existing bicycle lanes on this corridor. Lack of bike racks is a deterrent for people wishing to use this form of transportation due to concerns for potential theft. Furthermore, a distinct bike rack design can help create a sense of place and community, thus beautifying the area. Design of bike racks will be conducted in collaboration with Bike Fresno and the Kings Canyon Merchants Association. Specific sites (Bus Canopies): Chestnut/Kings Canyon (Southwest corner on Chestnut), Kings Canyon/ Chestnut (in front of Cambridge High School) and Kings Canyon/Maple (Northwest corner) These are areas of high ridership, close to schools, shopping centers, senior rest homes, churches and apartment complexes. Bus canopies not only make the area more attractive, they provide much needed shelter for passengers during the summer months. We will explore utilizing canopies with solar panels for maximum energy efficiency and lighting at night.

5 Bike Racks, Bus Stop Shelters, Sidewalks in Kings Canyon/Ventura Corridor Page 4 of 10 Sidewalk Construction Site (Infrastructure): Install Sidewalk and Curb in front of South Orange. Addresses are 1003, 1005, 1017, 1027 and 1031 S. Orange Ave. Improving access to schools has been a transportation priority at the national, state and local level. This project connects a school that educates 800 plus students and offers ESL classes for parents and families. It is a direct pathway to access the Kings Canyon/Ventura corridor and in the middle of apartment complexes and the only neighborhood health clinic in the immediate area (4 square miles). Adding a sidewalk will improve pedestrian safety by giving them an appropriate place to walk, whereas they are currently walking on the road or in the dirt. This infrastructure also improves the City s standing per ADA guidelines. The project will include trees to provide shade and a more comfortable travel experience, as well as beautify the neighborhood. Construction of the sidewalk will take place outside of peak air quality hours and days, and will implement measures to mitigate fugitive dust, lessening the health impact to surrounding residents. 4. Affordable Housing. Please identify, if applicable, percentage of affordable housing in the project. Projects will support a proposed new senior housing complex at Ventura/8 th with 100% of the 92 units affordable. Elderly and disabled residents will have improved access to transit and vital services. Parents and children will also have a safer and more convenient access to school and health services. There are also significant health benefits from increased active transportation. The increased shade will not only provide comfort, but also lessen potentially fatal heat exposure. 5. Green Building. Please describe, if applicable, any green building element in the project. The project will include trees to provide shade and a more comfortable travel experience, as well as beautify the neighborhood. Construction of the sidewalk will take place outside of peak air quality hours and days, and will implement measures to control fugitive dust, lessening the health impact to surrounding residents. We will explore utilizing canopies with solar panels for maximum energy efficiency and lighting at night.

6 Bike Racks, Bus Stop Shelters, Sidewalks in Kings Canyon/Ventura Corridor Page 5 of Project Schedule and Scope of Work. If the incentive money is to be expended on capital improvement projects, please outline the scope of work for this project. Please briefly describe deliverables and anticipated completion dates for each deliverables. Please also provide estimates of project expenses funded by the TOD program, and project revenue for the entire project. For clarity the following schedule and scope discussion is divided into three component subprojects. Timeframes provided assume an FCTA Cooperative Agreement approval date of September 25, Bike racks This subproject is to install bicycle racks at three locations: Kings Canyon/Chance (in front of Fresno Fairgrounds), Kings Canyon/Cedar and Kings Canyon/Chestnut. These racks cost approximately $500 plus tax to purchase, and approximately $140 each to install. Construction of this subproject is expected to be complete by March 31, Project expenses (TOD fund) Item Amount Engineering 0 Environmental Documentation 0 Right of Way 0 Construction $2,040 Project Revenue (all sources) Source TOD $2,040 Local State Federal Private Total $2,040 Year Year 1 ($) Year 2 ($) Year 3 ($) Year 4 ($) 2. Bus canopies This subproject is to install bus shelters at three sites: Kings Canyon/Chestnut (SW corner on Chestnut), Kings Canyon/Chestnut (in front of Cambridge High School) and Kings Canyon/Maple (NW corner). Not including tax, the average canopy costs $6,000, a bench costs $400, and the installation of both components costs $280 per shelter. Construction of this subproject is expected to be complete by March 31, The budget below is approximate and assumes no challenges for installation at the identified sites.

7 Bike Racks, Bus Stop Shelters, Sidewalks in Kings Canyon/Ventura Corridor Page 6 of 10 Project expenses (TOD fund) Item Amount Engineering 0 Environmental Documentation 0 Right of Way 0 Construction $21,576 Project Revenue (all sources) Source TOD $21,576 Local State Federal Private Total $21,576 Year Year 1 ($) Year 2 ($) Year 3 ($) Year 4 ($) 3. Sidewalk construction This subproject is to install sidewalk, curb/gutter and 8-10 feet of asphalt paving for a distance of approximately 400 feet on South Orange Avenue between Lowe Avenue and Alta Avenue. Right-of-way acquisition phase will take approx 6 months, relocation of PG&E facilities (at PG&E s cost) will take 6-8 months, and construction would follow with duration of 2-3 months. Construction of this subproject is expected to be complete by December 31, Project expenses (TOD fund) Item Amount Engineering (incl. admin) $28,000 Environmental Documentation 0 Right of Way $45,000 Construction (incl. inspection) $127,000 Project Revenue (all sources) Source Year Year 1 ($) Year 2 ($) Year 3 ($) Year 4 ($) TOD $73,000 $127,000 Local State Federal Private Total $73,000 $127,000

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12 RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE COI-INCIL OF THE CITY OF FRESNO TO AUTHOzuZE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS TO THE FRESNO COUNTY MEASURE C TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (TOD) FOR TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF THE APPLICATION AND RELATED DOCUMENTS BY THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE WHEREAS, the TOD Program was created in the 2006 Measure C Extension Plan; and WHEREAS, the goals of the TOD are to support community-based transit projects developed through an inclusive planning process with broad private-public partnerships and outreach; improve the range of transportation choices by supporting transit facilities and improving links between facilities and activity nodes; and support well-designed, high-density housing and mixed uses near transit; and WHEREAS, the applicant's governing body must certify by resolution approval of the applications and program participation; and WHEREAS, the City desires to continue the Downtown Development Incentive Program which offers waivers of citywide impact fees to help mitigate the cost of housing and mixed-use infill development projects; and WHEREAS, the City is desirous of improving infrastructure in the public right-of-way to support nearby TOD projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the as follows: l. The filing of applications for the Downtown Revitalization Projects and participation therein, consistent with constitutional and local law requirements and this resolution is approved. DateAdopted: Date Approved: Etfective Date: Resolution No,

2. Approve project applications for $700,000 of impact fee waivers, $608,930 for downtown infrastructure improvements in the public right of way, and an amount needed for three qualifying projects

13 2. Approve project applications for $700,000 of impact fee waivers, $608,930 for downtown infrastructure improvements in the public right of way, and an amount needed for three qualifying projects within %mile of the Proposed BRT stations along the proposed BRT corridor of Ventura/Kings Canyon. 3. The City Manager or designee is authorized to execute and submit all application documents, materials and certifications and so on which may be necessary in pursuit hereof, subject to prior approval as to form by the City Attorney's Office. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss. crry of FRESNO ) )ß * {. * {< *!F :ß :ß * * * * {< I, YVONNE SPENCE, City Clerk of the, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the, at a regular meeting held on the 1lth day of April,2013. AYES NOES ABSENT ABSTAIN RECUSED Baines, Brand, Brandau, Caprioglio, Quintero, Xiong None None None Olivier Mayor Approval: N/A 20t3 Mayor ApprovalAtro Return: N/A.20t3 Mayor Veto: N/A.20t3 Council Override Vote: N/A,2013 YVONNE SPENCE, CMC APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE C. Abrams, Deputy -2-

14 Map of proposed Kings Canyon/Ventura Corridor improvements N ½ mile Bus stop shelters Bike racks Sidewalks

Capital and Strategic Planning Committee. Item III - B. April 12, WMATA s Transit-Oriented Development Objectives

Capital and Strategic Planning Committee Item III - B April 12, 2018 WMATA s Transit-Oriented Development Objectives Page 24 of 76 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board Action/Information