CC - 1999-27 - Supporting AB 1475 - Creating a Competitive Statewide Grant Program for Capital ProjectsRESOLUTION NO. 99-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
TO SUPPORT AB 1475 (SOTO) CREATING A COMPETITIVE STATEWIDE
GRANT PROGRAM FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS, IN AN EFFORT TO
INCREASE BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AROUND SCHOOLS
WHEREAS, AB 1475 (Soto) would require Caltrans to establish and administer a "Safe Routes
to School" Program using Federal Funds (Transportation Equity Act of the 21 st
Century (TEA-21), for bicycle and pedestrian safety, and traffic calming measures
(i.e., commuter shortcuts, speeding motorists, traffic spillover in residential
communities, etc.);
WHEREAS, the bill would require Caltrans to make grants available to entities based on the
results of a statewide competition that requires the submission of proposals for
funding. The proposals would then be rated on all of the following factors:
The demonstrated needs of the applicant;
2. The potential of the proposal to reduce child injuries and fatalities;
The potential of the proposal that encourages increased walking and
bicycling of students;
4. Completion of a "Safe Routes to School" plan that requires the
identification of safety hazards, current and potential walking and bicycling
routes to school and the involvement of students, parents, teachers, local
transportation agencies, law enforcement agencies, and school officials in
the development of the Plan.
WHEREAS, the bill would also require Federal transportation funds to be made available for use in
approximately equal amounts on state highways, local roads, and approved projects;
WHEREAS, A 1475 provides an opportunity for the City to develop a comprehensive program
that provides for the peace and safety of bicycle riders, school children, and
pedestrians. The successful award of funds for such a program will reduce the use
of General Fund monies to help enhance the quality of life for residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Rosemead hereby supports
AB 1475 (Soto) which would create a competitive grant program that helps.to increase bike and
pedestrian safety around schools, and traffic calming measures.
PASSED. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8TH DAY OF JUNE, 1999.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
I, Nancy Valderrama, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 99-27 being:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, TO
SUPPORT AB 1475 (SOTO) CREATING A COMPETITIVE STATEWIDE GRANT
PROGRAM FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS, IN AN EFFORT TO INCREASE BIKE AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AROUND SCHOOLS
was duly adopted at a Regular Meeting of the Rosemead City Council on the 8th day of June,
1999, by the following vote to wit:
AYES:
CLARK, BRUESCH, IMPERIAL, VASQUEZ
NOES:
TAYLOR
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
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