Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of the County Engineer for approval to submit an application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for grant funds in the amount of $4,718,871, with a required match of $1,179,718, for the 2023 Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside - Navigation Blvd Bike & Pedestrian Improvements project.
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Background and Discussion:
The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Set-Aside from the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Program provides funding for a variety of generally smaller-scale transportation projects such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities; construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing areas; community improvements such as historic preservation and vegetation management; environmental mitigation related to stormwater and habitat connectivity; recreational trails; safe routes to school projects; and vulnerable road user safety assessments. Emphasis areas are as follows:
* Improve safety, access, or mobility for people of all ages and abilities, especially bicycle and pedestrian facilities along the state highway system exceeding minimum design requirements or extending beyond the scope of a major highway investment project area.
* Construct segments identified as part of Texas Bicycle Tourism Trails network or implement a locally preferred alternate route.
* Improve bicycling, wheelchair, and walking safety and access to or between existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities and public transportation. This may include mobility hubs that...
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