COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

Department of Public Works

 

DATE:

February 24, 2006

BOARD MEETING DATE:

March 14, 2006

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

Majority

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Neil R. Cullen, Director of Public Works

SUBJECT:

Pedestrian Signal Upgrade Project at Various Locations - County Wide (Project No. RU203, F-358 [10D])

 

Recommendation

Adopt a resolution adopting plans and specifications, determining prevailing wage scales, and calling for sealed proposals for the Pedestrian Signal Upgrade Project - County Wide.
 

Vision Alignment

Commitment: Ensure the basic health and safety for all.

Goal 7: Maintain and enhance the public safety of all residents and visitors.

 

This project will upgrade pedestrian signals for the benefit of the public.

 

Background

 

Previous Board Action

Adopted Resolution No. 067110, authorizing the Director of Public Works to apply for Transportation Development Act (TDA) funding through the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) to help finance pedestrian signal upgrades.

 

History

C/CAG administers the allocation of TDA Funds that are made available through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and which can only be used to finance bicycle or pedestrian related projects. C/CAG has informed us that the County has qualified for $80,000 in TDA funds to finance the pedestrian signal upgrades.

 

Discussion

The project will upgrade the signal systems at up to 12 intersections, by installing large diameter pedestrian push buttons, pedestrian countdown signal modules with visual walk/don’t walk signals and speakers. Attached is a list of the intersections that may be upgraded, with the total number dependent on the bid prices that we receive.

 

This project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and Section 15301(C) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Class 1 “Existing Facilities” of the Public Resources Code, and a Notice of Exemption has been filed with the County Clerk Recorder as provided by County guidelines.

 

A resolution has been approved as to form by County Counsel.

 

Fiscal Impact

The estimated cost of this project is $90,000, which is proposed to be financed as follows:

 
 

State Fund (TDA Program)

$80,000

 
 

Road Fund (County Fund)

$10,000

 
       
 

Total Estimated Cost

$90,000

 
 

Sufficient Road Funds have been budgeted to finance the project as TDA funds are received on a reimbursable basis. The Road Fund will be reimbursed once the project is complete.

 

There is no impact to the General Fund.