Resolution 13540CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 13540
READOPTING THE CITY OF ALAMEDA BICYCLE MASTER PLAN
AND AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FY 2003/04
BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT (BTA) FUNDS
WHEREAS, demand for additional bicycle facilities for both recreational and
commuting needs is increasing; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda City Council has determined there is the potential to
increase bicycle usage in Alameda through bikeway development and bicycle programs; and
WHEREAS, support for bicycle use in the community is an essential component
in the City's efforts to reduce air, water and noise pollution in and around Alameda; and
WHEREAS, improved bicycle facilities will offer City visitors and residents an
additional transportation option, resulting in improved mobility and reduced traffic congestion,
and
WHEREAS, on January 20, 1999, the Alameda City Council adopted the
Alameda Bicycle Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the existing Plan remains relevant; and
WHEREAS, readopting the Alameda Bicycle Master Plan will make the Cit
eligible to receive FY 2003/2004 Bicycle Transportation Act (BTA) funds; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has allocate
BTA funds for bicycle projects for the fiscal year 2003 /04; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda in collaboration with Bike Alameda has
identified an eligible Plan project to implement safety improvements to the northern approach of
the Bay Farm Island Bike; and
WHEREAS the total estimated cost for this project is $200,000; and
WHEREAS, BTA funding guidelines require that local agencies fund at least 10%
of the total project cost, or $20,000; and
WHEREAS, the City has funds available from the Measure B bicycle and
pedestrian program to provide the local matching funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Alameda readopts the City of Alameda Bicycle Master Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council also authorizes the City
Manager or his designee to file an application with Caltrans for allocation of FY 2003 -2004 BTA
funds for the project described above, and authorizes the necessary 10% local match.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager
or his designee to execute any necessary documents to implement this project.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a special meeting assembled on the 19th
day of November, 2002, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, Johnson, Kerr, and
Acting Mayor DeWitt - 4.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this
20th day of November, 2002.
Lara Weisiger, City
City of Alameda