CITY of RAPID CITY

Agenda Item Summary

 

Meeting Date: 9/5/2013

City Council: 9/16/2013 Click here to enter date.

Staff Contact: Nate Vander Broek, Planner I

Planning Commission: 9/5/2013

Petitioner: N/A

PW Committee: 9/10/2013

Location:  N/A

Metropolitan Planning Organization: 9/12/2013

Agenda Title:

13TP042 - Request authorization for three Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Submissions to the South Dakota Department of Transportation and Receipt of Funds and associated contracts if awarded to construct greenway path crossing improvements, pedestrian crossing/intersection improvements and to construct a portion of the rails-to-trails Rapid City segment.

Summary:

The Transportation Alternatives Program provides communities across the State of South Dakota an opportunity to compete for grant funds that will enhance the intermodal transportation system and provide safe alternative transportation options throughout the community. The City of Rapid City is looking to fund three different projects, including crossing improvements along the Swanny Memorial Path through the greenway, pedestrian crossing/intersection improvements and a rails-to-trails project to expand its existing transportation system.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

 

Federal Share

Federal %

Local Match

Local %

Total

Bicycle/Pedestrian Crossing Improvements

$124,943

71.89%

$48,864

28.11%

$173,807

Mako-Sica Rails-to-Trails Project

$400,000

66.79%

$198,913

33.21%

$598,913

Highway 44 Pedestrian Crossing Improvements

$179,224

68.29%

$83,215

31.71%

$262,439

Total Cost

$704,167

68.03%

$330,992

31.98%

$1,035,159

Recommendation:

Action: Authorize staff to prepare Letters of Intent and Applications for three Transportation Alternatives Program Grant submissions to the South Dakota Department of Transportation and Receipt of Funds and associated contracts if awarded to construct greenway path crossing improvements, pedestrian crossing/intersection improvements and to construct a portion of the rails-to-trails Rapid City segment.

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Attachments & Links:

Staff Memo

 

 

 

South Dakota Transportation Alternatives Program Overview

Bicycle/Pedestrian Crossing Map

Mako-Sica Rails-to-Trail Project Map

Highway 44 Pedestrian Crossing Map

 

 

Council Minutes 6/17/13

 

 

Letters of Community Support