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