What is the TDA 2% Program? |
Approximately $250,000 is available per year to fund bicycle and pedestrian projects through the Transportation Development Act 2% Funding of the Local Transportation Funds (LTF) for Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities grant program. Funding recommendations take place every 2 to 3 years. The last funding cycle closed December, 2004. |
| What does the TDA 2% Program fund? |
The construction, including related engineering expenses, of facilities provided for the exclusive use of pedestrians and bicycles (PUC sections 99233.3, 99234) |
Projects that serve the needs of commuting bicyclists, including, but not limited to, new trails serving major transportation corridors [and] secure bicycle parking. |
A comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian facilities plan, with an emphasis on bicycle projects intended to accommodate bicycle commuters rather than recreational bicycle users. An allocation under this subdivision may not be made more than once every five years. Five percent of these funds may be used for bicycle safety education programs. |
| Current Transportation Development Act 2% funded projects: |
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Moss Landing Sanctuary Scenic Trail Project:
The Moss Landing segment of the Sanctuary Scenic Trail extends between Moss Landing Road and Jetty Road. This segment is about 1.17 miles long. Part of the trail has been implemented, with approximately 0.8 miles of trail left to be constructed. Monterey County is currently working on the project’s environmental documents and design. Construction is expected to take place in 2011. The total project cost is $4.9 million. The amount of $219,930 in Transportation Development Act 2% account provide some of the necessary local match to fully fund the project. » read more
Castroville Undercrossing Project:
The Castroville undercrossing project consists of a Class I bike path from Salinas Street to Castroville Boulevard including an undercrossing at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The project will help to facilitate the safe crossing of Castroville residents and students to and from North County High School. The project has a total cost of $6,000,000, with only $1,155,508 currently secured. If Transportation Enhancement funding can be successfully transferred from the Salinas River bicycle and pedestrian bridge project, combined with $1.37 million in Transportation Development Act 2% funding as matching funds, construction can take place as early as 2013.
Rocky Shores Trail Link Project:
The Rocky Shores Trail Link, across private property by means of an easement, redirects the trail from its current path along Sunset Drive to a location away from the roadway, and thereby providing a safer means for the public to access and enjoy this unique section of the California Coastline. Project is expected to be completed by October 2010.
Way-Finding Signage for the City of Marina:
The City of Marina received funding to manufacture and install way-finding signage to direct bicyclists to facilities on California Avenue and 5th Street instead of Imjin Road, where shoulder width is very limited.
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