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Solano Transportation Authority Member Agencies:

Benicia Dixon Fairfield Rio Vista Suisun City Vacaville Vallejo Solano County

One Harbor Center, Suite 130, Suisun City, CA 94585-2473 Telephone (707) 424-6075 / Fax (707) 424-6074 Email: [email protected] Website: sta.ca.gov

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SR2S-AC

MEETING AGENDA

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ITEMS STAFF PERSON David Harvey, Chair

Members

Group Lloyd Nadal, STA

1. CALL TO ORDER/INTRODUCTIONS/CONFIRM QUORUM(1:30 – 1:35 p.m.)

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA(1:35 – 1:40 p.m.)

3. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT(1:40 – 1:45 p.m.)

4. COMMENTS FROM STAFF AND REPRESENTATIVESFROM ADVISORY COMMITTEESStaff Update(1:45 – 1:50 p.m.)

5. CONSENT CALENDARRecommendation:Approve the following consent items in one motion.(1:50 – 1:55 p.m.)

A. SR2S-AC Meeting Minutes of February 19, 2020Recommendation:Approve the SR2S-AC meeting minutes of February 19, 2020.Pg. 5

Esther Wan, STA

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SR2S-AC MEMBERS

Mitchell Romao Vallejo City Unified

School District

Jim Antone Yolo Solano Air Quality

Management District (YSAQMD)

Neal Iverson, Vice-Chair STA’s Bicycle Advisory

Committee (BAC)

Garland Wong City of Fairfield

Jennifer Leonard Solano County

Office of Education

Dan Healy Suisun City

Police Department

Dave Harvey, Chair California Highway Patrol

(CHP)

Sandy Newell STA’s Pedestrian Advisory

Committee (PAC)

Gwen Owens City of Vacaville

Wendy Loomas Solano County Public

Health

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Karin Bloesch, STA

Karin Bloesch, STA Corester McLemore, STA

Sue Violette, STA

Karin Bloesch, STA

6. ACTION ITEMS – FINANCIAL

A. SR2S Public Safety Education and Enforcement GrantRecommendation:1. Forward a recommendation to the STA Board to amend thefunding agreement with the City of Benicia Police Department toextend the contract in the amount of $75,000.2. Forward a recommendation to the STA Board to amend thefunding agreement with the City of Suisun City PoliceDepartment to extend contact in the amount of $64,000.(1:55 – 2:05 p.m)Pg. 9

7. ACTION ITEMS - NON-FINANCIAL

A. None.

8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – DISCUSSION

A. Solano Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Program Annual ReportFiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 and 2020-21 SchoolYear Engagement Plan(2:05 – 2:35 p.m.)Pg. 11

B. SR2S Micro-Grant Program Update(2:35 – 2:40 p.m.)Pg. 29

C. SR2S Programs and Projects Update1. ATP Cycle 22. HSIP Cycle 10

(2:40 – 2:50 p.m.) Pg. 33

Lloyd Nadal, STA Anthony Adams, STA

9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – NO DISCUSSIONA. None.

10. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND FUTUREAGENDA TOPICS

1. Discussion to reschedule November 18, 2020 meeting(2:50 – 3:00 p.m.)

Group

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Meeting Schedule for the Calendar Year 2020 All meetings will be held at the

Solano Transportation Authority, Conference Room 1 One Harbor Center, Suite 130, Suisun City

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at TBD

For questions regarding this agenda: Please contact Lloyd Nadal at (707) 399-3219 or [email protected]

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11. ADJOURNMENTThe next regular meeting of the SR2S-AC is scheduled for a date and time to be determined at theSolano Transportation Authority in Conference Room 1, located at One Harbor Center, Suite 130,Suisun City, CA 94585.

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Agenda Item 5.A August 31, 2020

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SR2S-AC) Minutes for the Meeting of

February 19, 2020

1. CALL TO ORDER/SELF INTRODUCTIONS/ CONFIRM QUORUMThe meeting of the STA’s SR2S-AC was called to order by David Harvey at approximately1:30 p.m. at the STA in Conference Room 1.

SR2S-AC Members/Alternates Present:

Jim Antone YSAQMD Corey Beavers City of Fairfield David Harvey, Chair California Highway Patrol Dan Healy Suisun City Police Department Neal Iverson, Vice-Chair Bicycle Advisory Committee Jennifer Leonard Solano County Office of Education Wendy Loomas Solano County Public Health Gwen Owens City of Vacaville Aaron Trudeau Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Others Present: Anthony Adams STA Betsy Beavers STA Karin Bloesch STA Elisa Delatorre Benicia Police Department Don Hafich Suisun City Police Department Dorothy Kam City of Vacaville Liat Meitzenheimer Supervisor Brown District Rep. Lloyd Nadal STA Sue Violette STA David Vong City of Fairfield Esther Wan STA

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDALloyd Nadal request that Item 8A be moved to the end of the agenda. The SR2S-ACunanimously agreed to move Item 8A towards the end of the agenda.

On a motion from Dan Healy, and a second from Neal Iverson, the SR2S-AC unanimouslyapproved the agenda. (9 Ayes)

3. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTNone.

4. COMMENTS FROM STAFF AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM ADVISORYCOMMITTEESNew SR2S Staff – Corester McLemore

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Lloyd Nadal informed the SR2S-AC members that STA have recruited a new staff member in the SR2S team and her name is Corester McLemore. Mr. Nadal stated that she is unable to attend this SR2S-AC meeting due to a preplanned vacation.

Corey Beavers announced that he started a new position in the City of Fairfield and he will no longer be able to attend the SR2S-AC. Mr. Beavers stated that he will work with Garland Wong to either have him start attending the meetings or attempt to find another alternate in his place.

5. CONSENT CALENDARA. Recommendation:

Approve SR2S-AC Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2019.

On a motion by Gwen Owens, and a second by Jennifer Leonard, the SR2S-ACapproved the minutes of November 20, 2019. (9 Ayes)

6. ACTION FINANCIAL ITEMSA. None.

7. ACTION NON-FINANCIAL ITEMSA. None.

8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – DISCUSSIONA. SR2S Program and Projects Update

Anthony Adams provided an overview of the SR2S Program and Projects update. Mr.Adams discussed about the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) projects list. Heprovided each city and the county’s section of the ATP that was released at Board onFebruary 12, 2020 which is currently open for public comment for 60 days. GwenOwens requested that the Class IV bike lanes listed in the City of Vacaville project bechanged to “Feasibility study needed”.

B. FY2020-22 SR2S Public Safety and Enforcement Grant Cycle 5Karin Bloesch provided an overview on the FY2020-22 SR2S Public Safety andEnforcement Grant Cycle 5. Wendy Loomas asked if an RFP will be sent out soon andMs. Bloesch responded that the RFP should be released in the next couple of months.Karin Bloesch added that additional research is needed and she will also communicatewith the local police departments to get ideas and she added that there is $150,000 infunding for the next two years.

C. SR2S Evaluation and Intervention Project UpdateKarin Bloesch provided an overview of the SR2S Evaluation and Intervention ProjectUpdate. Neal Iverson asked if there is going to be another cycle this year and Ms.Bloesch responded that this is the first time the SR2S Program had been evaluatedsince the program began and is uncertain when the next overall program evaluationwould be. She added that it took about two years to complete the project. CoreyBeavers asked what metrics are being used to measure the effectiveness of the programand Lloyd Nadal responded that currently it is measured by the amount of kids thatwalk or bike to school. However, the SR2S program is still developing new methods tomeasure success. Mr. Nadal added that there are results showing that SR2S programsimplemented have helped increase safety around schools.

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D. SR2S Coordinator’s Update Bike to School Day and Bike Month School and Community Participation

Sue Violette provided an overview on the Bike City Theatre Company “Light the Way” Bike Safety Assemblies. Ms. Violette mentioned that the school staff and principal at one school took notes during the assembly to pass on these safety tips to future school years. She also provided an overview of the SR2S Fall Student Travel Surveys and the increase in participation from previous survey periods.

Betsy Beavers provided an update on the Walking School Bus/Programs and school participation. Ms. Beavers stated that there are currently 15 schools in the county that are participating with a walking program.

Karin Bloesch mentioned that staff is researching the possibility of an education campaign, around encouraging families to leave 10 Minutes Early to lessen stress for both the parents and their kids as they drive to school, increasing safety for students walking and biking to school. Ms. Bloesch added that this campaign is planned to begin before the start of the next school year.

E. SR2S Micro-Grant Program UpdateLloyd Nadal provided an overview of the SR2S Micro-Grant Program Update. Mr.Nadal stated that SR2S received 16 applications from schools and local agenciestotaling $211,466.10. He added projects that had support of entities that would bedelivering the project (i.e. city, school district) were scored higher than others thatdidn’t demonstrate that support. Gwen Owens requested to have copies of the twoprojects located in the City of Vacaville that included infrastructure improvements bythe city, in order to review and evaluate the possibility. Lloyd Nadal responded that hewill send them to Ms. Owens. Corey Beavers asked if there is going to be a re-evaluation on what went well or not well in the SR2S Micro Grant process and LloydNadal responded that there will be a debrief process and letters of support will berequested from local agencies on the next cycle of funds for projects the city wouldneed to deliver. Sue Violette added that Micro-Grant Program opened doors for theSR2S Coordinators to talk to more schools about the SR2S program and what it has tooffer.

9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – NO DISCUSSION

A. None.

10. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND FUTURE AGENDA TOPICSLloyd Nadal added that in the next SR2S-AC meeting, he will provide another Micro-Grantupdate.

11. ADJOURNMENTThe SR2S-AC meeting adjourned at approximately 2:40 p.m. The next SR2S-AC meeting isset to meet at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at STA.

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DATE: August 3, 2020 TO: Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee FROM: Karin Bloesch, Senior Program Coordinator RE: SR2S Public Safety Education and Enforcement Grant

FYs 2020-2022

Background: The Solano Safe Routes to School (SR2S) program supports a variety of engineering and enforcement strategies as part of its comprehensive approach. The main goal for SR2S enforcement strategies is to deter unsafe behaviors of drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists, and to encourage all road users to obey traffic laws and share the road safely. Enforcement is one of the complementary strategies that SR2S programs use to enable more children to walk and bicycle to school safely. The SR2S Program has been allocating $150,000 in a 2-year grant cycle (using Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program funds (CMAQ) since the grant program’s inception in 2011.

In 2011, the first SR2S Public Safety Enforcement Grant was piloted by the Suisun City and the Fairfield Police Departments. Program tasks and activities in the pilot included: development of crossing guard training materials and DVD, bike rodeo instructional DVD, bike rodeo and event assistance and support, coordination with schools, and directed enforcement at schools.

The second round of SR2S Public Safety Enforcement Grants were awarded in 2014 to the Rio Vista and the Vacaville Police Departments to provide crosswalk safety enforcement, crossing guard training and coordination with schools for SR2S program events. In 2016, the third round of the grants were awarded to the Rio Vista Police Department and the Suisun City Police Department including activities such as hosting a Rio Vista Safety Fair, and the hiring of a School Safety Traffic Officer within the Suisun City Police Department.

In 2018, funding was awarded to the City of Benicia Police Department to hire a Community Services Officer (CSO) to provide SR2S program support and assist existing School Resource Officers (SRO) with traffic and parking enforcement. The Suisun City Police Department was awarded an extension to the FY 2016-2018 grant with remaining funds applied from a vacancy within the department that occurred during the previous grant award period.

Discussion: In preparation for the upcoming grant cycle (FYs 2020-22) staff met with several local law enforcement agencies to gauge interest in this grant opportunity). All agencies were in support of the grant program, however many of the larger agencies expressed that the funds weren’t enough to quantify the appropriate support needed to apply. With the successful integration of the CSO position in the Benicia USD schools and the resulting deeper engagement with the SR2S Program from the City of Benicia Police Department, staff invited the department to reapply for funding and to continue the current scope of work. The City of Benicia requested $150,000 in funding for FYs 2020-2022.

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The City of Suisun City also applied for FYs 2020-2022 to support the three Suisun City elementary schools and one middle school, with a School Safety Traffic Officer. This position allows the Suisun City Police Department to dedicate a part-time staff member to the schools to help educate students and caregivers on traffic, pedestrian and bike safety, and to enforce parking regulations as needed. These departments provided a full scope of work, budget and project description for consideration of the fifth round of grant funding for FYs 2020-22.

With a total of $150,000 of funding available for the 2-year grant cycle, STA staff recommends extending the current agreement with the City of Benicia Police Department for one year (FY 2020-2021) and award funding of $75,000. STA staff will work to identify and apply for additional funding for the second year of the grant. STA staff is also recommending the extension of the existing agreement with the City of Suisun City Police Department for 2 years (FYs 2020-2022) in the amount of $64,000.00.

Fiscal Impact: $139,000.00 for 2 years of grant funding for FYs 2020-20 and 2021-22 using CMAQ funds as allocated in previous years.

Recommendation: 1. Forward a recommendation to the STA Board to amend the funding agreement with the Cityof Benicia Police Department to extend the contact in the amount of $75,000.2. Forward a recommendation to the STA Board to amend the funding agreement with the Cityof Suisun City Police Department to extend the contract in the amount of $64,000.

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DATE: August 5, 2020 TO: SR2S Advisory Committee FROM: Karin Bloesch, Senior Program Coordinator

Corester McLemore, SR2S Program Coordinator Sue Violette, SR2S Program Coordinator

RE: Solano Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Program Annual Report Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 and 2020-21 School Year Engagement Plan

Background: The Solano Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Program works to increase the number of students walking and bicycling to school by helping to make the journey safe, fun, and healthy. Using a comprehensive approach, the program includes 6 “E’s”: education, encouragement, enforcement, engineering, engagement, and evaluation. The program is available to all schools countywide and focuses on activities and programs that educate students on safety, health awareness and identifying improvements within communities countywide to enhance active student travel safety.

In 2008, the STA Board adopted Solano's first Safe Routes to School Plan (Plan) and authorized STA staff to create a Safe Routes to School Program in Solano County. This Plan provided the direction for the SR2S Program through 2012 when the STA and the various SR2S Advisory Committees began the process of updating the 2008 Plan. The updated Plan was adopted by the STA Board in October 2013 and the SR2S Program has continued to grow increasing participation of schools each year. STA Staff, along with its partner agency, Solano Public Health, are currently engaging the Safe Routes to School Community Task Forces in each city including the school district to update the Plan and engage them on the Program’s 5-year vision which includes evaluating the effectiveness of the Program. One of the Program’s primary goals is to work with pilot schools to invest in changing the culture to a more walkable and bikeable school.

On March 16, 2020 schools across Solano County closed for two weeks in response to the COVID -19 pandemic. This closure was expected to lift after an initial two-week period. With rising case numbers and a mandate from the Governor, schools made the decision to close for the rest of the 2019-20 school year.

Discussion:

The Solano SR2S Program had another productive school year with 154 events reaching 15,212 students prior to the countywide closure of in person education due to COVID-19. SR2S was successful in deepening relationships with schools through several education and encouragement programs. At this time, staff is submitting for approval the Safe Routes to School Annual Report for FY 2019-2020 (Attachment A).

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Highlights of this Annual Report include:

Completion of the 2018-2019 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant In October 2018, the SR2S Program received a second OTS grant for $85,000 to collaborate with health and safety stakeholders to host five community pedestrian safety workshops between October 2018 and September 2019. In February 2019, the first ever countywide Pedestrian Safety Symposium was held in Fairfield, and 3 city focused workshops were held in Suisun City, Vacaville, and Vallejo between February and June 2019. At each of these events, the SR2S Program engaged the community around pedestrian safety education and addressed student travel safety.

On September 19, 2019, SR2S held the “Let’s Keep Solano Kids Street Safe” pedestrian safety meeting. This final workshop brought together school and district administrators, parents, STA staff, and SR2S stakeholders from across Solano County. This event highlighted best practice examples of school traffic safety programs, collaborations between districts, cities and SR2S, STA’s efforts to address ped safety countywide, and SR2S pedestrian safety outreach and messaging. Participants also identified locations in their communities they considered in need of pedestrian or bike safety improvements for the Active Transportation Plan.

Pedestrian Safety Month Education and Outreach Campaign In response to feedback from the Countywide Pedestrian Symposium and community task force meetings. SR2S developed and launched an Education and Outreach campaign to educate both drivers, caregivers, and students on pedestrian safety around schools and in neighborhoods. The campaign included PSA’s on local radio station KUIC and a toolkit that included social media text, graphics, and newsletter information. The safety information was distributed by Solano Public Health, several schools and school districts, local law enforcement agencies, and city parks and recreation departments.

Conclusion of the SR2S Evaluation and Intervention Project In December 2019, the SR2S Program Evaluation and Intervention Project was completed. This two-year project included walk audits at 12 schools, three new pilot programs, parent and school focus groups, and self-evaluation guidance to help determine project and programmatic successes. Schools that received walkability assessments were chosen based on bike/ped safety data, SR2S program participation, and those receiving ATP Cycle 2 improvements. Project recommendation lists were developed for each city from these assessments to be included in the 2013 SR2S Plan update. These potential project lists were shared and discussed at SR2S Community Task Force meetings in each city. In addition, the Evaluation Project included a new Ped and Bike Resource Fair program and materials, as well as marketing materials for walking and biking programs.

SR2S Pilot Micro Grant Program

In December 2019, SR2S launched the pilot Micro Grant Program with $78,000 available for projects. Funding for the program was made possible by Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds, Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District (YSAQMD) Clean Air funds and High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) fines. Solano County schools, districts, community-based organizations, and cities were encouraged to apply (up to $30,000 per application) for small scale projects, safety, or walk and bike programs at school sites. Sixteen applications were received

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totaling $211,466.10. SR2S Advisory Committee members reviewed the applications and recommended 14 projects for funding. These projects included walking/biking program incentives, safety equipment, bike and scooter racks for school sites, and radar feedback signs. Projects will be completed at schools in Benicia, Dixon, Vacaville, Vallejo, and Rio Vista across 6 school districts.

School Engagement and 2020-21 Transition Plan

In response to the school closures beginning in March 2020 through the end of the school year the SR2S program provided support to schools that requested incentives and activity items, and provided bike and ped safety resources through SR2S social media channels and the SR2S website. Staff also updated the SR2S website to highlight champion schools across the county. SR2S staff participated in webinars and workgroups for SR2S practitioners across the region and nationwide and kept up to date with Solano County school district reopening plans by attending virtual school board meetings for each district. After researching best practice models, staff is also developing a drop-off/pick-up plan reference guide to help schools when students return to in person classes.

To help support schools as students begin the 2020-21 school year with distance learning the SR2S program will continue to: work with schools and cities to implement the Micro Grant awards; provide outreach for the ATP Cycle 2 projects in Benicia and Vallejo; meet with Community Task Forces; and support individual school requests. (see attachment B)

Fiscal Impact: None.

Recommendation: Informational.

Attachment: A. Solano Safe Routes to School Annual Report for FY 2019-20B. SR2S Transition Plan and Engagement Protocol 7-2020

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SOLANO SAFE ROUTES TO

SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT

SOLANO TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY One Harbor Center, Suite 130, Suisun City

2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

ATTACHMENT A

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The Solano Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Program works to increase the number of

students walking and bicycling to school by helping to make the journey safe, fun and

healthy. Using a comprehensive approach, the program includes 6 “E’s”: Education,

Encouragement, Enforcement, Engineering, Engagement and Evaluation. The

program is available to all schools countywide and focuses on activities and programs

that educate students on safety and health awareness and identifies improvements

within communities countywide to enhance active student travel safety.

In 2008, the STA Board adopted Solano County’s first Safe Routes to School Plan

(Plan)and authorized STA staff to create a Safe Routes to School Program. This Plan

provided the direction for the SR2S Program through 2012 when the STA, SR2S

Community Task Forces, and the SR2S Advisory Committee began the process of

updating the 2008 Plan. The updated Plan was adopted by the STA Board in October

2013 and the SR2S Program has continued to grow with increasing school

participation each year. STA staff, along with partner agency, Solano Public Health,

are currently engaging the Safe Routes to School Community Task Forces in each city

including school districts to update the 2013 Plan and engage with them on the

Program’s 5-year vision. One of the Program’s primary goals is to work with pilot

schools to invest in changing the culture to a more walkable and bikeable school.

The 2019-2020 school year successfully engaged with 57 schools, supporting 154 total

events reaching 15,212 students through education and encouragement programs,

school, and community events. In mid-March, the SR2S Program adjusted to the

COVID 19 shutdown of schools in Solano County by researching and sharing “at

home” resources on the SR2S website and through social media. Videos, activity

pages, and tip sheets were shared with parents, schools, and the community to

encourage safe physical activity, as well as provide pedestrian and bike safety

resources.

Map shows number of Safe Routes to School participation events and programs per district

Solano Safe Routes to School

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EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT

On October 2, 2019, 48 schools (9,261

students) across Solano County

participated in International Walk to

School Day.

For the 2019-20 school year, Solano

Middle School and Widenmann

Elementary, both active in the SR2S

Program, were combined to form a

new K-8th grade school. The newly

named Solano-Widenmann K-8

participated in this annual event, with

300 students in all grades walking

together.

National Bike to School Day was scheduled for May 6, 2020 but was cancelled locally

due to school closures on March 16, 2020 because of the Coronavirus. After Solano

County Public Health issued a shelter at home order for Solano County residents, and

because of concern for the health and safety of students and families, SR2S decided

to cancel the event for this year.

During May (National Bike Month), the SR2S Program in alignment with Solano Public

Health guidelines for outdoor activity, shared bike safety tips and the STA Top 10

Solano County Bike Rides to encourage families to stay active during school closures.

Safe Routes to School 2019-2020 Highlights

Annual Walking and Biking Events Students at the newly formed Solano-Widenmann K-8

celebrate International Walk to School Day

Suisun Elementary (Suisun City) Champions

lead the way for their students Parents and students at Mary Farmar Elementary (Benicia) get

ready to walk to school from the 9th Street Park

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Fairmont Charter School (Vacaville USD) began a

new Walk or Wheel Program during the 2019-20

school year. After seeing the success of the yearly

walk and bike to school events at Fairmont and

wanting to encourage more students to continue

that effort on a regular basis, teacher Lauren

Browers, took the initiative to start a weekly

program. Anderson Elementary (Dixon USD) also

began a WOW Wednesday program in February

2020. Gretchen Higgins Elementary (Dixon USD)

was slated to begin a Walk, Bike and Scoot

program in March, but it was postponed due to

the school closures.

However, continuing their high level of program

participation, the following schools worked with

SR2S to help support their existing Walking

Wednesday and Walk or Wheel (WOW)

programs: Mary Farmar Elementary (Benicia

USD), Dixon Montessori Charter School (Dixon-

Private), Everest Academy (Vallejo City USD),

and Rolling Hills Elementary (Fairfield-Suisun

USD). These programs encourage students to

walk and bike to school or after arriving,

reinforce walking and biking safety lessons.

Callison Elementary (Vacaville USD) continued

its daily staff-led Walking School Bus until the

school closed in March. With funding from SR2S, the WSB

offers students supervision to and from school on two

routes each day.

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Fairmont Charter School launched their

WOW Wednesday program in Fall 2019.

Families and students Walk and Wheel to

Dixon Montessori for WOW Wednesday.

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The SR2S Program began a new

partnership with the Bike City Theatre

Company (BCTC) of Davis for the 2019-

2020 school year. The BCTC provided 12

schools with a fun and interactive live

theater lesson on bike safety and biking

history. “Light the Way: A Bike Safety

Musical” featured the story of Annie

Londonderry, the first woman to bike

around the world and her adventures

along the way. This 35- minute

presentation set in1895, featured bike

safety tips, songs in Spanish, and several

notable historical figures.

The Bay Area Bike Mobile (BABM) continued to

be an invaluable partner and provided 10 free bike repair events at schools and

community events across Solano County. Attendees at Vacaville’s annual “Night Out

on the Rocky Hill Trail” received free bike repairs and helmets. The Fairfield Cordelia,

Fairfield Civic Center Library, and the Vacaville Cultural Center Library once again

held their communitywide annual bike mobile repair events.

The Bay Area Bike Mobile also attended a student led bike event organized by the

Beyond Differences Student Service Organization (BDSSO) at Crystal Middle School

(FSUSD – Suisun City). The students collaborated with SR2S staff in planning the event

which included Solano Public Health (SPH) and the “smoothie blender” bike which

gave students the opportunity to try healthy fruit and vegetable options. The BDSSO

students also learned how to properly fit a bike helmet and assisted SPH and SR2S staff

to provide helmets to their peers.

Solano Public Health staff and SR2S staff provided Helmet Fitting and Education events

to students at schools and at several community outreach events. Dan O Root Health

and Wellness Academy (FSUSD-Suisun City) contacted SR2S to provide helmets for

students that bike, skate, and scooter to school. Over 50 students received a free

helmet, learned the importance of wearing a helmet and how to wear it properly

while riding.

In September, in conjunction with California Pedestrian Safety Month and in response to

discussions from the Pedestrian Safety workshops across the County, the SR2S program

developed and launched a Pedestrian Safety Month Education and Outreach campaign.

Educational Programs and Events

The cast of “Light the Way: A Bike Safety Musical” from the

Bike City Theatre performs the finale at Suisun Elementary

Left photo: Bay Area Bike Mobile technician shows a student at Franklin Middle School (VCUSD – Vallejo) how to fix a bike tire.

Middle photo: Students at Crystal Middle School (FSUSD-Suisun City) wait for a turn on the “smoothie blender bike.” Right photo: Crystal

Middle School (FSUSD-Suisun City) BDSSO student fits a bike helmet for another student at their bike repair and safety event.

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The campaign included a social media messaging toolkit with safety information for

pedestrians and drivers and was distributed to local law enforcement agencies, school

districts, schools, city agencies, and Solano Public Health. Several Public Service

Announcements (PSAs) aired on local radio station KUIC to help educate the public about

walking safety and safe driving in neighborhoods and around schools.

2018-2020 Law Enforcement Education and Enforcement

Grant (Cycle 4)

In June 2018, the SR2S Program awarded the Benicia

Police Department $150,000 for the SR2S Education and

Enforcement Grant for FYs 2018-2020. These funds allowed

the department to hire a non-sworn Community Service

Officer (CSO) and partner with SR2S at Benicia schools.

CSO Elisa Delatorre (Benicia PD) attended crossing guard

training provided by the Fairfield Police Department and

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. She also

participated in Mary Farmar Safe Passage Coalition

meetings. CSO Delatorre and School Resource Officer

Kenyata Nathaniel worked closely with the Safe Passage

Coalition to address drop-off/pick-up and safety

concerns. Benicia PD staff provided quarterly updates to

the SR2S Advisory Committee and attended the Benicia

Community Task Force meeting in January 2020.

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EDUCATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT EVENTS BY DISTRICT

ENFORCEMENT (Traffic and Safety)

Lt. Criado and CSO Delatorre (Benicia

PD) discuss areas of ped safety concern

in Benicia.

Suisun City PD SSTO Hafich helps students from

Suisun Elementary to cross safely on International

Walk to School Day.

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In addition to working with Benicia PD, the SR2S Program extended the work with the

Suisun City Police Department supporting a part-time non-sworn School Safety Traffic

Officer (SSTO). SSTO Don Hafich (Suisun City PD) worked with each of the four Suisun

City schools to address parking and traffic safety issues around the schools during high

traffic times. SSTO Hafich also worked closely with the school district, school site

administrators, SR2S staff, and Suisun City Public Works staff to identify infrastructure

improvements around the schools that may be included in the updated SR2S Plan.

ENGAGEMENT

During the 2019-2020 year, Solano SR2S focused on deeper engagement with schools

and the school community. SR2S staff met with schools and countywide stakeholders

to discuss traffic concerns and to identify potential programs and safety projects that

encourage students to walk or bike to school and reconvened each of the local SR2S

Community Task Forces. With input from the SR2S Advisory Committee, staff

developed and launched the Pilot Micro Grant Program. This program provides

funding for small scale projects and programs for schools that address travel safety

and encourage an increase in physical activity for students. In September, staff

organized a countywide “Let’s Keep Solano Kids Street Safe” workshop focused on

pedestrian safety.

2018-2019 California Office of Traffic Safety Grant

In October 2018, the Solano SR2S Program received a second OTS grant for $85,000 to

collaborate with Solano Public Health (SPH), the Solano Pedestrian Advisory

Committee, schools and school districts, city police and public works departments,

California Highway Patrol (CHP) and additional stakeholders, and host five community

pedestrian safety workshops during 2018-2019. The countywide Pedestrian Safety

Symposium was held in Fairfield, and 3 local workshops were held in Suisun City,

Vacaville, and Vallejo between February and June 2019. At each of these events, the

SR2S Program engaged the community around pedestrian safety education and

addressed student travel safety at nearby schools. STA also provided a safety analysis

of the area (based on data from STA’s 2018 Safety Plan) and discussed potential

infrastructure projects in these areas to increase pedestrian safety.

On September 19, 2019 SR2S held the “Let’s Keep

Solano Kids Street Safe” pedestrian safety meeting.

This final workshop brought together school and

district administrators, parents, STA staff, and SR2S

stakeholders from across Solano County. This event

highlighted best practice examples of school traffic

safety programs, collaborations between districts

and cities, STA’s efforts to address ped safety

countywide, and SR2S pedestrian safety outreach

and messaging. Participants also identified locations

in their communities they considered in need of

pedestrian or bike safety improvements. SR2S stakeholders listen to presentations at the “Let’s

Keep Solano Kids Street Safe” meeting.

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Safe Routes to School Pilot Micro Grant Program

In December 2019, SR2S launched the Pilot Micro Grant Program with $78,000

available for projects. Funding for the program was made possible by Transportation

Development Act (TDA) funds, Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District

(YSAQMD) Clean Air funds and High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) fines. Solano County

schools, districts, community-based organizations, and cities were encouraged to

apply (up to $30,000 per application) for small scale projects or walk and bike

programs at school sites. Sixteen applications were received totaling $211,466.10. SR2S

Advisory Committee members reviewed the applications and recommended 14

projects for funding. These projects included walking/biking program incentives,

safety equipment, bike and scooter racks for school sites, and radar feedback signs.

Projects will be completed at schools in Benicia, Dixon, Vacaville, and Vallejo.

Safe Passage Coalition – Mary Farmar Elementary, Benicia

During the 2019-20 school year SR2S staff worked with Principal Mellissa Harley and

teacher Britney Mager to continue the “Safe Passage Coalition” to address the

traffic situation at Mary Farmar Elementary, and improve the safety of students

getting to and from school.

This collaboration is the only one of its kind in the county and brings together school

stakeholders, parents, city staff and elected officials to meet and bring awareness to

the school community’s safety concerns. With support from SR2S staff, the team’s

mission is to provide options for students to walk and bike to school, reduce traffic

around the school during drop-off and pick-up, encourage more community

participation, and find solutions and ways to do so. The coalition developed a drop-

off and pick-up traffic plan for the main school

entrance and applied for and was awarded

funding from the SR2S Pilot Micro Grant to support

this effort. In addition to the new drop-off and pick -

up plan, Ms. Mager and Mrs. Harley with assistance

from the Benicia Police Department, escorted an

average of 50 students and their parents for weekly

Walking Wednesday events.

At the September pedestrian safety workshop, Ms.

Harley spoke about the development and work of

the “Safe Passage Coalition.” She explained how

the coalition was formed and how the various

stakeholders work together to address the

challenges of the school’s traffic situation. The

success of this unique team earned Mary Farmar Elementary and the “Safe Passage

Coalition” the 2019 Safe Routes to School Award at the STA Annual Awards.

SR2S Community Task Force (CTF)

SR2S staff also re-engaged the local Community Task Force (CTF) in each city and for

each school district countywide and attended regular meetings with the Vacaville

Traffic Advisory Committee and the Fairfield 3Es Committee. SR2S updated each task

force/committee on school participation and provided walk audit project lists for

Mary Farmar Principal Mellissa Harley speaks about the

school’s “Safe Passage Coalition” at the “Let’s Keep Solano

Kids Street Safe” workshop.

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discussion and potential inclusion in the SR2S Plan update. Task force members were

given the opportunity to provide input on the STA Countywide Active Transportation

Plan (ATP). These meetings resulted in comprehensive project lists for bike and

pedestrian improvements around schools in each city. These lists will help STA, SR2S

and the cities to readily apply for grants and funding.

Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee (SR2S AC)

The SR2S program is guided by the SR2S Advisory Committee (SR2S AC) comprised of

community members from cities and disciplines within Solano County. The committee

meets quarterly and gives recommendations for funding projects and programs to the

Solano Transportation Authority (STA) Board. In 2019-20 the SR2S AC held regular

quarterly meetings except the May meeting that was cancelled due to COVID 19.

The SR2S AC provided input for the development of the Pilot Micro Grant Program

and a subgroup reviewed the applications and recommended projects for funding.

Since 2008, the SR2S Program (working with city public works departments) has

completed 30 pedestrian infrastructure projects across the county (see attachment

A). In July 2020, 7 additional projects will begin construction as part of the Active

Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 2 award for improvements at schools in Benicia

(Benicia Middle School, Joe Henderson, Mary Farmar, Robert Semple and St. Dominic

School), and at Cooper and Lincoln Elementary schools in Vallejo. These

improvements include high visibility crosswalks, Pedestrian Activated Beacons, school

crossing signage, and sidewalk installation or widening. The projects are expected to

be completed by December 2020.

The SR2S Pilot Micro Grant provided funds for small scale projects at or near schools

across Solano County. The City of Vacaville Radar Feedback sign installation and the

Riverview Middle School (Rio Vista) fenced bike corral projects are scheduled to be

completed in August 2020. The Joe Henderson Elementary (Benicia) Pedestrian

Activated Beacon is scheduled to be installed by September 2020, along with the ATP

Cycle 2 projects at the school. The list of micro grant awards and completed projects

can be found online at: https://solanosr2s.ca.gov/programs/microgrant-program/

SR2S Program Evaluation and Intervention Project

In December 2019, the SR2S Program Evaluation and Intervention Project was

completed. This two-year project included walk

audits at 12 schools, three new pilot programs,

parent and school focus groups, and self-

evaluation guidance to determine future

engineering project and program success.

Schools that received walkability assessments

were chosen based on bike/ped safety data,

SR2S program participation, and those receiving

ATP Cycle 2 improvements. Project

EVALUATION

ENGINEERING

Participants observe student arrivals at Lincoln

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https://solanosr2s.ca.gov/programs/microgrant-program/

recommendation lists were developed for each city from the walkability

assessments to be included in the 2013 SR2S Master Plan update. These

potential project lists were shared and discussed at SR2S Community

Task Force meetings. In addition, the Evaluation Project included a new

Ped and Bike Resource Fair program and materials, as well as marketing

materials for walking and biking programs.

Student Travel Tally Surveys are typically conducted in the fall and

spring each school year. Based on the recommendation of the SR2S

Evaluation Project consultant, it was decided to conduct the survey

once per year. In October 2019, schools surveyed their students and

asked how they travelled to and from school over a two-day period. This

data is used to help identify potential education and encouragement

programs to benefit students at each school, and any travel mode shift.

For the Fall 2019 data collection period, 36 Solano County schools in each of the

seven districts and cities provided survey data from 490 classrooms. This data shows

Solano County schools average 20% of students walking and biking to and from

school. These numbers continue to be consistent yearly and are higher than the

national average of 13% of students walking and biking.

Walk or Wheel (WOW) Program

poster developed for the SR2S

Evaluation Project.

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Left photo: Crystal Middle School (FSUSD-Suisun City) Principal Jay Dowd greets students as they arrive at the BDSSO Bike Repair

and Safety event. Right Photo: Callison Elementary (VUSD-Vacaville) students walk to school with the Walking School Bus.24

Safe Routes to School Completed Projects2008 through June 2020

Plan/Year City School/Project Project Description1 2008 Benicia Benicia High School Sidewalk Gap closure at W 19th and W 11th Streets

2 2014 Benicia Benicia Middle School Flashing Beacons at Southhampton/Turner

3 Benicia St. Dominic School Curb Extensions and High Visibility Crosswalk

4 Benicia Matthew Turner Sidewalk Bulbouts, Landings, High Visibility Crosswalks

(Dempsey Dr.)

5 Benicia Robert Semple Sidewalk along El Bonito Way/Linda Vista

6 2014 Dixon West B. St. Undercrossing Pedestrian crossing tunnel under the railroad tracks

7 2018 Dixon Green Bike Lanes Green Bike Lanes along Rehrmann Dr. between CA Jacobs

Middle School and Tremont Elementary

8 Dixon Anderson Elementary Curb Extensions

9 Dixon Tremont Elementary 4 Way Stop at Rehrmann Dr./Pitt School Road

10 Fairfield David Weir Elementary Tabor Ave./Pennsylvania Ave. "Stop Here" singage for

pedestrians and advance stop bars at crosswalk

11 Fairfield Laurel Creek Elementary Relocation of bus stop, High Visibility crosswalks along Cement

Hill Rd. at intersections with Gulf Dr. and Peppertree Dr., high

visibility crosswalks at Peppertree Dr./Gulf Dr. intersection

12 Fairfield Nelda Mundy Elementary ADA accessible curb ramps at Vintage Valley Dr.

13 Fairfield Vanden High School Traffic signal installation at Peabody Rd./Dobe Lane,

constructed median barrier at Peabody Rd./Markeley Ln.

14 2013 Rio Vista DH White Elementary School Zone Signage

15 2014 Rio Vista SR 12 and Gardiner Way Pedestrian crossing improvements

16 2013 Suisun City Grizzly Island Trail Class I path along South side of SR 12 connecting Marina Blvd

and Grizzly Island Rd. 17 2018 Suisun City Crystal Middle School Driftwood Drive sidewalk widening18 Suisun City Dan O Root Elementary Crosswalk improvements at intersections along Harrier Dr. at

Pintail Dr. and Kimberly Ct. 19 2013 Vacaville Will C Wood High School Hume Way fencing to discourage mid‐block student crossing

20 2014 Vacaville Will C Wood High School Pedestrian landing/crossing at Peabody Rd./Marshall Rd.

intersection21 2015 Vacaville Rocky Hill Trail Class I path between Rocky Hill Rd./Marham Ave.22 2016 Vacaville Vacaville High School Road diet along E. Monte Vista Ave23 2016 Vacaville Vacaville High School Striping and Overhead Pedestrian Crossing Signage in front of

school24 2016 Vacaville Foxboro Elementary Crosswalk improvements

25 Vacaville Padano Elementary Padan Rd. extension to Vacaville Christian High School

26 2013 Vallejo Hogan Middle School Curbramps, Crosswalks, Signage, Pedestrian Countdown

Signals at Georgia/Oakwood and Springs/Oakwood, painted

intersection with school mascot

27 2015 Vallejo Wardlaw Elementary Road Diet along Oakwood Ave.

28 Vallejo Steffan Manor Elementary Sidewalk etension, Repainted Student Loading Zones, Speed

Feedback Signs29 Vallejo Elsa Widenmann Elementary Striping for student Loading Zones

30 2020 Rio Vista Montezuma Hills Path Shoulder extension pathway between Tuscany Way and

Riverview Middle School

ATTACHMENT A

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Phase 1 (July- September 2020)* Phase 2 (October - December 2020)* Phase 3 (January -March 2021)*

SR2S Staff Protocol: ● Rotating schedule 2 days per week in office, if

needed for part-time coordinators - still not

overlapping for Sue/Corester, Betsy has own

cubicle with physical barrier and can maintain

6 feet distancing

● Karin in office on odd days of month (2 day/3

day weeks) Any in person assistance/staff

collaboration ca n be done in Conf. 2,

observing 6ft of distancing

SR2S Staff Protocol: ● Rotating schedule 2 days per week in office, if

needed for part-time coordinators - still not

overlapping for Sue/Corester, Betsy has own

cubicle with physical barrier and can maintain 6

feet distancing

● Karin in office on odd days of month (2 day/3 day

weeks)

Any in person assistance/staff collaboration can

be done in Conf. 2, observing 6ft of distancing

SR2S Staff Protocol: ● All staff in office – regular schedule● Sue and Corester sharing cubicle-

previous schedule overlaps 2 daysper week (Tues/Wed)

Any in person assistance/staff collaboration

can be done in Conf. 2, observing 6ft of

distancing

Safety Protocols for Community Events: No in person events planned

Safety Protocols for Community Events: No in person events planned

Safety Protocols for Community/School Events:

● Community events following social

distancing protocol and masks – Solano

Public Health directive/recommendation

Outreach to Schools: ● Work with schools that reach out to us.

Provide resources, possible staffing, as

needed

● In person event protocol and attendance per

approval by B. Curry

Outreach to Schools: ● Work with schools that reach out to us. Provide

resources, possible staffing, as needed

● In person event protocol and attendance per

approval by B. Curry

● Email/phone outreach to schools (possibly Zoom

meetings)

● Contact our “Champion” principals to reach out

for support

● Principal/school questionnaire for all schools to

help identify programmatic needs - materials

Outreach to Schools: ● Work with schools that reach out to us.

Provide resources, possible staffing, as

needed

● In person meetings with

schools/principals/Back to School

Night/PTA etc. per SPH/CA orders

● Emails and phone calls when preferred

● Work with Principals/School Champions

to develop timeline for school activities

and areas of interest

ATTACHMENT B

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Phase 1 (July- September 2020)* Phase 2 (October - December 2020)* Phase 3 (January -March 2021)*

Events/Activities available for Schools/Community: ● In person activities to follow masks, sanitizer,

social distancing (Dep. on approval from B.

Curry)

● Resource Page sharing (website) - Done

● Activity books/bookmarks/crayons-giveaways

to schools/libraries/Boys and Girls

Clubs/after-school programs/community

centers- offered to schools already

● Drop-off and Pick-up plan resources (to

address traffic concerns)- staff will work on

recommendations or reference guide

Events/Activities available for Schools/Community: ● In person activities - dependent on SPH/CA

gathering directives

● In person activities to follow masks, sanitizer,

social distancing (Dep. on approval from B.

Curry)

● Social media outreach

● Drop-off and Pick-up plan resources (to address

traffic concerns)

● Develop Drop-off and Pick-up plan toolkit

Events/Activities available for Schools/Community: “In person” education

● Bike Rodeos?

● B2SD (May)?

● Bike Mobile?

● Bike Safety Assembly (single classroom -

video, if interest shown)?

● WSB, Walking/Biking programs (maybe

week-long events), WOW programs?

● Helmet fittings?

● Resource Fair (New Pilot Activity)?

● Community Event Tabling - per SPH

guidelines?

General Program Tasks ● SR2S AC meeting - August 19, 2020

● Social media outreach - Ped Safety Month● Follow up for Micro Grant projects and

incentive/equipment items

● Continue CTF recurring meetings with

Fairfield, Vacaville

● Research projects for ATP Cycle 5 to

determine if SR2S applies (application due 9-

15-20)

● Work on ATP Cycle 5 application (if applying)

General Program Tasks ● Follow up for Micro Grant Cycle 1 projects

● Micro Grant Cycle 2 outreach/launch?● Re-engage to schedule CTF meetings in Benicia

and Dixon (follow-up, prioritize projects); Suisun

City (status update) via Zoom

● Continue attending regular CTF meetings with

Fairfield, Vacaville

● Schedule follow up Rio Vista CTF meeting

● Work on SR2S plan update - using prioritized

project lists from CTF meetings

General Program Tasks ● Community Task Force follow up meetings

(in person)

● Micro Grant 2 Program support

● Work on SR2S plan update - using

prioritized project lists from CTF meetings

*Dependent on what phase Solano County is in with Covid-19

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Agenda Item 8.B August 31, 2020

DATE: August 5, 2020 TO: SR2S Advisory Committee FROM: Karin Bloesch, Sr. Program Coordinator RE: SR2S Micro-Grant Program Update

Background: In November 2019, the Safe Routes to School (SR2S) staff launched a SR2S Micro-Grant Pilot Program to support small-scale projects or capital purchases that improves bike and pedestrian usage and safety around schools in Solano County. Funding for the program is funded through Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds, air district grants and High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) fines. SR2S staff first presented this item at the February 2019 SR2S Advisory Committee (SR2S-AC) meeting, at which the committee provided feedback on the feasibility, policy and procedures, process, timeline and implementation of the program.

In March 2019, the STA Board approved the pilot micro grant program. The SR2S Pilot Micro Grant Program would be open to Solano County cities, schools, school districts and community-based organizations to apply. These projects could include, but not be limited to, installing bike racks and safety-related signage; creating green bike lanes; and providing safety equipment like helmets, vests, reflectors and/or activities that could help improve a school’s bike/ped infrastructure. At the SR2S-AC Meeting in August 2019, SR2S Staff presented a draft of the program’s general terms and application process and received recommendations from the committee for implementation and established a subcommittee (three SR2S-AC members) to review the materials and potential projects for funding.

The SR2S Micro Grant Application period took place from November 19, 2019 to January 17, 2020. The SR2S team marketed the program over a two month period by issuing press releases, posting information on social media platforms, providing direct emails to schools and stakeholders, discussions at community task force meetings, and presentations at STA Bicycle Advisory Committee and Pedestrian Advisory Committee meetings.

Sixteen SR2S Micro-Grant Applications were received totaling $211,466.10. The applications were reviewed and scored by the micro grant subcommittee and a list of project funding recommendations was presented at the SR2S-AC in February 2020 for discussion and recommendation. Of the amount of total funds requested, $8,000 consisted of equipment, supplies and incentives which were all recommended for funding. The subcommittee recommended additional infrastructure projects in five of the seven Solano County cities and

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within six school districts, totalling 14 recommended projects. For projects that were not recommended for funding in this cycle, STA is working with the applicant to seek other potential sources such as air district funds, TDA and/or Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds. The funding recommendation list was forwarded to the STA TAC and STA Board for approval.

Discussion: At the March 11, 2020 STA Board Meeting, the SR2S Micro Grant Funding Recommendation List was approved. Staff then contacted each grant awardee to begin the process of project implementation.

The Micro Grant recommended projects were approved the same week that Solano County schools closed for an initial two week period due to COVID-19. This closure was extended to include the rest of the school year at the end of March 2020. In an effort to be sensitive to the new challenges facing schools, districts and cities at the time of award, staff has moved forward with coordinating projects with the grantees when they are ready to proceed.

To date the City of Vacaville Radar Feedback Signs have been installed at 5 locations at Browns Valley, Callison, and Cambridge Elementary schools. Riverview Middle School has installed the bike corral fencing and is in the process of purchasing storage boxes for students to store scooters and helmets during school hours. Incentive and safety equipment purchases and delivery of itmes are in process for the following schools: Dan Mini Elementary (VCUSD), Everest Academy (VCUSD), Kairos Public Schools (Charter-Vacaville), Sierra Vista K-8 (VUSD), Dixon Montessori Charter School (Charter-Dixon). The Joe Henderson Elementary (Benicia USD) Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon project is moving forward installation of the RRFB and will be installed in conjunction with the ATP Cycle 2 project at the school, scheduled to be completed september 2020. The City of Vallejo application for Radar Feedback Signs was awarded $10,000 from the micro grant, a portion of the original request. STA then worked with city staff to apply for TFCA funds to fully fund the project. This project was awarded an additional $30,000. Staff is continuing to work with the other awardees to support completion of their projects.


Recommendation: Informational.

Attachments: A. SR2S Micro Grant Project Update 8-2020

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SR2S Micro Grant Project Update

Project Award Amount Project Type Project Status

City of Vacaville $30,000.00 Infrastructure -Radar Feedback Signs Completed 8-5-2020: Radar Feedback Signs installed at Callison,

Cambridge and Browns Valley Elementary.

Dan Mini Elem - VCUSD $9,163,50 Incentives and Safey Equipment Incentive and Equipment Purchase in process

Dixon Montessori Charter School $1,500.00 Incentives and Safey Equipment Incentive and Equipment Purchase in process.

Everest Academy - VCUSD $600.00 Incentives and Safey Equipment Incentive and Equipment Purchase made - waiting for delivery of

items

Joe Henderson - BUSD $6,063.90 Infrastructure - RRFB Additional funds were allocated to complete this project with the

City of Benicia. RRFB to be completed with ATP Cycle 2 project by

end of September 2020.

Kairos (Private) $2,500.00 Incentives and Safety Equipment Incentive and Equipment Purchases - in process. City of Vacaville is in

contact to review infrastructure requests.

Riverview MS - RDUSD $5,100.00 Equipment - Bike Fencing Partially Completed 7-30-2020: Locking bike fencing and gate has

been installed. The school will be purchasing the scooter and helmet

storage boxes to complete the project.

Sierra Vista K8 $300.00 Incentives Incentive Purchases have been made.

City of Vallejo $10,000.00 Infrastructure -Radar Feedback Signs 7/8/2020 STA Board approved add'l $30k in TFCA funding for this

project = $40,000 total for FY 2020-21.

Browns Valley Elem - VUSD $2,300.00 Infrastructure - scooter racks Waiting for agreement and timeline for scooter rack purchase and

installation by district.

Knight MS - DUSD $2,752.82 Infrastructure - Bike Racks Waiting for timeline for purchase and installation from district.

Mary Farmar - BUSD $1,270.00 Equipment - Signage Reached out and waiting for confirmation of items to purchase for

drop off and pick up plan.

Solano-Widenmann K8 $2,000.00 Incentives Waiting for agreement and request for incentive items.

Vaca Pena MS - VUSD $4,449.78 Infrastructure - scooter racks Waiting for agreement and timeline for scooter rack purchase and

installation by district.

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Agenda Item 8.C August 31, 2020

DATE: August 11, 2020 TO: SR2S Advisory Committee FROM: Anthony Adams, Project Manager, STA

Lloyd Nadal, Program Services Division Manager, STA RE: SR2S Programs and Projects Update

Background: In 2008, the STA Board adopted Solano's first Safe Routes to School Plan (Plan) and authorized STA staff to create a Safe Routes to School Program in Solano County. This Plan provided the direction for the SR2S Program through 2012 when the STA and the SR2S Advisory Committee began the process of updating the 2008 Plan. The updated Plan was adopted by the STA Board in October 2013 and since then, 29 SR2S projects have been implemented across the County - 7 more are scheduled to be complete through Active Transportation Program (ATP) 2 funding this year. The strong collaboration between all seven cities, school districts, police departments, city engineers and public health has made our SR2S projects more competitive and successful in receiving funds and implementing projects.

In April of 2020, the STA adopted the Countywide Active Transportation Plan (ATP), combining Bike and Pedestrian projects into one Countywide Plan. These projects were previously identified in two separate plans. Utilizing outreach events, safety data analysis, meetings with city project and planning departments, and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees’ input, a list of potential Bike and Pedestrian infrastructure projects were developed. Of that list, Safe Routes to School related Bike and Pedestrian projects countywide were pulled out.

STA and SR2S staff is currently meeting with each city’s SR2S Community Task Force to discuss the list and prioritize future SR2S projects to be included as part of a SR2S Plan Update in the Countywide ATP. Without a dedicated funding source, these SR2S projects are primarily funded with grants which staff will be better equipped to seek after their inclusion in the Countywide ATP.

Discussion: SR2S Infrastructure Projects – ATP Cycle 2 Update Construction of the seven school projects funded through the Active Transportation Program – Cycle 2 began in July 2020. STA has committed to working with both Vallejo and Benicia to seek funding for any shortfall, utilizing alternative funds to ensure the project gets completed.

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The projects in the City of Vallejo are at Lincoln Elementary and Cooper Elementary, and in the City of Benicia the project locations are Mary Farmar Elementary, Benicia Middle School, Robert Semple Elementary, Joe Henderson Elementary, and St. Dominic School. The projects in Vallejo and Benicia vary by school location and consist of sidewalk widening and new construction, corner bulb-outs, Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps, crosswalk improvements, Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB) installations, and at some locations street pavement improvements.

The current schedule calls for substantial completion expected in September 2020 for the Benicia schools, and December 2020 for the Vallejo schools.

HSIP Cycle 10 Ped Set-Aside As part of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 10, a $250k pedestrian set-aside portion is available to each jurisdiction in Solano. STA has hired TJKM to work with cities to identify and apply for these improvements. As of the date of this report, each city has decided on their project list and TJKM is underway in developing the applications. Each city’s requested location can be found in Attachment A.

These projects are due to Caltrans on September 3, 2020 and are expected to be delivered within 2 years of award.


Recommandation: Informational.

Attachment: A. HSIP Cycle 10 Projects

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HSIP CYCLE 10 Projects

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A B C D

City Contact Location of Work School (If applicable)

Benicia Nouae Vue Military W.at W 3rd St ‐ add high vis crosswalk

and RRFB ‐ ***this may be included in B/C

application for Military W road diet project

Mary Farmar

Kearney St. ‐ mid block existing crossing ‐

potential constructed bulb‐outs or temp.

bublbouts dependant on allowable projects. Add

RRFB at this crossing

Matthew Turner

Kearney St at Rose Dr. ‐ Potential bulbouts and

restipe for high vis crosswalk

Matthew Turner

Hastings Dr. and Southampton Road ‐ look at

crossing for ped set aside improvements

Benicia High School

Dixon Deborah Barr Mayes / 3rd St. and/or

Mayes / 4th St.‐ possibly 4 way stops and Ped

Crosswalks

Anderson Elementary

East A St./N 4th St.* Anderson Elementary

S 1st St./East C St.* Anderson Elementary

N 4th St./East B St.* Knight Middle School

Fairfield Michael Hether Priority 1 ‐ Dover

Ave/San Lorenzo St ‐‐ Bulbout at

NW corner for new ADA ramp

‐Bulbout at SW corner for new ADA ramp

‐Sidewalk

‐Striping

‐AC Overlay

‐Crosswalk striping

‐Pedestrian rapid flashing beacon

Cleo Gordon

Elementary

ATTACHMENT A

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17

18

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A B C DPriority 2 ‐ First St/Kentucky St

‐Bulbout at NE corner for new ADA ramp

‐Bulbout at SE corner for new ADA ramp

‐Concrete V‐gutter

‐Sidewalk

‐Striping

‐AC Overlay


‐Pedestrian rapid flashing beacon

Fairview Elementary

Dover Ave/Meadowlark Dr Bulbout

at NE corner for new ADA ramp


‐Sidewalk

‐Striping

‐AC Overlay


Cleo Gordon Elementar

First St/Hawaii St. Bulbout

at NE corner for new ADA ramp


‐Concrete V‐gutter

‐Sidewalk

‐Striping

‐AC Overlay


Fairview Elementary

Rio Vista Robin Borre High Visibility Crossing at the following locations: Rio Vista High School

St.Francis Way at Ballpark (high school uses this

baseball field)

Rio Vista High School

Main St. @ 3rd and 4th Streets, 2nd Street at

California, California St. at 3rd and 4th Streets,

Sacramento St. at 3rd Street, 5th St. at

Sacramento, 3rd and Bruining, 2nd at St.

Gertrudes, 2nd and Bruining


4th and St. Gertrudes, 4th St. and Bruining

(these locations add warning and advance

signage)


Theresa And Gardener, Laurel and Gardener ‐

High Visibility Crossings with warning and

advance signage

DH White Elementary

Pedestrian Ramps in priority order: Rio Vista High School

1. 4th and High School/St. Gertrudes (4

locations)


2. 4th and Bruining ‐ north side (2 locations) Rio Vista High School

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A B C D3. 3rd and Bruining ‐ north side (2 locations) Rio Vista High School

4. 2nd and Bruining (4 locations) 1st major

controlled crossing down formteh high school,

has 4 way stop


5. 2nd and St. Gertrudes (2 or 3 locations) Rio Vista High School

Solano County Jason

Riley/Matt

Tuggle

Ledgewood/Suisun Valley Rd ‐ Ped crossing and

improvements

Roundabout at Rockville Road*

Walkway interfaces at intersection of Rockville

Road/Suisun Valley Road*

Suisun City Nick Lozano Harrier Dr/Dan O Root Entrance Dan O Root Health

and Wellness

Academy Pintail/Crane Dr. Dan O Root Health

and Wellness

Academy

Shoveller/Goldeneye Suisun Elementary

Vacaville Tracy Rideout Alamo Drive at Edgewood Drive: 1.Install hi‐vis

yellow crosswalk and advance crossing legends

and markings 2. Install (2) solar RRFB at Xwalk

with pedestrian push button on existing Type 1B

pole 3. Install

(2) advance RRFB on new type 1B pole and

foundation at Alamo Drive and Grandview Drive

and Walnut Avenue

4. Install new signage and thermoplastic striping

as required on Alamo Drive from Grandview

Drive to Walnut Ave.

5. Remove existing and conflicting signage and

striping

Alamo Elementary

School

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A B C DVacaville (cont.) E. Monte Vista Ave at mid‐block crossing

between Nut Tree Road and I‐80 ramp

intersection: 1.

Install hi‐vis yellow crosswalk and advance

crossing legends and markings 2. Install (3) solar

RRFB at Xwalk with pedestrian push button on

existing Type 1B pole

3. Install (2) advance RRFB on new type 1B pole

and foundation at approximately 350’ southwest

and 525’ northeast of Xwalk

4. Replace two non‐compliant Type F ramps.

5. Install new signage and thermoplastic striping

as required on E Monte Vista Ave. within limits

(approximately 900’) 6. Remove existing and

conflicting signage and striping.

Vallejo Sam Kumar Georgia St/Rollingwood Dr. ‐ crosswalks, ped

signs, and cross bars (where appropriate)

Pennycook Elementary

Georgia St/Fernwood Dr. ‐ crosswalks, ped



Baywood Dr./Rollingwood Dr. ‐ crosswalks, ped



Baywood Dr./Fernwood Dr. ‐ crosswalks, ped



*Daniels Ave. ‐ crosswalks, ped signs, and cross

bars (where appropriate)

Federal Terrace Elem.

*Mini Drive, Whitney, Corcoran area ‐

crosswalks, ped signs, and cross bars (where

appropriate)

Multiple schools

*Ensign, Shasta, Mariposa, Nebraska ‐

crosswalks, ped signs, and cross bars (where

appropriate)

Highland Elem.

*Magazine , Porter ‐ crosswalks, ped signs, and

cross bars (where appropriate)

Patterson Elem.

*Glen Cove Rd. ‐ crosswalks, ped signs, and

cross bars (where appropriate)

Glen Cove Elem.

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