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Recommendation to increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $538,961, offset by Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 revenue; and
Increase appropriations in the Capital Projects Fund Group in the Public Works Department by $538,961, offset by transfer of TDA Article 3 revenue, for a total of $1,077,922. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to appropriate TDA funds from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for eligible capital projects related to pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The Mills-Alquist-Deddeh Act (Senate Bill 325) was enacted by the California Legislature to improve existing public transportation services and encourage regional transportation coordination. Known as the Transportation Development Act (TDA) of 1971, this law provides funding to be allocated to transit and non-transit related projectsthat comply with regional transportation plans.
By Ordinance, Metro is responsible for administering the TDA program and establishing its policies. TDA revenues are derived from one-quarter percent of the 7.25 percent retail sales tax collected statewide and returned to each county according to the amount of tax collected in that county. The funds are disbursed on July 1, in accordance with the approval of the State’s Budget. TDA Article 3 funds are used by cities within Los Angeles County for the planning and construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and amenities, including wheelchair ramps, as well as:
· Engineering expenses leading to construction;
· Right-of-way acquisition;
· Construction and reconstruction;
· Retrofitting existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including installation of signage, to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
· Route improvements such as signal controls for cyclists, bicycle loop detectors, rubberized rail crossings and bicycle-friendly drainage grates; and,
· Purchase a...
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