Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution expresses supports and approves the City of Madison Transportation Department and Engineering Division grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) 2024-2028 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The application seeks federal funding for four bicycle and pedestrian projects. The total project cost are $5,182,903. The City of Madison will fund 35% or $1,814,016 of the local share, and the funds will be requested in future Engineering Division capital budgets.
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Supporting and approving the City of Madison applications to WisDOT for Federal funding under the 2024-2028 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), the acceptance of the grant if awarded, and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with WisDOT if awarded the grant (District 14, District 10, District 18).
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This resolution provides the required support of the grant application under the WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), and approves the acceptance of the grant and the City’s entering of a grant agreement with WisDOT if awarded the grant.
The City of Madison endeavors to provide its citizens with a robust, sustainable, multi-modal transportation system, including a major emphasis on bicycling and walking as viable and desirable modes of travel. The City has made major investments in bicycling and walking infrastructure and this priority is reflected in current budgets. Many of the City’s important existing bike-related infrastructure projects were successfully completed with Federal transportation funding in partnership with WisDOT, and the City continues to seek Federal funding for planned major bicycle or pedestrian infrastructure projects.
This application includes the following proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects.
1. Moorland Rd Shared Use Path - Capital City Trail to Wayland Dr: Improvements include new shared-use path and improved bus stop safety and accessibility.
2. W Beltline Frontage Rd Shared Use Path - East of Seminole Hwy to Landmark Pl: Improvements include continuation of shared-use path to fill gap in pedestrian network and continue all ages and ability bike connection to neighborhood. Improved safety and accessibility of bus stops.
3. Woodland Dr Path - Sheridan Dr to Marcy Rd: New shared-use path along Woodland Dr to connect to Sheridan Dr path, Warner Park path at Forster Dr and Marcy Dr.
4. E Rusk Path Extension - N Rusk Ave to Rimrock Rd: New shared-use path that will connect to new paths planned for construction along N Rusk/W Badger and Rimrock Rd.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. That the Mayor and Common Council supports the grant applications by the Transportation Department and Engineering Division to WisDOT for the Transportation Alternatives Program;
2. That the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign Project agreements contracts and State/Municipal Agreements, and;
3. That the Mayor and Common Council fully support the projects included in the TAP application.