Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes amending the resolution of support (RES-22-00065) for the Engineering Division and Transportation Department grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) 2022-2026 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The proposed resolution adds an additional project ranked #7 below and expands the scope of the work of two projects noted below. A separate resolution accepting the grant award will be submitted at a later date should the City be awarded the grant funding from WisDOT.
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Amending RES-22-00065 supporting an application to WisDOT for Federal funding under the 2022-2026 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) (Citywide)
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WHEREAS, on January 24, 2022, the City of Madison passed a resolution providing support of the grant application under the WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) along with support of the projects noted in the application with a proposed priority but with potential changes based on additional committee input, and staff to make appropriate changes with the grant application documents;
WHEREAS, the WisDOT requires an amended resolution reflecting the updated project prioritization list;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED:
That RES-22-00065 (Legistar File ID No. 68627) is hereby amended to submit the following prioritized projects:
1. Expand the School Rd project to be the Northside SRTS Improvements at Mendota Elementary School and Lindbergh Elementary Schools including improvements along School Rd, Toban Dr, Blaine Dr and Kennedy Rd.
2. E. Washington Ave. bicycle route alternative (Reindahl Park to East Springs Dr.) - includes potential bike boulevard on Dwight, bike lane markings on the frontage road and on Independence Ln., additional traffic calming and improved crossings where necessary.
3. Expand the Badger Rd shared use path Phase 1 to include shared-use path along N Rusk Ave to Nygard St - shared use path along W. Badger Rd. to connect N. Rusk Ave. to the existing pedestrian/bicycle overpass of the Beltline.
4. West Towne Path - two possible segments, including the segment from Gammon Rd. to Zor Shrine and the segment from Zor Shrine to High Point Rd. These may be combined into a single project on the application, depending on the cost estimates and potential funds available in the program.
5. Cross Isthmus Improvements - includes improved bicycle connections across the isthmus, primarily along Franklin St., Hancock St. and Blount St., and would also include installation of bike lanes along E. Washington Ave. from Blair St. to the Capitol Square.
6. Tancho Dr. Path - shared use path between Tancho Dr. and STH 151, where there is an existing path and underpass of the highway.
7. BCycle Bike Share Expansion - Focus on building a more equitable program by connecting additional areas of the city that are currently not served or are underserved by this mobility option.