California Conservation Corps

This workshop provides guidelines for the Project Study Report (PSR) Equivalent, a critical component for projects within the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8. It outlines the purpose, definition, and detailed requirements for preparing PSR-Equivalents, covering key elements such as the Engineer's Checklist, project mapping, design layouts, cross-sections, cost estimation, and project scheduling. The guidelines ensure projects align with ATP goals of increasing active transportation, improving safety, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing public health, and benefiting disadvantaged communities.

This document provides a summary of the Orange County OC Loop Segment P and Q project, an initiative to bridge the final significant gap in the 15.6-mile San Gabriel River/Coyote Creek multi-purpose trail. The project aims to improve access to the beach, parks, residences, businesses, and schools, including CSU Long Beach. It involves the construction of a 12-14 foot wide, ADA-compatible asphalt trail, alongside improvements such as widening sidewalks, ADA ramp enhancements, and new pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure. The project is partially funded by the Active Transportation Program and targets an overall completion by December 2027.

The Central Workshop for the 2027 Active Transportation Program focused on clarifying guidelines and addressing action items. Action items included adding an unscored application question regarding coordination with local transit agencies and ensuring Submittable contact information is provided during the Cycle 8 call for projects. Numerous guideline sections were clarified, updated, or deleted across multiple areas, including Funding Restrictions, Title VI Requirements, Program Schedule, Funding and Program Cycle, Eligibility, Project Application, Project Selection Process, and Project Delivery. Staff committed to incorporating feedback from Cycle 7 evaluators on Submittable and investigating the Master Agreement process with Caltrans.

This document outlines the Bascom Avenue Complete Streets Project, a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving safety and connectivity along Bascom Avenue in San Jose, Campbell, and unincorporated Santa Clara County. The project focuses on enhancing infrastructure for bicyclists and pedestrians, including class II and IV bike lanes, bike boxes, improved crossings, sidewalks, ADA ramps, pedestrian signals, shortened crossings, and the strategic removal of travel lanes. Designed to benefit disadvantaged communities, the project will connect residents to key destinations such as schools, medical facilities, and community centers, with an expected completion date of January 2028.

The 2019 Active Transportation Program Guidelines, adopted by the California Transportation Commission, serve as a roadmap for developing, adopting, and managing the Active Transportation Program from fiscal years 2019-2020 through 2022-2023. The program aims to increase the use of active transportation modes like biking and walking, enhance safety and mobility for non-motorized users, contribute to greenhouse gas reduction goals, improve public health, and ensure benefits reach disadvantaged communities. Key areas addressed include funding distribution, project eligibility and selection criteria (with a focus on disadvantaged communities), and project delivery requirements.