Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on Authorizing the City Manager to Implement Specific On-Street Bicycle Treatments and Approving a Resolution Supporting the Nomination of a Project for the Transportation Enhancement Program
Summary
MEETING DATE: November 6, 2012
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, PTOE, Transportation Engineering Manager
Jack Carr, PE, Director of Engineering
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Provide direction to staff regarding the implementation of the On-Street Bicycle Master Plan.
· Approval of the Resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· The following will be addressed by this agenda item:
o Staff will lead a discussion to develop a consensus regarding the elements of the On-Street Bicycle Master Plan to be implemented, as funding becomes available.
o The Resolution included with this item addresses the following:
- Supports the nomination of a Transportation Enhancement Project for the implementation of components of the On-Street Bicycle Master Plan and demonstrates the willingness to commit to the recommendation, implementation, development, construction, maintenance, and financing of the project.
- Authorizes the City Manager to prepare and submit the project nomination to the Texas Department of Transportation related to the implementation of components of the On-Street Bicycle Master Plan.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· In June 2012, the City Council approved the On-Street Bicycle Master Plan with the following stipulations:
o Additional discussion with Council would occur before implementation, thereby allowing the Council the opportunity to provide direction related to specific elements of the master plan
o The initial phase components would be implemented without using the general fund or Community Development Corporation funds.
· The initial phase consisted of purchasing signs using grant funds. The installation of the signs will occur upon receiving approval from the Council.
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