Report Prepared by: Laura Ivancich, Management Analyst, Engineering Department
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SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Engineering Department to Apply for the California Transportation Commission (CTC) 2027 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Grant
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers adopting a resolution authorizing the Engineering Department to apply for grant funding from the California Transportation Commission (CTC) 2027 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Grant and commit to leveraging ten percent (10%) of local funding if awarded.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
Adopting Resolution 2026-30, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California to apply for grant funding for the California Transportation Commission 2027 Active Transportation Program.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommend by Staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by Council; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer back to Staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
5. Continue item to a Council future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
City Council Priority for Pedestrian Safety.
DISCUSSION
On March 24, 2026, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) released the call for projects for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 grant with an application deadline of June 22, 2026.
The goals of the ATP include, but are not limited to, increasing the proportion of trips accomplished by walking and biking, increasing the safety and mobility of non-motorized users, advancing efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals, enhancing public health, and providing a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of users including disadvantaged communities.
Outreach is a key component to the application, so city staff started the outreach efforts immediately due to the short timeframe to gather feedba...
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