Report Prepared by: Michael Hren, Principal Planner, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of Environmental Review #19-17 - Statutory Exemption for Feasibility and Planning Studies Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15162 and Adoption of Resolution to Approve the City of Merced Active Transportation and Safe-Routes-to-School Plan
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving environmental review #19-17 and adopting a resolution to approve the Active Transportation and Safe-Routes-to-School Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Environmental Review #19-17 - Statutory Exemption for Feasibility and Planning Studies Pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15162 and adopting Resolution 2019-40, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting the City of Merced Active Transportation and Safe-Routes-to-School Plan.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt the Plan, as recommended by the Bicycle Advisory Commission and staff; or,
2. Adopt the Plan, subject to modification by City Council (identify specific items to be amended in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Council Goals and Priorities, Item 4: Local Streets mentions "Sidewalks," "Safe Routes to School," and "Traffic/Pedestrian Safety."
DISCUSSION
Overview
The City of Merced's Active Transportation and Safe-Routes-to-School Plan (ATP) outlines the goals for active transportation in Merced, and provides recommendations for how to make that vision into reality. The ATP envisions a safe, enjoyable, and interconnected network of facilities serving residents and visitors alike, while allowing users of all modes of transportation equitable access to clean, well-maintained, and well-designed f...
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