SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT TBD DESCRIPTION: The Blach Middle School PTA is developing a Safe Routes to School (SR2S) grant application for several improvements to Carmel Terrace. The SR2S grant program funds projects that enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety near schools and pays for 90% of project costs up to a $450,000 maximum reimbursement amount. There is currently a 4 foot wide sidewalk along the west side of Carmel Terrace from Blach Middle School to 1240 Carmel Terrace, a distance of about 550 feet. The remaining 550 feet to Portland Avenue has no sidewalk. Carmel Terrace is the main route for students walking to Blach from east of Permanente Creek and south of Permanente Diversion Canal. The project is to complete the “gap” in the sidewalk from 1240 Carmel Terrace to Portland Avenue, wrapping around the Portland/Carmel Terrace corner and continuing westward on the north side of Portland to connect with the existing sidewalk. This project entails installing approximately 1,100 linear feet of Class I bike path along the entire length of Carmel Terrace. The bike path shall consist of portland concrete cement curb and gutter and asphalt sidewalk with trees in the planter strip similar to Berry Avenue. This is one SR2S project identified, and it may or may not be the selected project for this fiscal year based on City Council priorities at that time. COST SUMMARY: Design and Construction $ 435,000 POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES: SR25 Grant $ 391,500 Capital Projects Fund $ 43,500 IMPACT ON ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION COSTS: Slight increase due to new sidewalk curb and gutter. ALTERNATIVES: An alternative is to modify the project scope.