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RESOLUTION 2023-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TRUCKEE APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR CALTRANS TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM TO
DEVELOP THE TRUCKEE DOWNTOWN RAILROAD PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
FEASIBILITY STUDY
WHEREAS, THE Sustainable Communities Transportation Planning Grant Program,
funded though Senate Bill (SB) 1 – the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, will provide
funding to maintain and integrate the State’s Multimodal transportation system;
WHEREAS, the Town of Truckee is eligible to receive funding for certain transportation
planning programs through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans);
WHEREAS, Caltrans is currently accepting project proposals for the 2023-24 “Call for
Projects” through March 9, 2023;
WHEREAS, the Town of Truckee is proposing submittal of an application in the amount
of $345,000 to develop the Truckee Downtown Railroad Pedestrian Crossing Feasibility Study;
WHEREAS, the grant program requires a 11.47% percent match of local funds ($39,572);
and
WHEREAS, if selected for funding the Town of Truckee will enter into an agreement with
the California Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation Planning;
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRUCKEE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TRUCKEE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Authorize the filing of an application for the Sustainable Communities Transportation
Planning Grant Program for the Truckee Downtown Railroad Pedestrian Crossing
Feasibility Study.
2. Authorize the Town Manager, or designee, to execute and submit documents including
applications, grant agreements and any amendments thereto; reports and
reimbursements with the California Department of Transportation, Planning Division.
3. Commit the required 11.47 percent match ($39,572).
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member Zabriskie, seconded by Vice
Mayor Polivy, at a regular meeting of the Town of Truckee Town Council, held on the 2nd
day of February 2023 and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Zabriskie, Vice Mayor Polivy, Council Member
Klovstad, and Mayor Romack.
NOES: None.
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ABSENT: Council Member Henderson.
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Lindsay Romack, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Judy Price, MMC, Town Clerk
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Town Council
Lindsay Romack, Mayor
David Polivy, Vice Mayor
Anna Klovstad, Council Member
Jan Zabriskie, Council Member
Courtney Henderson, Council Member
Department Heads
Jen Callaway, Town Manager
Andy Morris, Town Attorney
Danny Renfrow, Chief of Police
Daniel Wilkins, Public Works Director/Town Engineer
Denyelle Nishimori, Community Development Director
Nicole Casey, Administrative Services Director
Judy Price, Communications Director/Town Clerk
Hilary Hobbs, Assistant to the Town Manager
March 2, 2023
Jen Callaway
Town Manager
Town of Truckee
10183 Truckee Airport Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
Subject: Town of Truckee Application for Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grant Program
Ms. Callaway:
With this letter, the Town of Truckee Town Council is providing our complete support for the
Town's application to the Caltrans Sustainable Communities Grant Program to develop a
feasibility study, alternative analysis, and conceptual design of a pedestrian / bicycle crossing
of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks from West River Street to Donner Pass Road in Downtown
Truckee.
The Town of Truckee has long been a crossroads of transportation for the region, with many
of its developed areas - and vulnerable populations - straddling / living near a major arterial,
railway, or highway. This project will be integral to how to meet the needs of non-vehicular
transportation needs in Downtown Truckee and provide non-motorized connections between
commercial and residential uses; parks and natural resources; and transit services. Additional
pedestrian connections between West River Street and Donner Pass Road are essential to
connecting the two major Downtown corridors, making the Downtown core a truly walkable
community. The project will improve accessibility; promote non-motorized travel between the
Donner Pass Road and West River Street commercial corridors and reduce Greenhouse
Gases; provide a safe alternative to the at-grade pedestrian crossing on Bridge Street in the
center of Town; enhance the economic vitality of Downtown Truckee; and improve equitable
access to Downtown Truckee and the Depot transit hub.
Sincerely,
Lindsay Romack, Mayor
Town of Truckee
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