City CouncilJune 7, 2011
Background
• Transportation Enhancement (TE) program provides funds to
expand & enhance transportation experience through choices
• TE funds have been used for Historic Santa Fe Depot,
Pedestrian Mallway, and Concho River Visitors Center Trail
• City nominated Red Arroyo Shared-Use Pathway (R-SUP) in
December 2009 under Transportation Enhancement program
• On July 30, 2010 City was awarded $3,199,312 by Texas
Transportation Commission for project
• City’s contribution $799,828 or (20%) of project cost
• Total project cost is $3,999,140
Analysis
• R-SUP is a multi-use pathway that will extend throughout
City; will have off-shoots and connections to various areas
• Segment extends from Knickerbocker Road to Sherwood
Way, approximately 3.7 miles in length, fourteen feet wide
• Amenities include drinking fountains, benches, parking
areas, and restroom facilities
• Red Arroyo trail will develop under-utilized area with great
potential and preserve natural environment
• Pathway will be available and accessible to everyone and
will benefit entire community
Analysis (cont’d)
• Provide several uses for public with low impact on
surrounding neighborhoods and areas
• Will serve as buffer for environment by preserving native
flora and fauna and by utilizing existing scenery
• Use natural surroundings, solar energy sources, vegetation
that does not require lots of water
• Maintained for the enjoyment and education of San Angelo’s
citizens and visitors of all ages, genders, etc
• Serves 5 functions: Transportation, Recreation, Education,
Health Sustainability, and Economic Development
Transportation, Recreation, Education
• Enhance existing transportation by connecting major traffic
generators, collector, and residential streets
• Provide access to variety of uses including retail, activity
center, churches, parks, entertainment, major employers
• Will be used by cyclists and runners and will encourage
physical activity in safer recreational environment
• Located in vicinity of schools and library; will provide cultural
programs – hands-on wildlife, aquatic, historical education
• Future grants could supplement “pocket” areas along route
Health Sustainability & Economic Development
• Promote healthy active living by providing place to walk
and relax or partake in leisure activities
• Benefit mind & body, help lower blood pressure, bad
cholesterol, reduce obesity, health-related issues
• Promote economic development and contribute to local
economy by attracting tourists and visitors
• Draw new residents to city; markets City’s ability to attract
and retain employees and businesses
• Consistent with many of San Angelo’s Plans: Parks &
Recreation, RC, Bike-Ped, Comprehensive Land Use
Red Arroyo
Red Arroyo Shared-Use Pathway
Summary
• Improves area and provides useful and alternative means
of travel from one part of city to another
• Achieves City’s goal of expanding and increasing bicycle
and pedestrian possibilities
• Offers citizens opportunity to feel comfortable traveling in
a more sustainable fashion
• Catalyst for future pathway extensions along Red Arroyo
and other trails and paths in City
• Once complete R-SUP will link neighborhoods, parks,
bike-ped trails, and transportation systems together
Financial Impact
• City to provide local match of $799,828 or 20% of total
project costs and overrun costs. Possible funding sources:
o Stormwater - $400,000-$500,000
o South Concho Park - $325,000
o Outside Organization(s)- $125,000
• Some work activities required for construction of R-SUP
will be completed along river in conjunction with
stormwater; would reduce City’s contribution
• Local match gives City unique opportunity to leverage
$3.2 million in federal funds to develop underutilized area
Recommendation
City staff recommends adopting a Resolution by the San Angelo City Council
accepting funds from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT),
Transportation Enhancement Program; authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for a
Transportation Enhancement (TE) Project described as Red Arroyo Shared-
Use Pathway that provides for the division of costs and responsibilities
associated with the design and construction of the project; and, authorizing City
to provide local matching funds.
• November 2009, City agreed to fund project if awarded
• Advanced Funding Agreement must be executed before July 30, 2011. Payment of
$10,432 due within 30 days of AFA submission
• Use available resources for AFA payment
• Remainder of local match is due 60 days prior to construction contact being
advertised for bids or before April 2014
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