2016 Measure B: Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program Application

2016 Measure B: Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program Application

Cycle 3
Application Instructions

Please complete this form in its entirety to submit an application for the 2016 Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Application for Cycle 3.
- Before filling out this application form, ensure the proposed project meets the Program Screening Criteriam as noted in the 2016 Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program Criteria. If the proposed project does not meet the Program Screening Criteria, the application will be rejected.
- Utilize the 2016 Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Application Guidelines for additional guidance.
- Include additional information as an attachment if more space is required to answer the questions as indicated at the end of the form. Please make clear references to any attachments in your narratives.
- Submit one application for each project. Incomplete applications will not be accepted
All signed applications are due by 4:00PM, Monday, February 9, 2026.

Contact 2016MeasureB@vta.org with any questions.
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Signauture Verification

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Attachments

The maximum file size for each attachment is 10 MB. You can upload multiple files for each prompt. Additional attachments may be afixed to the end of the application if needed.

For questions, please contact 2016MeasureB@vta.org

PART 1: SPONSOR INFORMATION
Primary Project Sponsor (Member agency)*
Project Co-applicant(s)
If the Primary Project Sponsor is NOT a Member Agency, one must be identified as a project co-applicant.
Contact Person from Primary Project Sponsor Agency
Name*

First NameLast Name
Title and Department*

TitleDepartment
Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
PART 2: PROJECT INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITY
Project Name*
Project Webpage
Is the project included on Attachment A of the 2016 Measure B ballot?*

YesNo
What is the name of the project as identified on Attachment A of the 2016 Measure B ballot?*
Project Category*
Project Description*
Please keep the response succinct – there is a recommended 1,000-character limit, but this is not enforced in the text box
Project Location/Limits*
Project Map*

Provide a map that clearly shows the project limits and includes a scale.
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Total Project Cost ($)*
2016 Measure B Funding Request ($)*
AUTO-FILLED - 2016MB Funding Request as Percent (%)
Non-2016 Measure B Contribution Source(s)*
Total Non-2016 Measure B Contribution ($)*
Equivalent to the Total Project Cost minus the 2016 Measure B Funding Request
AUTO-FILLED - Total Non-2016 Measure B Contribution (%)
Project Schedule and Cost Estimates*
List expected key milestones, such as (but not limited to) RFP release, kick-off meetings, public meetings, plan adoption, and project close-out.
Alternative: Upload the Project Schedule and Cost Estimate

If choosing to upload a file, please fill the previous text box with "Uploaded Project Schedule and Cost Estimate file"
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PART 3: APPLICATION QUESTIONS
Criterion #1: Community Engagement (Max. 20 points)

Does the planning process involve a collaboration with the community? What community engagement efforts has/will the project perform, specifically to the community where the project is located. For additional resources and information about this section, please review the Application Guidelines document.
1. Describe the community that has been and/or will be engaged for this project, and explain why engaging them is key.*
2. Describe the community outreach efforts for the project that have or will take place.*
3. Upload a Community Engagement Plan and other related documentation*

Provide a Community Engagement Plan, marketing efforts, and/or data. Documentation must be specific to the project. See completed grant criteria for more details on acceptable forms of documentation.
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PART 3: APPLICATION QUESTIONS (Continued)
Criterion #2: Gap Closure (Max. 20 points)

Will the project result in a travel distance change, or close existing gaps in bicycle and/or pedestrian network? For additional resources and information about this section, please review the Application Guidelines document.
1. Does the project plan to build a new bicycle or pedestrian connection across a waterway, railway, freeway, or expressway?*

YesNo
2. Is the project identified in VTA's latest Countywide Bicycle Plan and/or VTA's latest Pedestrian Access to Transit Plan?*

YesNo
3. Provide details about the type of gap that exists in the project area. What are the physical, cultural, social, and economic barriers faced by residents of the community?*
Consider if the type of gap closure fits into the context of the surrounding project area.
4. Demonstrate the change in proportion of walk and bicycle trips that can be made by the potential project. What is the quantified gap closure amount?*

PART 3: APPLICATION QUESTIONS (Continued)
Criterion #3: Connections to Schools, Transit, Employment Centers, or Key Community Destinations (Max. 20 points)

Does/Will the project connect to or improve walking and bicycling routes to and from schools, employment centers, transit facilities, or key community destinations? For additional resources and information about this section, please review the Application Guidelines document.
1. What is the community significance of the identified destinations? Identify the destinations located within the project area and the type of users that currently exist and could potentially exist.*
Consider both quantitative and qualitative data to support the claim of significance.
2. How will the project result in meaningful increase in bicycle and pedestrian users in the project area? What are the impacts that increasing trips to the destination will provide? *
3. Describe how documented concerns and issues relating to access and mobility to the identified destinations are improved by the project.*
4. Upload Related Documents

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PART 3: APPLICATION QUESTIONS (Continued)
Criterion #4: Safety and Convenience (Max. 20 points)

Does the project identify and address safety issues within the project study area? For additional resources and information about this section, please review the Application Guidelines document.
1. Upload the Project's Area of Influence Map*

The Area of Influence must not be further than 1 mile actual biking distance or 1/2 mile actual walking distance from the project. NOT measured "as the crow flies."
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2. Describe the existing conditions in the project area. What are the features that lead to poor safety outcomes? *
3. What are the safety countermeasures that the project will consider implementing, and how will they address the identified safety issues? How will a Safe System approach be incorporated? *
4. Present a field review of the Project Area. Which data sources were used? Describe your methodology in choosing the data such as age of the data and location of sites. *
5. Upload relevant collision and safety data

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PART 3: APPLICATION QUESTIONS (Continued)
Criterion #5: Considerations for Community Investment (Max. 15 points)

Does the project directly provide and ensure equal access to active transportation connections, and improve mobility and accessibility for individuals with disabilities, are low-income, and/or dependent on transit?
1. Does the Project, Project Area, or Project Area of Influence connect to an Equity Priority Community (EPC), vulnerable communities, or low-income travel markets? If "Yes," quantify how much of the catchment area is connected and describe the methodology used to estimate the population of each identified community. *
Provide demographical, contextual, and statistical data as applicable.
1 (a). If "Yes" to the previous, upload a scaled-map identifying the project limits and the related EPC, vulnerable community, or low-income travel market.

Map should be scaled and show the distance to identified communities.
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2. Demonstrate how the project is specific to the needs of the identified community. Was the project requested or supported by the intended community? How will the community's input be included throughout the project duration?
3. Describe the potential impacts and/or benefits of the project on the intended community. How does the project serve the needs of the identified community? Does the project address that need?

PART 4: ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS

You may submit additional attachments to support your project application. You must make clear references to the attachments in the narrative answers. Clearly label the attachments.
Additional Attachments

Maximum file size is 10 MB.
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PART 5: SIGNATURE

IMPORTANT: The application must be signed by Public Works Director, Agency Manager, or equivalent senior-level staff or their designee.
Signature Instruction
- Applications must be signed to be considered complete and submitted.
- The signee should review all answers before signing.
- Signatures are certified through DocuSign, where the signee will be redirected to. The signee does not need a DocuSign account.
How to share the application to be signed:

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If you have skipped creating an account: You may share the shareable link with the signee when ready. This is the recommended method so that you do not need to share login information.
Sign through Docusign*
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2016 Measure B: Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program Application

PART 1: SPONSOR INFORMATION

Contact Person from Primary Project Sponsor Agency

PART 2: PROJECT INFORMATION & ELIGIBILITY

PART 3: APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Criterion #1: Community Engagement (Max. 20 points)

PART 3: APPLICATION QUESTIONS (Continued)

Criterion #2: Gap Closure (Max. 20 points)

PART 3: APPLICATION QUESTIONS (Continued)

Criterion #3: Connections to Schools, Transit, Employment Centers, or Key Community Destinations (Max. 20 points)

PART 3: APPLICATION QUESTIONS (Continued)

Criterion #4: Safety and Convenience (Max. 20 points)

PART 3: APPLICATION QUESTIONS (Continued)

Criterion #5: Considerations for Community Investment (Max. 15 points)

PART 4: ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS

PART 5: SIGNATURE