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Bay Trail Slough Bridge Agreement 2 May 7, 2007 This project is identified in the City's Bikeway Plan as a high priority and is regional in its significance. It is ranked as the number one priority in the ACCMA's Countywide Bicycle Plan. It is also identified in several other regional planning documents, such as the MTC Regional Bicycle Plan, the East Bay Regional Park District's (EBRPD) Master Plan, and the Association of Bay Area Government's (ABAG) Bay Trail Plan. The City of San Leandro is aggressively pursuing additional funding sources in order to close the remaining funding gap for this project. The early phases of the project, including design and environmental clearance, are fully funded by other grant funding sources. The design is completed and the environmental documents are nearing approval. Current City Council Policy Not Applicable Previous City Council Action(s) . On November 3, 2003 by Resolution No. 2003-222, the City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for an ACTIA Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Countywide Discretionary Grant for the Bay Trail Slough Bridge in the amount of $600,000 . On April 18, 2005 by Resolution No. 2005-047, the City Council authorized the City Manager to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant in an amount not to exceed $280,000 to assist in funding construction of the Bay Trail Slough Bridge Project, Project No. 144-36-012 City Council Committee Review and Action Not Applicable Applicable General Plan Policy . Goal 14 Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation: Promote and accommodate alternative, environmentally-friendly methods of transportation, such as walking and bicycling . Policy 14.01--Citywide Bikeway System: Develop and maintain a citywide bikeway system that effectively serves residential areas, employment centers, schools, parks, and multi-modal terminals . Action 14.01B--Capital Improvement Scheduling: Maintain a schedule of capital improvement priorities in the City's Bikeway Plan, and update this schedule as projects are completed and additional funds become available. Capital projects should be developed in accordance with the design standards and priorities identified in the Plan . Policy 14.02--Funding: Aggressively pursue state and federal funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements, while also including funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the City's Capital Improvement Program . Policy 18.02--Capital Improvements: Identify capital improvements and other measures that improve the safety of bicyclists, pedestrians, and motor vehicles on San Leandro streets . Policy 18.05--Funding: Pursue grants for the improvement of pedestrian, bicycle, and motor vehicle safety. Implementing strategy includes the City operating procedures