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more substantial project and assist the City in seeking further assistance from State and regional sources. The City has also allocated $300,000 in Redevelopment Agency monies to prepare the Project Study Report (PSR) for the project. The PSR is an essential prerequisite design study that is required by the California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The PSR includes environmental review, traffic analysis, and preliminary design plans. Preparation of the PSR will begin in 2009 and should conclude in a year. Once Caltrans approves the PSR, the City could proceed with preparing detailed construction plans and specifications for the Phase 1 project. Plans would be completed in 2011, and construction of the project would begin soon after once sufficient funds are assembled. Proposed improvements for Phase 1 include: 1) widening the sidewalks with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant bulb-outs at intersections; 2) installing enhanced crosswalks; 3) adding one or two traffic signals; 4) infilling with new street trees, tree grates, and other Landscaping; 5) installing pedestrian-oriented decorative street lights; 6) adding street furniture, coordinated signage, and place-making elements; 7) installing enhance bus stops and shelters; and 8) implementing traffic calming measures such as narrowing travel lanes. The proposed pedestrian and transportation project is part of a comprehensive strategy to upgrade East 14`x' Street and is directly linked to other committed street and infrastructure improvements along the corridor. Related projects representing an additional investment of committed and proposed corridor improvements is $30 million dollars. The additional projects, which are in various stages of design and implementation, consist of the following: 1. Installing Landscaped Medians on East 14<<' Street from 136t~' Avenue to 148t~' Avenue: This project will significantly improve the appearance of the street and will provide important traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures. The total project cost is $948,000, with funding from the federal SAFE TEA program, FY06 HUD-EDI funds, and local funds. Construction of the project will begin in 2009. 2. Reconfiguration of the East 14`h Street/Hesperian BoulevardBancroft Avenue Intersection: Located at the southern terminus of the project area, this project will relieve traffic congestion and include transit enhancements and a major entry feature for the corridor. The estimated project cost is $3.7 million dollars, with funding provided through Alameda County Measure B funds, private development contributions, and other local sources. Design will begin is 2009 with construction to start 2010. 3. Under rounding of Utili Lines: Concurrent with installing pedestrian and streetscape improvements, the City will underground the overhead PG&E power lines. Project funding is through PG&E Rule 20A monies. Undergrounding the utility lines along East 14`i' Street is the City's highest priority for use of these monies. The estimated project cast is $4 million dollars. Phase 1 of the project is in construction with Phase 2 starting design in 2009. U. S. Senator Dianne Feinstein 3 FYIO Appropriations