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trails Key investments in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure include completion of the major trails in the County. Funding will allow for the completion of three key the County's East Bay Greenway, which provides a viable commute and community access route for many cyclists and pedestrians from Oakland to Fremont, and the Bay Trail and Iron Horse trails in Alameda County which provide important off street routes for both commute and recreational trips. Funding for priority projects in local and countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian plans will also allow for investments that support the use of these modes. A total of 8% of the funds available in this plan are devoted to improving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure as well as providing programs to encourage people to bike and walk when possible and to support accessibility for seniors and the disabled. It is important to note that in addition to these dedicated funds, local bicycle and pedestrian projects will also be funded through the Local Streets and Roads and Sustainable Transportation and Land Use Linkages funding categories. COMPLETION OF MAJOR TRAILS — IRON HORSE TRAIL, BAY TRAIL AND EAST BAY GREENWAY ($264 M) This project provides for increased pedestrian and bicycle transportation options, more open space, and improved public safety in neighborhoods on these three major trails pictured on the next page. These projects have the potential to generate extensive and varied community benefits beyond creating infrastructure for bicycle and pedestrian travel including improving neighborhood connectivity, improving access to transit, reducing local congestion, improving safe access to schools, supporting community health and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Funds may be applied to the construction and maintenance of the three major trails, as well as local connectors and access routes. LOCAL BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM (5% OF NET REVENUE, $387 M) This proposed program is designed to fund projects and provide operating funds that expand and enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety and facilities in Alameda County, focusing on projects that complete the County's bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure system. The proposed program consists of two components. Bicycle and Pedestrian Direct Allocation to Cities and Alameda County (3% of net revenue, estimated at $232 M) Pass-through funding will be provided on a monthly basis to the cities and to Alameda County for planning, construction and maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian projects and programs, focusing on completing the high priority projects described in their Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans. Funds will be provided to each city within the county and to Alameda County based on their share of population. Jurisdictions will be expected to implement, operate and maintain projects from the County's bicycle and pedestrian plans and to commit to a complete streets philosophy in their project design and implementation. Bike and Pedestrian Grant Program (2% of net revenue, estimated at $154 M) These funds, administered by the Alameda CTC, will be available for the purposes of implementing and maintaining regional bicycle and pedestrian facilities and increasing safe bicycling. These proposed funds will be periodically distributed by the Alameda CTC for projects and programs that: • Provide bicycle education and training • Increase the number of trips made by bicycle and on foot • Improve coordination between jurisdictions • Maintain existing trails • Implement major elements of the Alameda County Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan