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Alameda CTC Local Streets and Roads Program Implementation Guidelines Planning Area 1 — North Area: Cities of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont 2. Planning Area 2 — Central Area: Cities of Hayward and San Leandro, and the unincorporated areas of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo, as well as other unincorporated lands in that area 3. Planning Area 3 — South Area: Cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City 4. Planning Area 4 — East Area: Cities of Dublin, Livermore, and Pleasanton, and all unincorporated lands in that area W. Project completion /closeout: Inspection /project acceptance, final invoicing, final reporting, and the processes for closing out a project. X. Scoping and project feasibility: Early capital project phases that identify project needs, costs, and implementation feasibility. Y. Sidewalks and ramps: New sidewalks, sidewalk maintenance, curb ramps, and stairs /ramps for pedestrian and Americans with Disabilities Act access. Z. Signage: Warning, regulatory, wayfinding, or informational signage. AA. Signals: New traffic signals or crossing signals, signal upgrades, countdown signals, audible signals, or signal timing improvements. BB. Street resurfacing and maintenance: Repaving and resurfacing of on- street surfaces, including striping. CC. Traffic calming: Infrastructure primarily aimed at slowing down motor vehicle traffic. DD. Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF): Measure F, Alameda County's VRF Program, approved by the voters in November 2010 with 63 percent of the vote. It will generate approximately $11 million per year through a $10 per year vehicle registration fee. Administered by the Alameda CTC, the VRF funds four main types of programs and the distribution percentage is as follows: local streets and roads (60 percent); transit (25 percent); local transportation technology (10 percent); and bicycle and pedestrian projects (5 percent). Section 5. Local Streets and Roads Fund Allocations A. These Implementation Guidelines provide guidance on the Local Streets and Roads Fund allocation process for Measure B and VRF pass- through funds. Measure B Local Streets and Roads Pass - through Funds a. General: Alameda CTC distributes Measure B Local Streets and Roads Pass - through Funds to cities in the county and to Alameda County to be spent on transportation capital improvements for surface streets and arterial roads, and maintenance and upkeep of local streets and roads, including repaving streets, filling potholes, and upgrading local transportation infrastructure. These funds are intended to maintain and improve local streets and roads in Alameda County, and may be used for any local transportation need based on local priorities, including streets and roads