City CouncilJune 7, 2011

Background

• Transportation Enhancement (TE) program provides funds to

expand & enhance transportation experience through choices

• TE funds have been used for Historic Santa Fe Depot,

Pedestrian Mallway, and Concho River Visitors Center Trail

• City nominated Red Arroyo Shared-Use Pathway (R-SUP) in

December 2009 under Transportation Enhancement program

• On July 30, 2010 City was awarded $3,199,312 by Texas

Transportation Commission for project

• City’s contribution $799,828 or (20%) of project cost

• Total project cost is $3,999,140

Analysis

• R-SUP is a multi-use pathway that will extend throughout

City; will have off-shoots and connections to various areas

• Segment extends from Knickerbocker Road to Sherwood

Way, approximately 3.7 miles in length, fourteen feet wide

• Amenities include drinking fountains, benches, parking

areas, and restroom facilities

• Red Arroyo trail will develop under-utilized area with great

potential and preserve natural environment

• Pathway will be available and accessible to everyone and

will benefit entire community

Analysis (cont’d)

• Provide several uses for public with low impact on

surrounding neighborhoods and areas

• Will serve as buffer for environment by preserving native

flora and fauna and by utilizing existing scenery

• Use natural surroundings, solar energy sources, vegetation

that does not require lots of water

• Maintained for the enjoyment and education of San Angelo’s

citizens and visitors of all ages, genders, etc

• Serves 5 functions: Transportation, Recreation, Education,

Health Sustainability, and Economic Development

Transportation, Recreation, Education

• Enhance existing transportation by connecting major traffic

generators, collector, and residential streets

• Provide access to variety of uses including retail, activity

center, churches, parks, entertainment, major employers

• Will be used by cyclists and runners and will encourage

physical activity in safer recreational environment

• Located in vicinity of schools and library; will provide cultural

programs – hands-on wildlife, aquatic, historical education

• Future grants could supplement “pocket” areas along route

Health Sustainability & Economic Development

• Promote healthy active living by providing place to walk

and relax or partake in leisure activities

• Benefit mind & body, help lower blood pressure, bad

cholesterol, reduce obesity, health-related issues

• Promote economic development and contribute to local

economy by attracting tourists and visitors

• Draw new residents to city; markets City’s ability to attract

and retain employees and businesses

• Consistent with many of San Angelo’s Plans: Parks &

Recreation, RC, Bike-Ped, Comprehensive Land Use

Red Arroyo

Red Arroyo Shared-Use Pathway

Summary

• Improves area and provides useful and alternative means

of travel from one part of city to another

• Achieves City’s goal of expanding and increasing bicycle

and pedestrian possibilities

• Offers citizens opportunity to feel comfortable traveling in

a more sustainable fashion

• Catalyst for future pathway extensions along Red Arroyo

and other trails and paths in City

• Once complete R-SUP will link neighborhoods, parks,

bike-ped trails, and transportation systems together

Financial Impact

• City to provide local match of $799,828 or 20% of total

project costs and overrun costs. Possible funding sources:

o Stormwater - $400,000-$500,000

o South Concho Park - $325,000

o Outside Organization(s)- $125,000

• Some work activities required for construction of R-SUP

will be completed along river in conjunction with

stormwater; would reduce City’s contribution

• Local match gives City unique opportunity to leverage

$3.2 million in federal funds to develop underutilized area

Recommendation

City staff recommends adopting a Resolution by the San Angelo City Council

accepting funds from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT),

Transportation Enhancement Program; authorizing the City Manager or his

designee to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for a

Transportation Enhancement (TE) Project described as Red Arroyo Shared-

Use Pathway that provides for the division of costs and responsibilities

associated with the design and construction of the project; and, authorizing City

to provide local matching funds.

• November 2009, City agreed to fund project if awarded

• Advanced Funding Agreement must be executed before July 30, 2011. Payment of

$10,432 due within 30 days of AFA submission

• Use available resources for AFA payment

• Remainder of local match is due 60 days prior to construction contact being

advertised for bids or before April 2014

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