FROM:
Engineering
SUBJECT:
Title
Accept the 2025 TDA Article 3 Grant Awards for the Randall Pepper (O'Day Short) Elementary Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, Ted J. Porter Elementary Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, Fontana Middle School Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, and Citywide Transit Stop Improvements Project
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Accept the 2025 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Grant Award approved by San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Randall Pepper (O'Day Short) Elementary Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Sidewalk Gap Closure Project in the amount of $250,000.
2. Accept the 2025 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Grant Award approved by San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Ted J. Porter Elementary Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Sidewalk Gap Closure Project in the amount of $250,000.
3. Accept the 2025 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Grant Award approved by San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Fontana Middle School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Sidewalk Gap Closure Project in the amount of $475,000.
4. Accept the 2025 Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Grant Award approved by San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) for the Citywide Transit Stop Improvements Project in the amount of $149,400.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-002, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana, authorizing the submittal of Claim Forms and Reimbursement Request Forms, and designating the City Engineer to certify project completions for the Randall Pepper (O'Day Short) Elementary Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, Ted J. Porter Elementary Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, Fontana Middle School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, and the Citywide Transit Stop Improvements Project related to TDA Article 3 Grant Awards.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by maintaining and improving the city's existing infrastructure.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by providing for the development of new infrastructure.
• To invest in the City’s infrastructure (streets, sewers, parks, etc.) by utilizing Measure-I Funds wisely.
DISCUSSION:
In August 2025, the City submitted four (4) grant applications to SBCTA for TDA Article 3 for the Randall Pepper (O'Day Short) Elementary Safe Routes to School Sidewalk (“SRTS”) Gap Closure Project, Ted J. Porter Elementary SRTS Gap Closure Project, Fontana Middle School SRTS Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, and the Citywide Transit Stop Improvements Project.
The grant request for the Randall Pepper (O'Day Short) Elementary SRTS Gap Closure Project was in the amount of $250,000 with a local fund match of $383,660. The project will construct missing sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, and ADA compliant driveways along the north side of Filbert Street and the west side of Lemon Street. This will close the missing sidewalk gaps for students attending at least three (3) different schools: Randall Pepper Elementary, Citrus Elementary, and Fontana High School.
The grant request for the Ted J. Porter Elementary SRTS Gap Closure Project was in the amount of $250,000 with a local fund match of $225,061. The project will install new sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, and ADA compliant driveways that will close existing gaps along the south side of Upland Avenue. This will close the missing sidewalk gaps for students attending Ted J. Porter Elementary School.
The grant request for the Fontana Middle School SRTS Sidewalk Gap Closure Project was in the amount of $475,000 with a local fund match of $246,745. The project will construct missing sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps, and ADA compliant driveways that will close existing gaps along the south side of Valencia Avenue between Mango Avenue and Palmetto Avenue. This will close the missing sidewalk gaps for students attending Fontana Middle School.
The grant request for the Citywide Transit Stop Improvements Project was in the amount of $149,400 with a local fund match of $48,171.45. The improvements will consist of installing concrete bus pads at seven (7) existing bus stops throughout the City. These locations were identified in Omnitrans’ 2025 accessibility survey as needing improvements to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. At these bus stops, the curb is separated from the sidewalk by a strip of grass, landscape, or other non-ADA compliant material, thereby limiting access to and from the bus for persons with disabilities. Concrete bus pads will be constructed at each identified location, improving accessibility for all ridership.
On November 5, 2025, SBCTA Board of Directors approved funding for the four (4) Fontana projects in the amount of $975,000 from the TDA Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program and $149,400 from the TDA Article 3 Transit Stop Access Improvements Program.
As part of the TDA Article 3 Grant Requirements for both programs, a resolution by the City Council is required which authorizes the submittal of claims and reimbursements to SBCTA and designates the individual authorized to certify project completion. SBCTA has authorized the use of one resolution which identifies the four (4) projects to meet this requirement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Revenues in Fund 303 (Grants) will be increased by $1,124,400 and appropriations for expenditures in Fund 303 will increase by $1,124,400. The four (4) new projects are included in the mid-year budget adjustments.
The Randall Pepper (O'Day Short) Elementary SRTS Sidewalk Gap Closure Project allocates $250,000 in Fund 303 (Grants) and $383,660 in Fund 241 (AQMD) for the local match.
The Ted J. Porter Elementary SRTS Sidewalk Gap Closure Project allocates $250,000 in Fund 303 (Grants) and $225,061 in Fund 246 (Local Measure I) for the local match.
The Fontana Middle School SRTS Sidewalk Gap Closure Project allocates $475,000 in Fund 303 (Grants) and $246,745 in Fund 246 (Local Measure I) for the local match.
The Citywide Transit Stop Improvements Project allocates $149,400 in Fund 303 (Grants) and $48,171.45 in Fund 241 (AQMD) for the local match.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.