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Alameda CTC Local Streets and Roads Program Implementation Guidelines <br /> <br />LSR - 6 <br /> <br />2. VRF Local Streets and Roads DLD Funds <br />a. General: Alameda CTC distributes VRF Local Streets and Roads DLD Funds to cities <br />in the county and to Alameda County to be spent on transportation capital <br />improvements for surface streets and arterial roads, and maintenance and upkeep of <br />local streets and roads. These funds are intended to maintain and improve local <br />streets and roads as well as a broad range of facilities in Alameda County (from local <br />to arterial facilities). <br />b. Eligible Uses: The VRF Local Streets and Roads DLD funds may be used for <br />improving, maintaining, and rehabilitating local roads and traffic signals. It will also <br />incorporate the Complete Streets practice that makes local roads safe for all modes, <br />including bicyclists and pedestrians, and accommodate transit. Eligible uses for these <br />funds include, but are not necessarily limited to: <br />1) Street repaving and rehabilitation, including curbs, gutters and drains <br />2) Traffic signal maintenance and upgrades, including bicyclist and pedestrian <br />treatments <br />3) Signage and striping on roadways, including traffic and bicycle lanes and <br />crosswalks <br />4) Sidewalk repair and installation <br />5) Bus stop improvements, including bus pads, turnouts and striping <br />6) Improvements to roadways at rail crossings, including grade separations and <br />safety protection devices <br />7) Improvements to roadways with truck or transit routing <br />c. Ineligible Uses: The following is a list of ineligible uses of VRF Local Streets and Roads <br />DLD funds: <br />1) Non-transportation projects such as fees charged to capital construction <br />projects for services or amenities that are not related to transportation <br />2) Projects or programs that are not directly related to streets and roads <br />improvements <br />3) Projects or programs that exclusively serve city/county staff <br />4) Indirect costs, unless the RECIPIENT submits an independently <br />audited/approved Indirect Cost Allocation Plan. <br />Section 6. Complete Streets Policy Requirement <br />A. To receive DLD funds, local jurisdictions must do both of the following with respect to Complete <br />Streets policies: <br />1. Have an adopted Complete Streets policy. <br />2. Comply with the California Complete Streets Act of 2008. The California Complete Streets <br />Act (AB1358) requires that local general plans do the following: <br />a. Commencing January 1, 2011, upon any substantial revision of the circulation <br />element, the legislative body shall modify the circulation element to plan for a <br />Docusign Envelope ID: DF4522C6-B536-8D98-8396-59F24D864EB6