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2. Transit and Travel Demand Management <br /> ■ Project Eligibility: Projects that provide new or expanded transit services, making <br /> transit more attractive by offering faster travel times in order to reduce congestion <br /> and emissions during the peak period (e.g. transit vehicles, park-and-ride facilities, <br /> improved boarding areas, weather protection, bikesharing, etc.) <br /> ■ Program Funding Range Midpoint: $54 million <br /> ■ Minimum Project Funding Level: $100,000 <br /> ■ Maximum Project Funding Level: $ 25,000,000 <br /> 3. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities <br /> ■ Project Eligibility: Projects that benefit bicyclists, pedestrians, and other non- <br /> motorized users which serve both a transportation and recreational purpose (e.g. <br /> multiuse trails, filling gaps, on street bike lanes, sidewalks, Safe Route to School) <br /> ■ Program Funding Range Midpoint: $26 million <br /> ■ Minimum Project Funding Level: $250,000 <br /> ■ Maximum Project Funding Level: $4,000,000 <br /> Recommended Projects <br /> The Public Works Department recommends the City Council consider two projects for the <br /> Regional Solicitation Program if the City Council wishes to pursue grant funding and dedicate a <br /> 20 percent local match. Project locations are illustrated in Attachment B. <br /> Project 1 - The Mounds View High School Trail. <br /> This project would be an extension of the trail built in 2018 on the west side of Snelling Avenue <br /> North. The trail would extend from County E2 to Lake Valentine Road, continuing on to the east <br /> parking lot for Mounds View High School. The estimated project funding is provided below. The <br /> cost estimate may be revised during preparation of the grant application. <br /> ■ Grant Funding Requested: $ 2,000,000 <br /> ■ Local Match Required: $ 500,000 <br /> ■ Total Funding: $ 215001000 <br /> Project 2 - Snelling Avenue North Trail Extension. <br /> This project would extend a 10-ft wide pedestrian trail along Snelling Avenue North from <br /> County E to Highway 51. The estimated cost for the project is $1.11 million. Both of these <br /> projects would close gaps within our City's trail network and provide important connections to <br /> other areas of the city. The estimated project funding is provided below. <br /> ■ Grant Funding Requested: $ 890,400 <br /> ■ Local Match Required: $ 222,600 <br /> ■ Total Funding: $ 11113 5000 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />