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Council approves MTC grant application for Point Richmond bicycle connectivity, adds community outreach and equity language
Summary
The council unanimously authorized staff to apply for MTC pedestrian/bicycle funding for the Downtown Point Richmond Bicycle Connectivity Project and added a council amendment requiring community meetings and an equity review; staff said the project has prior grants and that not applying could risk losing previous funds.
The Richmond City Council unanimously adopted a resolution Jan. 16 authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for fiscal‑year pedestrian and bicycle project funds to support the Downtown Point Richmond Bicycle Connectivity Project. Council added an amendment requiring community meetings and direction that staff consider equity when bringing future grant recommendations.
Public Works Director Daniel Chavarria summarized the project as completing gaps identified in the Ferry‑Bridge‑Greenway…
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