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Calaveras supervisors back two priority projects to pursue Active Transportation grants
Summary
Public Works presented a draft Active Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan and asked the board to select two projects for detailed fact sheets to strengthen a competitive grant application; the board endorsed Valley Springs and Murphy’s projects and tasked staff to proceed with fact‑sheet development for grant positioning.
Calaveras County’s public works director asked the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 13 to endorse two priority projects from a draft Active Transportation and Recreational Trails Plan to strengthen the county’s applications for a California Transportation Commission grant program.
Public Works Director Michael Martin said the draft ATRTP, prepared in coordination with the Council of Governments, compiles community input and identifies priority active‑transportation projects countywide. He told the board the state program offers roughly $100 million annually and the application deadline for the current cycle is June 2026.
Staff recommended developing detailed fact sheets for two priority projects — Valley Springs Complete Streets and Murphy’s Complete Streets — to support a competitive grant application and to align the ATRTP with other planning efforts, including complete‑streets proposals. Supervisors discussed feasibility concerns, especially in historic districts where right‑of‑way is limited, and emphasized accessibility for strollers, mobility devices and walkers as part of project selection.
After discussion, the board voted unanimously to endorse staff’s recommendation (two priority projects with alternates) and directed staff to prepare the fact sheets and coordinate with regional partners and Caltrans as needed.
Next steps include completing the detailed fact sheets and submitting grant applications before the June 2026 deadline.
