Consent-Health & Human Services # 29.
Board of Supervisors
Public Health
- Meeting Date:
- 11/07/2023
- Brief Title
- Agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant
From:
Nolan Sullivan, Director, Health and Human Services Agency
Staff Contact:
Brian Vaughn, Community Health Branch Director, Health and Human Services Agency, x8771
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety to receive funding in the amount of $231,185 under the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 to reduce the number of persons killed / injured in crashes involving pedestrians and bicycles. (No general fund impact) (Sullivan)
Recommended Action
Approve and authorize the Chair to sign agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety to receive funding in the amount of $231,185 under the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 to reduce the number of persons killed / injured in crashes involving pedestrians and bicycles.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Thriving Residents |
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Safe Communities |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The County has had repeated incidents of vehicles colliding with pedestrians or bicyclists that result in injury or death. From 2020-2022 the injury fatal collision percentage was 12.4%, of that 12.4%, 8.21% injured or killed were under the age of 15. Many of the collisions occur within the city limits of Woodland, West Sacramento, and Davis, where residents walk and bike for transportation and recreation but interface with vehicles regularly.
Currently, there is an education gap among Yolo County residents when it comes to understanding how to bicycle safely, how to share the road with all users, and helmet safety. In addition, there is a gap in outreach to Spanish-speaking families.
Staff hereby recommends approval of the Agreement with OTS to fund the County’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program that will target families in Woodland, West Sacramento, Winters and Knights Landing via education at partner agencies, at community events, and through public awareness campaigns. The program will emphasize working with Spanish-speaking families and low-income families by collaborating with partners who serve these populations. Furthermore, county-wide media campaigns to promote safety behaviors among road users will also reach the Davis population and those living in the unincorporated areas of the County.
Currently, there is an education gap among Yolo County residents when it comes to understanding how to bicycle safely, how to share the road with all users, and helmet safety. In addition, there is a gap in outreach to Spanish-speaking families.
Staff hereby recommends approval of the Agreement with OTS to fund the County’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program that will target families in Woodland, West Sacramento, Winters and Knights Landing via education at partner agencies, at community events, and through public awareness campaigns. The program will emphasize working with Spanish-speaking families and low-income families by collaborating with partners who serve these populations. Furthermore, county-wide media campaigns to promote safety behaviors among road users will also reach the Davis population and those living in the unincorporated areas of the County.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Counsel has approved this Agreement as to form.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
Not applicable to Revenue Agreement.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 231,185
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 231,185
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- Federal Funds
- $231,185
Further explanation as needed:
No general funds are required by this action. This action will lead to revenue generation from OTS in the amount of $231,185 for the period of October 1, 2023 through Sept. 30, 2024. The grant amount is included in the HHSA adopted budget for 2023-24.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | mrobertson | 10/23/2023 08:37 AM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 10/23/2023 08:40 AM |
| Cindy Perez | Cindy Perez | 10/27/2023 04:43 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Emily Covey
- Started On:
- 10/05/2023 12:53 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 10/27/2023