The BCIP is a $20 million grant program for projects that make bicycling and walking easier and safer in Orange County. Funding for the program comes from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, a federal program that provides funding for transportation projects that help meet Federal Clean Air Act requirements. To date, OCTA has awarded $10 million in grant funding through the program to 28 projects.

On May 9, 2016, staff submitted a grant proposal for bikeway improvements on several corridors. The proposed bikeway improvements would improve the on-street bicycle infrastructure by 75 percent and provide a more convenient network by creating 14.85 miles of comfortable bikeways. These improvements would be a major step in accomplishing the goal from the Garden Grove Active Streets Master Plan of a safe, comfortable, network of bikeways. Per grant eligibility guidelines, the City is also required to submit a resolution by June 30, 2016, authorizing the application for grant funding during the selection process.

The bikeway improvement locations identified for this grant include the following streets:

• Brookhurst Street (Trask Avenue – Katella Avenue)  
• Gilbert Street (Westminster Avenue – Katella Avenue)
• West Street (Garden Grove Boulevard – W. Convention Way)
• Chapman Avenue (Valley View Street – Beach Boulevard)
• Lampson Avenue (Westcliff Drive – Haster Street)

There is no impact to the General Fund. The City is requesting $1,201,978 of grant funds from OCTA. The required matching funds of 12% will come from specifically designated AQMD Rideshare funds and non-General Fund, Public Works Capital funds.  

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the application for Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program (BCIP) funds from the Orange County Transportation Authority.

By:  Erin Webb, Senior Planner