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Rialto Safe Routes to School Grant Application

Original title: Request City Council to: (1) Authorize the Submission of an Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 Grant Application to the California Department of Transportation for the City of Rialto Safe Routes to School Improvements Project; and (2) Authorize the City Manager or Their Designee to Execute all Related Documents.

April 28, 2026

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What this does

This action initiates the process to secure state funding for infrastructure projects intended to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety for students traveling to schools in Rialto.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Rialto students

Students may experience changes to local infrastructure and traffic patterns near schools if the grant is awarded and projects are implemented.

City Manager

The City Manager or their designee is granted the authority to sign all legal documents associated with the grant application.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Rialto is seeking City Council approval to apply for a state grant to fund safety improvements for routes students use to walk or bike to school. If approved, the City Manager will be authorized to sign all necessary paperwork for the Cycle 8 grant.

Key Facts

  • The City of Rialto is applying for the Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 grant.
  • The grant funding is designated for the 'City of Rialto Safe Routes to School Improvements Project'.
  • The application is being submitted to the California Department of Transportation.
  • The City Council is requested to authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute all documents related to this grant application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Active Transportation Program?
It is a state-level grant program administered by the California Department of Transportation that funds projects designed to increase the use of active modes of transportation, such as walking and biking.
Does this guarantee the city will receive funding?
No, this action only authorizes the city to submit an application for the grant.

Why It Matters

This action initiates the process to secure state funding for infrastructure projects intended to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety for students traveling to schools in Rialto.

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