Common use of Complete Streets Clause in Contracts

Complete Streets. The proposed project directly complies to Deputy Directive 64-R2, in its goal to increase and improve the facility for pedestrians and bicyclist. The project will improve the bicycle facilities by increasing the shoulder width to allow for a Class II bike lane to be utilized. In addition, curb ramps and sidewalks will be reconstructed in accordance with the current ADA standards for pedestrians to utilize. This project will implement Construction Site Best Management Practices (BMPs) to protect water bodies within or near the project limits during construction, but will not enhance adjacent wetlands, hydraulic connections and water functions, values, or existing deficiencies. The project will adhere to the conditions of the Statewide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (Order No. 2012-0011-DWQ), NPDES Permit No CAS000003 along with the NPDES General Permit No. CAS000002 (Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ). The contractor will be required to prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to incorporate appropriate Construction Site BMPS for proposed construction activities. These are recommended to prevent receiving water pollution as a result of project construction activities. Anticipated temporary BMPs are: street sweeping, temporary construction entrance/exit, temporary fiber roll, temporary silt fence, temporary gravel bag berm, temporary drainage inlet protection, portable temporary concrete washout, temporary hydraulic mulch, and temporary erosion control blanket. This project will comply with the Caltrans Statewide NPDES Permit and the Construction General NPDES Permit, issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. It will also adhere to the requirements issued by the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board. The post construction treatment area was determined to be greater than 1 acre, therefore the project will be required to implement permanent treatment best management practices (BMPs). There is a potential for several treatment BMPs throughout the project, including implementation of infiltration devices, detention devices, biofiltration strips, and biofiltration ▇▇▇▇▇▇. See Attachment N, Storm Water Data Report Cover Page, for more information.