SUBJECT:
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Approval of a resolution authorizing the President & CEO, or her designee, to finalize and execute an interlocal agreement with the City of Austin for CapMetro to design a pedestrian and bicycle crossing located at the intersection of Solaris Street and the Red Line, in a total amount not to exceed $671,000 in reimbursement to CapMetro.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
This action reimburses CapMetro for expenses incurred.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
? 1. Customer ? 2. Community
? 3. Workforce ? 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: This interlocal agreement aims to help CapMetro achieve its mission of enhance and serve the region and its communities through the responsible delivery of high-quality public transportation by providing a desirable, safe and accessible option for people to access the new Broadmoor Red Line station and the City of Austin's Red Line Trail.
BUSINESS CASE: The agency has evaluated this proposed pedestrian and bicycle crossing and determined an interlocal agreement serves a public purpose by supporting Red Line ridership for residents who plan to use the City's Red Line Trail located adjacent to the Red Line.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The item will be presented to the full board on August 25, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Staff is requesting a resolution from the Board of Directors to finalize and execute an interlocal agreement for design of a new at-grade bicycle and pedestrian crossing at the Red Line and Solaris Drive with constant warning systems, positive train control warnings, and civil work services including, but not limited to, a new aluminum crossing house within the Rail Right-of-Way, new highway-rail grade crossing constant warning system with new crossing gate mechanisms, new double-sided railroad crossbucks, new electronic crossing bells and associated components, new crossing devices to be integrated with existing Pos...
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