Pleasanton Council Reviews ATTAIN Grant Application for Bernal Avenue Project

Grant Application Details

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation competitive grant on June 26, 2026. Applications were due by August 11, 2026.

To meet the deadline, city staff submitted an application on behalf of Pleasanton on August 10, 2026. The submission seeks funding for the design and construction phase of a local infrastructure initiative.

Project Scope and Funding

The requested grant covers the Bernal Avenue Advanced Transportation and Technology Project. Staff are asking for $2,652,016 to support the design and construction work outlined in the proposal.

The funding request aligns with the competitive grant guidelines established by the federal agency. City procedures require formal council approval before the application can proceed.

Council Authorization Process

Staff are requesting that the City Council formally authorize the grant application during the September 15 meeting. The authorization will satisfy municipal requirements for submitting competitive federal funding requests.

The council review focuses on verifying that the submission meets all city protocols and aligns with local planning objectives. No additional financial commitments or matching funds were detailed in the agenda item.

References

City Council Meeting (2026-09-15). Retrieved from https://pleasantonca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/609