25C - AGMT - BIKE AND PED SAFETY

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CONTRACT AGREEMENT STATEMENT NeighborWorks Orange County concurs with the sample contract agreement provided in the RFP as Attachment B. FIRM AND TEAM EXPERIENCE NeighborWorks Orange County has been working with the community in Orange County since 1977. Our work includes working with residents and community leaders to work on issues they determine are important to the area. Approximately 3 years ago our Community Building Coaching Team began to work with a group of residents who identified biking and bicycle safety was an issue they wanted to focus on. This team of residents grew to form Santa Ana Active Streets (SAAS). Since 2013, SAAS has been and is a community -based coalition cultivating diverse community participation in creating a safe and accessible environment for active transportation in Santa Ana. SAAS has engaged residents with the emerging active transportation movement by working with youth, local organizations, and policy makers in the following ways: • Hosting educational workshops and activities on the health, safety, and environmental elements of active transportation. SASS has hosted 35 workshops and reached over 900 participants, including 8 ATLP workshops, 16 Luces Vivas community events and 1 l Bike Safety Classes, including LCI seminars in 2015. • Leading policy advocacy campaigns for progressive active transportation policy and infrastructure changes. Leading policy advocacy campaigns for progressive active transportation policy and infrastructure changes. A team of about 5 youth led a Complete Streets policy campaign for safe bike lanes in Central Santa Ana. They produced a Bikeability Assessment which include community -based data and research. This work helped secure $2.3 million for a 1.7 mile protected bike lane which will connect 8 public schools, a park, a bike trail, and multiple small businesses, churches and commercial centers. • Coordinating community friendly bike rides or walk events in local areas and neighborhoods. In 2015, SASS conducted 10 rides /walks involving 250 participants, and in 2016, have had 5 additional events including 5 SAASy Thursday and Ride of Silence events serving 75 participants. SAAS coalition partner organizations include the following local non - profits: • NeighborWorks Orange County works to strengthen communities and enhances the quality of life for working families by expanding housing opportunities, promoting sound financial management, and encouraging civic engagement • The Bicycle Tree supports bicyclists and create healthy bicycle - friendly communities through activities, advocacy and education. Kid Works transforms challenged neighborhoods in central Santa Ana by building on the strengths and potential in the community through education, character formation, and personal development. 25C -19