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Highway Efficiency and Freight (9%) The County's aging highway system requires safety, access and gap closure improvements to enhance efficiencies on a largely built-out system. Funding has been allocated to each highway corridor in Alameda County for needed improvements. Specific projects have been identified based on project readiness, local priority and the availability to leverage current investments and funds. A number of eligible projects have been identified as candidates for corridor improvements, which will be selected for funding based on their contribution to the overall goals of improving system reliability, maximizing connectivity, improving the environment and reducing congestion. Priority implementation of specific investments and amounts will be determined as part of the Capital Improvement Program developed by Alameda CTC every two years and allocated with geographic equity throughout the County. Most of the projects that have been identified for funding are designed to improve the efficiency of and access to existing investments and to close gaps and remove bottlenecks. A total of 9% of the net revenue is allocated to the highway system, including 1%, or approximately $77 M, allocated specifically to goods movement and related projects. The following is the proposed funding details for this program: Highway Efficiency and Freight (9%) $677 million Highway/Efficiency and Gap Closure $600 M Projects Freight & Economic Development Program $77 M Bicycle and Pedestrian Investments (8%) - $651 million Alameda County's bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure is a key element in expanding travel choices that extend the reach of the transit services, provide a non-polluting and sustainable travel mode, and contribute to public health and quality of life. Key investments in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure include completion of major trails in the County. Funding will allow for the completion of three key trails: the County's East Bay Greenway which provides a viable commute and community access route for many cyclists and pedestrians from Oakland to Fremont, and the Bay Trail and Iron Horse trails in Alameda County which provide important off street routes for both commute and recreational trips. Funding for priority projects in local and countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian plans will also allow for investments that support the use of these modes. A total of 8% of the funds available in this plan are devoted to improving bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure as well as providing programs to encourage people to bike and walk when possible. A particular focus is on the County's youth to encourage adoption of safe and healthy habits through Safe Routes to Schools. It is important to note that in addition to these dedicated funds, local bicycle and pedestrian investments will also be funded through the Local Streets and Roads and all funding in the TEP will support a complete streets policy.