Federal Funding via the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Programs

An excerpt from the July 8, 2024 City Council Meeting
Item # 9.B
Consideration of Approval of Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to Receive $3,600,000.00 in Federal Funding via the Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) Grant Program for Corridor Safety Studies and Demonstration Projects. (Citywide)
Background
The purpose of the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program is to improve roadway safety by significantly reducing or eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries for all users including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users, motorists and more. The program assists communities with the tools to develop evidence-based safety countermeasures.
This item is to accept the terms of the agreement with the FHWA. There will be a separate item to encumber funds for this reimbursement grant, and funds will be budgeted in the out years. The city will use the grant funding to conduct safety countermeasure corridor studies to gather data that will inform future roadway improvements with safety for all modes of transportation as the focus. In addition to the studies, several locations will be selected for safety demonstration pilot projects consisting of installation of temporary bollards to change the flow of traffic.
The estimated costs over the 5 year period are as follows:
$3,600,000 Grant Funding
$900,000 City share
$4,500,000 Total estimated project cost
This item has been reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office as to form and legality.
Time Frame
Projects must be completed within 5 years following agreement execution,
Issue
Need to approve agreement to proceed with project.
Recommendations
Staff recommends approval.
Action Needed
Motion to Approve.
Public Notifications
Posted agenda.
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