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Approve a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the United States Department of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant program for an implementation grant to improve road intersection safety in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 and, if awarded, a City match not to exceed $2,000,000. This item has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Transportation and Public Works Department
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
July 28, 2022 - Council approved Resolution No. 20220728-086, authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application for an Implementation Grant for the Fiscal Year 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant program was approved on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Fuentes off the dais.
June 1, 2023 - Resolution No. 20230601-042, authorizing the submittal of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant program for an implementation grant to improve road safety was approved on a 10-0 vote with Council Member Harper Madison off the dais.
May 5, 2024 - Resolution No. 20240502-059, to authorize the submittal of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant program for an implementation grant to improve road safety was approved on an 11-0 vote.
For More Information:
Richard Mendoza, Director, 512-974-2488; Anna Martin, Assistant Director, 512-974-7105; Joel Meyer, Transportation Safety Officer, 512-974-1405; Gilda Powers, Quality Consultant, 512-974-7092.
Council Committee, Boards and Commission Action:
Additional Backup Information:
The City of Austin adopted a Vision Zero policy goal in 2015 and reaffirmed its support of achieving zero traffic related fatalities and serious injuries through the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, first adopt...
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