The Summerville Town Council authorized the town administrator to execute a contract with Kimley-Horn for development of a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)–compliant comprehensive safety action plan, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.

Staff told the council Kimley-Horn was selected through a request-for-proposals process. Funding for the contract will include $240,000 from the Federal Highway Administration SS4A grant program and a town match of $60,000. The request came from the public works department.

Council approved the authorization by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The plan will guide safety improvements for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists and will be used to support future grant applications and project prioritization, staff said.

The town will proceed with contract negotiations and task scheduling with Kimley-Horn and return reports to council as milestones are reached.