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Whitefish council adopts Safe Streets for All action plan to qualify for federal grants
Summary
The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 25-2 to approve a community safety action plan developed with an SS4A federal grant; plan adoption makes the city eligible for future demonstration and implementation grants and requires annual reporting to federal funders.
The Whitefish City Council on Jan. 21 unanimously adopted Resolution 25-2 to adopt a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) action plan developed with federal grant funding to reduce serious traffic injuries and fatalities.
The plan, prepared by RPA with city staff and a task force, lays out engineering, education, enforcement and policy recommendations and prioritizes specific projects eligible for future SS4A demonstration and implementation grants. City staff told council the planning grant budget for the Safety Action Plan is $200,000 (a $160,000 grant and $40,000 in city funds).
City staff opened the public hearing and summarized outreach. The planning process included four task force meetings, interviews with local safety partners including the Whitefish Police Department and Whitefish School District, two public open houses, a council work session, a “walk and roll” event, and an online public comment map. Sarah and Carrie of RPA presented…
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