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Council approves resolution to apply for state TAP funds for downtown sidewalk and intersection work
Summary
Kirksville council authorized staff to apply to the Missouri Department of Transportation Alternatives (TAP) program for up to $600,000 in federal reimbursement for sidewalk and intersection improvements around the downtown square and three nearby intersections; the city would provide a 20% match.
The Kirksville City Council on Thursday approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for Missouri Department of Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding to finance downtown pedestrian and intersection safety improvements.
The application targets four intersections around the downtown square and three additional locations (Main & McPherson, Main & Harrison, and Missouri & Elson) for upgrades that could include crosswalk redesigns, curb extensions (bump‑outs) and changes to intersection control where appropriate. Staff said the application seeks the program maximum federal reimbursement of $600,000; the required local match would be about $172,000 to reach a projected total project estimate of $772,000.
Why it matters: City officials said the effort aims at pedestrian‑vehicle safety downtown, including replacing or redesigning traffic signals that have been operating as blinking warnings. McCullough Engineering and the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission helped prepare the application; officials said improved sidewalks and crossings will support downtown activity and safety.
Next steps: Council authorized the mayor and city manager to serve as authorized representatives for the application. If the grant is awarded, the city would budget the local match in the following fiscal year and move to design and construction phases as funding allows.
