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Washington County agrees to apply for state and federal road-safety grants amid debate over epoxy pavement costs
Summary
The county authorized staff to apply for a $500,000 state grant (95% state, 5% local match) and discussed applying for the federal Safe Streets for All grant (80% federal, 20% local match) to fund rumble strips, signage updates and epoxy pavement markings. Commissioners debated cost, lifespan and the local match cash flow implications.
Washington County authorized staff to apply for a state road grant for $500,000 and discussed pursuing a federal Safe Streets for All grant after staff outlined eligible improvements including rumble strips, updated signage to match recent MUTCD changes, epoxy pavement markings and possibly guide rails.
The state grant was presented by a staff member (Speaker 4), who said it is 95% state-funded with a 5% local cash match; 5% of $500,000 would be $25,000. The board approved a motion to apply for that state grant by voice vote. The Safe Streets for All federal program was discussed separately; staff said it is an…
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