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Public works seeks funds for citywide speed study, traffic signal detection replacement and intersection completion
Summary
Public works staff requested council approval of matches and supplementals for a Safe Streets for All grant to fund a citywide speed and safety action plan, asked for $55,000 to finish an intersection where a developer would otherwise build only half, and flagged a $170,030 replacement of traffic signal detection equipment at 13 intersections.
Public works staff told the City Council on May 13 that they are pursuing a federal Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant and are requesting a local match for a citywide speed study and safety action plan, and that several traffic systems need near‑term upgrades.
Why it matters: the speed study and safety action plan would cover both city and county roads, improving data‑driven decisions on pedestrian, bicycle and motorist safety across jurisdictions. Staff also said that aging traffic‑signal detection hardware will soon be unsupported by the vendor and needs replacement.
What staff proposed and why: - SS4A grant match: staff requested the…
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