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La Plata wins $360,000 Safe Streets for All grant; study proposes "Florida T" to ease left‑turn crashes on MD‑301
Summary
Local, county and state officials outlined a $360,000 USDOT Safe Streets for All grant for safety projects including a proposed Florida‑T intersection at Catalpa/Glen Alban to reduce left‑turn crashes; town staff will pursue preliminary design and consultant assignment using grant funds.
State, county and town transportation planners briefed the La Plata Town Council on Oct. 21 after the Town won a $360,000 USDOT Safe Streets for All grant to fund safety and demonstration projects aimed at reducing serious injuries and fatalities on local roadways.
Jamie Kendrick, a consultant working with the town, said the grant pairs $360,000 in federal funds with $90,000 in local match for a 24–36 month program to plan and deliver several projects. Kendrick said the program prioritizes locations with histories of serious injury and fatal crashes and stressed the program’s emphasis on permanent, durable demonstrations rather than temporary paint‑only…
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