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Loomis council highlights $200,000 federal grant to test temporary street-safety measures
Summary
The Loomis Town Council announced a $200,000 federal Safe Streets for All grant to fund demonstration projects using temporary delineators and traffic-calming devices at about a dozen locations; the funds require a 20% local match and aim to inform later permanent improvements.
The Loomis Town Council on Tuesday discussed a $200,000 federal Safe Streets for All grant that town staff said will finance temporary traffic-safety demonstrations and an update to the town’s local road safety plan.
Town engineer (spoke at the meeting) said the grant award was "$200,000" with a 20% local match the town can furnish through staff time or other contributions. The money will fund temporary devices such as delineators and temporary traffic circles at roughly a dozen demonstration sites over the next five years, after which the town could pursue additional grants for permanent installations.
"So part of this $200,000 we're going to be using on updating our local road safety plan," the engineer said, adding the funds will primarily support demonstration projects at locations identified in the town's safety plan, including Oak and Magnolia, Saunders and a Taylor Road crosswalk.
Council members and staff described the temporary delineators as a low-cost, fast-to-deploy measure that has reduced vehicle speeds at other local schools and crossings. The engineer said the grant funds will be awarded or deposited in September and that the town will have five years to spend the funds.
The council did not finalize permanent installations at the meeting; staff said demonstrations will test effectiveness before any permanent designs or construction are proposed. The item remains informational pending implementation plans and further council review.
Funding details: $200,000 federal award; 20% match ($50,000) noted as local contribution, possibly accounted for in staff time. Demonstration sites: about 12; funding window: five years.
