Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation Grant topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Rexburg accepts $2 million US DOT 'Reconnecting Communities' grant to plan crossings across US‑20
Summary
The council approved acceptance of a $2.0 million US DOT Neighborhood Access & Equity 'Reconnecting Communities' planning and design grant with a $500,000 local match. Staff said design work could span 2026–2027 and priorities will be set for crossings at Moody, 7th South and Poland.
Rexburg’s City Council unanimously approved on Nov. 20 the acceptance of a $2 million U.S. Department of Transportation Neighborhood Access & Equity (Reconnecting Communities) planning and design grant, city staff said.
Public Works staff described the award as funding planning and design work for pedestrian/vehicular crossings across U.S. Highway 20 and said the grant requires a $500,000 local match. Staff said the city will work closely with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) on design because the project crosses US‑20 and that timelines for consultant procurement and design work make 2026–2027 a likely span for completing the report and designs.
Council members asked whether the grant will fund full construction or only design; staff said the grant covers design through planning and that the city may need to prioritize one or more crossings (Moody, 7th South, Poland) depending on available funds. Staff also said ITD involvement could include options such as an 'up and over' US‑20 structure versus raising local cross streets; the council requested future discussion on priorities and coordination with ITD.
A motion to accept the grant and authorize the mayor to sign the agreement was made, seconded and approved by unanimous voice vote.
Staff said the city will follow procurement rules for the consultant and return to council with a prioritized plan and schedule once consultant work defines options and costs.
