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Moody Council approves RPCGB APPLE study for US Highway 411 intersections with local match
Summary
The council approved an agreement with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham to fund an APPLE study of US Highway 411 intersections; total cost $59,959.12 with a city match of $11,991.82, and prioritized intersections near Moody Crossroads and Avalon.
The Moody City Council voted unanimously to approve an agreement with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham (RPCGB) to conduct an Advanced Planning Program and Logical Engineering (APPLE) Study of US Highway 411 intersections from Moody Crossroads north to the city line.
Mayor Joe Lee presented the project, which prioritizes the intersections of High School Drive with Hwy 411 and Washington Drive (Avalon) with Verbena Drive (Arbors). The total project cost is $59,959.12, including local funds of $11,991.82 identified as the city’s share. Council Member Nick Rutledge moved to approve the agreement; the motion was seconded by Council Member Matt Morris and the motion carried by unanimous vote.
Why it matters: the study will evaluate traffic and engineering options at key intersections on a primary corridor into Moody and could inform future capital projects and funding requests.
Provenance: Based on council presentation, motion and vote recorded in the meeting minutes (SEG 011).
