Greenfield accepts federal Reconnecting Communities planning grant to study pedestrian overcrossings and feasibility work
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Summary
Council accepted a USDOT Reconnecting Communities planning grant (staff cited $793,856 reimbursable of a $992,320 total award) to fund planning, feasibility and design work for new and widened overcrossings at Apple, Walnut and Oak avenues; the project must be completed by June 30, 2028 and council approved $60,000 in supplemental appropriations for the current fiscal year (corrected to fund 230).
The Greenfield City Council voted to accept a federal Reconnecting Communities planning grant to support planning and feasibility work for pedestrian and bicycle overcrossings and related improvements across US 101.
Staff described the grant application submitted in September 2023 and said the federal award provides $793,856 in reimbursable grant funding toward a broader $992,320 project. Planned tasks include project-study reports, feasibility analyses, preliminary engineering and public engagement focused on a new bicycle/pedestrian overcrossing at Apple Avenue, widening existing overcrossings at Walnut and Oak avenues and studying roundabout feasibility at corridor ends.
The grant requires completion by June 30, 2028. Staff requested supplemental appropriations of $12,000 (city match) and a corrected $48,000 reimbursement posting from fund 230 (SB1 sources), for a total $60,000 appropriation in the current fiscal year; council approved the correction and the appropriation by voice vote.
Council asked clarifying questions about whether the award covered design or construction; staff confirmed this is a planning and design-stage award (not construction) and that remaining match will be budgeted in the next fiscal year. The council adopted the resolution accepting the grant and directing staff to proceed with required planning work and reimbursements.
