Dothan approves Safe Streets grant application, staff says studies will focus on public feedback areas
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Summary
The commission approved Resolution 2026-90 to apply for a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant not to exceed $432,000 (with an estimated $108,000 city match). City staff said the funding will support studies of priority areas identified by public feedback.
The Dothan City Commission approved Resolution 2026-90 at its April 7 meeting to enter into a grant agreement for the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The resolution authorizes federal funds not to exceed $432,000 and an estimated city match of $108,000.
Commissioner (speaker 12) asked if there was data showing where the funds would be appropriated. City staff member Tommy responded: "This is our second round of Safe Streets funding that we applied for in 2024, and it's following up with the initial phase that created the comprehensive plan...the areas of study that this project would generate...were identified through the public feedback sessions." Tommy said the grant will fund study and analysis of pedestrian and driver safety improvements in areas flagged by community input.
The commission approved the grant application and local match by voice vote. Staff said the work will be a follow-up to the earlier comprehensive plan phase and will produce studies and recommended improvements for the identified corridors and neighborhoods.
