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Council seeks county input on West Canyon Road after near‑misses, eyes federal road‑safety grant
Summary
Council members described repeated safety incidents on West Canyon Road, voted to invite a CMC representative to discuss mitigation options, and identified a federal Safe Streets grant to pursue for improvements.
Cedar Fort — Council members expressed alarm over repeated vehicle incidents on West Canyon Road and asked staff to invite a representative from CMC to discuss potential short‑ and long‑term mitigations.
A council member summarized recent observations: skid marks and at least one vehicle leaving the roadway while a heavy truck made a left turn, calling the location a growing safety hazard and saying, “It’s not if, it’s when there’s gonna be a major accident there.” The member asked that the council approve an agenda item to invite Mr. Cusick from CMC so the town’s concerns are documented and the county can review usage and potential engineering fixes.
Council staff also highlighted a grant program aimed at preventing roadway deaths and serious injuries (Safe Streets and Roads for All); the program funds projects focusing on safe streets for all users, including bicyclists and pedestrians, and has a competitive application process and deadlines. Councilmembers said they plan to assemble photos and crash‑pattern evidence for an application focusing on West Canyon Road.
Council direction: Staff will invite the CMC representative to the next meeting and prepare materials for a grant application; the council discussed coordinating with county commissioners and documenting the town’s safety concerns in a formal letter.
Clarifying details: Councilmembers reported photographic evidence of skid marks and a vehicle going off the road after a semi stopped; they discussed a grant program with substantial funding available and an application deadline referenced in meeting materials.
