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Fort Mill seeks $3 million CMAQ grant to modernize traffic signals
Summary
Council authorized staff to pursue a $3 million Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ/ARFATS) grant to fund adaptive traffic control systems; the town would be responsible for a 20% match (roughly $600,000) if fully funded and the preliminary project estimate is about $3.4 million.
Council authorized staff to submit a Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant application to the regional transportation group to fund adaptive traffic control technology in parts of Fort Mill.
Staff requested $3 million from the program and noted the town must provide a 20% local match, which staff estimated at approximately $600,000 if the full request is awarded. Planning and engineering staff described adaptive signal control as a tool to improve throughput and reduce idling at congested intersections; staff also noted the preliminary project estimate is $3.4 million and cautioned that final costs and award amounts may vary.
Carrie Vargo explained the grant schedule and next steps: the application deadline is April 1 and staff expected a decision by mid‑to‑late summer, subject to ARFATS timing and additional due diligence including emissions and fuel‑savings calculations.
Council emphasized that applying does not commit the town to full project funding unless the grant is awarded and the town accepts associated matching obligations.
Why it matters: Adaptive signal control can modestly reduce congestion and vehicle emissions on key corridors and improve emergency response routing; a successful grant would require the town to allocate matching funds and manage a regional application process.
