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Fairhope council authorizes applications for pedestrian signals and a $9M corridor grant
Summary
Council approved applying for an ALDOT TAP grant to install pedestrian signals at the intersection of SR 104 and 181 and authorized pursuit of an FHWA SS4A $9 million implementation grant for multi‑intersection corridor improvements; both grants require an 80/20 local match.
Fairhope — On May 11 the city council authorized two separate federal and state grant applications aimed at pedestrian safety and corridor improvements.
The council approved staff’s request to submit a TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) application to ALDOT requesting approximately $1.286 million to install signalized pedestrian crossings at the State Roads 104 and 181 intersection. Staff said ALDOT supports the concept; the application includes contingency line items and a placeholder for possible right‑of‑way or utility relocation costs. The TAP program will reimburse up to the grant cap under an 80/20 match rule.
Council also authorized applying for an FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) implementation grant requesting up to $9 million for intersection improvements along the Fairhope Avenue corridor (Engleside, South Mobile Street and Bishop/Fairhope Avenue) and complementary downtown pedestrian projects. If awarded, the city’s share under current rules would be roughly $1.8 million on a full $9 million award (20%).
Staff emphasized that grant applications estimate worst‑case costs so the city does not "leave money on the table" and will work to refine the scope and match forecasts if invited to proceed.
What happens next: Staff will submit the competitive applications; council will review any subsequent funding or match commitments if the grants are offered.
