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Cheyenne seeks $868,000 federal TAP grant to redesign Persing Boulevard at Windmill Road near East High
Summary
City staff told the finance committee the Persing Boulevard–Windmill Road intersection project near East High School would improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow; the TAP grant request is $868,000 with a $91,222 local match from fifth‑penny sales tax.
City economic resource staff asked the finance committee to recommend a resolution authorizing submission of a Federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant application to the Wyoming Department of Transportation for safety upgrades at Persing Boulevard and Windmill Road near East High School.
Economic resource administrator Elizabeth Finiko said planned improvements include extending a left‑turn lane to improve traffic flow out of East High, consolidating pedestrian crossings to a single crossing point, traffic signal upgrades and ADA components. She told the committee that the Federal share would be $868,000 and the local match $91,222 from fifth‑penny sales tax.
Committee members sought clarification on reimbursement procedures; staff said the city pays contractors and bills WYDOT for reimbursement as work proceeds. There was broad committee support and the committee recommended the resolution to the governing body.
What’s next: With committee recommendation, staff will proceed to submit the TAP application and (if awarded) advance design and construction under the reimbursement process described.
