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El Dorado to seek Safe Streets for All and Build Kansas funds for Main Street safety project
Summary
The city authorized submission of a federal Safe Streets for All implementation grant and a state Build Kansas Fund application to support safety and streetscape improvements on Main Street and related corridors; if awarded, the city would provide a local match and proceed with project design.
City staff asked the commission to authorize two grant applications tied to the Main Street Safety Corridor: a federal Safe Streets for All implementation grant and a related Build Kansas Fund application that could provide matching dollars if the federal grant is awarded. Staff described project elements including safety improvements on Main Street from 3rd Avenue to Locust and work around Maine and McCollum, and said the package is designed to align with federal FHWA implementation requirements.
A commissioner said the corridor project is "long overdue," expressed hope the city assembles a competitive grant packet and credited staff for their work. The motion authorizing submission of the FY2026 Safe Streets for All application and related Build Kansas Fund application passed on voice vote; staff said if awarded, the state match would be 15% and city exposure 5% of the total project cost.
