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Council hears plan to use federal Safe Streets grant for citywide safety plan and Vision Zero policy
Summary
The city would use a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant to fund Phase 1 — a citywide safety plan and a Vision Zero policy—after which capital projects such as sidewalks and lighting could be submitted in later phases.
Carol Dereese, director of transportation and mobility, told the council the Safe Streets and Roads for All federal grant would fund Phase 1: a citywide comprehensive safety action plan and a Vision Zero policy adoption. "Phase 1 always has to be an overall plan for the city," she said; future phases would enable the city to apply for funding for specific capital projects such as sidewalks, crosswalks and lighting.
Council members raised concerns about whether the public would have opportunities for input during Phase 1. Dereese said the federal grant has a prescribed process and that staff will identify sections outlining public engagement and report back to council. She also confirmed the grant requires a local match and emphasized that Phase 1 is a planning study rather than construction funding.
Council members suggested the plan could address hotspots mentioned in public comment, including major arterials with high traffic volumes during peak hours. Staff said the plan will establish performance measures that can be used to prioritize later project phases and capital requests.
