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Council submits Independence Street design request to STIP as part of streetscape plan
Summary
Councilors said they submitted a design‑only grant package to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for Independence Street to address sidewalks, drainage and ADA compliance; they plan to pursue later construction funding.
Council staff described a follow‑on streetscape grant submitted to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for a design package covering sidewalks, drainage and limited roadway work on Independence Street between Wilkes and 512.
A staff member said the request is for design only and that the town will not require a council resolution to submit the design application; construction funding would follow a separate process if the design is accepted into STIP. The speaker asked for a design cost estimate to be prepared for the council before the application deadline.
Councilors said the package aims to make sidewalks ADA‑compliant, fix storm‑water issues and prepare the street for later construction phases. The town does not plan to widen the street for parking as part of the transportation alternatives funding.
Next steps: Staff will finalize cost estimates and notify the council when the state schedules an on‑site review.
