Board approves $480,000 Safe Streets planning contract with 20% local match
Summary
Newton County approved a professional services agreement with Pond & Company to create a Safe Streets for All safety action plan; the project carries a total cost of $480,000 and a 20% local match that staff said is budgeted.
The board approved a professional services agreement with Pond & Company to develop a Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan funded through the Federal Highway Administration, a project county staff said will evaluate roads and propose safety improvements.
County Manager told commissioners the project cost is $480,000 and requires a 20% local match, which staff confirmed is budgeted. The manager said the scope includes reviewing county and some city roads to identify dangerous intersections and recommend corrective options; state roads (such as Highway 36 at Lackey Road) will involve separate discussions with GDOT.
Commissioners asked whether the project addresses specific high‑concern locations; the manager said the plan will cover many areas but some state‑owned segments will need coordination with GDOT. The board voted to approve the agreement.
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