Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution supports and approves the City of Madison’s submission of an application to the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) for a FY 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Program Grant, the acceptance of the grant if awarded, and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to enter a grant agreement with USDOT or its designee if awarded the grant. The requested grant amount is up to $8 million, with a total project cost of up to $10 million. The 2027 Traffic Engineering Division capital budget request includes the required 20% matching funds (up to $2 million) in 2028 should the proposed grant be awarded to the City of Madison.
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Supporting and approving the City of Madison’s application to the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) by the Vision Zero team for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation grant, the acceptance of the grant, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a grant agreement with USDOT or its designee, if awarded the grant (Citywide).
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison’s Vision Zero Action Plan recommends pursuing federal funding for improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Vision Zero team has identified the SS4A Program Grant as a potential source for implementation of actions and strategies outlined in the Vision Zero Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the SS4A Grant Program will support implementation of activities that are included in an approved Vision Zero action plan; and
WHEREAS, up to $688 million is available through the SS4A Program’s Implementation Grant Allocation in FY 26 to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison applied for the program in 2022 and received a $267,680 Supplemental Planning Grant for school travel, and high injury network evaluation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Madison also applied for the program in 2023 and received a $6,267,688 Implementation Planning Grant for comprehensive infrastructure improvements and safety...
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