Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution expresses support for the City of Madison Traffic Engineering Division and Engineering Division grant application to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) 2026-2030 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The application seeks federal funding for four bicycle and pedestrian projects. The total project costs are $6,699,115. The City of Madison would fund 29% or $1,914,033 for the local share. Budget for the local match is not currently included in the capital improvement plan and would need to be added to the budget through a future request or resolution.
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Supporting and approving the City of Madison applications to WisDOT for Federal funding under the 2026-2030 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), the acceptance of the grant if awarded, and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with WisDOT if awarded the grant (District 3, District 10, District 11, District 15).
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This resolution provides the required support of the grant application under the WisDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and approves the acceptance of the grant and the City’s entering of a grant agreement with WisDOT if awarded the grant.
The City of Madison endeavors to provide its citizens with a robust, sustainable, multi-modal transportation system, including a major emphasis on bicycling and walking as viable and desirable modes of travel. The City has made major investments in bicycling and walking infrastructure and this priority is reflected in current budgets. Many of the City’s important existing bike-related infrastructure projects were successfully completed with Federal transportation funding in partnership with WisDOT, and the City continues to seek Federal funding for planned major bicycle or pedestrian infrastructure projects.
This application includes the following proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects:
1. W Beltline Frontage Rd Shared Use Path - East of Sem...
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