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Resolutions Adopting Triangle West TPO (TWTPO; formerly DCHC MPO) Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Vision Zero Action Plan and Supporting SS4A Demonstration Grant Application.
PURPOSE: This item requests Town Council approval of two resolutions: one to adopt the draft TWTPO SS4A Vision Zero Action Plan, and the other in support of an application for a SS4A Demonstration Grant.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
The TWTPO SS4A Action Plan (Attachments C, G-I); provides a snapshot of transportation safety, including deficiencies, in the area and will provide municipalities such as Carrboro guidance on new strategies for improving transportation safety. The Action Plan is a prerequisite for any application for further SS4A grants, including the planned application for the Demonstration Grant. The grant, if awarded, would allow for the Town of Carrboro to make improvements to demonstrate effectiveness for improved bicycle and pedestrian safety and mobility, with a focus on Safe Routes to School (SRTS) improvements. The project would support implementation of the Town's Safe Routes to School Action Plan, the Community Climate Action Plan, and Transportation & Mobility strategy 2.2-H, I, and K in the Comprehensive Plan. Pocket Questions have been provided (Attachment E).
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Information
INFORMATION: The SS4A Program provides $5 billion ($2 billion remaining for future years) nationwide for projects that prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries (https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A). Planning and Demonstration Grants are available to create a SS4A Action Plan or to fund demonstration projects that can be analyzed for future projects. TWTPO is preparing a regional action plan that will cover Carrboro, allowing the Town to apply for future funding. The Vision Zero Action Plan requires adoption by the TPO Board ...
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