Number
080404
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to apply for ten Highway Safety Improvement Program grants.
Analysis
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) is soliciting applications for funds under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The program is intended to reduce the number and severity of vehicle and pedestrian crashes. Successful grant applications will be funded 90 percent by the grant program. The Department of Public Works intends to submit ten applications.
Body
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WISDOT) is soliciting applications for funds under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP); and
Whereas, The HSIP is intended to reduce the number and severity of vehicle and pedestrian crashes; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works (DPW) has identified ten projects for infrastructure related improvements; and
Whereas, DPW intends to submit applications for the following projects:
1. West Burnham Street and South 35th Street Intersection
2. North 35th Street (3 Intersections)
3. South Howell Avenue and West Layton Avenue Intersection
4. West North Avenue from North 6th Street to North 9th Street
5. North Sherman Boulevard (4 Intersections)
6. Semi-actuated Installation (9 Local Street Intersections)
7. Semi-actuated Installation (2 Connecting Highway Intersections)
8. Pedestrian Countdown Timer Installation Grant #1 (84 Connecting Highway Locations)
9. Pedestrian Countdown Timer Installation Grant #2 (86 Local Street Locations)
10. Pedestrian Countdown Timer Installation Grant #3 (88 Local Street Locations)
; now, therefore be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City Engineer is authorized to submit applications for the Highway Safety Improvement Program at the following locations:
1. West Burnham Street and South 35th Street Intersection
2. North 35th Street (3 Intersections)
3. South Howell Aven...
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