Number
061544
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the City Engineer to apply for five Highway Safety Improvement Program grants.
Analysis
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is soliciting applications for funds under the Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) Program formerly the Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) Program. 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 five applications.
Body
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is soliciting applications for funds under the Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) Program; and
Whereas, The program is intended to reduce the number and severity of vehicle and pedestrian crashes; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works (DPW) has identified five projects for infrastructure related improvements; and
Whereas, DPW intends to submit applications for the following projects:
1. South 27th Street corridor from West Kinnickinnic River Parkway to West Howard Avenue
2. West Oklahoma Avenue and South 35th Street
3. West Lincoln Avenue and South 35th Street
4. West Burleigh Street, West Roosevelt Drive, and North 60th Street.
5. Signal improvements at 13 locations Citywide
; 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. South 27th Street corridor from West Kinnickinnic River Parkway to West Howard Avenue
2. West Oklahoma Avenue and South 35th Street
3. West Lincoln Avenue and South 35th Street
4. West Burleigh Street, West Roosevelt Drive, and North 60th Street.
5. Signal improvements at 13 locations Citywide
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That any successful grant projects will be brought to the Common Council for approv...
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