Submitted By
Bill McKenna, Village Engineer
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Illinois Safe Routes to School Program Grant Application for Intersection Crossing Improvements at Various Locations in the Village of Oak Park
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Overview
Overview
This resolution authorizes staff to submit an application for the Illinois Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Grant for improving safety at nine intersections throughout the Village for the installation of pedestrian activated flashing beacons and signage along with curb bump-out. The SRTS grant would fund 100% of the costs for this work.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The SRTS Grant would fund 100% of the costs for the construction and construction engineering of the project. There are no FY2019 budget impacts since the grants would be announced in the spring of 2019 and the phase 1 and 2 design of the project would be completed in house with construction planned for 2020. The Village would be required to pay up front for construction and construction management of the project and be reimbursed by the State and funds for this work would be included in the recommended FY2020 Budget should the Village receive the grant.
Background
IDOT announced they will be accepting applications this fall for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grants. Awarded grant projects will receive 100% federal funding for the projects and there is no local match. Applications are due to the State by November 19, 2018.
The goals of the SRTS grant program are to:
? Encourage children to walk and bike to school
? To make walking and biking to school safer and a more appealing option
? To facilitate planning and implementation of projects that improve safety and reduce traffic within 2 miles of grade and middle schools
SRTS projects must focus on K-8 schools. The Village may only submit one application per school district. Eligible projects in...
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