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3 days ago
- Business
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Williamson County commissioners considering federal grant application for $28M road project
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Williamson County's commissioners will discuss authorizing the application of a federal grant application to help fund a $28 million road infrastructure project in Tuesday's county commissioners court meeting. The safe streets and roads for all (SS4A) grant is a federal grant offered through the U.S Department of Transportation dedicated to improving roadway safety and achieving a goal of zero traffic fatalities. The SSFA grant application for Williamson County is a joint effort by the county and cities within it such as Cedar Park, Georgetown, Round Rock and Taylor. About 80% ($20 million) of the proposed project would use the SSFA grant money. The remaining 20% ($8 million) would be funded by Williamson County and cities within the county. Williamson County would be responsible for $1.75 million, and the other cities involved would be responsible for $6.25 million. One of the bigger investments in the project is relocating the southbound entrance ramp on Interstate 35 in Georgetown 3,000 feet south and installing a median barrier between the IH 35 mainlines and frontage. This part of the project would cost an estimated $6.6 million. Many of the other road infrastructure improvements in the proposed plan include installing signal backplates and rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Automotive
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City announces public meeting to discuss Columbus Safety Action Plan
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — Columbus Consolidated Government announced a public meeting to discuss safety issues faced by the community in order to develop a plan to make roads safer. The meeting is scheduled for May 19 at the Columbus Public Library from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. CCG says the Safety Action Plan is a way to create safer streets through a, 'data-driven process.' The city aims to obtain this data through input by the public and others in order to create solutions tailored to those issues. According to CCG, the final plan will include a list of prioritized projects and policies the city and its partners can pursue. The goal of the project is zero road deaths and severe injuries. The city says a Safe Routes to School plan is also being developed. Funding for the plan is coming from the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program. This program provides federal funds for planning, infrastructure, behavioral and operational initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets. CCG says the Safety Action Plan will develop strategies that are consistent with the Safe System Approach. The strategies include: Safe People: A safe system encourages safe and responsible behavior no matter the user's mode of transportation. Safe Speeds: Speed plays a critical role in crash severity. A safe system encourages appropriate speeds, which reduces the likelihood of death and severe injury. Safe Roads: A safe system encourages 'forgiving' roadway design to ensure that even when a road user makes a mistake, that mistake is not likely to be deadly. Safe Vehicles: Cars and trucks that are designed to protect those both in and outside of the vehicle help impact serious injuries in the event of a crash. Post-Crash Care: Improving emergency response times helps improve outcomes for crash victims and creates a safe work environment for first responders. For more information on the plan, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- General
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Mays talks Tulip Time, SNCO safety, parks catalog
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County (SNCO) Commissioner Aaron Mays joined the 27 News morning show to talk about Tulip Time – Tulips at Twilight, SNCO Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (SS4A) and SNCO parks and recreation online catalog. A highly anticipated event, Tulips at Twilight kicks off tonight at Old Prairie Town! The annual celebration event is hosted by Friends of Warde Meade and is one of Topeka's most beloved springtime events. Tulip Time is here, and some events are starting this weekend! Bill requiring child support payments for unborn children, more becomes law Tulips at Twilight Location: Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site Dates: April 11-13, April 16-20, and April 23-27 Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 PM nightly Admission: $5 per person All proceeds benefit the Friends of Ward-Meade, helping preserve and enhance this beautiful historic site. Ted Ensley Tulip Festival – Head to Lake Shawnee for the Friends of Ted Ensley Tulip Festival this Saturday. Date: Saturday, April 12 Time: 10 am – 3 pm Location: Ted Ensley Gardens, Lake Shawnee Commissioner Mays also discussed the Shawnee County Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (SS4A). SNCO Public Works is leading the development as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All program to reduce transportation-related injuries and fatalities. The goal of the program is to improve safety for all road users – whether you drive, walk, bike, use a wheelchair, or take public transit. Mays says your voice matters and there is a survey to have your voices heard. 'This is something we will use down the road to apply for federal grants and state grants,' Mays said. 'It's pretty important that we get public involvement though, so we do have a survey on our website right now that people can take to get that information gathered and we have some public hearings in June to really get a little bit more information from the public.' 27 News also talked to Commissioner Mays about the online SNCO parks and rec catalog. Mays wants to let the public know that it has been moved online, so it will not be something that will be mailed to you anymore. Car show season kicking off with charity event in Topeka 'The parks and rec catalog has been something that has gotten mailed out for years and years and years,' Mays told 27 News. 'Last year during our budgeting process, we had a citizen that came and suggested that we move it to digital only as a way to save money. So we did that and it saved us approximately $60,000 a year. What we are trying to do right now is make sure that everybody knows that they are not going to be receiving one in the mail this year.' Mays went on to say why moving it online is more beneficial. To hear more about what Commission Mays had to say, you can watch the interview above. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Automotive
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Public input sought for highway safety improvements
Crawford County wants feedback from the public now through April 18 on proposed improvements at 10 high roadway injury locations across the county. The county wants public input on proposed safety highway improvements designed to reduce or eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders. Search online for 'Crawford County Safety Action Plan' to get to the website showing the various locations for improvement. The site shows the various locations of highway as well as potential countermeasures to improve safety. The areas under consideration are: • State Route 18 between Edgeview Avenue and Shady Avenue in Sadsbury Township; • Central Avenue (Route 27) between Spring Street/Diamond Street and Murdock Boulevard, Titusville; • Spring Street (Route 8) between Schwartz Lane and the Spring Street/Central Avenue split, Titusville; • Routes 6, 19 and 322 between Smock Bridge and Shaw Avenue, Vernon Township (two segments combined); • Routes 6, 19 and 322 between North Dawn Drive and double-lane roundabout, Vernon; • Route 19 between Ridge Drive and Bailey Road, Vernon; • Route 89 between Buells Corners Road and Fairview Road, Rome Township; • Park Avenue between North Street and Baldwin Street, Meadville; and • Main Street (Route 18) from Atlantic Road/Rocky Glen Road south approximately 1 mile, Adamsville/West Fallowfield Township. The website provides access to an overview video of the projects plus instructions on how to participate in the comment period. For those without internet access, feedback may be provided in person at the Crawford County Planning Office at the Crawford County Courthouse, 903 Diamond Park, Meadville. The county is working in partnership with the Northwest Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission on the proposed safety improvement project. Implementation of a safety action plan is the result of the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. The SS4A objective is to 'improve roadway safety by significantly reducing or eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries through safety action plan development,' according to Zach Norwood, the county's planning director. Data collected for the safety action plan pinpoints projects and opportunities to improve roadway safety. • More information or those in need of special assistance to participate: Contact Norwood at (814) 333-7341 or email planning@
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Safe Streets Terre Haute initiative aims to make safer roads
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The City of Terre Haute is excited to launch the 'Safe Streets Terre Haute' initiative to develop a comprehensive Safety Action Plan aimed at reducing and eliminating serious injuries and fatal crashes on the City's roadways. Focus will be directed toward vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. According to a news release from the city of Terre Haute, this initiative is funded by a 2023 $200,000 Safety Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. By following the SS4A collaborative approach, which incorporates data analysis and emphasizes stakeholder engagement and public outreach, the City hopes to create a safer transportation environment for all users. The city noted that they are following schedule: • Winter 2025 – Data analysis • Spring 2025 – Public outreach and stakeholder engagement • Summer 2025 – Present draft Safety Action Plan to the public • September 2025 – Final Safety Action Plan (project completion) The first community outreach activity will be Saturday, April 12, 9am-1pm at the Vigo County Public Library. You are encouraged by the city to stop in to learn more about 'Safe Streets Terre Haute' and to provide your input to help influence decision-making. The project team will be available an hour before and after the event to discuss opportunities and challenges in making streets safer in Terre Haute. City of Terre Haute plans improvements to local parks According to the news release, 'the Safety Action Plan will serve as a living blueprint to understand transportation safety needs, identify roadway safety projects, and help inform funding priorities. The City looks forward to working together to create a safer transportation environment for all Terre Haute residents and visitors.' For more information, please contact City Planner Maitri Desai at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
