Description
Title: Approve a resolution in support and concurrence of Travis County’s grant application to the United States Department of Transportation for the Fiscal Year 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All discretionary grant program for road safety improvement projects; and authorizing the submittal of City of Austin projects, as a partner applicant, for funding to improve road intersection safety investments in post-crash care and emergency medical response systems. Funding: If successful and the grant application and funds are awarded, staff will return to Council to seek authorization to accept and appro
Summary
The City of Austin is pursuing a resolution to support a collaborative grant application with Travis County for the Fiscal Year 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program. This initiative aims to secure up to $8 million in federal funding, along with a potential $2 million city match, to implement safety improvements at high-crash intersections. The program focuses on enhancing road safety for all users, particularly in underserved communities, and includes targeted investments in post-crash care and emergency medical response systems. This legislation affects residents who use these intersections, particularly in high-injury areas, by aiming to reduce fatalities and serious injuries through evidence-based strategies. The proposal is significant as it aligns with Austin’s Vision Zero policy, which seeks to