Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee, to Apply for a Planning and Demonstration Federal Grant through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program and Accept Funding if Awarded
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5.3: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: June 17, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Pam Alummoottil, P.E., PTOE Traffic Engineer
Gary Graham, P.E., PTOE, Director of Engineering
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approval of Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
* Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan Grant recipients may apply for Planning and Demonstration activities while developing an SS4A-funded Action Plan.
* Engineering is seeking City Council approval to apply and accept funding if awarded for the three opportunities described below.
o Intersection Monitoring Technology Pilot ($540k) - Up to 15 intersections would be selected as part of the safety analytics pilot. The Safety Action Plan currently being developed has drafted a High Injury Network (HIN) and 22 intersections have been identified. Priority will be given to intersections with red-light running, near-miss, or vulnerable user issues. It is proposed to use three types of technology for this demonstration, each estimated to cost $180k.
o Public Engagement ($35k) - A total of 2 citywide events would be hosted to promote bicycle and roundabout safety.
o AI Technology Pilot ($25k) - It is proposed to use AI machine learning to efficiently identify existing pavement markings citywide and support the ongoing pavement marking maintenance program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* The SS4A Grant Program is in year 4 of a 5-year program that was put in place by the Biden Administration with $5 billion in funds that can be appropriated between fiscal years 2022 and 2026.
* The City of McKinney was awarded a $240,000 federa...
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