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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 6.F.
For Meeting of: January 3, 2023

ITEM TITLE:Resolution authorizing acceptance of a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Award for Systemic Pedestrian and Bicyclist Data Collection Project 2674
SUBMITTED BY:

Scott Schafer, Director of Public Works
* Bill Preston, City Engineer - (509) 576-6754

SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City of Yakima was selected to receive 2022 City Safety Program funding through the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) in the amount of $260,000 for the Systemic Pedestrian and Bicyclist Data Collection Project 2674. Systemic Pedestrian and Bicyclist Data Collection work will consist of the collection of pedestrian and bicyclist count data at intersections citywide. This data will be used to aid with a systemic safety analysis of Yakima streets and to update the Local Road Safety Plan.  The project is expected to begin data collection in 2023 and is 100% HSIP funded with no local match required. 
ITEM BUDGETED:No
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Public Safety
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
resolution12/20/2022Cover Memo
Award Letter10/12/2022Backup Material