Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable):
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Transportation
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for grant funds in the amount of $25,000,000, with a required match of $6,250,000 for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The Commissioner of Precinct 1, along with Commissioners of Precincts 2 and 3 and the Office of County Engineering, are applying on behalf of Harris County for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Program which supports planning, infrastructure, and behavioral and operational initiatives to prevent fatalities and serious injuries on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists and commercial vehicle operators. The request will be $25,000,000 with a $6,250,000 match which will come from the three precincts.
Expected Impact:
To provide infrastructure to reduce serious injuries and fatalities.
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other in...
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