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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, FY22 STRENGTHENING MOBILITY AND REVOLUTIONIZING TRANSPORTATION (SMART) PROGRAM, PLANNING GRANT.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology is accepting planning grant applications for the FY22 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Program; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro, AR strives to implement innovative technology to improve transportation safety and efficiency in highly congested roadways and intersections; and,
WHEREAS, the City Engineering Department will conduct a Travel Time Delay Study at four intersections along Arkansas Highway 49 to identify the best traffic signal optimization solution. The study strives to address traffic congestion and safety concerns caused by traffic signal delays in this area. The intersections selected for the study are, (1) Red Wolf Blvd and Aggie Rd, (2) Red Wolf Blvd and Johnson Ave, (3) Johnson Ave and N. Old Greensboro Rd, and (4) Johnson Ave and Airport Rd; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro is requesting $398,189 in Federal funding with no local match to conduct the Travel Time Delay Study; and,
WHEREAS, if the City of Jonesboro, AR is awarded the SMART Planning Grant, and the study demonstrates the success of new traffic signal technology, the city becomes eligible to apply for the SMART Implementation Grant for citywide installation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION 1: The City of Jonesboro, Arkansas supports the submission of the FY22 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Program, Planning Grant, application to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and T...
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