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A resolution accepting a Safe Streets for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to address safety issues along Nolensville Pike related to substandard and/or missing walking, bicycling, and transit facilities, the need for pedestrian-scale lighting, and lack of crossing locations present throughout the project area.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $13,049,572.00 with a required cash match of $3,262,393.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through NDOT, to address safety issues along Nolensville Pike related to substandard and/or missing walking, bicycling, and transit facilities, the need for pedestrian-scale lighting, and lack of crossing locations present throughout the project area; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant by and between the U. S. Department of Transportation, in an amount not to exceed $13,049,572.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through NDOT, to address safety issues along Nolensville Pike related to substandard and/or missing walking, bicycling, and transit facilities, the need for pedestrian-scale lighting, and lack of crossing locations present throughout the project area, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant be appropriated to the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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The resolution accepts a Safe Streets for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure.
This grant would address safety issues along Nolensville Pike related to substandard or missing walking, biking, and transit facilities, the need for pedestrian-scale lighting, and a lack of crossing locations present throughout the project area. The grant agreement outlines the phased project that also included an emergency vehicle preemption demonstration project on Gallatin Pike.
The grant amount is $13,049,572 with a required cash match of $3,262,393. The grant term will conclude on December 30, 2028.