File #: RS2024-630   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/25/2024 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 8/6/2024 Final action: 8/6/2024
Title: A resolution approving an application for an Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to address critical barriers to mobility and economic vitality by integrating dedicated bikeways and pedestrian pathways to ensure safe, seamless travel for all residents of Davidson County.
Sponsors: Delishia Porterfield, Sean Parker, Sandy Ewing, Ginny Welsch, Zulfat Suara, Quin Evans-Segall, Burkley Allen, Brenda Gadd, Terry Vo, Jacob Kupin
Attachments: 1. Grant Application Exhibit
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A resolution approving an application for an Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation & Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to address critical barriers to mobility and economic vitality by integrating dedicated bikeways and pedestrian pathways to ensure safe, seamless travel for all residents of Davidson County.
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WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for an Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program grant with an award of $9,362,389.30 and a required cash match of $7,660,136.70; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the application for an Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) grant to address critical barriers to mobility and economic vitality by integrating dedicated bikeways and pedestrian pathways to ensure safe, seamless travel for all residents of Davidson County, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and NDOT is authorized to submit said application to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Section 2. 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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This resolution approves an application for an Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure. Th...

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