To

Mayor and Council

Subject

2016 Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) for Off-System Safety Program

Initiator

Donna Newman, Director of Engineering

Recommendation

Authorize the City Manager to request and receive the 2016 LMIG for Off-System \n \n Safety Program funds for safety improvements at various pedestrian and trail \n \n crossings throughout the community.

Approval

Pending

Background

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has approved the City of

Columbus to receive up to $160,000 or 90% of project cost, whichever is less

for lower cost safety improvements on city/county streets. Some of the

locations identified are upgrading the crossings along the Fall Line Trace,

replacement of the 13th Street flashers, adding flashers on Warm Springs Road

at Midland Middle School and other locations depending on funding availability.

Analysis

The Off-System Safety Program focuses on low-cost safety improvements that

enhance safety on local street and roads. Eligible projects include improved

pavement markings, traffic control devices, additional signage in high

accident/fatality locations, pedestrian improvements, school zones and shoulder

widening projects.

Financial Considerations

The 10% match will come from OLOST Road Infrastructure Funds.

Projected Annual Fiscal Impact Statement

The improvements with be maintained by the Department of Engineering, Traffic

Division under the operation budget.

Legal Considerations

All grants must be authorized by Council.

Recommendations/ Actions

Authorize the City Manager to request and receive the 2016 LMIG for Off-System

Safety Program funds for safety improvements at various pedestrian and trail

crossings throughout the community.

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