HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Iowa DOT Traffic Safety Improvement Program agreement in the amount of $500,000 for the 2024-26 Traffic System Capacity Improvement Program (13th & Grand)RESOLUTION NO. 25-331
RESOLUTION APPROVING IOWA DOT TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM AGREEMENT FOR THE 2024-26 TRAFFIC SYSTEM CAPACITY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (13TH & GRAND)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the Traffic Systems Capacity Improvements Program in the City's
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a program that addresses issues identified in the 2045
Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The 2045 LRTP identified several critical
intersections that were at or nearing capacity and needed improvements; and,
WHEREAS, this project will add dedicated left turn lanes at the intersection of 13th
Street & Grand Avenue, a shared use path along the west side of Grand Avenue through
the project corridor, and a leading pedestrian interval (LPI) at the new traffic signal for
13th Street & Grand Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Improvement Program grant funds are a critical
funding source necessary for proceeding with improvements at the intersection .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the Iowa DOT Traffic Safety Improvement Program agreement in the amount
of $500,000 for the 2024-26 Traffic System Capacity Improvement Program (13th &
Grand) is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24th day of June, 2025.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24th day of June, 2025.