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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20241037.tiffApril 22, 2024 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PHONE: 970-400-4200 FAX: 970-336-7233 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, CO 80632 Paul Teicher, Program Manager for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Program U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary of Transportation 200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Town of Kersey's Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Application Dear Mr. Teicher, The Weld County Board of County Commissioners is in support of the Town of Kersey's application for Action Plan funding through the US Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. During the previous grant cycle, Weld County was awarded funding to create a Safety Action Plan. Although this Action Plan is for the county, the funding and Action Plan will only be for county roads, not roads located within Weld County municipalities. Because this will not result in any data or an Action Plan for municipalities, we are in support of the Town of Kersey applying for funding to create their own Action Plan within their municipal boundaries. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation's 2022 Problem Identification Report, Weld County ranks second highest in the state for traffic fatalities. As we work to eliminate roadway fatalities on county roads, we support municipalities making efforts to also improve safety within their communities and eliminate roadway fatalities. Other Weld County communities who have received SS4A funding in previous grant cycles include the City of Greeley (FY22) and the Town of Windsor (FY23). It is our hope that the Town of Kersey will also be awarded funding through this program so that this movement toward roadway safety continues and grows throughout the county. Sincerely, Kevin D. Ross Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners Co Nl My n', Cov-1- ; a,IS 05 lot /24 2024-1037 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PHONE: 970-400-4200 FAX: 970-336-7233 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, CO 80632 April 22, 2024 Paul Teicher, Program Manager for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Program U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary of Transportation 200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Town of Erie, CO, application to 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) NOFO DOT-OST-2024-01, Assistance Listing # 20.939 Dear Mr. Teicher, The Town of Erie, CO, is submitting an application to the 2024 SS4A NOFO for development of a comprehensive safety action plan. The Town is located in Weld County and Boulder County. Weld County, CO (UEI MKKXT9U9MTV5) received SS4A funding of $400,000 in 2023 to develop a comprehensive safety action plan. The Weld County plan is not yet complete; however, the plan will NOT include the Boulder County side of Erie. The Town of Erie is a suburban community on the north end of the Denver metro area. Erie has a population of 30,038 (2020 Census) with an estimated population of 36,000 (2024 est.). The Town has seen significant growth including increased traffic and crash rates. The Town of Erie is in the process of updating its Transportation & Mobility Plan. In doing so, town staff has mapped out the numerous crashes that have occurred in the town from 2016 to 2022. The Town has experienced 1,053 crashes during that timeframe. Through a Safety Action Plan, the Town will investigate further into the crash reports and develop a project priority list to address the high rate of crashes. While Weld County will develop its own plan for the county, the County supports its municipalities' efforts in developing their own safety action plan and keep Weld County a stakeholder in the development of the Town of Erie's plan. Sincerely, 0 - Kevin D. Ross Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners April 22, 2024 OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PHONE: 970-400-4200 FAX: 970-336-7233 1150 O STREET P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY, CO 80632 Paul Teicher, Program Manager for the Safe Streets and Roads fo`r All Program U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary of Transportation 200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Town of Frederick's Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Application Dear Mr. Teicher, The Weld County Board of County Commissioners is in support of the Town of Frederick's application for Action Plan funding through the US Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. During the previous grant cycle, Weld County was awarded funding to create a Safety Action Plan. Although this Action Plan is for the county, the funding and Action Plan will only be for county roads, not roads located within Weld County municipalities. Because this will not result in any data or an Action Plan for municipalities, we are in support of the Town of Frederick applying for funding to create their own Action Plan within their municipal boundaries. According to the Colorado Department of Transportation's 2022 Problem Identification Report, Weld County ranks second highest in the state for traffic fatalities. As we work to eliminate roadway fatalities on county roads, we support municipalities making efforts to also improve safety within their communities and eliminate roadway fatalities. Other Weld County communities who have received SS4A funding in previous grant cycles include the City of Greeley (FY22) and the Town of Windsor (FY23). It is our hope that the Town of Frederick will also be awarded funding through this program so that this movement toward roadway safety continues and grows throughout the county. Sincerely, Kevin D. Ross Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners Hello