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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN, APPLY FOR, AND ACCEPT ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MICROGRANTS ADMINISTERED BY THE SOUTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND FUNDED BY THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
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WHEREAS, the Connecticut Department of Transportation administers the Active Transportation Microgrant Program to support small-scale initiatives that improve conditions for people walking, biking, and rolling throughout Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, the Active Transportation Microgrant Program provides grants of up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) per award for eligible non-infrastructure items and activities that advance equitable, safe, accessible, and sustainable active transportation; and
WHEREAS, eligible items under the program include equipment, materials, and training activities that support active transportation safety and accessibility, including but not limited to bicycle helmets, locks and lights; bicycle maintenance training and materials; bicycle fleets and adaptive bicycles; pedestrian and bicycle safety education materials; safety or high-visibility gear; scooters; bicycle and scooter racks; bike repair kits and stations; and reflective safety equipment; and
WHEREAS, in the South Central Connecticut region the program is administered through the South Central Regional Council of Governments ("SCRCOG"), which coordinates the application process and distribution of grant funding to eligible municipalities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven that the Mayor is authorized to participate in the Active Transportation Microgrant Program administered through the South Central Regional Council of Governments and funded by the Connecticut Department of Transportation; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED by the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven that the Mayor, or the Mayor's designee, is authorized to submit one or more applicati...
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