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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERS OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN APPROVING THE SAFE ROUTES FOR ALL (SRFA) CITYWIDE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) OF 2022 IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE SAFE ROUTES FOR ALL (SRFA) CITYWIDE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
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WHEREAS, Conn. General Statutes ?7-148(c)(7) empowers the City of New Haven to regulate traffic on streets and highways; and
WHEREAS, the City of New Haven is committed to improving safety for vulnerable road users; and
WHEREAS, the global climate crisis necessitates the utilization of transportation modes that do not contribute additional carbon emissions; and
WHEREAS, as required by the Complete Streets Policy and Complete Streets Design Manual, adopted by the City of New Haven Board of Alders in 2010, all transportation facility designs consider and prioritize use by pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of New Haven has sought and incorporated public feedback in years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Move New Haven Bus Study is focused on developing and evaluating alternative actions to improve the Greater New Haven regions' transit system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, by the Board of Alders for the City of New Haven, the Safe Routes for All (SRFA) Citywide Active Transportation Plan is hereby approved.
FURTHER, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, by the Board of Alders for the City of New Haven, the Mayor is authorized to apply for and accept funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2022 in a manner consistent with the Safe Routes for All (SRFA) City-wide Active Transportation Plan.
FURTHER, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, that the Mayor, or his/her designee, is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of New Haven such actions as may be considered necessary and appropriate to implement the intent and purposes set forth in thi...
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