File #: LM-2022-0332    Version: Name:
Type: Order Status: Passed
File created: 6/27/2022 In control: City Clerk
On agenda: Final action:
Title: 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.
Attachments: 1. BOA Submission CHECK LIST 2022 SRFA_0628 KL Edits, 2. BOA Cover Letter - 2022 SRFA_0628 KL Edits, 3. SRFA BOA Order Draft_0628, 4. PRIOR NOTIFICATION Form SRFA_0628 KL Edits, 5. 2022 SRFA FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT_0628 KL Edits, 6. SRFA Citywide Plan_Final Draft, 7. NOTICE OF INTENT_SRFA0630, 8. GRANT SUMMARY_SA0630, 9. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY_0630, 10. Signed Packet LM-2022-0332 Safe Routes For All grant, 11. SRFA Board of Alders Presentation_0629, 12. 220901 CSEP Public Testimony for Safe Routes for All, 13. LM-2022-0332

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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 this Order and the Safe Routes for All Citywide Active Transportation Plan.