REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: JILL M. GORMLEY, TE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Traffic & Engineering Services Division
CHERYL L. BURNS, MPA, Business Manager
Public Works Department, Traffic & Engineering Services Division
SUBJECT
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***RESOLUTION - Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application for up to $500,000 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to Fund the Procurement of Traffic Data Analysis Software and Authorizing the Public Works Director or Designee to Accept and Execute All Application and Grant Agreement Documents on Behalf of the City of Fresno. (Citywide) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the grant application, acceptance, and execution of related documents for up to $500,000 from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to fund the procurement of software to perform traffic data analysis and authorize the execution of all grant application and grant agreement documents by the Public Works Director or designee.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff is requesting authorization to submit an application to the State of California OTS Grant Program to procure traffic data analysis software. The proposed application would request funding for up to $500,000 for the procurement of a comprehensive software platform that integrates, analyzes, and visualizes traffic crash data to support data-driven decision-making for potential roadway safety improvements. Adoption of the resolution will authorize submittal of the application for grant funding and acceptance of grant funds if awarded.
BACKGROUND
The City of Fresno faces persistent challenges in traffic safety, with high rates of collisions, injuries, and fatalities. Traffic data analysis software aims to develop and implement a comprehensive software platform that integrates, analyzes, and visualizes ...
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