East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission has been awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant of $842,876 from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
The grant will be used for two safety study projects in the Fox Cities area:
- Completion of a County Highway KK Corridor Study spanning 4.5 miles between John Street and State Highway 55. This regionally significant corridor connects the city of Appleton, village of Harrison, town of Buchanan and the city of Kaukauna, and forms a boundary between Calumet and Outagamie counties. The corridor has experienced, and will continue to experience, considerable development along and around it, and was previously identified as a priority area for important safety improvements.
- Completion of a city of Appleton Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. A comprehensive audit of existing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure will be conducted to identify gaps in the network and opportunities for connectivity and safety improvements.
“Securing these grants, and the work they will enable, is a tremendous win for the Fox Cities,” said Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford. “Thanks to the efforts of our Regional Planning Commission and longstanding partnerships among our communities, we will continue to advance our shared vision for quality of life and safety.”
The total cost of both projects is $1.05 million. In addition to the $842,876 federal grant, a $210,719 local match is being provided by Outagamie and Calumet counties, city of Appleton, city of Kaukauna, village of Harrison, town of Buchanan, and East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission…