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A resolution of the Salt Lake County Council approving execution of an interlocal cooperation agreement with the Salt Lake City providing for the transfer of county transportation funds for certain transportation projects within Salt Lake County (Life on State Project - $4,800,000)
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Description: As part of the 4th quarter sales tax funding for multi-modal transportation provided by SB 136, the Mayor recommended and the County Council approved $4,800,000 in funding for the following project. Salt Lake City Life on State Design and Catalytic Site Implementation: Design and construction of mobility and safety improvements at two (2) locations on State Street (600 S to 900 S and 2100 S to Haven Avenue). Projects include wider sidewalks, improved transit stops, a slower design speed (pending UDOT approval) parallel parking pockets, reduced driveways, street furniture, street trees, and mid-block crossings. Additionally, design of high-comfort bike routes on the streets to either side of State Street from 900 South to 3300 South with connections to State Street amenities. Active Transportation infrastructure to be included in accordance with Salt Lake County Bikeway Design and Active Transportation Implementation Plan: Bicycle Wayfinding Protocol. Note: If Life on State project does not move forward, Salt Lake County will work with Salt Lake City to re-designate funding to other Salt Lake City requested road and/or trail projects.
Requested Action: Consent
Presenter(s): Wilf Sommerkorn and Helen Peters
Time Needed: Consent
Time Sensitive: Yes
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Requesting Staff Member: Helen Peters
Will You be Providing a PowerPoint: No
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