Northfield Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Date: October 21, 2026
To: Members of the Northfield Transportation Advisory Committee
From: David Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Title
Consider formation of a stakeholder committee for development of Northfield Safe Streets and Roads for All Plan.
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Action Requested:
The Northfield Transportation Advisory Committee recommends to the Mayor and City Councilors the formation of a stakeholder committee for development of Northfield Safe Streets For All Plan.
Summary Report:
The City of Northfield was awarded a USDOT Planning Grant for Safe Streets and Roads for All.
The City Adopted 2025-2028 Strategic Plan includes a strategic initiative to create a Safe Street for All Plan. Completion of the plan will help identify specific priorities for improved pedestrian safety. An Action Plan is required in order to become eligible for Federal Implementation grants. Typically, those grants provide 80% federal funding and 20% local match.
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The City is currently in the process of requesting proposals from consultants to assist in the development of the Safe Streets and Roads for All Plan. The consultant, once selected, is anticipated to start development of the plan in 2027. As part of the plan development a stakeholder committee is recommended to be formed to help develop the plan.
Below is an initial draft of list participants in the stakeholder committee:
Northfield School District
Carleton College
Northfield Area Fire & Rescue
St. Olaf College
Northfield Police
Chamber of Commerce
Northfield Hospital & Clinics
NTAC Members
Rice County - Engineer
Mar Valdecantos
MnDOT District 6 -Rep
Laura Turek
Under City Code, the Mayor appoints and Council confirms committee membership. Staff will work in coordination with the Mayor on related detail preparation for the City Council following NTAC recommendation to determine final membership and appointees.
Background
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