Northfield Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Date: July 15, 2026
To: Members of the Northfield Transportation Advisory Committee
From: David Bennett, Public Works Director/City Engineer
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NTAC Provides Input on Scoping for Northfield Safe Streets For All Plan.
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Action Requested:
NTAC Provides Input on Scoping for 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.
Background
The Safe Streets and Roads for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan is meant to address and prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The components of a safety action plan consist of:
* Leadership Commitment and Goal Setting
o Commitment by Council to an eventual goal of zero roadway fatalities.
o Includes a target date for zero fatalities or a percent reduction by a certain date.
* Planning Structure
o A committee, or similar body, charged with the development of the action plan.
* Safety Analysis
o Analysis of existing and historical trends, crash locations and severity.
o Analysis includes all roadways within the city and identifies high risk locations.
* Engagement and Collaboration
o Robust engagement with the public, including businesses and community groups.
o Engagement with other transportation agencies (townships, cities, county, state).
o The plan is coordinated with other city plans.
* Policy and Process Changes
o Assessment of current policies, plans, guidelines, and standards.
o Identify opportunities to revise or develop new policies, guidelines, or standards.
* Strategy and Pr...
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