If approved, the money would help the city work toward compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and increase safety for those traveling to and from school, according to agenda documents.
The details
City staff had until June 20 to submit the application for funds from TxDOT’s Transportation Alternatives program.
If approved, the grant would fund 80% of the projects and require a 20% match from the city.
The funds would enable a self evaluation of city services, programs, activities and facilities on public property and within public right-of-ways to develop an ADA Transition Plan detailing ways the city can ensure compliance with ADA accessibility requirements, according to the documents.
Leander is currently on an ADA non-compliance list after a survey was conducted by TxDOT, according to the documents.
What else?
The grant would also enable the city to establish various projects for a Safe Routes to School Program, which would include the strategic placement of crossing guards and crosswalks, community education and outreach and infrastructure projects.
The infrastructure projects would focus on identifying gaps in sidewalks and shared-use paths on both sides of major roadways within a half mile of a school, according to the documents.
