Psap: pedestrian safety action plan - phase III (city of rochester) (1-4)

The New York Department of Transportation received a $260,119 Formula Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205) on May 6, 2021. The funding will support the implementation of various pedestrian safety improvements at over 300 locations across the City of Rochester, NY, including the installation of new traffic signal controllers, reprogrammed signals, upgraded high-visibility crosswalks, accessible pedestrian signals, upgraded pedestrian signs, double-posted pedestrian signage, advance yield markings, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, raised pedestrian medians, raised table crosswalks, and curb extensions. The grant aims to further the program's goal of assisting states in providing for the construction, preservation, and improvement of highways.

Project description

Implementation of systemic safety improvements including new traffic signal controllers, reprogrammed signals, upgraded high visibility crosswalks, accessible pedestrian signals, upgraded pedestrian signs, double-posted pedestrian signage, advance yield markings (shark's teeth), rectangular rapid flashing beacons, raised pedestrian medians, raised table crosswalks, and curb extensions at 110 signalized intersections, 172 existing uncontrolled marked crosswalks, and 61 other locations at various locations in the city of rochester (county of monroe) that are federal-aid eligible locations. The state certifies that the hsip portions of this project have been approved by the regional safety evaluation engineer and signed off by the regional traffic engineer. 100% federal share per 23 USC 120(C)(1) for eligible project elements.