18-Deliberate and act on a resolution approving an application for funding through TXDOT for Safe Routes to Schools Infrastructure Grant Program18

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~ Project Number: (For TxDOT use only) Form 2337 (08/09) Page t of 1 Project Support Total points available - 10 Instructions: Limit 2,000 characters. Use this section to describe the project partners and the collaboration that has been created to ensure the success of the project. Is the project location(s) on designated route(s) in a local or regional bicycle, pedestrian, and/or trails transportation plan in addition to your Safe Routes to School Plan? Please provide details and relevant sections of the supporting plans. Indicate if there are any other programmed or planned transportation projects adjacent to the proposed project that would impact the function of the proposed safety improvement. Provide the time frames for construction and completion for the programmed or planned projects. If there are no other programmed or planned projects applicable to this proposed project, please note that information in the narrative and provide an explanation as to how this proposed project is part of your overall SRTS plan. Describe any supporting or participating organizations, local agencies, and/or citizen support. (Possible project partners may include school officials, local traffic engineers, law enforcement agencies, public health agencies or organizations, school-based associations, local elected officials, nonprofit groups, bicycle clubs, local businesses or other community groups). Please attach any relevant documentation for the proposed safety improvement, such as letters, petitions, and any required resolutions from boards, councils, and regional planning agencies. Describe plans to provide maintenance and ongoing funding, if needed, to ensure the continued success of the project and the parties responsible for supporting the project. (Insert narrative below) The proposed infrastructure project is the backbone of our SRTS Master Plan. Unless a route is constructed that will provide a safe corridor for our students to walk/bike to school, we cannot realistically proceed with our other strategies. However, with the infrastructure enhancements and the tremendous support from our community, our IMaster Plan will be successful. Led by the City of Paris,Texas, Paris ISD and Friends of the Trail de Paris, our SRTS project enjoys the support of many community organizations. These include: Paris Police Department, City Council of Paris, Texas, Lamar County Commissioner's Court and County Judge Chuck Superville, Greater Paris Development Foundation, Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, PTO of Crockett Middle School, Think Child Safety, Justiss Many of these organizations have pledged support to a comprehensive SRTS Team that will continue to meet after the construction is complete. Attached are letters of support. Paris ISD will lead the education component by implementing physical education activities and other strategies that will encourage students to continue healthy activities during family time. Think Child Safety will provide pedestrian/vehicular safety education to all community members. Paris Police Department will increase police presence on roadways during drop off/pick up times and train a volunteer citizen patrol to increase adult presence in school zones. The proposed project links to the Trail de Paris, a paved, multi-use recreational trail that covers approximately 5 miles within Lamar County, Texas. The Trail enjoys tremendous support from the community, including bicycle and health-oriented groups. Our project will be constructed on property belonging to the City of Paris and Paris ISD. Both entities have pledged their support to maintaining the infrastructure once complete and to providing future funding to ensure the viability of the project. Letter and Resolution attached. Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) Infrastructure Project Application 1~;f,