ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 25, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Agreements TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Zachary Meyer, Public Works Director
DATE: March 4, 2026
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
Grant Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration for $1,225,000 under the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program (SS4A).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Bakersfield has been awarded $980,000 through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, a competitive initiative established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support local efforts to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries by improving safety for all roadway users.
The Public Works Department will use this funding to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP).
The CSAP will include citywi de safety analyses, development of improvement methodologies, financial planning, and prioritization strategies, along with community -focused engagement activities. Public outreach will consist of in -person events in multiple areas throughout the City of B akersfield, as well as online engagement tools and a dedicated project website to gather community feedback. This process will support the development of Safe Routes to Schools and Safe Routes for Seniors plans, ensuring that the needs of all users are considered.
The City will enter into a Grant Agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in the total amount of $1,225,000 under the Safe Streets and Roads for Al l Grant Program. This amount includes $980,000 in federal grant funding and a $245,000 required local match and authorizes the City to proceed with implementation of the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This project is partially funded through the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program. The funding will be appropriated at a later date. There is no general fund impact at this time.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
Agreement