Community program boosts neighborhood safety with $150000 funding

During a recent government meeting, officials provided an update on the Neighborhood Transportation Safety Program, which has garnered positive community feedback. Abby, a program representative, highlighted that the initiative will allocate $150,000 annually from the road operating fund to enhance neighborhood safety based on community suggestions.

The program aims to engage residents actively, allowing them to submit project ideas, even if they lack online access. Abby emphasized the importance of public engagement, particularly in the fall when the program officially kicks off. This phase will involve gathering project proposals through various outreach methods, including social media and website banners.

The timeline for the program is structured into distinct phases: fall for project gathering, winter for data analysis and filtering, spring for planning and design, and summer for construction of selected projects. Abby noted the innovative use of a map-based survey developed by the GIS department, which will streamline the project selection process.

The project selection criteria include ensuring that proposals are located within Tualatin city streets and maintaining a budget cap of $100,000 per project to allow for flexibility and prevent overspending. The meeting underscored the commitment to improving neighborhood safety through community-driven initiatives.