Mifflin County selects Michael Baker International to develop federally funded countywide safety action plan
March 21, 2026 | Mifflin County SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
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Mifflin County commissioners authorized staff to enter into an agreement with Michael Baker International to develop a federally funded countywide comprehensive safety action plan aimed at reducing roadway deaths and improving accommodations for pedestrians and other nonmotorized users.
The county received a Federal Highway Administration grant of $356,452, with a county match described in discussion as $89,115. County staff (S3) reported two proposals were received — Michael Baker International and AECOM — and a review committee recommended Michael Baker. The solicitor/county staff said Michael Baker proposed a 15‑month timetable and about 500 more man‑hours than the competing proposal, while AECOM’s proposed eight‑month timeline was judged unrealistic. Staff said the consultant contract total would be $425,005.73, with a county share of $89,001.15.
The staff presentation said the action plan will build on the county’s March 2023 active transportation plan and aims to improve the county’s ability to secure federal funding for intersection and other transportation improvements. Two pilot projects identified for funding pursuit are the Allensville streetscape and traffic‑calming project and the Electric Avenue Safe Routes to School project.
Commissioners voted by voice to authorize staff to proceed with an agreement for Michael Baker International and to return a formal contract for approval.
Why it matters: County officials said a completed, data‑driven safety action plan will help make the county eligible for additional federal transportation funds and provide a systematic approach to reduce roadway fatalities and injuries.
The county received a Federal Highway Administration grant of $356,452, with a county match described in discussion as $89,115. County staff (S3) reported two proposals were received — Michael Baker International and AECOM — and a review committee recommended Michael Baker. The solicitor/county staff said Michael Baker proposed a 15‑month timetable and about 500 more man‑hours than the competing proposal, while AECOM’s proposed eight‑month timeline was judged unrealistic. Staff said the consultant contract total would be $425,005.73, with a county share of $89,001.15.
The staff presentation said the action plan will build on the county’s March 2023 active transportation plan and aims to improve the county’s ability to secure federal funding for intersection and other transportation improvements. Two pilot projects identified for funding pursuit are the Allensville streetscape and traffic‑calming project and the Electric Avenue Safe Routes to School project.
Commissioners voted by voice to authorize staff to proceed with an agreement for Michael Baker International and to return a formal contract for approval.
Why it matters: County officials said a completed, data‑driven safety action plan will help make the county eligible for additional federal transportation funds and provide a systematic approach to reduce roadway fatalities and injuries.
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