Apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to apply for and, if awarded, accept a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation in an amount up to $11,000,000.00 with a local match up to $2,200,000.00 to assist the City in its Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on City streets. (Requested by Engineering Department)

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On May 12, 2026, the City of Knoxville, TN City Council adopted “Apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All grant” by a vote of 9–0.

Unanimous Adopted 9-0-0-0

Motion to approve the resolution

Moved by Amelia Parker · seconded by Karyn Adams

Topics: Roads & infrastructure

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The vote as recorded

Aye · 9

Karyn Adams District 1 Nathan Honeycutt District 2 Doug Lloyd District 3 Matthew DeBardelaben District 4 Charles Thomas District 5 Denzel Grant District 6 Lynne Fugate At-Large Seat A Debbie Helsley At-Large Seat B Amelia Parker At-Large Seat C

The figures in this motion

$11,000,000
$2,200,000

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Public forum

The clerk’s minutes note 6 speakers at the public forum for this meeting.

A sign-up count from the minutes — not a measure of overall public opinion.

Minutes of the 12 May 2026 meeting — page 9

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