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Safety Conscious PlanningGVMC takes a proactive approach to the addressing safety concerns on the Federal Aid road network. GVMC is tries to integrate safety considerations into the transportation planning processes at all levels. Local Safety Projects The Grand Valley Metro Council encourages its members to apply for Federal funding using Local Safety Funds. Local safety projects are endorsed by the Grand Valley Metro Council before submittal to MDOT; however, projects are not prioritized in any order. Eligible projects may include replacement, installation or elimination of guardrail, traffic signal installation and upgrades, horizontal and vertical curve corrections, sight distance and drainage improvements, bridge railing replacement or retrofit, approach guardrail, roadway intersection improvements to improve safety and/or capacity. The Michigan Department of Transportation accepts applications for Local Safety Programs on a yearly basis, however not all projects will be funded. The following projects were endorsed by the Grand Valley Metro Council and submitted for 2006 Local Safety funding. For more information on safety planning contact Jim Snell.
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