On February 28, 2023, the City of Soldotna signed a Letter of Agreement with Smart Growth America (SGA) to host and participate in the Alaska Complete Streets Academy.
The Academy is a technical assistance and peer-learning program funded by a Cooperative Agreement from the Centers for Disease Control. The Complete Streets program partners local jurisdictions with State departments of transportation to attend the 30-hour Academy. Participants learn about Complete Streets best practices and collaborate to plan and install a “quick-build” street safety demonstration project on an Alaska highway.
The City of Soldotna’s demonstration project will take place at the Birch Street and Sterling Hwy intersection. The goal of the project is to improve safety for pedestrians and non-motorized users as they attempt to cross the highway during the busy summer months.
The city was offered a grant in the amount of $10,000 from SGA for the design and implementation of the quick-build, temporary demonstration project. The project will be completed this summer, and the award will be used to reimburse City expenses.