Roswell City Council pursues $8M grant for traffic safety projects

The Roswell City Council convened on June 23, 2025, to discuss significant initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety and community infrastructure. A key focus of the meeting was the approval to pursue a grant from the Federal Highway Administration under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.

Interim Transportation Director Greg Nicholas presented the city’s recent achievement of securing a $200,000 grant to develop a safety action plan. Following the completion of this plan, the city aims to apply for an implementation grant of $8 million to fund three identified projects totaling approximately $10 million. These projects include traffic calming measures and sidewalk improvements on Mimosa Boulevard, Wave Tree Drive, and Roxburgh Drive, which have been highlighted as areas with significant safety concerns.

Council members expressed strong support for the initiative, emphasizing its importance in improving pedestrian safety and addressing speeding issues in the community. Council Member Johnson noted that the identified corridors are among the most dangerous in Roswell, and pursuing this grant represents a crucial step towards enhancing the quality of life for residents.

The council unanimously approved the motion to pursue the grant, which requires a 20% local match of $2 million, to be requested as part of the FY 26 budget. The federal government will cover the remaining 80% of the project costs.

In addition to the grant discussion, the council also approved a resolution to acquire approximately 24 acres of land at 365 Harts Scribe Road for $7.5 million. This acquisition aims to expand park space in the city, complementing a previously acquired adjacent property.

The meeting concluded with both initiatives receiving unanimous support from the council, marking a proactive approach to enhancing safety and recreational spaces in Roswell.