2025-14 Resolution of the Council, re: Approval of prioritized list of projects for submission to the State Planning Council for inclusion in the FFY2026-2035 STIP.

Resolution of the Council
Town of Middletown

Resolution no. 2025-14

WHEREAS: The State Planning Council, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the State of Rhode Island, is responsible for development of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for FFY 2026-2035; and,

WHEREAS: The State Planning Council is seeking input from municipalities and other interested parties to assist with preparation of the STIP; and,

WHEREAS: Transportation projects include in the STIP are eligible for federal funding; and,

WHEREAS: The Town of Middletown, its residents, and tax payers have an interest in ensuring that projects necessary to the provide efficient and safe options for all transportation modes are included in the STIP; and,

WHEREAS: The Town Council held a public hearing on March 3, 2025 to accept public comment and consider a proposed prioritized list of projects to be submitted to the State Planning Council, now

THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby approves the prioritized list of projects for submission to the State Planning Council for inclusion in the FFY 2026-2035 STIP.

March 3, 2025
READ AND PASSED IN COUNCIL

Wendy J.W. Marshall, MMC
Town Clerk

PRIORTY LIST

1. Atlantic Beach District Streetscapes Project
2. Paradise Ave. sidewalk or shared-use path, with roundabout at Green End/Paradise intersection
3. Oliphant Lane sidewalk or shared-use path
4. East Main Rd (Rt. 138) at Aquidneck Ave.(Rt. 138A) – intersection
5. West Main Rd (Rt. 114) at Forest Ave. – intersection improvements, including left-turn lane