Public Service Committee to apply for AMATS funds; approves consent package including water-main ratification and workplace messaging contract The Public Service Committee voted to suspend rules and advance an AMATS grant application for several major road and trail projects (Waterloo Road, East Exchange Street, Lakeshore Boulevard, Peninsula and Rubber City Heritage trails) and approved a consent agenda that included procurement with Core & Main LP, ratification of an emergency Wingfoot Rental water-main repair, and a five-year S3 Technologies messaging contract.

The Akron Public Service Committee has taken a significant step toward enhancing local infrastructure with a major grant application and key approvals for vital projects!

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Akron committee advances contracts for regional transportation planning, pavement study The planning committee recommended authorizing the director to enter into federally funded transportation planning contracts for calendar-year 2026. The renewal carries no local cost and funds a two-year pavement management data collection effort and anticipated Connecting Communities planning grants in 2026.

Akron's Planning Committee just greenlit a groundbreaking initiative that promises to enhance regional transportation and pave the way for safer streets—without costing taxpayers a dime.

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