Safe Streets grant for traffic signal replacement
Hagerstown
Summary
The flashing beacon over the intersection came down when a truck hit it, and after six months without a single reported accident, the city won't put it back up.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
$400,000 local match spread over three fiscal years, if the grant is awarded.
Taxpayers save the cost of reinstalling a beacon data shows isn't needed.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Mayor and City Council (Work) — May 12, 2026
The city lost last year's Safe Streets funding round but, with help from lobbyists, has retooled its application: $2 million federal plus $400,000 local match over three years to replace end-of-life traffic signals and add pedestrian safety features.
Mayor and City Council — February 17, 2026
The flashing beacon over the intersection came down when a truck hit it, and after six months without a single reported accident, the city won't put it back up.
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