Title
Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $263,225, 80% grant-funded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program, for study associated with TR2305 - Intersection Design and Construction.
Summary
The purpose of this item is to approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $263,590 for consulting services associated with development and delivery of the City of Pflugerville’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan and related transportation safety planning efforts under TR2305 - Intersection Design and Construction.
The proposed agreement includes an estimated federal participation amount of $210,580 (80%) through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program and a required City match contribution of $52,645 (20%).
The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program is a United States Department of Transportation initiative focused on reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries through development of comprehensive safety action plans and implementation of data-driven transportation safety strategies. Completion of an SS4A Action Plan is an important step in positioning the City to pursue future federal implementation grant opportunities for roadway safety improvements and systemic safety programs.
The proposed consultant services include development of the City’s SS4A Action Plan and associated technical analyses, stakeholder coordination, public engagement, crash and safety analysis, high injury network identification, roadway safety strategies, implementation recommendations, and prioritization of transportation safety projects and programs. The Action Plan will utilize a Safe System Approach and focus on improving safety for all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators.
The consultant will also coordinate with regional transportation and safety partners including Travis County, Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA), Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro), and other agencies to ensure consistency with regional transportation safety initiatives and ongoing corridor safety efforts.
The Action Plan is anticipated to include:
- Crash data and trend analysis
- High Injury Network identification
- Roadway safety audits and hotspot evaluations
- Equity and under served community analysis
- Public and stakeholder engagement
- Safety policy and process recommendations
- Systemic safety countermeasure recommendations
- Prioritized safety project implementation strategies
- Performance monitoring and reporting framework
The City previously adopted a goal of zero traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2035 and continues to pursue transportation safety initiatives consistent with Vision Zero and Safe System principles. Development of the SS4A Action Plan supports the City’s long-term transportation safety objectives and enhances eligibility for future federal transportation safety funding opportunities.
This item is supported by the Safety and Infrastructure pillars of the Strategic Plan.
Prior City Council Action
On May 14, 2024 City Council approved first reading of submittal of an application to the United States Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding grant program.
Deadline for City Council Action
July 14, 2026
Funding Expected: Revenue X_ Expenditure X_ N/A __
Budgeted Item: Yes X_ No __ N/A __
Budget Source: _CO 2022 and reserves
Budgeted Amount: _$275,000_____
Amount: __$263,2250 ($210,580 Federal Highway Administration 80% /$52,645 City of Pflugerville 20%) __
1295 Form Required? Yes _X_ No __
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: June 29, 2026___
Supporting documents attached:
Professional Services Agreement Halff
Attachment A - Scope of work and Fee Schedule
Recommended Action
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $263,225, 80% grant-funded through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program, for study associated with TR2305 - Intersection Design and Construction, and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.