HomeMy WebLinkAboutFinal Report - Supplemental Planning (Submitted 10-23-25)SS4A Planning and Demonstration Final Report:
Supplemental Planning
Section 24112 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) requires that within 120 days
after the period of performance all SS4A grant recipients provide a report that describes the costs, outcomes
and benefits, lessons learned and any recommendations relating to SS4A grant activities. This information is
also required by the SS4A Notice of Funding Opportunity and the SS4A grant agreement and Terms and
Conditions. All recipients of Planning and Demonstration Grants are required to complete the final report
form, which includes up to four components. Depending on what was awarded in your SS4A grant agreement,
in addition to completing the Overview component of the form, you may need to complete up to three
additional components of the form (New or Updated Action Plan, Supplemental Planning, and/or
Demonstration Activities). You do not need to complete components for activities that were not awarded as
part of your SS4A grant award. For the questions below an asterisk (*) denotes a required response.
This report is a final deliverable required to close out your grant. The information you submit will help the U.S.
Department of Transportation understand the benefits and outcomes of the program and fulfill the
Department’s requirements under Section 24112 to periodically share best practices and lessons learned.
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Applicability Screening
Yes
1. Supplemental planning involves items such as Safe Routes to School plans, lighting
studies, speed studies, accessibility plans, etc. Did your SS4A grant agreement include
funding for at least one supplemental planning activity?
No
Recipient and Project Information
2. Enter the name of the grant recipient: *
City of Palm Desert
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4. Enter the project name associated with the award number: *
Palm Desert Vision Zero Strategy
2022
5. Select the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) fiscal year for which you are
creating a final report: *
6. Enter the award number (found in your grant agreement on page #1, item #1): *
693JJ32340466
Supplemental Planning
This section is only applicable if you received SS4A funding to conduct supplemental planning. For each
supplemental plan developed there will be a set of questions.
Yes
No
7. Did you receive SS4A funding to conduct supplemental planning activities for the
award year for which you are completing this final report? *
8. Enter the name of the first supplemental plan completed: *
Safe Routes to School Plan
9. In 1-2 sentences, describe the safety topic(s) this supplemental plan #1 was
intended to address (e.g., lighting, speed, bicycle) and the goal of the supplemental
plan: *
The Safe Routes to School Plan focuses on improving safety for students walking and bi
10. Date of supplemental plan #1 completion: *
6/12/2025
11. Briefly describe how supplemental plan #1 informed the action plan. Questions to
consider when providing feedback: How does the supplemental plan further detail
safety challenges? How does the supplemental planning activity inform the Action
Plan’s projects and strategies? What sections of the action plan did you update as a
result of this supplemental plan? Response should be 1-2 paragraphs in length. *
The Safe Routes to School Plan directly informed the City’s Vision Zero Strategy by
identifying location-specific safety challenges, data-supported risk patterns, and
actionable infrastructure and education strategies focused on improving child
pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Through collision analysis, field assessments, and
engagement with parents, students, and school staff, the plan pinpointed high-risk
corridors and intersections near eight public schools and provided prioritized
recommendations for both infrastructure improvements—such as enhanced
crosswalks, traffic calming, and bicycle facilities—and non-infrastructure programs
promoting safety education and awareness.
Th fi di i t d i t th Vi i Z St t ’I t t St t
12. Briefly describe the community response to how supplemental plan #1 and the
associated action plan changes impacted the community. Questions to consider
when providing feedback: What is your community going to do differently as a result
of this work? How has this impacted community buy-in for your action plan?
Response should be 1 paragraph in length. *
The community response to the Safe Routes to School Plan and its integration into
the Vision Zero Strategy has been overwhelmingly positive, reflecting strong local
support for safer, more accessible routes for children. Parents, school administrators,
and residents expressed increased confidence in the City’s commitment to
addressing traffic safety near schools through data-driven, visible improvements such
as enhanced crosswalks, speed management measures, and educational outreach.
The engagement process fostered collaboration between schools, law enforcement,
d it t ff lti i t it hi f f t i iti ti A
13. Name of the jurisdiction that developed the action plan (if different from the
grant recipient):
N/A
Yes
No
14. Did you develop any further supplemental plans with SS4A funds for the award
year in which you are completing this final report? *
15. Name of supplemental plan #2 completed: *
Safe Routes for Older Adults Plan
16. In 1-2 sentences, describe the safety topic(s) this supplemental plan #2 was
intended to address (e.g., lighting, speed, bicycle) and the goal of the supplemental
study: *
The Safe Routes for Older Adults Plan addresses pedestrian safety, accessibility, and traf
17. Date of supplemental plan #2 completion: *
6/12/2025
18. Briefly describe how supplemental plan #2 informed the action plan. Questions to
consider when providing feedback: How does the supplemental plan further detail
safety challenges? How does the supplemental planning activity inform the Action
Plan’s projects and strategies? What sections of the action plan did you update as a
result of this supplemental plan? Response should be 1-2 paragraphs in length. *
The Safe Routes for Older Adults Plan informed the Vision Zero Strategy by providing
a detailed analysis of mobility barriers, crash patterns, and infrastructure deficiencies
affecting adults aged 55 and older. Through community outreach, field assessments,
and demographic analysis, the plan identified priority areas—such as the Joslyn
Center, Town Center Way/Fred Waring Drive, and Washington Street/Avenue of the
States—where older adults face elevated safety risks due to factors like high traffic
speeds, incomplete sidewalks, and limited crossing opportunities. These findings
deepened the understanding of vulnerable road user needs and highlighted the
importance of accessibility and comfort in street design.
Insights from this plan directly shaped updates to the Vision Zero Strategy’s
I t t St t d Hi h I j N t k i th t j t dd i
19. Briefly describe the community response to how supplemental plan #2 and the
associated action plan changes impacted the community. Questions to consider
when providing feedback: What is your community going to do differently as a result
of this work? How has this impacted community buy-in for your action plan?
Response should be 1 paragraph in length. *
The community response to the Safe Routes for Older Adults Plan has been highly
supportive, particularly among residents, senior organizations, and accessibility
advocates who welcomed the City’s focus on safer, more inclusive mobility options.
Engagement through workshops and partnerships with groups like The Joslyn Center
and the Desert Recreation District fostered greater awareness of older adult mobility
challenges and built strong public backing for targeted improvements such as
h d i id lk ti it d l hi l d A lt
20. Name of the jurisdiction that developed the action plan (if different from the
grant recipient):
N/A
Yes
No
21. Did you develop any further supplemental plans with SS4A funds for the award
year in which you are completing this final report? *
22. Name of supplemental plan #3 completed: *
N/A
23. In 1-2 sentences, describe the safety topic(s) this supplemental plan #3
was intended to address (e.g., lighting, speed, bicycle) and the goal of the
supplemental study: *
N/A
24. Date of supplemental plan #3 completion: *
6/12/2025
25. Briefly describe how supplemental plan #3 informed the action plan. Questions to
consider when providing feedback: How does the supplemental plan further detail
safety challenges? How does the supplemental planning activity inform the Action
Plan’s projects and strategies? What sections of the action plan did you update as a
result of this supplemental plan? Response should be 1-2 paragraphs in length: *
N/A
26. Briefly describe the community response to how supplemental plan #3 and the
associated action plan changes impacted the community. Questions to consider
when providing feedback: What is your community going to do differently as a result
of this work? How has this impacted community buy-in for your action plan?
Response should be 1 paragraph in length. *
N/A
27. Name of jurisdiction that developed the action plan (if different from the grant
recipient):
N/A
Yes
No
28. Did you develop any further supplemental plans with SS4A funds for the award
year in which you are completing the final report? *
29. Name of supplemental plan #4 completed: *
N/A
30. In 1-2 sentences, describe the safety topic(s) this supplemental plan #1 was
intended to address (e.g., lighting, speed, bicycle) and the goal of the supplemental
study: *
N/A
31. Date of supplemental plan #4 completion: *
6/12/2025
32. Briefly describe how supplemental plan #4 informed the action plan. Questions to
consider when providing feedback: How does the supplemental plan further detail
safety challenges? How does the supplemental planning activity inform the Action
Plan’s projects and strategies? What sections of the action plan did you update as a
result of this supplemental plan? Response should be 1-2 paragraphs in length. *
N/A
33. Briefly describe the community response to how supplemental plan #4 and the
associated action plan changes impacted the community. Questions to consider
when providing feedback: What is your community going to do differently as a result
of this work? How has this impacted community buy-in for your action plan?
Response should be 1 paragraph in length. *
N/A
34. Name of the jurisdiction that developed the action plan (if different from the
grant recipient):
N/A
Summary
35. Is there any additional information you would like to share that was not included
in this questionnaire?
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) and Safe Routes for Older Adults (SRFOA) Plans
together form the foundation of Palm Desert’s Vision Zero Strategy, each addressing
the distinct mobility and safety needs of the City’s most vulnerable road users—
children and older adults. Collectively, they provided detailed analyses of crash
trends, infrastructure conditions, and behavioral factors shaping safety outcomes,
allowing the City to design targeted, evidence-based interventions. The combination
of these supplemental plans led to the creation of a unified Investment Strategy and
Hi h I j N t k idi f t i f t t i t d ti l
Certification
By completing this section, you are certifying that the information in this final report is accurate and
complete.
36. Enter the name of the authorized certifying official: *
Randy Chavez
37. Enter the authorized official's title: *
Public Works Director
38. Enter the authorized official's telephone number: *
760-776-6462
39. Enter the authorized official's email: *
rchavez@palmdesert.gov
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