Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Meeting 9.14.26

The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee of the Birmingham City Council met on September 14, 2026, to discuss several procurement and infrastructure projects. Key procurement activities included approval to enter into a contract with Rev Birmingham for $125,000 to assist with managing a structural integrity study of the Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard and 22nd Street bridges, with an overall engineering study budget estimated at $400,000. The committee also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Jefferson County to allow repairs on the Roosevelt City pedestrian bridge, which is partially on county property. Additionally, the committee recommended approval for the City of Mountain Brook to install and maintain a public art sculpture in a Birmingham roundabout. Finally, the committee authorized the mayor to apply for two federal grants totaling $9.5 million for transportation improvement projects, including trail development and bridge replacements. Discussions also addressed community engagement and communication regarding traffic calming project requests and eligibility.