# Raleigh City Council Afternoon Meeting - November 04, 2026

At the City of Raleigh City Council afternoon meeting on November 4, 2026, staff reported that Raleigh received a $10.2 million federal Safe Streets and Roads for All implementation grant for its Roadmap to Zero project, with a $2.5 million city contribution and total project costs of about $12.7 million. Planned work includes pedestrian and school-area safety improvements, emergency-response equipment and training for Fire and Police, and a public safety campaign. Council also discussed voter-approved bonds and budget transfers for advance project planning, but no specific bond or transfer amounts were given. No vendor selection or contract award was identified.

The council received updates on small-business contracting and access to city procurement. Staff reported that construction and repair contracts of $300,000 or more were reviewed for participation; underutilized businesses received more than $16 million, or 16.38% of reported construction spending, exceeding the former 15% goal. Staff are piloting procurement-policy language encouraging small and local businesses for contracts under $30,000, assessing the pilot threshold, and developing a spend-tracking system expected by spring 2027. The update also covered small-business grants, including matching upfit grants capped at $25,000, and economic-development contracts with Downtown Raleigh Alliance, Hillsboro Street, and West Raleigh Alliance. Council requested follow-up information on grant awards by district and possible additional grant opportunities. No procurement-related vote was taken.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Sources
- [Raleigh City Council Afternoon Meeting - November 04, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fub7pWnJooM) - City of Raleigh