USDOT Announces $800 Million in Awards for Safe Streets and Roads

USDOT Announces $800 Million in Awards for Safe Streets and Roads

On January 31, 2023, the USDOT announced $800 million in awards from the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program for 510 projects across the country. The SS4A Program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. More information is available here.

The application from Tompkins County, led by the City of Ithaca, was successful in its application. The grant is for $600,000 with a $150,000 local match for a total $750,000 project. The goal of the project is to develop Safety Action Plans for all applicants, which will facilitate applying for project implementation funding in the future. The Safety Action Plan will include public outreach, establishing Vision Zero policies and safety analysis and recommendations.

Congratulationsto the 10 participating municipalities, Tompkins County and NYSDOT!