ORLANDO, Fla. – With the U.S. Department of Transportation announcing March 27 nearly $1 billion for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, DRMP is encouraging municipalities, counties, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and Tribal governments to pursue federal funding to advance roadway safety initiatives as the program approaches its final funding cycles.
“With the SS4A program sunsetting soon, it is opportune to submit for a Safety Action Plan to establish a blueprint of prioritized safety improvements,” DRMP Planning Group Leader Alia Awwad, PE, said. “It is also a great opportunity to secure funding for design and construction, at a time when construction costs are rising, but the traffic safety issue remains to be a national issue that must be addressed with urgency.”
Funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the SS4A program supports safety projects that reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The funding can be used for safety action plans as well as the implementation of infrastructure, technology, and programmatic solutions designed to improve safety outcomes for all users. Applications are due May 26, 2026, at 5 p.m. eastern time and must be submitted through the Valid Eval portal.
DRMP brings decades of experience in transportation safety and has helped clients secure millions of dollars in federal funding for safety-focused projects. The firm’s team includes certified Road Safety Professionals (RSPs), planners, and engineers who provide support throughout the grant process – from early planning and strategy to application development and project delivery.
Awwad and her team have spearheaded many SS4A-eligible Safety Action Plans across the country and have helped communities secure millions of dollars in safety and infrastructure funding.
“With this new round of funding, communities have an opportunity to turn safety goals into actionable, funded projects,” Awwad said. “We work closely with our clients to develop competitive applications and identify solutions that align with federal priorities while addressing local safety challenges. Our goal is to help agencies not only secure funding, but also successfully implement projects.
The SS4A program offers two types of grants:
- Planning and Demonstration Grants, which support the development, completion, or enhancement of an Action Plan and include demonstration activities that inform that plan.
- Implementation Grants, which fund projects and strategies aligned with an existing Action Plan and may also include supplemental planning and demonstration activities.
For more information or assistance with SS4A grant applications, contact DRMP here.
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