Shsp strategies implementation to address emphasized areas (safety program - 2025)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) a Formula Grant in the amount of $4,367,549.46 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on May 13, 2025. This award supports the implementation of State Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) strategies to address emphasized safety areas within Massachusetts' transportation infrastructure network. The funding enables MassDOT to execute highway safety enhancement projects, which may include safety improvements on public roads, traffic safety initiatives, and related infrastructure modifications designed to reduce crashes and improve overall transportation safety outcomes.

As a state-administered transportation program authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), this formula allocation provides MassDOT with federal financial assistance to develop and implement comprehensive safety strategies across the Commonwealth's highway system. The funding supports activities that meet federal planning, design, environmental, and safety requirements, with MassDOT serving as the primary administrator responsible for project selection, oversight, and execution in coordination with local officials and relevant stakeholders. This award reflects MassDOT's continued federal eligibility and capacity to manage federal transportation infrastructure funding.

Project description

HSI(VUS)-shsp(025)X - shsp strategies implementation to address emphasized areas (safety program - 2025)