City of watertown pedestrian signal improvement project

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the New York State Department of Transportation a formula grant of $783,329 on August 8, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to enhance pedestrian safety in Watertown, Jefferson County, New York. The project involves installation and upgrade of pedestrian signals at six intersections, incorporating countdown timers, high-visibility pavement markings, accessible pedestrian signals, and sidewalk ramp upgrades as necessary. This federally eligible project utilizes 100% FHWA Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds with a 10% toll credit applied.

As a formula grant administered through the FHWA's established state-level allocation process, this award represents a direct investment in pedestrian infrastructure improvements that fall within eligible safety enhancement activities under the Federal-aid Highway Program. The project deliverables directly address pedestrian safety objectives and comply with the program's emphasis on multimodal transportation network development and safety improvements authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Project description

This federal-aid eligible project will install and/or upgrade pedestrian signals at 6 intersections in the city of watertown, jefferson CO. Upgrades will include countdown timers, high visibility pavement markings, accessible pedestrian signals and upgrades to sidewalk ramps as needed to improve pedestrian safety. Hsip funds are 100% federal using 10% toll credit.