The Benton-Franklin Council of Governments (BFCOG) received a $320,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (CFDA# 20.939) program on April 23, 2024. The funding will support the development of a regional Safe Routes to School Action Plan, focusing on improving roadway safety and preventing fatalities in the Benton-Franklin region of Washington State. Through this grant, BFCOG will engage in activities such as data collection, stakeholder engagement, feasibility studies, and the implementation of targeted infrastructure improvements to enhance transportation safety for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users, and motorists.
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