South main street complete streets project under the safe streets and roads for all (SS4A) program

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded the City of Riverside a $500,000 Project Grant under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (CFDA 20.939) program on September 10, 2024. The grant will fund the South Main Street Complete Streets Project, which aims to improve transportation safety by developing a comprehensive safety action plan, conducting data analysis, engaging stakeholders, and implementing targeted infrastructure improvements along the South Main Street corridor in Riverside, California. The project will address safety for various road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit riders, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators, with the goal of significantly reducing or eliminating fatal and serious injuries. The funding will support the city's comprehensive efforts to enhance transportation safety in the region over the 5-year project period, which is scheduled for completion by September 10, 2029.