Decatur illinois regional vision zero action plan under the safe streets and roads for all (SS4A) program

The City of Decatur, Illinois was awarded a $240,000 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration's Safe Streets and Roads for All (CFDA 20.939) program. The grant funding will support the development of the Decatur Illinois Regional Vision Zero Action Plan. The objective of this plan is to improve roadway safety and significantly reduce or eliminate fatal and serious injuries involving various transportation system users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit riders, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators. The grant project has an award date of July 17, 2024 and an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2026. As the City of Decatur is the prime grant recipient, the city government will oversee the development and implementation of the Vision Zero Action Plan, which may involve data collection, safety analysis, stakeholder engagement, feasibility studies, and infrastructure improvements targeting enhanced transportation safety.