Elancey street roadway improvement project and supplemental planning activities under the safe streets and roads for all (SS4A) program

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a $32,231,306 Project Grant under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) on September 11, 2024. The grant funds the Elancey Street Roadway Improvement Project and supplemental planning activities to enhance transportation safety across New York City. The project aims to reduce or eliminate fatal and serious injuries involving various road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit riders, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators. Key activities include developing a comprehensive safety action plan, conducting data analysis, engaging stakeholders, performing feasibility studies, and implementing targeted infrastructure improvements along the Elancey Street corridor and other areas. The SS4A program supports data-driven, collaborative approaches to improve transportation safety nationwide through planning, demonstration, and implementation grants to local government entities.