Scott county, tennessee proposes to work with the various stakeholders to compile a safety action plan that covers the entire county

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $140,000 Project Grant to Scott County, Tennessee under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal grant program (CFDA 20.939). The grant funds will support the county's efforts to work with various stakeholders to compile a comprehensive Safety Action Plan covering the entire county. The project period runs from June 4, 2024 to February 28, 2026. The Safety Action Plan will focus on data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and identifying infrastructure improvements to enhance transportation safety for all road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit riders, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators. This federal grant aligns with the SS4A program's objectives to reduce or eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries nationwide through local government-led safety planning and implementation initiatives.