Safe streets and roads for all planning grant for township of montclair, NJ

The Township of Montclair, New Jersey was awarded a $216,220 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (CFDA 20.939) program. The grant will fund the development of a comprehensive safety action plan for Montclair, focusing on improving roadway safety and preventing fatalities and serious injuries for all transportation system users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators. The award supports Montclair's initiative to analyze transportation data, engage stakeholders, conduct feasibility studies, and implement infrastructure enhancements to create safer streets and roads across the township. This grant is part of the Township of Montclair's broader strategy to leverage federal funding for community development and resilience projects, which have included grants for urban composting, urban forestry, firefighter safety, entrepreneurship support, and public health capacity building.