Ames area metropolitan planning organization, IA for the project 'ames area MPO comprehensive safety action plan' for the safe streets and roads for all program

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to the City of Ames, Iowa under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (CFDA 20.939) program. The grant funds will support the development of the Ames Area MPO Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, a project designed to improve transportation safety and reduce fatal and serious injuries across various road users within the Ames metropolitan area. The two-year project will involve data analysis, stakeholder engagement, feasibility studies, and the implementation of targeted infrastructure improvements to enhance the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit riders, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators. This grant aligns with the program's objectives to promote comprehensive, data-driven approaches to transportation safety planning and implementation at the local government level.