Data-driven safety action planning for unincorporated dekalb county, GA

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded DeKalb County Department of Finance $182,400 under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on September 24, 2025, to support data-driven safety action planning for unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia. This planning grant, with a completion deadline of July 1, 2028, will fund the development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries across all road users in the county. The award supports planning, design, and development activities in Decatur, Georgia, enabling the county to conduct stakeholder engagement, analyze safety data, and identify targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies to improve roadway safety in the unincorporated areas.

As a planning-phase award under the SS4A program, this grant provides DeKalb County the resources necessary to establish a data-driven foundation for future safety improvements. The three-year project timeline allows for comprehensive analysis and stakeholder collaboration to inform implementation-ready safety strategies. This planning work is intended to position the county for potential implementation funding in subsequent federal cycles while addressing safety concerns specific to the unincorporated areas of DeKalb County.