SS4A city of mount vernon NY, NY for the project 'mount vernon NY road safety action plan'

The City of Mount Vernon, NY received a $296,000 Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on August 22, 2025. The award supports the development and implementation of the Mount Vernon NY Road Safety Action Plan, with a project completion date of August 22, 2027. The SS4A program, established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides competitive funding to local jurisdictions to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries through comprehensive safety planning and targeted infrastructure improvements.

Under this award, the City of Mount Vernon will conduct planning, design, and development activities to create a comprehensive safety action plan that addresses road safety for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists. The funded activities will include stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and the identification of safety strategies and infrastructure improvements to be implemented as part of the city's road safety initiatives. The two-year project timeline allows the municipality to complete the planning phase and establish the foundation for subsequent implementation of safety measures within the community.