Town of ridgefield safety action plan grant under the safe streets and roads for all program

The Town of Ridgefield was awarded $320,000 on August 5, 2025, under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939), administered by the Federal Highway Administration. This Project Grant will support the development of a comprehensive safety action plan designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries within the Town of Ridgefield, Connecticut. The project is scheduled for completion by July 1, 2028, and encompasses planning, design, and data analysis activities that will inform targeted safety strategies benefiting all road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

The safety action plan developed through this award will serve as a strategic framework to guide implementation of infrastructure and behavioral safety initiatives specific to Ridgefield's transportation network. As a competitive SS4A planning grant, this funding enables the town to conduct stakeholder engagement, perform comprehensive data analysis to identify high-risk roadway segments, and develop evidence-based recommendations for improving road safety. The deliverables will provide the town with a roadmap for future transportation safety investments and infrastructure improvements aligned with federal highway safety priorities.