Safe streets and roads for all

The University of Florida was awarded a $791,232 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's Safe Streets and Roads for All (CFDA 20.939) program. The award, granted on December 20, 2024, supports the University's efforts to improve roadway safety and prevent fatalities and serious injuries across diverse transportation systems in Gainesville, Florida. The funded activities include developing a comprehensive safety action plan, conducting data analysis, engaging stakeholders, performing feasibility studies, and implementing infrastructure enhancements for all road users such as pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit riders, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators. This grant aligns with the program's objective of supporting local, regional, and tribal initiatives to significantly reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries through evidence-based strategies and data-driven decision-making.