The city of valdosta will contract for the analysis of the city of valdosta transportation system and the development of a holistic transportation safety action plan

The City of Valdosta, Georgia was awarded $240,000 in federal funding on August 18, 2025, under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939), administered by the Federal Highway Administration. The award supports a comprehensive analysis and planning initiative focused on enhancing transportation safety across the City of Valdosta's transportation system. The city will contract for professional services to develop a holistic Transportation Safety Action Plan that identifies and addresses safety concerns related to pedestrian, multi-modal, and motorized vehicle transportation. The resulting action plan will include a prioritized project list that emphasizes recommendations balancing cost-effectiveness with safety impact potential.

This three-year project, scheduled for completion by August 18, 2028, represents an investment in the foundational planning phase of roadway safety improvement. The deliverables will provide the City of Valdosta with data-driven recommendations and strategic guidance for implementing targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies. By completing this comprehensive safety planning effort, the city positions itself to address systemic transportation safety concerns and establish a roadmap for future safety infrastructure investments that benefit all road users in the community.

This transportation safety action plan will identify and address pedestrian, multi-modal, and motorized vehicle safety concerns. The transportation safety action plan will develop a recommended project list with an emphasis on project recommendations at the intersection of cash value and safety impact.