Awarded funds will be used to create a comprehensive safety action plan. This plan will emphasize bolstering alternative transportation networks geared towards pedestrians and bikers

The City of New Haven, Indiana received a $140,000 Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on June 9, 2025. The award funds the development of a comprehensive safety action plan designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries by emphasizing the expansion and enhancement of alternative transportation networks that serve pedestrians and cyclists. This two-year project, with an anticipated completion date of June 9, 2027, aligns with the SS4A program's mandate to support local initiatives in reducing transportation-related accidents through strategic planning and infrastructure assessment.

The SS4A program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides competitive grants to eligible local government entities for safety planning and implementation activities. New Haven's award represents a planning-phase investment typical of the program's approach, which ranges from $100,000 to $5 million for planning and demonstration grants. The comprehensive safety action plan will establish a foundation for identifying data-driven strategies, conducting stakeholder engagement, and prioritizing infrastructure improvements that enhance mobility and safety for vulnerable road users in the New Haven community.