City of north charleston SC comprehensive safety action plan

The City of North Charleston received a $200,000 Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939), awarded on July 22, 2025, with a completion date of September 22, 2027. The primary product delivered through this award is the development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries in North Charleston. This planning effort will include data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the identification of targeted safety strategies addressing the needs of all road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit riders, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators.

The SS4A program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, supports local and regional initiatives through competitive grants that fund comprehensive safety planning and infrastructure improvements. North Charleston's award falls within the typical funding range for planning and demonstration grants under this program, positioning the city to develop a strategic framework that will guide future transportation safety investments and implementation activities aimed at reducing accident and fatality rates across its roadway network.