Valdez safe streets action plan

The City of Valdez received a $280,000 Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on August 22, 2025, with a completion date of August 22, 2028. The grant funds the development and implementation of a comprehensive Comprehensive Safety Action Plan designed to enhance roadway safety in Valdez, Alaska. Under this award, the city will conduct planning, design, and development activities including stakeholder engagement and data analysis to identify and implement targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies that benefit all road users—including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

The SS4A program, established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides competitive funding to support regional, local, and tribal initiatives aimed at preventing roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The Valdez Safe Streets Action Plan represents a planning and demonstration phase investment consistent with the program's focus on comprehensive safety planning. The three-year project period allows the city to conduct thorough planning activities and develop evidence-based strategies to address specific safety challenges within the jurisdiction.