Centred on safety under the safe streets and roads for all (SS4A) program

The Centre Region Council of Governments (Cog) received a $192,000 Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration on August 7, 2025, under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939). The award, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2027, supports regional safety initiatives centered on preventing roadway fatalities and serious injuries in State College, Pennsylvania. This funding aligns with the SS4A program's mandate to provide competitive grant support to eligible entities for developing and implementing comprehensive safety action plans and conducting planning and design activities that benefit all road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

The specific deliverables under this award are anticipated to include comprehensive safety planning activities, stakeholder engagement efforts, data analysis related to roadway safety, and design or development work that will support targeted safety strategies and infrastructure improvements within the Centre Region jurisdiction. As a multijurisdictional organization, Cog is well-positioned to coordinate regional approaches to safety initiatives that may benefit multiple municipalities and communities across the region.