Safe streets and roads for all grant awarded to louisville metro government for the participatory budgeting of vulnerable road user (VRU) safety improvements project

The Federal Highway Administration awarded Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government an $800,000 Project Grant under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on September 19, 2025, with a completion date of September 19, 2027. This award supports the Participatory Budgeting of Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Safety Improvements Project in Louisville, Kentucky. The grant funding will enable the city-county government to develop and implement community-driven safety initiatives through participatory budgeting processes that directly engage residents in determining how resources are allocated to address roadway safety for vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders.

The project leverages the SS4A program's focus on preventing roadway fatalities and serious injuries through local and regional initiatives established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Through the participatory budgeting approach, Louisville Metro will conduct stakeholder engagement and planning activities to identify and prioritize Vulnerable Road User safety improvements, allowing residents to have a direct voice in selecting infrastructure and safety strategies that address community-specific transportation safety challenges. This award demonstrates the federal government's investment in empowering local communities to develop equity-focused solutions to transportation safety while building local capacity for comprehensive safety action planning.