Safety action plan development grant for the chatham communities

The Chatham Fire Protection District received a $120,000 Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939), awarded on August 27, 2025, with a completion date of August 26, 2027. This grant supports the development of a comprehensive Safety Action Plan for the Chatham communities in Illinois, designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries across all transportation user categories, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.

The funded activities include data analysis, stakeholder engagement, feasibility studies, and planning for infrastructure enhancements to improve roadway safety. As a planning-phase grant, the funding enables the Chatham Fire Protection District to conduct the foundational planning and design work necessary to identify targeted safety strategies and infrastructure improvements that will subsequently guide implementation efforts to enhance transportation safety throughout the Chatham communities.