The village and town of potsdam NY will develop a comprehensive safety action plan and implement demonstration projects aimed at improving pedestrian and cyclist safety through traffic-calming…

The Village of Potsdam received a $121,568 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 deadline of August 27, 2028. The grant funds the development of a comprehensive safety action plan and implementation of demonstration projects designed to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in Potsdam, New York through traffic-calming measures, protected crosswalks, and enhanced bike and trail connections.

The project will be executed collaboratively with local universities, community organizations, and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to collect data, test infrastructure and behavioral solutions, and establish a long-term strategic plan for safer and more accessible streets. These activities align with the SS4A program's objectives to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries through comprehensive safety planning and targeted infrastructure improvements that benefit all road users.

The village and town of potsdam NY will develop a comprehensive safety action plan and implement demonstration projects aimed at improving pedestrian and cyclist safety through traffic-calming measures, protected crosswalks, and enhanced bike and trail connections. The project will engage local universities, community organizations, and NYSDOT to collect data, test solutions, and create a long-term plan for safer, more accessible streets.