Safe streets and roads for all planning grant for belomar regional council, west virginia

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $240,000 to Bel-O-Mar Regional Council through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on July 1, 2025, with completion targeted for July 31, 2028. Under this Planning Grant, Bel-O-Mar Regional Council will develop a comprehensive safety action plan for the tri-county region encompassing Marshall and Wetzel Counties in West Virginia and Belmont County in Ohio. The grant supports the council's planning, design, and development activities focused on preventing roadway fatalities and serious injuries across all road user categories, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit riders, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators.

The deliverables from this award include conducting data analysis, engaging regional stakeholders, and establishing targeted safety strategies to address transportation safety needs across the Belomar region. As a recognized Council of Governments entity with demonstrated expertise in regional planning and infrastructure development, Bel-O-Mar Regional Council will leverage this SS4A planning funding to create actionable recommendations for infrastructure improvements and safety initiatives aligned with federal transportation safety objectives established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.