The city of portage comprehensive safety action plan

The City of Portage received a $280,000 Project Grant award dated July 29, 2025, from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) to develop and implement a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The award, with an ultimate completion date of July 29, 2027, supports the City of Portage's regional safety initiative to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries through planning, design, and stakeholder engagement activities conducted in Portage Township, Indiana.

Under the SS4A program, the City of Portage will utilize grant funds to conduct comprehensive safety planning activities, including data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the development of targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies. The Comprehensive Safety Action Plan will address safety improvements benefiting all road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists, aligning with the program's mandate to support local initiatives established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.