City of lancaster, PA for the project 'safe routes to school: bicycle & pedestrian safety planning'

The City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania received a $381,400 Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on August 19, 2025. This award supports the development and implementation of comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian safety planning initiatives within Lancaster. The project, which extends through August 19, 2029, falls within the SS4A program's mandate to fund regional, local, and tribal initiatives designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries through planning activities, safety action plan development, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis.

Under this grant, the City of Lancaster will conduct planning and design activities to advance bicycle and pedestrian safety infrastructure and strategies. The funding enables the municipality to develop comprehensive safety action plans that address the needs of all road users, with particular emphasis on non-motorized transportation modes. This award represents part of the broader federal investment in local transportation safety initiatives authorized through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, demonstrating FHWA's commitment to reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries at the community level.