''safe streets and roads for all'' planning grant for city of marietta, OH

The City of Marietta, Ohio received a $120,000 planning grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939), awarded on July 29, 2025, with a completion date of July 29, 2027. This two-year planning grant supports the development of comprehensive roadway safety action plans designed to prevent fatalities and serious injuries on local roads and streets. The funding enables Marietta's Development Department to conduct planning and design activities, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis to identify targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies benefiting all road users including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

As a competitive award under the SS4A program established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, this grant represents the FHWA's investment in local transportation safety initiatives. The planning phase deliverables will inform the development of evidence-based comprehensive safety action plans that can guide future implementation projects. This award aligns with Marietta's demonstrated capacity to manage federal transportation and community development grants, positioning the city to address regional roadway safety priorities through federal partnership funding.