The city of new carrollton, MD to complete a new action plan under the safe streets and roads for all grant program

The City of New Carrollton, Maryland received a $200,000 Project Grant on August 28, 2025, from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939). The grant will support the completion of a comprehensive safety action plan designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries within the jurisdiction. This planning effort falls within the SS4A program's mandate to fund regional, local, and tribal initiatives that advance transportation safety for all road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

Under this award, the City of New Carrollton will conduct planning and development activities including stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and the formulation of targeted safety strategies and action items. The project is scheduled for completion by February 28, 2027, providing the city with a strategic roadmap for implementing infrastructure improvements and behavioral safety initiatives. This award represents a competitive selection demonstrating alignment with federal statutory requirements and FHWA selection criteria for advancing community-level road safety outcomes.