The city of savannah secured funding to improve safety on 37TH street by upgrading 15 intersections

The City of Savannah received a $1.0 million Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on July 30, 2025. The award funds comprehensive roadway safety improvements and planning activities designed to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Savannah through December 31, 2028. Primary deliverables include safety infrastructure upgrades at 15 intersections along 37th Street, updates to the city's Vision Zero Action Plan, and implementation of safe crossing improvements for the Tide to Town Trail.

The SS4A program, established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, supports local initiatives that benefit all road users including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. Savannah's award represents an implementation-focused project that combines infrastructure improvements with comprehensive safety planning activities. The city's established track record as a parent entity with extensive federal grant management experience across transportation, infrastructure, and public safety initiatives positions it to effectively execute this multi-year safety enhancement project.

The award also includes updates to the vision zero action plan and safe trail crossings for the tide to town trail.