Newton & harvey county kansas SS4A safety action plan & supplemental planning development under the safe streets and roads for all (SS4A) program

The City of Newton received a $320,000 Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on August 28, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of February 28, 2028. This planning-phase award supports the development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Newton and Harvey County, Kansas, designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries across all road users including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

The grant funds planning and design activities, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis necessary to identify and develop targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies specific to the Newton and Harvey County region. As a planning grant under the SS4A program, deliverables will include the completed Safety Action Plan and supplemental planning documentation that establish the foundation for future implementation projects and safety improvements in the community.