SS4A FY24 award will be used by region nine development commission to develop a comprehensive safety action plan

The Federal Highway Administration awarded Region 9 Development Commission $340,000 through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on September 11, 2025, to develop a comprehensive safety action plan. The grant, with an ultimate completion date of September 11, 2028, supports the commission's regional safety initiative across nine counties in south central Minnesota. The comprehensive safety action plan will address roadway fatalities and serious injuries by conducting stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and identifying targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies benefiting all road users including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

This SS4A planning grant represents the Federal Highway Administration's investment in the Region 9 Development Commission's capacity to coordinate regional transportation safety efforts across its multi-county service area. The three-year project will establish a strategic framework for preventing roadway deaths and serious injuries through comprehensive planning activities that align with the commission's ongoing role as a critical regional coordinating body for infrastructure and community development initiatives.