Driving toward zero: a commitment to eliminate traffic fatalities in woodford county, kentucky under the safe streets and roads for all (SS4A) program

The City of Versailles received a $108,400 Project Grant award dated August 11, 2025, from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939). The award supports the development of a comprehensive traffic safety action plan for Woodford County, Kentucky, with the project completion date set for August 11, 2027. This planning initiative aligns with the SS4A program's mandate to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries through data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and the identification of targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies benefiting all road users.

The primary deliverable under this grant is a comprehensive safety action plan that will serve as a roadmap for addressing traffic fatalities and serious injuries in Woodford County. The planning phase will inform future infrastructure improvements and safety initiatives, consistent with the SS4A program's emphasis on developing community-driven solutions to enhance road safety across pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and motorist networks.