Valparaiso comprehensive safety action plan and demonstration project: the action plan shall develop a safe system approach for pedestrians and vehicles in valparaiso

The City of Valparaiso received a $180,000 Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939), awarded on September 16, 2025, with a completion deadline of March 31, 2028. This grant funds the development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and demonstration project designed to implement a safe system approach for both pedestrians and vehicles in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Under this award, the City of Valparaiso will conduct planning and development activities to identify and prioritize roadway safety improvements that address fatalities and serious injuries across all road users. The grant supports the creation of a comprehensive safety strategy through stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and the identification of targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety initiatives. As a planning and demonstration grant within the SS4A program, this funding enables Valparaiso to develop evidence-based safety solutions that will inform future implementation of identified safety strategies and projects.