City of gustavus, AK for the project 'city of gustavus safety action plan'

The City of Gustavus, Alaska received a $200,000 Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on August 14, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of February 14, 2028. The grant funds the development of a comprehensive City of Gustavus Safety Action Plan, a planning-phase deliverable designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries in the community. As a planning grant within the SS4A program, the award supports activities including stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and the creation of a comprehensive safety action plan that will identify targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies to benefit all road users.

The Safety Action Plan will serve as a foundational planning document to guide future transportation safety initiatives in Gustavus. Through this grant, the city will conduct planning and development activities necessary to assess local roadway safety conditions and establish evidence-based strategies for implementation. The award reflects the FHWA's commitment to supporting local and regional transportation safety initiatives in rural communities, positioning Gustavus to access additional implementation funding opportunities upon completion of the planning phase.