Oahu metropolitan planning organization, HI for the project 'oahu safe routes to school comprehensive action plan

The Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization received a $400,000 Project Grant award dated August 19, 2025, from the Federal Highway Administration under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) to develop the Oahu Safe Routes to School Comprehensive Action Plan. The grant, with an ultimate completion date of August 18, 2028, supports planning and design activities focused on preventing roadway fatalities and serious injuries for all road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists in the Honolulu, Hawaii region.

Under this award, the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization will conduct stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and develop a comprehensive safety action plan with specific focus on safe routes to schools. As a planning-phase grant, the funding enables the organization to identify targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies that will inform future implementation efforts. The three-year project timeline allows for thorough assessment and strategic planning to address transportation safety challenges affecting school-age pedestrians and cyclists in the Oahu metropolitan area.