The city of northport will be performing demonstration activities for traffic calming and crosswalk visibility at various locations, AL .

The City of Northport received a $160,000 Project Grant award dated August 12, 2025, from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939). The award funds demonstration activities focused on traffic calming measures and crosswalk visibility improvements at various locations throughout Northport, Alabama. The project is scheduled for completion by August 12, 2027, and will be implemented by the City of Northport, with involvement from the Northport Police Department.

The SS4A program, established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, supports regional, local, and tribal initiatives to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. This demonstration project aligns with the program's core objectives by implementing targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies designed to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce traffic-related incidents. As a competitive grant program, the SS4A initiative prioritizes projects that address critical safety concerns for all road users, including pedestrians and motorists, making Northport's traffic calming and crosswalk visibility initiative a direct contribution to these national safety goals.