Newberry county, SC for the project 'newberry county safety action plan'

Newberry County, South Carolina received a $240,000 project grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) awarded on August 6, 2025. The grant funds the development and implementation of the Newberry County Safety Action Plan, a comprehensive initiative designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries across the county. Under this two-year project (completion date: August 6, 2027), the county will conduct planning and design activities, perform stakeholder engagement and data analysis, and develop targeted strategies to improve transportation safety for all road users including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

As a local government entity actively engaged in infrastructure and transportation initiatives, Newberry County is utilizing SS4A funding to establish evidence-based safety action planning consistent with the program's mandate established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The project supports the county's broader commitment to community development and infrastructure improvements, positioning it to implement safety strategies and potential demonstration projects identified through the comprehensive planning process.