The funds will support the implementation of the safety action plan, which aims to address pavement deterioration, inadequate markings, signage deficiencies, and intersection hazards, while also…

The Federal Highway Administration awarded $384,000 to the County of Richland (Finance Department) on September 16, 2025, under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) to implement a comprehensive Safety Action Plan in Columbia, South Carolina. The project will address critical roadway safety deficiencies including pavement deterioration, inadequate markings, signage deficiencies, and intersection hazards while enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety to improve overall roadway safety and accessibility in the region.

The implementation activities under this project grant are scheduled for completion by March 16, 2028. As an implementation-phase award under the SS4A program, this funding supports the execution of targeted infrastructure improvements and safety strategies designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The County of Richland, a local government entity serving the Columbia metropolitan area, is well-positioned to deliver these safety enhancements through its established experience managing federal grant programs across infrastructure and transportation initiatives.

The funds will support the implementation of the safety action plan, which aims to address pavement deterioration, inadequate markings, signage deficiencies, and intersection hazards, while also enhancing pedestrian and cyclist safety to improve roadway safety and accessibility columbia, SC.