The township of edgewater park, NJ has proposed to develop a comprehensive safety action plan

The Township of Edgewater Park, New Jersey received a $400,000 Project Grant award dated August 28, 2025, from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939). The grant funds the development of a comprehensive safety action plan for the township, with a project completion date of August 28, 2028. Under this award, Edgewater Park will plan and design a comprehensive, safe pedestrian and cycling network system with guidance from federal and state Department of Transportation officials to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

The deliverables from this planning grant include the development of a comprehensive safety action plan that addresses pedestrian and bicycle safety infrastructure, stakeholder engagement activities, and data analysis to inform safety strategies. As a planning-phase award under the SS4A program, the funds support the township's planning and design activities necessary to establish a foundation for future infrastructure improvements and safety initiatives benefiting all road users in the community.

This will be accomplished through planning of a comprehensive and safe pedestrian and cycling network system in the township with guidance provided by federal and state dots.