This award will be used to develop a SS4A comprehensive safety action plan

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma a $464,640 Project Grant under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on September 8, 2025, with completion targeted for October 31, 2027. This award will support the development of a comprehensive safety action plan to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries in the Durant, Oklahoma area. As a federally recognized tribal government, the Choctaw Nation is an eligible applicant under the SS4A program, which prioritizes regional, local, and tribal initiatives focused on transportation safety.

The comprehensive safety action plan developed through this funding will establish a strategic framework for identifying and implementing safety strategies across the Choctaw Nation's roadways. The plan will likely incorporate stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and the identification of targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety improvements benefiting all road users including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. This planning-phase award positions the Choctaw Nation to potentially pursue future SS4A implementation grants to execute the safety strategies and infrastructure improvements identified during this planning period.