SS4A grant funds city of paterson, NJ; the city of paterson action plan

The City of Paterson, New Jersey received a $400,000 Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) to fund "The City of Paterson Action Plan," awarded on September 5, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2028. The City of Paterson's Historic Preservation Division will utilize these funds to develop and implement a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries within the city.

Under the SS4A program, the grant funds will support planning, design, and development activities necessary to create a comprehensive safety action plan that addresses transportation safety for all road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists. This planning phase award enables the City of Paterson to conduct stakeholder engagement, perform data analysis, and identify targeted safety strategies and infrastructure improvements that align with federal transportation safety objectives established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.