Safe streets and roads for all planning grant for city of zanesville, OH

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the City of Zanesville, Ohio a $212,000 planning grant on September 11, 2025, under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939). This three-year project, with completion targeted for September 11, 2028, supports the development of a comprehensive safety action plan designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries across all road user categories, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists. The planning grant funds activities including stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and the design of targeted safety strategies and infrastructure improvements aligned with identified community needs.

The SS4A program, established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides competitive funding to eligible entities including municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations, and tribal governments to advance regional and local transportation safety initiatives. Zanesville's award represents investment in the foundational planning phase, which enables the city to assess existing safety conditions, engage stakeholders, and establish a strategic framework for implementing safety improvements and infrastructure projects over the grant period.