City of DES moines, IA for the project 'safer streets DSM: prioritizing people

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the City of Des Moines, Iowa $8.24 million on July 16, 2026, under the Safe Streets and Roads for All program (CFDA 20.939) for the project "Safer Streets DSM: Prioritizing People." The award funds regional and local initiatives to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries through activities including development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, planning, design, and development activities, and implementation of projects and strategies identified in such a plan. The City of Des Moines serves as the recipient. Performance extends through July 16, 2031, with work performed in Des Moines, Iowa. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, awards competitive grants to eligible applicants including metropolitan planning organizations, political subdivisions of states, Federally-recognized Tribal governments, and multijurisdictional groups to support local roadway safety initiatives.