Western connecticut council of governments, CT for the project 'western connecticut safety improvements'; UEI-#EMNDGFG18BE6.

Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Western Connecticut Council of Governments $160,000 through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on December 4, 2025, with a completion deadline of December 4, 2030. This Project Grant supports roadway safety improvements in the Sandy Hook and Newtown areas of Connecticut, addressing the program's core objective of preventing roadway fatalities and serious injuries in local communities.

Under this SS4A award, WestCOG will develop and implement safety initiatives focused on the project area, which may include planning activities, design work, and safety strategies aligned with comprehensive safety action plans. As a regional planning organization representing 18 southwestern Connecticut municipalities, WestCOG brings substantial experience in managing federal infrastructure grants and delivering transportation safety planning services. The five-year grant period provides funding for WestCOG to conduct planning, engineering, and strategic development activities that enhance transportation safety and reduce crash risk in the designated communities.