Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina a $280,000 project grant on April 21, 2026, under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) for the project "Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Equity and Increasing Street and Roadway Safety for Winston-Salem, North Carolina's Most Vulnerable." The two-year project, with an ultimate completion date of April 21, 2028, will support the city's efforts to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries through comprehensive safety initiatives targeting vulnerable populations in the community.

Under this SS4A award, the City of Winston-Salem will develop and implement safety action planning activities, conduct stakeholder engagement and data analysis, and execute targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies. The funding supports the city's ability to address equity considerations in street and roadway safety while benefiting all road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists. This award aligns with the city's demonstrated capacity in managing diverse federal grant portfolios across multiple sectors including transportation, public safety, and community development.