Federal Grant Award Summary: City of Orange Beach Safety Action Plan

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the City of Orange Beach, Alabama a $200,000 Project Grant under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on June 9, 2026, with a completion date of June 9, 2028. This award funds the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan designed to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries within Orange Beach. The project deliverables include planning and design activities, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and the identification of targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies to benefit all road users including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

As a planning-phase grant under the SS4A program, the City of Orange Beach will leverage this funding to establish a data-driven safety framework and strategic roadmap for local transportation safety initiatives. The grant supports the municipality's broader community resilience and public safety objectives, consistent with the city's demonstrated track record of securing federal infrastructure and emergency management grants. The project will be conducted in Orange Beach, Alabama, and is expected to culminate in actionable safety recommendations and implementation strategies by the June 2028 completion date.