Carmel Receives $280,000 Safety Grant
The City of Carmel has been awarded a $280,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program to support the development of a comprehensive Safety Action Plan. This grant, announced earlier this month by the Federal Highway Administration, will enable Carmel to improve roadway safety for all users, while also positioning the city to pursue future funding opportunities to implement safety improvements.
The grant allows Carmel to analyze its roadway network with a focus on identifying safety enhancements that protect pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. By developing a detailed Safety Action Plan, the city aims to make roads safer and reduce accidents and fatalities.
| “This funding is an important step in ensuring the safety of all of our roadway users,” said Jeremy Kashman, chief infrastructure officer for the City of Carmel. “With this grant from the Federal Highway Association, we’ll be able to closely examine our roadway network and identify key areas for improvement. The creation of a Safety Action Plan makes our roads safer and increases our competitiveness for future implementation grants, should the SS4A program continue.” The SS4A program, established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a $5 billion initiative aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Over the five-year period from 2022 to 2026, the program will fund regional, local and Tribal projects designed to make roads safer. To date, the SS4A program has awarded a total of $2.7 billion to more than 1,400 communities across the national 50 states and Puerto Rico. Through this federal grant, Carmel joins other cities in their commitment to roadway safety, guided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Roadway Safety Strategy. The goal of the SS4A program and the Safety Action Plan is to work toward zero roadway deaths by adopting a Safe System Approach. More information on the SS4A program, including details on eligibility and funding opportunities, can be found on the U.S. Department of Transportation website. About the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Program The SS4A program provides funding for both planning and implementation grants. Planning and Demonstration Grants, like the one awarded to Carmel, support the development of Action Plans that identify significant roadway safety concerns. These Action Plans are a prerequisite for applying for Implementation Grants, which fund the execution of specific safety projects and strategies. For more information about Carmel’s safety initiatives or the new Safety Action Plan, please contact the City of Carmel Engineering Department at engineering@carmel.in.gov. |