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USDOT releases grant notification for $5 billion Safe Streets for All Program
Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation USDOT released its Notice of Funding Opportunity NOFO for the newly created Safe Streets and Roads for All Program, a $5 billion grant program focused on local vision zero projects which was created in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act IIJA. The grant is funded at $1 billion annually through Fiscal Year 2026. The grant program is focused on assisting local and regional governments in achieving their vision zero goals and strategies. Eligible grant recipients include cities, towns and townships, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, some transit authorities, tribes and groupings of these units of governments for example, multiple cities can join together for a project. State governments are ineligible to receive this grant. Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation USDOT released its Notice of Funding Opportunity NOFO for the newly created Safe Streets and Roads for All Program, a $5 billion grant program focused on local vision zero projects which was created in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act IIJA. The grant is funded at $1 billion annually through Fiscal Year 2026. The grant program is focused on assisting local and regional governments in achieving their vision zero goals and strategies. Eligible grant recipients include cities, towns and townships, counties, metropolitan planning organizations, some transit authorities, tribes and groupings of these units of governments for example, multiple cities can join together for a project. State governments are ineligible to receive this grant. Local governments must have a comprehensive safety action plan in order to receive funding for projects. However, funding is available from the grant for the creation of the action plans if one does not currently exist. For all grant awards, there is an 80%/20% federal/local match required for funding of the projects. Additionally, no more than 15% of the annual grant funding can go to jurisdictions in one particular state. Once an action plan is created and fits the requirements of the grant, implementation grants can be awarded. According to USDOT, some examples of eligible projects include: Rumble strips Wider edge lines High friction surface treatments Sign installation Pedestrian crosswalk improvements Signal improvements Bicycle lanes Safe routes to school projects Traffic calming countermeasures Vulnerable road user protection projects Advanced transportation technologies Enhanced delineation Roadside safety improvements Intersection safety ATSSA strongly encourages ATSSA members to work with their local and municipal government partners to educate and encourage applications for this roadway safety grant.
Registration open for ATSSA’s in-person Legislative Briefing & Fly-In
ATSSA’s annual Legislative Briefing & Fly-In returns to the nation’s capital June 13-14, providing the roadway safety infrastructure industry direct access to federal policymakers. ATSSA’s Government Relations Team is organizing two jam-packed days to get the most of this time in Washington, D.C., through this conference that is a free event exclusively for ATSSA members. “We urge all of our members to come to D.C. to learn the skills for advocating to policymakers and then put those skills to use in sessions with legislators and their staffs from their respective states,” said ATSSA Vice President of Engagement Nate Smith. “The skills learned during the Legislative Briefing can be used immediately on Capitol Hill and then again when our members return home with their state’s legislators.” Registration is now open for the two-day conference that is a free, exclusive benefit of ATSSA membership. ATSSA’s annual Legislative Briefing & Fly-In returns to the nation’s capital June 13-14, providing the roadway safety infrastructure industry direct access to federal policymakers. ATSSA’s Government Relations Team is organizing two jam-packed days to get the most of this time in Washington, D.C., through this conference that is a free event exclusively for ATSSA members. “We urge all of our members to come to D.C. to learn the skills for advocating to policymakers and then put those skills to use in sessions with legislators and their staffs from their respective states,” said ATSSA Vice President of Engagement Nate Smith. “The skills learned during the Legislative Briefing can be used immediately on Capitol Hill and then again when our members return home with their state’s legislators.” The 2022 Legislative Briefing & Fly-In is June 13-14. The first day will be the Legislative Briefing, providing members information on roadway safety topics and the tools for effectively presenting them to legislators. Members are also expected to hear from federal transportation officials this day and then are invited to ATSSA’s Capitol Hill office in the evening for an ATSSA Political Action Committee reception. On June 14, ATSSA members will visit legislative offices on Capitol Hill in meetings arranged by ATSSA’s team. During those meetings, ATSSA members will present their priorities to members of Congress or their staff to fuel the future of roadway safety. Registration is now open for the two-day conference that is a free, exclusive benefit of ATSSA membership. The Legislative Briefing on June 13 will be held in the host hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center. Reserve a room by May 23 for a reduced rate and to be assured of space in the host hotel. The conference is free, but members must register by June 1. Members are responsible for travel costs and hotel accommodations.
ATSSA mourns the passing of roadway safety champion Norm Mineta
Former Secretary of Transportation and roadway safety leader Norm Y. Mineta passed away on May 3, 2022, at the age of 90. ATSSA President and CEO Stacy Tetschner issued the following statement: The country has lost a leader and staunch supporter of roadway safety. Mineta was the U.S.’s longest serving Secretary of Transportation and launched the Decade of Action for Road Safety in Washington, D.C. during his tenure. He was a vocal supporter of National Work Zone Awareness Week and as a champion of the transportation industry. Perhaps most significantly, Secretary Mineta worked with ATSSA in establishing the nation’s first dedicated federal program for roadway safety infrastructure, the Highway Safety Improvement Program. Tens of thousands of people are alive today directly because of Secretary Mineta’s passion for roadway safety. His legacy will live on in the work that our members do every day in making roads safer. Former Secretary of Transportation and roadway safety leader Norm Y. Mineta passed away on May 3, 2022, at the age of 90. ATSSA President and CEO Stacy Tetschner issued the following statement: The country has lost a leader and staunch supporter of roadway safety. Mineta was the U.S.’s longest serving Secretary of Transportation and launched the Decade of Action for Road Safety in Washington, D.C. during his tenure. He was a vocal supporter of National Work Zone Awareness Week and as a champion of the transportation industry. Perhaps most significantly, Secretary Mineta worked with ATSSA in establishing the nation’s first dedicated federal program for roadway safety infrastructure, the Highway Safety Improvement Program. Tens of thousands of people are alive today directly because of Secretary Mineta’s passion for roadway safety. His legacy will live on in the work that our members do every day in making roads safer. Norm Mineta served as Secretary of Transportation under the George W. Bush Administration and Secretary of Commerce under Bill Clinton’s Administration. In 2006, Secretary Mineta received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. During his tenure as Transportation secretary, Mineta oversaw the creation of the Transportation Security Administration in response to the September 11 attacks which occurred during his time as secretary.
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2026 Convention & Traffic Expo
Where Roadway Safety + Innovation Intersect. ATSSA’s 56th Annual Convention & Traffic Expo is Feb. 20-24, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Join key roadway safety and transportation professionals at this premier event.
Legislative Briefing & Fly-In 2026
ATSSA’s 2026 Legislative Briefing & Fly-In is April 14-15, in Washington, D.C.
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