Submitted by City of Tipton
The City of Tipton announced Wednesday it has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.
This federal investment will support the development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to guide infrastructure improvements that reduce traffic accidents and improve mobility throughout Tipton.
Schmicker
“Every resident of Tipton should feel safe walking to school or work, biking to the park, driving through our neighborhoods, or shopping downtown,” Mayor Kegan Schmicker said. “This grant helps us take a significant step toward that goal by developing solutions that put people first. From expanding access to sidewalks to improving traffic flow and visibility, our focus remains on creating a transportation system that works for everyone.”
The SS4A program is part of a national initiative to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. With this funding, the city will conduct a thorough analysis of transportation safety conditions and develop data-driven, community-informed strategies to address high-risk areas. The resulting plan will serve as a blueprint for future investments in safer streets, intersections, and pedestrian infrastructure.
The planning process will include community engagement and input from local residents, businesses, and stakeholders. The city will focus on equitable access to safe infrastructure for all modes of transportation, especially in areas where gaps in pedestrian or traffic safety infrastructure currently exist.
With this grant, Tipton joins dozens of other communities across the country in committing to proactive safety planning aimed at eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
For more information about the SS4A program and Tipton’s efforts, visit transportation.gov/grants/SS4A, CityOfTipton.com, or contact communications@tipton.in.gov.