WLNE: RI Delegation, Mayor Smiley Announce $1.12M grant for safer streets

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Mayor Brett Smiley, U.S. Senators Jack Reed, Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today have announced a $1.12 million in federal funding for Providence under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program.

The grant program provides funding to support regional and local road safety projects and develop strategies to make busy roadways safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users.

According to a recent release, Providence will specifically use the funds to build on existing projects in the city which are actively gathering crash, speed, and injury data.

Using this data, the city will pair with community engagement to identify 10 intersections that will benefit from safety enhancing improvements.

“Nothing is more important to me as Mayor than the safety of those who visit, live, and work in Providence,” said Smiley. “I am thrilled that we have been awarded this Safe Streets for All grant to study and improve our intersections and promote better connectivity, safety, and accessibility for everyone.”