The Town of Surfside has been awarded $200,000 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) FY 2025 Planning and Demonstration Grant Program to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan focused on improving roadway safety throughout the Town.
The federally funded planning effort will analyze data, engage community stakeholders, and identify prioritized short-, mid- and long-term strategies to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities. The plan will also provide policy and design recommendations to guide future safety improvements across Surfside and its primary corridors. The plan will continue to build off of the Townwide Traffic and Pedestrian Study.
“This funding allows the Town to take a data-driven, community-focused approach to roadway safety,” said Acting Town Manager Mario A. Diaz. “The Safety Action Plan will help identify meaningful strategies to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers alike.”
The SS4A grant program supports local governments nationwide in developing comprehensive safety plans that align with national roadway safety goals. The Town’s total project cost is estimated at $250,000 and includes a required local match.
“Big ideas and big projects—such as changes to make State Roads 922 and A1A safer and friendlier for all users—require help from outside. This Planning Grant from USDOT would help us take the next, big step toward making Surfside a safer, more pleasant, and more vibrant community for all,” said Commissioner Gerardo Vildostegui.
Work on the project will begin following execution of a formal grant agreement with the Federal Highway Administration. Community engagement will be a key component of the planning process, with opportunities for residents and stakeholders to provide input once the project is underway.
For more information, residents are encouraged to follow Town communication channels for future updates.