Connecticut Delegation Announces $6.8 Million for Traffic and Road Safety Improvements

Hartford, CT - Today, the Connecticut congressional delegation announced more than $6.8 million in federal funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for eight Connecticut traffic and road safety projects. 

The funds are awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program established to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.

“This $6.8 million in federal funding will prevent roadway fatalities and implement much needed traffic safety measures across our state. More than 250 people died on Connecticut roads last year — a preventable and all too common tragedy. These funds will help towns and cities make serious safety upgrades that will ultimately save lives,” the delegation said. 

The funding will support the following regional and local projects:

• $280,000 to Northwest Hills COG (NHCOG) for the NHCOG Transportation Safety Action Plan
• $100,000 for the Town of Redding Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
• $280,000 to the Town of Stonington for the Comprehensive Action Plan to Improve Road Safety
• $280,000 to the Town of Wilton for the Town of Wilton SS4A Planning and Demonstration Grant
• $2.3 million to Capitol Region COG for the Connecticut Capitol Region Prehospital Transfusion Demonstration Project
• $300,000 to the Town of Fairfield for the Town of Fairfield SS4A Demonstration Project
• $895,200 to the Town of Westport for Planning and Demonstration Activities in Town of Westport
• $2.4 million to the Town of Suffield to Develop a Comprehensive Action Plan for Town of Suffield