Designing Safer Streets is an implementation strategy in which the transportation network is planned, designed, built, operated, and maintained to enable safe mobility within the transportation system.  The pooled fund will be established to conduct research on innovative strategies to design and implement a safe streets.  

To assemble a consortium composed of State Departments of Transportation; County, regional, local, or tribal transportation agencies; additional interested entities or organizations; and FHWA program offices to meet national needs in support of safer streets. Activities of the consortium include:

• Identify planning, roadway design, human factors, safety, and operational issues related to safe streets elements and projects;
• Select new and existing safe Streets elements and/or projects for evaluation;
• Initiate and monitor research projects;
• Disseminate results; and
• Facilitate collaboration and information sharing among members.

The following are a few examples, but not limited to, that could be addressed by the PFS: 

• Traffic calming measures (e.g., speed cushions, gateway treatments, self-enforcing roadway designs) to reduce vehicle speeds.
• Roundabouts and alternative intersections.
• Active transportation integration with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors.
• Smart signal systems to promote safe transportation.
• Intersection and roadway daylighting (e.g. restricted corner parking, curb extensions, and raised intersections) to increase visibility within the transportation system

·    The suggested contribution is $25,000 a year (for 5 years), however different funding contributions are welcome and will be considered on an individual case basis. Please reach out to the lead agency contact Josue Pluguez for further questions. 

NOTE: The number of state and local participants and funding amounts are for planning purposes and may vary.

·      All new funding commitments will need to be made on the Pooled Fund Website to this new project and all new funds will be transferred to the Lead State/Agency by the partners. The Lead State/Agency will have the responsibility for Receiving, Obligating, Expending, and Balancing the funding for this project.