Congressman Glenn Ivey Announces Nearly $11 Million in Federal Grants for Municipalities in Prince George’s Co.

Today, February 5, 2024, at 11 AM, Congressman Glenn Ivey joined local leaders to discuss the impacts on road safety and design improvements for towns in North-central Prince George’s County, Maryland. This announcement comes on the heels of the recent nearby pedestrian deaths and ongoing public concerns about road safety in Maryland and the entire DMV.  

“The Safe Streets for All grant of $10.6 million signifies a concerted effort between federal, state, and local Departments of Transportation to address pedestrian safety concerns around schools and major thoroughfares. This collaborative initiative aims to fund projects that enhance infrastructure, implement traffic management solutions, and improve pedestrian crossings. By fostering this partnership between various levels of government, the grant aims to create safer environments for students and pedestrians, ultimately reducing the risk of accidents and promoting community well-being,” said Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04).

Today’s announcement regarding federal funds were awarded as follows:

• $9,764,000 to Mount Rainer to implement its Vision Zero plan.
• $768,000 to the Towns of Riverdale Park and Edmonston to develop a Complete Streets plan;
• $160,000 to the Town of Brentwood to create a Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and to improve bicycle accessibility through road improvements;

The Safer Streets and Roads for All program was established to support regional and local efforts to prevent roadway deaths through planning and demonstration projects that help local governments better understand the safety challenges in their communities and implement solutions to make their streets, roads, and highways safer for all.

Aerial plans for the road improvements can be found here.

In fiscal year 2022, the SS4A program delivered over $1.5 million to safety action plan projects in Maryland.