Pettis County was awarded a $266,120 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
Grant by the Department of Transportation on Wednesday, December 13.

This award will be used by the County to develop a comprehensive safety action
plan.

The SS4A program provides funding for two types of grants, Planning and
Implementation and requires an eligible action plan be in place before applying to
implement projects and strategies.

This grant was facilitated due to the diligent
work of Pettis County Grants Director James Theisen, who has secured over $2.1
million of funding for the 2023 fiscal year.

This County-wide action plan will serve as the foundation for future projects and
initiatives aimed at enhancing roadway safety throughout the County.

The grant operates on an 80/20 matching basis with Pettis County contributing the whole
local contribution, which stands at $66,530.

The action plan will include the City of Green Ridge, City of Houstonia, City of La Monte, City of Smithton, Village of
Hughesville, and City of Windsor.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the SS4A discretionary
program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years.

The SS4A program
funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway
deaths and serious injuries.