HANOVER – The Maryland Department of Transportation congratulates 17 counties and municipalities in Maryland for their selection to receive more than $28 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, these grants are an important step toward meeting Maryland’s goal of Vision Zero – the elimination of all traffic fatalities and severe injuries on Maryland roadways by 2030.

Included in the grants is $320,000 for Cambridge, to be used for planning and demonstration.

“In order to create the transportation system that Marylanders deserve, we must work with our citizens, our local officials and our Congressional delegation with unity and focus to deliver safe, equitable access across the state for everyone, whether they drive, ride, or walk,” said Governor Wes Moore. “These grants help us achieve that goal and help fulfill our mission to lift every community.”

The SS4A grants will be used for implementation, planning and demonstration projects to improve safety and help prevent deaths and serious injuries on our region’s roadways. The Maryland Department of Transportation worked in collaboration with local municipalities to advocate for the grant funding.  

“The Maryland Department of Transportation is proud to have worked closely with our federal delegation to support our local partners’ efforts to receive more than $28 million in funding to boost safety for those who bike, walk and drive on our roads,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld. “The grant awards include more than $10 million of investment in communities in Prince George’s County, which has historically suffered from a disproportionate number of tragic roadway injuries and fatalities. The Maryland Department of Transportation looks forward to working with local leaders throughout the state to put this money to use to reduce roadway fatalities and ensure our streets are safer for all Marylanders.” 

Queen Anne’s County received a grant of $280,000 to develop a comprehensive multimodal safety plan. 

“This federal grant will help our local, state and federal partners combine knowledge and resources to create a comprehensive highway safety plan that will improve safety for our citizens and everyone traveling though Queen Anne’s County,” said Queen Anne’s County Commissioner Jim Moran.