Made possible by Casey’s vote for infrastructure law, the funding will support road safety audits and deployment of projects to make streets safer in Pittsburgh
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Congresswoman Summer Lee (D-PA-12) secured $1,320,000 to perform road safety audits and deploy three projects to make Pittsburgh roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. The funding was made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) passed in 2021.
“This funding will allow the City of Pittsburgh to conduct a safety audit on ten of the most dangerous roads in Pittsburgh and begin to implement safety measures to make our roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike,” said Senator Casey. “When we passed the infrastructure law, I fought to make sure we were making our infrastructure safer for communities, and I will always fight to keep Pennsylvanians safe.”
“Every Pennsylvanian deserves to feel safe in their community, and that starts with the streets we travel on every day. This August alone, three cyclists were killed in the Pittsburgh area, including two children. We need to take concrete action to end these unnecessary deaths and injuries, and that starts with how we design and build our roads. I'm proud to help bring these essential resources to a city so close to where I call home and raise my kids, and I’m determined to see these safety improvements reach every corner of our commonwealth. Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration, we’re making sure our streets are safe for everyone.” said Senator Fetterman.
"As we work toward a future where every community is safe, connected, and accessible, I am thrilled to see this critical investment in the City of Pittsburgh. This $1.32 million in federal funding will help us take a significant step forward on our Vision Zero journey, prioritizing the safety and dignity of every person who moves through our streets — whether they’re walking, biking, driving, or using public transit. These funds will enable us to bring the voices of our community members to the forefront, creating streets that truly reflect the needs of our neighbors," said Congresswoman Lee.
The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This award will allow the City of Pittsburgh to conduct a road safety audit of up to 10 High Injury corridors, develop a Vision-Zero-focused Complete Streets Design Manual, and deploy three projects to make streets safer. The demonstration projects will include a Vision Zero ambassador program and two quick build multimodal projects on busy streets.
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