Technical Assistance Center
TAC Services Overview
The SS4A Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides resources and training for SS4A grant recipients. The SS4A TAC is part of the broader grant program and provides informational and educational resources for SS4A grant recipients and stakeholders who support SS4A grant recipients.
Who can I contact for specialized help?
Request a one-on-one meeting with a transportation expert to discuss your roadway safety challenges as you work through your Action Plan, demonstration activities, and/or implementation grant! Whether your journey is just beginning and you need help with next steps or are facing a challenge unique to your SS4A grant, our transportation experts are here to help. During the session, we can work through your next steps and share helpful resources based off your needs. For reference, some discussion topics include how to analyze safety data, host public engagement activities, and project selection strategy.
For general inquiries and questions please contact your primary FHWA POC or email the SS4A team.
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About SS4A
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over five fiscal years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The SS4A program supports the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Roadway Safety Strategy and its goal of zero roadway deaths using a Safe System Approach.
Learn more about the National Roadway Safety Strategy
Learn more about the Safe System Approach (SSA)
Grant Types
The program supports the development of a comprehensive safety action plan (Action Plan) that identifies the most significant roadway safety concerns in a community and the implementation of projects and strategies to address roadway safety issues. Action Plans are the foundation of the SS4A grant program. SS4A requires an eligible Action Plan be in place before applying to implement projects and strategies. The SS4A program provides funding for two types of grants:
Planning and Demonstration Grants
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About SS4A Grants
How To Apply
Eligibility and Requirements
Events
Introductory Webinar for FY24 Round 2 SS4A Grant Recipients
This webinar will provide SS4A FY24 round 2 grant recipients with an introduction to the SS4A program and describe next steps in developing and executing grant agreements.
September 2024 Community of Practice Meeting: The Safe System Approach Peer-to-Peer Panel Discussion
The Safe System Approach (SSA) continues to be embraced by the transportation community as an effective way to address and mitigate the risks inherent in our complex transportation system. This approach focuses on both human mistakes AND human vulnerability and designs a system with many redundancies in place to protect everyone. In this webinar, fellow SS4A grant recipients will share their experiences incorporating this approach into their comprehensive safety action plans and projects. Participants will hear first-hand from their peers about how they made the SSA a key part of their efforts, the thought processes involved, and the factors that influenced and shaped their final products.
August 2024 SS4A CoP Peer Exchange: Comprehensive Safety Action Plans and Your Safety Story
The SS4A Community of Practice's third peer exchange will be on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 and will focus on Comprehensive Safety Action Plans (Action Plans) and your safety story. The August Peer Exchange is open to Planning and Demonstration grant recipients working on their Action Plans. The August meeting will be limited to 50 participants.
July 2024 Community of Practice Meeting: Safe System Approach
During the July Community of Practice meeting, FHWA will provide an in-depth review of the Safe System Approach and discuss how SS4A grant recipients can use the Safe System Approach to maximize the benefits of their projects.
Introductory Webinar for FY24 SS4A Grant Recipients
This webinar will provide SS4A FY24 grant recipients with an introduction to the SS4A program and describe next steps in developing and executing grant agreements.
June 2024 SS4A CoP Peer Exchange: Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
The June CoP Peer Exchange will focus on Comprehensive Safety Action Plans and Your Safety Story. Each breakout room will discuss the different Action Plan components. The June Peer Exchange is open to SS4A grant recipients that meet Peer Exchange eligibility requirements. The June meeting is limited to 40 participants.
SS4A Quarterly Reporting Webinar
This webinar reviews the quarterly reporting requirements for SS4A grant recipients, including the two quarterly reporting forms: Performance Progress Report and Federal Financial Report. The webinar provides an overview of the key parts, fields, and data required in each form.
April 2024 Community of Practice Meeting: Procurement
The April Community of Practice meeting provides SS4A grant recipients with information related to procurement standards documented within 2 CFR 200. The webinar discusses the 2 CFR 200 requirements that dictate how grant recipients acquire goods and services and answers questions about the procurement process.
March 2024 Peer Exchange: Data Collection
The SS4A Community of Practice’s inaugural peer exchange focuses on data collection. The March exchange is open to rural Planning and Demonstration grant recipients who are not using consultants or contractors for their data analysis. The March meeting is limited to 40 participants on a first come, first served basis.
Introductory Webinar for FY23 Grant Recipients
The SS4A Initial Webinar for Grant Recipients describes next steps for grant recipients and Division Office staff. Topics include program overview, roles and responsibilities, key program requirements, and preparing for the project kick-off meeting.
Community of Practice Kickoff Meeting
The Community of Practice Kickoff Meeting describes the benefits of SS4A grant recipient participation in the CoP and opportunities for grant recipients to get involved. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Vision Zero Network about building strong stakeholder coalitions.
Community of Practice Overview
The SS4A Community of Practice (CoP) serves as an opportunity for grant recipients to share noteworthy practices, resources, and solutions to advance roadway safety at the regional, local, and Tribal levels.
Opportunities to Get Involved
CoP Meetings
- Who: Grant recipients
- What: Webinars with guest speakers and subject matter experts on relevant grants management and roadway safety topics
- When: Quarterly
Peer Exchange Meetings
- Who: Select grant recipients, based on topic and meeting audience
- What: Facilitated discussions for small groups on specific roadway safety or Action Plan development topics
- When: Quarterly
Success Stories
- Who: Anyone
- What: Sharing a project story, case study, or win that others can learn from
- When: Ongoing
Submit Your Success Story
Training Overview
FHWA develops and compiles training for SS4A recipients on administrative topics, like grants management and the program lifecycle, and on technical topics, like safety infrastructure, behavioral safety practices, and equity.
Highlighted Training
Introductory Webinar for FY24 SS4A Grant Recipients
This webinar will provide SS4A FY24 grant recipients with an introduction to the SS4A program and describe next steps in developing and executing grant agreements.
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SS4A Grant Recipient Roadmap
This video describes the four steps that SS4A grant recipients will complete.
SS4A Framework for Your Successful Action Plan
This presentation describes next steps for Action Plan recipients. Topics inlcude program overview, Action Plan components, and a summary of available resources.
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SS4A Quarterly Reporting Webinar
This webinar provides SS4A recipients an overview of the quarterly reporting requirements for SS4A recipients.
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2 CFR 200 Training
Coming Soon: 2 CFR 200 Training Modules for SS4A Grant Recipients
Stay tuned for bite-sized training modules on 2 CFR 200 specifically designed for SS4A grant recipients.
Understanding the Uniform Guidance Requirement (2 CFR 200) for Federal Awards
Guidance for Grants and Agreements
Request Training
Does your agency or group of stakeholders need help with your SS4A grant, or would you like FHWA to speak about SS4A at an upcoming event? Send us an email with the information below to request training.
- First/last name
- Grant recipient information
- Anticipated number of training recipients
- Briefly describe training request
Mid-Year SS4A Conference
The mid-year SS4A conference is an annual convening for SS4A grant recipients and industry stakeholders to discuss SS4A’s progress toward stated goals and SS4A’s plans and objectives for the coming year. The mid-year conference will also include a peer exchange for all CoP participants.
More Details Coming Soon
FHWA anticipates hosting the first mid-year SS4A conference the Summer of 2024.
Highlighted Publications from Transportation Partners
Guidelines for Creating an Effective Vision Zero Action Plan, from Vision Zero Network.
Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School: Partners in Safety, from Safe Routes Partnership
Quarterly Newsletters and Blog Posts
Recent Publications
September 2024 Newsletter
We’re thrilled to share with you the third edition of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) newsletter! In this edition, you will find program updates, our first grant recipient story highlight, new resources and trainings, and a spotlight on The National Center for Rural Road Safety. This edition also explores how equity can be incorporated into roadway safety strategies and offers advice on how to address upstream factors to create a more equitable Safe System Approach.
June 2024 Newsletter
March 2024 Newsletter
SS4A Making Rural Communities Safer
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