Yesterday, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced that four Kansas communities have secured over $1.1 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program.
“Leveraging federal dollars to supplement state and local investments in vital infrastructure is essential to economic growth,” said Gov. Kelly. “The Safe Streets and Roads for All program provides our communities with the resources needed to build, operate, or maintain critical infrastructure. I appreciate the Legislature’s continued support of this initiative, as it represents a true bipartisan win for Kansas.”
Approximately $265,000 in matching funds are coming from the Kansas Infrastructure Hub and Build Kansas Fund. An additional $22,000 is coming from local community match. In total, the investment for Kansas exceeds $1.4 million.
“This grant represents a significant improvement in the safety and well-being of our residents,” said Nick Rizzio, municipal project manager for Arkansas City. “By analyzing accident patterns and addressing the factors contributing to crashes, we are taking proactive steps to create safer streets for everyone – drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.”
The Build Kansas Fund has provided the required matching dollars for 31 other federal grant awards across Kansas. The combined total investment by the Build Kansas Fund in all projects is over $29 million, which has resulted in federal grant awards of over $45 million.
Source: Governor.Kansas.Gov, WIBW
