Massachusetts Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Resources

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) competitive grant program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years (2022-2026). The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Almost $2 billion is still available for future funding rounds. The SS4A program provides funding for two main types of grants: Planning and Demonstration Grants for Action Plans, including supplemental safety planning and/or safety demonstration activities, and Implementation Grants.

The table linked below summarizes key features of a selection of SS4A grant recipients in Massachusetts. This table is intended to serve as a resource for municipalities seeking information on peer cities/towns pursuing similar projects, project types that may be a good fit for SS4A, and contacts should municipalities wish to connect about their projects.

The 2025 Massachusetts SS4A Guide provides an overview of SS4A in Massachusetts and offers resources to potential applicants, including links to data portals, information on related state funding programs, federal guidance, and “tips and tricks” for successful grant applications. Read the full document or scroll through the “tips and tricks” below.

Available Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for SS4A Procurements

• Please contact MassDOT’s Municipal Planning and Support team (MuniSupport@dot.state.ma.us) to request samples of RFP documents and other procurement materials.

• Berkshire County Safety Action Plan
• Boston Region Vision Zero Action Plan
• Cape Cod Vision Zero Action Plan
• Franklin County Safety Action Plan
• Greater Lowell Vision Zero
• Martha’s Vineyard Safety Action Plan
• Merrimack Valley Vision Zero
• Montachusett Safety Action Plan
• Nantucket Safety Action Plan
• Southeastern Massachusetts Safety Action Plan 

There are a range of state programs through MassDOT and other state agencies that offer funding or consultant support for municipal projects. Click on the boxes below to learn more about some of these options.

• Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Signs and Lines
• Shared Streets and Spaces
• LEAP Program