Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), the top Democrat on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, applauded U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) announcement of nearly $1 billion in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant funding for projects aimed at improving road safety for all users, including pedestrians and cyclists.

“Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Everett and Mukilteo will get the resources they need to improve the safety of streets and roads and save lives,” Larsen said. “SS4A funding stops preventable tragedies and supports efforts to keep people safe and the economy moving. I look forward to continued partnerships with local communities to improve transportation safety in Northwest Washington.”

Snohomish County Projects Awarded SS4A Grants

The SS4A program, which invests $5 billion over five years in regional, local and Tribal initiatives to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries, was established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Two projects in Washington’s Second Congressional District were awarded grants totaling $1.5 million in this round of grant announcements:

- $1.2 million for the City of Everett to update an Active Transportation Plan, prepare an Evergreen Way corridor safety and operations plan, and pilot Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

- $300,000 for the City of Mukilteo to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.

Washington state was awarded a total of more than $9.9 million for 15 projects. In Snohomish County, in addition to the Everett and Mukilteo awards, Mill Creek was awarded $1.8 million.

What WA-02 Leaders Are Saying

“I want to thank Rep. Larsen for being a champion and tireless advocate for Everett. This funding will advance our Vision Zero Everett work - helping us take meaningful steps toward safer streets and a better connected community. Strong partnerships between local and federal leaders allow us to make lasting, meaningful improvements that make a difference: protecting lives, improving quality of life and driving economic growth,” said Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin.

“Mukilteo is committed to creating a community where residents feel safe traveling throughout the city. This funding allows us to work closely with the community to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan that reflects local needs and improves safety for all roadway users. The plan is the first step toward establishing a prioritized list of projects, which will position the City to pursue future grant funding to implement safety improvements,” said Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine.

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