West Columbia secures $288,000 grant to pave the way for safer streets

(Courtesy: City of West Columbia)

(Courtesy: City of West Columbia)

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The City of West Columbia has been awarded a $288,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.

West Columbia officials say the grant will be used to develop and implement an action plan to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers along the Highway 1 Corridor in West Columbia.

The SS4A program provides funding to communities across the country to address road safety issues.

“We are grateful for this funding from the USDOT. The safety of our residents is our top priority, and this grant will allow us to take additional steps toward making our streets safer for everyone,” said Mayor Tem Miles.

The list of things the City of West Columbia says the grant will be used for:

• Develop a comprehensive action plan identifying key safety challenges along the Highway 1 Corridor and outline a data-driven strategy to address them.
• Implement projects such as installing crosswalks, improving sidewalks, traffic calming measures, and conducting educational campaigns.
• Make the Highway 1 Corridor more accessible and user-friendly for all.

For more information on the SS4A program visit https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A.