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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today announced $384,900 from the Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets For All (SS4A) program for Van Buren Township’s Safe Roads and Streets Action Plan. Safe Streets for All was established to prevent roadway deaths and injuries, in support of the Department’s goal of zero deaths and serious injuries on our nation’s roads. 

“Our communities deserve streets where everyone can drive, walk, bike, and play with peace of mind," said Rep. Dingell. "This investment will make our roads safer for pedestrians, motorists, cyclists, and everyone in between. I look forward to continuing to work with Supervisor Kevin McNamara and Van Buren Township as they put these funds to work to make our neighborhoods safer.”   

“Our community’s growth is leading to unsafe traffic conditions. This grant will help us prepare a coordinated approach to design our roadways and traffic systems for the safety of the public well into the future," said Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara. "We are thankful to Congresswoman Dingell’s leadership and understanding that the best defense against overtaxed and unsafe roadways is planning.”

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established Safe Streets For All with $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next 5 years. Learn more about SS4A, including information about future rounds of grant funding, here. 

Today, Van Buren Township broke ground on a renovated Community Center, made possible in part by American Rescue Plan Act funds secured by Rep. Dingell. Learn more about the Community Center renovation and groundbreaking here.