FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 1/16/2026
City of Alexandria Awarded $240,000 Federal Planning Grant for Roadway Safety
Alexandria, KY — The City of Alexandria has been awarded $240,000 in federal funding through a Planning and Demonstration Grant to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries within the city limits.
The funding is part of a nationwide transportation safety initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation and will support Alexandria’s participation in the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. The grant will allow the City to take a data-driven, community-focused approach to identifying roadway safety challenges and establishing clear strategies to address them.
The Comprehensive Safety Action Plan will evaluate crash data, traffic patterns, and pedestrian conditions to identify high-risk locations and contributing factors to serious crashes. The plan will also outline prioritized recommendations such as traffic calming measures, pedestrian safety improvements, signage and lighting enhancements, and public education initiatives.
Mayor Andy Schabell welcomed the announcement and emphasized the long-term benefits of the investment for residents and visitors alike.
“This funding gives Alexandria the opportunity to take a thoughtful and proactive look at roadway safety across our community,” said Mayor Andy Schabell. “By developing this plan, we can better understand where our challenges exist and put forward practical, well-defined strategies to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and all who travel through our city.”
The planning process will include coordination with local and regional partners, law enforcement, schools, businesses, and residents to ensure the plan reflects community priorities and real-world conditions.
Once completed, the Comprehensive Safety Action Plan will position the City of Alexandria to pursue future implementation funding and guide long-term investments in safer streets and transportation infrastructure.
For more information about the project or possible upcoming public engagement opportunities, residents may contact City Hall at 859-635-4125 or visit www.alexandriaky.gov//news-events/.