The City of Savannah has been awarded $2 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to enhance roadway safety, reduce serious injuries and fatalities, and strengthen data-driven transportation planning citywide, according to a press release WTOC just received.

The grant will support Smart Analytics and Vision Zero Evaluation for Savannah (SAVES): A Digital Platform for Road Safety Audits, a planning and demonstration initiative designed to modernize how the City evaluates traffic safety risks and prioritizes improvements. The total estimated project cost is $2.5 million, with the City providing the required 20 percent local match.

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