Sandy Springs Approves Police SUVs, Sidewalk Work and Roswell Road Study
Sandy Springs council approved 12 police SUVs, a sidewalk gap-fill project, guardrail services and a Roswell Road safety study on July 21.
Pedestrian Safety
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Connecticut awards $864,760 for Higganum Village North pedestrian link
Haddam will receive a $864,760 state grant for an approximately 0.75-mile ADA-compliant sidewalk or multi-use trail along Saybrook Road in Higganum.
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Howard County plans pedestrian-safety construction on Cradlerock Way in Columbia
Six raised intersections and a pedestrian refuge island are planned for Cradlerock Way, with work scheduled to begin around July 27, 2026.
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Littleton council to weigh Elati Street safety plan affecting three schools
City staff will present a selected alternative and implementation options for the 2.5-mile Elati Street corridor to Littleton City Council on Aug. 25, 2026.
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Hillsborough County plans $195,000 pedestrian-safety upgrades near Doby Elementary in Apollo Beach
A Hillsborough County pedestrian-crossing project near Doby Elementary is in procurement, with late-2026 construction planned on Covington Gardens Drive.
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Pittsburgh Wins $1.53 Million Grant for Three Signal Upgrades
Pittsburgh will use a $1.53 million PennDOT grant to replace traffic signals and add pedestrian-safety features at three city intersections.
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Clinton reopens Market Street after yearlong downtown construction
Market Street in downtown Clinton reopened July 3 after more than a year of grant-supported construction that added pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and traffic-calming improvements.
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Normandy Park sidewalk project clears environmental and permitting milestones
A proposed ADA-compliant sidewalk and crosswalk connection along Southwest Normandy Road has completed environmental documentation and received permits, but construction and full funding are not yet confirmed.
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Federal funding advances Thompson Creek connector road and trail in Stevensville
A $1.416 million fiscal 2026 federal allocation will support design, engineering, permitting and construction work for a planned road and adjacent pedestrian and bicycle trail on Maryland Route 8.
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San Diego Unified Seeks Traffic-Safety Fixes Before Aug. 10
San Diego Unified is urging the city to address traffic and pedestrian-safety concerns on city-controlled routes before students return August 10.
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Beavercreek’s $4.9 million North Fairfield Road reconstruction continues into 2026
Construction on North Fairfield Road between Shakertown Road and Fairbrook School is expected to continue through late 2026, with final paving possibly extending into early 2027.
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St. James invites residents to weigh in on Armstrong Boulevard and Fifth Avenue project
St. James has invited residents to an engagement session for a planned active-transportation project at Armstrong Boulevard North and 5th Avenue North.
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NCDOT lists pedestrian-safety project at NC 12 and Schooner Ridge Drive in Kitty Hawk
An April 2026 NCDOT project list identifies pedestrian-safety work at the NC 12 and Schooner Ridge Drive intersection, but it does not yet provide a construction start date or final design.
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Queens Community Board 14 backs DOT safety upgrades near Waterside School in Rockaway Beach
Queens Community Board 14 voted 34-0 to support a letter urging the New York City Department of Transportation to advance proposed safety changes near Waterside School.
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Railroad bridge work closes sidewalks on two Elyria avenues
Rehabilitation of Norfolk Southern bridges over West and East avenues began July 27, closing one sidewalk at the active work area during construction.
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Teen seriously injured after pickup truck strikes pedestrian on Newbury Park’s Potrero Road
A 16-year-old Newbury Park High School student suffered severe injuries after a pickup truck struck her on the shoulder of Potrero Road late July 5, according to a report attributing information to the California Highway Patrol.
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Bellbrook nears end of downtown streetscape work as water-system concerns move into focus
Bellbrook’s downtown infrastructure project is nearing completion, while city officials are turning attention toward water-system concerns whose repairs, costs and schedule have not yet been disclosed.
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Nunda active-transportation plan heads toward August 2026 final report
Livingston County’s federally funded transportation-planning program includes a Nunda study examining health, safety, accessibility, mobility, connectivity and economic vitality.
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Tewksbury’s Shawsheen Street pedestrian beacon remains pending after quote deadline
Quotes for a rectangular rapid-flashing beacon at Shawsheen Street and Breckenridge Road were due July 8, 2026. As of Aug. 7, the contractor, cost and installation schedule were not identified.
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Hillsborough County advances nearly $3 million Safe Routes project for Brandon schools
A pedestrian and bicycle safety project serving Brandon High School and Limona Elementary School has reached the design phase, with construction planned from early 2027 through early 2028.
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Lorain receives $250,000 safety award for sidewalk and crossing improvements
Lorain was named for a $250,000 state safety award for sidewalk and crossing improvements, but project locations, construction timing and its relationship to other city projects remain unclear.
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Herrin Selected for $249,995 Sidewalk and Crossing Project Near Junior High
IDOT selected the City of Herrin for a $249,995 Safe Routes to School infrastructure award listing sidewalk-gap closures, curb ramps, marked crosswalks and signage near Herrin Junior High.