Highway Agency Seeks Feedback on Pedestrian Safety Grants
Published Date: 5/21/2026
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Summary
The Federal Highway Administration wants your thoughts on three new info collections tied to the STOP Grant Program, which helps local and state groups install safety barriers to protect pedestrians from car accidents. If you’re involved in transportation or local government, this could affect you. Comments are open until July 20, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Federal Grants to Install Bollards
The STOP Grant Program will award competitive grants to State Departments of Transportation and local government entities to install bollards and other physical barriers to protect pedestrians. FHWA authorized up to $5,000,000 for Fiscal Year 2026, the Federal share may be up to 100 percent, FHWA expects roughly 50 applicants, and FHWA estimates about 4 hours per application (200 total annual burden hours). Comments are due by July 20, 2026.
County Bridge Replacement Grants (BIT3)
The BIT3 Competitive Grant Program provides competitive grants to counties that own Type 3 bridges crossing a USBR water conveyance structure to fund replacement or rehabilitation. FHWA announced up to $25,000,000 for Fiscal Year 2026, the Federal share may be 100 percent (no local match required), FHWA expects roughly 50 applicants, and estimates 4 hours per application (200 total annual burden hours). Comments are due by July 20, 2026.
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