The City of Murfreesboro announced Nov. 4 that it was selected for $8,282,947 in federal funding to support roadway safety improvements across Murfreesboro, according to the City’s announcement. The City said the grant comes through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s fiscal year 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
The City said it will contribute a $2 million local match, bringing the project total to $10,353,685. Funding will support six initiatives identified in the City’s Safety Action Plan, including traffic signal upgrades, traffic calming along 2.8 miles of Saint Andrews Drive, and a pedestrian hybrid beacon on Veterans Parkway near Barfield Crescent Park, according to the announcement.
Other planned work includes a citywide roadway safety outreach campaign, a Pavement Management Plan that accounts for safety, a near-miss demonstration at signalized intersections near Middle Tennessee State University, and improved post-crash care capabilities, including blood supply improvements for Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department, the City said.
The City said the award includes $8,216,591 for implementation and $66,356 for planning and demonstration activities. Proposed infrastructure strategies include upgraded lighting and detection systems, pedestrian accessibility improvements and speed management measures, according to the announcement.
Before federal funds can be obligated, the City said it must negotiate and execute a grant agreement with the Federal Highway Administration. The announcement said costs incurred before the agreement is executed will not qualify for reimbursement or count toward the required local match.
The City directed readers seeking more information about its transportation safety initiatives to murfreesborotn.gov.
