SS4A is a U.S. Department of Transportation program that provides grants to local communities for planning and implementation activities to prevent deaths and serious injuries on roadways. The City of Allentown received a Safe Streets for All grant to complete an SS4A Action Plan. Following the completion of the Action Plan, the City will apply for SS4A Implementation grants to implement interventions and improvements identified in the Action Plan.
The Action Plan
The Safe Streets for All Action Plan outlines Allentown’s vision for safer, more accessible streets by eliminating serious injuries and fatalities caused by traffic crashes. Grounded in data and shaped by community input, the plan identifies high-risk areas, proposes infrastructure improvements, and prioritizes equitable safety for all road users—especially pedestrians, cyclists, and those in underserved neighborhoods. This action plan serves as a roadmap for future investments and policy changes to create a transportation system where everyone can move around safely and confidently.
Read the Plan here
The Vision Zero Dashboard
The Allentown Vision Zero Crash Dashboard is a public tool developed through the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Action Plan to track the city’s progress toward eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Using crash data from PennDOT, the dashboard offers easy-to-understand visuals on crash trends, severity, and types of incidents. It supports transparency, community awareness, and data-driven decisions to help make Allentown’s streets safer for everyone.
See the Dashboard here
Survey Report
As part of the initial engagement, a survey asking residents for feedback on particularly dangerous streets in Allentown was created. Over 500 residents provide key feedback that will help develop the strategic plan and implementation goals.
Read the report here
Comprehensive Bike Plan
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve transportation infrastructure and promote active lifestyles, the City is developing a comprehensive bike plan that will increase safety and usability of Allentown’s bike lanes, trails, and related facilities.
Key areas of focus for the bike plan include:
- Enhancing safety for cyclists and pedestrians
- Expanding the existing network of bike lanes and trails
- Promoting equitable access to transportation
- Supporting sustainability and active living goals
The survey is now open through Tuesday, April 30, 2025.
Take the Survey here