Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
Forecasted
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety grant funds data-driven research, enforcement, and education projects to reduce pedestrian and cyclist crashes in Tennessee, administered by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from several thousand up to $100,000+ for one-year projects; annual cycle; actual amounts depend on project scope and available funds.
Summary: Supports enforcement and educational initiatives to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and reduce crashes across Tennessee.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; all dates and funding levels are subject to change pending official announcement.
Description
This grant, administered by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) under the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, funds local projects aimed at improving the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists on Tennessee roadways. The program supports both enforcement operations (e.g., targeted patrols) and educational outreach (e.g., school or community-based events) designed to reduce fatalities, injuries, and economic losses from crashes involving vulnerable road users. Projects must align with the State’s Highway Safety Performance Plan and be data-driven, targeting areas or populations with above-average crash problems.
