Systemic Safety Funding Program
Systemic Safety Funding Program supports roadway safety project teams in implementing proven countermeasures widely to prevent pedestrian and roadway departure crashes.
Funder: Ohio Department of Transportation
Due Dates: March 31, 2027 (Spring application deadline) | August 31, 2027 (Summer application deadline)
Summary: Supports proactive, widely implemented roadway safety improvements using proven countermeasures to prevent pedestrian and roadway departure crashes.
Key Information: Coordinate applications with the respective ODOT District Safety Review Team at least six weeks before the deadline.
Description
The Ohio Department of Transportation’s Systemic Safety Funding Program supports proactive roadway improvements implemented widely based on roadway features associated with specific crash types. Rather than focusing only on individual crash locations, the program emphasizes the relationship between roadway features and crash types to guide safety investments. ODOT encourages applications that implement Federal Highway Administration–identified proven countermeasures to prevent pedestrian and roadway departure crashes.
The program is managed by the Office of Transportation and Economic Development within ODOT’s Division of Planning. The office supports capital program delivery, highway safety, and economic development through strategic infrastructure investments, project planning, funding program management, and data systems that support transparent and accurate reporting.
