Washington state is set to receive more than $9 million in grant money awarded by a new federal initiative to reduce roadway fatalities nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced Thursday the first round of funding for 510 communities as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. Washington state will receive $9.1 million of the total $800 million grant. The money will be distributed to counties, regional councils and public works departments across the state. The Puget Sound Regional Council specifically will receive $4.9 million for a safety action plan. According to the council, the grant will support the development of a regional safety plan and safety plans for the cities Burien, Everett, Kent, Redmond, and Tukwila, and Pierce County, Washington, with the goal of reducing roadway fatalities by 2030. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/traffic/traffic-news/washington-state-grant-9-million-federal-roadway-fatalities/281-ea014a13-b6f5-4d91-9fb5-d57517c8e36e