The Under Secretary for Policy serves as a principal advisor to the Secretary and provides leadership in the development of policies for the Department, generating proposals and providing advice regarding legislative and regulatory initiatives across all modes of transportation.
The broad goals of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants are to support planning and demonstration activities, as well as projects and strategies aimed at preventing death and serious injury on roads and streets for all roadway users. This includes pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation users, personal conveyance and micromobility users, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators. The SS4A grants are awarded on a competitive basis for the fiscal year 2024.