Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) announced the allocation of $400,000 in federal grant funding to Pomona for enhancing pedestrian safety and addressing transportation hazards. This funding, facilitated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support Pomona's Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, working towards the prevention of future roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

Emphasizing the importance of walkable and safe neighborhoods, acting City Manager Anita D. Gutierrez highlighted the initiative's goal to strategically prioritize projects, employing cost-effective strategies to significantly reduce fatalities and injuries on the city's roads and streets.

“The City of Pomona is very pleased to be awarded $400,000 from the USDOT’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program for the preparation of the Pomona Safety Action Plan. Thank you to Congress member Norma Torres, for helping to secure this funding for the City of Pomona. This funding will be dedicated to the development of the Pomona Safety Action Plan, which will be crafted through extensive public and stakeholder engagement. Building upon the City's previously finalized Local Roadway Safety Plan, this initiative will strategically prioritize upcoming projects. By employing cost-effective strategies, the Pomona Safety Action Plan aims to significantly and equitably diminish fatalities and serious injuries on the city's roads and streets,” said Anita D. Gutierrez, Acting City Manager for the City of Pomona.

To read the full press release, click on the following: Congresswoman Torres Celebrates City of Pomona Receiving $400,000 for Safe Streets, Roads