GDOT Safety Equipment Program: Over $1 Million Still Available for Local Safety Projects
Program Overview
The Safety Equipment Purchase Program is funded through the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) and is designed to support local agencies by purchasing safety equipment, while the local government installs and maintains the equipment. Projects may be located on or off the state route system, making this a flexible opportunity for cities and counties addressing pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety concerns.
Eligible Safety Equipment
Eligible equipment includes, but is not limited to:
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)
Flashing Yellow Arrows
Signal backplates and visibility enhancements
Other traffic safety devices
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs) may also be considered; however, due to their higher cost, these requests must include strong justification and demonstrate that the local agency has the capacity to install and maintain the equipment.
Key Application Requirements
Applicants should be prepared to provide:
A clear safety justification, supported by crash data or other relevant studies
An installation and maintenance plan
Location details, including whether the equipment is on a state route
Supporting analysis, which may be completed using existing pedestrian or bicycle planning contracts
Please note that any signal equipment installed on a state route will be required to go through the GDOT signal permitting process. GDOT staff are available to assist local agencies with this step.
Timeline and Next Steps
Applications are being accepted through March, and GDOT strongly encourages eligible local governments to identify priority locations and submit requests as soon as possible. This program has consistently proven to be an effective way to implement safety improvements without long project delivery timelines.
A Safety Equipment Request Form is available below. Applicants are also welcome to attend upcoming VRU Task Team meetings, where GDOT staff will walk through the application and answer questions.
Call to Action: If you are aware of intersections, corridors, or crossings in your community that would benefit from enhanced safety measures, now is the time to apply.
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