{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-helps-secures-16m-local-municipalities-mitigate", "Congressman Johnson Helps Secures $1.6M For Local Municipalities To Mitigate Pedestrian Deaths", "2023-10-27", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "GA", "Henry C. \"Hank\" Johnson, Jr.", "J000288", "hankjohnson.house.gov", "hankjohnson", "https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "Newton County, Chamblee and Clarkston Share $1.6 million in Federal Grants to Create Safety Plans\n\nSTONECREST, GA \u2013 Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that three municipalities in Georgia\u2019s Fourth District are receiving a total of more than $1.6 million to create Comprehensive Safety Action Plans to help pedestrians safely navigate our roadways.\n\nClarkston is receiving $1 million, Newton County $400,000 and Chamblee $240,000.\n\nPedestrian deaths are on the rise in Georgia and across the nation as transportation systems have emphasized fast-moving traffic over slower speeds that better protect pedestrians. Combined with larger cars and trucks and a lack of lighting and sidewalks, it has become a lethal mix for people who walk to get from point A to point B.\n\n\u201cMy constituents who walk to connect to nearby transit or to the grocery store, or who are simply getting some much-needed exercise, should not be exposed to speeding drivers or those who are engaging in dangerous driving,\u201d said Congressman Johnson. \u201cThese grants will go a long way in helping to prevent motorist and pedestrian fatalities, which by the way disproportionately affect lower income and minority communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cEnsuring safe streets is not just about mobility; it\u2019s about fostering inclusivity and opportunity for all our residents,\u201d said Clarkston Mayor Beverly Burks. \u201cIn Clarkston, where many rely on walking and cycling, we\u2019re committed to creating a city where everyone can move freely and safely. This $1 million grant for Comprehensive Safety Action Plans is a significant step towards making our streets a beacon of accessibility and unity for all.\u201d\n\nThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program, with $5 billion in appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-helps-secures-16m-local-municipalities-mitigate"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5825931914150715, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}