3 Atlantic County Towns Cash In on Transit Safety Funds

Atlantic County will receive grants for three projects from the state's Safe Streets to Transit grant for 2026.

Cape May County is getting money for one project.

The Safe Streets to Transit program was established in 2006 with state funding to help counties and municipalities improve safety near transit facilities and make routes to bus stops and rail stations safer for bicyclists and pedestrians.

2026's Grant money

Governor Phil Murphy has awarded nearly $7.5 million in SSTT grants for 2026, funding 12 municipal projects across seven counties aimed at improving pedestrian safety near transit hubs.

In 2024, 21 communities were awarded a total of $11.7 million in SSTT funding, with support reaching additional municipalities across 10 counties.

The funding includes $5.01 million from appropriated Grants-in-Aid, $1.44 million from pedestrian safety grants, and the program’s typical $1 million in baseline funding, totaling $7.45 million for the fiscal year.

Atlantic County Places Second in Number of Grants

Atlantic County's grants for three projects in Atlantic City, Egg Harbor City, and Absecon total $ 1.29 million, ranking second in spending per county.

Four Camden County municipalities—Camden, Cherry Hill, Haddonfield, and Pennsauken—together received over $3.1 million, the largest share of the funding. Essex County’s Newark received the highest single grant at $820,000 for improvements around Branch Brook Park Station.

Atlantic and Cape May County Projects

Atlantic County's largest grant amount went to Absecon, where $663,000 was granted for pedestrian safety improvements on Highland Blvd.

Egg Harbor City received a grant of $511,000 for sidewalk improvements to various locations.

Atlantic City was awarded $116,000 for safety improvements to the intersection of Ohio & Arctic Avenues.

Cape May County's lone grant for $225,000 is for public safety & accessibility transit Improvements in Woodbine.

The SSTT program awards grants on a competitive basis, considering factors such as proximity to transit, demonstrated safety needs, accessibility, and the impact on equity for low-income and minority populations.