Ontario Receiving $280,00 in Federal Funds to Improve Street Safety

ONTARIO – (Release from the U.S. Senate) The U.S. Senate has announced that 1.7 million in federal funds have been secured to improve street safety in Oregon across several counties. The city of Ontario in Vale County will specifically be receiving $280,000 as part of the Federal Transpiration Department’s Safe Streets for All Grant Program.

Oregon senators noted that the funds will go towards general safety improvements for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. In addition, it is hoped that the funds will allow for long term planning improvements in Oregon Communities as both local and national roadways continue to expand.