Putting Safety into Action: County Invites Community Input on Transportation Plan

Putting Safety Into Action: County Invites Community Input on Transportation Plan

Washington County is updating its Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP), which, once adopted, will serve as a strategic guide to improving transportation safety in Washington County.

Learn about and comment on proposed updates at the online open house available now through April 5.

The State of Countywide Safety
Between 2018 and 2022, Washington County experienced more than 1,100 fatal and serious injury crashes.

While the County has seen fewer deadly crashes per capita than nearby counties, the number of serious and fatal crashes has increased in recent years.

The proposed Transportation Safety Action Plan update identifies priority strategies to prevent and reduce the impact of these life-altering crashes. The plan analyzed five years of crash data and outlines high-impact policies, programs, and implementation strategies designed to reduce both the severity and number of crashes.

“Our community has seen shifts in how, when, and where the most serious crashes are happening,” said Dyami Valentine, Transportation Planning Section Manager at Washington County. “The proposed Transportation System Action Plan update will help us concentrate our efforts in the right places and monitor our progress so we can keep improving over time.”

Community Input Needed
Washington County’s online open house gives community members the chance to review key crash trends, help prioritize safety strategies, and share their thoughts on the proposed updates.

The open house highlights key elements of the proposed update, including:

• A stated commitment to safety
• Priority strategies for reducing fatal and serious injury crashes
• Suite of tools and actions for improving safety across urban and rural areas

Community members visiting the open house can learn about tools and actions for improving safety, such as enhanced crossings, speed management, protected bike lanes, intersection visibility improvements, safety corridors, and rural roadway enhancements.

What's Next

Following community feedback, the updated TSAP will be presented to the Washington County Board of Commissioners for review and consideration.

Learn more about the TSAP update and share your comments via the online open house through April 5.

For more information, visit Transportation Safety Action Plan.