By 1808Delaware
The City of Delaware has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to ensuring the safety of its residents and visitors with the completion of the “Travel Safe Delaware: An Action Plan for Safe Streets.” This comprehensive transportation safety plan is designed to mitigate fatal and serious injury crashes on roadways within the city’s jurisdiction, aligning local efforts with broader national, state, and regional safety goals.
🛣️ Addressing Critical Safety Needs
As Delaware continues to grow, so does the complexity of its transportation network. The “Travel Safe Delaware” plan acknowledges the city’s existing framework of plans and policies that envision an attractive, safe, and livable community. However, the plan also recognizes that more needs to be done to transform Delaware’s roads and sidewalks into a fully integrated network that accommodates all modes of transportation—whether by car, bike, foot, or public transit.
The plan outlines a series of priorities and strategies aimed at reducing the incidence of fatal and serious injury crashes across the city. Developed with the technical expertise of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), the plan leverages extensive data analysis to identify specific locations in need of safety improvements. These insights will guide the city’s investment in critical infrastructure enhancements.
🎯 Strategic Objectives for a Safer Delaware
The City of Delaware has outlined several key objectives as part of the “Travel Safe Delaware” initiative:
- Establishing a Safety Goal: The plan sets forth an official goal to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes within Delaware. This goal will serve as the cornerstone for prioritizing the city’s investments in safety improvements.
- Identifying High-Risk Locations: By analyzing data on crash incidents, the plan identifies specific areas throughout Delaware that require immediate attention. The city will use this information to implement targeted solutions that address the unique safety challenges of each location.
- Prioritizing Local Funding: With limited resources available, it’s essential to prioritize funding for the most pressing safety needs. The plan provides a framework for allocating local funds to the areas with the highest impact potential.
- Securing Additional Funding: Beyond local funding, the plan will guide Delaware in applying for state and federal grants. These additional resources will be critical in making substantial safety improvements across the city.
🤝 Collaborating for a Safer Future
The “Travel Safe Delaware” plan is not just a document; it’s a collaborative tool designed to bring together city staff, partners, and local stakeholders. The City of Delaware intends for this plan to be a living resource, guiding ongoing efforts to make the city’s streets safer for everyone. By aligning with the latest safety guidelines and leveraging MORPC’s expertise, Delaware is positioning itself to secure the necessary funding and resources to turn this vision into reality.
For residents and stakeholders interested in learning more about the plan and its implementation, the full “Travel Safe Delaware” action plan is available for review online. This transparency ensures that the community remains informed and engaged in the process of making Delaware a safer place to live, work, and play.
