The WMPO is proud to launch a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan initiative to improve roadway safety for all roadway users in the region. The SS4A program is a federal initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Transportation to support efforts to enhance transportation network safety and to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities, particularly for people walking, using a mobility device, biking, taking transit–not just those driving. The goal of the WMPO SS4A Safety Action Plan is to develop a holistic, well-defined multimodal strategy to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries in the WMPO region.
Draft Safety Action Plan and Appendices
Appendix A – Community Engagement Plan and Summaries
Appendix B – Steering Committee Meeting Minutes
Appendix C – WMPO SS4A Existing Conditions Memo
Appendix D – Strategies Toolbox
Get Involved
Starting in May 2026, Phase III marks the final round of public engagement, and your chance to help shape the Safety Action Plan before it’s finalized. Join us at upcoming in-person events to review draft recommendations, ask questions, and share your input.
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SS4A Safety Action Plan Timeline
SS4A Safety Action Plan Timeline
The project has several key milestones comprised of both the data-driven technical analysis portion of the project, community engagement, and the final deliverables. This plan will be completed in October 2026.
Interactive Map
Phase I Community Engagement
During Phase I of public engagement, we created an online survey and interactive map to gather input for out Safety Action Plan. These tools allowed residents to share their travel habits, safety concerns, and ideas, as well as mark spots on the map where they feel unsafe. This feedback is helping shape strategies and project recommendations in the plan.
A series of engagement pop-ups was also held in August and September 2025 to collect additional community feedback. Phase I has now concluded. Read the summary below for information collected thus far.
Phase II Community Engagement
During Phase II of public engagement, we built on initial feedback by asking the community to help identify intersections and roadways for safety improvements. Participants were also invited to share what safety looks like to them, including the types of countermeasures they would like to see in their neighborhoods. Feedback was collected through an online survey and interactive comment map, helping refine and prioritize strategies and potential projects for the Safety Action Plan.
A series of engagement pop-ups was also held in January and February 2026 to collect additional community feedback. Phase II has now concluded. Read the summary below for information collected thus far.
Phase III Community Engagement
During Phase III of public engagement, the full draft Safety Action Plan was presented to the community, providing a comprehensive overview of proposed strategies, priorities, and projects developed through earlier rounds of input. From May 1 through June 7, 2026, residents were invited to review the draft and share final feedback prior to adoption, ensuring the plan reflects community priorities and lived experience.
This phase also included an opportunity for participants to express their commitment to safer travel behaviors through a community pledge, reinforcing shared responsibility for improving safety across all modes of transportation. Feedback was collected online, helping to confirm priorities and refine final plan elements. Phase III has not concluded.