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.
These plans also incorporate the Safe Systems Approach, which is a holistic, proactive way of thinking about traffic safety. Instead of blaming individual road users for crashes, it focuses on designing a transportation system that protects everyone, even when people make mistakes.
Safe Systems Framework (Source: USDOT)
These plans also incorporate the Safe Systems Approach, which is a holistic, proactive way of thinking about traffic safety. Instead of blaming individual road users for crashes, it focuses on designing a transportation system that protects everyone–even when people make mistakes. Core principles of Safe Systems include safer people, safer roads, safer speeds, safer vehicles, and better post-crash care.
Get Involved
Phase II of public engagement is underway. Please complete the survey and review the comment map to provide feedback on the draft priority safety projects.
Share your input and help shape safe streets in our region by joining us at any of the in-person opportunities listed below.
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
| MLK Fun Day | January 17 | 11:00a – 1:00p | MLK Community Center 401 S. 8th St. |
| Cupcakes & Conversation | February 4 | 11:00a – 1:00p | UNCW |
| Cupids Court | February 7 | 10:00a – 12:00p | Hampstead Kiwanis Park 586 Sloop Point Loop, Hampstead |
| Line Dancing | February 9 | 6:00p – 8:00p | Navassa Community Center 338 Main St., Navassa |
| Northside Community Dinner | February 12 | 6:00p – 8:00p | DREAMS of Wilmington |
| WMPO SS4A Open House | February 17 | 5:00p – 7:00p | Skyline Center 929 N. Front St. |
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.
What is an SS4A Safety Action Plan?
A SS4A Safety Action Plan is a comprehensive strategy that identifies safety issues and outlines actions to improve roadway safety for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. The SS4A Safety Action Plan typically includes crash data analysis to identify trends and high-risk locations, community engagement to understand local concerns, identification of proven safety countermeasures, and a prioritized list of projects or strategies to eliminate serious crashes and fatalities on our transportation network.
SS4A Safety Action Plan Vision & Goals
A vision and a set of goals have been developed by the project team and local agency staff to help guide the project.
SS4A Safety Action Plan Vision and Goals for the Region
Crash Facts
Crash Facts at a Glance (Source: NCDOT)
Fatal and serious injury crashes are slightly trending up in our region. This plan works to address this critical community issue.
Regional Crash Trends (Source: NCDOT)
ArcGIS Map of the High Injury Network
Round 1 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.