The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the Safe Street and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program, with $5 billion in appropriated funds over five years from 2022-2026. In 2024, the City of Searcy received a $400,000 Planning and Demonstration Grant from United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
The Searcy Safety Action Plan is being developed with the goal of eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes for all road users (drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists). The Plan will use data analysis, supplemented with local public and stakeholder input, to characterize roadway safety problems and strengthen a community’s approach through projects and strategies that address the most significant safety risks for all road users throughout the City of Searcy.
Safety Action Plans are comprehensive strategies designed to reduce or eliminate serious injuries and fatalities on roadways by leveraging data analysis, public engagement, strategic project identification, and leadership commitment. Through a multifaceted approach, these plans aim to address various factors contributing to accidents, prioritize interventions based on data-driven insights, involve the community in decision-making processes, identify specific projects to enhance safety, and secure support from leadership to ensure effective implementation and long-term sustainability. By integrating these components, Safety Action Plans play a crucial role in improving road safety for all users in a given area. The Searcy Safety Action Plan will consist of the following seven required components of an SS4A Safety Action Plan:
Throughout the development of the Searcy Safety Action Plan there will be several online and in-person public engagement opportunities. Click to button below to learn more about how you can share your safety concerns and ideas.