Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission

This document outlines the 2025 Safety Action Plan, focusing on improving transportation safety and working towards Vision Zero goals. Key focus areas include comprehensive data analysis of crash factors and high injury networks from 2019-2023, robust public and stakeholder engagement strategies, and the identification of effective countermeasures and policies. The plan aims to go beyond typical safety planning by fostering a regional safety culture, promoting attentive and sober driving, supporting vulnerable road users, and utilizing collaborative approaches to achieve zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

This document summarizes strategic initiatives and planning discussions from an Active Transportation Forum. The Daniel Daniel G and Carol L. Cayman Science Center presented its multi-year vision for campus revitalization, including extensive gallery renovations and riverfront development to enhance pedestrian safety, create ecological spaces, and preserve the USS Requin submarine. Concurrently, a regional trail development capacity study by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SBC) identified key challenges in funding, staffing, property acquisition, and inter-agency coordination for trail networks. Proposed outcomes for SBC include establishing a dedicated coordinating position and resource hub, integrating specific trail development strategies into their long-range plan, and fostering regional collaboration and peer learning to improve active transportation networks throughout the region.

This document details the development and adoption process for the 2025 Safety Action Plan for Southwestern Pennsylvania. The plan involves extensive data collection and analysis of existing crash data and trends from 2019-2023, coupled with broad public and stakeholder engagement through workshops, charrettes, and online campaigns. Key focus areas include identifying potential goals, countermeasures, and strategies to address regional safety concerns such as unbelted drivers, DUI, aggressive speeding, and lane departures, informed by peer safety action plan reviews and a SWOT analysis. The objective is to produce a comprehensive plan to enhance safety across the region by tackling high injury networks and hot spots.

The meeting focused on the 2025 Safety Action Plan, including a review of project deliverables, engagement strategies, and implementation roles. Key topics included the My Street tool analysis for pedestrian safety, data collection methodologies, and the final timeline for plan adoption. The committee also discussed regional implementation metrics, specific action items for safety goals, and investment levels required for various regional transportation and safety initiatives.

The 2025 Safety Action Plan outlines a comprehensive approach to enhance regional safety through data analysis and extensive public engagement. The plan focuses on utilizing 2020-2024 crash data, identifying High Injury Networks, and addressing the safety of Vulnerable Road Users. Key initiatives involve public outreach, community meetings, and surveys to gather insights and develop effective countermeasures for improving road safety and connectivity across the region, culminating in a draft plan for public comment and final adoption.