In 2023, the Salem City Council adopted a Vision Zero goal, aiming to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries in the next decade. As a critical step towards achieving that goal, the City secured a $2.8 million grant for the development of a Safe Streets for All Action Plan, which will guide the City’s investments and priorities for improving traffic safety, as well as other related initiatives.
City staff will discuss the action plan and receive community feedback on Tuesday, June 23, 4-6:30 p.m. at the Salem Public Library’s main branch
Salem Safe Streets for All Action Plan
In 2023, the Salem City Council adopted a Vision Zero goal, aiming to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in the next decade. As a critical step towards achieving that goal, the City secured a $2.8 M grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for two key safety initiatives:
- Development of a Safe Streets for All Action Plan, which will guide the city’s investments and priorities for improving traffic safety.
- Implementation of a 20 is Plenty pilot project which involves installing 20 MPH posted speed limits on local residential streets, conducting a citywide community education campaign, and doing a before-and-after study of the project.
The Safe Streets for All Action Plan will be developed in four main stages: Understanding, Needs, Solutions, and Plan of Action. The project team will present our progress to the Advisory Committee during each stage of the project to make sure the plan reflects the community’s needs and priorities.
- Mission, Vision, Goals
- Data Analysis
- Community Engagement
- Existing Plans, Policies, and Planned Projects
- High Injury Network
- Emphasis Area
- Safe System Toolbox
- High priority Projects, Strategies, and Policies
- Findings and Implementation
- Performance Measures
- Salem Safe Streets for All Action PlanP
Project Schedule
The safety action plan will take about 14 months to complete. The 20 MPH speed limit installation will span approximately one year, with a short “before” study and a longer “after” study.
Spring 2026
- Project Kickoff
- Mission, Vision, Goals
Summer 2026
- Community Engagement
- Data Analysis
- Identify Safety Needs
Fall 2026
- Develop Safety Solutions, Strategies, Policies
Winter 2026 / 2027
- Draft Safety Action Plan
- “Before” Speed Study
Spring 2027
- Final Safety Action Plan
January 2027 – January 2028
- Install 20 MPH Speed Limit Signs
Summer 2028
- “After” Speed Study
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