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SS4A CSAP -Vision Zero Plan

Loss of life or serious injury is unacceptable on our transportation network

The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan – NWA Vision Zero, adopted in June 2023, is grounded in the Safe System Approach and outlines strategies and actions that can be taken in Northwest Arkansas to reduce and eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes on our transportation system. The Plan was funded through a STBG grant and through the award of a USDOT SS4A Action Plan grant.

Click the image below to visit the NWA Vision Zero Project Story Map to learn more!

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NWA VISION ZERO PLAN

The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) adopted the Regional “Vision Zero” Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) on June 28, 2023. The Final Plan and Appendices can be found here:

NWA Vision Zero Plan and Appendices

NWA Vision Zero Plan
Appendix A: Crash Maps Report
Appendix B: Descriptive Crash Analysis
Appendix C: Equity Analysis Framework
Appendix D: Project Prioritization

Resolutions Adopting Vision Zero Goals

NWARPC | Bella Vista | Bentonville | Centerton | Fayetteville | Huntsville | Rogers | Springdale 

The purpose of the CSAP is to support regional, local, and Tribal initiatives to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. This is a living document referred to regularly that also provides a framework for the goals of the MPO. The Action Plan will consider safety strategies, equity and inclusion, public engagement, behavior change, culture change, complete streets, safe system approach, policy, transparency, design standards, and implementation strategies.

The NWARPC Vision Zero Plan follows The Safe System Approach Guidelines.

FHWA’s Proven Safety Countermeasures

FHWA’s Proven Safety Countermeasures initiative (PSCi) is a collection of 28 countermeasures and strategies effective in reducing roadway fatalities and serious injuries on our Nation’s highways. Transportation agencies are strongly encouraged to consider widespread implementation of PSCs to accelerate the achievement of local, State, and National safety goals. These strategies are designed for all road users and all kinds of roads—from rural to urban, from high-volume freeways to less traveled two-lane State and county roads, from signalized crossings to horizontal curves, and everything in between. Each countermeasure addresses at least one safety focus area – speed management, intersections, roadway departures, or pedestrians/bicyclists – while others are crosscutting strategies that address multiple safety focus areas.

Links & Resources: The US Department of Transportation has many resources available intended to help interested stakeholders prepare for Vision Zero Planning and Implementation. These resources can be found here. 

NWA VISION ZERO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY

Please share locations where you have felt safe or unsafe on our transportation network. This includes interstate, state highways, county/city streets, trails, etc. You can also share ideas for making our region safer place to travel in by completing the following survey:

Community Engagement Survey

WORKING GROUP MATERIALS

The following SS4A CSAP working group meetings and meeting information and materials are available below:

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