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| 10 worst intersections and roads. |
NEW TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PLAN COMING
Using a DOT SS4A federal grant (click) awarded in 2024, transportation consultant Kimley-Horn has developed a list of the city's 10 most-dangerous roads and intersections based upon data collected over the past five years -- and suggestions for what to do about them.
Worst intersection (by crash-rate) was Greeno Road at Hwy 104, with Fairhope Avenue at Bancroft second; worst stretches of road were Triangle Drive/Hwy 104 east to the city limits, and Bancroft Avenue from Bayou south to Fairhope Avenue. (The #1 worst intersection listed has already been replaced ... with a roundabout.)
The others are listed in the table above or view the whole plan here (click).
NEXT STEPS UP TO COUNCIL
As a next step, the consultants are asking the city council to adopt a leadership commitment: either a target date to reach zero fatalities and serious injuries or an interim commitment to maintain the current downward trend. Kimley‑Horn recommended a goal that would approximate a 50% reduction in the crash rate by 2035 if the city maintained the recent trend; the consultant suggested the council adopt the plan and the reduction goal and then pursue implementation (construction) grants as a next step.
From mayor Sullivan's comment: " ... our intent is that this Safety Action Plan will provide a roadmap of the steps that the City of Fairhope will take toward improving safety on its roadways. Drawing from an in-depth analysis of traffic and crash data, along with valuable input from our citizens during the research phase, this plan outlines specific actionable steps and progress markers designed to enhance traffic safety in our City. The work has only just begun, but having a solid plan is the foundation for achieving our goals and eliminating these preventable tragedies from our roadways ... ."
MORE DETAILS
The City of Fairhope Safety Action Plan seeks to improve roadway safety by significantly reducing or eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries through recommendations focused on all road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, personal conveyance and micro-mobility users, and commercial vehicle operators. 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.
Comments
Great example that you don’t slap up pointy-roof houses Willy-nilly until infrastructure is in place. It’s gonna be a mess any way, but at least they’re doing some improvements around new Chik. That model should be used for everything.