City Council Adopts Resolution to End Fatal Traffic Crashes in Greeley by 2045
Almost $10 million in U.S. DOT funding will kickstart the action plan.
GREELEY, Colo. — The Greeley City Council adopted a Vision Zero resolution at the January 21 meeting. The resolution aims to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries on city streets by 2045.
The city will use a $9.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to kickstart safety projects. Staff are allocating this grant to quick-build projects that use materials like paint, flexible posts, and signage. These projects provide quick-win safety benefits at a fraction of the cost of permanent construction.
A larger safety action plan will help guide future projects to meet the 2045 goal.
About the Safety Action Plan
To develop the safety action plan, city staff collected feedback from the community. Staff also used data to map crashes from the past decade. The results created the city’s high-risk network, an outline of the 9% of Greeley streets that account for almost half the city’s fatal and serious collisions.
The plan suggests ways to make streets safer, including:
- Engineering fixes: Changing road designs, like narrowing lanes to slow traffic.
- Education campaigns: Teaching people how to drive, bike and walk safely.
- Enforcement strategies: Encouraging safe driving habits through rules and penalties.
The complete safety action plan also outlines a timeline for implementation. It is available to read at speakupgreeley.com/safety-action-plan.
Why Vision Zero
Vision Zero is a global traffic safety initiative endorsed by the U.S. Department of Transportation. It aims to create a transportation system that prioritizes safety as a policy. Vision Zero uses data to find the root causes of traffic crashes. It addresses them with strategies rooted in the Safe System Approach.
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant
The Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program aims to end roadway fatalities and serious injuries. It provides funding to develop tools to strengthen a community’s approach to roadway safety, save lives, and prevent serious harm.
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Release Date:
Jan 22, 2025