As part of ongoing efforts to improve transportation safety and reduce traffic fatalities in Barrow County, the Barrow County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the comprehensive safety action plan completed in partnership with Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A).
The SS4A program was established in 2021 as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, distributing more than $5 billion in grant funding for transportation safety projects nationwide, creating partnerships that allow federal dollars to be spent and allocated based on local needs.
“This plan gives us a snapshot of the areas around Barrow County that are most in need of safety improvements. Our goal is to have zero roadway fatalities by 2050,” said Pat Graham, Barrow County Board of Commissioners Chairman. “And this plan provides a clear roadmap to work toward that goal.”
Work on the safety action plan began in early 2024, with multiple meetings held throughout the year to collect feedback from citizens and other key stakeholders. A draft plan was submitted in October, and the final plan was brought before the Board of Commissioners in December.
“As with any big-picture plans, we always have to be flexible. This plan is no different. It will be updated every three to five years to reflect new traffic and population data, allowing us to adjust our plans accordingly,” said Graham.
A copy of the safety action plan can be found on the Barrow County website.