Safe Streets for All Action Plan

The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) is developing a comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan and we want to hear from you. Please plan to attend one of our project open houses or you can participate online by visiting: www.publicinput.com/MVRPC

MVRPC invites you to provide input on pedestrian, bicyclist and motorist safety issues and improvements needed to reduce crashes throughout the Region. Stop by, ask questions, and learn more.

To view all the exhibits from the public open houses and to leave your comments, please visit: www.publicinput.com/MVRPC

Questions and comments may be submitted at the in-person open house, the virtual open house, online at www.publicinput.com/MVRPC, by email, phone or mail to Liz Whitaker, Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission,  6 North Main Street, Suite 400, Dayton, Ohio 45402, (937) 531-6541 or SS4A@mvrpc.org. Comments carry equal weight regardless of how they are submitted. All questions and comments must be received by September 5, 2025, and will be compiled and posted on the website.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or ability. MVRPC is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, or language interpretation or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact, Laura Dent, Director of Marketing and Public Outreach, at 937-531-6542, 1-800-750-0750 TTY/TDD, and ldent@mvrpc.org no later than July 29, 2025.

Background

MVRPC was awarded a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Planning Grant to create a SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. This discretionary program, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), provides $5 billion over five years (2022-2026) to invest in the nation’s infrastructure. The plan aims to enhance safety and prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries in the Miami Valley region, focusing on Greene, Miami, and Montgomery counties and portions of northern Warren County. 
The Safety Action Plan consists of seven components:

1. Leadership commitment and goal setting
2. Planning structure
3. Safety analysis
4. Engagement and collaboration
5. Policy and process changes
6. Strategy and project selections
7. ​Progress and transparency

Throughout 2025, MVRPC will collaborate with local agencies and regional partners to gather data, identify high-risk locations, and seek public input on transportation safety improvements. This information will help create a list of projects and priorities, including infrastructure enhancements and programs that benefit all road users, such as transit users, pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

For more information on the SS4A program, please visit the USDOT website. https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A

Why is MVRPC Creating an SS4A Action Plan?

MVRPC, like many agencies across the United States, is developing an SS4A Action Plan to improve transportation safety for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and public transit users. This plan reinforces MVRPC's commitment to public safety, equitable access to transportation, and enhancing the overall livability of the Region.

The SS4A Action Plan is the first step in identifying problems and solutions to make the Miami Valley Region safer for everyone. We aim to find creative ways to fund and implement low-cost, high-impact safety solutions. MVRPC looks forward to collaborating with our partners on various elements of the Action Plan. This includes participation in data gathering, developing alternatives and recommendations, and prioritizing strategies to address safety throughout all areas of our region.

What is the timeline?

The Plan (and associated public engagement) will take place over a 12-to-14-month period and is expected to be completed in early 2026.
 

How can I participate?

The success of the Action Plan will depend on input from those who travel the Region’s roadways, whether driving, walking, or biking. MVRPC will be asking residents and stakeholders to get involved and will be asking you to provide feedback through various channels.

There are several ways to get involved and stay up to date:

1. Check back on this webpage. Project updates, announcements, and opportunities to engage with the planning process will be posted here.
2. Sign up to receive the latest regional news from Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission delivered straight to your inbox - Stay Connected with MVRPC | MVRPC
3. Follow MVRPC’s social media channels. Follow our official social media channels on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and Linkedin.
4. Attend Public Information Meetings. Several public information meetings will be held throughout the course of the project to provide updates and solicit feedback. Keep an eye out for announcements about upcoming meetings.
5. If you represent a local organization and would like to participate in an interview to share your experiences and thoughts as part of the SS4A study on behalf of your organization, please submit an email to SS4A@mvrpc.org to express your interest in participation in a stakeholder interview. Please include a brief description of the organization that you represent and any specific topics/focus areas of interest.
6. Leave a comment for the SS4A team using the form below.
7. For more information, please contact the MVRPC SS4A team at SS4A@mvrpc.org.