Salem County Local Road Safety Plan
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Read the Salem County Local Road Safety Action Plan
Salem County and its municipalities prepared this Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) plan to improve safety for all users on county and municipal roads with funding and support from the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization.
The LRSP was developed over a two-year period with input from stakeholders and under the guidance of a steering committee comprised of county and municipal government representatives, including engineers, planners, public safety and law enforcement, emergency responders, elected officials, and public works managers.
About the Project
The South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO), the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties, is managing the development and implementation of four Countywide Local Road Safety Plans (LRSPs).
The Salem County LRSP will address unique safety needs on county and municipal roads through extensive data analysis and stakeholder engagement. The Plan will create a prioritized list of issues, risks, actions, and improvements to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on local roads, as well as aid in securing state and federal funding for these initiatives. Learn how you can engage with the Plan and build consensus on safety strategies at the Salem County Events page.
Visit the SJTPO Region Home page to learn more about the overall process and view the other County LRSPs.
Project Overview
Project Background
In 2020, New Jersey conducted a comprehensive update to its statewide Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). This plan was developed through collaboration among stakeholders across the state and examined emphasis areas such as intersections, driver behavior, lane departure, pedestrian and bicycle conditions, equity, and other key issues identified through crash data and stakeholder engagement.
The Salem County Local Road Safety Plan is intended to build on the foundation established by the current SHSP. Separate Countywide Local Road Safety Plans are also to be prepared for Atlantic, Cape May, and Cumberland Counties. These plans will provide the basis for a customized implementation of safety countermeasures across each county, at both the county and municipal levels.