Residents Invited to Share Road Safety Concerns Through Interactive Map
SPRINGFIELD — Residents across the Pioneer Valley are invited to help shape a regional effort to improve roadway safety by participating in a new interactive mapping tool. As part of a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) planning process, community members can identify locations where they have experienced or observed safety concerns.
The online map allows users to drop a pin and provide comments about issues such as speeding, limited visibility, unsafe crossings, or near misses. This community-driven input helps identify safety concerns that may not be reflected in crash data alone.
Contribute to the map at: https://www.fhistudio-apps.com/arniev2/#/tool/pioneer-valley-safe-streets
The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) is especially interested in hearing from residents across all Pioneer Valley communities. Input from rural areas and smaller town centers is critical to ensuring a comprehensive and equitable safety plan.
“Local knowledge is essential to understanding where safety improvements are most needed,” said Gary Roux, director of Transportation at PVPC. “We encourage residents from every corner of the region to share their experiences.”
The feedback collected will inform strategies to reduce crashes, improve roadway design, and enhance safety for all users, including people walking, biking, driving, and using public transportation.
Residents are encouraged to participate and share the map with others in their community.
The Pioneer Valley Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) initiative is a regional planning effort focused on improving roadway safety and reducing serious injuries and fatalities for all users.
