TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – The City of Terre Haute is excited to launch the “Safe Streets Terre Haute” initiative to develop a comprehensive Safety Action Plan aimed at reducing and eliminating serious injuries and fatal crashes on the City’s roadways. Focus will be directed toward vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
According to a news release from the city of Terre Haute, this initiative is funded by a 2023 $200,000 Safety Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. By following the SS4A collaborative approach, which incorporates data analysis and emphasizes stakeholder engagement and public outreach, the City hopes to create a safer transportation environment for all users.
The city noted that they are following schedule:
• Winter 2025 – Data analysis
• Spring 2025 – Public outreach and stakeholder engagement
• Summer 2025 – Present draft Safety Action Plan to the public
• September 2025 – Final Safety Action Plan (project completion)
The first community outreach activity will be Saturday, April 12, 9am-1pm at the Vigo County Public Library. You are encouraged by the city to stop in to learn more about “Safe Streets Terre Haute” and to provide your input to help influence decision-making. The project team will be available an hour before and after the event to discuss opportunities and challenges in making streets safer in Terre Haute.
According to the news release, “the Safety Action Plan will serve as a living blueprint to understand transportation safety needs, identify roadway safety projects, and help inform funding priorities. The City looks forward to working together to create a safer transportation environment for all Terre Haute residents and visitors.”
For more information, please contact City Planner Maitri Desai at Maitri.Desai@TerreHaute.IN.Gov
