Overview
The Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission (A-NPDC) aims to improve the safety, accessibility, and comfort of district roads. A comprehensive safety action plan, in compliance with the Department of Transportation's Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program, will develop a framework for significantly reducing fatalities and serious injuries within the transportation network.
Community engagement is essential to a complete and successful safety action plan. Look out for information about our survey and community meetings to share your concerns and visions for a safer Eastern Shore.
Our Goals
The primary objectives of the Eastern Shore Safety Action Plan are to:
- Reduce fatal and serious injuries for all roadway users
- Create an environment that considers the safety of motorists and vulnerable road users
- Identify safety improvement projects that align with funding opportunities
- Increase educational outreach on safe practices for roadway users
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Data Collection
June - October 2025
- Using data to contextualize regional roadway safety challenges
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Timeline item 2 - active
Public Outreach
August 2025
- Receiving and integrating input from the community and stakeholders about areas for safety improvement
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
Site Visits
August 2025
- Improving understanding of the roadway network from first-hand experience
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Developing Regional Strategies
November - December 2025
- Identifying and prioritizing solutions
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Timeline item 5 - incomplete
Documentation
February - April 2026
- Compiling analysis and recommendations
