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
Road in Chincoteague

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Data Collection

    June - October 2025

    • Using data to contextualize regional roadway safety challenges

  • Timeline item 2 - active

    Public Outreach

    August 2025

    • Receiving and integrating input from the community and stakeholders about areas for safety improvement

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Site Visits

    August 2025

    • Improving understanding of the roadway network from first-hand experience

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Developing Regional Strategies

    November - December 2025

    • Identifying and prioritizing solutions

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Documentation

    February - April 2026

    • Compiling analysis and recommendations