Residents in Oregon City, Burns, Salem, Klamath Falls and St Helens will have a chance to weigh in on long rage safety goals for Oregon at upcoming public meetings on the Transportation Safety Action Plan (TSAP) update. Whether you’re a volunteer or professional, ODOT wants to hear your perspective to make sure statewide priorities are reflected in the updated plan.
To understand how long-range planning can impact short-term safety conditions, consider this: the first TSAP was created in 1995. Four years later, for the first time in 50 years, Oregon posted a safety rate above the national average. The state’s safety rating has remained consistent since then, but with a constantly evolving transportation network it’s important to adjust our long range safety plans and goals. The last update was in 2004.
This map shows Oregon’s 10 year average fatailty and injury rate by county. Click the image to download a full-size version.
Upcoming meetings will take place from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Look for more information on meeting locations at ODOT’s website.
January 21 – Oregon City
January 28 – Burns
Dates TBD – Klamath Falls, Salem, and St Helens.
If you can’t attend a meeting, submit your comments to:
Walter McAllister
235 Union St., NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 986-4187
(503) 986-4341 Fax
These fatality and injury rates are a function of what?
incidents per population?
incidents per mile of road?
per vehicle mile?