Fixing Our Streets
Safety-First, Cost-Smart Strategy
- Prioritize fix-it-first maintenance to keep streets safe and drivable before conditions become hazardous
- Repair potholes, uneven pavement, and worn surfaces that endanger drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians
- Refresh lane striping, centerlines, and edge lines to improve visibility for all users, especially at night and in poor weather
- Upgrade crosswalks with high-visibility markings and flashing beacons at key locations
- Improve ADA-compliant curb ramps and sidewalk connections during resurfacing projects
- Use proven speed-management tools like rumble strips, visual narrowing, and signage to slow traffic without harming emergency access
- Improve street lighting where visibility issues increase crash risk
- Coordinate street repairs with safety upgrades so improvements are delivered at minimal added cost
- Use data on crashes, near misses, and pavement condition to prioritize high-risk corridors first
- Focus on solutions that protect drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, seniors, and families
Why This Matters
- Safe streets reduce crashes, injuries, and vehicle damage
- Preventative maintenance keeps roads usable for everyone at a lower long-term cost
- Small, targeted improvements can dramatically improve safety without major redesigns
- Streets that work for all users strengthen neighborhoods and improve quality of life