November 11, 2024
Lake County Launches Countywide Safety Action Plan
In partnership with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, the Illinois Department of Transportation, and five other counties in northeastern Illinois, Lake County is proud to announce its involvement in Safe Travel for All. This regionwide initiative aims to identify existing conditions and trends causing safety hazards and make recommendations to reduce severe and fatal crashes and ultimately save lives.
As part of Safe Travel for All, Lake County is developing a safety action plan, a roadmap for improving traffic safety countywide. Completing this plan will open opportunities for the county and its communities to access federal funding to implement changes that will keep people safer on our roads.
"The safety of all users of our transportation network of roads, paths and sidewalks is always our top priority," said Shane Schneider, Lake County Division of Transportation Director. "Everyone is encouraged to participate in this effort. Helping us identify a safety issue now could lead to a project that improves the network for everyone."
The Lake County Safety Action Plan (LCSAP) will use a data-driven approach to identify high crash areas, including those in disadvantaged areas that experience a disproportionately higher share of traffic-related harm. To complement this effort, Lake County encourages community residents to share their own experiences and take an active role in the Lake County Safety Action Plan by identifying traffic locations in need of attention, including areas with pedestrian and bike traffic.
Participate
Anyone who lives, works, or travels in Lake County can participate in the planning process by:
The LCSAP will be guided by a steering committee made up of a broad, inclusive group of stakeholders designed to capture a diverse range of perspectives. Current committee members include representatives from:
- Lake County Transportation Alliance
- Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team
- Lake County Health Department
- Lake County Regional Office of Education
- Mano a Mano Family Resource Center
- Lake County Center for Independent Living
- Lake County Forest Preserves
- NAACP Lake County Chapter
- Representatives from multiple city governments
By directly engaging with county residents, the LCSAP aims to prioritize safety improvements that most benefit the community. If you have any questions about the project, please email the Project Manager, Mike Klemens, at mklemens@lakecountyil.gov.
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