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Beatrice adopts goal to eliminate roadway deaths by 2032 with Safe Streets plan
Summary
The Beatrice City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 75‑67 committing the city to a goal of zero roadway fatalities by Dec. 31, 2032, tying the date to expected completion of planned corridor projects and federal grant milestones.
The Beatrice City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 75‑67 committing the city to work toward eliminating roadway deaths by Dec. 31, 2032.
City staff said the date aligns with planned infrastructure work: restriping of Highway 77, completion of the Highway 136 rerouting, and potential grant‑funded improvements to the Lincoln Street corridor. Staff summarized the Safe Streets for All action plan submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and said the federal review recommended a target date be set, which the city accomplished with the resolution.
A councilmember asked what would happen if the city does not meet the date; staff replied, plainly, “Nothing.” The resolution sets an aspirational target rather than creating an enforcement penalty. Council discussion noted the date reflects the timetable for projects the council and staff expect to complete to reduce severe and fatal crashes.
The resolution passed 8-0.
