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Technical committee endorses supplemental SS4A safety plan for Anderson County
Summary
The TPO technical committee endorsed a $30,000 supplemental Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) planning grant for Anderson County to expand a regional roadway safety action plan to all of Anderson County, enabling application for larger implementation grants.
The Transportation Planning Organization Technical Committee on May 13 voted to endorse a supplemental Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) planning effort that expands a regional roadway safety action plan to cover all of Anderson County.
"The TPO was awarded $30,000 for a supplemental safety plan in the 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All funding rounds," said Jones, staff member representing Anderson County, noting $24,000 is federal with a $6,000 local match. "The purpose of this plan was to expand the study area of the original, regional roadway safety action plan, to cover the entirety of Anderson County beyond just the TPO planning area."
Jones said the supplemental plan covers unincorporated Anderson County and the small cities of Norris and Rocky Top but excludes state routes and I‑75. The team developed a project website for public input, the county held two public meetings, and staff conducted a crash analysis using TDOT’s AASHTOware safety platform. The crash review used the same five‑plus‑year timeframe as the original plan (2016 through September 2021).
From public comments, residents emphasized signage, reflectors, guardrails and concerns about speeding and enforcement. Jones said more than half of serious crashes were on roadways posted at 45 mph and that 65% of crashes in the analysis were single‑vehicle run‑off incidents. Staff identified 11 priority roadway segments and ranked them by severity, public input and an equity screen based on a disadvantaged communities index.
Endorsement of the supplemental SS4A plan, Jones said, will enable Anderson County to compete for SS4A implementation grants; he referenced a current notice of funding opportunity that includes a $1 billion pool with roughly $700 million for implementation and $300 million for planning.
The committee moved, seconded and approved the endorsement by voice vote. Staff will post the supplemental plan to the TPO website alongside the original regional roadway safety action plan.
