Cranston adopts Safe Action Plan to target high‑injury streets, seek federal funds
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Summary
The council adopted a data‑driven Cranston Safe Action Plan that identifies 14 project areas to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities, aims to cut fatal and serious injuries 50% by 2040 and pursue grant‑eligible fixes.
The Cranston City Council voted Dec. 15 to adopt the Cranston Safe Action Plan, a data‑driven strategy that identifies high‑injury corridors and 14 projects intended to reduce crashes, serious injuries and fatalities.
Planning Director Beth Ashman told the council the plan stems from a year of analysis with consultants, including crash data and road‑design reviews, and collaboration with the Department of Public Works and police. The plan recommends a mix of low‑cost interventions (for example, improved pavement markings and visibility at intersections) and longer‑term investments that could be added to the capital program.
Ashman summarized three main goals: focus investments where they will most reduce severe crashes; reduce fatal and serious injuries on city roadways by 50% by 2040; and pursue zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries on city and RIDOT roadways by 2050. Council members noted that adopting the plan would make Cranston more competitive for federal transportation funds that often require an endorsed safety strategy.
Council voted to adopt the plan by roll call; staff said the plan includes maps, strategy lists and an implementation playbook and will be used to prioritize capital and grant applications.
