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Decatur consultants press Vision Zero, 25 mph baseline and targeted Right-on-Red limits in Safe Streets plan
Summary
Consultants presented a Safe Streets action plan to the Decatur City Commission that prioritizes Vision Zero goals, a data-driven 25 mph baseline where feasible, targeted prohibitions on right turns on red in high‑pedestrian downtown locations, and a high‑injury/high‑risk network to guide near‑term projects and grant applications.
Consultants working with Decatur staff presented a Safe Streets action plan on April 21 that aims to reduce fatal and serious‑injury crashes and position the city to pursue federal Safe Streets funding.
Kara Scherer, assistant city manager for public works, introduced the project team and said the plan will help Decatur compete for the next round of USDOT Safe Streets funding and guide near‑term project requests.
Byron Rushing of Tool Design Group, who led the presentation, summarized nine months of data review and public engagement and urged the commission to adopt stronger safety policy goals. “We are looking at the smallest percentage of roads that contribute to…
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