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MPO reviews PM1 safety trends; staff highlights US 19 and pedestrian projects
Summary
Staff presented a safety performance (PM1) update showing long‑term declines in serious injuries and fatalities after targeted pedestrian and multimodal projects; MPO staff noted continued emphasis on US 19 safety improvements.
Pasco MPO staff presented an update on PM1 safety performance measures, using five‑year rolling averages to smooth year‑to‑year data and highlight longer trends.
Miss Gorman said several recent projects — ADA transit stops, sidewalks, school beacons and targeted intersection improvements — have contributed to a downward trend in serious injuries and fatalities over the study period. She noted pandemic‑era fluctuations in traffic volumes and speeds that complicate short‑term comparisons and urged continued investment in pedestrian crossings, complete‑street elements and safety projects on high‑crash corridors such as US 19.
Members asked for graphics showing the fatality trend over time; staff said those can be provided. The board heard that planned improvements on US 19, corridor access management and sidewalk projects are intended to continue the downward safety trend. The presentation was informational; no formal action was taken.
