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Board proclaims July 13–17 as Rural Road Safety Awareness Week
Summary
Supervisors approved a proclamation recognizing July 13–17, 2026, as Rural Road Safety Awareness Week, highlighting multi-modal rural travel risks and partnering agencies.
Pottawattamie County — The Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation recognizing July 13–17, 2026, as Rural Road Safety Awareness Week for the county.
The proclamation, read during the meeting, cites National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2024 data noting 39,254 U.S. crash fatalities with 41% occurring in rural areas and highlights unique rural risks such as higher speeds, longer emergency response times and a variety of rural modes including farm equipment, horses and e-bikes. Secondary Roads staff joined the board for a photo and discussed outreach and safety-countermeasure priorities.
The board approved the proclamation by roll call and encouraged residents to commit to safer travel on rural roads.
