Morris County Announces Countywide Local Safety Action Plan

Plan Aims to Improve Transportation Safety for All Road Users

The crosswalk at Madison Street at the intersection of South Street in Morristown, New Jersey.

Morris County is excited to announce the development of a countywide Local Safety Action Plan (LSAP), which will identify and prioritize transportation safety improvements to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on our county and municipal roadways.

"Transportation safety is paramount; it ensures that every journey is not only efficient but also secure - protecting lives and enhancing the quality of our daily travels," said Stephen H. Shaw, Deputy Director of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners and Secretary of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Board.

More than 47 percent of all fatal and serious injury crashes in Morris County happen on local roads. The Federal Highway Administration has identified LSAPs as a proven and effective strategy to reduce these crashes.

Stephen H. Shaw, Deputy Director of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners and Secretary of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Board

"Ensuring the safety of all road and transit users is a core priority for Morris County. Developing a Local Safety Action Plan is a critical step to keep safety as our primary focus across every mode of transportation,” Commissioner Shaw said.

Morris County residents are urged to visit Morris.SafetyPlansNJ.com to participate in a survey and web mapping activity. Residents can also meet project team members in person at the “Morristown Festival on the Green” on Sunday, Sept. 29, to share their experiences with safety while traveling in the county.

Creating LSAPs can help counties and municipalities access new funding opportunities to implement safety plans, including federal programs such as the $5 billion Safe Streets and Roads for All Program.

The LSAP process relies on input from Morris County residents and technical experts to match local needs with solutions that will reduce and eliminate serious injuries and fatalities. There will be several opportunities for Morris County residents to provide feedback to help guide the creation of this plan, including an online survey and in-person events.

To learn more about the LSAPs and stay up to date about ways to contribute to the plan, visit the project website at Morris.SafetyPlansNJ.com.

This planning effort is being funded by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, the federally authorized metropolitan planning organization for 13 counties in northern and central New Jersey.