11 SCPG Safety Action Plan 093026 BOD

The Shasta Regional Transportation Agency (SRTA) is considering a proposal to develop a comprehensive safety action plan and safety campaign to improve road safety in the region. This plan aligns with SRTA's goals to ensure a safe transportation system. The proposal recommends the board of directors provide input on the draft scope of work and direct staff to apply for a Sustainable Communities Planning Grant. Over the past decade, there have been 2,037 crashes in the Shasta Region, resulting in 71 fatalities and 2,668 injuries, 380 of them serious. The planning effort will analyze traffic safety data to identify high-risk areas and contributing factors for crashes. SRTA will work with regional partners to develop effective safety improvements and a safety education campaign. If awarded the grant, the project is expected to begin in fall 2027 and finish by June 2030. The project budget is estimated between $300,000 and $350,000, with a local match of 11.47 percent, estimated between $34,410 and $40,145. Completing this safety action plan is necessary to be eligible for federal Safe Streets for All funding for construction of safety projects.