Safe Streets and Roads for All Comprehensive Safety Action Plan

2026-11-03

Task 1 : Kick Off Meeting The consultant shall review the LCPC ’ s original grant application before meeting with the project steering committee to develop and clarify project objectives , deliverables and schedule . Task 2 : Literature / Policy Review The consultant will compile and review all relevant plans and studies that may inform this project ( e . g ., Vermont Strategic Highway Safety Plan , Regional Transportation Plan , Regional Active Transportation Plan , VTrans Capital Budget and Program , VPSP2 submissions from the region , VT 108 Corridor Management Plan , etc .). Task 3 : Safety Analysis / Document Existing Conditions The consultant will compile and analyze existing conditions information including , but not limited to , crash data , demographic information , roadway conditions , bicycle and pedestrian accommodations , and public transit services . They will develop a technical memorandum to document existing conditions and safety analysis ( See the details in the SS4A NOFO ( Notice of Funding Opportunity ) and SS4A Action Plan Components ). Task 4 : Engagement and Collaboration • Conduct outreach to get community representation and feedback to inform this planning activity . • The consultant is encouraged to utilize creative methods to promote engagement in the community . The consultant is further encouraged to review Promising Practices for Meaningful Public Involvement in Transportation Decision - Making to inform best practices to that end . • Project Steering Committee will meet with the consultant up to 4 times to review drafts and provide feedback and guidance throughout the planning process . • Focus Groups – Conduct up to 4 focus group meetings to get input groups in the region . • Targeted Outreach – Contact VTrans District staff , road supervisor and select boards to get input from those who have intimate knowledge of the road maintenance issues to inform the safety action plan . • Identify Needs – Identification of safety problems based on data analysis and community input . Task 5 : Develop Implementation Plan Identification of a comprehensive set of projects and strategies — shaped by data , the best available evidence and noteworthy practices , and stakeholder input that will address the safety problems described in the Action Plan . Considerations shall include how current transportation systems and services impact the lives of all users . The plan will highlight strategies and countermeasures that focus on a Safe System Approach and effective interventions and consider multidisciplinary activities . Project readiness timelines shall be assessed for each strategy categorizing them as short term ( 0 - 3 years ), mid - term ( 3 - 7 years ) and long - term ( 7 + years ) solutions . The Implementation Plan will also identify how implementation progress will be measured and how to maintain transparency for the community to understand how progress is being made over time . Task 6 : Develop Final Draft Safety Action Plan Develop a draft Safety Action Plan for review / consideration by the project steering committee . Conduct outreach to stakeholder groups and the community at large to get input . Review input received and resulting Plan changes with the steering committee . Develop a final Safety Action Plan for approval by LCPC and the Cambridge Selectboard .

Vermont

2026-04-28