Green Bay Reporter

The City of Green Bay has been awarded a $916,000 federal grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) initiative. This funding will support the creation of a comprehensive safety action plan (CSAP) aimed at enhancing road safety and reducing serious injury and fatal crashes across the city.

“Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration, with the support of Sen. Tammy Baldwin, communities across the country now have access to the resources needed to create safer streets for all residents,” said Mayor Eric Genrich. “Here in Green Bay, we’re excited to put these dollars to work to develop a comprehensive plan with real goals and tangible projects that will enhance road safety and improve accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.”

Green Bay’s CSAP aligns with the city’s vision zero goals, targeting a reduction in fatal and serious injuries by 25% by 2030, 50% by 2035, 75% by 2040, and achieving zero fatalities and serious injuries by 2045. The plan adopts a holistic Safe System Approach addressing key areas such as safe speeds, safer roads, safer vehicles, and improved post-crash care.

The grant also funds several innovative supplemental planning activities:

- Proactive Risk Measures: A city-wide analysis using proactive risk assessment methods.

- Illuminance Evaluation: Evaluating street lighting to identify areas needing improvement.

- Bike Connectivity and Flexible Transportation: Studying potential locations for bike-share facilities.

- Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety: Assessing high-pedestrian and bicycle activity areas for safety improvements.

- Speed Management Plan: Developing a speed management plan including real-time speed monitoring systems.

The City of Green Bay will implement demonstration activities to test potential safety solutions:

- Traffic Calming Demonstrations: Temporary installations such as bump-outs and protected bike lanes.

- Real-Time Speed Monitoring: Piloting speed monitoring devices that communicate data to law enforcement.

- Public Engagement Through Enforcement and Education: Implementing targeted law enforcement and public education campaigns.

“These planning and demonstration activities are key to ensuring that our safety action plan is rooted in real-world testing, problem-solving, and community engagement,” said Mayor Eric Genrich. “We are taking a comprehensive, data-driven approach to make our streets safer, and we will involve residents at every step of the process.”

The comprehensive plan will be completed by December 31, 2027. Various demonstration activities and supplemental planning efforts will occur in the interim to gather data and test solutions. The City will work closely with the community to ensure that this plan reflects the needs of all Green Bay residents.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Mayor at (920) 448-3005 or https://greenbaywi.gov/FormCenter/Mayor-5/Media-Only-Contact-the-Mayor-192

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