The Folly Beach City Council has recently passed a resolution adopting a Safety Action Plan aimed at enhancing safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers in the city. This plan, developed over the past year in partnership with outside consultants, uses community feedback and crash data to identify areas for improvement. By adopting the plan, the city is now eligible to apply for federal grants to fund these safety improvements.
Key Focus on Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety
Jenna Stephens, the Zoning Administrator and Environmental Planner for Folly Beach, explained that the primary goal of the Safety Action Plan is to enhance safety for both pedestrians and vehicles. “It’s about improving pedestrian safety, vehicle safety, and bike safety,” Stephens said…