Weld County adopts updated plan to make roads safer

A new plan that aims to reduce fatal and severe injury crashes across the Weld County transportation system was adopted by the Weld Commissioners Oct. 27.

The Weld County Public Works presented the updated safety plan that measurable, innovative safety measures, a strategy and recommendations for design improvements to enhance safety for all roadway users, according to officials.

“We have looked at the data on where fatal and serious injury crashes are occurring in the county, we have heard from the public through in-person and online engagement, and we have determined specific emphasis areas, strategy recommendations, and safety countermeasures through this work,” said Evan Pinkham, Weld County Transportation Planning Manager.

“This framework will help to guide the county in the short- and long-term future as we aim to tackle the county’s most pressing road safety challenges.”…

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