Charleston city leaders adopt safety action plan to reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WBCD) – The City of Charleston is moving forward on a plan designed to improve road safety in the area.

The city has been working on its federal Safe Streets for All grant program (SS4A) for about a year. On Tuesday, Kimley-Horn presented its findings for the Safety Action Plan, one of the required phases. Overall, the program aims to reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.

“We’ve known for a long time, Charleston County has ranked as one of the highest in the state for injuries and fatalities for vulnerable road users,” Katie Zimmerman, executive director of Charleston Moves, said…

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