The Town of Eagle is developing a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan as part of the overall Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The goal of the Safety Action Plan is to improve the safety for all roadway users no matter if you drive, walk, bike, take transit, or are a mobility device user.

The US Department of Transportation launched the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program to provide financial support to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets for all roadway users. The Town of Eagle applied for and received federal grant money to develop a Safety Action Plan that identifies the most significant roadway safety concerns in the community and provides strategies for improvements.

Upon completion of the Safety Action Plan, the Town will be eligible to apply for subsequent federal funding to implement safety improvement projects.

During Phase 1 of the Eagle Safety Action Plan, we received 317 engagements including feedback from pop-up events, the interactive mapping exercise, and the quick poll survey. Check out the summary of what we heard from the community in the sections below, or access the phase 1 reports:

Existing Conditions Report

Public Engagement Summary

Theme 1: Bicycle & Pedestrian Level of Comfort

• Community Needs

• Safer intersections and street crossing, complete sidewalks, bike lanes, and separated bike paths.

• Regulation of e-bike speed.

Theme 2: Connections to Key Destinations

• Community Needs

• Walkable and bikeable connections to parks, schools, ice rink & pool, popular trail heads, and existing paved paths.

• Signage, wayfinding, and designated walking/biking routes.

Theme 3: Driver Behavior

• Safety Concerns

• Driver speed and failing to stop for bikes and pedestrians.

• Community Needs

• Speed limit enforcement, lower speeds around schools and parks, more visible intersections, improved line of sight.

Theme 4: Flow of Traffic

• Driver Concerns

• Difficulty turning left onto busy streets.

• Community Needs

• Need for intersection control at non-signalized intersections and vehicle queuing to reduce the number of vehicles lined up.

Theme 5: Walking & Biking Education

• Community Needs

• Safety education for all age groups, route planning, rules of the road, and bicycle etiquette.

• Regulation of e-bikes on paved trails and multi-use paths.

65 Responses

• 32.3% - Inadequate or Missing Pedestrian Facilities: sidewalks, shared use paths, and safe crossings.

• 24.6% - Inadequate or Missing Bicycle Facilities: bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, shared use paths, and safe crossings.

• 21.5% - Driver Behavior: speeding, distracted driving, drivers not yielding to bikes and pedestrians.

• 16.9% - Intersection Improvements: modifications to signals, signage or enhancements to improve safety at intersections.

• 4.6% - Connection and access to transit and bus stops.