Background
In partnership with the cities of Sarasota, Venice and North Port, and the Town of Longboat Key, Sarasota County is taking a proactive step toward safer streets for everyone, no matter how they travel, by developing a comprehensive Safety Action Plan.

Sarasota County is striving to protect all road users and prevent traffic-related deaths and serious injuries. This initiative is supported by the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program, which provides funding to local governments for creating safer transportation networks.

Vision
Safe and accessible streets for all users, where no traffic death or serious injury is acceptable. The plan recognizes that while humans make mistakes, transportation systems can be designed and maintained to protect everyone.

Key Project Goals

  • Utilize a Safe System approach that considers all aspects of the transportation system.
  • Understand the trends and contributing causes of crashes resulting in death or serious injury.
  • Complete a crash analysis of the highest-risk roadways and intersections throughout Sarasota County.
  • Develop short- and long-term capital projects aimed at eliminating crashes resulting in death and serious injury.
  • Engage community stakeholders throughout the process
How a Safe System Approach Makes Streets Safer
Safer People
Safer Speeds
Safer Roads
Safer Vehicles
Post-Crash Care
Project Outcomes
Crash Analysis
High Injury Network
Quick-Build Countermeasures
Major Capital Projects

Project Timeline

Winter 2025: Project kick-off and crash analysis.
June 2025: Community survey, initial draft action plan, project development, public workshop.
Summer 2025: Implementation strategy and adopt action plan.


Major Capital Projects

 Based on the results of the crash analysis, a series of major roadway capital projects will be identified and considered for adoption as part of the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).


Stay Informed

 Your voice matters in creating safer streets! Sarasota County is committed to planning process that represents all community members. Throughout the project we’ll provide opportunities for public input through:

  • Online surveys.
  • Public workshops.
  • Stakeholder meetings.

Follow our progress and get involved in creating safer streets for all Sarasota County residents and visitors. Check back regularly for project updates, upcoming events, engagement opportunities and draft plan documents.

For additional information contact Patrick Lui, Bike and Pedestrian Coordinator, at plui@scgov.net