Transportation Departments Launch Safety Improvement Projects

Various transportation agencies across the United States are implementing safety improvements to reduce fatalities and enhance infrastructure. In Arizona, the Department of Transportation is seeking public input on its Strategic Highway Safety Plan and the state's first Active Transportation Safety Action Plan to address pedestrian and cyclist safety. Meanwhile, the DMK government in Tamil Nadu is accelerating highway projects in tier-two cities like Madurai and Coimbatore in anticipation of the upcoming 2026 elections. San Diego is commencing road repair projects using slurry seal to extend the life of city streets, with a focus on cost-effective maintenance. In New York City, ongoing safety improvements on Park Avenue include the addition of bike lanes and measures to reduce speeding, though some residents express concerns about parking and confusion. Lastly, Hagerstown, Maryland, is launching a temporary demonstration project on US 40 aimed at improving multimodal safety with new traffic calming measures.