10/07/2026
The people who walk, bike, drive, and travel through a community every day have an important perspective on transportation safety.
Crash data can show where safety concerns exist, but residents and community leaders can help identify the experiences behind the data—from an intersection that feels difficult to navigate to a crossing where people don’t feel comfortable.
Our team worked with El Dorado, Kansas; Sturgis, South Dakota; and Gering, Nebraska, to bring data and community input together through Safety Action Plans. Each community had different needs, challenges, and priorities, which shaped our approach to the transportation safety solutions.
In our latest thought leadership article, we take a closer look at how we partnered with these communities to identify their safety concerns, engaged community members in the conversation and developed practical strategies for making improvements over time.
Read the full article to learn more: https://jeo.com/blog/building-safer-streets-through-data-engagement-and-action/