Athens-Clarke County is asking residents to help shape the future of roadway safety as it continues work under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.
The county joined the SS4A initiative last year to address rising concerns about traffic-related injuries and fatalities. Funded by a federal grant, the project is focused on developing strategies that make streets safer for everyone — including pedestrians, cyclists, transit users, older adults, children, and people with mobility challenges.
So far in 2025, five people have died in traffic crashes in Clarke County, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. More than a thousand crashes have already occurred countywide this year.
Now, county leaders are asking for the public’s help identifying solutions. Residents are encouraged to complete an online survey that asks what types of traffic calming measures they would like to see implemented. These could include things like roundabouts, speed bumps, narrower lanes, or other design features meant to slow traffic and improve safety.
Last fall, the county gathered input about which roadways felt the most dangerous. This new round of feedback will help guide the next phase of planning.
The survey is open through August 3 and can be accessed at www.accgov.com/safestreets.
WUGA’s Emma Auer contributed to this report
