The Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Stayton Safety Action Plan (SSAP) seeks to enhance transportation safety in Stayton, Oregon, as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) initiative, funded by a grant from the Federal Highway Administration. The SSAP is designed to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries, improve multi-modal transportation options (such as for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists), and create a safer, more accessible community for all.

The key objectives of the SSAP include reviewing Stayton's existing transportation policies and plans, such as the 2019 Transportation System Plan and the 2022 Pavement Condition Index Survey, to ensure they align with safety goals. A comprehensive safety analysis will assess current traffic conditions and historical crash data to identify high-risk areas and factors contributing to traffic accidents. Public involvement is a crucial part of the plan, with the community, including vulnerable groups like pedestrians and cyclists, being engaged through public meetings, surveys, and workshops to provide input on road safety concerns.

The SSAP will prioritize the implementation of U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe System Approach, using crash reduction strategies aimed at improving safety across the transportation network. The plan will ultimately recommend infrastructure improvements, policy changes, public awareness campaigns, and identify potential funding sources to ensure the successful implementation of the proposed measures.

The timeline for the SSAP is clearly outlined, with proposals due by October 25, 2024, a draft plan expected by July 1, 2025, and the final plan due by September 1, 2025. Completion of the project is scheduled for October 6, 2025. The RFP encourages innovative approaches to improving road safety while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.