Gardner Safety Action Plan Meeting April 29, 2026

The City of Gardner, Massachusetts held a Safety Action Plan meeting on April 29, 2026, to discuss the development of a transportation safety plan funded by a federal grant from the Federal Highway Administration. City engineers and consultants presented data on traffic crashes, including fatal and serious injury incidents, with a focus on vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists. The meeting covered the identification of high injury networks, potential countermeasures like improved signage, lighting, and speed management, and the importance of education and enforcement strategies. Public input was solicited to refine the plan, which aims to achieve Vision Zero by eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes. The plan includes prioritizing projects for implementation and seeking additional funding sources to support safety improvements across the city. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the discussion emphasized future funding opportunities for safety projects.