Morris Leader

On Sept. 10, the front doors to the Administration and Records Building on Court Street will be closed nightly, from 5 to 11 p.m., for about two weeks to accommodate a replacement project. Visitors may still access the building via the courthouse directly across Court Street.

Morris County has announced the development of a countywide Local Safety Action Plan (LSAP), aimed at identifying and prioritizing transportation safety improvements to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes on county and municipal roadways.

"Transportation safety is paramount; it ensures that every journey is not only efficient but also secure - protecting lives and enhancing the quality of our daily travels," said Stephen H. Shaw, Deputy Director of the Morris County Board of County Commissioners and Secretary of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Board.

More than 47 percent of all fatal and serious injury crashes in Morris County occur on local roads. The Federal Highway Administration has identified LSAPs as an effective strategy to reduce these incidents.

"Ensuring the safety of all road and transit users is a core priority for Morris County. Developing a Local Safety Action Plan is a critical step to keep safety as our primary focus across every mode of transportation,” Commissioner Shaw added.

Morris County residents are encouraged to visit Morris.SafetyPlansNJ.com to participate in a survey and web mapping activity. Residents can also meet project team members at the “Morristown Festival on the Green” on Sunday, Sept. 29, to share their experiences with safety while traveling in the county.

Creating LSAPs can help counties and municipalities access new funding opportunities for implementing safety plans, including federal programs such as the $5 billion Safe Streets and Roads for All Program.

The LSAP process relies on input from Morris County residents and technical experts to match local needs with solutions that will reduce serious injuries and fatalities. There will be several opportunities for residents to provide feedback through an online survey and in-person events.

To learn more about LSAPs or contribute to the plan, visit Morris.SafetyPlansNJ.com.

This planning effort is funded by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, the federally authorized metropolitan planning organization for 13 counties in northern and central New Jersey.

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