The City of Fishers is committed to keeping its roadways and trails safe for all users, including motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Utilizing the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe System Approach, the City aims to eliminate vehicle crashes resulting in serious injury or death. By prioritizing safety on our roadways and trails, we make Fishers a better place to live, work, and play.
Why Create a Safety Action Plan?
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 created the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program, appropriating $5 billion in grant funds over a five-year period from 2022 to 2026. Fishers was awarded an SS4A grant to complete a Safety Action Plan which outlines strategies to reduce and eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes. With a completed Safety Action Plan, Fishers’ safety projects and strategies will be eligible for additional grant funding.
Safety Action Task Force
The City of Fishers selected Lochmueller Group to lead the development of its Safe Streets & Trails Plan in conjunction with Compass Outreach Solutions and an internal Safety Action Task Force. The Task Force is comprised of members of the Fishers Engineering Department, Planning & Zoning Department, Community & Public Relations Department, and representatives from Fishers public safety teams.
Attend the Open House
Monday, February 24
6 to 7 p.m.
Fishers City Hall
(1 Municipal Drive, Fishers, IN 46038)
Share Your Input
To create a successful plan that meets the needs of our dynamic community, we need input from those who work, live, and play in Fishers.
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE: Join us for a community open house on Monday, February 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. View displays to learn more, speak directly with City representatives, and share your thoughts. Visit any time between 6 and 7 p.m. in Fishers City Hall (1 Municipal Drive). No formal presentation is planned.
ONLINE SURVEY: An online survey and interactive mapping tool was promoted using this webpage, social media, newsletters, paper fliers, and yard signs for six weeks during the Fall of 2024. The survey received nearly 750 submissions and the map input tool had 120 entries.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH BOOTHS: The project team and Task Force engaged with the public at community events to reach people where they are and encourage completion of the online survey. The list below includes the three outreach booths that were held at locations across Fishers.
- Saturday, October 12: Pickleball at Holland Park
- Saturday, October 26: Boo Bash in the Nickel Plate District
- Friday, November 1: Early Voting at Billericay Park
FOCUS GROUPS: Compass Outreach Solutions led a series of focus groups on behalf of the City of Fishers. Focus groups were targeted to various stakeholder groups including the business community, trail users, local organizations, and more.
What’s Next?
The project team will be working with the Safety Action Task Force to develop a comprehensive set of projects and strategies to address safety needs throughout Fishers. Strategies will be developed based on a data-driven analysis and a prioritization of equity considerations. A draft plan will be published in March of of this year for public review. A revised plan will be finalized and presented for final approval by City and federal leaders later this year. Once approved, this plan will provide the City with policies, programs, and infrastructure projects to achieve our goal of zero roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
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