Move Safely Blue Ridge is the region’s plan to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries for all road users through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.

Process

Currently working on: Identifying potential safety solutions

Identify Issues and Opportunities – Winter 2024/Spring 2024
Establish Priorities – Summer 2024/Fall 2024
Develop Strategies – Winter 2025
Plan Development and Review – Spring 2025

Public Engagement Rounds

Round 1: Identify Issues – Spring 2024/Summer 2024
Round 2: Collaborate on Strategies – Fall 2024/Winter 2025
Round 3: Review Draft Safety Action Plan – Spring 2025

Past Events

  • Charlottesville City Market Pop-up June 22, 2024
  • Greene County | Feeding Greene Pantry Food Distribution June 25, 2024
  • Charlottesville | Farmers in the Park June 26, 2024
  • Greene County | Feeding Greene Pantry Food Distribution June 26, 2024
  • Albemarle County | Healthy Streets/Healthy People Fair June 29, 2024
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Solutions will be integrated across four Es of roadway safety.

Engineering

Designing safer facilities for all users

Education

Building a culture of traffic safety

Enforcement

Reinforcing safe travel behaviors

Emergency Response

Saving lives through rapid response

Number of Fatalities, 2018–2022

18 Pedestrians

17 Motorcyclists

2 Bicyclists

157 Vehicle Occupants

Key Influencers of Roadway Fatalities, 2018–2022

fatalities involved a person not wearing a seat belt
0
fatalities involved a vehicle running off the roadway
0
fatalities involved an impaired driver (drunk, distracted, drowsy, or drugged)
0
fatalities involved a speeding vehicle
0

Move Safely Blue Ridge is about providing safe travel for all users throughout the region, regardless of how they move or where they live. 

What Can You Do?

  • Slow down. Higher speeds lead to more severe injuries for drivers, passengers, and other road users during a crash.

  • Stay alert. Be aware of other road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists; adjust your driving during severe weather or other events.

  • Spread the word. Tell your family, friends, and colleagues about the planning process.

Get Involved

The Move Safely Blue Ridge team is seeking your input. Sign up for email updates!

For more information, email: [email protected]