DATE: November 18, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Road Safety Initiatives
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Receive presentation from the Department of Public Works and Planning regarding current and future initiatives to enhance road safety throughout Fresno County.
REPORT
Receive presentation on the Department's continued implementation of data-driven strategies and infrastructure improvements aimed at reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may choose not to receive the presentation or request additional information or modifications to the Department's road safety strategy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with receiving this report. Road safety projects are funded through a combination of state gas taxes, Measure C, State and Federal grants, including the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), Active Transportation Program (ATP), SB1 allocations, Safe Streets for All Planning Grant, and Office of Traffic Safety Grants.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Public Works and Planning is committed to roadway safety for all users across Fresno County's 3,400-mile road network and 550 bridges. In response to increasing traffic volumes, aging infrastructure, and community concerns, the Department has launched a comprehensive Road Safety Initiative focused on the following key areas:
1. Infrastructure Enhancements:15 Highway Safety Improvement Projects including signals, striping, no passing zones and intersection alignments totaling $11.8 million were constructed over the past 10 years. Five projects including roundabouts, signal improvements and systemic safety improvements at stop-controlled intersections with a cost of $12.5 million are currently in design.
2. Bridge Safety Program: Prioritization of structurally deficient bridges for rehabilitation or replacement, with a focus on structural in...
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