Grant Background
The Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments (NACOLG) was awarded a Planning and Demonstration grant to develop a comprehensive Safety Action Plan with a Vision Zero foundation which focuses on safety and mobility for all roadway users. The Vision Zero approach recognizes that humans will make mistakes, so roads and transportation systems must be designed to prevent those mistakes from resulting in fatalities or serious injuries.
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Project Description
The purpose of the Safety Action Plan is to establish a comprehensive and collaborative framework to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries by identifying risks, prioritizing improvements, and advancing data-driven safety strategies across Colbert and Lauderdale counties, with a primary focus on the Shoals area in Northwest Alabama.
What is SS4A
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) is a federal grant program created to help communities reduce and ultimately eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes for all roadway users.
Pop Up Event
When: Friday, June 5, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: First Friday event in Downtown Florence, located along Court Street
What safety issues are you experiencing in Colbert and Lauderdale Counties? Stop by our booth to talk with a team member and be entered into a giveaway.
What Do We Want from You?
We need your help identifying where safety issues exist in our community. By sharing what you see and experience, you can help shape safer streets for everyone.
Interactive Map
This map was provided to the public to submit comments at specific locations within the study area during the public comment period. For example, if you felt you were experiencing congestion at a specific intersection, or concerns related to safety. The comment tool provided an opportunity for all road users to share feedback and insight. The comment period ended on July 31, 2026.
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Unsafe Pedestrian Crossing
Lack of Sidewalks
Lack of Bick Lanes
Distracted Driving
Poor Lighting
Speeding
Dangerous Intersection
Traffic Congestion
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