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RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE DUPAGE COUNTY
SAFETY ACTION PLAN
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WHEREAS, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) has undertaken a federally funded project to develop Safety Action Plans for each of the Chicagoland counties as part of the federal Safe Streets for All program; and
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Safety Action Plan (hereinafter “Safety Action Plan”) was developed in collaboration with CMAP’s consultant, the DuPage County Division of Transportation, representatives of various county departments, and other stakeholders with a role in safety for roadway users; and
WHEREAS, crashes that result in death or serious injury are not inevitable but largely preventable, and steps can be taken by using a proactive approach that prioritizes traffic safety and treats severe crashes as a public health issue; and
WHEREAS, on average 44 people die each year in DuPage County as a result of a traffic crash, with more than 340 sustaining a serious injury requiring hospitalization; and
WHEREAS, the Safety Action Plan provides a framework to support the reduction and elimination of fatal and serious injury traffic crashes, which promotes the quality of life and opportunity for the residents and visitors of DuPage County; and
WHEREAS, it is the role of government to do its part to serve and protect the populace; and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), through its Strategic Highway Safety Plan, has the goal of eliminating roadway fatalities in the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, DuPage County has demonstrated a strong commitment to prioritizing roadway safety for all users through its Long-Range Transportation Plan, ongoing Capital Improvement Program and through the development of the Safety Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Safety Action Plan recognizes that eliminating fatal crashes in DuPage County will require a comprehensive Safe Systems Approach that acknowledges human error and vulnerability, emphasizing the need for protective road infrastructure, effective speed management, and post-crash care; and
WHEREAS, DuPage County, through its Division of Transportation, is prepared to accept the Safe Systems Approach, setting an example that other roadway jurisdictions can follow; and
WHEREAS, the Safety Action Plan acknowledges that reducing and eliminating fatal traffic crashes will require the continued support of the County’s Health Department, Sheriff's Office, State's Attorney Office, and municipal partners; and
WHEREAS, the support of residents, business owners, students, and visitors to DuPage County, acting as individuals and collectively through neighborhood or advocacy organizations, will be important to improve the safety, comfort, and usability of roads and streets for all users; and
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Division of Transportation will collaborate with IDOT on incorporating elements of the Safety Action Plan into future projects to enhance the safety of all road users; and
WHEREAS, the Safety Action Plan will serve as a framework and a resource for DuPage County and all its municipalities in their efforts to develop projects and initiatives that incorporate safe systems strategies and support the collective effort to reduce and eliminate traffic deaths; and
WHEREAS, adopting the Safety Action Plan will allow DuPage County and its municipalities to be eligible for a wider range of federal safety grants, thereby reducing the burden on local taxpayers to implement safety countermeasures as part of projects and initiatives.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of DuPage County, Illinois, that it hereby adopts the DuPage County Safety Action Plan and supports the efforts of the various county departments, including the Division of Transportation, to develop projects and initiatives that support the elimination of fatal crashes on the county transportation system; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Clerk shall submit a copy of this Resolution and the Safety Action Plan to all local and regional transportation agencies, and DuPage County communities, by and through the DuPage County Division of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk transmit an original of this Resolution to the Authority, by and through the Division of Transportation.
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Enacted and approved this 24th day of June, 2025 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK