Harrisonburg Public Works Introduces Safe Streets Plan
Harrisonburg Public Works has introduced a new 'Safe Streets' plan to improve roadway safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, supported by a federal grant. The initiative includes several components and will solicit public input starting in November.
Harrisonburg, VA, October 13, 2026 —
Harrisonburg Public Works has introduced a new “Safe Streets” plan aimed at improving roadway safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. The initiative is supported by a federal grant, according to the available information.
The plan includes several components, but details about the specific measures were not provided. The grant amount, the federal agency providing the funding and the plan’s overall cost were also not specified. No implementation schedule or locations for proposed work were identified.
The department plans to solicit public input starting in November. The year, format and length of the input period were not provided, nor was information about how feedback will be collected or used. The announcement does not specify whether public meetings, written submissions or another method will be offered.
The stated focus covers people traveling by foot, bicycle and vehicle. Further information about the safety concerns the plan is intended to address, or how its impact will be assessed, was not included in the summary.
Several key details remain unavailable, including the individual elements of the plan, the grant’s value and the timeline for carrying out any work. The information provided also does not identify a project budget, specific roadways or expected outcomes. As a result, the announcement establishes the plan’s broad purpose and the intention to seek public input, but does not describe what changes residents may ultimately see.
Story summarized from the original created by BriAsia Kelley on www.whsv.com, see more information here.
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