Washington Safe System Approach (SSA)

What is SSA?
 

More About Safer Land Use:

When people can access desired destinations without being exposed to high vehicular speeds they are at far lower risk of being killed or seriously injured in a roadway crash. Safer land use planning enables reduced car use and shortens travel distances, both of which reduce crash exposure. To achieve optimal transportation safety for people using all modes, land use planning that prioritizes safety and equitable access to mobility is fundamental. Some of the ways in which safer land use can be implemented include:

• Locate public facilities on lower-speed roadways.
• Implement proactive access management strategies to minimize crash exposure.
• Enact policies that support compact urban and suburban development and support reductions in vehicle miles traveled.