Folly Beach seeking feedback on road safety improvements, preparing for meeting [Video]

FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) – The City of Folly Beach is taking action to prioritize safety on the roads and city officials want community feedback.

In April, the City of Folly Beach approved a contract to develop a Safety Action Plan to improve infrastructure and access. Now, the city is working on developing this plan. The Department of Transportation defines a Safety Action Plan as a “comprehensive safety plan aimed at reducing and eliminating serious-injury and fatal crashes affecting all roadway users,” while utilizing, “data analysis to characterize roadway safety problems and strengthen a community’s approach through projects and strategies that address the most significant safety risks.”

Road safety continues to be an issue throughout the state of South Carolina, especially when it comes to pedestrians. The City of Folly Beach is looking at how safe road users in the area feel when driving, walking and biking throughout the city.

Katie Zimmerman is the executive director of Charleston Moves, a nonprofit organization …