Oklahoma Department of Transportation seeks public input on new Strategic Highway Safety Plan

TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is requesting public input on the recently completed 2023 Strategic Highway Safety Plan.

The plan is part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program and is a statewide coordinated safety plan that provides a comprehensive framework for reducing fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads.

The document includes several proposed ideas ODOT has identified including increasing driver and motorcycle education opportunities, identifying priority intersections for safety improvements, and pursuing legislation changes to increase fines for not wearing seat belts.

A 14-day comment period is open from Oct. 23, through Nov. 6, to provide industry stakeholders and the general public opportunity to provide input.

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All comments on the plan can be directed to the planning coordinator, Michael Flynn via email.

Comments will be collected and used to further guide the project team in updating the final plan.