Genesee County, Michigan – Residents across Genesee County are being encouraged to contribute their views and experiences to help mold the future of local transportation safety. County authorities are seeking direct community opinion on what is functioning, what is not, and where improvements are most urgently required with a new Transportation Safety Action Plan in the works.
Giving citizens an opportunity to express their issues regarding travel, accessibility, and road safety, the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission is coordinating a number of public input meetings across spring and early summer. These sessions are meant for all community members—whether they walk, bike, drive, or use public transit—to express their opinions and assist in developing a plan prioritizing safety.
On May 13, the Davison Farmers’ Market had the first chance for citizens to participate. Attendees got the opportunity to interact with planning staff, pose questions, and offer comments on their everyday transportation issues over three hours. From speeding on neighborhood streets to the need for better pedestrian crossings, organizers saw a consistent flow of guests expressing various issues.
Scheduled for May 21, the next session will take place at the Senior Power Day event on Bray Road in Flint. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., planners will be present at the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission table. Older people, who sometimes have particular transportation issues including sidewalk accessibility or trouble crossing busy crossings, are the target audience for this program.
A third session will follow on June 14, as part of the Armed Forces Resource Rally at the University Avenue location in Flint. Between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., veterans, service members, and their families are welcome to offer their ideas. Every event is free to attend; organizers underline that no appointment is required—just arrive, tell your story, and find out more about the planning process.
The county has created a short online survey for anybody who cannot physically attend the sessions. Residents may fill out the survey whenever it suits them, so guaranteeing that even those with busy schedules have a means to engage. Officials believe this will enable them to collect a broad spectrum of opinions and viewpoints.
Future changes will be mostly guided by the comments gathered at these sessions and the survey. The final aim is to make Genesee County’s roads and transportation systems more welcoming, safer, and healthier for everyone.
Community members with inquiries or particular feedback are invited to contact Cody Roblyer, the Lead Planner for the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, directly via email or phone. The county’s website has further information on the Transportation Safety Action Plan as well as survey links.
Residents have the opportunity to really influence how transportation is planned and controlled in Genesee County by sharing their experiences and objectives, so contributing to build a safer, more accessible future for everybody.