Gary Graham, director of engineering, updated the McKinney City Council on the Safe Streets project (the Safe Streets and Roads for All, or SS4A, planning effort funded in part by the U.S. Department of Transportation). Graham said the project will produce a data‑driven safety action plan that can be used to pursue federal funding for roadway safety improvements.

Graham summarized a five‑year crash review (2020–2024) showing 7,778 reported crashes citywide, of which 215 involved a fatality or serious injury, representing 249 people with either fatal or serious injuries. The analysis excludes main lanes of US‑75 and the Sam Rayburn Tollway, which are under TxDOT jurisdiction.

Staff mapped crash locations and identified a high‑injury network of 42 segments and 21 intersections that account for about 63% of reported crashes—concentrated on less than 4% of the city's roadway network. Graham noted that 54.5% of that high‑injury network lies on TxDOT roads; coordination with TxDOT will be required for many interventions.

Public outreach to date included a May public meeting and an online survey with 427 respondents (90% McKinney residents) and nearly 150 location‑specific comments. Respondents prioritized enforcement of existing rules (74%), better lighting for sidewalks and intersections (68%), dedicated pedestrian/bicycle space (65%) and improved corridor lighting for vehicles (62%).

Graham reviewed a draft policy statement (a required SS4A component) that sets a goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2050 and asked council for feedback on interim benchmarks. Council members suggested intermediate milestones—e.g., measurable reductions in 5‑ or 10‑year windows—to hold staff accountable.

Graham said the team has identified 37 candidate strategies ranging from near‑term enforcement and education to long‑term investments such as smart roadway technologies. He noted Texas law currently precludes automated red‑light enforcement by cities and that funding and multiagency coordination will affect implementation.

Graham invited residents to a detailed public meeting on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. in the council chamber and to view the project web dashboard with street‑level crash data. Staff expects to return with a finalized action plan for council adoption in early 2026.

Council and staff emphasized the need for measurable interim targets and coordination with TxDOT and regional partners to implement improvements on state‑owned corridors.