In the face of stubborn elevations in fatal and serious injury crashes on Minnesota’s roadways, the new Minnesota 2025-2029 Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) frames speed and distracted driving as top priorities based on data and stakeholder input. With leadership from Minnesota’s new Advisory Council on Traffic Safety, the new plan integrates the Safe System Approach, addresses traffic safety for all users and all modes, highlights traffic safety culture, and identifies a more prominent role for public health partners and approaches. Come learn about the plan and share your experience with today’s roadway safety best practices.

(Jason Siwula, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Tim Burkhardt Alliant Inc)