Lexington, SC – The Lexington County Department of Public Works is conducting a project to improve road safety in the county, through a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant received from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). In order to reduce traffic-related deaths and serious injuries in the county, the project is in the final stages of developing a comprehensive plan for safer walking, biking, and driving in Lexington County.

Fast Facts about Traffic Safety in Lexington County

Since 2017, 400 people have been killed while driving, walking, or bicycling on the streets of Lexington County – more than those who died in violent crimes, natural disasters, and house fires. That’s part of a disturbing pattern of data in South Carolina which has the 2nd highest rate of traffic deaths per 100,000 residents in the country – and the 5th highest rate in America of pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents.

How the Public Can Get Involved

The crash data only tells part of the story, so during the spring of 2025 the project team gathered public input to further develop the plan. Three in-person public meetings were held, and information was gathered through online surveys and an interactive map. Lexington County has developed a website that describes the project in full, provides a summary of the public input received, and conceptual design for numerous areas throughout the county. After reviewing the information, please provide your comments by January 2, 2026. 
https://lex-co.sc.gov/safestreets

About the Safe Streets for All program

The USDOT’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program was established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) as a discretionary program with appropriated funds over 5 years, 2022-2026. It funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. The SS4A program supports the USDOT National Roadway Safety Strategy and the goal of zero roadway deaths using a Safe System Approach. 
https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A