A public information meeting will be held on July 16 to gather community input for a new plan aimed at reducing serious crashes on Kenosha County highways. The meeting, scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, is part of the county’s efforts to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan.
Kenosha County received a federal grant for this initiative, which seeks to identify high-risk areas on county roads, prioritize safety concerns, and provide recommendations with the goal of achieving zero deaths and serious injuries on local highways. A committee comprising representatives from both the county and its municipalities has been working on the plan since early this year.
The initial findings from this committee will be presented during the July 16 meeting. “The committee looks forward to sharing its findings with the public and gathering further input to inform the process,” said Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman.
Attendees will have an opportunity to review draft exhibits and offer feedback about traffic safety issues and dangerous locations along county trunk highways.
Another public information session is planned for September 26 at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol after completion of a final draft of the plan.
Kenosha County has partnered with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., a planning and engineering firm, for this study. Those unable to attend can contact Darren Fortney, Senior Principal at Short Elliott Hendrickson, by phone or email for more information or to share feedback.
Kenosha County schools serve a diverse student body. During the 2023-24 school year, white students accounted for just over half of all students (55.6%), while Hispanic students made up about one-quarter (25.7%) and Black students represented approximately one-tenth (10.4%). American Indian students were among the least represented groups at 0.2%. Additional enrollment details are available through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
