Town of Winchester Launches Roadway Survey to Drive SS4A Safety Action Plan

April 6, 2026, WINCHESTER, CT – The Town of Winchester is pleased to announce the launch of a town-wide traffic safety survey as a central component of Winchester’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Roadway Safety Action Plan. This initiative is designed to gather direct, location-specific input from residents to inform a federally recognized planning document that will guide future roadway safety improvements across our community.

 

A key feature of this survey is its interactive mapping tool, which allows respondents to precisely pinpoint the exact locations of safety concerns. Participants can identify and document issues such as speeding, poor roadway conditions, limited visibility, and pedestrian safety challenges directly on a map. This level of detail provides critical, ground-level data that traditional planning methods often lack. Residents are strongly encouraged to provide as much information as possible. Upon completing the survey, participants may return at any time to add additional locations and concerns, ensuring that the Town captures a comprehensive and geographically diverse dataset.

 

The information collected through this survey will be used by the Town, in partnership with Tighe & Bond and the Town’s ad hoc SS4A Committee, to identify priority roadways and develop targeted safety solutions. Importantly, the breadth and quality of public participation will directly influence the Town’s ability to secure additional federal funding. The more input received, the more clearly the Town can demonstrate need and justify investment in roadway and safety improvements using non-local taxpayer dollars.

 

“This survey is a critical step in turning local knowledge into real, fundable solutions,” said Town Manager Paul Harrington. “The more detailed and widespread the participation, the stronger our position will be to bring meaningful improvements to our roadways without placing additional burden on local taxpayers.”

 

The survey is available at this link. All residents, business owners, and stakeholders are encouraged to participate and contribute multiple entries as needed to fully capture safety concerns throughout the community.

 

For questions or requests for additional information, please contact the Office of the Town Manager at 860-738-6962.