Each day, thousands of people travel into and through White Plains to work, study, shop, and connect to regional transit. Approximately 30 people are seriously injured or killed on those streets each year. City leaders recognized this was more than a statistic; it was a call to action. They partnered with Vision Zero—a global movement that holds that even one life lost in traffic is one too many—and VHB to create a safer path forward.
Funded through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, the plan set out to enhance safety for everyone, including people walking, bicycling, driving, taking transit, and living with disabilities. VHB reviewed years of crash records and other risk factors and identified roadway improvements with the most safety potential and ways to develop a limited walking and biking network into a more connected system.
The process began with listening. In addition to online surveys and public meetings, VHB and the City met people where they were—hosting pop-up events at the train station and community festivals to hear directly from commuters and residents. VHB then combined these insights with safety analysis to shape clear, people‑focused recommendations. The plan identified well-defined projects that will support the City in pursuing SS4A implementation funding and help advance the improvements as it works toward eliminating serious injuries and fatalities on its streets.
