CSAP - Next Steps Q&A
What's next for the CSAP?
Supervising Engineer Sabine King explains how the City of Mesa will use the Action Plan to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on Mesa's roadways.
With the CSAP approved by City Council this May, what are the next steps for the City of Mesa?
Now that Mesa’s Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) is officially adopted, we’re moving into the implementation phase. In June, we submitted a $3.1 million federal grant application through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program to fund our first major initiative: the SafeTurn Project. This effort focuses on installing protected-only left-turn signal phasing at eight high-crash intersections across the city. This is the first of several implementation projects identified in the CSAP. The plan itself also helps position Mesa for future competitive grant opportunities, giving us a stronger case for federal investment.
If the funds are approved, how long will it take before we see changes in Mesa?
If awarded, we expect grant funds to be available in 2026, with design work beginning shortly after. We committed to having the project completed within 24 months of grant execution.
In the meantime, you’ll start seeing smaller, lower-cost safety improvements, like the installation of straight-thru arrows on traffic signals at freeway interchanges, installation of buffered bike lanes, or the addition of photo safety cameras. We also have two CIP projects going to construction by this fall that were identified as high priority projects in the CSAP (Val Vista Dr – US 60 to Pueblo Ave and Broadway Rd – Mesa Dr to Stapley Dr).
What types of projects will be put into place?
Mesa’s safety strategy targets the highest-risk crash types and locations. The CSAP identified several actions such as:
- Install raised medians to reduce conflict points on arterial roads
- Enhance mid-block crossings
- Establish a Community Safety Ambassador Program
- Data-driven enforcement and education campaigns to support safer behavior
What can the community do to help?
Creating safer streets is a shared responsibility. Here’s how Mesa residents can support the effort:
- Take the Safety Pledge and make a personal commitment to safer driving — slow down, stay alert, and always buckle up
- Share the road with people walking, biking, and using mobility devices
- Get involved — attend public meetings, report safety concerns, and follow project updates
- Visit MesaSaferStreets.com for more information, resources, and ways to stay engaged.