VOTE411 Voter Guide

My office consistently monitors and analyzes crash data to improve the safety of county roads. In our analyses, each high crash area is individually reviewed to determine where appropriate corrective action is needed, factoring in funding and long-term viability. Our bridges are inspected annually to reveal necessary maintenance items to extend their longevity and ensure safety.

The federal ARPA funds are coming to an end, but our County Commissioners provided $10 million in ARPA funds for resurfacing the county and township roads. My office has been highly successful in securing road and bridge funds through a variety of sources over the years. Since obtaining grant funding is more competitive than ever, we review over twenty funding sources to find the most attainable grant. The most recent grant program, "Safe Streets and Roads for All" (SS4A), with $5 billion in appropriated funds over five years, 2022-2026, was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.

Butler County's roundabouts have drastically reduced intersection crashes since our first modern roundabout in 2008. They offer improved safety over other intersection forms because they have fewer conflict points, slower speeds, and easier decision-making. They increase intersection capacity with little to no delays and no stopping to wait for a red light to turn green at a signal. Studies show deaths due to motorists running a red light are at an all-time high. Better than the national average, BCEO roundabouts provide a 100% reduction in fatal crashes, an 81% reduction in injury crashes, and a 65% reduction in overall crashes. These numbers speak to their profound impact on driver safety.