Summary
The city's regional safety action plan hasn't been updated since 2022, before much of the recent growth. A $125,000 budget amendment will fund a refresh to address more cars, pedestrians and cyclists on local roads.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 15, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
$125,000 added to the 2026 capital improvement budget.
Everyone who drives, walks or bikes in Jonesboro — safer street planning.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Public Safety Council Committee — October 20, 2026
Stop signs are coming to three intersections and 25 mph limits to three streets, if the full council agrees. This directly affects drivers on those roads.
Finance & Administration Council Committee — September 29, 2026
The city's regional safety action plan hasn't been updated since 2022, before much of the recent growth. A $125,000 budget amendment will fund a refresh to address more cars, pedestrians and cyclists on local roads.
Public Safety Council Committee — September 15, 2026
The 2022 roadway safety action plan is outdated. Engineering wants $125,000 to update it, identify crash hot spots, and stand up an active transportation safety committee.
City Council — September 15, 2026
Council members highlighted pedestrian safety discussions at the Public Safety Committee and MPO, and ongoing construction progress on Mardis, Caraway, and Washington corridors.
Public Safety Council Committee — July 21, 2026
The Traffic Control Committee wants stop signs at several intersections along Hanson, Milo and Jordan Streets and 25 mph zones including West Country Club Terrace. The full council still has to give final approval.
Public Safety Council Committee — June 16, 2026
An ordinance adds an all-way stop at Meadow Road and Middlefield Drive, stop signs at three other spots, and 25-mph limits on seven residential streets. It's headed to the full council for final approval.
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