Why This Work Matters in Genesee County

Traffic crashes have real and lasting impacts on Genesee County residents, families, and communities. Serious injuries and fatal crashes occur on county and local roads each year, often on familiar routes used for daily travel, work, school, and essential services.

While the scale of traffic safety challenges can feel overwhelming, many severe crashes are preventable. By understanding where crashes occur, why they happen, and which locations present the greatest risk, Genesee County and its municipalities can take informed steps to improve safety and reduce the likelihood of future tragedies.

This effort supports the development of a Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP) for Genesee County as part of the federal Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program. The LRSP provides a structured, data-informed approach to identifying roadway segments and intersections with a history of serious crashes and to outlining strategies that can help reduce injuries and fatalities over time.

Understanding Genesee County’s Roadway Context

Genesee County includes a mix of village centers, hamlets, and rural roadways, with facilities owned and maintained by New York State, the County, and local towns and villages. Many roads are higher-speed, two-lane facilities with open drainage, limited shoulders, and unsignalized intersections, while village and town centers include more complex intersections and pedestrian activity.

Safety considerations in Genesee County must account for:

• Higher operating speeds and run-off-the-road crash risk
• Agricultural vehicles and seasonal equipment
• Pedestrians, cyclists, and people using mobility devices in areas with limited sidewalks

These conditions underscore the need for solutions that reflect local travel patterns, roadway design, and available resources.

Genesee County Project Steering Committee

The Steering Committee is a group of interdisciplinary stakeholders assembled to guide the development of each county’s Local Road Safety Plan (LRSP). Members represent key sectors such as public health, law enforcement, public works, planning, education, community organizations, and local elected officials.

The committee helps shape the project’s safety vision, goals, and priorities, provides local insight throughout the planning process, and ensures that public input is meaningfully incorporated. Steering Committee members also serve as champions for their communities, supporting outreach efforts and building momentum for implementation of the LRSP.

The members of the Genesee County Project Steering Committee include:

NYSDOT, Courtney Gould and Justin Wiley     
Genesee County Emergency Management, Tim Yeager    
Town of Batavia, Ray Tourt    
Town of Alabama, Jeff Covel    
Genesee County Planning, Felipe Oltramari      
Town of Batavia Fire Dept., Chris Strathern    
Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Brian Frieday and Joe Graff
LeRoy Police Dept. Greg Kellog
Genesee County Manager's Office, Tammi Ferringer    
Genesee County Dept. of Public Works, Laura Wadhams and Craig Smith     

 GTC Western Subregion

The Genesee County Local Road Safety Plan is part of the four-county western subregion contract that includes Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming counties. 

Return to GTC SS4A Western Subregion Local Road Safety Plan Page

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