Lexington task force continues to focus on solutions to make roads safer

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Ten months after Lexington created a street safety task force, the group has released its first round of recommendations focusing on making the city's roads safer through quick, cost-effective solutions.

Councilmember Hannah LeGris, chair of the Education Subcommittee, discussed the recommendations released by the group this fall.

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Lexington street safety task force working to release recommendations this fall Drew Amman

"We want a city where we can do immediate fixes," LeGris said.

LeGris outlined several areas of focus for improving street safety in Lexington, including "safety, connectivity, complete streets, good design, best practices."

One of the best ways forward, through Lexington's street safety task force, is to develop short-term