The Houston-Galveston Area Council is working to improve transportation safety in the region. A public meeting is scheduled for August 5 to discuss the Safety Action Plans. The goal is to reduce serious roadway injuries and fatalities.

The Houston-Galveston region has a significant number of traffic deaths, accounting for nearly 20% of those in Texas. On average, two people are killed and 10 are seriously injured in traffic crashes daily. Further details about the public meeting and the Safety Action Plans are available from the Houston-Galveston Area Council.