STURGIS – The City of Sturgis has announced the official launch of its Safe Streets and Roads for All project, a major step toward creating safer, more accessible streets, sidewalks, trails, and highways for everyone in the community.

As part of the project launch, the city invites all residents, workers, students, and visitors to participate in a public survey and share their thoughts on where and how Sturgis’s streets can be made safer for all users. Community comments will play a critical role in shaping the priorities and strategies developed throughout the project.

The public survey is posted online at: https://forms.office.com/r/V5juULFWP2 

This community-driven initiative emphasizes the city’s goal to eliminate all fatal crashes on its streets and reduce serious injury crashes for all users, whether walking, biking, or driving. The project is rooted in a shared vision of creating a culture of transportation safety throughout the entire community of Sturgis. 

Funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, the city of Sturgis was awarded a federal grant to support this work. 

The project will official launch with its first Advisory Team meeting on Sept. 3, bringing together representatives from community organizations, bike and trail advocates, public safety officials, public school leaders, and local healthcare services. 

How You Can Get Involved

• Take the online survey to highlight specific locations or safety concerns in Sturgis.
• Share the survey with friends, neighbors, and community groups—every voice matters.
• Stay connected: Additional opportunities for community comment will be announced as the project progresses.

Community participation is essential to ensure that the Safety Action Plan reflects the values, needs, and lived experiences of those who use our streets every day. 

Public comment will be actively sought throughout the duration of the project. Whether you walk your kids to school, bike to work, or drive daily through town, your insights can help shape a safer Sturgis for generations to come.

For more information, contact City of Sturgis Public Works Director Rick Bush at RBush@sturgisgov.com or (605) 347-3916. You can also receive updates on the project by visiting the website at https://www.sturgis-sd.gov/.